Holyoke
Holyoke to send statements of interest to MSBA for school roofs
HOLYOKE — During its Feb. 20 meeting the City Council approved the next steps for the city and school district to potentially address roof replacements across five city schools. Holyoke Public Schools Director of Maintenance Whitney Anderson joined the meeting to...
Holyoke promotes two new police captains in public interview
HOLYOKE — Two new police captains were named during public interviews with the city on Feb. 27, as five internal candidates from the Holyoke Police Department were given interviews. The vacancy in two captain positions came from retiring captains Matthew Moriarty...
Longtime St. Patrick’s Committee member reflects on Parade history
HOLYOKE — Throughout its history, the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade has become a staple of the city and for the region in its celebration of Irish heritage. Hosted on March 16, 1952, the first parade was a true community effort with assistance from the Holyoke...
St. Patrick’s Day weekend boosts local economy
HOLYOKE — With March beginning, the countdown to St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Holyoke has intensified. March 16 is the St. Patrick’s Day Road Race and March 17 is the 71st Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day parade but the anticipation for the weekend has begun well before...
Holyoke to send statements of interest to MSBA for school roofs
HOLYOKE — During its Feb. 20 meeting the City Council approved the next steps for the city and school district to potentially address roof replacements across five city schools.
MassDev grants to support High Street redevelopment in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce is one of 13 organizations who will share funds from MassDevelopment’s $1,625,000 in grants for small-business support programs in Gateway Cities.
Habitat for Humanity dedicates Holyoke home
HOLYOKE — The Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity has completed and now dedicated its latest building on Chestnut Street to a Holyoke family.
Holyoke Finance Committee approves another year of Shannon Initiative funding
HOLYOKE — The Finance Committee voted to approve a new year of funding from the Shannon Community Safety Initiative grant during its Feb. 12 meeting, marking another year of the city using the funds.
Holyoke School Committee discusses next steps in response to receivership indecision
HOLYOKE — Following the Massachusetts Commissioner of Education’s decision to have Holyoke schools remain under state receivership, the School Committee discussed the best way to respond to the decision during its Feb. 12 meeting.
New restaurant Camellia’s opens on High Street in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Valentine’s Day was the perfect day to open up new restaurant Camellia’s according to owner Cristina Gonzalez, who told Reminder Publishing she and her children just love the color pink.
