Holyoke Seeks an On-Ramp to Mass. ‘Climate Corridor’
As MIT-trained scientists pursue clean energy breakthroughs at Cambridge and Somerville incubators, Gateway Cities are seeking to capture a share of Massachusetts’ growing decarbonization economy.
Fund Sought To Revive Underutilized Buildings
A new state fund outlined in a bill before the state legislature would help facilitate improvements to underutilized commercial or industrial buildings in economically distressed areas.
Holyoke Apartment Complex Sold for $20M
A 180-unit market-rate apartment complex in Holyoke has been sold for $19.75 million to a New York multifamily investor.
Holyoke Affordable Housing Complex Lands Final Financing
The last piece of financing – $23 million provided by Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp. – has been put in place for a new 38-unit affordable, multifamily rental housing complex in Holyoke.
PeoplesBank Renovates Historic Inn in Holyoke for New Branch
PeoplesBank has restored and renovated the Hildreth House in Holyoke for its newest banking center.
Amazon to Open Holyoke Distribution Center
Holyoke will be the site of Amazon’s latest distribution center this fall, according to city Mayor Alex Morse.
Pioneer Valley Gets Big Expansion of Passenger Train Services
Officials in the Pioneer Valley are hailing a new, daily Amtrak service through the region as a potentially “game-changing” economic development opportunity.
Marijuana Cultivator Buys Holyoke Mill Building for $3.2M
A 150-year-old brick mill in Holyoke could soon become a hub for Massachusetts’ burgeoning marijuana industry following a $3.2 million sale.
Utilities Freeze Natural Gas Hookups in Central Mass. Towns
As proposals to build new pipelines and related infrastructure meet opposition from community leaders and environmental activists across Massachusetts, gas companies have frozen new gas hookups several communities citing a lack of pipeline capacity.
Epstein Financial Services Moves to East Longmeadow
Epstein Financial Services has relocated to East Longmeadow from its old office in Holyoke. The new, expanded office space is at 12 Somers Road in East Longmeadow.
Manhattan Developer Acquires Holyoke Power Center
Prestige Properties & Development Co. of Manhattan has acquired Holyoke Crossing, a 140,361-square-foot retail power center, for $33.3 million.
NorthMarq Arranges $4.725M Refi For Western Mass Portfolio
NorthMarq Capital of Boston has arranged for $4.725...
