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November 26, 2020 ❙ Vol. 42, No. 39 ❙ $1.00 www.agawamadvertisernews.turley.com Accessory apartment ordinance fails to gain passage By Gregory A. Scibelli immediate family members of date to the ordinance was simply He did express some issues out to cover the expense once [email protected] owner-occupied and single-fami- to allow for grown children to re- with the possibility that Agawam a family member moves out or ly homes in town. turn to their parents’ home with residents could utilize an acces- moves on. AGAWAM – Agawam City Councilor Robert Rossi raised their separate space, then there sory apartment for something Mayor William Sapelli, along Councilors earlier this month re- the biggest concerns about the were other ways to deal with like an AirBnB. That concept was with Council President Christo- jected an update to the accessory possibility of discriminating that situation, such as finishing a also brought up Councilor Cece- pher Johnson, were in favor of the apartment ordinance. against the ability to have other basement or installing addition- lia Calabrese, though those ad- ordinance. The ordinance came The 7-3 vote to turn away an people occupy the apartments by al bathrooms. He also said put- dresses could be made known by from the mayor’s office. They con- amended version leaves the cur- virtue of limiting them to just the ting a 900-square foot addition seeing them on the website and tended accessory apartment were rently bylaw as is, and accessory, immediate family members. to a home in Agawam would not the town could track them. already throughout town and are also sometimes known as “in- “How would that situation blend well in town. One councilor said installing currently illegal. Johnson believed law” apartments are not allowed. even be enforced,” said Rossi, who Rossi’s view was opposed by a separate living space, which legalizing them would allow the The updated ordinance would described the situation as a “hor- Councilor Mario Tedeschi, who includes a separate kitchen and town to keep them regulated and have allowed the accessory apart- net’s nest.” believed the town needed to ad- bathroom, would lead to resi- keep track of them. ments to be built and used by Rossi also suggested if the up- dress the issue. dents wanting to rent the spaces ACCESSORY ❙ page 6 Girls volleyball concludes School administration, union agree on new metrics for COVID-19 cases By Shelby Macri the school agreed to follow. There ciation showed support in finding [email protected] were eight cases in a school com- a new metric that will better fit munity of 4,500 individuals; but the school community. Members AGAWAM – When the Aga- because of the metrics the school of the association, the union pres- wam schools abruptly shut down abided by it. ident, and Hoffman met to create due to a rise in case numbers, the “If you took that number alone an addendum regarding the ways teachers and parents were unit probably wouldn’t have gone and reasoning of changing school prepared. In the Nov. 5 meeting, back, but we had a metric that we models during this time. The new Superintendent Shelia Hoffman were forced to follow as we agreed metric of addendum B includes spoke to the School Committee upon.” Mayor William Sapelli said reasons and guidelines for a pivot about new guidelines that she in the meeting. “We need to look in models. and the teachers union president at the metric and change it to bet- It includes a requirement that came up with. ter apply.” The administration and the district and union will nego- When Hoffman made the de- the union realized that there was tiate all change from one model cision to close schools recently, a flawed metric and they quickly to another, and the staff will be she and Board of Health Director met to work out better language given at least 48 hours notice of Kathy Auer cited a cluster of cases for a change or pivot in learning any transition back to in person that increased the schools’ num- models. learning. the same notice goes for bers to rise due to metrics that The Agawam Education Asso- METRICS ❙ page 5 Food Bank of Western Mass anticipates winter rush Monte’s March Nov. 23 and 24 will raise money for meals

By Dalton Zbierski Staff Writer

HATFIELD – At all times of the year, the Food Bank of West- ern Massachusetts serves as an invaluable community resource. With temperatures plummeting and COVID-19 case counts rising on a regional scale, the Hatfield facility enters the winter prepared to play a more crucial role than it ever has before. The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has been making a difference throughout “It is a challenge, but we do the region since 1982. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented the facility its greatest have a warehouse full of food,” challenge. TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTOS BY DALTON ZBIERSKI said Lilliam Baulding, the Food Bank’s communications and en- just getting done.” dent pantries, meal sites, shelters gagement officer. “We have done a The Food Bank distributes and food assistance programs in lot of pivoting since COVID start- much needed food to member western Massachusetts. The oped and are meeting the needs. The agencies spread throughout Berk- eration is a member of Feeding Taryn Crowley serves the ball during Agawam High School girls volleyball’s final entire team has pitched in. A lot shire, Franklin, Hampden and America, a national network of game against Westfield on Nov. 10. More photos on page 9. PHOTO BY GREGORY of people are doing work that they Hampshire counties. more than 200 food banks. A. SCIBELLI weren’t doing before. They’re tak- Established in 1982, the Food During the pandemic, the Food ing on extra assignments, and it’s Bank serves dozens of indepen- FOOD BANK ❙ page 8

413.283.8393 • Facebook: @AgawamAdvertiserNews • Email: [email protected] Page 2 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ November 26, 2020 IN THIS ISSUE Six Flags planning holiday event Opinion...... 4 AGAWAM – The most wonderful time of the year kicks off on select nights starting No- Schools...... 5 vember 27 with Holiday in the Park Lights! We will be open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Holi- Crossword...... 5 day in the Park Lights will feature a one-way path with more than one million dazzling Sports...... 9 lights, beautifully adorned Christmas trees and an extraordinary synchronized light display. Public Notices...11 Holiday in the Park Lights jingles weekends and select days this holiday season and reservations are required! Classifieds...... 14 All guests will review our enhanced safety opening procedures while making their reservations online. 16 PAGES While the property’s world-class rides and attrac- tions will remain closed for the 2020 season, Six Flags New England is thrilled to welcome guests Positions open back to the park and warm their hearts this holiday season on this whimsical light trail that is over one mile long! for ZBA Tickets are only $19.99 of free of charge to Mem- AGAWAM – Please be ad- bers and Season Pass Holders vised that there are two open- Holiday in the Park Lights is free of charge to all Six Flags normally has a holiday event, but it will be modified this year due to the pandemic. SUBMITTED PHOTOS ings on the Agawam Zoning Members and Season Pass holders. Or enjoy sin- Board of Appeals effective gle-day tickets for $19.99. January 2021. The openings We are following direction from the CDC and lo- are for one regular position cal officials and are operating at a limited capacity. and one alternate position. It’s very important that you make an advance reser- Interested parties should con- vation; failure to do so will deny entry to the park. tact Barbara Bard in the City Go to www.sixflags.com/reserve and follow these Council Office at 726-9716 or steps: send in a letter of interest to Find your park [email protected] by Dec. Select your ticket 14, 2020. Be sure to purchase parking (as it won’t be available to purchase at YOUR BEST DEFENSE the park. Members and Pass holders with free ATTY ANTHONY C. parking are all set) BONAVITA Select your date and TRIAL ATTORNEY time Checkout and you’re done. 413-213-3087 We are so excited to 1380 Main St., Suite 410 see you and appreciate Springfield, MA your cooperation as we There will be Lights in the Parks beginning Nov. 27. Se Habla Español regulate new protocols Pregunta por Marisol during these times.

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Public invited to give input College signing on block grant projects By Shelby Macri provements, Microenterprise assistance, [email protected] and other planning initiatives for Brady Village. AGAWAM – The Planning and Commu- The town additionally received another nity Development Department conducted CDBG through the Federal Cares Act, this a performance hearing for the ongoing will provide more Microenterprise assis- Community Development Block Grant tance to qualified small businesses in Aga- Programs. The virtual hearing was held wam and Southwick. The Cares Act fund- Nov. 18 and allowed for public comment ing is also supporting the Community Food regarding the projects. Pantry in Southwick. For more information A representative from the Pioneer Val- on this additional funding people can call ley Planning Commission, Chris Dunphy Pioneer Valley Planning Commission at discussed that the ongoing projects are go- 413-781-6045 or they can contact Dunphy ing well and the CDBG still has funds avail- at [email protected] able for businesses that are interested. The The performance hearing was con- grant is a federally funded program that is ducted over Zoom and both Dunphy and designed to help cities and towns meet a Strange encouraged people to ask ques- range of community needs. tions or make comments if they had any. The CDBG funds can help with housing The hearing was to receive feedback for rehabilitation programs and will serve low the ongoing projects and is a mandatory income home and businesses. step that needs to be held while projects Planning and Community Development are ongoing. There were not any questions Director, Marc Strange and Dunphy dis- during the hearing but Dunphy encour- cussed ongoing projects that the current aged people to contact him or Pioneer FY18 and FY19 funds are going towards. Valley Planning Commission if they had Including housing rehabilitation, roof im- questions later on.

