Tessa Murphy Ramboletti elected Holyoke council president; Israel Rivera named vice president At Holyoke City's inaugural meeting, councillors elected Tessa Murphy Ramboletti as council president and Israel Rivera as vice president on their first ballots, conducted random seat assignments and heard brief remarks from the newly sworn president.

Tessa Murphy Ramboletti has made history as Holyoke's council president, leading a diverse team with a majority of women for the first time!

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City Council debates limiting speaker time to four minutes for efficient meetings Councilor Devine proposes four-minute speaking limit to enhance meeting efficiency and punctuality

Holyoke City Council is considering a bold move to limit speaking time to just four minutes per councilor—will this change lead to more efficient meetings or stifle vital debate?

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