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Hello Holyoke Community, please be advised that the Department of Public Works has issued a Reverse Winter Parking Ban. The current Parking Ban ends today Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm. The Reverse Parking Ban will begin on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:00 am. There will be no parking on the Even side of the street unless otherwise posted and No Parking on Cul-de-sacs. This parking ban will be in effect until otherwise notified. Please plan accordingly to avoid fines or towing. Thank you for helping us keep our streets safe!

Hola Comunidad de Holyoke, Por favor, tengan en cuenta que el Departamento de Obras Públicas ha emitido una Prohibición de Estacionamiento de Invierno. La prohibición de estacionamiento actual termina hoy, miércoles, 3 de diciembre de 2025 a las 7:00 pm. La Prohibición Invertida comenzará el jueves, 4 de diciembre de 2025 a las 7:00 am. No se permitirá estacionar en el lado PAR de la calle, a menos que se indique lo contrario, y no se permitirá estacionar en los callejones sin salida. Esta prohibición permanecerá en efecto hasta nuevo aviso.

 

Category: City News

Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Workshop

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The City of Holyoke has experienced multiple natural hazard events over the last few years, from heavy rain and flooding to extreme heat events, and from wind storms to winter storms that may lead to power outages. These events serve as continuous reminders of the risks posed by natural disasters. The City … Continued

PUBLIC NOTICE: Holyoke Water Works

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Holyoke Water Works is providing notice to its customers of water service interruption that will include loss of water pressure and possible discoloration due to work performed on the public water system for the new Holyoke Soldiers Home located off Cherry Street.  The areas impacted from the work have been identified as … Continued

Invitación a formar parte del Comité Asesor de la Comunidad de Holyoke para la Transición al Control Local de las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke:

En colaboración con el Departamento de Educación Primaria y Secundaria de Massachusetts (DESE), el Comité Escolar de HPS está desarrollando un plan para la transición de la administración estatal de nuevo al control local. El Comité Escolar planea construir sobre los logros del distrito y escuchar a las partes interesadas acerca de sus esperanzas y … Continued

Invitation to join the Community Advisory Committee for Transition to Local Control

In partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the HPS School Committee is developing a plan to transition from state receivership back to local control. The School Committee plans to build on the district’s accomplishments and listen to stakeholders about their hopes and expectations for the future of HPS and what … Continued

Holyoke to Host Comprehensive Plan Listening Sessions this Fall

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 Moves Forward to Eliminate Wastewater Discharges into Connecticut River

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 Garcia Seeks Resolution of $20.7 million Building Code Fines

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

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