Grange holding New Bishop blesses Holiday Bazaar new church preschool AGAWAM – Bishop-elect William Byrne AGAWAM – Community Grange blessed the new preschool in Agawam at #382 of Feeding Hills will hold their St. John the Evangelist Church. Byrne trav- Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, eled from Baltimore over to Agawam on Sarah Ross, an outstanding three-sport athlete at Agawam High School, signs her National Letter Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Monday to participate in the blessing. The of Intent to participate in cross country and track & field at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Her signing ceremony was held last Thursday afternoon at Agawam High School with her family. Grange Hall located at 47 North West In the Beginning preschool provides kin- Ross is also the starting pitcher for Agawam softball in the spring. SUBMITTED PHOTO Street in Feeding Hills. All proceeds dergarten readiness to children ages 3 and will benefit the building fund and the 4-years-old. Sharing Christian hope within public is invited to attend. Please a Catholic parish, students are empowered wear a mask and practice social dis- to be critical thinkers, obtain a nurturing tancing. Hand sanitizer and disin- spirit, and draw close in relationship with Holiday workshop to be held at Storrowton fectant wipes will be available. Jesus Christ. Children will develop social- ly, emotionally, cognitively, physically, and WEST SPRINGFIELD – Storrowton Vil- place from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tickets must spiritually. lage Museum will bring holiday cheer to be purchased in advance on the museum’s you and your family with its Home for the website, https://www.storrowtonvillage. Holidays Workshop, Saturday, December 5 com/events/2020/home-for-the-holidays. in the 1794 Gilbert Farmhouse. Workshop group sizes are limited Grant application deadline extended During this small group, hands-on to meet all necessary COVID-19 guide- AGAWAM – With a mandate to distrib- Information about the ACC’s Grants workshop, create a holiday wreath to cele- lines and follow social distancing and ute state monies via a grants process, the program can also be found on the ACC’s brate your love for your favorite furry fam- mask-wearing protocols. Home for the Agawam Cultural Council is seeking grant own website at: agawamcc.org. ily member, design a mason jar mini-cen- Holidays is recommended for ages 12 and requests from local community-oriented The FY2021 allocation amount has not terpiece, using all natural items, and round older. No crafting experience necessary. In- programs in arts, humanities and scienc- been determined as of this writing. But out your time crafting by the crackling fire clement weather date is Sunday, December es in need of funding. The Agawam Cul- what we do know there is $3,300 of unen- with some cocoa to-go! 6. tural Council FY2021 grant season started cumbered funds left over from the FY2020 “We wanted to create a safe, cozy atmo- General Tours of all museum buildings Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 and has been extend- grant season. The MCC FY2021 allocation sphere, to invite a couple small groups in to are available Tuesdays – Fridays at 11am ed to Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 as the post- plus the unencumbered funds will make come and enjoy the season at the Village. through December 18 and tickets must mark deadline for organizations, schools up the total grant amount for FY2021. The We’ve tied holiday history to hands-on cre- be purchased in advance on the museum’s and individuals to apply for grants that total grant amount will be posted on our ativity and are excited to share with guests.” website. General Tour admission is $8 per may support or provide cultural activities website when we know it. Note, the MCC said Jessica K. Fontaine, Director of Stor- person, under 6 free The Gilbert Farmhouse for the Agawam community. According FY2020 allocation was $17,200.00 and rowton Village Museum. will be decorated with traditional seasonal to Council spokesperson Bob Kadis, these when added to the FY2019 $615.00 unen- Participants will hear stories of New décor through mid-December. Addition- grants can support a variety of artistic proj- cumbered funds made for an available to- England holiday lore while they make their al tour times available by appointment by ects and activities in Agawam -- including tal grant amount of $17,815.00 for FY2020. personalized winter décor. Admission to contacting [email protected]. exhibits, festivals, short-term artist resi- If you have questions about the online the workshop is $45 per person, which in- For more information about the Home dencies or performances in the schools, application process, you may contact the cludes the cost of all materials and instruc- for the Holidays Workshop, Museum Tours workshops, lectures or historical interpre- Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Lisa Sim- tion. There are two available sessions. The and pictures of sample workshop projects, tation. mons at 617-858-2707 or at lisa.simmons@ morning session will run from 10:30am – visit www.storrowtonvillage.com]. Notably, the Council also encourages state.ma.us -- or ACC chair Bob Kadis, at noon and the afternoon session will take funding requests from schools and youth 413-789-4814 or at [email protected]. groups to cover ticket and transportation An online application process will be- costs for field trips for school-age children. come available Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. The For more information, Local Guidelines Agawam Cultural Council will not accept PLEASE and FAQ’s can be found at this site: paper applications. To apply for a grant, RECYCLE Al Stepanik Greenhouses http://www.mass-culture.org/Agawam please visit: http://www.mass-culture.org/ THIS by clicking on the “Council Priorities” tab. Agawam and click “Apply Now.” NEWSPAPER & Garden Center 512 Southwick Street, Feeding Hills, MA W OPEN Library waiting to help NO ! The Agawam Library is here for you. Check out 7 DAYS A WEEK what we’re offering for kids, teens, and their families. If you need something to do: Check out https:// www.agawamlibrary.org/children/ OR https://www. 4'-12' Frazier Fir agawamlibrary.org/teens/ for free events & activities to help keep you busy, and happy. If you need Christmas Trees something to read: Make an appointment to browse the collection OR request books to be held for you Cemetery Logs with the C/W Mars app OR call 413-789-1550 ext. 3. We can help you. If you need something to watch or Kissing Balls listen to: Check out our streaming services found at: https://www.agawamlibrary.org/research/eb- Wreaths ooks-streaming Use these services to watch movies, tv, or listen to Roping music or audiobooks. Page 4 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ November 26, 2020 Opinion OUR VIEW Being thankful is hard this year

