Holyoke DPW

09/01/2026

🚧 HAMPTON KNOLLS ROAD DETOUR – STARTING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 🚧

Beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the temporary Hampton Knolls Road detour and associated E.N. White School traffic circulation plan will go into effect as part of the River Terrace Phase A Sewer Separation Project.

Motorists traveling in the area should expect temporary traffic changes and allow additional travel time, particularly during school arrival and dismissal periods.

Please remember to follow all posted NO PARKING restrictions, avoid blocking residential driveways, and follow directions from police officers, crossing guards, school personnel, and other traffic safety personnel assisting with circulation.

The updated traffic circulation flyer and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are available on the City’s River Terrace project page:

https://www.holyoke.org/river-terrace-cso-21-sewer-system-separation/

The City appreciates the patience and cooperation of neighborhood residents, the E.N. White School community, and the traveling public while these temporary traffic changes are in place.

Questions:
Victoria Houle, Assistant City Engineer
[email protected]

🚧 DESVÍO EN HAMPTON KNOLLS ROAD – A PARTIR DEL MARTES 8 DE SEPTIEMBRE 🚧

A partir del martes 8 de septiembre de 2026, entrarán en vigor el desvío temporal de Hampton Knolls Road y el plan de circulación de tránsito para la Escuela E.N. White como parte del Proyecto de Separación del Alcantarillado River Terrace Phase A.

Los conductores que transiten por el área deben anticipar cambios temporales en el tránsito y salir con tiempo adicional, especialmente durante los horarios de entrada y salida de la escuela.

Por favor, recuerde respetar todas las restricciones de NO ESTACIONAR, no bloquear entradas de vehículos residenciales y seguir las indicaciones de los oficiales de policía, guardias de cruce, personal escolar y demás personal de seguridad vial que estará ayudando con la circulación.

El folleto actualizado del plan de circulación y las Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQs) están disponibles en la página del proyecto River Terrace de la Ciudad:

https://www.holyoke.org/river-terrace-cso-21-sewer-system-separation/

La Ciudad agradece la paciencia y cooperación de los residentes del vecindario, la comunidad escolar de E.N. White y el público en general mientras estos cambios temporales de tránsito estén en vigor.

Preguntas:
Victoria Houle, Assistant City Engineer
[email protected]

08/24/2026

RIVER TERRACE PHASE A – PUBLIC MEETINGS THIS THURSDAY

The City of Holyoke will host two public meetings on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at E.N. White Elementary School to discuss upcoming construction activities associated with the River Terrace Phase A Sewer Separation Project.

🏫 5:30 PM – School Parents & Guardians Meeting
This meeting is specifically for E.N. White School parents and guardians and will focus on temporary traffic, access, drop-off/pick-up, and parking changes associated with construction near the school.

🏘️ 6:30 PM – Neighborhood Public Meeting
Residents of the surrounding neighborhood are invited to attend a separate meeting to learn more about upcoming construction, including the planned temporary closure of Hampton Knolls Road to through traffic, anticipated neighborhood impacts, and what to expect as work progresses.

📍 E.N. White Elementary School – School Cafeteria
1 Jefferson Street, Holyoke

Construction activities will affect Hampton Knolls Road, Jefferson Street, Vadnais Street, George Street, Liberty Street, Woodbine Lane, Bemis Road, Meadowview Road, Hillview Road, and Northampton Street between George Street and River Terrace.

Please review the attached meeting invitation for additional information.

We encourage school families and neighborhood residents to attend the meeting applicable to them, ask questions, and learn more about the upcoming work.

🔗 Project information: www.holyoke.org/river-terrace-cso-21-sewer-system-separation/

08/18/2026

📢 TRAFFIC UPDATE – HAMPTON KNOLLS ROAD / E.N. WHITE SCHOOL AREA

The City has been able to work with Ludlow Construction and the Construction Inspection team to adjust the construction schedule associated with the River Terrace Phase A Sewer Separation Project.

As a result, the previously anticipated August 24th closure of Hampton Knolls Road has been delayed until on or after September 7th.

