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    Chicopee

    Chicopee is a city located on the Connecticut River in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2007 census, the city had a total population of 54,653, making it the second largest city in Western Massachusetts. The current mayor is Michael D. Bissonnette.


    The city is made up of several neighborhoods, the result of the city's origin as a collection of villages in the northern-most part of Springfield, which it seceded from in 1848. These villages are now represented by the neighborhoods of Aldenville, Willimansett, Chicopee Center (Cabotville), Chicopee Falls, and Fairview.

    The city has since filled in most of its open space resulting in a number of new neighborhoods. These neighborhoods include Chicomansett (often referred to as part of Willimansett, this area is located at the southern intersection of Meadow and Chicopee Streets northward to Meetinghouse Road), Ferry Lane (an offshoot of Chicomansett surrounding Ferry Lane), Sandy Hill (the area overlooking Chicopee Center, connecting Cabotville and Aldenville), and the geographically isolated Burnett Road neighborhood.

    Chicopee uses the nickname “Crossroads of New England” as part of a business-development marketing campaign. The name reflects the city's convenient location amongst a number of metropolitan areas and its transportation network. Chicopee is located 29 miles away from Hartford, 92 miles away from Boston, 90 miles from Albany, and 140 miles from New York City. Four highways run through its boundaries: I-90, I-91, I-291, and I-391. State routes such as Route 33, 116, and 141, are major providers of regional linkage. The city is home to Westover Metropolitan Airport and is also served by Bradley International Airport in nearby Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Westover Air Reserve Base, was built here in 1940. It has one of the largest runways on the east coast at 11,597 x 301 feet (92 m).

    Reflecting the Polish background of many of its residents, a number of Polish-American businesses are based in Chicopee. These include the Chicopee Provision Company,a major producer of Polish sausage kielbasa under the Blue Seal brand and Millie's Pierogi Company, a producer of traditional Polish dumplings pierogi. Chicopee held an annual kielbasa festival at the Fairfield Mall (now the site of Chicopee Crossing on Memorial Drive) until the mid 1990's. The festival featured the World's Largest Kielbasa for a number of years (several times the city's kielbasa lost to a kielbasa in Krakow, Poland).

  5. Quotes about Chicopee

    1. “ As the third generation owner of The John R. Lyman Company, I am delighted to continue our commitment to Chicopee and to our local workforce. We have been manufacturing in this area for 104 years and hope to continue to many generations to come. ”
      In Chicopee firm plans upgrade
    2. “ Chicopee has done a lot of the right things. It is making major improvements in the infrastructure, the tax rate is under control and it has a pro-business government. ”
      Allan W. Blair in Downsizing at Callaway Golf will not cripple economy of Chicopee, city officials say
    3. “ Chicopee is uniquely positioned to benefit in a good economy. ”
      Michael D. Bissonnette in Chicopee cautiously optimistic about increased commercial development in 2011 if economy picks up

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    2. Reaction to Lt. Gov. Tim Murray's resignation

      Explore masslive.com (May 22 2013)

      Reaction to Lt. Gov. Tim Murray's resignation ...f people." Chicopee mayor Michael Bissonnette, via Facebook: "Tim Murray has been an asset and good friend to Chicopee in brownfield redevelopment, state grants, Gateway City program, CTE at Comp and in fighting for West... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield

    3. Massachusetts labor secretary urges lawmakers to approve $10 million for summer jobs for youths

      Explore masslive.com (May 21 2013)

      Massachusetts labor secretary urges lawmakers to approve $10 million for summer jobs for youths ...he attention we think it deserves," she said. Last summer, Hampden county received $1 million for 575 jobs in Chicopee, Holyoke, Springfield and Westfield; Franklin and Hampshire county, $37,262 for 15 jobs in Northampto... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   Northampton

    4. 8 Western Massachusetts communities get low-interest loans to improve water, sewer systems

      Explore masslive.com (May 11 2013)

      8 Western Massachusetts communities get low-interest loans to improve water, sewer systems ...gfield and Ludlow water systems, officials said. While it is disappointing the loans are not outright grants, Chicopee Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said they help with the city’s ongoing effort to separate sewage and sto... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Palmer   Springfield

    5. Chicopee City Council approves $37.9 million to turn former Chicopee High School into middle school

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      Chicopee City Council approves $37.9 million to turn former Chicopee High School into middle school ... million. CHICOPEE – The City Council has unanimously approved borrowing $37.9 million to renovate the former Chicopee High School and convert it to a middle school, giving the last project approval before construction c... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Chicopee

