by Chris Maza | Apr 23, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Ludlow, Springfield
Family, friends and public officials are mourning the death of Eileen Monaghan, a victim of a murder allegedly committed by her boyfriend, Chicopee firefighter Jason Chapdelaine, on April 14.
by Tyler Garnet | Apr 23, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Springfield
The second round of the Massachusetts Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health grant funding was announced by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Office for Food and Nutrition Programs. One of the recipients included Holyoke...
by Dennis Hackett | Apr 23, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — The Robert E. Barrett Fishway will be closed to the public for the 2024 season due to hydroelectric maintenance and infrastructure improvements, but Holyoke Gas & Electric is still encouraging the community to connect through different programs in lieu...
by Dennis Hackett | Apr 23, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Public Schools are prepared to present a balanced budget in May that should come without any major layoffs or cuts to programming. This news was shared by Superintendent Anthony Soto during a budget update to the School Committee during its April 8...
by Trent Levakis | Apr 23, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — After a petition reached the required number of signatures, residents will have the opportunity to voice their opinions through a public hearing at a May 7 City Council meeting regarding a CPA rate change. The petition looks for the City Council to have the...
by Trent Levakis | Apr 15, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — A petition for speed humps to be put on Laurel Street will head to the City Council for approval following many residents from the street and surrounding neighborhoods voicing their concerns to the Ordinance Committee. A public hearing was opened at the...