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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 125 Phelps seeks Town Moderator position By HOPE E. TREMBLAY 2012. written release. Phelps is a Southwick on the USS Kearsarge (CVS-33) and Editor Phelps is running as an Unenrolled native and grew up on Congamond the USS Cacapon (AO-52). After SOUTHWICK – Marcus Phelps (Independent) candidate and pledges Road, attending local elementary completing active duty, he continued hopes to continue his service to the to meet the new challenge of holding schools. After graduating from a career with the USDA Forest town as Town Moderator and is Town Meetings under the COVID- Westfield High School, he studied Service that lasted for 36 years. seeking election to the position June 19 guidelines. Phelps said he plans forest management at Paul Smiths During this time, he worked as a 9. efforts to increase voter participation College and earned a Bachelor of forester, budget coordinator and for- Phelps has served Southwick for in Town Meetings and to make Science degree from UMASS – est resource planner. over 15 years in various roles, responsible appointments to the Amherst in 1968. In 1995 he earned Phelps is a trained and experi- including a member of the Finance Committee. a Master of Regional Planning enced meeting facilitator in both Conservation Commission, Planning “This will include improved com- degree from the University of team and large public involvement Board, 250th Anniversary Committee munication on the importance of Pennsylvania. settings. In 1999 he returned to and the Board of Directors of the Town Meeting and holding a public Phelps enlisted in the U.S. Naval Southwick and shortly after applied Southwick Historical Society. Town Budget Forum early in the Reserve in 1968, served on active his natural resource skills by serving Phelps was Southwick’s Town budget development process to bet- duty as a naval officer during the Planner for five years, retiring in ter inform voters,” he stated in a Vietnam Conflict and was stationed See Phelps, Page 3 MARCUS PHELPS The Summer House celebrates 40 years By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – Now in its 40th sea- son, the owners of The Summer House on College Highway relish providing “com- fort food” to customers – from ice cream to hamburgers and fries. “The Summer House is about comfort food with customers tending to gravitate to old staples like hamburgers, cheese- burgers, and French fries,” said Steven Grimaldi, who took over the business with his brother Richard from their father, Anthony Grimaldi, in 1990. Richard Grimaldi, Steven Grimaldi and Grimaldi added he has seen sales of hot Timothy Grimaldi are seen in the parking fudge sundaes “balloon” in recent weeks lot of The Summer House. The Summer as well. House has been a staple in Southwick for “Customers during this pandemic are 40 years. (RICHARD GRIMALDI PHOTO) saying I’m going to go for it,” he said, We’ve found the ice cream tokens are bet- adding, “our larger sundaes are also popu- ter than having a toy they will never use.” lar as well as our pints and quarts of ice While their menu is extensive, from Last day of school cream to take home.” snacks and sides, burgers and hot dogs, to Above, Principal Matt Collins and Guidance Director Jen Gomes put the finishing touches Grimaldi noted “The Superbowl,” their grilled chicken specialties, wraps and on Mark Nelson’s car for Friday’s graduation celebration at St. Mary’s High. Below, Jessica largest banana split offering, has also been sandwiches, the desserts including sun- Crosby gets her car decorated by St. Mary’s principal Matt Collins. See additional photos a popular item being ordered in recent daes, ice cream and frozen yogurt always weeks. Page 6. (MARC ST. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) seem to be the icing on the cake for cus- “People are going for the big one these tomers. days,” he said. “Ice cream is a reward you choose,” The original owners of the site were said Richard Grimaldi. “People always go Curtis Blake and S. Prestley Blake, found- away smiling.” ers of Friendly’s, according to Steven Steven Grimaldi shared a similar senti- Grimaldi. ment. “My dad bought the property in 1979 “Our menu offerings are mostly due to and opened the seasonal business in 1980. customers eating habits and suggestions Rick and I have worked here since the day over the years,” he said. “We do hear a lot he opened it,” said Steven Grimaldi. of feedback from our customers.” Since the coronavirus pandemic For the past five years, the brothers changed life for all of us earlier this year, have also received suggestions for gluten- the brothers had to rethink how they free and vegan options. would celebrate 40 years in business. “The gluten-free trend was new for us “We had several events planned but and we do offer several options,” he said, unfortunately due to the pandemic, we had adding, “We are also looking into the to cancel them,” said Steven Grimaldi, ‘Impossible Burger’ and the ‘Beyond adding, “the 40th year has been the most Burger.’” challenging with the pandemic but we are Grimaldi noted over the years they just happy to be here.” added a frozen yogurt line, a sorbet for In the weeks and months ahead, the customers who are lactose intolerant, and brothers hope to feature an “anniversary sugar-free ice creams. sundae” and an “anniversary burger,” as “We have also added more salads and well as sell T-shirts and hats, and will be expanded our daily specials,” he said, using signage to mark the occasion. adding, “it’s refreshing our menu every “Our official anniversary was April 15,” day.” said Steven Grimaldi. “We’re glad 40 With current state guidelines in place Houses of worship take different years have come and we are still here.” due to the pandemic at press time, all Richard Grimaldi echoed those senti- orders are for take out only. Food cannot ments. be consumed in the dining rooms or on the approaches to reopening “People are coming here and looking grounds. for normalcy right now,” said Richard “We chose to take over this business By CHRIS MAZA are optional and those under two the church,” Bishop Mitchell Grimaldi, adding part of his favorite time from our dad because we wanted to keep Staff Writer should not wear face coverings. Rozanski wrote in a letter out- spent at The Summer House is seeing the it in the family,” said Steven Grimaldi, GREATER SPRINGFIELD – No communal gatherings lining the requirements for smiles on the faces of children. who studied business management in col- While houses of