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COVID-19 UPDATE Boys and Girls Club closed for the week By HOPE E. TREMBLAY ed staff have been notified. the building cleaned and ready for Editor After consulting with the business next Monday,” said Brown. WESTFIELD – The Boys and Westfield Board of Health, Club “As always, I will continue to take Girls Club of Greater Westfield is administrators decided to close for my instructions from the local closed this week for deep cleaning the week and deep cleaning will be Board of Health as well as The after two staff members tested posi- done by Service First. Department of Early Education and tive for COVID-19. The closing affects the 158 stu- Care. As for the students I am The Club was open last Monday dents currently remote learning at assuming they will do their remote through Wednesday, with an aver- the Club. learning under the direction of their age of 50 children each day. “The local Board of Health told parents/guardians.” According to Director of Operations us to close the entire facility as The Club has been open for many Kellie Brown, the families of any- opposed to just certain classrooms one in close contact with the infect- in order to ensure that we could get The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Westfield. See COVID-19 Update, Page 3 Entertainment industry ‘hardest hit,’ says Pagluica

By AMY PORTER mance industry has been Staff Writer among the hardest hit during WESTFIELD — The new the pandemic. “It’s unfortu- sector-specific grant program nate that they don’t seem to being offered by the be talked about much. We’ve Massachusetts Growth all drawn back into our Capital Corporation (MGCC) homes and our local busi- for businesses hardest hit by nesses. Broadway gets more the COVID-19 shutdowns press, but [not] local enter- specifically targets indoor tainers and local bands. I entertainment establishments talked to one, who said, and performing arts venues ‘we’ve got nothing’ – [the as well as event-related busi- same for] a lot of small bands nesses such as photography and local entertainers,” he and videography studors, flo- said. rists, limo services, event Pagluica said for a lot of planning companies and performers and musicians Eric Forish (center), president of Forish Construction, congratulates Jim Conroy (left) and rentals, and performers. whose whole world is in the Jeff Gonyer (right) after presenting commemorative plaques to the two men who have each JAY PAGLUICA Jay Pagluica, owner of JP JP Lighting and Sounds. entertainment sector, they worked (so far) for 45 years at the family owned construction business. (PHOTO COURTESY Lighting and Sounds and co- may normally take on jobs in FORISH CONSTRUCTION) owner of Gaslight have been out of business restaurants or stores during Entertainment, which since last March, that (enter- slow times. Now, he said, launched in 2019, said he has tainment) was their real job their back-up plan isn’t Veteran workers keep working heard about the new grant – those are the guys that working. He also said they’re program. “The local Chamber really need that grant,” he not looking for loans, because By CARL E. HARTDEGEN state licensed hoisting and heavy equipment of Commerce has been kind said. they don’t need to go into Correspondent operator and holds a federal commercial enough to let our small busi- Pagluica said the word has more debt, which is why he WESTFIELD – Eric Forish, president of driver’s license. Neither man is willing to nesses know this was there,” been out in the industry and thinks the grants are a great Forish Construction of Westfield, recently retire. he said, adding, “I would in industry trade magazines, program. presented plaques of appreciation to two Forish called the men’s continuing service love to take advantage of it, not only Massachusetts Looking forward, Pagluica long-time employees, Jim Conroy and Jeff with the company “a tremendous achieve- but there are businesses that grants, but opportunities that said the entertainment indus- Gonyer. ment” and noted that each has worked for the can use it better than I.” have been offered by the fed- try is looking at losing most Each man has worked for the company for company for more that half of the life of the Pagluica said Gaslight eral government as well. of 2021. He said vaccines for 45 years. Conroy works as a state licensed family-owned company which began its 75th Entertainment had been start- “I’m sure that they are reach- the general public will be construction supervisor and Gonyer is both a year of operation on New Year’s Day ed as a sideline to do some- ing out to their money people available from April to June, thing to bring entertainment to make sure they’re able to and then it will be a wait to the community. take advantage of this,” he until the graph on the nightly “Why would we take away said. news goes down, probably from somebody’s real job? I Overall, Pagluica that the Free book bundles offered Jan. 14 have so many friends that entertainment and perfor- See Entertainment, Page 3 By LORI SZEPELAK In the event of inclement weather, the book Correspondent bundle event will be rescheduled in February WESTFIELD — For reading enthusiasts, and the date will be posted in the Westfield the Westfield Council on Aging is giving Senior Center’s monthly Voice of Experience New state grant program away bundles of books in several genres on newsletter. Jan. 14. “The only catch is that you may not give “The books had been piling up at the these books back to us,” said Gorman. Westfield Senior Center before the pandem- “Instead, please pass them on to friends, fam- targets hardest hit businesses ic,” said Tina Gorman, executive director, ily, and other reading enthusiasts.” vent the duplication of bene- Westfield Council on Aging. “With the For the safety of everyone involved on that Applications fits, which means these grant extended closure of the building, the staff has day, Gorman asked that drivers put their face funds may not be used to pay been able to sort out a variety of closets, cabi- mask on when they roll down their vehicle close Jan. 15 expenses if another source of nets, drawers, and shelves, including the book window. financial aid has paid that By AMY PORTER shelves in the Fireside Lounge.” For more information on any of the Council same expense. Staff Writer Joyce Peregrin, who serves as the compan- on Aging services, call (413) 562-6435. This business relief fund BOSTON – The ion program coordinator, spearheaded the targets the hardest hit small Commonwealth of project. businesses that have an Massachusetts has made an “Prior to her position at the Council on exceptional need of cash additional $668 million avail- Aging, Joyce served as the public services relief. Though many busi- able to support businesses librarian at the Westfield Athenaeum for more Business can receive up to nesses have been negatively through new and existing than 20 years,” said Gorman. “So Joyce was $75,000 but capped at up to 3 affected by the pandemic, not programs. These funds were the absolute perfect staff member to tackle the months of operating expens- all needs are equal. appropriated through the book bundle project.” es, as evidenced by 2019 Business owners should Commonwealth’s Operating Each bundle, consisting of three books, will Federal Tax Returns. Grant not apply if their business is Budget for Fiscal Year 2021 be classified according to genre as opposed to amounts will be considered not showing an operating loss (FY21) as well as the CARES authors, noted Gorman. for actual expenses for 2020 due to the coronavirus pan- Act of 2020. Book bundle categories range from mys- during the pandemic. demic, has access to other Massachusetts Growth tery, thriller and romance, to science fiction Expenses can be considered sources of relief; has been Capital Corporation (MGCC) and westerns. Some bundles are hardcover since March 10, 2020, given able to continue to operate will target a portion of these and some are paperbacks. that it does not exceed 3 without significant financial funds to sectors experiencing The book bundles will be distributed during months of operating expens- distress; has adequate avail- the most significant econom- and directly following the curbside lunch es evidenced by 2019 Federal able reserves. Additionally, ic hardship and a loss of rev- meal. Tax Returns. larger companies that are bet- enue due to the COVID-19 “If you are picking up lunch that day, you Approved use of funds ter positioned to endure this pandemic, including restau- may get your books as you come through the include payroll and benefit economic downturn and rants, indoor recreation or line,” said Gorman, adding, “otherwise, you costs, mortgage interest, rent, COVID-19 related restric- entertainment establish- may pick up your book bundle between 11:30 utilities and interest on other tions should not apply. ments, gyms or fitness cen- and 12:30.” debt obligations. Non- An excessive number of ters, personal services, event Gorman said persons picking up a book approved use of funds include applications submitted by support companies and inde- bundle are asked to remain in their vehicle for major equipment purchases, businesses with lesser need pendent retailers. the curbside project. purchase of real property, will delay the awarding of Bundles of books will be distributed Jan. 14 Applications opened on “All you have to do is name a genre, and construction activities, busi- grants to businesses facing we’ll hand you a bundle of books,” said – curbside – at the Westfield Senior Center. Dec. 31, 2020, and will close ness expansion, and lobby- (WESTFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING PHOTO) on Jan. 15 at 11:59 p.m. Gorman. ing. Also, grantees must pre- See Grants, Page 3 PAGE 2 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

