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