April 20, 2012

Public Notice

FY 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

The City of Holyoke is eligible to receive a direct award of $47,309 from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant issued by the office of Justice Programs of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Funding from this grant can only be used for improving aspects of our local criminal justice system.  It is the intention of the Holyoke Police Department to use the Justice Assistance Grant to purchase police equipment that will enhance our Community Policing and Traffic programs, which will strengthen the Holyoke Police Department's mission to "Serve and Protect."

Comments may be e-mailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mailed to the Holyoke Police Department, 138 Appleton Street, Holyoke, MA  01040. Attention:  Captain Denise Duguay, on or before May 20, 2012.

CITY OF HOLYOKE

FIRE DEPARTMENT

The City of Holyok Fire Chief John Pond would like to remind Holyoke residents that any and all open burning is illegal.  Holyoke is included in 22 of the state's largest cities and towns in which open burning is prohibited due to the density of population and the close proximity of buildings within their borders.

The danger of brush fires is a serious concern.  The mild winter has created extremely dry conditions, and is further complicated by all of the downed tress and branches from the October snow storm.  All complaints of open burning will be responded to and extinguished along with fines levied on the homeowner.  Chief Pond asks that everyone obey the law and help keep the City of Holyoke safe.

http://www.mass.gov/dep/air/compliance/burning.htm#noburn