by Trent Levakis | Mar 26, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — The City Council has voted to create a crime analyst position for the city. During its March 19 meeting, the council voted to approve the formation of a crime analyst position after being delayed through subcommittee discussions on what the best language...
by Trent Levakis | Mar 26, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — The City Council took a few moments opening its March 19 meeting to honor the family of Pharmacist’s Mate 2nd Class Merle Hillman, a native of Holyoke, who died aboard the USS California during Pearl Harbor. The order filed by Councilor David Bartley was to...
by Trent Levakis | Mar 26, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — During its March 12 meeting, the School Committee was visited by the Teacher Retention Working Group, who shared its recommendations report with the district. The group’s work is part of the district’s efforts to be the best-fit school district for educators...
by Tina Lesniak | Mar 26, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — The Carlos Vega Fund is asking local nonprofits and organizations engaged in social justice projects to apply for mini-grants of up to $2,000. “The intention of the grants is to support social justice initiatives that local organizations are engaged in,”...
by Trent Levakis | Mar 19, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
City leaders, district officials and students pose at the groundbreaking of the new middle school building site.Photo credit: Holyoke Public Schools HOLYOKE — Community and school leaders gathered for a groundbreaking at the site of the former William R. Peck Middle...
by Trent Levakis | Mar 19, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Redevelopment Authority is seeking proposals for development of downtown land that would add to the vibrancy of the area alongside nearby projects in continued revitalization efforts for the city. The land for which proposals are being sought is...
