Holyoke
Holyoke breaks ground on new middle school building
City leaders, district officials and students pose at the groundbreaking of the new middle school building site.Photo credit: Holyoke Public Schools HOLYOKE — Community and school leaders gathered for a groundbreaking at the site of the former William R. Peck Middle...
Holyoke seeks downtown development proposals
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Redevelopment Authority is seeking proposals for development of downtown land that would add to the vibrancy of the area alongside nearby projects in continued revitalization efforts for the city. The land for which proposals are being sought is...
Crime analyst position for Holyoke nearing approval
HOLYOKE — The City Council will soon vote on the creation of a crime analyst position in the city after some delay through subcommittee discussions. The order will head to the council following the Ordinance Committee’s March 13 meeting during which language for the...
Paper City Fabrics offers thrift model and new community resource in Holyoke
Paper City Fabrics Owner Joseph Charles poses with some of the many fabrics available inside the new store located in downtown Holyoke.Reminder Publishing photo by Trent Levakis HOLYOKE — As the city continues to expand on its efforts to revitalize the downtown area,...
Wistariahurst Museum hosts a sensory-friendly egg hunt
HOLYOKE — On Saturday, March 23, youngsters can enjoy a quieter version of the traditional Easter egg hunt at Wistariahurst Museum. For the first time ever, the museum will host a sensory-friendly event, focused on allowing those with sensory sensitivities to enjoy...
Holyoke raises flag for Irish American Heritage Month
Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia expresses excitement for the Irish Flag raising and upcoming St. Patrick’s holiday.Reminder Publishing photo by Trent Levakis HOLYOKE — In kicking off celebrations for Irish American Heritage Month, the city of Holyoke hosted its annual...
Holyoke mayor discusses importance of voting
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua Garcia took time for a discussion on the importance of voting in another edition of his Mayor’s Update with Holyoke Media. Speaking on election day itself, Garcia talked about the challenges of getting voters to show up to the polls that not...
Holyoke Council on Aging gets a new ride
HOLYOKE — Thanks to a generous donation from the Friends of the Holyoke Council on Aging, the senior citizens of Holyoke have a brand new vehicle to get around the city. “It fills a great need as they were down to one transport car that we had purchased for them over...
Holyoke Police Department gives clarity on progress made out of police audit
HOLYOKE — A progress report of implemented recommendations from the audit of the Holyoke Police Department a year ago was presented by the department to the Public Safety Committee on Feb. 26. In late 2022, the city contracted with Municipal Resources, Inc., or MRI,...
Greater Holyoke YMCA hires new CEO with deep ties to community
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke YMCA has named Conor Bevan as its new CEO following a five-month search and have found a new head for the organization with deep roots to the city and its YMCA. “Life has come full circle for me. I was at the YMCA at the early age of two...