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My city of opportunity - a commentary by Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia
I would like to offer both detail and context to the depiction of Holyoke in Boston Globe reporter Katie Johnston’s April 18 news profile (“In Holyoke, a home of her own: One woman’s struggle to build a life in the state’s poorest place”). The Boston...
Conn. man wanted in western Mass. high school shooting turns himself in, police say
A man wanted in connection with a shooting inside of a western Massachusetts high school turned himself in to police, according to NBC affiliate WWLP. Chantz Dudley, of Harford, Connecticut, turned himself in on Tuesday on two outstanding firearm warrants, Springfield police said. Dudley, 20, is accused of forcing himself...
Springfield panelists say stopping violent crime requires case-by-case intervention
SPRINGFIELD – Every single day in Courtroom 1, a young defendant is arraigned on a gun charge. That person is usually male, unemployed, has no income and more often than not is homeless. But one of those defendants really resonated with Springfield District Court First Justice Kevin Maltby recently...
The City of Holyoke and Holyoke Chamber of Commerce announce the arrival of the 150th Commemorative Book.
Holyoke - The Holyoke 150th Committee announces that the Holyoke 150th Commemorative book will be hitting shelves and are being mailed out beginning the week of April 15th. All pre-orders will be shipped or contacted for pick up. The books will be available for purchase for $50 each at the Holyoke Artery, The Chamber of Commerce and Holyoke Highland Bike shop, with other locations to be announced.
Holyoke High School’s ‘After Dark’ program offers free evening training for ages 16 and up
HOLYOKE — The “Greater Holyoke Vocational Training After Dark” pilot program is set to offer specialized training opportunities for adult learners and individuals age 16 and older. The program provides accessible career and technical education, focusing on two main tracks: health assisting and advanced manufacturing. Class availability...
Employees from these 4 Mass. towns improperly accepted free ski trips, state officials say
The state’s ethics commission has found that employees from four Massachusetts towns violated conflict of interest laws when they accepted valuable gifts — such as free ski trips — and the commission dished out fines ranging from $6,000 to $18,000. The employees were Vincent Roy, the Sudbury...
Church sign stolen in Enfield
ENFIELD, CT (WFSB) – Enfield police are investigating after someone stole a church sign in town. Authorities said the sign above was being stored at the Saint Adalbert’s cemetery on Belmont Avenue. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Larson at elarson@enfield.org or 860-763-6400 Ext. 1453.
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