Holyoke's Commission on Disability approved a wheelchair-access variance for the Wright's Block development on High Street and voted to petition the mayor over snow-removal hardships for disabled residents.
Holyoke Finance Committee approves $55,800 reorganization transfer 4-1, sending city staff to Las Vegas conference.
Holyoke Ordinance Committee opens public hearing on proposed data center ban, advances scooter ordinance fix.
Holyoke's Ordinance Committee opened a public hearing on a proposed citywide zoning ban on data centers and continued it to April 14, sparking sharp debate between councilors and developers.
Holyoke's Development and Governmental Relations Committee approved roughly $1.18 million in FY2026 Community Development Block Grant recommendations at its February 23 meeting.
Holyoke City Council elects Megan McGrath Smith vice president and clears more than $14 million in fiscal year 2026 transfers in a single session. McGrath Smith, who chairs the ordinance committee, received nine of 13 votes on the first ballot over Councilor Patty Divine and Councilor Linda Vacon.
Holyoke's Community Preservation Act Committee advanced a $20,000 proposal to restore the vintage band box and jukebox system at Nick's Nest restaurant toward a funding vote on March 4.
Holyoke Finance Committee tables pension schedule resolution after state actuary says 2037 target requires legislative action.
Holyoke's Charter and Rules Committee recommended veterans parking at City Hall and the Senior Center without a home rule petition, while tabling two contested decorum orders.
Holyoke Finance Committee unanimously authorizes $3.5 million in borrowing for roads and municipal building repairs.