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Articles mentioning both Chicopee and Michael D. Bissonnette
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Gaming regulator from Springfield faces questions about neutrality when ...
Explore masslive.com (May 13 2012)
...t about the deliberations and unbiased and thoughtful about the applications we will be reviewing." Chicopee Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said he believes that Stebbins was a good choice for the commission and that he has a lot of confid...
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Comment Mentions: Domenic J. Sarno Governor Deval L. Patrick Michael D. Bissonnette
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Chicopee Uniroyal project receives extra $2 million in state grants
Explore masslive.com (May 11 2012)
...xt step in removing hazardous waste and demolishing buildings at the former Uniroyal factory site. CHICOPEE — The city has received a second $2 million state grant that will allow officials to take the next ......Street, successfully argued the project is really two properties and deserved a second grant, Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said. “They were separately owned and separately contaminated. It is two separate sites,” he said. ...
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Comment Mentions: MassDevelopment Michael D. Bissonnette Chicopee
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Reuse of old mills in Chicopee, Easthampton examined by state, local officials
Explore masslive.com (Apr 6 2012)
Massachusetts Economic Development Director Gregory Bialecki, State Rep. Joseph F. Wagner, Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette gathered with senior citizens and others to watch the beginning of the demolition of the former Fac......a new senior center will be built in its place on the West Main Street site. Reuse of old mills in Chicopee, Easthampton examined by state, local officials Published: Saturday, April 07, 2012, 12:00 PM Jeane...
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Comment Mentions: Michael D. Bissonnette Chicopee Holyoke
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Chicopee mayor Michael Bissonnette considers run for seat as Hampden Superior Court clerk
Explore masslive.com (Mar 22 2012)
...ark Reddit Share Email Print BISSONNETTE-FACEBOOK-2011.JPG File photo | Greg SaulmonChicopee Mayor Michael Bissonnette in his office at City Hall, November 2011. CHICOPEE - On the heels of Hampden Superior Court clerk Brian P. Lees' announcement that he will not seek re...
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Comment Mentions: Michael D. Bissonnette Chicopee The Republican
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Building a casino on Chicopee industrial parks will create unique obstacles
Explore masslive.com (Feb 27 2012)
...y. Until we understand what they need, there could be no in-depth conversations,” Blair said. Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette announced last week unnamed developers have approached him to discuss building a casino in Chicopee. They should say in late March if they will pursue a plan. Bissonnette said he is unaware of who ...
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Comment Mentions: Michael D. Bissonnette Springfield Chicopee
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Elms College in Chicopee to construct new science building
Explore masslive.com (Feb 20 2012) Education , Health Care
...the school’s science offerings and allow it to expand its popular nursing programs. Elms College in Chicopee to construct new science building Published: Monday, February 20, 2012, 7:36 PM Updated: Monday......ect will create an estimated 117 construction jobs and 18 permanent jobs. City Councilors and Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said the expansion of the college helps build the education corridor in the Springfield Street area...
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Comment Mentions: Michael D. Bissonnette Springfield Chicopee
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Chicopee casino developer announcement expected soon
Explore masslive.com (Feb 15 2012)
...amed with the exception of Penn National Gaming. In his state of the city speech Wednesday to the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said he expected an announcement at the end of March from one of those companies. He would not reve...
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Comment Mentions: Michael D. Bissonnette Springfield Chicopee
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Penn National Gaming could be next to compete for Western Massachusetts casino
Explore masslive.com (Feb 3 2012)
Chicopee Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette has said in the past that city officials have discussed a casino for his city with Penn National Ga...... on our turf. So this is one that we'll compete very aggressively for. You can count on it." 102411 michael bissonnette.JPG The Republican | John SuchockiChicopee Mayor Michael Bissonnette has said in the past that city officials have discussed a casino for his city with ...