(TIGHE & BOND PHOTO) Tighe & Bond named Engineering Excellence Awards finalist WESTFIELD — Tighe & Bond, the power plant site. This undertak- for future industrial/commercial waterways including the Connecticut Holyoke an even greater benefit by Inc. has been recognized by the ing involved demolition of the coal- redevelopment. River and Kennedy Brook, over 50 storing the energy to be used during American Council of Engineering fired plant and remediation of many The Tighe & Bond environmental acres of vegetated forest, and associ- peak times to satisfy demand while Companies of Massachusetts areas of the property. A portion of the team developed the remedial design ated rare and endangered species offsetting utility cost increases for (ACEC/MA) as a 2020 Engineering site was also used for renewable for the power plant and the associat- habitat. customers and reducing the burden Excellence Award Finalist (Gold energy generation/energy storage to ed coal ash management on the prop- For the solar project, the project on the electrical distribution system. Award). Tighe & Bond, in conjunc- benefit the region and the City of erty. The largest component of the team provided permit level design The project’s early success in an tion with a team of subconsultants Holyoke, Massachusetts. property restoration included risk- and engineering support as well as evolving energy market and industry and property owner ENGIE North Having provided a range of engi- based evaluations and various cap- construction period design for the in Massachusetts supports future America, transformed the site of the neering and environmental services ping strategies to address coal ash energy storage system. This project energy storage projects and bolsters Mt. Tom coal-fired power plant into for the 200-acre property of Mt. Tom that has been deposited over much of developed a 5.7-megawatt (MW) AC the Commonwealth’s goals to the state’s largest community solar since 1969, Tighe & Bond played a the property. The coal ash manage- solar project that is the largest com- become a leader in the renewable and energy storage facility. pivotal role in the transformation of ment strategy was possible due to munity solar project in Massachusetts, energy and energy storage industries. In 2014, the Mt. Tom coal-fired the property. The project team aided collaboration with the Massachusetts and a 3 MW/6 MWh AC battery stor- Tighe & Bond and the rest of the power plant in Holyoke, with the decommissioning design of Department of Environmental age project that is the largest utility- project team will be honored at the Massachusetts stopped operations, the property and worked to obtain a Protection (MassDEP). The success- scale energy storage installation in next Engineering Excellence Awards and ENGIE North America began the complex array of environmental and ful coal ash closure approach resulted the Commonwealth. This energy gala in 2021. task of decommissioning and closing land use permits for the entire project in preserving and protecting nearby storage system provides the City of Police Logs Major crime and incident report pers; Court Logs Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 12:25 p.m.: violation of city ordinance, Prospect Street, a police WESTFIELD officer reports that he observed two unregistered motor vehicles at 11:40 a.m.: burglar alarm, State Street, a State Street church’s a Prospect Street residence, the officer reports that the owner was Westfield District Court security alarm alerted police, the responding officer reports that a advised of existing city ordinances against unregistered vehicles. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 church employee inadvertently left his keys inside the door when Darius Long, 27, of 40 Montgomery St., Westfield was he left earlier in the day, the officer reports that he opened the door SOUTHWICK arraigned on a charge of assault and battery brought by and found nobody inside and nothing suspicious was observed; 11:49 a.m.: animal complaint, Sheep Pasture Road, an injured Westfield police. He was released on his personal recogni- 11:56 a.m.: minor property damage accident, Elm Street, dis- hawk was brought to the station; zance pending a Feb. 23 pre-trial hearing. patch reports a two motor vehicle accident that is partially block- 7:45 p.m.: suspicious vehicle, Southwick Regional School, an ing traffic, the responding officer reports that one vehicle rear- officer discovered a vehicle in the rear parking lot and reports the ended the other causing minor scratches on one of the car’s bum- driver was using a cell phone.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Tues., Jan. 5, 2021 is the 5th day of the year. 360 days remain until the end of the year

ON THIS DAY Battle of Lemnos begins; (VVS Moscow) of the Soviet Air as retaliation for a string of at- er, and producer Greek admiral Pavlos Koun- Force – 11 players, as well as tacks on Catholic civilians in 1953 – Pamela Sue Martin, 1477 – Battle of Nancy: Charles touriotis forces the Turkish fleet a team doctor and a masseur. the area by Loyalists, particu- American actress the Bold is defeated and killed to retreat to its base within the 1953 – The play Waiting for larly the killing of six Catholics 1953 – George Tenet, in a conflict with René II, Duke Dardanelles, from which it did Godot by Samuel Beckett re- the night before. American civil servant and of Lorraine; the Burgundy sub- not venture for the rest of the ceives its première in Paris. 1991 – Georgian forces enter academic, 18th Director of sequently becomes part of war. 1957 – In a speech given to Tskhinvali, the capital of South Central Intelligence France. 1914 – The Ford Motor Com- the United States Congress, Ossetia, Georgia, opening the 1954 – Alex English, 1675 – Battle of Colmar: The pany announces an eight-hour United States President Dwight 1991–92 South Ossetia War. American basketball player French army beats Branden- workday and minimum daily D. Eisenhower announces the 1991 – Somali Civil War: The and coach burg. wage of $5 in salary plus bo- establishment of what will later United States Embassy to So- 1958 – Ron Kittle, American 1757 – Louis XV of France sur- nuses. be called the Eisenhower Doc- malia in Mogadishu is evacu- baseball player and manager 1919 – The German Workers' trine. ated by helicopter airlift days vives an assassination attempt 1961 – Iris DeMent, Party, which would become the 1968 – Alexander Dubček after the outbreak of violence in by Robert-François Damiens, American singer-songwriter Nazi Party, is founded in Mu- comes to power in Czechoslo- Mogadishu. the last person to be executed and guitarist in France by drawing and quar- nich. vakia, effectively beginning the 1993 – The oil tanker MV Braer 1925 – Nellie Tayloe Ross of "Prague Spring". runs aground on the coast of 1962 – Suzy Amis, American tering, the traditional and grue- actress and model some form of capital punish- Wyoming becomes the first 1969 – The Venera 5 space the Shetland Islands, spilling female governor in the United probe is launched at 06:28:08 84,700 tons of crude oil. 1962 – Danny Jackson, ment used for regicides. American baseball player and – American Revolution- States. UTC from Baikonur. 