New study shows Holyoke’s parade weekend generates nearly $40 million
HOLYOKE — A recent study shows that Holyoke’s St. Patrick’s Parade and Road Race generate $39.3 million in total economic output across Hampden and Hampshire counties.
Barry School project endorsed by Chicopee School Committee; funding awaits City Council vote
CHICOPEE — Funding for the Anna E. Barry Elementary School project currently awaits City Council approval, but the School Committee recently backed the project.
Holyoke School Committee adopts PROTECT Act; Chicopee’s policy fails
Holyoke now has a new policy in case any law enforcement agent attempts to make a civil arrest at schools, but Chicopee’s policy did not pass the School Committee. On Aug. 5, Gov. Maura Healey signed into law the PROTECT Act, which, in part, amended MGL Chapter 71 and...
Holyoke City Council looks to utilize funds for quality-of-life initiatives
HOLYOKE — The City Council and Finance Subcommittee will discuss using $750,000 to address quality-of-life issues through a comprehensive neighborhood stabilization initiative called Ezekiel’s Plan 2.0,
Parasiliti ‘honored and humbled’ to earn DPW director role in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Days after Northampton named him the city’s new DPW director, Richard Parasiliti told Reminder Publishing in an interview that he looks forward to leading and supporting his staff as best he can.