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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com [email protected] www.sun.turley.com Businesses surveyed on Covid impact Virus reduces city to ‘essentials’ Mall is nearly empty, Pioneer Valley busi- ness and planning agencies schools closed until May are conducting an online survey of local business- By Michael Ballway es and organizations about [email protected] how the coronavirus state of emergency has affected Gov. Charlie Baker them. stopped short of ordering The information gath- Massachusetts residents to ered will be used to advo- self-quarantine this week, as cate for resources to help officials attempt to stop the now and in the coming spread of the coronavirus. His weeks and months. The recommendation to stay home survey can be found at is just an “advisory,” he said. www.surveymonkey.com/r/ It’s not like there are that PVBIZCOVID and will be many places they can go. active until March 31. The schools are closed — A report of survey public schools, private schools, findings will be posted at Holyoke Community College. FRCOG.org in early April. Any workplace that isn’t Agencies sponsor- deemed an “essential” indus- try is closed, though workers can telecommute. Most shops, IMPACT, 4 other than food, drug and hardware stores, are closed. Restaurants are open for take- The parking lot outside Macy’s at the Holyoke Mall is empty last Friday, after the department store — like most Don’t flush those out or delivery meals only. other mall businesses — closed its doors. Photo by Michael Ballway ‘flushable wipes’ Holyoke has been a regional leader in the move- were exempted from this rule. Before the weekend, in-person service at “non-es- into city sewers ment to enforce “social dis- The mayor also ordered Mayor Alex Morse closed all sential” businesses as of The Holyoke Water tancing.” Last week, the may- the closure of any establish- personal service establish- Tuesday. The governor’s ban Works is urging all resi- or’s office ordered that retail- ment that can only be accessed ments, such as hairdressers and will end at noon Tuesday, April dents to ignore all “flush- ers enforce a “10-10-10” rule, by a “covered mall” — that barbers, fitness centers, nail 7, unless it is extended. able wipes” labels and limiting their occupancy to 10 is, most of the shops in the salons and tattoo parlors — any This Wednesday, Baker advertising, and to dispose people at a time, with custom- Holyoke Mall at Ingleside. As a business where it’s impossible announced that he was extend- of these items in the gar- ers asked to spend no more result, this week, only one store for the service provider and the ing the statewide school clo- bage, not the toilet. than 10 minutes in the store, at the mall remains fully open; customer to stand 6 feet apart. sures to May 4. Holyoke had “Flushable” items are and remain 10 feet away from one additional store is open for This was followed on originally planned for a two- each other. Grocery, pharma- pickups only, and a restaurant March 23 by the order from clogging sewer systems, See ESSENTIALS, page 5 and blockages caused by cy and medical establishments is open for takeout only. Gov. Charlie Baker stopping all wipes cause utility work- ers to remove them in con- fined places. Many times this must be done by hand, which is dangerous and Closures got you down? Take a hike Senate primary costly. “These flushable State parks, reservoir Reservation and the Whiting the Holyoke Water Works rescheduled to wipes, which are being Street Reservoir were still director. “We’re currently used by people sometimes trails still open for open earlier this week. discussing options with the Tuesday, May 19 to clean door knobs, coun- walks in nature Going to the park Massachusetts Department of tertops, and other surfac- remains one of the few lei- Environmental Protection’s By Michael Ballway es, are a growing hazard to By Shelby Macri sure activities outside the Western Regional Office. [email protected] public health,” said Nadine [email protected] house that officials are still As of right now, the reser- Leslie, chief executive encouraging people to do — voirs are open to the pub- Voters in Holyoke will officer for SUEZ North While most non-emer- though there are a few chang- lic, though people should have to wait to choose their America, which partners gency government ser- es to park policies. use common sense, extra next state senator. vices are closed to prevent “Both the Ashley hygiene, and social distanc- The Massachusetts Senate FLUSH, 8 the spread of the coro- Reservoir and Whiting Street ing. Also, events such as on Monday voted to delay the navirus, recreation facil- Reservoir are still open to fundraisers, road races, and March 31 special election to ities like Mount Tom State visitors,” said David Conti, general congregations of peo- Tuesday, May 19, according to College classes ple are cancelled.” the secretary of state’s office. Reservoir lands — the Additionally, the Legislature online for rest of Ashley property off Westfield and governor agreed that day spring term Road, and the Whiting prop- on a law to expand access to erty between Easthampton absentee voting. Holyoke Community Road and Mountain Park Two candidates are vying College will begin con- Road — are open to the pub- for the open seat, Agawam ducting all classes remote- lic from dawn to dusk. businessman John Cain, ly for the remainder of The state Department of R-Southwick, and state Rep. the spring 2020 semester, Conservation and Recreation John Velis, D-Westfield. The potentially including final has closed all bathrooms, senate district includes all of exams. camping areas, picnic Holyoke, as well as nine other The college had pre- areas, playgrounds, athlet- cities and towns to the south viously announced that it ic fields, fitness equipment, and west, and four precincts in would extend spring break sport courts and visitor cen- Chicopee. by one week while sus- ters at its properties, which As the coronavirus pan- pending in-person classes include Mount Tom as well demic has prompted the clo- March 23-27. Hiking trails at Whiting Street Reservoir, as well as at Ashley Reservoir as Hampton Ponds State Park sure of government offices and Mount Tom State Reservation, are among the last government in Westfield and Holyoke across the state and advice that CLASSES, 5 services still functioning as normal amid the coronavirus pandemic. Photo by Shelby Macri See HIKE, page 11 See PRIMARY page 13 ◗ In The News Parade honorees will hold over to 2021 By Shelby Macri 2021. Ordinarily, the parade president [email protected] and members of the parade committee will change from year to year. This time All of this year’s St. Patrick’s — with the blessing of the planned 2021 Committee honorees, from the Grand president — Joyce and his board mem- Colleen’s Court to the grand marshal, bers are staying in place to finish what will be back again in 2021. they’ve started. That was the announcement of the “We’ve received a mix of good and committee last week, just before the 69th bad thoughts,” Joyce said. “Some people Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day parade would are really upset about the cancelation of have been held, if not for the fear of the parade, but none more than myself spreading coronavirus at the city’s largest and the committee. We’re very excited outdoor event of the year. to continue next year and see this thing Since this year’s awardees didn’t get through.” a chance to march along the streets of As for the grand colleen’s float that Holyoke, the committee announced on was designed by Blessed Sacrament March 20 that they will effectively “post- School student Anna Puttick and con- pone” the 2020 parade by one year, and structed by students at Holyoke High “hold over” all the 2020 awardees for the School’s Dean Campus, the committee 2021 event. is trying to secure the same carriage that They made the decision after dis- would have been used on the float for cussing their options on March 15. The next year. While the float was being put alternative, according to Parade President together with Dobbin the horse, builders Marc Joyce, was to choose new awardees found cracks in two of Dobbin’s legs. and a new grand colleen in 2021, but also Dean students are working to repair let the 2020 honorees march in their own Dobbin so that he can be featured on the separate division. Sidewalks were empty on High Street at parade time last Sunday, as Holyoke’s St. Patrick’s float for next year. “We felt that having both the 2020 weekend festivities were canceled for the first time in nearly 70 years. The annual parade “If we don’t get all the exact ele- and 2021 awardees and colleens in the was one of innumerable large-scale events, around the world, to be canceled because of the ments for next year, we will try our coronavirus outbreak. same parade would undermine the glory Photo by Michael Ballway best to get replicas to make this float an and experience for both groups,” Joyce the St. Patrick’s Committee to hold its October. Now their attention will turn to amazing rendition of Puttick’s design.” said. “Some of the luster is lost when you traditional winter calendar of award next winter. Joyce said. “We’re very excited for don’t get to be on the float or march in announcements, the colleen pageant and “We’ve been thinking about doing next year and we’ll be holding all the the parade, and the colleens are thrilled Grand Colleen Coronation. something during the month of January, events associated with the parade, next to have this chance.” With the awardees and Grand as a way to have a regional get-together year.” This includes the JFK Memorial Another drawback is that adding a Colleen’s Court already picked for next with the award winners, colleens, com- wreath-laying, the bishop’s reception and whole separate division would increase year, the St. Patrick’s Committee will mittee members, and general public of the Irish ambassador’s breakfast before the length of the parade — already one look for other ways to build up to the course.” Joyce said. “We still want to the parade. All of these events were can- of the nation’s largest — which would parade. The committee was already kick off the season with a bang, so we’re celed with only a few days’ notice earli- complicate the television broadcast. planning to host the “Halfway to St. hoping to plan something.” er this month, as public health officials On the other hand, having a fresh set Patrick’s Day” road race on Sept. 12, and The awardees and colleens are not revised their assessment of the threat of honorees in 2021 would have allowed a golf tournament around September or the only ones continuing from 2020 to posed by the coronavirus. Mayor names 3 teams for Schools launch at-home learning site With Holyoke schools now closed on weekdays. More packets will be until at least early May, teachers and distributed on an ongoing basis as the emergency response administrators are providing new mate- school closure continues. rials and launching an online portal to Academic and wellness care pack- City officials this week announced Members of the social services keep students learning while classes ages will also be provided to food dis- a new Incident Command Structure team include state Rep. Aaron Vega are canceled. tribution sites next week. Care pack- designed to rapidly respond to the and his aide Pat Duffy, as well as Alicia Teachers have already been com- ages will include hands-on learning needs of Holyoke citizens during the Zoeller, administrator of community municating with their students via materials such as basic art supplies, Covid-19 public health emergency. development for the city. email, phone, social media and other games to support collaboration at home Anticipating the volume and com- Members of the sheltering team electronic means. As the school closure (dominos, etc.), flashcards and books. plexity of the challenges to come, are Sarah Meier-Zimbler, develop- has extended beyond the two weeks Additional online resources can Mayor Alex Morse has rolled out an ment director at the Holyoke Housing that were initially announced, students be found at www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/ inter-agency team of leaders poised to Authority; Steve Huntley from the are exhausting the at-home learning wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HPS-At- provide crucial support in the coming Valley Opportunity Council; Sean packets that teachers prepared at the Home-Learning-Activities.pdf. weeks. Gonsalves, director of the city’s Health start of the closure. Student participation in all of these “Over the last three weeks, we Department; and Jesus Pereira, the This week, the School Department activities is optional. They are designed have moved quickly and successfully city’s director of veterans services. debuted hpsathome.com, its new to enrich and extend classroom lessons, to shift a core group of city staff mem- Marcos Marrero, the city’s direc- at-home learning website. All Holyoke not to replace traditional instruction. bers into new roles that will ensure the tor of planning and economic devel- educators will begin posting work on To help students access online continuity of vital city functions and opment, is currently serving as deputy this website at lest twice a week for learning, the schools are making to implement a proactive series of reg- manager of the Municipal Emergency families and students to access. sure each family has access to the ulations to slow down the spread of Operations Center, and will serve as Additional take-home pack- Internet. Schools are compiling a list Covid-19 in Holyoke during its early the city’s point person for the planning ets will be available for students at of families that do not have at least stages” said Morse, who has been con- teams. food distribution sites — Donahue, one device at home, or lack Internet ducting frequent Facebook Live ses- “This pandemic, and the efforts Kelly, Lawrence, Morgan and Sullivan access. Families that need an Internet sions and community phone conversa- required to slow it down, have the schools, and Holyoke High School’s device should contact their child’s tions in order to connect with residents potential to paralyze many of the North Campus, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. teacher or principal. and collect concerns from the public. systems that we rely on every day,” “Although I know that these massive Marrero said. “Our challenge now, efforts will go a long way to protecting before the worst of this crisis hits, is our community, there is still a lot that to deploy a coordinated community Banks are open, but urge online visits needs to be done to mitigate the dan- response structure to make sure that gerous challenges presented by busi- basic needs in our city are being met The Massachusetts Bankers “The safest place for your money right ness closures, social isolation, and the for all. The systems we set up now will Association announced that banks now is in your local bank, where it is escalating threat of this virus.” also put us in a better position for a throughout the state will remain open insured up to $250,000 by the Federal The new command structure smoother recovery and prepare us for while keeping their customers and Deposit Insurance Corporation. Many includes three planning teams that will a return to regular operations when the employees safe. Massachusetts banks also have excess identify resources and develop respons- time comes.” According to Gov. Charlie Baker’s insurance to protect your funds.” es to the city’s most pressing needs “What we hope to gain from this order issued March 23, financial institu- Consumers needing access to bank- in an emergency: the local economy, broad collaboration,” added Morse, “is tions such as banks are considered essen- ing services should check with their social services, and sheltering. quick, reliable access to information tial services and will not be subject to the institution, as many banks have closed Members of the local econ- and resources for every single person. closure. branch lobbies, reduced hours or shifted omy team include Tessa Murphy We are not letting the pandemic get “While we strongly encourage all to drive-through-only. However, bank Romboletti, director of EforAll ahead of us; we are working across Massachusetts residents to heed the staff are available to serve customers and Holyoke; Andrea Marrion, president these sectors to make sure that no one governor’s stay-at-home advisory and answer questions. In addition, access to of the Greater Holyoke Chamber of in Holyoke falls through the cracks. We use online or mobile banking, con- funds through online and mobile bank- Commerce; John Dyjach, the city’s will do everything in our power to save sumers will continue to have access to ing, ATMs and at point-of-sale transac- assistant director for economic devel- lives, keep our residents safe, and make banking services during the mandato- tions remains available during this time. opment; and Ben Murphy, development sure we are prepared for the difficult ry non-essential business closure,” said For more information, visit www. specialist for the city of Holyoke. recovery that waits ahead for all of us.” Daniel Forte, MBA president and CEO. massbankers.org.

