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Holyoke panel approves $300,000 transfer to cover firefighter overtime amid staffing shortages
Holyoke City Finance Committee · November 26, 2025
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The Finance Committee approved a $300,000 transfer to the fire department’s overtime account to cover personnel shortages and holiday coverage; city officials said eight new hires are expected to start in January, which should reduce overtime pressure.
The Holyoke City Finance Committee voted Nov. 24 to approve a $300,000 transfer in the fiscal year 2026 budget to cover firefighter overtime.
The chief told the committee the department had experienced hiring challenges: of seven hires earlier in the year only…
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