Learn about the Applicant Tracking System (ATS ). Find out what recruiters look for and what social media channels that they look on to find applicants. Do  you know which social networks can...

The City of Holyoke will reopen the Suffolk Street Parking Garage for public parking starting Tuesday,  January 20, returning 400 parking spaces to the downtown parking inventory. Hourly parking will be available...

Breathing new life into a city’s economy doesn’t happen overnight. Even the wisest economic investments can take years to pay off. But in 2014, we got to see that begin to happen;...

Council on Aging Director Kathy Bowler recently announced that she will be leaving her position to take on a statewide position working with senior centers across the Commonwealth. She brings a wealth...

The Photography of Les Campbell and Elaine Darr-Morton Meet Les Campbell and Elaine Darr-Morton at the opening reception on Sunday, February 1, from 2 pm to 4pm. From our Yards:Natural Landscapes  will be...

The City of Holyoke would like your input regarding important housing and community development needs and priorities.  Every five years the City of Holyoke develops a Consolidated Plan, a document required by the US Department...

Honor someone special with an outing to Wistariahurst. Enjoy a select variety of teas and sweet treats in Belle’s beautiful Music Room. Look out the garden windows at the budding Wisteria vine...

Join the Holyoke Conservation Commission and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to learn about Holyoke’s participation in the Commonwealth’s “Greening the Gateway Cities” program. This initiative will supply up to...

Enjoy an exciting evening of ice skating with characters, two short performances by the Skating Club of Amherst, as well as hot chocolate, themed crafts and more! Tickets are required for admission to...

Since the Essex House’s partial collapse, High Street between Cabot and Essex has been closed to most traffic. After consulting with appropriate departments and business owners in the area, the City has...

Yesterday, Governor Patrick joined Mayor Morse, Representative Vega, Senator Humason, former Congressman Olver, Congressman Neal, and other local leaders at the groundbreaking of the new $3.2 million passenger rail platform for the...

We wish you a safe and Happy Holiday Season. Please find the following City Hall schedule: CITY HALL HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: Christmas Eve – CLOSED Christmas Day – CLOSED Dec. 26 – CLOSED...

Mayor Morse has ordered that all City flags be flown at half-mast in honor of John DiNapoli, a Holyoke police officer killed in the line of duty 15 years ago today. Tonight...

Mayor Morse joined Salon Jade owner Jasmine Reyes at the ribbon cutting for the newly opened beauty salon at 234 Lyman Street. Salon Jade is open Tuesday-Saturday; call 535-5160 to make an...

The 2015 Holyoke Grand Colleen Pageant will be held on Saturday, January 3 at 7PM in the Auditorium of Holyoke High School. Applications are available on  the St. Patrick’s Parade Committee website....

A state grant of $1.75 million will allow HCC’s culinary arts and hospitality program to build a new center in downtown Holyoke that will enable the school to double its size and...

The City of Holyoke seeks “images of industry” from regional artists to incorporate into a proposed series of banners.  Vertical banners will be displayed on lamp posts along the streets of downtown...

UPDATE: Following the partial building collapse of 400 High Street, City officials have announced an alternate route for traffic heading north on High Street. High Street between Essex and Appleton Streets will...

Due to the partial building collapse of 400 High Street, Holyoke Fire and Police Department officials have shut down traffic on High Street between Essex and Appleton Streets.  Drivers and pedestrians are...

Holyoke Public Library Opens Exhibit of the 2013-2014 NESEA Student Design Competition To engage the next generation of designers and engineers in the key energy issues and strategies of the day, NESEA...

Hiring and Firing Employee Handbook Insurance Performance Evaluation Job Descriptions Sexual Harassment Sensitivity Training Human Recourses Triple Net Lease   Kathleen Anderson, President of the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce with the...

Massachusetts Housing and Economic Development Secretary Greg Bialecki  announced today more than $1.75 million in capital equipment grants to support additional programming and workforce development in the culinary arts at Holyoke Community...

Date: 12/12/2014 4 PM – 6 PM Parranda throughout the city Departing promptly at 4 PM from Holyoke City Hall, followed by food and festivites from 7PM – 12 AM at The...

Yesterday afternoon, Governor-elect Charlie Baker visited Holyoke City Hall, where he met privately with Mayor Alex Morse and State Representative Aaron Vega and discussed important issues facing the city. Prominent among those...

I love this time of year. For me, it’s a time when I can slow down a bit and reflect, and to take note of life’s many blessings. All year round, I...

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and Ninigret Partners, in cooperation with the City of Holyoke, would like to invite you to the Public Kickoff Meeting for the Mount Tom Power Plant...

Holyoke City Hall will be closed for Thanksgiving Day Break Wednesday, November 26th – Friday, November 28th. City Hall will be open for normal operating hours starting again on Monday, December 1st....

Mayor Morse is proud to announce two steps the City will take in an effort to protect basic human rights and to improve public safety. This afternoon, the mayor signed an executive...

On November 20, the internationally-renowned Young at Heart Chorus will be performing at Gateway City Arts, which is located at 92 Race Street. The Young at Heart Chorus consists of senior citizens,...

Mayor Alex B. Morse reminds homeowners that the City of Holyoke hasfinancial assistance available for repair and replacement of residentialheating and hot water systems.  The Neighborhood Improvement Programprovides sliding scale financial assistance...

I love Election Days. There’s just something about seeing people holding signs and standing in line that makes me proud to live in a country like ours. And of course, Election Day...

Mayor Alex B. Morse, Principal Jacqueline Glasheen and the Holyoke Parks & Recreation Department celebrated the opening of a new playground at Kelly Full Service Community School on Wednesday morning. In 2013,...

The State Election is coming up on Tuesday, November 4th. Polls will be open from 7:00am – 8:00pm. Visit the City Clerk’s web page for information about who will be on the...

Free Dementia Care Presentation in Holyoke   On Sunday, Nov. 2 from 2-4 PM at the Holyoke Senior Center, Heather McKay, a nationally recognized dementia care expert who works with the National...

On Wednesday, October 29th at 6:30pm, the Holyoke Council on Aging will be showing the documentary “Gen Silent” at the Holyoke Senior Center located at 291 Pine St. Admission is free. This...

You may have seen, on the side of the City Hall parking deck, a new piece of public art. The mural, created by local artist David Flores, celebrates the contributions of Holyoke’s...

Holyoke Redevelopment Authority and Northeast Utilities Sign $250,000 Mitigation Agreement to Begin Environmental Assessment and Cleanup at Parsons Paper Site  HOLYOKE – Environmental assessment work is expected to begin this fall at the former...

The City of Holyoke Tree Selection Committee invites city residents who wish to donate a tree for possible selection as this year’s City’s Christmas Tree to contact the Mayor’s Office at (413)...

Mayor Alex B. Morse announced a drive to raise $220,000 to restore stained glass windows at City Hall. Mayor Morse has appointed as capital campaign co-chairs former mayor Elaine Pluta, who made...

Holyoke Community College will be holding a film festival featuring movies from the Spanish-speaking world.  Three films remain in the series, all free and open to students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community,...