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License Commission — June 18, 2026

The meeting was routine, consisting of standard administrative approvals, unanimous votes on infrastructure and financial matters, and no recorded public testimony.

Date Thursday, June 18, 2026 Decisions 21 Routine

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On June 18, the Chicopee License Commission met to approve several items involving city funds, traffic safety, and private contracting. While the meeting was largely routine, a few specific decisions warrant resident attention.

Of particular note is the unanimous approval of an interest exemption for Emergency Management Director Glenn X. Joslyn. This exemption allows his private company, 'Odd Jobs Unlimited,' to contract with the City of Chicopee. When public officials hold private business interests that can contract with their own departments, transparency regarding the selection process is vital for community trust.

In terms of local infrastructure, the Commission moved forward with several traffic and safety measures. These include making the north section of Sherbrook Street (between Baystate Rd and McKinstry Ave) a one-way street and installing new isolated stop signs at the McKinley Avenue/Asinof Avenue and Springfield Street/Front Street intersections. Residents in these areas should expect changes to local traffic patterns.

Additionally, the Commission approved two financial transfers: approximately $9,164 for Emergency Management special services and $2,735 to the Health Special Account for court-ordered property cleanups. We will continue to monitor how these funds are managed and how the new traffic regulations impact neighborhood safety.

Jun 18, 2026 21 decisions Routine
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Public ⁠impact

Issues from this meeting with documented community impact.
What was discussed

Multiple changes to street directions, stop sign installations, and pedestrian signals

What happened

The board approved several traffic ordinance changes and directed the DPW and Engineering departments to implement safety measures and investigations.

What was discussed

Transfer of approximately $12,000 across accounts

What happened

Both appropriations were passed via unanimous roll call votes.

Topics ⁠discussed

Each topic expands to quotes and full context.
What was discussed

Discussion regarding the transfer of funds for Emergency Management special services and Court Ordered Property Cleanup.

What was discussed

Review of various applications including Class I, II, and III licenses, auto repair, auto body, auto detail, and junk dealer licenses, as well as taxi cab renewals.

What was discussed

Review of proposed changes to parking regulations, one-way streets, isolated stop signs, and special permit applications for property use.

What was discussed

Reports regarding pedestrian crossing signals, sidewalk repairs, intersection safety, and handicapped parking sign criteria.

Controversy & ⁠dissent

Where the board, the community, or the agenda diverged.

Decisions ⁠logged

Every recorded vote, with timestamps and dissents.
Appropriation of $9,164.77 to the Emergency Management Expense Account for Special Services from the Emergency Management Salary Account.
Motion made by Councilor McLellan to receive and pass.
Unanimous roll call vote
Appropriation of $2,735.00 to the Health Special Account for Court Ordered Property Cleanup from the Undesignated Fund Balance 'Free Cash'.
Motion made by Councilor Roy (At Large) to receive and pass.
Unanimous roll call vote
Authorization of interest exemption for Emergency Management Director Glenn X. Joslyn to allow his company 'Odd Jobs Unlimited' to contract with the City.
Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive and grant the exemption.
Unanimous roll call vote
Confirmation of Tanya Marlow to the Commission for the Disabled.
Motion made by Councilor Tillotson to receive and refer to the Human Resource Committee.
Referred
Withdrawal of Special Permit application for 0 Montgomery Street by Sergey Savonin.
Motion made by Councilor Vieau to remove from Zoning Committee; motion to leave to withdraw granted.
Unanimous roll call vote
Name change for Jan's Auto Service to J.F. Wegrzynek, Inc. d/b/a Jan's Auto Service.
Motion made by Councilor Roy (Ward 9) to receive and grant with existing restrictions.
Passed
Denial of Class III License application for Federico Sales and Service.
Motion made by Councilor Roy (Ward 9) to receive and deny.
Passed
Addition of Sherbrook Street (north between Baystate Rd and McKinstry Ave) to One-Way Streets.
Motion made by Councilor Tillotson to receive 2nd and final reading, enrolled and ordained.
Unanimous roll call vote
Addition of Robak Drive (east side 60ft from Burnett Road intersection) to Parking Prohibited regulations.
Motion made by Councilor Tillotson to receive 2nd and final reading, enrolled and ordained.
Unanimous roll call vote
Addition of McKinley Avenue and Asinof Avenue intersection to Isolated Stop Signs.
Motion made by Councilor Tillotson to receive 2nd and final reading, enrolled and ordained.
Unanimous roll call vote
Addition of Springfield Street and Front Street intersection to Isolated Stop Signs (amended to withdraw if on State Property).
Motion made by Councilor Tillotson to receive 2nd and final reading, enrolled and ordained.
Unanimous roll call vote
Creation of written criteria for the approval and installation of handicap signs.
Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive and motion to create written criteria.
Passed
Implementation of intersection safety measures for New Ludlow Road and Montcalm Street.
Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive and send to DPW for implementation.
Passed
Investigation of pedestrian crossing signals at St. James Avenue and Broadway.
Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive and send to Engineering for implementation.
Passed
Re-paving of sidewalks on lower Dale Street.
Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive and send to DPW for implementation.
Passed
Appropriation for Granby/Montgomery/McKinstry intersections, Big Y, and Mass Pike analysis.
Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive and send to the Mayor for an appropriation.
Passed
Removal or trimming of tree on Streiber School property abutting Irene Court.
Motion made by Councilor Vieau to receive and refer to the School Department.
Passed
Referral of Kendall Street parking ordinances (West and East sides) to Ordinance Committee.
Motions made by Councilor Labrie and Councilor Roy to receive 1st reading and refer.
Passed
Referral of Sherbrook Street and Bay State Road stop sign ordinance to Ordinance Committee.
Motion made by Councilor Roy (Ward 9) to receive 1st reading and refer.
Passed
Referral of Special Permit application for 154 School Street (Patricks Chicopee) to Zoning Committee.
Motion made by Councilor Vieau to receive and refer.
Passed
Renewal of various 2015 licenses (Class I, II, III, Auto Repair, Auto Body, Auto Detail, and Taxi).
Multiple motions made by Councilor Roy (Ward 9) to receive and grant with existing restrictions.
Passed

