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Veolia Continues Service in Holyoke with new 10-year service agreement, Introducing Northeast’s First AI-Powered Wastewater Treatment System

HOLYOKE, Mass. – Veolia, the world’s leading provider of water services and environmental solutions, has entered into a new 10-year agreement to continue operation of the wastewater treatment plant for the City of Holyoke, Massachusetts, providing high standards of environmental security and professional operation for nearly 40,000 homes and businesses along the Connecticut River. Holyoke … Continued

MassDOT Announces Closure of Second Appleton Street Bridge

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

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 Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Opioid Advisory Committee

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

Holyoke Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey

Holyoke is currently in the process of updating our Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). An OSRP is a tool that outlines community strategies for managing and improving natural conservation areas, recreational facilities, and open spaces. Municipalities are required to have an active OSRP to be eligible for certain grant funds. We encourage you to … Continued

Holyoke Sets Hearings on Best Use of Opioid Funds

HOLYOKE — The city’s Office for Community Development is holding two community forums on Monday, September 8, to get the public’s thoughts on how to use money from opioid lawsuit settlements. This is the community’s opportunity to share what residents think Holyoke needs most when it comes to opioid use. The city is seeking community feedback … Continued

FY26 Paving Program Underway

The FY26 Paving Program will include the following streets: Round 1 Paving Worcester Place (From High St to Commercial St) Lower Westfield Rd (From Homestead Ave to Whitney Ave) Hamilton St (From South Canal St to South Summer St) Gates St (From Chapin St to South Elm St) Thorpe Ave (From Hamden St to Beacon … Continued

Comité de la Ley de Preservación de la Comunidad (CPAC) Busca la opinión del público

La Ley de Preservación de la Comunidad (CPA) proporciona fondos que preservan y mejoran la ciudad, según las necesidades locales determinadas por sus residentes. Los fondos están disponibles para proyectos en las siguientes categorías: Vivienda, Preservación Histórica, Recreación al Aire Libre y Adquisición de Espacios Abiertos. Para hacer oír su voz, complete la encuesta, disponible … Continued

Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) Seeks Public Input

The Community Preservation Act (CPA) provides funding that preserves and enhances the city, based on local need as determined by its residents. Funding is available for projects in the following categories: Housing, Historic Preservation, Outdoor Recreation, and Open Space Acquisition. To make your voice heard, please complete the survey, available in both English & Spanish. … Continued

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