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CHICOPEE – Changes to the city’s regional dispatch center and an infusion of cash to the city’s other post-employment benefits (OPEB) were approved during the City Council’s April 19 meeting.

Mayor John Vieau presented an update to the city’s Western Massachusetts Emergency Communication Dispatch District (WESTCOMM) Regional Dispatch Center, which is seeking to develop a new location at the former Salter College space at 645 Shawinigan Dr. The Chicopee center currently operates in collaboration with East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Monson and Ware at 110 Church St. in Chicopee…