worship were before or after services are reopening. “It is important that “We started meals for kids a number of lege, while his brother majored in micro- among the first organizations allowed, and childcare services our churches must be in full years ago,” he said. “Each meal contains a biology. “One year went into another and permitted to reopen under the must remain suspended. compliance before we resume token that children can use to order their Baker-Polito Administration’s Local organizations and con- public masses.” own choice of ice cream and sprinkles. See The Summer House, Page 5 plan, various religious organiza- gregations have had varying As well as following the tions are taking varying levels responses to the governor’s new state’s parameters, the diocese The Grimaldi of cautiousness to protect their orders. will continue to suspend the family busi- congregations. The Roman Catholic Diocese sign of peace and holy water ness – The Gov. Charlie Baker unveiled of Springfield permitted church- fonts will remain empty and Summer the commonwealth’s phased es to resume masses on May 23 covered. Additionally, in cele- House – is reopening plan on May 18. As with 4 p.m. Vigils, provided bration of the Eucharist, the host celebrating part of the first phase, houses of they meet criteria and have their can only be received by hand 40 years worship were allowed to open plans approved by the Office of and no communion wine may be in Southwick. their doors to conduct in-person the Bishop. received. Churches are allowed Pictured is services last weekend, given “I was pleased to learn that a lector or cantor but no choirs the original they meet specific standards. the opening of churches will be and no altar servers are allowed building. Included in those requirements part of the first phase of the to assist with the mass at this (GRIMALDI was a 40 percent capacity cap, state’s reopening measures. In time. Time also must be allotted FAMILY social distancing of at least six recent days we have asked par- between masses for cleaning of PHOTO) feet by any individuals not in ishes to begin planning for their the church. the same household, and the reopening, taking into account Pastor Merle Beal of Westfield wearing of masks by attendees limited capacity and social dis- Community Church explained and staff. Masks for children tancing, as well as cleaning pro- between two and five-years-old cedures after every public use of See Worship, Page 5 PAGE 2 - WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Gold Star tribute Jay Pagluica helped the westfield Veterans Council honor the city's Gold Star families by lighting the American flag on Park Square Green with gold lights May 24. Pagluica used a pair of road cases and four lights from his currently idle inventory of stage gear to light the flag, which could be seen for miles as a pillar of gold soaring above the flag pole. "It was an honor to be able to provide this quiet remembrance," he said. (JAY PAGLUICA PHOTOS) Police Logs Major crime and landlord of a West School Street property with overgrown situation re-occurs; incident report grass and the landlord agreed to address the issue, the officer 8:06 p.m.: larceny, Springfield Road, a caller from a Wednesday, May 20, 2020 made similar responses to properties on Court Street and Bates Springfield Road department store reports a male party is WESTFIELD Street; behind the store stealing shipping pallets, the responding offi- 6:04 a.m.: vandalism, Colonial Pine Acres, 50 Southampton 11:47 a.m.: fire, Briarwood Place, a caller reports evacuat- cer reports he encountered a person taking 10 pallets from the Road, a caller reports that she awoke to find paint had been ing her home due to a kitchen fire, dual response dispatched the store who said that a friend had told him he could take the pal- thrown on her front door and porch and about 20 pills had been responding officer reports he used the fire extinguisher from lets, the officer reports he strongly advised the man that he had left at her door, the responding officer reports the pills were his cruiser to extinguish a stove-top fire, the responding fire- been misinformed and the man unloaded the pallets he had accepted for proper disposal and an incident report was filed; fighters report they vented smoke from the residence; loaded in his vehicle, the store management declined to pursue 8:22 a.m.: animal complaint, Powdermill Village, 126 Union 1:28 p.m.: larceny, Orange Street, a caller reports flowering criminal charges. St., a caller reports a squirrel is stuck in a downspout and plants and a stepping stone were stolen from her property, the whimpering, the responding animal control officer reports that, caller stated that she has no suspects in mind and will call again with the help of a maintenance worker, the squirrel was freed if there are further developments; and sent on its way; 1:45 p.m.: community service, Caitlin Way, a caller requests 9:15 a.m.: accident, Whitaker Road, a caller reports he an officer for a birthday parade for a six-year-old child, ser- struck and felled a utility pole with his vehicle and the fallen vices rendered, a similar service was provided later on Court Logs pole has sparked a brush fire, dual response dispatched, the Bellview Drive; responding firefighters report the caller declined medical trans- 4:02 p.m.: trespassing, Hundred Acres Road, a caller reports Westfield District Court port and firefighters extinguished a small brush fire, the about 20 youths are on her private bridge which connects Wednesday, May 20, 2020 responding officer reports a state trooper also responded and Hundred Acres Road with Ponders Hollow Road and will not Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cases will be heard only on claimed jurisdiction, a G&E dispatcher was notified of the disperse, the responding officer reports he arrived to find at an emergency basis. Generally, only cases involving defen- fallen utility pole; least 40 teen-age youths on the bridge and south side of the dants in custody will be heard, remotely, utilizing videographic 10:40 a.m.: city ordinance violation, West School Street, a river, the youths were advised that they were trespassing and and telephonic technology. No comprehensive system for Community Service Unit officer reports he spoke with the left without incident, the caller was advised call police if the reporting the results of such hearings has been established.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Wed., May 27, 2020 is the 148th day of the year. 218 days remain until the end of the year.

