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Schermerhorn’s Seafood returns after 2-year absence

By | Jul 8, 2026

Schermerhorn’s Seafood returns after 2-year absence

HOLYOKE — For many longtime Holyoke residents, the wait is finally over; Schermerhorn’s Seafood has reopened its doors at 224 Westfield Road on July 1 after a two-year hiatus.


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Data center committee proposal sent to Holyoke City Council

By | Jul 7, 2026

Data center committee proposal sent to Holyoke City Council

HOLYOKE — Although Holyoke recently banned future developments of data centers in the city, the conversation regarding the controversial buildings continued during an Ordinance Committee meeting on June 30.


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Cooling centers open to combat heat wave 

By | Jun 30, 2026

Cooling centers open to combat heat wave 

As of June 30, the National Weather Service had upgraded the Excessive Heat Warning for Western Massachusetts to an Extreme Heat Warning for the period of July 1 to 5, with the worst of the predicted heat to occur Thursday, July 2 into Friday, July 3.


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OneHolyoke hosts event to focus on innovations in public safety

By | Jun 30, 2026

OneHolyoke hosts event to focus on innovations in public safety

HOLYOKE — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Mayor Joshua Garcia, First Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Fitzgerald, and Ed Caisse were a few of the many who joined the community for OneHolyoke CDC’s second annual “Building & Sustaining Livable Communities” event on June 29.


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Holyoke City Council voted to support rent stabliziation before SJC struck ballot question

By | Jun 29, 2026

Holyoke City Council voted to support rent stabliziation before SJC struck ballot question

HOLYOKE — As many residents express their struggles with rising costs and increasing rent, the Holyoke City Council approved a non-binding resolution during its June 16 meeting that supports rent stabilization to protect tenants and neighborhoods.


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Holyoke City Council approves FY27 budget with minor cuts

By | Jun 24, 2026

Holyoke City Council approves FY27 budget with minor cuts

HOLYOKE — The City Council passed a budget of approximately $213 million for fiscal year 2027, an increase of $8.97 million, or 4.4%, over FY26.


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HTA claims teacher was let go as retaliation for union involvement

By | Jun 24, 2026

HTA claims teacher was let go as retaliation for union involvement

HOLYOKE — Members of the Holyoke Teachers Association and other educators gathered outside the School Committee meeting on June 22 to protest what they say was the retaliatory nonrenewal of Bob Williams contract, alleging the decision was intended to target master teachers for their union activity.


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Molina fills Ward 7 seat on Holyoke School Committee

By | Jun 22, 2026

Molina fills Ward 7 seat on Holyoke School Committee

HOLYOKE — Latitia Molina will join the Holyoke School Committee after the committee and City Council hosted a joint meeting on June 17 to finalize her appointment.


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Holyoke bans future data center developments

By | Jun 17, 2026

Holyoke bans future data center developments

HOLYOKE — Future data centers are banned in the city of Holyoke after the City Council voted 9-4 in favor of a zoning ordinance amendment during its council meeting on June 16.


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Holyoke School Committee approves $128.7 million FY27 budget

By | Jun 15, 2026

Holyoke School Committee approves $128.7 million FY27 budget

HOLYOKE — The Holyoke School Committee approved an approximately $128.7 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027, which “puts students first” and invests in strategies that support all children, according to interim Superintendent Anothony Soto.


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