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If you served in the Korean War, you may be eligible for the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal. This commemorative medal is an expression of appreciation from the Korean government to American servicemen and women who served in the Korean War. The Ambassador for Peace Medal began to be presented to veterans as a special...

Overview  The Veteran Tax Work-Off Program is open to a veteran, as defined by MGL Ch. 4 § 7 clause 43, who owns property in and pays real estate taxes to the City of Holyoke. The program participant’s name must appear on the property deed. The program year runs from July 1 to November 30....

We are unfortunately not accepting applications at this time.      The Hometown Hero Banner program is intended to showcase and honor Veterans from the City of Holyoke or who currently reside in Holyoke. Banners will exhibit the image of the Veteran, branch of service, years of service and will be placed throughout the City...

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A summary of Veterans’ benefits are found in the following links:   DFAS Key Phone Numbers Discharge Records Flag Etiquette Fuel Assistance Legal Aid Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans' Services (EOVS) MassHire (413) 532-4900  Ask for the Veterans' Representative for opportunities, training. Motor Vehicle Benefits PACT Act Project New Hope MA Resources for Veteran Families...

Veteran Services Agents assist veterans and their dependents in filing for all benefits to which they may be entitled to, including but not limited to: CDBG Funds for COVID related Veteran death Disability Compensation Education Benefits Burial Benefits-Federal Military Service Record Retrieval Survivor Benefits VA Healthcare VA Home Loans Veteran ID Card Veteran Pension Widow’s...

Who is considered a veteran? To be eligible for veterans’ benefits, one must be a “veteran” or a dependent of a “veteran” under M.G.L. c. 4, sec. 7, cl. 43rd as amended by the Acts of 2005, Ch. 130. Veterans, dependents of Veterans, and survivors of Veterans of any of the following wars or campaigns...

Municipal Lien Certificates can now be ordered online through UniPay. If you don't know the property category, please call our office before submitting an order. Click Here to start a MLC Request

When you're on the go, the free ParkMobile app makes it easy to find and pay for parking without running back to feed the meter. And for added convenience, you can reserve spots ahead of time. You know sometimes the little things can really ruin your day. Like spilling coffee down your shirt, or getting...

Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Frequently Asked Questions What is Excise and Who Gets it? Excise tax on motor vehicles is an annual tax for the privilege of registration. Every motor vehicle and trailer registered in Massachusetts is subject to excise tax unless expressly exempted. Registering a motor vehicle automatically generates an excise tax. The city...

All information for Real Estate and Personal Property originates from the Board of Assessors and it is the Assessor’s office that commits to the Collector of Taxes to collect those monies for the City of Holyoke. It is the responsibility of the property owner to make sure their taxes are paid timely. Refunds are processed at the end...

Finding it difficult to get to the Tax Collector’s office during regular business hours? Customers can now pay bills without mailing or waiting in lines in our office by dropping payments in our two new conveniently located drop boxes. You can drop them in the appropriate box inside the Council on Aging or at our main box right outside...

New excise taxes, real estate and personal property bills can be paid on: unipaygold.unibank.com ACH PAYMENTS RETURNED FOR ANY REASON (I.E. INSUFFICIENT FUNDS, STOP PAYMENT, ETC.) ARE SUBJECT TO A $25.00 FEE PER BILL. THIS CAN ALSO BE PAID ON UNIPAY UNDER RETURNED ITEMS FEE. Parking tickets and excise in NON-RENEW status can be paid...

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Record Access Officer Pursuant to Chapter 121 of the Acts of 2016, An Act to Improve Public Records, every Retirement Board must appoint a Records Access Officer to coordinate responses to public records requests. The Records Access Officer of the Holyoke Retirement Contributory Retirement System is: Anthony Dulude Executive Director 20 Korean Veterans Plaza, Room 207...

How are my retirement benefits an issue in my divorce? Your pension from the Holyoke Retirement System is generally considered a marital asset and, whether you are currently receiving a retirement allowance or are still actively in service, it may be subject to valuation and division in a divorce. What is a domestic relations order?...

No one plans to die before retirement. Nevertheless, if that does happen, you can designate where the money you have been contributing to the retirement system should go. The Holyoke Retirement Board is providing this information to assist active members when completing the member’s Beneficiary Selection Forms. There are 2 forms, Beneficiary Selection Form for...