ON THIS DAY Russia. 1940 – World War II: In the Le Paradis 1971 – Pakistani forces massacre over dent of United States to visit Hiroshima 1896 – The F4-strength St. Louis–East massacre, 99 soldiers from a Royal 200 civilians, mostly Bengali Hindus, in Peace Memorial Park and meet Hiba- 1096 – Count Emicho enters Mainz, St. Louis tornado hits in St. Louis, Mis- Norfolk Regiment unit are shot after the Bagbati massacre. kusha. where his followers massacre Jewish souri, and East St. Louis, Illinois, killing surrendering to German troops; two 1975 – Dibbles Bridge coach crash 2018 – Maryland Flood Event: A flood citizens.[1] At least 600 Jews are killed. at least 255 people and causing $2.9 survive. near Grassington, in North Yorkshire, occurs throughout the Patapsco Valley 1120 – Richard III of Capua is anointed billion in damage (1997 US dollars). 1941 – World War II: U.S. President England, kills 33 – the highest ever causing one death and destroying the as Prince two weeks before his un- 1905 – Russo-Japanese War: The Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaims an death toll in a road accident in the Unit- entire first floors of buildings on Main timely death. Battle of Tsushima begins. "unlimited national emergency". ed Kingdom. Street in Ellicott City and causing cars 1153 – Malcolm IV becomes King of 1917 – Pope Benedict XV promul- 1941 – World War II: The German bat- 1980 – The Gwangju Massacre: Air- to overturn. Scotland. gates the 1917 Code of Canon Law, tleship Bismarck is sunk in the North borne and army troops of South Korea TODAY'S 1199 – John is crowned King of Eng- the first comprehensive codification of Atlantic killing almost 2,100 men. retake the city of Gwangju from civil mi- land. Catholic canon law in the legal history 1942 – World War II: In Operation An- litias, killing at least 207 and possibly BIRTHDAYS 1257 – Richard of Cornwall, and of the Catholic Church. thropoid, Reinhard Heydrich is fatally many more. his wife, Sanchia of Provence, are 1919 – The NC-4 aircraft arrives in Lis- wounded in Prague; he dies of his inju- 1984 – The Danube-Black Sea canal 1961 – Peri Gilpin, American actress – Steven Brill, American actor, crowned King and Queen of the Ger- bon after completing the first transat- ries eight days later. is opened, in a ceremony attended by 1962 director, producer, and screenwriter mans at Aachen Cathedral.[3] lantic flight. 1958 – First flight of the McDonnell the Ceaușescus. It had been under 1927 – The Ford Motor Company Douglas F-4 Phantom II. construction since the 1950s. 1964 – Adam Carolla, American 1644 – Manchu regent Dorgon defeats actor, producer, and screenwriter rebel leader Li Zicheng of the Shun dy- ceases manufacture of the Ford Model 1960 – In Turkey, a military coup re- 1996 – First Chechen War: the Rus- T and begins to retool plants to make moves President Celâl Bayar and the sian President Boris Yeltsin meets with 1967 – Eddie McClintock, American nasty at the Battle of Shanhai Pass, al- actor the Ford Model A. rest of the democratic government Chechnyan rebels for the first time and lowing the Manchus to enter and con- 1968 – Jeff Bagwell, American base- quer the capital city of Beijing. 1930 – The 1,046 feet (319 m) Chrys- from office. negotiates a cease-fire. ball player and coach 1703 – Tsar Peter the Great founds the ler Building in New York City, the tallest 1962 – The Centralia mine fire is ig- 1997 – The 1997 Central Texas torna- 1968 – Frank Thomas, American city of Saint Petersburg. man-made structure at the time, opens nited in the town's landfill above a coal do outbreak occurs, spawning multiple baseball player and sportscaster 1798 – The Battle of Oulart Hill takes to the public. mine. tornadoes in Central Texas, including 1969 – Todd Hundley, American place in Wexford, Ireland; Irish rebel 1933 – New Deal: The U.S. Federal 1965 – Vietnam War: American war- the F5 that killed 27 in Jarrell. baseball player leaders defeat and kill a detachment Securities Act is signed into law requir- ships begin the first bombardment of 1998 – Oklahoma City bombing: Mi- 1969 – Jeremy Mayfield, American of militia. ing the registration of securities with National Liberation Front targets within chael Fortier is sentenced to 12 years race car driver 1799 – War of the Second Coalition: the Federal Trade Commission. South Vietnam. in prison and fined $200,000 for failing 1969 – Craig Federighi, American Austrian forces defeat the French at 1933 – The Walt Disney Company re- 1967 – Australians vote in favor of a to warn authorities about the terrorist computer scientist and engineer Winterthur, Switzerland. leases the cartoon Three Little Pigs, constitutional referendum granting the plot. 1970 – Alex Archer, American-born Australian musician 1813 – War of 1812: In Canada, Amer- with its hit song "Who's Afraid of the Australian government the power to 2001 – Members of the Islamist sepa- Big Bad Wolf?" make laws to benefit Indigenous Aus- ratist group Abu Sayyaf seize twenty 1971 – Lisa Lopes, American rapper ican forces capture Fort George. and dancer (d. 2002) 1860 – Giuseppe Garibaldi begins his 1935 – New Deal: The Supreme Court tralians and to count them in the na- hostages from an affluent island resort of the United States declares the Na- tional census. on Palawan in the Philippines; the hos- 1972 – Todd Demsey, American attack on Palermo, Sicily, as part of the golfer tional Industrial Recovery Act to be 1967 – The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier tage crisis would not be resolved until Italian unification. 1972 – Antonio Freeman, American 1863 – American Civil War: First As- unconstitutional in A.L.A. Schechter USS John F. Kennedy is launched by June 2002. football player sault on the Confederate works at the Poultry Corp. v. United States, (295 Jacqueline Kennedy and her daughter 2006 – The 6.4 Mw Yogyakarta earth- 1973 – Jack McBrayer, American Siege of Port Hudson. U.S. 495). Caroline. quake shakes central Java with an actor and comedian 1874 – The first group of Dorsland 1937 – In California, the Golden Gate 1971 – The Dahlerau train disaster, the MSK intensity of VIII (Damaging), leav- 1974 – Derek Webb, American sing- trekkers under the leadership of Gert Bridge opens to pedestrian traffic, cre- worst railway accident in West Germa- ing more than 5,700 dead and 37,000 er-songwriter and guitarist Alberts leaves Pretoria. ating a vital link between San Francis- ny, kills 46 people and injures 25 near injured. 1974 – Danny Wuerffel, American 1883 – Alexander III is crowned Tsar of co and Marin County, California. Wuppertal. 2016 – Barack Obama is the first presi- football player THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 - PAGE 3

