Holyoke
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.
General contractor selected for new school building in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — With the demolition of the old Peck School building now complete, general contractor Fontaine Bros. have been selected and announced as the lowest bidder out of several companies pre-qualified to bid, the district announced on Feb. 5.
Holyoke Public Schools to remain under state control
HOLYOKE — The city’s School Department will remain under state receivership after its petition to terminate the status was denied by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Officials announce plans for ambitious sports complex project in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Plans for a new sports complex and home for the International Volleyball Hall of Fame were announced on Feb. 6 by city and project leaders as the city aims to create, “the sports capital of New England.”
Rafael Fernandez of Fernandez Family Restaurant dies at 71
HOLYOKE — Up until his death, Rafael Fernandez of Fernandez Family Restaurant always lived his life with a big heart and love to share for his family, and his community in Holyoke.
‘Abstract Revelry’ exhibit offers combination of visual and audio
HOLYOKE — A unique exhibit will take over the Wistariahurst Museum gallery from Feb. 6-27 that combines pieces of art with music, creating a new and engaging atmosphere in the arts space.
Panorama survey shows bright spots and areas of improvement for district
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Public Schools has released results from a Panorama Culture and Climate Survey showing bright spots and areas of improvement the district can focus on.
Sen. Velis reflects on 2023, focuses on future
HOLYOKE — State Sen. John Velis joined Holyoke Media for an end of year discussion to reflect on 2023 and the work to come in the new year.
Pearl Harbor vet’s remains identified, return home to Holyoke
HOLYOKE — The 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor has lived on in American history as a defining moment on what it means to serve the country, and now over 80 years later a Holyoke native who died serving during this historic attack will have his remains brought home and laid to rest.
