Iohann Vega, Author at Holyoke Media

Posted September 29, 2022

Holyoke Local Cultural Council grant applications are open until October 17, 2022.

Anne Thalheimer and Kocayne Givner are members of the Holyoke Local Cultural Council, and they shared the details for the period of application for proposals of cultural activities, [...]

By Iohann Vega

In News

Posted September 27, 2022

Holyoke Mayor signs pledge for the City to become Recovery Ready Workplace

On September 27, 2022, Holyoke Mayor, Joshua García, signed a pledge that makes the City of Holyoke a “Recovery Ready Workplace” for its employees, and thus becoming the first [...]

By Iohann Vega

In Community Producers, Holyoke Public Library, Video

Posted September 21, 2022

The Olmsteds in Holyoke, a presentation by Robert Comeau

It is known that the Olmsted Brothers produced plans for the design of Holyoke’s Prospect (now Pulaski) Park and other public spaces, but few know that the firm worked on […]

By Iohann Vega

In Government, News, Updates

Posted September 9, 2022

Holyoke Mayor, Hampden District Attorney, Chief of Police, address recent uptick of public safety issues.

Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia, joined by Hampden District Attorney, Anthony Gulluni, Holyoke Police Chief David Pratt, and Holyoke City Council President, Todd McGee, held a press conference on [...]

By Iohann Vega

In Business, News, Video

Posted September 7, 2022

Sen. Velis announces $150,000 in ARPA Funding to assist Latino owned business in Holyoke.

On the morning of September 7th, 2022, at Fiesta Cafe in Holyoke, Senator John C. Velis and Representative Patricia A. Duffy announced $150,000 in ARPA funding for the Partners for […]

By Iohann Vega

In Metro, News, Video

Posted September 6, 2022

Holyoke Mayor Joshua García demonstrates the Valle Bike Share Program

The Valley Bike Share Program is an initiative that provides access to bicycles with unique pedal-assist technology for an easier ride, going uphill. The communities of Amherst, Chicopee, [...]

By Iohann Vega

In PSA, Video

Posted August 22, 2022

PSA: Keeping Storm Drains Clean

In this Public Service Announcement, Holyoke Mayor, Joshua García reminds the public, business owners, home owners, and renters, of the importance of keeping storm drains clear of trash. Keeping [...]

By Iohann Vega

In Education, Government, News, Video

Posted August 9, 2022

Dr. Yadilette Rivera-Colón, newly appointed Ward 3 School Committee Member

Dr. Yadilette Rivera-Colón is the newly appointed Holyoke School Committee member for Ward 3. She will fill the seat vacated last month by Rebecca Birks, who moved from Holyoke. Dr. […]

By Iohann Vega

In Updates

Posted July 23, 2022

Farewell Send Off Event for the Fernandez Family in Holyoke.

Fernandez Restaurant has been a staple of the City of Holyoke for more than three decades. As a way to recognize the contributions of the Fernandez family to the […]

By Iohann Vega

In Community Events, Metro, News, Video

Posted July 21, 2022

Colombia Flag Raising in Holyoke

Celebrating Colombia’s Independence Day on July 20th, the City of Holyoke held a flag raising ceremony, led by Holyoke Mayor, Joshua García, and his wife, Stefany Escobar García. During the [...]