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INDEX Viewpoints 6 TOWN Granby 7 Education 8 Reminder Sports 10 Public Notices 13 A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com Serving the town of South Hadley www.townreminder.turley.com Public Safety 13 Classifieds 14 Sullivan shares statistical studies Neighbor News 15 By Dalton Zbierski counts, Sullivan is relying more residents who test positive for 1.22% in Chicopee, 1.31% in Staff Writer heavily on a different metric in COVID-19 when given the as- Northampton, .82% in Westfield his attempts to identify South sessment. Last week, South Had- and 1.69% in Springfield. South COMMUNITY SOUTH HADLEY – South Hadley’s current standing. ley’s overall percentage was 2.4; Hadley’s degree of concern is Hadley’s COVID-19 statistics “One of the things that I’ve this week it is 1.87%. unclear, as more answers are be- Neighbors Helping improved this week, as the num- come to realize is that one of “That sounds really good, but ing sought. Neighbors ber of active cases decreased, the best measures is the percent Amherst is a community roughly “When I started making but the town’s progression must positivity rate, if you’re going to twice the size of South Hadley’s these comparisons it was real- continue if it seeks to reach the make comparisons to other com- population and has a percentage ly eye-opening,” said Sullivan. success neighboring communi- munities,” said Sullivan. “It’s of 0.1. We have 211 [confirmed] “South Hadley, for whatever rea- ties have achieved. formulated on 100,000 people cases, and they have 126 cases. son, is not doing as well as other Town Administrator Mike per community and through for- They’re two-week case count is communities. I think there are a Sullivan has crunched a seem- mulas and calculations it evens six; our two-week case count is lot of questions to be asked as to ingly endless amount of data everything out.” 18,” said Sullivan on Sept. 1. during the past six months. The percent positivity rate Sullivan added that the posi- Please see SULLIVAN, Rather than analyze specific case adheres to the percentage of tivity rate is 1.43% in Holyoke, page 5 Primary elections draw Fitzgerald voters in South Hadley praises Brewery honors SHELD fallen officer team By Dalton Zbierski Staff Writer

SOUTH HADLEY – Mo- rale is high at the South Hadley Electric Light Dept. reported General Manager Sean Fitz- gerald when he discussed a GRANBY, 7 successful month of August during SHELD’s Board of Talk Like A Commissioners meeting last Pirate Day Photos by Melina Bourdeau Thursday. There was a line of voters waiting to get into the polls outside of South Hadley High School on Tuesday. “We have an incredible team here that is really dedicat- ed. It makes a difference. The Granby voters response times are incredible,” said Fitzgerald, referencing the favored Kennedy department’s rapid response to a weather event that occurred SOUTH HADLEY – There on Aug. 5 around 4:30 p.m. was an almost 50% voter turn- In a summer of unforgiving out, with 45.86% turnout on storms, Tropical Storm Isaias SPORTS, 10 Sept. 1. Five thousand four hun- may be remembered as the dred fifty-four voters cast their worst in South Hadley. ballot out of 11,894 registered “The damage was exten- Preparing for voters. sive with winds up to 50 mph, a new fall On the Republican ballot, snapping multiple large trees, Shiva Ayyadurai received 345 limbs, utility polls; downing votes and Kevin O’Connor had transformers mostly north of 374. O’Connor won at the state Mount Holyoke College, espe- level and will face off against cially along Silver St., Amherst Markey in the November elec- Rd. and Silver Rd.,” said Fitz- tion. gerald. There were 12 write-ins and Thirty-eight percent of voters in Granby voted in the September Fortunately, only five per- three blank ballots for a total of primary, some of which voted in person at Granby High School. cent of SHELD’s customers 734 Republican ballots cast. nation. She is currently running voters, or 14% that showed in lost power, amounting to 391 On the Democratic ballot, households. The vast majority Senator Edward Markey received unopposed on the Nov. ballot. person,” she said. Rep. Daniel Carey also se- On the Democratic ballot, saw their power returned with- 2,516 votes and Joseph Kennedy in 24 hours, and the longest III received 2,121 votes. With no cured a spot for renomination Senator Edward Markey re- and is running unopposed on the ceived 657 votes to Rep. Joseph outage was remedied within contest on the November ballot two days. Markey appears to have secured Nov. ballot. He received 3,872 Kennedy III’s 775 votes. Markey votes in South Hadley. won the primary against Kenne- Fitzgerald thanked the Justin Bonsignore the seat. Middleton Electric Light Dept. Similarly, incumbent Rep. Michael Carey received dy at the state level. gets the victory Richard Neal won the primary 3,821 votes for the position of With 742 votes, Rep. Rich- Please see SHELD, page 9 against Holyoke Mayor Alex register of probate. He is running ard Neal beat Mayor of Holyoke Morse. Locally, 2,626 voters unopposed on the Nov. ballot. Alex Morse, who received 692 chose Neal and 2,039 voted for Granby election votes. Morse. In Granby, there was a 38% Running unopposed on the Correction turnout with 1,813 ballots cast, ballot, Mary Hurley received Mary Hurley ran unopposed In last week’s issue, the according to Granby Town Clerk 1,207 votes for Councillor in the for councilor, receiving 3,882 story “South Hadley’s teen Kathy Kelly-Regan. Eighth District. votes in South Hadley. She is COVID-19 problem” it was “(It was) mostly due to the First Hampden and Hamp- running unopposed on the Nov. incorrectly reported that the mail-in ballots (1,165), howev- shire District Senator Eric Les- ballot local teens attended a local er still a very good turnout in Sen. Joanne Comerford re- university. ceived 3,924 votes for renomi- person on election day with 648 Please see PRIMARY, page 9 Page 2 TOWN Reminder September 4, 2020 September 4, 2020 TOWN Reminder Page 3 South Hadley Fire District 2, Mount Holyoke partner on emergency calls SOUTH HADLEY – Through a new partnership between South Hadley Fire District 2 and Mount Holyoke College, underway since early August, the dis- trict’s emergency dispatch services will be handled by the college’s dispatch cen- ter, operated by the school’s Public Safe- ty and Service Department. While maintaining or improving the quality of dispatch services for the Dis- trict, the partnership is also saving the district $70,000 a year, based on past al- locations for dispatch service. “We could not be happier with this new approach, said District 2 Fire Chief Todd Calkins. “The solid working re- lationship between the District and the College gives us an opportunity to try something new to protect the District and save money at the same time.” District 2 spans much of the north- ern half of South Hadley, including the college and part of Granby, and provides fire safety, ambulance, EMT and other services. A memorandum of understanding was executed this summer between the District and the College. Instrumental to negotiating that agreement were the District’s Prudential Committee, led by James Menard, and Chief Calkins. Former Committee member Kenneth McKenna also played a key role. On the Courtesy photos college side were Ray LaBarre, director Fire District 2’s emergency dispatch will be handled by Mount Holyoke College’s dispatch center as part of a new partnership of public safety and service, Shannon between the college and the town. Gurek, vice president for finance and administration, and Kevin McCaffrey, dispatch center, which then connects tween the district and college is ongoing. year for services that had been costing director of government and community to first responders at the district. That According to Ray LaBarre, director $120,000. At the same time, the College relations. center, part of a recently build facility, of Mount Holyoke’s public safety and is in the midst of a multi-year commit- Under the arrangement, 911 calls is equipped with state-of-the-art equip- service department, “The college already ment to contribute $400,000 towards a from the district, for either fire or ambu- ment. Dispatchers have been trained on has a close relationship with the district new firetruck for South Hadley’s Fire lance services, are routed to the college’s their new roles, and communication be- that goes back for many years. This new District 1 and an ambulance for District arrangement is built on that foundation 2. In recent years, the college has also and should serve the community well.” contributed an additional $20,000 per Under the arrangement, the dis- year to District 2 for equipment acqui- trict will pay the College $50,000 a sition.

