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 [...]
Wistariahurst Museum to display poster exhibit “Black Citizenship in the era of Jim Crow” during February.
For the month of February, the Wistariahurst Museum will display a poster exhibition: Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow, which is organized and distributed by the New-York Historical [...]
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 [...]
Gateway City Arts kick starts 2023 with a bazaar, brunch, and artistic, cultural events.
As we enter into 2023, with new goals, dreams, and energy, Gateway City Arts is kickstarting a whole new combination of events and activities that will re energize the Race […]
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 […]
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.
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 [...]
The Seventh Holyoke Community Dinner at Kelly School
The seventh annual community dinner took place on Wednesday, December 14 at Kelly School, in the Flats in Holyoke, and for the first time since the pandemic, it gathered in […]