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THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021 www.warerivernews.turley.com A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com Fee Toto the Tornado Kitten Sewer increases rates and visits Warren betterments proposed discussed Agreements on By Paula Ouimette By Paula Ouimette Staff Writer ambulance Staff Writer service HARDWICK – The Board of WARREN – Over a dozen Selectmen met this past Monday children and their families vis- By Paula Ouimette night and discussed their appeal ited the Warren Common last Staff Writer options regarding USDA’s notifi- Thursday to meet Toto, the cation that it is canceling the finan- Tornado Kitten and his human cial assistance it originally agreed HARDWICK – The Board of counterpart, Jonathan Hall. Selectmen met this past Monday to provide for a revamped sewer This program was part of the system. The town was notified evening at 6 p.m., and discussed Warren Public Library’s Tails raising fees for building per- by the USDA on Friday, July 16, & Tales Summer Reading about the cancelation of the grant. mits with the building inspector Program. and increases for burials with the The town has three options Hall read two books he has to appeal, with the first being an Cemetery Commission. authored, “Toto, the Tornado informal administrative review. Building Inspector Bill Cantell Kitten,” and “Oh Toto! Where The request for this appeal option presented the board with suggest- Did You Go?” Both books must be received no later than 15 ed building permit fee increases. feature his beloved cat, Toto, calendar days from the date of Cantell said the town currently who was rescued from a tree the adverse decision letter. BOS charges $75 plus $0.50 per square in Brimfield following the June Chair Kelly Kemp said they have foot for an average new home, gen- 2011 tornado, when he was until the end of the week to send erating about $800 in permit fees. only a few weeks old. Hall their request, but they should He explained that Hardwick could sells the books to raise money send it as soon as possible. Town adjust their fee schedule to be sim- for the Animal Rescue League Administrator Nicole Parker will ilar to Brimfield or Wales. Both of of Boston, where Toto received draft the request letter for Kemp those towns base their permit fees emergency care after being to sign. on the cost of construction, rather rescued from the tree. Hall than by the square foot. An average adopted Toto soon after and has Eagle Hill debt settlement been visiting libraries, schools, Turley Publications staff photo by Paula Ouimette One of the reasons given for McKenna Malvey, 7, and her brother Matthew Malvey, 8, traveled from Charlton to meet one of their canceling the funding was the Please see INCREASES, page 2 Please see TOTO, page 6 favorite book characters, Toto. “failure to execute the debt settle- ment agreement with Eagle Hill School” in the amount of $1.8 million. The town and Eagle Hill School agreed in 2015 that the Family-friendly, free and fun school would construct a sewer QHSUA student surveys main and pump station and transfer ownership to the town, in exchange – it’s National Night Out for free service until the cost of being analyzed for patterns the pipe had been repaid to the school. The $1.8 million represents By Eileen Kennedy area agencies and businesses who the amount of money owed to the Staff writer all come together,” Beckley said. school to settle the debt. It gives residents, particularly By Eileen Kennedy years, according to QHSUA Staff writer Coordinator Gail Gramarrosa. Kemp said they need to come WARE – Once again the town’s children, a chance to meet police, up with an agreement “everyone departments, area nonprofits and fire and other town employees WARE – The Quaboag Hills Naloxboxes is happy with and move forward.” agencies as well as local businesses as well as town officials, such as SelectBoard Vice-Chair Julie will come together Tuesday, Aug. SelectBoard members, who attend. Substance Use Alliance recent- Ware Regional Recovery ly discussed a survey regarding Center Coordinator Abaigeal Quink said they need to get in front 3, from 6 to 8 p.m., in Grenville Agencies and businesses will ONE OF THE THINGS of Eagle Hill and have a discus- Park, for residents to get to know have games, there are chances to substance use among eighth, Duda said Tapestry Inc., a non- th sion. “We cannot move forward them and to have fun. sit in cruisers and see big trucks 10 and 12th-graders that was WE’RE LOOKING AT profit that helps with recovery carried out last year, which has and healthcare issues, said the until the contract is signed,” she There will be free food, games and fire vehicles, businesses will IS HOW TO LOWER said. and a chance to touch big trucks provide information about them- been done in Ware and sur- center has received a grant to from the Department of Public selves and some fun swag, and the rounding Quaboag Hills towns THEIR (STUDENTS’) buy 12 Naloxboxes. They will each year for about five years. be available in a of Rates and betterments Works, see police officers, cruisers Ware Lions Club and Knights of RISK OF USING Eagle Hill School Headmaster and police horses up close as well Columbus will provide free hot- The Drug-Free Communities “ towns and provide a drug that Dr. PJ McDonald said the school as firefighters and their equipment, dogs and popcorn, Beckley said. grant, which the town of Ware is SUBSTANCES.” temporarily blocks opioids so carrying out for Quaboag Hills those having an opioid overdose has agreed to increase their user according to Town Manager Stuart “We had really good turnouts at fees by the 15% as indicated by Beckley. our last two, and we expect it will town, allows the QHSUA to pro- MAEGAN BOUTOT can survive until they get medi- vide a substance use survey for cal help. RCAP Solutions and pay better- “It started out with public safety QUABOAG HILLS those grades, and then shares the She said there will be an ments as long as “it’s across the officers and now it has expanded to SUBSTANCE USE ALLIANCE board and fair.” McDonald said the many of the town’s departments, Please see NIGHT OUT, page 2 data with the schools and the open house in September for public. the center’s new location on board should hold a Special Town The Alliance usually dis- South Street. The WRRC is also Meeting to set the sewer rates and cusses the data during one of data and acknowledge that the sponsoring an art exhibit about betterments. its available at a meeting, and majority of students, parents, recovery, which will exhibited at Kemp voiced concern that the Maegan Boutot, epidemiolo- schools and communities are ArtWorks Gallery in September, board did not have enough infor- gist for an Alliance grant, said doing great, positive things and which is Recovery Awareness mation to set the rates or better- it would do so at an in-per- they should recognized and sup- Month. ments and said, “the agreement son meeting in September. At ported for their efforts,” Jenkins Duda said the center attended needs to be signed before anything the moment they are analyz- said. “However, we should also a Belchertown Farmers’ Market else.” McDonald said the review ing the data, and hope that the examine where we do need to one day this summer and got process could take some time and, results also show the impact of focus on our support and ener- a very positive response from in the meantime, they could hold COVID-19 on the health of stu- gies in areas where things are people who were glad they a STM. dents. not going well.” had opened, with many say- McDonald said he is ready to “One of the things we’re Boutot also said that this ing they or someone they knew sign the agreement at the Sewer looking at is how to lower their year they will also be survey- had issues with drugs or just Commission meeting scheduled (students’) risk of using sub- ing youth 19 to 26, and parents acknowledging the need for for Wednesday, July 28, once they stances,” she said. They asked of young adults with the same services. While there had been vote on how betterments will be about 1,000 students. “It’s a questions about substance use. some negative comments on paid. He said, as he sees it, they good sample size,” she said. An additional grant provided the Facebook about them attending, have three options to pay better- Q-Drug Coordinator Nekr money to extend the survey, she Gramarrosa said it shows that Jenkins said it is important to said. community compassion out- Please see HARDWICK, page 3 present the data in way that The Alliance is also wait- weighs negative talk on social File photo shows the majority of students ing to hear whether its orig- media. During the National Night Out held in 2019 in Ware, Daniel Comeau, 6, taking the survey are not using inal federal, five-year Drug- WRRC and the QHSUA of Ware, sits in a cruiser with Ware Police Officer John Cacela. This year’s substances. Free Communities grant will will attend Palmer and Ware will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Grenville Park. “It’s important to present the be renewed for another five National Night Outs on Aug. 3. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT sponsored by Town of Ware, Ware Police Department & Quaboag Hills Substance Use Alliance TUESDAY, AUGUST 3RD 6-8 P.M. GRENVILLE PARK, CHURCH STREET, WARE, MA A night of community building, featuring Ware Police, Fire & Public Works Departments along with many civic organizations, local businesses and local groups! Community information, kids activities, give-aways and much more! Public is invited to this free family based event for all ages! Page 2, Ware River News, July 29, 2021 Inside this edition: Erica Jones joins Brookfields Rotary Opinion ����������� 4 Sports ������������� 7 Police �������������� 9 Each week the Ware River News digs into its submitted photo archives and Classifieds ���� 10 selects a people photo to publish. 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Courtesy photo SPORTS Recently the Brookfields Rotary Club inducted Erica Jones, of Ware, as its newest member. Pathfinder plays in be joining a club that is so active- bringing her passion for commu- summer league Club keeps growing ly engaged in community service. nity service to Rotary and her new Page 7 Jones’ sponsor, Mark Minnucci, community. BROOKFIELD – The congratulated her on having Brookfields Rotary is a ser- Brookfields Rotary Club recently already completed a number of ser- vice organization of Rotary inducted Erica Jones, of Ware, as vice projects that demonstrate that International. The club’s more its newest member. The ceremony she will be an excellent Rotarian. than 20 business and profession- Last week’s photo featured judges took place lakeside in Brookfield at at a past Janine’s Car Show, who Erica grew up in South Carolina al leaders provide humanitarian were left to right, Bob Hoisington, the home of one of the club’s mem- and was very active in her commu- and social services to residents in Dave Skoczylas, Brian Skoczylas bers. Jones was inducted remotely and Gary Gagne. nity. She moved to Ware about a the Quaboag Valley communities by Rotary District Governor Diana year ago where she and her partner, of the Brookfields, Spencer, Ware If anyone recognizes the folks in Nestorova, who also congratulated Maxwell LaBier, operate LaBier and Warren. For more information, this week’s photo please send the the club for its many service proj- identifications and your full name Brothers Tree Experts. Jones, who visit our website at www.brook- to [email protected]. ects during the pandemic year. She reached out to Rotary a few months fieldsrotary.org. also said Jones was fortunate to ago, said she looks forward to

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The Friends are Town Hall, P.O.Box 692, Ware, MA in West Springfield, Chicopee, nicians have administered nearly while also receiving a $25 gift card Eileen Kennedy inviting everyone to a “make ‘n take” 01082. Worcester, Greenfield, Ludlow and 40,000 COVID-19 vaccine shots to Big Y.” [email protected] workshop at Bemis Farm Nursery on For more information you may call Westfield on Thursdays through since January. The vaccine is also Big Y Foods Inc. is one of the North Brookfield Road in Spencer, on Jane Desjardins at 967-4431, Linda Saturdays for the next two weeks. available on a walk-in basis at largest independently owned super- Subscriptions Sunday, Sept. 12 at 1p.m Kenyon at 967-6771 or Patricia Skutnik Exact schedule times are available all 33 Big Y Pharmacy locations market chains in . [email protected] At Bemis Farm Nursery you will at 967-3030. on the news page on Bigy.com. throughout Massachusetts and Both the J&J and Pfizer vaccines Connecticut. $31 per year pre-paid ($36 out of state) Town-wide flea market to be held Sept. 18 and 19 Newsstand: $1.00 per copy STURBRIDGE – Sturbridge rain or shine. Registration must be done INCREASES from page 1 for cemetery mowing that was has to be in place, they just need to WEB Recreation Committee announced by Sept. 1 to be included on a list of previously approved. Cemetery show proof of their work to secur- www.warerivernews.turley.com there will be a town-wide yard sale on addresses and advertisements. Residents new home in Brimfield would gen- Commissioner Paula Roberts pre- ing funding and discussion. Saturday, Sept. 18, and Sunday, Sept. may sign up for one or both days. erate $1,600 in permit fees. sented the board with a suggested BOS Vice-Chair Julie Quink @ Ware River News 19, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is open Registration is available at https:// Cantell also suggested changing fee schedule increase for burials, said Hardwick has been working to Sturbridge residents to sell items at www.sturbridge.gov/sites/g/files/vyh- the solar system permit fee sched- interments and other services. The on having an ambulance back in The Ware River News is published by their homes. A list of addresses will be lif3881/f/news/2021yardsale_registra- ule to a per watt price, instead of board approved the commission’s town for some time. Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com provided to the public. It will be held tion.pdf. the per $1,000 of construction cost suggested fee increase. The board approved a motion price. He also suggested increas- to have KP Law review the EMS ing the fees for roofing, siding, EMS update agreement contract from Ware. windows, insulation and pools. BOS Chair Kelly Kemp said After the contract from Ware is Cantell said they could also create they met with the Ware Board of reviewed, the Hardwick board will fees for temporary housing, which Selectmen last week to discuss the also sign the EMS agreement with CORRECTION Hardwick does not currently have. emergency medical services agree- Barre. Town Administrator Nicole ment. Ware has agreed to have a In the Ware Parker asked Cantell to prepare one-year contract to provide EMS Chapter 61A River News edition a fee analysis along with his rec- to Hardwick (along with Barre) but The board waived their right of of July 22, the two ommendations for the board to would like Hardwick to show steps first refusal for property in Chapter SelectBoard mem- approve at a later meeting. taken to get an ambulance back in 61A at 0 Brook Road. bers who responded town. Kemp said Ware wants them to the Quarry Street Cemetery Commission to show progress by Dec. 1. She flooding on July The board signed the contract said this does not mean everything 18, at 6 a.m., were SelectBoard mem- NIGHT OUT from page 1 bers Tom Barnes and The Ware River News will be the same this year,” he said. Due to Keith Kruckas. We gladly correct factual errors that COVID-19 safety precautions, it was not regret the error. appear in this paper. Corrections or clarifications will always held last year. appear on Page 3. To request a This year there may be a SWAT team correction, send information to present, with their van, and UMass [email protected], or call Amherst Police horses. There will also 967-3505. Corrections may also be a live band. Last time it was held, the be requested in writing at: Ware Fire Department allowed people to ride River News, Attn: Editor, 80 in the bucket of one of their fire engines. th Main St., Ware, MA 01082. “It’s free, it’s fun and it’s a good Happy 60 time,” Beckley said.

