HOLYOKE — State Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) took a visit to MiraVista Behavioral Health Center on Aug. 27 to celebrate and recognize the efforts of the organization and the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts following their summer outreach efforts that targeted youth mental health.
HOLYOKE — Representatives from Tech Foundry, Comcast and state Rep. Patricia Duffy (D-Holyoke) gathered in downtown Holyoke on Aug. 22 for a donation of 50 laptops to help residents in Holyoke, Springfield and surrounding towns gain access to the skills, technology and reliable high-speed internet needed to succeed in today’s increasingly digital world.
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke School Committee presented its much-anticipated plan to exit state receivership during its Aug. 19 meeting that will set the stage for the district to regain local control.
HOLYOKE — The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke has named James M. Lavelle as the 2025 Grand Marshal, the highest local honor given to a person who has distinguished themselves as a loyal person to their career, their family and to their Irish ancestry.
Way Finders has received a $285,000 grant to further digital equity and community advocacy work that will continue digital equity programs in Springfield and now in Holyoke.
HOLYOKE — It is once again that time of year as the Holyoke Community Preservation Act Committee has announced the opening of their fiscal year 2025 grant cycle and potential applicants are invited to submit eligibility determination forms from Aug. 15 to Sept. 16.