2014 – A launch of the com- 1781 manager ary War: Richmond, Virginia, is 1933 – Construction of the 1970 – The 7.1 Mw Tonghai munication satellite GSAT-14 – Jeff Fassero, burned by British naval forces Golden Gate Bridge begins in earthquake shakes Tonghai aboard the GSLV MK.II D5 1963 led by Benedict Arnold. San Francisco Bay. County, Yunnan province, Chi- marks the first successful flight American baseball player and 1875 – The Palais Garnier, 1941 – 37-year-old pilot Amy na, with a maximum Mercalli in- of an Indian cryogenic engine. coach one of the most famous opera Johnson, the first woman to tensity of X (Extreme). Between 1968 – Carrie Ann Inaba, houses in the world, is inaugu- fly solo from London to Aus- 10,000 and 15,000 people are TODAY'S American actress, dancer, rated in Paris. tralia, disappears after bailing known to have been killed and and choreographer 1895 – Dreyfus affair: French out of her plane over the Riv- about another 26,000 are in- BIRTHDAYS 1969 – Marilyn Manson, army officer Alfred Dreyfus is er Thames, and is presumed jured. American singer-songwriter, stripped of his rank and sen- dead. 1974 – The warmest reliably 1942 – Charlie Rose, actor, and director tenced to life imprisonment on 1944 – The Daily Mail becomes measured temperature within American journalist and talk 1969 – Shaun Micheel, Devil's Island. the first major London news- the Antarctic Circle, of +59 °F show host American golfer 1911 – Kappa Alpha Psi, the paper to be published on both (+15 °C), is recorded at Vanda 1944 – Carolyn McCarthy, 1975 – Bradley Cooper, world's third oldest and largest sides of the Atlantic. Station. American nurse and politician American actor and producer black fraternity, is founded at 1945 – The Soviet Union rec- 1975 – The Tasman Bridge in 1944 – Ed Rendell, 1975 – Warrick Dunn, Indiana University. ognizes the new pro-Soviet Tasmania, Australia, is struck American politician, 45th American football player Provisional Government of the by the bulk ore carrier Lake Il- 1912 – The 6th All-Russian Governor of Pennsylvania 1975 – Mike Grier, American Republic of Poland. lawarra, killing twelve people. Conference of the Russian So- 1946 – Diane Keaton, ice hockey player and scout 1949 – In his "State of the 1976 – The Khmer Rouge pro- cial Democratic Labour Party American actress, director, 1978 – January Jones, (Prague Party Conference) Union" address, United States claim the Constitution of Demo- and businesswoman President Harry S. Truman un- cratic Kampuchea. American actress opens. In the course of the con- 1947 – Mike DeWine, veils his Fair Deal program. 1987 – Dexter Bean, ference, Vladimir Lenin and his 1976 – The Troubles: Gunmen American lawyer and politi- 1950 – In the Sverdlovsk air di- shoot dead ten Protestant civil- American race car driver supporters break from the rest cian, 70th Governor of Ohio of the party to form the Bolshe- saster, all 19 of those on board ians after stopping their minibus are killed, including almost the at Kingsmill in County Armagh, 1950 – Chris Stein, vik movement. American guitarist, songwrit- 1913 – First Balkan War: The entire national ice hockey team Northern Ireland, UK, allegedly THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021 - PAGE 3

JAMES ANTHONY TYLER JANIS MARTINSON MICHAEL BOBBIT HERSHEY FELDER MICHELL CANN ARTS BEAT TheaterWorks WORKShop Series presents ‘Talkin’ to This Chick Sippin’ Magic Potion’ By MARK G. AUERBACH Mahaiwe in 2017, she served as vice president Massachusetts. There is no fee to use this ser- stage.org) or Berkshire Theatre Group (www. Correspondent of institutional advancement at Lesley vice. For details: https://massculturalcouncil. berkshiretheatregroup.org) TheaterWorks Hartford begins the new University in Cambridge, Mass., where she org/blog/hireculture-org-now-requires-salary- Masterworks In-Depth with Carolyn Kuan, year with a new play in development, streamed sat on the President’s Cabinet and answered disclosure/ the Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s online as a reading. Talkin’ to This Chick Sippin’ for multi-million-dollar returns in annual giv- program, continues Jan. 15-20, with an epi- Magic Potion by James Anthony Tyler, staged ing, major gifts, and corporate and foundation sode about music originally scheduled to be by Awoye Timpo, is available Jan. 10-29 as fundraising. She also served an extended ten- Local Resources for Arts Listings: performed live at The Bushnell. HSO Music part of TheaterWorks’ WORKshop series. ure as Chief Advancement Officer, a member In The Spotlight, a long-running informa- Director Carolyn Kuan will host this online Playwright James Anthony Tayloir is on the of the senior leadership team, at Miss Hall’s tion site for area arts organizations, grew out conversation, which will focus on composer innovation radar, as a recipient of the 3rd School in Pittsfield, where she completed two of the popular newspaper Bravo. You’ll find Florence Price, including her Concerto in One annual Horton Foote Playwrighting Award successful capital campaigns and began a reviews, calendar listings, and other informa- Movement for Piano. Florence Prince is the and an inaugural playwright to receive a com- third, while significantly growing the tion about arts happenings in Western first noted African American female composer mission from Audible. His play Artney Advancement team, developing a robust event Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. to gain national status. Guests include conduc- Jackson premiered at the Williamstown program, and enlisting a substantial volunteer https://www.inthespotlightinc.org/ tor Jeri Lynn Johnson, who was to have led the Theatre Festival. corps. For details: www.mahaiwe.org. New England Public Media, the partner- January Talkin’ to This Chick Sippin’ Magic Michael J. Bobbitt has been named execu- ship of New England Public Radio (NPR) and Masterworks performances, and pianist Potion is the story of Jornay, a professional tive director of the Mass Cultural Council, WGBY Public Television (PBS), has an Michelle Cann, who was to join the HSO as a cuddler who learns that her new client Ruben beginning Feb. 1, 2021. The director, choreog- expansive community calendar. https://www. guest artist to perform Price’s Concerto in One needs more than her touch. Jornay has to rapher, and playwright comes to this state arts nepm.org/community-calendar Movement for Piano. For details: www.hart- repair her relationship with her teen daughter. organization after two years as artistic director Pioneer Valley Theatre offers a weekly fordsymphonyorchestra.org. According to TheaterWorks, the play in prog- of the New Repertory Theatre in Watertown; newsletter with calendar listings, audition Charles “Chuck” Bradway died on Dec. ress explores love, resentment and the journey immediately prior he held the same position at notices, and other information about local 11, 2020. Although he was best known in the to becoming the best version of one’s self. The the Adventure Theatre-MTC in Maryland for community arts program. You can check their community for Bradway’s Limousine, his pas- cast includes: Mateo Ferro, Miriam A. Hyman, 12 years. Bobbitt has directed/choreographed website or ask to receive a weekly eblast. For sion was music. He was a “regular” at perfor- Sheria Irving, Jules Latimer, and Darius at Arena Stage, Ford’s Theatre, The details: http://www.pioneervalleytheatre. mances of the Springfield Symphony McCall. For details: www.twhartford.org. Shakespeare Theatre Company, Olney Theatre com/\ Orchestra, Tuesday Morning Music Club, Center, Studio Theatre, Woolly Mammoth Holyoke Civic Symphony, Pioneer Valley Theatre, Center Stage, Roundhouse Theatre, Symphony and Sevenars. He often brought Of Note… The Kennedy Center, and the Washington Keep in Mind… guest artists to and from the airport and/or Janis Martinson, The Mahaiwe Performing National Opera. His national and international Hershey Felder stars as Sholem Aleichem train station. He picked up Maestro Kevin Arts Center’s acting executive director, was credits include the NY Musical Theatre in the world premiere of Before Fiddler, Rhodes in Boston to bring him to Springfield officially appointed the Mahaiwe’s executive Festival, Mel Tillis 2001, La Jolla Playhouse, which streams live from Florence on Feb. 7. for his first job interview. RIP. director. Martinson served the organization as Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Jefferson The profile of the prolific Yiddish storyteller ——— Director of Advancement starting in 2017 and Performing Arts Center, and the Olympics. also features Klezmerata Fiorentina. Mark G. Auerbach studied theatre at was appointed Acting Executive Director at For details: