Garcia proposes budget after State of City address
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua A. Garcia gave his fourth annual State of the City address at the Holyoke Special City Council meeting on May 13, which included his proposed fiscal year 2026 budget.
Holyoke discusses sewer separation project to benefit city
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua Garcia, interim DPW Director Mary Monahan and Assistant City Engineer Victoria Houle hosted a press conference on May 19 to discuss the River Terrace Sewer Separation project Phase A.
WIC opens new location in Chicopee’s Willimansett area
CHICOPEE — Valley Opportunity Council hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 20 to showcase its new Women, Infants and Children program location in Chicopee at 254 McKinstry Ave.
Holyoke Pride Committee announces schedule of events planned for June
HOLYOKE — With June being Pride Month, the Holyoke Pride Committee announced multiple events to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride, culminating with its biggest event, PrideFest on Saturday, June 21 at Veterans Park.
Chicopee educators seek end to workplace violence
CHICOPEE — For the second consecutive year, Chicopee educators spoke out during public comment at the May 21 School Committee meeting, sharing stories of students being physically abusive toward teachers.
CPC recommends remaining CPA funding for projects in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A couple weeks after sending its first round of Community Preservation Act funding recommendations to City Council, the Community Preservation Committee submitted its final round of suggestions during its May 20 meeting.