Holyoke
District presents Capacity Building Plan, works toward local control
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke School Committee presented its much-anticipated plan to exit state receivership during its Aug. 19 meeting that will set the stage for the district to regain local control.
2025 Grand Marshal selected by St. Patrick’s Committee
HOLYOKE — The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke has named James M. Lavelle as the 2025 Grand Marshal, the highest local honor given to a person who has distinguished themselves as a loyal person to their career, their family and to their Irish ancestry.
Way Finders grant to further digital equity and advocacy work
Way Finders has received a $285,000 grant to further digital equity and community advocacy work that will continue digital equity programs in Springfield and now in Holyoke.
Holyoke Community Preservation seeking FY25 grant applicants
HOLYOKE — It is once again that time of year as the Holyoke Community Preservation Act Committee has announced the opening of their fiscal year 2025 grant cycle and potential applicants are invited to submit eligibility determination forms from Aug. 15 to Sept. 16.
Back to School event at merry-go-round preps youngest students
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round will once again be the site for the district’s Annual Back to School Event for students entering pre-K and kindergarten and their families.
Garcia talks receivership, crime, CPA question
SPRINGFIELD — At the Hampden County Sheriff’s picnic on Aug. 21, Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia sat down with Reminder Publishing’s “So That Reminds Me” podcast team to discuss the city’s exit from receivership, an upcoming Holyoke ballot question on the Community Preservation Act surcharge and curbing violence in the city.
Holyoke Tourism Advisory Committee seeks Historic Tourism projects
HOLYOKE — The Tourism Advisory Committee has announced it is accepting proposals for projects in line with the city’s Historic Tourism Plan and through the Mass Gaming Commission’s Community Mitigation Fund, the committee can fund three to five projects of up to $9,500 each for organizations whose projects and initiatives align with enhancing the city’s historic tourism assets.
The Care Center to host 24th annual Regatta
HOLYOKE — The Care Center’s “Rowing Strong, Rowing Together” Young Parents Regatta is returning for its 24th year on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Holyoke Rows Boathouse from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HCC, STCC prepare for potential influx of free tuition students
With free tuition to community colleges now available for adult Massachusetts residents 25 years-old and up, Reminder Publishing reached out to Holyoke Community College and Springfield Technical Community College to find out how they are preparing for potential influxes of new students on campus this fall.
Public listening session to continue new police chief search
HOLYOKE — A public listening session will be hosted by the Search Committee tasked with evaluating candidates for the new police chief on Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 5-7 p.m. at Holyoke Media and residents are encouraged to attend to voice their vision in what they want for the next police chief.