https://massculturalcouncil.org/ Aleichem’s character of “Tevye, the Milkman” American University and the Yale School of the start of 2020. Martinson is an experienced Hire Culture, The Massachusetts Cultural inspired the musical Fiddler on The Roof, and Drama. He’s worked for arts organizations leader with a proven track record of managing Council’s creative industry employment site, Felder weaves these stories about Tevye, the and reported on theatre for newspapers and teams, developing boards, facilitating strate- used by over 1,500 non-profits, now requires matchmaker Yenta, and more through the radio. Mark produces and hosts ArtsBeat TV/ gic planning, directing brand strategy, and organizations to post salaries for jobs, where Klezmer music of the era. Depending on how Radio for WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB, and is overseeing marketing, communications, and they are soliciting employees. Hire Culture your order your tickets, a portion of the pro- a contributor to Pioneer Valley Radio. fundraising functions. Before joining the lists job opportunities throughout ceeds benefits Hartford Stage (www.hartford- Entertainment Continued from Page 1 by the end of the summer. After that come Pagluica said he checked out Tupelo Music set up to produce shows in small venues like ence. the holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas, Hall in New Hampshire, where the owner the Women’s Club, and are on hiatus. “When “What’s happened has been terrible, but the with hopefully no spikes. He said it will be spent some money right up front to build a we started GaslIght just about a year ago, our wonderful thing about people has been they 2022 before small theatres, olympic theatres little stage outside and use the parking lot. He first shows were just getting to take off. By adapt. We’ve been doing that in the music and outdoor concerts get going again. said they’re doing well, using every other March, the excitement was there, the interest industry; but from someone that produces the Through JP LIghting and Sounds, Pagluica space and allowing people to use the space was there, we were starting to fill the room. It show, runs the lighting, the sound, there’s said he is working with a few people trying to next to their cars to sit outside. “If you leave was a shame, because we had some great something about that wild applause at the end get drive-in concerts in the local area happen- that space, wear a mask. That’s probably the entertainment lined up,” he said. of the show that you can’t replace,” Pagluica ing this summer. “We want to bring good local model we’ll use,” he said, adding that JP Pagluica said he has recorded some shows said. bands in as well as some high end bands,” he Lighting & Sounds would be a vendor for the with the Westfield High School chorus, but said. His concern is the cost of bringing a promoter. it’s not the same as doing it with a live audi- stage in, lighting, and PA to make it happen, “We’re pretty sure there’s a hunger for that. and the amount they can charge. “It’s not Bring me some music in, something, any- going to be a huge expensive ticket if you thing,” he said. charge by the carload.” As for Gaslight Entertainment, they were COVID-19 Update Continued from Page 1 Grants months during the pandemic without any contact with an infected person.” staff COVID-19 cases. Brown credited all staff for being diligent Continued from Page 1 “This is our first positive case within staff in following guidelines for COVID-19. extraordinary circumstances. An application shops, and independent pharmacies, and event members. We have really done an outstanding “All of the staff have done an amazing job review for a company without a truly excep- support companies, where the primary source job at doing and maintaining all safety proto- at taking all safety measures and abiding by tional need delays assistance for a business at of revenue is more than 50 percent event- cols,” Brown said. “All staff members have all state and local guidelines. The fact that risk of permanent closure. related, including photography and videogra- completed the necessary Department of Early they responded as quickly as they did in get- Preference will be given to the following phy studios, florists, limo services, event plan- Education and Care Trainings surrounding ting tested shows the dedication they have to sectors: Restaurants, bars, caterers, and food ning companies, event rentals, performers, COVID. Unfortunately, when we live in ensuring the safety of the kids,” she said. trucks that collect and remit meals tax; Indoor convention and trade show organizations; and households with other members who are also The Boys and Girls Club is set to reopen Recreation or Entertainment Establishments; independent brick and mortar retailers that out in the work force it’s always a risk that Jan. 11. Indoor entertainment establishments (e.g. collect and remit sales tax. someone somewhere along the lines comes in movie theaters, comedy clubs, performing arts Applications must be filled out and submit- venues/organizations); Indoor recreation (e.g. ted along with attachments as stated in arcades, bowling centers, pool/billiard halls, “Required Documentation” electronically escape-the-rooms, trampoline parks, roller- through MGCC’s online application portal at skating rinks); Indoor spectator sports venues; empoweringsmallbusiness.org. Hard copies or Other indoor recreation or entertainment ven- electronic copies submitted in any other way, ues. such as mailed in or emailed, will not be con- Other categories are gyms or fitness centers sidered. Only complete, accurate and legible including gyms, athletic clubs, exercise cen- applications will be considered. ters, health clubs; sports facilities (e.g. tennis After the application period closes on Jan. clubs, racquetball clubs, hockey rinks, swim- 15 at midnight, MGCC will review all applica- ming facilities); fitness instruction centers tions to determine eligibility. MGCC will (e.g. aerobics, dance, yoga, karate, etc.), and award and disburse grants based upon eligibil- other gyms or fitness centers. ity criteria and preference prioritization. Personal Services such as nail salons, barber

Christmas Tree Drop Off Locations WESTFIELD — The City CITY HALL LITTLE RIVER FIRE will be providing residents 59 Court Street STATION drop off locations for their Back parking lot 366 Little River Road Christmas Trees this year 7 days, 24 hours Back Parking area from January 2-16. 7 days, 24 hours All trees will be chipped, HAMPTON PONDS and repurposed; therefore, PLAYGROUND TWISS STREET all trees must be free of 121 Old Stage Road TRANSFER STATION lights, ornaments, and any 7 days, 24 hours 37 Twiss Street debris. No sticker needed. Can Drop off areas at each HIGHWAY GARAGE drop off tree only. location will be clearly DPW 12 Ponders Hollow Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.– marked, and all sites will be Road 2:30 p.m. monitored. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.– Saturday, 7 a.m. – 2:30 Drop off locations and 2:30 p.m. p.m. hours are as follows: PAGE 4 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

COLUMN To the Editor It is that time of the year to say thank you to the donors, supporters, members and board members of the Westfield Purple Heart Trail. This past year was very successful in many of the projects the organization took on. With the help of many businesses and members of different organizations in Westfield, we were able to get a foothold on what we will be doing in the future. Some of the ideas are bold, but our purpose is to remember the living and the departed veterans who served our country. Anyone that does not have a flag or sticker on a veteran's gravestone, please contact the local vet- erans office. The office is located on 45 Noble Street, Westfield, Massachusetts, 01085. Tel:572-6247. Alternatively, contact the Westfield Purple Heart Trail at Post Office Box# 367, Westfield, Massachusetts 01086. Once again, thank you. If you are willing to donate your time or a financial donation, we thank you. It is an honor for the Westfield Purple Heart Trail to remember our veterans who served their country. Don Wielgus, Project Manager

Negotiators reach deal on major climate ‘Net Zero’ bill New Massachusetts law bans list of