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SOUTH HADLEY – The Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Pantry on Carew St. has been a staple of the community in both South Hadley and Granby for more than a decade. This fall and winter, the operation’s importance will continue to increase. The pantry has served residents all throughout the pandemic, whose arrival in western Massachusetts coincided with the beginning of spring. When the cold sea- Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Pantry son greets the region in a mere matter of on Carew St. is open and serviceable, but weeks, food insecurity will rise, and the new COVID-19 protocols have been put in pantry’s demand will soar. place to best ensure the safety of clients “I’ve been thinking about winter all and volunteers. summer for a number of reasons,” said While O’Connor’s positivity is a cer- NHN Manager, Mary Lou Guarnera. tainty, the extent of hunger that will strike “You need more fuel in the wintertime, South Hadley and Granby in the coming and I’m just so concerned about a lot of months is not. Guarnera noted that the these people because there are many that Photos by Dalton Zbierski Volunteer Pat O’Connor stands with Bag the Community fundraiser, the pan- are going to be in crisis when it gets really Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Pantry pantry manager Mary Lou Guarnera try’s most impactful annual food drive, is cold.” volunteer Pat O’Connor hands off a bag of outside of the Neighbors Helping unlikely to occur in January 2021. Adjusting to the new normal has chal- food to client Jim Cray. Neighbors Food Pantry on Sept. 2. Guarnera made her concerns apparent, lenged the pantry often over the past six but her confidence in the community has months, as many the operation’s longtime been implemented. “I am famous for saying, ‘A body with not wavered. The pantry is striving today, volunteers are currently unable to serve In the past, the interior of the pantry no food cannot work, play, learn or do and with the community’s help, she is due to health concerns. An onslaught of inside of the South Hadley Methodist anything except exist.’ That’s what’s go- sure it will hurdle whichever obstacles lie new faces has entered the fold, all contrib- Church was consistently abuzz, filled ing on now,” she said. “The community ahead. uting with distinction. with volunteers and clients alike. The has stepped up to help; it’s been amazing “I consider this to really be a crisis but “These are all new volunteers; very pandemic, however, forced the operation to see how much giving spirit there is in really believe that everybody has the abil- few of the volunteers we used to have to change. this town and Granby too.” ity to control one thing in their lives and are here because they fall into one of the “Our clients drive up, and we take their Pat O’Connor is a veteran volunteer that’s your attitude,” she said. “You can categories where they’re supposed to stay order and get their information. They stay at NHN. Even when donning a mask, either let circumstances overwhelm you home,” said Guarnera. “We have teachers in the car; they don’t touch anything any- he’s a friendly face that anyone will see or say, ‘I’m going to live my life the best and students; it’s heartwarming to see the more. They drive around the perimeter of when arriving at the pantry; he’s en- I can and maybe help somebody else in way people have come out to help their the parking lot, and the orders go in. When joyed being present during a challeng- the meantime.’ It’s time to rally the troops neighbors.” a car reaches the end of the walkway, the ing time. and donate food or money.” Residents of all backgrounds have next order is theirs,” said Guarnera. “It’s going alright; it’s getting busy,” The Neighbors Helping Neighbors stepped up, but there remains a substan- One thing that has remained the same said O’Connor. “We’re getting a lot more Food Pantry can be reached at 413-437- tial need for further support. Those look- is the pantry’s mission. Guarnera cited people in here because of the coronavirus; 7593 or on Facebook. ing to pitch in can do so by donating food one of her favorite lines as she impressed there are a lot of people out of work so or money or by volunteering at the pantry, the magnitude of giving upon all who will they need to get some food somewhere. Dalton Zbierski is a staff writer and where numerous safety protocols have listen. We’re happy to serve them.” can be reached at [email protected]. Growing dirt bike, ATV problem at Bynan By Dalton Zbierski One step involves placing boul- enforcing violations that occur on Staff Writer ders at each of the site’s entrances recreation lands. He agreed with its while another involves posting sig- strategic reasoning for a lack of ac- SOUTH HADLEY – Of the 15 nage. Signage that has been posted in tion. conservation lands in the town of the past is often illegally removed, but “They didn’t want to come down South Hadley, Bynan Conservation more will be added, Capra divulged. hard on people because they didn’t Area is seeing the most dirt bikes and Commission Chair Bill DeLuca think it would work. My experience ATVs, however, all motor vehicles are voiced confidence in both implement- with ATVs is the more we try to pro- prohibited at each of the town’s recre- ing boulders and adding signage. tect or stop them, it becomes more ational sites. “I feel like the boulders are prob- of an enticing thing for them to get This problem is not new according ably not going to physically slow too around It,” said Canning. LOCAL to the Conservation Department. many people down, but they make a Canning complimented Capra and “We’ve been having a real uptick statement that, ‘Hey, we see you and the Bike Walk Committee for increas- in dirt bike and ATV use at Bynan. don’t want you in here anymore.’ I ing the usage of trails such as Bynan That has been an issue there for de- wonder if new, obvious annoying Conservation Area. He believes that IS KNOCKING cades. It’s a very popular place to signage would make the same state- more recreational use will deter oth- EDITOR POSITION ride, and we’ve gotten numerous ment?” DeLuca said. ers from riding on the trail. complaints about it this season,” said Capra has gone to great lengths “I think that the people who want Award-winning, family-owned Turley Publications, based in Anne Capra, Conservation Adminis- to increase awareness of the issue. to violate the rules are more respect- Palmer, is seeking an energetic person to join them as editor of two trator, during the Aug. 26 meeting of She’s previously posted in the Town ful of the public’s use than they are of its weekly papers. the Conservation Commission. Reminder, on the town’s Facebook of our rules,” said Canning. “I would The successful candidate will have strong community During the pandemic, the illegal page and has also spoken with many try to do something to spread the journalism skills and have telling a community's stories in their motor vehicle usage on the 162-acre of those who abut Bynan Conserva- word that we’re wanting to occupy DNA. They must also successfully execute an array of tasks town property has rapidly increased. tion Area. our recreation areas and use them to including managing a staff writer, copy editing and guiding Capra guessed that stay-at-home “We’ve had some progress and give you feedback from the users, coverage. The editor is also expected to gather news and write orders may have contributed to the have talked to some people directly. which I think would be a good pro- stories for the two papers as well as for other companywide trend. Since some of that outreach has gone tective measure without spending a publications. Regardless of the reasoning, res- out, I think that use has gone down a lot of money trying to keep them out If you're a self-starter who enjoys community journalism, who idents and business owners who live little bit,” she said. with rocks and benches and signs and in fact might consider it a calling, and who has a vision for growing and connecting with our valued readers, we encourage you to on nearby streets such as New Lud- Installing boulders at both en- cameras.” apply for this position. low Rd., Granby Rd. and Lyman Terr. trances would cost a total of $2,000. Before the conversation ended, are tired of the noisy commotion. The Assistance from law enforcement is Capra spoke on the possibility of abol- Qualifications should include: commission spoke about on how to not easily accessible, as the South ishing the ban of recreational motor • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience curb the trend. Hadley Police Department and the vehicles at Bynan Conservation Area. • Willingness to mentor a staff writer and correspondents “This has been going on for years Department of Conservation and She acknowledged that it might be for • Own camera and photography experience preferred and does have ups and downs. Now, Recreation both have their hands the best to allow residents to apply for • Editing experience and the ability to write clean copy in there’s a group of people who seem to full with “really serious issues on the permits that would allow them to ride a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment be doing this, and then it will stop for Connecticut River,” explained Capra on that lone property. • Proficiency in Associated Press style a while. When it stops it isn’t because after Commission Member Neva Tol- “We’re always fighting this battle • Management experience and/or experience managing they’re behaving themselves; it’s be- opko suggested installing a camera. about not letting anyone ride any- content for a print publication cause there aren’t people who want to “They don’t really have the ca- where when here’s a place where Please tell us in a cover letter why you would be a good fit for do it,” said conservation commission pacity right now to be out there for us they really could ride and they do our editor's position and send it along with a resume Jim Canning, commission vice-chair. enforcing so we haven’t put a camera ride,” said Capra. “I don’t know that and three writing samples to Town Administrator Mike Sulli- out there yet,” said Capra. “We cer- the deed to the property would allow Managing Editor Eileen Kennedy at [email protected]. van recommended Capra to speak to tainly can, and I can share the footage motorized use on it so I’m not sure the town’s insurance agent about the with the police department and the that it’s even feasible, but that is one property. The agent urged her to act environmental police for whatever ef- other consideration; to explicitly al- and told her to document the steps fect it might have.” low it because there aren’t too many that the town takes to lessen the prob- Canning relayed that the Select- places to ride motorized recreational www.turley.com lem. board has swayed on the issue of vehicles.” September 4, 2020 TOWN Reminder Page 5 “Amor Angela” South Hadley brewery honors fallen Chicopee officer By Dalton Zbierski Staff Writer

SOUTH HADLEY – To commemo- rate fallen Chicopee Police Ofc. Angela Santiago, Drunken Rabbit Brewing col- laborated with Santiago’s family to craft a beer in her honor. The South Hadley brewery will donate a portion of all sales to Santiago’s favorite charity, the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee. Santiago, 33, lost her life unexpected- ly on June 16 during an off-duty motorcy- cle crash on Interstate-91 in East Wind- sor, CT. In the face of tragedy, Santiago’s family stood tall, inspiring the Drunken Rabbit to make the gesture. “There’s been a collaboration with the family; the family came in and helped us brew ‘Amor Angela.’ They were part of the process,” said Bruno Coelho, Head Courtesy photo Courtesy photo The family of fallen Chicopee police Ofc. Angela Santiago joined the staff of the SRO Angela Santiago, a fallen Chicopee Brewer and owner of the Drunken Rabbit Drunken Rabbit Brewery this past weekend to craft a beer in her honor. Police Officer. on New Ludlow Rd. “We decided to make a sour beer with passion fruit; orange and very uplifting experience for the entire the club while interacting with members gredients that were are harvested around guava, which are flavors that the family brew crew. We had a blast working with and staff. the river.” thought she would be all about.” them. They’re just good people who went “There’s going to be some proceeds Focusing on the current task, the fur- Santiago’s family joined the staff of through something horrible, and we’re that are going to go towards one of her ther production and sale of ‘Amor Ange- the Drunken Rabbit this past Saturday and super excited to be able to do something favorite charities; the Boys & Girls Club la,’ Coelho and his team are as motivat- Sunday at the 10-barrell brewery, which positive for them.” of Chicopee. The proceeds are going to ed as ever. Drawing on the strength of opened in Dec. 2017. Coelho was blown Santiago became Chicopee High come from the pints that are sold at the Santiago’s family, Coelho endeavors to away by the courage and spirit embodied School’s School Resource Officer on Feb. brewery. We’re going to donate a dollar do more good. by Santiago’s family. 10 and had maintained a steady presence for every pint sold at the brewery,” said “I get the feeling that this is another “This family is very strong, very tight at the Boys & Girls Club on Meadow St. Coelho. thing that just brought the family closer. and very close. It was great working with in Chicopee for the past several years. The Drunken Rabbit learned of San- It was to commemorate her; there was them,” said Coelho. “It was actually a Santiago partook in a variety of events at tiago’s story when contacted by the just such a good synergy there during the Hopheads, a local group of craft beer en- brew days,” he said. “It’s kind of reinvig- thusiasts who wanted to further extend orated us because we tend to be focused Santiago’s positive reach. Coelho plans a lot on the beer and the art of making the to work with the group again in the near beer, but this kind of allows us to tap into future to raise awareness for another im- the community and to people being part portant community item. of it. It’s just such a good vibe. You’re “We’re actually planning a similar doing something lasting that’s impactful type of thing where we’re partnering up for the community.” with the Connecticut River Conservan- cy to clean up the Connecticut River,” Dalton Zbierski is a Staff Writer and he said. “We’re making a beer that’s all can be contacted at dzbierski@turley. about cleaning the river; made with in- com.

