Recordings of the May 5th City Council Meeting and Special Meeting can be found HERE courtesy of Holyoke Media. During these difficult times, the Office for Community Development encourages residents to reach out for assistance for your own households, families or neighbors. For help obtaining food, rental or mortgage payment assistance, utility assistance, domestic violence counseling, … Continued
he Statewide Mask Order goes into effect tomorrow, Wednesday May 6. Governor Baker signed Orders to enforce the use of face coverings in “any place open to the public” where 6′ social distancing cannot be maintained. This includes outdoor spaces, businesses, workplaces, and public transportation. The order goes into effect May 6 and may be … Continued
The 104th Fighter Wing based at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield has scheduled a series of flyover tributes with its F-15C Eagle aircraft for Wednesday afternoon at health care and public safety sites across the state. The local schedule is approximately: Mercy Medical Center, Springfield : 12:35 Baystate Medical Center, Springfield: 12:35 Holyoke … Continued
Please help the MA COVID Team trace and slow the Spread of COVID-19 by making sure to answer calls coming from the Community Contact Tracing Collaborative. If someone tests positive for COVID-19, the Collaborative’s Contact Tracers will reach out by phone to that person, and their close contacts, to slow the spread of the virus. … Continued
Governor Baker signed Orders to enforce the use of face coverings in “any place open to the public” where 6′ social distancing cannot be maintained. This includes outdoor spaces, businesses, workplaces, and public transportation. The order may be enforced by fines. The general public is still urged not to use medical-grade masks in order to … Continued
Two Holyoke polling places have been moved for the upcoming May 19 special election. Precinct 3A voters will cast their ballots at Metcalf School instead of the Elmwood Fire Station. The polling station for Precinct 1B has been moved from Prospect Heights to City Hall. Voters are still encouraged to vote by mail when possible. … Continued
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced a second round of funding up to $130 million for nursing facilities to support COVID-19 response efforts over the next two months, as well as increased funding of $44 million for residential congregate care service providers. This funding will support staffing costs, infection control and personal protective equipment (PPE). In … Continued
Until the conclusion of this emergency, all consumers and employees must wear face coverings (mask, bandana, scarf) at all times when social distancing cannot be maintained, at any businesses providing essential services within the City of Holyoke. The following are exempted from this order: Children under 2 and any children who may compromise the integrity … Continued
The Holyoke Board of Health has issued orders, effective Sunday, April 26th, 2020, at 12:01 a.m., establishing that all consumers and employees must wear face coverings (mask, bandana, scarf) at all times when social distancing cannot be maintained, at any businesses providing essential services within the City of Holyoke. The following are exempted from this … Continued
Today Congress passed $500 billion in Coronavirus aid. The aid will replenish the small and medium business loan and payroll protection programs, provide support to hospitals and fund a nation-wide testing program, support lenders who work in urban and rural areas, among other uses. The Holyoke Board of Health has issued orders, effective Sunday, April … Continued
