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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com [email protected] www.sun.turley.com Markey visits Lyman Murphy establishes police community Terrace neighborhood relations board By Shelby Macri city’s local government and the resident Stephanie Gomez. [email protected] state and federal government. Each spoke about the great By Shelby Macri can be addressed there as well,” Markey was joined by work done to the apartments [email protected] Murphy said. “The end goal is HOLYOKE – U.S. Sen. State Sen. John Velis who also of Lyman Terrace, and the abil- that the mayor is going to be Ed Markey paid a rare visit to spoke during the visit; other ity to keep the neighborhood HOLYOKE – Acting meeting with these people and the city at the Lyman Terrace speakers included Mayor in Holyoke and upgrade the Mayor Terrence Murphy my hope is that whoever replac- Leasing Office Wednesday Murphy, Housing Authority affordable housing available. announced the creation of a new es me in four months will be afternoon. He came to cele- Director Matt Mainville, The Markey thanked all those board where Holyoke residents doing the same kind of thing.” brate the Lyman Terrace proj- Community Builders CEO Bart involved in the project from will work alongside police offi- Murphy continued that ect and the work between the Mitchell and a Lyman Terrace community organizers, and cers and Murphy himself. as discussions, concerns, and Lyman Terrace residents to Murphy will be estab- suggestions take place in the other factors like Mainville and lishing a Community Police board meetings he will be meet- Mitchell. Markey noted that Relations Board, and is look- ing with either the community the Lyman Terrace residents ing for Holyoke residents that members or the police depart- poured themselves into the would be interested in taking ment to try to make corrections project of saving and rejuve- part and working with the local or implement suggestions from nating the neighborhood, and government to build better the meetings. pressuring affordable housing relations between the two. The The goal of the board was in downtown Holyoke. board will consist of seven res- to make it small enough to hear “Almost a decade ago idents and three Police Officers, multiple problems and con- plans were proposed to demol- Murphy said he’ll be collecting cerns, but representative enough ish Lyman Terrace, and the applications for a week or two in regard to the community. buildings vital affordable hous- and have the board members be Another goal of the board will ing units with it. But commu- chosen by mid-July. He’s also be to build a bridge between nity organizers and advocates aiming to have the board meet the residents and the city gov- understood that the demolition with him twice a month, as a ernment by creating a space for of this housing meant the dem- way to hear consistent updates respectful dialogue in regards olition to the American dream from the police and the Holyoke to police operations, and to for too many residents here at residents. provide a better understanding Lyman Terrace,” Markey said. “I want those seven people of the police perspective. The “So they did not sit still; they whoever they might be - so far board will be an opportunity for stood up, they joined together I’ve been told somebody already a positive environment where with local and state leaders to applied - that those people will everyone can work together for fight back and because of their also be reaching out to the com- greater public safety. Acting Mayor Terence Murphy speaks about the Lyman Terrace project munity so that those other peo- during a visit that included U.S. Sen. Ed Markey. Photo by Shelby Macri See MARKEY, page 6 ple in the community’s concerns See POLICE, page 11 Neighbor to Neighbor community garden opens up By Shelby Macri supplies to start up the new gar- products the planted. He also can also plant different flow- tained by the group as they have [email protected] den. said they’re late in the season ers is they want to. The garden a volunteer schedule in place. Though Neighbor to for many agricultural options will be kept up by Neighbor to They do encourage people to HOLYOKE – The Neighbor Neighbor bought the land, but they hope to have traditional Neighbor; so if someone plants visit the garden, plant some- to Neighbor group held a block Rivera wanted to make it clear vegetables and spices for people something and doesn’t return party event to introduce and cel- that this space is for the people to use in their homes, people to tend to it, it will be main- See GARDEN, page 12 ebrate a community garden on by the people because everyone the corner of Dwight and Pine is a neighbor in some way even street, hoping that residents if they’re not in the group. will embrace the garden as their During the kickoff event own. and introduction of the garden The land the garden con- to the community there was a sists of was the city’s property table set up for people to write but it wasn’t being maintained, suggestions and to sign up as Neighbor to Neighbor bought volunteers for either the garden the space from the city and or Neighbor to Neighbor. There with be paying for the land for were activities for the event as two to three years. Neighbor to well; including coloring flower Neighbor member John Rivera pots, making seed bombs for the said the garden boxes were garden or for home, helping to already here as it used to be weed the garden beds or plant a garden years ago, the group new plants and seeds. There wants to bring it back to its for- was also a grill for a barbecue, mer glory. a table with homemade foods, Rivera said the group start- fruits, and coolers with drinks ed reclaiming the land two for all those attending. months ago, setting out logis- Rivera said there are tics, payments, and taking out already sprouts in the garden applications to take care of the beds because people have been land. They cleaned up the gar- planting things before Neighbor den, connected water to the gar- to Neighbor bought the land, den, set up a locked box of gar- they’re hoping to get in touch dening supplies, and received with these growers in order to Community members and those involved with Neighbor to Neighbor showed up to the kickoff party for the new donations of different plants and give them a fair share of the Community Garden last Saturday. Photo by Shelby Macri ◗ In The News Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Coalition meets with state legislators HOLYOKE – The Holyoke Soldiers’ Berthiaume, Natalie Blais, Daniel Carey, care experts with direct oversight by a the Coalition’s complete presentation and Home Coalition this week met with leg- Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Michael Finn, health care institution, DPH, with a clear corresponding talking points). islators representing districts in western Mindy Domb, Pat Duffy, Jacob Oliveira, reporting line, and with governance that Our Coalition also strongly supports Massachusetts to provide key information Kelly Pease and Lindsay Sabadosa. Staff includes representation from the Veteran retaining local authority of the Board of before legislation is crafted for changes to members from the offices of Senators community it is obligated to serve,” said Trustees and allowing the Board to hire the oversight and governance structures Adam Gomez, Adam Hinds and Sen. Eric the Coalition. the superintendent of the Soldiers’ Home for the state’s two veteran homes. Lesser also participated. The Coalition believes that had the in Holyoke. The Coalition briefed the legislators In virtual meetings over Zoom, the two homes been under the oversight of The Coalition also proposed a new on the Coalition’s recommendations for Coalition called for legislation to place the state Department of Public Health, structure and model for the Trustees that the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke and the the two homes under the Department of they would have been much better pre- retains the sovereignty of the Trustees Soldiers’ Home in Chelsea. Public Health and proposed a new struc- pared for the COVID-19 outbreak. In while also ensuring the powers and Senators Jo Comerford, Anne Gobi, ture and model for the governance of the fact, the fatality rate for COVID-19 for authorities vested with the Trustees truly and John Velis were scheduled to par- two homes. DVS was 9 times higher than DPH (see represent the interests of the Veteran com- ticipate in the discussions along with “The Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke Coalition white paper with correspond- munity, to include residents and family Representatives Brian Ashe, Donald must be managed day-to-day by health ing chart in attached PDF, along with members at the Soldiers’ Home. Public invited to B-17 Memorial HCC announces Spring 2021 Dean’s List HOLYOKE – Each semester Gonzalez, Adam Gutierrez, Christian anniversary to be held July 10 Holyoke Community College recognizes Haley, Rozer Harfoush, Adalia Samara superior scholarship through the Dean’s Heal, Jaymie Lynn Hession, Brooklyn HOLYOKE – The B-17 Memorial the 25th anniversary of the B-17 mon- List. A student is placed on the Dean’s Rose Ingellis, Imma Kayzakian, Blair Committee cordially invites the general ument unveiling. We ask that attendees List if their G.P.A. is 3.2 or higher. The Kelly, Laney Madison Kleszczynski, public to join us on July 10, as we com- arrive at 8:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. cere- students listed below have earned Dean’s Alexandra Yurievna Kuznetsova, memorate the 75th anniversary of the mony. Parking for the ceremony can be List honors for the Spring 2021 semester. Vihdydevi Lalchand, Caisey Ann Lavelle, B-17 tragedy on Mt. Tom in Holyoke. accessed by Mt. Park Rd followed by a Annmarie Rose Arduino, Martha Aida Angelica Lema Portes, Amanda This year’s ceremony also recognizes right turn to Mt. Tom Ski Rd. Helene Aviles, Kameron Jordan Bacon, Anne Lindsay, Kelly Lynch, Jeannie Yadelis Ann Badillo, Katherine Benz M. Martindale, Sarah M Mission, Bevan, Latoya Booker, Kenneth Omar Crystal Ann Netherton, Meghan Riley Borges-Vega, Meagan Elizabeth Breen, Pion, Jhoiner Sebastian Quintero, Handball clinics available for city youth Dawne K. Brown, Daniel A. Cardinal, Shivani Hema Ramraykha, Estefany HOLYOKE – The New England Association Inc. Rachael Asilin Cavanaugh, Grace Adrien Maria Restrepo, Karrin N. Rimbold, Handballers Association and Holyoke No experience necessary, will train, Chartier, Joelene E. Christmas-Chase, Jannette Rivera-Vega, Lily Cooke Parks and Recreation Department are all skill levels welcome and equipment Karina Amirriss Clemente, Biannca Ruderman, Meriah Rudie, Elizabeth offering a free summer youth 1-wall will be provided. Heike Colflesh, Michael Cranshaw, Freya Ruegsegger, Haley Ines Saltares, handball program for ages 10-18. The Please register with Nancy Ortiz, Chamile Antonia Cruz, James Ronald Cecilia Maria Sanchez, Frankie Sanchez program will occur at Roberts Handball [email protected] or 1-508-574- Darga, Kaitlin Davis, Bailey Marie Jr., Emma Kathleen Schlegel, Marcus Courts behind Holyoke High School. 1526. Digris, Brandon Michael Eldred, Jesiah J. Simon, Cali Sulikowski, Paige The program runs on Tuesdays July For more information, please con- Denai Fernandez, Emmanuela Filev- Swinington, Carter Theriault, Jeyleen 8, 15 and 22 from 4 to 5:15 p.m. This tact the Holyoke Parks & Recreation Mihalak, Thomas James Fournier Marie Troche Rivera, Erica Lynn Wagner, program will be coached by Nancy and Department at (413) 322-5620 or visit Jr., Valery Franco, Mary Katherine Kiersten Nicole Warzecka, Emily Anne Will Ortiz, New England Handballers the website at www.holyoke.org. Glasheen, Skylynn Starr Gonzalez, Rosa Whitelock, Ian Jonas Wolf, Lia Yurashko. Protéjase a sí mismo Los mayores de 12 pueden recibir Proteja a tu familia la vacuna contra el COVID ESTÁ DISPONIBLE PARA TODOS Todas las personas que viven, trabajan o estudian en MA pueden vacunarse. Recibir la vacuna no afectará su condición migratoria. Personal de seguridad puede estar presente, pero solo está allí para mantenerlo sano y seguro.

