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 by certain councilors to remove the matter from the Ordinance Committee chaired by Councilor Linda Vacon before the committee had a chance to further study the proposal, and allegations that certain councilors were in favor of the vote to benefit family members, the matter drew fire and ire from councilors across the sides of the debate.

he Finance Committee transferred almost $1m from the city's Cannabis Stabilization Fund to several public works projects throughout the lower wards.

Carlos and Millie García opened the Taíno Restaurant on South Street just about a year ago. Recently, they partnered with WestMass ElderCare to offer any of their Caribbean-flavored dishes to people 60+ at steep discounts.

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.

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 everyone had ample opportunities to speak their views unencumbered by frustrated colleagues.

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 Society […]

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 present a five-year […]

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 […]

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 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.