HOLYOKE — For the first time in 10 years, Holyoke Public Schools has started a new school year not under state control. Mayor Joshua Garcia talked about what residents and families can expect during an appearance on Reminder Publishing’s podcast, “So That Reminds Me.”
Election season is upon us and although both Chicopee and Holyoke’s mayors are runnning uncontested, each municipality has races for other positions including seats on the City Council and School Committee.
HOLYOKE — The Saint Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke announced that Michael Moriarty has been named the 73rd grand marshal for the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade.
HOLYOKE — Florence Bank took the next step in its expansion into Hampden County by breaking ground on a 2,500-square-foot office at 1504 Northampton St., with a ceremony on Aug. 22.
On Sept. 14, East Mountain Country Club will be the host site for the first Tim Welch Memorial Golf Tournament to fund scholarship opportunities for aspiring plumbers.
HOLYOKE — New art installations have been displayed at the Armour Yard, courtesy of Beyond Walls. Shipping containers as large as 40 feet in length feature murals by world-class artists.