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COVID-19 Report 12-18-20

STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH March 31ST STOP THE SPREAD HOLIDAY HOURS   HCC drive-through site:   Monday 12/21 & 12/28: 7am-12 Tuesday 12/22 & 12/29: 1pm-7 Wednesday 12/23 & 12/30: 7am-12 Thursday 12/24 & 12/31: Closed Friday 12/25 & 1/1: Closed   Appleton Street walk-up site:   Wednesday 12/23 & 12/30: 10am-1 … Continued

Holyoke Winter Farmers’ Market Opens December 19th

This winter, the newly relaunched Holyoke Winter Farmers’ Market will bring an array of locally-grown vegetables, meat, eggs, and more to the heart of the city. The market launches on December 19th, and will run from 11 am-2 pm at the Holyoke War Memorial at 310 Appleton Streeton on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of … Continued

COVID-19 Report 12-14-20

STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH March 31ST Beginning this week, staffing at both test sites will be increased. The staff at the drive-through site has been doubled in order to lower wait times and increase the volume of vehicles that can be accepted.   Changes have been made in operations at the … Continued

Update from the Board of Health

Hello All, It has been a few weeks since my last correspondence and I thought I would provide an update of where Holyoke is at as it relates to the pandemic. To begin, these communications are going to shift away from a direct focus on the metrics. The case counts are so far beyond what … Continued

Testing Site Improvements

Dear Community Members, I am happy to announce that there will be increased staffing and a few changes in operations at the Stop the Spread test sites in Holyoke. Beginning this week, staffing at both test sites will be increased. The staff at the drive-through site has been doubled in order to lower wait times … Continued

Statement From Mayor Alex B. Morse Regarding His Future

Next month will mark ten years since I stood on the steps of City Hall and declared my candidacy for mayor of the city of Holyoke.  What a day that was. Weeks shy of my twenty-second birthday, I stood in the freezing cold, surrounded by family, friends, and my earliest supporters, and I made my … Continued

WANTED: new members for the Biking and Pedestrian Committee

WANTED: new members for the Biking and Pedestrian Committee Do you like to walk or bike around Holyoke? Are you interested in advocating for safer streets and promote walking and bicycling? Then the committee needs you! The Holyoke Biking and Pedestrian Committee was established in 2016 to advice City Departments and City Council on bicycle … Continued

City Seeks Residents to Join the Library Board of Directors

The Holyoke Public Library is seeking to fill 3 (three) positions on their Board of Directors as City Representatives. If you are interested in applying, please send a letter of interest and resume to: mayorsoffice@holyoke.org   The deadline for applications is December 1, 2020   For more information please contact the Mayor’s Office at (413) … Continued

Mayor Morse Announces Leadership Transition in the City’s Office of Planning & Economic Development

Mayor Morse announces leadership transition in the City’s Office of Planning & Economic Development Director Marcos Marrero departing in January, Mayor appoints outgoing State Representative Aaron Vega as successor    On Thursday, Mayor Alex B. Morse announced the resignation of Marcos Marrero as Director of the City’s Office of Planning & Economic Development (OPED). Marcos’ … Continued

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