his year has been unprecedented in our lifetime. PHONE The last pandemic occurred 413.283.8393 T100 years ago. I can imagine while it was Fax: 413.283.7107 bad and people were dying during it, life Subscriptions: 413.283.8393 was a lot slower back in the 1920’s, very unlike our 2020 lifestyle where everyone EMAIL is moving at a mile a minute. When the Advertising Sales pandemic hit and so many things were John Baskin closed or with limited hours, and many [email protected] activities halted, it brought me back to growing up in the 1980’s and early 1990’s, Interim Editor Gregory Scibellli when life was not such a race. [email protected] During this pandemic, I was not im- mune to tragedy as I lost my aunt to can- Subscriptions cer and a family dog. [email protected] But my story is unfortunately not $35 per year pre-paid unique. ($40 out of state) Everyone has suffered this year, here Newsstand $1.00 and throughout our entire country and the world. We have watched life come WEB to a screeching halt. We have lost time, www.agawamadvertiser jobs, and sadly in many cases, each oth- news.turley.com er. We have watched people we know and love become anxious and afraid, @ Agawam Advertiser while others are angry and resentful at Letters to the Editor News the restrictions we currently face. The Agawam Advertiser News is published by And we all know the things we are not Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com thankful for. We are not thankful that we may only Ordinance needed for accessory apartments be able to see our extended family for Dear Editor: and property owners who went ily houses. The preponder- the holiday on Zoom or FaceTime. We For years there have been an to the expense of creating ac- ance of single family houses in LETTERS TO THE ED- are not thankful we cannot be at West unknown number of unregulat- cessory apartments for family the suburbs, dictated by zon- ITOR must include a Springfield High School to see Agawam ed accessory apartments in Aga- members would not be able to ing, is becoming widely recog- name, address, and day- and West Springfield football face off wam. There are senior citizens in rent them to anyone else when nized as the greatest cause of time telephone number once again. We are not thankful we can- town who need financial assis- the family member left. Thus, the the housing shortage facing the for author verification not emerge from our homes without be- tance to remain in their homes Ordinance would not realisti- Commonwealth. The Governor purposes. We do not pub- ing masked up and looking away from and in some cases help with cally be enforceable. It was also included reducing the vote re- lish anonymous letters. people like everyone is an outcast. household chores or person- unfair to older residents who quirement for zoning changes to All letters are subject to The loss of life makes this Thanksgiv- al care, and young people who needed help but did not have a simple majority in his Housing editing for content and ing tough to think of things we can be would like to move back home immediate family members who Choice Bill to encourage the de- thankful for. I know I feel it, too. But here length. The deadline is with their families. could move into an accessory velopment of more multi-fam- Monday at noon. Please is what we can be thankful for. Mayor Sapelli very wisely apartment. Further while the ily housing. A new non-prof- We can be thankful for who we have send letters to Agawam sought to address these issues Ordinance as written may not it, Housing Forward-MA, has Advertiser News, care of right now. Life is short. While we have with an Accessory Apartment have been intentionally discrim- been formed aimed to provide lost some loved ones, focus on the ones Turley Publications Inc., Ordinance for the Town. Town inatory, with a town population tools to break down zoning 24 Water St., Palmer, MA that are with you right now, and cherish barriers to the construction of staff and the Planning Board that is 95.3% white, it would dis- 01069, or e-mail aan@ them. worked with the Pioneer Valley proportionately exclude people affordable and middle-income turley.com. Be thankful for the ability to eat a Planning Commission to create of other races and ethnicities, housing, and multifamily hous- Thanksgiving dinner, even if its only with an Ordinance to address these a potential violation of the Fair ing in particular, across the three or four people instead of a large needs. The Ordinance was pre- Housing Act. state. As the negative impact of crowd. sented to a Council Workshop The Ordinance also did not the housing crisis becomes more Be thankful you can watch some foot- on March 10, 2020. Council ob- take into account the over- dramatic, while change is hard ball on TV after a large helping of turkey, AGAWAM jections led to multiple revisions all housing needs of the town and no one likes it, changes in ADVERTISER NEWS although that Dallas vs. Washington of the Ordinance, including lim- to expand housing options to housing must and will come, and The game might be kind of lame. Hopefully, iting Accessory Apartments to meet the needs of households Agawam will not be exempt. Agawam Advertiser News the turkey coma staves off until Pitts- (USPS 001-170) is published every Immediate Family Members. of all income levels and abil- The reality is that we need Thursday by Turley Publications, burgh vs. Baltimore at night, because The attempt to gain necessary ities. To be clear, accessory an Accessory Apartment Or- Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. that game should be really good. Council approval resulted in a apartments would not be af- dinance for Agawam that will 01069. Telephone (413) 283-8393, Be thankful, based on reports, that a deeply flawed Ordinance which fordable housing to count on allow a property owner to rent Fax (413) 289-1977. vaccine for COVID-19 is in the pipeline POSTMASTER: Send address the Council in the end did not the town’s Subsidized Housing their accessory unit to any qual- changes to Turley Publications, Inc., and could roll out soon to the people approve. It was a good first Inventory. But accessory apart- ified applicant. An Ordinance to 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. who need it most, and normalcy could step, but there were multiple ments would benefit the town do this needs to be put in place PATRICK H. TURLEY be around the corner from there. problems. One was that most by diversifying housing choices. as soon as possible in the best in- CEO Here at the Agawam Advertiser News, existing accessory apartments In Council discussion, much terest of the town. KEITH TURLEY we are thankful to still be coming into in Agawam are not rented to emphasis was placed on the Sincerely, President your homes. We are thankful that we had immediate family members, possible impact on single fam- Corinne M. Wingard INTERIM EDITOR a great fall season of sports to cover, and Greg Scibellli we are thankful for your voices and feed- [email protected] back every week. STAFF WRITER Shelby Macri To all of Agawam and your extended COVID-19 testing spot changed at HCC [email protected] families, Happy Thanksgiving! Peter Spotts HOLYOKE — Starting M near the Bartley Center for 7 p.m. [email protected] ADVERTISING SALES Friday, Nov. 6, the location of Athletics and Recreation. 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November 26, 2020 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ Page 5 Agawam High School Counseling Bulletin Visiting College Representatives: If colleges and universities announced they time, it is important to take advantage of Tenaska, founded in 1987, is a privately you are interested in meeting with College are moving to a test-optional policy, and these programs to learn as much as you held energy company committed to being or University Representatives that will be more will surely follow. By going test-op- can about the schools that are of interest good neighbors in the communities where conducting virtual visits at our school, you tional, institutions are making a defini- to you. its plants are located. To express that com- must sign up in Naviance at least one day tive statement that they will not need test mitment, scholarships are offered through in advance. 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Applications will be ac- cial need is not considered. All may apply. host testing in November, but did not feel Colleges and universities will be host- cepted online until January 5, 2021. The application is available at American- it was prudent to have students from “red” ing information and recruitment events, The 2020 Profile in Courage Essay will CollegeFoundation.org and the deadline is area and states in our building. We looked in a variety of formats, in the next couple be offering a first place prize of $10,000, a May 1, 2021. into hosting school day testing for just Aga- of months. Check the colleges’ websites for second place prize of $3,000, and $1,000 for The Wisegeek Entrepreneurship Mat- wam students, but the next available date more information and to confirm the date five finalists. The maximum word count is ters Scholarship is a $500 scholarship open is in March. Due to the cancellation of SAT and time of the event. While campus vis- 1,000 with a minimum of 700, not including to students with an entrepreneurial spirit. and ACT testing dates, more than 1,630 US its may look and feel different during this citations and bibliographies. The deadline While not required, the program will look for submission is January 15, 2021. More for candidates with a track record of over- information is available at jfklibrary.org/ coming challenges and a penchant for con- ACCESSORY ❚ from page 1 essaycontest tinuous growth. Applications can be com- Berkshire Bank’s NeXt Gen Scholarship pleted in less than two minutes and are due Accessory apartments would be The council voted 7-3 against the ordi- Program is now accepting applications for by May 1, 2021. charged a $250 registration fee each year nance, which would have needed a two- the 2020-2021 cycle. Through the program, wise-geek.com/entrepreneurship-mat- and Zoning Board of Appeals approval. thirds majority to pass. Johnson, Tedeschi, 40 students will receive a $2500 scholar- ters-scholarship.htm The maximum addition to a house would and Rosemary Sandlin were the only ones ship. These will be awarded to students The creators of the “Student Award be 900 square feet. It also included annual to vote in favor of the ordinance. who have exemplified community service Search Aid” website are offering the B. Da- inspections of the space and no more than A proposed update of the ordinance was through their volunteer efforts, have been vis Scholarship for 2021. Please visit stu- three people residing in the apartments. original brought forward to the council in successful academically, and have financial dentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm There would also need to be at least three March and did not gain traction. It is un- need. The application deadline is January to read about the program and to apply for off-street parking spaces at the property known if town officials will attempt anoth- 31, 2021. 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METRICS ❚ from page 1 when the schools have to be back to virtual Hoffman and the union president to share and remote learning, when feasible. and record all cases, and keep watch on the “Of course if there’s an emergency situa- effect in Agawam. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, there tion, 48 hours might not be feasible,” Hoff- were 41 active cases, and within two days man said. “But if we can do it safely, it will it was up to 55 cases, Hoffman kept watch be given.” of the numbers in the district and will con- Additionally, at any time the superin- tinue to do so to make sure it’s safe for stu- tendent in consultation with the district’s dents and teachers to be in school. Board of Health and union president, may The committee members expressed that postpone school in all models after taking they supported keeping kids in schools as into consideration a few different reasons. long as it’s safe for them to be there, they Including if a pivot is made a joint state- also commended Hoffman for making a ment will be released to the public by the quick decision to close schools when an district and association, that explains the increase in cases hit Agawam. Hoffman rationale reasoning behind the change. The and Auer have been working together so statement will also be given to members of far to keep an eye on cases and clusters, the School Committee before the public. now there will be a bi-weekly meeting with Reasons for creating a pivot in schooling Hoffman, Auer, Sapelli, the union presi- models will include; if the average positive dent, and the executive director; in order rate passes the threshold of five percent in to discuss COVID related information Agawam, if the positivity rate in the school that pertains to the Agawam school com- community warrants a model change, if munity. The union president and Hoffman the number of positive cases within the will update the community and the school school community is at 30 or more cases committee in an effort to keep everyone and mitigation strategies such as closing informed, safe, and apart of the ongoing CLUES ACROSS 41. NW Chinese people 69. Whale ship captain 33. Subatomic particle the door to a cohort, classroom, or build- conversation. 1. Cold War player 42. “Westworld” actress __ 34. Part of an organism 5. Flat-bottomed sailboat Rachel Wood 36. 007’s creator ing has not contained the spread. The num- Members of the school committee and CLUES DOWN 10. Jamaican tangelo 43. Northeastern US university 1. Language 37. Burned material residue ber of 30 or more and 5 percent are both Sapelli agreed that the 48-hour notice is 14. Debauched man 44. Poplar trees (Spanish) 2. Fly high in the air 38. Brain layer: __ mater seen as extreme numbers, and if the town important to include, especially for teach- 15. Less covered 45. Hip hop legend Kool 3. Made musical sounds 40. Unable to partake reaches these numbers the Board of Health ers and parents. There were many parents 16. Require to live Moe __ 4. Organized again 41. Lesion and Hoffman will be able to see the pattern that were upset at the sudden school clo- 17. Patrick and Aykroyd are 46. Not or 5. TV channel 43. Historic railroad company then safely and effectively make the call to sure, because they weren’t properly noti- two 47. Corpuscle count (abbr.) 6. Unable to fly (abbr.) close schools. fied. Teacher also need to be ready to teach 18. Mixes 48. Comedienne Gasteyer 7. Get up 44. Basics Other reasons for a pivot in schooling where they are, and have their class plan 19. Insurance claim expenses 49. Fonts 8. Air traveler 46. Scottish port models include if there’s a rating or red un- ready for where they are. It’s important to 20. Tries to persuade 52. Female cattle mammary 9. Married woman 47. Flower cluster der the state’s new community COVID-19 give all parties the extra time when the dis- 22. Equal (prefix) gland 10. Take weapons from 49. Instruct ranking model for Agawam for three con- trict can give it. 23. Czech name for Prague 55. Down time 11. Sicilian city 50. Untamed secutive weeks, if there are delays in test- Though shutting down the schools de- 24. London soccer team 56. Spiritual leader 12. Actress Remini 51. Moth genus ing results at anytime without a 48 hour pends on multiple situations and factors, 27. Greek letter 60. Small brown and gray 13. Thought 52. Utilizes notice, if the schools run out of agreed it’s important to look into the different cat- 30. Small Eurasian deer American rail 21. Infections 53. Foolish upon PPE, or if the state mandate pivot to egories that make up one case. Some the 31. Swiss river 61. Trimmed by cutting 23. Golf score 54. Fall in small drops a remote model. The reasons for a pivot in reasons listed to automatically shut down 32. Miller beer 63. NY Giants owner 25. Hill or rocky peak 57. A place to get clean the learning model can be used together schools, they just open up the discus to 35. Less appealing 64. A long narrative poem 26. Witch 58. La __ Tar Pits or separately. Many of the reasons can be shut down. Though the school with be fol- 37. 8th month (abbr.) 65. Old World lizard 27. Adjusted 59. Metrical foot used together to encompass while there is lowing state guidelines for athletics, where 38. __ Alto, California city 66. Product for sale 28. Succulent plant 61. Semiliquid food a need for a pivot. they have to shut down after three consec- 39. Grandmothers 67. Shut Your Pie Hole (abbr.) 29. Forearm bones 62. Small crow The districts website will provide a run- utive weeks in a red rating. The addendum 40. American time 68. Pacific Island country 32. Hot fluid in the earth’s crust ning count of cases in the school system, was discussed by each committee member it’ll be updated daily and available to every- and it received seven approvals, making it one. There was also a document created for pass unanimously. Page 6 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ November 26, 2020 If you’re grieving, here are tips for navigating the holidays

