Holyoke
HCC adding esports team to athletics department
HOLYOKE — The rise of esports over the last decade has illustrated that the gaming world is an industry filled with potential careers that generations prior may have been warned away from due to certain gaming stigmas. This is why Holyoke Community College has officially added an esports team to its athletics offerings for the new academic year.
HCC reopens, expands on food pantry, Thrive Center
HOLYOKE — The relocation and expansion of HCC’s Thrive Center and Food Pantry was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 10 with school and community leaders in attendance.
Fr. Gentile honored by St. Patrick’s Citizens Award
HOLYOKE — Continuing the buildup to the 2025 Green Season in the city, the St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke has announced the 56th Citizenship Award winner is Fr. Robert Gentile, Jr. during a ceremony on Sept. 10.
O’Dell Women’s Center running community diaper drive
SPRINGFIELD — The O’Dell Women’s Center, an organization that supports low-income women in Western Massachusetts, is seeking the community’s help to provide something every parent knows is essential — diapers.
Rep. Duffy shares local impact of Fair Share Amendment
HOLYOKE — In another edition of her “Rep’s Message” series with Holyoke Media, state Rep. Patricia Duffy (D-Holyoke) spoke about some of the accomplishments made at the statehouse following the completion of the state house’s 19-month formal session and how Holyoke will look to benefit.
City to host public listening sessions for Comprehensive Plan
HOLYOKE — The city of Holyoke will host three public listening sessions this fall to engage in conversations on how the city should best approach updating its Comprehensive Plan and mapping out its future.
State, local leaders celebrate investments for veterans in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — In a celebration of historic investments for veterans in Western Massachusetts, the Holyoke Veterans Home received a visit from Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Veterans Services Secretary John Santiago and other legislative and local leaders on Sept. 13.
First Annual Strides for Serenity 5K to support new women’s sober home
HOLYOKE — In an effort to open a new women’s sober home, the Michael J. Dias Foundation in partnership with Northstar Recovery Center will be hosting the first annual Strides for Serenity 5K, a community event dedicated to supporting those affected by addiction.
Garcia active in pressure put on PVTA resolution
HOLYOKE — The PVTA union strike has been averted, and Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia shared some thoughts with the public following the announcement after being part of pressure put on the parties involved to come to a resolution for workers in need of the transportation services.
Holyoke organizations receive grant funding for capital renovations
HOLYOKE — The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke and the Greater Holyoke YMCA will both be receiving some critical funding from the state in support of renovations to improve the indoor and outdoor quality and accessibility of learning environment for children.
