Holyoke Citizens for Open Government

is a coalition of citizens working to make our government more transparent, democratic and responsive to the needs of Holyoke and surrounding communities.

HCOG Letter to Holyoke Sun

Holyoke Shovel-In buries contract with Aquarion - photos

Kelda may sell Aquarion - 21% drop in US profits

HCOG PRESS RELEASE  5-12-05

HCOG Letter to Mass. Inspector General

HCOG meets Mondays @ 7:00 pm

Contact: holyokewater@hotmail.com  for more information.

Join the holyokewater listserve:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/holyokewater/

NO CONTRACT WITH AQUARION!

NO SEWER RATE HIKE TO FEED AQUARION!

KEEP HOLYOKE WASTEWATER PUBLIC.

YES TO LOCAL CONTROL OF THE WASTEWATER PLANT!

YES TO LOCAL CONTROL OF SEWER RATES!

YES TO A CLEAN RIVER!

Download a HCOG pamphlet here...(pdf)

Informacion en Espanol (pdf)

Download a HCOG flyer here...

More info on water and sewage privatization:  http://water.homestead.com

Resources and information on CSO's and Holyoke's sewer and water system.

Take Action >>> 

Attend City Council 7:30pm on Tuesdays

Contact your city councilors here...

Contact Mayor Mike Sullivan:  Telephone: 322-5510 Constituent: 539-9399  City Hall Room 1

Email:  sullivam@ci.holyoke.ma.us

Boston Phoenix:  The Coming Water Wars

Media Advisory:  Mass Inspector General issues warning to Mayor Sullivan about Aquarion

Letter to Editor - Holyoke Sun

City Officials criticize sewer plans = Spfld Republican news story.

Small towns easy prey for water companies = Spfld Republican news story.

Letter to the Mayor

Press Release 3-10-05

Audio and pictures from the 3/10 press conference

Press Release 2-15-05

Listen to Attorney and industry professional Mark Siegars at Public Hearing 2/7/05

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Contact: holyokewater@hotmail.com