2 • MARCH 27, 2020 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ Jail pauses inmate visits to slow virus By Elise Linscott Other operational changes include attorney, clergy and court-ordered vis- line, which is subsidized by the sheriff’s [email protected] temporarily stopping all offender-based its only if the visitors wear face masks department and which will temporarily programs and reducing programs provid- and avoid physical contact; and alter- stop bringing passengers to the correc- The Hampden County Sheriff’s ed by the sheriff’s department; allowing ing the PVTA’s Stonybrook Express bus tional facilities. Department is making several operation- Work-release employees and com- al changes in light of the coronavirus munity service crews assigned to do res- pandemic, including temporarily pausing titution will discontinue their work until inmate visits and requiring professional further notice. visitors to wear face masks. Health services will screen and must The department recently had one approve every request for a transfer from person placed in preventative medical other facilities and the department will quarantine for showing symptoms poten- not accept a transfer unless the sub- tially associated with Covid-19, accord- ject has already been in custody for at ing to a press release. But as of March least 14 days and is shown to be symp- 13, that person was symptom-free and tom-free. determined not to be ill and was removed Non-essential staff have been from preventative medical quarantine. excused from reporting to work. Meal The sheriff last week held a press services for inmates will continue as nor- conference and announced a number of mal and all medical services will con- temporary operational changes, including tinue with additional attention paid to pausing inmate visits for 60 days or until the transmission of infectious diseases the threat of Covid-19 passes, authoriz- throughout the department’s facilities, ing two hours of free phone calls per according to the department. week and giving each inmate three free The Western Massachusetts County envelopes per week. Correctional Officer’s Basic Training “These are unprecedented times Academy has also been closed until fur- and to adapt, and best protect our staff, ther notice. Academy recruits will be the offenders in our care and the gen- screened by health services and will be eral public, we are taking unprecedent- assigned to work in the facilities to assist ed measures that impact virtually every staff once cleared. aspect of our operations,” said Hampden Courts across the state have been County Sheriff Nick Cocchi. “None of temporarily closed since March 16. The these decisions were made lightly and we department has since been working to will continually be evaluating our deci- increase its capacity for video conferenc- sions over the coming weeks to ensure ing. that these changes remain necessary and The Hampden County Sheriff’s are the best way to ensure the health and Department serves Holyoke and several safety of every staff member and person Sheriff Nick Cocchi details the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department response to the other cities and towns in the Springfield in our care.” coronavirus pandemic at the county jail in Ludlow last week. Submitted photo area, from Chester to Brimfield. Holyoke Community College OneHolyoke working scholarship deadline is extended Holyoke Community College has for scholarships, which are awarded to help 2020 Census extended by two weeks the deadline to through the HCC Foundation, HCC’s apply for scholarships for the 2020-21 nonprofit fundraising corporation. With the U.S. Census now for- tion, and after the last Census Western academic year. More than $200,000 in awards is mally launching, OneHolyoke CDC Massachusetts lost a seat in the U.S. The new application deadline is available for incoming, continuing and announced it has received two grants House of Representatives. Wednesday, April 8. transferring HCC students. totaling $25,000 — $15,000 from the According to Michael Moriarty, “We recognize the challenges that Applicants need only fill out a sin- Massachusetts Secretary of State’s OneHolyoke executive director, “The the Covid-19 crisis is presenting for gle form at www.hcc.edu/scholarships Complete Count Grant and $10,000 city of Holyoke’s population was like- our students on many levels, academ- to be automatically matched with the from the Massachusetts Census Equity ly undercounted 10 years ago, which ically and personally,” said Amanda scholarships they are most qualified to Fund — to assist local efforts to identi- had a direct impact on the availability Sbriscia, HCC vice president of institu- receive. There are scholarships for new fy and count those who have historical- of resources for our citizens. Our mis- tional advancement. “By extending our students, current students and students ly been underrepresented in the Census, sion, and the reason OneHolyoke is scholarship deadline, we hope to alle- transferring to other institutions, schol- which is conducted every 10 years by collaborating with others in local lead- viate a small bit of the stress or anxiety arships based on financial need, schol- the federal Census Bureau. ership around the Census, is to assure our students may be facing and ensure arships for students in specific majors, OneHolyoke is a member of both our population is fully and accurately that they are given all the time they scholarships for residents of certain Holyoke Complete Count and the counted so that residents are not denied need to submit their applications. As communities, and scholarships that rec- Pioneer Valley Complete Count com- vital services.” a college, we’re committed to helping ognize academic achievement. mittees, which are tasked with assur- Moriarty added, “We are already students overcome barriers to success. For the 2019-20 academic year, the ing that all residents of a community actively engaged in social media out- In light of these unprecedented times, HCC Foundation awarded $223,000 in are counted. Hard-to-count popula- reach, promoting local applications this is a potential barrier that’s easily scholarships to 231 students. tions include low-income individuals, for enumerator hiring, and organiz- removed.” Questions should be directed to highly mobile populations who rent ing response centers in the downtown Students must be currently enrolled the HCC Foundation office at 413-552- their housing, the elderly, college stu- area.” at HCC or have been accepted for the 2182 or Donahue 170 on the HCC cam- dents, those who are homeless and The campaign will specifically upcoming academic year to be eligible pus, 303 Homestead Ave., Holyoke. non-English speakers, among others. focus on hard-to-count populations — Holyoke’s population includes several members of the community who are members of these groups, and through less likely to complete and return their the grant OneHolyoke will be mobiliz- census questionnaires. Share your stories of staying at home ing field workers and a range of out- For the first time ever, the 2020 reach strategies to reach every resident Census can be completed online, The Holyoke Sun wants to know anyone visible in each photo. We’ll of the city. along with the traditional methods of how you’re coping with the coronavi- print the best entries in next week’s OneHolyoke has taken a leader- responding over the phone or by mail. rus closures and how they’ve changed newspaper, and in subsequent weeks ship position in the Complete Count Every household will receive informa- all of our lives — no school, no work, as the state of emergency continues. effort by also hosting U.S. Census job tion about the census by mail beginning social distancing and staying at home. The best way to contact us is at the- fairs for inner-city Holyoke residents mid-March 2020. Census Day is April We can’t meet our neighbors [email protected]. who have become part of the Census- 1, 2020, and questionnaire responses in the schoolyards, playing fields or We would also be glad to publish counting workforce. are supposed to represent households workplaces of Holyoke, but we can Holyoke children’s artwork, essays or The U.S. Census takes place every as they exist on that day. all share a few snapshots of what photos created during the school clo- 10 years, and will impact how federal OneHolyoke is the only certified life’s like with the kids in the house sure. Include the creator’s full name, funds get distributed to Massachusetts Community Development Corporation and the home office working over- age, and school attended. and to individual cities each year. based in the city of Holyoke. Founded time. Take a minute to send in an For all submissions, also include Millions of dollars in federal funding in 1971, OneHolyoke CDC has creat- update on how you’re doing, what fun a telephone number and email are allocated by a formula that takes ed over 160 new homes in the Flats, enrichment activities the kids have address. We won’t publish this infor- into account population. Every 10,000 Churchill and South Holyoke neigh- been up to, or anything else that’s mation, but may use it to verify iden- in population makes available addi- borhoods, rehabilitated hundreds of made the past two weeks a special tities or ask follow-up questions. tional federal funds. In the previous apartments and provided thousands of time in your home. Include full names Stay safe out there — and let us Census, Holyoke’s population was home improvement grants to home- of the writer or photographer, and know how you’re doing! just under 40,000. Representation in owners through the Neighborhood Congress is also determined by popula- Improvement Program.