Photo by Dalton Zbierski Photo by Dalton Zbierski The Drunken Rabbit Brewery is a To pay homage to Chicopee Police officer 10-barrel brewery on New Ludlow Rd. in Angela Santiago Drunken Rabbit Brewery South Hadley. made a beer in the officer’s name.

SULLIVAN from page 1 using woodwind or brass instruments be- why that is happening.” cause of the “projectiles of the droplets.” Sullivan noted that the number of More optimistically, Sullivan believes tests given may skew the results. There that residents have taken precautions have been 4,322 tests given since March more seriously in recent months. Unfortu- in South Hadley and 1,243 in the past 14 nately, a number of residents refuse to fol- days while in Springfield there have been low protocols; on Sept. 1, one voter even 41,415 tests taken since March and more refused to wear a mask in the high school. than 6,000 taken in the past two weeks. “There’s advisory signs up about so- “You could argue that both ways,” cial distancing and wearing a mask and Sullivan said. “We could say we’re not using good hygiene,” said Sullivan. “We testing as many or we’re testing a larger keep on trying to spread that word and percentage of the population, but to be send it home, but there’s people speeding .2% higher than Springfield is pretty in- down streets that have speed limit signs of teresting. Like every other community, 25 and they’re doing 45, and those signs we’re just trying to make sense of all of have been up forever. There’s a certain this data.” part of our population that’s not going to In addition to the 211 confirmed cooperate. They’re the ones who stand out cases, as of Sept. 1, South Hadley has like a sore thumb,” said Sullivan. Residents who observe others break- experienced a total of 206 contact cases CLUES ACROSS 41. Dish soap 2. Arousing intense 31. When you hope and nine probable cases since March. ing protocols are advised not to confront them, said Sullivan. That said, they can 1. Chop with an ax 45. Witnesses feeling to get there At its meeting next week, the Select- 4. Where a bachelor 46. Ancient Greek City 3. Elks 32. Angry continue to lead by example in hopes that board will discuss potential measures lives 47. Newspaper 4. Muscular 33. One point east of that can be taken to limit the caseload. an increasing number of townsfolk will 7. Indicates near bigwigs weaknesses due south “People are concerned about other follow. 10. Doctors’ group 50. Discuss again 5. Before the present 37. Respects steps we should be taken,” said Sulli- “The more that we get people to com- 11. It’s just a number 54. Small group with 6. Figures out 38. Organize anew van. “Like everyone else, we’re trying ply and cooperate, the more likely we’ll 12. Type of bread shared interests 7. Infinite 39. French wine to get through the day and advise peo- be to get those numbers down,” he said. 13. Lively ballroom 55. Support 8. A low wall grape ple. I’m not sure that closing the parks “The bottom line is that the numbers have dance 56. Popular sportcoat 9. Silly 40. Intrinsic nature of and athletic facilities is something that come down in South Hadley because of 15. Charles S. Dutton fabric 13. Political something we’ll be able to do, we would do or if people’s cooperation. If people weren’t TV series 57. Take hold of organization 41. Neural structures we did if we have the ability to enforce cooperating, I’m firmly convinced that 16. A way to use up 59. Pre-Mayan 14. Used of a number 42. Brews it.” our positivity rate would not have come 19. Singular event civilization or amount not 43. Where ships take The town recently denied a local down.” 21. Home of Disney 60. Woman (French) specified on cargo band’s request to practice at a public fa- World 61. Wheeled vehicle 17. Divisions of the 44. Holiday season cility, noting that 12 to 14 ft. of separa- Dalton Zbierski is a staff writer and 23. Minerals 62. Georgia rockers psyche singer can be reached at [email protected]. 24. Most insightful 63. Cold War player 18. Denial 47. Shock treatment tion must be observed between musicians 25. Consult (abbr.) 20. Ancient Iranian 48. Popular average 26. In addition 64. Pitching stat person 49. Products 27. Agents of downfall 65. Attempt 22. Count on 51. A type of bear 30. Organizations 27. Popular sports 52. Utilize 34. Supervises flying CLUES DOWN league 53. Old world, new Have Something to Share? 35. Bar bill 1. Czech monetary 28. Water (French) 58. Swiss river Send your stories and photos 36. Alfalfa unit 29. Partner to cheese to [email protected] ANSWERS ON PAGE 11 Page 6 TOWN Reminder September 4, 2020 Opinion

