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.
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's Ordinance Committee opened a contentious public hearing on a 41-order zoning overhaul Tuesday, drawing a packed chamber of residents furious over a mailed notice they called confusing and alarming.