State Representative Aaron Vega (D – 5th Hampden) joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature today to enact a $12.766 billion transportation finance bill to bolster the state’s transportation systems, improve existing...

In 2007, BusinessWest introduced a new recognition program called 40 Under Forty. It was intended as a vehicle to showcase young talent in the four counties of Western Mass. and, in turn,...

Mayor Alex B. Morse is pleased to announce the availability of up to $1.5 million in HOME funds for the development or rehabilitation of owner occupied or rental housing or for direct...

It’s hard to believe that 100 days have already passed since I was sworn in as Holyoke’s Mayor for a second time. I’m still extremely humbled to have received Holyoke’s support last...

Can you outrun the law? Find out at the 4th Annual Holyoke Police Foot Persuit 5K Run/Walk Registration is $30 Register by April 26 to guarantee a free shirt.  Visit the website...

Holyoke is poised to receive $150,000 from the state to help repair potholes and other damage caused by the late winter’s severe weather under a $40 million 2014 Pothole and Winter Recovery...

  BOSTON –  Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rick Sullivan today announced a new tree planting program to reduce energy use in urban neighborhoods and lower heating and cooling costs for...

HOLYOKE PUBLIC LIBRARY CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS April 8, 2014, at 4:30 PM Library – 250 Chestnut Street, Holyoke Call to order:                   Roll call                   Approve minutes of March 11, 2014...

HOLYOKE – Mayor Alex Morse and City Treasurer Jon D. Lumbra have once again teamed up to participate in the “Light it Up Blue” campaign, in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day...

Save the date for the 4th Walk for Autism, to benefit the Holyoke Public Schools Autism Classrooms. Sunday, June 8th, 20114 Walk starts at 10:30 am The Dam Cafe to Nick’s Nest,...

Mayor Alex B. Morse will deliver his first State of the City address on behalf of the City of Holyoke. The Mayor will deliver the address at 7PM at the start of...

Artist Deborah Baronas finds that the combination of art and history is especially potent as it can inspire and educate a broad audience. Her hand stenciled scrims on view in the Gallery...

Holyoke Community College announced a major contribution from a retired professor to help launch a state of the art health education center.  Professor emerita and alumna Elaine Marieb, ’80, has issued a...

MAYOR MORSE PROVIDES UPDATE REGARDING GERIATRIC AUTHORITY HOLYOKE –  In an effort to continue providing clear and accurate communication to the public, media, residents and employees of the Geriatric Authority of Holyoke,...

Meeting Agenda 1.Call to order 2. Roll call and announcement of quorum 3. Approval of minutes 4. report of director 5. Report of CEO 6. Committee reports if any 7. Executive session...

Holyoke has many great students and athletes who have worked hard to overcome challenges and succeed, and Justin White, a student and football star at Holyoke High School, will be recognized for...

Holyoke’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is just around the corner, and this year’s line of march has been released! Visit the article on Masslive to find out where you can expect to...

Run, walk or roll, if you must, and help raise money for the Building Healthy Communities Campaign at Holyoke Community College! The 4th Annual Cougar Crawl 5K Run/Walk Challenge begins at 10...

   The Kelly Full Service Community School was recently named the recipient of the Community Collaboration for Safe Routes Success award for their Walking School Bus program. The award, which was presented...

Mayor Morse and Superintendent to AttendGates Foundation Education Conference in DC HOLYOKE – Mayor Morse and Superintendent Dr. Paez will travel to Washington DC from March 13 to March 14 for a conference...

City Council approved to increase fees for birth, marriage and death certificates at the city clerk’s office to $10 each from the current $7 as of April 1, 2014. The Council approved...

The Bicycling and Pedestrian Committee is seeking volunteers to join as community representatives. The newly established Committee was approved by the City Council this past November, and is currently comprised of nine...

VeritechIT, a local technology consulting firm, is getting bigger, better office space at the former textile and paper factory know as Open Square. A historic 19th-century mill complex, Open Square is urban...

Holyoke Parks & Recreation offers professional instruction in all sport activities throughout the summer for ages 5 & up, full day and 1/2 day programs, a low instructor to camper ratio, early...

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...

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 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...

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...

  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...

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...