Holyoke

By Tyler Garnet | Dec 30, 2024

Holyoke Farmer’s Market continues with two indoor locations

HOLYOKE — The colder weather is not stopping the Holyoke Farmer’s Market from continuing to allow vendors and businesses to sell their product to local residents.

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Holyoke lowers tax rate, but residents can still expect small increases

By Tyler Garnet | Dec 23, 2024

Holyoke lowers tax rate, but residents can still expect small increases

HOLYOKE — On Dec. 17, the City Council voted on the shift factor that set the tax rate for residential and commercial properties.

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Holyoke City Council approves solution to paying off sewer deficit

By Tyler Garnet | Dec 23, 2024

Holyoke City Council approves solution to paying off sewer deficit

HOLYOKE — The City Council gathered for a special meeting Dec. 16 to vote on a shift factor to determine the tax rate for residential and commercial properties and discuss a sewer receipts deficit.

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Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival donates $43,000 to area nonprofits

By Amy Porter | Dec 20, 2024

Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival donates $43,000 to area nonprofits

From left, Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival Coordinator Peter Langmore, volunteers Julie Pike, Laurie Flechsig, Liz Ducharme, Diane Peacy; Dr Elian Campbell and Cindy Williamson of River Valley Counseling Center, and John Leary and Erin Godfrey of Forum...

Toy for Joy donations surge with deadline looming

By Ron Chimelis | Dec 20, 2024

Toy for Joy donations surge with deadline looming

The Toy for Joy campaign is in its final stages, but a late surge in donations will make countless children and families happy this Christmas.

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James “Jim” Meenaghan named 2025 Gallivan Award recipient

By Tyler Garnet | Dec 17, 2024

James “Jim” Meenaghan named 2025 Gallivan Award recipient

HOLYOKE — The Holyoke St. Patrick’s Committee announced on Dec. 10 that James “Jim” Meenaghan is the 52nd recipient of the Gallivan Award, which is awarded to a long-standing member of the association who, while not a resident of the city of Holyoke, has made significant contributions to the overall success of the parade and the association.

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HCC celebrates grand opening of new program for adult learners

By Tyler Garnet | Dec 17, 2024

HCC celebrates grand opening of new program for adult learners

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College celebrated the grand opening of its Marieb Adult Learner Success Center, a new support program for adult learners and student-parents, on Dec. 11.

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By Tyler Garnet | Dec 17, 2024

Kwanzaa celebrations set to take place in multiple cities and towns

With the holiday season here, the Kwanza Collective in the Valley announced 2024 Kwanzaa itinerary, featuring events across Springfield, Chicopee and Holyoke.