Holyoke to Replace Leaky Gas Pipes
Thanks to $22M in grants from the US Department of Transportation, Wakefield, Westfield and Holyoke each received funds to replace leaky gas pipes. The Biden Administration has been working with [...]
Government Affairs Week of April 4, 2023: Women Call Out Councilors’ Disrespect
The Holyoke City Council of this week may be best remembered for residents calling out City Councilors Kevin Jourdain and David Bartley for disrespectful behavior at the last City Council meeting [...]
Mayor Message April 2023: Stands by Councilor; Talks Budget
Holyoke Mayor Joshua García stood by Councilor Israel Rivera, who was characterized as a "threat" by the independent consulting firm's research on the city's Police Department Strengths, [...]
In Studio with Janine Fondon: DEI Ongoing
IN Studio, a new show on Holyoke Media with host Janine Fondon, discusses The Human Service Forum (HSF) 2023 Workplace Equity Series - Moving Forward With Action (April - June)
Christian Procession Celebrates Jesus on Palm Sunday
Kathy Champagne of St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 485 Appleton St. in Holyoke offers services in English and Spanish. Her singing could be understood in all languages.
Sikh Flag Raising Is An Annual Celebration
Local businessman Gurninder Singh, owner of Dino's Pizza on 625 Homestead Ave. here in Holyoke, every year organizes the Sikh flag-raising ceremony in from of City Hall to honor the lives and [...]
Government Affairs Week of 3-27-2023: Restore Holyoke
The Community Preservation Act Committee presented to the Finance Committee six recommendations its members believe should be funded. A summary of the recommendations follows. To view the [...]
ASK: A New Series That Asks Municipal Workers What They Do
In this inaugural episode of Ask, resident Linda Pratt asks Yoni Glogower, director of the city's Conservation & Sustainability Department, about the work the department does.
Government Affairs: The Rights of Former Felons
Councilor Israel Rivera spoke up for former felons, like himself, to spotlight that this group of people face challenges and are sometimes treated as if they were the same person who broke the [...]
The Body / The Self Gallery Art Exhibit
For the month of March Wistariahurst Museum and Garden will exhibit the The Body / The Self, works by artists who identify as female and non-binary in a celebratory show for Women’s History Month [...]