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REGION — The upcoming “The faces and actual life expe- “Our Grandmothers” project will riences will attest to the assertion document the stories of 50 local that diversity is our strength, by grandmothers through the eyes of sharing stories about the challeng- their grandchildren. es and achievements of our grand- “We spotlight amazing women mothers,” the press statement con- from another generation whose tinued. character is alive in their grandchil- Submissions for the project are dren,” said Natalia Muñoz, project still coming in, Muñoz said, and at coordinator for Our Grandmothers. least 50 participants will be high- “We are who we are in part lighted during the exhibit. While because of how our grandmothers the exhibit only has a budget to influenced us.” print 50 posters, more stories will Holyoke Media Inc., a mul- be featured in an online exhibit as timedia and civic engage- well. ment community organiza- “We’re looking for the real sto- tion, was awarded a grant by the ries,” Muñoz said, encouraging Community Foundation of Western participants to “go deep with it” Massachusetts to present a multi- when writing about their grand- media and multicultural exhibit in mothers. Courtesy photo 2021 that celebrates how grand- Courtesy photo A date for the exhibit has not A Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts grant is funding DOG DAYS OF SUMMER mothers have influenced their adult a multimedia and multicultural exhibit that celebrates how grand- been set yet; submissions are still grandchildren. mothers have influenced their adult grandchildren. Residents are invit- being accepted. To submit your Here’s Frank Kulig, formerly of Ware and now the greenskeeper Titled “Our Grandmothers,” the ed to participate. grandmother’s story, visit our- at the Ludlow Country Club, with his best buddy, Brady, as the project will document stories of 50 grandmothers.org. If you have two make sure the facility remains in top shape through the sea- mothers have influenced our val- about the grandmothers, according son. Kulig first took up golf at Ware High School, and eventually grandmothers through the eyes of any questions, email Muñoz learned the greens keeping trade wile working as an assistant in their grandchildren across ages and ues, aspirations and determination, to project information. The exhib- at [email protected] or Death Valley, Calif. After coming back to the East Coast, he worked ancestries. These “cross-cultural according to a press statement. it will travel through Hampden, call 413-204-0899. at Legends Golf Club in South Hadley, where Kulig also tied the images and stories” will highlight “Our Grandmothers” will Franklin and Hampshire counties, course record, and later to the Wilbraham Country Club before set- the influence of these women and include “large, beautiful photo- and photographs will be featured tling at Ludlow Country Club, where he’s been for about five years their roles in our lives, how grand- graphs” accompanied by stories at locations to which residents may now. Wherever Kulig goes, Brady is at his side. Country Bank, Bank celebrates one-year anniversary announce community giving campaign of East Longmeadow branch WARE – Country Bank and Worcester Red Sox Foundation Country Bank. MONSON – One year ago, ing year to open a new location, Bank Branch in East Longmeadow the Worcester Red Sox have will continue the excitement by In addition, they have also Monson Savings Bank opened the Kohn said the branch had great filled a need for many of our exist- announced a community giving selecting nine additional recipi- launched a Most Valuable Teacher doors to their newest branch in the traffic and expressed gratitude for ing customers and has created the campaign to support nonprofit ents. The deadline for nominations campaign that recognizes the community of East Longmeadow, the support they have received over opportunity to form relationships leaders throughout the region. is Aug. 15. Each winner will also outstanding work teachers do ensuring that community bank- the past year. “Our new branch has with many new customers in the To kick off the campaign, receive a $5,000 donation to their every day to educate and sup- ing remained in the local neigh- been very busy and has seen much area,” said Moriarty. “We are very dubbed “WooStars,” Country Bank nonprofit and will be recognized port students. Country Bank has borhood. On Aug. 19, the bank is success in its first year. We are so happy to keep community bank- recognized 11 local nonprofits at at a presentation in Polar Park on a long-standing Teacher of the inviting all community members to grateful to the customers and com- ing in East Longmeadow, and be a Polar Park to include Springfield- Sept. 9. A total of $90,000 will Month campaign to support teach- have some fun and celebrate at the munity members who have wel- member of the East Longmeadow based organizations: Friends of be donated this year through the ers in the region, so it is exciting to East Longmeadow branch’s first comed and supported us. We are community. We are proud to be the Homeless, Ronald McDonald WooStar campaign. partner with the WooSox to make anniversary celebration. looking forward to the community a supporter of not just the town’s House, Christina’s House and “One of the most import- the MVT campaign even more All are welcome to join the fes- gathering together to celebrate the events and projects, but also the Habitat for Humanity (Springfield/ ant goals of our partnership with rewarding for the teachers and stu- tivities. The one-year anniversa- success with us,” Kohn said. individual members of this commu- Worcester), along with Worcester- the Worcester Red Sox is to find dents. ry celebration will be taking place Since moving into East nity. Thank you to everyone who based organizations: The United ways for us to collectively give “We are continually inspired Way, Why Me, Sherry’s House, back to our communities in an by the unrelenting community Thursday, Aug. 19, from 12 to 6 Longmeadow last summer, Monson has showed our new branch great Provision Ministry, St. John’s impactful and meaningful way. outreach of Country Bank,” said p.m., at the East Longmeadow Savings Bank has proved their support.” Food Pantry for the Poor, and the Country Bank is deeply rooted in WooSox President Dr. Charles Branch, 61 North Main St. in East devotion to supporting the local The East Longmeadow branch’s Boys and Girls Club. Each non- supporting its communities and Steinberg. “Our shared inter- Longmeadow. The bank will be community. The bank has made one-year anniversary celebration profit was presented with a $5,000 a value that we have lived by for est in education is leading us to providing fun activities, free give- many contributions to the commu- is a free event and it is open to the check from Paul Scully, presi- 171 years. We are delighted the recognize some of our unherald- away items while they last, a draw- nity including, but not limited to, public to attend. Giveaways and dent, and CEO of Country Bank. Worcester Red Sox is equally com- ed heroes, our MVTs, or Most ing for a YETI Roadie 24 Hard a $10,000 donation to the town’s Batch Ice Cream are only available Representatives of the nonprofits mitted to supporting its communi- Valuable Teachers. We look for- Cooler, and even more drawings Veteran Memorial, a $1,000 dona- while supplies last. Local and state also participated in a television ties. This campaign rewards those ward to shining the spotlight in the of items from local businesses like, tion to the East Longmeadow health regulations will be followed. commercial to support the cam- doing the life changing work out sunlight on our educators, and we My Main Squeeze and Shelburne High School’s 2021 Senior Prom, Learn more about this event by paign. there,” said Shelley Regin, senior thank Country Bank yet again for Coffee Roasters. Plus, the local and and a $2,050 donation to this visiting www.monsonsavings.bank Country Bank and the vice president of marketing at their splendid partnership.” loved Batch Ice Cream Truck of year’s Fourth of July Fireworks or contact a representative at 413- Longmeadow will be on site from and Summer Concert Series. 893-0038. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. serving free ice Additionally, the bank award- Drawing is open to all attend- cream courtesy of Monson Savings ed $6,000 in scholarships to local ees and they are not required to be Springfield High Call for art celebrating recovery Bank, while supplies last. East Longmeadow High School a customer to enter. Entrant need School of Commerce Aimee Kohn, East Longmeadow graduates. Most recently, the bank not be present during the time of from substance abuse Branch Manager, and the entire helped community members stay drawing to win. Odds of winning 60th reunion team is looking forward to having safe and secure by hosting their depend on the number of entries WARE – The Ware Regional and no larger than 16 inches by 20 a long overdue celebration for the very popular Free Community received. To be eligible to win SPRINGFIELD – The 60th Recovery Center has put out a call inches, and must be wired to hang branch. Shred Day event. Employees individual must visit the Monson reunion of the 1961 High School to artists to submit art that brings on the wall. Three-dimensional “I am so excited that we can helped a consistent stream of vis- Savings Bank East Longmeadow of Commerce in Springfield will awareness to celebrating recovery entries should be no larger than finally properly celebrate our new- itors with their shred materials location Aug. 19, or mail an index be held on Thursday, Sept. 16, for September, which is Recovery 20 inches. est branch in East Longmeadow throughout the event. card with their name, address and at noon at the Wyckoff Country Awareness Month. They are part- Entries must be received by with the entire community. When Dan Moriarty, president and phone to the East Longmeadow Club, 233 Easthampton Road, in nering with the ArtWorks Gallery, Aug. 13, and selections for the we opened last year we were CEO of Monson Savings Bank, location. Agents and employees of Holyoke. For more details, call at 69 Main St. exhibit will be announced on unable to have a proper grand shared the Bank’s reasoning for Monson Savings Bank and their Karin Roy at 413 -531 -5508 Individuals who are in recov- Aug. 20. Selected artwork will be opening, so we are definitely ready opening a new branch location in family members are not eligible to or Deanne Brochu at 413 -427 ery from substance use face many dropped off between Aug. 27 to to celebrate and have a lot of fun. East Longmeadow. Furthermore, he win. Promotion begins on Aug. 19, -9027. challenges, as do their families Aug. 29. I think everyone who visits will said it’s very important to support and can end at any time. Winner and other loved ones. It is hard There will be an artists’ recep- enjoy the activities, giveaways, all of the members of the commu- will be drawn no later than the work and well worth it. tion on Sunday, Sept. 12, from 3 and treats we have planned,” said nities that the Bank serves, along Aug. 20. Void where prohibited by All media and skill levels wel- to 5 p.m. Aimee Kohn, East Longmeadow with the businesses and community law. No purchase necessary. YETI come. There is no cost to enter A downloadable entry form Branch Manager. organizations. is not a participant in or sponsor of the exhibit, and there will 25% can be found at www.Facebook. Despite 2020 being a challeng- “Opening a Monson Savings this promotion. commission by the gallery on any com/WareRRC. sales. Two-dimensional entries

HARDWICK from page 1 taxpayer annually); or paying an in this situation. Quink asked if The board said they could mational meeting prior to the meeting to Wednesday, July 28, EPA loan with 2% interest, raising they could scale the project back potentially schedule a STM for STM. Ruggles said the STM at the Town House at 6 p.m., to ments: putting it all on the sewer taxes $1,400 a year per taxpayer to what needs to be done, to Thursday, Aug. 26, to vote on the is contingent upon the Sewer meet with the Sewer Commission users only, in addition to the sewer (if USDA funding is lost). reduce the amount of betterments. rates and betterments if sewer Commission’s meeting and if they to discuss rates and betterments. rate increase of 15%; dispersing SelectBoard Clerk and Sewer McDonald said the USDA would commissioners vote to approve the vote to set the rates. If they do not The board said this meeting will betterments town wide, even on Commissioner H. Robert Ruggles likely walk away if they tried to rates at their meeting Wednesday. vote, the STM will be canceled. be recorded for those unable to non-sewer users (roughly $76 per said there were no good options scale the project back. The board would hold an infor- The board agreed to recess their attend.

