Holyoke
Garcia talks receivership, crime, CPA question
SPRINGFIELD — At the Hampden County Sheriff’s picnic on Aug. 21, Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia sat down with Reminder Publishing’s “So That Reminds Me” podcast team to discuss the city’s exit from receivership, an upcoming Holyoke ballot question on the Community Preservation Act surcharge and curbing violence in the city.
Holyoke Tourism Advisory Committee seeks Historic Tourism projects
HOLYOKE — The Tourism Advisory Committee has announced it is accepting proposals for projects in line with the city’s Historic Tourism Plan and through the Mass Gaming Commission’s Community Mitigation Fund, the committee can fund three to five projects of up to $9,500 each for organizations whose projects and initiatives align with enhancing the city’s historic tourism assets.
The Care Center to host 24th annual Regatta
HOLYOKE — The Care Center’s “Rowing Strong, Rowing Together” Young Parents Regatta is returning for its 24th year on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Holyoke Rows Boathouse from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HCC, STCC prepare for potential influx of free tuition students
With free tuition to community colleges now available for adult Massachusetts residents 25 years-old and up, Reminder Publishing reached out to Holyoke Community College and Springfield Technical Community College to find out how they are preparing for potential influxes of new students on campus this fall.
Public listening session to continue new police chief search
HOLYOKE — A public listening session will be hosted by the Search Committee tasked with evaluating candidates for the new police chief on Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 5-7 p.m. at Holyoke Media and residents are encouraged to attend to voice their vision in what they want for the next police chief.
Holyoke DPW votes to put wastewater treatment services out to bid
HOLYOKE — Through a 2-1 vote, the city’s Board of Public Works will ask Mayor Joshua Garcia to invite proposals from companies interested in taking charge of Holyoke’s wastewater treatment services.
Holyoke Public Library sees tax-exempt status reinstated
HOLYOKE — After losing its tax-exempt status earlier this year, the Holyoke Public Library has announced reinstatement of the status.
Holyoke Art to celebrate one year anniversary
HOLYOKE — The foundation of the arts scene in Holyoke has steadily grown recently in thanks to efforts from nonprofit Holyoke Art Inc., which is ready to celebrate its one-year anniversary on Friday, Aug. 23 from 6-10 p.m.
Holyoke celebrates Purple Heart Day with flag raising
HOLYOKE — Holyoke leaders and community members gathered outside City Hall on Aug. 8 to raise a flag in honor of Purple Heart Day.
Thai Chili Food Truck paint job brings out collaboration
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Dean Tech Vocational High School was the home base all of last week for Chapin Street Studios artist Jill Kovalchik, who utilized the space to paint a new design for Thai Chili Food Truck, which is based out of Agawam.
