Holyoke
Tee Off for Tim to fund scholarship for aspiring plumbers
On Sept. 14, East Mountain Country Club will be the host site for the first Tim Welch Memorial Golf Tournament to fund scholarship opportunities for aspiring plumbers.
Beyond Walls display art installations at the new Beyond Armour Yard location
HOLYOKE — New art installations have been displayed at the Armour Yard, courtesy of Beyond Walls. Shipping containers as large as 40 feet in length feature murals by world-class artists.
Holyoke Chamber files criminal complaint against former executive director
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce filed a criminal complaint with the Holyoke Police Department and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office against its former executive director, Jordan Hart, for the alleged theft and misappropriation of funds.
Parents concerned, upset after Longmeadow school librarian’s arrest
LONGMEADOW — The arrest of a middle school librarian charged with distribution of child sex abuse materials has led the Longmeadow community to express concern and outrage.
Phase 3 of South Holyoke Homes project receives state funding
HOLYOKE — South Holyoke Homes Phase 3 project, a 40-unit affordable rental building on the corner of South East Street and Sargeant Street, received two different sources of funding from the state to conduct an environmental assessment and to begin construction on the parcel.
Garcia named finalist for Mayor of the Year by NREC
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua A. Garcia has been named a finalist for the Mayor of the Year Award by the Northeast Renewable Energy Coalition, in recognition of his leadership and innovation in clean energy and community development.
City discusses Holyoke Mall shooting
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia and Police Chief Brian Keenan hosted a press conference at the Holyoke Police Department on July 25 to provide details of a shooting incident at the Holyoke Mall.
Western Massachusetts Training Consortium community fair celebrate 50 years
HOLYOKE — The Western Massachusetts Training Consortium is inviting the public to a free, family-friendly community fair on Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Veterans’ Memorial Park.
Panel discusses allocation of opioid settlement funds
HOLYOKE — Holyoke’s Office for Community Development hosted a meeting on July 15 to launch a community needs assessment to help direct the use of over $1 million in opioid settlement funds.
Holyoke School Committee votes to start superintendent search
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke School Committee has formally begun the search for its next superintendent.
