On June 23, the City Council convened in a Special meeting to review and vote on the Mayor’s proposed FY26 budget. I will have a clean version of the updated budget on the city website soon. In this phase of the budget process, the City Council can cut but can not add to the budget. The council made $148,838 … Continued
From Mayor Joshua A. Garcia: On June 23, the City Council convened in a Special meeting to review and vote on the Mayor’s proposed FY26 budget. I will have a clean version of the updated budget on the city website soon. In this phase of the budget process, the City Council can cut but can not add … Continued
The City of Holyoke Community Preservation Act Committee is pleased to announce the opening of their FY26 grant cycle. Potential applicants are invited to submit eligibility application forms by August 15th. Created by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 2000 and adopted by the City of Holyoke in 2016, the purpose of the CPA is to support Historic … Continued
The City of Holyoke, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), will be holding a Public Information Meeting to discuss proposed improvements along High Street and Maple Street, between South Street and Lyman Street, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Holyoke Public Library, 250 Chestnut Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. … Continued
The FY25 Paving Program is now substantially complete with permanent line striping scheduled to be complete by the end of June 2025. Streets included in the FY25 Paving Program included: • South Street (from Northampton St to High Street) • Beech Street (from Northampton Street to Ladd Street) – • Linden Street (from Beech Street … Continued
During the City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 3rd, councilors unanimously voted to open the budget hearing on June 9th to members of the public to weigh in on the proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Prior to the final hearing of questions that councilors will ask of city departments, residents will be invited … Continued
HOLYOKE — A Car Show on Saturday, June 14, will involve closing a portion of High Street between Cabot Street and Appleton Avenue from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The “Wheels for Hope” Car Show is an annual, family-friendly fundraiser that supports cancer research and patient care and raises awareness. The 2025 edition will feature 25 … Continued
State of the City Address The public is invited to observe at the upcoming Special City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 6pm where I, Mayor Joshua A. Garcia, will be delivering the proposed FY26 City Budget and sharing the State of the City Address. Mayor’s Budget Narrative The proposed FY26 City of Holyoke budget reflects current revenue … Continued
Holyoke residents asked: “What qualities are important in a superintendent?” HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Community Advisory Team and School Committee want to know what qualities and skills are important in a Holyoke superintendent. Community members are invited to share their thoughts during two in-person forums and one virtual forum via Zoom. The two in-person forums … Continued
Join the City of Holyoke, Massachusetts DCR and Eagle Eye Institute to celebrate Arbor Day! We’ll gather to plant & give away trees, and to hear speeches from the Mayor of Holyoke Joshua Garcia, Founders of Eagle Eye Anthony and MaJa & more! – – – Vengan a acompañar a la ciudad de Holyoke, Massachusetts … Continued
