STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH DEC. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 12/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH DEC. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 12/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH DEC. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 12/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the...
Dear Community Members, The new metrics for the State have been released, a day later than usual, and they are not reassuring. Case counts are up in 9 of the 13 Counties in Massachusetts. The State averages for “Daily Incidence Rate per 100,000” and “Percent Positivity” continue to rise. “Daily Incidence Rate per 100,000” in...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH DEC. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 12/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH DEC. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 12/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH DEC. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 12/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH DEC. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 12/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH DEC. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 12/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH DEC. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 12/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop...
It is important this Halloween to keep our friends, family, and neighbors safe from COVID-19. Below are some ways to get in the spirit of Halloween with safety and health in mind. Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 or influenza. Plan alternate ways to participate...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop...
As construction of the Dwight, Front, and Heritage Street project winds down, drivers will notice some changes in the project area. Beginning Tuesday, October 13th signage will be installed making Heritage Street one-way from Appleton Street to Dwight Street with a dedicated bike lane and parking on the Heritage State Park side of the street....
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST *BOTH HOLYOKE STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES WILL BE OPEN ON OCTOBER 12, 2020* WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm....
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST *BOTH HOLYOKE STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES WILL BE OPEN ON OCTOBER 12, 2020* WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm....
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST *BOTH HOLYOKE STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES WILL BE OPEN ON OCTOBER 12, 2020* WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm....
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST *ALL HOLYOKE TESTING SITES WILL BE OPEN ON OCTOBER 12, 2020* WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST *Due to the possibility of heavy rain in the morning, the HCC Test Site will be closed 9/30/2020. It will re-open Thursday 10/1/2020 for normal operations.* WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton...
El Corazón / The Heart of Holyoke Placemaking announced two early fall virtual events today. The first is kicking-off the second phase of artistic projects on Tuesday, September 29th with a virtual event titled “¡Comenzamos!”. The event will present the selected local artists which will be doing large scale photos on four buildings facing Main Street...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop...
Due to street paving, we recommend avoiding Dwight Street, Fron Street, and Heritage Street on Monday and Tuesday (9/28 & 9/29). Please note that Front Street will be fully closed on Monday, September 28. John, Hampden, & Oliver streets will be open to local traffic only, drivers will need to use connecting alleys to get...
In order to protect our High School Athletes, the City will be restricting public access at Roberts Field between the hours of 2:00 pm to 6:pm on weekdays, effective from 9/28 - 11/20. Limiting public access to the facility during this time frame is in compliance with the City of Holyoke and the Commonwealth...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A...
STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITES EXTENDED TESTING THROUGH OCT. 31ST WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 10/31/20. DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop...
STOP THE SPREAD WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 9/30/20. STOP THE SPREAD DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the Spread test has...
STOP THE SPREAD WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened today in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 9/30/20. STOP THE SPREAD DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the Spread test...
STOP THE SPREAD WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened today in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 9/30/20. STOP THE SPREAD DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the Spread test has...
STOP THE SPREAD WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened today in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 9/30/20. STOP THE SPREAD DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the Spread test has...
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Update: Cabot Street & Willimansett Bridge to Close for One More Day ----- To enhance safety at the rail crossing on Cabot Street, near the Willimansett Bridge, the Pioneer Valley Railroad & their contractor RailWorks will be installing cantilever arms/flashing lights and a new rail bed at this crossing. This work will require Cabot...
STOP THE SPREAD WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 9/30/20. STOP THE SPREAD DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the Spread test has...
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) confirmed today that the West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Holyoke Holyoke had one WNV positive mosquito sample identified on September 2, 2020. The mosquito was trapped in the southwest quadrant of Holyoke. This mosquito was collected and identified through monitoring provided...
STOP THE SPREAD WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened today in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 9/30/20. STOP THE SPREAD DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the Spread test...
STOP THE SPREAD WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened today in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 9/30/20. STOP THE SPREAD DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the Spread test...
STOP THE SPREAD WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened today in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 9/30/20. STOP THE SPREAD DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the Spread test...
STOP THE SPREAD WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened today in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 9/30/20. STOP THE SPREAD DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the Spread test...
STOP THE SPREAD WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened today in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 9/30/20. STOP THE SPREAD DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the Spread test...
STOP THE SPREAD WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened today in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 9/30/20. STOP THE SPREAD DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the Spread test...