The Holyoke Sun • MARCH 27, 2020 • 3 ◗ In The News Governor Baker issues stay-at-home notice Gov. Charlie Baker this week issued The DPH issued several recommen- these businesses are designated as essen- appear at the brick-and-mortar premises an emergency order requiring all busi- dations on how Massachusetts residents tial, they are urged to follow social dis- closed by the order. nesses and organizations that do not can limit their potential exposure to the tancing protocols. Restaurants, bars, and other estab- provide “Covid-19 Essential Services” coronavirus. Exceptions to the business ban lishments that sell food and beverage to close their physical workplaces and • Residents can leave the home for include health care facilities, and indus- products to the public are encouraged to facilities to workers, customers and essential shopping, to get fresh air or tries that support health care; health, dis- continue to offer food for takeout and by the public until noon Tuesday, April 7. exercise, but should practice “social dis- ability and youth care providers; phar- delivery if they follow social distancing These businesses are encouraged to con- tancing,” staying 6 feet away from oth- macies; mortuaries and related business- protocols. On-premises consumption of tinue operations remotely. ers, and limit their exposure to frequent- es; law enforcement and public safety food or drink is prohibited. Baker also directed the Department ly touched surfaces. Some stores have agencies, and contractors who support Intrastate waste and recycling col- of Public Health to issue a stay-at-home established alternative hours for high- them; groceries and other food retail, lection and disposal will continue unin- advisory with self-isolation and social risk individuals. including farm stands and liquor stores; terrupted during the coronavirus emer- distancing protocols. Residents are • Pharmacy prescriptions should be farmers and food manufacturers; restau- gency. Due to the essential nature of advised to stay home and avoid unnec- filled for 90 days, if possible; high-risk rant carry-out, quick-serve and deliv- these services, the state will provide essary travel and other unnecessary individuals should use a mail-order ser- ery services; other businesses related to relief from state and federal require- activities during this two-week period. vice. food, livestock and forestry; businesses ments that govern the hours of service Residents over 70 years of age or with • Residents should communi- related to energy generation and distri- allowed for commercial vehicle oper- underlying health conditions, who are cate with family, friends and neighbors bution, and fuel distribution; hazardous ators involved in waste and recycling considered at high risk when exposed through telephone or video chat. Parents waste, waste and wastewater businesses; transportation and collection, while to the coronavirus, should limit social should not arrange play dates for their businesses in transportation and logis- maintaining important safety protections interactions with other people as much children. tics, including personal transportation and measures. as possible. • Close-contact activities, such as such as auto repair, rental cars, cabs and Massachusetts Department of The advisory stops short of mandat- sports games, should be eliminated. ride-hailing services; workers involved Environmental Protection Commissioner ing that people stay home, but the Baker • Non-essential medical care such in the construction, maintenance, oper- Martin Suuberg said, “It is imperative administration has banned gatherings of as eye exams, teeth cleaning and elective ation or inspection of public works; that residents across the (state) be able more than 10 people, a reduction from procedures must be rescheduled. If pos- workers in the communications indus- to rely on key services such as waste the 25-person limit established in an ear- sible, health care visits should be done try, including the news media; workers and recycling collection and disposal. lier order. remotely. in information technology; workers in By issuing this emergency order, we can This includes community, civic, financial services; and workers involved better protect public health by ensuring public, leisure, faith-based events, and Essential businesses in essential government or defense oper- that residents are able to maintain proper any similar event or activity that brings The Baker administration issued a ations. hygiene, cleanliness, and social distanc- together more than 10 persons in any list of designated businesses and other Businesses and organizations not on ing in their homes while navigating these confined indoor or outdoor space. The organizations that provide essential ser- the list of essential services are encour- new and challenging circumstances.” order does not prohibit gatherings of vices and workforces related to Covid- aged to continue operations through For more information, visit www. more than 10 people in an outdoor 19 that will be allowed to stay open remote means that do not require work- mass.gov/doc/covid-19-essential-ser- space, like a park or athletic field. during this two-week period. While ers, customers, or the public to enter or vices.

School calendar for 2020-21 approved Classes will begin Aug. 31 and end classes from Christmas Eve to Three in late June 2021, with an effective two- Kings Day. week Christmas-New Year-Three Kings Early release dates are planned for Day break in the middle of the school Oct. 21, Dec. 23 (the day before Winter year, according to a calendar released Break begins) and March 10. Most by the Holyoke School Department this schools will dismiss three hours early month. on those dates; Veritas Prep will dis- Holidays in the planned 2020-21 miss at 1 p.m. There will also be noon school year include Labor Day (Sept. dismissal days at Veritas Prep only on 7), Columbus Day (Oct. 12), Veterans Oct. 23, Jan. 22 and March 5. Day (Nov. 11), Thanksgiving Recess The Aug. 31 start date applies to (Nov. 25-27), Winter Break (Dec. 24 to grades 1-12. Kindergarten and pre-kin- Jan. 1), Three Kings Day (Jan. 6), Dr. dergarten classes will have an open Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 18), house on Sept. 8, followed by the start Presidents Day and February Break of classes Wednesday, Sept. 9. (Feb. 15-19), Good Friday (April 2), Report card dates are Nov. 13, Patriots Day and April Break (April Feb. 5 and April 5 for grades 6-12, and 19-23) and Memorial Day (May 31). Dec. 9 and March 25 for kindergarten Additionally, students will have no to grade 5, along with the last day of school on two sets of back-to-back pro- school for all grades. fessional development days, Nov. 2-3 The last day of school will be June and Jan. 4-5. The January profession- 22, 23, 24, 25 or 28, depending on how al development dates, combined with many of the district’s five makeup dates other holidays and Winter Break, mean are needed because of weather-related students will have two full weeks of no cancelations. Holyoke Community College Police Capt. Dale Brown stacks boxes of supplies from science and medicine classes that the college is donating to local hospitals. Submitted photo Holyoke Community College donates Women’s Leadership Luncheons off Because of the coronavirus pan- April 10, May 8 and June 19, featuring demic and recommendations of public four women leaders from prominent area medical class supplies to hospitals health officials, the Women’s Leadership institutions. All four sessions have been In response to requests from area for meaningful ways to help out during Luncheon Series scheduled for spring canceled. The annual luncheon series is hospitals experiencing shortages of sup- these stressful times of Covid-19,” said 2020 at Holyoke Community College’s hosted by Holyoke Community College plies, Holyoke Community College this the message, which was sent on behalf MGM Culinary Art Institute has been and the Greater Holyoke Chamber of week prepared to donate surgical masks, of WestMass President and CEO Rick canceled. Commerce. isolation gowns, exam gloves and other Sullivan. “Our frontline medical pro- The four-part, monthly “Leadership For more information, contact personal protection equipment from its fessionals and first responders need our in Your Future 2020” series was set to Valentyna Semyrog at vsemyrog@hcc. health science programs to help front- help.” begin Friday, March 27, and continue on edu or 413-552-2123. line medical professionals as they battle The items HCC has been collecting the coronavirus. include boxes of isolation gowns, exam HCC’s Emergency Response gloves, masks, goggles, hand sanitizer, from page 1 Corporation, Greater Westfield Team has been coordinating with the and microbial wipes from its nursing, IMPACT, Chamber of Commerce, MassHire Massachusetts Emergency Management radiological technology, veterinary tech- ing the survey include the Franklin Franklin Hampshire Employment Agency on the collection of supplies nician, biology, forensic science and Regional Council of Governments, Board, MassHire Hampden from the college’s Health Sciences divi- certified nursing assistant programs. Common Capital, Economic Employment Board, Pioneer Valley sion and its Division of Business and HCC Police Capt. Dale Brown Development Council of Western Planning Commission and Economic Workforce Development. spent an afternoon conducting an inven- Massachusetts, Franklin County Development Partners, a group of Late last week, the Western tory of these supplies at the Campus Chamber of Commerce, Franklin regional and municipal planners and Massachusetts Economic Development Police station. He said he expected that County Community Development economic development leaders. Council sent out a list of personal pro- a representative from MEMA would be tection equipment that Baystate Medical picking up the items on campus some- Center and other area hospitals are “in time on March 24. MEMA will then in desperate need of.” turn coordinate delivery to area hospi- Check us out on the web www.sun.turley.com “I know we have all been looking tals, he said.

