Holyoke Media, Author at Holyoke Media

Posted February 3, 2024

When They Say They Want DEI, But Don’t

Doreen Cunningham found herself at the center of a firestorm of fear-driven accusations that called into question her leadership as the assistant superintendent in charge of Diversity, Equity, [...]

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In Ask, Community Producers, Video

Posted February 1, 2024

The Money In Man: Treasurer Rory Casey

Money Talks with Rory Casey. In this episode of Ask, Holyoke resident Linda Pratt talks with Rory Casey about the job of City Treasurer. We also look at the difference […]

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In Community Producers, State Senator's Message, Video

Posted January 29, 2024

State Sen. John Velis on The Budgetary Challenges Coming Up in 2024

State Sen. John Velis has been working on a variety of pressing issues for his district, which includes Holyoke, and the Commonwealth. Homelessness, mental health programs and helping to remove [...]

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In Metro, News, Video

Posted January 28, 2024

At Long Last, From The Previous Century, A Young Man Is Returned Home

His official Navy photograph in sailor’s uniform forever shows a radiant smile and even as that smile crinkles his eyes almost shut, from his eyes you see a young man […]

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In Community Producers, Mayor's Message, Video

Posted January 16, 2024

Mayor Looks Back and Ahead

Mayor Joshua García looks back at 2023, a year of working deeply with the City Council and of heartbreak when it would not fund his plan named after the eight-month […]

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In Community Producers, State Representative's Message, Video

Posted January 8, 2024

Rep. Patricia Duffy Reviews 2023 and Looks at 2024

Holyoke Media has been interviewing elected officials to ask them to share their own views on 2023, and look ahead in 2024. We start with state Rep. Patricia Duffy. Rep. […]

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In City Council

Posted December 24, 2023

The Honorable Todd McGee

https://youtu.be/muzOHpHf8Lw After his children, to whom he is devoted, Council President Todd McGee says there is no greater joy than to have served on the City Council the past 18 […]

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In City Council

Posted December 23, 2023

The Honorable Todd McGee

https://youtu.be/muzOHpHf8Lw After his children, to whom he is devoted, Council President Todd McGee says there is no greater joy than to have served on the City Council the past 18 […]

By Holyoke Media

In City Council

Posted December 22, 2023

Councilor Peter Tallman has served almost two decades on the City Council, always being among the last to speak, preferring to listen to points made by his colleagues and then taking his counsel [...]

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In City Council

Posted December 20, 2023

City Councilor Joe McGiverin

Councilor Joe McGiverin, a public servant who been helping the city as a City Councilor for 44 years, in conversation about the past and the future.. Holyoke Media is spotlighting the three [...]