STOP THE SPREAD WALK UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A new walk-up COVID testing site opened today in Holyoke at 323 Appleton St. Testing hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3pm to 6pm. Testing will run until 9/30/20. STOP THE SPREAD DRIVE UP COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the Spread test...
STOP THE SPREAD-New COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the Spread test has opened at Holyoke Community College. Testing will run until 9/12/20. - The site will operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7am - 11am. Tuesday and Thursday 2pm -7pm. Testing will be open and available regular hours on Labor Day. - Turnaround...
STOP THE SPREAD-New COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the Spread test has opened at Holyoke Community College. Testing will run until 9/12/20. - The site will operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7am - 11am. Tuesday and Thursday 2pm -7pm. Testing will be open and available regular hours on Labor Day. - Turnaround...
STOP THE SPREAD-New COVID-19 Testing Site in Holyoke A Stop the Spread test has opened at Holyoke Community College. Testing will run until 9/12/20. The site temporarily closed today 8-27-20 due to inclement weather and will reopen tomorrow 8-28-20 at the regularly scheduled time. - The site will operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7am...
The Holyoke Community College COVID-19 testing site is temporarily closed today, August 27, 2020 due to inclement weather. It will re-open tomorrow August 28, 2020 at the regular time.
STOP THE SPREAD-New COVID-19 Testing Site Opened Today in Holyoke As of today, 8/26/20, a Stop the Spread test site will be opening at Holyoke Community College. Testing will run until 9/12/20. - The site will operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7am - 11am. Tuesday and Thursday 2pm -7pm. - Turnaround time for results...
STOP THE SPREAD-New COVID-19 Testing Site Opening Tomorrow In Holyoke As of Wednesday 8/26/20, a Stop the Spread test site will be opening at Holyoke Community College. Testing will run until 9/12/20. - The site will operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7am - 11am. Tuesday and Thursday 2pm -7pm. - Turnaround time for results...
STOP THE SPREAD-New COVID-19 Testing Site Opening In Holyoke As of Wednesday 8/26/20, a Stop the Spread test site will be opening at Holyoke Community College. Testing will run until 9/12/20. - The site will operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7am - 11am. Tuesday and Thursday 2pm -7pm. - Turnaround time for results is...
Massachusetts coronavirus positive test rate hits new low of 1.2% The state’s positive coronavirus test rate dropped to a new low as public health officials reported 431 new coronavirus cases on Friday and 13 more deaths. The seven-day rolling average for the positive test rate has now ticked down to 1.2% from 1.3% earlier in...
Massachusetts coronavirus positive test rate hits new low of 1.2% The state’s positive coronavirus test rate dropped to a new low as public health officials reported 431 new coronavirus cases on Friday and 13 more deaths. The seven-day rolling average for the positive test rate has now ticked down to 1.2% from 1.3% earlier in...
Holyoke has returned to the Yellow, Moderate Risk category that we previously occupied before last week. The following is a statement from Sean Gonsalves, Director of the Board of Health: “As I have stated in some communications and to multiple news organizations, I do not feel like concern levels about COVID should fluctuate week to...
State mandates flu vaccinations for Massachusetts students Flu vaccinations will be required for all students 6 months or older who attend child care, pre-school, school and college in Massachusetts to reduce the possibility of a double whammy of respiratory illnesses during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, state health officials announced Wednesday. Read the full story here:...
Massachusetts takes steps to redo virus-ravaged vets’ home Massachusetts has taken another step toward an expedited renovation project at a veterans’ care center that was the site of one of the nation’s deadliest COVID-19 outbreaks at a long-term care facility. The state Office of Administration and Finance announced Monday that it had selected a company...
New Mass. Guidelines for Youth, Adult Sports Went Into Effect Today These guidelines are categorized into three tiers of risk depending on the frequency of close contact involved: low, moderate and high risk. Low risk sports, which include tennis, swimming, golf and cross country, may engage in all levels of activity because they require almost...
New Mass. Guidelines for Youth, Adult Sports Go Into Effect Monday These guidelines are categorized into three tiers of risk depending on the frequency of close contact involved: low, moderate and high risk. Low risk sports, which include tennis, swimming, golf and cross country, may engage in all levels of activity because they require almost...
State COVID-19 tracking map adds 2 Western Massachusetts communities, Granby and Holyoke, to ‘extremely high risk’ category Two Western Massachusetts communities were put into an “extremely high-risk” category on a map the state released this week tracking coronavirus cases and transmission rates across the commonwealth. The color-coded map, which was updated Wednesday, highlights community-by-community threat levels and...
