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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 MONDAY,TUESDAY, DECEMBER JUNE 27, 2017 7, 2020 VOL. 75 cents 89 NO. 293 Southwick Local vaccine continues logistics still paramedic up in the air search as candidates By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Editor (WWW.HCBEE.ORG) SOUTHWICK – The Southwick Fire near approval Department continues to struggle with retaining career firefighter/paramedics, how- By PETER CURRIER ever Chief Russ Anderson said all shifts are Staff Writer Bee School goes WESTFIELD — As the COVID-19 pandemic reaches covered and resident safety is the priority. “Some of the folks we’ve hired stay here a new heights, the development and pending approval of while, then leave,” Anderson said. two major vaccine candidates stands as the best chance The biggest factor in their decision, he for life to return to normal for many people. virtual this January For some local health departments, the logistics of get- said, is often the pay rate. ting either of these vaccines to their residents remains up “We’re losing people to neighboring com- By AMY PORTER to fall to keep the colony healthy. in the air. munities that provide a better pay scale,” he Staff Writer HCBA members receive reminders Westfield Health Director said. “And the hours are different – some WESTFIELD – The Hampden during the calendar year of things to be Joseph Rouse said last week that people like 24-hour shifts versus four day County Beekeepers Association mindful of with their hives. much of the early phases of the on, four days off.” (HCBA) will host its annual seven- “I think it’s a good value,” Sperry vaccine rollout will be left up to Anderson said those two factors are “some week course on beekeeping via Zoom said. He said the visit which they’ve the state rather than individual of the challenges we face. It’s frustrating.” this year. added to their apiary in Suffolk in municipalities. Southwick currently has four career fire- The course is held every other March or April will be a hands-on The CDC ruled last week that fighters and two provisional firefighters. Of Thursday evening Jan. 14 through component, at which people will be healthcare workers and residents those, two are paramedics and two are in March 25 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., for a able to go through the hives with the of long-term care facilities will be the first to receive the paramedic school. There are also five new total of six classes. teachers “It’s a much better situation vaccines, possibly by the end of the month. If that hap- per diem paramedics covering the night Westfield Technical Academy for people to have a hands-on piece,” pens, the logistics will likely still be left up to the state for shift. The town has three years to be fully Horticulture Instructor and beekeeper he said. the first phases of the rollout. staffed with 24-hour paramedics to be an Nate Sperry is one of several HCBA People who are interested in learning Rouse said that local health departments will probably Advanced Life Support department, which is members who will be teaching the about bees and their place in the eco- take charge of vaccine distribution during stages three the goal. course, which is usually held in system are also encouraged to take the and four of the vaccine rollout. Those stages will include Anderson said the search is ongoing. Longmeadow High School. Sperry course. Sperry said the class is set up to lower risk groups and more of the general public. This “We are actively recruiting both per diem said the enrollment fee of $75 includes teach basic information about keeping will likely take place in the late Winter or sometime in the and career paramedics,” he said. “That’s membership in the HCBA, access to bees, but is also for people interested in Spring. going to be ongoing. There will be attrition mentors for a year which include club gardening and the environment, or The two vaccine candidates are the fastest to have ever and we do have some Basic EMTs to keep us meetings, and for the first time a hands- people who might want to have some- been produced, which leads some people to be apprehen- staffed.” on visit to the HCBA apiary in Suffolk, thing to do and connect with a group. sive about their long-term safety. Anderson said Southwick is not a civil Conn. “We talk about honey extraction and Rouse said that, when the vaccine is made available to service community and next year a new civil “We decided to do it remotely. Last bottling in the class, and other products him personally, he will take it right away. “We have to rely on the science and medical profes- service list will come out, which could draw year, a lot of people started beekeeping you can make, such as wax. It’s a paramedics to bigger communities. sionals,” said Rouse, “If this gets FDA approval, we are because of the lockdown. The places hobby that pays for itself and it’s very going to advocate for people to vaccinate.” “We are not alone though. There is a para- where we buy supplies were having a satisfying when you can jar your first He said he fears that many people have become sick of medic shortage state-wide,” said Anderson. hard time keeping up,” Sperry bottle of honey made by your bees on listening to scientific and medical experts for the entire Anderson said the good news is they have explained. He said the HCBA felt it your property,” Sperry said. year and have become turned off from the idea of a rap- three years to be fully staffed with paramed- was important to hold the course due to Sperry has three hives at WTA which idly produced vaccine. ics and “we are fulfilling that promise about all the new beekeepers out there. he introduces to horticulture students Rouse said that it is also not yet clear which of the two 75% of the time. Currently, Sperry estimates that as a part of their shop work. “We go vaccines Westfield will receive: The Pfizer-BioNTech there are 200 beekeepers in Westfield. into it with students, six or eight at a vaccine or the Moderna vaccine. He said the number of people keeping time, either when we have time, or Both versions are based on mRNA technology that bees has grown exponentially since he when something needs to be done. It’s uses COVID-19’s own genetic code to trick one’s body started 15 years or so ago. At that time, not a main focus of the program, but into starting an immune response without getting you there wasn’t a lot of local help, and generally students are pretty amazed at sick and producing antibodies that will fight off the virus. people at the club meetings numbered what they see,” he said. Both vaccines are considered to have more than a 90 in the single digits. They now average He teaches the students about the percent effectiveness rating and each one requires two 60 to 70 at every meeting. relationship of bees to horticulture and doses to be taken weeks apart. Sperry also said it’s a good idea for the importance of pollinators, and also The chief difference between the two is storage. The somebody just starting to take the about marketing an agricultural crop. Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine needs to be stored at hyper-cold course. “I would not recommend some- “I do tell them there are people who temperatures to the tune of -94 degrees Fahrenheit. The one keep bees without taking the do commercial beekeeping as a career. Moderna vaccine also requires cold temperatures, but not course. I learned by making a lot of They are not a huge portion of the agri- nearly as much as the Pfizer-BioNTech version. The mistakes, which was expensive. With culture industry, but it is a thing that Moderna vaccine can be stored at -4 degrees Fahrenheit, access to a mentor, you can avoid those people do and make a living at. It is a which is achievable in residential and commercial freez- mistakes,” he said, adding that keeping viable career field,” Sperry said. ers. bees alive is not that easy, and there are For more information or to register Since Rouse is unsure of which version they will get, RUSS ANDERSON a lot of things to keep in mind during for the course go to www.hcbee.org or Southwick Fire Chief the progression from spring to summer email [email protected]. See Vaccine, Page 3 Barnes Airport seeks permit for temporary storage By AMY PORTER said. area, and asked whether the trailers make sure they are getting a com- Staff Writer Opening up the hearing to ques- would be inspected to verify that petitive price, and not short chang- WESTFIELD — During a public tions, At-large Councilor Kristen they are empty. ing the city. hearing at the Dec. 3 City Council Mello asked Willenborg if the sur- Willenborg said they would come Willenborg said last year Home meeting, Westfield-Barnes Airport face of the parking area was pervi- up with a process. He also said that Depot stored trailers at Westover. Manager Christopher Willenborg ous or impervious, and whether the site is secure with its own fenc- He said they aren’t charging per requested a special permit for a there is any surface water guidance ing and trees, and is not visible from trailer, but per acre, and their rate is change of use to temporarily store or groundwater filtration in place. the road. He said it is also outside of slightly higher than what Westover up to 280 empty trailers for six Willenborg, who returned as air- the airport’s security fencing, which charged. months in the water resource area. port manager this year after previ- is one reason they picked that area. “Let’s not forget that we’ve asked Willenborg said he was ously serving in the position from Council President Brent B. Bean, the airport to become self-sufficient. approached several months ago by 1999 to 2008, said he was not at the II asked what the odds are of the This goes towards self-sufficiency,” the Home Depot to store the trailers. airport when the parking lot was put arrangement lasting only six months. Beltrandi said. Considering it a revenue opportuni- in. He said he believes the surface is Willenborg said he didn’t know the At-large Councilor Richard K. ty, he looked for space and identi- impervious, but would have to get answer to that. “The goal of the Sullivan Jr. said he would love to fied the spectator parking lot of the that verified by City Planner Jay Airport Commission is to have a see an enterprise fund established former Whip City Raceway track, Vinskey. He also said there are no permanent development up there. for the airport, and agreed with sup- which the Home Depot team said drains, so he believes there is sheet Right now, they are just focussed on porting that as a goal. He also asked would work for them. draining at the lot. up to six months,” he said. Christopher J. Willenborg, C.M., about the hours of the trips the trail- Willenborg said he started work- Mello also asked if the trailers At-large Councilor Dave Flaherty airport manager at Westfield- ers would be making. ing with the Building Department, would be brought there once, or said the Council had previously shut Barnes Regional Airport. (THE Willenborg said primarily they the Planning Depot, and the Airport would be making daily trips. down a storage area over the aquifer. WESTFIELD NEWS FILE PHOTO) would be during normal business Commission to start the process, Willenborg said there would be con- He said his original concern about hours, however there would be and they are now at the point where tinuous moving trips, potentially 30 the proposal had been the trucks trailers, and that the agreement night-time operations. He also said they need a special permit from the to 40 per day. going in and out, but since it is a would address liability. he spoke to Home Depot about not City Council. Ward 5 Councilor John J. paved area, he is in favor of it if the “I would like to see zero liability,” having trucks staying there over- “If it does end up passing, we Beltrandi, III suggested that the agreement is only for six months. Morganelli said. He also questioned night. would deal with a license agreement Engineering Department be includ- At-large Councilor Nicholas J. the amount the city would be charg- “I would encourage you to limit with the Home Depot, and potential ed on the site visit, to which Morganelli Jr. asked whether there ing. He said the Big E charges $10 operations as much as possible. The revenues from this would be $23,000 Willenborg agreed. would be liability to the city with per day per trailer, and this agree- provision for penalties in ending this to $25,000 a month, which would be Ward 3 Councilor Bridget the trailers sitting there. Willenborg ment amounts to around $3 per day lease needs to be (explicit). The a significant revenue source for the Matthews-Kane said there are no said there is no conflict with the per trailer. He said he would like to airport and the city,” Willenborg rental storage units allowed in the FAA in terms of the height of the see them do some research and See Barnes Storage, Page 5 PAGE 2 - MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS ATG’s annual campaign creates a community of giving SHREWSBURY — With food sober environment and providing insecurity in New England pro- emergency food assistance to indi- jected to increase by an average of viduals and families in need nearly 50% in 2020 due to the • Our Community Table Soup COVID-19 pandemic, Advantage Kitchen – serving those in need of Truck Group – ATG (@ a dinner meal and fellowship WeKnowTrucks) announced it • Marlborough Community will double its commitment to Cupboard – providing groceries fight food insecurity through and produce to Marlborough resi- Haulin’ 4 Hunger, its annual pro- dents gram that brings together employ- • Rockingham Community ees, customers and business spon- Action – providing community sors to help provide meals to those services and food pantry in need. • Raynham Food Basket – pro- This year, ATG and its Haulin’ 4 viding supplemental food