HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) - Governor Maura Healey and Congressman Richard Neal will make their way to Holyoke on Thursday for a topping-off ceremony for a new veterans home. ALSO READ: Fall River votes Republican for first time in decades as Trump surges in Bristol County During the ceremony, builders will place the final beam on the new building. The symbolic moment marks significant progress in the project, which the Healey Administration has helped secure millions of federal funding for. When the building is finished, it'll house more than 230 long-term care patients, and staff will be increased by over 30 percent. The ceremony is set to begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Holyoke Veterans Home on 110 Cherry Street in Holyoke. Construction started in August of 2023 and is currently ahead of schedule. The project is slated to finish in late 2026. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW