Frequently Asked Questions
What's the square footage of the units?
Echo Hill’s two bedroom townhouse units are approximately 1,000 sq. ft. The three bedroom units are approximately 1,300 sq. ft.
Which school will my child attend?
Use the Holyoke Public School Attendance Zone Locator to find your child's elementary school. If your child is high school age, they will attend either Holyoke High School of Dean Technical High School. For those interested in the Holyoke Charter School, a public lottery is held annually each spring to fill 702 K-8 spaces.
Where is the Holyoke Senior Center?
The Holyoke Senior Center is currently located in the War Memorial Building on the corner of Maple and Appleton streets. The city of Holyoke recently hired a project manager charged with relocating the Senior Center to a new building on the corner of Beech and Sargeant Streets.
What are some good restaurants in the area?
A Walkable Feast:
- Fernandez Family Restaurant – Amazing, delicious Puerto Rican dishes.
- SLICE California Café –Enjoy breakfast and a lunch menu of salads, soups, and sandwiches, plus all-day lattes.
- Pizza D'Action – Great pizza, delicious Greek originals (the Baklava and Spanikopita are amazing) and fantastic from-scratch desserts (carrot cake with cream cheese frosting like your mom made.)
- Bring Your Own Restaurant – Bi-monthly potluck gatherings along the canals during warm months!
Short Drive (10 minutes or less):
- The Dam Café – Urban cafe with Wi-Fi and club chairs.
- Eighty Jarvis – Casual fine dining with outdoor terrace.
- Elizur's – Friendly neighborhood pub with lots on tap. The hamburgers are legendary.
- Tavern On The Hill – Casual mountainside dining with postcard views.
Where is the nearest grocery store?
There is a corner market for basic needs at the corner of Lyman and High Streets. Stop and Shop supermarket is less than 1/4 mile from Echo Hill. Follow Lyman Street northwest to the Route 202 Rotary. Take the rotary to Hampden Street (follow the signs for Routes 202 and 91.) Stop and Shop is at the top of the hill.
Where is the nearest drycleaners?
Lyman Laundry is a few blocks away at 228 Lyman Street.
How is the soundproofing between units at Echo Hill?
Each Echo Hill townhouse apartment is separated by eight solid inches of concrete wall that provide optimal sound-proofing.
Does Echo Hill townhouse apartments accept pets?
Pets are welcome at Echo Hill Townhouses (additional charges and some restrictions apply). Historic Pulaski Park, right outside your door, offers dog owners a shaded area to walk dogs.