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Citizens Advisory Committee

Citizens Advisory Committee is an advisory committee of residents that provides recommendations on the CDBG Program and other federal funding allocations.   Interested residents, particularly those living in low-moderate income neighborhoods or representing low-mod income households are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the Mayor's Office.   All CAC meetings are open to the public.  Current members are:

Kim Sugre

Margaret Brown

Michael Falcetti

Efrain Ramirez

Victor Machado

Willie Spradley

Kocayne Givner - City Council Representative

Mayor Garcia to roll out Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) policy for Tax Exempt property owners, beginning July 1

Posted on March 20, 2025

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...

Road Closure Information for Parade Weekend 2025

Posted on March 17, 2025

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...

Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan for City of Holyoke Draft Available for Public Comments

Posted on March 10, 2025

March 10, 2025   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 windstorms to winter storms that may lead to power outages. These events serve as continuous reminders of the risks posed by natural...
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