Posted: Sep 29, 2020 / 08:40 PM EDTUpdated: Sep 29, 2020 / 10:42 PM EDTHOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Hampden Papers in Holyoke is closing its doors for good. The paper company has been in business since 1880.In a letter to employees obtained by 22News, President and CEO Robert Fowler announced he will be selling his shares of the company. He cited a continued decline in revenue and the coronavirus shutdown being too much to handle.Hampden Papers was sold to “Flex,” a Kentucky based company.In a statement to 22News, the company said, “Hampden Papers is one of the last remaining paper companies in...…Posted: Sep 29, 2020 / 08:40 PM EDTUpdated: Sep 29, 2020 / 10:42 PM EDTHOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Hampden Papers in Holyoke is closing its doors for good. The paper company has been in business since 1880.In a letter to employees obtained by 22News, President and CEO Robert Fowler announced he will be selling his shares of the company. He cited a continued decline in revenue and the coronavirus shutdown being too much to handle.Hampden Papers was sold to “Flex,” a Kentucky based company.In a statement to 22News, the company said, “Hampden Papers is one of the last remaining paper companies in...WW…

MIAMI (NEXSTAR) — Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden pushed his plan to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour if he defeats President Donald Trump in November.Biden made the comments Monday afternoon while campaigning in Florida.“Fifteen dollars should be a minimum wage in the United States of America. Period,” Biden said.His economic plans include raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour and expanding health insurance access, as well as investing billions of dollars in childcare, early childhood education and college tuition assistance.“Joe understands that if you work 40...…MIAMI (NEXSTAR) — Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden pushed his plan to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour if he defeats President Donald Trump in November.Biden made the comments Monday afternoon while campaigning in Florida.“Fifteen dollars should be a minimum wage in the United States of America. Period,” Biden said.His economic plans include raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour and expanding health insurance access, as well as investing billions of dollars in childcare, early childhood education and college tuition assistance.“Joe understands that if you work 40...WW…

Posted: Oct 6, 2020 / 11:39 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 6, 2020 / 11:39 PM EDTWASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — President Trump said in a tweet Tuesday night that he would sign a “stand alone” bill solely designed to give Americans a second round of $1,200 stimulus checks.“If I am sent a Stand Alone Bill for Stimulus Checks ($1,200), they will go out to our great people IMMEDIATELY. I am ready to sign right now. Are you listening Nancy?” Trump tweeted.Earlier on Tuesday, Trump said he had instructed his “representatives” to “stop negotiating” with Democrats for a new stimulus package “until after the...…Posted: Oct 6, 2020 / 11:39 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 6, 2020 / 11:39 PM EDTWASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — President Trump said in a tweet Tuesday night that he would sign a “stand alone” bill solely designed to give Americans a second round of $1,200 stimulus checks.“If I am sent a Stand Alone Bill for Stimulus Checks ($1,200), they will go out to our great people IMMEDIATELY. I am ready to sign right now. Are you listening Nancy?” Trump tweeted.Earlier on Tuesday, Trump said he had instructed his “representatives” to “stop negotiating” with Democrats for a new stimulus package “until after the...WW…

Posted: Nov 20, 2020 / 04:01 PM ESTUpdated: Nov 20, 2020 / 07:30 PM ESTSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Liberty is now open for recreational marijuana sales in Springfield.Liberty is part of Holistic Industries, one of the largest and fastest-growing private multi-state operators in the country.Holistic has been working in partnership with American International College over the past few years to establish a footprint in the Springfield area, with the goal of catering to cannabis users in western Massachusetts.Ella Waggie of Holistic Industries told 22News, “Between the customer service and the...…Posted: Nov 20, 2020 / 04:01 PM ESTUpdated: Nov 20, 2020 / 07:30 PM ESTSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Liberty is now open for recreational marijuana sales in Springfield.Liberty is part of Holistic Industries, one of the largest and fastest-growing private multi-state operators in the country.Holistic has been working in partnership with American International College over the past few years to establish a footprint in the Springfield area, with the goal of catering to cannabis users in western Massachusetts.Ella Waggie of Holistic Industries told 22News, “Between the customer service and the...WW…

Posted: Jan 18, 2021 / 09:47 PM ESTUpdated: Jan 18, 2021 / 10:19 PM ESTWEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The town of West Springfield is joining the fight against racism.Mayor Will Reichelt plans to deem racism a public health crisis. The executive order will be introduced at Tuesday’s town council meeting and will need support from the council, the school committee, and the board of health.If passed, all town departments will be urged to focus on racial equality.There will also be a town-wide working group that will hold regular meetings, discussions, and outreach.Mayor Reichelt told...…Posted: Jan 18, 2021 / 09:47 PM ESTUpdated: Jan 18, 2021 / 10:19 PM ESTWEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The town of West Springfield is joining the fight against racism.Mayor Will Reichelt plans to deem racism a public health crisis. The executive order will be introduced at Tuesday’s town council meeting and will need support from the council, the school committee, and the board of health.If passed, all town departments will be urged to focus on racial equality.There will also be a town-wide working group that will hold regular meetings, discussions, and outreach.Mayor Reichelt told...WW…

