Holyoke
Holyoke Council on Aging gets a new ride
HOLYOKE — Thanks to a generous donation from the Friends of the Holyoke Council on Aging, the senior citizens of Holyoke have a brand new vehicle to get around the city. “It fills a great need as they were down to one transport car that we had purchased for them...
Holyoke Police Department gives clarity on progress made out of police audit
HOLYOKE — A progress report of implemented recommendations from the audit of the Holyoke Police Department a year ago was presented by the department to the Public Safety Committee on Feb. 26. In late 2022, the city contracted with Municipal Resources, Inc., or...
Greater Holyoke YMCA hires new CEO with deep ties to community
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke YMCA has named Conor Bevan as its new CEO following a five-month search and have found a new head for the organization with deep roots to the city and its YMCA. “Life has come full circle for me. I was at the YMCA at the early age of...
HEDIC MakerLoan awarded to Raw Beauty Brand
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Economic Development and Industrial Corporation has awarded its MakerLoan to Raw Beauty Brand who will use the funding to expand and grow the business through the purchase of new equipment, wholesale ingredients for products and working...
Runners’ Hall of Fame to Celebrate third class of inductees
HOLYOKE — Those who take to the road in Western Massachusetts will be honored again on March 8 as the 2024 class of inductees are welcomed into the Western Mass. Runners’ Hall of Fame.
Holyoke to send statements of interest to MSBA for school roofs
HOLYOKE — During its Feb. 20 meeting the City Council approved the next steps for the city and school district to potentially address roof replacements across five city schools. Holyoke Public Schools Director of Maintenance Whitney Anderson joined the meeting to...
Holyoke promotes two new police captains in public interview
HOLYOKE — Two new police captains were named during public interviews with the city on Feb. 27, as five internal candidates from the Holyoke Police Department were given interviews. The vacancy in two captain positions came from retiring captains Matthew Moriarty...
Longtime St. Patrick’s Committee member reflects on Parade history
HOLYOKE — Throughout its history, the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade has become a staple of the city and for the region in its celebration of Irish heritage. Hosted on March 16, 1952, the first parade was a true community effort with assistance from the Holyoke...
St. Patrick’s Day weekend boosts local economy
HOLYOKE — With March beginning, the countdown to St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Holyoke has intensified. March 16 is the St. Patrick’s Day Road Race and March 17 is the 71st Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day parade but the anticipation for the weekend has begun well before...
Holyoke to send statements of interest to MSBA for school roofs
HOLYOKE — During its Feb. 20 meeting the City Council approved the next steps for the city and school district to potentially address roof replacements across five city schools.