Holyoke

By Tina Lesniak | Oct 16, 2024

Great Holyoke Brick Race returns for another year of creativity

HOLYOKE — Participants of all ages are getting ready to build and race their creations on Oct. 19 at the Great Holyoke Brick Race and check out a wide range of cars at 413’s Finest Car Show at Paper City Studios.

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By Trent Levakis | Oct 16, 2024

Community Preservation Committee seeking community rep

HOLYOKE — The city is seeking a dedicated resident to serve as a community representative on the Community Preservation Community.

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Third annual Magic for Maddie comes to Holyoke

By Trent Levakis | Oct 16, 2024

Third annual Magic for Maddie comes to Holyoke

HOLYOKE — Although 8-year-old Maddie Schmidt lost her battle to brain cancer, her legacy and memory has continued to shine and inspire her community, as the third annual Magic for Maddie 5K, 2-mile family fun walk and carnival fundraiser will return on Oct. 19.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Oct 10, 2024

Milleron: ‘Half the district doesn’t know I’m running’

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) is a well-known name in Massachusetts. Nadia Milleron is not, and as a candidate for the 1st Congressional District, she is outraged by that.

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By Trent Levakis | Oct 8, 2024

WestMass ElderCare partners with Delaney’s for meal program

HOLYOKE — Delaney’s Market will begin providing meals for WestMass ElderCare’s Senior Nutrition Program, which includes both home-delivered meals and Community Table sites, in a partnership of local groups that began on Oct. 1.

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By Trent Levakis | Oct 8, 2024

Holyoke student recovering after struck by car, district to review infrastructure safety

HOLYOKE — A sixth-grade Holyoke STEM student who was hit by a car on Main Street while walking to school is slowly improving as she has been receiving medical care at an area hospital.

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By Trent Levakis | Oct 8, 2024

Holyoke School Committee fills two vacant seats

HOLYOKE — The two open seats on the Holyoke School Committee for Ward 1 and Ward 4 have been filled by new interim members Gladys Lebron-Martinez and Orlando Isaza.

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By Trent Levakis | Oct 8, 2024

Holyoke voters to decide on potential CPA surcharge reduction

HOLYOKE — The big ticket item on this November’s ballot for Holyokers will be a question where voters will be asked to decide whether or not to support a reduction that would lower the CPA surcharge from 1.5% to 1%.