Holyoke Gas & Electric Commission to Address Roof Replacement, Contract Extensions, and Sponsorship Requests

The Holyoke Gas & Electric Commission (HG&E) is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held remotely, and members of the public can participate by contacting Kate Sullivan Craven at ksullivan@hged.com. The agenda includes discussions on infrastructure improvements, contract authorizations, and community support initiatives.

Agenda Highlights

• Infrastructure Investments: Commissioners will consider authorizing bids for the replacement of the roof at the Hadley Falls Station.
• Vehicle Replacement: The commission will review an approval request for the replacement of Utility Step Van #49.
• Contract Authorizations: Bids received for gas leak surveys, natural gas systems welding services, restoration of Manhole No. 28, electric line contractor services (15kV spacer cable installation), and extensions for annual contracts related to electrical services and fence maintenance will be discussed.
• Community Engagement: The HG&E Commission will evaluate sponsorship requests from Fiestas Patronales de Holyoke and a Commercial Energy Assistance Program request from Crafts Block, LLC.

Detailed Agenda Items

Bid Authorizations

The commission will vote on authorizing bids for the following projects:

• Hadley Falls Station Roof Replacement

Bids Received

The HG&E Commission will review bids for:

• Truck #49 Vehicle Replacement
• Gas Leak Surveys Annual Contract
• Natural Gas Systems Welding Services
• Restoration of Manhole No. 28
• Electric Line Contractor 15kV Spacer Cable Installation
• Electrical Services Annual Contract – Extension
• Fence Maintenance, Repairs & Installations Annual Contract – Extension

New Business

Commissioners will consider:

• A sponsorship request from Fiestas Patronales de Holyoke.
• A Commercial Energy Assistance Program request from Crafts Block, LLC.

Meeting Details

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Remote – Contact Kate Sullivan Craven at ksullivan@hged.com for participation details.

The meeting agenda also includes a review of minutes from the February 10, 2026, meeting, reports from HG&E managers, and communication items dating back to February 27, 2026.