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Government · Library

Library trustees recommend click-through system for all digitized images

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

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Health Insurance Trust reviews GLP-1 weight loss drug coverage

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

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Conservation Commission approves shade pavilions at state park

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

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Government · City Council

Council approves $92,555 payout for retiring auditor

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

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Commission approves wetlands delineation on Lombard Road

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

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Government · License Commission

License Commission approves 19 renewals and certificates

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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Chicopee zoning board loses quorum, tables all business

The Chicopee Zoning Board of Appeals lacked a quorum at its January 14 meeting. Only three of the seven board members were present: Chair Anthony Gallant, Vice Chair Carissa Lisee, and Associate Member Tasha Schley. Absent were regular members Katherine Baldiga, Gary Stamborski, and Julia Sudol,

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