Holyoke
Chicopee, Holyoke awarded funds for affordable preschool access
The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced that 30 school districts, including Holyoke and Chicopee, in partnership with over 100 community-based preschool programs, will receive a total of $20.3 million in Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative grants to expand access to high-quality, affordable preschool for children and families across Massachusetts.
Holyoke, Chicopee share preliminary election results
Holyoke and Chicopee both hosted their respective preliminary elections on Sept. 16 to narrow down certain races ahead of the November election.
Organizers protest ICE; decry resolution in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — On Sept. 9, citizens and residents gathered outside Holyoke City Hall to demonstrate and demand that the city should not work or collaborate with ICE and its unconstitutional abductions.
HCC 24-hour theater festival returns Sept. 20
HOLYOKE — The annual Phillips Festival will be returning for its eighth year on Saturday, Sept. 20, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Holyoke cuts ribbon on new middle school
HOLYOKE — The city of Holyoke hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 2 to officially unveil the new Dr. William R. Peck Middle School to the community.
Holyoke starts first school year after receivership
HOLYOKE — For the first time in 10 years, Holyoke Public Schools has started a new school year not under state control. Mayor Joshua Garcia talked about what residents and families can expect during an appearance on Reminder Publishing’s podcast, “So That Reminds Me.”
Holyoke, Chicopee to host preliminary elections
Election season is upon us and although both Chicopee and Holyoke’s mayors are runnning uncontested, each municipality has races for other positions including seats on the City Council and School Committee.
Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade Committee names 2026 grand marshal
HOLYOKE — The Saint Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke announced that Michael Moriarty has been named the 73rd grand marshal for the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade.
Florence Bank hosts groundbreaking ceremony for new branch
HOLYOKE — Florence Bank took the next step in its expansion into Hampden County by breaking ground on a 2,500-square-foot office at 1504 Northampton St., with a ceremony on Aug. 22.
Tee Off for Tim to fund scholarship for aspiring plumbers
On Sept. 14, East Mountain Country Club will be the host site for the first Tim Welch Memorial Golf Tournament to fund scholarship opportunities for aspiring plumbers.
