Holyoke
Holyoke remembers 9/11 with ceremony honoring the 25th anniversary
HOLYOKE — Each Holyoke fire station hosted a ceremony in observance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Mayor Joshua Garcia, state Rep. Patricia Duffy and other elected officials participated in the observance at the Fire Department Headquarters at 600 High St.
STRM: Gulluni talks outreach programs, Springfield courthouse
SPRINGFIELD — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and I sat down with Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni to discuss the DA’s youth outreach programs and the Springfield Courthouse decision, among other items.
Holyoke plans city’s future with new comprehensive plan
HOLYOKE — In an effort to outline a roadmap for Holyoke’s future, the city unveiled an updated comprehensive plan during the Planning Board meeting on Sept. 8.
HCC’s new division expands community access to learning
HOLYOKE — Springfield resident Irma Medina Stewart has been named the inaugural dean of Holyoke Community College new Division of Integrative and Applied Learning.
Holyoke City Council to investigate Flock cameras and GLOVE devices
HOLYOKE — With Flock cameras becoming more prevalent in Massachusetts and across the country, the Holyoke City Council will investigate the technology’s history and use in the city.
Fenton cites ‘geographic politics’ as Governor’s Council bid fails
SPRINGFIELD — Calling the results an illustration of “geographic politics,” Springfield City Councilor and local attorney Michael Fenton failed in his second attempt for the Eighth District seat on the Governor’s Council.
Duffy defeats Dean in 5th Hampden District primary
HOLYOKE — State Rep. Patricia Duffy defeated challenger Dori Dean in the Democratic primary for the 5th Hampden district, which includes Holyoke and part of Chicopee.
Neal one step closer to 20th term in House after primary win
SPRINGFIELD — Uproarious applause rang throughout The Cedars banquet room on 375 Island Pond Road as Pittsfield’s numbers appeared on the NBC News telecast just before 11 p.m.
Neal, Whalen have spirited debate before Sept. 1 primary election
CHICOPEE — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and challenger Jeromie Whalen argued about corporate money, public appearances across the commonwealth and experience during their first head-to-head debate on Aug. 26 at the WWLP TV-22 Studios.
Plante looks to usher in new era of Holyoke Finance Department
HOLYOKE — As the city rectifies its cash-related issues, Timothy “TJ” Plante said he’s ready to take over as Holyoke’s first chief administrative financial officer.