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Open Square seeking market rate housing development through state program

Trent Levakis
tlevakis@thereminder.com

HOLYOKE — The City Council will soon vote to approve a resolution for the state’s Certified Housing Development Incentive Program Project for Open Square Realty, LLC for its development of new downtown market rate housing at 4 Open Square Way, Mill 2....
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Holyoke City Council discusses Home Rule Petition amendment

Trent Levakis
tlevakis@thereminder.com

HOLYOKE — A proposed amendment to the city’s Home Rule Petition for the purpose of expanding the Center City Liquor License Area will head to the City Council for approval before going to the state....
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MA FRESH grant teaches Holyoke students gardening, more

Tyler Garnet
tgarnet@thereminder.com

HOLYOKE — Holyoke elementary school students are learning about food justice from the ground up thanks to the help of MA FRESH grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education....
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Holyoke Nutrition offers healthy alternatives

Trent Levakis
tlevakis@thereminder.com

HOLYOKE — High Street saw another new business introduce itself to the community this past month in Holyoke Nutrition, a new smoothie and juice bar with focus on protein packed shakes and energy boosting teas....
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LightHouse Holyoke to buy Gateway City Arts, expand programming

Trent Levakis
tlevakis@thereminder.com

HOLYOKE — A buyer for Gateway City Arts and its three-building performing and fine arts complex has come through as alternative school LightHouse Holyoke will purchase the building and move from its current 208 Race St. building down to 92 Race St. and expand on their work....
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Holyoke City Council to open public hearing on CPA surcharge

Trent Levakis
tlevakis@thereminder.com

HOLYOKE — After a petition reached the required number of signatures, residents will have the opportunity to voice their opinions through a public hearing at a May 7 City Council meeting regarding a CPA rate change....
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Soto updates Holyoke School Committee on upcoming FY25 budget

Trent Levakis
tlevakis@thereminder.com

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Public Schools are prepared to present a balanced budget in May that should come without any major layoffs or cuts to programming....
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Barrett Fishway closed for 2024 season for maintenance

Trent Levakis
tlevakis@thereminder.com

HOLYOKE — The Robert E. Barrett Fishway will be closed to the public for the 2024 season due to hydroelectric maintenance and infrastructure improvements, but Holyoke Gas & Electric is still encouraging the community to connect through different programs in lieu of fishway visits this spring....
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