Around New England · Massachusetts For Subscribers Holyoke Mayor Sees Weed As Catalyst To Future Prosperity By Matt McDonald January 11, 2017 · 9:56 AM EST · Updated June 16, 2025 2:38 PM Advertisement Listen to audio version of this article Members only Subscribe to listen Marijuana could revitalize the old western Massachusetts mill town, says Mayor Alex Morse, a Democrat. Read more Marijuana could revitalize the old western Massachusetts mill town, says Mayor Alex Morse, a Democrat. Read more… Advertisement Read Next Maura Healey Chose Death Over Life By Blocking Late-Term Abortion Law Suspension Maura Healey Blocks Late-Term Abortion Law Suspension As Repeal Effort Advances Norfolk County DA Elect Vows To Review Karen Read Case, Weighs Sandra Birchmore Grand Jury Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage Flips U.S. House Seat Red Amid Bluenami