TANGLEWOOD TALCOT MOUNTAIN ELLEN MEEROPOL ANNE PITONIAK Arts Beat: Tony Awards Alternatives By MARK G. AUERBACH www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHVGOp5Usv4 v8zMRt5tdT2jHHc Mahy 28. Berlioz’s Les Troyens (from 2013) Correspondent Anne Pitoniak, the Westfield native, was a with Deborah Voigt, Susan Graham, Bryan The 2020 Tony Awards, scheduled for 2 time Tony nominee. Here, she reads the Hymel, and Dwayne Croft airs on May 29. June 7, have been postponed, since theatres short story A Conversation with My Father. Online Bellini’s La Sonnambula(from 2009) with are dark. CBS, which annually televises the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p- BSC@Home is Barrington Stage Natalie Dessay airs on May 29. For details: evening of Broadway’s finest, has scheduled a HDLXoqWWU Company’s online series featuring Artistic https://www.metopera.org/user-information/ sing-a-long version of the movie, Grease. So, Director Julianne Boyd, Associate Artists nightly-met-opera-streams/ to screen your own Tony Awards party, here COVID19 Uipdates Mark H. Dold and Debra Jo Rupp, and more. Studio 120 Sessions, the new program are some alternatives with local ties. Archived editions are available on their from Westfield Community Programming, On The Town, the Leonard Bernstein, Tanglewood has cancelled its 2020 season, YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/ where local musicians showcase their work in Comden and Green musical, inspired, direct- from its popular artists series to the Boston watch?v=nSZ0rEQ65W8&list=PLvLAonqg a concert from Studio 120 at Westfield ed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins in Symphony Orchestra series. The grounds will Eg7e6V6dfvS0wzDEUW9K_EhQW Vocational Academy. Produced by Peter 1944, got a revival at Barrington Stage, and be open on a limited basis, and there will be Casual Fridays with David Adkins, pre- Cowles, Ken Stomski, and Jay Pagluica. Each moved almost intact to Broadway. From the an online audio and video series of programs. sented by Berkshire Theatre Group, js becom- band gets interviewed, and ghe feature is 2014 Tony Awards broadcast:. https://www. Some of the Popular Artist programs have ing one of the “hot” online offerings in the streamed and posted to YouTube. One way youtube.com/watch?v=ljo9h5f5Bl8 been rescheduled for 2021, including Ringo area. Adkins has been part of Berkshire that WCPC-15 ie helping the creative econo- A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Starr (June 19); Trey Anastasio (June 18); Theatre Group for decades. New episodes air my during tough times. https://www.youtube. Murder premiered at Hartford Stage, and Judy Collins and Arlo Guthrie (June 20); on Fridays at 2PM on Facebook Live. https:// com/channel/UCpPGZstpt moved to Broadway, earning the Tony Award James Taylor (July 4) and John Legend (date www.berkshiretheatregroup.org/casual-fri- NanGmdbo0LHFVg for “Best Musical” Here’s their Tony Awards to be announced). For details: www.tangle- days-with-david-adkins-2/ segment from. 2014. https://www.youtube. wood.org. K& E Theater Group launches its Local Keep in Mind… com/watch?v=VtlcEvPDkfM Hartford Symphony Orchestra has can- Spotlight Series on Facebook, IGTV, and The Visit, the Kander and Ebb musical, had celled its 2020 Talcott Mountain Music YouTube. K&E Theater’s Artistic Director Lit Up The Night is Greenfield-based LAVA been workshopped for years, but its Festival, which would have been held this Eddie Zitka hosts the series on Tuesdays and Center’s new online book club. On June 1, at Williamstown Theatre Festival production summer. This would have been the Festival’s Fridays, which celebrates the work of local 7PM on ZOOM, area author Ellen Meeropol with Chita Rivera moved to Broadway. Here, 25th season. For details: www.hartfordsym- theatre artists. Details are available on the will read from her new novel, Her Sister’s she sings “Love and Love Alone” at the 2015 phony.org. group’s Facebook, Instagram and YouTube Tattoo, followed by a Q&A. Her Sister’s Tony Awards https://www.youtube.com/ The Sevenars Concerts have been can- channels and www.ketg.org. Tattoo is Meeropol’s fourth novel. Meeropol, watch?v=yFWSigKkjNw celled for 2020. For details: www.sevenars. Betty Jo’s Fan Club Jacques Lamarre’s a Founding Member of the Straw Dog Writers Annie, the Broadway blockbuster, swept org. newest play, will be performed online on Guild and coordinator of its social justice the 1977 Tony Awards after having its world The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Tuesday, June 2, at 7PM, presented by committee, is married to Robert Meeropol, premiere at Goodspeed. Here’s their Tony Great Barrington has postponed all events Hartford’s Charter Oak Cultural Center. the younger son of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg, Award excerpt. https://www.youtube.com/ through late July. For details: https://www. Broadway star Susann Fletcher stars as a whose parents were executed by the U. S. watch?v=ZDSXlNAyPvE mahaiwe.org/HOME retired teacher and member of the Hamden government. Advance reservations required. Holiday Inn, a musicalization of the Irving Town Beautification Committee who is appre- [email protected] Berlin movie musical, premiered at Goodspeed Of Note: hended by the FBI. Free Performance on ——— and moved to Broadway. The cast performed ZOOM. Advance registration required. For Mark G. Auerbach studied theatre at at the 2016 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Barrington Stage plans to reopen its the- details: CharterOakCenter.org/Events. American University and the Yale School of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v =n32JK- atre in August and has described at length The Metropolitan Opera continues to pro- Drama. He’s worked for arts organizations aZoToY how they will produce live theatre with social vide nightly free streamings of productions and reported on theatre for newspapers and Man of La Mancha premiered at distancing in place. For details: https://bar- from recent seasons. Upcoming operas radio. Mark produces and hosts ArtsBeat TV Goodspeed before heading to Broadway. ringtonstageco.org/distancing/ include Puccini’s Manon Lescaut (from 1980) and Radio for 89.5fm/WSKB and WCPC15, Here, Richard Kiley. Performs “The ?fbclid=IwAR3UE4d0-_Sq0lZ3fJS_ with Renata Scotto and Placido Domingo on and is a contributor to Pioneer Valley Radio. Impossible Dream” at the. 1972 Tonys. https:// oX0z635ySERH10aO2V4KzIlI- Westfield State University Owls induct 35 to Chi Alpha Sigma WESTFIELD – Westfield State University State Chi Alpha Sigma inductees. munity of coaches, staff and faculty have has inducted 35 student athletes into the Chi This year marks the fourth year that provided to these student-athletes and we look Alpha Sigma honor society. Westfield State student athletes have been forward to seeing them make a difference in Chi Alpha Sigma is the first national schol- inducted to Chi Alpha Sigma. their communities. ar-athlete society to honor those collegiate “Westfield State is proud that we have 35 Owls athletics recently won the Smith Cup, student-athletes who have excelled in both the seniors achieving this honor this year,” said as the best overall athletics program in the classroom and in athletic competition. Associate Athletic Director Nancy Bals, who Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Chi Alpha Sigma recognizes college stu- coordinates the chapter. “Athletics reinforces Conference. dent-athletes who receive a varsity letter in skills such as discipline, time management, A complete list of the 2020 Westfield State their sport, achieve junior academic standing Women’s track and field’s Hannah Florek goal setting and the importance of civic Chi Alpha Sigma inductees is available online or higher after their fifth full time semester, and Taylor White, both of Westfield, and engagement and these students have mastered at https://westfieldstateowls.com/gener- and earn a 3.4 or higher cumulative grade women’s swimming’s Kelsey Johnstone of these skills in and out of the classroom. I am al/2019-20/releases/20200521nfqfh8. – point average. Southwick were among the 2020 Westfield proud of the support the Westfield State com- Courtesy of Westfield State University Sports

