Holyoke School Committee approves FY26 budget
HOLYOKE — During its May 27 meeting, the Holyoke School Committee approved the fiscal year 2026 budget of $135.3 million, which represents a spending increase of $6.4 million, or 5% from FY25.
Holyoke unveils mural of beloved community leader
HOLYOKE — Holyoke honored a community leader with an unveiling event on May 27 to showcase a new public mural honoring Betty Medina Lichtenstein, a beloved and trailblazing community figure and advocate for Holyoke’s most marginalized youth and families for over four decades.
Style and Grace Hair Studio introduces new location to Chicopee
CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee and Style and Grace Hair Studio hosted a ribbon cutting to introduce its new location at 104 Lauzier Terr.
Laplante and Company hosts May 22 ribbon cutting
CHICOPEE — Laplante and Company LLC hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 22 to celebrate the grand opening of its new office at 342 Front St.
Brow eyeing rebrand for new restaurant at Wyckoff Country Club
HOLYOKE — The newly renovated Wyckoff Country Club will feature a rebranded restaurant with Chef Andrew Brow bringing his award-winning flavors to The Heritage Greens.
First Holyoke Paper Festival set for June 7
HOLYOKE — Residents and neighboring community members are invited to celebrate creativity, innovation and the legacy of The Paper City at the first Holyoke Paper Festival, taking place Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at De La Luz Soundstage at LightHouse, 114 Race St.