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2 • JULY 2, 2021 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ Students receive Hibernian Maurice A. Donahue Memorial Scholarship HOLYOKE – The Ancient Order restrictions at indoor venues, Mary and attend Fairfield University in Fairfield Ct. 1897. As a National Organization, with of Hibernians James A. Curran Division Joe O’Connor of Holyoke and their com- She was nominated by her Grandfather Divisions in 42 states, the Hibernians One and the Ladies Ancient Order of mittee raised the money to benefit the George Cauley (AOH). She echoed the were founded in New York City on May Hibernians Division Two of Hampden/ scholarship by sponsoring a take- out tra- words of the late Mayor Martin Dunn 4, 1836. Today, the club’s mission is to: Hampshire Counties have chosen three ditional corned beef and cabbage dinner about Maurice Donahue: “He dedicat- promote Friendship, Unity, and True area students to receive the Maurice A. (“Irish Night A Go Go”) prepared by the ed his life to helping other people and Christian Charity amongst its members; Donahue Memorial Scholarship for 2021. Log Cabin, Holyoke. making his community a better place to encourage Civic mindedness; promote Area students selected are Ethan Dupont, Ethan Dupont, son of Mark and live.” Catherine plans to pursue a career in loyalty to country and community; pro- Holyoke; Catherine Morrissey, Westfield, Cheryl Dupont of Holyoke attended nursing. mote Irish Culture, and Are a Voice for and Aidan Sullivan, Holyoke. Hibernian Holyoke High School and will attend Aidan Sullivan, son of Michael and Ireland. Scholarship Chairperson Paul O. Mengel, Massachusetts College of Arts and Design Wendy Sullivan of Holyoke, attended The Maurice A. Donahue Memorial recently released a statement on the stu- in Boston where he hopes to attain a Holyoke High will attend AIC College Scholarship is for a child or grandchild dents chosen: Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in commu- in Springfield, Mass. Aidan volunteers of current AOH/LAOH member in good “These are three bright hard-working nication design. He was nominated for the at the Ronald McDonald House. He was standing. Besides the scholarship, the students who are extremely proud of their scholarship by his mother Cheryl Dupont nominated by his mother Wendy Sullivan Hibernians serve and prepare meals at Irish heritage. They genuinely represent (LAOH). Ethan worked for several years (LAOH). Aidan was happy to receive the Kates Kitchen every 6 weeks; create floats the values of scholarship and community at the Wherehouse? on the Hibernian scholarship so that he can concentrate on for Holyoke St Patrick’s Parade and assist service advanced by Maurice A. Donahue, Irish Night alongside AOH President his studies so he will be in the best posi- with the Road Race. For more informa- for whom the scholarship is named. They Paul Hogan and friend Charlie Popp and tion to succeed. tion, go to our website aoh-holyoke.com are truly deserving of these awards.” expressed a sadness at their recent passing. Locally, the Hibernians helped Irish or contact AOH President Patrick Hogan Each student will receive a $1,000 Catherine Morrissey, daughter of Immigrants assimilate in America- AOH at [email protected] or LAOH scholarship, according to Mengel. John and Mary Morrissey of Westfield, was founded in Holyoke in 1880 and the President Paula Paoli at paula5412@com- This past March due to COVID-19 attended Westfield High School and will Ladies Order was founded in Holyoke in cast.net.

