Holyoke
ValleyBike Share program returns to the region this month
NORTHAMPTON — After several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share Program will make its return at the end of May.
Garcia visits, reads to HCS Head Start students
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua Garcia was a special guest at HCS Head Start where he returned to embrace the youth and join students for a reading session once again.
Holyoke receives state funding for electric school buses
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Public Schools will soon use state clean energy funds to purchase electric school buses.
Holyoke Library to collect, donate unwanted solar glasses
HOLYOKE — With the incredible sights of the eclipse last month, many rushed to find solar glasses quality enough to look at the rare marvel.
Restoration of Victory Theatre murals complete
HOLYOKE — The Victory Theatre has announced its historic murals restoration project is complete, another key step in bringing the theater closer to its eventual reopening.
Couple recognized for charity that works to end child hunger
A Monson couple has been recognized by BusinessWest as examples of how individuals can make a big difference in the world. Fred and Mary Kay Kadushin, co-founders of the charity Feed the Kids, were selected as part of the magazine’s Difference Makers Class of 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
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.
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.
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...