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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

Beech Street at Resnic Boulevard Design Public Hearing August 20, 2025

A design public hearing will be held for the Beech Street at Resnic Boulevard Improvement Project in Holyoke. The purpose of the hearing is to describe the Project and record public input for consideration into the Project’s design to the maximum extent possible.The existing signalized intersection will be reconstructed as a roundabout. How will this … Continued

FY26 Budget Approved by the City Council with minor cuts

On June 23, the City Council convened in a Special meeting to review and vote on the Mayor’s proposed FY26 budget. Click to review final approved budget for FY26 in detail.  In this phase of the budget process, the City Council can cut but can not add to the budget. The council made $148,838 worth of cuts which includes: $25,000 … Continued

FY26 Budget Approved by City Council with minor cuts

From Mayor Joshua A. Garcia:  On June 23, the City Council convened in a Special meeting to review and vote on the Mayor’s proposed FY26 budget. I will have a clean version of the updated budget on the city website soon. In this phase of the budget process, the City Council can cut but can not add … Continued

High & Maple Street Corridor Improvement Project

The City of Holyoke, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), will be holding a Public Information Meeting to discuss proposed improvements along High Street and Maple Street, between South Street and Lyman Street, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Holyoke Public Library, 250 Chestnut Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. … Continued

Public Invited to Speak on Proposed FY26 Budget

During the City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 3rd, councilors unanimously voted to open the budget hearing on June 9th to members of the public to weigh in on the proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Prior to the final hearing of questions that councilors will ask of city departments, residents will be invited … Continued

Car Show in Holyoke June 14 Will Close Portion of High Street

HOLYOKE — A Car Show on Saturday, June 14, will involve closing a portion of High Street between Cabot Street and Appleton Avenue from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The “Wheels for Hope” Car Show is an annual, family-friendly fundraiser that supports cancer research and patient care and raises awareness. The 2025 edition will feature 25 … Continued

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