By MICHAEL P. NORTON State House News Service chemical flame retardants in products BOSTON - After six months of private talks, legislative By MICHAEL P. NORTON these toxic chemicals associated with them, literally for good," Domenitz said. negotiators on Sunday afternoon reached an agreement on a State House News Service flame-retardant products," union presi- According to the bill, regulations gov- major bill to accelerate the state's pace toward addressing the BOSTON - Manufacturers and retail- dent Richard MacKinnon Jr. wrote in a erning its implementation will be assem- global problem of climate change. ers in Massachusetts will be banned message to members. bled by the state Department of The bill (S 2995) would establish in state law a "net zero" from selling or importing covered prod- Last week, in his push for Baker to Environmental Protection, which may greenhouse gas emissions limit for 2050 and establish state- ucts like bedding, furniture, children's sign the bill, MacKinnon argued that establish a labeling program for covered wide emissions limits every five years over the next three products, window treatments and carpet- numerous firefighters in Massachusetts products that meet fire safety standards decades. Within that plan, the bill creates mandatory emis- ing that contain 11 flame-retardant over the last two years have died from and do not contain any of the chemical sions sublimits for six sectors of the economy: electric power, chemicals under legislation signed various forms of cancers, and dozens flame retardants banned under the new transportation, commercial and industrial heating and cooling, Friday by Gov. Charlie Baker. more have received cancer diagnoses. law. residential heating and cooling, industrial processes, and natu- The new law, which does not apply to He called the bill a "direct result of the The department, working with the ral gas distribution and service. inventory manufactured prior to Dec. 31, significant scientific data that has come Toxics Use Reduction Institute at the And within the 2050 "net zero" target, the bill says gross 2021, was celebrated by supporters who to light over the last several years prov- University of Massachusetts Lowell and emissions by 2050 must fall at least 85 percent below 1990 have pushed for its passage for years by ing the link between flame retardant others, is also directed under the new law levels. The statewide emissions limit for 2030 shall be at least arguing the chemicals can cause cancer chemicals and cancer." to recommend at least every three years 50 percent below the 1990 level, according to the bill, and the and also are ineffective at slowing down Decker said on Twitter that Baker had additional chemical flame retardants that limit for 2040 must be at least 75 percent below the 1990 fires. chosen to stand with science, children should be prohibited based on certain level. In a tweet, Sen. Cynthia Creem said and firefighters in choosing to sign the criteria. The chemicals banned under the The six-member conference committee's report will be put she filed flame retardants legislation bill. According to Decker, the banned bill include Tris, Antimony trioxide, before the House and Senate for up-or-down votes during the eight years ago and called its passage a flame retardants have been linked to Hexabromocyclododecane, Chlorinated final two days of sessions for the current sitting of the General "great start to 2021" and an important cancer, neurological disorders, and other parrafins, PentaBDE, and others. Court. All six conferees - four Democrats and two Republicans way to protect children and first respond- serious health outcomes, with firefight- The bill also lays out a civil penalty - signed off on the deal, which arrives just days before a new ers from "harmful chemicals." When ers, children and pregnant people at par- schedule that makes manufacturers and Legislature will be sworn in and all bills start from scratch. products containing the chemicals burn, ticularly high risk. retailers subject to a fine of not more The bill's chief negotiators - Rep. Thomas Golden of Lowell Creem has said, they create "toxic Janet Domenitz, executive director of than $100 per covered product, not to and Sen. Michael Barrett of Lexington - called the proposal smoke." MASSPIRG, joined Clean Water Action exceed $5,000, for a first violation; a "the strongest effort of its kind in the country" and the first The Professional Fire Fighters of last week in saying the chemicals are not fine of not more than $250 per covered major update to the 2008 Global Warming Solutions Act. Massachusetts thanked Creem and Rep. effective in curbing fires. product, not to exceed a total of $25,000, "This bill is a climate toolkit, assembled over the course of Marjorie Decker of Cambridge for their "This bill is two wins in one: it gets rid for a second violation; and a fine of not months, to protect our residents, and the beautiful place we work on the bill. of 'flame retardants' that don't slow down more than $1,000 per covered product, call home, from the worsening of an existential crisis," they "This is a massive step forward in pro- fires anyway, and adding insult to injury not to exceed a total of $50,000, for third said. "Its particulars owe much to the advocacy of thousands tecting our residents and first responders they are made of -- and release -- toxic and subsequent violations. of citizen activists in Massachusetts. To these activists, we say in Massachusetts from the dangers of chemicals. It's way past time to ban thank you. We heard you." The bill calls for utilities to purchase an additional 2,400 megawatts of offshore wind generation, raising the total state authorization to 5,600 megawatts. The state this year expects to hear from the new Biden administration about the prospects of two offshore projects already in the works. Baker sees ‘silver lining’ in new health care law The Department of Public Utilities would also need to alter By MATT MURPHY services, behavioral health, primary care and geriatric services its approach to regulating the electric and natural gas utilities State House News Service by 30 percent over three years. under the bill, which orders the DPU to balance the following BOSTON - The COVID-19 pandemic has strained the health The compromise legislation he signed Friday does not pro- priorities: system safety, system security, reliability, afford- care system in myriad ways over the past year, but Gov. vide the same type of financial incentive to refocus the health ability, equity, and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Charlie Baker said Friday that a "silver lining" of the public system on preventative care, and Baker said it may be some- The legislation is also designed to ensure that at least 40 health crisis is that reforms like telehealth were able to be thing he returns to. percent of the state's electric power will be renewable by tested, and proved effective. "Our health care community is spectacularly competent and 2030, by making incremental changes in the state's Renewable Baker signed into law on New Year's Day a multi-faceted tired, and I certainly think we will come back to some of these Energy Portfolio Standard each year from 2025 through 2029. health care bill that requires insurance companies to cover issues that were probably too big and too complicated to deal The bill, dubbed An Act Creating a Next-Generation telehealth visits the same way they cover in-person care, and with in the context of what the last year was like, but not until Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy, addresses a range provides a short-term model for how those services will be after the pandemic," he said. of other areas, from environmental justice to hydrogen power, paid. The bill also does not address the high-cost of some pre- natural gas safety, energy efficiency in appliances, and the The new law also protects coverage for COVID-19 testing scription drugs, which Baker and the Senate both tried to creation of a greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal and treatment, expands the scope of practice for advanced tackle this session before the pandemic. lighting plants. practice nurses and optometrists, addresses surprise out-of- Baker said the authority given in 2019 to MassHealth to Massachusetts lost ground in its latest report on reducing network billing by requiring patient notification before non- directly negotiate with pharmaceutical companies should give greenhouse gas emissions. The state faces a 2020 requirement emergency procedures and gives community hospitals two lawmakers valuable information in 2021 if they return to the of a 25 percent reduction from 1990 emissions levels. The years of enhanced Medicaid reimbursements. issue of prescription drug costs. Baker administration in October released its latest update to The final bill was negotiated by new