Holyoke
‘Million Meter Maniacs’ row to record breaking run for age group
HOLYOKE — A team of 10 local rowers, aged 60-69, rowed one million meters over the course of Memorial Day weekend to set the first world record for indoor rowing in their age group.
Pride Rainbow Run 5K set to kick off Pride Month in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — In continued efforts to expand the list of events to celebrate Pride month in June, Holyoke Pride will host its first Rainbow Run 5K at Ashley Reservoir on Saturday, June 8.
Longtime School Committee member Erin Brunelle resigns
HOLYOKE — Holyoke School Committee Vice Chair Erin Brunelle confirmed she has resigned from her role through a statement posted on Facebook on Tuesday, May 21, marking the end of a decade of service on the committee.
Holyoke Rows to host free National Learn to Row Day event
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Rows will celebrate National Learn to Row Day 2024 on Sunday, June 1 by inviting the public for learning sessions, open kayaking sessions and exploring what the boathouse has to offer.
Dean Tech students, Holyoke Mayor Garcia visit Veterans Home site
HOLYOKE — A group of 11th grade carpentry students from Dean Tech had the opportunity to tour the construction site at the Holyoke Veterans Home on May 23 and were joined by Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia to check out the progress made so far on the reconstruction project.
Hope for Holyoke honors Velis with ‘Hopey Award’
HOLYOKE — State Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) was honored in recognition for his commitment and work to supporting those in recovery during Hope for Holyoke’s eighth annual “Hopey Awards” on May 3.
Mayoral bike ride showcases Holyoke’s bikeability, vibrancy
HOLYOKE — For the second straight year, Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia and the Holyoke Biking and Pedestrian Committee led people from all over the community in a mayoral bike ride through the streets of Holyoke to celebrate National Bike Month.
November ballot will include proposed CPA surcharge change
HOLYOKE — After over a year of back and forth within the City Council, voters will decide if the town will reduce its Community Preservation Act surcharge from 1.5% to 1% on the ballot this fall.
State of the City address forecasts continued positive momentum
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia presented his proposed fiscal year 2025 city budget during his State of the City address on May 9 and also spoke about his hopes to work with the city to make a lasting impact for the city of Holyoke during his tenure.
The MH Group donates to Alianza DV Services to help
EAST LONGMEADOW — When Nicole Polite met Alianza DV Services Executive Director Carmen Nieves at Bay Path University Women’s Leadership Conference in April, she learned about some of the organization’s urgent needs.
