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.
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.
Educators vote ‘no confidence’ in Holyoke School Committee’s bargaining team
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Teachers Association hosted a press conference on Dec. 17 to announce that members of the HTA overwhelmingly voted no confidence in the School Committee’s bargaining team following months of stalled negotiations.
Year in Review: Looking back at Holyoke and Chicopee’s 2025
With 2025 now behind us, Reminder Publishing looks back at some of the biggest stories in Chicopee and Holyoke over the last 12 months. From a major receivership story, to school projects and beyond, 2025 was a consequential year for the two communities.
Garcia urges Holyoke City Council to vote on new sewer rate for FY27
HOLYOKE — During the Dec. 2 City Council meeting, the council discussed another budget concern; a potential sewer increase for residents.
Sublime Systems announces Holyoke project pause
HOLYOKE — Sublime Systems announced that it will be pausing its cement plant project in Holyoke and cutting its workforce after the Trump administration rescinded an $87 million award from the Department of Energy for the project.