Holyoke
Soto discusses joint statement affirming the rights of immigrants
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua Garcia and interim Superintendent/Receiver Anthony Soto sent a letter to the community to ensure and protect the rights of all Holyoke residents and employees.
Holyoke City Council approves resolution decrying comedian’s Puerto Rico joke
HOLYOKE — During the Jan. 21 City Council meeting, the City Council unanimously approved a resolution presented by City Councilor Juan Anderson-Burgos condemning the statement made by Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at a Donald Trump political rally in October 2024.
Holyoke, Chicopee get ready to name their respective colleen
With about a month to go until St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Holyoke, Chicopee and Holyoke will both be hosting events where they will name a colleen and court to represent their city.
Garcia named grand marshal for Tralee’s St. Pat’s parade
HOLYOKE — It was recently announced Mayor Joshua A. Garcia has been named grand marshal of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Tralee, Ireland.
Soto named interim superintendent as Holyoke eyes local control
HOLYOKE — During the Holyoke School Committee meeting on Jan. 27, Antony Soto was unanimously approved to serve as the interim superintendent.
Holyoke City Council president, residents discuss Councilor Bartley’s recent actions
HOLYOKE — During the Jan. 21 City Council meeting, the City Council discussed the recent actions of City Councilor David Bartley at a Jan. 8 Ordinance Committee.
Holyoke voters make treasurer position appointed
HOLYOKE — After hosting a special election on Jan. 28, Holyoke voters officially approved changing the treasurer position from elected to appointed.
Duffy looks to expand on work from previous terms
HOLYOKE — Now that state Rep. Patricia Duffy (D-Holyoke) has officially been sworn in for another term, Reminder Publishing spoke with her to discuss her goals and priorities for her next term.
Holyoke reminds residents of way to submit complaints online
HOLYOKE — When living in a city or town, residents may have complaints about certain things like potholes or debris and may not know who to report the issues to. Holyoke introduced a program in 2013 called SeeClickFix, that Mayor Joshua Garcia would like to remind residents about.
Sen. Velis maps out goals and priorities for 2025
With the new year here, Reminder Publishing talked with state Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) to discuss his outlook and goals for 2025.

