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Residents, councilors press Chicopee to back Westover Job Corps as closure looms
Summary
Multiple residents urged the City Council to adopt a resolution supporting Westover Job Corps after speakers warned the program's potential closure would cost local jobs and services for youth. Council members expressed support and the mayor said a legal-review of a draft resolution will be completed for the next meeting.
Several residents urged the Chicopee City Council on Tuesday to endorse keeping Westover Job Corps open, saying a closure would cost local jobs and remove a training option for young people.
Resident Junior Knight told the council, "I think it's important for the city council to have a resolution that says, we support keeping Westover open." He said workers and young people would be…
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