Holyoke
Residents sought for Citizens Advisory Committee
HOLYOKE — The city of Holyoke is seeking residents to serve on the volunteer Citizens Advisory Committee through the Office for Community Development to review grant applications and make funding recommendations to the mayor and City Council for the upcoming fiscal year.
Homework House announces new executive director
HOLYOKE — Homework House has announced Dave Haslam as its new executive director and as someone born and raised in the city, he is eager to continue the nonprofit’s dedication to providing academic support and enrichment to city youth.
Holyoke acquires ‘graffiti eater’ to help clean up city
HOLYOKE — The city of Holyoke has acquired and unveiled a new “graffiti eater” that will work to tackle graffiti defacement around the city.
Holyoke Art Stitch n’ Sip offers space for fiber artists
HOLYOKE — In continuation of a new series of programming through Holyoke Art, the monthly Stitch n’ Sip series will return on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
HPS seeking feedback on new school name semi-finalists
HOLYOKE — With the new middle school continuing its march toward completion, four semi-finalist name options for the school have been chosen and the district is asking students, families and staff to take one more survey to decide.
Warren, Velis host roundtable discussion on veteran suicide rates
HOLYOKE — A roundtable on the continuously rising rates of veteran suicide took place at Holyoke Community College on Oct. 24 as U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and state Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) hosted the discussion amongst local and statewide providers.
Holyoke recognizes breast cancer awareness with flag raising
HOLYOKE — A gathering outside of City Hall to observe National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was hosted by city officials and members of the Each Moment We’re Alive Cancer Support Network, or EMWA, an organization focused on aiding those in remission with mental health services after surviving the disease.
Eagle Eye’s Equity Walk celebrates nature for all youth
HOLYOKE — The Eagle Eye Institute is inviting the public to its Step Up For Equity In Nature Walk and Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Ashley Reservoir.
Cataldo Ambulance Services expands with new base in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Cataldo Ambulance Service hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of a new base in Holyoke on Oct. 2.
Holyoke Health celebrates jumpstart to careers training center
HOLYOKE — U.S. Sen. Ed Markey (D-Malden) visited the Paper City on Wednesday, Oct. 16 to tour and share remarks at Holyoke Health Center in a highlight of the $1 million he secured in fiscal year 2024 to jumpstart the Holyoke Health Careers Training Center.