City Solicitor - City of Holyoke

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Please be advised that City offices will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr holiday.

Attention Holyoke residents, the current regular parking ban will conclude on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 8am. Please be advised that starting at 8am on January 21, a reverse parking ban will be enforced, prohibiting parking on the EVEN side of the street and on cul-de-sacs until further notice. Thank you for your cooperation.

Atención residentes de Holyoke, la actual prohibición de estacionamiento concluirá el martes 21 de Enero del 2025, a las 8am. Les informamos que a partir de las 8am del 21 de Enero, comenzará una prohibición de estacionamiento inversa, prohibiendo estacionarse en el lado PAR de la calle y en las calles sin salida hasta nuevo aviso. Gracias por su cooperación.

The Office of the City Solicitor serves as the Law Department for the City of Holyoke. The Solicitor acts as counsel and performs any legal services that directly involve the city. The office manages all proceedings at law or in equity to which the City is a party, including union negotiation, lawsuits against the city, tort claims from property damage and takings involving Housing Court.

Additionally, the Solicitor provides legal opinions and advises the Mayor, the City Council and City department heads on municipal affairs.

The Solicitor works directly for the city government and as such cannot provide legal advice to individual residents. However, the Office of the Solicitor encourages residents with legal questions to consult the helpful links included in the Frequently Asked Questions section.