Free COVID Testing Available in Springfield and Agawam Extended Until Sept 12 The Commonwealth is launching a strategic testing program in communities across Massachusetts that have continued to see a higher number of residents testing positive for COVID-19. Springfield and Agawam are two of those communities. Get the full information here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/stop-the-spread Citing COVID-19 clusters, compliance...
Due to the recent increase in positive cases, step two of phase III of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan has been postponed indefinitely. Governor Charlie Baker announced a new set of initiatives aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, especially in higher risk communities that have seen a recent uptick in cases. While Massachusetts has seen...
Due to the recent increase in positive cases, step two of phase III of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan has been postponed indefinitely. Governor Charlie Baker announced a new set of initiatives aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, especially in higher risk communities that have seen a recent uptick in cases. While Massachusetts has seen...
Free COVID Testing Available in Springfield and Agawam Until August 14th The Commonwealth is launching a strategic testing program in communities across Massachusetts that have continued to see a higher number of residents testing positive for COVID-19. Springfield and Agawam are two of those communities. Get the full information here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/stop-the-spread Citing COVID-19 clusters, compliance...
Travel Order: Starting August 1, all visitors and Massachusetts residents returning home, including students returning to campuses for the fall semester, must fill out a “Massachusetts Travel Form” and quarantine for 14 days unless they are coming from a COVID-19 lower risk state or they can produce a negative COVID-19 test result administered no more...
Travel Order: Starting August 1, all visitors and Massachusetts residents returning home, including students returning to campuses for the fall semester, must fill out a “Massachusetts Travel Form” and quarantine for 14 days unless they are coming from a COVID-19 lower risk state or they can produce a negative COVID-19 test result administered no more...
Keeping time is a beautifully made video highlighting the historic City Hall building in our City. Narrated by Dave Cotton who graciously donated his time (over 700 hours) and resources to restore and clean the clock which was out of commission for decades. Video published by Kate Way on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user36808308
Number of cases in Baystate Medical Center coronavirus outbreak rises to 55 More than 50 infections have been tied to a recent coronavirus outbreak at Baystate Medical Center but the outbreak has not spread beyond the affected unit, hospital officials said Monday. Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health, said the outbreak — which totaled 36...
Anticipated Vulnerabilities: Displacement and Migration in the Age of Climate Change, a report on the experiences of the effect of Hurricane Maria on the City of Holyoke. Hurricane Maria was a deadly category 5 Hurricane that devastated the Caribbean on September 20, 2017, especially the island of Puerto Rico where it’s destructive force is...
$50 Million from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) to Fund Schools and Colleges Across the Commonwealth The Baker-Polito Administration announced today it will allocate more than $50 million in federal CARES Act funds to benefit education in elementary and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities. The funding from the federal Governor’s Emergency...
$50 Million from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) to Fund Schools and Colleges Across the Commonwealth The Baker-Polito Administration announced today it will allocate more than $50 million in federal CARES Act funds to benefit education in elementary and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities. The funding from the federal Governor’s Emergency...
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker says administration is reviewing COVID-19 public gathering guidance after parties tied to infections Massachusetts officials are reviewing the state’s guidance on public gathering sizes in light of recent parties and groups that are tied to clusters of COVID-19 infections in parts of the state, Gov. Charlie Baker said. Baker, speaking from...
Travel Order: Starting August 1, all visitors and Massachusetts residents returning home, including students returning to campuses for the fall semester, must fill out a “Massachusetts Travel Form” and quarantine for 14 days unless they are coming from a COVID-19 lower risk state or they can produce a negative COVID-19 test result administered no more...
COVID-19 resurfaces at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home after weeks of no cases; family visits halted again After a month of the facility being COVID-19 free, officials at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke confirmed a renewed case in a veteran who appeared to be “clinically recovered” after the widespread outbreak that cropped up in March. Read the full story...
New Travel Order Effective Aug. 1 Today, Governor Charlie Baker announced that effective August 1st, all travelers entering the Commonwealth, including both out of state residents and Massachusetts residents returning home, will be required to comply with a new travel order. The travel order and other information is available at www.mass.gov/MAtraveler. COVID Outbreak At Baystate Medical Center...