✅ Hampton Knolls Road will remain OPEN for the start of the school year.

✅ The previously announced temporary E.N. White School traffic circulation and parking plan will NOT take effect on August 24th.

✅ The City will provide additional notice before Hampton Knolls Road is closed and the temporary traffic and parking changes are implemented.

This schedule adjustment will allow E.N. White School to begin the school year under the normal traffic pattern before the temporary construction-related circulation changes are needed. Neighborhood residents and the school community will still experience impacts once the Hampton Knolls Road closure is implemented, and additional notice will be provided in advance of those changes.

The City appreciates the patience, cooperation, and feedback of nearby residents, the E.N. White School community, and the traveling public as this work continues.

Follow the DPW page for additional project and traffic updates as the revised closure date approaches.

Questions regarding the project or temporary traffic plan may be directed to Victoria Houle, Assistant City Engineer, at [email protected].

Send a message to learn more

08/14/2026

📍 Join us tomorrow at McNally Field!

Members of the teams working on Holyoke’s Safety Action Plan and Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program will be at the Holyoke Safe Neighborhoods Initiative Back to School ’26 event tomorrow, Saturday, August 15, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at McNally Field.

Stop by to learn more about both initiatives, share feedback, and sign up for project updates.

More information: bit.ly/HolyokeSlowStreets

📍 ¡Acompáñenos mañana en McNally Field!

Miembros de los equipos del Plan de Acción de Seguridad y del Programa de Calmado de Tráfico Vecinal estarán en el evento Regreso a la Escuela ’26 de Holyoke Safe Neighborhoods Initiative mañana, sábado 15 de agosto, de 11:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m. en McNally Field.

Visítenos para obtener más información sobre ambas iniciativas, compartir sus comentarios e inscribirse para recibir actualizaciones del proyecto.

Más información: bit.ly/HolyokeSlowStreets

08/14/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC & PARKING ADVISORY – E.N. WHITE SCHOOL AREA 🚧

Beginning Monday, August 24th and continuing through mid-October, upcoming construction associated with the River Terrace CSO Sewer Separation Project – Phase A will require Hampton Knolls Road to be closed to thru traffic.

To maintain safe and orderly access to E.N. White School during this work, temporary traffic circulation changes and NO PARKING restrictions will be in effect in the surrounding neighborhood.

Temporary NO PARKING restrictions will include:

Jefferson Street – both sides
George Street – odd-numbered side
Vadnais Street – even-numbered side

During the closure, school vehicle access will be from Jefferson Street only. There will be no access to or from Hampton Knolls Road for school drop-off/pick-up traffic.

Residents, parents, guardians, school staff, and other motorists traveling in the area should review the attached graphics carefully. The second graphic provides the detailed E.N. White School drop-off/pick-up circulation plan, including vehicle routing, pedestrian access, parking restrictions, and temporary intersection closures.

Please allow additional travel time, use caution in the area, and follow all posted signs and directions from police, crossing guards, school personnel, and City staff.

The City appreciates the patience and cooperation of residents and the E.N. White School community while this necessary infrastructure work is completed.

Questions or concerns:
Victoria Houle, Assistant City Engineer
[email protected]

A pdf of the Traffic Plan may also be downloaded here: https://www.holyoke.org/river-terrace-cso-21-sewer-system-separation/

08/07/2026

*Vadnais St Water Break Update* Water break has been repaired and services should all be restored. Residents should run water to flush the lines and discoloration on initial running is normal. Please contact Holyoke Water Works at (413) 536-0262 if you experience further issues.

Send a message to learn more

08/07/2026

**Water main break on Vadnais Street** Services between George St and Northampton St will be off for the duration of the repair. Repairs expected to take a few hours and additional notices to follow.**

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08/06/2026

📢 Trash, Recycling, and Yard Waste Collection Update

Friday, August 7, 2026 Collection

The following Thursday recycling routes will be collected tomorrow, Friday, August 7, 2026:

Longwood Avenue, Elmwood Avenue, and West Glen Street

The following Thursday trash routes will also be collected tomorrow, Friday, August 7, 2026:

South Elm Street, Wolcott Street, Chapin Street, Congress Avenue,
Gates Street, Davis Street, Parkview Terrace, and Quirk Avenue

Please Note: There will be no yard waste collection citywide this week.

