May 7, 2021 Residents Share Concerns About School Budget by Paula Ouimette Tri-Board Meeting Levy Limit Is $165,000 and the Partments

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Volume 14, Number 25 Friday, May 7, 2021 Residents share concerns about school budget By Paula Ouimette Tri-board meeting levy limit is $165,000 and the partments. state and North Brookfield has Staff Writer Kiley said he watched the school requested an increase of Tucker said when the school about a $500,000 shortfall. School Committee meeting $367,000. thrives, the town thrives. Kiley Superintendent salary NORTH BROOKFIELD from the previous night and “Money out can’t exceed said he disagreed with her, say- A resident questioned why – At the April 27 Board of Se- commented on Tucker’s request money in,” Kiley said. “The ing that successful businesses, Lind is receiving a $20,000 lectmen meeting, School Com- to hold a tri-board meeting of school budget isn’t under our residents and others make the pay increase (approved at the mittee Chair Maria Tucker the School Committee, select- control, that’s the whole prob- town thrive. Kiley said all the School Committee meeting) spoke during the public com- men and Finance Committee. lem,” Kiley said. He said they selectmen and Finance Com- before the budget has been set. ment time, on behalf of the Kiley said they have held tri- have other departments they mittee meetings are posted and Kiley said, “You can’t say that committee, regarding the cut to board meetings in the past, and are required to fund in addi- open to the public, and the ‘we are transparent,’ and then their proposed budget. She said they are an “absolute waste of tion to the school. Tucker said School Committee is welcome not act transparently.” He said the schools received a 16 per- time.” Kiley said the School they create their budget based to attend and discuss issues. the teachers get a 2% cost of cent, or over $1 million, cut to Committee sets the budget on the needs of the school and Tim Canada, a member living raise and a 2% step in- their budget. Tucker said North and the town has “no input” stressed the need for open com- of the School Committee, ex- crease every year, while town Brookfield School Superinten- in that budget. Kiley said giv- munication with the selectmen pressed concern about the bud- employees were not able to. The dent Richard Lind, and their ing the school the increase they and Finance Committee. Tuck- get being cut 16% rather than resident asked why Lind was school staff have been “very requested in their proposed er said the school also has man- reducing their 5% increase. earning almost $200,000 a year dedicated” to their students budget, exceeded their 2 ½ dates they need to cover with Kiley said there is a decrease during a challenging year. percent levy limit. He said the their budget, just like other de- in Chapter 70 money from the See BUDGET I PAGE 3 Board hears update on Town Wide Cleanup fills dumpster North Main Street upgrades By Paula Ouimette walk gaps, on-street parking WEST BROOKFIELD – The Staff Writer and drives. He said utility poles West Brookfield Common Committee are obstructing views of cross- organized Town Wide Cleanup Day NORTH BROOKFIELD – walks. Paille said some of the on Saturday May 1. In coordination At the Tuesday, April 27 Board driveways are very steep and with the Lake Cleanup Day organized of Selectmen meeting, Sheila need their grade reduced to be by the Lake Wickaboag Preservation Orsi, of the Downtown De- safer. Association, the Common Commit- velopment Committee, intro- Paille said the retaining wall tee filled a 15-yard dumpster serviced duced Bill Paille and Jef Fasser, in front of the church, utility by Hook and Haul. of BSC Group, to give an up- poles (including double poles), There were multiple families, stu- date about North Main Street and narrow spaces, and steep dents from Quaboag Regional High upgrades. Paille said they are grades all pose a challenge. The School, and friends who grabbed working on this project to im- sidewalk grade on Summer their gloves and bags, all offered by prove the existing conditions Street makes accessing the low- the Common Committee, and togeth- of the sidewalks, making them er level of the Town House dif- er filled nearly 100 bags and lakeside ADA compliant and safer for ficult. Several fire hydrants also trash items for disposal. pedestrians. prevent parking along the road. The Committee also provid- ADA compliance, safety Project overview ed helpers with a coupon gifted by concerns Different options to address the Ye Olde Tavern and “bug-free” Paille said there is some these issues include three proj- wristbands from Country Bank. The ADA compliance, such as ac- ects: Maple Street to South Committee is happy to see street ways cess to the Town Hall, but it is Main Street on the east side (re- clean and help to keep our communi- inconsistent along the street. ty beautiful. Other concerns include side- I See UPGRADES PAGE 3 Thank you to all the supporters and volunteers! Quaboag Regional discusses further regionalization By Eileen Kennedy Chairman Andrew Schwenk- Staff writer er also announced during the meeting that the North Brook- WARREN – The Quaboag field School Regionalization Regional School Committee Committee had chosen that met the last week of April with evening to explore regionaliza- Warren, West Brookfield and tion with Quaboag. North Brookfield officials and Schwenker said Quaboag’s several parents to discuss the work must finish by June 30, district’s grant to explore re- and much of it is being done by gionalization. State Rep. Don- MARS consulting group. nie Berthiaume, R-Spencer, While potential costs sav- also attended. ings will be explored, first it has Originally the grant was to make sense from a student to study regionalization standpoint, he said. The school with North Brookfield and district, along with North East Brookfield/Spencer, but Brookfield School District, will Above: Bill Blanchard picks up trash last Saturday on Wickaboag Valley Quaboag is now concentrating be taking most of the next year Road in West Brookfield. Inset: Mary Beth Czaja of the Lake Wickaboag on North Brookfield. to explore regionalizing, and Preservation Association picks up trash last Saturday. See more photos on page 6. TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTOS Quaboag School Committee See REGIONAL I PAGE 3 PAGE 2 The Quaboag Current • www.quaboagcurrent.turley.com I Friday, May 7, 2021 Fishing derby ‘off the hook’

Grace Flamand, 11, at right, and Matthew Flamand, 7, left, took part in the kids fishing derby at the North Brookfield Sportsman’s Club.