By Liane Smola find that there are specific tips that reso- risk taker… go to spa and pamper yourself nate for you. Throughout my coaching I with relaxation. For those of us who have lost someone it always remind my clients that each and ev- • Make a list of three things you current- is hard to imagine how we will get through ery person grieves differently. There are no ly feel grateful for. Three things that make the upcoming holiday season. You may two situations exactly the same. Therefore, your heart happy and smile. Carry your list even wish you could skip the holidays all why would we think that every tip or tool with you throughout your day. When you together, somehow put yourself on a fast offered would work for every person griev- are having a particularly difficult moment, track through them so you could eliminate ing? In my journey of giving and sharing, take your list out and remind yourself of the pain and heartache of not having your it is important to me to share things that the goodness you jotted down. loved one partake in your family traditions. have worked for myself, others, or items • Love and cherish your family and Sadly, I cannot sugar coat it. The holi- I may come across through research or friends that are still physically here shar- days without your loved one can be very learning. There are a host of resources out ing this holiday season with you. Lean on difficult. You wouldn’t be experiencing there available to you at the click of a but- them. Ask them for support. Give them a these feelings of grief had you not loved. ton. I remember when the internet was not hug. As I always say, be easy on yourself through an option. Going to the library and reading these times. I am hopeful you find some of was the only way to truly access the infor- The Benefits of Hugs the content included helpful as you navi- mation that you can now get at your fin- More often than not I think we take gate through the holiday season. gertips in seconds. Take advantage of the for granted the benefits we receive by just Take care and be well, friends. resources available to you. I will continue giving or receiving a simple hug. When we The holidays can be a stressful time for to do my best to share tools and tips that engage in a hug a hormone called oxyto- all of us even if we are not experiencing I have come across in my own experience cin is released into our body. Oxytocin is grief. We put a great deal of pressure on and in my studies. also known as the “trust hormone” and has ourselves to decorate our homes, purchase I am hopeful that you are able to find proven beneficial physiological effects on the most perfect gifts, deliver the most de- something that resonates with you that your cardiovascular and emotional happi- lectable meals while managing the shuffle you may be able to implement or find help- ness. Studies show we can receive the fol- from home to home visiting friends and ful as you navigate the days ahead: lowing benefits from a hug a day: family. The pressure and stress for those • Reduced Blood Pressure who are not grieving is at an all-time high. • It is OK to say no to invitations. If you • Reduced Stress & Anxiety Some studies show as high as 88% of peo- are not feeling up for the occasion you can • Improve Immunity ple reporting feeling very high to extremely simply set a boundary for yourself and • Improve Memory high stress levels. Now, can you imagine kindly say no. This year may make that Liane Smola says the holidays can be stressful for going into the holiday season with the feel- response even easier due to COVID social everyone, but particularly for those who are griev- Why not try it out today? It may be just ings of grief layered on top of the stress we distancing concerns. Or limit the number ing. She provides thoughts and tips for navigating what you need this holiday season. what can be a difficult period.COURTESY PHOTO put on ourselves through these times any- of commitments you make all together. I hope you have found value in our ways? If you are grieving this holiday sea- • If you are up to attending a holiday get ask relatives and friends to make copies first ever written newsletter. As you move son you may be feeling: together, participate as little or as much of their favorite pictures of your lost loved through this holiday season, remember to • Sad as desired. Don’t put so much pressure on one. Together you can create a beautiful be easy on yourself. If your loved one could • Fatigued yourself to “show-up” the way you have al- scrapbook in their memory send you a message or sit down next to • Lonely/Empty Inside ways done in the past. As I always say, be • Make an ornament you, I am almost certain they would want • Helpless easy on yourself. Remember…this is your • Play their favorite music or make their to tell you to celebrate the way you always • Confused journey, so you do not have to partake in favorite appetizer or meal have. They would not want you to miss the • Angry activities that cause you stress or anxiety. • Remember…crying is OK – and, joy you once experienced during the holi- • Not able to task • Decide what traditions you would like you don’t have to hide it. You are crying days because they are no longer physically • Overwhelmed to keep. because you miss your loved one. Do not here to celebrate with you. You are blessed • Decide what traditions you would like allow others who feel you should be “stron- with the gift of their memory. Make your- You must remember, you are not alone. to change ~ If you have always held holiday ger” get in the way. You are allowed to car- self a list of the top five most memorable Lean on those around you, your family, dinner maybe this year you turn it into hol- ry your feelings, express them, and let them holiday moments you shared with your lost your friends. If you do not have a tradi- iday brunch. Or celebrate on the Eve as op- out as needed loved one and as you jot down each event, tional support system, there are resources posed the actual day the holiday falls. • Donate to a local charity or donate think of how that memory made you feel available to you. Outreach to a counselor, • Put out a memory jar or a memory your time to a local soup kitchen. Believe when you were experiencing it. Picture the a grief coach, a support group. There are stocking. Each family member can write it or not, helping others can shift the deep laughter, the embrace, the smells of deli- amazing community support groups avail- down memories of your lost loved one and sadness you are suffering off your plate and cious food. Hold onto the goodness of all able who can guide you through the chal- then you can choose a time to share them you may find gratitude in assisting others the times you had the opportunity to laugh lenging feelings you are experiencing. At with one another. in need. together, to hold onto one another, to cel- GuidanceByLi we are also here to provide • Create a memory table with a picture • Be mindful of having too many alco- ebrate one another. If you close your eyes, you a safe space to share your feelings and of your lost loved one, maybe light a candle. holic drinks or overeating. Both may help it’s almost like you can bring yourself there. navigate through these difficult days. • Say yes to help! If family and friends mask your pain in the moment but can Sending you peace and love this holiday I would like to share some tips that may are offering to help, please take them up make you feel really crummy the following season ~Li help in dealing with the approaching sea- on their offers. Allow them to make a meal day. son. Each tip may not be a “one-fits-all” or shop for you. Online shopping can also • Shake things up a bit all together and Liane Smola runs GuidanceByLi in Wil- solution. reduce the stress brought on by the hustle do something out of the ordinary. Go sky braham Depending on where you are in your and the bustle of in store shopping. diving, hike a mountain or if you are not a grief or whom you are grieving for you may • Setup a scrapbook making table and Donations needed as diaper short increases during pandemic United Way of Hampshire County “We are really excited about the expan- where the United Way had established a di- Leverett, Greenfield Community College’s sion and being able to provide more dia- aper bank and was donating 6,000 to 10,000 Food Pantry, the Good Neighbors Food using new Diaper Bank to wipe away pers to local families,” said Cheyanne Gra- diapers per month to parents, continuous- Pantry in Charlemont and the West Coun- diaper need, one change at a time cia, who manages the diaper bank. ly fundraising to replenish. ty Food Pantry in Shelburne Falls, Amherst She explained that parents cannot use With the two United Ways considering Survival Center, Easthampton Communi- NORTHAMPTON—United Way of food stamps or support from Women, In- a merger, the leaders banded together to ty Center, Jubilee Diaper Ministry, WIC, Hampshire County, together with United fants and Children (WIC) to purchase dia- create the new diaper bank and register Northampton Area Pediatrics and the Way of Franklin County, has donated tens pers, which cost about 50 cents apiece—or it as part of the national organization. “A ParentChild+ Program at the Northampton of thousands of diapers to parents in need $4 or $5 per day. “That is more than some merger will better serve the region through Public Schools. in the first months of its new Diaper Bank families can manage without making dif- shared programs like the diaper bank, in- “The grant funding and membership program. ficult choices, such as whether to buy di- creased capacities with fundraising, and it with NDBN allows us to pause and really fo- John Bidwell, executive director of the apers or their child’s next meal,” Bidwell will allow new efficiencies, such as grant cus on our mission of ending diaper need,” Hampshire County agency, said the pro- said. processing, which we’ve already begun to Gracia said, noting that, with need increas- gram is a huge success, and need continues Barbara Black, formerly the early child- meld,” Bidwell said. ing, she is not sure how long the supplies to increase as COVID-19 holds a tight grip hood coordinator for Northampton Pub- The diaper bank was the first and most will hold. “Our goal is to supply diapers to on the region. lic Schools, said meeting diaper needs is defined collaboration to date, and it was our partners as needed for as long as we “There is a deep need to get diapers into more than an economic issue. “The lack made possible in March through a $35,000 can.” the hands of parents and onto the bottoms of affordable diapers is a health matter for grant from the Community Foundation’s State Rep. Mindy Domb, D-Amherst, of newborns and toddlers,” Bidwell said. infants, as they are exposed to more health COVID-19 Relief Fund. As the pandemic who led the Amherst Survival Center for “Diapers are going faster than we antici- risks without frequent, clean changes,” she cost people their jobs, buying diapers be- many years and was a critical part of the p a t e d .” said, noting the problem also poses mental came more out of reach for some and out of diaper drive efforts in Hampshire County, Bolstered by a grant from the Commu- health dangers: Stressed out parents raise reach for the first time for others. is now working to meet diaper need on a nity Foundation of Western Massachusetts, stressed out children. The grant funding allowed the purchase larger scale. the two United Ways collaborated last Black is passionate about meeting the of just over 190,000 diapers, which were re- With Rep. William “Smitty” Pignatel- spring to create a single, regional United need for affordable diapers, and she came ceived at a discounted price of 18 cents per li, D-Lenox, and Sen. Joan Lovely, D-Sa- Way Diaper Bank that is a member of the to United Way of Hampshire County five because of the membership in the National lem, she has filed a bill that, if passed, National Diaper Bank Network. The pro- years ago to encourage the agency to start Diaper Bank Network (NDBN). would create a new fund offering grants to gram provides 16 organizations with dia- a diaper drive. In that first year, roughly Diaper partner organizations are: Com- nonprofits that distribute free diapers. The pers to disperse to parents. 33,000 diapers were gathered and donated munity Action’s Family Center, Franklin trio hopes that an initial, one-year pilot This summer, the new bank distribut- to parents. “We later teamed with Amherst County Community Meals Program’s Or- program could provide funds for up to 12 ed roughly 10,000 diapers per month to Survival Center to fundraise and provide ange Food Pantry, The Center for Self- Re- organizations in the state. families in need from the bank, which was diapers through annual drives,” Black said. liance Food Pantry, Montague Catholic Visit https://www.uw-fc.org/dia- launched with nearly 200,000 diapers in The demand continued to exceed sup- Social Ministries, Leyden Woods, It Takes per-bank to make a gift or learn more. hand. plies, however, as it did in Franklin County, a Village, The Children’s Closet in North November 26, 2020 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ Page 7

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Food Operations Manager Mike Cortis stands beside Communications and Engagement Officer Lillian The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts operates out of a 35,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Hatfield and serves Baulding inside the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts in Hatfield. dozens of member agencies scattered throughout the region.

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AGAWAM – On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Agawam High School girls volleyball team hosted Westfield High School in the final game of the ab- breviated fall season. Agawam was A pair of Agawam players attempt to make a block. PHOTOS BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI swept 3-0, but was very competitive Mariam Stepchuk lunges for a hit. in the final two games of the set, los- ing 25-21 and 25-22. The Brownies went 3-8 on the shortened season.

Libero Emily Ehresman gets the low hit. Megan Ball serves for the Brownies. Emily Larouche opens a volley with a bump from the back line.

VOLLEYBALL WINTER SPORTS Indoor track could move to bubble season By Gregory A. Scibelli Winter season postponed [email protected] till January 2021 REGION – Could indoor track become outdoor track this year? By Gregory A. Scibelli ilar decision will be made by the Indoor track coaches around [email protected] Massachusetts Interscholastic the region are looking at the pos- Athletic Association in the com- sibility of that if a different solu- REGION – In a bit of a switch ing weeks. tion is not found to hold indoor from the normal decision-making “We looked at a number of track when the winter season processes filtering down, the Pi- things as it related to this deci- starts in January. oneer Valley Interscholastic Ath- sion,” said Stratton. Indoor track facilities are few letic Conference made a pre-emp- The top factor was learning and far between in Western Mas- tive decision about the upcoming from what schools and commu- sachusetts. winter season. nities went through in the fall The teams in the Pioneer Val- In Western Massachusetts, season. ley Interscholastic Athletic Con- there will be no winter sports ac- “A number of towns and their ference have typically used Smith tion before Jan. 14. Practices can- schools had to go in front of their College over the past several not begin before Jan. 4. school committees and the re- years. Agawam High School Ath- spective boards of health,” said Several teams would each par- letic Director David Stratton, a Stratton. “And those boards only ticipate in one of two meets on Indoor track is usually held at Smith College in Northampton, but that facility is un- member of the PVIAC Board of meet once or twice a month, so TRACK ❙ page 11 available this winter due to the pandemic. FILE PHOTO Directors, said he believes a sim- WINTER ❙ page 11 Page 10 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ November 26, 2020 Sports baby's first Christmas Pioneers begin road to return

