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Holyoke City Council approves $75,000 in‑kind match for Pine Street retaining wall remediation
Summary
The council unanimously approved acceptance of a retaining wall remediation grant requiring a $75,000 in‑kind match to repair the Pine Street side of a historic stone wall, after staff explained bidding and funding delays dating to 2024.
The Holyoke City Council on Aug. 25, 2025, unanimously approved acceptance of a retaining wall remediation grant that includes a $75,000 in‑kind match and authorized the mayor to execute the contract for the work.
Councilor Devine filed the item under MGL chapter 44, section 53A. Assistant City Engineer Victoria Houle and Interim DPW Director Mary Monahan described the project and explained why the work was delayed after initial funding in 2024.
Houle said the approved scope for the Pine Street side includes removing falling masonry, removing and…
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