GUEST COLUMN A QUOTE Tomato preservation of NOTE There’s been a at its finest “ collaboration with the family; the family have been harvest- came in and helped us ing tomatoes as IN THE brew ‘Amor Angela.’ Ineeded for the last They were part of the three or four weeks. I’ll process. We decided to run out to the garden GARDEN make a sour beer with when I want to make passion fruit; orange an omelet or add some and guava, which are to my dinnertime sal- flavors that the family thought she would be ad. Typically, I’ll do a all about. big harvest just once a week and go crazy pre- serving them in what- Bruno Coelho” ever way I feel inclined in the story “Amor Angela” to. This past week I South Hadley brewery honors fallen Chicopee officer. realized that once a week was not enough to keep up. This is a Roberta McQuaid good problem to have, OPINION PAGE/ right? Here are some of my favorite methods of preserving an abundance of tomatoes. LETTERS POLICY For many years I froze tomatoes whole Letters to the Editor and it worked out great. If you’ve never tried have a maximum of 350 it, simply hull the fruits, put them on a cookie GUEST COLUMN words. We require writers sheet until they have frozen, then place them to include their name, ad- dress and phone number in in freezer bags. During the offseason you can order for our office to au- take out as many as you need for use in juice, thenticate authorship prior stews or even salsas and sauces. Once the to- Keeping up with Kyle Belanger to publication. Addresses matoes thaw, the skin slips off fairly easily. It he seemingly-endless summer break you. and phone numbers are not is easy to do this, for sure, but if your freezer has nearly ended for our SHPS com- We are not an island. We are one South published. space is premium, you may want to split the munity—taking with it a list of chal- Hadley. Unsigned or anony- harvest by trying your hand at canning. T mous letters will NOT be lenges that could stretch from the Falls to August was a month that saw your First, can the juice. Simply hull the fruit published. The Village Commons (and back again). School Committee meet for nearly 16 hours We reserve the right to first, then whip it up in a high powered blend- Here’s hoping the summer of 2020 will over three meetings. er to liquefy it. Pour it into clean quart-sized edit or withhold any sub- be the last of its kind. Thanks to the unparalleled coverage of missions. Libelous, un- jars, fitted with a new lid and a band. Place Make no mistakes: This hard-charging our meetings by the awesome Town Re- the jars into a pre-warmed water bath canner substantiated allegations, new school year is fully unprecedented. But, minder staff, I don’t need to waste your personal attacks or defa- and process for 45 minutes of boiling time. in many ways, this is precisely the moment time in this space giving a blow-by-blow of mation of character are not Make sure that the water covers the jars by for which we have been preparing. our decisions. On occasion, though, I hope allowed. Deadline for sub- an inch or two. This winter you can either Over the last 2½ years, your school com- you’ll allow me to offer a thought or two re- missions is Wednesday at drink the juice or boil it down further for use mittee has set out on the purposeful path of garding those conversations and votes. noon. in sauce. rebuilding relationships and forging ahead During our third meeting of the month, Please email (preferred) We also can cut tomatoes. First, scald the with partnerships to build out its supports. on the night of Aug. 31, we passed a pair of letters to townreminder@ tomatoes in boiling water until the skins crack After all, a school system (and committee) unanimous motions, preserving a modified turley.com. Mailed letters can be sent to Town Re- a bit. Remove them from the water and allow that operates on an island can’t possibly ex- fall sports schedule, and another reinstating to cool. Once they do, the skin slip off rather minder, 24 Water Street, pect to thrive in the greater community. the high school performing arts extra-curric- Palmer, MA 01069. easily. Cut them to fill the canning jar, and These networks are beneficial in “normal ular activities in remote form. then press down on the fruit in the jar with times,” and critical during times of crisis. But we also learned of an incredible ini- a wooden spoon to remove any air. Wipe the We started slowly, getting all members tiative which will provide a set number of rim clean and then outfit the jar with a lid and of the committee on the town’s email serv- weekly meals for any student in our district band and set in the water bath for the same 45 er to ensure transparency. We committed to during remote learning. To be clear, this is TOWN minutes of boiling time. Once removed from putting public comment back onto the reg- a program for every single student in the Reminder the water the jars will cool and you will hear ular agenda to create the welcoming envi- South Hadley Public Schools. The initia- The Town Reminder is the pop of the seals; a symphony when you ronment our town deserves. We reconnected tive stipulates that “meals will be charged to are doing many jars at a time. published every Friday by Turley with area colleagues, like the Collaborative student accounts based on free, reduced, or Publications, Inc., 24 Water Tomatoes can also be roasted. Place quar- for Educational Services, where commit- paid eligibility status.” St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. tered tomatoes along with onions, peppers tee members could collaborate with other To access information about the program, Telephone (413) 283-8393, and garlic in the oven in a shallow roasting districts in the Valley. or to sign up to receive these meals, simply Fax (413) 289-1977. pan at 400 degrees, stirring every half hour, These initial steps seemed drastic, at go to SouthHadleySchools.org, and select allowing the flavors to meld together. Once PATRICK H. TURLEY first—unfathomable to some, unnecessary the Department tab across the top. Then, go CEO cooking is complete and most of moisture has to others—but those of us on the committee to Food Services, and, finally, select “SHPS evaporated, place the tasty mixture in plastic KEITH TURLEY recognized the value of the culture shift. We Meal Order Form” from the left rail. If you President bags laid flat in the freezer. They can be easily knew that these several small moves would are unable to access these links for any rea- stacked and stored, then used as a topping for lead to greater strides later. son, feel free to call Matt Hoagland or Cindy EDITOR pasta or pizza crust. Yum! Melina Bourdeau When the dust settled on those initial Roy at 413-524-1995. [email protected] Many years ago I sun-dried tomatoes in the steps, we turned internally—all import- Of course, you can (and perhaps should) hot greenhouse at Old Sturbridge Village. I had ant self-work looks inward, right? —and treat yourself to watching the meetings in STAFF WRITER plastic racks left from a dehydrator that nev- Dalton Zbierski extended invitations to our student repre- full. While I’ll be happy to hit on some of [email protected] er worked quite right. On these racks I placed sentative and teacher’s union president for the key meeting moments in this monthly ADVERTISING SALES cut up cherry tomatoes and let them “bake” on regular reports on our agenda. These voices, dispatch, you can stay up to date on every the shelves for two or three days in the heat. I Maureen McGarrett Hall long excluded from the committee’s regular decision or consideration by bookmarking [email protected] stored these little bursts of flavor in a bag in the meetings, needed to be back on the town’s SHCTV15.com, where station manager Dan freezer so they wouldn’t mold, simply taking SPORTS EDITOR radar so we could be sure our schools were Pease busts his tail to ensure that our com- Greg Scibelli out what I needed for pizza toppings etc. reflecting the true spirit of our South Hadley. munity is fully plugged every minute of ev- [email protected] Maybe this column will be the inspiration At present, those voices are Maddie Fo- ery day. SOCIAL MEDIA to help you tackle your own tomato harvest. ley (student rep) and Scott Beaulieu (SHEA Our next meeting is scheduled for Mon- president). Their contributions are vital to day, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. As always, you can Roberta McQuaid graduated from the our growth as a district. catch it live on SHCTV 15 and SHCTV15. @ Town Reminder Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the Uni- And, while none of these changes may com. WEB versity of Massachusetts. For the last 28 years, seem related to our current historical mo- And one final item for the month: As a www.townreminder.turley.com she has held the position of staff horticultural- ment, I beg you to peel back a few layers. communications professor who started my ist at Old Sturbridge Village. She enjoys grow- There, you will see the results of the real career as a newspaper sports columnist, I ing food as well as flowers. Have a question work we’ve done. want to express the thrill I feel being back in for her? Email it to [email protected] with We are on the doorstep of an unprec- the saddle. As a reader, I always enjoy read- “Gardening Question” in the subject line. edented school year—a school year that ing columns for their unique personal flare, might make you equal parts uncomfortable, and the added texture they can lend to a www.turley.com CHECK OUT ALL THE relieved and frustrated (all emotions that I’ll publication. Turley Publications, Inc. cannot admit to experiencing in the last 24 hours). I’m hoping I might occa- assume liability for the loss of photographs or other materials The end result of these culture shifts is you sionally fit that bill for you. submitted for publication. TurleyPublications can ensure that none of the decisions we I’m also aware that I am a guest in these Materials will not be returned have ahead will be made without first hear- except upon specific request www.newspapers.turley.com ing from all of those at the table, including Please see BELANGER, page 7 when submitted. September 4, 2020 TOWN Reminder Page 7 Granby Faces & Places Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with USPS Supporters Granby Library’s outdoor storywalk

Courtesy photo “Talk like a pirate day” is coming to Granby Public Library in September.

GRANBY – To those that are out and home craft bag is a pirate puppet, inside Courtesy photo by Lucia Foley about on Sept. 19 – don’t be surprised if your bag kids also get a “Learn to Talk Local citizens gathered at 11 a.m. on Saturday morning, Aug. 22, to express people are saying, “ahoy matie,” “avast,” Like a Pirate Sheet.” support for the postal service. People wearing masks stood six feet apart to line “aye, aye capt’n,” “land ho” and many A storywalk is an outdoor reading the sidewalks around the South Hadley Post Office on both sides of College and other pirate-like phrases, because it’s In- experience whereby a children’s book is Hadley Streets. ternational Talk Like a Pirate Day. deconstructed and the pages of the book Stop by the Granby Library anytime are laminated and placed on posts along to read the story “How to talk like a pi- a walk way. rate.” Take home crafts will be available Storywalk was created by Anne near the library entrance only during Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and BELANGER from page 6 well, and I am thankful to be working open library hours from Sept. 8 to 22, has developed with the help of Rachel by your side. while supplies last. Library hours are Senechal, Kellogg-Hubbard Library. pages, hosted by a remarkable staff of Kyle Belanger is the South Hadley Tuesday to Friday from 10:30 a.m. to The Granby Library is doing curbside journalists and editors who have ex- School Committee chair, proud parent 5:30 p.m. pick-up (details at granbylibrary.com) tended this grace to me. To that end, of two South Hadley students, and As- It’s suggested that families read the call the library at 413-467-3320 for more I want to offer my sincere gratitude to sistant Professor of Communications at story via the storywalk first, then take information and for some pirate theme the Town Reminder staff, includ- Springfield College. He can be reached at one craft bag per child present. The take storybooks. ing, and especially, Editor Melina [email protected]. This is his Bourdeau. first monthly column on the South Had- Community journalism is alive and ley School Committee. 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Girls will: Many in-person kindergarten and are experiencing history being made from prepared to start kindergarten with • Practice interacting with oth- readiness and pre-K programs have their homes. confidence. er girls, exploring new ideas and been cancelled or modified due to Third graders from Mosier Elementary School The COVID-19 pandemic and gaining the courage to ask questions the COVID-19 pandemic, including were tasked with a writing assignment about their transition to virtual learning and ac- about what they see; opportunities to meet teachers and thoughts and feelings surrounding COVID-19, ac- tivities has disrupted important edu- • Explore emotions and learn classmates and to try out a classroom cording to teacher Allyson Saul. cational milestones, particularly for how being persistent can help them activity. Knowing that social and This poem could be in any form the students children entering kindergarten this achieve their dreams; emotional learning and development wished and submissions included haiku, acrostic, year. Social and emotional learning • Use their senses to process the are some of the strongest predictors shape, free verse and rhyming poems. The assign- is important for success in kinder- world around them while practicing of academic success and healthy re- ment was created by Leah McCarthy. garten, and as the experts on girls’ reasoning and problem-solving skills; lationships, Girl Scouts has designed leadership and development, Girl and fun activities for girls to meet these By Chris Grennon Scouts is uniquely poised to lead fun • Learn how to listen to a sto- critical milestones. 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SHELD from page 1 Hadley residents with Fiber to the home, is also developing. As of the and the Groton Electric Light Dept., who Aug. 27 meeting, SHELD had deliv- supplied mutual aid. His greatest words ered a construction update to all 2,554 of appreciation were directed towards his customers who have expressed inter- colleagues. est. “I’d like to thank most of all the “The Aug. 24 update included the SHELD staff most of whom never went message that we have nine fiber hoods home Tuesday,” said Fitzgerald, noting that we have completed and four fiber that parts of the region were without pow- hoods under construction. In addition, er for five days. “They worked all through a notification of Fibersonic’s new tele- the night. Some of them postponed or cut phone service was included. That’s short planned vacation time.” kind of a big deal. The new service Commission member Gregory Du- has robust features and costs $19.99 a breuil was also left impressed. Referenc- month plus tax and fees, which are ad- ing the response to past numerous storms ditional by law,” said Fitzgerald. such as the 2011 Halloween nor’easter, SHELD also awarded a contract to a Dubreuil offered high praise. local business to complete construction “This is one of the great things about upgrades at SHELD’s future central having a municipal electric department,” office at 128 College St. Marois Con- he said. “There were a significant num- struction Co. on Old Lyman Rd. sub- Photo by Dalton Zbierski ber of folks who went significantly lon- SHELD discussed its response to Tropical Storm Isaias in its meeting last week. mitted the lowest bid. ger than what people experienced in town “They’re a local company so they’re here. To have people who live locally out ones as well. cation, communication, teamwork and based here in South Hadley,” said Fitz- there in their own community getting “I’d also like to thank their fami- restoration was extraordinary. I was out gerald. “That’s a pretty great develop- things back up and running as quickly as ly members who support them during there watching it and supporting the ment, but we went through a whole they do is just one of the many benefits of these demanding storms,” he said. “I staff.” formal bid process and that will begin having a local municipal electric plant.” mean I’m sure it’s not easy thinking Fibersonic update hopefully very soon. Hopefully, we’ll Fitzgerald not only thanked the mem- about your loved ones out there in haz- Fibersonic, a project spearheaded have the construction underway in the bers of his team; he thanked their loved ardous conditions so the SHELD dedi- by SHELD that aims to connect South next couple of months.”

