Holyoke council drama sets stage for high-stakes election

Holyoke council drama sets stage for high-stakes election

HOLYOKE — A looming state financial deadline, dozens of stalled votes and rising tensions inside Holyoke’s City Council chambers have turned routine governance into high-stakes drama — just weeks before voters decide who stays and who goes on Election Day.At last week’s three hour and 21-minute meeting, several councilors voiced deep frustration over the council’s lack of progress, citing stall tactics and repetitive debates for holding up urgen…