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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. “ Chicopee is very competitive because of Chicopee Electric Light. ”
      In Bissonnette and Gov. Patrick work to prevent more manufacturing layoffs
    2. “ Qteros is grateful for all of the support that Mayor Bissonette and the City of Chicopee have provided. ”
      In Advanced Biofuels Pilot Plant Under Construction in Chicopee
    3. “ We had done some piloting with energy efficiency in Chicopee. ”
      In Qteros, the 'Microsoft of Energy,' Lands in Chicopee

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    2. Stephen Jendrysik: Chicopee Chamber of Commerce celebrates 50 years

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      Stephen Jendrysik: Chicopee Chamber of Commerce celebrates 50 years ...e national organization was fast becoming a major force in American political life. At that time in Chicopee, there was the very conservative Manufacturers Organization and a fledgling merchants’ association... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Big Y Foods   Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce   Springfield

    3. Holyoke job fair lets hundreds of seekers mingle with 25 companies

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      ...Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print manley.JPG Staff photo by Don TreegerManley F. Miles, of Chicopee, hopeful after Holyoke job fair. Related links * Complete Holyoke coverage Follow Mike Plaisance on... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Smith College   Chicopee   Holyoke

    4. Gov. Deval Patrick's budget proposal to include $10 million for education in 24 cities

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      Gov. Deval Patrick's budget proposal to include $10 million for education in 24 cities ...lle, the state’s secretary of education. It targets 24 communities, including Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee and Westfield, which are mostly former mill cities with a large number of poor children who do not ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   Chicopee

    5. Forum: Human service workers make economic impact on Pioneer Valley

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      ...r Valley when the Human Service Forum held its annual legislative forum at the Castle of Knights in Chicopee on Friday morning. Forum: Human service workers make economic impact on Pioneer Valley Published: ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Springfield   Amherst

    6. EDC to Host Industry Sector Series

      Explore From the EDC (Jan 12 2012) Manufacturing

      ... industry executives from Massachusetts and Connecticut (Including Prima Electro North America from Chicopee) will participate in a roundtable discussion. A networking reception will follow. EDC President and... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    7. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal meets with chambers of commerce from current and future congressional districts

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      U.S. Rep. Richard Neal meets with chambers of commerce from current and future congressional districts The purpose was to introduce Neal to communities that are not part of the congressional district he represents now, but will be part of the new 1st Congressional District, said Jeffrey S. Ciuffreda, president of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield. There were more than 60 business leaders at the event. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   West Springfield   Springfield

    8. Avery Dennison selling some Mass. operations to 3M

      Explore Home - BostonHerald.com (Jan 3 2012) Manufacturing

      ...on Corp. will unload its office and consumer products division — including a manufacturing plant in Chicopee and a distribution center in Holliston — to Post-it note maker 3M Co. Avery Dennison selling some M... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Chicopee

    9. Taking Center Stage

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      Taking Center Stage ...le. “I think very highly of Herbie,” said Russ Omer, vice president of Commercial Lending for Chicopee Savings Bank, the lead lender on the Paramount project. “He’s been involved in the neighborhood for... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Big Y Foods   MassMutual   Springfield Technical Community College

    10. Bowie School students in Chicopee learn engineering with after-school club

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      Bowie School students in Chicopee learn engineering with after-school club ...s and other building materials, such as index cards and ice cream sticks. Bowie School students in Chicopee learn engineering with after-school club Published: Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 9:00 AM Jeanette De... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Chicopee   The Republican

    11. Groundbreaking Developments

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      Groundbreaking Developments ...ude Mill Valley Estates in Amherst, Edgewood Apartments in Westfield, Churchill Homes in Holyoke, Chicopee Village Townhouses, and several projects in Springfield, including Allen Park I & II, Forest Park A... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Chicopee

    12. Editorial: Ludlow mills gets a new lease on life

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      Editorial: Ludlow mills gets a new lease on life ...7 million was financed through a state grant and a consortium of local banks including PeoplesBank, Chicopee Savings, Hampden Bank, United Bank, and Nuvo Bank and trust Co.The two projects are slated for comp... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   United Bank

    13. Ludlow Mills complex proposed for HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, new senior apartments

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      Ludlow Mills complex proposed for HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, new senior apartments ...g family of New York City for about $7 million financed through a consortium of banks: PeoplesBank, Chicopee Savings, Hampden Bank, United Bank, Nuvo Bank and Trust Co., and First Niagara. Westmass has alread... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   United Bank

    14. UMass dean Stephen Crosby named by Gov. Deval Patrick to chair Gaming Commission

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      UMass dean Stephen Crosby named by Gov. Deval Patrick to chair Gaming Commission ...nd one slots parlor envisioned by the bill. Also seen are, from left, State Rep. Joseph Wagner, D-Chicopee, State Sen. Richard Ross, R-Wrentham, and Kathi-Anne Reinstein, D-Revere. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Chicopee

    15. Over $86,000 in tornado relief funds awarded by Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

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      Over $86,000 in tornado relief funds awarded by Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts ...hcock Free Academy, with $14,900 to support special education programs for tornado victims; Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start with $3,500 for construction of playground improvements at their Madison Ave... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   Holyoke

    16. Mohegan Sun officials talk with Western Massachusetts business people about proposed Palmer casino

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      Mohegan Sun officials talk with Western Massachusetts business people about proposed Palmer casino ...t of business with them in Connecticut,” said Dennis R. King, president of King Ward Coach Lines in Chicopee. “We are hoping to improve that relationship here.” Especially because a Western Massachusetts casi... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Mohegan Sun   MassMutual Center

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