1. Articles mentioning both Michael D. Bissonnette and Governor Deval L. Patrick

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    1. Utilities say nearly all customers to have power restored by Friday or Saturday

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 3 2011)

      Utilities say nearly all customers to have power restored by Friday or Saturday ...nst the utility companies preparations for the storm and for their progress in making repairs. Gov. Deval Patrick on Thursday said he planned to speak with the heads of WMECO and National Grid in a conference call......stored, 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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Michael D. Bissonnette

    2. Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation: Retiree health care benefits burden cities, put local services at serious risk

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 15 2011)

      ...rom 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

    3. Nearly 2 miles Burnett Road in Chicopee due for $1.2 million resurfacing project

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 24 2009)

      ...can Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “I don’t remember the last time this road was paved,” said Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette. City Engineer Steven J. Frederick said he believes the last time there was any paving was in the 1... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee

    4. Patrick eyes up to 2,000 job cuts

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 30 2009)

      BOSTON - Gov. Deval L. Patrick on Thursday unveiled a plan to eliminate the state's $600 million budget shortfall with up to 2,000......g the budget in line, I do so according to my moral responsibility to those values." Chicopee Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said mayors, school superintendents and other municipal officials across the state are relieved tha... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee

    5. Chicopee welcomes biofuels company

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 10 2009)

      ...-called "Q microbe" to make a renewable, domestic replacement fuel for gasoline. Frey thanked Gov. Deval L. Patrick and his administration, Mass Development, Westover Economic Development Corporation, U.S. Rep. Ric......ent, Westover Economic Development Corporation, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield and Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette for continuing commitment toward a "new source of domestic fuel." The plant has the potential to gr... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Michael D. Bissonnette

    6. Mayor proposes property tax cut

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 30 2009)

      CHICOPEE - Chicopee Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said Tuesday the city can afford to lower the average homeowner's property taxes by $44 in fiscal 2......ate. I think it's great if we can accomplish that and cover all the necessities for the city." Gov. Deval L. Patrick's top fiscal adviser warned last week of a "perfect storm" of budget problems, raising the possibil... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee

    7. Grant to fund stadium work

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 17 2009)

      ...er the Gateway Cities Parks Program of the state Energy and Environmental Affairs Department, Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said Wednesday. It will allow the city to take part in a pilot program that will make the Front Str......ould be covered with state funding. Bissonnette said he appreciates that the administration of Gov. Deval L. Patrick has made good on its promise to help out Chicopee. He also gave credit ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee

    8. Bissonnette and Gov. Patrick work to prevent more manufacturing layoffs

      Explore The Reminder Online (Aug 20 2009)

      To try to lower the expenses Callaway Golf has with its Chicopee manufacturing facility, Mayor Michael Bissonnette has been working to switch Callaway from buying its electricity from Western Massachusetts Electric...... two years, he added. What has also helped the business stay in Chicopee are the conversations Gov. Deval Patrick has had with the president of the Callaway Golf, the mayor said. Patrick has been trying to persuad... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee

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