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Carlos Vega Fund mini-grant applications open for Holyoke area

Tina Lesniak

HOLYOKE — The Carlos Vega Fund is asking local nonprofits and organizations engaged in social justice projects to apply for mini-grants of up to $2,000....
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Teacher Retention Working Group gives recommendations for Holyoke schools

Trent Levakis
tlevakis@thereminder.com

HOLYOKE — During its March 12 meeting, the School Committee was visited by the Teacher Retention Working Group, who shared its recommendations report with the district....
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Pearl Harbor vet and family honored by Holyoke City Council

Trent Levakis
tlevakis@thereminder.com

HOLYOKE — The City Council took a few moments opening its March 19 meeting to honor the family of Pharmacist’s Mate 2nd Class Merle Hillman, a native of Holyoke, who died aboard the USS California during Pearl Harbor....
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Holyoke City Council approves crime analyst position

Trent Levakis
tlevakis@thereminder.com

HOLYOKE — The City Council has voted to create a crime analyst position for the city....
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Wistariahurst Museum hosts a sensory-friendly egg hunt

Tina Lesniak

HOLYOKE — On Saturday, March 23, youngsters can enjoy a quieter version of the traditional Easter egg hunt at Wistariahurst Museum....
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Paper City Fabrics offers thrift model and new community resource in Holyoke

Trent Levakis
tlevakis@thereminder.com

HOLYOKE — As the city continues to expand on its efforts to revitalize the downtown area, new store Paper City Fabrics is another new business playing its part in the city’s growth....
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Crime analyst position for Holyoke nearing approval

Trent Levakis
tlevakis@thereminder.com

HOLYOKE — The City Council will soon vote on the creation of a crime analyst position in the city after some delay through subcommittee discussions....
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Holyoke seeks downtown development proposals

Trent Levakis
tlevakis@thereminder.com

HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Redevelopment Authority is seeking proposals for development of downtown land that would add to the vibrancy of the area alongside nearby projects in continued revitalization efforts for the city....
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Holyoke breaks ground on new middle school building

Trent Levakis
tlevakis@thereminder.com

HOLYOKE — Community and school leaders gathered for a groundbreaking at the site of the former William R. Peck Middle School that will soon be the grounds of a new middle school building....
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