Tyler Garnet

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The Holyoke School Committee discusses and approves the FY26 budget during its May 27 meeting. Photo credit: Holyoke MediaHOLYOKE — During its May 27 meeting, the Holyoke School Committee approved the fiscal year 2026 budget of $135.3 million, which represents a spending increase of $6.4 million, or 5% from FY25. Superintendent/Receiver Anthony Soto released a message and budget breakdown. He said Holyoke Public Schools has invested in systems and structures to support the success of each student.

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Betty Medina Lichtenstein talks to the crowd in front of a mural of her located in South Holyoke. Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler GarnetHOLYOKE — Holyoke honored a community leader with an unveiling event on May 27 to showcase a new public mural honoring Betty Medina Lichtenstein, a beloved and trailblazing community figure and advocate for Holyoke’s most marginalized youth and families for over four decades.

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Caesar Ruiz (left) and Andrew Brow (right). Photo credit: Wyckoff Country ClubHOLYOKE — The newly renovated Wyckoff Country Club will feature a rebranded restaurant with Chef Andrew Brow bringing his award-winning flavors to The Heritage Greens. It was announced in February that area businessman and entrepreneur Cesar Ruiz acquired the Wyckoff Country Club in Holyoke for $2.8 million.

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Laplante and Company owner Valerie Laplante celebrates the grand opening of her new office with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler GarnetCHICOPEE — Laplante and Company LLC hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 22 to celebrate the grand opening of its new office at 342 Front St.Broker/owner Valerie Laplante said she got into the real estate business by following in the footsteps of her mother, who was a broker and had a brokerage in South Hadley in for 40 years.

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Harvey Lafleur’s family cuts a ribbon to officially unveil and debut the Harvey Lafleur Veterans’ Hallway at the RiverMills Senior Center. Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler GarnetCHICOPEE — Memorial Day is a time to remember those who lost their lives fighting for our country’s freedom. Chicopee observed that concept on May 23 with the Harvey Lafleur Veteran’s Hallway dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony inside the RiverMills Senior Center.