4 • MARCH 27, 2020 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ Vets agent to serve on SERVING AT SEA Soldiers’ Home board State Rep. Nicholas Boldyga, for our veterans for over a decade. I am R-Southwick, recently announced the certain Richie will continue his success appointment of Richard Girard to the in impacting the lives of countless vet- Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Board of erans and their families in the years to Trustees by Gov. Charlie Baker. come.” Girard, who serves as director of Established in 1952, the Soldiers’ veterans services for Agawam and neigh- Home in Holyoke is a multifaceted boring towns, is an Air Force veteran and health care facility former president of the Massachusetts available to eligible veterans from Veteran Service Officers Association. Massachusetts. It is a state-funded, fully “I am honored to recognize the accredited health care facility that offers appointment of Richie Girard to the veterans quality health care and hos- Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Board of pice care, including full-time residen- Trustees,” said Boldyga. “Richie has tial accommodations, an on-site dental exemplified tremendous commitment, clinic, veterans assistance center, and a excellence, and responsibility in caring multi-service outpatient department. Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Cassandra Cutler, from Holyoke, mans a console to pull in the tactical towed-array sonar system aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf, earlier this month. Vella Gulf is conducting operations in the Atlantic Ocean as part of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Strike Group. Submitted photo by Andrew Waters / U.S. Navy HCSS-West Springfield classes continuing online WEST SPRINGFIELD — to connect with their teachers every day Hampden Charter School of Science in between 10 a.m. and noon. Students also West Springfield is continuing its educa- have the opportunity to meet with school tional activities online, while the gover- counselors. nor’s order closing schools until April 6 Teachers assign classwork on remains in effect. Google Classroom, to be complet- HCSS Virtual School has been ed online. All students have their set up to provide parents and students Chromebooks with them and tech- most up-to-date information about nical assistance is provided by school the Covid-19 pandemic and how their IT department online and on site on school is responding to it. HCSS-West Wednesdays between noon and 2 p.m. students, who come primarily from For more information, visit hamp- Agawam, Holyoke, Springfield and West dencharter.org or email school adminis- State Rep. Nicholas Boldyga, left, stands with Richard Girard, the newest member of the Springfield, attend online Zoom sessions tration at [email protected]. Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Board of Trustees. Submitted photo

In a letter to students this week, Valley Press Club scholarship CLASSES, from page 1 Royal said HCC faculty have been hard To ensure the safety of students, at work preparing for the change, study- deadline extended to April 17 faculty and staff amid the coronavirus ing the fundamentals of remote teach- The Valley Press Club has tic aptitude and overall achievement outbreak, HCC will not return to the ing and learning. Each professor will extended until April 17 its deadline as measured by an applicant’s high classroom and will instead launch remote choose the best platform for each indi- to apply for up to six $1,000 scholar- school transcript, class rank, academ- learning beginning Monday, March 30. vidual class, including such programs ships for high school seniors pursu- ic awards, SAT scores and extracur- “We know this is the right thing to and services as Moodle, Zoom, WebEx ing a career in journalism. ricular activities. do because we are committed to pro- and Google Hangouts. The Valley Press Club Scholarship applications are viding a safe environment for all who The campus will remain open, and Scholarships, funded by contributions available at www.ValleyPressClub. come to HCC,” said college President the college library will provide wi-fi and dues to the Press Club, are for com, high school guidance offices, or Christina Royal. “What made this a real- hotspots and Google Chromebooks avail- students from Western Massachusetts by emailing [email protected]. ly hard decision was knowing the impact able for borrowing. Students may also or northern Connecticut pursuing car- Applications may be sent by it would have on this place where people be able to use their smartphones, if their ers in print, broadcast or photojour- email or by mail to Noreen Tassinari, want to be, where our students engage data plan allows. nalism. VPC Scholarship Chair, Eastern with one another and where they find the For more information, visit hcc.edu/ Primary emphasis is placed on States Exposition, 1305 Memorial resources and support they need.” coronavirus, or email coronavirus@hcc. edu. career goals, writing ability, scholas- Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089.

access, such as a phone conference line Campus, 500 Beech St. this time are encouraged to call 413-322- ESSENTIALS, from page 1 for public comment or streaming video • Kelly School, 216 West St. 5625. Messages will be checked, and of the meeting. • Lawrence School, 156 Cabot St. a Council on Aging staff member will week break ending March 27, before • Morgan School, 596 S. Bridge St. return the call as soon as possible. the governor enacted a statewide closure Essential services • Sullivan School, 400 Jarvis Ave. with April 6 as the earliest return date. Police, fire and ambulance service Gas & Electric will continue to be fully staffed. In the Library Utility services are running as usual, City offices event of an emergency, residents can dial The Holyoke Public Library will but the Holyoke Gas & Electric offices City Hall and other municipal 9-1-1. Additionally, trash and recycling remain closed until further notice. Any are closed to the public. Customer ser- buildings remain closed to the public. pickups will continue as usual. items checked out will have their due vice is still available during business Residents with business at city offices dates changed to May 1, and overdue hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., by tele- are asked to call or email the relevant Public schools fines will be waived when the library phone (413-536-9300) and email. Bills department first, or take advantage of While the schools are closed, reopens. Borrowers who wish to return can be paid over the phone or online at online services at www.holyoke.org. If Holyoke teachers are contacting stu- items can use the outside book drops at www.hged.com. the department staff determine that the dents to provide them with enrichment any time. The state Department of Public request cannot be handled by telephone activities to keep them learning while at For more information, and for Utilities has enacted a moratorium on or email, the resident may be able to home. online resources that will remain active utility shutoffs for residential customers visit the office by appointment only. The schools are also offering free while the library building is closed, visit until further notice. “grab and go” meals to any Holyoke res- www.holyokelibrary.org. Closed meetings ident of school age, weekdays from 10 Parks and Rec City boards and commissions will a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The boxed meals can Senior Center All sporting and community events meet only if absolutely necessary. All be picked up at any one of six schools. The Senior Center is closed until have been canceled until further notice. City Council meetings for the month of Families are free to choose whichever further notice. Those who depended on Though the parks are still open, resi- March were canceled. The state is allow- site is most convenient, regardless of meals at the Senior Center are encour- dents are discouraged from using them. ing local boards to circumvent the state’s which schools their children attend. aged to contact WestMass ElderCare, at Community Field will not be staffed, Open Meeting Law and bar members • Donahue School, 210 Whiting 413-538-9020, to sign up for the Meal and the bathrooms will not be opened. of the public from attending meetings, Farms Road. on Wheels program. No permits will be issued for parks as long as there is some other means of • Holyoke High School, North Seniors in need of assistance during events.

The Holyoke Sun • MARCH 27, 2020 • 5 ◗ Opinion

Editorial HOLYOKE the Get counted on Sun The Sun is published every Friday by Turley Publications, Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. census day Telephone (413) 283-8393, Fax (413) 289-1977. ext Wednesday, April 1, marks PATRICK H. TURLEY National Census Day as, for the 24th CEO Ntime, the Unites States is taking a tally KEITH TURLEY of the nation’s population. President A constitutional mandate, the census has EDITOR been conducted every 10 years since 1790. Michael Ballway By now, all Holyoke households should have [email protected] received a letter in the mail with information STAFF WRITER about filling out the 2020 federal census. It’s Peter Spotts vital that they do so. [email protected] Responding to the census request pro- ADVERTISING SALES vides the government with information that Wendy Delcamp determines how it will spend money, plan [email protected] projects and distribute resources for the SPORTS EDITOR next decade — starting with representation Greg Scibelli in the federal House of Representatives. [email protected] States can gain or lose seats every 10 years when the census is conducted, as Western SOCIAL MEDIA Massachusetts residents well know, after former Rep. John Olver’s 1st Congressional @ The Holyoke Sun District was eliminated a decade ago. In the WEB wake of this year’s count, state officials will Letters to the Editor www.sun.turley.com be redrawing the boundaries of congressional and state legislative districts again to account for population shifts, growth and decline. Inside view shows schools making progress Cities and states also rely on the cen- sus financially. Federal funding and grants of I recently retired after 42 years in edu- problems if a system is performing well, but www.turley.com more than $675 billion, which support local cation, including work as a teacher and it may very well be positive if in a crisis. Turley Publications, Inc. cannot social and infrastructure projects in states and administrator in Holyoke. Missing contact One huge difference I see is how much more assume liability for the loss of with students, I offered to volunteer in the diverse the faculty and staff is. At 22 per- photographs or other materials communities, are distributed based on data submitted for publication. gathered by the census. This is money that system and ended up accepting a part-time cent minority—low, by our population—it Materials will not be returned goes into our local schools, hospitals, roads, paraprofessional position at Holyoke High. is stunningly impressive to me. More impor- except upon specific request public works and other vital programs. Thus, I can attest to what I see with my tantly, I see teachers trying hard to apply when submitted. Local governments, too, use census infor- own eyes and compare it to the times before new techniques aimed at improvement as mation for public safety and emergency pre- receivership without having to rely on what part of a concerted, deliberate plan. I see paredness. During this Covid-19 pandemic, people who are not currently here claim to with my own eyes a big positive difference residents can rest assured that Holyoke has know. in the schools I worked at a and my children enough shelter beds, medical kits and other Some former teachers have been recent- attended. A Quote public health supplies — as long as it has ly vocal about ending receivership, and how When is it time to end the receivership? accurate census data. turnover of veteran teachers hurts the sys- It is not a matter of time, it is a matter of OF NOTE The government publishes community tem. They also promulgate the claim that meeting benchmarks that stand a chance census data — not personal information — any improvement during receivership, such of persisting and not being easily disman- “We’re very for use by private businesses and nonprofits. as higher graduation rates, is due to a lower- tled. Just ending receivership will not do, These community snapshots help organiza- ing of standards — a claim that implies that and certainly not going back to the past. excited to tions determine where to open a new store our student body is not capable of higher Receivership will eventually end. In fact, the continue next or factory, add new jobs, build new homes, performance unless standards are lowered. state has verified enough improvement that revitalize neighborhoods or offer new social The graduation rate has, indeed increased the commissioner has begun to talk about a year and see services. 10 points to 72.2 percent. Graduation rates careful process of developing an exit strat- The census asks the head of household to cannot be improved in Massachusetts by egy. Let’s move forward with a plan, not this thing fill out information for each person living in lowering standards. Students must pass the backwards without one. that dwelling — name, relationship to the per- MCAS tests that prevent communities from through.” son filing the form, sex, age, date of birth, and making up their own standards. Efrain Martinez race. Additional questions gather information High staff turnover may be a sign of Holyoke Marc Joyce about the living space and everyone in it. By law, the Census Bureau must protect all peo- ple’s privacy and not identify anyone by name CHECK OUT ALL THE when the data gathered is being analyzed. It is federal law that every household Letters to the must respond to the census, and every person Editor Policy living in the United States must be counted. Publications That includes people living in temporary quar- Turley ters, and even people with no fixed address. Letters to the Editor have a maximum of 350 See CENSUS, page 7 www.newspapers.turley.com words. We require writ- ers to include their name, address and phone num- ber in order for our office to authenticate author- HIDDENHIDDEN ship prior to publication. Addresses and phone numbers are not pub- ININ lished. Unsigned or anony- mous letters will NOT be Ho ly o ke published. We reserve the right to edit or withhold any submissions. Libelous, unsubstantiated allega- tions, personal attacks or defamation of character are not allowed. Each week, The Holyoke Sun will feature a photo of a distinctive place, landmark, Deadline for submis- sculpture, sign or other recognizable object located somewhere in the city. sions is Wednesday at noon. Think you know what or where it is? Readers are encouraged to submit their guesses to Last week’s “Hidden in Holyoke” was Please email (pre- “Hidden in Holyoke” via email to [email protected]. In order to qualify for the weekly the entrance to Blessed Sacrament ferred) letters to the- contest, entries must be received by Wednesday at noon for inclusion into Friday’s edition. Church facing Northampton Street. [email protected]. Mailed It was correctly guessed by Don letters can be sent to The Please include your full name with your guess in an email to [email protected]. If more than Diller, Dexter and Alice Gess, Angela Sun, 24 Water Street, one correct answer is received, the names of all those who submitted guesses will be listed. Manning, Edward Trudeau, Fred For more information, contact The Holyoke Sun at 413-283-8398. Wanat, and Jay and Millie Whelihan. Palmer, MA 01069.