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On 6/18, the Chicopee License Commission unanimously approved an interest exemption for Emergency Management Director Glenn X. Joslyn. This allows his private company, 'Odd Jobs Unlimited,' to contract with the City. Residents... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/chicopee/license-commission/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #ChicopeeMA
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infrastructure and traffic changes
Chicopee is moving forward with several traffic and safety changes. On 6/18, the License Commission approved making Sherbrook Street (north of Baystate Rd) one-way and adding isolated stop signs at McKinley Ave/Asinof Ave and... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/chicopee/license-commission/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #ChicopeeMA
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financial appropriations
Chicopee is allocating $11,900 in new spending: $9,164 for Emergency Management services and $2,735 for court-ordered property cleanups. Both moved through the License Commission via unanimous roll call vote on 6/18. #Chicopee... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/chicopee/license-commission/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #ChicopeeMA
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At the June 18 License Commission meeting, several decisions were made regarding city spending, traffic safety, and local business contracting. Here is a breakdown of what happened in Chicopee. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #ChicopeeMA
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First, the Commission unanimously approved an interest exemption for Emergency Management Director Glenn X. Joslyn. This allows his private company, 'Odd Jobs Unlimited,' to contract with the City. This is a significant intersection of public role and private business.
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Regarding safety: The Commission approved several traffic changes, including making Sherbrook Street (between Baystate Rd and McKinstry Ave) a one-way street and adding new isolated stop signs at McKinley/Asinof and Springfield/Front. Residents should prepare for changes in traffic flow.
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Finally, the Commission approved two financial appropriations: ~$9,165 for Emergency Management special services and ~$2,735 for court-ordered property cleanups. While these passed unanimously, they represent immediate shifts in how city funds are being utilized.
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Stay informed on how these decisions affect your neighborhood. We will continue to track how these contracts and safety changes are implemented. #Chicopee #LocalGovernment https://meetingwatch.org/ma/chicopee/license-commission/2026-06-18/
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On June 18, the Chicopee License Commission met to approve several items involving city funds, traffic safety, and private contracting. While the meeting was largely routine, a few specific decisions warrant resident attention.

Of particular note is the unanimous approval of an interest exemption for Emergency Management Director Glenn X. Joslyn. This exemption allows his private company, 'Odd Jobs Unlimited,' to contract with the City of Chicopee. When public officials hold private business interests that can contract with their own departments, transparency regarding the selection process is vital for community trust.

In terms of local infrastructure, the Commission moved forward with several traffic and safety measures. These include making the north section of Sherbrook Street (between Baystate Rd and McKinstry Ave) a one-way street and installing new isolated stop signs at the McKinley Avenue/Asinof Avenue and Springfield Street/Front Street intersections. Residents in these areas should expect changes to local traffic patterns.

Additionally, the Commission approved two financial transfers: approximately $9,164 for Emergency Management special services and $2,735 to the Health Special Account for court-ordered property cleanups. We will continue to monitor how these funds are managed and how the new traffic regulations impact neighborhood safety. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/chicopee/license-commission/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #ChicopeeMA

Action ⁠items

Who owes what, by when.
Investigate pedestrian crossing signals at the intersection of St. James Avenue and Broadway.
Assigned: Engineering Department
Re-pave sidewalks on lower Dale Street.
Assigned: DPW
Remove or trim the tree located on Streiber School property that abuts Irene Court.
Assigned: School Department
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