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REGION WARE FOR 1 THE 29 Y n my ackyard G EA VIN R I B ER S How to keep your annuals looking their best S The Ware River News (USPS et’s just say that it’s been a tough sum- their best throughout the growing season. Smaller batches can be made right in a water- 666100) is published every mer. Cold nights, excessive heat, a mini Shear them back to encourage new growth ing can. Likewise, there are numerous blends Thursday by Turley Publications, Ldrought and then a two -week deluge Some annuals start to get a leggy appearance of seaweed and fish emulsion on the market Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. all adequately describe what we’ve about now. Others may have brown that can be watered in or used as a foliar feed. 01069. Telephone (413) 283- endured so far this planting season. tips. These plants require more 8393, Fax (413) 289-1977. I N THE POSTMASTER: Send address If we are fed up just think how the G a r d e n drastic measures to bring back their Water, water, water changes to Turley Publications, plants must feel! While a few of my youthful good looks. Give them a As mentioned, Mother Nature has been Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. veggie plants might be lost caus- good haircut. Simply look within the ultra generous this summer, but sometimes 01069. es, I have not given up on my sum- plant and find healthy, green growth. raised beds and container plants dry out soon- PATRICK H. TURLEY mer annuals. If you haven’t either, Cut calendulas, pansies and snap- er than regular garden spaces. I was surprised CEO stay tuned for some great advice to dragon back to that point. Alyssum to actually need to water a bed, even after nine keep your flowers blooming straight or lobelia can often be sheared to inches of rain in the three preceding weeks! KEITH TURLEY By Ellenor Downer through to the first frost. Roberta McQuaid within inches of the ground. Don’t When you need to water the garden, remem- President worry; they won’t look bad for long! ber to do so in the early morning, if possible, he male goldfinch gets its breeding Remove spent flowers. You can jump start regrowth with a bit of liq- to avoid evaporation. Early evening is another EDITOR plumage in the spring. The male has Most annuals will continue to bloom abun- uid fertilizer. good option, but try to get the job done with Eileen Kennedy [email protected] Ta bright yellow body with black cap, dantly if they are deadheaded on a regular enough time for the foliage to dry before dark- wings and tail. The wings have white wing basis. Deadheading is an entertaining term Feed your plants. ness sets in. Deep waterings twice a week are bars. The female is yellowish green with used to define the removal of spent flowers. Annuals that are well-fertilized at planting far better than numerous quick showers. The ADVERTISING SALES A plant produces flowers for one purpose: to time likely look a bit pale by now, especially former will promote deep, penetrating roots Dan Flynn black tail and wings with white wing bars. [email protected] During the winter, the male is yellowish survive. You see, once a flower has been polli- considering how saturated the soil is. If foli- and future drought tolerance. brown with a yellow wash on the face and nated it will produce seed, seed that will grow age is off-color and flower production is nil, Well-watered, well-fed and well-groomed future plants. If a plant has produced enough pull back the bark mulch and sprinkle some annuals will reward you with beautiful boun- SPORTS EDITOR chine, black wings with white wing bars. The Greg Scibelli winter female is grayish brown with little flowers that have gone to seed it will consid- organic fertilizer granules at the base of each tiful blossoms for another two months, well [email protected] er its job to be done, flower production will plant. Cultivate gently and water in a little worth the effort indeed! yellow and dark brown wings with white SOCIAL MEDIA wing bars. cease and it will begin to decline. By dead- bit. You can also use a water soluble liquid Roberta McQuaid graduated from the The American Goldfinches are late nest- heading, we keep the plant in reproductive fertilizer every couple of weeks, but judge Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the ers. Goldfinches need to feed their babies mode, in other words, in flower. When you for yourself in any more moisture will hurt or University of Massachusetts. For the last 28 @ Ware River News remove dying blossoms, make sure to pinch help your plants. years, she has held the position of staff hor- a diet comprised entirely of special seeds, WEB which aren’t yet ripe when all the other song- off the entire flower, not just the petals, or it If going natural is your cup of tea, make ticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Village. She www.warerivernews.turley.com birds are nesting. will do no good. Include the stem as well to some. Compost or manure tea has long been enjoys growing food as well as flowers. Have From mid-July through September, they keep the plant tidy. Petunias, marigolds, zin- used to keep growth lush. Steep a burlap bag of a question for her? Email it to ekennedy@ nest in overgrown weedy fields with woody nias and salvia, among others, are examples of either compost or aged manure in a large trash turley.com with “Gardening Question” in the edges of shrubs and saplings. plants that require regular deadheading to look bucket filled with water and use as needed. subject line. However the male does not defend his www.turley.com territory until the female builds a nest. The Turley Publications, Inc. cannot female builds the nest by herself using root- assume liability for the loss of lets, plant fibers lined with downy materials photographs or other materials submitted for publication. from flowers like thistle, dandelion and milk- Materials will not be returned weed. She uses spider webs and webworm except upon specific request tents. She lays three to seven eggs in the nest. Guest Column when submitted. Once the eggs hatch, the father will help feed the young partially digested thistle, aster, alder, birch, and milkweed seeds that are regurgitated. Concrete failures The goldfinch eggs take two weeks to OPINION hatch and the young spend about two weeks in the nest before fledging. The first big in Florida hit group leaves the nest mid August. The male POLICY does most of the out-of-the-nest feeding for Letters to the editor several more weeks. During that time, the close to home should be 250 words or female will often build a second nest to lay a By State Sen. Anne Gobi less in length, and “Your second clutch. Nestlings have been observed and State Rep.Brian Ashe Turn” guest column in Massachusetts as late Sept.28 making Guest columnists between 500-800 words. goldfinches by far the latest songbird nesters. No unsigned or anony- Loon rescues mous opinions will be he sudden collapse of the Champlain published. We require that The Loon Preservation Committee res- Towers condominium in Surfside, cued a male loon on Lake Skatutakee in the person submitting the Florida recently has left more than 150 opinion also include his or Harrisville, N.H. this month. After multiple T people unaccounted for, 16 dead, and countless her town of residence and days of heavy rain, the lake level increased, affected at the time of this writing. Structural home telephone number. creating a current, which washed the male problems first noted during a 2018 inspection We must authenticate of a breeding pair over the dam and into are being scrutinized as a potential cause for authorship prior to pub- Nubanusit Brook. The caller found the loon lication. We reserve the the destruction, but at this time the focus has right to edit or withhold about ¼ mile downstream. Rescuers bush- remained on clearing the rubble and identify- whacked and searched further downstream any submissions deemed ing both victims and survivors, although that to be libelous, unsubstan- with no luck. They were on the verge of giv- has officially ended. The investigation into the ing up when they heard it calling in the dis- tiated allegations, person- collapse is likely to take months and may find al attacks, or defamation tance and were able to locate it. It managed no single definitive cause. of character. to pull itself on shore. LPC biologists and As we’ve watched the situation unfold, and volunteers carried the loon to the trailhead more information about the available warning Send opinions to: and then walked a half-mile to their vehicles. signs has come to light, we are reminded of the Ware River News They loaded it into a box and trans- concrete infrastructure failures that remain in costs, of course, particularly for individuals for footing the bill after the courts have ruled Letter to the Editor ported it to Maria Colby of Wings of the 80 Main Street place here in the northeast, where thousands who had purchased the units without know- that the neither the contractors, insurance Ware, MA 01082 Dawn Wildlife Rehabilitation for an exam of homes are deteriorating as a result of a rare ing the underlying structural issues at hand companies, nor bankrupt concrete supplier and observation. Though its feet were a bit or via email to: iron sulfide mineral, pyrrhotite, in the concrete or the devastation that might occur if left can be held liable, we can dedicate money [email protected] scraped up, the loon had no major injuries or aggregate. When exposed to water and oxygen unchecked. from this pool of federal funding to help them underlying problems and it demonstrated that the mineral expands, causing the concrete to Much like the process with pyrrhotite this directly. This is not an unheard of thought; as The deadline for it was able to swim, dive and catch fish. After crack in a web pattern until it degrades and was a slow-moving disaster where the natu- mentioned before, the state of Connecticut submissions is a night of observation by Colby, the loon fails. While the mineral is rare it is estimated ral elements exposed issues in the building’s has established a reimbursement program for Monday at noon. was banded and returned to its lake, where it that as many as 2,000 homes in central and construction until the materials inevitably the exact same issue, from the same supplier reunited with its mate and two young chicks. Western Massachusetts have been built with failed. While the science surrounding the and led by spending over $120 million for A second loon rescue occurred after a this material, and Connecticut has documented type of decay is different, the outcome is the repairs. It simply requires attention and action routine banding at Mascoma Lake in and started the repair process on more than same. The concrete deteriorates, people are from the leaders in our state, at a time where Enfield, N.H. The next day, when biolo- 1,600 affected homes dating back to last year. displaced, and lives are changed forever. inaction would be immoral. 2021Turley gists ran routine tests, the male of the pair Massachusetts currently has a founda- With nearly $5 billion in American Rescue House and Senate leaders plan to hold had an elevated lead level. Biologist recap- tion testing reimbursement program in place, Plan Act stimulus funding available to the public hearings and gather input on how to Election Policy tured the loon and brought him to Wings of refunding visual and core sample inspections state we are in a unique position where we spend the funding in the future, and we urge the Dawn Wildlife Rehabilitation. An x-ray This newspaper will by licensed engineers, but no mechanism for may be able to address monetary shortfalls our colleagues to advocate for these families print free self-submitted revealed an object in his gizzard. The loon funding the actual repairs necessary to keep in rapid fashion, and direct funding towards in Massachusetts who have been dealt a hand was transported to the Tufts Wildlife Clinic statements of candidacy these homes livable. The most proven solu- projects that yield immediate dividends to directly countering the American dream of only four weeks or more at the Cummings Veterinary Medical Center tion currently to remedy the problem is to lift our constituents. Set into a fund to be appro- owning a home that you can call your own. out from the election. All in Grafton for a gastric lavage, a process in the home off of the existing foundation and priated by the legislature, this money could These people did everything right, followed candidates running in both which small volumes of fluid are used to replace it with an unaffected one: at a cost of become available in the near future and make every step they needed to along the path contested and uncontested flush items from the stomach and digestive $150,000 to $250,000 per house. an enormous impact in our communities. towards home ownership which many consid- races are asked to submit tract. Typically, loons do not display signs of Given this influx of funding it is impera- er their primary asset in life. Failure to come their statements to the The Champlain Towers collapse was an editor to include only bio- lead poisoning until they are so debilitated issue that could have been remediated if the tive that we look at problems effecting