Pickleball Kingdom opens facility in Holyoke, its first in Mass.
HOLYOKE — Pickleball Kingdom hosted a grand opening for its brand-new, state-of-the-art indoor pickleball facility on Dec. 20 at 50 Holyoke St.
MSBA approves three repair projects for Holyoke Public Schools
HOLYOKE – The Massachusetts School Building Authority’s Board of Directors approved 93 potential projects in 45 districts that will benefit targeted school repairs, including three projects in Holyoke.
Nakajima appointed as Holyoke’s next planning director
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua Garcia appointed Amherst resident Eric T. Nakajima to head the city’s Office of Planning and Economic Development.
Chicopee awarded grant to design sewer separation project
CHICOPEE — Chicopee received $250,000 in overflow and stormwater reuse municipal grants to continue the design of sewer separation in the downtown area. The money is part of $104 million in new low-interest loans and grants that were approved by the Massachusetts...
Chicopee police chief set to retire
CHICOPEE — Chicopee Police Chief Patrick Major announced that he will retire on Jan. 5 after three-plus years of serving in the position.
Catie’s Closet opens new space in Peck Middle School
HOLYOKE – Catie’s Closet, in partnership with Holyoke Public Schools, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 17 to celebrate the grand opening of a brand-new, in-school closet at William R. Peck Middle School.