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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.

Holyoke Police Chief Search Extended and October 30 Final Interview Session Postponed

Posted on October 26, 2024


HOLYOKE – The search for a new Police Chief has been extended by two weeks after one of the two finalists for the position withdrew his candidacy, according to Holyoke Mayor Joshua A. Garcia. The Mayor’s scheduled final interview of the finalist/s for the position of Police Chief has been postponed. That interview session had been planned for Wednesday, October. 30.
The interviews would have concluded a competitive selection process facilitated by Public Safety Consultants, LLC.
“I want to be certain that the best possible finalists are identified by the Search Committee before we take the final steps in the process,” Garcia said.
The extended application process will close on November 11.
Following the July 31 retirement of former Chief David Pratt, the Mayor’s Office launched a search for Police Chief candidates. A Search Committee, composed of city officials, community leaders, and law enforcement personnel, reviewed applications, conducted interviews, and assessed candidates through a rigorous evaluation process. The process included a public listening session, public surveys, and an assessment in which candidates participate in a series of exercises that simulate critical aspects of the job.
Mayor Garcia said the date and time of the rescheduled interviews will be posted on the City website and publicized in the area news media. The public will be invited to the interview session. Individuals unable to attend in person will be welcome to join via Holyoke Media, or via a Zoom link that will be publicized prior to the rescheduled interview session.
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