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By | May 24, 2024

Longtime School Committee member Erin Brunelle resigns

HOLYOKE — Holyoke School Committee Vice Chair Erin Brunelle confirmed she has resigned from her role through a statement posted on Facebook on Tuesday, May 21, marking the end of a decade of service on the committee.


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By | May 24, 2024

Holyoke Rows to host free National Learn to Row Day event

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Rows will celebrate National Learn to Row Day 2024 on Sunday, June 1 by inviting the public for learning sessions, open kayaking sessions and exploring what the boathouse has to offer.


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Dean Tech students, Holyoke Mayor Garcia visit Veterans Home site

By | May 24, 2024

Dean Tech students, Holyoke Mayor Garcia visit Veterans Home site

HOLYOKE — A group of 11th grade carpentry students from Dean Tech had the opportunity to tour the construction site at the Holyoke Veterans Home on May 23 and were joined by Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia to check out the progress made so far on the reconstruction project.


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By | May 20, 2024

Hope for Holyoke honors Velis with ‘Hopey Award’

HOLYOKE — State Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) was honored in recognition for his commitment and work to supporting those in recovery during Hope for Holyoke’s eighth annual “Hopey Awards” on May 3.


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Mayoral bike ride showcases Holyoke’s bikeability, vibrancy

By | May 20, 2024

Mayoral bike ride showcases Holyoke’s bikeability, vibrancy

HOLYOKE — For the second straight year, Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia and the Holyoke Biking and Pedestrian Committee led people from all over the community in a mayoral bike ride through the streets of Holyoke to celebrate National Bike Month.


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By | May 20, 2024

November ballot will include proposed CPA surcharge change

HOLYOKE — After over a year of back and forth within the City Council, voters will decide if the town will reduce its Community Preservation Act surcharge from 1.5% to 1% on the ballot this fall.


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State of the City address forecasts continued positive momentum

By | May 20, 2024

State of the City address forecasts continued positive momentum

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia presented his proposed fiscal year 2025 city budget during his State of the City address on May 9 and also spoke about his hopes to work with the city to make a lasting impact for the city of Holyoke during his tenure.


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The MH Group donates to Alianza DV Services to help

By | May 15, 2024

The MH Group donates to Alianza DV Services to help

EAST LONGMEADOW — When Nicole Polite met Alianza DV Services Executive Director Carmen Nieves at Bay Path University Women’s Leadership Conference in April, she learned about some of the organization’s urgent needs.


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By | May 14, 2024

HPS makes school day adjustments to help teachers

HOLYOKE — In order to better support teacher development and ultimately improve teacher retention, Holyoke Public Schools is modifying students’ schedules by releasing one hour early on Wednesdays as part of a pilot next school year.


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Holyoke celebrates National Day of Prayer

By | May 14, 2024

Holyoke celebrates National Day of Prayer

HOLYOKE — A sunny and beautiful spring day was the backdrop for Holyoke’s National Day of Prayer ceremony outside City Hall on May 2, where the public gathered for a celebration of prayer.


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