An Open Letter to the Public The Members of the Holyoke City Council write to you today to ask for your support in the upcoming Special Election on January 28th. We are asking you, along with the support of the Mayor and the current Treasurer, to change the position of Treasurer from elected to appointed. … Continued
HOLYOKE — At a Special Election Tuesday, January 28, City voters will be asked if they want to continue the practice of electing the City Treasurer or approve a City Charter change to make the position appointed, rather than elected. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. In-person and absentee voting options … Continued
HOLYOKE — The City of Holyoke will host an observance of Kwanzaa on Saturday, December 28, at 10 a.m. at City Hall. Kwanzaa, which is observed annually the last week of December, celebrates African heritage and Kwanzaa’s seven principles: Umoja (Unity) To strive for unity in the family, community, nation, and race; Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) To define ourselves, … Continued
Holyoke City Hall to Host Hanukkah Observance December 26 at 5:30 p.m. HOLYOKE — A Hanukkah observance organized by Congregation Sons of Zion in collaboration with Congregation Rodphey Sholom will be held at Holyoke City Hall, 536 Dwight Street, on Thursday, December 26, at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited. This ninth annual celebration at City … Continued
HOLYOKE — The City’s traditional celebration of the holiday season will kick off Saturday, December 7. From 3 until 5 p.m., the Holyoke Merry Go Round at Heritage Park will offer free rides. Children and families will have the opportunity to pose for photos with holiday characters. Also, at the Holyoke Children’s Museum, young people … Continued
Holyoke — The finalist for the position of Police Chief will be interviewed by Mayor Joshua A. Garcia in a public session on Thursday, December 5, at 4 p.m. The interview will be conducted in City Council Chambers at Holyoke City Hall, 536 Dwight Street. The interview will conclude a competitive selection process facilitated by … Continued
HOLYOKE — The Polish American flag will be raised over City Hall on Friday, October 4, at 11:30 a.m. as part of a ceremony celebrating Polish history, culture, and pride. Members of the Polish community will gather outside City Hall for the observance. Holyoke Mayor Joshua A. Garcia will read a proclamation designating October as … Continued
After five months of discussions, research, and planning, members of the Holyoke School Committee on Monday, August 19, voted unanimously to adopt a Capacity Building Plan as the next step towards ending receivership in the district. The Capacity Building Plan spells out concrete steps and timelines to ensure the district’s elected board is well prepared … Continued
La ciudad de Holyoke llevará a cabo una búsqueda para el próximo Jefe de Policía de Holyoke. Nos gustaría escuchar a la comunidad de Holyoke sobre lo que ellos piensan que es importante que el próximo Jefe de Policía se enfoque y las cualidades que el próximo Jefe de Policía debe poseer. Por favor, complete … Continued
The City of Holyoke will be conducting a search for Holyoke’s next Chief of Police. We would like to hear from the Holyoke community on what they think is important for the next Chief of Police to focus on and the qualities the next Chief of Police should possess. Please complete this survey by Friday, August … Continued
