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Please be advised that City offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1st, in celebration of the New Years Day holiday. 


The City of Holyoke Department of Public Works has issued a regular Winter Parking Ban, effective:
Friday, December 26, 2025, beginning at 8:00 PM Until further notice During the parking ban, the following restrictions will be enforced: No parking on the odd-numbered side of the street, unless otherwise posted and No parking on cul-de-sacs. The City of Holyoke thanks the community for working together with our crews to help keep Holyoke’s streets clean and safe.

El Departamento de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad de Holyoke ha emitido una Prohibición Regular de Estacionamiento de Invierno, efectiva a partir del: Viernes, 26 de diciembre de 2025, comenzando a las 8:00 p.m. Hasta nuevo aviso. Durante la prohibición de estacionamiento, se estarán aplicando las siguientes restricciones: No se permite estacionar en el lado impar de la calle, a menos que se indique lo contrario y No se permite estacionar en las calles sin salida (cul-de-sacs). La Ciudad de Holyoke le agradece a la comunidad por colaborar con nuestro equipo para ayudar a mantener las calles de Holyoke limpias y seguras.
 

Author: mcelligotta@holyoke.org

West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito

A West Nile Virus positive mosquito sample was detected in the city of Holyoke as part of ongoing mosquito monitoring in the region. Additional monitoring will be conducted in Holyoke. More information can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-arbovirus-update West Nile Virus is most commonly spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. More information about different … Continued

Take the Community Health Equity Survey

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is committed to better serving communities that experience barriers to health. The Community Health Equity Survey was developed in collaboration with community members and partners across the state and reflects the priorities and experiences of Massachusetts residents. The information you share will help DPH and community partners determine how … Continued

Heat Advisory 7/26/23&7/27/23

 The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory beginning Thursday morning and lasting until Friday afternoon. Heat index values from 95 to 104 degrees are expected Thursday and Friday, with the worst conditions from noon to 6pm. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=BOX&wwa=heat%20advisory Remember to drink plenty of … Continued

West Nile Virus Positive Sample

A West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquito sample was detected in the neighboring community of West Springfield as part of ongoing mosquito monitoring in the region. Additional monitoring will be conducted in West Springfield and Holyoke. More information can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-arbovirus-update WNV is most commonly spread to people through the bite of an … Continued

Air Quality Advisory

There is an air quality advisory issued for fine particles for Western and Central Massachusetts.  For more information, please visit DEP’s MassAir Online at: https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/dep/massair/web/#/pollution/map/forecast

Continuing Air Quality Concerns

Poor air quality continues to affect the area due to ongoing wildfires in Canada. Until the air quality improves, here are some suggestions to reduce the impact: limit outdoor time, avoid high-intensity outdoor activities, use fans and AC to stay cool, keep windows and doors closed to limit outdoor air coming inside and, if available, … Continued

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