Jessica Avery for Chicopee

06/24/2026

The July/August 2026 edition of the RiverMills Reminder newsletter is now available for download. To view or download the newsletter, click the link below. Hard copies will soon be available.
July/August Newsletter:
https://www.chicopeema.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22353/JulyAugust2026Newsletter
If you would like to receive the newsletter by email, please submit your request to [email protected]. You must be a registered member or a collaborating organization to receive the newsletter via email. Membership is free and easy to sign up for!
Hard copies will soon be available at RiverMills Center and will soon be at participating locations.

06/23/2026

06/18/2026

The Veteran Annuity is a financial benefit provided to eligible veterans and certain family members residing in Massachusetts.

06/17/2026

The City’s Budget for the upcoming year (FY27) is put together with Departments, the Mayor compiles a first draft, and then the City Council reviews and votes on it after public hearing.

This year’s hearings will be held at 6:15pm at City Hall and virtually on the following dates:
Monday, June 22nd
Tuesday, June 23rd
Thursday, June 25th

Mayor’s budget 🔗 in comments

06/13/2026

The next Chicopee City Council meeting is Tuesday, June 16th at 6:30pm, viewable online or in-person. The agenda outlines the topics for discussion. Public comment allows for 3 minutes of remarks before the council.

ChicopeeTV livestreams the meetings on Facebook or at chicopeetv.org

🔗 Link to agenda in comments

06/11/2026

Beat the heat, the following spray pads are open. Other spray pads are under maintenance and will be announced as they are ready.

City of Chicopee - Mayor's Office

06/04/2026

Passenger rail supporters, transit advocates, and anyone interested in the future of mobility in Western Massachusetts — mark your calendars.

The Western Massachusetts Transportation Advocacy Network (WMTAN) will host its 4th Annual Transportation Forum, “Are We There Yet? Bridging Transit Gaps in the 413,” on Friday, June 12, at Mount Holyoke College.

The forum will bring together advocates, planners, elected officials, transportation professionals, and community members to discuss the future of transportation across the region.

Of particular interest to the rail community: the afternoon Rail Advocacy session will focus on the role of passenger rail in creating a more connected Western Massachusetts. This is an important opportunity for supporters of East-West Rail, Valley connectivity, station access, and broader regional rail expansion to join the conversation, share ideas, and help shape advocacy priorities moving forward.

Passenger rail does not exist in isolation — strong connections between trains, local transit, and regional mobility are essential to building a transportation system that works for everyone.

If you care about better transit in the 413 and beyond, we encourage you to attend and join the conversation.

Please note that the entire event is free and open to anyone and everyone.

Registration and event details are available the this page:
https://wmtan.org/2026/05/27/are-we-there-yet-bridging-transit-gaps-in-the-413/

06/04/2026

To burn materials in your yard, you need a permit from the local fire department.