HOLYOKE — The City of Holyoke is charting a path for the next chapter in its history. For the first time since 1999, Holyoke is updating its Comprehensive Plan, a Commonwealth-mandated document under that requires Massachusetts cities and towns to maintain a plan for their long-term physical development. Through comprehensive plans, cities and towns envision aspirational … Continued
HOLYOKE — The City of Holyoke continues to eliminate combined sewer overflows (CSO) that cause discharges into the Connecticut River. The Holyoke wastewater system now prevents around 70 percent of solid waste from bypassing the treatment plant during heavy rains. According to Mary L. Monahan, chair of the City’s Board of Public Works, Holyoke was … Continued
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua A. Garcia has advice for property owners with outstanding fines for building code violation’s: Clear up or pay up. “Landlords, property managers, and homeowners of units of three families and higher should know that the City of Holyoke is preparing to turn over to the Tax Collector those property owners who … Continued
HOLYOKE — The City of Holyoke invites interested residents of Ward 1 and Ward 4 to apply for interim appointment to the Ward 1 and Ward 4 School Committee seats. The two elected School Committee representatives for those wards have resigned from the board. Gustavo Romero of Ward 1, noted in his resignation letter to … Continued
After five months of discussions, research, and planning, members of the Holyoke School Committee on Monday, August 19, voted unanimously to adopt a Capacity Building Plan as the next step towards ending receivership in the district. The Capacity Building Plan spells out concrete steps and timelines to ensure the district’s elected board is well prepared … Continued
HOLYOKE — On Monday, August 19, Holyoke’s Local Control Subcommittee will present to the full School Committee and the public its plan that consists of trainings and professional development requirements in order to regain local control of Holyoke’s Public Schools. Implementation of the capacity building plan will begin during the 2024-25 school year. The presentation … Continued
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua A. Garcia is contracting with a public policy consultant to help Holyoke initiate a formal Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) policy. “Because we are a compassionate City, we are home to an exceptionally large number of tax-exempt nonprofits that offer a range of services to vulnerable populations,” Garcia said. “Along … Continued
HOLYOKE – The Search Committee tasked with evaluating candidates for the position of police chief and then forwarding their recommendations to the Mayor will hold a public listening session at Holyoke Media on Tuesday, August 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. Police Chief David Pratt announced his retirement on May 3. After 31 years of … Continued
HOLYOKE – The City’s Board of Public Works on Monday, July 29, voted 2-1 to ask Mayor Joshua A. Garcia to invite proposals from companies interested in taking charge of Holyoke’s wastewater treatment services. The existing 20-year contract expires September 29, 2025. The City has never switched contractors since its initial contract with Aquarion Water … Continued
La ciudad de Holyoke llevará a cabo una búsqueda para el próximo Jefe de Policía de Holyoke. Nos gustaría escuchar a la comunidad de Holyoke sobre lo que ellos piensan que es importante que el próximo Jefe de Policía se enfoque y las cualidades que el próximo Jefe de Policía debe poseer. Por favor, complete … Continued