Big E’s drive-in theater expanding ‘413 Let’s Go Out’ campaign launches WEST SPRINGFIELD – The corn, but popular Fair foods such as HOLYOKE – The Greater Holyoke with the rescinded restrictions, outdoor West Springfield Drive-In, locat- fried dough, fried Oreos, cotton candy Chamber of Commerce, in collabora- dining momentum, and growing indoor ed on the grounds of Eastern States and more. tion with 11 other chambers in Franklin, dining comfort. “413 Let’s Go Out” is Exposition, begins operating seven Combine an evening under Hampden, and Hampshire counties, is supported by a robust marketing plan that days a week through Labor Day week- the stars dining alfresco, Fridays or pleased to announce the launch of the includes streaming TV ads, digital ban- end with showings of “F9 – The Fast Saturdays, at either Storrowton Tavern “413 Let’s Go Out” restaurant campaign ner ads, radio spots, print ads, and social Saga” and “NOBODY” on Screen 1 or The Sam Adams Beer Garden to encourage support of restaurants media, along with gift card prizes and and “Shrek” and “ET” on Screen 2. before your double feature movie throughout the region. The campaign giveaways from participating chambers Movies change often and information experience. Tickets are $75 and will run July 1 – September 30 and will and local restaurants. The 413letsgoout. on current viewings and tickets can be include a $50 gift certificate to either amplify the statewide “Let’s Go Out” com website features the pledge form found at www.wsdrivein.com. restaurant and admission to the movie campaign to raise public awareness about and a directory of restaurants affiliated Located in the Exposition’s Gate for one vehicle. Tickets are avail- the importance of supporting our local with each participating chamber. 9 parking area, the West Springfield able online only and are not sold at restaurants and the role they play in driv- This project is being funded by a Drive-In, in partnership with Eastern the gate. Visit www.wsdrivein.com for ing economic activity. Regional Pilot Project Program Grant States Exposition, features two 45’ by details. “413 Let’s Go Out” inspires foodies awarded to the Greater Northampton 60’ screens and can accommodate 300 Dining rooms and patio are open and residents in the 4-1-3 area code to Chamber of Commerce and the cars at each. This outdoor movie expe- for reservations or walk-in dining. take the pledge to help save our local Downtown Northampton Association by rience, under the stars, harkens back to Hours on Friday and Saturday are restaurants. The pledge is to join with 4 the the 50s, 60s and 70s when the drive- 11am to 9:30pm. For full menus, visit friends and each order at least 1 restau- Massachusetts Office of Business in movie experience created life-long www.storrowton.com. rant meal per week for 3 months. To par- Development in conjunction with the memories for people of all ages. Gates Relax and enjoy your favorite Sam ticipate, individuals can go to a dedicated Executive Office of Housing and open at 6:30 p.m. Coming in July will Adams brews paired with a menu of website — 413letsgoout.com — and sub- Economic Development. The goal of the be: ”Boss Baby,” “Black Widow” and appetizers, burgers, pizzas, salads and mit their name and email address, which pilot program is to encourage municipal- “Space Jam 2.” more before heading over to the mov- makes them eligible to win one of 12 ities and organizations to work together Tickets are $30 per vehicle. There ies. Hours are 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. For weekly $25 gift card giveaways. to create solutions for recovery in their is a $6 extra charge per passenger for full menus, visit www.thebige.com/ The campaign is timed to coincide specific economies. vehicles with more than six people. bigsummer Tickets purchased at the gate are $33 Stay informed about all the hap- per car. Motorcycles are $27. penings at ESE by visiting www. A full concession stand is avail- TheBigE.com to join the mailing list Museum to host wedding gown exhibit able for guests to not only enjoy pop- and connect through social media. HOLYOKE – On July 8, Wistariahurst will open Connecting Threads, a new exhibit from the Wistariahurst Textile Collection fea- Sheriffs continue phone call program turing 15 wedding gowns, stories from the past, and opportunities for visitors LUDLOW – The 14 Massachusetts is an essential component for preparing to share their own photos and memo- County Sheriffs recently re-affirmed justice-involved individuals for success- ries. The exhibit will be hosted inside the their unanimous support for one of their ful reentry into society,” said Sheriff historic mansion of Wistariahurst, with highest collective priorities - provid- Steven W. Tompkins, President of the timed access by pre-registration, and also ing strong support for communication Massachusetts Sheriffs Association. online at www.Wistariahurst.org. The Along with other cultural sites, and interaction between justice-involved “This unanimous decision by the four- project is made possible with funds from Wistariahurst ceased on-site activities individuals and their families. teen Sheriffs is reflective of our commit- the Holyoke Local Cultural Council. in March of 2020, offering a series of Solidifying their mission to ensure ment to those in our care and custody. “The chosen bridal gowns are online educational programs through- that these crucially important links to As the nature of corrections continues unique or unusual examples from out the past year that collectively drew family and support systems remain not to evolve in the Commonwealth, we are our collection,” says Penni Martorell, around 700 attendees with participants only intact, but fortified, the 14 Sheriffs proud to re-affirm our commitment to Wistariahurst Curator and Holyoke City logging on from across the globe. “We of Massachusetts have agreed to pro- maintaining and strengthening familial Historian. “We are interested in sharing were absolutely delighted with the turn- vide, at a minimum, ten minutes of free bonds.” some of the personal stories behind these out for our virtual programs this past phone calling per week to all incarcerat- By law, fees collected for phone gowns because whether the gown is the year,” says Kate Preissler, Wistariahurst ed individuals. Additionally, the Sheriffs calls must be, and are, used to benefit finest satin and lace for a bride or a gown Director. “The online format allows us have committed to reducing the cost of the inmates. This includes education- sewn on a budget and shared by family to welcome in people who can’t make it subsequent phone calls by charging no al programs, vocational skills training members, they are all artifacts with histo- to our site due to any number of reasons more than $0.14 per minute. and other services designed to pre- ry worn by real people.” and we realized that virtual programs are Strengthening these bonds to fam- pare inmates for re-entry. The Sheriffs The exhibit will be staged on the a feature we should keep well beyond ily members, friends and outside sup- remain committed to working with first floor of the historic mansion at the pandemic. Connecting Threads will port systems help to provide a sense of our populations to break the cycle of Wistariahurst. Visitors will be asked to be the first time we offer a full exhibit grounding to those in our care, which is recidivism that has captured so many in pre-register for their visits, and once experience online alongside the on-site beneficial to their efforts to better pre- Massachusetts. inside will have the opportunity to self- display and we hope that people take pare for life after reentry. Given the logistics of implementing guide through the exhibit and the historic advantage of both.” “My fellow Sheriffs and I know this program, it will go into effect no spaces of the old Skinner estate. Many of In addition to the exhibit, that contact with friends and loved ones later than Aug. 1. the gowns are made of silk produced in Wistariahurst has opened back up this the former Skinner mills of Holyoke. spring with guided garden tours, and var- In conjunction with the exhibit, on ious community-based events and pro- July 15 at 6:30 p.m, Emily Whitted, tex- grams. The historic site is in the midst Send Us Your Photos! tile historian, will give a live, online pre- of several capital projects to improve sentation titled Marriage and Memory: and preserve the site. The public can The Material Meanings of the Wedding visit www.Wistariahurst.org for more [email protected] Dress. The event is free and pre-registra- information on upcoming programs and tion is live on Wistariahurst’s website. events.

