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In today's newsletter:

  • How a new Westover fence could reshape Chicopee's conservation corridor
  • Lost a pet snake in Chicopee? Animal control wants to hear
  • What we know about the Chicopee teacher facing serious felony charges

Also on today's calendar: Fun Sized Tiny Public Art Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Breezy; a morning shower, with a high of 86 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Chicopee Conservation Commission approves fence at Westover despite residents' vexation (thereminder.com) — Chicopee's Conservation Commission has approved a long chain-link fence along the Slate Road Conservation Area near Westover Metropolitan Airport, despite strong opposition from residents worried about wildlife, recreation, and public access. Neighbors and advocates are now pressing city leaders to intervene, even exploring whether the city could buy back the 57-acre corridor and permanently protect it as conservation land.
   

2. Ball python found in Chicopee parking lot, owner sought (wwlp.com) — Animal control officers in Chicopee are trying to reunite a ball python, found in a parking lot off Burnett Road, with its owner and are asking local residents for help. The roughly three-foot snake is now safe at Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control, and anyone who recognizes it or believes it's theirs is urged to call 413-781-1484.
   

3. Chicopee teacher faces felony charges as investigators review 28 devices (westernmassnews.com) — A Chicopee public school teacher has been charged with multiple felonies related to disturbing material and alleged attempts to entice a minor, and is now on paid administrative leave from the district. Investigators seized 28 electronic devices from his Lenox home and are working with the FBI to review extensive data, with prosecutors expecting additional charges as they search for any potential victims.
   

4. How to shop safely as grocery prices climb (wwlp.com subscription) — Chicopee shoppers are facing higher grocery bills and growing concerns about food safety, with prices up more than 18% since 2022 and multiple FDA outbreak investigations underway. Local families are urged to plan meals, compare prices carefully, and stay alert to recalls on everyday items like lettuce, eggs, jalapenos, and berries to stretch budgets without sacrificing safety.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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