Holyoke
Holyoke voters choose to reduce CPA surcharge to 1%
HOLYOKE — Holyoke voters have decided to support a reduction that will lower the CPA surcharge from 1.5% to 1%.
WestMass ElderCare looks ahead while celebrating 50 years
HOLYOKE — WestMass ElderCare is celebrating 50 years as an organization and are geared up for a Nov. 20 celebration at the Castle of Knights in Chicopee.
Neal defeats activist opponent, secures 19th term in House
The morning after the Nov. 5 election, while control of the U.S. House of Representatives was still in the air, the outcome in Massachusetts’ First Congressional District was clear. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) won a 19th term, his sixth representing the westernmost district in the state.
New Holyoke Veterans Home given topping off ceremony
HOLYOKE – U.S. Rep. Richard Neal compared his view of the new Holyoke Veterans Home as he came down route 91 heading to the city to a phoenix rising from the ashes, saying it showcases how “astounding” the milestone being celebrated was for the community.
‘Miss Nelson is Missing’ set as fall show for Holyoke High
HOLYOKE — This November, the Holyoke High School Theater Company presents “Miss Nelson is Missing!” an adaption of the classic children’s story stage ready for people of all ages looking for a night of songs and laughs.
Care Center accomplishes $4M endowment campaign
HOLYOKE — The Care Center has completed its $4 million “Moving Women Forward” Endowment Campaign, ensuring that its growing microcollege program for young mothers and other under-resourced women will remain tuition-free.
End date in sight for Holyoke school’s receivership status
HOLYOKE — The end is near for Holyoke Public Schools’ status under state receivership as a provisional decision has been announced by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to give the district back local control by next school year.
Residents sought for Citizens Advisory Committee
HOLYOKE — The city of Holyoke is seeking residents to serve on the volunteer Citizens Advisory Committee through the Office for Community Development to review grant applications and make funding recommendations to the mayor and City Council for the upcoming fiscal year.
Homework House announces new executive director
HOLYOKE — Homework House has announced Dave Haslam as its new executive director and as someone born and raised in the city, he is eager to continue the nonprofit’s dedication to providing academic support and enrichment to city youth.
Holyoke acquires ‘graffiti eater’ to help clean up city
HOLYOKE — The city of Holyoke has acquired and unveiled a new “graffiti eater” that will work to tackle graffiti defacement around the city.