Holyoke

HOLYOKE — During the Dec. 2 City Council meeting, the council discussed another budget concern; a potential sewer increase for residents.

HOLYOKE — Sublime Systems announced that it will be pausing its cement plant project in Holyoke and cutting its workforce after the Trump administration rescinded an $87 million award from the Department of Energy for the project.

HOLYOKE — Stakeholders, elected officials and residents gathered on Dec. 9 for a groundbreaking ceremony for Wright’s Block on High Street.

HOLYOKE — Although the City Council voted 10-2 to decrease the tax rate for residential and commercial, residents can still expect to see an average tax bill increase by $352 for the year, or $29 per month.

HOLYOKE — After two separate fires spread across the city on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2, local, state and national organizations are offering a hand to those who lost their belongings and homes.

HOLYOKE — The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to create a new appointed city treasurer position during its Nov. 18 meeting.

HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Community College women’s volleyball team may have fallen short of a national title, but the season was far from a failure.

HOLYOKE — The Holyoke community gathered for the yearly Veterans Day ceremony inside the War Memorial Building on Nov. 11.

HOLYOKE — On Nov. 5, the Holyoke Housing Authority and other stakeholders gathered to officially open the new South Holyoke Homes apartment units.