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR O’Connell on Home Rule Resolution To the Editor, It was surprising to read in the Tuesday Westfield News (May 26, 2020) that Westfield’s 2018 Home Rule Resolution regarding the authorization of re-categorizing private ways as public streets was, in Councilor Ralph Figy’s words, “Not really working.” The Resolution does indeed work if the outlined steps are taken properly and methodically, as Councilor Onyski did recently for seven streets in his ward. The Resolution was authored in 2017 by Councilors Mary Ann Babinski, William Onyski, John Beltrandi, Brent Bean and myself and eventually approved by the Westfield City Council and signed by the Mayor and Governor. It is interesting to note that almost all Councilors voted in favor of this Resolution request EXCEPT Councilor Figy. This Resolution was created and approved by the City Council and the Massachusetts State Legislature to streamline the process of accepting streets as City ways and has worked well in other communities. I am proud to say that nine streets in Ward Four were includ- ed in the successful passage of this Resolution including Caitlin Way, College Park Lane, Bramble Hill Road, Daniel Drive, Park River Circle and Park River Drive, Surrey Lane, Alexander Place and Goose Hollow Road. The tools are there for Westfield to help residents move their streets to Public Way status and I hope that they are utilized as well as Councilor Onyski has done.

Mary O’Connell Westfield State House News Service : Advances - Week of May 24, 2020 BOSTON - While now on Monday's go-ahead represents little over a week now." the backside of the COVID-19 the first major step in the direc- Currently, the state has lab surge, Massachusetts is adjust- tion of easing the economic capacity for 30,000 tests, but ing to the shift away from date- shutdown put in place in March the highest single-day total so focused deadlines and toward a to try to control the spread of far is the 14,342 performed on new guiding principle: do it the highly contagious corona- May 1, according to Department when the data says the time is virus. Some retail and offices of Public Health data. In a right. The devastating virus may restart, as well as salons Thursday WGBH radio inter- has left unemployment at 15 and barbershops, labs and car view, Baker said that specimen percent and rising. Much of washes. The state's reopening collection and transportation what's left of the traditional plan unveiled in detail this capacity does not yet match lab economy is on hold, eagerly week set the stage for a plod- processing capacity. Baker has awaiting word that trends in ding return to normalcy and said that the state's testing plan deaths, transmission, and outlined how residents might calls for faster turnaround times health care infrastructure have return to their daily lives while on test results and "will focus reached a point where more the risk of picking up a danger- particularly on communities activity, and commerce, is con- ous pathogen remains a fact of with low testing availability, nology bond bill (H 4708) that Links (Wednesday, 11 a.m.) informal sessions at 11 a.m. sidered safe and prudent, or life. "People need to under- hotspots where we're seeing supporters say is critical to POST COVID-19 (Thursday, 11 a.m.) whether there will be renewed stand that we're playing this high positive rates, and high upgrading the infrastructure DEALMAKING: Reuters RTA COUNCIL MEETING: efforts to lock things down game, and it's a real one, with density areas." It also includes needed during the pandemic. holds a virtual discussion on Regional Transit Authority again. Similarly, state officials the virus and the economy at randomized testing for disease The House has not yet taken up dealmaking in the post-COV- Council meets to discuss best say their goal on the annual the same time," the governor surveillance purposes and an a $1 billion supplemental bud- ID-19 era with an emphasis on practices for operations under budget is to get it right, rather said Monday. "And it's really increase in lab processing get (H 4707) to cover spending mergers and acquisitions, capi- the Baker administration's than done by a certain date. important for people to step up capacity, to prepare for a poten- incurred during the crisis, with tal raising, and conduct of phased reopening plan and Normally, House and Senate and recognize and understand tial surge in testing this fall. the expectation of the adminis- shareholder activists. Reuters other top- leaders would be heading into that this game is not over." The THE LEGISLATURE: Under tration that it will be funded by Breakingviews Editor Rob Cox ics. Register (Thursday, 1 p.m.) conference committee at this governor and his administra- temporary emergency rules, federal monies. and Global Deals Editor Lauren COVID-19 & VOTING: time of year to come up with a tion plan to wait at least three House Ways and Means Legislative leaders also have Silva moderate Krisin DeClark Rep. Nguyen and Pam Wilmot compromise budget for the July weeks between each phase of Committee Chairman Aaron yet to decide about extending of Barclays, Leon Kalvaria of of Common Cause 1 start of the new fiscal year. the reopening to allow them Michlewitz of Boston has until formal sessions beyond July 31. Citigroup, and David Katz of Massachusetts hold a virtual This year, July 1 is the new time to see how the increase in July 1, the first day of fiscal The pandemic's impacts could Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & town hall to discuss how deadline for the House Ways activity affects public health 2021, to propose a fiscal 2021 be used as a rationale for legis- Katz. Register. (Wednesday, 11 COVID-19 has affected voting and Means Committee to pro- data and COVID-19 infections. budget. It's becoming clear that lating during what is usually a.m.) in the state and potential pose an annual budget. It could Baker stressed this week that state government leaders plan campaign season, although ENVIRONMENTAL responses. Watch here. be months before the no business has to open just to start the fiscal new year with blending lawmaking while pol- LEAGUE WEBINAR: U.S. (Thursday, 4 p.m.) Legislature is able to agree on a because they are categorized as the state operating on interim iticking can lead to complica- Rep. Jim McGovern, state Rep. FRIDAY, MAY 29 final budget, with interim part of Phase One. "I think we budgets, which are usually ini- tions. Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Tom Golden and Quincy City EMERGENCY SICK TIME spending bills likely to be used want people to do whatever tiated by the governor. The while serving as a state repre- Councilor Nina Liang join TESTIMONY: Joint to keep services running and they're most comfortable doing question here is at what level sentative during her 2010 cam- Environmental League of Committee on Labor and bills paid in the meantime. here," he said. would government agencies, paign for state treasurer, came Massachusetts to discuss their Workforce Development is Memorial Day arrives Monday -- TESTING PLANS: The programs and services be fund- out for the idea of extended perspectives on clean energy accepting testimony through 5 with state officials urging peo- Baker administration plans to ed under an interim budget, and sessions. During the pandemic, and climate policy as part of the p.m. Friday on two bills (H ple to stay home and off the submit its medium-term and how long such a budget would the House and Senate have organization's weekly webinar 4700 / S 2701) granting emer- roads and the MBTA, but also long-term testing strategy to be in place. State tax collections been postponing scores of com- program Register (Wednesday, gency paid sick time during allowing more businesses to the federal government in the have collapsed due to forced mittee decisions on bills, push- 12 p.m.) states of emergency to all reopen after being shuttered for coming days, a step Baker has business shutdowns that are ing deadlines closer to July 31 WATER RESOURCES Massachusetts employees. The weeks. said is necessary to access just beginning to ease. The through extension orders, and AUTHORITY: Massachusetts legislation, filed by Rep. Paul -- REOPENING PHASE funds allocated in relief legisla- state has $3.5 billion socked making it clear that the shrink- Water Resources Authority Donato and Sen. Jason Lewis ONE: After weeks of waiting, tion Congress passed in April. away in its reserves, new fed- ing non-coronavirus agenda Board of Directors meets virtu- and backed by the Raise Up Massachusetts could see its Health and Human Services eral aid is available and more may require more time to tack- ally to discuss a draft fiscal year Massachusetts Coalition, would first significant shift toward Secretary Marylou Sudders may be on the way, but no one le, perhaps later this year. The 2021 capital investment plan, allow the time to be used for reopening the economy and indicated the plan would be knows when the long-term pillars of the pre-pandemic financial updates, contract caring for oneself or a family resuming some business and filed by May 24, and Baker on solutions - steady economic agenda included addressing cli- awards and accountabili- member sick with a communi- social activity on Monday Friday said it "will obviously growth and a COVID-19 vac- mate change, bulking up trans- ty. Agenda (Wednesday, 1 p.m.) cable illness related to a public when the bulk of the businesses be available when we file it cine - will come. The high level portation funding, and boosting SCHOOL BUILDING health emergency -- such as in the first wave of reopening next week." The governor has of uncertainty, including a lack housing production. AUTHORITY: Mass. School COVID-19 -- and would require will be cleared to relaunch said the plan will call for step- of knowledge about the recov- WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 Building Authority's adminis- the state to reimburse employ- while adhering to mandatory ping up testing capacity to hit ery everyone is hoping for, has GAMING AGENDA- tration, operations and finance ers for the costs of the time off. safety standards and industry- 45,000 daily tests by the end of legislative leaders hunched in a SETTING: Mass. Gaming subcommittee meets remotely. Employees who work 40 hours specific guidelines. July and 75,000 daily by the wait-and-see mode, assembling Commission meets to set the Treasurer Deborah Goldberg is or more per week would receive Construction, manufacturing end of December, with the goal information and mulling next agendas for their upcoming scheduled to attend. No agen- a minimum of 80 hours of and religious services were of bringing the positive rate steps. business meet- da or access info was available emergency paid sick time, allowed to resume this week -- below 5 percent. Baker said In the near term, Gov. Baker ings. Agenda (Wednesday, 10 as of Friday. (Wednesday, 1 while employees who work some had not been put on hold Friday that the positive rate had has on his desk a bill extending a.m., 1-646-741-5292 and par- p.m.) fewer than 40 hours per week by the pandemic -- but been "below 10 percent for a the maximum length of jobless ticipant code 111 620 6962) GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL: could take at least as many benefits and easing premium CONSUMER PRO- Governor's Council meets in a hours as they work in a 14-day impacts on businesses forced to TECTION COMMITTEE: virtual assembly, their first period. Testimony should be lay off workers (S 2618). With Joint Committee on Consumer since May 6. Certification of submitted through a Google COVID-19 activity slowing, Protection and Professional results from the two Senate Form or emailed to robert. The Westfield News House and Senate Democrats Licensure convenes a virtual special elections -- won by [email protected] and mat- A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC continue to wrestle over the hearing to receive testimony on Senators-elect Susan Moran thew.hartman@masentae. specifics of COVID-19 data a Rep. Josh Cutler bill (H 4696) and John Velis -- may occur gov. Agenda (Friday) Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli reporting bills (H 4672, H that would deem it an unfair or during this assembly, though BABYSTEPS WEBINAR: Managing Editor Director of Sales/ 4667) even as the Department deceptive act for any travel the council calendar will not be Treasurer Deborah Goldberg Classified Manager of Public Health continues to company, tour agency or simi- finalized until Tuesday. To hosts a webinar titled "A 529 Hope E. Tremblay revise and add to its daily Editor James Johnson-Corwin lar entity not to provide a full access the video live-stream, Day Conversation: Learn more Multi-Media Manager reporting offerings. Supporters refund for a school-related trip check here on Wednesday. about the BabySteps Savings of mail-in and early voting canceled as a result of the state (Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.) Plan" to