Noteworthy Items:
- City Council accepted the provisions of the Holyoke Canal Walk Phase 2 Grant to continue the work on the Holyoke Canal Walk which is blossoming under Mayor Pluta's leadership to becoming a nice revitalization project to our downtown. This will help Holyoke showcase its unique mills and canal system.
- City Council received a report from the Redevelopment Committee that I chair regarding how the Cisco Group will be establishing a pilot neighborhood revitalization project in the city and will also being helping the city to think of innovative ways for us to improve our technology infrastructure within the city.
- City Council requested that the Mayor fill the numerous vacancies to the Reserve Police Officers list. These Reserve Officers significantly help in our overall public safety strategy and the list is nearly exhausted.
- DPW was requested by me to install a flagpole and flag at the new Jones Ferry River Access Center to make sure the USA is properly respected at our new facility.
- City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Tim Moskal for his great accomplishment of becoming an Eagle Scout.
- The City Council adopted along with the School Committee a joint committee of 6 members with 3 members from each body to discuss important initiatives and issues of the 2 bodies.
- Subsequent to the meeting, President of City Council Joe McGiverin appointed Councilors Jourdain, O'Neill and Vega to serve as the Council's representatives.
