New study shows Holyoke’s parade weekend generates nearly $40 million
HOLYOKE — A recent study shows that Holyoke’s St. Patrick’s Parade and Road Race generate $39.3 million in total economic output across Hampden and Hampshire counties.
Holyoke School Committee adopts PROTECT Act; Chicopee’s policy fails
Holyoke now has a new policy in case any law enforcement agent attempts to make a civil arrest at schools, but Chicopee’s policy did not pass the School Committee. On Aug. 5, Gov. Maura Healey signed into law the PROTECT Act, which, in part, amended MGL Chapter 71 and...
Holyoke City Council looks to utilize funds for quality-of-life initiatives
HOLYOKE — The City Council and Finance Subcommittee will discuss using $750,000 to address quality-of-life issues through a comprehensive neighborhood stabilization initiative called Ezekiel’s Plan 2.0,
Sheriff’s Shuffle returns to Holyoke to benefit YWCA of Western Massachusetts
HOLYOKE — The starting line at Holyoke’s Ashley Reservoir is officially set for the 2026 Sheriff’s Shuffle 5K Road Race and 1.5-Mile Walk, an annual team up between the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office and the YWCA of Western Massachusetts to fight domestic violence.
Holyoke School Committee to explore permanent metal detectors at high schools
HOLYOKE — Holyoke High Schools may add an extra layer of security after Mayor Joshua Garcia proposed that the school administration explore options for installing permanent metal detectors at both high schools.
Holyoke secures cyber insurance amid Springfield breach
HOLYOKE — Days after a cybersecurity breach caused Springfield Public Schools to shut down the week after Labor Day, Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia announced that the city has secured cyber liability insurance.