NORTH BROOKFIELD – The North Brook- field Sportsman’s Club in conjunction with the North Brookfield Police Department, sponsoring a free kids Talyn Bussolari, 10, holds a fish she caught Noah Gillette, 9, of North Brookfield, is patient at the kids fishing derby Saturday at the at the kids fishing derby Saturday at the North fishing derby this past Saturday at North Brookfield Abigail Davis, 5 1/2, and Spencer Davis, 11, North Brookfield Sportsman’s Club. Brookfield Sportsman’s Club. Town Forest Park. Dozens of children, along with their caught fish at the kids fishing derby. families were successful in catching many prize-worthy trout. The North Brookfield Police Department provided free snacks and beverages for all that attended.

Left to right are North Brookfield Police Sgt. Chris Donais, Patrolman Kyle Cassavant, Patrolman Jeff Maddie and Macy, twins who are 6, and Emma Donais, all of North Brookfield fished during the kids fishing Martin, Sgt. Dave Churchey and Patrolman Erik Bishop, who helped sponsor the kids fishing derby. derby. TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTOS BY PAULA OUIMETTE

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Only one (1) coupon per mortgage application allowed. MEMBER FDIC | MEMBER DIF The Quaboag Current • www.quaboagcurrent.turley.com I Friday, May 7, 2021 PAGE 3 - community - REGIONAL I FROM PAGE 1 and CNC machining. There isn’t much room left to ArtWorks exhibition the soonest a vote would be taken would be a year offer additional programs, Kustigian said, and moving from now at Annual Town Meetings in both towns. out seventh and eighth-graders would provide more It would mean amending the current regionaliza- space. celebrates all creatures tion agreement between Warren and West Brookfield, It also provides an array of Advanced Placement which are the two towns that make up the district. classes in different subjects, he said. QRSD also offers great and small This would also happen at town meetings in both Project the Lead Way STEM academics to students towns and North Brookfield. in kindergarten through sixth grade, which feeds into WARE – ArtWorks Gallery, 69 Main St., presents One of the potential upsides to such a union could biological pathways beginning in seventh and eighth “Reigning Cats & Dogs,” an art exhibition on display be creating a true middle school for students from all grade as they prepare for the high school grades. He from May 22 through June 27. Artists are sought to three towns in North Brookfield Junior Senior High also described QRMHS’s state-of-the-art media cen- display their animal-themed works. All media and skill School, according to Schwenker and Quaboag School ter, which has computers with many different type of levels are welcome. The cost is $20 per entry, with no Superintendent Brett Kustigian. By moving seventh software applications, maker spaces and computers commission taken (cash or card accepted, no checks and eighth graders from Quaboag, there would be on which an e-sports team practices and competes. please). People’s Choice Awards will be given. more room at Quaboag Regional Middle High School He also said the school fields many varsity and ju- Two-dimensional works should be no larger than for more programs for high schoolers, Schwenker said. nior varsity teams in a variety of sports. “Cheerlead- 16 inches by 20 inches and must be wired to be hung. “It could be a true middle school model,” he said. ing has just exploded in the last three or four years,” Three-dimensional works should be no larger than a Right now, QRMHS has a firefighting academy, he said. And there are many extra-curricular activities pug-sized dog. Entries will be accepted by drop-off at two classes of a certified nursing assistant program and at the school as well. the gallery on Friday, May 7, from 4 to 8 p.m., and is developing an early childhood education program Schwenker said the point of regionalization would Saturday, May 8, and Sunday, May 9, from 11 a.m. as it now has West Brookfield and Warren preschool be to provide more options for students, and possibly to 5 p.m. programs combined at the school. The school will also save money in the process. An in-person artist’s reception will be held Satur- have advanced manufacturing and already has metal He said the committee will keep the communities day, May 22, from 3 to 7 p.m. Exhibition hours will be and carpentry shops, along with CAD programming informed about it finds out about regionalization. May 22 to June 27 on Fridays, from 4 to 8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, from noon to 5 p.m. For more information or people may visit work- shop13.org for a printable entry form or contact Art- UPGRADES I FROM PAGE 1 October/November. The project construction would Works Gallery at [email protected] or 413- setting curb, adding new curb, reestablishing sidewalk likely begin in March/April of 2022, and end in Sept. 277-6072. and making it consistent; Maple Street to Summer 2022 or sooner. Parking concerns Street on the west side; and Summer Street to South BUDGET I FROM PAGE 1 Main Street on the west side. Paille believes they can A main concern was the limited parking available fund the top project, the east side project or Phase 1, for business use. Gillette Restaurant Equipment asked when they have so few students. Kiley said neighboring as the other two projects (Phase 2A and 2B) have more how the curbing and parking would affect access to the school district, Tantasqua, is much larger and their su- issues involving infrastructure and grading. front of their building. Paille said the idea would be to perintendent earns about $110,000 for 2,997 students. The North Main Street project would realign curb- prevent vehicles from driving over the threshold and Canada said Lind is also the co-principal for the high ing and establish parking. One issue is cars speeding parking there. The additional parking would offset the school. coming down the hill by the cemetery. Realigning the loss of space in front of Gillette’s building. He said Spending concerns curbing will create a more consistent travel lane, nat- they still need to work out the details with business Kiley said the