PRIMARY from page 1 As a THANK YOU to all First Responders, sor received 1,241 votes, for renomination, he ran un- Frontline and Essential Workers, contested on the ballot. For the Precinct 1, Representative of the Third BUY or SELL with me Hampshire District, candidate Mindy Domb received in 2020 and receive a 680 votes. In Precinct 2, Representative of the Second Hampshire District, candidate for renomination Daniel $500 Closing Cost Credit Carey, received 522 votes. Michael Carey secured renomination for Hampshire Joni Fleming 2 Lyman St., South Hadley, MA 01075 county register of probate with 1,184 votes. On the Republican ballot, Shiva Ayyadurai received 413-315-0570 • www.jonifleming.com 180 votes to Kevin O’Connor’s 181 votes. There were no other names on the ballot. O’Connor won at the state level and will face off against Markey in the November election. Send your stories and photos to [email protected]

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[email protected] @turleysports acebook.com/turleysports SPORTS A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com SEND US YOUR SPORTS SUBMISSIONS www.sports.turley.com Fall sports set to begin on Sept. 18 Some schools made several recommendations 25. Unified basketball, football, fall, and schedules for games have tournament, there will unlikely that were adopted by the MIAA and cheerleading will be played. yet to be established. be a final-sponsored MIAA West- still need to Board of Directors. Schools that were not able to A 22-0 vote of the MIAA ern Massachusetts soccer tourna- decide whether to As of now, the fall season will participate in certain fall sports Board of Directors approved the ment, a big tradition in the region. participate run from Sept. 18 through Nov. during the first fall season will current version of the sports cal- The PVIAC is working on 20. Soccer, gymnastics, cross also be able to play during that endar. hosting its own tournament for By Gregory A. Scibelli country, field hockey, girls vol- time. The Board of Directors also the region before the new state- [email protected] leyball, and golf will all be able to The schools that could po- unanimously voted to attempt wide tournaments begin in fall practice and play games. tentially participate in sports like to create fall schedules that are 2021, but the plans for that have REGION – Fall sports are set During the fall season, foot- soccer and field hockey during the league specific and keep travel to been put on hold since the pan- to begin and soccer will be a part ball and cheerleading can prac- floating season depend on which a minimum by scheduled games demic. of the fall lineup as a modified tice, but they cannot play or par- schools vote to keep students off within close geographic regions. Another major caveat to the season will be the first up with a ticipation in contests. the field during the first fall sea- In Western Massachusetts, the Pi- fall sports seasons is that if towns number of modifications. As of the current vote, the son. oneer Valley Interscholastic Ath- have spikes in coronavirus cases What schools will participate winter season is scheduled to Schools that are doing full re- letic Conference, the group that that lead to the community being in the fall season is still up in the take place from Nov. 30 to Feb. mote learning and hybrid model governs the leagues in the region, labeled high-risk by the state, that air following an announcement 21. The winter season is current- learning where students are going will be challenged with coming school would have to cease play. by the Massachusetts Interscho- ly scheduled to have basketball, to school only part of the time up with that schedule. This fall, teams that have to cease lastic Athletic Association last even though it is a high-risk sport. will have to vote on whether stu- One major fallback of the fall play can come back during the week stating schools could begin The floating season, also be- dents can play. It is not clear yet season is the elimination of the floating season, henw hopefully, practicing on Sept. 18. ing labeled as “Fall Sports II” will which schools are or not partici- tournament. play would be unrestricted be- The COVID-19 Task Force take place from Feb. 22 to April pate in Western Mass. sports this With the elimination of the cause a vaccine is available. Preparing for a new fall OT rules for field hockey top changes for sports By Gregory A. Scibelli the game somewhat resem- [email protected] bling playoff overtimes and the elimination of a number of REGION – With the return regular parts of the game. of fall sports, the MIAA Board Field hockey will have no of Directors have chosen to penalty corners and players adopt changes to sports rec- are expected to observe the ommended by it’s COVID-19 field yard full on any and all Task Force committee and the free hits. It’s already a rule, but Executive Office of Energy and will likely be more strictly en- Environmental Affairs (EEA). forced. Field hockey will see a number of big changes with Please see OT RULES, page 12 Bonsignore wins modified Photos by Gregory A. Scibelli Several teams got a taste of what the fall will look like as they participated race at Monadnock in summer program held at South Hadley High School for seven weeks. Teams from several area communities, including South Hadley, Agawam, Holyoke, and Belchertown, participated in scrimmages that included 7-on-7 play, a rule that will be part of the fall season due to the pandemic and the need to limit contact. Teams also played without penalty corners and other modifications.

Submitted photo Justin Bonsignore gets the victory this past week in the modified race. WINCHESTER, N.H. – Jus- the field, as was open-wheel tin Bonsignore has Monadnock legend Ted Christopher. Speedway pretty well figured With rain blanketing the re- out. Sunday, the Empire State gion Saturday, the speedway’s star won the NASCAR Whelen 11th event of the season was Modified Tour Wade Cole Me- pushed ahead to Sunday, and morial 200 at the storied high- second-generation star Matt banked quarter-mile. Kimball (Bennington, NH) It was Bonsignore’s third found the afternoon racing con- Whelen Tour victory at Mo- ditions just to his liking, scoring nadnock, duplicated big scores his first NHSTRA Modified vic- here in 2013 and 2014, the latter tory of the season. the famed all-green 200-lapper. Other winners Sunday in- When Bonsignore won that one, cluded Jaret Curtis (Rutland, in fact, Sunday’s main event namesake, Wade Cole, was in Please see RACING, page 12 September 4, 2020 TOWN Reminder Page 11 Region Census Takers to follow up on nonresponses Health, safety and quality dress to count possible residents—this is can be accomplished by checking their ID interviewing each respondent and​where the same number of attempts the bureau badge, which includes: they physically were when the interview of work is vital to the have been planning all along. • Their name was conducted. This information is being Census takers will still visit homes • Their photograph monitored and used to identify outliers. Census Bureau during the originally planned hours— • A Department of Commerce Water- Based on those outliers, the census bureau REGION — The United States between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., local time, mark may re-interview a portion of the census Census Bureau is actively conduct- including on weekends, to reach people • An expiration date takers’ work to verify quality standards ing non-response follow up operations when they are more likely at home. Cen- Employees will also have an official are met. The best way to avoid a visit from across every city, town and municipal- sus takers are also calling some house- 2020 Census bag and Census Bureau is- a census taker at home is to complete the ity in the state to ensure a complete and holds to help them respond to the census, sued iPhone. If you are still unsure, you 2020 Census online at www.2020census. accurate count of everyone living in the providing one more way to count hard-to- can ask the census taker for their super- gov. United States. reach communities and people who have visor’s contact information or the phone By law, the Census Bureau must pro- not yet responded. number for the local Census Bureau re- About the 2020 Census vide the first results from the 2020 Census Households are urged to respond gional census center. Also, census takers The U.S. Constitution mandates a by Dec. 31. To provide complete and ac- through the multilingual advertising cam- should NEVER ask for any of the follow- head count, every ten years, of all res- curate results by that deadline, the bureau paign and through the efforts of nearly ing information: idents living in the United States and is working to collect a response from ev- 400,000 partner organizations. • Your Social Security number its territories. Census counts determine ery household by Sept. 30. Every house- Additional paper census question- • Your bank account or credit card how many seats each state is allocated hold is urged to respond, maximizing staff naires are being mailed to many house- numbers in the U.S. House of Representative as and production hours, and ensuring data holds that have not responded yet in • Anything on behalf of a political party well as how over $675 billion in federal quality along the way. low-responding areas. • Money or donations dollars in distributed annually. Individ- Following health and Identifying Census Workers The United States Census Bureau has ual responses are protected by federal safety guidelines The Census Bureau is attempting to created a group of experienced field ex- law, never to be shared with any other To ensure safety of all employees complete data collection as quickly and perts to closely monitor, evaluate, and department, court, or law enforcement and residents, census takers are wearing safely as possible, while ensuring a com- resolve quality issues. Because census agency. Responding to the 2020 Cen- masks and following social distancing plete and accurate count as it strives to takers are using mobile devices instead sus is easy with four ways to respond: guidelines. In most cases, census workers comply with law and statutory deadlines. of paper, we have a great deal of data online, by phone, by paper, or with the will make up to six attempts at each ad- Identifying a Census Bureau employee about how long the census takers spend help of a census taker. State announces policies to TARGETED expand childcare options MARKETING BOSTON - The Baker-Polito Ad- school-age children while they partici- guidance that details the minimum ministration today announced new pol- pate in remote learning. requirements for remote learning pro- icies that will provide families who re- The department will also exempt grams, including background record quire childcare while their children are informal remote learning parent co- checks, health and safety standards, fa- engaged in remote learning additional operative arrangements organized by cilities checks and child to staff ratios. options by allowing programs to offer families, if unpaid parents supervise Municipalities will ensure pro- supervised care during regular school the groups. These parent cooperatives grams, that are approved for the license day hours. are still subject to any state orders reg- exemption, comply with health and Governor Charlie Baker signed an ulating gatherings in place under the safety requirements. Executive Order that allows the De- COVID-19 state of emergency. “We all want our children to get partment of Early Education and Care In addition, the Executive Order back into school as soon as possible (EEC) to authorize currently licensed creates a temporary license exemption and we applaud the schools and dis- after-school and out-of-school pro- for remote learning enrichment pro- tricts that are making the extra effort grams to operate during the school day grams to provide supervision and care to bring their students back in some LOCAL RESULTS while children are learning remotely. for school children up to age 14 while form,” said Education Secretary James As schools prepare to reopen, work- they participate in remote learning Peyser. “At the same time, we know ing parents need to find care and learn- during the school day. These remote that remote learning will be part of the ing support for their school-aged chil- learning programs, which must meet educational experience for many stu- dren while they are engaged in remote specific criteria, will need to first be dents this fall, so it’s critical that we www.newspapers.turley.com learning. Current state statute prohibits approved by their local municipality enable parents, after-school providers, licensed after-school and out-of-school before they can apply for the license and community organizations to offer AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS QUABOAG CURRENT time programs for school-aged chil- exemption. Programs run by a school additional childcare options and learn- BARRE GAZETTE THE SENTINEL dren from offering care during school district are already exempt from EEC ing supports when students are unable COUNTRY JOURNAL SHOPPING GUIDE hours. licensure and do not need to apply for to attend school in person.” CHICOPEE REGISTER THE SUN The Executive Order allows EEC this exemption. For more information and EEC THE JOURNAL REGISTER WILBRAHAM-HAMPDEN TIMES to authorize childcare programs, like The Departments of Early Edu- guidance go to https://eeclead.force. THE LUDLOW REGISTER TOWN REMINDER YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, family cation and Care and Elementary and com/apex/EEC_ChildCareEmergency- WARE RIVER NEWS childcare homes and others, to care for Secondary Education will issue joint HybridLearning. TurleyPublications

