by Tina Lesniak | Mar 19, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — On Saturday, March 23, youngsters can enjoy a quieter version of the traditional Easter egg hunt at Wistariahurst Museum. For the first time ever, the museum will host a sensory-friendly event, focused on allowing those with sensory sensitivities to enjoy...
by Trent Levakis | Mar 13, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia expresses excitement for the Irish Flag raising and upcoming St. Patrick’s holiday.Reminder Publishing photo by Trent Levakis HOLYOKE — In kicking off celebrations for Irish American Heritage Month, the city of Holyoke hosted its annual...
by Trent Levakis | Mar 13, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua Garcia took time for a discussion on the importance of voting in another edition of his Mayor’s Update with Holyoke Media. Speaking on election day itself, Garcia talked about the challenges of getting voters to show up to the polls that not...
by Trent Levakis | Mar 13, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Thanks to a generous donation from the Friends of the Holyoke Council on Aging, the senior citizens of Holyoke have a brand new vehicle to get around the city. “It fills a great need as they were down to one transport car that we had purchased for them over...
by Trent Levakis | Mar 13, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — A progress report of implemented recommendations from the audit of the Holyoke Police Department a year ago was presented by the department to the Public Safety Committee on Feb. 26. In late 2022, the city contracted with Municipal Resources, Inc., or MRI,...
by Trent Levakis | Mar 13, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke YMCA has named Conor Bevan as its new CEO following a five-month search and have found a new head for the organization with deep roots to the city and its YMCA. “Life has come full circle for me. I was at the YMCA at the early age of two...