The National Weather Service is forecasting high heat and humidity for tomorrow 8/4/22 and Friday 8/5/22. A heat advisory has been issued from 11am Thursday to 8pm Friday. If you are looking to cool off and get out of the heat, here are a few options. All of these are free to enter, … Continued
This is an important message from the Department of Public Works. Due to various staffing concerns, the DPW has fallen behind in trash and recycling collection. If you are a Tuesday pick up and have not been picked up, trucks are expected to be completing your route tomorrow. Please expect this delay for the remainder … Continued
Holyoke Mayor Joshua A. Garcia invites anyone in the local area who wishes to donate a tree for possible selection as this year’s City Christmas tree to contact the Mayor’s Office at (413)561-1600. Trees must be located within the local area and must be away from electrical lines. The deadline for tree submissions is Friday, … Continued
The City of Holyoke invites any interested residents of Ward 3 to apply for interim appointment to the Ward 3 School Committee seat vacated by the recent resignation of Rebecca Birks. The original application deadline was July 22nd, however members of the Ward 3 community can still apply until the open seat is filled. Candidates … Continued
Photo caption: Holyoke Mayor Joshua A. Garcia (right) congratulates first-time homeowner Juan Gonzalez at July 18 ceremony. Photo credit: Holyoke Mayor’s Office HOLYOKE — Several Holyoke city officials participated in the dedication of two Habitat for Humanity houses at 117 and 113 Jackson Street on July 18. Also present were the newly minted homeowners … Continued
Message from Mayor Joshua A. Garcia: We all have a shared responsibility to keep our city clean, not only because it’s required by our city laws but because it’s the right thing to do for each other and for our environment. This means making sure the areas of which you occupy and/or own are free … Continued
The National Weather Service is forecasting oppressive heat and humidity this week. Today and tomorrow will likely be the worst of it, with a heat advisory issued through 8pm Thursday. If you are looking to cool off and get out of the heat, here are a few options. All of these are free to enter, … Continued
On Tuesday, July 19, a proposed supplemental budget for FY23 was submitted to the City Council – to review, visit: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Kh_18g8g1YRrdH5lLqqNbOhh_mrSW27M9Yj96kxy3Ds/edit?usp=sharing The updated figures are based on current revenue and expense projections to-date including revenue figures from the senate preliminary budget proposal, which was voted on July 18, 2022; and an understanding of Holyoke’s municipal … Continued
The Holyoke Fire Department is seeking new firefighters. Learn about a career in fire service and apply to take the 2022 Firefighter Exam Take the first step toward a career as a municipal firefighter. Attend the next Western Mass Open House Thursday, July 28th 6:00 – 7:30 PM or Saturday, July 20th … Continued
City of Holyoke Seeks Community Input on COVID-19 Recovery Enter to Win Lunch with Mayor Joshua Garcia or a $200 Gift Card The City of Holyoke received over $40 million in American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the United States Treasury to aid in recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. … Continued
