Holyoke Ordinance Committee opens hearing on citywide data center ban
Holyoke Ordinance Committee opens public hearing on proposed data center ban, advances scooter ordinance fix.
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Holyoke Ordinance Committee opens hearing on citywide data center zoning ban
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 DGR Committee Approves $1.18 Million in CDBG Funding Recommendations
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 CPA Committee Advances Nick's Nest Jukebox Restoration Toward March Vote
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 Charter Panel Tables Decorum Rules, Advances Veterans Parking Plan
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 overhaul clears committee 4-1, heads to full council
Holyoke's Ordinance Committee voted 4-1 to send a finance department overhaul ordinance to the full City Council.
Holyoke Disability Commission Reelects Officers, Votes to Pursue State Funds Account
Holyoke's Commission on Disabilities reelected its full officer slate and unanimously voted to reinitiate the state Section 22G accessible transportation funds account at its January 22 meeting.
Holyoke Charter panel votes 2-1 to lower ordinance supermajority threshold
Holyoke's Charter and Rules Committee voted 2-1 to send a proposal to the full council that would lower the supermajority threshold for passing ordinances from nine votes to a simple majority.
Holyoke Charter Committee Votes 2-1 to Lower Ordinance Passage Threshold
Holyoke's Charter and Rules Committee voted 2-1 to send a proposed rule change lowering the City Council's ordinance-passage threshold to the full council.
Holyoke Public Service Committee Advances Four Mayoral Board Appointments
Holyoke's Public Service Committee advanced four mayoral appointments to the full City Council in a busy January 15 session. Committee Chair and Ward 6 Councilor Juan Anderson Burgos, at-large Councilor Patty Devine, and at-large Councilor Howard Graney voted three to zero on each action.