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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.

Who is considered a veteran?

To be eligible for veterans’ benefits, one must be a “veteran” or a dependent of a “veteran” under M.G.L. c. 4, sec. 7, cl. 43rd as amended by the Acts of 2005, Ch. 130.

Veterans, dependents of Veterans, and survivors of Veterans of any of the following wars or campaigns may be eligible to receive benefits and/or services provided by Federal or State statutes:

  • World War I April 6, 1917 – November 11, 1918, 90 days service of which one day was wartime
  • World War II September 16, 1940 – December 31, 1946, 90 days service of which one day was wartime
  • Korean War June 25, 1950 – January 31, 1955, 90 days service of which one day was wartime
  • Vietnam War, Part 1 February 1, 1954 – August 4, 1964, Served at least 180 days active duty
  • Vietnam War, Part 2 August 5, 1964 – May 7, 1975, 90 days service of which one day was wartime
  • Lebanon August 25, 1982 – Date to be determined 90 days service one day of which was wartime Campaign Medal required
  • Grenada October 25, 1983 – December 1983 90 days service one day of which was wartime Campaign Medal required
  • Panama December 20, 1989 – January 31, 1990, 90 days service one day of which was wartime Campaign Medal required
  • Persian Gulf War August 2, 1990 – Date to be determined 90 days service one day of which was wartime

Not considered a Veteran:

  • Active service in the armed forces as used in this clause shall not include active duty for training in the army or Air National Guard or active duty for training as a reservist in the armed forces of the United States.

Chapter four, section seven, clause forty-third M.G.L. 

For more information visit: State Veterans Laws and Benefits

What is Chapter 115?

Anyone qualifying as a veteran under the MGL Chapter 4, Section 7, clause 43, as amended by the Acts of 2005, Chapter 130, may be eligible for veterans' benefits from the community in which they reside, provided they meet the income and asset limits for this need-based program. For the year 2023, the maximum monthly income allowed for an individual is $2,265.00, and for a couple is $3,052.00. Additional family members would change these amounts. However, applicants whose income is slightly above allowable limits may be eligible for medical benefits at a "spend down" adjustment amount. Asset limits for 2023 are $8,400.00 for and individual and $16,600.00 for a couple.

To check if you qualify, use the Chapter 115 Eligibility Calculator or contact your local VSO for assistance.

Ask us about other benefits available, such as:

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