Holyoke

By G. Michael Dobbs | Apr 30, 2024

Augustus details the Healey approach to improving housing

SPRINGFIELD — Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus said that his secretariat is evidence of Gov. Maura Healey’s commitment to addressing the housing crisis in the commonwealth. Augustus explained in a recent episode of “Government Matters” on...

LightHouse Holyoke to buy Gateway City Arts, expand programming

By Trent Levakis | Apr 30, 2024

LightHouse Holyoke to buy Gateway City Arts, expand programming

HOLYOKE — A buyer for Gateway City Arts and its three-building performing and fine arts complex has come through as alternative school LightHouse Holyoke will purchase the building and move from its current 208 Race St. building down to 92 Race St. and expand on their work.

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Holyoke Nutrition offers healthy alternatives

By Trent Levakis | Apr 30, 2024

Holyoke Nutrition offers healthy alternatives

HOLYOKE — High Street saw another new business introduce itself to the community this past month in Holyoke Nutrition, a new smoothie and juice bar with focus on protein packed shakes and energy boosting teas.

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By Tyler Garnet | Apr 30, 2024

MA FRESH grant teaches Holyoke students gardening, more

HOLYOKE — Holyoke elementary school students are learning about food justice from the ground up thanks to the help of MA FRESH grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The second round of the Massachusetts Farming Reinforces...

By Trent Levakis | Apr 30, 2024

Holyoke City Council discusses Home Rule Petition amendment

HOLYOKE — A proposed amendment to the city’s Home Rule Petition for the purpose of expanding the Center City Liquor License Area will head to the City Council for approval before going to the state. The Home Rule Petition was created for the purpose of assisting...

By Trent Levakis | Apr 30, 2024

Open Square seeking market rate housing development through state program

HOLYOKE — The City Council will soon vote to approve a resolution for the state’s Certified Housing Development Incentive Program Project for Open Square Realty, LLC for its development of new downtown market rate housing at 4 Open Square Way, Mill 2. If approved...

Local community mourns loss of ‘rose in a world of thorns’

By Chris Maza | Apr 23, 2024

Local community mourns loss of ‘rose in a world of thorns’

Family, friends and public officials are mourning the death of Eileen Monaghan, a victim of a murder allegedly committed by her boyfriend, Chicopee firefighter Jason Chapdelaine, on April 14.

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By Tyler Garnet | Apr 23, 2024

HCS Head Start receives MA FRESH grant funding

The second round of the Massachusetts Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health grant funding was announced by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Office for Food and Nutrition Programs. One of the recipients included Holyoke...

By Dennis Hackett | Apr 23, 2024

Barrett Fishway closed for 2024 season for maintenance

HOLYOKE — The Robert E. Barrett Fishway will be closed to the public for the 2024 season due to hydroelectric maintenance and infrastructure improvements, but Holyoke Gas & Electric is still encouraging the community to connect through different programs in...

By Dennis Hackett | Apr 23, 2024

Soto updates Holyoke School Committee on upcoming FY25 budget

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Public Schools are prepared to present a balanced budget in May that should come without any major layoffs or cuts to programming. This news was shared by Superintendent Anthony Soto during a budget update to the School Committee during its April...