Chicopee City Council rejects housing development proposal over insufficient density and setback standards. The seven-to-four vote against a 34-lot development at 326 Chicopee Street fell short of the required two-thirds supermajority, with councilors Avery, Brooks, Goff, and Balakier citing Fire
Two Chicopee obituaries are carried this week: Edwards, Nina "Lee," 87, who died June 29, 2026, with arrangements through Grisé Funeral Home; and Rzepka, Zofia, 81, who died July 1, 2026, with arrangements through Kozikowski Funeral Home. Edwards is survived by three children and six gr…
Chicopee Conservation Commission approves five-year order for state park bridge project. The Commission unanimously voted 5-0 to grant Alexandra Enchandi of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation a five-year Order of Conditions for replacement of three multi-use bridges
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Chicopee City Council approves $249.3 million FY 2027 budget in unanimous vote. The council also appropriated $1,828,824 for high school track repairs, noting that competitive bidding came in below expectations, and $2,000,000 to the Stabilization Fund for Capital Budgeting. Mayor John L. Vieau
Chicopee Zoning Committee clears way for 39-home residential project. The City Council Zoning Committee unanimously approved dimensional waivers for Jones Ferry Development's proposal at 326 Chicopee Street, allowing lot sizes ranging from 1,500 to 7,500 square feet. Planners described the project
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Six Chicopee-resident obituaries appear in this week's column: Bauer, Kathleen (81); Papoui, Donna Marie (62); Maroon, Carol (78); Keating, Suzanne C. (79); Champagne, Lisa M. (Lessard) (86); and Fournier, Ronald (70). Deaths occurred between June 15 and June 21, 2026. The source obitua…
Chicopee License Commission approves state's 3AM closing pilot program for licensed establishments. The three-member board unanimously adopted the extended-hours pilot through July 31, 2026, allowing licensed establishments to stay open until 3:00 AM with service restrictions: all beverages served
Backlash over a Chicopee High School administrator's removal dominates the School Committee's year-end meeting.