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Obituary notices, week of Monday, June 22 through Sunday, June 28, 2026

Two Holyoke obituaries were published during the week of June 22–28, 2026: Cruz, Angel (age 91) and Roy, Debra (age 68). Services for both are handled by Holyoke-area funeral homes — La Rosa Funeral Home for Cruz and Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home for Roy.

Holyoke Youth Soccer League opens Fall 2026 registration across all age divisions.

The Holyoke Youth Soccer League (HYSL) has opened registration for its Fall 2026 season, welcoming players from age 2 through eighth grade across eight divisions — from Littlekicks and Sidekicks for the youngest children up through a Co-Ed division for Grades 7 and 8. Families can visit…

Holyoke City Council approves FY2027 budget 10-2 with only $30,000 in cuts

Holyoke City Council approves roughly $200 million FY2027 budget after rejecting almost every proposed cut. The council voted 10-2 Tuesday night to pass the spending plan as amended, with Councilors David Sullivan and Bacon casting the dissenting votes.

Holyoke Joint Session Appoints Leticia Molina to Ward 7 School Committee

Holyoke joint session fills Ward 7 School Committee vacancy, electing Leticia Molina on the first ballot. The special joint meeting of the Holyoke City Council and Holyoke School Committee, co-facilitated by City Council President Mimi Panitch and School Committee Chair Dr.

Holyoke City Council Bans New Commercial Data Centers in All Zoning Districts

Holyoke City Council voted 9-4 to ban new commercial data centers in all city zoning districts, enacting one of the strongest such local restrictions in Massachusetts.

Holyoke Committee Advances Rent Stabilization Resolution 3-1 to Full Council

Holyoke's Development and Government Relations Committee advanced a non-binding rent stabilization resolution 3-1 Monday, with Chair Richard Purcell and Councilors Nicole Masonette and Israel Rivera in favor and Councilor Michael Sullivan opposed.

Holyoke Police Budget Would Cut Three Authorized Patrol Positions Before June 24 Vote

Holyoke City Council scrutinized a proposed police staffing cut and a $544,000 pension assessment increase at its third budget hearing Wednesday.

Holyoke charter panel sends simple-majority ordinance amendment to full City Council

Holyoke's Charter and Rules Committee advanced two proposed charter amendments to the full City Council on Wednesday.

Holyoke Council Sends Rent Stabilization Resolution, Data Center Ban to Committee

Holyoke City Council referred a rent stabilization resolution and a proposed data center ban to committee after extended debate at its June 2 meeting.

Holyoke City Council Grills Finance and DPW Chiefs at Second Budget Hearing

Holyoke City Council questioned department heads on staffing gaps, reorganization savings, and rising public works costs at its second fiscal year 27 budget hearing Monday.

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