home- to their aid would be akin to letting the results that it is too late to save them. Although the graphical and campaign necessary funds were dedicated and repairs owners that haven’t been addressed, and we of a natural disaster impact an area without platform details. Total word loon’s future is uncertain, staff hopes with made. The structural problems identified in feel that the deteriorating homes in our state state or federal help; a tornado path that tears treatment, it will be back on the lake with its count for statements is lim- 2018 went unresolved and unchecked until demand attention. We should not shy away up Main Street and is never repaired while ited to between 300-500 mate and chick. they reached a literal breaking point, a deadly from acting on this issue because of the price home values plummet and the town suffers. words maximum. Please People may report a bird sighting or bird occurrence that it is impossible to put a price tag, the large upfront cost of each individual By appropriating this money for reim- include a photo. We will related experience by calling me at 413-967- tag on in hindsight. In this case, they had one repair, particularly at a time when the state is bursement in the future we allow these indi- not publish any statements 3505, leaving a message at extension 100, however: $16.2 million for the total repair and awash with cash. viduals to move forward, safely, toward reme- of candidacy inside the four emailing [email protected] or edown- Instead of continuing to debate the merits diating their homes and give them the sta- weeks from election thresh- restoration at a cost to homeowners ranging old. To publish any other [email protected] or mailing to Barre Gazette, from $80,000 for a one-bedroom unit to more of spending the money to help affected fam- bility they need without waiting for a tragic P.O. Box 448, Barre, MA 01005. campaign publicity during than $300,000 for the penthouse suite. High ilies, discussing who should be responsible collapse in our own state to spur action. the race, please contact our advertising representatives. 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By Michael Harrison tance. work on it. All of the art comes [email protected] “If they haven’t, we may have alive in vivid color. Every post- photos from our own visits to use er is also accompanied by a fun How many U.S. National Parks as reference,” Boilard explained. write-up and facts about the corre- have you visited? “About one-third of the artists sponding park. The book includes Whether you’ve seen them all, in the series live abroad. Some a wonderful forward by Theresa or have yet to experience any of have never visited the U.S. or a Pierno, CEO of The National them, a Palmer native is part of park. We always prefer inclusivity Parks Conservation Association. the team behind a new book that over exclusivity. The fewer bar- There’s an intro and some back- celebrates some of them through riers the better. It’s awesome if ground about the series itself. The carefully curated art. an artist can draw upon first-hand book also includes a brief section An artist’s depiction of Rocky John Paul Boilard was creative experience. If they can’t, we feel about the art of screen printing.” Mountain National Park for the director of recently-published they should still be able to con- One way to get Boilard to talk recently published “The Art of “The Art of the National Parks” tribute even if they’ve never been a little about himself is to invoke the National Parks.” (Insight Editions, 59parks.net), to a park in the U.S.” his hometown. which compiles six years’ worth The posters and the parks “This series – and this book of hand screen printed posters fea- they represent have a symbiot- – -wouldn’t be possible without turing eight of the National Parks ic relationship when it comes to my experiences growing up in depicted by more than 50 artists cross-promotion, Boilard said. Palmer,” he said. from around the world. The book “One of the highest aspirations “As a kid I spent so much of is listed as the No. 1 best seller for the series is to get park nerds my time exploring the woods, on Amazon in the new Art Books into posters and poster nerds into swimming in the Swift River, and category for the last three weeks. the parks,” he said. visiting The Quabbin Reservoir. “Very wild!” Boilard, aka JP “We love hearing stories like My appreciation of nature was Boneyard, said. the mom who loves parks and gets very much informed by my time “Most people know me as ‘JP into posters with their son. Their in Palmer and Western Mass.” Boneyard’ as far back as 2003,” son – the poster enthusiast – then He also said it was a nurturing Courtesy photo Boilard, who takes full ownership visits their very first park with environment for an aspiring artist. North Brookfield Savings Bank employee Mary Antinovitch, right, gives of the nickname, said. mom. We hear similar stories with “I was also fortunate to be a customer Michael Cox, his prize from the bank’s customer appreciation contest, which was an Apple Watch Series 3. Boilard provided some behind- the PARKS board game that we part of an amazing creative com- the-scenes insight on how much collaborated on with Keymaster munity in town and in the region,” work it takes to produce a single Games. The game has inspired a Boilard said. poster, let alone 59. lot of board game enthusiasts to “My friend Michael West Brookfield man wins “A poster typically takes visit the National Parks. We also Swiatlowski and I helped host around two or three months from hear about the game being a gate- over 200 DIY music and art Palmer native John Paul Boilard conception to print,” he said. way of sorts for park enthusiasts. events going all the way back to was the creative director of “The bank’s appreciation contest “A lot can depend on the num- It’s fulfilling to know that the our time at Palmer High,” he said. Art of the National Parks,” a ber of colors in a print – the com- work we’re doing has a positive “Thirty-nine of those events collection of posters from more than 50 artists. NORTH BROOKFIELD – following Tuesday, he happily vis- plexity of a composition – or the impact. Everything we make isn’t took place in an empty storefront With the “dog days” of summer ited Mary Antinovitch at the West time of year. We typically tour just meant to look nice; It’s a call (The Oldstore) and 100 of those gratitude to my mom, Catherine upon us, we are all trying to beat Brookfield branch to pick up his the U.S. for five months of the to action to visit the parks. That’s events took place in my mother’s Boilard, Mike Swiatlowski, Brian the heat. Learning he was the win- prize. This drawing is one of many year hosting gallery shows of the why we also donate 5 percent of backyard shed (“The Shed”). We Buccaroni, Daniel Danger, and the ner of North Brookfield Savings annual showings of appreciation the series. That can often mean we’re every poster sale-before profit-to hosted bands from all over the community in Palmer,” he said. Bank’s Customer Appreciation bank offers its community members on double duty between shows The National Park Service.” world. Mike and I would make “Hats off to all of the artists, contest made it even harder for to provide them with banking that and creating new work.” Insight Editions is also donat- screen-printed posters to pro- printers, and folks behind the Michael Cox to keep cool. As part matters. Looking over the different ing 2% of every book sale to simi- mote these events. This is where series and the book, too! There’s of a special limited-time Customer To learn more about North works of art, one might assume lar institutions focused on conser- I found my love of printmaking an old proverb that says ‘if you Appreciation drawing, customers Brookfield Savings Bank’s com- each artist communed with the vation. and design. It’s totally what led to want to go quickly – go alone. If and non-customers alike could enter munity outreach and all the con- park he or she was assigned. Boilard is not humble brag- my career and this series. I have you want to go far-go together.’ for their chance to win an Apple venient banking products and While some have spent time at ging when he talks about how Palmer, Mike, and my friends to That sums it up.” Watch Series 3. services offered, visit www. their parks, not all have. well the book turned out. In fact, thank for their inspiration, collab- To learn more about the Fifty- With an abundance of tick- NorthBrookfieldSavingsBank.com. “Many of the artists have vis- he doesn’t bra at all. He seems oration, and support. Sean Burns Nine Parks Print Series, go to et entries received, Michael Cox North Brookfield Savings Bank ited the park they’re illustrating,” almost loathe to talk about him- – an art teacher at Palmer High – 59parks.net. was the lucky winner. The West is a mutual savings bank with Boilard said. self, refocusing most questions was also big in helping encourage Brookfield local expressed initial full-service branches in North But it’s not required. The bot- back to the work and the team that our interest in visual art.” concern when receiving a call from Brookfield, East Brookfield, West tom line is whether or not the created it. What Boilard may lack in the bank, but soon he was given Brookfield, Ware, Belchertown, commissioned artist can capture “The quality of the book is sec- self-promotion chops he makes up the exciting news; he could not Palmer, and Three Rivers Village of the spirit of the park, be it in-per- ond to none,” he said. for with a boatload of gratitude. believe what he was hearing. The Palmer. son or from a considerable dis- “Insight Editions did such great “I’d just like to share my

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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com SPORTSSEND US YOUR SPORTS SUBMISSIONS www.sports.turley.com Familiar faces meet Despite HOLYOKE – Though there has been some small amounts of in Legion matchup turnover in the past few years, year off, PeoplesBank still has many of By Tim Peterson “It feels great to clinch a its core that has led the team to Sports Correspondent berth in the Legion tournament,” seven consecutive playoff cham- Gaughan said. “I just kept throwing Bankers pionships before COVID-19 shut PALMER – Bi-County League strikes and I received plenty of sup- down the 2021 season. Now, rivals Ware and Granby faced each port from my offense in tonight’s PeoplesBank is cruising to anoth- other in a Western Mass. Division game.” er regular season title with a 10-1 4 semifinal game, which The first game of the double- legacy record, three games better than was an old fashion classic ’s header ended after five innings rival St. Joe’s. PeoplesBank took duel, at the end of June. because of the 10-run mercy rule. down rival Easthampton Savings Ware righthander Keith Smith, The second game went six Bank last week in a tight 2-1 who was a senior on this year’s innings and ended in a 3-3 tie. The continues game. Among notable additions, varsity baseball team, hurled a lights at Legion Field didn’t work Devin Slattery of Ware has joined two-hitter helping the Indians because they were hit by lightning. the bankers, playing second base. advance to the championship game Gaughan, who only pitched with a 1-0 win over the Rams. three innings in the first game The tough luck losing pitcher was against Monson, allowed only Granby righty Ryan Gaughan, who one base hit. He didn’t record any completed his junior season. He strikeouts or issue any walks. He allowed just one run on four base threw only 23 pitches. Lefty Zach hits. Jenks didn’t allow any hits in the “Losing to Ware in the semifi- final two innings. He did walk two Devin Slattery, of Ware, bats for the Bankers. Dave Clark fires nals was a very tough loss for us,” and had two strikeouts. over to first for an out. Gaughan said. “I had ten strikeouts “Ryan and Zach pitched great in in that game, but they just made all the first game,” said Belchertown of the plays, which was the differ- manager E.J. Mills. “They com- ence in the final outcome.” bined for a one-hitter. It was an This summer, Gaughan is a outstanding performance by them. starting pitcher for the Belchertown We also swung the bat very well. Post 239 Legion team and Smith is We’re peaking at the right time of a starting pitcher for the Monson the season.” Post 241. It wasn’t a very memorable per- When the duo faced each other formance for Smith, who didn’t again in a Legion game, there receive very much support from his wasn’t very much drama. defense. He allowed 10 runs (four Belchertown clinched a berth earned) on seven hits in two earn- in the District 3 Legion playoffs ings. The Monson defense commit- with a 13-0 win against Monson ted four errors. in the first game of a doubleheader played at Legion Field in Palmer on July 19. Please see LEGION, page 8