school spent $700,000 in transpor- urally slowing traffic. They will also establish seven owners. tation this year, none of which is recoverable. He said parking stalls in front of the cemetery. Paille said they Selectmen Chairman Dale Kiley said they have a he asked Lind if a portion of that money was coming will narrow Maple Street slightly, to still allow deliv- space reserved down Maple Street for delivery trucks, back to the town since the services were not used due ery truck access. The narrowing will create four new alongside the cemetery. Paille said they need to work to remote learning. He said Lind told him they were parking stalls on Maple Street. They will create a curb that out with the businesses to make sure it accommo- contractually obligated to pay the bus company. A res- extension at the corner of Maple Street and in front dates deliveries. “This is not set in stone,” Paille said. ident asked if they School Committee was required to of the liquor store. They will also maintain the angled Selectmen Clerk John Tripp said the project design re- tell them where the money goes. Kiley said they are parking. Four new spaces will be added in front of Gil- moves “to-go” parking for Jim’s Pizza. not. The resident asked if an audit could be done on lette Restaurant Equipment. Orsi said one of their goals was to fix the dangerous the school system. Kiley said he did not know. A new sidewalk from the church parking access crosswalks, but they could look at the design again. School choice out drive to School Street will be established. They will Water main replacement Kiley said in a tri-board meeting back in 2018, bul- create a five and half foot sidewalk and a safer cross- Tripp asked if the $400,000 included replacing lying was cited as a reason high school students opt for walk by adding a curb extension and signage. Official the water main. Orsi said the grant would only cover school choice out of North Brookfield. parking stalls will be added. They will realign the curb Phase 1 of the project and did not include water main Sheila Orsi said they need to do something differ- on School Street and clean up the sidewalk. This will or sewer repairs/replacement. Paille said the reason ent to make their school more appealing to prospective be included in Phase 1 funding. they choose the east side project is because most of students. Phase 2 is from Maple Street to Summer Street on the water main and sewer concerns are located on the BOS Clerk John Tripp said this was “kind of a the west side. They will address the sidewalk and add west side. Orsi said she would like to see the sidewalks wakeup call.” He said highway, fire and police ask for a ramp to be level with the doorways, which are cur- done as it could take many years to replace the water many things, but if the money is not there, they cannot rently only accessible by stairs. There will still be access main, which has not been updated since the 1800s. “I get everything they ask for. “The town cannot afford with stairs. Phase 2B continues to establish access to would like to just see that we’re doing work in town or that...it’s a matter of numbers,” he said. buildings, sidewalks, and maintaining parking. we’re getting stuff done,” Orsi said. Tripp said he un- The board then entered executive session. Paille said they will add decorate LED lighting derstood what Orsi was saying, and his only concern along the corridor. was tearing up the new sidewalks when they fix the wa- Phase 1 timeline ter pipes. Orsi said the sidewalks can be repaired when The anticipated sched- the water main is replaced. Spring In & ule for Phase 1 includes Sidewalks and curbing Barre a May 1 application sub- A resident asked if there was enough right-of-way Opticians Schedule Your mission for MassDOT to create the sidewalk and parking in front of the & grant, topographic sur- church. Paille said there is enough room as far as they Hearing Eye Exam vey in May/June, pos- know, but it will need to be surveyed to confirm it. Aid Center sible grant award from Tripp asked how the curb bump outs and exten- MassDOT (maximum of sions would affect snow removal. Paille said they try Accepting New Patients $400,000) in July, proj- to design roadways so they are visible, and said it is a Call for an Appointment 978-355-2191 “learning curve” for plow drivers. 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etters to the ed- HISTORY MATTERS itor should be L250 words or istory Matters is a biweekly feature less in length, and guest Hcourtesy of The Grateful American columns between 500 Book Prize, which is given to children’s books and 800 words. No un- that emphasize the importance of American signed or anonymous history. opinions will be pub- May 1 to May 15 lished. We require that By John Grimaldi and David Bruce Smith the person submitting Guest columnists On May 5, 1961, Navy Commander Alan the opinion also include Bartlett Shepard Jr. became the first Ameri- his or her town of res- can in space. It was just a 15-minute mission, idence and home tele- memorable to the nation, but too late to out- phone number. We au- wit the competition. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri thenticate authorship Gargarin astounded the world when he orbit- prior to publication. We ed the earth, once, in the Vistok 1. reserve the right to edit Shepard’s Freedom 7 capsule, however, or withhold any sub- foreshadowed America’s dominance; less missions deemed to be than a decade later, the Apollo 11 mission “silenced” the Russians, and catapulted Neil libelous, unsubstantiat- Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, and Mi- ed allegations, personal chael Collins to the moon. attacks, or defamation Shepard was ranked fifth to walk the lunar of character. surface after the Apollo 14 mission. Send opinions to: The Grateful American Book Prize rec- Letters to the Editor, ommends “Light This Candle: The Life and 80 Main Street, Ware, Times of Alan Shepard,” by Neal Thomp- MA 01082 OR e-mail son. Transcontinental railroads The Garden Lady takes on various pests to ekennedy@turley. The American Revolution was an unex- com. Deadline for sub- pected victory for the colonists. They won laine, who gardens