Several hopefuls dribble the ball around. PHOTOS BY DAVID HENRY WWW.SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM

Rayah Marie Bassett October 21, 2020 Parents: Sarah Benoit and Zachary Bassett, South Hadley Grandparents: Sharleen and Michael Roman, South Hadley Gail and David Bassett, Ware

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Coach Federico Molinari briefs the players on how tryouts will work. November 26, 2020 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ Page 11 Sports Full ‘Bubbleville’ Pioneers join USL Academy League LUDLOW – The Western Mass Pioneers have been en- tryout details contact Joe Ferrara at jferrara@wmpioneers. dorsed as one of the founding members of the USL Acade- com or 413-330-9775. schedule released my League’s Northeast Division. The Academy League sea- More than 50 clubs across 25 states comprise the wide son is due to kick off in late spring 2021 and will provide geographic footprint of the USL Academy League. The UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The Naismith Memorial clubs in all three of the USL’s senior divisions with an elite league will be divided into seven regions: Northeast, At- Basketball Hall of Fame and Gazelle Group today an- youth development and competition platform. As such, lantic, Southeast, Florida, East Central, South Central and nounced the complete schedule of matchups for the the clubs can now develop a more clearly defined path for Southwest. The 12 clubs set to compete in the Northeast season-opening event known as “Bubbleville.” Games the top youth prospects in their area to reach the profes- Division of the USL Academy League and the territories in will be played Nov. 25 to Dec. 5 at Mohegan Sun Arena sional and collegiate levels. which they will compete in are as follows: in Uncasville, Connecticut. The Western Mass. Pioneers are the defending North- • Black Rock FC: Lake Placid, NY (USL League Two) Bubbleville will house several events relocated east Conference Champions of USL League Two. The team • Boston Bolts: Boston, MA (USL League Two) and reimagined due to COVID-19 and provides a con- will begin its 22nd season of play this coming spring – hav- • Cedar Stars Academy: South Hackensack, NJ (USL trolled environment with teams and event staff adher- ing won a National Championship in 1999. Over the years, League Two) ing to tribal, government, and NCAA health and safety several Pioneers’ players have gone on to the professional • FA Euro New York: New York, NY (USL League Two) protocols and testing requirements. At this time, all ranks; including Thomas McNamara of the New England • Hartford Athletic: Hartford, CT (USL Championship) games are expected to be played without fans in at- Revolution and most recently Guzman Diaz of Club De- • Ironbound SC: Newark, NJ (Part of the New York Red tendance. portivo Maldonado (Uruguay). Bulls’ player pathway) The event will feature 45 games in 11 days, show- “This is a great opportunity for us to start preparing for • Long Island Rough Riders: Long Island, NY (USL casing 40 NCAA Division I men’s and women’s teams. the USL team in years to come and for players to compete League Two) The schedule will be headlined by several preseason with and against USL players in the future,” stated Pioneers • Morris Elite: Madison, NJ (USL League Two) ranked squads including #2 Baylor, #3 Villanova, #4 Head Coach Federico Molinari. • Queensboro FC: New York, NY (USL Championship) Virginia, #18 Arizona State and #20 Oregon for the The structure of the USL Academy League provides the • Seacoast United: Portsmouth, NH (USL League Two) men and #3 UConn, #5 Louisville and #6 Mississippi Pioneers a progressive model to develop local players for • Westchester Flames: Westchester, NY (USL League State for the women. Select games will be available on their Senior Team, at a fraction of the cost of traditional Two) ESPN networks. All games airing on ESPN networks pre-professional academies. Teams participating in the • Western Mass Pioneers: Ludlow, MA (USL League will also be available on the ESPN App, accessible Academy League will field one elite youth team, made up Two) on computers, smartphones, tablets and connected of the top U15-U19 prospects in their area. Each team will The launch of the USL Academy League will help all devices to fans who receive their video subscription limit the number of U18/19 players and will require a mini- USL clubs identify top prospects, and provide more play- from an affiliated provider. All other games will be mum number of U16/U17 players and encourage the clubs ers with the opportunity to compete against professionals streamed via FloHoops. The schedule to date is avail- to integrate the top U15 players when developmentally ap- at a younger age. The 2020 USL Championship season has able in the attached PDF, along with broadcast infor- propriate. shown that young players on USL Academy contracts can mation. “Whether a player is looking for a professional oppor- break through to their local Senior Teams. Players like Or- In the coming days, additional games featuring Or- tunity or a successful college career, the USL Academy ange County SC’s Aaron Cervantes and Francis Jacobs, San egon and Missouri will be added to the schedule on League provides the perfect platform to bring together Antonio FC’s Jose Gallegos, Austin Bold FC’s Beto Avila, December 2 and 3. Each school will play two games, the top youth players in the area. The league is designed Birmingham Legion FC’s Jaden Servania, Sacramento including one game against each other. to supplement a player’s current program and with no age Republic FC’s Hayden Sargis, Indy Eleven’s Josh Penn and Events taking place in Bubbleville include the Ro- restrictions this will allow the best players in the area to Phoenix Rising FC’s Ansu Kanneh, among others, demon- man Legends Classic presented by Old Trapper, the 2K develop and compete at the highest level,” added General strate the benefits of an established youth development Empire Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project Manager Joe Ferrara. pathway at USL clubs. presented by Continental Tire, the HomeLight Classic, For more information on the Academy League and for the Air Force Reserve Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament, the Air Force Reserve Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Challenge, the Jimmy V Women’s Clas- TRACK ❚ from page 9 sic and several pods and single game contests devel- Friday evenings. There would be a meet at 3:45 p.m. and a oped specifically for Bubbleville. second meet at 6:45 p.m. Schools would be counted with To learn more, visit https://www.hoophall.com/ certain schools matching up their results individually. events/bubbleville or follow @hoophall #Bubbleville Smith College, like many college campuses, are not on Twitter and Instagram. open for high schools to use for track meets. Springfield College, which has indoor track facilities, is also not available due to the pandemic. With the Fall 2 or bubble season set to happen in Febru- ❚ from page 9 WINTER ary, coaches are discussing the idea of doing indoor track it took some times for towns to get the various approvals at the various artificial turf facilities available throughout needed.’ the region. Taking into account a full season will not be played, “If the weather cooperates, we would be able to hold Stratton said delaying the season to January was the eas- meets outside and would not have to rent a place like iest step to take. Smith College,” said Agawam High School track coach Dan Just like the fall season, teams will play in geographic Pryce. “We would have to modify a few of the events, but it bubbles and will only be able to get about 10 to 12 games would work really well.” at the most played. During indoor track, the running events including the Taking into account the holiday breaks as well as the 55 meter, 300 meter, 600 meter, and 1000 meter runs. The winter weather, the winter season is usually the longest, one mile and two miles are events done in both the indoor starting in early December and ending in mid-March. and outdoor seasons, as well as the long jump, high jump, Stratton said other factors played into making the de- and shot put. The outdoor season has 100, 200, 400, and 800 cision even easier to make. He said the current spike in meter races in comparison. COVID-19 cases made it easier for the PVIAC to take a Pryce said while there is nothing official, there is a lot break. The break will keep more students at home and re- of good feedback among the indoor track coaches in the Hurdles are another event that is part of the indoor track season. In- region to move indoor track to the bubble season so com- door track could move outdoors in the bubble season in late February. duce exposure to the virus as the country prepares for pos- FILE PHOTO sible distribution of a vaccine. petitors can take part in the sports. Stratton said the PVIAC expects the winter season to There is potential competition in the sport if it moves to and indoor track a winter sport, some students may have go from Jan. 14 to Feb. 21. He said one other proposal had the bubble season. Football is currently scheduled to be the to choose one sport over the other if they are normally in- the season going from Dec. 14 to Feb. 12, but said the point main sport during the bubble season, set to go from Feb. volved in both. Cheerleading is also currently supposed to about towns needing time to get approvals prevailed. 22 to mid-April. Because football is normally a fall sport be part of the Fall 2 season. Sports specific guidelines are scheduled to be made public soon, and local town boards and school committee members would have to review them and see if they want their schools to participate. As of now, basketball and hockey are supposed to be Follow Turley Sports played while wrestling will not be allowed to have any Public Notices school-to-school competition. Stratton said while news of a vaccine continues to cir- on Instagram ARE NOW ONLINE culate, the PVIAC and MIAA are continuing to prepare for seasons as if the pandemic is still in effect. Turley Publications sports department has “We are preparing for the conditions that currently ex- recently joined Instagram. You can find our ac- Email all notices to [email protected] ist until we have information that would cause us to do count by searching “turleysports.” We will regu- 1 larly feature samples of photos that you will see otherwise,” said Stratton. Access archives and digital tear sheets by The Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issues in our publications on a weekly basis. Please fol- the guidance high schools are using to play sports current- low and share with your friends and loved ones. 2 newspaper title. ly. The EEA was scheduled to release guidance for winter We will be featuring photos from all 11 of our sports to be considered by the various subcommittees sports sections in the coming weeks, but as al- Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’ of the MIAA Board of Directors. Stratton, who is on the ways, you can see all the photos that appear by public notice web site to search all notices in Sports Medicine Committee, said votes on the guidelines subscribing to your local paper or picking up a 3 are ongoing. copy in your community. Massachusetts newspapers. Stratton said the PVIAC will re-evaluate the bubble leagues schools will play in. They were geographical- Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon, ly-based, but the number of schools participating in the Fridays noon for Monday holidays. winter season could change. He also said with a limited PLEASE RECYCLE number of ice hockey teams, those bubble leagues will look visit www.publicnotices.turley.com much different. THIS NEWSPAPER Page 12 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ November 26, 2020 Public Notices

