Holyoke
Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January
It’s going to be a brutal end to the month of January. Gone are the January thaw temps of mid-month. Heavy snow is predicted on Jan 25 to 26, with real feel daytime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and below zero temps predicted overnight, for the entire week.
Garcia looks forward to building on Holyoke’s progress in next term
HOLYOKE — Heading into his second term, Mayor Joshua Garcia shared his goals and upcoming projects for the city of Holyoke in a sit-down with Reminder Publishing.
Auditor finds state regulation violations at Veterans’ Home in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — An audit report released by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s office on Jan. 14 found violations and oversight gaps at the Holyoke Veterans’ Home that resulted in the deaths of nearly 80 veterans during the coronavirus pandemic.
Holyoke police unions call for Rivera’s resignation after receiving arrest footage
HOLYOKE — Two police unions that represent the Holyoke Police Department are calling for the resignation of City Councilor Israel Rivera from the City Council after receiving the body cam footage of his recent arrest.
Holyoke receives grant to replace aging cables
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Gas and Electric recently received a $460,000 grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.
WinnCompanies converts Holyoke’s historic mill into senior housing
HOLYOKE — WinnCompanies recently announced the completion of a $55.3 million adaptive reuse that transformed a long-vacant, historic mill complex into 88 affordable apartment homes for seniors ages 55 and older.
Holyoke’s St. Patrick’s Day Committee prepares to name Grand Colleen; honor award recipients
With January halfway completed, the St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke is gearing up for multiple events ahead of the 73rd St. Patrick’s Parade weekend.
Holyoke assessors to correct CPA assessment rate on residents’ bills
Holyoke residents may or may not have noticed an incorrect Community Preservation Act tax rate on their bills at the start of the new year.
Unions raise ethics concerns over Rivera’s ongoing role in Holyoke police affairs
HOLYOKE — Holyoke City Councilor Israel Rivera has caught the attention of two unions that represent the Holyoke Police Department after his OUI arrest on Dec. 20.
Holyoke hosts Kwanzaa celebration in City Hall
HOLYOKE — The city of Holyoke hosted a Kwanzaa celebration on Dec. 26, the first day of Kwanzaa in City Hall.