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Holyoke City Council approves FY27 budget with minor cuts

By | Jun 24, 2026

Holyoke City Council approves FY27 budget with minor cuts

HOLYOKE — The City Council passed a budget of approximately $213 million for fiscal year 2027, an increase of $8.97 million, or 4.4%, over FY26.


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HTA claims teacher was let go as retaliation for union involvement

By | Jun 24, 2026

HTA claims teacher was let go as retaliation for union involvement

HOLYOKE — Members of the Holyoke Teachers Association and other educators gathered outside the School Committee meeting on June 22 to protest what they say was the retaliatory nonrenewal of Bob Williams contract, alleging the decision was intended to target master teachers for their union activity.


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Molina fills Ward 7 seat on Holyoke School Committee

By | Jun 22, 2026

Molina fills Ward 7 seat on Holyoke School Committee

HOLYOKE — Latitia Molina will join the Holyoke School Committee after the committee and City Council hosted a joint meeting on June 17 to finalize her appointment.


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Holyoke bans future data center developments

By | Jun 17, 2026

Holyoke bans future data center developments

HOLYOKE — Future data centers are banned in the city of Holyoke after the City Council voted 9-4 in favor of a zoning ordinance amendment during its council meeting on June 16.


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Holyoke School Committee approves $128.7 million FY27 budget

By | Jun 15, 2026

Holyoke School Committee approves $128.7 million FY27 budget

HOLYOKE — The Holyoke School Committee approved an approximately $128.7 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027, which “puts students first” and invests in strategies that support all children, according to interim Superintendent Anothony Soto.


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By | Jun 12, 2026

Holyoke forum highlights housing, gentrification concerns at LEAC tour kickoff

HOLYOKE — Housing affordability, gentrification and the potential displacement of longtime residents were among the issues discussed June 3 as Governor Maura Healey’s Advisory Council on Latino Empowerment launched its statewide community tour with a housing-focused forum in Holyoke.


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Hampden District Attorney’s office distributes nearly $120,000 to local nonprofits

By | Jun 11, 2026

Hampden District Attorney’s office distributes nearly $120,000 to local nonprofits

SPRINGFIELD — Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni and his office is helping to ensure the expansion of community-based programs in Hampden County after distributing $119,700 to 32 nonprofit organizations, the largest award amount and number of recipients in program history.


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Holyoke YMCA receives state earmark to upgrade locker rooms

By | Jun 11, 2026

Holyoke YMCA receives state earmark to upgrade locker rooms

HOLYOKE — A $75,000 state earmark has enabled the Greater Holyoke YMCA to significantly enhance its locker room facilities, resulting in important renovations that improve the overall experience for members and visitors alike.


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High Street tenants call for reforms after being forced out due to unsafe living conditions

By | Jun 11, 2026

High Street tenants call for reforms after being forced out due to unsafe living conditions

HOLYOKE — Tenants displaced from 811 High St. after the building was condemned gathered with Springfield No One Leaves and Mayor Joshua Garcia on June 10 to call attention to what they described as landlord negligence by property owners Karan and Pooja Verma.


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Proposed Holyoke Data Center causes heated debate

By | Jun 9, 2026

Proposed Holyoke Data Center causes heated debate

HOLYOKE — A proposed data center at the former Hampden Paper Complex on Water Street has sparked debate in Holyoke after the City Council discussed a zoning amendment to ban the facilities during its June 2 meeting.


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