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Planning Board Elects Labrie as Chair, Approves Taxiway Expansion

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

Commission sets $10,298 fine for riverfront violation

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

Retirement Board approves four superannuation retirements, denies disability claim

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

City Council committee approves Colon to ambulance commission

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

License Commission suspends J & W Banquet Hall over licensing violations

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