Holyoke
Fiestas Patronales returns to Holyoke for fifth annual event
HOLYOKE — Holyoke will once again host its signature four-day celebration, Fiestas Patronales de Holyoke, to showcase a portion of the rich cultural diversity that defines the city.
Schermerhorn’s Seafood returns after 2-year absence
HOLYOKE — For many longtime Holyoke residents, the wait is finally over; Schermerhorn’s Seafood has reopened its doors at 224 Westfield Road on July 1 after a two-year hiatus.
Data center committee proposal sent to Holyoke City Council
HOLYOKE — Although Holyoke recently banned future developments of data centers in the city, the conversation regarding the controversial buildings continued during an Ordinance Committee meeting on June 30.
Cooling centers open to combat heat wave
As of June 30, the National Weather Service had upgraded the Excessive Heat Warning for Western Massachusetts to an Extreme Heat Warning for the period of July 1 to 5, with the worst of the predicted heat to occur Thursday, July 2 into Friday, July 3.
OneHolyoke hosts event to focus on innovations in public safety
HOLYOKE — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Mayor Joshua Garcia, First Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Fitzgerald, and Ed Caisse were a few of the many who joined the community for OneHolyoke CDC’s second annual “Building & Sustaining Livable Communities” event on June 29.
Holyoke City Council voted to support rent stabliziation before SJC struck ballot question
HOLYOKE — As many residents express their struggles with rising costs and increasing rent, the Holyoke City Council approved a non-binding resolution during its June 16 meeting that supports rent stabilization to protect tenants and neighborhoods.
Holyoke City Council approves FY27 budget with minor cuts
HOLYOKE — The City Council passed a budget of approximately $213 million for fiscal year 2027, an increase of $8.97 million, or 4.4%, over FY26.
HTA claims teacher was let go as retaliation for union involvement
HOLYOKE — Members of the Holyoke Teachers Association and other educators gathered outside the School Committee meeting on June 22 to protest what they say was the retaliatory nonrenewal of Bob Williams contract, alleging the decision was intended to target master teachers for their union activity.
Molina fills Ward 7 seat on Holyoke School Committee
HOLYOKE — Latitia Molina will join the Holyoke School Committee after the committee and City Council hosted a joint meeting on June 17 to finalize her appointment.
Holyoke bans future data center developments
HOLYOKE — Future data centers are banned in the city of Holyoke after the City Council voted 9-4 in favor of a zoning ordinance amendment during its council meeting on June 16.
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