assis- Hunger team will increase dona- our communities and to the local non- tance to Raynham residents in tions to help provide 6,000 meals in profit organizations whose hunger and need response to the increased need for food food insecurity programs are helping • South Worcester Neighborhood assistance and expand support to 12 those who need it most.” Center – providing social services to the food pantry organizations in communi- South Worcester Community with a ties near ATG locations throughout Support to Local Communities goal of personal advancement for each New England. Since its launch in 2012 Haulin’ 4 Hunger team members vis- individual and including this year’s donations, ited each organization, including: • St. Anne’s Human Services – help- Haulin’ 4 Hunger has provided more • Abby’s House – providing shelter, ing individuals in need in the Greater than 22,000 meals to help fight hunger. housing, advocacy and support to Worcester area through St. Anne’s par- “We are grateful for the continued women in need ish outreach program and food pantry support that our employees, customers • Fall Mountain Food Shelf – provid- • St. John’s Food for the Poor Program and business partners have for this pro- ing emergency food supplies to families – helping and reaching out to the poor gram and the community of giving it and individuals and hungry has created in the trucking industry,” • Friendly House – providing com- • Veterans, Inc. – serving veterans said Kevin G. Holmes, president and prehensive, coordinated neighborhood and their families in New England by CEO of ATG. “We appreciate their basic services to inner-city families helping them regain control of their commitment to helping double our who are under-served and under- lives to eliminate homelessness Mike Ramian (left) and John Danahey of Advantage Truck Group reach by expanding to 12 food pantries, resourced The Haulin’ 4 Hunger initiative is Dec. 3 donate $1,200 from the Haulin' 4 Hunger program to and know their support makes a differ- • Jeremiah’s Inn and Food Pantry – supported by ATG employees, custom- Westfield’s Our Community Table Soup Kitchen to help provide ence to the most vulnerable members of helping adult men live in a safe and ers and 14 business sponsors. roughly 500 meals to those in need. (ATG PHOTO) Police Logs Court Logs Major crime and 11:14 p.m.: noise complaint, South Maple Street, Westfield District Court incident report a caller reports that a vehicle has been parked and Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 playing loud music for about 20 minutes, the Jaime L. Zielinski, 38, of 10 Cedar St., Southwick was arraigned on charges of WESTFIELD responding officer reports that extremely loud music assault with a dangerous weapon and assault on a family or household member 1:43 p.m.: disabled motor vehicle, East Main was being played on his arrival and it was turned brought by Southwick police. She was released on her personal recognizance pend- Street, a caller reports that a large truck is stopped on down by the operator without issue. ing a March 3 pre-trial hearing. an East Main Street bridge and is blocking traffic, Antonio Rodriguez, 31, of 128 Elm St., Westfield was arraigned on charges of the responding officer reports that a tow truck SOUTHWICK assault and battery on a family or household member and malicious damage to a arrived to remove the vehicle from the roadway; 9:14 a.m.: accident, Berkshire Avenue, a resident motor vehicle brought by Westfield police. He was released on his personal recogni- 4:46 p.m.: accident, West Silver Street, multiple reports hearing a crash the night before and discov- zance pending a March 3 pre-trial hearing. callers report that a male party is on the ground with ered a utility pole was struck, Eversource was noti- Jose Bonilla, 21, of 200 Southwick Rd., Westfield was arraigned on a charge of severe injuries after apparently being struck by a fied; assault and battery on a family or household member brought by Westfield police. vehicle while he was riding a bicycle, the responding 4:04 p.m.: breaking and entering, Gillette Avenue, He was released on his personal recognizance pending a March 3 pre-trial hearing. officer reports that the male party was transported to a male subject may have broken into a storage shed; Steven R. Plankey, 27, of 92 Meadow St., Westfield was arraigned on a charge of Baystate Medical Center and that the suspect vehicle 7:09 p.m.: disturbance, Depot Street, a caller assault and battery brought by Westfield police. He was released on his personal was no longer on scene; reports a neighbor making noise and dancing. recognizance pending a Feb. 4 pre-trial hearing.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Mon., Dec. 7, 2020 is the 342nd day of the year. 24 days remain until the end of the year.

United Kingdom and not unify with 1971 – Pakistan President Yahya Canada is officially registered, fol- 1965 – Jeffrey Wright, American ON THIS DAY Southern Ireland. Khan announces the formation of lowing the merger of the Canadian actor 1930 – W1XAV in Boston, Massa- a coalition government with Nurul Alliance and the Progressive Con- 1966 – C. Thomas Howell, – Marcus Tullius Cicero is 43 BC chusetts telecasts video from the Amin as Prime Minister and Zul- servative Party of Canada. American actor, director, producer, assassinated in Formia. CBS radio orchestra program, The fikar Ali Bhutto as Deputy Prime 2005 – Rigoberto Alpizar, a pas- and screenwriter 574 – Byzantine Emperor Justin II, Fox Trappers. The telecast also in- Minister. senger on American Airlines Flight suffering recurring seizures of in- 1966 – Louise Post, American cludes the first television commer- 1972 – Apollo 17, the last Apollo 924 who allegedly claimed to have singer-songwriter and guitarist sanity, adopts his general Tiberius cial in the United States, an adver- moon mission, is launched.[4] The a bomb, is shot and killed by a – Tino Martinez, American and proclaims him as Caesar.[1] tisement for I.J. Fox Furriers, who crew takes the photograph known team of U.S. federal air marshals at 1967 1703 – The Great Storm of 1703, sponsored the radio show. as The Blue Marble as they leave Miami International Airport. baseball player, coach, and sports- the greatest windstorm ever re- 1932 – German-born Swiss physi- the Earth. 2015 – The JAXA probe Akatsuki caster corded in the southern part of Great cist Albert Einstein is granted an 1979 – The transition of the land- successfully enters orbit around 1967 – Nina Turner, American Britain, makes landfall. Winds gust American visa. mark American science fiction tele- Venus five years after the first at- politician up to 120 mph, and 9,000 people 1936 – Australian cricketer Jack vision series Star Trek to the "big tempt. 