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.
This Week in Government Affairs Feb. 6, 2023
The Holyoke City Council spent two hours in a spirited discussion about fair pay, sick and vacation days for city employees last Tuesday, with Council President Todd McGee making sure that [...]
This Week in Government Affairs Jan. 30, 2023
This week the Finance Committee and the Development and Government Relations Committee met. Let’s start with the Finance Committee. Mayor Joshua García appeared before the committee to [...]
A Gem in Holyoke Runs on Heart But That Is Not Enough
Wistariahurst is a cultural and educational center owned and operated by the City of Holyoke. It is a museum, a place for exhibits, talks and presentations and music. It is […]
Podcast 413: El Bori-Corredor Se Abre en MA, NY & CT
Ágora fué fundada en marzo de 2019. Esta organización es una firma boutique de producción y consultoría comprometida con la forma en que se percibe y se disfruta la cultura […]
Senator’s Message: unconscionable abuse of our veterans
State Sen. John Velis, Holyoke’s senator. and chairperson of several committees including the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, is pushing impatiently for the promise made to [...]