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Holyoke honors those lost with Memorial Day ceremony

By | Jun 4, 2024

Holyoke honors those lost with Memorial Day ceremony

HOLYOKE — The War Memorial Building was once again the site for the city of Holyoke’s Memorial Day ceremony where this year, on top of remembering those who have lost their lives in service, the city honored the memory of Pharmacist’s Mate 2nd Class Merle Hillman, a native of Holyoke, who died in the attacks on Pearl Harbor.


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Laurel Park fountain dedicated to former Councilor Norris

By | Jun 4, 2024

Laurel Park fountain dedicated to former Councilor Norris

HOLYOKE — A sunny May 24 morning at Laurel Park was the site of a dedication of the park’s fountain in honor of former City Councilor Helen Norris for her career and contributions made to the city of Holyoke.


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Roundtable celebrates early lit success, highlights new initiative

By | Jun 4, 2024

Roundtable celebrates early lit success, highlights new initiative

SPRINGFIELD — During a May 22 literacy roundtable event at Edward P. Boland Elementary School in Springfield, local education leaders discussed projects across multiple school systems to improve early literacy in Western Massachusetts, including the state’s Literacy Launch initiative.


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‘Million Meter Maniacs’ row to record breaking run for age group

By | Jun 4, 2024

‘Million Meter Maniacs’ row to record breaking run for age group

HOLYOKE — A team of 10 local rowers, aged 60-69, rowed one million meters over the course of Memorial Day weekend to set the first world record for indoor rowing in their age group.


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By | May 24, 2024

Pride Rainbow Run 5K set to kick off Pride Month in Holyoke

HOLYOKE — In continued efforts to expand the list of events to celebrate Pride month in June, Holyoke Pride will host its first Rainbow Run 5K at Ashley Reservoir on Saturday, June 8.


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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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