HOLYOKE Acting Mayor Terence Murphy has rescinded a previous executive order that declared racism and police violence as matters that constitute a public health emergency.Murphy said the order “has no immediate benefit” because the city has not yet.
A mainstay lives on: Nick’s Nest celebrates a century of hot dogs, nostalgia
Jennifer Chateauneuf, co-owner of Nick’s Nest in Holyoke, talks about the business and its 100th anniversary. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS
Though the juke boxes don’t work anymore, the band box at Nick’s Nest in Holyoke still does. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS
Marie Chateauneuf, the mother-in-law of Nick’s Nest co-owner Jennifer Chateauneuf, makes potato salad before the restaurant opens for lunch last Friday morning. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS
Marie Chateauneuf, the mother-in-law of Nick’s Nest co-owner Jennifer Chateauneuf, makes potato salad before the restaurant opens for lunch last Friday morning. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ben Downing on Monday slammed Gov. Charlie Baker for his management of the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke leading up to last year’s deadly COVID-19 outbreak, saying the governor should testify before lawmakers about.
Report: ‘Perfect storm’ conditions preceded Soldiers’ Home tragedy
Signs, flags, flowers and wreaths are placed at the entrance to the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2020. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
Published: 5/25/2021 11:54:04 AM
The Legislature should require the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home superintendent to be a licensed nursing home administrator, elevate the secretary of veterans’ services to the Cabinet, create a paid ombudsman position at both state-run soldiers’ homes, and impose a raft of chain of command protocols and training requirements, a panel of lawmakers concluded after reviewing the deadly COVID-19 outbreak that struck the facility last year.
In a sweeping report that directed blame at the Baker administration for failing to address poor leadership and leaving key positions unfilled, a special committee created to probe the tragedy punctuated its findings with a long list of recommended legislative actions.
‘Truly a community’: Holyoke Farmers’ Market kicks off 5-month season
From left, Diane Rollins, Mantis Podmore, and Melissa Fifer, staff the D&R Farm booth at the Holyoke Farmers’ Market on Saturday. FOR THE GAZETTE/BRIAN STEELE
Published: 5/23/2021 12:10:29 PM
HOLYOKE - The Race Street waterfront came to life with the sights and sounds of summer as the Holyoke Farmers’ Market kicked off its five-month season this weekend.
Saturday’s launch featured produce and meat from all over the Pioneer Valley, live music and more than a dozen vendors that are participating for the first time, including local businesses like Bath Thyme Soap, the Holyoke-based non-alcoholic beverage producer NA Brews and candle shop Blu Angel Flame.