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Guest Column WEB www.sun.turley.com Smitten over tuberous begonias very year about this time I keeping them out of direct sun is they produce male and female flowers! Take in the begin to admire my neigh- so important. Strong sunlight will a closer look at your plants and you will see www.turley.com bor’s tuberous begonias. She GaRden literally burn holes in the leaves. frilly male flowers, and single female flowers. Turley Publications, Inc. cannot E assume liability for the loss of always hangs beautiful, overflow- It’s best to place plants in a loca- I don’t mind having both types on my plants, photographs or other materials ing hanging baskets on shepherd’s tion that gets either morning or late but there are some folks that pinch off all the submitted for publication. Materials will not be returned hooks under a tree off her porch. afternoon sun. They also differ female flowers so that the frilly flowers domi- except upon specific request From the road at least, it looks like from succulents in that they like nate the pot. when submitted. this year’s color selections are yel- consistent moisture. One trick to Now, just how do you keep begonias low and coral. Admittedly, I have keep flowers coming feed is to feed from year to year? Once frost is in the air I an agenda here! She typically gives Roberta them with a high phosphorous, low will begin to withhold water; this will start the McQuaid the pots to me to overwinter at the Turley nitrogen liquid fertilizer every two dormancy process. When the stems separate Publications end of the season instead of throw- Columnist weeks. If you are looking to pur- from the tubers, remove the container and A Quote ing them away. I appreciate that chase fertilizer, find one that has a shake away extra soil. Cure the tubers in the she knows my weakness for the delicate, “tis- high middle number, and a low first number in sun for a few days, then, store them in open OF NOTE sue paper” flowers. They are so gorgeous, the fertilizer analysis of N-P-K. boxes of dry peat moss in a location that will reminiscent of cabbage roses in day glow For a couple years straight I had a plant remain about 45 to 50 degrees throughout the colors and pretty pastels. Even though I have that grew in a four-inch pot. Although it was winter. They should be pre-started for next “Liberty three pots from previous years that I’ve been flowering when I bought it, I wondered why season by March 1st. And remember, choose a means overwintering with success, I will certain- it never produced much more than those pot that is big enough. ly have room for a couple more should she first few flowers. It’s because the pot was Sometimes I proceed with the lazy per- responsibility. ask. Just like the famed cat lady would say: too small! Make sure that you give the plant son’s approach to overwintering. I simply “What’s two more?” ample room. After transplanting this specimen withhold water, let the foliage fall off and That is why One thing about tuberous begonias: into an eight-inch pot, it is doing much bet- store the pot, tubers still in the soil. If I am although they look like succulents with fleshy ter and is budding nicely. Another thing that most men stems, they hate hot weather; that is why is interesting about begonias is the fact that See BEGONIAS, page 5 dread it.”

George Bernard Whatever you think of it, we’re global By Lee Hamilton Comments on the last half-century, nine countries been in the history of the human race. We’ve Letters to the Congress have nuclear weapons’ three since seen much improvement in health and medical o matter how hard we try, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation care, in prevention and diagnosis, in technolo- Editor Policy we really can’t avoid one another. We Treaty went into effect. It was once feared gy, medications, education and nutrition. But Nlive in a world where what takes place there would be many more, so U.S. and inter- there’s a basic fact facing the globe: the world’s Letters to the Editor somewhere else on the globe has a very good national efforts have been successful; still, a population is exploding. The 8 billion people have a maximum of 350 chance of affecting us along with many others. number of countries are on the cusp of devel- who live on the planet are twice the number of words. We require writ- The pandemic, of course, is a useful, oping nuclear weapons. just 50 years ago. The UN expects growth to ers to include their name, if sobering, example. A virus that infect- Similarly, global migration brings both level out, but still projects a world of 11 billion address and phone num- ed humans in one city in China spread with opportunity and difficulty. It’s estimated there people by century’s end. As the COVID-19 ber in order for our office breathtaking speed around the world, beyond were some 280 million migrants in 2020, 50 pandemic has taught us, health issues faced in to authenticate author- the power of governments, or anyone else, to million of them in the U.S. alone. This can any part of the globe can affect us at home at ship prior to publication. bring enormous benefits in the innovation, tal- any moment. stop it. Addresses and phone But then, it often seems like everything ent, and drive that many immigrant workers None of this is to say that globalization numbers are not pub- is interconnected these days: workers, tour- possess. But there’s no denying that it also won’t see hiccups. There’s intense political lished. ists, ideas, commerce, communications, drugs, causes disruption, both social and economic, pressure to erect barriers, both in the U.S. and crime, migrants, refugees, weapons, climate and it will remain a domestic political flash- in other countries, from segments of the popu- Unsigned or anony- impacts… and, of course, illnesses. The scale point for as long as the U.S. remains an attrac- lation that haven’t seen globalization’s benefits, mous letters will NOT be and speed with which they cross borders are tive destination. only job losses and cultural change. And the published. hallmarks of our world, and though govern- You can also see an example of our inter- pandemic has induced a lot of countries not We reserve the right ments spend a lot of time trying to manage connectedness, and the issues it raises, when- just to look inward at their health systems, but to edit or withhold any and control what they can, they’re severely ever you go to a shopping mall. All countries to recognize that a globalized supply chain submissions. Libelous, limited in what they can accomplish. It’s one need something from other places, whether it’s leaves them vulnerable to shortages at criti- unsubstantiated allega- reason the distinction between “foreign” and food or cars or watches or clothing. Economic cal moments and globalized travel demands tions, personal attacks or “domestic” policy is, at heart, superficial. theory likes this: Countries specialize in mak- greater scrutiny. Still, whether we like it or not, defamation of character Globalization is a powerful force in the modern ing certain things more cheaply and efficiently, we’re all interconnected: the challenge is to are not allowed. world, and you can see it on your block. and they import the goods that others produce make it work as well as possible for all of us. Deadline for submis- Not surprisingly, the forces of globaliza- more efficiently. Open trade allows every coun- Lee Hamilton is a senior advisor for the sions is Wednesday at tion generate benefits, challenges, and difficult try to do what it does best. But to factory work- Indiana University Center on Representative noon. problems, all of which must be confronted, ers thrown out of their jobs or farmers facing Government; a Distinguished Scholar at the Please email (pre- often simultaneously. Take, for instance, nucle- stiff competition from overseas, the details IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and ferred) letters to the- ar proliferation. It’s dropped out of the head- matter a lot. This is why trade talks go on con- International Studies; and a Professor of [email protected]. Mailed lines but stopping the spread of weapons of stantly among nations and trade is always high Practice at the IU O’Neill School of Public letters can be sent to The mass destruction is an ongoing priority for any on the list of domestic political issues. and Environmental Affairs. He was a member Sun, 24 Water Street, U.S. administration and the world. Even with Let’s take one more example. Overall, of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 Palmer, MA 01069. major international agreements in place for global health is probably better now than it has years.

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For now, enjoy tuberous begonias BEGONIAS, from page 4 in all their glory, and if you are up for it come fall, try your hand at overwintering Pouliot Pool open this summer feeling ambitious in late winter I will them. HOLYOKE – The Holyoke Parks Children 12 and under $5.00 remove the tubers and replant them into Roberta McQuaid graduated from the and Recreation Department will be 13 and older $10.00 fresh soil and then begin watering them. Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the opening the Pouliot Pool for Summer Children 3 and under Free If not, I will just start watering the old University of Massachusetts. For the last 2021 during the week of June 28. Non-Residents $10.00 pot soil and all. Within a couple of weeks 28 years, she has held the position of staff Residents who wish to swim at the pool Day Passes $5.00 the plant starts to sprout; just like magic! horticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Village. this summer must pre-register and pur- Pool Hours: Senior Swim, Monday Just be forewarned that this second She enjoys growing food as well as flow- chase a pool pass. – Friday, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday & approach will probably need additional ers. Have a question for her? Email it to Pre-registration dates will occur at Sunday, 12 noon to 1 p.m. fertilizer to keep flowers coming because [email protected] with “Gardening Pouliot Pool on Wednesday, June 23 Open Swim will be daily, 1 to 6 the previous years’ soil is likely tired out. Question” in the subject line. from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and Thursday, p.m. June 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, please Prices for Summer Passes: contact the Holyoke Recreation Seniors (55 and older) $5.00 Department at 413-322-5620.

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access to a safe, clean, and health home; this is clear- ‘American Dream’ that so many families strive for; near- MARKEY, from page 1 er now more than ever after the recent pandemic. The ly impossible. Many factors make it hard for families work to ensure and maintain affordable housing and to climb the ladder of success, though the recent issues efforts we stand here at Lyman Terrace today.” housing justice can’t stop with Lyman Terrace, Markey shown this past year present opportunities to make his- He said many of the same families still call Lyman said ensure affordable housing must continue across the toric federal investment in affordable housing. Terrace their home, calling the rejuvenating housing Commonwealth and the rest of the country. Markey said Markey said this is part of the reason why he fought units a resident vision. the housing system needs to be transformed, make his- so hard to pass President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Markey said between federal low-income housing toric investments in public and affordable housing stock, Plan, which provided funding to build 500 thousand tax credits, equity, and city hall funds through the US rewrite our laws to benefit tenants, and put an ed to racist affordable housing units for low- and middle-income Department of Housing and Urban Development, over redlining in our communities. buyers, the plan has also put 231 billion towards pro- $35 million were utilized to complete both phases of the “Right now, 70% of white people in Massachusetts ducing, preserving, and retrofitting over one million rehabilitation of Lyman Terrace. With almost $17 mil- own their homes, meanwhile just 36% of black peo- affordable housing units. Markey is currently working lion being used in phase one and $18 million being used ple and 28% of Latino people own their own homes; on pushing forward Biden’s American Job’s Plan in in Phase 2, resulting in the last 76 units being completed. and that is disgraceful,” Markey said. “A family needs Washington D.C., to further address the current crisis. An additional one million was provided by opportunity to make nearly $60,000 a year to be able to afford He also joined colleges in the Senate House to write a zone funding, for the construction of the Lyman Terrace a two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent here in letter to Biden encouraging him to include major invest- community building where the event took place on Massachusetts; and that is just plain and simple wrong.” ments in affordable housing in the upcoming infrastruc- Wednesday, June 30. He spoke to both the housing gap and the wealth ture package. Markey expressed that every family should have gap in the state nonetheless the country, making the “The president’s plan invests $213 billion to pro- duce, preserve, and retrofit more than two million afford- able and sustainable places to live,” Markey said. “It also includes 40 billion dollars to improve the infrastructure of the public housing system in America.” These investments will allow the state and country preserve, produce and retrofit more than 2 million homes in our country, many right here in Holyoke; this will include commercial buildings as well to address the cur- rent crisis the community is faces. Acting Mayor Terence Murphy spoke having good and safe available housing, where families can grow. he mentioned having more opportunities to clean up the cit- ies apartment buildings and to improve the quality of air in the rest of the city as it has been improved in Lyman Terrace. “I do want to thank the senator for the advocacy, I also want to advocate for providing more opportunities for renters to become owners, to have that equity, to have that ‘this is my property’ ‘this is where I’m going’, so I just wanted to say you’ve got an opportunity here,” Murphy said. “Building your community, make your community part here but part of the entire community, we’re all in this together, we’re not always going to agree but we can always work towards finding the best solution. That’s what I commit to as acting mayor, that’s what I’ve committed to as a city councilor in the past.”

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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.comSPORTSSEND US YOUR SPORTS SUBMISSIONS www.sports.turley.com Blue Sox continue to roll, beat Schooners 9-4 HOLYOKE – The Valley the mound. brought back-to-back three run Coach). The pregame conver- with a score of 9-4. Blue Sox faced the Mystic “They did a really good innings for the Blue Sox, kudos sation we had today was to be The Blue Sox previous- Schooners at MacKenzie job getting zeros today,” Said to superior offense in the sec- ourselves on the field. Don’t try ly beat the Schooners in their Stadium on Thursday, and won Head Coach Hez Randolph, ond and a three-run home run to get too big, just be the play- second game of the season, the game by a score of 9-4. whose Blue Sox shut down the from Mason LaPlante of Yale, ers that brought us here in the but since that game, they hav- The Blue Sox had a tough Schooners offense through- his second of the season. first place.” He continued. en’t been able to top them until start to the game, giving up two out the game. “They answered “I feel really good right It was a slow but exciting Thursday’s home game. runs and failing to secure any of every offensive move the other now,” Said LaPlante, “I think crawl to the ninth, with the “I feel like we’re real- their own in the first inning. team made. They applied the it speaks to the conversations Blue Sox hitting well, reaching ly clicking right now,” Said Owen Langan of pressure, and that never allowed I have had with our coach- bases and bringing home a cou- LaPlante. “We still aren’t play- Northeastern University made them to get back into the ball- es over the past couple games. ple of players to extend their ing our absolute best baseball, his debut in the Valley when he game.” I’ve been working a lot with lead. The Schooners only put but the exciting part of that is took over for Aaron Hubbell on The second and third Her and Pedro (VBS Hitting up two runs, ending the game we have room to improve.”

