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Holyoke Ordinance Committee opens hearing on citywide data center zoning ban

HOLYOKE -- February 24, 2026, 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. Committee Chair Meg McGrath Smith presided over the hybrid session, joined by Councilors Ann Talheimer,

Holyoke DGR Committee Approves $1.18 Million in CDBG Funding Recommendations

HOLYOKE -- February 23, 2026, Holyoke's Development and Governmental Relations Committee approved roughly $1.18 million in FY2026 Community Development Block Grant recommendations at its February 23 meeting. Community Development Director Alyssa Zer and finance manager Zida Hoy walked the committee through allocations in three HUD-mandated categories, noting

Holyoke City Council Elects McGrath Smith Vice President, Clears $14 Million in Transfers

HOLYOKE -- February 17, 2026, 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

Holyoke CPA Committee Advances Nick's Nest Jukebox Restoration Toward March Vote

HOLYOKE -- February 11, 2026, 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. Jennifer Shatenoff presented photographs and a contractor estimate from an Iowa-based

Holyoke Finance Committee Tables Pension Extension Resolution, Approves Six Transfers

HOLYOKE -- February 10, 2026, Holyoke Finance Committee tables pension schedule resolution after state actuary says 2037 target requires legislative action. John Borak, actuary for the Public Employees Retirement Administration Commission, told the committee at its February 10 meeting that Chapter 32, Section 22F bars any fiscal year's pension