1972 – Tammy Lynn Sytch, die. Fingleton becomes the first player screen" premieres with the United 2016 – Pakistan International Air- American wrestler and manager 1724 – Tumult of Thorn: Religious to score centuries in four consecu- States' release of Star Trek: The lines Flight 661, a domestic pas- 1973 – Hack Meyers, American unrest is followed by the execution tive Test innings. Motion Picture. senger flight from Chitral to Islam- wrestler and trainer (d. 2015) of nine Protestant citizens and the 1941 – World War II: Attack on 1982 – In Texas, Charles Brooks, abad, operated by ATR-42-500 1973 – Terrell Owens, American mayor of Thorn (Toruń) by Polish Pearl Harbor: The Imperial Japa- Jr., becomes the first person to be crashes near Havelian, killing all 47 football player and actor authorities. nese Navy carries out a surprise executed by lethal injection in the on board. 1976 – Alan Faneca, American 1732 – The Royal Opera House attack on the United States Pacific United States. 2017 – The Marriage Amendment football player opens at Covent Garden, London, Fleet and its defending Army and 1983 – An Iberia Airlines Boeing Bill to legally recognize same-sex England. 1976 – Sunny Sweeney, Marine air forces at Pearl Harbor, 727 collides with an Aviaco DC-9 marriages is passed in Australia's American singer-songwriter and 1776 – Gilbert du Motier, Marquis Hawaii. (For Japan's near-simul- in dense fog while the two airlin- parliament. guitarist de Lafayette, arranges to enter the taneous attacks on Eastern Hemi- ers are taxiing down the runway at American military as a major gen- sphere targets, see December 8.) Madrid–Barajas Airport, killing 93 1977 – Eric Chavez, American eral. 1942 – World War II: British com- people. TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS baseball player and sportscaster 1787 – Delaware becomes the first mandos conduct Operation Frank- 1987 – Pacific Southwest Airlines 1978 – Shiri Appleby, American state to ratify the United States ton, a raid on shipping in Bordeaux Flight 1771, a British Aerospace 1948 – Gary Morris, American actress, director, and producer Constitution. harbour. 146-200A, crashes near Paso country singer-songwriter and 1979 – Sara Bareilles, American 1837 – The Battle of Montgomery's 1946 – A fire at the Winecoff Hotel Robles, California, killing all 43 actor singer-songwriter, pianist, and Tavern, the only battle of the Up- in Atlanta, Georgia kills 119 people, on board, after a disgruntled pas- 1948 – Tony Thomas, American actress per Canada Rebellion, takes place the deadliest hotel fire in U.S. his- senger shoots his ex-boss travel- screenwriter and producer 1983 – Mike Mucitelli, American in Toronto, where the rebels are tory. ing on the flight, then shoots both 1949 – Tom Waits, American mixed martial artist quickly defeated. 1949 – Chinese Civil War: The pilots and steers the plane into the singer-songwriter, guitarist, and 1984 – Aaron Gray, American – First concert of the New 1842 Government of the Republic of Chi- ground. actor basketball player York Philharmonic, founded by na moves from Nanking to Taipei, 1988 – The 6.8 Ms Armenian 1952 – Susan Collins, American Ureli Corelli Hill. 1985 – Jon Moxley, American Taiwan. earthquake shakes the northern politician, senior senator of Maine 1869 – American outlaw Jesse wrestler 1962 – Prince Rainier III of Monaco part of the country with a maximum 1954 – Mary Fallin, American 1986 – Billy Horschel, American James commits his first confirmed revises the principality's constitu- MSK intensity of X (Devastating), bank robbery in Gallatin, Missouri. businesswoman and politician, golfer tion, devolving some of his power killing 25,000–50,000 and injuring 27th Governor of Oklahoma 1904 – Comparative fuel trials be- to advisory and legislative councils. 31,000–130,000. 1986 – Nita Strauss, American 1956 – Larry Bird, American gin between warships HMS Spite- 1963 – Instant replay makes its de- 1993 – Long Island Rail Road guitarist ful and HMS Peterel: Spiteful was but during the Army-Navy football shooting: Passenger Colin Fergu- basketball player and coach 1987 – Aaron Carter, American the first warship powered solely by game in Philadelphia, Pennsylva- son murders six people and injures 1958 – Rick Rude, American singer-songwriter, dancer, and fuel oil, and the trials led to the ob- nia, United States. 19 others on the LIRR in Nassau wrestler and sportscaster (d. 1999) actor solescence of coal in ships of the 1965 – Pope Paul VI and Patriarch County, New York. 1963 – Barbara Weathers, 1988 – Nathan Adrian, American Royal Navy. Athenagoras I simultaneously re- 1995 – The Galileo spacecraft ar- American R&B/soul singer swimmer 1917 – World War I: The United voke mutual excommunications rives at Jupiter, a little more than 1964 – Patrick Fabian, American 1989 – Kyle Hendricks, American States declares war on Austria- that had been in place since 1054. six years after it was launched by actor baseball player Hungary. 1971 – The Battle of Sylhet is Space Shuttle Atlantis during Mis- 1964 – Peter Laviolette, 1997 – Tommy Nelson, American 1922 – The Parliament of Northern fought between the Pakistani mili- sion STS-34. American ice hockey player and actor Ireland votes to remain a part of the tary and the Mukti Bahini. 2003 – The Conservative Party of coach THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2020 - PAGE 3

Ornamental therapy Residents at Armbrook Village enjoyed a holiday art therapy class last week with Amy at Artsong. Masks were off to show some beautiful and proud smiles. (ARMBROOK VILLAGE PHOTOS)

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TREMBLAY BOSTON - On the doorstep of reaching the state's highest Editor court, Boston Municipal Court Judge Serge Georges Jr. My second favorite holiday season has arrived, and I am acknowledged the impact of systemic racism on criminal jus- READY. tice and defended his peers who "try to get it right every day." Like so many others, I need some cheer to end this year. As Georges, the latest Gov. Charlie Baker nominee for the COVID numbers continue to climb, decking my halls has been Supreme Judicial Court, said at his confirmation hearing that a welcome therapy. While I always go all-out decorating for he could not dismiss the likelihood that "issues that plague Christmas, many people who don’t normally do much more society" would be present in the courts. than put up a tree have used holiday decorating as a distraction Asked by Governor's Council Robert Jubinville how any from the pandemic. defendant could get a "fair shake" given racial disparities in One of my favorite things to do at night is to sit in the quiet Massachusetts criminal justice data, Georges rattled off names glow of Christmas lights. My couch, a cup of tea, some strings of fellow BMC judges and argued that there was "no statistical of lights and a cozy blanket can bring calm to my chaos. One difference" in sentencing by race in that specific court. of my other favorite things to do is drive around to look at "It exists. It does," Georges, the son of Haitian immigrants, outdoor holiday light displays. said about the effects of racism. "But I do say that there are