The following is a statement from Mayor Alex B. Morse on the closing of the Geriatric Authority of Holyoke: “No one is happy about the situation at the Geriatric Authority. I know...

Mayor Alex B. Morse and local officials join Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) in call for more resources for treatment, expanded availability ofnaloxone to help first responders prevent drug overdoses. As Hampden and Hampshire...

Former Holyoke Mayor, Michael J. Sullivan, and Attorney John J. Driscoll will be this year’s greeters. The Chamber’s new members will be recognized: JeffreyB Photography, Giggles Daycare, U-Haul of Holyoke, Virgilio Property...

Those who can’t make it home for Holyoke’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade are in luck this year.  WGBY-TV, Channel 57, will live-stream this year’s Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade on the internet,...

Mayor Alex Morse announced the renewal of the City of Holyoke’s ten year license with cable television provider Comcast Communications. The agreement includes several new provisions, including senior discounts, a substantial increase...

BOSTON — The state says its newest update to the unclaimed property list in Massachusetts has 45,000 new listings owed a total of $100 million. State Treasurer Steve Grossman says those numbers...

The Willimansette Bridge has been closed since 2011, and the project was recently halted and delayed.  Read the full story on Masslive about the update on the project, and what it means...

The Senior Tax Credit Work-off Program allows seniors to volunteer 93 hours within a one-year period and they will receive a $750 dollar abatement towards their property tax bill. The program is...

Come and see Broadway in Holyoke when the Holyoke High School Music Department stages its 15th annual musical – Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella – from Thursday, March 13th through Sunday, March 16th...

  The Human Resources Division (HRD) is currently accepting applications for both components of the 2014 Firefighter, Municipal Service Examination. This examination consists of two components: the Written examination and the Entry...

City Clerk Brenna Murphy McGee is asking residents to return their census forms, in order to update and compile the most active voter list. In addition, next week the Clerk’s office will...

On Saturday night, five young ladies vying for the title of Holyoke’s Grand Colleen were asked to share their most proudest moment with the audience and judges. See what the contestants had...

The 39th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Road Race will be held on March 22nd.  Race Headquarters 143 Maple St (100 Yards in front of Start Line) Runner Bib and T-shirt pickup Race  Runner number/runner...

Artists from around the country will venture to Holyoke this weekend to take part in XFest 2014, a festival of improvised music, visuals and movement.  Organized and hosted by 119 Gallery and Open Field,...

This is an open time for throwing and catching only (no hitting) for players to throw around before their season at Lynch Gym.  Individuals and teams are welcome but there will be...

A passion for the environment and a desire to be a part of positive change became the vision for two Holyoke College Community students. The Children’s Garden Project began two years ago...

The City of Holyoke announced a change in the email domain for City of Holyoke employees, effective immediately. The change in domain applies to any municipal employees whose email address formerly ended...

Holyoke is in the midst of a robust revitalization, but we still have a long way to go. Find out what’s already been happening in Holyoke, what’s expected to happen, and why...

Spiros Hatiras, new CEO and President of Holyoke Medical Center is broadening the hospital’s horizons, and reaching out to surrounding community’s to see how Holyoke Medical Center can better address the needs...

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The 3rd Annual Holyoke Winter Carnival opened this past weekend with a successful Luminara event, the always popular Dog Show, a domino tournament, and many other fun and free family activities around...

Holyoke Gas & Electric (HG&E) recently launched a new website, www.hged.com, which includes many new features that will help customers easily access information, pay bills, and much more!  The new site welcomes...

New Englanders might not be rooting for their beloved football team in the Superbowl this year, but Holyokers have something to be proud of! Read the story on Masslive about Holyoke’s own...

Local business owner and Holyoke native Harry Craven uses his passion and love for all things Holyoke and gives back to his community by selling “Holyoke Memories” calendar.  Calendars are available at...

Tapestry Health has established a phone number people can call if they find discarded syringes to ensure safe disposal of the needles. The hotline number is (413) 650-2679 and is available 24...

The City of Holyoke’s campaign to improve reading proficiency among its youngest students has been recognized as a 2013 Community Pacesetter by the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, an honor that reflects the...

Mayor Alex B. Morse and Patricia Devine, Chairperson of the Board of the Geriatric Authority of Holyoke, have established a Memorandum of Agreement that will begin the process of preparing and facilitating...

Mayor Alex B. Morse and Patricia Devine, Chairperson of the Board of the Geriatric Authority of Holyoke, have established a Memorandum of Agreement that will begin the process of preparing and facilitating...

  A cross-section of leaders convened at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston on Wednesday to celebrate the announcement of grants under the Working Cities Challenge program, a community development initiative for...

The Holyoke Creative Arts Center announced its move to the the Wauregan Building at 384 Dwight St. next month from 400 South Elm Street. Volunteers are being sought to help pack items...

After months of negotiations, Mayor Morse is pleased to announce that the City of Holyoke has been designated a surrounding community by MGM Springfield in their proposed plan for a casino.  This...

The City of Holyoke welcomes applicants to apply to serve on the School Committee until January 4, 2016. This vacancy is for the remaining two (2) years of an at-large seat on...

The City of Holyoke has been recognized as a recipient of the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) Municipal Website Award. The City of Holyoke will be named a winner in MMA’s Municipal Website...

Following the inauguration ceremony of his second term, Mayor Alex Morse announced personnel changes taking place within the Office of the Mayor.  His support staff will consist of Chief of Staff Rory...

PUBLIC MEETING. The City of Holyoke intends to apply for both a cleanup grant and a community-wide assessment grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to remediate the contamination at 689 Main Street...

Alex B. Morse was sworn in as Mayor of the City of Holyoke for the second time at his inauguration on Monday, January 6, 2014. City Clerk Brenna McGee also issued oaths...

Come to Wistariahurst and meet photographer Eric Broudy at the opening reception fo our January/February exhibit – Echoes Industry:The Death and Rebirth of Holyoke’s Mills. Eric will be speaking about his Holyoke...

There will be a Regular Winter Parking Ban in effect from midnight tonight (Thursday January 2nd at 12:01am) until Saturday January 4th at 8:00am. No parking on the even side of any...

Happy New Year! And what better way to celebrate the ringing in of the New Year than to have enjoyed our Holyoke First Night Jr. From carousel rides to face painting to ice...

The inauguration of Mayor Alex B. Morse as Mayor of the City of Holyoke will be held in the upstairs auditorium of Holyoke City Hall on Monday, January 6. The oaths of...