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Holyoke City Council approves sewer rate increase for FY27

By | Jun 8, 2026

Holyoke City Council approves sewer rate increase for FY27

HOLYOKE — Holyoke residents can expect to pay more for their sewer bill after the City Council approved a sewer rate of $8.76 per 1,000 gallons used, an increase from $7.50, during its June 2 meeting.


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Herald communities prepare for Fourth of July celebrations

By | Jun 2, 2026

Herald communities prepare for Fourth of July celebrations

Chicopee, Holyoke and South Hadley are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays that bring residents together for an evening of festivities, family activities and summer tradition.


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Healey tours Veterans Home in Holyoke to highlight progress

By | May 29, 2026

Healey tours Veterans Home in Holyoke to highlight progress

HOLYOKE — The Veterans Home in Holyoke gave Gov. Maura Healey a tour of the facility six years removed from a travesty during the coronavirus pandemic and just months away from the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility.


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Holyoke looks to fill School Committee vacancy

By | May 28, 2026

Holyoke looks to fill School Committee vacancy

HOLYOKE — The city aims to fill a School Committee vacancy on June 17 after Ward 7 School Committee representative Ellie Wilson recently announced her resignation.


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Holyoke mayor gives State of City address

By | May 26, 2026

Holyoke mayor gives State of City address

HOLYOKE – Mayor Joshua Garcia officially unveiled his proposed $213 million budget, an increase of $8.97 million, or 4.4%, over FY26.


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So That Reminds Me: Pride Month events in Western Massachusetts

By | May 22, 2026

So That Reminds Me: Pride Month events in Western Massachusetts

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and Tyler Garnet sat down with Holyoke Pride Committee members Jeffery Bianche and Jeffrey Anderson-Burgos, while Chris Maza and Dennis Hackett sat down with Springfield Pride Parade Founder and CEO Taurean Bethea to chat about what’s in store for Pride Month in their respective communities.


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Kmart Plaza to get a new look after Holyoke City Council approves demolition plans

By | May 22, 2026

Kmart Plaza to get a new look after Holyoke City Council approves demolition plans

HOLYOKE — Kmart Plaza may soon have new tenants and a fresh look after Mayor Joshua Garcia announced the developer’s plan for the space at 2201 Northampton St.


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Holyoke’s inaugural Lupus Awareness Walk to take place on May 31

By | May 21, 2026

Holyoke’s inaugural Lupus Awareness Walk to take place on May 31

HOLYOKE — Community members, families, advocates and local organizations will come together on Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m. for the first Holyoke Lupus Awareness Walk at the city’s Heritage State Park on 221 Appleton St.


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Dean Technical unveils apprenticeship program wall for union trade jobs

By | May 14, 2026

Dean Technical unveils apprenticeship program wall for union trade jobs

HOLYOKE — Dean Technical High School students will have an easier pathway to learn about and apply for apprenticeship program opportunities with local trade unions.


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HTA officially votes in favor of new contract with salary increases

By | May 14, 2026

HTA officially votes in favor of new contract with salary increases

HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Teachers Association ratified a contract that makes new Holyoke teachers among the highest paid in the area and increases teacher salaries over three years by 20%.


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