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Council approves school office purchase

ChicopeeJun 2, 20262 min read

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The City Council unanimously approved reallocating $2.35 million in borrowed funds to purchase a downtown building for the School Department’s administrative offices, with closing expected July 10. The building will be on a bus route and replace about $285,000 in annual rent.

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What this means

The School Department’s administrative offices are moving to a city-owned building, making the offices more accessible and eliminating rent costs. The council also approved $2 million for the stabilization fund and $31,617.80 for summer school custodial programs. A proposed 34-lot residential development was postponed for further review, and an auto dealership’s request to store more vehicles was continued because of site and sidewalk concerns.

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Unanimously approved using $2.35 million in unspent borrowing authority to purchase a building for the School Department’s administrative offices.
Unanimously approved a $20,000 appropriation for furniture in the purchased building; furniture at the current school offices will be distributed to other city departments.
Unanimously approved transferring $2 million from free cash to the Stabilization Trust Fund.
Unanimously approved $31,617.80 for school summer-program custodial services.
Accepted the $7,800 FY2026 Bulletproof Vest Program Grant for the Chicopee Police Department.
Unanimously approved partially abandoning a 3,334-square-foot flood-control easement on Morgan Circle.
Approved a $2,000 donation for the Chicopee Fireworks at Szot Park.
Approved Joseph Martin’s reappointment to the License Commission through June 1, 2031.
Continued review of a proposed 34-lot residential development at 326 Chicopee Street to the June 24, 2026 Zoning Meeting.
Continued All State Auto Max’s request to increase the number of vehicles allowed on its licenses from 24 to 32 until the July 23, 2026 License Meeting.

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