Michael D. Bissonnette

About Michael D. Bissonnette

Michael D. Bissonnette is the Mayor of Chicopee.

Quotes

1. “ Hopefully the new Westover park will represent the future. We want to focus on (businesses) in alternative energy and pharmaceuticals. ”

   In Downsizing at Callaway Golf will not cripple economy of Chicopee, city officials say

2. “ This will be one of the largest and most important projects. ”

   In Chicopee officials predict new commercial, industrial development in coming year | Business - MassLive.com - - MassLive.com

3. “ The idea is to make this a model for the entire state. ”

   In Grant to fund stadium work

4. “ We intend to turn this around fairly quickly and recoup the money we invested, hopefully within a year, and we want to work with the neighborhood to assess what the best use would be and what the benefit would be to the city. ”

   In Chicopee gets ready to buy 30 acres of land no longer used by military

5. “ It is the most complex environmental and legal quagmire the city has ever faced. ”

   In Uniroyal site takes first step

6. “ It's good to see the non-profits step up and contribute to the share of the city's costs for services. The deal with Westover housing represents the first time there has been a direct contribution based on Westover's presence in the city. But this is a team effort and I applaud the assessors for making this happen. We are looking at every possible revenue source to make sure we maintain city services. We will also be looking at all state-owned land and non-profits in the city. ”

   In Tax agreements net $160,000

1. Mentioned In 45 Articles

2. Downsizing at Callaway Golf will not cripple economy of Chicopee, city officials say

   Explore Article masslive.com (Aug 11 2010) Manufacturing

   ...ing jobs is always difficult because they are better paid than those in the service industry. Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette agreed Chicopee will recover. TOP EMPLOYERS The following are the top employers in Chicopee: * West... (Read Full Article)
   

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3. Callaway Golf operations in Chicopee will be left with 150-200 employees after latest layoffs, Mayor Michael Bissonnette says

   Explore Article masslive.com (Aug 11 2010) Manufacturing

   Callaway wouldn’t confirm numbers, but Chicopee Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said the restructuring will leave the sprawling factory at 425 Meadow St. with just 150 to 200 empl......allaway Golf operations in Chicopee will be left with 150-200 employees after latest layoffs, Mayor Michael Bissonnette says Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 7:33 PM Updated: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 7:50 P... (Read Full Article)
   

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4. Chicopee City Council considers city building renovation priorities

   Explore Article masslive.com (Jul 14 2010)

   ...re projects, the City Council is asking which should be funded first. The discussion came as Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette proposed spending $75,000 to have a comprehensive study done to see if City Hall and the former lib... (Read Full Article)
   

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5. Chicopee to shrink size of proposed high-density zone

   Explore Article masslive.com (Jul 2 2010)

   ...d Front streets, City Planner Catherine L. Brown said. “This is what democracy is all about,” Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said. “We didn’t need a 40R District that was 80 percent too big, so 80 percent is out of it.” The ......000 every time a home is built that fits the affordable housing guidelines, Brown said. Bissonnette Michael Bissonnette Bissonnette said he understood a number of people were scared about ... (Read Full Article)
   

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6. Industrial park likely to grow

   Explore Article masslive.com (Jun 29 2010)

   ...oted to spend $10,000 to hire a real estate lawyer to clear the title to sell that land, said Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette. Since the land is expected to be sold for about $100,000, it is "found money" for the city. For t... (Read Full Article)
   

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7. Developer of Cabotville Industrial condominium project in Chicopee faces delays

   Explore Article masslive.com (Jun 7 2010)

   ...its in the 360,000-square-foot structure geared toward empty nesters and young professionals. Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said the special permit is expiring and an extension requested because of “additional safety requir... (Read Full Article)
   

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8. Chicopee gets $3 million state bond for Roberts Pond sewer project

   Explore Article masslive.com (Jun 2 2010)

   Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said the city has obtained a $3 million state revolving fund bond for the Roberts Pond storm water ... (Read Full Article)
   

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9. Chicopee officially opens new Canal Park and Bike Path

   Explore Article masslive.com (May 21 2010) Transportation

   Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette cut the ribbon, standing under clear sunny skies, saying, “This is truly a day the Lord has made, b... (Read Full Article)
   

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10. Chicopee may offer tax break to John R. Lyman Co., because of its decision to relocate at Westover Air Park West

    Explore Article masslive.com (May 10 2010) Manufacturing , Medical Devices

    ...e at Westover Air Park West By Pamela Metaxas, The Republican May 10, 2010, 6:30PM CHICOPEE – Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette has recommended a tax incentive for John R. Lyman Co. which recently made a decision to stay in the... (Read Full Article)
    

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11. Unexpected discovery of old water mains in Chicopee adds $500,000 to $8 million Front Street reconstruction project

    Explore Article masslive.com (May 3 2010)

    ...ity Council approval, can be taken from what remains in the $6.5 million Center Street bond, Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said on Monday. Additional work is required to revise the construction plans for the relocation o... (Read Full Article)
    

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12. Chicopee firm plans upgrade

    Explore Article masslive.com (Apr 9 2010) Manufacturing , Medical Devices

    ...isting puzzle that is coming together with commercial and industrial development in the city. Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said Thursday the company has operations in Chicopee and in West Springfield. "We have been working... (Read Full Article)
    

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13. Uniroyal work moving ahead

    Explore Article masslive.com (Feb 24 2010)

    ...lysis concerning the stability of the buildings" not included in the current demolition, said Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette. The assessment will also study any environmental contamination. The grant paves the way for a $2 ... (Read Full Article)
    

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14. Uniroyal work moving ahead - MassLive.com

    Explore Article masslive.com (Feb 24 2010)

    ...lysis concerning the stability of the buildings" not included in the current demolition, said Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette. Uniroyal work moving ahead Wednesday, February 24, 2010 By PAMELA H. METAXAS pmetaxas@repub.com CH... (Read Full Article)
    

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15. Spirit of Springfield reports $350,000 in payments to city during successful Bright Nights season

    Explore Article masslive.com (Feb 16 2010) Tourism

    ...s truly appreciated.” Guest speakers included Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chicopee Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette. Spirit of Springfield signaled out many individuals and companies who donated labor toward graphi... (Read Full Article)
    

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16. Chicopee officials predict new commercial, industrial development in coming year | Business - MassLive.com - - MassLive.com

    Explore Article masslive.com (Feb 14 2010)

    ..., deteriorated buildings. “This will be one of the largest and most important projects,” said Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette. In October, the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency presented the city with a $100,000 Brownf... (Read Full Article)
    

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