Chicopee City Council March 4 recap: In-kind donuts, no tow trucks, and $1 rent edition
By Jonathan Gerhardson on March 8, 2025. The Chicopee City Council’s March 4 meeting featured contentious debate over a rejected business permit, procedural approvals of municipal appointments, and regulatory updates amid divided council opinions on economic development versus community impact. The council narrowly defeated a motion to approve Cruise Control Transportation’s request for a special permit to operate a towing business at 78 West St. Voting 6-3 with two abstentions—insufficient to meet the required nine votes under city rules—the proposal included conditions like 10 parking spaces and fire department compliance. Councilor Brooks opposed the permit, citing traffic congestion on West Street and unverified resident complaints: “I've seen towing trucks parked on West Street. I've seen disabled vehicles parked on West Street. And for that reason, I will not be supporting this tonight,” said Brooks. Councilor Tim Wagner expressed his support for the speci...
