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 — 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
Holyoke Charter Panel Tables Decorum Rules, Advances Veterans Parking Plan
HOLYOKE — February 4, 2026 — 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. City Solicitor Mike Besonette told the committee Wednesday that state law poses no obstacle to the city designating
Holyoke Council Passes Finance Overhaul 11-2, Rivera Steps Down From Leadership
HOLYOKE — February 3, 2026 — Holyoke City Council adopted a sweeping municipal finance reorganization ordinance 11-2 and authorized a $3.5 million road and facilities bond at its February 3 meeting. The Municipal Finance Modernization Act creates a chief administrative and financial officer position to oversee a restructured Department of
Holyoke Finance Committee Unanimously Approves $3.5 Million Road and Building Bond
HOLYOKE — January 28, 2026 — Holyoke Finance Committee unanimously authorizes $3.5 million in borrowing for roads and municipal building repairs. The five-member panel voted 5-0 at its January 28 meeting to approve the bond order under MGL Chapter 44, Section 7, with Mayor Joshua Garcia and City Treasurer
Holyoke finance overhaul clears committee 4-1, heads to full council
HOLYOKE — January 27, 2026 — Holyoke's Ordinance Committee voted 4-1 to send a finance department overhaul ordinance to the full City Council. The package, debated at a January 27 meeting chaired by Councilor Meg McGrath Smith, would create a centralized finance department under a Chief Administrative and Financial