6 • MARCH 27, 2020 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ Fund established RMV extends expirations for licenses to aid coronavirus SPRINGFIELD — The coronavirus throughout the state of emergency. inspections expiring in April (a “4” state of emergency has resulted in the sticker) must be inspected by June 30. financial hardship closure of several Registry of Motor Licenses Non-commercial vehicles with a Vehicles locations, but licenses and reg- All Class D and Class DM driv- failed inspection sticker (a red or black SPRINGFIELD — United Way istrations that would have expired this er’s licenses, ID cards, and learner’s letter “R”) due to expire in March must of Pioneer Valley has established month and next month are being extend- permits that have expired or are expir- be re-inspected by May 31; “R” stick- the Covid-19 Recovery and Relief ed. ing between March 1 and April 30 will ers expiring in April must be inspected Fund to provide aid and resourc- In Western Massachusetts, only the have a 60-day extension applied to the by June 30. Additionally, the one free es to those affected by the cur- Springfield and Pittsfield RMV offices current expiration date. The same exten- re-test for these vehicles is also extend- rent public health emergency. As remain open. All AAA branches that sion also applies for commercial driv- ed to May 31 or June 30, provided the the pandemic unfolds and schools, offered RMV services have closed. For er’s licenses (CDLs) and commercial re-test is performed at the same inspec- events and workplaces close, hour- the remaining RMV offices, transactions learner’s permits (CLPs) with expiration tion station that performed the initial ly, low-wage workers and many will be conducted by appointment only. dates in those two months. inspection. others will experience unprec- Drivers may reserve time up to two days Class D and M learner’s permit Regardless of the date of inspec- edented financial hardship. In in advance at www.mass.gov/rmv. knowledge exams have been suspended tion, vehicles issued a failed inspection Massachusetts, two in five workers Customers who make an appoint- until April 7. This means the RMV we sticker due to a safety defect (indicated lack sufficient savings to withstand ment are advised to arrive on time and will not offer Class D or M knowledge by a sticker with a red letter “R”) should a sudden loss in wages. prepared for their visit at their selected exams in its service centers until then. not be driven until appropriate repairs Funds collected for this emer- location, and will be sent a confirma- Additionally, road tests are canceled have been completed. gency relief fund will help fami- tion email that they should be prepared through Monday, April 4. Learner’s per- All motorcycle inspection stickers lies and individuals impacted by to show on arrival. Customers who do mit holders may reschedule their road originally set to expire on May 31 must the pandemic to meet their basic, not have immediate needs for neces- test after that date, within the 60-day be inspected by June 30. childcare, housing and financial sary and required in-person transactions extension of their expiration date. The RMV is also extending the time needs. This emergency relief fund should delay their visits and not visit a CDL road tests are still being during which newly registered vehicles will also help to continue our pro- service center without an appointment. administered, at the Wilmington and must be inspected, which is typically grams such as Thrive and especial- All customers are asked to not bring Milford service centers. within seven days of the date of regis- ly Mass211, a free referral hotline multiple individuals with them to assist tration. providing access to services such as with “social distancing.” Only a limited Inspections Newly registered non-commercial emergency assistance and real-time number of customers will be allowed in Annual vehicle safety and emis- vehicle purchased between March 1 and Covid-19 information. Individuals each service center at a time. sions inspections will also have their March 31 must be inspected by May 31. can dial 2-1-1, United Way’s 24/7 Hearings will be conducted at expiration dates extended by two Those purchased between April 1 and information and referral hotline, only five locations, none of which is months. April 31 must be inspected by June 30. from any Massachusetts number to in Western Massachusetts. The nearest Non-commercial vehicles with get information related to the virus. RMV branch that will hold hearings is inspection stickers that expire on March Registrations For more information on donat- Worcester. 31 (designated by a number 3 on the Vehicle registration expirations will ing, visit www.uwpv.org and follow More than 40 different RMV trans- inspection sticker) must be inspected by not be extended at this time. Most vehi- the link to “Covid-19 Relief.” Every actions can be completed at www.mass. May 31. cle registrations can be renewed online donation helps those in need. gov/rmv, which will remain active Non-commercial vehicles with at www.mass.gov/rmv.

$1M gift sets up Covid-19 relief fund The Community Foundation of Katie Allan Zobel, president and Western Massachusetts announced last CEO of the foundation, said the fund week that it would establish a Covid-19 is “another example of our region’s Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley extraordinary generosity and communi- with a lead gift of $1 million from ty commitment. MassMutual. “Speaking for the Community Along with MassMutual’s gift, the Foundation, our other partners and foundation is contributing $500,000 to the community as a whole, I want to the Response Fund. Big Y, Easthampton express my deep appreciation to our Savings Bank, Greenfield Cooperative strong community partner, MassMutual, Bank/Northampton Cooperative Bank and their leadership who moved swiftly and PeoplesBank have also committed with this gift to help at this time of cri- to contributing to the fund. Other area sis,” Zobel said. businesses and philanthropic organiza- Congressman Richard Neal stat- tions are being encouraged to contribute ed, “MassMutual has its roots in the to the fund, as is the general public. Greater Springfield community, not Those interested in making a gift to the just because it is where their employees fund should visit communityfoundation. work, but because it is where they live org/coronavirus-donations, or contact and grow their families. Their generous the Community Foundation at donorser- donation to the Community Foundation [email protected]. of Western Massachusetts will ensure Hosted by the Community that all families across Western Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Massachusetts have access to what they the Covid-19 Response Fund will pro- need during this trying time. Whether it vide flexible resources to Pioneer Valley be access to care for seniors, or ensuring nonprofit organizations serving pop- food security for those out of work, the ulations most impacted by the crisis, Community Foundation and their non- such as the elderly, those without sta- profit partners will be able to step up CLUES ACROSS 38. Rapid deployment 2. Genus of seabirds 29. Three cards of the ble housing, families needing food and and provide for our neighbors in a big 1. As soon as possible force (abbr.) 3. Infant’s dining same suit those with particular health vulnerabil- way. I am appreciative to MassMutual 5. Gateway (Arabic) 41. Japanese warrior accessory 34. Not in ities. and the Community Foundation for this 8. Doctors’ group 43. Festivity 4. Native Americans 35. Human gene Funds initially will be given to tremendously important partnership.” 11. Madder genus of 45. Interruptions from Arizona 36. Ancient Chinese existing community-based organizations Zobel said the fund will be flexible plants 47. Nonsense (slang) 5. Popular fruit philosophic concept who currently serve vulnerable popula- in responding to current needs and as 13. A team’s best pitcher 49. Data mining 6. Poisonous plant 37. French river tions and who are best able to identify unforeseen needs arise in our commu- 14. Ancient Greek methodology (abbr.) 7. Scolded 39. Thinks up those requiring crisis services. nity. sophist 50. Calvary sword 8. Assists 40. Type of geological 15. Go up 55. French river 9. Hand (Spanish) deposit 16. Neither 56. Global business 10. Amazon product 41. Helps little firms 17. Bolivian river conference (abbr.) identifying system 42. Area units ed to be delivered to the president and from page 6 18. Manila hemp 57. Afflicted (abbr.) 44. A device to remove CENSUS, Congress in December, with redistricting 20. Comedienne 59. Con man’s game 12. Basics 45. Secret political clique counts for the states by the end of March Gasteyer 60. No (Scottish) 14. Cain and __ 46. Polite interruption The census questionnaire can be 2021. 21. British School 61. Jewish spiritual 19. Malaria sound completed online, by phone, or by mail. For more information about the cen- Starting in May, census takers will be sus, how to respond, view a copy of the 22. Human reproductive leader 23. Indicates particular 47. Foundation visiting homes that do not respond by the questions, why it’s important, and securi- organs 62. Fish shape 48. Clare Boothe __, April 1 deadline, to ensure everyone gets ty of respondents’ privacy, visit 2020cen- 25. Surrenders 63. Camera term (abbr.) 24. Respiratory disease American writer counted. The census takers are paid gov- sus.gov/en.html. 30. Dog with long, silky 64. Impudence 25. Central Standard 51. Swiss river ernment employees, and they will keep For most respondents, the census coat and drooping 67. Dark brown or black Time 52. Prejudice coming until they get a response. Folks form should take only about 10 minutes ears 26. Imitate 53. Actor Idris who take the time to fill out their census to complete. The results, however, will 31. Sun up in New York CLUES DOWN 27. Golf score 54. Resistance fighters form immediately are saving the govern- be with us for 10 years. Take the time 32. Lead alloy 1. A continuous portion 28. A place to lay your 58. Speak disrespectfully ment — their own tax dollars — from an and make sure Holyoke is counted. 33. Eastern Asian plant of a circle head of unnecessary expense. What do you think? Send your letter Apportionment counts are expect- to the editor to [email protected]. CROSSWORD ANSWER on page 13

