HOLYOKE HISTORIC COMMISSION MEETING   DATE – Wednesday June 5th, 2013  July, August – tba)   TIME – 6:30 P.M.   PLACE – Gateway City Arts 92 Race St. www.gatewaycityarts.com 539-0385  ...

The United Veterans of Holyoke have finalized their plans for hosting this year’s Holyoke Memorial Day Ceremony. The event will take place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m....

Announcing the Third annual Holyoke Brick Race contest sponsored by Paper City Studios and Massachusetts Cultural Council. As the name implies, a “Brick Race” involves designing and building a brick racecar that...

You’re invited to celebrate with one the most diverse groups of city workers, elected officials, union leaders, and community leaders ever gathered in Holyoke. “Holyoke At Work” is a project that puts...

Mayor Alex B. Morse is seeking organizations, groups or individuals to participate in the City Wide Clean Up scheduled for Saturday, June 8th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please RSVP so...

Mayor Alex B. Morse is seeking organizations, groups or individuals to participate in the City Wide Clean Up scheduled for Saturday, June 8th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please RSVP so...

The Holyoke Parks & Recreation Department and Wistariahurst Museum invite you to enjoy a night of FREE live entertainment and fun with classic cars and music. Tap your feet to the live...

Mayor Alex Morse presented the City Council with a proposed budget to run the city in the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2013. The $123.6 million spending plan is $740,427 less...

IN HOLYOKE on Saturday, May 18th 2013 On Saturday, May 18th- several Artists Studios will be open throughout the day in downtownHolyoke.  Artwork will be on display and for sale at the...

2013 Multi Sport Flyer. This flyer contains the prices and dates of the programs. Holyoke Parks & Recreation offers professional instruction in all sport activities throughout the summer for ages 5 &...

The Barrett Fishway, owned and operated by Holyoke Gas & Electric, consists of two elevators or “lifts” which carry migrating fish up and over the Holyoke Dam.  Visitors can watch the lifts...

Mayor Alex B. Morse is pleased to welcome back Holyoke’s Annual Adopt-an-Island program. This marks the 12th year for the program which boasts over 100 participants. Many residents appreciate the Adopt-an-Island program...

Fairfield Avenue Local Historic District Commission Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:30 Wistariahurst Carriage House, 238 Cabot St. Agenda for May Old Business Polish Heritage Historic district update...

To further awareness and preservation of historic sites, structures, districts and character the City of Holyoke, Massachusetts, the Holyoke Historical Commission annually recognized individuals, firms, groups and organizations that have contributed to...

Holyoke Historical Commission Meeting  Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Time: 6:30 Gateway City Arts, 92 Race St., Holyoke, Ma. 539-0385 Agenda for May Minutes Old business Preservation Awards final...

Mayor Alex Morse and Police Chief James M. Neiswanger will announce a collaborative effort in support of the Holyoke Early Literacy Initiative at a press conference on Tuesday April 23 at 10:00...

Support the arts and young artists too!  Join the Holyoke Public School’s Instrumental Music Program as they showcase these talented young musicians in their annual spring concert.  Elementary school students as well...

On Monday, April 22nd the City of Holyoke will join other Massachusetts communities in observing a moment of silence. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has asked residents to observe a moment of silence...

The Holyoke Property Managers hosted an exciting literacy event to support the City of Holyoke’s Early Literacy Initiative. The mission of this initiative is to engage the entire community in creating a...

The City of Holyoke and the Holyoke Fire Department received a $668,115 federal grant to pay the salary and benefits of 5 firefighters for the next two years, and another $116,010 for...

Richard Welch Memorial ScholarshipPresented by the Holyoke Democratic Committee The Richard Welch Memorial Scholarship was started in 2003 as a tribute to honor long time Ward 4 City Councilor Richard Welch. Dick...

The Holyoke Creative Arts Center (HCAC) will be holding a Spring Craft Fair and Open House on Sturday April 20th from 10am-2pm.  There will be a variety of handmade crafts available for sale.-...

Spring is finally here and we want to let you know about some exciting spring and summer happenings in Holyoke through the Parks & Recreation Department. Download our newsletter:  high resolution (slower download,...

Mayor Alex B. Morse and the Buy Holyoke Now Committee invite everyone to join them for the “Spring Into Your New Home” and “Open House Extravaganza” events this upcoming weekend. The “Spring...

Mayor Alex B. Morse will be accepting $1,500.00 in gift cards from the Holyoke Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 41 on behalf of the Holyoke Veterans’ Services. The donation will be presented...

The Holyoke Local Cultural Council is pleased to host a reception in honor of its 2013 grant recipients on Thursday, March 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at The Yankee Pedlar Inn,...

A collaborative Art with Intent project between artist, Lyn Horan, students from the Holyoke High NMH Upward Bound program, and the community of Holyoke at large. “Holyoke Surfaces” seeks to teach and...

Exhibit Opening to Benefit the Holyoke Public Library: Thu, April 4, 2013 5:30-8pm With an Introductory Talk by Documentary Filmmaker Ken Burns at 6:30pm   April 4-7 at Open Square, Building 4,...

The Holyoke Community College Alumni Association held a reception in honor of State Rep. Aaron Vega on Monday. Vega spoke about his election, vision and legislative efforts.  Read the entire story on the HCC...

  Job Posting  March 22, 2013  Election Workers   The City of Holyoke seeks Election Workers to work at polling sites within the City for future elections.The next election will be on...

Join Holyoke Parks & Recreation for girls only open volleyball nights at Lynch Gym.  Supervised game play runs on Mondays, March 25th – April 8, from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm and...

Holyoke City Council named Heather Egan as the next city solicitor in a unanimous vote last night.  Heather Egan was born and raised in Holyoke and is a graduate of Holyoke High...

City of Holyoke to participate in Light It Up Blue, a unique global initiative by Autism Speaks to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern that is autism. Iconic landmarks around...

Mayor Alex B. Morse, Council on Aging Executive Director Kathy Bowler, and Director of Veterans’ Services Department Tim Niejadlik will hold a press conference on Tuesday, March 12 at 11:30AM at the...

Doris Kearns Goodwin was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York.. Goodwin attended Colby College and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree and...

The search for Holyoke School Superintendent is over. Sergio Paez, a Worcester Public School administrator, was appointed by the school committee on Wednesday. Please read the Masslive article about the appointment.

Updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps Communities throughout Hampden County, including Holyoke, are receiving updated flood hazard maps as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) nationwide program to modernize Flood Insurance Rate Maps...

At a press conference at Holyoke Community College, Mayor Alex B. Morse and Governor Patrick announced the award of $9 million in capital grant funds for Western Massachusetts life science projects through...

The Holyoke Parks & Recreation Department and Mayor Alex Morse are pleased to announce the City’s 2nd Annual Dog Show to be held from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 2,...