Chicopee zoning board approves two property variances in a routine February hearing. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 6-0 to re-approve a variance at 1601 Westover Rd reducing frontage requirements to allow a single-family lot, after a prior December 2024 approval had expired due to no
Library trustees adopt uniform access approach to sensitive digital images. All three trustees - Barbara Pronovost, Judith Chelte, and Karen Kamienski - agreed that digitized materials should include click-through warnings and descriptions rather than restricted access. Trustee Chelte raised
Chicopee Health Insurance Trust reviews GLP-1 weight loss drug coverage options. The Trust examined four coverage alternatives for GLP-1 medications effective July 1, 2026, amid growing costs and peer discontinuations; MITA, Scantic Valley Trust, and Hampshire Group Insurance Trust have reportedly
Chicopee Conservation Commission clears shade pavilion project at state park. The commission voted unanimously to issue a Positive 5 and Negative 3 determination for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation's Project Shade at Chicopee Memorial State Park, 570 Burnett Rd. The
Chicopee council approves $92,555 for retiring auditor after 40 years. The City Council authorized approximately $167,918 in expenditures from Free Cash reserves, including the retirement payout for Auditor Sharyn Riley, along with $50,000 for emergency golf course watering and $25,150 in public
Chicopee Retirement Board approves five retirements, plans COLA consideration. The board unanimously approved five superannuation retirements and six retirement pension calculations, with Police Chief Patrick Major receiving the highest annual pension at $133,043.04. The board also approved 24 new
Chicopee Zoning Committee defers two major applications to February 25 after unanimous votes to continue hearings. Chair George Balakier and the full committee postponed a zone-change application from Duy Nguyen for a proposed restaurant at 749 James Street and a special permit from Cruise Control
The Chicopee Conservation Commission unanimously approves bordering wetlands delineation on Lombard Road. The commission voted 4-0 to approve an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for bordering vegetated wetlands on Assessor Map 273, Parcel 1, submitted by applicant Nikkie Pollis for
Chicopee City Council unanimously approves nearly $545,903 in stabilization transfers, anchored by $505,501.70 for contaminated soil remediation at Szot Park. The appropriation includes funding for first responder indemnification ($15,860.62), a public health traveling nurse ($6,000), and
Chicopee License Commission approves 19 business renewals, aligns inspection procedures. The Commission approved 18 Common Victualer and one Lodging House license for 2026 while issuing new certificates of inspection for Chicopee Portuguese Club and View Street Tavern after expiration lapses.
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