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  1. Articles mentioning both Michael D. Bissonnette and Springfield

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    1. Gaming regulator from Springfield faces questions about neutrality when ...

      Explore masslive.com (May 13 2012)

      Gaming regulator from Springfield faces questions about neutrality when ... ...ino license for Western Massachusetts BOSTON – A member of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission from Springfield says he plans to vote on a casino license for Western Massachusetts despite concerns that he could ......iberations 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... (Read Full Article)

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

    2. Building a casino on Chicopee industrial parks will create unique obstacles

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 27 2012)

      Building a casino on Chicopee industrial parks will create unique obstacles ...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...... but has remained mostly empty in the 10 years since it was created. Some of the park is located in Springfield. Air Park South is still being developed. Westover Metropolitan Development Corporation acquired ab... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield   Chicopee

    3. Elms College in Chicopee to construct new science building

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 20 2012) Education , Health Care

      Elms College in Chicopee to construct new science building ...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 that also includes Holyoke Catholic High School. It should also help with efforts to im... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield   Chicopee

    4. Chicopee casino developer announcement expected soon

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 15 2012)

      Chicopee casino developer announcement expected soon ...pon Fark Reddit Share Email Print Chicopee Mayor's Inaugural Celebration Republican file photoMayor Michael D. Bissonnette CHICOPEE – A major casino developer will announce some time next month if it will try to build a re......ort and at the Chicopee River Business Park, which is off East Main Street and includes property in Springfield. Both are mostly owned by Western Massachusetts Development Corporation. Both parcels have wetlands... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield   Chicopee

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

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 3 2011) Energy

      Utilities say nearly all customers to have power restored by Friday or Saturday ... Republican staff photo by Don Treeger- Utility crews work on a pole on Williams st. in Longmeadow. SPRINGFIELD – Electric company officials said Thursday that nearly all of the remaining 126,000 customers acro......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 hi... (Read Full Article)

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

    6. Lymtech Scientific, part of John R. Lyman Co., expands on Chicopee's Westover Road

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 19 2011) Manufacturing , Medical Devices

      Lymtech Scientific, part of John R. Lyman Co., expands on Chicopee's 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......reversed, Bissonnette said. John R. Lyman has deep roots in the community, Wright said, starting in Springfield in 1906 using waste from area textile mills to make rags for heavy industry. The Wright ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield   Chicopee

    7. 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

      Treasurer Steve Grossman traveling Massachusetts to promote program to deposit state money into local banks to boost small business loans ...tch 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 m......y receive for loans to small businesses. Grossman is planning to meet on April 21 with bankers from Springfield and Springfield Mayor Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno. He is also planning similar meetings ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Michael D. Bissonnette   Berkshire Bank

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

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 15 2011) Education , Health Care

      ...lready earned by 150,000 employees and retirees in the 50 communities, including Chicopee, Holyoke, Springfield and Westfield, according to “Retiree Health Care: The Brick That Broke Municipalities’ Backs.” Take......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)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield

    9. Pioneer Valley Planning Commission to host hearing on water infrastructure

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 29 2010)

      Pioneer Valley Planning Commission to host hearing on water infrastructure ...CHICOPEE - Construction at the Jones Ferry combined sewer overflow station. Share Tweet 0 Comments SPRINGFIELD – When he talks about the topic of long-term funding for improving the infrastructure that deliv......ing 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... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield

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

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 11 2010) Manufacturing

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

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield   Chicopee

    11. Industrial park likely to grow

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 29 2010) Aerospace/Defense

      Industrial park likely to grow ...learned an adjacent parcel of about 10 acres, believed to be owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield, is city property. Recently the City Council voted to spend $10,000 to hire a real estate lawyer to......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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield   Chicopee

    12. Chicopee officially opens new Canal Park and Bike Path

      Explore masslive.com (May 21 2010) Transportation

      Chicopee officially opens new Canal Park and Bike Path Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette cut the ribbon, standing under clear sunny skies, saying, “This is truly a day the Lord has made, b...... phase being eyed could involve the path following the Connecticut River from Plainfield Street in Springfield to the Willimansett section of the city. Bissonnette praised the contractor, Mass West Construc... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield   Chicopee

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

      Explore masslive.com (May 10 2010) Aerospace/Defense , Manufacturing , Medical Devices

      Chicopee may offer tax break to John R. Lyman Co., because of its decision to relocate at Westover Air Park West ...illion expansion and renovation is planned at an 80,000-square-foot facility. MDBissonnette2007.jpg Michael D. Bissonnette The new site will join the warehousing and manufacturing functions of the company, founded in Springfield in 1906. The company moved to Chicopee in 1937. Presently, two operations are based in Chicopee and... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield   Chicopee

    14. Chicopee firm plans upgrade

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 9 2010) Aerospace/Defense , 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 hard to have them stay here in Chicopee and keep the 85 jobs here. They were... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Robert L. Culver   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency   Michael D. Bissonnette

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

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 16 2010) Tourism

      ...oyers provides a service that cannot be measured but is 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 graphic design, video and writ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   Domenic J. Sarno   Michael D. Bissonnette

    16. Chicopee Electric Light customers to see slight reduction in utility bills

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 29 2009) Energy

      ...ngland, the operator of the electric grid, to enhance system reliability. In this area, the Greater Springfield Reliability Project is a $714 million plan to upgrade aging power lines in Western Massachusetts an......he utility will begin upgrades at Westover Air Reserve Base in the spring of 2010. Last June, Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette announced a partnership between the city and the base calling for millions of dollars in upgrades ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield   Chicopee

    17. Chicopee welcomes biofuels company

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 10 2009)

      ...tration, Mass Development, 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)

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

    18. Western Mass. libraries forced to cut services in tight budget times

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 2 2009)

      Western Mass. libraries forced to cut services in tight budget times ...al year that began July 1 at the same level as last year. Molly E. Fogarty, interim director of the Springfield City Library, which has nearly 800,000 volumes, is working with a $4.4 million budget, $3.6 million......in our staffing and levels and hours,” Contois said. “We are in good shape this year so far.” Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette restored a number of funding items, and the ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield   Amherst

    19. Legislature OKs 25% sales tax boost

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 19 2009)

      ...ring to an end the most frustrating budget process I've been involved in in eight years," said West Springfield Mayor Edward J. Gibson. Chicopee Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said the state Legislature's cut in local aid leaves Chicopee with a $3.5 million gap in its budget... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Edward J. Gibson   Springfield

    20. Uniroyal site razing scheduled for bidding - The Republican

      Explore masslive.com (May 31 2009)

      ...es seven. "They'll assess each of the buildings and prepare specifications for demolition," Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said of MassDevelopment's role. "The city doesn't have in-house expertise." Bickelman said the city......tnership," Bissonnette said. MassDevelopment oversaw the demolition of the York Street Jail in Springfield. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield

    21. Study says Springfield has saved millions of dollars on health care costs

      Explore masslive.com (May 18 2009) Education , Health Care

      ...remiums, reduced out-of-pocket expenses, and a wider choice of insurance plans," the report states. Springfield shifted to the GIC in January 2007, becoming the first municipality to join the program. Springfield joined the GIC at a time when the city was in fiscal crisis. Chicopee Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette and state Rep. Joseph F. Wagner, D-Chicopee, have sparred over having that city join the GIC. With ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield

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