New Travel Order Effective Aug. 1 Today, Governor Charlie Baker announced that effective August 1st, all travelers entering the Commonwealth, including both out of state residents and Massachusetts residents returning home, will be required to comply with a new travel order. The travel order and other information is available at www.mass.gov/MAtraveler. ‘Lives in jeopardy’: President of Mass. teachers’...
COVID-19 Testing Billing Protections for Uninsured Individuals Yesterday, the Baker-Polito Administration issued a public health order to prevent uninsured individuals from receiving surprise bills and copays because of a COVID-19 test. The federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides a number of protections for insured individuals, including a requirement that providers must provide COVID-19...
Daily COVID Updates have not been posted by the state of Massachusetts as of 7:45 pm today, 7-23-20. Posts are generally available after 4pm. There are currently 966 positive COVID cases in Holyoke There is no current county data available. New school protocols The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released guidance Wednesday...
If you know anyone with children in the Holyoke Public Schools please encourage them to enroll their child(ren) into (PreK, K, and all grade levels) by visiting www.enrollholyoke.com and upload forms, or call (413) 561-0862 to make an appointment for assistance on the phone or to set up a time to exchange the paperwork with...
Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse is calling on the PVTA to extend their fare collection moratorium for the remainder of the Coronavirus crisis. The PVTA, which has been operating fare-free for two months, announced last week that they will be resuming fare collection beginning July 19th. “Resuming fare collection during the pandemic should be a last...
A Design Public Hearing Webinar will be published on the MassDOT website on July 15, 2020 to present the design for the proposed rehabilitation of Route 5 & shared use path in Holyoke and West Springfield, MA. For more information please visit: https://www.mass.gov/event/holyokewest-springfield-design-public-hearing-webinar-and-comment-period-2020-07-15t000001 For the design plans follow this link: (1/2) MassDOT Route 5...
Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse Joins Mayors for a Guaranteed Income An effort to realize Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s economic dream, the coalition will commit to advocacy in favor of cash-based policies, and explore guaranteed income programs in cities reaching more than 8 million American residents. Mayor Alex Morse is joining 15 other mayors...
Starting on July 11th (from 8:00am to 4:00pm) the Yard Waste Facility on Berkshire Street will re-open by appointment only. Appointments will be made for yard waste that can’t be left at the curbside only, such as brush and woody debris. Appointments can be made by calling: (413) 322-5645. If there is no answer, please leave...
Today, for the first time since March, MA had 0 Covid-19 related deaths. Travelers from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine are no longer required to quarantine for 14 days when traveling to Massachusetts. Massachusetts comprehensive daily "dashboard" illustrating the spread of this virus across regions and demographics: https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-dashboard-june-28-2020/download...
Massachusetts comprehensive daily "dashboard" illustrating the spread of this virus across regions and demographics: https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-dashboard-june-28-2020/download All are advised to behave as though they are carriers of Covid-19. 917 Holyoke Residents Confirmed positive by testing Confirmed Cases by Western Mass Counties* 6,760 Hampden (2%) 958 Hampshire (1%) 366 Franklin (2%) 594 Berkshires (<1%) The curve we...
There is an open position available on the City of Holyoke Planning Board. The Planning Board consists of 5 members, and one Associate Member appointed by the Mayor for staggered 5-year terms. A complete description of the role is below. Qualifications: Applicants must be Holyoke Residents. Ideal applicants will have a demonstrated record of community...
"I find little solace in the report commissioned by Governor Baker regarding the Holyoke Soldiers Home or even the subsequent press conference. While I generally concur with the findings, there is no amount of reporting, resignations, or renovations that will bring back the heroes we have lost. We know today what those responsible for caring...
Today an independent investigation into the Covid-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home in March released a detailed report. Travel notes: Massachusetts continues to instruct those who have traveled out of State to self-quarantine for 14 days upon return. Other states are requiring visitors to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. If traveling out of...
Mayor Alex Morse has issued an Executive Order declaring Racism and Police Violence to be matters of public health that constitute a public health emergency. The Executive Order includes a list of initial actions that the City is taking to combat this public health crisis. Included in the Executive Order is a provision that provides...
The Following Statement from Mayor Alex Morse is in response to the recently announced planned closures of the Holyoke Medical Center Birthing Unit and the Providence Hospital Inpatient Psychiatric Facility. Hospital Closures Demonstrate Broken Healthcare System and Government Failures The recently announced closures of Providence Hospital’s Inpatient Psychiatric Services and Holyoke Medical Center’s Birthing Unit...
