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  3. About Michael D. Bissonnette

    Michael D. Bissonnette

    Michael D. Bissonnette is the Mayor of Chicopee.

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    1. “ There have to be dramatic changes to pensions and the way we calculate post-retirement benefits. ”
      In Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation: Retiree health care benefits burden cities, put local services at serious risk
    2. “ Chicopee is uniquely positioned to benefit in a good economy. ”
      In Chicopee cautiously optimistic about increased commercial development in 2011 if economy picks up
    3. “ Hopefully the new Westover park will represent the future. We want to focus on (businesses) in alternative energy and pharmaceuticals. ”
      In Downsizing at Callaway Golf will not cripple economy of Chicopee, city officials say
    4. “ This will be one of the largest and most important projects. ”
      In Chicopee officials predict new commercial, industrial development in coming year | Business - MassLive.com - - MassLive.com
    5. “ The idea is to make this a model for the entire state. ”
      In Grant to fund stadium work
    6. “ We intend to turn this around fairly quickly and recoup the money we invested, hopefully within a year, and we want to work with the neighborhood to assess what the best use would be and what the benefit would be to the city. ”
      In Chicopee gets ready to buy 30 acres of land no longer used by military
    7. “ It is the most complex environmental and legal quagmire the city has ever faced. ”
      In Uniroyal site takes first step
    8. “ It's good to see the non-profits step up and contribute to the share of the city's costs for services. The deal with Westover housing represents the first time there has been a direct contribution based on Westover's presence in the city. But this is a team effort and I applaud the assessors for making this happen. We are looking at every possible revenue source to make sure we maintain city services. We will also be looking at all state-owned land and non-profits in the city. ”
      In Tax agreements net $160,000

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

      Explore masslive.com (May 13 2012)

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

    3. Chicopee Uniroyal project receives extra $2 million in state grants

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      Chicopee Uniroyal project receives extra $2 million in state grants ...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. ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee

    4. Reuse of old mills in Chicopee, Easthampton examined by state, local officials

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 6 2012)

      Reuse of old mills in Chicopee, Easthampton examined by state, local officials 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... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee   Holyoke

    5. Chicopee mayor Michael Bissonnette considers run for seat as Hampden Superior Court clerk

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      Chicopee mayor Michael Bissonnette considers run for seat as Hampden Superior Court clerk ...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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee   The Republican

    6. 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... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield   Chicopee

    7. 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... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield   Chicopee

    8. Chicopee casino developer announcement expected soon

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      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... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield   Chicopee

    9. Penn National Gaming could be next to compete for Western Massachusetts casino

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 3 2012)

      Penn National Gaming could be next to compete for Western Massachusetts casino 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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee   The Republican

    10. 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 ...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

    11. Chicopee applies for $5.4 million state grant for work on Uniroyal and Facemate sites

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      Chicopee applies for $5.4 million state grant for work on Uniroyal and Facemate sites ...ming the old Uniroyal and Facemate plants into a mixed-use development on the Chicopee River, Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said Friday. Chicopee applies for $5.4 million state grant for work on Uniroyal and Facemate sites ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee   The Republican

    12. Chicopee business owners share concerns, ideas about Davitt Bridge project

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      Chicopee business owners share concerns, ideas about Davitt Bridge project ...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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee   Chicopee Savings Bank

    13. Curry Honda launches $4.5 million expanision of auto dealership on Memorial Drive in Chicopee

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 6 2011) Retail

      Curry Honda launches $4.5 million expanision of auto dealership on Memorial Drive in Chicopee ...king 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... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee   The Republican

    14. Lien on Facemate property in Chicopee lifted by EPA

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      Lien on Facemate property in Chicopee lifted by EPA ...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 planned $5 million federal Community Development ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee   The Republican

    15. 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... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield   Chicopee

    16. Chicopee acquires land, housing near Westover Air Reserve Base

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 20 2011)

      ... 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 had to approve spending ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee   The Republican

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