Welcome! We do far more than caring for lost and abandoned animals in our community.It is the goal of the City of Holyoke’s Animal Control Department to provide responsive, effective and courteous animal care and control assistance to residents and animals of Holyoke. Through the professional operation of the Animal Control Program and an animal care...
Please know that All Retail Food & Food Service Establishments Permits Renewals are due June 30 of each year. Thank you. What do I need a permit for? What does it cost? Do I need to apply first? Below we will help to answer your questions. Listed are the permits issued by the City of...
The Health Commission oversees and ensures the enforcement of all State laws, regulations, and City Ordinances relating to public and environmental health. They also oversee various programs of Community Health and Environmental Services, and Health Education in order to protect public health and improve the quality of life in the community. Current Members: Chair: Nicole...
Public Notices URGENT UPDATE- AUGUST 2025 The City of Holyoke's Board of Health has received alarming information from Holyoke Medical Center that fentanyl packets marked as "Superman" and "Get Lucky" are possibly laced with a Veterinary tranquilizer Medetomidine, commonly known as "Dex". Withdrawal from Medetomidine can cause life threatening withdrawal symptoms of tachycardia(increased heart rate),...
IN MEMORIAM Ronald A. Dietrich (Chief / Aux) Douglas Ulmer (Chief) Stephen F. Donoghue (Chief) Alfred Lafreniere (Deputy Chief) Walter Meinhart (Deputy Chief) James B.J. Hoar (Deputy Chief) David T. Gregory (Major) Charles Paine WMCP (Major) Francis J. Shea (Captain) William Saalfrank (Captain) Roger Bourbonnais (Captain) George Burke (Captain) Carol Moore (Captain) Zakaria Fakhir (Captain)...
RETIREES Jean L. Dietrich (Deputy Chief / Aux) George Kiakis (Deputy Chief / Aux) Mary Gubala (Major / Aux) Robert Garrant (Lieutenant / Aux) Francis A. Brunelle (Lieutenant Colonel / Aux) Paul C. Guilbert (Lieutenant / Aux) Kieth Dallmann (Major / Aux) Michael J. Higgins (Lieutenant / HPD) Jan R. Saj (Patrolman / HPD)
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Field Operation Services: January Special Request Details February Special Request Details March Saint Patrick's Parade Parking Notice Saint Patrick’s Day Road Race Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Special Request Details April Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza Special Request Details May Music in the Parks Memorial Day Ceremony Special Request Details June Music in the...
TRAINING - AuxCADEMY Recruit Training Sessions are usually held starting at 0900 prior to a general meeting and / or following a general meeting. Evening classes may be held at a date and time to be determined by AuxCADEMY Instructors and approved by the AuxCADEMY Director. Recruit Training sessions are scheduled within a 9...
MEETINGS Meetings are held at the lower level of the War Memorial Building Auxiliary Traffic Headquarters unless otherwise specified. General monthly meetings are held on the first (1st) Sunday of the following months starting at 1000 hours: February, May, June, October, November and December General monthly meetings are held the second (2nd) Sunday...
REQUIREMENTS Are you interested in becoming a member? Applicants must adhere to the following guidelines: Must apply in person to complete application inquiry. Be 21 years of age. No visible tattoos or piercings. Be a citizen of the United States. Live in Holyoke or surrounding areas within a 20 mile radius. Must have working telephone...
COV Order #3: Updated Order on Retail Closures to the Public The City of Holyoke is taking appropriate steps to protect the public health and well-being of the community. Of particular concern is limiting the opportunities for indoor congregation of persons, which aids the spread of infection. On Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 the City...
In accordance with city-wide policy, and amid growing concerns regarding the potential spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Holyoke Council on Aging and Senior Center will be closed until further notice beginning Thursday, March 19. All services will be suspended. Seniors in need of assistance during this time are encouraged to leave a message...
The City of Holyoke has declared a state of emergency in order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus in our community and is taking appropriate steps in order to protect the public health and wellbeing. Of particular concern is limiting the opportunities for indoor congregation of persons, which aids the spread of infection....
