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 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 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
Chicopee Conservation Commission requires $23,786 restoration payment from Bridgetown. The Commission voted unanimously on March 18 to table Bridgetown's Certificate of Compliance request for 0 East Main Street pending the $23,786 payment to a Conservation fund. The penalty stems from an
Chicopee City Council approves $250,000 for Abbey Brook project, withdraws land takings. The City Council unanimously approved Mayor Vieau's appropriation of $250,000 for Abbey Brook Revitalization Phase II, to be matched with a $100,000 state grant award. The Council simultaneously withdrew two
Chicopee's Ordinance Committee approves revised overgrowth ordinance with $150 noncriminal fine enforced by Health Department and Police only. Chair William Courchesne presided over the three-member committee, which removed Department of Public Works from enforcement after Councilor Mary Beth
Chicopee Health Insurance Trust reelects leadership, excludes GLP-1 coverage. The board reappointed Marie LaFlamme as chair and appointed Ana Gomes as secretary for 2026. The board announced GLP-1 drug options will not be covered by insurance plans beginning July 1, 2026, and a new lower-cost plan
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