Holyoke Police Chief David Pratt to retire in July
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Police Chief David Pratt has notified the city and the public that after 31 years of service he will retire, effective July 31.
Senate introduces bill for universal free community college
On May 6, state Senate leaders revealed a new proposal for tuition-free, universal community college for all Massachusetts residents, dubbed MassEducate.
Senior Center, government changes on Hampden’s Town Meeting slate
HAMPDEN — The annual Town Meeting for Hampden is scheduled for 7 p.m. on May 13 at Thornton W. Burgess Middle School. The warrant contains 31 articles to be considered by residents and was released May 1.
ValleyBike Share program returns to the region this month
NORTHAMPTON — After several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share Program will make its return at the end of May.
Garcia visits, reads to HCS Head Start students
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua Garcia was a special guest at HCS Head Start where he returned to embrace the youth and join students for a reading session once again.
Holyoke receives state funding for electric school buses
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Public Schools will soon use state clean energy funds to purchase electric school buses.