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND & BUILDING located at 51 HOWARD ST in recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - TOWN OF AGAWAM AGAWAM, containing .950 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map Book/Page 18347-409. OFFICE OF THE I16020029, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF Tax for FY-2020 $1,083.94 COLLECTOR OF TAXES DEEDS - Book/Page 20153-57. GARNER JEREMY H, NOTICE OF TAX TAKING Tax for FY-2020 $261.18 LAND & BUILDING located at 78 PEROS DR in AGAWAM, TO THE OWNERS OF THE HERINAFTER DESCRIBED CENTRACCHIO DAVID J, containing .396 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map L07050037, LAND AND TO ALL OTHERS CONCERNED LAND & BUILDING located at 53 RAMAH CIR SOUTH in recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT on Friday, AGAWAM, containing .585 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map Book/Page 18261-374. December 11, 2020 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., at the Tax J14010007, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF Tax for FY-2020 $567.14 Collector’s Office, Agawam City Hall, pursuant to the provi- DEEDS - Book/Page 9919-/396. sions of the general Laws, Chapter 60, Section 53, and by virtue GHIDONI ANN P, Tax for FY-2020 $10,259.36 of the authority vested in me as Collector of Taxes, IT IS MY FEDIER MARYANNE L, INTENTION TO TAKE FOR THE City of Agawam the follow- CHMIEL MARGARETA K, BUILDING located at 146 REGENCY PARK in AGAWAM, ing parcels of land for non-payment of the taxes due thereon, LAND & BUILDING located at 333 SUFFIELD ST in shown on Assessor’s Map M13020146, recorded at HAMPDEN with interest and all incidental expenses and costs to the date of AGAWAM, containing .390 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 13026-112. taking, unless the same shall have been paid before that date. J12060027, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF Tax for FY-2020 $12.26 DEEDS - Book/Page 13782-576. To Avoid Tax Taking Please Call: 786-0400 GIORDANO JOSEPH R, Tax for FY-2020 $9.99 for information on total amounts due including interest and BRIGGS TAMMY L, expenses CHUWAN JIWAN K, LAND located at NORRIS ST in AGAWAM, containing .121 Ext. 8218 Collector’s Office CHUWAN RUDRA, ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map G11030021, recorded at Ext. 8712 Laurel Placzek, SUBSEQUENT OWNER: SHEVCHUK ANDREY HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page Collector-Treasurer LAND & BUILDING located at 10 COLUMBUS ST in 14220-207. Ext. 8710 AnnMarie Hartmann, AGAWAM, containing .260 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map Tax for FY-2020 $41.21 Assistant Collector I15080005, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF GIROUARD MICHAEL, DEEDS - Book/Page 22720-123. 26-TOV LLC, BUILDING located at 45 PLANTATION DR in AGAWAM, Tax for FY-2020 $2,388.53 SUBSEQUENT OWNER HOULE JOHN shown on Assessor’s Map M11020045, recorded at HAMPDEN LAND & BUILDING located at 1077 MAIN ST in AGAWAM, CIG4 LLC, COUNTY containing .580 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map K07040022, SUBSEQUENT OWNER: MURPHY WILLIAM AND REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 18302-372. recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - MURPHY DOROTHEA Tax for FY-2020 $1,200.62 Book/Page 21630-185. BUILDING located at 2 A MANSION WOODS in AGAWAM, HERMANS JOHN, Tax for FY-2020 $4,322.67 shown on Assessor’s Map I1003002A, recorded at HAMPDEN LAND & BUILDING located at 67 MONROE ST in COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 22786-355. 65 AGAWAM SHOPPING COURT LLC, AGAWAM, containing .482 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map Tax for FY-2020 $1,391.25 C/O ATC GROUP SERVICES LLC, L10030001, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF LAND & BUILDING located at 65 AGAWAM SHOPPING CT CLOW JUDITH, DEEDS - Book/Page 18726-377. in AGAWAM, containing 2.100 ACRES shown on Assessor’s BUILDING located at 10 H MANSION WOODS in AGAWAM, Tax for FY-2020 $9.87 Map I14050034, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY shown on Assessor’s Map I1003010H, recorded at HAMPDEN IVANOV YELENA, OF DEEDS - Book/Page 21275-305. COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 22875-515. LAND & BUILDING located at 70 BAILEY ST in AGAWAM, Tax for FY-2020 $8,077.30 Tax for FY-2020 $2,096.28 containing 2.000 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map K07040020, ABDUL HAFIZ, COHEN STANLEY, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - LAND & BUILDING located at 40 QUAIL HOLLOW RD in COHEN HELEN M, Book/Page 20145-230. AGAWAM, containing .767 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map SUBSEQUENT OWNER: THE STANLEY L COHEN LIV Tax for FY-2020 $3,416.79 J03030002, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF LAND located at RAMAH CIR NORTH in AGAWAM, contain- JANULEWICZ GARY F, DEEDS - Book/Page 14417-301. ing .140 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map J14030008, recorded SUBSEQUENT OWNER: OBAID FATMA Tax for FY-2020 $1,611.29 at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page SUBSEQUENT OWNER: CIG4LLC 22783-550. ADAMCHEK EDWARD L, LAND & BUILDING located at 41 ELM ST in AGAWAM, Tax for FY-2020 $102.74 SUBSEQUENT OWNER: DORE CLARK AND ACERRA JAM containing .480 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map K09020022, ES COHEN STANLEY L, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - LAND & BUILDING located at 715 SPRINGFIELD ST in COHEN HELEN M, Book/Page 22839-334. AGAWAM, containing .321 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map SUBSEQUENT OWNER: THE STANLEY L COHEN LIV Tax for FY-2020 $1,180.89 G12100008, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF LAND & BUILDING located at 44 RAMAH CR in AGAWAM, KENNEDY,BRUCE D, DEEDS - Book/Page 22756-456. containing .965 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map J14030001, KENNEDY MARGARET R L/T, Tax for FY-2020 $1,583.69 recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - LAND & BUILDING located at 98 CHESTNUT LN in Book/Page 22783-550. ALBRO ANTHONY, AGAWAM, containing .390 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map Tax for FY-2020 $4,097.58 LAND located at REAR SOUTH WESTFIELD ST in L06060006, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF AGAWAM, containing 1.700 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map COHEN STANLEY L, DEEDS - Book/Page 2261-483. E07030007, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF COHEN HELEN M, Tax for FY-2020 $980.91 DEEDS - Book/Page 6083-/151. SUBSEQUENT OWNER:THE STANLEY L COHEN LIV KUZMENKO NATALIE, Tax for FY-2020 $277.07 LAND & BUILDING located at AGAWAM SHOPPING CT in LAND & BUILDING located at 6 VALLEY ST in AGAWAM, AGAWAM, containing .650 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map AMERICAN LEGION POST #185, containing .290 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map I17010015, J14030007, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF WILSON-THOMPSON POST, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - DEEDS - Book/Page 22783-550. LAND & BUILDING located at 478 SPRINGFIELD ST in Book/Page 20554-344. Tax for FY-2020 $546.11 AGAWAM, containing 1.920 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map Tax for FY-2020 $3,888.37 H14140001, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DÀMBROSIO ANTHONY V, KUZMENKO PAVEL, DEEDS - Book/Page 1816-/84. DÀMBROSIO DOROTHY F, LAND located at 61 VALLEY ST in AGAWAM, containing Tax for FY-2020 $1,650.76 LAND & BUILDING located at 345 NORTH ST in AGAWAM, .270 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map I17010011, recorded at containing .881 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map G13070012, AWKAL MAZEN M, HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - AWKAL HANNA, 21667-151. Book/Page 9069-/510. LAND & BUILDING located at 24 HICKORY ST in Tax for FY-2020 $47.28 AGAWAM,containing .275 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map Tax for FY-2020 $900.95 LAVARNWAY KAREN D, D07050015,recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DÀMBROSIO HUBERT J, LAND located at ROYAL ST in AGAWAM, containing .115 DEEDS - Book/Page21656-143. DÀMBROSIO DOROTHY F, ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map I14030009, recorded at Tax for FY-2020 $1,013.14 LAND & BUILDING located at 111 LETENDRE AV in HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page AGAWAM, containing .429 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map BAKSHI SHUBHA, 18897-557. G13070011, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF BUILDING located at 418 MEADOW ST 10D in AGAWAM, Tax for FY-2020 $72.97 shown on Assessor’s Map M120D010D, recorded at HAMPDEN DEEDS - Book/Page 2663-/497. COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 21434-367. Tax for FY-2020 $924.90. LEAVY,BRIAN F, SUBSEQUENT OWNER: BERKSHIRE OMEGA CORP, Tax for FY-2020 $15.51 DANDY ANNEMARIE, LAND & BUILDING located at 74 KOSAK CT in AGAWAM, BUILDING located at 61 COREY COLONIAL in AGAWAM, BALDYGA PAUL, containing .510 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map B08020003, shown on Assessor’s Map L11050061, recorded at HAMPDEN LAND & BUILDING located at 853 SILVER ST in AGAWAM, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 19343-522. containing .230 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map G05030006, Book/Page 22648-513. Tax for FY-2020 $2,345.77 recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Tax for FY-2020 $2,748.81 Book/Page 10858-061. DINTZNER MARK R, LIGHTCAP THOMAS K, Tax for FY-2020 $3,124.28 DINTZNER HEIDI L, LIGHTCAP ELLEN J, LAND & BUILDING located at 970 SPRINGFIELD ST in BALDYGA PAUL, LAND & BUILDING located at 60 WHITE FOX RD in AGAWAM, containing 2.780 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map LAND located at SILVER ST in AGAWAM, containing .230 AGAWAM, containing .347 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map F11060004, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map G05030013, recorded at C05010013, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 10929-587. HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page DEEDS - Book/Page 4682-/240. Tax for FY-2020 $1,002.76 10858-061. Tax for FY-2020 $2,982.67 Tax for FY-2020 $712.23 DONAH,NEIL A, LIQUORI GERALDINE, SUBSEQUENT OWNER: BISHOP STEVEN D, BEANE HELEN T, LAND & BUILDING located at 340 PINE ST in AGAWAM, BUILDING located at 11 BEEKMAN DR in AGAWAM, LAND & BUILDING located at 71 NORMAN TR in containing 9.360 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map D03020001, shown on Assessor’s Map L11060011, recorded at HAMPDEN AGAWAM, containing .294 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 22690-102. H13020018, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF Book/Page 4460-/243. Tax for FY-2020 $588.29 DEEDS - Book/Page 20737-562. Tax for FY-2020 $1,999.90 Tax for FY-2020 $1,582.50 EDWARDS NANCY ANNE, LIQUORI GERALDINE, C/O EDWARDS ALAN S, BOUTIN NORMAND, LAND located at PINE ST in AGAWAM, containing 22.130 LAND & BUILDING located at 49 WOODSIDE DR in BOUTIN JOYCE A, ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map D04010002, recorded at AGAWAM, containing .250 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map LAND & BUILDING located at 71 RAMAH CIR NORTH in HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page J11020005, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF AGAWAM, containing 1.100 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 18953-333. DEEDS - Book/Page 2158-/2. J14020005, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF Tax for FY-2020 $41.99 DEEDS - Book/Page 11454-454. Tax for FY-2020 $3,041.00 LIQUORI GERALDINE, Tax for FY-2020 $60.75 FILA MICHAEL C, LAND & BUILDING located at 244 PINE ST in AGAWAM, FILA MICHAEL C SUCCESSOR TR, CECCARINI JEAN C L/T, containing .359 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map D04020008, LAND & BUILDING located at NORTH ST in AGAWAM, AVONTI MARY, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - SUBSEQUENT OWNER: MUNTEANU GHEORGHE G containing 2.660 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map E12050008, November 26, 2020 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ Page 13 Public Notices

