by Trent Levakis | May 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Photo Slider
HOLYOKE — A group of 11th grade carpentry students from Dean Tech had the opportunity to tour the construction site at the Holyoke Veterans Home on May 23 and were joined by Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia to check out the progress made so far on the reconstruction project.
by Trent Levakis | May 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, More Local Headlines
HOLYOKE — State Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) was honored in recognition for his commitment and work to supporting those in recovery during Hope for Holyoke’s eighth annual “Hopey Awards” on May 3.
by Trent Levakis | May 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Photo Slider
HOLYOKE — For the second straight year, Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia and the Holyoke Biking and Pedestrian Committee led people from all over the community in a mayoral bike ride through the streets of Holyoke to celebrate National Bike Month.
by Trent Levakis | May 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — After over a year of back and forth within the City Council, voters will decide if the town will reduce its Community Preservation Act surcharge from 1.5% to 1% on the ballot this fall.
by Trent Levakis | May 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, More Articles
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia presented his proposed fiscal year 2025 city budget during his State of the City address on May 9 and also spoke about his hopes to work with the city to make a lasting impact for the city of Holyoke during his tenure.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 15, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, More Articles
EAST LONGMEADOW — When Nicole Polite met Alianza DV Services Executive Director Carmen Nieves at Bay Path University Women’s Leadership Conference in April, she learned about some of the organization’s urgent needs.