in Ware, wrote can I keep raccoons, possums, squirrels mission is Monday at an immense land with a myriad of perks and in with this question for the Garden and skunks away from my fruit trees? noon for the following perils, but the only way to traverse its com- ELady: “I have a problem When the trees mature, they week’s edition. plex vastness was to join a wagon train. It with grubs and moles. In your ar- raid the trees and take bites out was a complicated and difficult crossing that ticle you said beer is effective on I N THE of the apples and other fruit, many did not survive. grubs. Would you please explain G a r d e n and then leave the fruits on the Then, on May 10, 1869, everything how to do this. My whole yard ground with one or two bites in changed; two railroads completed the task of and vegetable garden is infested. the fruits. Any advice would be laying the tracks from “sea to shining sea.” Last year I found out my vegeta- truly appreciated. CURRENT The presidents of the Union Pacific and bles had grubs and mole tunnels. How frustrating to wait for THE QUABOAG CURRENT (USPS# Central Pacific railroads met at Promontory, 10860) is published weekly (every Do you have any suggestions on your fruit to mature, only to have Friday) by Turley Publications, Utah to drive the last spike into the rails of how to deal with moles also?” it eaten. I consulted my favorite Inc., 24 Water Street, Palmer, MA the nation’s first transcontinental railway. Roberta McQuaid 01069. Telephone at 413-283- Thanks for your question. orchardist, Michael Phillips, by 8393 or fax at 413-289-1977. Seven years earlier, land grants and loans Beer is an effective bait for slugs, way of his book, “The Holistic Periodical Postage Prices are Paid from Congress had equipped them with the at Palmer, MA. but I have never heard of it used on grubs. Orchard,” to get some answers for you in POSTMASTER: Please send fiscal flexibility to build, but according to Last year we had lots of rain, right around terms of these pests and birds which might address changes to: Quaboag History.com, “In their eagerness for land, the the time that my strawberries were turn- also be causing some of the havoc. One Current, 24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069. two lines built right past each other, and the ing red. Nothing is more disturbing than idea I thought that sounded interesting is final meeting place had to be renegotiated.” picking a strawberry and finding a slug blocking access to the trunk so that the an- PATRICK H. TURLEY CEO To learn more about how the West was burrowed inside! I set stale beer in a sau- imals can’t climb up. Wrapping the trunk subdued, the Grateful American Book Prize cer, level with the surface of the soil. The in aluminum roof flashing up to four feet KEITH TURLEY President recommends “Full Steam Ahead: The Race slugs were lured in and drowned. I cleaned is reportedly enough to deter raccoons and to Build a Transcontinental Railroad,” by and refreshed the saucer every two or three squirrels. Spreading some gooey tangle EDITOR Rhoda Blumberg. Eileen Kennedy days depending on how many slugs were trap on plastic just above the flashing dou- [email protected] Lewis and Clark there. Handpicking slugs also works well. bles the punch. Squirrels can jump from In order to determine what it would re- Typically they feed in the early morning tree, though, but reportedly like a quick ADVERTISING SALES quire to mollify a newly acquired, undomes- hours, so I would go out just after sunrise get away, and steer away from areas with Dan Flynn, Tim Mara and Lisa Marulli ticated expanse of land, President Jefferson and drop the buggers into a yogurt con- tall vegetation (news to me!!) so perhaps determined that a survey was imperative; he tainer filled with soapy water. Other folks letting the grass grow up a bit near harvest SPORTS EDITOR selected two explorers, Meriwether Lewis put down boards in the garden (they like may help. Greg Scibelli and William Clark, to manage the mission. to hide there) or use cantaloupe rinds face As far as deterrents go, I am wondering [email protected] America was just over 21-years-old, but down where they’ll also congregate. Many about those fake owls that you often see at the Louisiana Purchase transaction suddenly can be disposed of easily and without too pick-your-own orchards. It may be worth added 828,000 acres, and the equivalent of much yuck-factor. a shot to install one of those. The same SOCIAL MEDIA approximately 15 states. As far as grubs go, I’ll recommend would go for the big scare-eye balloons. Lewis and Clark started their journey in Milky Spore powder, a bacterium that the Usually with these type of deterrents, it’s @QuaboagCurrent St. Louis with 55 men on May 14, 1804. Japanese grub will ingest as it feeds in the critical to move them often so that they WEB According to History.com, “The expe- lawn. The bacteria reproduce inside the don’t merely become part of the scenery, www.quaboagcurrent.turley.com dition traveled up the Missouri River in a grub’s gut and usually kill it in a week or but actually scare the pest away: think 55-foot-long keelboat and two smaller boats. two. As the grub decomposes it will release predator/prey. In November, Toussaint Charbonneau, a even more bacteria, thereby killing even Hanging artificial fruit prior to harvest French-Canadian fur trader accompanied by more grubs. So on and so forth. It may to the point that the culprit bird gets sick his young Native American wife, Sacagawea, take a few years for populations of grubs of trying to peck something inedible may www.turley.com joined the expedition as an interpreter. The Turley Publications, Inc. cannot to decrease but once in the soil the bacte- also be worth a try. Some people even leave assume liability for the loss of group wintered in present-day North Dako- ria will last for years. Apply when the soil them up all year long! And when in doubt, photographs or other materials ta before crossing into present-day Montana, temperature reaches 65 degrees or more, I always try predator urine. Back in the submitted for publication. where they first saw the Rocky Mountains. Materials will not be returned during