Investigations
Despite much initial fanfare, residents have been told that there are no formal plans for the project. But the city’s been busy, and some...
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Economy
Last month, amid protests from city residents, Holyoke became the first in the state to ban new data centers. Two days later, Westfield moved...
Housing
Landlords and developers are organizing to oppose a grassroots ballot measure for statewide rent control, and they’re counting on elected officials to help them...
Politics
After an electoral shakeup, the council has already set a different tone in both legislation and decorum. Can they keep it up?
Education
Ten years after the state took over Holyoke's schools, the district is now back under local control. But educators say they're still without a...
Health
“The Holyoke Fire Department would like to have sprinklers in all our buildings, but we are bound by the building code and the law,”...
Education
After a decade of receivership, members of the Holyoke Teachers Association feel the state’s exit plan comes up short of justice for the predominantly...
Police
Former HPD Capt. Manuel Reyes already retired with a full pension after a junior officer accused him of sexual harassment. Now, the city appears...
Community
After two months of working to come into compliance with IRS requirements, the public library is once again able to accept tax-deductible donations.
Investigations
Trespassing arrests have recently doubled at Holyoke’s most policed apartment complexes. Unlike most, Osvaldo Soto-Berrios decided to fight his case.