House Speaker Ron The new law requires insurers to permanently reimburse for the Massachusetts Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Mariano and Sen. Cindy Friedman, but Baker said "themati- behavioral telehealth at the same rate as in-person treatment, which showed emissions in 2018 were 22.2 percent below cally" it addressed a lot of the issues he tried to tackle in health and mandates rate parity for two years for primary and chronic emissions in 1990, compared to 2017 emissions that were 22.7 care bill filed over a year ago. disease care. percent below 1990 levels. "In the midst of all the other difficult and tragic and terrible Baker said he thinks the two-year window will be sufficient news around health care in 2020, this is actually a really posi- to figure out how to pay for telehealth services long-term and tive story for patients and practitioners," Baker said. determine how the expansion of telemedicine impacts the In an interview with the News Service, Baker said he overall cost of care throughout the system thought the pandemic, in some ways, helped generate the "I've thought for a long time that because as a country we momentum needed to convince policymakers to make some of underinvest in primary care and behavioral health services a lot The Westfield News the changes embraced in the new law. of people who could be treated in the community end up in the A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC And as the pandemic continues, Baker said he believes the hospital and we will basically have a chance here to study this new law will be effective in giving patients better access to question," Baker said. Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry primary and behavioral health care that will both improve "I think we'll discover that by investing more or giving Managing Editor Sales Manager health outcomes and control costs by keeping people out of people more options to access care and supports they will stay Hope E. Tremblay costlier emergency and inpatient care settings. healthier and spend less time in the hospital," he said. Editor James Johnson-Corwin "This is a little bit of a silver lining, the experience people After talks last session to stabilize community hospital Multi-Media Manager had with some of these issues in 2020 and as a result the finances collapsed, the compromise bill the Legislature put Chris Putz Marie Brazee Legislature baked it into state law," Baker said. "The concern together in the closing days of this two-year session also pro- Sports Editor Business Manager that people always had with some of this stuff was whether it vides a short-term boost for cash-strapped hospitals that serve would be effective. Will it be useful? I think the practical expe- low-income patient populations. Fran Smith Lorie Perry rience helped get some people there." Community hospitals that serve a high percentage of low- General Manager Director of Ad Production Baker filed a comprehensive health care bill in October 2019 income patients will be eligible for enhanced monthly Medicaid before the pandemic changed people's priorities and focus on payments, with eligible hospitals receiving a 5 percent bump in Beacon Hill and put the health care system under a micro- their average monthly Medicaid payment at a collective cost of 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 scope. That bill proposed to do many of things the law he up to $35 million a year. signed Friday will accomplish, including equal insurance cov- The health system reforms signed into law Friday come on (413)562-4181 erage for in-person and telehealth services. top of measures that were included in the fiscal year 2021 bud www.thewestfieldnews.com The main thrust of Baker's 2019 bill, however, was to require providers and insurers to boost their spending on addiction See Silver Lining, Page 5 THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021 - PAGE 5 Obituaries Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries

Marilyn Potter WESTFIELD — Marilyn Potter, 64, (1956-2020) passed away at home. She was born in St. Johnsbury, VT to parents of Joan and James Potter. She was raised in Vermont and later moved to Massachusetts where she lived 5 years in Agawam Sharon Dominik shows off her fancy New Year’s Eve mani- and the last 20 years in Westfield. Joni Charron gives a thumbs up to 2021. Marilyn graduated from Hazen cure. Union High School in Hardwick, VT in 1975. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree with a Major in Theater and Minor in Westfield Senior Center says, Music from Lyndon State in Lyndonville, VT in 1980. She leaves her sister Marcia of Westfield, her brother Ken of California, a niece Elizabeth of California, her son Jackson and a nephew Aaron in Illinois. Marliyn ‘good riddance 2020!’ loved baseball and followed the Red Sox. She went to see a couple of spring trainings, has visited half of base- ball stadiums and had wanted to visit all the ball park Westfield Senior Center participants helped to put 2020 in the history books with a ‘Good Riddance 2020!’ New Year’s Eve stadiums. She loved her cat at home, Thumper. She loved curbside roast beef dinner. Participants are looking forward to a brighter and healthier 2021. to camp and would go camping almost every other week- end and enjoyed going to the movies, cooking, looking at recipes, and travelling. A Funeral Service will be held at a later date in Second Congregational Church, Westfield. www.firtionadams.com Edward John Tumavicus ATTLEBORO — Edward John Tumavicus, 86, beloved father and grandfather, died on December 29, 2020 from COVID-19 complica- tions. He was born in East Walpole, Massachusetts in March 1934. Ed was the much-loved child of the late John Tumavicus and Veronica Sharon and Frank Blackstone sported (Chakas) Tumavicus. He graduat- Curtis Tuttle displays the party horn and Marianne Blackstone is beaming matching face masks for the special occa- ed from Walpole High School in gold napkin that each participant behind her face mask. 1951, and received a Bachelor’s received. sion. Degree in History from Boston University in 1955. Ed graduated in 1956 from the U.S. Air Force Air Training Command in Harlingen, TX as a Navigator. He served at Westover Air Force Base in Chicopee, MA as a First Lieutenant on KB-29 “Superfortress” refueling aircraft. After leaving active duty, Ed began a nearly thirty year career in teaching, beginning at the Jesuit College Preparatory High School in Dallas, TX. He received his Master’s Degree from Boston College, and continued teaching at Quincy Junior College in Quincy, MA, where he was a Professor of History and Sociology for over 20 years. Ed retired from education in 1986 as Dean of Community Services at Mount Aloysius Junior College Joelle Thibodo loves the idea of a fresh Former COA staff member Fran Aguda Tom Sgroi waves goodbye to 2020. in Cresson, PA. start in 2021. with her husband, Dan. Ed was a talented and patient teacher in and out of the Good riddance! classroom. He will always be remembered for the stories he wrote, his seven letter scrabble words, the rock walls he built, his adventures with his grandchildren, his smiles, hugs, and buchkis, and above all his love for his family. Ed adored his children and was incredibly proud of each and every one of them. In his later years, his life revolved around his grandchildren. Papa, as he was affectionately called, played with and listened to them throughout their entire lives. He attended countless games, recitals, shows, and graduations, always marvel- ing at their accomplishments. He was predeceased by his daughter Constance Tumavicus in 2010. He leaves his children Mary Tumavicus of Mansfield, MA; John Tumavicus and his wife Dahlia of Attleboro, MA; Ann Tumavicus and her husband Charles L. Darling of Westfield, MA; Edward Tumavicus and his wife Megan of Portland, ME; and Ellen Tumavicus and her husband Henry Pereira of Brattleboro, VT. He also leaves his grandchildren Veronica, Eliza, Shelby, John, Marielle, Tianna, Elias, Lucy, Grace, Mairi, Charlie, and Nicole; his great-grand- children Janiyah and Zander, and his former spouse Mary Luby of Portland, ME. There will be no services for Ed at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hebron Food Pantry, 15 Sanford Street, Attleboro MA 02703. To send his family a message of condolence, please Back Row: Senior Safety Officer, Mark Carboneau; Senator John Velis; COA Director, Tina Gorman. Front Row: Senior visit www.shermanjackson.com Benefits Coordinator, Karen Noblit; Volunteer, Barbara Martone; Program Director, Mary Lou Niedzielski.