provide information on Chris Putz Marie Brazee reforms continue to press their Sports Editor Business Manager of emergency. A second bill (H THURSDAY, MAY 28 her office's BabySteps program case for immediate action, 4725) concerning Melrose RETIREMENT BOARD: launched in January. The pro- warning that planning realities Fran Smith Lorie Perry liquor licenses is also on the Massachusetts State Retirement gram makes any child born or General Manager Director of Ad Production and ballot-printing deadlines agenda. The committee's Board meets, though no agen- adopted in Massachusetts eli- underscore the need to act now chairs, Rep. Tackey Chan and da or public access information gible for a no-cost $50 deposit if Beacon Hill intends to Sen. Paul Feeney, plan to was available as of Friday. into their college savings 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 embrace changes aimed at giv- livestream the hearings on each Treasurer Deborah Goldberg account. The Treasury said a ing people more voting options of their Facebook pages. Those will chair the meeting. link to the webinar would be (413)562-4181 amid the global pandemic. The wishing to testify live (Thursday, 10 a.m.) provided as the event draws www.thewestfieldnews.com Senate is newly in receipt of a should sign up in HOUSE AND SENATE: nearer. (Friday, 12 p.m.) $1.73 billion information tech- advance. Agenda/Facebook Both branches plan to meet in THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 - PAGE 5 Obituaries [email protected] • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 • Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries

Muriel E. (Ridgway) Gay WESTFIELD – Muriel E. (Ridgway) Gay, 96, (1923-2020) known as Bunny by all that loved her, passed away at home on Saturday, The wooden train playscape is a pop- May 23, 2020. She was born in A patriotic setting with The Summer House in ular attraction for kids at The Summer Westfield to the late George H. and the background. (GRIMALDI FAMILY PHOTO) House. (GRIMALDI FAMILY PHOTO) Vinetta (Brissette) Ridgway. Muriel worked as a registered nurse as an occupational therapist for many years. The Summer House Sadly she was predeceased by her Continued from Page 1 husband Arnold F. we’ve had rough days but we made a “It brought me so much joy and excite- demic going on, we have people buying Gay, her son Arnold F. Gay, Jr. and her good decision and we like our customers, ment as a child when my grandparents gift cards, knowing we will be here for grandson Nathan DeCillis. She is survived the community, and our staff.” would make it an event to go get ice years to come. We are humbled by our by her daughter Joanne DeCillis of Richard Grimaldi concurred. cream there,” he said. “I see that same joy loyal customer base.” Westfield, her four grandchildren, Jason “It has been rewarding despite the chal- and excitement in our customers and I’d “I especially enjoy the social aspect of DeCillis, Marissa DeCillis, Meagan Leckie lenges of being a business owner,” said like to continue to provide that for people. the business and especially seeing chil- and Brianna Gay and four great grandchil- Richard Grimaldi. “We knew we could Also, in my adulthood, I’ve realized how dren have so much fun while they are dren, Sean Leckie, Jakob Osowski, Brady grow it from beyond what it was.” much hard work and effort my dad and here,” added Richard Grimaldi. DeCillis and Nathan DeCillis. Looking into the future, the brothers uncle put into the business. I want to While some staff members may only All services are private and she will be buried with her hus- will one day turn over the reins to the next acknowledge what they’ve put into the work a season, others have been commit- band and son in Pine Hill Cemetery. A Memorial Service will generation – Richard’s son Timothy, who store and keep their legacy going. They ted to the business for years. be held when we’re able. www.firtionadams.com currently serves as a supervisor at The also managed to create an environment “Employees have left for careers and Summer House. where the staff is like a family of its own some come back,” said Steven Grimaldi. “Tim has been here 17 years, starting at and it’s such a pleasant place to go to “We’ve hired children of past employees age 14, learning all the aspects of the busi- work every day.” and they tell us stories about their parents Send your briefs to The Westfield News ness,” said Richard Grimaldi. With the Grimaldi family committed to working here.” WESTFIELD — Now, more than ever, our readers want to “Tim took to the business,” added the success of The Summer House for Both brothers see their business con- know about your business. As we slowly bring back local Steven Grimaldi, noting also that years to come, they said it is their custom- tinuing to grow as the town itself contin- businesses, it is important to share what you offer, when and Richard’s wife Nancy “runs the home ers and staff who mean the most to them. ues to evolve. how people can make purchases or utilize your services and office. With all of the current COVID-19 “Customer support is the most impor- “In the future as the town grows, as a just know that you are open. regulations, we are especially keeping her tant asset we have,” said Steven Grimaldi. business we have the potential to grow Are you hosting online events or offer remote services? We busy these days.” “The Summer House has always been a more and we’ll get more influence of want to know! For Timothy Grimaldi, it’s important to meeting place for first dates, birthday par- what customers want to see us serve,” said Send your briefs and photos to pressreleases@thewestfield keep the business in the family for several ties, even engagements, and we appreciate Steven Grimaldi. “I think it’s going to be news.com reasons. everyone. Especially now with the pan- exciting.” Worship Continued from Page 1 that while they had been able to conduct services via formulate a plan. celebration and lots of positive energy,” he said. Facebook Live and Bible study through Zoom, the church “I have to say I was very surprised that the governor made King said they would adhere to the state’s regulations and community was “so excited to be together worshiping again as houses of worship one of the institutions that could reopen,” he take steps to preserve the church community’s health and a church family,” adding, “Our core value is ‘Loving God, said. “We are just starting to put together a task force to con- safety by reconfiguring the church space and providing hand Loving our Community, and Serving Both.’ It will be easier for sider this issue now. I really don’t think people feel safe com- sanitizer stations. us to practice the value of serving when we are together.” ing into an atmosphere like a house of worship even with “We will also continue to offer our online ‘Christ Virtual Addressing health and safety, Beal said the storefront church social distancing in the building.” Church’ experience each week, which is being viewed by over on Elm Street would adhere to the governor’s guidance and Likewise, Rev. Bruce Arbour, pastor of First United a thousand people each week,” he added. That service can be recommended best practices issued by the state’s Reopening Methodist Church on Court Street in Westfield, said he was found on Facebook and at clcsouthwick.org. Advisory Board. “surprised” that churches were included in the first phase of “We will disinfect our church, require face coverings, pro- reopening the state. “We are working with a reopening team to vide hand sanitizer and place our folding chairs at least six feet make sure people feel and are relatively safe. We will also keep If you would like to run a apart, none of which will hinder our worship experience. We our Facebook Live and Zoom session going for those who Birthday Announcement in will be glad to be together again,” Beal said. need to stay home.” The Westfield News contact Not all congregations opened immediately in spite of the Pastor Jeff King of Christ Lutheran Church on College new allowances, however, and some have no plans to open at Highway in Southwick said a grand reopening celebration was us at: 413-562-4181 this time. planned for June 7 with back-to-back services at 8:15, 9:15, Rabbi Jeremy Master of Sinai Temple said the synagogue on 10:15, and 11:15 a.m. Dickinson Street in Springfield would remain closed as they “There will be amazing live music with a live band, a joyful

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Caroline Leahy is happy to have teacher Ken Welch decorate her car.

St. Mary’s teacher Bob Moore decorates senior Kaylee Hamel’s car during Friday’s senior graduation celebration.

Senior Jason Gilberti gets a hot dog off the grill from St. Mary’s office manager Brittany Gifford.

Donna Ringer grills up some burgers for St. Mary’s seniors during Friday’s graduation parade.

St. Mary’s graduating seniors spread out in the parking lot to have their cars decorated for a parade through Westfield Friday.

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DADDY’S HOME Tony Rubino and Gary Markstein JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS YOUR Contract Bridge HOROSCOPE HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, May 27, 2020: Dedicated and persistent you is driven to suc- ceed this year, and you triumph. In the latter part of the year, you might go far from your birthplace or family to devote yourself to your project. Remember to take time for your personal life. If single, you need someone on board with your professional commitment, and that person is hard DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker to find. If attached, you pour everything into your relationship. CANCER loves to take care of you.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Today is the ideal day to take the initiative with new friends. If you make a romantic overture, it will be met with surprising enthusiasm. There might be an announcement about a child by a friend or relative. Tonight: Beam in more of what you want. Mark Buford TAURUS (April 20-May 20) SCARY GARY  You deal successfully in real estate today. Decorating and remodeling ideas will be a success, too. Try adding fresh flowers in unusual old vases to dark corners or empty windowsills, and see your home light up. Tonight: Check in on an elderly family member. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Crosswords A neighbor shows unexpected generosity. A relative becomes a good friend. Your cheerful attitude today makes life a joy. If an opportunity for a short journey presents itself -- even around the neighborhood -- do not hesitate to accept. Tonight: Calls and emails. DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni CANCER (June 21-July 22)  It is time to pursue new sources of income. The extra money you can earn allows you to splurge. A friend gives valuable financial advice. You will have higher energy and will be clever about using new technology. Tonight: Review your month’s budget. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  You become much more gregari- ous today. Your charisma generates support and enthusiasm. Demonstrate what you were born to do: be a leader. Friends contact you for advice. Expect ample rewards but unexpected revelations B.C. Mastroianni and Hart from any kind of research. Tonight: Exactly as you want it. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Today finds you anxious to retreat from groups of people and all external pres- sures. Moments of solitude refresh and renew you. Enjoy secrets with and about those you love. Pleasure comes from doing a good deed or favor quietly. Tonight: Get a good night’s sleep. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Become active in groups and show friends you care. Your social circle might widen, but you must make the first move. Creative and ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie fashionable friends make good companions. A friendship can be steered into a more intimate bond. Tonight: Online networking. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  There is a new direction to your career. You will attract extra attention today, so take care to make the most of your appearance. Good manners carry you a long way. Be aware of patterns, and keep a sense of humor about gossip. Tonight: Relax. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Wanderlust and restlessness develop today. You consider a journey to a foreign land. It would be a wonderful time for travel, but just as ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett good now is an armchair tour of intriguing sites via travel books and videos. Tonight: Watch a foreign movie or documentary. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan 19)  Past life recall and communion with the spirit world can be vivid and meaningful today. Go slowly with contacts in the spirit world. Stay grounded. Your skills at deduction and detection are in top form. Research and gather data. Tonight: Write down what you experienced. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  You solidify bonds. Other people make plans for you. Partnerships intensify. You will recognize the value in teamwork and enjoy Cryptoquip ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe camaraderie. Be subtle when disagreeing with oth- ers in order to avoid conflict. Even mild-mannered types might be a bit aggressive today. Tonight: Date night. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Perfect skills and enjoy your work. Pleasure and satisfaction come from a job well done. You will experience the value of patience. “Slow” and “thorough” are good watch words today. Be cautious with changes in health care and your fitness routine. Tonight: Early bedtime. BORN TODAY Dancer Isadora Duncan (1877), conservationist Rachel Carson (1907), actor Vincent Price (1911) PAGE 8 - WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

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