a period of active feeding in sum- days of having infants in my household, except upon specific request They met up with the Shoshone Indians mer or early fall. Since grubs are a food you would often see a diaper hanging in an when submitted. when they reached Colorado, crossed the source for moles, fewer grubs will likely onion bag in my orchard to keep animal Clearwater and Snake rivers in canoes, and cut down on mole populations as well. thugs out. I guess creativity comes into followed the Columbia River to the Pacific Less grubs may also mean fewer holes in play. Good luck. Ocean on Nov. 8, 1805. the lawn from skunks who are looking for Roberta McQuaid graduated from the Connect with Two and a half years later, the expedi- dinner. Milky Spore is registered with the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the us online tion returned, in triumph, to St. Louis with EPA and is reported safe for people, pets, University of Massachusetts. For the last 33 men. They had mapped out new lands wildlife, beneficials and the like. I hope this 28 years, she has held the position of staff and brought back journals about the Indian advice helps! horticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Village. tribes they encountered; scientific notes of Orchard pests She enjoys growing food as well as flowers. the flora and fauna they encountered, and a Walter is a home orchardist and also Have a question for her? Email it to eken- claim to the Oregon Territory. has a question about pests. “I have pears, [email protected] with “Gardening Ques- For more information, the Grateful Amer- apples, plums and nectarine trees. How tion” in the subject line. Quaboag Current ican Book Prize recommends “Sacajawea,” by Joseph Bruchac. Newspaper The Quaboag Current • www.quaboagcurrent.turley.com I Friday, May 7, 2021 PAGE 5 Project 351 ambassadors hold children’s clothing drive By Eileen Kennedy Both students are strong in academics, have pre- Staff writer viously been involved in community service and are busy with sports and extracurricular activities, he WARREN – Quaboag Regional Middle High said. School eighth-graders, Norah Schwenker, of Warren, This year, due to COVID-19 safety precautions, and Parker Tunley, of West Brookfield, were chosen the students took part in multiple Zoom sessions this year as Project 351 ambassadors for their towns where they learned about different types of commu- to learn about community service and bring it back nity service, how to get organized to do it and how to to their hometowns. spread the word so it successful, Tunley said. Project 351 is a statewide program, started by then Cradles to Crayons, a Boston-based nonprof- Gov. Deval Patrick, as a way for students to find it, helps with Project 351. It also gathers children’s out how much can be done through community ser- clothing and school supplies for low-income children. vice and meet other students in the process. Before Tunley and Parker are running a children’s cloth- COVID-19, each student would head to Boston to ing drive beginning on May 10, which will go through hear speakers and take part in community service May 21. There will be large boxes at QRMHS, War- there on the weekend of Martin Luther King Day, ren Community Elementary School and West Brook- before heading home. field Elementary School for people to place their do- Schwenker said they were sometimes broken up nations. They are looking forward to having many into smaller groups to talk about community service residents donate the clothing and they’re happy to be with other students, which she enjoyed. able to help those less fortunate than themselves. Each student is picked by their schools and QRM- “There are 70,000 eighth-graders in the state and HS Principal Steven Duff said the names of Schwen- 351 of them are selected to participate in this pro- ker and Tunley came up immediately when seventh gram,” said Duff. “It’s really an incredible honor and Quaboag Regional Middle High School eighth-graders Norah Schwenk- and eighth-grade teachers were deciding on who the I’m so proud of both you.” er, left, of Warren, and Parker Tunley, of West Brookfield, were chosen as ambassadors should be this year. Project 351 ambassadors this year. TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTO BY EILEEN KENNEDY The Centered Place offers student scholarships WARREN – The Centered Place Yoga Studio of tragedy from the pandemic, we wanted to help in any way? Warren will reward a deserving student of Quaboag way we could.” What major obstacle has the student overcome in Regional High School a scholarship of over $1,000. 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[email protected] @turleysports acebook.com/turleysports SPORTS MIAA approves modified rules for wrestling By Gregory A. Scibelli tition. Level 3 competition al- ing the sport to take place in the not be any dual meet tourna- participating in the wrestling [email protected] lows dual meets to take place. last possible high school season ments. Only team versus team season are being encouraged to Wrestling is normally a win- in order to allow the vaccina- duals meets are allowed during hold meets outdoors. REGION – Though it came ter sport, so participation will tion effort to gain traction. the spring season, and at the There are only a few major down to the last minute, the ultimately be up to the individ- Among the highlighted rules most, three teams are allowed to match modifications that have Massachusetts Interscholastic ual schools. Some may or may for high school wrestling, masks participate in a given event. been put in place. There will be Athletic Association has ap- not be participating due to are not only required for the par- Weigh-ins are a big part of frequent sanitization of mats proved modifications for high numbers, especially with mul- ticipants, but all those involved, the sport. The MIAA is en- and for participants. Referees school wrestling that will allow tiple sports going in the spring including coaches, facility per- couraging each school to hold will need to stop matches in for competition to take place such as baseball, lacrosse, and sonnel, and officials. Spectators morning weigh-ins