The Holyoke Sun • MARCH 27, 2020 • 7 ◗ In The News

BEAR BRANCHES FLUSH, from page 1 tems are designed to dispose of very specific items, and using a toilet as with the city in its sewer system. “We a trash can for convenience products fully understand that disinfection is can results in blockages,” Leslie said. especially important now because of “The sewer pipes that connect homes Covid-19, but we are seeing a large to community sewer systems are only increase in people disposing of these wide enough to carry water, toilet wipes in their toilet instead of in the paper and human waste.” garbage.” Other items that can clog or oth- Many of the wipes are advertised erwise damage the sewer system and as being just like toilet paper, but they treatment plants include: do not disintegrate in the sewage sys- • Baby or moist bathroom wipes tem. That’s because while wipes might • Medications, vitamins and sup- look like toilet paper, they are general- plements ly made from much tougher material, • Facial tissue or paper towels and are often soaked with cleaning • Cat litter, coffee grounds, ciga- chemicals, disinfectants and scents. rette butts Since wipes act very differently in • Feminine hygiene products of sewer pipes than toilet paper, they have any kind a tendency to ensnare with other wipes • Contact lenses or plastics of any and create blockages. kind Leslie said wipes are not the only • Bandages, wrappers, cotton waste item that people should not balls, dental floss Dennis J. Lee of Holyoke shared this photo of a black bear on Mount Tom. “It was my first bear flush down the toilet. She pointed out • Cleaning wipes, dust cloths and ever. I’ve gone back to visit for the last four days and my presence doesn’t seem to bother it,” that workers have found many waste duster heads he wrote last week. The Holyoke Sun welcomes readers’ photos of nature and wildlife in the objects that should not be flushed, These items should be thrown out city. Share your photos at [email protected]. Submitted photo such as cigarette butts, dental floss, in the trash or recycling, not flushed hair and unwanted medication. down the toilet. For further informa- “Sewers and wastewater sys- tion, visit www.nacwa.org/toilets. State has $10M for affected businesses Gov. Charlie Baker last week foundation of the state’s economy,” said announced the state will give economic Baker. “This recovery loan fund is a new support to small businesses affected by the resource to help small businesses address coronavirus pandemic with a $10 million emergency needs due to the disruption loan fund. caused by the ongoing Covid-19 pandem- The $10 million Small Business ic.” Recovery Loan Fund will provide To apply, business owners should com- emergency capital up to $75,000 to plete a form found at MGCC’s website, Massachusetts-based businesses with empoweringsmallbusiness.org. Completed under 50 full- and part-time employees, applications, or questions, can be sent via including nonprofits, impacted by Covid- email to [email protected] with the sub- 19. Loans are immediately available to ject line “2020 Small Business Recovery eligible businesses, with no payments due Loan Fund.” for the first six months. Massachusetts To qualify for the loans, businesses Growth Capital Corporation has capital- must be able to show verifiable negative ized the fund and will administer it. impacts from Covid-19. The loan comes “As our administration continues to with no payments for the first six months, take steps to protect the health and safety then 30 months of principal and interest of residents, we recognize the hardships facing the small businesses that create the See BUSINESSES, page 11

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By Gregory A. Scibelli The board also voted unan- [email protected] imously to waive the 10-practice rule before competition can hap- Following the first post- pen. The board voted to make it ponement of spring sports, the seven calendars from the start of Massachusetts Interscholastic practices. Athletic Association made a The maximum number of subsequent vote to further delay competitions was also modified the start of the spring sports to to 12 for most sports for tourna- April 27. ment participation. A team must The original start date of have at least eight contests for spring sports was March 16. It postseason participation. was delayed to March 30 when A typical baseball or soft- many schools began cancelling ball schedule is normally 18 to classes for two weeks due to the 20 games, while lacrosse and coronavirus outbreak. volleyball compete in 16 to 18 The MIAA’s Board of contests. Directors were scheduled to According to the board of meet again by teleconference directors, there is a movement this week to continue to mon- to try and keep student-athletes itor the situation. However, from missing their senior season, the March 20 teleconference especially after the state tourna- revealed some decisions that ment was interrupted for basket- became necessary by the con- ball and hockey. tinued postponement of spring “Based on the charge sports. from the BOD to have a spring The MIAA has agreed to sport season start date of April only hold a postseason tour- 27,” the board minutes state. nament is spring sports begins “Discussion regarding a timeline Submitted photos The Western Mass. Relics, a senior softball league, play during last season. The softball league is still planning for post-season play took place. on April 27. If the MIAA has to begin play on April 25 amid coronavirus concerns. to make another postponement, The Tournament Management then the tournaments in all Committee is committed to spring sports will be cancelled allow for broad participation at and high schools will only play a all levels this spring. Keeping modified schedule. student-athletes connected, Senior softball league seeks Additionally, there will not involved and engaged has mean- be any exceptions made to Rule ing and purpose after the chal- 34, which dictates how many lenges that were faced at the end to start season on time contests a team can have in a of the winter season and spring given week. sports in general.” By Gregory A. Scibelli especially the sports world Relics, a softball league for Depending on the sport, School districts across the [email protected] with no competitions of any senior citizens, is still plan- the number of competitions in state have been ordered closed kind due to the edict from ning to hold its season-open- a week can range from two to through April 7. That order was While many are hunker- state and federal officials bar- ing jamboree on April 25. four. It modifies in the events made by Gov. Charlie Baker. ing down trying to wait out ring gatherings of 25 people Steve Lepow, the public makeups are held, such as in the the coronavirus pandemic that or more. case of baseball or softball. See SPORTS, page 10 was crippled regular life, and But the Western Mass. See SOFTBALL, page 10 Lusitano Club honors high school soccer all-stars By Tim Peterson The Division 3 girls Player very little. I thought about play- A member of the South member of the track and field [email protected] of the Year is Juliana Dickinson ing soccer in college, but bas- Hadley girls soccer team, which team next year. Holy Cross was from Hampshire Regional. ketball was my first choice. If captured the Division 3 state title the perfect fit for me both aca- LUDLOW—The 31st The Division 4 girls Player the two seasons were a little bit last fall, also received the LAF demically and athletically.” annual Lusitano Alumni & Fans of the Year is Nora Young from farther apart, I would probably Scholarship Award for the second Marjanski’s main event is (LAF) All-Star High School Granby High School. play both sports in college.” consecutive year. Carla Jarrett high jump, but she will be able Soccer Player Awards Night was “It’s awesome to have been Young will only be playing was the scholarship recipient a to do all of the events as a college held at the Gremio Lusitano Club selected as the Division 4 girl’s college basketball at AIC next year ago and Lindsay Marjanski freshman. in Ludlow on March 8. Player of the Year,” Young said. year. was this year’s scholarship award The other scholarship award The guest speaker was “I wouldn’t have been able It was the second year in a winner. winners are Robert Michalski John Gibson, who has been the to receive this award without row that a member of the Granby “It feels very nice to be (East Longmeadow H.S), Erin women’s soccer coach for the the help of my teammates and girls soccer team was selected as rewarded for all of the hard work Czelusniak (Lenox H.S), and JT past 20 years. Gibson, a native coaches.” the Division 4 girls Player of the that I’ve done,” Marjanski said. Novitsky (Lenox H.S). of London, England, earned Young completed her out- Year. “I’ll be attending Holy Cross The members of the his 200thcareer victory at standing high school soccer “It’s very special to see two College and I’m very excited Division 1 girls first team are Springfield College in the fall of career with more than 100 career of our players selected as the about it.” Emily DeGeorge (Agawam 2015. points (Goals & Assists). She Player of the Year during the past Just like Young, Marjanski High School), Hope Santaniello One high school soccer was also a member of the Lady two years,” said Granby head will be playing a sport other (Agawam High School), Avery player from each of the divisions Rams varsity basketball team coach Bob Weaver. “I’ve coached than soccer at the collegiate Klingensmith (Belchertown was selected by the head coaches and became the school’s all-time Nora during the past four years level. She’ll be a member of the High School), and Brooke as the 2019 Player of the Year. leading scoring in the final game and she really deserved to receive Crusaders women’s track and Samborski (Belchertown High The Division 3 boys Player of the regular season. the award this year. She’s a tre- field team. School), Samantha Breton of the Year is Simba Pelletier “I love both sports equally,” mendous athlete and is a great “I’ve already met the mem- (Chicopee Comp High School), from Pope Francis High School. Young said. “I’ve been playing kid. We’re really going to miss bers of the team,” she said. “I’m soccer and basketball since I was her next year.” looking forward to becoming a See SOCCER, page 10

