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  3. About Michael D. Bissonnette

    Michael D. Bissonnette

    Michael D. Bissonnette is the Mayor of Chicopee.

  5. Quotes

    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. 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)

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

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

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 7 2011)

      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)

      Comment Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee   The Republican

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

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 4 2011)

      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)

      Comment Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee   Chicopee Savings Bank

    5. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee   The Republican

    6. Lien on Facemate property in Chicopee lifted by EPA

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 26 2011)

      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)

      Comment Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee   The Republican

    7. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield   Chicopee

    8. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee   The Republican

    9. Westover Air Reserve Base, City of Chicopee to trade land in a 3-way deal

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 12 2011)

      Westover Air Reserve Base, City of Chicopee to trade land in a 3-way deal ... originally given to Chicopee when Westover Air Reserve Base was converted to a reserve base. Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said condominiums were to be built on the land more than 20 years ago, but they were never construc... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee   Allan W. Blair

    10. 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... (Read Full Article)

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

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

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

      ...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

    12. Chicopee cautiously optimistic about increased commercial development in 2011 if economy picks up

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 14 2011) Aerospace/Defense

      Chicopee cautiously optimistic about increased commercial development in 2011 if economy picks up ... 2011, some on-going construction projects are expected to be finished and new workers hired. Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said he is hopeful the city will also see a few new proposals. Bimbo Bakeries USA is completing wor... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee   The Republican

    13. Chicopee plans to develop site of former Facemate, Uniroyal plans once demolition is finished

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 4 2011)

      Chicopee plans to develop site of former Facemate, Uniroyal plans once demolition is finished ...ed by Facemate and the former office building, which has been damaged by two different fires, Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said. The money is expected to be borrowed through a federal program and paid back over time using ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee   The Republican

    14. Chicopee gets boost from $1.4 million federal Community Block Grant

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 12 2011)

      Chicopee gets boost from $1.4 million federal Community Block Grant Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette officially accepted a check for $1.4 million from Richard A. Walega, the regional director for the ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee   The Republican

    15. Chicopee gets more Brownfield Redevelopment Fund money for Uniroyal, Facemate clean-up

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 26 2010)

      Chicopee gets more Brownfield Redevelopment Fund money for Uniroyal, Facemate clean-up ...Fund for two cleanup projects at the Uniroyal-Facemate site, according to the mayor’s office. Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette announced the news earlier this week, outlining the work to be done. Corporate Environmental Adviso... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee

    16. 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 ...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)

      Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield

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