HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua A. Garcia has been named “Padrino” (“Godfather”) of Boston’s annual Puerto Rican Festival Parade. The Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts, now in its 57th year, starts on Saturday, July 29, at Boston City Hall plaza. The parade steps off Sunday, July 30, at noon. As Padrino, Garcia will preside over the … Continued
HOLYOKE — As the state continues to channel refugees to Massachusetts municipalities in its capacity as a “Right to Shelter” state, Holyoke Mayor Joshua A. Garcia said the city will do its part if any of migrants settle in Holyoke. But he said the state will have to up its game in its support for … Continued
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua A. Garcia on June 30 told the Holyoke Care Center’s graduating class that he was proud of them because “You haven’t allowed circumstances to hold you back. It took persistence and courage to get here.” The Care Center helps young mothers and low-income women go to college. The young mothers who participate … Continued
Cross-sector teams discuss efforts to support families, small businesses Local leaders in Holyoke, Mass., joined Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan M. Collins Thursday for a walking tour of the city’s downtown and a first-hand look at the region’s problems and potential. Click the link for full story: Boston Fed President Visits Western Mass. … Continued
“HWW Phase-2B Road Paving begins 06/19/23 Roadway resurfacing (milling) & Paving work (along with miscellaneous restoration like sidewalk & lawn repairs) is scheduled for Portland Street, Magnolia Avenue, Hampden Street (from Northampton Street to Nonotuck Street), and Nonotuck Street (from Hampden Street to Beacon Avenue). The work is planned to begin Monday, June 19th and … Continued
It’s that time of year again — we need your input as we set our funding priorities for the upcoming 2024 grant cycle! Please take a few minutes and let us know your thoughts! https://forms.gle/9wyKWa2s12bRSAL67 Ha llegado la época del año en la que necesitamos su opinión para establecer nuestras prioridades de financiación para … Continued
***Water quality notification*** Residents may notice a slight change in the taste, temperature, and odor of their drinking water over the next week due to a scheduled change in source water. The Holyoke Water Works is currently using its McLean Reservoir for its primary drinking water to do scheduled maintenance on the transmission main from … Continued
The Holyoke City Council is seeking community members interested in being appointed to Holyoke Media’s Board of Directors for a three (3) year term. The Holyoke Media Board will meet in the evening on the third Thursday of each month. It is an unpaid position. Holyoke Media is an independent, non-profit, multimedia organization funded through … Continued
PHOTO CREDIT: HOLYOKE MAYOR’S OFFICE PHOTO CAPTION: Holyoke Mayor Joshua A. Garcia took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 12 at Blaze Xpress HOLYOKE — City Hall was well represented Wednesday, April 12, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Blaze Xpress, a marijuana home delivery business that opened recently at 85 Sergeant Street. On hand … Continued
Click image to enlarge The Holyoke Water Works (HWW) will be contracting the reconstruction of the Whiting Street Reservoir Spillway and Discharge Channel beginning April 3rd continuing until the end of the 2023 season. The construction will require a section of the access road along the dam to be closed to the general public due … Continued