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PAGE 6 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Legislators eligible for pay raise in New Year By MICHAEL P. NORTON nor since they all share an interest in seeing the $18 Billion Transportation Bond The leadership and direction of the state party State House News Service three remaining big bills become law early in Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, invest- apparatus will play a major role in influencing BOSTON - Massachusetts lawmakers are in the new year. - Michael P. Norton ing in the state's transportation infrastructure the elections in 2022, when Republicans will store for another pay raise. Opening Day Tailored for Pandemic was a central focus for Beacon Hill, with both be trying to hold on to the Corner Office, stem Two years after Gov. Charlie Baker certified On Wednesday, the Legislature will show a tax-and-fee bill and a multibillion-dollar their losses in the Legislature, and end their a raise of 5.93 percent for the 200 members of the state how it plans to swear in 199 members bond bill approved in the House. The former long losing streak in Congressional and state- the House and Senate for the 2019-2020 ses- during a public health emergency that nullifies fell out of favor in the Senate, and the legisla- wide elections. - Michael P. Norton sion, the governor in a letter to Treasurer Deb any prospect of the traditional packed ceremo- tion to borrow and spend money on roads, COVID-19 Landscape Goldberg on Wednesday advised her that a nies in the House and Senate chambers. An bridges, rail and other transportation needs (H Amid the slow and long rollout of vaccines, 6.46 percent increase is warranted in the base easy piece of work for the House will be 4547 / S 2836) has yet to emerge with consen- COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise, pay of legislators based on changes in median scheduling a special election to fill the seat that sus between the two branches. Reps. William with holiday travel and the arrival in the U.S. household income. former Speaker Robert DeLeo of Winthrop Straus, Mark Cusack and Normal Orrall and of an even more contagious strain of the virus The raise in the base pay for legislators last resigned this week, 57 days after voters in his Sens. Joseph Boncore, Michael Rodrigues and expected to lead to even more transmission and session increased it by $3,709 to $66,256. A district reelected him. There are 17 new repre- Dean Tran must decide the final contours of a increased stress on hospitals. By the end of 6.46 percent increase works out to a $4,280 sentatives set to join the House and two new bill that could direct up to $18 billion over the next week, Gov. Charlie Baker will need to raise to $70,536. senators. The branches are expected to quickly next decade toward transportation projects and make the call on whether to extend or even In early 2017, legislators ignited an uproar re-elect Speaker Mariano and Senate President infrastructure. Items the legislation fund a further tighten restrictions on business capacity by voting through a generous package of pay Karen Spilka. The new members will spend the wide range of initiatives from work on the levels and gathering limits that went into effect raises for themselves and other public officials, early part of the year drafting and filing bills Green Line Extension, modernizing train infra- Dec. 26 and which the governor said would outside of the changes in compensation that the while Mariano and Spilka make decisions on structure and replacing and repaving bridges last at least two weeks. Some of the health care governor is required to make every two years. which members will get higher paying leader- and highway stretches, South station improve- workers who were among the first to receive The adjustments in legislative base pay are ship and committee chair posts and which ones ments, airport improvements, the bridges to the first dose of the vaccine could receive their required biennially under the state constitution, will serve amongst the rank and file, some- Cape Cod, South Coast Rail project, and a second dose next week. Health care workers based on changes in the median household times known as backbenchers. - Michael P. generational renovation to a stretch of the performing direct care or COVID-facing care income statewide. Lawmakers got a 4.2 per- Norton Massachusetts Turnpike in Allston. - Chris were among the first to receive the vaccine and cent raise at the start of the 2017-2018 session. Democrats Expand Super-Majorities Lisinski efforts have ramped up among the second The 2017 law raised the pay for constitu- Following election wins in November, Economic Development Bills group - residents and staff of long-term care tional officers and stipends for legislative lead- Democrats next week will officially expand The sweeping jobs bill a House and Senate facilities. First responders are next, followed ers and committee chairs. That law also award- their supermajority numbers in both chambers conference committee has been negotiating by those in congregate care settings like shel- ed office and travel expense budgets of between when members of the 192nd General Court since July is now "at the two-yard line," ters and correctional facilities, home-based $15,000 and $20,000 for every lawmaker, take the oath of office for the 2021-2022 ses- according to lead Senate negotiator Sen. Eric health care workers, and then health care based on how far they live from the State sion. At the start of the current session, Lesser, but House Speaker Ron Mariano has workers doing non-COVID-facing care. The House, and called for all of that compensation Democrats outnumbered Republicans 127-32 characterized the two sides as "very far apart." first phase of vaccinations is expected to run to be adjusted every two years based on wage in the House, plus one independent representa- Along with measures that seek to pour millions through February. More information is expect- and salary changes over two years as reported tive, and 34-6 in the Senate. The GOP lost five of dollars into a pandemic-battered economy, ed next week on the state's plans for first- by the Bureau of Economic Analysis in the seats over the course of special elections and the panel must come to terms whether to responder vaccinations. On Monday, the sec- Department of Commerce. general elections in 2019 and 2020, and include House-backed language creating a ond field hospital in Lowell is set to open, The latest raises are being authorized as Democrats will start the new two-year session framework for legal sports betting. The bills (S joining the existing one in Worcester, and the Massachusetts copes with the COVID-19 pan- with advantages of 128-30-1 in the House and 2874, H 4887) also include versions of a zon- Department of Public Health plans to transition demic, which has wreaked havoc on the econ- 37-3 in the Senate. Former House Speaker ing reform proposal Gov. Charlie Baker has its daily COVID-19 data reports into an inter- omy and jobs, with some areas like restaurant, Robert DeLeo's seat is vacant after his resigna- been pushing for years in hopes of encouraging active dashboard. - Michael P. Norton and travel, retail and entertainment hit especially tion, so until a special election is scheduled and new housing production. Baker has been prod- Katie Lannan hard and demands on the unemployment sys- held, the House will operate down one mem- ding lawmakers to get the bill over the finish Bills on Baker's Desk tem rising to record levels. ber. Nineteen of the lawmakers who will be line, including when he recently urged people Gov. Baker lightened the pile of bills on his Accepting or rejecting the raises is up to sworn in Wednesday are newly joining the to contact their representatives and senators desk considerably on Thursday, when he individual lawmakers and constitutional offi- Legislature to replace legislators who opted about the economic development bill and signed a major policing reform package into cers. not to run for another term or who were top- another bill he filed that includes $49 million law (S 2963) and acted on several bills that A spokesman for Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. pled in their reelection bids: Senators-elect in small business grants. "The