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Public Health Affects Us All.
The mission of the Holyoke Health Department is to enhance public health and safeguard the environment by assessing community needs and to provide prevention, protection, and educational resources to ensure the highest quality of life within the City of Holyoke.
The goal of this department is to improve the quality of life by encouraging healthy behaviors, promote wellness, educate, monitor, and to protect healthy environments in homes, schools, and workplaces.
Professional Services
Under State Statute, the Board of Health is responsible for permitting and inspecting businesses that provide services to the public that include:
Food Establishments Permitting and Inspections, and other Food Handling Issues such as:
- Bakery
- Bottled Water
- Catering
- Food Complaints
- Frozen Dessert
- Mobile Food
- Retail Food
- Temporary Food
- Tobacco
- Tanning Establishments
- Wells
- Vacant Property
- Burial Permits
- Recreational Camps
- Manicuring Establishments
- Hotels/Motels
- Public Swimming Pools
- Ice Skating Rinks
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Body Art Technicians & Establishments
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Witnessing Title V Inspections
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Plan Reviews for Septic Systems, Subdivisions, and Well Construction
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Investigation of Foodborne & Waterborne Illness
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Housing Inspections for Compliance
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The Health Commission oversees and insures the enforcement of all State laws, regulations, and City Ordinances relating to public and environmental health. They also oversee various programs of Community Health and Environmental Services, and Health Education in order to protect public health and improve the quality of life in the community.
Current Members:
Katherine Liptak, RN, MSRN, Chair – term expires Feb. 1, 2016
Patricia Mertes APRN, Vice Chair – term expires Feb. 1, 2014
Dr. Robert Mausel, Clerk – term expires Feb. 1, 2015
Current Members:
Jose Correa, term expires June 1, 2016
Andrea Brunault-McGuiness, term expires June 1, 2014
Timothy Grader, term expires June 1, 2018
What do I need a permit for? What does it cost? Do I need to apply first?
Below we will help to answer your questions. Listed are the permits issued by the City of Holyoke Board of Health. The list also outlines expiration dates and the annual fees associated with each permit. If you have any questions, please give us a call and we will be happy to help.
| PERMITS AND LICENSES |
EXPIRATION DATE |
ANNUAL FEE |
| Retail Food Establishment (total square footage includes storage) | ||
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June 30 | $50.00 |
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June 30 | $100.00 |
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June 30 | $200.00 |
| Food Service Establishment (under 25 seats) | June 30 | $50.00 |
| (25-100 seats) | June 30 | $100.00 |
| (101-200 seats) | June 30 | $150.00 |
| (Over 200 seats) | June 30 | $200.00 |
| Mobile Food | June 30 | $50.00 |
| Residential Kitchens | June 30 | $50.00 |
| Temporary Food (per event) | valid for 14 days | $25.00 |
| Catering | June 30 | $25.00 |
| Bakery | ||
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June 30 | $100.00 |
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June 30 | $25.00 |
| Frozen | June 30 | $25.00 |
| Carbonated Beverage/Bottled Water | ||
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June 30 | $37.50 |
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June 30 | $37.50 |
| Tobacco | June 30 | $50.00 |
| Dumpster | June 30 | $10.00 |
| Burial Permits | as needed | $10.00 |
| Funeral Directors | April 30 | $50.00 |
| Manicure | Dec. 31 | $50.00 |
| Tanning | Dec. 31 | $50.00 |
| Body Art | ||
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Dec. 31 | $150.00 |
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Dec. 31 | $75.00 |
| Poultry farms/Barns & Stables* | Dec. 31 | $25.00 |
| Swimming Pools | May 31 | $50.00 |
| Hotel/Motel | ||
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Dec. 31 | $50.00 |
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Dec. 31 | $100.00 |
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Dec. 31 | $200.00 |
| Recreation Camps | Dec. 31 | $50.00 |
| Transport/Removal of garbage/offal/sewage/Offensive Substances* | ||
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Dec. 31 | $25.00 |
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Dec. 31 | $10.00 |
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Dec. 31 | $5.00 |
| Septic System Installer/Contractor | Dec. 31 | $25.00 |
| Disposal System Construction | 3 years from date of issue | $50.00 |
| Percolation Test (witnessing of test)* | as needed | $50.00 |
| Private Drinking Well Water* | No expiration | $50.00 |
| Subdivision Plans* | No expiration | $50.00 |
| MA Rent Voucher Inspection (MRVP)/per unit | 1 yr. from date of issue | $40.00 |
| Inspection and Occupancy Fee/per unit | as needed | $40.00 |
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*Apply at Board of Health ALL FEES PAID ARE NON-REFUNDABLE |
Welcome! We do far more than caring for lost and abandoned animals in our community.
