Holyoke
Cooling centers open to combat heat wave
As of June 30, the National Weather Service had upgraded the Excessive Heat Warning for Western Massachusetts to an Extreme Heat Warning for the period of July 1 to 5, with the worst of the predicted heat to occur Thursday, July 2 into Friday, July 3.
OneHolyoke hosts event to focus on innovations in public safety
HOLYOKE — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Mayor Joshua Garcia, First Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Fitzgerald, and Ed Caisse were a few of the many who joined the community for OneHolyoke CDC’s second annual “Building & Sustaining Livable Communities” event on June 29.
Holyoke City Council voted to support rent stabliziation before SJC struck ballot question
HOLYOKE — As many residents express their struggles with rising costs and increasing rent, the Holyoke City Council approved a non-binding resolution during its June 16 meeting that supports rent stabilization to protect tenants and neighborhoods.
Holyoke City Council approves FY27 budget with minor cuts
HOLYOKE — The City Council passed a budget of approximately $213 million for fiscal year 2027, an increase of $8.97 million, or 4.4%, over FY26.
HTA claims teacher was let go as retaliation for union involvement
HOLYOKE — Members of the Holyoke Teachers Association and other educators gathered outside the School Committee meeting on June 22 to protest what they say was the retaliatory nonrenewal of Bob Williams contract, alleging the decision was intended to target master teachers for their union activity.
Molina fills Ward 7 seat on Holyoke School Committee
HOLYOKE — Latitia Molina will join the Holyoke School Committee after the committee and City Council hosted a joint meeting on June 17 to finalize her appointment.
Holyoke bans future data center developments
HOLYOKE — Future data centers are banned in the city of Holyoke after the City Council voted 9-4 in favor of a zoning ordinance amendment during its council meeting on June 16.
Holyoke School Committee approves $128.7 million FY27 budget
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke School Committee approved an approximately $128.7 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027, which “puts students first” and invests in strategies that support all children, according to interim Superintendent Anothony Soto.
Holyoke forum highlights housing, gentrification concerns at LEAC tour kickoff
HOLYOKE — Housing affordability, gentrification and the potential displacement of longtime residents were among the issues discussed June 3 as Governor Maura Healey’s Advisory Council on Latino Empowerment launched its statewide community tour with a housing-focused forum in Holyoke.
Hampden District Attorney’s office distributes nearly $120,000 to local nonprofits
SPRINGFIELD — Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni and his office is helping to ensure the expansion of community-based programs in Hampden County after distributing $119,700 to 32 nonprofit organizations, the largest award amount and number of recipients in program history.