Aaron Smith pitches for PeoplesBank last Devin Slattery fields a ball on the run. Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com week against Easthampton Savings Bank. Sam Allen throws across the diamond to first. Patnode winds again, Pioneers punch ticket to takes 40-lap race Georgia for nationals By Tim Peterson WINCHESTER, N.H. – With simply blowing the competition Sports Correspondent the sizzling NEMA Midgets in away. Taking the lead from Scott town for their annual Iron Mike MacMichael on lap 15 of the LUDLOW—A day after cel- Memorial Race event, Modified caution-free event, he then left ebrating his birthday, Western Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com rocketman Todd Patnode brought all followers far behind. Trevor Mass. Pioneers head coach some thunder of his own to Bleau was second in the fast- Federico Molinari celebrated one Coty Jameson makes his way Colin Doktor tries to sink a mid- the high banks of Monadnock paced affair, and MacMichael of the biggest wins of his coach- down the court. range shot. Speedway Saturday night. earned the bronze. ing career. Patnode blasted to his Street Stock powerhouse The Eastern Conference third win of the summer in the Tommy O’Sullivan doesn’t semifinal match between the PATHFINDER PARTICIPATES NHSTRA Modified 40-lapper. come to Monadnock every week, second-seeded Pioneers and On the same card, LMS hot shoe maybe a good thing for the sixth-seeded Seacoast United IN SUMMER LEAGUE was still scoreless at the end of Cole Littlewood won his first rest of the field. Saturday, the BELCHERTOWN – Players past year due to COVID-19 restric- regulation and the two 15-min- 2021 feature race, and Gordon Wilbraham, Mass. pilot nudged from Pathfinder High School tions, but is finally back and being ute overtime periods. The Farnum rocked the Minis. Kenny Thompson out of the way have come together to partici- played with few limits this sum- Pioneers advanced into the con- Street Stocker Tommy on lap 22 and rocketed off to his pate in a summer league being mer. More on the league will be in ference finals by outshooting O’Sullivan took his third 2021 third win of the summer. held in Belchertown this season. next week’s edition. the Phantoms 5-4 in the penal- victory lap Saturday; Nick Houle Thompson then said enough was limited during the dominated the Pure Stocks. and it to similar advances by Chris ty shootout on a soggy night at was business as usual for Young Buffone and claimed the run- Lusitano Stadium in Ludlow last Gun Fast Eddie P, who won for ner-up hardware. Buffone was Saturday, July 17. the seventh time this year. strong in third, followed by “This is one of my best birth- Patnode, the veteran Swanzey Hillary Renaud and points leader day presents ever, and I’ve really star, sent a message to the rest Nate Wenzel. enjoyed coaching the players on of the NHSTRA Modified field Heat race winner Nancy Muni- this year’s team,” said an elated Nicholas Oberrauch gets ready Saturday, putting them on notice Ruot led lap one of the LMS Molinari, who has been coaching to inbound the ball toward the that he’s the 2021 points leader feature but the rest of the way it the Pioneers since 2012. “It’s also goal. and he has no intention of giving was all Cole Littlewood, as the one of my biggest victories ever that up. Orange, Mass. hot shoe ended a as a coach. Our fans have always 15 minutes later because of a Patnode not only won his long victory lane drought with supported us no matter what the shower. Referee Daniel Aloi third event of the summer, and weather is and we’re hoping the halted the action at 32:58 of the second in a row, he did it by next round is also held here. This opening half because of a torren- Please see RACES, page 8 is a very special place.” tial thunderstorm that left pud- The Eastern Conference dles on the turf field, which is the finals and the USL League Two pride and joy of Tony Salvador, National semifinals were sched- who’s a member of the Board of uled to be held in Georgia. The Directors. The puddles were gone Nationals Finals will be held at about five minutes after the rain the highest remaining seed on had stopped. July 31. “I thought the wet field con- Just like they did last week- ditions helped Seacoast because end, the Pioneers submitted a bid they’re very good technically,” with the league to host this week- Molinari said. “We had trouble end’s matches, but were unsuc- controlling the ball like we nor- cessful. Pathfinder plays against Palmer Daven Williams tries to fight his Submitted photo Last Saturday’s match began Please see page 8 Todd Patnode picks up another win at Monadnock last Saturday night. PIONEERS, last week in summer league action. way to the basket. Page 8, Ware River News, July 29, 2021 Blue Sox drop Sunday night game HOLYOKE – The Valley Blue of Elms stepped on the hill in the 13. Sox (20-15) lost their Sunday top of the fourth. The Blue Sox are away in night game against the Danbury The Blue Sox proved that they the start of this week but will Westerners (19-17), by a score of aren’t a team that goes down easy, return to 12-10. even when facing a 9-run deficit for the Holyoke Boys and Girls After an explosive first inning heading into the sixth inning. They Club Night, sponsored by the which saw five runs scored by the were able to keep the Westerners O’Connell Development Group. Westerners, the Blue Sox strug- scoring at bay, not allowing one The night will also feature the gled to add runs to their name run from the sixth to ninth innings. retiring of Holyoke native Endy on the scoreboard until the late Valley then scored seven runs Morales’ jersey number, #41. The innings. in a relentless, last-ditch effort to organization will Travis Holt of Bulter, a Week 7 catch up to the Westerners early be honoring Endy’s successful NECBL Honor Roll recipient, put lead. baseball career with the Blue Sox up a strong battle on the third base Brian Hart of Marist tallied his at the Thursday night game, which corner, making numerous saves to 12th home run of the season in the will start at 6:35 p.m. Make sure limit the Westerner’s offense to no bottom of the 9th. The outfielder to come down to MacKenzie and runs in the second inning. is just one home run away from #PackTheMack for the last home Blue Sox pitching saw a new tying the NECBL single homer games of the season. face as well when Damon Wesley record, which currently stands at T-Birds seek fan help for jersey design SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The ments, read the guidelines below program, that is acceptable but not Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Khalid Rose tries to keep the ball from going seeking and get designing. necessary. File formats accepted Maxi Viera sends a free kick away. over a sideline. fan-created jersey designs as part Guidelines: include: hi resolution .JPEG, .PDF, bench. After the Phantoms tied the PIONEERS from page 7 of their Ice-O-Topes Jersey Design Designs should be submit- .AI, .EPS Forward Pat Agyemang and score at 1-1, Carlos Emery, who’s Contest. ted HERE using the jersey tem- Fans can submit their jersey mally do. We just found a way to midfielder Samir Regragui were another starting defender for the Attention all cromulent artists plates designs three different ways: come out on top.” replaced by forward Guillermo Pioneers, fired a shot into the left and designers. The dotted lines on the template Fill out the form on The Phantoms, who finished the Deal and defender Alejo Bzurovski corner giving his team the lead Have you ever wanted to design represent areas of your design MassLive and attach your file to regular season with a 9-3-2 record, during the 68th minute. Ignacio back. a hockey jersey? The Springfield that may be covered up by other your submission. and the Pioneers (10-2-2 regular Lerech, who scored a team-high Then Oyenard made the Thunderbirds are looking for uniform elements (such as num- Mail your submission to season) are Northeast Division 11 goals during the regular season, Pioneers third PK with a shot that designs for the next Ice-O-Topes bers, collar, stitching, labels, etc). Springfield Thunderbirds, 45 rivals. They went 1-1-1 in their was replaced by forward Martin deflected into the back of the net jersey! One lucky design will Don’t let the dotted lines inhibit Way, Springfield, three regular season match-ups Oyenard six minutes into extra off the crossbar. be chosen as the official 2022 your design, but please realize that MA 01103. against each other. time. Lerech, who was recently The Pioneers fourth PK was Springfield Ice-O-Topes jerseys design elements in those areas may Email your submission “Both teams know each other named as the USL League Two made by Maxi Viera, who had to be worn on the ice during the ultimately be covered up on the to info@springfieldthunderbirds. very well and that’s why I think Player of the Month for June, made entered the match after halftime for February 12, 2022 game. final jersey. com. Make sure to clearly list your the score was 0-0 until the penalty several PK’s during the regular sea- Jordan Koduah, who left the match Your artistic ability doesn’t Design elements on the shoul- name, hometown, and phone num- shootout,” said Pioneer’s defend- son. because of an injury. Viera is the matter; we want to see your ders and chest may end up being ber in the email submission so that er and captain Federico Gutierrez, Most of the Pioneers faith- longest active player listed on the designs. partially covered by logos. we can get in touch with you. who wound up being the hero of ful supporters disagreed with the Pioneers roster. The contest winner will receive Please create your design by The deadline to submit a jersey the semifinal match. “If we had moves, but Molinari explained his The Pioneers had a chance to a custom jersey in their design using the Thunderbirds branding design is Sunday, August 1 at 5 played Long Island instead tonight, decision. seal the match, but they missed & an Ice-O-Topes prize pack; all colors and logos provided HERE. p.m. we probably would’ve been able “We played a match last night their fifth PK keeping the score tied entrants will be entered into a ran- This will allow us to re-create the to score a few goals because we (Friday) and I saw that they were at 4-4. dom drawing to receive the custom design digitally when the jersey Rules didn’t play them during the regular tired,” he said. “We decided to Seacoast also missed their next winning jersey. is sent to production. If you pre- The top 16 designs chosen by season.” put in players who could run and shot. Then Federico Gutierrez Click here to download the fer to submit a jersey design built the Thunderbirds will be finalists. The Pioneers entered the would give us some more oppor- stepped up to the line and his shot design templates and related ele- with a graphic design software The Thunderbirds staff and shootout portion of the match with tunities. It’s always very difficult will probably be talked about at ownership will choose three key starters, including their to take a player out, but our bench the Gremio Lusitano Club, which one winning design, leading goal scorer, sitting on the players always work hard in prac- is located across the street from the which will be worn on tice. They just deserved an oppor- stadium, for many years to come. Feb. 12, 2022 tunity to play.” Gutierrez blasted a shot into the The Library Loft The winning jer- The shootout began with a bang upper right corner before the fans Schoolhouse Commons Historical Center • 1085 Park Street, Palmer sey design will for the home team, as goalie Blake rushed onto the field to celebrate become the proper- Mullen dove to his right and made the big victory with him and his We are celebrating our ty of the Springfield a save on the Phantoms first shot. teammates. Thunderbirds “That was an unbelievable save “I just closed my eyes before 20th year at the Schoolhouse Commons. by Blake,” Molinari said. “He’s a taking the shot and I’m happy that The Thunderbirds Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons. very good goalie.” it went in,” Gutierrez said. “I also reserve the right to Hours: Mullen described the save from take PK’s in training, but it was the make design modifi- Tues. 10am - 4pm • Wed. 10am - 4pm his point of view. first time I’ve done it in a match. cations to the winning “I just felt like he was going to It’s just an amazing feeling.” Thurs. 10am - 4pm • Fri. 10am-4pm • Sat. 10am-2pm design, as needed. Hope to see you there shoot the ball to my right,” he said. Molinari was very glad that The winner will “The shot was in the air, so I need- Gutierrez made the game winning receive a personalized Book donations will be accepted at the Palmer Public ed to stay elevated a little bit. I’m PK. version of their jersey just glad that I made at least one “Federico has been a mem- Library or the Library Loft during open hours. and a Thunderbirds save.” ber of this team for the past three Please, no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books. Prize Pack. The Pioneers took a 1-0 lead years, and he deserved to take that We accept books only in good, clean condition. when defender Nicholas Oberrauch last shot,” Molinari said. “He also put a low shot into the net past helped me recruit all of our players For more information call 283-3330 ext. 100 Seacoast goalie Christian Garner. from Uruguay and Argentina. Visit us at Seacoast, who play their home The Pioneers had never won a www. matches in Epping, N.H., would playoff match in a penalty shootout make their next four PK’s, but the before last Saturday night. Pioneers would answer back each Proceeds To Benefit the Palmer Public Library turley.com Ignacio Lerech dribbles up the left side. time.