a Ever since I was young, I have loved looking at the lights and lot of good people trying to do the right thing every day, and while I am always in awe of the yards that are lit from top to that might not be popular to say, but it needs to be said." bottom, often with accompanying music, I also find the sim- The Governor's Council, which vets and approves judicial plest decorations to be the most beautiful. nominees, plans to vote on Georges's nomination on Dec. 9, Supreme Judicial Court nominee Serge Georges Jr. fielded Give me some green garlands, clear lights and red bows and but he already appears to be a lock for a seat on the top court. questions from Governor's Council members at a public I’m happy. A lovely door with a fresh wreath and some well- Most councilors praised Georges as they questioned him interview Wednesday. (Sam Doran/SHNS) placed lighting can capture the spirit of Christmas just as well during Wednesday's hearing. Councillor Terrence Kennedy as a flashy display of inflatable characters, though I love those, called the nomination a "home run." Councilor Joseph Ferreira Georges said the "majority of the touches that Massachusetts too. said he "could not think of a better selection." citizens" have with the state's trial court system occur in com- This year I am especially excited to drive around the city Perhaps the most explicit acclaim came from Councilor munity courts, a setting where he believes empathy is key. during the Westfield on Weekend’s DecemberFest Holiday Christopher Iannella, who said he will be "more than proud to "It's important to know the difference between a criminal Lights Challenge. vote for (Georges) next week." and someone who violated a criminal statute, for all of us, the The Challenge runs through Jan. 2 and replaces the Holiday If Georges is approved next week as expected, the vote will district attorneys, the defense lawyers, and the judges," House Tour WOW is known for. Instead of touring a few cap off Baker's overhaul of the court and cement a historic feat: Georges said. "That involves a heck of a lot of empathy to the homes inside and out, this year anyone can safely enjoy the all seven active SJC justices will have been appointed by the things that people don't have -- holding people accountable, lights by driving-by homes on this self-guided “tour.” Folks same governor. giving them an opportunity to earn dismissals and redemption, can participate in the challenge with a $15 entry fee that could The council recently confirmed Appeals Court Justice Dalila but still having an understanding that there's a whole lot that bring them a cash prize if their home is voted to be the best. Or Argaez Wendlandt to a position on the high court and elevat- people don't have." people can sign-up in the Just for Fun category to share some ed SJC Associate Justice Kimberly Budd to the court's top role During his hearing, Georges at times declined to outline cheer with those driving by. A map of holiday homes is avail- following the sudden death of former Chief Justice Ralph specific views on broad issues. He did say he believes that the able at westfieldonweekends.com. And it’s not too late to join Gants in September. constitutionally protected rights of lawful gun owners and the challenge – just send a message to WOW on its Facebook Baker's transformation of the court started in June 2016, public safety "can mutually coexist," but on topics such as the page to enter. partway through his first term, when three justices -- Robert possible tension between a conservative U.S. Supreme Court Downtown Westfield is its own holiday wonderland. From Cordy, Fernande Duffly and Francis Spina -- announced plans and abortion or voting rights, Georges cautioned that he did not the tree on Park Square Green (and the Menorah will be lit next to retire in a short span. want to violate judicial ethics by answering. week) to lights in individual shops and restaurants, a drive He nominated Budd and fellow SJC Justices David Lowy "My view is we would continue to do what we've always downtown feels special right now. and Frank Gaziano all at once. They were each sworn into the done, and if a matter comes before the court that bears on fun- Growing up, my family often visited relatives in New York top court that August, less than a week apart from one another. damental constitutional rights or the construction of statutory and New Jersey all year, but especially at the holidays. It Kicking off Georges's nomination hearing Wednesday, rights, the SJC as it winds its way up will do what they always wasn’t a particularly long drive, but as a preteen it seemed like Baker praised the nominee for packing "an enormous amount do: consider the arguments and make the best decisions that forever. And there was no social media to occupy me. I had of professional experience into his career." they can," he said. books and a Walkman. I distinctly remember laying on the "People just believe that this is a very special person who The court is poised to become more diverse following the backseat on rides home, napping off and on, and I would look respects everyone, respects the law and brings a tremendous latest wave of nominations from Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn for the lights to know we were home. amount of intellectual firepower and personal grace to all of Polito. With Georges, Wendlandt and Budd, three of the seven Even back then, Westfield’s downtown felt magical when it his engagements and his interactions," Baker said. members would be people of color, while Budd, Wendlandt was all lit up. I’d lay in that backseat and see the lights of Georges, 50, spent years as an attorney in both solo practice and Elspeth Cypher would ensure three of the seven justices downtown – even the streetlights seemed to be glowing down and at larger firms. Since 2013, when he was appointed by are women. at me – and it just felt like home. The other night I was driving then-Gov. Deval Patrick and confirmed unanimously by the Asked Wednesday how meaningful it was as the son of from the northside to the southside of the city and my daughter Governor's Council, Georges has served as an associate justice Haitian immigrants to be nominated, Georges replied, "I can't commented about how pretty it was and how it felt special. And in the Boston Municipal Court's Dorchester Division. say that it means everything, but I can tell you that it's pretty it is. He presided over the Dorchester Drug Court from 2014 to close." This holiday season, I hope you all take a ride around the city 2018. Georges said Wednesday he sees significant value in A range of speakers backed Georges at his hearing, including and look at the lights. Take the WOW tour. Park downtown and speciality court sessions, arguing that they can "get better Appeals Court Chief Justice Mark Green, who jokingly take a walk from Park Square Green up Elm Street. Start with results than on the regular probationary docket" so long as they