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Fewer than doors: Use a repellent with DEET (N, 60s from Hampden County in the west- the time of an infected mosquito bite to 100 people have died from EEE in Mas- N-diethyl-m-toluamide), permethrin, ern part of the state tested positive on onset of illness ranges from four to 10 sachusetts in the past 75 years, according picaridin (KBR 3023), oil of lemon eu- Saturday, according to the Massachusetts days and the illness can last one to two to the Department of Public Health. In calyptus [p-methane 3, 8-diol (PMD)] or Department of Public Health (DPH). weeks,” said Dr. Spence. “There is no the United States, approximately five to IR3535 according to the instructions on As a result, the risk level for EEE in specific treatment for EEE. Antibiotics 10 EEE cases are reported annually. The the product label. DEET products should Wilbraham has been raised to critical and are not effective against viruses, and no risk of getting EEE is highest from late not be used on infants under two months the risk level in Hampden and Monson effective anti-viral drugs have been dis- July through September when more mos- of age and should be used in concentra- has been raised to high. Other commu- covered for the treatment of EEE. Se- quitoes are present and active. tions of 30% or less on older children. nities in the region have been raised to vere illnesses are treated by supportive West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosqui- Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be a moderate risk for the mosquito-borne therapy, which may include hospitaliza- to-carried virus most commonly spread used on children under three years of illness, officials said. tion, respiratory support, IV fluids and to people through the bite of an infected age. Mosquito season is usually associat- prevention of other infections.” mosquito. Clothing Can Help Reduce Mosquito ed with the hotter summer months, but it According to the Massachusetts De- “The majority of people who are in- Bites: Wearing long-sleeves, long pants actually begins much earlier and extends partment of Public Health, there are over fected with WNV, some 80% will have and sock when outdoors will help keep well into autumn. 3,000 different kinds, also called “spe- no symptoms. A smaller number of peo- mosquitoes away from your skin. If you’ve been outside recently you cies,” of mosquitoes identified world- ple who become infected, less than 20% Mosquito-Proof Your Home and may have noticed that mosquitoes are out wide, with more than 150 different kinds will have symptoms such as fever, head- Drain Standing Water: Mosquitoes lay in full force. of mosquitoes found in North America. ache, body aches, nausea, vomiting, and their eggs in standing water. They can be- Some mosquitoes carry germs that Fifty-one different kinds of mosquitoes sometimes swollen lymph glands. Less gin to multiply in any puddle or standing can make people and some animals have been found in Massachusetts. Mos- than 1% of people infected with WNV water that lasts for more than four days. sick. While some mosquito bites will quitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide, will develop severe illness, including If you have a bird bath in your yard, be only itch, others can carry potential- a gas that humans and other animals encephalitis or meningitis. There is no sure to empty it daily and refill with fresh ly dangerous illnesses. In Massachu- breathe out and can follow a stream of specific treatment for WNV infections. water. Remove containers that may hold setts, the diseases linked to mosquitoes carbon dioxide from as far as 50 feet People with mild WNV infections usu- water in places that are hard to see such are West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern away. ally recover on their own. People with as under bushes, porches, decks, or stairs. Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus. Mosquitoes need stagnant water in or- severe WNV infections almost always Install or Repair Screens. Keep mos- As the threat of EEE rises in Massa- der to lay their eggs and what most peo- require hospitalization,” said Dr. Spence. quitoes outside by having tightly fit- chusetts, the community needs to take ple don’t realize is the surprising number He encourages community members to ting screens on all of your windows and precautions when outdoors. of areas around their own house where follow The Department of Public Health doors. “The best way to prevent illnesses mosquitoes can find the stagnant water tips that will help people protect them- More information about differ- from mosquito bites is to protect yourself they need. All a female mosquito needs selves and their loved ones from illnesses ent types of mosquitoes that can and your family from bites,” said Dr. Rob- is a bottle cap of water to lay 100 to 200 caused by mosquitoes: spread the virus can be found on the ert Spence, chief of Emergency Medicine eggs, once the eggs are laid, they hatch Be Aware of Peak Mosquito MDPH website at mass.gov/dph/wnv. for Baystate Wing Hospital and Baystate into larvae within 24 to 48 hours, so any Hours: The hours from dusk to dawn are For more information about emergency Mary Lane Outpatient Center. temporary body of water that is present peak biting times for many mosquitoes. care visit Baystate Wing Hospital or Bay- It is possible that some people who for more than a week can be a mosquito Consider rescheduling outdoor activities state Mary Lane Outpatient Center.

