Aaron Vega, director of the Office of Planning and Economic Development

This Week in Government Affairs Feb. 13, 2023: $1 Million From Cannabis Industry For Public Works Improvements

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

Taíno Restaurant

Taino Restaurant Partners with WMass Elder Care for Steep Meal Discounts

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.

ARPA 2023

$22M For Holyoke Organizations and Projects

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

Why Does Holyoke Pay The IRS Late Penalty Fees?

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

City Councilor Kocayne Givner

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

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 Society […]

Marlene Connor, Whiting Reservoir Study Committee

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 present a five-year […]

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 […]

Historian and curator Penni Martorell

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 […]

ORDINANCE COMMITTEEE

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, […]

Callie Niezgoda Flanagan

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.

Menorah Lightning at Holyoke City Hall on first day of Hanukkah.

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 […]

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