Holyoke
Holyoke DPW votes to put wastewater treatment services out to bid
HOLYOKE — Through a 2-1 vote, the city’s Board of Public Works will ask Mayor Joshua Garcia to invite proposals from companies interested in taking charge of Holyoke’s wastewater treatment services.
Holyoke Public Library sees tax-exempt status reinstated
HOLYOKE — After losing its tax-exempt status earlier this year, the Holyoke Public Library has announced reinstatement of the status.
Holyoke Art to celebrate one year anniversary
HOLYOKE — The foundation of the arts scene in Holyoke has steadily grown recently in thanks to efforts from nonprofit Holyoke Art Inc., which is ready to celebrate its one-year anniversary on Friday, Aug. 23 from 6-10 p.m.
Holyoke celebrates Purple Heart Day with flag raising
HOLYOKE — Holyoke leaders and community members gathered outside City Hall on Aug. 8 to raise a flag in honor of Purple Heart Day.
Thai Chili Food Truck paint job brings out collaboration
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Dean Tech Vocational High School was the home base all of last week for Chapin Street Studios artist Jill Kovalchik, who utilized the space to paint a new design for Thai Chili Food Truck, which is based out of Agawam.
Holyoke Public Schools taking suggestions for mascot, middle school names
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Public Schools is gathering suggestions for potential names and mascots for the new middle school building through a new survey released.
Five projects by HPS communications team receive national recognition
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Public Schools communications team was recognized through five different national communications awards highlighting their impressive levels of storytelling and communication within the district.
Garcia talks uptick in gun violence in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — In his weekly newsletter to the public, Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia shared some insight through his role as mayor working on issues of gun violence.
Sheriff’s Shuffle 5k/walk to benefit YWCA domestic violence programs
SPRINGFIELD — Each year, the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department hosts a charity 5K/walk to benefit a local organization that helps the community. This year the race will benefit domestic violence prevention and support efforts from the YWCA of Western Massachusetts, a cause that is personal to Sheriff Nick Cocchi.
ValleyBike to officially return to the region in mid-August
NORTHAMPTON — After a slight delay and several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share program will officially make its return on Aug. 12.