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Category: City News

FY26 Budget Planning Process begins

The new budget preparation season is here! A memo to all departments with instructions for the FY26 budget planning process was distributed today. To review memo click here. While departments work on their first draft budget requests, just like in previous years, the Mayor will be connecting with City Councilors one-on-one to go over their objectives … Continued

Enhance Our Community: Report Issues with SeeClickFix

We have a shared responsibility to keep our city clean and safe, 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. There are several ways the community can communicate quality-of-life concerns to the city (potholes, streetlight outages, graffiti, park maintenance, … Continued

FAQ: Special Election on January 28, 2025

FAQ: Special Election on January 28, 2025 On January 28, 2025, Holyoke voters will participate in a special election to decide whether the City Treasurer should continue to be an elected position or become a position appointed by the City Council. This document provides answers to common questions and explains the context and rationale behind … Continued

Oath of Office Ceremony, swearing-in of new Police Chief

HOLYOKE — The public is invited to the Oath of Office ceremony for Brian Keenan, Holyoke’s incoming Police Chief. The ceremony will take place in the ballroom at Holyoke City Hall, 536 Dwight Street, on Tuesday, January 7, at 11 a.m. Father Mark Stelzer will offer an opening prayer. The speakers will be Holyoke Mayor … Continued

Shift factor determined, tax rate set

On Tuesday, December 17, the City Council voted on the shift factor that set the tax rate for residential and commercial properties. For the first time in years, favorable shifts were presented and concluded a significant reduction of tax rates for both residential and commercial properties. However, the average single-family home tax bill will still … Continued

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