Years of Grime at HPD Appalls Councilors
City Councilors could not have been more aghast at how the city Police Department headquarters became a pig pen that has lasted decades, forcing police officers and staff to endure […]
Police Chief: Any Safe City Has a High Dollar Price to Pay
In this week’s Finance Committee meeting, Police Chief Brian Keenan told councilors that safe streets come with a high price that must be budgeted. The conversation was among the first […]
Federal Funds in Danger
The Development & Government Relations met this week and, together with Alicia Zoeller, director of the city’s Community Development office, reviewed petitions for funds by more than a [...]
Police Receive Money for Community Policing
The Finance Committee approved a grant for $606,446.54 directed the the Holyoke Police Department. The money will go toward support programs and partnership that address community policing and [...]
Government Meetings: Treasurer Seat Will Become Mayoral Appointment If…
This week, Holyoke City Councilors convened a full meeting and three committee meetings, resulting in a busy summer workload. The Ordinance and Development and Government Relations also met this [...]
Government Affairs Last Week and This Week
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 [...]