š± Whatās really happening with Holyoke Mallās fire-damaged food court reopening?
Holyoke, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min readHey there, Holyoke! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Whatās really happening with Holyoke Mallās fire-damaged food court reopening?
- How vulnerable are Holyoke Community College students after the Canvas data breach?
- Discover why Holyokeās Paper City charm feels straight out of film
Also on today's calendar: Massachusetts Tax Free Weekend at Ethan Allen August 8 & 9 ONLY! and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 70.
- Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Holyoke Mall shares updates on food court's future (masslive.com) ā Holyoke Mall is still working toward a phased reopening of its fire-damaged food court, while several eateries elsewhere in the mall remain open and a Chick-fil-A pop-up is operating upstairs. Investigators traced the February 18 blaze to grease buildup in exhaust ducts and the state has suspended the hood-cleaning contractorās license, but mall officials have not yet said which food-court businesses will return. 
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ā¢ What to do if your personal information has been exposed (westernmassnews.com) ā A recent cybersecurity incident involving Canvas exposed non-financial data for Holyoke Community College students, including names, emails, ID numbers, and course enrollments. Although the company says compromised data has been returned and no financial details were taken, residents are urged to stay vigilant and follow best practices to protect their personal information from future breaches. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ 9 Historic Massachusetts Towns So Beautiful You'll Think You're In A Movie (takingthekids.com) ā Holyoke earns a spotlight as one of Massachusettsā most picturesque historic towns, with its Paper City mill history now anchoring parks, museums, and canal walks. The piece highlights Mount Tom State Reservation, the Dinosaur Footprints site, Holyoke Heritage State Park, and Wistariahurst Museum as standout dayātrip destinations that blend outdoor adventure with the cityās industrial past. Ā Ā Ā
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Massachusetts Tax Free Weekend at Ethan Allen August 8 & 9 ONLY! ā
Ethan Allen, 135 Albany Turnpike, Canton
11:00 am
Sunday August 9
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Other local events
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Genealogy Open Lab
Chicopee Public Library Computer Lab Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee \
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Celtic Music and Dance
Chicopee Public Library Bazan Community Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Ch
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The Scrabble Club ā
Chicopee Public Library Conference Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicope
10:00 am -
One-on-One Computer Help ā
Chicopee Public Library Computer Lab Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee \
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Teen Event - Fairy Houses
Chicopee Public Library Bazan Community Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Ch
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Genealogy Open Lab ā
Chicopee Public Library Computer Lab Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee \
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Summer Storytime
Chicopee Public Library Children's Program Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front St
10:30 am -
Ice Cream with the Mayor and End of Summer Party
Chicopee Public Library Backyard Patio Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee
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Caregiving For Dementia: A Night Of Guidance & Support ā
The Arbors at Westfield, 40 Court St, Westfield
4:30 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
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Curbside Collection Route 2 ā
South Hadley, MA Calendar South Hadley, MA 01075
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Mini Golf - Look Park and Lunch ā
Easthampton, MA Calendar Easthampton, MA 01027
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Knitting and Crocheting Group
Emily Williston Memorial Library Annex (52 Main Street)
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Visually Impaired Peer Group ā
Easthampton, MA Calendar, 19 Union St, Easthampton
10:00 am
Thursday August 6
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Sales Manager - Full Time in Holyoke. Apply here.
- Best Buy Co., Inc. posted a job opening for Geek Squad Installation Helper (Seasonal) in Holyoke. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holyoke here.
š Nearby News
Chicopee
- 50 Chicopee senior apartments to receive free internet through state-funded program (wwlp.com)
- Massachusetts tax-free weekend starts this Saturday (wwlp.com)
- Vieau announces new chief HR officer; Chicopee City Council tables appointment until further scrutiny (thereminder.com)
West Springfield Town
- Holyoke teacher publishes first children's book (thereminder.com)
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