Historical Commission

Members

  • Joshua Clark (Chair)
  • Linda Menard-Mruk (Vice Chair)
  • Ray Hoess-Brooks
  • Dave Robison
  • Louise Osetek
  • Timothy Wagner (Clerk)
  • Richard Lavoie

The Historical Commission meets regularly on the 2nd Tuesday of every month (except July and August) at 4:00 p.m. 
        

Note: HISTORICAL Commission currently has no Vacancies

If interested for future openings please submit letter of interest and resume to the Mayor's Office for consideration.

Responsibilities
The Historical Commission is charged with the preservation, protection and development of the historical or archeological assets of the City. It may make recommendations to the City Council, and, subject to the approval of the City Council, to the Massachusetts Historical Commission, that a place be certified as an historical or archeological landmark.

Historical Videos
Historical videos are available by filling out and submitting the order form attached to Chicopee's Yesterday's (PDF) in the Documents and Forms section of this page.
The following are available:
  • King Phillip's Indian War in the Pioneer Valley
  • Fifty Years at Westover
  • The Ames Company
  • The Springfield Street Historic District
  • Shay's Rebellion in the Pioneer Valley
  • The Boy Colonel of the Civil War
  • Edward Bellamy, Hopes and Dreams
  • Chicopee, The Early Years

                                               2022 Historical Commission Meetings

Meeting Date
January 11th
February 8th
March 8th
April 12th
May 10th
June 14th
September 13th
October 11th
November 8th
December 13th