The Holyoke Sun • MARCH 27, 2020 • 9 ◗ Sports Thompson Speedway Motorsports reschedules events THOMPSON, Conn. -- After conver- across the motorsports industry daily. A and kick-off the Thompson racing sea- ward to seeing everyone back at the track sations with all stakeholders, Thompson full schedule for the event will be released son,” Terry Eames, the General Manager soon.” Speedway Motorsports Park announced once available. of Thompson Speedway Motorsports The health of our valued race teams, on Tuesday the new date for the 46th The original date for the Liquid Park, said. “Just like the entire racing fans, staff and customers is paramount annual Liquid Death Icebreaker weekend. Death Icebreaker, April 3 to 5, was post- community, we are disappointed that we during the COVID-19 outbreak. We have The prestigious event is now tentatively poned due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but can’t start the race season as originally cleaned the property thoroughly to do our set to take place May 15 and 16, includ- Thompson Speedway officials were com- scheduled. However, we will continue part to stop the spread of the virus and ing the headlining NASCAR Whelen mitted to finding the right date and releas- to abide by our Connecticut Governor will continue to do so in the future. Modified Tour Death To Plastic 150. ing it to the public as quickly as possible. Ned Lamont’s Executive Orders and For more information on Thompson Due to the current COVID-19 out- “After working with all of the dif- CDC suggestions during this time. We Speedway Motorsports Park, visit thomp- break, the date is tentative, as the situa- ferent parties involved, we feel this is fully expect to begin the season with the sonspeedway.com and follow the track on tion is fluid and changes are occurring the best weekend to run the Icebreaker Icebreaker, May 15-16, and look for- social media. Valley Wheel Over-30 Baseball Sign-ups ongoing for Quabbin looking for new players Valley Baseball League The Valley Wheel Over-30 Day Saturday game in early May. If The Quabbin Valley Over-30 have an opportunity to showcase their Baseball League is seeking new players interested in trying out, go to www. Baseball League is seeking new players skills before being selected to a team for the upcoming 2020 season, which valleywheelbaseball.com. The rules of for 2020 season. The league has six for the season. The season is 15 regular is set to begin near the end of April. the league and new player forms can be teams, several with open roster spots. season games plus at least one play- The league is seeking players ages 28 found on the site. Last year, the league voted to allow off game. Games are nine innings and and up. Players turning 28 this year For further information, you can players age 28 and 29 to be able to metal (BBCOR -3) or wood bats are are eligible. However, only players 30 contact the league’s commissioner, Jim join the league, though players under allowed. Fields locations are through- and older can pitch. The league plays Nason at [email protected] or call 30 are not eligible to pitch. The cost out Western Mass. For more informa- 15 regular season games with games him at (413) 433-4308. Tryouts will of the league this season is $192. For tion on the league, or if you are inter- being held mostly on Sundays with a be taking place in the early weeks of players new to the league, there will be ested in registering, go to https://www. couple of weekday games thrown in April, weather permitting, with a draft a workout held in early April prior to quabbinvalleybaseball.org/. The league the mix as well as a special Mother’s following the tryouts. the league’s annual draft. Players will is also in Facebook.

no sports can be practice or played prior to SPORTS, from page 9 from page 9 plan to forego typical hand-shaking April 27. Additionally, coaches unable to SOFTBALL, lines post game. Baker has not made a decision or set a interact with their players before that date. relations director for the league, says “We will eliminate hand-shaking deadline to revisit that closure and wheth- The MIAA plans to provide guidance the league has begun booking its field lines after the game and fist bumps,” er or not to extend it. on health and safety guidelines for spring for play, and the Ludlow-based league, said Lepow. “We have safety rules to The MIAA has posted a fluid docu- sports if there are still concerns about the which draws plays from all over the prevent contact such as two first base ment on its website answering questions coronavirus when schools resume compe- region and into Connecticut, claims bags (orange for the runner and white about the current situation. The document tition. the field will be available come the for the fielder. We also have a screen is considered fluid and is updated when The board was scheduled to meet start of the season. for the pitchers circle to protect the new developments occur. Tuesday morning with an update to be “We lease the softball field from pitcher.” The MIAA has specifically stated that publish after that meeting. Fish and Game and we met the owner Lepow says player safety will be a and posed the question about having to top concern. delay the start of the season,” Lepow “Safety is our number one con- Hadley High School), Tennessee Murphy said. “He assured us the softball field cern,” said Lepow. In addition to the from page 9 SOCCER, (Monson High School), Alivia Skowyra will be available to us even if the bar things to the hand-shaking, we are Emily Howard (Minnechaug Regional), (Monson High School), and Madalyn is closed because of the coronavirus.” asking any player who is sick not to Rhiann Ryan (Minnechaug Regional), and Theriault (Palmer High School). The season starts on April 25 with come. We are also providing wipes or Katherine Russell (Minnechaug Regional). The members of the Division 3 boys a jamboree of modified games with other sanitizers to use on bats. On our The members of the Division 1 boys first team are Owen Raines (Belchertown the regular season beginning on April website we have information constant- first team are Nate Mateus (Agawam High High School), Zach Lajeunesse 27. ly being added to keep players advised School), Connor Montagna (Agawam (Belchertown High School), Korey Houle “Full games are supposed to hap- on what we are doing to ensure safe- High School), Mamadi Jiana (Chicopee (Belchertown High School), and Ethan pen on April 27,” said Lepow. “We ty.” High School), Brennan Dort (Chicopee Czaporowski (Belchertown High School). play seven inning games with two The commissioner of the league High School), Anthony Quiterio (Ludlow The members of the Division 4 girls divisions. The silver division is for 50 recently emailed players asking them High School), Michael Riley (Ludlow first team are Julia Frappier (Granby to 65-year-olds and the gold division to use common sense and announce High School), and Michael Tuck Jr. High School), Nora Young (Granby High is for ages 65 and older. Our oldest that the season is still on. (Ludlow High School). School), Julia Gauvin (Granby High player is 89-years-old.” The league’s only opposition The members of the Division 3 girls School), Emily Vallee (Granby High The purpose of the league is to could come at the local, state, or feder- first team are Madelyn Doolittle (South School), and Caitlin Hess (Ware High have fun and build friendships. al level if the games are not exempted Hadley High School), Anna Evans School). Lepow said regardless of where from the gathering restrictions that (South Hadley High School), Teagan The members of the Division 4 boys the pandemic stands, the league does have been made. Gawron(South Hadley High School), first team are Logan Gerry (Monson High Lindsay Marjanski (South Hadley High School), Shawn Jalbert (Monson High School), Paige Marjanski (South Hadley School), and Prescott Watson (Monson Read The Sun online at www.sun.turley.com High School), Bridget Sears (South High School). ◗ Holyoke Arrests The Holyoke Police Department Thursday, March 19 recorded the following arrests March No arrests were recorded in the pub- 16-21. No arrests in the public log have lic log. City man indicted for cheating been omitted. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty. Friday, March 20 at MGM casino’s poker tables William Cryer, 37, of 421 N. Main Monday, March 16 St., Northampton, was arrested at 6:25 A Holyoke man has been indict- State Police Gaming Enforcement George C. Reeder-Perez, 40, of 109 a.m. on Maple Street and charged with ed in connection with an elaborate Detective Unit. Bemis Road, Holyoke, was arrested at disorderly conduct, trespassing, and cheating scheme that netted more than The AG’s Office alleges that 5:07 a.m. on Beech Street and charged assault and battery on a police officer. $30,000 in illegal poker winnings between Jan. 29 and Feb. 14, 2019, with disorderly conduct. Douglas George Pitteroff, 67 of 7 from MGM Springfield, Attorney Ruiz frequented MGM Springfield, Yeinaliz G. Lebron Alvelo, 18, of 55 Prew Ave., Apt. B5, Holyoke, was arrest- General Maura Healey announced this regularly played four-card poker, Savoy Ave., 1st Floor, Springfield, was ed at 6:08 p.m. on Prew Avenue on a war- month. and while doing so repeatedly used a arrested at 9:40 a.m. on a warrant. rant. A Hampden County Grand Jury strategy of distracting dealers so he indicted Daniel Ruiz, 38, on March could improperly and discreetly add Tuesday, March 17 Saturday, March 21 13 on one count of larceny by single to his wagers once he learned he had Antonio Eckstein, 31, of 14 Embury Johnattan M. Perez, 37, of 294 Elm scheme and one count of cheating and a winning hand. Authorities allege that St., Springfield, was arrested at 9:53 p.m. St., Apt. 4B, Holyoke, was arrested at swindling. He was scheduled to be Ruiz pocketed approximately $30,025 on Appleton Street on three warrants, and 2:52 a.m. on Sargeant Street on a warrant. arraigned in Hampden Superior Court. through the elaborate scheme. also charged with resisting arrest. These charges are the result Healey’s Gaming Enforcement Sunday, March 22 of a joint investigation between Division has a dedicated group of Wednesday, March 18 The police log for March 22 was not the Massachusetts State Police prosecutors and investigators who No arrests were recorded in the pub- available at press time. Gaming Enforcement Unit at MGM lic log. Springfield and the Massachusetts See CASINO, page 11

10 • MARCH 27, 2020 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ HCC scores Kennedy Center theater awards The Holyoke Community College of theater.” York and the six New England states. the country to view college theater pro- Theater Department was recognized KCACTF Region I includes col- Awards are based on the recommenda- ductions and offer critiques. with three awards at this year’s region- leges and universities in northern New tions of respondents, who travel around “We are extremely proud of the al Kennedy Center American College hard work our students and staff put Theater Festival. in to pull these performances together HCC earned awards in the catego- throughout the year,” said HCC the- ry of “Theatre for Social Change” for ater professor Tim Cochran, director of its spring 2019 production of “Ugly “Ugly Lies the Bone.” “The Kennedy Lies the Bone,” by Lindsey Ferrentino, Center people sure seem to like what and another for ensemble work for its we’re doing here at HCC, given that fall 2019 production of the Thornton our program continues to receive a lot Wilder classic “Our Town.” of recognition.” In addition, HCC theater major In the past eight years, the HCC Haley Thompson of Westfield won Theater Department has won 11 a performance award for her role in KCACTF awards in various categories, “Ugly Lies the Bone” as the mother of among them individual acting, ensem- the main character, Jess, a war-scarred ble acting, dedication to a script, stage female soldier returning home. managing, and best original music. The awards were announced The HCC Theater Department puts at the end of the KCACTF Region I on two full stage productions each aca- festival, which was held at Cape Cod demic year, one in the fall and one in Community College Jan. 28 to Feb. 1. the spring. HCC students take part in Sixteen HCC students and two the- the annual alumni-sponsored 24-Hour ater faculty members attended the fes- Theater Festival in September, a fes- tival and were on hand to accept the tival of one-act plays in the spring, awards. and No Shame Theater, where students “It’s wonderful to have our stu- gather once a month to write, rehearse dents recognized by the Kennedy and perform short plays in one night. Center for their outstanding accom- Rehearsals are now underway for plishments in all aspects theater,” HCC’s spring 2020 production of the said HCC theater professor Patricia classic Greek tragedy “Antigone,” by Sandoval, who directed “Our Town.” Sophocles. The show, directed by 1977 “I’m especially proud of the award for HCC theater alumna Denise Boutin, ensemble work because that is for col- Holyoke Community College student-actors Caleb Curd, Jayda Aponte and Brandon Rodriguez will be presented in HCC’s Leslie laboration, which is really the essence in a scene from HCC’s award-winning production of “Our Town.” Submitted photo Phillips Theater April 16-18.

