Holyoke Art partners with Art Pharmacy
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Art has officially joined Art Pharmacy, a groundbreaking arts-and-healthcare initiative designed to improve mental health and emotional wellbeing through non-clinical, creative experiences.
Holyoke working to utilize opioid settlement funds
HOLYOKE — Members of the community, service providers and people with lived experience are invited to join the Opioid Response Management Team at the Community Needs Assessment Kick Off meeting on Tuesday, July 15 at noon, at the first floor City Hall Conference Room, 536 Dwight St.
Holyoke receives state funding to expand work-based learning
HOLYOKE — The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced that they have awarded $281,000 in Work-Based Learning grants to 14 school districts across Massachusetts, including $24,976 to Holyoke Public Schools.
Holyoke City Council makes final cuts before approving budget
HOLYOKE — The City Council passed a budget of approximately $180 million for the fiscal year 2026 operating budget, about a $8 million increase from FY25.
Holyoke schools officially exit state receivership
HOLYOKE — After 10 years, Holyoke Public Schools exited state receivership on July 1, following an announcement made by Massachusetts Education Secretary and interim Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Dr. Patrick Tutwiler during the June 23 School Committee meeting and June 24 state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meeting.
YMCA, Marcotte Ford launch personal training program
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke YMCA announced the opening of its new Personal Training Studio powered by Marcotte Ford, a dedicated space designed to help members take their fitness journey to the next level through customized, one-on-one support in a welcoming and motivating environment.