with no ad- instances where protective ear during the spring season. track. will also likely be allowed in a ditional weigh-ins prior to the guards come off. There will be Last Friday, the MIAA Like all other high school limited capacity with indoor meet. A rule allowing the plus- no handshakes before, and af- Board of Directors held a spe- sports, the MIAA is requiring gathering numbers of the in- three at night will not be al- ter matches. The referee will cial meeting to approve modi- wrestlers to wear face masks to crease beginning on May 10. lowed for the modified season. also only point to winners in- fications to the sport after the participate. Wrestling is one of While many wrestlers are used Another big part of the stead of raising their hands. Office of Energy and Environ- the most close contact sports to participating in large tourna- wrestling season will be the pos- Competitions for all spring mental Affairs officially cleared that is offered for high school- ments on the weekend, that will sibility of competition taking sports, including wrestling, wrestling for Level 3 compe- ers, and officials deferred allow- not be the case. There also will place in the open air. Schools were set to start this week. Pioneers ready to get back on the pitch Tri-County legend By Tim Peterson Sports Correspondent Oliveira passes away LUDLOW — After the 2020 soccer season was can- celed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the members of the Western Mass. Pioneers and the New England Mutiny are eager to start playing matches again at historic Lusitano Sta- dium. “Everyone has been impact- ed by the pandemic during the past year,” said Joe Ferrara Jr., the Pioneers first-year General Manager and the Mutiny Man- aging Director. “The players and coaches from both teams are itching to get back out on the pitch and play some soccer. It should be another exciting season.” The last time the Pioneers played a match at Lusitano Sta- Karl Oliveira, a Western Mass. Baseball Hall of Famer and longtime player-manager for dium was a 1-0 shutout victory St. Joe’s of the Tri-County League, passed away last week at the age of 57. PHOTO BY versus Manhattan SC on July DAVID HENRY WWW.SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM 6, 2019. They then wrapped up the 2019 regular season with a By Gregory A. Scibelli a Tri-County team, and St. 2-1 win at Manhattan SC the [email protected] Joseph was once again a part following weekend. of the league after leaving it Guillermo Deal tries to settle a ball during one of the last games played in 2019. PHOTOS See PIONEERS I PAGE 9 BY DAVID HENRY WWW.SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM PALMER – With just a for nearly 20 years. Oliveira month to go before the season served as a player-manager for is set to begin, the Tri-County the team and became an active Baseball League, and the re- participant in the league’s lead- gion at-large are mourning the ership, serving as the league’s loss of a league legend, as well secretary for many years. as a Western Massachusetts St. Joseph’s has been a main- Baseball Hall of Famer. stay in the league since that Karl Oliveira, who played time. Oliveira enjoyed the com- in the Tri-County League for petition of the league as well as almost 40 years, passed away participating in other baseball at the age of 57. When news of in the region, including the Full his passing began circulating Count League, which was even- last Monday, April 26, it was tually absorbed by Tri-County. a shockwave throughout the Following news of his pass- entire Western Massachusetts ing, social media was flooded baseball community, includ- with comments from his team- ing his own team, and even his mates to his competition, one competition. of them even calling Oliveira Oliveira’s legacy in the the “Godfather of Western Tri-County League began Mass. Baseball.” when he was just 17-years-old. Oliveira’s legendary status He made the Fenton’s of Am- was confirmed just two years herst roster. He moved around ago when he was inducted into the league for 10 years before the Western Mass. Baseball coming to agreement for the Hall of Fame. Several defenders create a way to block a free kick. The season kicks off this week with an exhibition match. St. Joseph’s Club to sponsor See OLIVEIRA I PAGE 8 PAGE 8 The Quaboag Current • www.quaboagcurrent.turley.com I Friday, May 7, 2021 - sports -

PIONEERS I FROM PAGE 7 bring even more fans to our games.” The Pioneers, who finished in first The Mutiny, who celebrated their place in the Northeast Division stand- 20th season in 2019, finished the regular ings with an 11-0-3 mark in 2019, be- season with an 8-0-2 record. gan the USL League Two playoffs by Just like the Pioneers, the Mutiny fin- dispatching the North Carolina Fusion ished in first place in the league stand- U23 squad, 3-1, in the Eastern Confer- ings and advanced into the Eastern ence semifinals at Gurski Stadium in Conference finals of the United Wom- Reading, Pennsylvania. Their outstand- en’s Soccer league. ing season came to an end twenty-four After defeating the Long Island hours later following a 1-0 loss to Read- Rough Riders, 3-0, at home in the semi- ing United AC in the Conference finals. finals, the Mutiny’s outstanding season The Pioneers are scheduled to return come to an end following a 2-1 loss to to action for the first time in almost the Lancaster Inferno at the stadium two years by hosting Fall River FC in two days later. a friendly at Lusitano Stadium at 7:30 Jeb Booth returns as the Mutiny p.m. on Friday night. No Spectators head coach following a very successful will be allowed to attend the preseason first season at the helm. match. “Jeb is an outstanding soccer coach, There is a very good chance many of and he loves coaching this team,” Fer- the Pioneers faithful supporters will be Ben Brewster starts a move up the field. The Pio- Micah Umeh sends a shot away during a 2019 play- rara said. “All of the players respect able to attend the first home match of neers will be back in 2021. off. PHOTOS BY DAVID HENRY WWW.SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM him.” the regular season against the Seacoast Matt Johnson, who coached