Podcast 413: DEIB Means Everyone is Welcome
Today's guest will be Bianca Figueroa-Santana, director of this newly created Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) at American International College (AIC) in Springfield [...]
HCMI Board Meeting January 19, 2023
Present: Scott MacPherson, ED Jennifer Myszkowski (President) Carey Baker (Vice-President) Denis Luzuriaga (Clerk) Gloria Caballero Mike Hines Not Present: Al Williams – Treasurer Call to [...]
HCMI Board Meeting December 15, 2022
Present: Scott MacPherson, ED Jennifer Myszkowski (President) Carey Baker (Vice-President) Denis Luzuriaga (Clerk) Gloria Caballero Al Williams – Treasurer Not Present: Mike Hines Call to [...]
This Week in Government Affairs Feb. 19: Heated Debate on Employees Benefits
At a combined total of about four hours of debate over the course of two City Council meetings that included points about the city's wavering financial situation, burdening taxpayers, over-reach [...]
HCMI Board Meeting November 17, 2022
Present: Scott MacPherson, ED Jennifer Myszkowski (President) Carey Baker (Vice-President) Denis Luzuriaga (Clerk) Gloria Caballero – Guest and potential Board of Directors member Not [...]
HCMI Board Meeting October 20, 2022
Present: Scott MacPherson, ED Jennifer Myszkowski (President) Carey Baker (Vice-President) Denis Luzuriaga (Clerk) Not Present: Al Williams Mike Hines Call to order: 6:38 p.m. Acceptance of prior [...]
This Week in Government Affairs Feb. 13, 2023: $1 Million From Cannabis Industry For Public Works Improvements
he Finance Committee transferred almost $1m from the city's Cannabis Stabilization Fund to several public works projects throughout the lower wards.
Taino Restaurant Partners with WMass Elder Care for Steep Meal Discounts
Carlos and Millie García opened the Taíno Restaurant on South Street just about a year ago. Recently, they partnered with WestMass ElderCare to offer any of their Caribbean-flavored dishes to [...]
$22M For Holyoke Organizations and Projects
The City of Holyoke is positioned to distribute an additional $22 million it has received from the American Rescue Plan Act -Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
Why Does Holyoke Pay The IRS Late Penalty Fees?
City Treasurer Rory Casey explains why Holyoke pays the IRS penalty fees.