It is the goal of Holyoke City’s Animal Control to provide responsive, effective, and courteous animal care and control assistance to residents and animals of Holyoke City through the professional operation of the Animal Shelter and through animal care and control programs. These service include, but are not limited to:
- Licensing Information – Dog licenses are available through the City Clerk’s office
- Adoption – We are pleased to partner with The TJ O’Connor Animal Shelter, check their site to view current adoptions. Be sure to visit their Facebook page!
- Redemption – What to do if your animal is impounded.
- Lost and Found Services – We will help assist you.
- Providing of Resource Information – A listing of ‘All Things Animals”, can be found here.
- Public Education – We believe education is key.
Please visit our Frequently asked questions page to find information about animal complaints, wildlife, emergency preparedness, and MORE!
The Holyoke License Board is the licensing and enforcement agent for liquor, common victualler, entertainment, open air vendors, motor vehicle repair, and Innholders licenses. It is responsible for the issuing of licenses and enforcing the rules, regulations, local ordinances and state laws pertaining to the above mentioned licenses.
For detailed information about state laws, visit The Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. This helpful website allows you to download forms and applications, learn about renewals, and more.
Below is a listing of the City of Holyoke’s fees and schedules:
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Local Fee |
Expiration |
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Amusement |
$75 |
Dec. 31 |
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Class I |
$100 |
Dec. 31 |
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Class II |
$100 |
Dec. 31 |
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Club All Alcohol |
$675 |
Dec. 31 |
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Common Victualler |
$25 |
Dec. 31 |
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Common Victualler All Alcohol |
$675 |
Dec. 31 |
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Common Victualer Wind/Malt |
$675 |
Dec. 31 |
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Entertainment |
$110 |
Dec. 31 |
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InnHolders All Alcohol |
$100 |
Dec. 31 |
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Motor Vehicle Repair |
$100 |
Dec. 31 |
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Open Air Vendor |
$100 |
Dec. 31 |
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Package Store All Alcohol |
$100 |
Dec. 31 |
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Package Store Beer/Wine |
$675 |
Dec. 31 |
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Restaurant Wine/Malt |
$675 |
Dec. 31 |
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Restaurant All Alcohol |
$1,000 |
Dec. 31 |
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Seasonal All Alcohol |
$675 |
Jan. 15 |
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Seasonal Wine/Malt |
$475 |
Jan. 15 |
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Veterans Club All Alcohol |
$675 |
Dec. 31 |
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ONE DAY |
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All Alcohol/Wine/Malt |
$30 |
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Open Air Vendor |
$30 |
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Code Inspectors oversee code enforcement activities related to sanitarian, food, environmental, human habitation, air pollution, hazardous waste, etc. They perform inspections and enforce all chapters of the State and Sanitary Code, the State and Environemntal Code, and various other applicable State Regulations, State Statues, and City Ordinances.
Our Inspectors:
John Wierciszewski, Senior Code Inspector
Juana Massa, Code Inspector
Massachusetts Department of Health Code of Massachusetts regulations (CMR)
105 CMR: Department of Public Health
To report a violation please call us at: (413) 322-5955
The Board of Health Provides the following inspection services
- Complaints
- Inspections Under State Sanitary Codes
- Lead Determinations/CLPPP
- Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program MRVP-Owner Request Inspections
Visit the State of Massachusetts web site for detailed information about this program.
We at the Board of Health know how important it is to stay current with your training, development and certification.
This is why we team up with reputable organizations to offer you high quality programming that fits your schedule, budget, and gives you the certification that you need. From workshops to online classes, here is the place to check out the current schedules.
Take a look at what we have to offer:
ServSafe Program
Rehabilitative Resources, Inc.
Western Massachusetts Public Health Association
In 2009 Massachusetts launched Mass in Motion. Mass in Motion aims to promote wellness and to prevent overweight and obesity for the Commonwealth with particular focus on the importance of healthy eating and physical activity. Health and Wellness is a priority area of the Healthy Mass Compact which was announced by Governor Deval Patrick and Secretary Judy Ann Bigby in 2008.
Creating healthy environments cannot be done in isolation by any one organization; it requires coordinated and comprehensive efforts. This important work can only be accomplished by bringing together a cross-section of agencies and organizations including municipal government, schools, health centers, hospitals, public safety, community based organizations and others to address this community crisis in a comprehensive way.
Office Address
City Hall Annex
Room 306
20 Korean Veterans Plaza
Holyoke MA 01040 Map
Contact Info
Office Hours
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Posted on December 3, 2012 by BOHAdmin
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