Book/Page 7639-/169. PAPKE PATRICIA R.Y., 6558-/49. Tax for FY-2020 $1,273.31 PAPKE DAVID CARL, Tax for FY-2020 $1,206.88 LAND & BUILDING located at 1765 MAIN ST in AGAWAM, LIQUORI GERALDINE, THE HOLLY THOMPSON IRR TRUST, containing .230 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map K01020007, LAND located at PINE ST in AGAWAM, containing 3.500 DINGS-THIBAULT KELLY CO-TR, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map D04020011, recorded at LAND & BUILDING located at 286 SOUTH ST in AGAWAM, Book/Page 8984-/256. HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page containing 15.500 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map J04010011, Tax for FY-2020 $20.49 18953-331. recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Tax for FY-2020 $6.65 PAPPAS JOHN M, Book/Page 17409-416. LONGHI ALFRED J, PAPPAS DALE C, Tax for FY-2020 $3,839.03 LAND & BUILDING located at 28 CHARLES ST in LONGHI MARLENE M, THE TAYEH FAM REALTY TR, AGAWAM, containing .244 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map LAND & BUILDING located at 173 SOUTHWICK ST in TAYEH AMANDA G TR, K06060013, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF AGAWAM, containing 10.740 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map LAND & BUILDING located at 98 BRIDGE ST in AGAWAM, DEEDS - Book/Page 5226-/177. D09010015, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF containing .241 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map I16130004, Tax for FY-2020 $3,108.99 DEEDS - Book/Page 2895-/48. recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Tax for FY-2020 $4,095.87 PARROTTA BRUNO E, Book/Page 21490-233. Tax for FY-2020 $1,161.68 LAND & BUILDING located at 54 GREENACRE LN in MACDONALD ALICE A, TOURIGNY BRIDGET L, AGAWAM, containing .490 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map BUILDING located at 5 F CASTLE HILLS RD in AGAWAM, TOURIGNY BENJAMIN S, I12090007, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF shown on Assessor’s Map J0805005F, recorded at HAMPDEN LAND & BUILDING located at 182 MILL ST in AGAWAM, DEEDS - Book/Page 8683-344. COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 8977-/340. containing 2.200 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map I10020007, Tax for FY-2020 $1,841.53 Tax for FY-2020 $940.04 recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - PATINO KAREN E, Book/Page 18333-25. MARR GEORGE DENNIS, LAND & BUILDING located at 39 REED ST in AGAWAM, Tax for FY-2020 $712.05 MARR LINDA J, containing .165 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map J14090006, TRYBA EUGENE F, LAND & BUILDING located at 657 SOUTH WESTFIELD ST recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - TRYBA TODD, in AGAWAM, containing .430 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map Book/Page 8877-/292. LAND located at REAR MELROSE PL in AGAWAM, contain- E04020004, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF Tax for FY-2020 $1,061.16 ing .645 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map K07040006, record- DEEDS - Book/Page 4667-/100. PINEO FRANK C, ed at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/ Tax for FY-2020 $2,848.15 PINEO MARY T/L.T. CRAIG V, Page 14935-130. MARTINELLI,S THOMAS, LAND located at SOUTH PARK TR in AGAWAM, containing Tax for FY-2020 $99.61 C/O MARTINELLI S THOMAS L/T TR, .130 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map K10010060, recorded TRYBA EUGENE F, SUBSEQUENT OWNER: SAVONIN SERGEY at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page TRYBA TODD, LAND & BUILDING located at 45 BIRCH HILL RD in 6970-/479. LAND located at BAILEY ST in AGAWAM, containing 11.500 AGAWAM, containing 1.100 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map Tax for FY-2020 $261.40 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map K07040019, recorded at K09020040, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF PUGLIANO LOUIS F, HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page DEEDS - Book/Page LC38495. LAND & BUILDING located at 20 ALFRED ST in AGAWAM, 14935-130. Tax for FY-2020 $4,139.34 containing .420 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map K06050007, Tax for FY-2020 $900.91 MENARD MELVINA M, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - WEINER MATTHEW M, BUILDING located at 80 BEEKMAN DR in AGAWAM, Book/Page 21305-574. SUBSEQUENT OWNER: MORATAYA NERI DANIEL TEO shown on Assessor’s Map L11060080, recorded at HAMPDEN Tax for FY-2020 $433.45 LAND & BUILDING located at 1443 MAIN ST in AGAWAM, COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 10010-235. RATNER DAVID, containing 1.100 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map K04030004, Tax for FY-2020 $1,748.45 SUBSEQUENT OWNER: JOHNSON JOHN recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - MILLIMET SARAH R, LAND located at ST. JACQUES AV in AGAWAM, containing Book/Page 9951-/369. LAND & BUILDING located at 22 MERRELL DR in 1.900 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map I07010007, recorded Tax for FY-2020 $3,163.50 AGAWAM, containing .487 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page WHITNEY RICHARD A, M09050008, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF LC22983. LAND & BUILDING located at 232 MEADOW ST in DEEDS - Book/Page 21617-199. Tax for FY-2020 $75.87. AGAWAM, Tax for FY-2020 $3,093.78 ROSSI ENID J, containing .443 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map M12030023, MOLBURY RICHARD D, LAND & BUILDING located at 1119 MAIN ST in AGAWAM, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - MOLBURY KAREN S, containing .209 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map K06070001, Book/Page 11315-383. LAND & BUILDING located at 20 SHELLEY LN in recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Tax for FY-2020 $2,696.01 AGAWAM, containing .978 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map Book/Page 17320-497. YOUNG SAMUEL ROBERT, C09050027, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF Tax for FY-2020 $632.13. LAND & BUILDING located at 44 HIGHLAND ST in DEEDS - Book/Page 6328-/129. SARPKAYA HUSEYN, AGAWAM, containing .181 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map Tax for FY-2020 $1,204.51 SARPKAYA ELIFE, G11020005, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF MONGEAU JESSICA L, LAND & BUILDING located at 178 WALNUT ST in DEEDS - Book/Page 22474-32. LAND & BUILDING located at 204 NORTH ST in AGAWAM, AGAWAM, containing .140 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map Tax for FY-2020 $59.43 containing .275 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map H14040003, J16020005, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF ZHUPILOV NIKOLAY, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - DEEDS - Book/Page 12535-442. ZHUPIKOV LIYA, Book/Page 22388-352. Tax for FY-2020 $867.64 SUBSEQUENT OWNER: SNELL JOSHUA AND Tax for FY-2020 $3,264.08 SAVONIN SERGEY, SNELL TIFFANY MULKA VALERIE A, BUILDING located at 22 MOORE ST in AGAWAM, shown on LAND located at FOREST HILL RD in AGAWAM, containing LAND & BUILDING located at 33 VADNAIS ST in Assessor’s Map I17010022, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY .600 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map C14010029, recorded at AGAWAM, containing .220 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 15745-116. HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page H08030018, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF Tax for FY-2020 $1,870.28 20881-135. DEEDS - Book/Page 22109-265. Tax for FY-2020 $33.47 SCHMIDT MARK A, Tax for FY-2020 $2,803.02 LAND & BUILDING located at 108 FRANKLIN ST in 11/26/2020 MURPHY PAMELA M, AGAWAM, containing .231 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map LAND & BUILDING located at 70 GIFFIN PL in AGAWAM, G11050020, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF MORE LEGALS ❙ page 15 containing .689 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map G11050006, DEEDS - Book/Page 21983-304. recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Tax for FY-2020 $177.96. Book/Page 19698-44. Please check SETTEMBRE MARIA, Tax for FY-2020 $689.58 NOTICE SETTEMBRE NAZARIO J, the accuracy of ERRORS: Each advertis- MURPHY PAMELA M, LAND & BUILDING located at 44 KELLER CR in AGAWAM, your legal notice er is requested to check LAND located at GIFFIN PL in AGAWAM, containing .402 containing .938 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map I04020024, prior to submis- their advertisement the ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map G11050007, recorded at recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - first time it appears. HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page Book/Page 13281-95. sion (i.e., date, 19698-38. Tax for FY-2020 $1,535.04 time, spelling). This paper will not be Tax for FY-2020 $69.12 Also, be sure responsible for more SHERMAN THALIA L, than one corrected in- MURPHY TERRENCE J, LAND & BUILDING located at 657 SPRINGFIELD ST in the requested MURPHY NANCY D, AGAWAM, containing .115 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map sertion, nor will be li- LAND & BUILDING located at 38 SCHOOL ST in AGAWAM, H12070012, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF publication date able for any error in containing .240 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map L10020006, DEEDS - Book/Page 9819-/11. coincides with an advertisement to a recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Tax for FY-2020 $547.63 the purpose of the greater extent than the Book/Page 4638-/7. SKORUPSKI CAROL A, cost of the space occu- Tax for FY-2020 $900.86 notice, or as the LAND & BUILDING located at 7 RUTH AV in AGAWAM, law demands. pied by the item in the NORTON FAMILY 2011 REVOCABLE T, containing .230 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map M09020020, advertisement. NORTON KENNETH A TR, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Thank you. LAND & BUILDING located at 136 BARRY ST in AGAWAM, Book/Page 20179-20. containing .515 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map D02030011, Tax for FY-2020 $683.59 recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - SMITH EDWIN W, Book/Page LC35348. LAND & BUILDING located at 11 KENSINGTON ST in How to submit Tax for FY-2020 $1,842.45 AGAWAM, containing .129 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map PALYS JOHN S, G11050031, recorded at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF legal notices PALYS STANLEY J, DEEDS - Book/Page 9914-/213. LAND located at LT19 NEW YORK AV in AGAWAM, contain- Tax for FY-2020 $71.77 All legal notices to be published in the Agawam ing .253 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map D13080006, record- Advertiser News should be sent directly to notices@ SMITH JEFFREY E, ed at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/ turley.com. Please indicate the newspapers and pub- BUILDING located at 264 REGENCY PARK in AGAWAM, Page 9057-/173. lication date(s) for the notice(s) in the subject line of shown on Assessor’s Map M13020264, recorded at HAMPDEN Tax for FY-2020 $16.31 your email. For questions regarding coverage area, COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 11328-540. procedures or cost, please call Jamie Joslyn directly at PANFORD ALBERT KOFI, Tax for FY-2020 $956.25 413-283-8393, ext. 216. BUILDING located at 45 BEEKMAN DR in AGAWAM, SODEN RONALD E, Turley Publications Inc. publishes 15 weekly news- shown on Assessor’s Map L11060045, recorded at HAMPDEN LAND located at SUNNYSLOPE AV in AGAWAM, containing papers throughout Western Massachusetts. Visit COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page 21756-405. .210 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map K01050008, recorded www.turley.com for more information. Tax for FY-2020 $7,348.85 at HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS - Book/Page Page 14 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ November 26, 2020

