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šŸŒ± How will Chicopeeā€™s 46 new School Choice seats affect local families?

Chicopee, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Chicopee! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Chicopeeā€™s 46 new School Choice seats affect local families?
  • Are your e-bike charging habits putting your Chicopee home at risk?
  • What we know so far about the Chicopee manā€™s arrest Wednesday

Also on today's calendar: Volunteer Open House - Senior Companion Program and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 50 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with partial sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 38.
  • Friday: Partly to mostly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 37 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Chicopee School Committee approves School Choice seats for 2026-27 (thereminder.com) ā€” Chicopee families should know the School Committee has unanimously approved 46 School Choice seats in grades 1-5 for the 2026-27 school year across five elementary schools. District leaders detailed how many students are entering and leaving through School Choice, the financial impact on Chapter 70 funding, and why Chicopee is not opening additional slots in kindergarten, middle, or high school.
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2. Increase in e-bike fires prompts safety alert in Massachusetts (wwlp.com) ā€” State fire officials, speaking from Chicopee, are warning residents about a sharp rise in e-bike fires across Massachusetts and urging careful charging and battery disposal. Recent incidents in Holyoke and Barnstable County show how overheating batteries can quickly spark dangerous home fires, so officials recommend following manufacturer instructions, never trashing lithium-ion batteries, and storing bikes outside when possible.
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3. Hampden DA, State Police to announce arrest in child exploitation investigation (wwlp.com) ā€” Authorities plan to release more details Wednesday on the arrest of a Chicopee man in a multi-agency child exploitation investigation, during a 1 p.m. press conference in Springfield. While officials havenā€™t yet identified the suspect or specific charges, they say more information about the coordinated case and next steps will be shared at the briefing, which local outlets will cover closely.
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4. New England Revolution Academy Highlights: April 21, 2026 (oursportscentral.com) ā€” A Chicopee native, forward Cristiano Carlos, starred for the New England Revolution U-18s with two goals and an assist in a 5-0 win over NYCFC. The clubā€™s academy teams now head to Texas for the MLS NEXT Flex tournament, while younger squads host New York opponents this coming weekend in Foxborough.
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5. Aaron Thomas Kuschka (gazettenet.com) ā€” Chicopee residents are mourning the passing of Aaron Thomas Kushka, a longtime auto mechanic, Walmart employee, and music lover who made his home in the city. Raised in Northampton, he was known for his guitar playing, love of golf, and devotion to his pets and family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, with donations suggested to the American Diabetes Association.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday April 22
  • Boys Varsity Baseball @ Belchertown High School
    Belchertown High School , 142 Springfield Road , Belchertown
    4:00 pm
  • Girls Varsity Softball vs Holyoke High School
    Chicopee Comprehensive High School , 617 Montgomery St , Chicopee
    4:00 pm
  • Girls JV Softball vs Holyoke High School
    Chicopee Comprehensive High School , 17 Chicopee St , Chicopee
    4:00 pm
    • Thursday April 23
  • Laundry Love (Springfield)
    Laundromat Express , 700 Sumner Ave , Springfield
    9:00 am

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  • Trinity Health posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist - 32 hours - Pediatrics - Chicopee in Chicopee. Apply here.
  • PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Chicopee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chicopee here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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