Holyoke
Educators vote ‘no confidence’ in Holyoke School Committee’s bargaining team
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Teachers Association hosted a press conference on Dec. 17 to announce that members of the HTA overwhelmingly voted no confidence in the School Committee’s bargaining team following months of stalled negotiations.
Year in Review: Looking back at Holyoke and Chicopee’s 2025
With 2025 now behind us, Reminder Publishing looks back at some of the biggest stories in Chicopee and Holyoke over the last 12 months. From a major receivership story, to school projects and beyond, 2025 was a consequential year for the two communities.
Garcia urges Holyoke City Council to vote on new sewer rate for FY27
HOLYOKE — During the Dec. 2 City Council meeting, the council discussed another budget concern; a potential sewer increase for residents.
Sublime Systems announces Holyoke project pause
HOLYOKE — Sublime Systems announced that it will be pausing its cement plant project in Holyoke and cutting its workforce after the Trump administration rescinded an $87 million award from the Department of Energy for the project.
Holyoke project to add apartments, storefronts
HOLYOKE — Stakeholders, elected officials and residents gathered on Dec. 9 for a groundbreaking ceremony for Wright’s Block on High Street.
Holyoke City Council approves tax shift; tax bills to increase
HOLYOKE — Although the City Council voted 10-2 to decrease the tax rate for residential and commercial, residents can still expect to see an average tax bill increase by $352 for the year, or $29 per month.
Community rallies following Holyoke fires
HOLYOKE — After two separate fires spread across the city on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2, local, state and national organizations are offering a hand to those who lost their belongings and homes.
Holyoke City Council approves treasurer position, opens search
HOLYOKE — The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to create a new appointed city treasurer position during its Nov. 18 meeting.
March for the Food Bank returns for 16th year
With food insecurity on the rise, and many still recovering from the delayed release of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in November, the March for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts returned for another 43-mile trek from Springfield to Greenfield on Nov. 24 and 25.
HCC women’s volleyball team finishes historic 2025 season
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Community College women’s volleyball team may have fallen short of a national title, but the season was far from a failure.