lamented that he had hoped to welcome the judge into his cir- the city’s Christmas tree and Menorah and take in the glow and are properly staffed. cuit. you’re sure to see and feel something special despite the chaos His background sets him apart from almost the entire field of "He's a very special person, and I'm confident he will be a of the world. SJC justices: in the court's centuries-long history, only a hand- very strong addition to an already strong bench on the Supreme ful of district court judges, including current Justice Lowy, Judicial Court," Green said. have ever risen to the state's top court. Former U.S. Sen. Mo Cowan, who described himself as a Baker estimated the number is fewer than 10 and possibly "longtime friend" of Georges, said the judge has proven even fewer than five, an "astonishingly small" figure. through both his professional work and his personal relation- Multiple speakers Wednesday, including Baker and several ships to be "a servant leader committed to fairness, justice and Federal report examines of the witnesses who testified on Georges's behalf, cited that honor." experience as an important feature to bring to the high court to "Whether from the bench, in the classroom, or around his inform its decision-making. barbecue smoker -- which produces delights worthy of awards local economic indicators "When you make decisions and you're in conferences and -- Serge ever is dispensing wisdom, hard truth and encourage- By COLIN A. YOUNG you're in deliberations, you're thinking about how this plays ments designed to help us all be the best versions of ourselves," State House News Service out Monday morning in Dorchester District Court at 9 a.m. Cowan said. "If this sounds similar, it is because Judge BOSTON - The regional economy continued its plodding when there's 125 defendants sitting in front of a judge, and Georges conducts himself similarly in the courtroom, under- recovery during October and into November but persistent that's just incredible," Ferreira said. standing that we are all works in progress." uncertainty fogs a cautiously optimistic outlook for the coming months, the Federal Reserve Bank said in its latest Beige Book update Wednesday. "Manufacturers reported increased revenues from a year ago, including some strong gains. Retailers and staffing firms Residents believe cut MBTA services won’t return continued recovering toward pre-pandemic levels, while the The poll, however, did not asked respondents where that hospitality and tourism sectors remained hardhit. Uncertainty Poll results released ahead money should come from, such as whether residents would about the course of the pandemic, vaccines, and possible relief prefer to see the money diverted from another program or if measures added caution to positive outlooks," the central bank of Dec. 7 vote on services they would support raising additional revenues through higher wrote in its summary for the region that covers all of New By MATT MURPHY fares or other tax increases. England except Fairfield County, Connecticut. State House News Service The elimination of commuter rail service on the weekend The bank's Beige Book offered a bevy of insights into the BOSTON - A majority of Massachusetts residents believe drew the most opposition, with 48 percent saying they strongly pandemic-wracked regional economy: that if the MBTA sharply cuts back on services to balance its oppose the move, while the proposal to stop subway and bus Staffing firms say business is up, but "limited or lack of budget next year those commuting options will not return after service at midnight instead of 1 a.m. had the most support with access to daycare and school, worries about contracting the state's economy fully reopens, according to a new MassINC 50 percent saying they somewhat or strongly support the idea. COVID-19, mandatory 14-day quarantines, and potential fur- poll. Eighty-two percent of those polled said they had heard at ther shutdowns" are contributing to a shortage of workers; The MBTA has proposed a variety of service cuts as part of least something about the MBTA's proposed cuts. a plan to deal with a $579 million shortfall in a budget deci- With Pfizer's vaccine expected to begin arriving in See Indicators, Page 5 mated by the decline in ridership during the pandemic. The Massachusetts within a couple weeks for at-risk populations Fiscal and Management Control Board plans to vote on the and vaccines expected to be available to the general public by package Dec. 7, and has faced blowback from riders, legisla- the spring, 34 percent said they would like to work from home tors and transit advocates. every day even after the economy fully reopens, and another 28 The online survey of 1,340 Massachusetts residents found percent said they' like to work from home at least a few days a The Westfield News that 64 percent somewhat or strongly oppose the cuts in service week. A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC proposed by the MBTA, including less frequent subway and Of those polled by MassINC, the percentage of workers who commuter trains, the elimination of 25 bus routes and the can- said they would use public transit every day to get to work Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry cellation of ferry service. dropped from 12 percent pre-pandemic to 9 percent after a vac- Managing Editor Sales Manager If the MBTA were to move ahead with those cuts, 54 percent cine becomes widely available. said they didn't think the eliminated services would be restored The percent of workers who expressed a desire to keep up Hope E. Tremblay their work-from-home routines in the statewide MassINC poll Editor James Johnson-Corwin after the COVID-19 pandemic abates and workplaces fully Multi-Media Manager reopen. was higher than that found by A Better City in a survey of "With the news about vaccines, there's some light at the end workers in the metro Boston area released last week. Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor The survey done by A Better City found that only 20 percent Business Manager of a long dark tunnel," said Steve Koczela, president of The MassINC Polling Group, which conducted the poll. "How wanted to continue to telework after their workplaces fully Fran Smith Lorie Perry and whether people commute to work will depend on the reopened. That same survey reported that 38 percent of workers General Manager Director of Ad Production options available to them, including the frequency and reliabil- would drive alone after the pandemic, compared to 23 percent ity of service on the MBTA." pre-COVID. While the MBTA has painted a dire picture of ridership dur- Free or reduced-price MBTA passes were listed as the having 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 ing the pandemic that makes it economically untenable to the most potential to change a solo driver's commuting habits. The continue providing services that residents are not using, 66 share of metro Boston workers using the commuter rail would (413)562-4181 percent of residents said they would support giving the MBTA drop from 20.9 percent to 12.3 percent post-pandemic, according www.thewestfieldnews.com additional money from the state budget to eliminate the need to A Better City, while the popularity of the subway as a daily for service cuts. commuting option wold fall from 29.2 percent to 16.4 percent. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2020 - PAGE 5 Alzheimer’s Association ‘Sweeten Your Holidays’ Nick Wisniowski Joins Virtual Support Group last Farmers Market Park Square Realty Ted Cassell, President of Park Square offering of the season Realty, is pleased to announce that Nick at Armbrook Village Wisniowski has joined Park Square WESTFIELD - Caregivers and family members are invited WEST SPRINGFIELD - “Sweeten Your Holidays” with the Realty’s Westfield office as a Sales to share their personal experiences and strategies for commu- fifth and final Eastern States Farmers Market Victory Cheese Associate. nicating with their loved ones Dec.30 at 6 p.m. Groups are Bundle for 2020. Share it as a gift for family, friends and co- A graduate of Lincoln Technical held on the last Wednesday of every month. To be added to the workers, or keep it for yourself to enjoy this holiday season. Institute, Nick is a lifelong resident of Zoom invite list, contact Executive Director Beth Cardillo at The bundle includes: four outstanding cheeses from Crowley Westfield and enjoys playing and watch- [email protected]. Group is offered by Cheese Company and Smith's Country Cheese; all-natural ing sports. Armbrook Village Senior Living and Memory Support puddings from Echo Farm Inc.; cinnamon rolls from Westield's Nick has strong customer service skills, Community, 551 North Road, Westfield. B's Breads (frosting on the side); and the Big E blueberry pie. and is passionate about helping his clients NICK Eastern States Exposition continues its affiliation with the find their forever home. Outside of Real WISNIOWSKI Victory Cheese movement to help New England dairy farmers Estate, Nick enjoys playing board games and cheesemakers, many of whom have been affected by the and spending time with his family and friends. shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, increase sales and Barry Boccasile, Director of Growth and Development for Public disclosure of FY21 market their products. Order by Thursday, Dec. 10 and pickup Park Square Realty, is excited to have Nick as part of the growing on Dec. 1. team. Nick will be specializing in residential listings and sale. He real estate values More information can be found at https://farmersmarket. may be reached at 413-454-1684. WESTFIELD - The Massachusetts Department of Revenue thebige.com Park Square Realty is a locally-owned residential real estate has given the city of Westfield preliminary certification for the Sweeten Your Holidays - $65 company with 48 agents and offices in Westfield and West Fiscal Year 2021 Revaluation. The proposed values will be • 8 oz. Crowley Cheese Unusually Sharp www.crowley- Springfield and can been reached online at parksquarerealty.com. available Dec. 1-9, 2020. Values can be viewed on our web- cheese.com site: cityofwestfield.org,click on “Departments” and choose • 8 oz. Crowley Cheese A2 Jersey the “Assessors” webpage. Property owners can also contact • 1 Smith’s Country Cheese Chocolate Farmers Cheese WSU to host winter session our office at 572-6223. www.smithscountrycheese.com • 1 Smith’s Country Cheese Blueberry Farmers Cheese • B’s Breads Cinnamon Buns – 4-pack with frosting on the courses, beginning Dec. 28 side www.bsbreads.com • 10” Big E Blueberry Pie Flexible, affordable programs Firefighting Academy • Two single servings of Echo Farm Pudding www.echo- Continued from Page 2 farmpuddings.com designed for working adults Patrons may add a number of selections from the Eastern skill experience on-campus with instructors. Students alter- WESTFIELD – The College of Graduate and Continuing nated between the virtual classroom for two weeks, on campus States Farmers Market to their baskets or increase the quantity of individual products ordered above by visiting farmersmar- Education (CGCE) at Westfield State University will host for practical training (using special safeguards and social dis- accelerated online winter session courses, Dec. 28, 2020–Jan. tancing) for four weeks, back to the virtual classroom for a ket.thebige.com Selections change bi-weekly and are pre-sold online for curbside pick-up at the Farmers Market located 15, 2021. week, returning to campus for two weeks and finishing the Winter session allows individuals with an opportunity to final week in the virtual classroom. inside Gate 9A of the Exposition. More information on the Victory Cheese movement is available at VictoryCheese.com. advance their academic pursuits in various fields of study Basic Firefighter Skills including art, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, physi- Students receive classroom training in all basic firefighter cal sciences, health, and human services. skills. They practice first under non-fire conditions and then For information or to register, visit www.GoBackNow.com, during controlled fire conditions. To graduate, students must Indicators email [email protected] or call 413-572-8020. demonstrate proficiency in life safety, search and rescue, lad- Continued from Page 4 Founded in 1839 by Horace Mann, Westfield State University der operations, water supply, pump operation, and fire attack. Average nightly hotel prices tracts the Fed spoke with is an education leader committed to providing every genera- Fire attack operations range from mailbox fires to multiple- tion of students with a learning experience built on its found- floor or multiple-room structural fires. Upon successful com- in Boston are down 45 percent "estimated daytime office compared to 2019 while occu- occupancy rates at around 20 ing principle as the first public, co-educational college in pletion of the Recruit Program all students have met the America to offer an education without a barrier to race, gender, national standards of National Fire Protection Association pancy hovers under 30 per- percent -- bad news for the cent, compared to a 2019 shops and restaurants that or economic status. This spirit of innovative thinking and 1001 and are certified to the level of Firefighter I and II, and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational Level by the average occupancy rate over relied on office workers’ busi- 80 percent; ness." The Fed said its sources and professional studies that creates a vital community of Massachusetts Fire Training Council, which is accredited by engaged learners who become confident, capable individuals the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications. "After limited in-person expect a rough first quarter of shopping in the second quar- 2021 for offices but are opti- prepared for leadership and