The Chicopee Health Insurance Trust unanimously approved an 8.5 percent rate increase for three major health plans in fiscal 2027. The five-member board voted to increase rates for Health New England, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Diversified Group Benefit plans following HUB's analysis of claims
Chicopee Council adopts ambitious Vision Zero traffic policy, appropriates $8.13M for schools. The City Council unanimously adopted a Vision Zero Policy on Tuesday establishing targets to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 75 percent by 2033, and to achieve zero deaths by 2041. The
Chicopee library approves bookmobile refurbishment. Trustees Barbara Pronovost and Judith Cheite voted unanimously on April 6 to authorize repairs by Moroney Body Works of Worcester, including generator replacement, roof repair, wheelchair lift work, and painting. The company built the vehicle in
The Planning Board elected Cynthia Labrie as Chair in its annual reorganization, replacing Michael Sarnelli. Eric Oulette was elected Vice Chair, Andrew Desrochers Clerk, John Paquette Jr. Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Representative, and Thomas Reniewicz board representative to the ad hoc
Chicopee School Committee reported $250 fines for passing stopped school buses begin April 8. Vice Chair Jay Doubt said bus cameras recorded 52 incidents in the program's first five weeks, with 35 confirmed violations, calling the number "way too much."
Chicopee Conservation Commission closes two building projects and assesses $10,298 violation fine. The commission unanimously approved Certificates of Compliance to close expired Orders of Conditions at 873 Grattan Street for a Pynchon Press building addition and at 0 and 63 1/2 Main Street for an
Chicopee's school finance panel opened its fiscal 2027 budget review, flagging looming federal and state funding losses.
Chicopee Retirement Board approves superannuation retirements for four officers in spring 2026. Timothy Foley (Police Patrolman), Natividad Gayle (School Paraprofessional), Candido Lopes (School Custodian), and Jan Francis Wegrzynek (Police Lieutenant) were unanimously approved to retire with
Chicopee approves appointment of firefighter Colon to ambulance board. The Human Resources & Communication Committee unanimously approved the mayoral appointment of Jorge Colon, a 32-year veteran of the Springfield Fire Department, to serve on the Ambulance Commission, effective February 3, 2026
Chicopee License Commission suspends banquet hall for operating without licenses. J & W Banquet Hall's multiple licenses face a five-day suspension held in abeyance for one year after the Commission found the facility operated without a valid Certificate of Inspection and served alcohol without