Other Committee

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

Holyoke council committee unanimously clears the way to demolish the long-vacant former Kmart building at 2201 Northampton Street.

Holyoke Ordinance Committee advances simple-majority voting rule and continues divisive zoning hearing to September.

Holyoke Ordinance Committee advances school bus safety camera law and tables shopping cart ordinance.

Holyoke's Development and Government Relations Committee advanced a cluster of housing, land-use, and business license items at its April 27 meeting.

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.

Holyoke Public Safety Committee tables Wyckoff Country Club noise complaints, seeks permits and enforcement review.

Holyoke's Public Service Committee voted unanimously to recommend the full City Council explore creating a poet laureate position for the city, while clearing four mayoral appointments to city boards.

Holyoke's Charter and Rules Committee voted 3-0 to have the city solicitor draft a formal rule requiring public comment participants to give their name and either their street address or ward number.