🌱 What HG&E’s new LNG tank means for Holyoke homes and businesses
Holyoke, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Holyoke? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What HG&E’s new LNG tank means for Holyoke homes and businesses
- Which Holyoke ordinances might change how you park, drive, and pay?
- How will Holyoke rethink snow, safety, and street problems this year?
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 62 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Cool with occasional rain, temps: high: 59, low: 52.
- Friday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, with a high of 61 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. HG&E receives approval for liquefied natrual gas expansion project (thereminder.com) — Holyoke Gas & Electric has won state approval to add a fifth liquefied natural gas storage tank at its West Holyoke facility, a project expected to boost reliability during the coldest winter days. The expansion, slated to come online around 2027–2028, won’t lift the current moratorium on most new gas hookups but should ease supply bottlenecks for priority projects. City leaders say the decision is key to supporting jobs and future economic growth. 
2. Ordinance Committee 5/07/2026 (holyokemedia.org) — Holyoke’s Ordinance Committee is set to tackle a long list of proposals that could reshape daily life, from winter parking rules and speed humps to cat welfare, cannabis hours, and data center bans. The agenda also includes creating a Community Response Division, revising zoning and traffic rules, and multiple resident petitions on parking, safety, and accessibility across city neighborhoods.
3. Public Service Committee 5/11/2026 (holyokemedia.org) — Holyoke’s Public Safety Committee will review how the city handles snow, winter parking, and sidewalk clearing, while hearing from police, DPW, and the Disabilities Commission. The agenda also invites local groups like Alianza and Tapestry Health to discuss domestic violence prevention, harm reduction, and accessibility, plus several neighborhood traffic, noise, and sidewalk safety concerns.
4. Children's Museum at Holyoke to raise admission, membership prices in July (wwlp.com) — If you visit the Children’s Museum at Holyoke, expect higher prices starting July 1, with general admission rising from $8 to $10 and memberships and party packages also increasing. The museum says the changes reflect higher operating costs while aiming to keep hands-on learning experiences vibrant and accessible for local families.
5. Holyoke teachers ratify new contract with 97% approval (wwlp.com) — Holyoke teachers have overwhelmingly approved a new contract that shortens the workday and work year, boosts pay with COLA and retro pay, and adds more leave and stronger safety protections. City and school officials say the deal balances fairness to educators with taxpayer responsibility while keeping students’ needs at the center of negotiations.
📸 Around Holyoke
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
Holyoke
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
-
Chicopee Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Notice →
City of Chicopee RiverMills Center - 5 West Main Street Chicopee MA 01020
6:30 pm -
Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Girls vs Southwick Regional School
Chicopee Comprehensive High School 617 Montgomery St, Chicopee MA 01020
7:00 pm -
Girls Varsity Softball vs Northampton High School
Chicopee Comprehensive High School, 617 Montgomery St, Chicopee
4:00 pm -
Boys JV Volleyball vs Chicopee High School
Chicopee Comprehensive High School, 617 Montgomery St, Chicopee
4:00 pm -
Girls JV Lacrosse - Girls vs South Hadley High School
Chicopee Comprehensive High School, 617 Montgomery St, Chicopee
4:45 pm -
Boys Varsity Volleyball vs Chicopee High School
Chicopee Comprehensive High School, 617 Montgomery St, Chicopee
5:15 pm -
Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Girls vs South Hadley High School
Chicopee Comprehensive High School, 617 Montgomery St, Chicopee
6:15 pm -
Boys Varsity Track & Field - Outdoor @ Springfield Central High Sch
Chicopee Comprehensive High School, 1840 Roosevelt Ave, Springfield
4:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
📣 Holyoke Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
-
Curbside Collection Route 1 →
South Hadley, MA Calendar South Hadley, MA 01075
7:00 am -
Natural Wanders - Woodland Wildflowers →
Easthampton, MA Calendar, Payson, Easthampton
8:30 am -
Tai Chi →
Easthampton, MA Calendar, 19 Union Street, Easthampton
9:00 am -
Hampden Probate & Family Court Satellite Office Hours →
Chicopee, MA Calendar, The Hub at Market Square 31 Springfield Street, Chicopee
9:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My husband and I just moved to Holyoke from Florence.
Prior to Florence we lived in Las Vegas. I am 44 going on 45. He is 43. Both of our kids are grown and one is married. I work full time as a… (Nextdoor Flats)
- Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Apertura Futura: Overnight Custodian (Part Time) in Holyoke. Apply here.
- Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Associates in Holyoke. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holyoke here.
Ok Holyoke! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.