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Citizens Advisory Committee

Citizens Advisory Committee is an advisory committee of residents that provides recommendations on the CDBG Program and other federal funding allocations.   Interested residents, particularly those living in low-moderate income neighborhoods or representing low-mod income households are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the Mayor's Office.   All CAC meetings are open to the public.  Current members are:

Elbert Bowler

Nelson Lopez

Michael Falcetti

Terry Gibson

Victor Machado

Willie Spradley

Rosanna Lopez

Kocayne Givner - City Council Representative

Feb 26 2024

Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting February 26, 2024

5:00 pm Holyoke City Hall Annex
May 30 2023

Citizens Advisory Committee Public Meeting – ARPA Awards May 30, 2023

4:30 pm City Hall Holyoke
May 17 2023

Citizens Advisory Committee Public Meeting May 17, 2023

5:30 pm Holyoke City Hall Annex

City Council approves FY25 Budget

Posted on June 25, 2024

On Tuesday, June 11, the City Council convened to review and vote on the Mayor’s proposed FY25 budget (click to review budget). Watch the full City Council meeting here. In this phase of the budget process, the City Council can cut but can not add to the budget. The council made $62,290 worth of cuts which includes:...
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City of Holyoke Fireworks Set for June 28th

Posted on May 28, 2024

HOLYOKE, MA- Holyoke’s July 4th Fireworks Celebration will take place on Friday, June 28th with the rain date of Sunday, June 30th  on the beautiful grounds of Holyoke Community College, located on Homestead Avenue. “First, I’d like to thank Holyoke Gas & Electric, Holyoke Community College, and the city’s departments for continuing this tradition,” says...

Seeking candidates to fill vacant At-Large School Committee seat

Posted on May 21, 2024

HOLYOKE — Stating “this year has been particularly challenging for my family,” Erin Brunelle, vice chair of the Holyoke School Committee, submitted her resignation on May 15 to the Holyoke School Committee. Her resignation was effective immediately. Mayor Garcia expressed his gratitude and appreciation for Brunelle’s 10 years of service on the School Committee. “I...
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