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Holyoke authorizes $3.5M in borrowing for roads and city facilities; treasurer confirms A+ S&P rating
Holyoke City Council · February 4, 2026
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Summary
Council approved a $3.5 million bond authorization for road repairs and facility work after debate about equity of spending; treasurer's memo clarified the city's A+ Standard & Poor's rating and use of state short-term programs.
The City Council approved an order authorizing the appropriation of $3.5 million to finance demolition, reconstruction, road and sidewalk repairs and related capital work. Finance committee members described the package as targeted to a severe backlog of road repairs and to upkeep projects for municipal buildings including city…
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