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Holyoke City Council accepted a $2 million EPA sewer grant and passed a contested charter amendment 9-2 at its April 21 meeting. Acting President Iván Vega presided in the absence of President Ruffman Blurden.

Holyoke City Council unanimously approved two no-match public safety grants totaling $61,049.95 but failed to pass a housing incentive deal and tabled a proposed ban on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides at its April 7 meeting.

Holyoke City Council restored a World War II air raid siren and authorized a state school building grant application in a lengthy St. Patrick's Day session Tuesday.

Holyoke City Council unanimously approves $50,000 state police grant to beat parade deadline. The 13-0 vote at Tuesday's regular meeting accepted a no-match fiscal year 2026 earmark from Gov.

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 City Council unanimously approved more than $12.5 million in school roof bonds and confirmed six municipal reappointments at its January 20 regular session. The council passed corrected and new appropriations for roof replacements at the Morris A.

Holyoke City Council opens 2026 with salary vote, tax bill error disclosure, and Planning Board quorum fix.

Holyoke City Council unanimously re-elected Tessa Murphy Remleti as president and created a vice presidency for the first time in the body's history. The full 13-member council convened January 5 for its inaugural session, voting 12-1 on both the presidential and vice-presidential ballots.

Holyoke City Council closes its term with $13 million in school roof referrals and a tabled salary ordinance. At the December 16 meeting, the council referred three Massachusetts School Building Authority roof replacement projects to Finance — covering Elmer J.

Holyoke City Council closes its term with $13 million in school roof referrals and a tabled salary ordinance. At the December 16 meeting, the council referred three Massachusetts School Building Authority roof replacement projects to Finance — covering Elmer J.