This Week in Government Affairs Week of Jan. 23, 2023
This week the Ordinance Committee met and most items on the agenda were related to securing permits for three additional marijuana businesses. Members are Councilor Linda Vacon, the chair, […]
This Week In Government Affairs Week of Jan. 16, 2023
This week in government affairs spotlights some of the important matters taken up by appointed and elected officials in Holyoke.
Mayor’s Message: 2023 Looking Real Good for Holyoke
Mayor Joshua García is looking ahead to 2023 with enthusiasm on changes for Holyoke. From continuing work on the development of a new middle school to helping to bring more […]
AIC President: Opportunities Abound
Dr. Hubert Benítez was appointed president of American International College, in Springfield, just about six months ago. In that time, Dr. Benítez is expanding the academic culture at the [...]
Government Affairs Last Week and This Week
Holyoke once again is set to pay late fees to the IRS for not filing withholding forms on time. “There is a $30,000 appropriation here in the treasurer’s office for once again — another [...]
Padre Joel Martínez, Iglesia San Pablo Episcopal
La Iglesia San Pablo Episcopal anuncia la llegada de su nuevo pastor, Padre Joel Martínez, oriundo de la República Dominicana, y quien ofrece misas en español e inglés todas las semanas. Para [...]
Government Affairs Last Week and This Week
The School Building Committee reviewed the three finalists for designing the new middle school, pouring over detailed presentations and timelines. The new middle school would begin construction [...]
State Rep.’s Message: Nerding Out with Rep. Duffy
Ask State Rep. Patricia Duffy about what’s happening at the Statehouse, where she represents Holyoke, and enter the realm of joyful insights about what elected lawmakers do. In this [...]
Holyoke Sporting Goods Grateful to Janet Casey
Holyoke Sporting Goods received about $50,000 worth of help, thanks to Janet Casey, owner of Marketing Doctor in Northampton. Betsy Frey, owner of Holyoke Sporting Goods on Dwight St., got […]
Mother Tongue Explores The Power of Languages
On Saturday, December 3rd, the Performance Project’s 2022 First Generation Youth Ensemble premieres their newest work at City Stage in Springfield. “Mother Tongue” is an original multilingual [...]