by Trent Levakis | Feb 13, 2024 | Features, Page 2 Feature Stories
HOLYOKE — A legendary voice for New England sports who has been on the call for multiple decades’ worth of memorable Boston Celtics moments will be honored by the St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke this year.Mike Gorman, play-by-play commentator for...
by Trent Levakis | Feb 13, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — With the demolition of the old Peck School building now complete, general contractor Fontaine Bros. have been selected and announced as the lowest bidder out of several companies pre-qualified to bid, the district announced on Feb. 5.The bids were...
by Trent Levakis | Feb 13, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — The city’s School Department will remain under state receivership after its petition to terminate the status was denied by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.The decision was shared by DESE Commissioner Jeff Riley on Feb. 2 in a...
by Trent Levakis | Feb 13, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Plans for a new sports complex and home for the International Volleyball Hall of Fame were announced on Feb. 6 by city and project leaders as the city aims to create, “the sports capital of New England.”Spearheaded by Mayor Joshua Garcia...
by Trent Levakis | Feb 13, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Up until his death, Rafael Fernandez of Fernandez Family Restaurant always lived his life with a big heart and love to share for his family, and his community in Holyoke.“A week before my father passed, he wanted to make sure — on his...