RACES from page 7 Bosse held strong in second, and earned his seventh Young Guns Curtis, Austin Brehio, Dan Kyle Robinson Newell snatched victory lap. Eddie Gomarlo was Comeau, Nancy Muni-Ruot, his first victory on the year. Ryan third with the move of the night, second, and Dominick Stafford John Meany, Kevin Vaudrien, Currier was rock solid in second, eclipsing JD Stockwell out of the third. Petruskevicius then quickly Rocky Smith, Justin Littlewood. and four-time winner Cam Curtis last turn. strapped back into his racer and STREET STOCK: Tommy powered to third to stay atop the It was a big weekend for finished eighth in the Pure Stock O’Sullivan, Rupert Thompson, points parade. Houle. His Saturday victo- feature. Chris Buffone, Hillary Renaud, Mini Stock kingpin Gordon ry followed a Friday nighter at Monadnock Speedway will Nate Wenzel, Paul Smith, Cody Farnum, back from a nightmare Claremont. return to action on Saturday, Schoolcraft, Keith Johnson, Mike outing two weeks ago, won a In the NEMA Midget Iron August 7. The scheduled July Radzuik, Nate Nunez. stout back-and-forth with Ray Mike Memorial 30-lapper, Bay 28 Wacky Wednesday show MINI STOCK: Gordon King on lap 13 and sped off to State hot shoe John Zich Jr. took was canceled because of recent Farnum, Ray King, Kevin his fifth win of the summer. King the lead from Doug Cleveland weather events that damaged Clayton, Louie Maher, Jake was strong in second, Kevin on lap 17 and stormed to victo- speedway property. Puchalski, Jeff Asselin, Kevin Clayton was third, and points ry. Avery Stoehr came from row McKnight, Pat Houle, David leader Louie Maher came home four to finish second, and Alan Monadnock Speedway Thibodeau, Matt Lambert. fourth and Jake Puchalski fifth. Chambers was third. July 24 Top Tens: PURE STOCK: Nick Houle, Kevin Cormier, third in the In the NEMA Lites, Paul NHSTRA MODIFIED: Todd Jake Bosse, Kyle Robinson Mini Stock points parade, took a Scally won a close one over Patnode, Trevor Bleau, Scott Newell, JD Stockwell, Chris wild ride into the turn-two wall fast-flying teen Jake Trainor. MacMichael, Matt Kimball, Davis, Cory Lofland, Jason on lap 11, putting a big dent in Midget legend Randy Cabral Brian Chapin, Kimmy Rivet, LeRay, Eddie Petruskevicius, his championship points march. came home third. Tyler Leary, Craig Smith, Cory Jimmy Zellman, Brianna In the Pure Stocks, Nick Fast Eddie Petruskevicius, Plummer, Eric LeClair. Patnode. Houle earned his fourth 2021 way too young to hold a driver’s LATE MODEL YOUNG GUN: Eddie victory lap after passing rookie license but big-time talented at SPORTSMAN: Cole Petruskevicius, Eddie Gomarlo, phenom Jake Bosse on lap 16. getting around the high banks, Littlewood, Ryan Currier, Cam Dominick Stafford. CLUES ACROSS 38. General’s assistant 3. Ribosomal 27. Women’s __ 1. Language group with (abbr.) ribonucleic acid movement Iranian influence 41. Venezuelan capital 4. Thin, compact object 28. Chinese hoopster LEGION from page 7 first run. ple of years ago. Belchertown scored two more 5. No seats available 43. Free of deceit 5. One attempting to Ming Two more runs crossed the Monson shortstop Nathan runs in the fourth and one run in 8. Health insurance 45. Member of Ancient find something 29. Layers of rock “My high school base- plate on a throwing error and Ayers, who graduated in 2020, the fifth. organization Hebrew nation 6. No longer working 34. Patriotic women’s ball team didn’t score any runs a bases loaded walk by center- attended Belchertown High Belchertown, who was the 11. Having a strong 48. Competition 7. Egg-shaped wind group when we faced Keith Smith in fielder J.B. Mills, who also had School as a school choice stu- home team in game two, held a sharp smell or taste 49. Launch an attack on instrument 35. Solid water the semifinals,” Gaughan said. two hits. dent. He lives in Ware. 3-0 lead entering the top of the 13. Defunct European 50. Cavalry sword 8. Book of Genesis 36. Shade of brown “When he throws a first pitch The bases were still loaded Jake and James Delaney are sixth inning. economic 55. Spiritual leader character 37. Very fast airplane strike, it’s very hard to hit when shortstop Nolan Sullivan also members of the Monson Monson battled back to tie organization 56. One point east of 9. Volcanic craters 39. Put clothes on against him. We attacked his cleared them with a double to Legion team. Jake graduated the score. Jacob Bollea, who was 14. Dutch word for due south 10. Brand of American 40. Quality of one’s fastball in tonight’s game.” right field giving the visiting From Belchertown High School a defensive replacement, walked “language” 57. Afflicted automobile (slang) character Smith and Gaughan, who are team a 6-0 lead. this year and James will receive and scored the tying run on a 15. Hard to penetrate 59. Database 12. Hip hop icon Kool 41. Time zone friends, were teammates on the Sullivan and Monson cen- his high school diploma in 2023. wild pitch. 16. When you’ll get there management Moe __ 42. Primates same AAU baseball team. terfielder Connor Santos will They reside in Palmer. Belchertown defeated 17. Iranian city system 14. Bangladeshi 44. Pleasantly “I’m good friends with Keith be teammates on the Nichols After Gaughan retired the Greenfield, 5-3, in the District 18. Small fishes 60. Snakelike fish monetary unit 45. Metrical feet and a couple of the other guys College baseball team next year. side in order in the bottom of the 3 semifinals the following night 20. Dry white wine drink 61. Spiritual leader of a 19. Self-immolation by 46. Rogue on the Monson Legion team,” Santos, who was slated to be the second, Belchertown scored four at Veteran’s Field in Greenfield. 21. Turkish city Jewish congregation fire ritual 47. German river Gaughan said. “This is a friendly starter in game two, worked the more runs in the top of the third. They then lost to Westfield 5-4 22. U.S.-born people 62. Small drink 23. Family of genes 48. Relieves from rivalry game.” final three innings of game one Two runs scored in that frame in the finals on July 21. A berth 25. Synthetic resin 63. Not wet 24. Et __: indicates 51. Swiss river Smith stranded a runner in instead. on a groundball hit by Gaughan, in the state tournament was at 30. Major nerve in 64. Impudence further 52. Prejudice scoring position in the top of There are a couple other con- which was misplayed by the first stake in that contest. It would’ve human body 25. Pacific Standard 53. Actor Idris the first inning, but Belchertown nections between the two Legion baseman for an error. been the first time a Belchertown 31. Type of recording CLUES DOWN Time 54. Those who resist sent 11 men to the plate in the 32. Small drum 1. Father 26. S. American wood authority baseball teams. The only base hit in game one Legion team had played in the next inning and six of the scored. 33. Alters 2. Performed perfectly sorrel 58. Criticize Camden Balicki, who for Monson was a ground ball by state tournament. A line-drive single to center was high school teammates Thomas Swift by Nate Mills(2- with Smith, played for the that deflected off Gaughan’s for-3) drove home Belchertown’s Belchertown Legion team a cou- . July 29, 2021, Ware River News, Page 9 public safety Ware Police Log Warren Police Log

Monday, July 12 Pulaski Street – Arrest, Misdemeanor Ware Sunday, July 11 Vehicle Main Street – Officer 8:38 a.m. Sudden Death Report Charge Assault and Battery on Family/ 11:09 a.m. Larceny/Theft Spoke to Party Editor’s Note: People in Beaver Lake Road – Services Arrest: Samantha L. Washburn, Household Member; Witness/Juror/ River Street – Report Filed 7:05 p.m. Safety Concern Old this country are presumed to Rendered 31, Brookfield Police/Court Official, Intimidate; 6:39 p.m. Noise Violation, West Warren Road – Removed be innocent until found guilty 11:19 a.m. Vandalism Doane Drug, Possess Class B Resist Arrest; Assault and Battery on Party Bridge Street – Criminal Hazard in a court of law. Police pro- Road – Services Rendered Arrest: Kayla Nietzel, 33, Ware Police Officer Complaint vide us with the information 11:20 a.m. Vandalism Doane Drug, Possess Class B 9:24 p.m. Alarm Burglar Pleasant Summons: Josmel R. Cruz, 21, Thursday, July 15 you read on this page as pub- Road – Services Rendered 8:40 a.m. Ambulance Request Street – Services Rendered Warren 5:18 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop lic record information. If you 12:36 p.m. Suspicious Activity/ Horseshoe Circle – Services Negligent Operation of Motor Boston Post Road – Written or any suspect listed here Person Pulaski Street – Services Rendered Sunday, July 18 Vehicle Warning is found not guilty or has Rendered 1:56 p.m. Silent, 911 Call 4:21 a.m. Accident, Vehicle Summons: Marvin A. 6:35 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop charges dropped or reduced, 3 p.m. Ambulance Request North Belchertown Road – Services Palmer Road – Services Rendered Santiago, 21, Holyoke Main Street – Written Warning we will gladly print that infor- Street – Services Rendered Rendered 4:40 a.m. Ambulance Request Reckless Operation of Motor 7:40 a.m. Chest Pain/Heart mation as a follow-up upon 3:11 p.m. Abandoned, 911 Call 2:03 p.m. Ambulance Request Otis Avenue – Services Rendered Vehicle Problems Southbridge Road – being presented with doc- Vernon Street – Services Rendered Vlontis Avenue – Services Rendered 9:15 a.m. Ambulance Request 11:51 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Transported to Hospital umented proof of the court’s 9:42 p.m. Motor Vehicle Violation 6:15 p.m. Missing Person Gould Vigeant Street – Services Rendered Main Street – Citation Issued 7:04 p.m. Larceny/Theft Elm final disposition. West Warren Road – Written Road – Investigated, Report Filed 6:52 p.m. Motor Vehicle Street – Report Filed Warning 8:03 p.m. Abandoned, 911 Call Violation Prospect Street – Arrest, Monday, July 12 11:40 a.m. Identity Theft Old 10:56 p.m. Harassment Complaint Malboeuf Road – Services Rendered Misdemeanor Charge 6:59 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop West Brookfield Road – Report North Street – Services Rendered 8:08 p.m. Missing Person Gould Arrest: James B. Peterson, Jr., 46, Southbridge Road – Written Filed 11:16 p.m. Suspicious Activity/ Road – Investigated, Report Filed Ware 8:38 p.m. Ambulance Request Warning 12:32 p.m. Falls Brook Road – Person West Main Street – Area 9:25 p.m. Ambulance Request Warrant Arrest; Warrant Arrest North Street – Referred to Other 7:09 p.m. Animal Complaint Transported to Hospital Searched Negative Find Boivin Avenue – Referred to Other Agency Elm Street – Report Filed 3:48 p.m. Abandoned Vehicle/ Agency Monday, July 19 8:45 p.m. Abandoned, 911 Call 11:32 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Parking Issues Brimfield Road – Tuesday, July 13 10:15 p.m. Abandoned, 911 Call 5:52 a.m. Motor Vehicle Violation Palmer Road – No Police Service Main Street – Citation Issued Vehicle Removed 1:54 a.m. Abandoned, 911 Call Hillside Village – Services Rendered West Street – Written Warning Necessary 11:41 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 9:02 p.m. Fire, Illegal Burn Belchertown Road – Services 10:24 p.m. Annoying Phone Calls 7:41 a.m. Vandalism Osborne 10:55 p.m. Larceny, Theft Report Main Street – Written Warning Reed Street – Fire Extinguished Rendered Malboeuf Road – Services Rendered Road – Investigation Pending Pleasant Street – Services Rendered 11:57 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 7:41 a.m. Ambulance Request 8:50 a.m. Vandalism Old Poor Main Street – Citation Issued Friday, July 16 Cottage Street – Referred to Other Friday, July 16 Farm Road – Services Rendered Friday, July 23 12:08 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Agency 3:09 a.m. Motor Vehicle Violation 12:22 p.m. Suspicious Activity/ 1:42 a.m. Vandalism Fisherdick Tuesday, July 13 Main Street – Written Warning 11:35 a.m. Drug/Narcotics Gould Road – Arrest, Misdemeanor Person Upper Church Street – Road – Services Rendered 10:34 a.m. Threats Town Farm 12:31 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Violation Cottage Street – Services Charge Services Rendered 4:26 a.m. Alarm Burglar Palmer Road – Officer Spoke to Party Main Street – Written Warning Rendered 3:37 a.m. Ambulance Request 2:08 p.m. Missing Person South Road – Services Rendered Summons: Michael W. Taylor, 12:49 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 1:20 p.m. Ambulance Request Castle Street – Services Rendered Street – Investigation Pending 7:47 a.m. Vandalism Osborne 49, West Brookfield Southbridge Road – Citation Walker Road – Services Rendered 4:19 a.m. Ambulance Request 2:29 p.m. Ambulance Request Road – Services Rendered Threat to Commit Crime Issued 1:53 p.m. Neighbor Dispute Park Otis Avenue – Referred to Other East Street – Services Rendered 