service to society. For more infor- ter, one retailer’s same-store mistic about the second half of mation on Westfield State University, visit www.westfield. sales were off just 5 percent the year. ma.edu, www.twitter.com/westfieldstate, or https://www.face- -- exceeding expectations -- book.com/WestfieldStateUniversity. Vaccine across August, September, and Continued from Page 1 October compared to the same Barnes Storage period in 2019, with home Continued from Page 1 décor and furnishings doing the city has not yet purchased the necessary equipment for best," the Fed said; requirements in that lease need to be strict,” washing of trucks, or their willingness to put in the extremely cold storage needed by the Pfizer-BioNTech Most manufacturers report- Sullivan said. stormwater and drainage. doses. ed increased sales, including a Burns asked whether the revenue would go Asked how soon they would like to start the “We have a little pool of money from the state for COVID ventilator manufacturer that into the general fund, to which the airport man- storage, he said “yesterday,” adding that once the that we have to use by the end of the month,” said Rouse, “But told the Fed it has had $400 ager said it would because they don’t currently special permit is approved they will have to go have an enterprise fund, but that it would be through licensing. we are waiting to spend money because [refrigeration] is so million in orders this year, expensive, and we may not even need the super coolers in the counted towards airport income. The City Council agreed to keep the public compared to $20 million in a Mello said the special permit was triggered hearing open to hear from Planning and end.” normal year. A veterinarian He said that experts are not advocating for regional holding because it is in a water resource area. She asked Engineering, and also to send it to the License supply company said sales are whether Home Depot is willing to make changes subcommittee, which is chaired by Beltrandi. centers for the vaccine doses yet, and there are some fears that up because so many people the required refrigeration will be out of stock quickly. to the parking area if needed to prevent ground- The public hearing will be continued to the have newly become pet own- water contaminants. Special City Council meeting on Dec. 10, with a “These freezers are going to turn into toilet paper really ers during the pandemic; quick. We won’t be able to get them anywhere,” said Rouse. Willenborg said he would have to reach out to plan to vote on the special permit at the Council’s Commercial real estate con- their team, because he hadn’t asked about the regular meeting on Dec. 17.

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Schools are also expected to arrive at Berkshire East in a staggered manner with skiers already dressed and equipment ready for competition. Once each skier is finished on the slope, he or she is required to leave immediately. St. Mary’s High School ski coach Andy Lussier said he believes the PVIAC will follow the U.S. Ski & Snowboard organization’s lead and limit the racing field to 100 skiers for each race. That likely means that 100 girls will com- pete against one another in a typical race, and There are two reasons for that – (1) St. 100 boys in the other. That decision is expected Mary’s skier Jack Masciadrelli graduated last in the coming weeks. St. Mary’s High School skiers, from left to right, Hayden Lussier, Chloe Lussier, and Jack spring and (2) ski championships will not be “I think the go-ahead is great,” coach Lussier Masciadrelli completed a successful 2020 run, among the state’s best skiers. Hayden and held due to the ongoing pandemic. said. “I think, just like with the fall season, Chloe are brother and sister. Their father, Andy Lussier, is the team’s head coach. Jack Last season, then St. Mary’s High School even if (the winter season) is abbreviated, (our Masciadrelli is a cousin of Hayden and Chloe. While Masciadrelli and Hayden Lussier both senior Jack Masciadrelli put a stamp on his skiers) have something. Kids need to remain graduated this past spring, Chloe returns to the Saints for her senior ski season. (ANDY final year as a Saint, winning the Giant Slalom actively engaged in sports. Having an outlet is LUSSIER PHOTO) and Slalom races to singlehandedly claim the a good thing.” combined individual title at the PVIACs at Although both halves of “Shake & Bake” Berkshire East in Charlemont. graduated this past spring – – Jack Masciadrelli Masciadrelli held off Northampton’s Nate and Hayden Lussier earned that moniker over Jones in both championship races. The St. the years due to their sensational efforts – – Mary’s senior skier placed first in the GS in Hayden’s sister, Chloe, will return for her 25.39, just ahead of Jones (25.47), and record- senior season. ed a winning time of 34.92 in the Slalom. Jones “She is the driving force on the girls team,” finished in 35.15. coach Lussier said of his daughter, Chloe. One year earlier, Masciadrelli skied his way Chloe and eighth grader Eliana Umana to a third place overall finish at states with a Kimura, who the Saints head coach has tabbed combined time of 58.25. as “one to watch,” “a skilled athlete,” “good A year before that, Jack’s brother, Matt, a skier,” and “competitive,” are expected to senior at the time, cemented his legacy on the anchor the girls ski team this season. skiing circuits, winning the GS at the PVIAC Eliana’s brother, Manny, and Colin Freeman Championships for the third straight year. figure to make up the core of the boys team this So while someone other than Masciadrelli season, according to the head coach. will come out of Western Massachusetts as the “We are still encouraged about this season,” area’s top skier, there are other changes coming coach Lussier said. “Despite COVID, we can The rules are quite simple: choose the winner from every game on the Sunday slate. 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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Be patient with your body. Allow treatments and health care programs enough time to work. Time-honored home remedies can treat minor ailments success- fully. Massage can be helpful. Tonight: Take steps to maintain comfort amid tem- perature extremes. Keep a shawl handy. Mark Buford TAURUS (April 20-May 20) SCARY GARY  Relationships with children follow old patterns. Romance has a stable and comforting quality. Return to a cre- ative project or hobby that was abandoned previously. A friend from another ethnic or spiritual background proves to be good company. Tonight: Venus smiles on you. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Today creates a stir in your home and family sector. Seek ways to make your residence more comfortable. A Crosswords family member can be a trifle volatile. Declutter your workspace, and see happier times begin. Tonight: Household discus- sion over dinner. 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