Library Board confirms financial stability, approves silent auction at May meeting. The three-member Board unanimously approved the Director's Report and May 1 financial statement. Library Director Laura Bovee reported that her annual budget hearing with Mayor Vieau went well, positioning the
Chicopee Retirement Board approves nine retirements, backs counsel after investigation. The board unanimously approved superannuation applications from nine municipal employees, including Fire Chief Daniel Stamborski (29 years service), Patrolman Mark Hammon (32 years three months), Captain Holly
Chicopee Zoning Committee approves garage-to-storage conversion at Meadow Street. The committee unanimously approved applicant Jeffrey J. Campbell's special permit application to convert existing garage bays into rental storage units, with Chair George Balakier absent. The permit includes
Chicopee License Committee approves two business licenses at April meeting. The committee approved a Junk Dealers License for JD's Clothing and Collectibles at 40 Center Street for owner Joe Famania to sell Pokémon cards and sports collectibles Monday through Saturday, contingent on Fire Department
Chicopee City Council approves $15.2 million in water infrastructure bonds. The council voted unanimously to authorize the appropriations and bonds, including $12.7 million for nitrogen reduction improvements at the Water Pollution Control Facility and $2 million for advanced metering
Chicopee License Commission approves four special alcohol permits for upcoming seasonal events. Chairman Martin, along with Commissioners Hamblin, Croteau, and Londraville, voted unanimously to grant beer and wine permits to the Friends of the Chicopee Senior Citizens for a May 14 dinner at the
Chicopee City Council committee approves two municipal appointments. The Human Resources and Communication Committee unanimously approved David Dymek to the Housing Authority and Julia Robak to the Parks Commission, each for five-year terms effective April 7, 2026. Robak, a Westfield State
Chicopee Conservation Commission votes unanimously to resolve two long-pending compliance matters. Chairperson Celeste Donovan presided as all five members approved Certificates of Compliance, including one resolving a 2019 enforcement action against Bridgetown, LLC with a $10,295 settlement
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
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