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.
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.
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.
HOLYOKE — In order to better support teacher development and ultimately improve teacher retention, Holyoke Public Schools is modifying students’ schedules by releasing one hour early on Wednesdays as part of a pilot next school year.
HOLYOKE — A sunny and beautiful spring day was the backdrop for Holyoke’s National Day of Prayer ceremony outside City Hall on May 2, where the public gathered for a celebration of prayer.
On May 6, state Senate leaders revealed a new proposal for tuition-free, universal community college for all Massachusetts residents, dubbed MassEducate.