Please feel free to call the office with questions or concerns 413-322-5645.

📢 Actualización sobre la Recolección de Basura, Reciclaje y Desechos de Jardín

Recolección del viernes 7 de agosto de 2026

Las siguientes rutas de reciclaje programadas para el jueves serán recogidas mañana, viernes 7 de agosto de 2026:

Longwood Avenue, Elmwood Avenue, y West Glen Street

Las siguientes rutas de basura programadas para el jueves también serán recogidas mañana, viernes 7 de agosto de 2026:

South Elm Street, Wolcott Street, Chapin Street, Congress Avenue
Gates Street, Davis Street, Parkview Terrace, y Quirk Avenue.

Aviso importante: No habrá recolección de desechos de jardín en toda la ciudad esta semana.

Por favor, llame a nuestra oficina si tiene alguna pregunta al 413-322-5645.

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08/05/2026

We're sorry, but today's trash, recycling, and yard waste collection is running behind in the following areas:

Arden St., Brenan St., Edbert Dr., Edward St., Elmore St., Granville St.
Homestead Ave., Judith St., Lorraine St., Memorial Dr., Moss Ave., Ogden St., Park Ave., Ridgeway St., Rugby St., Sheehan Dr., and Westfield Rd.

Our crews are working hard to catch up and will get to these areas as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience while we get back on track.
Thank you for bearing with us—we promise we're on our way!

Bueno... hoy las cosas no salieron exactamente como lo planeamos. 😊
Lamentamos informarles que la recolección de basura, reciclaje y desechos de jardín está retrasada hoy en las siguientes áreas:

Arden St., Brenan St., Edbert Dr., Edward St., Elmore St., Granville St.
Homestead Ave., Judith St., Lorraine St., Memorial Dr., Moss Ave., Ogden St., Park Ave., Ridgeway St., Rugby St., Sheehan Dr., y
Westfield Rd.

Nuestros equipos están trabajando arduamente para ponerse al día y llegarán a estas áreas lo antes posible. Agradecemos mucho su paciencia mientras nos ponemos al corriente.
¡Gracias por su comprensión y por esperarnos... vamos en camino!

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08/03/2026

🚛 DPW Collection Delay Notice | Aviso de Retraso en la Recolección

We're sorry, but today's trash, recycling, and yard waste collection is running behind in the following areas:

Parker St.
Allyn St.
Waldo St. (Lincoln St. to Hampden St.)
Williams St.
Pearl St. (Fairfield Ave. to Lincoln St.)
Nonotuck St. (Lincoln St. to Dwight St.)
Fairfield Ave.
Pleasant St. (Fairfield Ave. to Lincoln St. – West Side)

Our crews are working hard to catch up and will get to these areas as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience while we get back on track.

Thank you for bearing with us—we promise we're on our way!

Bueno... hoy las cosas no salieron exactamente como lo planeamos. 😊

Lamentamos informarles que la recolección de basura, reciclaje y desechos de jardín está retrasada hoy en las siguientes áreas:

Parker St.
Allyn St.
Waldo St. (desde Lincoln St. hasta Hampden St.)
Williams St.
Pearl St. (desde Fairfield Ave. hasta Lincoln St.)
Nonotuck St. (desde Lincoln St. hasta Dwight St.)
Fairfield Ave.
Pleasant St. (desde Fairfield Ave. hasta Lincoln St. – lado oeste)

Nuestros equipos están trabajando arduamente para ponerse al día y llegarán a estas áreas lo antes posible. Agradecemos mucho su paciencia mientras nos ponemos al corriente.

¡Gracias por su comprensión y por esperarnos... vamos en camino!

Send a message to learn more