This month’s special City Council meeting was very short with few items on the agenda. Below are two highlights from the meeting. Interview for Interim Treasurer Since the departure this […]
Development and Governmental Relations July 2022
267 Elm Street on the Sale Block Committee votes to declare 267 Elm Street (Assessors Map 004, Block 03, Parcel 004) as surplus property available for disposition. The property was […]
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 […]
The Vibrant Energy of Youth at Gio’s Ollie Session
Genuine Culture LLC, managed to summon the unique vibe of a community event outdoors, with the presence of youth, pizza, music, and the positive energy of being together at the […]
The Experiences of Blacks in The Military
Black former military members and a military spouse took part in a live, in-person panel discussion titled “I Was a Black G.I.: A Retrospective” at the Wistariahurst Museum on July […]
Gio’s Ollie Session at Holyoke Skate Park
Damany Gordon, from Genuine Culture, LLC, shares with us the details of a special event happening on Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at the Holyoke Skate Park. This an event of […]
Sen. Velis Amendment on LGTBQ Veterans Rights Moves Forward
Under this amendment, State Veteran benefits that discharged Veterans would receive include:
Chapter 115 Financial Aid
Property Tax Exemptions
Tuition Waivers
License Plate and ID Designations
Veteran Annuities
Care at Massachusetts Soldiers’ Homes
This Week in Politics June 22, 2022
Proclamations José García from the city’s Department of Public Works, for three decades of dedication. Holyoke High Varsity Volleyball Knights, for a championship season, 15-1 Robert Peirent, retiring City Engineer […]
Children’s Bilingual Book About Hurricane María
Author Lesléa Newman will read from her recent book “Alicia and the Hurricane: A Story of Puerto Rico/Alicia y el huracán: Un cuento de Puerto Rico” at the Odyssey Bookshop […]
Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
On June 6, 2022, a flag raising ceremony outside of City Hall took place for the annual observance of Pride Month. In this event, City Councilor at-large, Juan Anderson-Burgos (he/him) […]
This Week in Politics May 17, 2022
CITY COUNCIL The following are selected highlights from this week’s City Council meeting. View the full agenda HERE. CITY COUNCILOR WILL PUELLO NOT IN ATTENDANCE The City Council meeting began […]
Diana Álvarez – Quiero Volver: a xingonx ritual opera
Quiero Volver: A Xingonx Ritual Opera manifest. This is a creative work by Doctora Diana Álvarez, multidisciplinary artist. During this conversation at Easthampton CitySpace, we learned the backstory of how […]