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New Holyoke Veterans’ home to open this fall

New Holyoke Veterans’ home to open this fall

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HOLYOKE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Governor Healey Veteran Services Secretary Eric Goralnick made a visit to the current and the new Holyoke Veterans’ homes. Staff and volunteer levels have improved since the covid outbreak that claimed at least 76 veteran lives. The new facility is expected to have their ribbon cutting ceremony this fall. 

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