Holyoke
Holyoke City Council approves tax shift; tax bills to increase
HOLYOKE — Although the City Council voted 10-2 to decrease the tax rate for residential and commercial, residents can still expect to see an average tax bill increase by $352 for the year, or $29 per month.
Community rallies following Holyoke fires
HOLYOKE — After two separate fires spread across the city on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2, local, state and national organizations are offering a hand to those who lost their belongings and homes.
Holyoke City Council approves treasurer position, opens search
HOLYOKE — The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to create a new appointed city treasurer position during its Nov. 18 meeting.
March for the Food Bank returns for 16th year
With food insecurity on the rise, and many still recovering from the delayed release of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in November, the March for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts returned for another 43-mile trek from Springfield to Greenfield on Nov. 24 and 25.
HCC women’s volleyball team finishes historic 2025 season
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Community College women’s volleyball team may have fallen short of a national title, but the season was far from a failure.
Holyoke hosts Veterans Day ceremony at War Memorial Building
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke community gathered for the yearly Veterans Day ceremony inside the War Memorial Building on Nov. 11.
South Holyoke Homes unveiled at ribbon cutting event
HOLYOKE — On Nov. 5, the Holyoke Housing Authority and other stakeholders gathered to officially open the new South Holyoke Homes apartment units.
Holyoke city auditor leaving to pursue another opportunity
HOLYOKE — City Auditor Tanya Wdowiak announced that she is resigning from her current position to take another opportunity nearby.
Vega preparing to lead Western Mass. Economic Development Council
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Planning and Economic Development Director Aaron Vega has been appointed president and CEO for the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council.
Holyoke City Council welcomes new faces following election
HOLYOKE — Holyoke saw two longtime city councilors lose their seats in contested races amid a 17% voter turnout.