zel was strong in second, with Jeff Asselin OT RULES from page 10 and a kick-in will be utilized instead. RACING from page 10 Opposing players must be at least 10 third. But the biggest change is that all yards away from the ball. Ma), Street Stocks; Gordon Farnum In the Pures, 2019 track champ Chris regular play will be 7-on-7. Those Goal kicks and punts or throws (Fitzwilliam, NH), Mini Stocks; and Far- Davis started up front and easily scored rules usually apply to overtime, and back into play from goalkeepers will num’s stablemate, Chris Davis (Winchester, his third win of the season, unfortunately overtime in field hockey is only also be modified. The ball is not al- NH), Pure Stocks. equaling the number of engines he’s lost in played during the playoffs. All other lowed to travel past midfield or the Jon McKennedy set fast time in the 2020. Jimmy Zellman came from row four games end in ties. other team receives an indirect kick. Whelen Mods, posting a lap time of 12.781 to earn his best finish of the summer in sec- Other modifications to limit con- Another major modification is seconds to sit on the pole as the 28-car field ond, and Nick Houle came home third. Top tact are the elimination of stick in- made to penalty kicks. During regula- began the big dance. Bonsignore took the points man Mike Douglas finished fourth spections during the pre-game as tion, if a team receives a kick, the ball green beside him. to stay comfortably atop the championship coaches will be responsible for mak- is dead if it goes off the goalkeeper. McKennedy led the first 60 laps of the chase. ing sure that all sticks are legal for No rebound shots will be allowed. A main event, with Ron Silk draped all over The Pro Truck Series made its second use in games. Officials would nor- goalie who saves or deflects the ball him, and Bonsignore cruising close behind visit of the summer to the high banks Sun- mally do a stick inspection prior to will receive a goal kick. in third. Silk then took control of the Cole day, with Gerard Giordano Jr. topping a all games. Slide tackles and other major con- Memorial, with Bonsignore moving up to spirited 55-lapper. Giordano grabbed the Soccer is the other sport that will tact are also prohibited and could re- the deuce slot 17 circuits later. top spot from Dave Koenig on lap 37 and see some significant changes due to sult in direct kicks or yellow cards. Bonsignore ran in Silk’s shadow until held him at bay the rest of the way. Con- the amount of contact that can take In volleyball, teams will have to rocketing through the low groove to take nor Souza was third. Saturday, September place between players. eliminate a lot of the contact they the lead on 176, taking the checkers by a 5, Monadnock Speedway returns to action To begin, the games will be sep- are used to. Teams typically huddle six-length margin 24 laps later. Doug Coby, with the multi-track NHSTRA Modifieds arated into four separate 20-minute quickly before and after plays, and strong all day in the seven-caution event, taking center stage with a Battle for The quarters. There will be two minutes shake hands or high-five before and came home third, with Anthony Nocella Cup event. For more information, please in between quarters with the excep- after the match. All of those traditions and Ronnie Williams completing the top visit www.monadnockspeedway.com. tion of halftime, which will be a will be eliminated for the season. five. McKennedy finished ninth. NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIEDS 10-minute rest period like normal. There will also be a regular cy- Sunday’s victory was Bonsignore’s (Top 10): Justin Bonsignore, Ron Silk, But timeouts will be eliminated. cling of balls to keep balls clean. third in five completed Whelen Tour events Doug Coby, Anthony Nocella, Ronnie Coaches will be limited to just Cross country will see waves of this season. Williams, Matt Hirschman, Woody Pitkat, three per bench. runners rather all of the runners lined Cameron Houle and Solomon Brow Sammy Rameau, Jon McKennedy, Craig Players will not be allowed to head up to start the game. led the NHSTRA Mods to the green, with Lutz. the ball, and the use of “walls” on a All sports will have to observe a Houle grabbing the early lead. Rookie Cory NHSTRA Modified: Matt Kimball, restart in play will not be allowed due lot of social distancing rules, non- Plummer then took charge and kept the Todd Patnode, Brian Robie, Solomon Brow, to attempts to socially distance. shared equipment, and making sure field at bay until Matt Kimball, from row Ben Byrne, Joel Monahan, Trevor Bleau, Throw-ins will also be eliminated all types of contact are limited. four, blasted into the top spot on lap 16. Kim Rivet, Zach Leone, Cory Plummer, The Bennington, N.H. hot shoe was still Cameron Houle, Jason Houle, Brad Zahen- up front when this one was shortened with sky, Kevin Pittsinger, Scott MacMichael, a yellow/checkers ending after numerous Brian Chapin, Rob Richardi, Eric Leclair, cautions had slowed its march to conclu- Scott Bourne sion. Todd Patnode, who’d quietly cruised Mini Stocks: Gordon Farnum, Nathan BUSINESS into second on lap 29, was second, with Wenzel, Jeff Asselin, Kevin Cormier, Pat division points leader Brian Robie moving Houle, Tim Leblanc, Joshua Hubbard, Bill Turley Publications is liberal with regard to its business coverage polices, but we do have some standards closer to the championship in third. Chaffee, Jake Puchalski, Joshua Wright, folks need to understand. First, local businesses and merchants are just as much institutions in our towns as Sunday’s Street Stock 25-lapper was a Bobby Kirker, Aaron Thompson, Ethan the library and schools. Without them, there are no towns. battle of the Rutland, Mass. Curtis twins. Marsh, Raymond King, Kevin Russell, Jaret and Chase. Jaret took the lead from Kevin Clayton, Adam Sprague We will feature coverage of local businesses that are new, have a major expansion, moving, closing, Tim Wenzel on lap two and never looked Street Stocks: Jaret Curtis, Chase Cur- under new management or ownership, celebrating a milestone anniversary, or have been thrust into the back en route to his second win of the sum- tis, Chris Buffone, Hillary Renaud, Kenny news realm. Merchants can request that coverage through the editor, or for our existing advertising clients, mer. Chase, the points leader, got up for Thompson, Paul Barnard, Bryan Granger, through their ad representatives. second on lap eight and chased his sibling Tim Wenzel, Ed Brehio For more information on business coverage for the Town Reminder, please email [email protected]. the rest of the way. Pure Stocks: Chris Davis, Jimmy Zell- Mini Stock points leader Gordon Far- man, Nick Houle, Mike Douglas, Brandon num flew past Nathan Wenzel on lap 19 of Lavoie, CJ Johnson, Matt Lambert, Cory their Sunday feature and then sped away to Lofland, JD Stockwell, Jason Leray, Tucker his fifth victory lap of the summer. Wen- Houle, Zack Richardson, Joshua Slyz September 4, 2020 TOWN Reminder Page 13 Public Safety MEMA offers hurricane season preparedness tips REGION – MEMA is working close- provide sheltering in non-congregate set- storm or hurricane. An emergency plan should also include medications, extra ly with the Department of Public Health tings such as hotels. should include: meeting locations, emer- eyeglasses, medical equipment and sup- and the newly established Pandemic Di- Massachusetts has defined hurricane gency contact information, evacuation plies, children’s items such as diapers and saster Mass Care Working Group to de- evacuation zones, designated as Zone A, plans, shelter-in-place plans and consid- formula, food and supplies for pets and velop guidance for evacuations and mass Zone B and Zone C, for areas of the state erations for family members with access service animals, and other items you or care during COVID-19. This guidance at risk for storm surge flooding associ- and functional needs, and pets. your family members might need during will be provided to municipalities to in- ated with tropical storms or hurricanes. For more information, people should a disaster. For a complete emergency kit form their planning and preparedness for If evacuations are necessary because of a see: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/ checklist, visit: https://www.mass.gov/in- hurricane season and will be used to ad- tropical storm or hurricane, local or state make-a-family-emergency-plan. fo-details/build-an-emergency-kit. just the Commonwealth’s mass care and officials will notify people living, work- Build an emergency kit containing Receiving advance warnings and evacuation plans to help keep individuals ing, or vacationing in evacuation zones items that will sustain you and your fami- timely emergency alerts and information both safe and healthy during a disaster. to leave the area for their safety. Even ly in the event you are isolated for three to from public officials is critical to stay- Working in partnership with the Emer- areas not directly along a coastline may five days without power or unable to go ing safe during a tropical storm or hur- gency Support Function Team and with be at risk for storm surge flooding during to a store. Emergency kits are particularly ricane. Every family should have mul- local partners some of the steps MEMA a tropical storm or hurricane. Find out if important during hurricane season, due to tiple methods for receiving emergency is taking to prepare for the 2020 hurri- you live, work, or vacation in a hurricane potential extended power outages, flood- alerts. Learn more about different types cane season during COVID-19 include evacuation zone by visiting the ‘Know ing, and impassable debris-covered roads. of alerting and information tools includ- re-evaluating capacities of state-initiated Your Zone’ interactive map located on While it is important to customize your ing the Emergency Alert System, Wire- regional shelter sites; preparing for the MEMA’s website at www.mass.gov/ kit to meet the unique needs of you and less Emergency Alerts, NOAA Weather need for additional evacuation transpor- knowyourzone. your family, every emergency kit should Radio, Social Media and Traditional tation vehicles; adding screening, sani- Residents should develop a plan with include bottled water, food, a flashlight, Media, 2-1-1 Hotline, Local Notification tization, disinfection, and general public the members of their household to pre- a radio and extra batteries, a first aid kit, Systems: https://www.mass.gov/info-de- health protocols to existing mass care pare for what to do, how to find each oth- sanitation items, and clothing. Depending tails/be-informed-and-receive-emergen- plans; and planning for and preparing to er, and how to communicate in a tropical on your family’s needs, emergency kits cy-alerts. Public Notices