the AIC Connecticut (June 11), Black Rock FC Voight. women’s soccer team for nine seasons United Phantoms on May 21. A new (June18), Boston Bolts (June 26), AC A couple of returning Pioneers play- state guideline which goes into effect on and is the first-year head women’s soc- Connecticut (July 2), and Black Rock ers are Guillermo Deal, Blake Mullen, cer coach at Franklin Pierce, will be an May 10, will increase the capacity from FC (July 9). Connor Hicks, and Maxi Viera, who’s 12% to 25% at all indoor and outdoor assistant coach for the Mutiny this sea- For more information about how to the girls’ varsity soccer coach at Ludlow son. stadiums in Massachusetts. purchase tickets online please visit wm- High School. “We’re currently working with the While the Pioneers roster is made up pioneers.com. Viera and Deal were two of the nine of mostly international players, most of Ludlow Board of Health on the situa- Federico Molinari, who’s a former players from Uruguay listed on the Pio- tion, but we’re really hoping to welcome the Mutiny players are from Western Pioneers player, returns as the head neers 2019 roster. There were also play- Massachusetts. our fans back to the stadium at some coach. ers from France, Spain, and Argentina, point this season,” Ferrara said. “We “The talent pool has been rich in this “Federico and his players did a tre- which is Molinari’s home country. area during the past couple of seasons.,” want everyone to feel safe at our match- mendous job winning the conference ti- “We do have a lot of international es. I feel like our safety protocols are Ferrara said. “We have players from tle in 2019,” Ferrara said. “Federico and players on this year’s roster,” Ferrara ten different communities in Western second to none. Sports have always been I have been working very well together said. “A couple of the foreign players an important part of our community.” Mass.” during the offseason. He has a passion are members of a college soccer team A few of the local Mutiny players All of the Pioneers home matches for the game of soccer. He also has a lot in the United States. Some of them are this season are scheduled to start at 7:30 are Jocelyn Trajkovski (Ludlow), Trys- of international contacts.” looking for professional opportunities.” tin Burger (Granby), Kayla Henry p.m. Their other six home matches will The Pioneers assistant coaches are Mullen, who’s from Manchester, be against FC Malaga City (June 4), AC (Belchertown), Hope Santaniello (Aga- Dennis Gomes, Jay Willis, and John Connecticut, was the Pioneers starting wam), Laura Gouvin (Monson), Alexis goalkeeper in 2019. He only allowed Legowski (South Hadley), Lily Fabian seven goals during the regular season (Monson), Brooke Murphy (Monson), and was selected to the All-League Nissa Pereira (Ludlow) and Ela Kopec team. He also received the USL League (Ludlow). Two Golden Glove Award. The Mutiny home opener is sched- Back in 2016, Hicks, who graduated uled to be against the Scorpions SC, from Monson High School, scored the who are a first-year team from the Bos- game winning goal in overtime against ton area, on May 15. Cohasset in the Division 4 state cham- Their other home matches, which pionship match. Hicks is also a member will all begin at 7 p.m., are against CT of the AIC men’s soccer team. Rush (May 22), NJ Copa FC (June 5), The Mutiny played their home Syracuse DA (June 19), and the L.I. matches at several different high school Rough Riders (July 10). in Western Massachusetts, before mov- If fans are allowed to attend soccer ing to Lusitano Stadium in 2019. matches at Lusitano Stadium this sea- “The Mutiny had a great first season son, it’ll be a good sign that things are at Lusitano Stadium two years ago,” finally getting back to normal again. Ferrara said. “We also had great weather The home fans also help energize both for all of our home games, which helped the Pioneers and Mutiny players.

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SUBMITTED PHOTO pass on Ron Silk to score by Woody Pitkat, Antho- Anthony Nocella the $6,000 winning check ny Nocella, NASCAR Ryan Preece OLIVEIRA I FROM PAGE 7 — besting more than 30 Cup Series driver Ryan Joey Cipriano III cars that showed up to the Preece and Joey Cipriano Anthony Sesely While Oliveira at times had taken on top competition over the past decade Winchester, New Hamp- III. Max Zachem a more reserve role, he still continued to PeoplesBank, said Karl was a great part shire oval. Silk crossed Devin O’Connell ad- Devin O’Connell actively play in games at the age of 55. of the league and someone he enjoyed the line second, with de- vanced the most positions Joel Monahan He would often play first base or serve playing against. fending series champion during the race, scoring Chase Dowling as a designated hitter for St. Joe’s, con- “It’s a huge loss for the league and Matt Hirschman third. the Green Construc- Chris Pasteryak tinuing to play under the lights at the for the Town of Palmer,” said Bouvier. Rameau pitted from tion, LLC Hard Char- Kurt Vigeant old field in Thorndike. He was set to “He was one of the most committed the lead, along with the ger award, worth $500. Brian Robie participate in the 2021 season prior to people I have ever met.” rest of the field, during Earlier in the day, Justin Doug DiPisa his passing. 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Reqs DMD or DDS the Town’s overall qualities as a great an Associate’s degree in Engineering herein is subject to the Federal Fair In Aruba. The water is safe, and the Makes/ Models 2000-2019! Any Con- in Dentistry (Science), Current State place to live and work. We welcome all with proficient reading, writing, and Housing Act, which makes it illegal to dition, Running or Not. Top $$$ Paid! dining is fantastic. Walk out to the Licensure, Current DEA Cert, & MA to apply. math skills, excellent communication advertise “any preference, limitation, or beach. 