Holyoke

HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce is one of 13 organizations who will share funds from MassDevelopment’s $1,625,000 in grants for small-business support programs in Gateway Cities.

HOLYOKE — The Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity has completed and now dedicated its latest building on Chestnut Street to a Holyoke family.

HOLYOKE — The Finance Committee voted to approve a new year of funding from the Shannon Community Safety Initiative grant during its Feb. 12 meeting, marking another year of the city using the funds.

HOLYOKE — Following the Massachusetts Commissioner of Education’s decision to have Holyoke schools remain under state receivership, the School Committee discussed the best way to respond to the decision during its Feb. 12 meeting.

HOLYOKE — Valentine’s Day was the perfect day to open up new restaurant Camellia’s according to owner Cristina Gonzalez, who told Reminder Publishing she and her children just love the color pink.

HOLYOKE — With the demolition of the old Peck School building now complete, general contractor Fontaine Bros. have been selected and announced as the lowest bidder out of several companies pre-qualified to bid, the district announced on Feb. 5.

HOLYOKE — The city’s School Department will remain under state receivership after its petition to terminate the status was denied by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

HOLYOKE — Plans for a new sports complex and home for the International Volleyball Hall of Fame were announced on Feb. 6 by city and project leaders as the city aims to create, “the sports capital of New England.”

HOLYOKE — Up until his death, Rafael Fernandez of Fernandez Family Restaurant always lived his life with a big heart and love to share for his family, and his community in Holyoke.

HOLYOKE — A unique exhibit will take over the Wistariahurst Museum gallery from Feb. 6-27 that combines pieces of art with music, creating a new and engaging atmosphere in the arts space.