TOWN OF Assessor’s Map Number 23B of the Massachusetts approval of a Stormwater supporting documenta- areas at Line 1113 Right- SOUTH HADLEY #20 as Parcel #10. General Laws. Management Permit under tion) are also posted on the of-Way, which traverses an PLANNING BOARD Plans and the applica- Kathleen Bronner, Chapter 200 of the Town of Planning & Conservation area northeast to southwest NOTICE OF tion (and supporting docu- Pro-Tem Chair South Hadley By-Laws for Department’s “Project from East Street (Granby) PUBLIC HEARING mentation) are on file in the Granby Board of development of a 60-unit Plans” Page of the Town’s to New Ludlow Road The South Hadley Planning & Conservation Appeals apartment building. The website www.southhad- (Chicopee) in the Town of Planning Board, in accor- Department Office (Room *This meeting may have public hearing will be con- leyma.gov in a Section South Hadley. dance with the provi- U6) in Town Hall. The to be held in a remote ses- ducted virtually/online titled “Newton Street (501) The hearing will sions of Chapter 40-A, plans and application (and sion. Please go to https:// using the Google Meet – Woodlawn Plaza Housing be held virtually on Section 11, Massachusetts supporting documentation) www.granby-ma.gov/zon- platform and persons may Development”. Any person Wednesday, September General Laws as modi- entitled “West Summit ing-board-appeals/agenda/ join the meeting by either interested in, or wishing 16, 2020 at 6:00 pm. Due fied by Chapter 53 of the Street (9) – Hair Stylist zoning-board-appeals-4 48 joining Google Meet or by to be heard regarding, this to the State of Emergency Special Acts of 2020 and Home Occupation” are also hours before the meeting to phone. Final login infor- application should appear/ related to the COVID-19 the Governor’s Executive posted on the Planning & check on the status of the mation will be provided on join the hearing at the time pandemic, this meeting is Orders pertaining pub- Conservation Department’s meeting in case you need the posted agenda for the and in the manner desig- being conducted virtually lic gatherings during “Project Plans M through a phone # and password to September 21, 2020 meet- nated. (online), and login informa- the COVID 19 State of Z” page on the Town’s join this hearing/meeting. ing (agenda to be posted on Joanna Brown, Clerk tion will be provided with Emergency, will hold a website www.southhad- 8/28, 9/04/2020 the Town’s website no later South Hadley the posted agenda. virtual public hearing on leyma.gov in a section than Thursday September Planning Board A copy of the Notice Monday, September 21, titled “Various Projects M TOWN OF 17, 2020). Tentative login 9/04, 9/11/2020 of Intent is on file in the 2020 at 6:30 p.m. to dis- through Z”. Any person SOUTH HADLEY information as of August Conservation Commission cuss the application of interested in, or wishing PLANNING BOARD 26, 2020 is: TOWN OF office, Room U6, in the Tamara L. Kleeberg; 9 to be heard regarding, this NOTICE OF Join By Google Meet: SOUTH HADLEY Town Hall, and is available West Summit Street; South application should appear/ PUBLIC HEARING meet.google.com/pxt-zoza- MASSACHUSETTS to the public for inspection Hadley, MA 01075 for Site join the hearing at the time REVISED NOTICE cna CONSERVATION by appointment between Plan Review under Article and in the manner desig- The South Hadley Or By Phone: (US) +1 COMMISSION the hours of 8:30 A.M. to XII and Section 255-22 of nated. Planning Board, in accor- 240-734-0140 PIN: 352 NOTICE OF 4:30 P.M. Monday thru the Town’s Zoning Bylaw. Joanna Brown, Clerk dance with the provisions 835 930# PUBLIC HEARING Friday. To schedule an The public hearing will be South Hadley Planning of Chapter 40A, Section The applicant is seek- The South Hadley appointment call (413) conducted virtually/online Board 11; Massachusetts General ing Plan Approval and a Conservation Commission 538-5017 x6123. The using the Google Meet 8/28, 9/04/2020 Laws as modified by Stormwater Management will hold a public hearing application is also avail- platform and persons may Chapter 53 of the Special Permit to allow construc- pursuant to the Wetlands able for review on the join the meeting by either TOWN OF GRANBY Acts of 2020; Chapter 40R, tion and operation of a Protection Act MGL Conservation Commission joining Google Meet or by Board of Appeals Massachusetts General 60-unit apartment build- Chapter 131, Section 40 website here: https://www. phone. Final login infor- The Granby Board of Laws; Section 255-23 ing. Other elements of the and the South Hadley local southhadley.org/603/ mation will be provided on Appeals along with Granby of the South Hadley project include provision Wetlands Bylaw, to consid- Project-Plans the posted agenda for the Planning Board will hold Zoning Bylaw; the South of green space, parking, er a Notice of Intent filed Any person interest- September 21, 2020 meet- a joint Public hearing on Hadley Planning Board landscaping, Stormwater by NSTAR Electric DBA ed or wishing to be heard ing (agenda to be posted on Tuesday, September 15, Administrative Regulations management facilities, and Eversource for replacement should appear at the time the Town’s website no later 2020 at 6:30 P.M. at *1 Regarding Applications and related improvements. The of three (3) structures and and place designated. than Thursday September Library Lane, Old Carnegie Plan Review under Smart subject property is general- ancillary work associat- Bill DeLuca 17, 2020). Tentative login Library, top floor, Growth 40R Districts; ly identified as 501 Newton ed with five (5) structures Conservation Chair information as of August 6:30 PM- to consid- Chapter 200 of the Town Street and is located at the located within resource 9/04/2020 24, 2020 is: er the petition of Lee & of South Hadley General intersection of Newton Join By Google Meet: Nancy Lalonde Applicant/ Bylaws; and the Governor’s and Lyman Streets and is meet.google.com/pxt-zoza- Owner seeking a variance Executive Orders per- generally identified as a 3 cna of Section III- Regulations, taining public gatherings acre portion of the 9.2-acre Or By Phone: (US) 3, Table 2. - Dimensional during the COVID 19 State Parcel #200 and 10,386 Public Notices +1 240-734-0140 PIN: 352 and Density Regulation, of Emergency, will hold square feet of Parcel 835 930# regarding insufficient mini- a virtual public hearing #194 on Assessor’s Map ARE NOW ONLINE The applicant is seeking mum side setbacks regard- on Monday, September #28 except as Parcel #200 Site Plan Review approv- ing a proposed construction 21, 2020 at 7:15 p.m. to is altered by Land Swap Email all notices to [email protected] al to allow operation of a of a garage to be located at discuss the application Agreement dated August 1 Home Occupation II in a 42 Taylor Street, known as of South Hadley Plaza, 31, 2020. The subject prop- Access archives and digital tear sheets by portion (approximately 144 Map 8C-A-14 in the Town LLC; 40 Island Pond erty lies within the Newton 2 newspaper title. square feet) of the building of Granby, MA . Road; Springfield, MA Street Smart Growth at 9 West Summit Street In addition to the above 01118 for Plan Approval District. Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’ as an in home hair salon hearing, the Board of under Section 255-23 of Plans and the applica- 3 public notice web site to search all notices in business. No exterior alter- Appeals intends to conduct the Town’s Zoning Bylaw tion (and supporting docu- Massachusetts newspapers. ations are proposed. The a public meeting following and the Planning Board’s mentation) are on file in the subject property consists of said hearings as time per- Administrative Regulations Planning & Conservation Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon, a 0.52 parcel located along mits. This notice is given Regarding Applications and Department Office (Room Fridays noon for Monday holidays. north side of West Summit pursuant to Chapter 40A Plan Review under Smart U6) in Town Hall. The visit www.publicnotices.turley.com Street and identified on and Chapter 39, Section Growth 40R Districts and plans and application (and Page 14 TOWN Reminder September 4, 2020

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September 4, 2020 TOWN Reminder Page 15 Neighbor News Wistariahurst to launch fall live virtual program series HOLYOKE – Wistariahurst, in clude the natural history of the Pioneer coordination with the Holyoke Com- The series aims to combat some of the dangers of Valley, the labor movement and wom- munity Development Office and the en’s organizing in local factories, and Holyoke Council on Aging will launch prolonged social isolation for local seniors and the history of Holyoke’s St. Patrick’s a new series of live, online programs Day Parade. on September 16 with the aim to pro- other members of the public The first lecture of the series, Derry vide a virtual space for regular, casual, Memories, will take place on Wednesday, community conversations and learning Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. Facilitated by Wistar- as social distancing and safer-at-home sential errands”). authors, scholars, storytellers and per- iahurst staff and hosted by Salem State orders continue into the fall for seniors In an effort to mitigate the high lev- formers offering discussions on a wide University assistant professor of history, and other vulnerable residents. els of loneliness and low levels of cog- range of topics. The sessions can pro- Margo Shea, the talk will center the very The weekly series will kick off on nitive and social stimulation that many vide a weekly check-in space to learn, idea of memory and history. Shea will Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. with Derry Memo- are facing, Wistariahurst is launching tell stories, be challenged, and hear explore Derry during the decades before ries, an author talk and conversation this series to provide positive engage- from others.” the Troubles to show how people, with- with locally-based historian Margo ment, learning and stimulation during The program is supported through out much in the way of financial resourc- Shea, focused on her newly released this time. A growing field of research a Community Development Block es or political power, made their mark book “Derry City: Memory and Politi- has shown that history programming, Grant - COVID-19 Grant to address, and held their own by drawing on the cal Struggle in Northern Ireland.” in particular, is linked to positive health prevent and respond to the COVID-19 past. According to Shea’s recently pub- With this program, participants will benefits for those at risk for dementia pandemic that is administered through lished research, expressions of memory be able to engage with members of their and memory loss. the Holyoke Office of Community did much more than simply explain the local community and stimulate their in- “Working with our city colleagues, Development. The programs are being past in Derry, they also illuminated a way tellectual curiosity, free of charge. we were able to identify a way for us to planned in consultation with the Holy- forward. The program series is open to all play a role in the public health efforts oke Council on Aging, who received To register for Derry Memories or members of the public, but has been that are keeping residents in Holyoke similar funding to provide Holyoke any future programs, please visit www. specially designed to address the needs and beyond safe during these challeng- seniors with Chromebooks and train- Wistariahurst.org or contact Eileen of area seniors, many of whom contin- ing times,” Wistariahurst Curator and ing. Maginnis at the Holyoke Council on ue to be socially isolated as a result of Holyoke City Historian, Penni Mar- The weekly programs will focus on Aging at [email protected]. If the COVID-19 pandemic (Massachu- torell said. “Social isolation carries a diverse range of historical and cultur- you have an idea for a topic you’d like setts Safer-at-Home order continues to documented risks for cognitive decline al topics including programs on nature, to be considered for a future Wistaria- advise those over 65 and with vulnera- and memory loss for people of all ages, art, history, travel and social justice. hurst session, please contact info@wis- bilities to “to stay home except for es- especially seniors. This series features Upcoming presentations are set to in- tariahurst.org.

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