Metro

At a combined total of about four hours of debate over the course of two City Council meetings that included points about the city's wavering financial situation, burdening taxpayers, over-reach [...]

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.

City Treasurer Rory Casey explains why Holyoke pays the IRS penalty fees.

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 [...]

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 spotlights some of the important matters taken up by appointed and elected officials in Holyoke.

On the early evening of Sunday, December 18, 2022, Holyoke Mayor, Joshua Garcia gathered outside City Hall with members of the Jewish community in Holyoke, as well as residents of […]

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 [...]