3-Bedroom weeks available. Free Towing! We’re Nationwide! Call State Controlled Substance Cert. Mail Salary: Starting at $19.38 skills and be able to pay close atten- discrimination because of race, color, Now: 1-888-513-1505. Sleeps 8. Email: [email protected] res w/ cvr ltr to Amandeep Kaur, Hours: M-THUR, 6:00 am – 4:00 pm, tion to detail. Based on experience we religion, sex, handicap, familial status, for more information. D.D.S., PC d/b/a Palmer Dental, from April 1 – Nov 30; M-F 6:00 am – offer competitive compensation and a or national origin, or intention to make 1045 Thorndike St, Palmer, MA 2:00 pm Dec 1 – March 31 comprehensive benefits package. Visit any such preference, limitation, or dis- 01069; Job 18AMK01; EOE www.rathboneprofiles.com for employ- crimination.” We will not knowingly ac- MOTORCYCLES Overtime is required for: Answer’s ment applications and submit online, cept any advertising for real estate LAND WANTED FARM HELP NEEDED. Perma- emergency calls and responds to via email to linda.dias@rathbone- which is in violation of the law. All per- WANTED!! 40+ ACRES OF 2015 Honda Rebel 250 Showroom. nent Part-Time Position. This per- emergencies during and after normal profiles.com or mail to 1241 Park sons are hereby informed that all LAND. Looking to purchase large 2600 Miles. $3000 Firm (413)374- son should have some experience business hours. Including during Snow Street, Palmer, MA 01069. Rath- dwellings advertised are available on acreage lot for family farm. Call Matt at 8810 in property maintenance. All farm and Ice storms. bone is proud to be an equal oppor- an equal opportunity basis. (413) 667-7165 related jobs. Hours are flexible. Pay Drug & Alcohol screening is a condi- tunity workplace and is an affirmative starts at $15hr with regular increas- tion of employment action employer. es. Interested persons e-mail sms@ Essential: The Driver/Mechanic/La- HILLSIDE VILLAGE BayStateRescue.org or text 774- borer provides Works primarily in the TRUCK DRIVER FT - CLASS A APARTMENTS FOR RENT 633-0149 town maintenance garage, Some work CDL - Bulk Tank - Tri Axle - Dump RETIRED RACING APPLICATIONS NOW BEING GREYHOUNDS AVAILABLE will be outdoors on roads and in town Trailer - Experience Required. RB En- WARREN HIGHWAY DEPART- vehicles. terprises, Ludlow (413) 583-8393 ACCEPTED FOR ONE, TWO FOR ADOPTION AND THREE BEDROOM SPAYED/NEUTERED, WORMED, MENT 87 Brimfield Rd Warren, MA Qualifications: High school equivalen- or [email protected] is looking cy; Highway maintenance operation WAS BROTHERS CONSTRUC- APARTMENTS All real estate advertising in this SHOTS, HEARTWORM TESTED, newspaper is subject to the Federal for a Full-time FOREMAN, Operator/ experience preferred. TION Is now taking applications for TEETH CLEANED •Heat and hot water included Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes Driver/Laborer. Must have a Class B Required Licensing/Certification: Pos- the following positions: Skilled Labor- it illegal to advertise any preference, CDL license, prefer a Class A CDL, session of a valid 2B Hoisting License er - Underground utility construction. •Ample Closets MAKE A FAST FRIEND! •Fully Applianced limitation or discrimination based on current DOT Physical, Hoisting Engi- and MA Class B CDL. Truck Driver/Laborer - required to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, •Community Room GREYHOUND OPTIONS INC. neers license with MINIMUM HE – 2B. Benefits: Dental insurance; Disability perform both. Must be able to pass a familial status (number of children and Must be available for emergency calls insurance; Employee assistance pro- background check, DOT physical and •Laundry Facilities or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, CALL MARY AT 413-566-3129 •Cats Welcome OR CLAIRE AT 413-967-9088 days, nights, weekends & holidays. gram; Health insurance; Life insurance; drug/alcohol testing. Applications ac- age, marital status, or any intention to We would prefer you have two (2) Paid time off; Retirement plan cepted between 9:00am-2:00pm M-F •Extra Storage make any such preference, limitation or OR GO TO •24 Hour Maintenance discrimination. WWW.GREYHOUND years minimum plowing experience Internal/External Applicants: To be con- @ 2378 Boston Road, Wilbra- For Information call This newspaper will not knowingly accept OPTIONS.ORG with commercial vehicles. Applications sidered for this vacancy, please submit ham, MA. Paid major holidays, vaca- available on the town Website Volun- the required Town of Warren Applica- tion, medical insurance after 90 days (413)967-7755 EHO any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby teer and Employment Opportunities | tion for Employment, and resume no and SIMPLE IRA offered. informed that all dwellings advertising in Warren, MA (warren-ma.gov) or at the later than 4:00 pm, Thursday May 6, 17 Convent Hill, this newspaper are available on an equal HORSES Highway Garage M-Thru 7AM-4PM 2021. Applications will be accepted via opportunity basis. To complain about (413) 436-7677 Equal Opportunity email, drop off to: Town of Warren Ware, MA discrimination call The Department of Employer Board of Selectmen Housing and Urban Development “ HUD” HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS Highway Department 87 Brim- field Rd, Warren, 01083 or mailed toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E. offered year round at our state of the area, call HUD at 617-565-5308. The toll art facility. Beginner to advanced. Ages TOWN OF WILBRAHAM PART to: Warren Highway Department TIME RECREATION ADMINISTRA- PO Box 628, Warren, Ma 01083. free number for the hearing impaired is 4 years to adult. Boarding, Sales and 1-800-927-9275. Leasing also available. Convenient lo- TIVE CLERK For information on accessing the cation at Orion Farm in South Hadley. Looking for a reliable Part-Time Rec- Town’s employment application and reation Administrative Clerk. For ap- resume (including an email address (413)532-9753 plication and more information please for sending electronically), please visit www.orionfarm.net CLASSIFIED DEADLINES visit www.wilbraham-ma.gov. the Town of Warren website, Volunteer, Post your Application Deadline 05/21/21 at and employment. The application is at- job openings QUABBIN & HILLTOWNS 4:30PM. EOE tached to the job posting at: Volunteer in our classifieds. and Employment Opportunities | War- SUBURBAN MONDAY ren, MA (warren-ma.gov) We get results! 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