    6. Pioneer Valley youth need summer jobs, and experience that goes with them, career center director says at jobs campaign kickoff

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      Pioneer Valley youth need summer jobs, and experience that goes with them, career center director says at jobs campaign kickoff ...reerPoint in Holyoke, the New England Farm Worker's Council in Springfield, the Valley Opportunity Council in Chicopee and at Westfield High School and Westfield Vocational Technical School. In Hampshire and Franklin cou... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Regional Employment Board of Hampden County Inc.   Westfield State University   Springfield

    7. Disston toolmaking company of Deerfield ships jobs to China, to move remaining operations to Chicopee

      Explore masslive.com (May 2 2013) Manufacturing

      Disston toolmaking company of Deerfield ships jobs to China, to move remaining operations to Chicopee ...hael D. Bissonnette said he’s optimistic that Disston will expand its manufacturing domestically and do so in Chicopee. He cited Callaway Golf as an example. Callaway shifted golf ball production to China and Mexico in 2... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee

    8. Massachusetts highway administrator boosts 1-91 overhaul in Springfield, possible restoration of turnpike tolls

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      Massachusetts highway administrator boosts 1-91 overhaul in Springfield, possible restoration of turnpike tolls ...y the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce and the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce. DePaola said the state is currently studying the possible rebuilding of the Inte... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce   Springfield   Amherst

    9. 'Enormous pent-up need' propels public school construction across Western Massachusetts

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 22 2013) Education

      'Enormous pent-up need' propels public school construction across Western Massachusetts ...mentary School at a cost of $28 million. Chicopee has received state approval for a $30 million renovation of Chicopee Academy, according to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Workers moved equipment into Easth... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Chicopee

    10. Mass Mentors: Volunteers to guide young people in short supply

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      Mass Mentors: Volunteers to guide young people in short supply ...t of the Western Massachusetts total, are in Springfield. Holyoke has 13 percent of the mentor-youth matches; Chicopee, 6 percent; Amherst, 8 percent; and Greenfield, 4 percent. Martinez said there probably could be a lo... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Springfield   Amherst

    11. Chicopee Academy to see up to $30 million in renovation funding from Massachusetts School Building Authority

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 3 2013) Education

      Chicopee Academy to see up to $30 million in renovation funding from Massachusetts School Building Authority ...reat when we can extend the useful life of these buildings,” stated Executive Director McCarthy. “Students at Chicopee Academy will soon have a beautiful new space which will undoubtedly enhance and improve their ability... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Chicopee

    12. Massachusetts legislative leaders propose to increase gas, cigarette taxes to finance transportation improvements | masslive

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      Massachusetts legislative leaders propose to increase gas, cigarette taxes to finance transportation improvements | masslive ... The authority provides fixed-route bus service and paratransit service to 24 communities, including Amherst, Chicopee, Holyoke, Northampton, Palmer, Springfield and Westfield. Here are key details of a plan by leaders o... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   West Springfield

    13. $400 million overhaul of Interstate 91 hovers over planned casinos in Springfield, West Springfield

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      $400 million overhaul of Interstate 91 hovers over planned casinos in Springfield, West Springfield ...tive traffic plan using the numerous access points to our facility." Penn National’s traffic from the North – Chicopee, Holyoke, Northampton, or Vermont -- would be southbound on Interstate 91, and would take the Birnie ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

    14. Chicopee Electric Light to purchase hydroelectric power facility on Chicopee River

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 30 2013) Energy

      Chicopee Electric Light to purchase hydroelectric power facility on Chicopee River ...vision that it was to be sold to the Chicopee Electric Light Department after 30 years, Cady said. CHICOPEE – Chicopee Electric Light Department will soon get into the hydroelectric business. The department is preparing ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Chicopee   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    15. Under construction: Elms College Center for Natural and Health Sciences, Chicopee

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 25 2013) Education

      Under construction: Elms College Center for Natural and Health Sciences, Chicopee ...ent services with Western Builders, a subsidiary of the OConnell Companies of Holyoke, as general contractor. CHICOPEE — The Elms College Center for Natural and Health Sciences, a $13.5 million five story, 22,000 square ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Chicopee   Holyoke   Elms College

    16. Western Massachusetts health care providers team up to share patient information

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 21 2013) Health Care

      Western Massachusetts health care providers team up to share patient information ... night and you might be in trouble," said Dr. Richard Shuman of RiverBend Medical Group, which has offices in Chicopee, Westfield, Springfield, Agawam and Wilbraham. That's why RiverBend, Baystate Health, Sisters of Prov... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Baystate Health   Springfield   Northampton

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