Holyoke
Holyoke YMCA receives state earmark to upgrade locker rooms
HOLYOKE — A $75,000 state earmark has enabled the Greater Holyoke YMCA to significantly enhance its locker room facilities, resulting in important renovations that improve the overall experience for members and visitors alike.
High Street tenants call for reforms after being forced out due to unsafe living conditions
HOLYOKE — Tenants displaced from 811 High St. after the building was condemned gathered with Springfield No One Leaves and Mayor Joshua Garcia on June 10 to call attention to what they described as landlord negligence by property owners Karan and Pooja Verma.
Proposed Holyoke Data Center causes heated debate
HOLYOKE — A proposed data center at the former Hampden Paper Complex on Water Street has sparked debate in Holyoke after the City Council discussed a zoning amendment to ban the facilities during its June 2 meeting.
Holyoke City Council approves sewer rate increase for FY27
HOLYOKE — Holyoke residents can expect to pay more for their sewer bill after the City Council approved a sewer rate of $8.76 per 1,000 gallons used, an increase from $7.50, during its June 2 meeting.
Herald communities prepare for Fourth of July celebrations
Chicopee, Holyoke and South Hadley are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays that bring residents together for an evening of festivities, family activities and summer tradition.
Healey tours Veterans Home in Holyoke to highlight progress
HOLYOKE — The Veterans Home in Holyoke gave Gov. Maura Healey a tour of the facility six years removed from a travesty during the coronavirus pandemic and just months away from the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility.
Holyoke looks to fill School Committee vacancy
HOLYOKE — The city aims to fill a School Committee vacancy on June 17 after Ward 7 School Committee representative Ellie Wilson recently announced her resignation.
Holyoke mayor gives State of City address
HOLYOKE – Mayor Joshua Garcia officially unveiled his proposed $213 million budget, an increase of $8.97 million, or 4.4%, over FY26.
So That Reminds Me: Pride Month events in Western Massachusetts
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and Tyler Garnet sat down with Holyoke Pride Committee members Jeffery Bianche and Jeffrey Anderson-Burgos, while Chris Maza and Dennis Hackett sat down with Springfield Pride Parade Founder and CEO Taurean Bethea to chat about what’s in store for Pride Month in their respective communities.
Kmart Plaza to get a new look after Holyoke City Council approves demolition plans
HOLYOKE — Kmart Plaza may soon have new tenants and a fresh look after Mayor Joshua Garcia announced the developer’s plan for the space at 2201 Northampton St.
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