Holyoke Commission on Disabilities elects 2026 officers, approves $200 for commission cards and reinitiates state '22 g' funds process

The Holyoke Commission on Disabilities on Jan. 22 approved its October minutes and elected its 2026 officers, while also authorizing a $200 purchase for commission identification cards and moving to reinitiate a state grant process known locally as “22 g.”

Chair Lynn Horan called the business meeting to order and led a roll call before commissioners considered corrections to prior minutes. Betty Larrabee moved to approve the October minutes “with corrections that were announced,” a motion the commission approved in a roll-call vote.

The commission then voted on a $200 budget item to print simple commission identification/business cards. Marlene moved “to spend $200 on identification cards business cards,” and Jessica Lebron Hartnett seconded; the motion passed on a recorded voice vote.

Members also unanimously agreed to restart the City’s application for Massachusetts State 22 g funds, a grant-accounting process the commission had previously pursued. Marlene moved to "reinitiate our 22 g process with the city council," which the commission approved by voice vote.

The body completed officer elections for the year. Lynn Horan was re-nominated and approved to continue as chair; Jessica (full name recorded in meeting materials as Jessica Lebron Hartnett) was elected vice chair and treasurer (the meeting record shows Jessica accepted nomination and was approved); Betty Larrabee was approved as secretary. All officer votes were conducted by voice and were recorded as approved.

The commission closed the meeting with a motion to adjourn.

What’s next: The commission will carry those governance decisions into regular work this year, and staff said the officer team will help coordinate survey drafting and outreach tied to the commission’s budget.