Leary, McKennedy pick Mutiny continues string of draws up wins at Monadnock By Tim Peterson Kopec, who’s a first-year She’ll be a freshman goalie on Sports Correspondent member of the Mutiny, only the Villanova University wom- WINCHESTER, N.H. – two go-rounds of the ISMA allowed four goals as the start- en’s soccer team. There’s a new sheriff in town biggie, then giving way to LUDLOW – Three of the ing goalie for the Ludlow girls’ Villanova assistant coach at Monadnock Speedway. His Ben Seitz but staying in the four United Women’s Soccer varsity soccer team last fall. The Megan Geldernick watched name is Tyler Leary, and he’s top three the rest of the way. matches played by the New Lady Lions finished the 2020 Kopec play in a soccer match rounding up Modified feature The first of two cautions England Mutiny at historic season without a loss for the with her club team in a tour- wins. waved on lap 29, this one as Lusitano Stadium so far this first time in twenty years. nament in Pennsylvania in Winless for his career the leading Seitz tangled with season have ended in draws. “It was a lot of fun playing February of 2020. only eight days earlier, the a lapper in turn two. The only meeting of the soccer for the high school team “Coach Geldernick Hatfield, Mass. pilot set fast That moved McKennedy regular season between the last fall,” she said. “I was only saw me play in a game and I time in qualifying Friday at to the point and, at that point, Mutiny and the Syracuse DA able to play soccer for the varsi- the high-banked speed plant the race’s outcome was effec- was a scoreless affair, last ty team for one season because See MUTINY, page 7 and then roared to his second tively decided. Anthony Saturday night. The Mutiny had I had previously played for the NHSTRA Modified feature Nocella held the deuce the a 2-1-4 overall record following NEFC Development Academy, win in a row. Friday’s victo- rest of the way, with Lilje the home match. but they folded last year. ry, like the one a week earli- strong in third. Nobody, “It has been a season of ties Playing soccer at the academy er, was scored over some real though, had an answer for for us,” said Mutiny head coach level helped me get to where I thoroughbreds. McKennedy’s dominance. Jeb Booth. “I do respect a 0-0 am today. If I didn’t play for the The ISMA Super He had earlier set fast time tie. We had all sorts of scoring academy, I don’t even think I Modifieds - 800-plus big with a blistering lap of 11.181 chances during the second half, would be playing here.” block horsepower rocketing seconds, just shy of his 2018 but we were called for being Kopec is enjoying playing a 1,850-pound missile - were Monadnock best of 11.138. offsides on several rebound soccer in her hometown for the in town Saturday, making And, while Leary didn’t shots, which I didn’t totally Mutiny. their first Monadnock run in turn any 11-second laps, agree with. I’m very proud of “The is a great soccer team more than two years, with he did set fast time in the the performance by our goalie.” with some outstanding coach- open-wheel super star Jon NHSTRA Mods to earn the Ela Kopec, who recently es,” Kopec said. “All of the girls McKennedy dominating to pole, and then outran Trevor graduated from Ludlow High on this team are going to amaz- win the All State Materials Bleau all 40 caution-free laps School, made her first start ing colleges. It a great thing to Group 75 lap main event. in the Mod Squad feature. at Lusitano Stadium for the be a part of. I played my first Young Gun Fast Eddie Todd Patnode was strong in Mutiny. She also posted her first soccer game in this stadium for Petruskevicius stayed red hot third, pulling within six mark- shutout.” the Western United Pioneers in the beginner class, Mini ers of points parade leader “It’s really special to post and playing for the Mutiny is Stock master Gordon Farnum Matt Kimball. a shutout, especially at this sta- something very special to me. cruised to his fifth victory of Justin Littlewood started dium,” Kopec said. “I feel like I It’s almost like I’ve made a full the summer, Justin Littlewood alongside his brother Cole in earned my position on this soc- circle.” blasted to his second in the the LMS feature, took the lead cer team.” Kopec will also attending Agawam’s Hope Santaniello winds Late Model Sportsmen, and from him on lap four and then an amazing college in the fall. up and takes a big shot. Jimmy Zellman won his first held Austin Brehio in his back of the season in the Pure pocket the rest of the way to Stocks Saturday. Moe Lilje led the first See RACING, page 8

Laura Gouvin, of Monson, advances Jon McKennedy picked up a win in the All State Materials Group main the ball up the field. event. Submitted photo Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Olivia Hicks sends the goal kick away.

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Youth tennis MUTINY, from page 7 played very well that day. Then I made lessons available a visit to the Villanova campus three days later,” Kopec said. “That’s when I HOLYOKE – The United States decided to commit to the school. When Tennis Association of New England I toured the campus, it felt like home to (USTA New England) is partnering me. Everyone was very nice there.” with the Holyoke Parks and Recreation Kopec started her first match for Department to offer tennis lessons at the Mutiny in a road match against the Jones Point Tennis Courts. Led by Worcester Smiles two weeks ago. She an approved USTA tennis coach, the played the first 45 minutes of that con- program will focus on developing the test before being replaced by Caitlin skills to serve, rally and play – so it’s Murphy at the start of the second half. perfect for beginners and first-time The Mutiny coasted to a 7-0 victory. players. All players receive and keep a The Mutiny’s only other victory so new age-appropriate racket, tennis ball, far this season came at home versus the and a program t-shirt. Connecticut Rush by the final score of Lydia Kinsman, of Southwick, works away Anna Carson tries to work around a pair of Tennis in the Parks will be offer- 6-1 on May 22. Their other two home from the Syracuse defense. opponents. ing tennis lessons for children enter- ties were against the Boston Scorpions ing grades 1-8. Lessons will occur on (2-2), and the New Jersey Copa (2-2). home match. Those players are Lydia College women’s soccer team this fall. Tuesdays, July 6 to Aug. 10, at Jones After making three saves during Kinsman, Delaney Lawler, Olivia Hicks, Entering the homestretch of the reg- Point Tennis Courts. the first half against the Syracuse DA, Anna Carson, and Gabby DeAngelis. ular season, the Mutiny are battling sev- 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Grades 1-2 Kopec made the save of the night with The Mutiny did put plenty of pres- eral other teams for one of the four East 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Grades 3-5 less than five minutes remaining in reg- sure on the Syracuse defense, but they Conference playoff spots. 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Grades 6-8 ulation. She deflected a shot taken from couldn’t put the ball into the back of the “I’m still expecting us to finish in The cost of the program is $60. the top of the box by midfielder Darby net. the top four and make the playoffs,” Please send registration and payment D’Angelo over the crossbar. “It was a frustrating game tonight,” Booth said. “Anything can happen to Holyoke Parks and Recreation, 536 “Ela made a huge save and it was said midfielder Laura Gouvin, who’s during the final weeks of the regular Dwight Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. a gamechanger,” Booth said. “If she also enjoying her first full season play- season.” Please make checks payable to “USTA lets that shot go into the net, everything ing for the Mutiny. “We had several The Mutiny will be playing two New England.” would be different. She does a really good shots on goal, but we were just road matches against FC Buffalo and For more information contact good job of managing shots from the unlucky. We did play very well defen- the Connecticut Rush before return- the Holyoke Parks and Recreation outside.” sively.” ing home to battle the Long Island Department at 322-5620 or visit www. Kopec received plenty of support Gouvin, who lives in Monson, will Roughriders in the season finale on holyoke.org from her defense in last Saturday’s be a sophomore member of the Boston July 10.

in trophy row. A pair of Kevins, Cormier Speedway will host its huge annu- Eric Lewis, Ben Seitz. RACING, from page 7 and Clayton, rounded out the top five. al Firecracker Night event, featuring a LATE MODEL SPORTSMAN: Jimmy Zellman took the lead from 100-lap NHSTRA Modified main event, Justin Littlewood, Austin Brehio, Cam score his second win of the summer. Cory Lofland on lap 11 of the Pure Stock a spectacular aerial fireworks display, Curtis, Chase Curtis, Ricky Bly, Adam And while there was a war being feature and then sped off to score his first the Pro Truck Series, and a full card of Gray, Cole Littlewood, Jaret Curtis, waged behind him, Brehio’s strong run- win of the summer in Saturday’s nightcap NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Kevin Vaudrien, Dan Comeau. ner-up effort – his fifth podium outing in 25-lapper. JD Stockwell was second, with Racing Series competition. Post time is MINI STOCK: Gordon Farnum, a row – allowed him to finish the night Lofland third, 5 p.m. Louie Maher, Ray King, Kevin Cormier, atop the points parade, two scant mark- Top points man Chris Davis came Kevin Clayton, Jack Puchalski, Kevin ers better than Cam Curtis, third in the home fifth, ending the night a dozen Monadnock Speedway McKnight, Jeff Heath, Patrick Houle, night’s 25-lapper. markers ahead of Stockwell. June 26 Top Tens: Josh Wright. Gordon Farnum stormed to his fifth Fast Eddie Petruskevicius again NHSTRA MODIFIED 40-LAP: PURE STOCK: Jimmy Zellman, JD Mini Stock win of the season. Charging worked his magic in the Young Guns Tyler Leary, Trevor Bleau, Todd Patnode, Stockwell, Cory Lofland, Jake Bosse, from row four, the Fitzwilliam Flyer took 15-lapper, winning for the sixth week in Matt Kimball, Bill Kimball, Cory Chris Davis, Jason LeRay, Brianna the lead from Kevin Clayton on lap 16 a row. This time, though, Teagan Edson Plummer, Kimmy Rivet, Dave Salzarulo, Patnode, Ryan Lawliss, Damien Houle, and drove off to take the checkers eight – greatly improving every week – kept Eric LeClair, Scott MacMichael. Nick Houle. lengths ahead of Louie Maher. him within shooting distance as she took ISMA SUPER MODIFIED 75-LAP: YOUNG GUNS: Eddie Maher, the winner a week earlier, the checkers second. Leilei Daniels came Jon McKennedy, Anthony Nocella, Moe Petruskevicius, Teagan Edson, Leilei was strong in second on Saturday, joining home third. Lilje, Mike Ordway Jr., Kyle Edwards, Daniels, Eddie Gomarlo, Dominick Farnum and third-place finisher Ray King Saturday, July 3, Monadnock Otto Sitterly, Dan Bowes, Ryan Locke, Stafford.