clock is ticking originated as outside sections to this year's Gov. Karyn Polito told the News Service Adam Gomez of Springfield and John Cronin on the end of the session with respect to that, state budget. Action on those pieces of legisla- Thursday they will not accept raises authorized of Lunenburg, plus Representatives-elect Kip but the clock is also ticking for businesses here tion was due by Sunday, which is also the under the 2017 law. Diggs of Barnstable, Vanna Howard of Lowell, in the commonwealth that would benefit from deadline for him to sign, veto or amend a Though Massachusetts differs from many Steven Xiarhos of Barnstable, Adam Scanlon those resources if we could get them across to health care bill (S 2984) that includes provi- other states with its full-time Legislature, many of North Attleborough, former Rep. Sally our desk, sign them, and put them to work," sions around telehealth and support for com- lawmakers also hold outside jobs to supple- Kerans of Danvers, Kelly Pease of Westfield, Baker said about the two bills on Dec. 21. munity hospitals, and a bill that would ban the ment their incomes. Orlando Ramos of Springfield, Michael Along with Lesser and House Ways and Means use of certain flame retardant chemicals in Advances on Beacon Hill Kushmerek of Fitchburg, Meg Kilcoyne of Chair Aaron Michlewitz, that branch's lead household goods (H 4900), a version of which BOSTON - By Tuesday, Massachusetts will Northborough, Brandy Fluker Oakley of conferee, the conference committee includes died by the governor's pocket veto last January. learn whether Beacon Hill Democrats are able Boston, Rob Consalvo of Boston, Patricia Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante, who with Lesser Among the outside sections, Baker on Thursday to bridge their differences and finally deliver Duffy of Holyoke, Ted Philips of Sharon, Erika co-chairs the Economic Development signed bills dealing with eviction protections economic development, transportation and cli- Uyterhoeven of Somerville, Steven Owens of Committee, Senate Ways and Means Chair (H 5181), non-public ambulance service reim- mate change bills that have been on hold in Watertown, Jessica Giannino of Revere, and Michael Rodrigues, and Republicans Rep. bursement (H 5178), regional tourism council private conference committee talks since the Jake Oliveira of Ludlow. - Chris Lisinski Donald Wong and Sen. Patrick O'Connor. - grant distribution (H 5186), regional transit summer. Agreements on those bills are due by Crunch Time on Climate Change Bills Katie Lannan authority funds distribution (H 5183), and 8 p.m. Monday if lawmakers intend to comply Climate legislation figured to be a central U.S Senate Balance of Power medication administration at specialty camps with their own fair notice rules that would give focus of the 2019-2020 session on Beacon The week ahead will also dictate the balance (H 5182), and mail-in voting (H 5184). He members time to review the bills before voting Hill. Eighty-one state lawmakers rang in 2019 of power in the U.S. Senate, and determine vetoed bills addressing Department of Children on them Tuesday, or by 8 p.m. Sunday in order and the start of the session by resolving to pur- whether President-elect Joe Biden will be and Families school attendance reporting (H to take any of the bills up Monday. It's an ini- sue a suite of climate policies, and Gov. Baker, working with slim Democratic majorities in 5189), long-term care coronavirus transmis- tial test, both from a policy and transparency former House Speaker DeLeo and Senate the U.S. House and Senate, or with a Senate sion reporting (H 5188) and a COVID-19 relief standpoint, for House Speaker Ron Mariano, President Spilka all declared their support for that will remain under the Republican control funds website (H 5187). who while new to his job is an experienced net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 on the same of Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Baker has until next Thursday to act on a bill negotiator. Lawmakers haven't been shy in the day in January 2020. But as the year came to a Kentucky. Democrats need to sweep two run- authorizing the Barnstable County Retirement past about suspending their fair notice rules in close, the Legislature had still not advanced a off elections Tuesday in Georgia to gain the Board to acquire a piece of property (S 1496) the final hours of previous sessions to ensure climate bill to Baker's desk. Sens. Michael majority. If they do, Sens. Elizabeth Warren and faces a Friday, Jan. 8 deadline for several that major bills get to the governor. Barrett, Cindy Creem and Patrick O'Connor and Edward Markey would transition into bills: H 4761 designating a certain bridge in Gov. Charlie Baker, who hopes negotiations have been negotiating since Aug. 6 with Reps. more powerful leadership positions from the town of Harwich as the Hidden Wounds will result in sports betting and housing pro- Tom Golden, Patricia Haddad and Brad Jones which they would have a larger impact on Memorial Bridge; H 4399 authorizing the duction laws, will have scores of decisions to to hash out a compromise version of legislation national affairs and issues with more direct town of Nantucket to supply itself and its make in early January on the rush of bills arriv- the Senate passed in January 2020 (S 2500) impacts on Massachusetts. - Michael P. Norton inhabitants with water; H 3968 relative to the ing on his desk. By leaving some major unfin- and that the House passed July 31 (H 4933). If State Politics Outlook town administrator in Fairhaven; H 5191 ished business until the end of the session, the a conference bill materializes, it could codify Back home, as 2021 arrives, the chatter will authorizing the division of capital asset man- Legislature has taken on increased risk that the target of net-zero emissions by 2050, set a increase over whether Baker will seek a third agement and maintenance to amend a perma- their priority bills may collapse, either through different 2030 emissions reduction target than term and who might challenge him, with the nent right of way easement and to grant a the continued impasse between the branches or what the Baker administration set on its own, size of the field possibly expanding if Baker drainage easement to the city of Marlborough; due to disagreements with the governor. Once address concerns about environmental justice, opts against a reelection bid, a decision that's H 4966 establishing a Select Board in the town the current session ends - by midnight on set a schedule for the imposition of carbon- not likely to come anytime soon. Sunday is of Erving; H 4949 authorizing the town of Tuesday at the latest - Baker and the Legislature pricing mechanisms for transportation, com- also a critical day for Massachusetts Lenox to transfer certain park property in will lose their ability to iron out differences mercial buildings and homes, call for the Republicans, who will decide whether to stick exchange for dedication of conservation land; through amendments, as they just did with a development of a net-zero energy code, address with Jim Lyons as party chair or venture in a H 4865 establishing the Littleton common bill reforming policing in Massachusetts. Any solar energy net metering and grid moderniza- new direction with challenger Shawn Dooley, smart sewer division in the town of Littleton bills left unsigned by the governor after the tion, establish workforce development initia- a state representative from Norfolk. As chair, and H 4891 authorizing the division of capital session ends would also die by route of the tives, and set municipal electric and light plant Lyons has worked to promote President Trump, asset management and maintenance to convey pocket veto. So salvaging the major proposals clean energy targets. Though no report was an approach that coincided with the loss of a certain parcel of land in the city of Chelsea. at this late stage of the session may require a immediately forthcoming, the lead negotiators, more Republican seats in the state Legislature. - Katie Lannan higher level of cooperation between Democratic Barrett and Golden, were in touch late Thursday legislative leaders and the Republican gover- afternoon as talks continued. -- Colin A. Young

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