Holyoke's Public Service Committee advanced five nominees to a newly combined Historical Commission and tabled a sixth. Councilor Gerry Graney and the committee chair voted 2-0 on each confirmation, with Councilor Devine, who was absent, submitting a written statement backing all the appointees.
The Holyoke City Council voted 9-3 to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day in city ordinance. Councilors Sullivan, Bacon and Graney opposed the change, which cleared the Ordinance Committee 4-1 before reaching the full council.
Holyoke's Ordinance Committee splits on food truck permit amid equity concerns.
Holyoke's City Council voted 10-1 to accept a $75,000 Massachusetts Gaming Commission mitigation grant for Hispanic Cultural District lighting and murals, with Councilor Sullivan dissenting over spending priorities amid recent High Street incidents.
Holyoke committee approves home dog-sitting permit, unwinds a barbershop's zoning snag in one meeting.
Holyoke Planning Board previews final comprehensive plan, denies a contested rezoning.
Holyoke Finance Committee advances six grants, but casino mitigation funding drops to $75,000.
The Holyoke City Council sent proposed bans on police "shock gloves" and automated license plate readers to its Public Safety Committee after ten speakers urged action during public comment.
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 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.
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