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Village Senior Living of Management & Maintenance Minimum rates of wages Probate Code without super- scheduled for Wednesday, This is NOT a hear- Holyoke, MA requesting (DCAMM) and clearly identi- to be paid on the proj- vision by the Court. Inventory July 21, 2021, at the 532 ing date, but a deadline by that the Court enter a formal fied as a bid will be received ect have been determined and accounts are not required Main Street Suite 301, which you must file a written Decree and Order and for through DCAMM’s E-Bid Room by the Commissioner of to be filed with the Court, but Holyoke, MA 01040 at 6:30 appearance if you object to such other relief as requested at www.bidexpress.com/busi- the Department of Labor interested parties are entitled p.m. The proposed Marijuana this proceeding. in the Petition. nesses/10279/home no later Standards. These rates are to notice regarding the admin- Microbusiness (a cultiva- WITNESS, Hon. Barbara The Petitioner requests than the date and time spec- incorporated into the bid doc- istration from the Personal tion operation) is anticipated M Hyland, First Justice of this that: Lisa Judkins of Sutton, ified and will forthwith be uments. Representative and can peti- Court. MA be appointed as Personal tion the Court in any matter to be located at 532 Main publicly opened remotely by Bid documents for this proj- Date: June 17, 2021 Representative(s) of said relating to the estate, includ- Street Suite 301, Holyoke, DCAMM Bid Room personnel ect may be accessed or down- Rosemary A Saccomani estate to serve With Personal ing distribution of assets and MA 01040 (the “Property”). and read aloud over a confer- loaded at no cost to potential Register of Probate Surety on the bond in an expenses of administration. Community Members and 07/02/2021 unsupervised administration. ence call line. Persons interest- bidders exclusively through Interested parties are entitled members of the public are IMPORTANT NOTICE ed in accessing the remote bid DCAMM’s E-Bid Room https:// to petition the Court to insti- encouraged to attend and will Commonwealth of You have the right to opening can do so by using the www.bidexpress.com/busi- tute formal proceedings and be permitted to ask questions Massachusetts obtain a copy of the Petition following conference line num- nesses/10279/home One hard to obtain orders terminat- and receive answers from The Trial Court from the Petitioner or at the ber and passcode: CenturyLink copy set is also available for ing or restricting the powers representatives of Cannalive Hampden Probate and Court. You have a right to Audio Conferencing Dial in viewing by appointment only in of Personal Representatives Genetics. Family Court object to this proceeding. To number 1-877-820-7831, DCAMM’s Bid Room located appointed under informal A copy of this notice is on 50 State Street do so, you or your attorney Passcode: 818087. at One Ashburton Place, 1st procedure. A copy of the file with the City Clerk’s office Springfield, MA 01103 must file a written appearance Sub-Bids at 12:00 Noon: Floor, Room 107, Boston, MA Petition and Will, if any, can be at Holyoke City Hall, 536 (413)748-7758 and objection at this Court July 22, 2021 during normal business hours. obtained from the Petitioner. Dwight Street, Holyoke MA Docket No. HD21C0121CA before: 10:00 a.m. on the General Bids at 2:00 PM: Please contact DCAMM’s Bid 07/02/2021 01040. A copy of this notice In the matter of: return day of 07/20/2021. August 5, 2021 Room at (617) 727-4003 or was published in a newspa- Anna Spinks This is NOT a hearing Every Filed Sub-Bidder must [email protected] Commonwealth of per of general circulation at aka: Ruth Heard date, but a deadline by which be certified by DCAMM in the for an appointment. Massachusetts least fourteen (14) calendar CITATION ON PETITION TO you must file a written appear- category for which they bid. In order to access bid The Trial Court days prior to the community CHANGE NAME ance and objection if you Every General Bidder must documents and submit bids Hampden Probate and outreach meeting and mailed A Petition to Change object to this proceeding. If be certified by DCAMM for the through DCAMM’s E-Bid Family Court at least seven (7) calendar Name of Adult has been you fail to file a timely written category of work listed below Room potential bidders must 50 State Street days prior to the community filed by Anna Spinks, aka: appearance and objection fol- and for no less than the bid first be verified by DCAMM’s Springfield, MA 01103 outreach meeting to abutters Ruth Heard of Holyoke, MA lowed by an affidavit of objec- price plus all add alternates of Bid Room and then reg- (413)748-7758 of the Property, owners of land requesting that the court tions within thirty (30) days of this project, if applicable. ister with the E-Bid Room Docket No. HD21C0126CA directly opposite the Property enter a Decree changing their the return day, action may be The Category of Work is: vendor. Instructions on the In the matter of: on any public or private street name to: taken without further notice to General Building Construction processes can be found on Michael David Tibbetts or way, and abutters to the Ruth Heard you. Mass. State Project No. DCAMM’s website www.mass. CITATION ON PETITION TO abutters within three hundred IMPORTANT NOTICE UNSUPERVISED SDH1801 gov/dcamm/bids or contact CHANGE NAME (300) feet of the property line Any person may appear ADMINISTRATION UNDER Hampden County DCAMM’s Bid Room at the A Petition to Change of the Property as they appear for purposes of objecting THE MASSACHUSETTS Correctional Center, HVAC phone number or email listed Name of Adult has been filed on the most recent applicable to the petition by filing an UNIFORM PROBATE CODE Code Deficiency Repairs, above. by Michael David Tibbetts tax list, notwithstanding that appearance at: Hampden (MUPC) Ludlow, MA Carol W. Gladstone of Holyoke, MA requesting the land of any such owner is Probate and Family Court A Personal Representative And the following Filed COMMISSIONER that the court enter a Decree located in another city or town. before 10:00 a.m. on the appointed under the MUPC in Sub-Bids: Miscellaneous & 07/02/2021 changing their name to: 07/02/2021 return day of 07/13/2021. an unsupervised administra- Ornamental Iron; Roofing & Michael Korric Morgan This is NOT a hear- tion is not required to file an Flashing; HVAC; Electrical. Commonwealth of IMPORTANT NOTICE Commonwealth of ing date, but a deadline by inventory or annual accounts E.C.C: $6,838,354 Massachusetts Any person may appear for Massachusetts which you must file a written with the Court. Persons inter- This project is scheduled for The Trial Court purposes of objecting to the The Trial Court appearance if you object to ested in the estate are enti- 784 calendar days to substan- Probate and Family Court petition by filing an appear- Hampden Probate and this proceeding. tled to notice regarding the tial completion. Scope: Hampden Division ance at: Hampden Probate Family Court WITNESS, Hon. Barbara administration directly from Correct ventilation-relat- 50 State Street and Family Court before 50 State Street M Hyland, First Justice of this the Personal Representative ed issues within the three Springfield, MA 01103 10:00 a.m. on the return day Springfield, MA 01103 Court. and may petition the Court Inmate Housing towers & (413)748-8600 of 07/21/2021. (413)748-7758 Date: June 15, 2021 in any matter relating to the five Support Buildings. Docket No. HD21P0982EA This is NOT a hearing date, Docket No. HD21C0124CA Rosemary A Saccomani estate, including the distribu- Facility will remain occu- Estate of: but a deadline by which you tion of assets and expenses of In the matter of: Register of Probate pied and fully operational. At Patricia M. Scanlon must file a written appearance administration. Francisco Gonzalez 07/02/2021 Housing towers, new roof- Date of Death: if you object to this proceeding. WITNESS, Hon. Barbara WITNESS, Hon. Barbara Hernandez top support HVAC mechani- March 12, 2021 Commonwealth of M Hyland, First Justice of this M Hyland, First Justice of this aka: William Gonzalez cal equipment & associated INFORMAL PROBATE Massachusetts Court. Court. CITATION ON PETITION TO ductwork, electrical, & con- PUBLICATION NOTICE The Trial Court Date: June 21, 2021 Date: June 23, 2021 CHANGE NAME trols will be added. Cleaning To all persons interested Hampden Probate and Rosemary A Saccomani Rosemary A Saccomani A Petition to Change of existing HVAC air distribu- in the above captioned estate, Name of Adult has been Family Court Register of Probate by Petition of Petitioner Mary Register of Probate 50 State Street 07/02/2021 tion systems & equipment at 07/02/2021 filed by Francisco Gonzalez Support Buildings. Rowe of Annapolis, MD, a Will Public Notices EARLY ARE NOW ONLINE DEADLINES Email all notices to [email protected] In observance of the 4th of July, 1 Access archives and digital tear sheets by PUBLIC NOTICES 2 newspaper title. EARLY AD DEADLINE Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’ Place your public notice public notice web site to search all notices in no later than NOON 3 Massachusetts newspapers. Friday, July 2 Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon, Fridays noon for Monday holidays. – Thank you! visit www.publicnotices.turley.com

