Holyoke Community College appoints Robles as police chief
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College hosted an oath-of-office ceremony on May 5 to officially appoint Jacqueline Robles as the new chief of police at the college.
All Our Kids launches foster care awareness campaign
HOLYOKE — In recognition of Foster Care Awareness Month, All Our Kids launched a public service campaign aimed at raising awareness of the unique challenges faced by foster families and the state of foster care in Western Massachusetts.
Holyoke Fire Department receives safety education grants
HOLYOKE — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that more than 300 Massachusetts fire departments, including Holyoke, will receive grants to support safety equipment for firefighters and life safety education for kids and older adults.
Holyoke celebrates Arbor Day and nature
HOLYOKE — The city of Holyoke, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and Eagle Eye Institute gathered at Holyoke Heritage State Park on May 7 to recognize and celebrate Arbor Day.
NAMI set to host 25th annual walkathon to help combat mental illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Western Massachusetts will be hosting its 25th Annual Walkathon Anniversary Celebration, “A Journey of Hope and Recovery” on Sunday, May 18 at Stanley Park’s Beveridge Pavilion Annex in Westfield, 400 Western Ave.
Girls Inc. Week shines light on mental health and empowerment
HOLYOKE — The week of May 5 to 9 marks the celebration of Girls Inc. Week at Girls Inc. of the Valley, and locations across the country — a time dedicated to spotlighting the organization’s transformative programming for girls and teens across Western Massachusetts.