by Trent Levakis | Mar 7, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Two new police captains were named during public interviews with the city on Feb. 27, as five internal candidates from the Holyoke Police Department were given interviews. The vacancy in two captain positions came from retiring captains Matthew Moriarty and...
by Trent Levakis | Mar 7, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Throughout its history, the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade has become a staple of the city and for the region in its celebration of Irish heritage. Hosted on March 16, 1952, the first parade was a true community effort with assistance from the Holyoke Police...
by Trent Levakis | Feb 27, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — During its Feb. 20 meeting the City Council approved the next steps for the city and school district to potentially address roof replacements across five city schools.Holyoke Public Schools Director of Maintenance Whitney Anderson joined the meeting to...
by Trent Levakis | Feb 27, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce is one of 13 organizations who will share funds from MassDevelopment’s $1,625,000 in grants for small-business support programs in Gateway Cities.The Greater Holyoke Chamber will receive $125,000 that will...
by Trent Levakis | Feb 27, 2024 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — Once again the Easthampton High School We the People team has won the state championship and have their eyes set on the National Tournament in Washington, D.C., this April.We the People is a curriculum and program that is offered by the...