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Comment Mentions: Michael D. Bissonnette Chicopee The Republican
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Utilities say nearly all customers to have power restored by Friday or Saturday
Explore masslive.com (Nov 3 2011) Energy
...hool ready for the students. Updates are being provided on the town’s website, www.belchertown.org. Chicopee All but about 500 homes have power restored, and Chicopee Electric Light and Power is now repairing problems at individual homes, Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said. The city plans a massive cleanup effort starting Friday. A private contractor has been hi...
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Comment Mentions: Domenic J. Sarno Governor Deval L. Patrick Michael D. Bissonnette
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Chicopee applies for $5.4 million state grant for work on Uniroyal and Facemate sites
Explore masslive.com (Oct 7 2011)
...long aim of transforming the old Uniroyal and Facemate plants into a mixed-use development on the Chicopee River, Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said Friday. The money from the state's MassWorks Infrastructure Program would pay to demolish buil...
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Comment Mentions: Michael D. Bissonnette Chicopee The Republican
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Chicopee business owners share concerns, ideas about Davitt Bridge project
Explore masslive.com (Oct 4 2011)
...the state Department of Transportation. It will replace the bridge, which has structural problems. Chicopee business owners share concerns, ideas about Davitt Bridge project Published: Tuesday, October 04, 2......ractor Northern Construction Services officials to work a 60-hour week to hasten the process. Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said he proposed a 24-hour work schedule, but the state would not approve the extra costs. He said ...
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Comment Mentions: Michael D. Bissonnette Chicopee Chicopee Savings Bank
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Curry Honda launches $4.5 million expanision of auto dealership on Memorial Drive in Chicopee
Explore masslive.com (Aug 6 2011) Retail
...morial Dr. Speaking at left is Bernard F. Curry III. Others in the front row from left to right are Chicopee Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette, Curry Honda General Manager Howard Sackaroff, and Joseph Jenio, Jr., New England Zone Sales Manage...
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Comment Mentions: Michael D. Bissonnette Chicopee The Republican
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Lien on Facemate property in Chicopee lifted by EPA
Explore masslive.com (Jul 26 2011)
...uildings to be razed and a new senior center to be built on the land. Lien on Facemate property in Chicopee lifted by EPA Published: Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 10:49 PM Jeanette DeForge, The Republican By Jeane......o for back taxes, it also inherited the lien, which was the cost of the cleanup of the waste, Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said. That lien prevented the city from using a ...
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Comment Mentions: Michael D. Bissonnette Chicopee The Republican
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Lymtech Scientific, part of John R. Lyman Co., expands on Chicopee's Westover Road
Explore masslive.com (Jul 19 2011) Manufacturing , Medical Devices
...5 Westover Road, located directly across the street from the entrance of Westover Air Reserve Base. Chicopee Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said the value of the tax-incentive financing the city gave John R. Lyman Co. is $250,000. That inc...
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Comment Mentions: Michael D. Bissonnette Springfield Chicopee
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Chicopee acquires land, housing near Westover Air Reserve Base
Explore masslive.com (Apr 20 2011)
...roperty is divided into 2 parcels; 4 acres are off Fredette Street and 25 acres are off Kelly Road. Chicopee acquires land, housing near Westover Air Reserve Base Published: Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 11:03 A...... which are mainly duplexes. Eventually all the land will be sold to be developed in some way, Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said. The property was essentially given to the city, but the City Council ... (Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: Michael D. Bissonnette Chicopee The Republican
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Westover Air Reserve Base, City of Chicopee to trade land in a 3-way deal
Explore masslive.com (Apr 12 2011)
...tover Metropolitan Development Corp. That land was part of a much larger parcel originally given to Chicopee when Westover Air Reserve Base was converted to a reserve base. Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said condominiums were to be built on the land more than 20 years ago, but they were never construc...
