Holyoke
Exhibit highlights historical Black leaders
HOLYOKE — At the end of September, the Wistariahurst Museum announced the return of its popular outdoor display, Faces on the Fenceline.
Agreement allows STCC, HCC students to reside at Elms
CHICOPEE — On Oct. 8, Elms College entered into a new agreement with Springfield Technical Community College and Holyoke Community College that will allow students of those two community colleges to reside in residence halls at Elms.
Garcia opens community headquarters for election season
HOLYOKE — Although he is running unopposed in the upcoming November election, Mayor Joshua A. Garcia redefined what it means to campaign without an opponent by opening a new campaign headquarters at 120 High St. on Oct. 1.
Holyoke receives state funding to prepare for extreme weather
HOLYOKE — Holyoke received $390,000 in state grants to improve its infrastructure in preparation of severe environmental threats.
Volleyball Hall of Fame to host induction ceremony Oct. 18
HOLYOKE — The 2025 International Volleyball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place in Holyoke, on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 444 Dwight St.
Healey visits Holyoke to highlight public safety initiative
HOLYOKE — On Sept. 29, Gov. Maura Healey hosted the second regional roundtable discussion about collaborative public safety strategies statewide and the results of the 2025 Commonwealth Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative initiative so far.
Paper City Food Festival, Doors Open Holyoke return Oct. 11
HOLYOKE — Nueva Esperanza announced that the fifth annual Paper City Food Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12, in Downtown Holyoke, spanning from Appleton Street to Dwight Street.
The Great Holyoke Brick Race returns for 14th year
HOLYOKE — For the 14th year, the Great Holyoke Brick Race will once again be on the starting line and zooming into downtown on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 1-3 p.m., taking over Race Street along the canal in front of Paper City Studios and LightHouse Holyoke.
Veolia continues service in Holyoke with new 10-year agreement
HOLYOKE — On Sept. 26, the city of Holyoke hosted a press conference to discuss a new 10-year contract between the city and Veolia North America.
Shadow, Sound, Spectacle bringing ‘Literary Monsters’ to Holyoke
HOLYOKE — A unique perspective on the works of Edgar Allen Poe, Mary Shelley, Washington Irving, Emily Dickinson and others is coming to Holyoke through the marriage of original music, shadow puppetry and cinematography and special effects.
