Holyoke
Senate introduces bill for universal free community college
On May 6, state Senate leaders revealed a new proposal for tuition-free, universal community college for all Massachusetts residents, dubbed MassEducate.
Senior Center, government changes on Hampden’s Town Meeting slate
HAMPDEN — The annual Town Meeting for Hampden is scheduled for 7 p.m. on May 13 at Thornton W. Burgess Middle School. The warrant contains 31 articles to be considered by residents and was released May 1.
ValleyBike Share program returns to the region this month
NORTHAMPTON — After several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share Program will make its return at the end of May.
Garcia visits, reads to HCS Head Start students
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua Garcia was a special guest at HCS Head Start where he returned to embrace the youth and join students for a reading session once again.
Holyoke receives state funding for electric school buses
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Public Schools will soon use state clean energy funds to purchase electric school buses.
Holyoke Library to collect, donate unwanted solar glasses
HOLYOKE — With the incredible sights of the eclipse last month, many rushed to find solar glasses quality enough to look at the rare marvel.
Restoration of Victory Theatre murals complete
HOLYOKE — The Victory Theatre has announced its historic murals restoration project is complete, another key step in bringing the theater closer to its eventual reopening.
Couple recognized for charity that works to end child hunger
A Monson couple has been recognized by BusinessWest as examples of how individuals can make a big difference in the world. Fred and Mary Kay Kadushin, co-founders of the charity Feed the Kids, were selected as part of the magazine’s Difference Makers Class of 2024.
Augustus details the Healey approach to improving housing
SPRINGFIELD — Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus said that his secretariat is evidence of Gov. Maura Healey’s commitment to addressing the housing crisis in the commonwealth. Augustus explained in a recent episode of “Government Matters” on...
LightHouse Holyoke to buy Gateway City Arts, expand programming
HOLYOKE — A buyer for Gateway City Arts and its three-building performing and fine arts complex has come through as alternative school LightHouse Holyoke will purchase the building and move from its current 208 Race St. building down to 92 Race St. and expand on their work.