Mayor Joshua Garcia appoints Megan Connolly to Library Board of Directors

The Holyoke Public Service Committee convened on August 19, 2025, to discuss several appointments and administrative matters. The meeting, led by Chair Councillor Juan Anderson Burgos and Councillor Howard Graney, began promptly at 6:30 PM.

One of the key discussions involved the appointment of Joseph Charles Mazzola to the Local Historic District Commission. However, Mazzola requested to withdraw his appointment, citing that the need for his role had diminished due to other members deciding to continue their service. The committee unanimously agreed to withdraw this item.

The committee also addressed the appointment of members to the Recycling Advisory Committee. Cindy Connolly was the only new appointee, but she was unable to attend the meeting and requested that her appointment be tabled for a future date. The committee complied with this request.

Another significant appointment discussed was that of Heather Linders to the Commission of Disabilities. Unfortunately, Linders is no longer available to serve due to personal matters, leading the committee to withdraw this item as well.

In a positive turn, the committee welcomed Megan Connolly, who was appointed to the Library Board. Connolly, who has a decade of experience in finance, expressed her enthusiasm for the role and was accepted unanimously by the committee. Her appointment will be presented at the upcoming city council meeting on September 2, 2025.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the committee's ongoing efforts to maintain effective governance through the appointment of qualified individuals, while also addressing the changing availability of potential appointees. The next steps will involve the city council's review of Connolly's appointment.