Hikers walk along the Whiting Street Reservoir this week. Reservoir and state park properties Hikers at Whiting Street Reservoir can enjoy seeing Mount Tom in the distance, as long as in Holyoke are still open, dawn to dusk. they still practice “social distancing” from other hikers. Photos by Shelby Macri

from page 1 admission fee charged at the park gate gathering starts to build. People who ities at its parks, DCR has also closed HIKE, on Reservation Road, off Northampton are ill, over 70 or part of a vulnerable all state-owned ice rinks, including Heritage State Park downtown. Street (Route 5). population should stay home, the DCR Fitzpatrick Skating Rink in Holyoke The trails remain open, however, Park users are asked to keep at advises. and Smead Memorial Skating Rink in including 22 miles of trails at Mount least 6 feet away from other people — DCR has also implemented a “carry Springfield. Tom. Park officials encourage people “social distancing” — whenever possi- in, carry out” policy on waste, as trash For more information on state to get exercise through hiking or moun- ble, to engage only in non-contact forms is not being collected at parks during parks, forests and reservations, visit tain biking. During the state of emer- of recreation, to avoid groups of 10 or the coronavirus state of emergency. www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-con- gency, DCR is even waiving the usual more, and to leave the area if a large In addition to closing sports facil- servation-recreation.

Monroe, with assistance from Senior eral Economic Injury Disaster Loan pro- from page 10 from page 8 CASINO, Financial Investigator Gene Griffin, BUSINESSES, gram, as well as legislative efforts by the enforce the state’s Expanded Gaming both of the attorney general’s Gaming payments, with no pre-payment penalty. administration to support impacted work- Act of 2011 and investigate and pros- Enforcement Division. The case was Businesses can apply for loans of up to ers.” ecute illegal activity, such as gam- investigated by the Massachusetts $75,000. MGCC is a quasi-public corporation ing-related financial crime, organized State Police Gaming Enforcement “Our office remains in regular con- of the state that saves and creates jobs at crime, corruption and money launder- Unit at MGM Springfield and the tact with the state’s business community small businesses, often minority- and wom- ing, including the majority of criminal Massachusetts State Police Gaming to provide updates and receive feedback en-owned businesses, by providing finan- activity occurring at the state’s casinos. Enforcement Detective Unit with as the administration continues to expand cial services and managerial assistance. All of these charges are allega- assistance from the AG’s Gaming its comprehensive Covid-19 response,” It also promotes economic development tions and the defendant is presumed Enforcement Division, the Springfield said Housing and Economic Development throughout the state, focusing on Gateway innocent until proven guilty. Police Department, the Massachusetts Secretary Mike Kennealy. “These new cities and low- to moderate-income com- The case is being prosecuted by Gaming Commission, and with the recovery loans complement other resources munities. For more information, visit Assistant Attorney General Colleen cooperation of MGM Springfield. like the state WorkShare program and fed- EmpoweringSmallBusiness.org.

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Forms for both regis- Estate of: 3/272020 & VEGETATION able to getting sick from tration and absentee ballots Francis R Knightly, Jr. MANAGEMENT this virus,” Morse wrote in can be downloaded from Also known as: SALE OF ANNUAL CONTRACT Francis R Knightly MOTOR VEHICLES Sealed bids for the above a March 19 letter to Galvin. the state website at www. Date of Death: 02/21/2020 Under G.L. c. 159B Sec 6B “… I believe that holding sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleidx. contract will be received John Cain CITATION ON PETITION as Amended by Holyoke Gas & Electric the election at this time htm and mailed to the City FOR FORMAL By Senate 466 of 1989 Dept. until 2:00 p.m., April would put the public health Clerk’s Office, 536 Dwight ADJUDICATION Notice is hereby given 23, 2020 at the Office of the and safety in unnecessary St., Holyoke, MA 01040. To all interested persons: by Reardon’s Garage Inc., Manager, 99 Suffolk St., A Petition for Formal 1537 Northampton St., Holyoke, MA 01040, at which danger. The current situa- The winner of the Probate of Will with Holyoke, MA, pursuant to the time bids will be publicly tion we are in is unpredict- election will immediate- Appointment of Personal provisions of G.L. c. 255, p39 opened and read. able and public health and ly take the 2nd Hampden Representative has been that on April 8, 2020 at 12:00 Bid Deposit: safety must be our number and Hampshire District filed by Patricia A Knightly noon at 1537 Northampt­ on A Bid Deposit in the of Holyoke MA requesting St., Holyoke, MA, the follow- amount of $35,000 must one priority.” seat vacant since January, that the Court enter a formal ing motor vehicles will be sold accompany all bids and may Debra O’Malley, the when Donald Humason Jr. Decree and Order and for at private sale to satisfy our be in the form of a certified, director of communica- resigned from the Senate such other relief as requested garagekeepers lien. treasurer’s, or cashier’s tions for the secretary of to take office as mayor in the Petition. 2002 Acura 3.2 TL check payable to HG&E from The Petitioner requests Vin# 19UUA56632A030616 a responsible bank or trust state, said the executive of Westfield. Humason, a that: Patricia A Knightly of John Velis LKO: Paul Prentice company; cash; or a bid bond branch couldn’t act until the Republican, had represent- Holyoke MA be appointed as 247 Granville Rd. from a licensed surety pay- Senate, which had called ed the district since 2013. Personal Representative(s) of Southwick, MA able to HG&E. said estate to serve Without Prevailing Wage Rates: the election in the first place, passed Cain and Velis were the sole can- 2016 Hyundai Elantra Surety on the bond inan Rates, which are to apply Vin# 5NPDH4AE6GH746123 its own order, which it did on March didates for state senator in their par- unsupervised administration. to the work, are set by the LKO: Michael Javier 23. ties’ primary elections, held March 3, IMPORTANT NOTICE Mass. Dept. of Labor & Rodriguez Cabreco You have the right to Industries. O’Malley said there will be no alongside the presidential primary. 3 Lamb St. obtain a copy of the Petition Additional information may changes to the ballots themselves. Holyoke has been without Senate So. Hadley, MA 01075 from the Petitioner or at the be obtained from: Absentee ballots that have already representation since January, although Court. You have a right to 2007 Toyota Scion TC Yocelyn F. Delgado been cast will remain valid and will be the district’s office remained open object to this proceeding. To Vin# JTKDE177270155454 Holyoke Gas & Electric Dept. counted on the new election day. The for constituent service. District resi- do so, you or your attorney LKO: Kimberly Cahaoon 99 Suffolk St. only race on the May 19 ballot is the dents may contact the senator’s office must file a written appearance 173 Holbrook Ave. Holyoke, MA 01040 and objection at this Court Willamantic, CT (413) 536-9308 state senate election. in Boston at 617-722-1415, and in before: 10:00 a.m. on the [email protected] 2007 Lincoln MKZ City Clerk Brenna McGee said on Westfield at 413-568-1366. return day of 04/27/2020. The right is hereby reserved Vin# 3LNHM28T67R615580 This is NOT a hear- to reject any or all proposals, Tuesday that the date change won’t be Whoever wins the May election LKO: Lamar Anthony ing date, but a deadline by or to accept any proposal or a problem, and will even give the city will serve until the end of 2020. In a 24565 Edgewood St. which you must file a written proposals that in the opinion Philadelphia, PA more time to purchase hand sanitizer, quirk of the calendar prompted by this appearance and objection if of the Manager may be for sanitizing wipes and extra pens for week’s date change, the senator may you object to this proceeding. 2002 Toyota Celica the best interest of the City of the polling stations. She also plans to have to file his re-election bid before If you fail to file a timely writ- Vin# JTDDR32T320124721 Holyoke. ten appearance and objec- LKN: Heriberto Carmona Please mark sealed enve- develop specific guidelines for poll being elected in the first place, as the tion followed by an affidavit workers to keep everyone safe, if the state election calendar currently has 3 Pray Dr. lopes “Bid for Tree Trimming of objections within thirty (30) Greenfield, MA & Vegetation Management coronavirus is still seen as a threat in an April 28 deadline for legislative days of the return day, action Annual Contract” and May. candidates to submit their nomination may be taken without further 1998 Toyota Camry address them to: Vin# 4T1BF22K6WU925414 Under the legislation passed papers for the November 2020 elec- to you. James M. Lavelle, Manager UNSUPERVISED LKO: Kayla Plasse Holyoke Gas & Electric Dept. Monday, voters will have until Friday, tion. The senator elected or re-elected ADMINISTRATION UNDER 84 Grape St. #1L 99 Suffolk St. May 8, to register for the special elec- in November will then serve the stan- THE MASSACHUSETTS Chicopee, MA Holyoke, MA 01040 tion. The legislation also allows any- dard two-year term. UNIFORM PROBATE CODE 2005 Ford 500 3/06/2020

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