Holyoke officials taking steps to address bus stop safety concerns

HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A social media post highlighting safety concerns at an elementary school bus stop has prompted city officials to take action after catching the attention of the Holyoke community.

The Facebook post focused on the bus stop located at the corner of Locust and Sergeant Streets, where the author claimed children were trespassing and running into the street while getting on or off the bus. The resident called for solutions to prevent what they described as a foreseeable tragedy, including possibly relocating the bus stop to a location that doesn’t pose risks to children or infringe on private property rights.

Adam Lukomski, who has lived on Locust Street for decades, said he’s noticed a decline in parental supervision compared to when he was a child in the neighborho