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10 • JULY 2, 2021 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ Massachusetts Legislators Speak Before Joint Committee BOSTON – On Thursday, June 17, casinos have some built in advantages provide and the importance of diversi- cities and towns based on the amount 2021, three Western Massachusetts legis- over the small business owners in my dis- ty, equity and inclusion. “Our version wagered in those communities. The lators and the Mayor of West Springfield trict like offering slots and table games,” is the only version that has specific remaining revenue raised from the bill spoke before the Joint Committee on said Senator Adam Gomez. “Casinos are language directing the Massachusetts will be allocated to the Massachusetts Economic Development and Emerging also exempt from the Happy Hour Law, Gaming Commission in the promul- General Fund and directs revenue towards Technologies. At the start of this leg- which in turn prevents small businesses gation of their regulations to take into compulsive gambling mitigation funding, islative session, Senator Adam Gomez from being able to change their prices account diversity, equity and inclusion” youth development support, economic (D-Springfield) and Representative day to day and allows casinos to offer stated Representative Ramos. “States like development in Gateway Cities, a newly Orlando Ramos (D-Springfield) joint- free drinks to their patrons. The legisla- Virginia are leading the way in adding created Distressed Restaurants Fund and ly co-filed S.264 and H.531 in their tion we filed will allow small business explicit language prioritizing participa- approved training for municipal police respective branches, with Senator John owners to be more competitive within the tion from black and brown business own- departments. C. Velis (D-Westfield) as a lead Senate sports wagering market,” Gomez added. ers. We have to be intentional in allowing “I don’t have to tell you that the bar, co-sponsor. Mayor Will Reichelt of West “I’ve heard from small business owners black and brown businesses a fair oppor- restaurant, and private club industry has Springfield spoke in favor of the propos- themselves who tell me that they used tunity to benefit from this new multi-bil- been absolutely ravaged by COVID-19. al alongside the legislators. While many to have regulars who played KENO and lion-dollar industry.” This is a simple way to help these busi- pieces of legislation related to sports purchased food at their establishments; Other measures unique to the nesses out and capture unrealized revenue wagering are currently before the Joint today they’ve lost about 80% of those Gomez-Ramos version is an opt-out from ‘casual bettors’ who may not want Committee, this bill is unique in that it customers to casinos. We need to level clause for cities and towns, giving them to download an app or go to a casino allows bars and restaurants a seat at the the playing field and support our local the power to decide whether or not to to place a bet,” stated Senator John C. table so often occupied primarily by larg- establishments, especially now as the bar allow wagers at retailers in their munici- Velis. “I cannot remember a time when I er companies and stakeholders. and restaurant industry recovers from the palities. This legislation would also pro- asked a bar or restaurant owner about this Senator Adam Gomez provided oral COVID-19 Pandemic.” hibit wagering placed on sports involving possibility and they did not think it was a testimony that focused on the impact Representative Orlando Ramos, the animals. S.264/H.531 lays out a clear good idea. It’s exactly for this reason that sports wagering could have on small House lead on this legislation, spoke to way to distribute a portion of the rev- the Massachusetts Restaurant Association businesses at a local level. “Already the the municipal benefits this bill would enue by allocating it directly back to supports this important bill.”

a way to dress it rather than just acknowl- community or police concerns with the Any residents interested in being on POLICE, from page 1 edging it, figuring out how to address it most directly involve,” Murphy said. the board can apply by contacting Nilka effectively and fairly within their power. “Basically, I have the view that by work- Ortiz in the Mayor’s Office at ortizn@ Murphy mentioned these meetings Murphy said he’s spoken to a few offi- ing together rather than against each holyoke.org. They should also include will give the mayor input on the concerns cers he’d like to be in it because of their other, we have a better chance of making their background and a letter expressing in the city and the potential for altering involvement with the community and his any necessary changes to both improve their interest in the board. the police department policies; includ- trust in their abilities, also those officers community relations and to make the city Additionally, Murphy said any res- ing what that would mean in terms of expressed interest in participating. safer for all.” idents who want to maintain their con- police practices, other faculty, and most “The chief will not be on the board As issues arise, they will be fidentiality while voicing their concerns importantly community and department but rather the officers having the most addressed by the mayor to the chief and can directly contact the mayor at his safety. He hopes that the board will be day to day contact with the communi- Murphy says he will be actively involved office, either in person or by phone at able to bring up a concern and then find ty. I think it will be easier to discuss in this process. 413-322-5510.

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