HOLYOKE — The first day of Kwanzaa, the annual, seven-day celebration of African-American culture, will be observed at Holyoke City Hall on Friday, December 26, at 10 a.m. The public is invited. Each of the seven days celebrates one of the Nguzo Saba, the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa. The First Principle, which will be observed … Continued
HOLYOKE — A Hanukkah celebration organized by Congregation Sons of Zion in collaboration with Congregation Rodphey Sholom will be held at Holyoke City Hall, 536 Dwight Street, on Sunday, December 14, at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited. This tenth annual celebration at City Hall will include the lighting of the Menorah, speakers, songs, and refreshments. There will … Continued
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua A. Garcia reminds businesses and residents to shovel snow-covered sidewalks outside their homes or businesses. “Keeping your sidewalk clear and passable is a City ordinance,” Mayor Garcia said, “and it’s also the right thing to do. Let’s all be good neighbors and keep our sidewalks free of snow and ice.”
Holyoke Flag-raising on November 19 To Mark “Discovery of Puerto Rico Day” HOLYOKE — “Discovery of Puerto Rico Day” will be observed with a flag-raising ceremony at Holyoke City Hall on Wednesday, November 19, at 3 p.m. Discovery Day is celebrated each year on November 19 to commemorate the arrival of Christopher Columbus in Puerto … Continued
The City of Holyoke invites interested residents to apply to serve on the City’s Planning Board. The Board’s responsibilities include reviewing preliminary and definitive plans for building projects by considering public testimony and City department comments in conjunction with the Holyoke Zoning Ordinance. Among other tasks, the Planning Board is charged with adopting a comprehensive … Continued
Photo caption: Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, left, hands award to Holyoke Mayor Joshua A. Garcia, who is joined on stage by Kristin Rode, executive director of the Northeast Renewable Energy Coalition, and Aman Patel, Coalition president.. BOSTON — Mayor Joshua A. Garcia was named Mayor of the Year Friday night by the Northeast Renewable … Continued
Contractors Wanted – Holyoke Snow Plowing 2025/26! The City of Holyoke DPW is seeking qualified snow plow contractors for the 2025/26 winter season! Apply in person at: DPW, 63 Canal Street, Holyoke Help keep Holyoke’s streets safe and clear this winter!
HOLYOKE — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the immediate closure of the bridge carrying Appleton Street (Route 141) over the 2nd Level Canal in Holyoke. Earlier today, Thursday, during a scheduled bridge inspection, deterioration was discovered requiring the bridge’s closure. The bridge will be closed until further notice. Currently the project is at 25% … Continued
MassDOT closes Holyoke’s Appleton Street bridge HOLYOKE — This afternoon, September 23, the City of Holyoke received notice from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) that it is closing the Appleton Street bridge over the first level canal near Heritage State Park. According to Holyoke Mayor Joshua A. Garcia, the notification included the following: … Continued
HOLYOKE — The City of Holyoke seeks Holyoke residents (18+ years old) to serve on a volunteer Citizens Opioid Advisory Committee (COAC) overseen by the Office for Community Development to review grant applications and make funding recommendations to the Mayor. Up to nine members will be selected. Committee members should live, stay, or otherwise have … Continued
