HOLYOKE, CHICOPEE & SPRINGFIELD MAYORS ANNOUNCE PLAN TO RID STREETS OF ILLEGAL DIRT MOTORCYCLES

On August 16, 2016, Mayors Terry Murphy of Holyoke, Domenic J. Sarno of Springfield, and John L. Vieau of Chicopee, gathered with State Representative and Springfield City Councilor Orlando Ramos, and State Rep. Pat Duffy, to have a discussion on the problems of illegal bikes and biking practices in our communities.

Reckless illegal dirt bike riders are endangering motorists, and assaulting civilians. This meeting was made to join forces and work with the police and legislative folk, creating city ordinances and adopting state laws that can better resolve this issue.

After the meeting, the three mayors offered a press conference to inform of their actions and collaborative work.

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HOLYOKE’S INTERNATIONAL VOLLEYBALL HALL OF FAME OPENS

Mayor Terry Murphy announced the push to make the new revamped Volleyball Hall of Fame at 444 Dwight St. a destination for tourists and residents — and businesses — alike.

The executive director of the Hall of Fame, George Mulry encourages everyone to contact him about programs, partnerships and events at (413) 536-0926.

The Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke, Massachusetts – the birthplace of Volleyball is a not-for-profit institution dedicated to honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to this international sport and to fostering the appreciation of the historical development of the game by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting its collections for a global audience.

MORE ABOUT THE VOLLEYBALL HALL OF FAME

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NEW HOUSING FOR CITY ANNOUNCED

The Holyoke Housing Authority has been working on a redevelopment of some vacant parcels in the South Holyoke area, around Carlos Vega Park.

After an outreach process, and a series of studies, and community activities to collect input for the development, construction of Phase 1, is about to start.

The Holyoke Housing Authority has been working to build affordable housing around Carlos Vega Park in South Holyoke as part of a project called the South Holyoke Homes.

For more info visit www.southholyokehomes.org. Construction is about to begin on the first phase, a 12 unit apartment building on the corner of South East Street and Hamilton Street.

In conversation with Matthew Mainville, Executive Director of the Holyoke Housing Authority, and Sarah Meier-Zimbler, Director of Development at the Holyoke Housing Authority, we learn about the details of the South Holyoke Homes.

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SCHOOLS REOPEN, NO REMOTE LEARNING

Message from Superintendent of Schools Anthony Soto:

We’re days away from students in grades 1-12 returning to school! I’m so excited to welcome students back, and I’m proud of all the work everyone has done to get us here.

The COVID-19 vaccine clinic was a huge success and one of our students, Arthur Lunditran, shared his reason for getting the vaccine. HIS STORY HERE

As we get closer to the start of school, we encourage everyone who is eligible to get the vaccine. I want to note we are using a “Test and Stay” for asymptomatic close contacts of those with COVID-19.

Those who are asymptomatic will have the option to remain in school and be tested daily by the nurse for at least 5 days. We also encourage you to sign up for our COVID-19 safety checks optional testing program.

Student sign-up

Staff sign up

Also, be sure to check out our Return-to-School Plan that was recently released.

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