8:31 a.m. Suspicious Activity/ (Murder) 7:41 p.m. Harassment Avenue – Investigation Pending Agency 11:47 p.m. Ambulance Request Person Main Street – Services 6:21 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Winthrop Terrace – Officer Took 2:29 p.m. Harassment Complaint 4:23 a.m. Sudden Death Report Old Poor Farm Road – Services Rendered Main Street – Citation Issued Call North Street – Referred to Other North Street – Services Rendered Rendered 10:36 a.m. Accident, Vehicle 10 p.m. Unwanted Party Main 8:14 p.m. Fire, Arcing Wires Agency 4:57 a.m. Motor Vehicle Violation Fisherdick Road – Advised Contact Street – Arrest(s) Made Main Street – Referred to Other 5 p.m. Ambulance Request West Street – Written Warning Tuesday, July 20 Police if Repeated Agency Belchertown Road – Services 8:03 a.m. Ambulance Request 12 a.m. Ambulance Request Otis 12:18 p.m. Ambulance Request Wednesday, July 14 Rendered Vlontis Avenue – Services Rendered Avenue – Services Rendered Monson Turnpike Road – Services 5:30 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Saturday, July 17 6:13 p.m. Fraud North Street – 9:24 a.m. Silent, 911 Call West 1:49 a.m. Disturbance Pulaski Rendered Bridges Avenue – Citation Issued 12:25 a.m. Suspicious Services Rendered Warren Road – Services Rendered Street – Arrest, Misdemeanor Charge 12:40 p.m. Trespassing Complaint Summons: Brandon P. Carra, Person/Vehicle Heritage Drive – 6:29 p.m. Ambulance Request 10:26 a.m. Silent, 911 Call Arrest: Alyssa M. Gonzalez, 25, West Street – Services Rendered 32, East Longmeadow Negative Contact Belchertown Road – Services Walnut Street – Services Rendered Ware 2:08 p.m. Accident, Vehicle West License Suspended, Operate 5:12 a.m. Falls South Street – Rendered 10:56 a.m. Ambulance Request Disorderly Conduct Street – Motor Vehicle Accident Motor Vehicle With; Speeding Transported to Hospital 7:19 p.m. Vandalism Sherwin Church Street – Services Rendered Summons: Shirley T. Gonzalez, Over $1,000 Rate of Speed Exceeding Posted 7:34 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Street – Services Rendered 12:14 p.m. Alarm Burglar 44, Ware 4:23 p.m. Missing Person Old Limit Southbridge Road – Written 10:39 p.m. Motor Vehicle Greenwich Plains Road – Services Assault and Battery on Family/ Gilbertville Road – Investigated, 8 a.m. Sick/Unknown North Warning Violation Main Street – Written Rendered Household Member; Disorderly Report Filed Street – Transported to Hospital 8:16 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Warning 3:11 p.m. Suspicious Activity/ Conduct; Assault and Battery with 5:42 p.m. Vandalism Osborne 12:20 p.m. Allergic Reaction Southbridge Road – Written Person School Street – Services Dangerous Weapon Road – Services Rendered Coy Hill Road – Ambulance Warning Wednesday, July 14 Rendered 12:57 a.m. Motor Vehicle Signed Refusal 12:34 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 6:46 a.m. Motor Vehicle Violation 3:22 p.m. Missing Person Gould Violation West Street – Written Saturday, July 24 4:13 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Southbridge Road – Citation South Street – Citation Issued Road – Services Rendered Warning 1:25 a.m. Vandalism Old Poor Southbridge Road – Citation Issued 7:03 a.m. Motor Vehicle Violation 8:48 p.m. Ambulance Request 11:07 a.m. Investigation East Farm Road – Services Rendered Issued 2:03 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop West Street – Criminal Complaint Belchertown Road – Referred to Main Street- Investigation Pending 1:43 a.m. Abandoned, 911 Call 4:39 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Southbridge Road – Citation Issued Other Agency 1:31 p.m. Ambulance Request Vigeant Street – Referred to Other Old West Brookfield Road – Issued 7:17 a.m. Alarm Burglar South Church Street – Services Rendered Agency Citation Issued 9:33 p.m. Falls Winthrop Street – Services Rendered Saturday, July 17 2:52 p.m. Ambulance Request 6:13 a.m. Ambulance Request 6:44 p.m. Suspicious Person/ Terrace – Refused Services 10 a.m. Fraud North Street – 3:03 a.m. Alarm Medical Hillside Village – Services Rendered Otis Avenue – Services Rendered Services Rendered Greenwich Road – Referred to Other 3:43 p.m. Accident, Vehicle 7:48 a.m. Suspicious Activity/ 10:28 a.m. Erratic Operator Agency West Main Street – Motor Vehicle Person Old Gilbertville Road – Complaint Main Street – Criminal 3:48 a.m. Alarm Burglar Main Accident Over $1,000 Referred to Other Agency Complaint Issued Street – Services Rendered 11:34 p.m. Trespassing Complaint 8:01 a.m. Alarm Burglar 11:40 a.m. Motor Vehicle 4:32 a.m. Ambulance Request Monson Turnpike Road – Area Greenwich Plains Road – Services Hardwick Police Log Violation Church Street – Written South Street – Referred to Other Searched Negative Find Rendered 11:32 a.m. Disorderly Conduct Warning Agency During the weeks of July 19 to Emergency Church Lane – Main Street – Investigation Pending 12:43 p.m. Accident, Vehicle Old 5:02 a.m. Ambulance Request Wednesday, July 21 26, the Hardwick/New Braintree Transported to Hospital 11:38 a.m. Ambulance Request Belchertown Road – Motor Vehicle Greenwich Plains Road – Referred to 7:45 a.m. Ambulance Request Police Department responded to 11:38 a.m. Walk-in – Trespass Otis Avenue – Services Rendered Accident Over $1,000 Other Agency South Street – Services Rendered 70 building/property checks, 19 Church Lane – Officer Handled 4:34 p.m. Harassment Complaint 2:44 p.m. Disorderly Conduct 5:05 a.m. Alarm Burglar East 8:10 a.m. Ambulance Request directed/area patrols, 13 radar Third Avenue – Services Rendered Belchertown Road – Services Main Street – Services Rendered Mechanic Street – Referred to Other assignments, 11 traffic controls, Friday, July 23 6:48 p.m. Motor Vehicle Violation Rendered 8:25 a.m. Burglary/Breaking Agency four emergency 911 calls, 12 8:52 a.m. Initiated – Motor Palmer Road – Citation Issued 6:03 p.m. Motor Vehicle Violation and Entering Hillside Village – 12:36 p.m. Harassment Complaint motor vehicle stops, one animal Vehicle Stop Petersham Road – 9:26 p.m. Ambulance Request Vigeant Street – Arrest on Warrant Investigated, Report Filed North Street – Services Rendered call, one threat, one complaint, Written Warning West Street – Referred to Other 6:41 p.m. Ambulance Request 10:22 a.m. Suspicious Activity/ 1:45 p.m. Vandalism River Road one trespass, and one prop- Agency Highland Village – Referred to Other Person North Street – Services – Services Rendered erty damage call in the town of Saturday, July 24 9:56 p.m. Ambulance Request Agency Rendered 1:57 p.m. Motor Vehicle Violation Hardwick. 11:39 a.m. Initiated – Motor Gilbertville Road – Referred to Other 6:53 p.m. Fraud Storrs Street – 1:08 p.m. Accident, Vehicle Eagle Belchertown Road – Written Vehicle Stop Barre Road – Agency Services Rendered Street – Motor Vehicle Accident Warning Monday, July 19 Written Warning 11:15 p.m. Motor Vehicle 9:57 p.m. Accident (Hit and Run) Over $1,000 2:13 p.m. Investigation Parker 4:30 p.m. Initiated – Motor 4 p.m. Initiated – Motor Violation East Main Street – Arrest Laurel Drive – Investigated, Report 1:50 p.m. Ambulance Request Street – Investigation Pending Vehicle Investigation Unknown – Vehicle Stop Hardwick Road – on Warrant Filed Horseshoe Circle – Services 2:15 p.m. Investigation River Investigated Written Warning 9:58 p.m. Ambulance Request Rendered Road – Investigated, Report Filed 6:13 p.m. Initiated – Motor Sunday, July 25 Palmer Road – Referred to Other 2:28 p.m. Parking Complaint 5:06 p.m. Alarm Burglar Babcock Tuesday, July 20 Vehicle Stop Barre Road – 1:09 a.m. Ambulance Request Agency Church Street – Citation Issued Tavern Road – Services Rendered 9:10 a.m. 911 – Misdial Pine Written Warning West Main Street – Referred to Other 10:28 p.m. Hang-up, 911 Call Street – Unfounded 7:42 p.m. Phone – Alarm Barre Agency Thursday, July 15 East Court – Arrest, Felony Charge Thursday, July 22 7:42 p.m. 911 – Lockout Road – Checked/Secured 3:17 a.m. Ambulance Request 1:45 a.m. Motor Vehicle Violation Arrest: Jeremy F. Befford, 34, 1:42 a.m. Ambulance Request Church Lane – Officer Handled South Street – Referred to Other Ware Street – Services Rendered Sunday, July 25 Agency 4:16 a.m. Ambulance Request Wednesday, July 21 4:21 a.m. Phone – Gunshots 1 p.m. Motor Vehicle Violation Hutchinson Road – Referred to 3:59 p.m. Phone – Medical Hardwick Road – Negative Upper Church Street – Written Other Agency Emergency Bridge Street – Contact Warning 5:56 a.m. Ambulance Request Transported to Hospital 2:22 p.m. 911 – Assist Citizen 2:32 p.m. Accident, Vehicle West Hardwick Police Log Aspen Street – Referred to Other 4:37 p.m. Initiated – Complaint Church Lane – Transported to Street – No Police Service Necessary Agency Main Street – Negative Contact Hospital 8:42 a.m. Vandalism Fisherdick 4:46 p.m. Vandalism West Street – During the weeks of July 1:15 p.m. Phone – 5:04 p.m. Phone – Threat Main 5:46 p.m. Cellular – Property Road – Services Rendered Services Rendered 19 to 26, the Hardwick/New Disturbance Barre Road – Street – Report Taken Damage Prospect Street – 1:38 p.m. Motor Vehicle Violation 5 p.m. Investigation Prendiville Braintree Police Department Merge 8:01 p.m. Phone – Complaint Arrest(s) Made Church Street – Written Warning Road – Investigated, Report Filed responded to 25 building/prop- Grove Street – Peace Restored 8:40 p.m. Phone – Complaint 1:39 p.m. Ambulance Request 6:07 p.m. Abandoned, 911 Call erty checks, 17 directed/area Friday, July 23 10:44 p.m. Initiated – Motor Barre Road – Dispatch Handled Palmer Road – Referred to Other Palmer Road – Services Rendered patrols, 12 radar assignments, 8:30 a.m. Initiated – Vehicle Stop Main Street – Agency 6:12 p.m. Ambulance Request six traffic controls, three emer- Investigation Hardwick Road Written Warning Monday, July 26 1:48 p.m. Ambulance Request Palmer Road – Services Rendered gency 911 calls, one animal – Investigated 3:46 a.m. Phone – Fire Alarm South Street – Services Rendered 6:20 p.m. Ambulance Request call, one trespass, one motor Thursday, July 22 Old Petersham Road – Services 4:52 p.m. Ambulance Request Aspen Court – Referred to Other vehicle accident, two com- Saturday, July 24 10:46 a.m. 911 – Medical Rendered Church Street – Services Rendered Agency plaints and one motor vehi- 9:17 p.m. 911 – Complaint 4:57 p.m. Vandalism Bondsville 7:08 p.m. Fraud West Street – cle stop in the town of New Gilbertville Road – Negative Road – Services Rendered Services Rendered Braintree. Contact 5:16 p.m. Vandalism Bondsville 8:29 p.m. Ambulance Request Road – Services Rendered Coffey Hill Road – Referred to Other Wednesday, July 21 Sunday, July 25 6:13 p.m. Suspicious Activity/ Agency 9:29 a.m. 911 – Medical 4:06 a.m. Phone – Gunshots Person Storrs Street – Services 8:46 p.m. Trespassing Complaint Emergency Sibley Road – Gilbertville Road – Negative GivingBack Rendered West Main Street – Verbal Warning Transported to Hospital Contact 6:33 p.m. Missing Person Pulaski Issued with TURLEY PUBLICATIONS 3:34 p.m. Phone – Trespass If you are a non-profit please send us your events to add to Street -Services Rendered Thursday, July 22 Padre Road – Transferred Call our calendar section at no charge to your organization. 6:51 p.m. Abandoned, 911 Monday, July 26 12:57 p.m. Phone – to C3 Call Coffey Hill Road – Services 1:30 a.m. Ambulance Request We want to help you get the word out to the community on Disturbance Gilbertville Road 4:47 p.m. Initiated – Rendered Canal Street – Referred to Other what you are doing and when you are doing it. – Report Taken Investigation Gilbertville Road 8:29 p.m. Fire, Report West Street Agency 1:01 p.m. Cellular – – Arrest(s) Made WE WANT YOU TO BE SUCCESSFUL! – Referred to Other Agency 3:22 a.m. Suspicious Activity/ Complaint/Motor Vehicle 5:10 p.m. 911 – Motor 8:30 p.m. Ambulance Request Person Highland Village – Services If your event needs more attention, please consider running Operations Gilbertville Road – Vehicle Accident Barre Road – Old Belchertown Road – Refereed to Rendered an advertisement in your community paper, call today 413-283-8393. 