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Comment Mentions: Michael D. Bissonnette Chicopee Allan W. Blair
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Treasurer Steve Grossman traveling Massachusetts to promote program to deposit state money into local banks to boost small business loans
Explore masslive.com (Mar 22 2011) Financial Services
...eled west to pitch his plan to move some state cash into community banks. Grossman said he met with Chicopee Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette and William J. Wagner, president of Chicopee Savings Bank, to discuss his proposal for providing more state deposits for smaller regional and lo...
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Comment Mentions: Domenic J. Sarno Michael D. Bissonnette Berkshire Bank
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Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation: Retiree health care benefits burden cities, put local services at serious risk
Explore masslive.com (Feb 15 2011) Education , Health Care
...e health care from 55 to 62; • Discontinuing coverage for spouses and children for future retirees. Chicopee Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette backs some of the recommendations, but only for new employees. For example, he said he would back a... (Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick Michael D. Bissonnette Springfield
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Chicopee cautiously optimistic about increased commercial development in 2011 if economy picks up
Explore masslive.com (Feb 14 2011) Aerospace/Defense
...from the city and private owners between Westover Air Reserve Base and the Massachusetts Turnpike. Chicopee cautiously optimistic about increased commercial development in 2011 if economy picks up Published:...... 2011, some on-going construction projects are expected to be finished and new workers hired. Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said he is hopeful the city will also see a few new proposals. Bimbo Bakeries USA is completing wor...
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Comment Mentions: Michael D. Bissonnette Chicopee The Republican
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Chicopee plans to develop site of former Facemate, Uniroyal plans once demolition is finished
Explore masslive.com (Feb 4 2011)
... where the former Facemate and Uniroyal plants were located. Home > Breaking News - MassLive.com > Chicopee Chicopee plans to develop site of former Facemate, Uniroyal plans once demolition is finished Published: Sat......ed by Facemate and the former office building, which has been damaged by two different fires, Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said. The money is expected to be borrowed through a federal program and paid back over time using ...
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Comment Mentions: Michael D. Bissonnette Chicopee The Republican
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Chicopee gets boost from $1.4 million federal Community Block Grant
Explore masslive.com (Jan 12 2011)
Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette officially accepted a check for $1.4 million from Richard A. Walega, the regional director for the ......ent of Housing and Urban Development. U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal also attended the event this week. Chicopee gets boost from $1.4 million federal Community Block Grant Published: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, ...
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Comment Mentions: Michael D. Bissonnette Chicopee The Republican
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Chicopee gets more Brownfield Redevelopment Fund money for Uniroyal, Facemate clean-up
Explore masslive.com (Nov 26 2010)
...ment Fund for two cleanup projects at the Uniroyal-Facemate site, according to the mayor’s office. Chicopee gets more Brownfield Redevelopment Fund money for Uniroyal, Facemate clean-up Published: Friday, No......Fund for two cleanup projects at the Uniroyal-Facemate site, according to the mayor’s office. Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette announced the news earlier this week, outlining the work to be done. Corporate Environmental Adviso...
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Comment Mentions: MassDevelopment Michael D. Bissonnette Chicopee
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Pioneer Valley Planning Commission to host hearing on water infrastructure
Explore masslive.com (Oct 29 2010)
...ding for improving the infrastructure that delivers clean water and treats and removes wastewater, Chicopee Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette readily concedes that it is not a sexy issue. But it is an extremely important one, and the work in...
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Comment Mentions: Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Michael D. Bissonnette Springfield
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Lt. Gov. Tim Murray visits Chicopee, Holyoke; names Facemate / Uniroyal site as project of Brownfields Support Team
Explore masslive.com (Sep 21 2010)
...e, The Republican Follow Share this story Story tools John Suchocki / The Republican09.21.2010 | CHICOPEE - Mayor Michael Bissonnette, left, shows Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray a map of the Uniroyal / Facemate site. 1 0 Share CHICOPEE - City officials have been working through a legal and environmental quagmire when trying to...... than $8 million was committed to assist the clean up of the five properties, officials said. Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette ...
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Comment Mentions: Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Michael D. Bissonnette Chicopee
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