HOLYOKE — The City’s Veterans Service Department will hold a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall on Friday, March 28, at 10 a.m., in observance of the Vietnam War 50th Year Commemoration. In 2012, President Obama signed a presidential proclamation, designating March 29 as the annual observance of Vietnam War Veterans Day. The signing of the … Continued
With the annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Road Race and Parade taking place this weekend, certain roads will be closed along race and parade routes. Drivers traveling around Holyoke should take note of the following information: Road Race Friday, March 21st Beginning at 3pm, Maple Street will be closed from Hampden Street to Lyman … Continued
Main St Improvement Project The City of Holyoke will be conducting a Public Information Meeting to discuss proposed improvements on Main Street, between Canal Street and Mosher Street, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Nueva Esperanza Mercado, 409 Main St, Holyoke, MA 01040. Light refreshments will be … Continued
HOLYOKE — Girls Inc. of the Valley will host Girl Day 2025 at City Hall on February 20 as part of Engineer Week. The focus of the day is to inspire and empower girls to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields through hands-on activities, mentorship, and educational experiences. Girl Day aligns with DiscoverE’s … Continued
HOLYOKE, MA – The City of Holyoke, under the direction of the City’s Office of Planning and Economic Development, has recently begun working with consulting firm Stantec to develop a wayfinding plan for the downtown area. The goal of the plan is to establish an approach for a new wayfinding signage system that could replace … Continued
HOLYOKE — Black History Month, which is observed every February, will be marked in Holyoke with a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall on Wednesday, February 12, at 4:30 p.m. followed by a storytelling program at the Holyoke Public Library at 6 p.m. The public is invited to both events, Speakers at the flag-raising will include … Continued
January 24, 2025 Dear Holyoke community members and staff, As your mayor and as your superintendent of schools, we are affirming our commitment to ensure and protect the rights of all Holyoke residents and employees, and especially our newcomer and immigrant families whose safety and well-being are now imperiled by recent announcements at the federal … Continued
An Open Letter to the Public The Members of the Holyoke City Council write to you today to ask for your support in the upcoming Special Election on January 28th. We are asking you, along with the support of the Mayor and the current Treasurer, to change the position of Treasurer from elected to appointed. … Continued
HOLYOKE — At a Special Election Tuesday, January 28, City voters will be asked if they want to continue the practice of electing the City Treasurer or approve a City Charter change to make the position appointed, rather than elected. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. In-person and absentee voting options … Continued
HOLYOKE — The City of Holyoke will host an observance of Kwanzaa on Saturday, December 28, at 10 a.m. at City Hall. Kwanzaa, which is observed annually the last week of December, celebrates African heritage and Kwanzaa’s seven principles: Umoja (Unity) To strive for unity in the family, community, nation, and race; Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) To define ourselves, … Continued
