Holyoke

By Sydney Wietecha | 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 Peter Tuohy | 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 Tyler Garnet | 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 Tyler Garnet | 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 Tyler Garnet | 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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Holyoke City Council approves sewer rate increase for FY27

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 8, 2026

Holyoke City Council approves sewer rate increase for FY27

HOLYOKE — Holyoke residents can expect to pay more for their sewer bill after the City Council approved a sewer rate of $8.76 per 1,000 gallons used, an increase from $7.50, during its June 2 meeting.

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Herald communities prepare for Fourth of July celebrations

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 2, 2026

Herald communities prepare for Fourth of July celebrations

Chicopee, Holyoke and South Hadley are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays that bring residents together for an evening of festivities, family activities and summer tradition.

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Healey tours Veterans Home in Holyoke to highlight progress

By Tyler Garnet | May 29, 2026

Healey tours Veterans Home in Holyoke to highlight progress

HOLYOKE — The Veterans Home in Holyoke gave Gov. Maura Healey a tour of the facility six years removed from a travesty during the coronavirus pandemic and just months away from the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility.

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Holyoke looks to fill School Committee vacancy

By Tyler Garnet | May 28, 2026

Holyoke looks to fill School Committee vacancy

HOLYOKE — The city aims to fill a School Committee vacancy on June 17 after Ward 7 School Committee representative Ellie Wilson recently announced her resignation.