Holyoke
Jeff Walsh named O’ Connell award recipient for parade contributions
Jeff Walsh after being named the 2025 O’Connell Award winner by the Holyoke Parade Committee.Photo credit: Holyoke Parade Committee HOLYOKE — The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke announced that Jeff Walsh is the 61st recipient of the O’Connell Award. The George...
Holyoke honors veterans while pledging to do more to help
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke community gathered for the yearly Veterans Day ceremony inside the War Memorial Building on Nov. 11, put on once again by the Patriotic Events Committee of Holyoke.
Holyoke designer creates gown for Oz historian attending ‘Wicked’ premiere
HOLYOKE — Paper City Fabrics owner and Holyoke-based fashion designer Joseph Charles collaborated with popular content creator Tori Calamito to create a sustainable custom gown for the movie premiere of “Wicked” on Saturday, Nov. 9 in Los Angeles.
Area clerks reveal results following Nov. 5 election
With the election results in, Reminder Publishing connected with cities and towns represented in The Herald to see how their votes broke down.
Holyoke voters choose to reduce CPA surcharge to 1%
HOLYOKE — Holyoke voters have decided to support a reduction that will lower the CPA surcharge from 1.5% to 1%.
WestMass ElderCare looks ahead while celebrating 50 years
HOLYOKE — WestMass ElderCare is celebrating 50 years as an organization and are geared up for a Nov. 20 celebration at the Castle of Knights in Chicopee.
Neal defeats activist opponent, secures 19th term in House
The morning after the Nov. 5 election, while control of the U.S. House of Representatives was still in the air, the outcome in Massachusetts’ First Congressional District was clear. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) won a 19th term, his sixth representing the westernmost district in the state.
New Holyoke Veterans Home given topping off ceremony
HOLYOKE – U.S. Rep. Richard Neal compared his view of the new Holyoke Veterans Home as he came down route 91 heading to the city to a phoenix rising from the ashes, saying it showcases how “astounding” the milestone being celebrated was for the community.
‘Miss Nelson is Missing’ set as fall show for Holyoke High
HOLYOKE — This November, the Holyoke High School Theater Company presents “Miss Nelson is Missing!” an adaption of the classic children’s story stage ready for people of all ages looking for a night of songs and laughs.
Care Center accomplishes $4M endowment campaign
HOLYOKE — The Care Center has completed its $4 million “Moving Women Forward” Endowment Campaign, ensuring that its growing microcollege program for young mothers and other under-resourced women will remain tuition-free.