Hello All, It has been a few weeks since my last correspondence and I thought I would provide an update of where Holyoke is at as it relates to the pandemic. To begin, these communications are going to shift away from a direct focus on the metrics. The case counts are so far beyond what … Continued
Effective December 13, all cities and towns in Massachusetts will revert to Phase 3, Step 1 of the Re-Opening Plan. View the Rollback Order here
Dear Community Members, I am happy to announce that there will be increased staffing and a few changes in operations at the Stop the Spread test sites in Holyoke. Beginning this week, staffing at both test sites will be increased. The staff at the drive-through site has been doubled in order to lower wait times … Continued
Next month will mark ten years since I stood on the steps of City Hall and declared my candidacy for mayor of the city of Holyoke. What a day that was. Weeks shy of my twenty-second birthday, I stood in the freezing cold, surrounded by family, friends, and my earliest supporters, and I made my … Continued
WANTED: new members for the Biking and Pedestrian Committee Do you like to walk or bike around Holyoke? Are you interested in advocating for safer streets and promote walking and bicycling? Then the committee needs you! The Holyoke Biking and Pedestrian Committee was established in 2016 to advice City Departments and City Council on bicycle … Continued
The Holyoke Public Library is seeking to fill 3 (three) positions on their Board of Directors as City Representatives. If you are interested in applying, please send a letter of interest and resume to: mayorsoffice@holyoke.org The deadline for applications is December 1, 2020 For more information please contact the Mayor’s Office at (413) … Continued
Mayor Morse announces leadership transition in the City’s Office of Planning & Economic Development Director Marcos Marrero departing in January, Mayor appoints outgoing State Representative Aaron Vega as successor On Thursday, Mayor Alex B. Morse announced the resignation of Marcos Marrero as Director of the City’s Office of Planning & Economic Development (OPED). Marcos’ … Continued
Holyoke COVID-19 Antibody Study Holyoke Residents! The Holyoke Board of Health and Massachusetts General Hospital are conducting a research study to determine how COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, has spread in our community through antibody testing and surveying selected households. To learn more, go to the Holyoke Board of Health’s website or MGH … Continued
As of Thursday 11/5/2020, the location of testing at Holyoke Community College will change. The change is being made to prepare for the cold weather months. The testing will remain at HCC, but now take place at Lot H. The test site will still be drive-through. Hours and days of operation will not change. Holyoke … Continued
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MA-DPH) is gathering information regarding the experiences and challenges Massachusetts residents have faced due to COVID-19. MA-DPH has launched the COVID-19 Community Impact Survey. The Survey is open to any Massachusetts resident aged 14 or older, whether or not they have ever had COVID-19. It will record valuable information … Continued
