Holyoke
Glasheen highlights district attendance and entry plan timeline
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Public Schools Superintendent Jackie Glasheen, who has officially been in her new role for a little over three months, shared the district’s attendance rates and her schedule for creating her entry plan during the Oct. 13 School Committee meeting.
Cannabis dispensaries can extend store hours under Holyoke’s new pilot program
HOLYOKE — Retail cannabis dispensaries in Holyoke can now extend their store hours thanks to a new pilot program the City Council approved at its Oct. 6 meeting.
Residential housing proposed for Wyckoff Country Club in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Starting Nov. 1, Wyckoff Country Club’s golf course will close permanently as owner Cesar Ruiz announced a proposal to turn the 110-acre golf course and surrounding property into an upscale residential community.
Holyoke working to address tree management
HOLYOKE — The city of Holyoke may soon have a plan to strengthen its tree management and urban forestry.
Holyoke City Council votes to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day
HOLYOKE — If you live in the city of Holyoke, Columbus Day will now be recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day.
Holyoke receives $1.6 million in state grants for downtown businesses and housing
HOLYOKE — Small business owners gathered at Old San Juan Bakery on Oct. 2 to learn about the state funding they will receive to bolster their operations.
October events to get you in the ‘spirit’ of the season
When it comes to kicking off the holiday celebration season, it seems Halloween is quickly taking center stage as the first-on-the-calendar all-out event.
Holyoke superintendent highlights next steps after DESE report
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Public Schools Superintendent Jackie Glasheen shared Holyoke’s preliminary accountability data from DESE with the School Committee.
Magic for Maddie to host 5th annual 5K and carnival fundraiser
HOLYOKE — Magic for Maddie will host the fifth annual Magic for Maddie 5K Family Fun Walk & Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 17 in at Ashley Reservoir in Holyoke.
Holyoke School Committee remembers William Collamore
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke School Committee remembered its longest serving School Committee member, William Collamore, who passed away at 92 years old on Sept. 19.