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LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to MGL LEGAL NOTICE The Ware Conservation Chapter 4, Section 13, a The Ware Conservation Richard A. Buzzell Death notices Ware River News Commission will hold copy of this legal notice Commission will hold WEST BROOKFIELD – Faye Hissim, Lucia Jones, Ruth a public hearing on can be found on the a Public Hearing on Buzzell, Richard A. Richard A. “Richie” Buzzell, 85, Buzzell and Pauline Deas. Died: July 23, 2021 Obituary Wednesday, August 11, Massachusetts Newspaper Wednesday, August 11, passed away at home on Friday, He was born in Ware, son of Services are private 2021 at 6:30 PM pur- Publishers Association’s 2021 at 6:30 p.m. pur- July 23, 2021, after loving care the late Paul G. and Louise H. Policy suant to the Wetlands (MNPA) website: http:// suant to the Wetlands from his wife and Jewish Hospice (Gaylord) Buzzell. Messier, Francis Turley Publications Protection Act M.G.L. masspublicnotices.org. Protection Act, M.G.L. Home Care, from bladder cancer. Richard graduated from Died July 19, 2021 131 c40. The hearing 07/29/2021 131 Chapter 40 for “A He leaves his devoted wife Warren High School in 1953. He Funeral Mass: July, 28, 10 a.m. offers two types of will include consid- Notice of Intent” (NOI) of nearly 60 years, Catherine worked at Valley Motor Sales St. Augustine Mission Church obituaries. eration of a Request LEGAL NOTICE for thee redevelopment of R. (Stelmokas) Buzzell; his in Ware for 30 years as an auto- Wheelwright for Determination of TOWNS OF WARE a portion of the 0.789 acre daughter, Pamela Marquis, of motive repair technician, and One is a free, brief Applicability (RDA) by Public Hearing site, located in the Historic Brimfield, and his son, Arnie R. then at Lamoureux Ford in East Death Notice listing Lois Lopatin, for cutting Monday, August 9, 2021 Ware Mill Yard, by replac- Buzzell, of Charlton. He also Brookfield for 17 years before for Rich will be held privately. the name of deceased, and removing 6 trees at 6:30 PM ing a building burned in leaves his grandchildren, Ethan retiring in 2000. Varnum Funeral Home, date of death and 25 Horseshoe Circle. Said in the 1996 with a smaller stor- Prentiss, Olivia Prentiss Wilson He was a long-time mem- Inc., 43 East Main St., in West funeral date and place. hearing will be held in Selectmen’s age facility. The building and Colin Marquis. He was pre- ber of the George Whitefield Brookfield, is assisting his family the Selectmen’s Meeting Meeting Room at being replaced had a foot deceased by his three brothers, United Methodist Church in West with arrangements. The other is a Paid Room, Town Hall, 126 Ware Town Hall, print of approximately Ralph, Robert and Roger, and Brookfield. An online guest book is avail- Obituary, costing Main Street, Ware, MA 126 Main Street, 22,300 square feet. No five sisters, Rebecca Tamm, At his request, funeral services able at varnumfuneralhome.com. $100, which allows 01082. To view applica- Ware, MA additional pavement will families to publish tion and related plans, Proposed FY 2021 be placed on the site. No extended death notice contact the Conservation CDBG Application work will take place with- information of their office at 413-967-9648. The Ware Community in a resource area. All Francis L. Messier own choice and may Pursuant to MGL Development Authority activity will take place include a photograph. Chapter 4, Section will conduct a Public at least 50 feet from the WHEELWRIGHT – Francis Medal, WW II Victory Medal, retirement Fran and Irene enjoyed Death Notices & 13, a copy of this legal Hearing on August 9, Ware River. L. Messier, of Wheelwright, European Theater Campaign traveling around the world with notice can be found 2021 at 6:30 PM in the The applicant for this passed away peacefully on Ribbon with four service stars, friends, and taking trips south to Paid Obituaries on the Massachusetts Selectmen’s Meeting NOI is Richard Barry of Monday, July 19, and the Distinguished see their grandsons. should be Newspaper Publishers Room at Ware Town Minuteman Farm LLC 2021, at the age of 97. Unit Badge. A funeral Mass for Fran was submitted through a Association’s (MNPA) Hall, 126 Main Street, located at 18 Main Street, Fran was prede- Fran was a dedi- held on Wednesday, July 28, at funeral home to: website: http://masspub- Ware, MA regarding a Suite 203, Townsend, ceased by his wife, cated life-long mem- 10 a.m., in St. Augustine Mission [email protected]. licnotices.org. proposed FY2021 applica- MA 01469 Telephone Irene in 2010. ber of St. Augustine Church, 98 Church Lane in 07/29/2021 tion by the Town of Ware (413)302-0377. Said He will be dearly Mission Church, Wheelwright. His family will Exceptions will be made and the Town of Hardwick hearing will be held in missed by his son, where he was an receive condolences from 9:30 to only when the family provides a death certificate Town of Hardwick to the Massachusetts the Selectmen’s Meeting Vincent, his daughter, active part of all 10:00 a.m. in the church prior to and must be pre-paid. Notice of Public Hearing Department of Housing Room, Town Hall; 126 Mary Elizabeth, and church renovations, Mass. Burial with military hon- Notice is hereby and Community Main Street, Ware, MA her husband, Richard. projects and activities. ors will be held in St. Joseph’s given that the Hardwick Development for up to 01082. To view the appli- Gramps will be He enjoyed wood- Cemetery, South Barre Road, in Planning Board act- $1,000,000 in Community cation and related plans, forever loved and working, building fur- Barre, following Mass. ing as Special Permit Development Block Grant contact the Conservation remembered by his niture and a boat for In place of flowers, the fami- grandsons, Joshua, and his wife, his family’s enjoyment. He also ly asks that memorial donations NOTICE Granting Authority for the funds. The Town of Ware Office at (413)967-9648, ERRORS: Each advertiser is Town of Hardwick, will is the lead community. ext. 113. Jennifer, Matthew, and his wife, enjoyed his time gardening, shar- be made in Fran’s honor to the Leah, and Timothy as well as his ing his love and knowledge of Disabled American Veterans requested to check their ad- hold a Public Hearing The application will seek Pursuant to MGL vertisement the first time it on Tuesday, August 10, funds for the following Chapter 4, Section great-grandchildren Olivia, Levi both with his children and grand- Memorial Program, P.O. Box appears. This paper will not 2021 at 6:45PM at the projects: 13, a copy of this legal and Dorothy Irene. children. Fran played semi-pro 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250- be responsible for more than Town House, 32 Common • Downtown Facade notice can be found Fran served proudly with the baseball before World War II and 0301 or at https://www.dav.org. one corrected insertion, nor Street, Hardwick, MA Improvement Project on the Massachusetts 3rd Infantry Division U.S. Army enjoyed following the Boston Red Charbonneau Funeral Home, will be liable for any error in Pursuant to Hardwick (Ware) Newspaper Publishers during World War II. For his ser- Sox. 30 Pleasant St., in Ware is assist- an advertisement to a greater Zoning Bylaw section • Cottage Street Infra- Association (MNPA) vice he was awarded the Combat Fran worked as a tool design- ing his family with arrangements. extent than the cost of the 3.2.4.u and GL c.140, structure Design (Ware) website: http:masspublic- Infantryman Badge, three Purple er at Heald Machine Company in An online guest book is avail- space occupied by the item Heart Medals, the Good Conduct Worcester before retiring. During able at charbonneaufh.com. in the advertisement. sec 136A this Hearing is • Housing Rehabili- notices.org regarding the application tation (Ware and Hard- Mark Swett, Chairman by Darlynn Tracy-Oberg wick) Ware Conservation SSI from page 4 now and getting the full family for 2021), Social Security may the National Social Security for a Special Permit for • Public Social Services Commission maximum amount in these earli- withhold your benefits for sever- Association. NSSA and the a kennel at 1250 Jackson (Ware and Hardwick) 7/29/2021 child-in-care benefits). If all four er years or waiting longer (even al months, and your dependents AMAC Foundation and its Road for personal use. All If awarded, the Town of your children are minors, and up to age 70) to receive a higher won’t receive their benefits while staff are not affiliated with or interested parties are asked of Ware will be respon- LEGAL NOTICE your wife is collecting child-in- personal benefit for the rest of yours are withheld. Note too that endorsed by the Social Security to attend. sible for administration In accordance with care benefits, those five individ- your life. You should also con- your earnings limit will go up by Administration or any other gov- Interested parties of the grant program, the provisions of the uals would each receive an equal sider that if you die first, your about 2.5 times during the year ernmental entity. To submit a may also view this Legal with assistance from the Massachusetts General portion of the remaining family wife’s survivor benefit will be you attain FRA. question, visit amacfoundation. Notice at http://masspub- Planning Law 105A, for the pur- maximum amount after your PIA based upon the amount you are This article is intended for org/programs/social-security-ad- licnotices. Commission. pose of satisfying is deducted. receiving at your death, so the information purposes only and visory or email ssadvisor@amac- Eric Vollheim, All persons with ques- the liens of Country It’s probable that your family age at which you claim also does not represent legal or finan- foundation.org. Vice Chairman tions or comments regard- Corners Storage & would get the entire family maxi- affects your wife’s benefit as cial guidance. It presents the Hardwick Planning Board ing the grant application Realty, in order to satisfy mum amount, for as long as your your widow. opinions and interpretations Russell Gloor is a Social 07/22, 07/29/2021 will have an opportunity past due rents and other wife and minor children are eli- Finally, if you claim before of the AMAC Foundation’s Security advisor for AMAC. to be heard. Persons who expenses, the contents of gible for benefits. But remember you have reached your full retire- staff, trained and accredited by require special accom- the following storage unit that claiming your own benefit ment age, Social LEGAL NOTICE modations to attend the will be sold for non-pay- before your full retirement age Security’s earn- The Ware Conservation hearing should contact ment on Saturday, July results in a permanent reduction ings limit will Commission will hold the Town at (413) 967- 31, 2021 at 10 a.m. on to the benefit you will receive apply until you a public hearing on 9648, ext 120 several the premises of Country for the rest of your life. So, you reach your FRA. Wednesday, August 11, days prior to the hearing. Corners Storage, 50 should evaluate which option is If you work financially better considering and exceed the HELP WANTED 2021, at 6:30 PM pur- Those unable to attend can Greenwich Rd., Ware, suant to the Wetlands send written comments MA (413)967-6095. your life expectancy – claiming limit ($18,960 Protection Act, M.G.L. to Ted Harvey at PVPC Joe Nolan: Building 6, OVERNIGHT AWAKE STAFF MEMBER 131 c40. The hearing will at 60 Congress Street, Unit 5. Eagle Hill School, a college-prep board school specializing include consideration of a Springfield, MA 01104, 07/22, 07/29/2021 Request for Determination or [email protected]. in educating bright children with specific learning od Applicability (RDA) It is possible that any or Public Notices disabilities, seeks an Overnight Awake Staff Member to by the Department all members of the public Please check of Conservation & body may attend remotely, the accuracy of ARE NOW ONLINE join our residential team. This position requires a person Recreation for a Lead with in-person attendance your legal notice Email all notices to [email protected] to be dependable, caring, and responsible for assisting Abatement project at the consisting of members of prior to submis- Quabbin Stop Log struc- public. The meeting may 1 with the different program areas, including the overnight sion (i.e., date, Access archives and digital tear sheets by ture on Quabbin Hill be accessed remotely via time, spelling). 2 newspaper title. safety of 200 boarding students and all buildings on a Road. Said hearing will zoom. Go to https://zoom. Also, be sure 200 acre campus. Two positions are available. be held in the Selectmen’s us/join or join by phone. the requested Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’ Meeting Room, Town Phone Number: 929- publication date 3 public notice web site to search all notices in The first is full time, 11:00PM-7:00AM Sun.-Thurs. Hall, 126 Main Street, 205-6099; Meeting ID: coincides with Massachusetts newspapers. The second is part time, 11:00PM-9:00AM Fri. and Sat. Ware, MA 01082. To 784 604 1861; Password: the purpose of the view application and 01082. Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon, Interested candidates should notice, or as the Fridays noon for Monday holidays. related plans, contact the 07/29/2021 law demands. Conservation Office at call Kristyl Kelly, 413-477-6000 ext. 1231. Thank you. visit www.publicnotices.turley.com 413-967-9648.

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