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Archives: FAQs

How can I get fresh food from local farms?

Massachusetts Food Delivery is a collaboration of farms which have a wide range of products and produce available for delivery. The Holyoke Farmer’s market is planning to return in May at Veteran’s park with social distancing measures strictly enforced. CISA has a listing of other local farms and food sources which remain available to area … Continued

Where can I access free meals?

Holyoke Public School Grab & Go food program: https://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/families/cafeteria-menu/ Holyoke Boys & Girls Club dinner program: Monday through Friday from 5pm – 630pm. The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts: https://www.foodbankwma.org/ Kate’s Kitchen: http://www.provministries.org/locations/kates-kitchen/ Massachusetts has developed a Resource Map which includes food banks and distribution sites along with other services available in each community.

I want to start a business, what tools does the City have to offer me?

The City of Holyoke is an excellent location in the region to start a business! Chat with the Office of Planning & Economic Development about your vision and check out our City Financial Hub for resources and concrete information. The City of Holyoke also partners with SPARK EforALL Holyoke, a dedicated organization helping entrepreneurs launch … Continued

I Got a Parking ticket, What do I do?

Pay Online         So what can I do? Parking tickets can be paid in our office, through the mail or online. A $5.00 surcharge is automatically applied to an outstanding ticket after 21 days. If it remains unpaid, a $15.00 notice fee will be applied and it will eventually lead to a … Continued

Motor Vehicle Excise Tax

Pay Online Need Assistance? Call: 1-877-227-1157 | Email: support@unipayteam.com   To pay late excise tax bills that are affecting your license and registration go to kelleyryan.com   What is Excise and Who Gets it? Excise tax on motor vehicles is an annual tax for the privilege of registration. Every motor vehicle and trailer registered in … Continued

What is the Current Tax Rate in the City?

All information for Real Estate and Personal Property originates from the Board of Assessors and it is the Assessor’s office that commits to the Collector of Taxes to collect those monies for the City of Holyoke. It is the responsibility of the property owner to make sure their taxes are paid timely. Refunds are processed at the end … Continued

How can I get a Dog License? Fishing License?

Licensing your Dog helps the City protect its residents against rabies outbreaks by requiring a certificate of vaccination for all Dogs. Please note that licensing your pet also increases the chance to be reunited with your pet in the unfortunate event he or she is lost. You can now license your dog online!  Click the … Continued

How do I Register to Vote?

You can register to vote in several way: On-Line via Sec. of the Commonwealth website. To submit an online application, you must have a valid driver’s license, learner’s permit, or non-driver ID issued by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). You must also have a signature on file with the RMV. By Mail:  Registration … Continued

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