Holyoke
Holyoke discusses Finance Department changes, provides fiscal status updates
HOLYOKE — Following the recent approval by the City Council to improve the city’s Finance Department, Mayor Joshua Garcia and others hosted a press conference on Feb. 9 to talk about the newly improved department and the city’s current fiscal standing.
City Council approves proposed restructure of its Finance Department
HOLYOKE — Following months of discussions, the City Council approved provisions to the city’s Municipal Finance Modernization Act during its Feb. 3 meeting.
Holyoke approves lease agreement to help with snow removal
HOLYOKE — With the recent snowstorm and freezing conditions, many communities like Holyoke have been left with a lot of snow and complaints from residents on the clean-up process.
Holyoke observes Black History Month with flag raising, gospel performance
HOLYOKE — Holyoke recognized Black History Month with a flag-raising ceremony on Feb. 2 at City Hall followed by a Gospel music performance later that evening at Bethlehem Baptist Community Church.
Superintendent Search Committee recommends three finalists for position
HOLYOKE — The Superintendent Screening Committee announced that they are recommending three candidates for the next superintendent for Holyoke Public Schools.
Blessed Sacrament School to close after over 100 years
HOLYOKE — After over a century in Holyoke, Blessed Sacrament Parish School announced it is closing when the school year ends in June.
Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January
It’s going to be a brutal end to the month of January. Gone are the January thaw temps of mid-month. Heavy snow is predicted on Jan 25 to 26, with real feel daytime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and below zero temps predicted overnight, for the entire week.
Garcia looks forward to building on Holyoke’s progress in next term
HOLYOKE — Heading into his second term, Mayor Joshua Garcia shared his goals and upcoming projects for the city of Holyoke in a sit-down with Reminder Publishing.
Auditor finds state regulation violations at Veterans’ Home in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — An audit report released by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s office on Jan. 14 found violations and oversight gaps at the Holyoke Veterans’ Home that resulted in the deaths of nearly 80 veterans during the coronavirus pandemic.
Holyoke police unions call for Rivera’s resignation after receiving arrest footage
HOLYOKE — Two police unions that represent the Holyoke Police Department are calling for the resignation of City Councilor Israel Rivera from the City Council after receiving the body cam footage of his recent arrest.
