Holyoke hosts gun violence awareness observance
HOLYOKE — Orange shirts popped in the sunlight outside City Hall as dozens gathered on June 3 as the city hosted a gun violence awareness observance.
Granby Veterans Memorial given grand opening ceremony
GRANBY — May 26 served as the official grand opening for the Granby Veteran’s Memorial where a large gathering of the community came together to honor the Memorial Day holiday and the residents of Granby who have served their country.
Holyoke honors those lost with Memorial Day ceremony
HOLYOKE — The War Memorial Building was once again the site for the city of Holyoke’s Memorial Day ceremony where this year, on top of remembering those who have lost their lives in service, the city honored the memory of Pharmacist’s Mate 2nd Class Merle Hillman, a native of Holyoke, who died in the attacks on Pearl Harbor.
Laurel Park fountain dedicated to former Councilor Norris
HOLYOKE — A sunny May 24 morning at Laurel Park was the site of a dedication of the park’s fountain in honor of former City Councilor Helen Norris for her career and contributions made to the city of Holyoke.
‘Million Meter Maniacs’ row to record breaking run for age group
HOLYOKE — A team of 10 local rowers, aged 60-69, rowed one million meters over the course of Memorial Day weekend to set the first world record for indoor rowing in their age group.