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Holyoke takes next step toward building new middle school

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 31, 2026

Holyoke takes next step toward building new middle school

HOLYOKE — Holyoke is a step closer to building a new middle school.

Tyler Garnet

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Soggy weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

By Marc St. Onge | Mar 24, 2026

Soggy weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

HOLYOKE — In spite of the rain — heavy at times — falling throughout the day, thousands of people came out to see marchers from throughout the area and beyond in the 73rd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 22.

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Ethics Commission alleges former Holyoke councilor violated conflict of interest law

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 23, 2026

Ethics Commission alleges former Holyoke councilor violated conflict of interest law

HOLYOKE — The State Ethics Commission’s Enforcement Division issued an order to show cause alleging that former Holyoke City Councilor David Bartley violated the conflict of interest law.

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Holyoke City Council restores WWII siren tradition after much discussion

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 23, 2026

Holyoke City Council restores WWII siren tradition after much discussion

HOYLOKE — A decades-long tradition in Holyoke will continue after the City Council elected to amend city ordinances to allow the World War II air raid siren at 109 Lyman St. to sound every Friday at noon.

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Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank

By Sarah Heinonen | Mar 20, 2026

Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank

For the past few years, six area chambers of commerce have banded together to address a need that affects the people they serve across Hampden County — food insecurity.

Sarah Heinonen

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Holyoke joint committee addresses middle school, literacy and bus safety

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 19, 2026

Holyoke joint committee addresses middle school, literacy and bus safety

HOLYOKE — The Holyoke City Council and School Committee Subcommittee hosted a joint committee meeting on March 12 to discuss a path toward a new middle school, the district’s current early literacy instructional model and bus safety.

Tyler Garnet

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Providence Ministries residents express concern after transition announcement

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 18, 2026

Providence Ministries residents express concern after transition announcement

HOLYOKE — Residents living atProvidence Ministries’ homes expressed their concerns during a press conference on March 17 after being told they would need to find new housing following an announcement of a revamped sober living program by the organization’s executive director.

Tyler Garnet

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Participants announced for Holyoke St. Patricks’ Parade

By Chris Maza | Mar 18, 2026

Participants announced for Holyoke St. Patricks’ Parade

Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade weekend is upon us and Reminder Publishing doesn’t want you to miss a thing! With the help of the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, we’ve compiled a list of marchers and participants in this year’s parade, as well as a schedule of this weekend’s festivities!

Chris Maza

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So That Reminds Me: Wildman and Christie discuss St. Patrick’s Day

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 13, 2026

So That Reminds Me: Wildman and Christie discuss St. Patrick’s Day

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” Holyoke St. Patrick’s Committee President Jim Wildman and Holyoke Grand Colleen Jadyn Christie sat down with hosts Chris Maza and Tyler Garnet to discuss the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, including the 49th annual 10K road race on March 21 and the 73rd St. Patrick’s Parade on March 22.

Ryan Feyre

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Holyoke’s grand colleen embraces tradition ahead of parade weekend

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 12, 2026

Holyoke’s grand colleen embraces tradition ahead of parade weekend

HOLYOKE — By becoming grand colleen on Feb. 14, Jayden Christie fulfilled a dream that she has had since childhood, when she watched past colleens go by on their floats during Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade weekend.