HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) - A portion of Homestead Avenue in Holyoke is closed due to a tree that fell on power lines Wednesday morning. POST Commission decertifies former Holyoke police officer According to the Holyoke Police Department, Homestead Ave. between Bobala Road and Lower Westfield Road is closed as crews work to repair the power lines. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area. Live Traffic Map: Homestead Ave in Holyoke Local News Headlines More than 180 motorcycles helped raise $14,000 for Springfield animal shelter Massachuetts officer involved in Sandra Birchmore case decertified Northampton’s electric vehicle charging stations to impose fee Northampton man accused of killing roommate Jana Abromowitz in court WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.