Jose Correa named acting chair of Holyoke License Commission after resignation

The Holyoke License Commission recorded the resignation of former chair Mike Moriarty, effective Jan. 10, and identified Jose Correa as the commission’s new chair. Correa said he accepted the position at the mayor’s request and will lead the board until a new permanent chair or a third commissioner is confirmed.

Staff said a third prospective board member is in the city‑council confirmation process and could join the commission in March if that appointment clears the required municipal approvals. Commissioners confirmed the commission will meet twice in March — a regular meeting on March 5 and a second meeting on March 19 to address parade and road‑race matters.

Correa told the board he had initially planned not to take the role because of other commitments but accepted to avoid leaving the mayor without a chair. The commission thanked outgoing chair Mike Moriarty for his prior service; no formal vote was recorded for the chair change in the transcript — staff presented the personnel update as information.

The board also discussed administrative logistics, including office cleaning and retesting for mold before staff returns to the office. Staff said a deep cleaning had been completed and air‑quality retesting was planned before moving into the regular office space.