On May 16, 2023, Mayor Garcia delivered to the City Council a State of the City presentation along with the proposed FY24 City Budget. The technical summary and the workbook documents of the City Budget can be found here: https://www.holyoke.org/mayors-proposed-fy24-city-budget/ The following is the full text of the Mayor’s State of the City speech – … Continued
The following is a snapshot overview of the FY24 proposed budget in detail (note: these are subject to change between now and June 30, 2023): FY24 Holyoke Consolidated Budget Workbook FY24 Proposed Working Budget Detailed This budget is based on what we understand to be our revenue and expense projections and a fairly balanced understanding … Continued
The Holyoke City Council is seeking community members interested in being appointed to Holyoke Media’s Board of Directors for a three (3) year term. The Holyoke Media Board will meet in the evening on the third Thursday of each month. It is an unpaid position. Holyoke Media is an independent, non-profit, multimedia organization funded through … Continued
The 2023 City of Holyoke ARPA Application portal is now open. The link below is where you can find the packet. Note that the actual application must be completed on GoogleForms and that applicants must submit hard copies of materials to the Office for Community Development. The links to all application materials are contained within … Continued
The Holyoke Police Department audit, prepared by Municipal Resources, Inc., is an overview of the department with an eye towards identifying strengths and weaknesses. The audit concludes with a series of recommendations to help us improve our operational position at the department and offer services our community expects and desires. Of these recommendations, one I … Continued
The City of Holyoke invites any interested residents of Ward 3 to apply for interim appointment to the Ward 3 School Committee seat vacated by the recent resignation of Rebecca Birks. The original application deadline was July 22nd, however members of the Ward 3 community can still apply until the open seat is filled. Candidates … Continued
The City of Holyoke invites any interested residents of Ward 3 to apply for interim appointment to the Ward 3 School Committee seat vacated by the recent resignation of Rebecca Birks. The application deadline is July 22nd. Candidates will be interviewed at an August 4th joint meeting of the Holyoke School Committee, City Council, and … Continued
Several City Councilors, Conservation Commission members, Board of Health and DPW staff, representatives from Wistariahurst, State Rep. Pat Duffy, Paulo Friere students and neighbors turned out to plant 21 trees that Friday afternoon. Among the varieties planted in the park were Swamp White Oak, Pin Oak, Black Gum, Sargeant Cherry, American Hornbeam and European hornbeam. Yoni … Continued
