At an April City Council meeting an order was taken up and forwarded to appropriate committees (Charter and Rules Committee and Ordinance Committee) along with a 20 page document introducing a suite of changes to the city ordinances and city charter. These changes specifically aim to modernize and achieve efficiencies in how financial resources are managed. The … Continued
The Adopt-an-Island program in the City of Holyoke is a program the Mayor’s office has been organizing for decades and has been a source of pride in our community. The program welcomes residents and local businesses to voluntarily take over empty lots or “islands” in high traffic areas of the city and beautify them by … Continued
With warmer days ahead, I want to remind the community (residents and businesses alike) of our shared responsibility to keep our city clean. This is extremely important, 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 … Continued
HOLYOKE — In an announcement welcomed by City officials, the Standard & Poor (S&P) rating agency has affirmed Holyoke’s A+ bond rating and given Holyoke high marks for its financial management policies. Click to review report. S&P also assigned the City its “SP-1+” short-term rating for $32.2 million in bond anticipation notes (BANs). SP-1+ is … Continued
HOLYOKE — The City’s Veterans Service Department will hold a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall on Friday, March 28, at 10 a.m., in observance of the Vietnam War 50th Year Commemoration. In 2012, President Obama signed a presidential proclamation, designating March 29 as the annual observance of Vietnam War Veterans Day. The signing of the … Continued
A policy designed to gain revenue from tax-exempt property owners was presented to a City Council subcommittee Tuesday. Known as a PILOT — Payment in Lieu of Taxes — the purpose of the policy is to bring in a portion of the money a tax-exempt property (for example, properties owned by non-profit organizations and quasi-public institutions) would … Continued
With the annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Road Race and Parade taking place this weekend, certain roads will be closed along race and parade routes. Drivers traveling around Holyoke should take note of the following information: Road Race Friday, March 21st Beginning at 3pm, Maple Street will be closed from Hampden Street to Lyman … Continued
Holyoke is currently in the process of updating our Open Space and Recreation Plan. Make your voice heard and take this survey! English- https://forms.gle/UFUJ9H88ikKteXhx8 Holyoke esta actualizando nuestro plan de espacios abiertos y recreación. ¡Haga valer tu voz y toma la encuesta! Español- https://forms.gle/nCwcntbGzWxcarhQA … Continued
Main St Improvement Project The City of Holyoke will be conducting a Public Information Meeting to discuss proposed improvements on Main Street, between Canal Street and Mosher Street, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Nueva Esperanza Mercado, 409 Main St, Holyoke, MA 01040. Light refreshments will be … Continued
HOLYOKE — Girls Inc. of the Valley will host Girl Day 2025 at City Hall on February 20 as part of Engineer Week. The focus of the day is to inspire and empower girls to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields through hands-on activities, mentorship, and educational experiences. Girl Day aligns with DiscoverE’s … Continued