Posted: Jan 14, 2021 / 03:08 PM ESTUpdated: Jan 14, 2021 / 06:51 PM ESTAMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – UMass has released the findings of its investigation into the allegations by College Democrats against Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse.The investigation shows that Alex Morse did not violate any university policy as an adjunct professor, however UMass will be re-evaluating its policies based on Morse’s actions.Back in August, the UMass College Democrats alleged in a letter that former UMass adjunct professor, Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse, regularly matched with its members on dating apps and had sexual...…Posted: Jan 14, 2021 / 03:08 PM ESTUpdated: Jan 14, 2021 / 06:51 PM ESTAMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – UMass has released the findings of its investigation into the allegations by College Democrats against Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse.The investigation shows that Alex Morse did not violate any university policy as an adjunct professor, however UMass will be re-evaluating its policies based on Morse’s actions.Back in August, the UMass College Democrats alleged in a letter that former UMass adjunct professor, Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse, regularly matched with its members on dating apps and had sexual...WW…

Skip to contentPosted: Oct 6, 2023 / 04:18 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 6, 2023 / 04:18 PM EDTNORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The Paradise City Arts Festival takes place this weekend in Northampton.It’s a New England tradition that has been taking place in Hampshire County for almost 30 years. The Paradise City Arts Festival takes place this weekend and continues through Monday at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton. Exhibitors were there setting up for the festival which includes more than 200 artists from western Massachusetts and from all across the country.Over its 29 years, the festival has...…Skip to contentPosted: Oct 6, 2023 / 04:18 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 6, 2023 / 04:18 PM EDTNORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The Paradise City Arts Festival takes place this weekend in Northampton.It’s a New England tradition that has been taking place in Hampshire County for almost 30 years. The Paradise City Arts Festival takes place this weekend and continues through Monday at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton. Exhibitors were there setting up for the festival which includes more than 200 artists from western Massachusetts and from all across the country.Over its 29 years, the festival has...WW…

Skip to contentPosted: Oct 6, 2023 / 04:08 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 6, 2023 / 04:08 PM EDTEASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – All the wet weather we’ve been getting is likely having an impact on the fall color this season.Jim McKeever of Northampton said, “It seems a little duller, it doesn’t seem quite as vibrant but again on a day like today that’s the way it goes so we’ll see what it looks like next week.”It was a cloudy fall day on Friday but people were still taking advantage of the dry conditions at Look Park in Florence. And while we’re not that close to peak yet there is more and more color...…Skip to contentPosted: Oct 6, 2023 / 04:08 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 6, 2023 / 04:08 PM EDTEASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – All the wet weather we’ve been getting is likely having an impact on the fall color this season.Jim McKeever of Northampton said, “It seems a little duller, it doesn’t seem quite as vibrant but again on a day like today that’s the way it goes so we’ll see what it looks like next week.”It was a cloudy fall day on Friday but people were still taking advantage of the dry conditions at Look Park in Florence. And while we’re not that close to peak yet there is more and more color...WW…

Skip to contentPosted: Oct 6, 2023 / 03:37 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 6, 2023 / 03:37 PM EDTGRANBY, Mass. (WWLP) – The Granby police are looking for the public’s help to identify two suspects who were in possession of a stolen credit card.Holyoke suspect wanted in connection with a stabbing arrestedThe police posted two photos on social media Friday that said the two individuals were in possession of a credit card that was stolen from a vehicle in Granby Thursday night.If you can identify either person or have any information you are asked to call Granby police at 413-467-9222.WWLP-22News, an NBC...…Skip to contentPosted: Oct 6, 2023 / 03:37 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 6, 2023 / 03:37 PM EDTGRANBY, Mass. (WWLP) – The Granby police are looking for the public’s help to identify two suspects who were in possession of a stolen credit card.Holyoke suspect wanted in connection with a stabbing arrestedThe police posted two photos on social media Friday that said the two individuals were in possession of a credit card that was stolen from a vehicle in Granby Thursday night.If you can identify either person or have any information you are asked to call Granby police at 413-467-9222.WWLP-22News, an NBC...WW…

Skip to contentPosted: Oct 6, 2023 / 03:25 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 6, 2023 / 03:25 PM EDTHOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s Polish-American Heritage month and Friday was a proud day for the community as the City of Holyoke recognized them with a flag raising.Holyoke celebrates 150th anniversary with scavenger huntHolyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia did the honors along with the leaders of the city’s Polish American Community. Holyoke has had a strong presence of those with Polish heritage for decades. 22News spoke with the president of the Polish American Congress Joseph Michael Kos about the extreme pride he...…Skip to contentPosted: Oct 6, 2023 / 03:25 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 6, 2023 / 03:25 PM EDTHOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s Polish-American Heritage month and Friday was a proud day for the community as the City of Holyoke recognized them with a flag raising.Holyoke celebrates 150th anniversary with scavenger huntHolyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia did the honors along with the leaders of the city’s Polish American Community. Holyoke has had a strong presence of those with Polish heritage for decades. 22News spoke with the president of the Polish American Congress Joseph Michael Kos about the extreme pride he...WW…