Holyoke
HPA and HPS tentatively agree to new contract after months of negotiating
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Paraprofessionals Association has agreed to a new three-year contract with Holyoke Public Schools following seven months of negotiating.
Toy for Joy: A 104-year tradition of generosity begins again
That time of the year has arrived again.
Duffy secures fourth term in the 5th Hampden District
State Rep. Patricia Duffy defeated challenger José R. Candelario Gonzalez in the 5th Hampden District, winning 78.8% of the vote.
Neal bests Milleron, clinches 20th term in U.S. House
SPRINGFIELD — Voters chose to stay the course on Nov. 3, leaning into the experience of longtime U.S. Rep. Richard Neal versus the drumbeat for change being sounded by independent Nadia Milleron.
Holyoke Veterans Home represents new chapter for veteran care in the state
HOLYOKE — Elected officials at every level, along with staff members, veterans, and other stakeholders from different towns and cities, flooded the new Veterans Home at Holyoke at 110 Cherry St. for a ribbon-cutting on Oct. 29 to welcome a new chapter of care for the region’s veterans.
City Council approves ad hoc committee to study data center development
HOLYOKE — Holyoke will continue discussing data centers and their potential impacts after the City Council approved a temporary ad hoc committee during its Oct. 20 meeting.
Duffy and Candelario Gonzalez face off in 5th Hampden District race
With early voting upon us and the Nov. 3 election around the corner, Reminder Publishing reached out to state Rep. Patricia Duffy and independent challenger Jose Candelario Gonzalez, candidates for the 5th Hampden district, to hear their platforms.
Committee tables Ezekiel’s Plan 2.0 discussion after public raises concerns
HOLYOKE — After public questions and concerns, the Holyoke City Council’s Public Safety Committee tabled its Oct. 19 discussion of Mayor Joshua Garcia’s comprehensive neighborhood stabilization initiative.
International Volleyball Hall of Fame honors newest inductees and award winners
HOLYOKE — The International Volleyball Hall of Fame, located at 444 Dwight St., inducted nine new members in its 2026 class and highlighted four special award winners on Oct. 17.
Glasheen highlights district attendance and entry plan timeline
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Public Schools Superintendent Jackie Glasheen, who has officially been in her new role for a little over three months, shared the district’s attendance rates and her schedule for creating her entry plan during the Oct. 13 School Committee meeting.