Chicopee City Council votes to implement quarterly property tax billing in fiscal year 2028, shifting from biannual payments to four payments per year. The council unanimously appointed Bianca Janeczek as Chief Human Resources Officer. The vote on the quarterly billing system passed 10-yes to
Chicopee Conservation Commission approves response to Open Meeting Law complaint. The commission voted unanimously to approve a response to a complaint filed by Derek Dobosz to the Massachusetts Attorney General regarding parcels owned by Westover Metropolitan Development Corporation. Director Lee
Chicopee Zoning Board of Appeals approves duplex variance for undersized Donohue Road lot. The board voted unanimously to grant Meera Nadeem's request to reduce frontage requirements from 100 feet to 97.13 feet and area requirements from 10,000 square feet to 9,364 square feet for Assessor Map 454,
Chicopee Planning Board recommends zone change for six-unit condex development. The board voted 5 to 1 to recommend approval of a zone change from Residential A to Residential B for a 39,872-square-foot property on James Street and Memorial Drive, where developer David Labrie of DCL General
Conservation Commission delays airport fence project decision. The board voted unanimously to table a proposal for 8,000 linear feet of security fencing at Westover Metropolitan Airport, pending review by the state Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program. More than 100 residents signed a
Chicopee City Council approves $1.2M water bond for intersection improvements. The City Council authorized $1.2 million in bonding for water main replacement at Montgomery Street, Granby Road and McKinstry Avenue as part of a MassDOT intersection project, with a vote of 11 to 0. The council also
Chicopee Zoning Committee approves mixed-use project at 520 Chicopee Street and dog kennel. The committee voted 5-0 to approve a Special Permit for mixed-use development by applicant Matt Campagnari, granting a waiver to reduce parking from six to three spaces for two one-bedroom units and
Chicopee License Committee approved three applications Thursday: a conditional ice cream license at 878 Memorial Drive requiring site-access proof; a home occupation license for Supreeth Veeranna for dental billing at 1150 Granby Road; and an auto repair license for Daigles Truck Repair Inc. for 25
Chicopee License Commission approves licenses and permits, defers package store application. The commission unanimously approved eight special one-day beer and wine permits for the Friends of the Chicopee Senior Citizens for events July through December at 5 West Main St, waiving fees and police