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Public Notices from page 13 Notice of Private Sale 11/19, 11/26/2020 9499, Passcode: 823145. obtained from the Petitioner. against you for the relief you wish to do so, you or your Notice is hereby given by Copies of the proposal can be 11/26/2020 demanded in the complaint. attorney must file a written USA Towing, 71 Garden St., Commonwealth of obtained from the Agawam You are also required to file appearance and objection at Feeding Hills, MA 01030, Massachusetts Planning Office at pkerr@ Commonwealth of your answer to the complaint this court on or before 10:00 sale of a motor vehicle pursu- The Trial Court agawam.ma.us Massachusetts in the office of the Clerk of A.M . on the return date of ant to the provisinsof M.G.L. Hampden Probate and BY ORDER OF: SUFFOLK, SS. the Court at Suffolk Superior 12/07/2020. This day is NOT C. 255, Section 39A, that on - Family Court Mark R. Paleologopoulos, The Superior Court Court either before ser- a hearing date, but a dead December 04, 2020 at 8:00 line date by which you have 50 State Street Chairman CIVIL NO. 2084CV01450 vice upon Plaintiffs attorney a.m., at USA Towing, said to object to the account(s). Springfield, MA 01103 Agawam Planning Board CITIZENS BANK, N.A., or within a reasonable time motor vehicle will be sold at If you fail to file the written (413)748-7758 11/19, 11/26/2020 Plaintiff, thereafter. a private sale to satisfy the appearance and objection by Docket No. HD20C0192CA v Unless otherwise provided garage keeper’s lien for tow- the return date, action may be In the matter of: Commonwealth of MJ HOMES, LLC and by Rule 13(a), your answer ing, storage and costs of sale. taken in this matter without Caroline Clare Pierce Massachusetts VITAL Y must state as a counter- further notice to you, includ- 2006 Nisssan Frontier CITATION ON PETITION The Trial Court DZHENZHERUKHA claim any claim which you Hampden Probate and may have against the plain- ing the allowance of the VIN: 1N6AD07W56C415905 TO CHANGE NAME a/k/a VITALY Y. account(s). No Plates A Petition to Change Family Court DZHENZHERUKHA tiffwhich arises out of the Additionally, within thir- Last known reg. owner: Name of Adult has been filed 50 State Street a/k/a VITALlY Y. transaction or occurrence ty days after said return day Jean Tailleur by Caroline Clare Pierce Springfield, MA 01103 DZHENZHERUKHA that is the subject matter of (or within such other time as 104 Norfolk St. of Agawam, MA requesting (413)748-7758 a/k/a VITALlY the Plaintiffs claim or you the Court upon motion may Springfield, MA 01119 that the court enter a Decree Docket No. HD20P0257EA DZHENZHERUKHA will thereafter be barred from order), you must file a written changing their name to: Estate of: Ruth C. Donais a/k/a VITALlY Y. making such claim in any 11/12, 11/19, 11/26/2020 affidavit of objections stating Caroline Clare Pierce Also Known As: DZHENZHERUKA other action. the specific facts and grounds Trudell Ruth Donais a/k/a VITALY GINGERUHA Witness, Hon. Judith upon which each objection LEGAL NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE Date of Death: a/k/aVITAL Y Y. Fabricant, Esquire, Chief is based and a copy shall be PUBLIC HEARING Any person may appear December 7, 2019 GINGERUHA Justice of the Superior Court served upon the Conservator AGAWAM for purposes of objecting INFORMAL PROBATE a/k/a VITALlY Y. at Boston the 17th day of pursuant to Rule 3 of the CITY COUNCIL to the petition by filing an PUBLICATION NOTICE GINGERUHA November, 2020. Supplemental Rules of the The Agawam City Council appearance at: Hampden To all persons interested in a/k/a VITALlY GINGERUHA, The Court Probate & Family Court. will conduct a Public Hearing Probate and Family Court the above captioned estate, by Defendants. Robert L Ullmann, J. You have the right to send on Monday, December before 10:00 a.m. on the Petition of Petitioner Gail C. ORDER OF NOTICE Dated 11/17/20 to the Conservator, by regis 7, 2020, at 7:00 pm, in the return day of 12/08/2020. Donais of Suffield, CT a Will Plaintiff, Citizens Bank, 11/26/2020 - auditorium at the Agawam This is NOT a hear- has been admitted to informal N.A. v. Defendants, MJ tered or certified mail, a writ- Junior High School, 1305 ing date, but a deadline by probate. Homes. LLC and Vitaly ten request to receive a copy Springfield Street, Feeding which you must file a written Gail C. Donais of Dzhenzherukha a/k/a Vitaly Commonwealth of of the Petition and account(s) Hills, MA to consider the appearance if you object to Suffield, CT has been infor- Y. Dzhenzherukha a/k/a Massachusetts at no cost to you. adoption of a Residential this proceeding. mally appointed as the Vitaliy Y. Dzhenzherukha The Trial Court IMPORTANT NOTICE Tax Factor pursuant to WITNESS, Hon. Barbara Personal Representative of the a/k/a Vitaliy Dzhenzherukha Hampden Probate and The outcome of this pro- Massachusetts General Laws, M Hyland, First Justice of estate to serve without surety a/k/a Vitaliy Y. Dzhenzheruka Family Court ceeding may limit or com- Chapter 40, Section 56 as this Court. on the bond. a/k/a Vitaly Gingeruha a/k/a 50 State Street pletely take away the above- submitted to the City Council Date: November 10, 2020 The estate is being Vitaly Y. Gingeruha a/k/a Springfield, MA 01103 named person’s right to make by the Mayor on November Suzanne T. Seguin administered under informal Vitaliy Y. Gingeruha a/k/a Docket No. HD19P1277PM decisions about personal 12, 2020. Register of Probate procedure by the Personal Vitaliy Gingeruha (collective- In the matter of: affairs or financial affairs or Any member wishing to 11/26/2020 Representative under the ly, the “Defendants”), Legal Donald Field both. The above-named per- provide testimony during the Massachusetts Uniform Notice, Commonwealth of of Agawam, MA son has the right to ask for a Public Hearing on TR-2020- LEGAL NOTICE Probate Code without super- Massachusetts, Superior Protected Person/ lawyer. Anyone may make this 75 may do so by dialing TOWN OF AGAWAM vision by the Court. Inventory Court Department of the Trial Disabled Person/Respondent request on behalf of the above- 1-978-990-5187 and using PLANNING BOARD and accounts are not required Court, County of Suffolk, CITATION GIVING named person. If the above- access code 8476635 fol- The Agawam Planning to be filed with the Court, but Three Pemberton Square, NOTICE OF named person cannot afford a lowed by # sign. Calls must Board will hold a pub- interested parties are entitled Boston, MA 02108, Docket CONSERVATOR’S lawyer, one may be appointed be made at 7:05 pm to pro- lic hearing on Thursday, to notice regarding the admin- Number 2084CVO 1450. To ACCOUNT at State expense. vide testimony. This remote December 3, 2020 at 6:00 istration from the Personal the above-named Defendants, To the named Respondent Witness, Hon. Barbara M public hearing will be live- PM to hear the petition of Representative and can peti- you are hereby summoned and all other interested per- Hyland, First Justice of this streamed on the Town of Agawam Mayor William tion the Court in any matter and required to serve upon sons, you are hereby notified Court. Agawam’s website at www. P. Sapelli on a proposed relating to the estate, includ- Michael A. Wirtz, Esq., Jack pursuant to Rule 72 of the Date: November 09, 2020 agawam.ma.us and will also Zoning Amendment entitled ing distribution of assets and Mikles & Associates, LLP, Supplemental Rules of the Suzanne T. Seguin be televised on Cable Access “Marijuana Manufacturing expenses of administration. Plaintiffs attorney, whose Probate & Family Court, that Register of Probate Channel 15. TR-2020-75 is License Exemption”. Due to Interested parties are enti- address is 1 Batterymarch the First and Final account(s) 11/26/2020 available for public inspection the COVID -19 restrictions, tled to petition the Court to Park, Suite 309, Quincy, of Eileen Sullivan-Boss, Esq. by emailing the office of the the meeting will be held institute formal proceedings MA 02169-7454, an answer of West Springfield, MA as City Clerk for an electronic remotely through Zoom at and to obtain orders terminat- to the complaint which is Conservator of the property of copy at vgioscia@agawam. https://us02web.zoom. ing or restricting the powers herewith served upon you. said Respondent has or have ma.us us/j/86409469499?p- of Personal Representatives This must be done within been presented to the Court for BY ORDER OF: wd=Z0g4QkNhSndtK3JlUn- appointed under informal pro- twenty (20) days of 12/1/20. allowance. Christopher C. Johnson B1ci9wRyszdz09 cedure. A copy of the Petition If you fail to do so, Judgment You have the right to President of the City Council Webinar ID: 864 0946 and Will, if any, can be by default will be taken object to the account(s). If

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