Holyoke
Velis, local leaders honored by Scouting America
HOLYOKE — The Western Massachusetts Council of Scouting America hosted its annual Distinguished Citizen Dinner on June 4 at the Log Cabin as a pioneering astronaut, a decorated state senator, a university president and a leading attorney were all highlighted for their career work.
Holyoke School Committee approves FY26 budget
HOLYOKE — During its May 27 meeting, the Holyoke School Committee approved the fiscal year 2026 budget of $135.3 million, which represents a spending increase of $6.4 million, or 5% from FY25.
Holyoke unveils mural of beloved community leader
HOLYOKE — Holyoke honored a community leader with an unveiling event on May 27 to showcase a new public mural honoring Betty Medina Lichtenstein, a beloved and trailblazing community figure and advocate for Holyoke’s most marginalized youth and families for over four decades.
Brow eyeing rebrand for new restaurant at Wyckoff Country Club
HOLYOKE — The newly renovated Wyckoff Country Club will feature a rebranded restaurant with Chef Andrew Brow bringing his award-winning flavors to The Heritage Greens.
First Holyoke Paper Festival set for June 7
HOLYOKE — Residents and neighboring community members are invited to celebrate creativity, innovation and the legacy of The Paper City at the first Holyoke Paper Festival, taking place Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at De La Luz Soundstage at LightHouse, 114 Race St.
Garcia proposes budget after State of City address
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua A. Garcia gave his fourth annual State of the City address at the Holyoke Special City Council meeting on May 13, which included his proposed fiscal year 2026 budget.
Holyoke discusses sewer separation project to benefit city
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua Garcia, interim DPW Director Mary Monahan and Assistant City Engineer Victoria Houle hosted a press conference on May 19 to discuss the River Terrace Sewer Separation project Phase A.
Holyoke Pride Committee announces schedule of events planned for June
HOLYOKE — With June being Pride Month, the Holyoke Pride Committee announced multiple events to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride, culminating with its biggest event, PrideFest on Saturday, June 21 at Veterans Park.
Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame to welcome new members
The Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame will be inducting six new members who have made significant contributions to baseball in the region. The induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 5, at 6 p.m. at the Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Rd., Holyoke.
So That Reminds Me: raising foster care awareness
May is Foster Care Awareness Month and All Our Kids launched a public service campaign aimed at raising awareness of the unique challenges faced by foster families and the state of foster care in Western Massachusetts.