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Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Driver crashes into JFK Memorial in Holyoke, police seek charges
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Holyoke Police Department is seeking charges against a driver who crashed into the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza Sunday morning. Multi-car crash in Holyoke damages traffic light, parked cars Holyoke Police Chief Brian Keenan stated that at approximately 4:25 a.m. on Sunday, officers were called to the area of Suffolk Street and Sycamore Street for a single-vehicle crash. The crash resulted in significant damage to several monuments located at the Memorial Plaza. Police and fire crews were able to gain access to the vehicle and remove the driver and passenger from the car. Both occupants were administered Narcan and brought to the hospital to be evaluated for injuries. The driver, a 26-year-old man from Springfield, was issued a citation. Chief Keenan said that officers will be seeking a criminal complaint against him for OUI – Drugs and Wanton Destruction of Property. The Holyoke Department of Public Works has been contacted about the damage to the memorial. 22News will provide updates as more information becomes available. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Boston Globe
01-06-2025
- Boston Globe
Car crash damages JFK memorial in Holyoke, police seeking charges
The driver and passenger were inside the vehicle when officers arrived, Keenan said. First responders extricated the driver from the car and both individuals were administered Narcan and transported to a hospital to evaluate possible injuries. Police issued the driver, a 26-year-old man from Springfield, a citation and are seeking a complaint against him for OUI-Drugs and Wanton Destruction of Property, Keenan said. The Holyoke Department of Public Works has been contacted about the damage to the memorial, Keenan said. Advertisement Sabrina Lam can be reached at
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Holyoke DPW increases efforts to curb trash overflow, boost recycling efforts
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Holyoke Department of Public Works (DPW) is stepping up enforcement to reduce overflowing trash and promote recycling, reminding residents that recycling is mandatory under Massachusetts law. Holyoke school committee member elected President of National School Boards Association DPW workers have recently begun tagging city-issued trash bins that are overfilled to inform residents why their trash was not collected. City officials say that when weekly waste exceeds the capacity of the 96-gallon bins, it often indicates that recyclable materials are improperly mixed in with regular garbage. 'It is important residents follow our trash and recycling expectations,' said Mayor Joshua Garcia. 'We save money when people recycle, and we protect the environment. If we do not see improvement in our recycling and waste disposal practices, we may regretfully have to consider charging for trash pick-up to cover increased costs.' Linda Pratt, chair of the Holyoke Recycling Advisory Committee, emphasized the financial and environmental benefits of proper recycling. 'Increasing recycling means less trash, and that saves city taxpayers money and is good for the planet,' Pratt said. 'Contrary to what many believe, our household recycling does get repurposed.' Currently, Holyoke residents are required to separate recyclables into two categories: cans, bottles, and plastic containers in one bin, and paper and cardboard in another. The city has not yet issued official recycling bins due to budget constraints, but residents are allowed to repurpose old trash cans for recycling purposes, as long as they are clearly labeled. For more information on proper recycling procedures, pickup schedules, and a full list of streets, residents are encouraged to visit the City of Holyoke DPW's website. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
