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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 SATURDAY,TUESDAY, JUNE JUNE 27, 5, 2017 2021 VOL. 75 cents 90 NO. 131 and COVID infections defendant in Westfield and held on $5K Southwick remain cash bail at pandemic lows By CARL E. HARTDEGEN Correspondent By PETER CURRIER WESTFIELD — A city motorist report- Staff Writer edly struck a bicyclist with his unregis- SOUTHWICK — The Town of Southwick reported zero tered vehicle, got of his car to look at COVID-19 cases last week to keep the pandemic total at 623 the victim lying on the roadway, fled the cases. scene of the crash and stashed this car at WTA 2021 Graduation Public Health Nurse Kate Johnson said that Southwick is his mother’s house before he apparently Westfield Technical Academy students listen to speeches at the June back in the low risk category for cities and towns. She said that fled to the sanctuary of a Springfield sub- 3 graduation ceremony. See additional Photos Page 5. With a return there had been a case on June 1, but that it had not yet stance abuse rehabilitation facility. to traditional graduation ceremonies this year, The Westfield News is been officially entered into the total case , due to a delay The man was held in lieu of $5,000 cash also returning to the graduation special section, in print June 19, in how the Department of Public Health reports cases. That case will be reflected in the next report. bail at his arraignment Tuesday. 2021. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) City police responded to multiple calls “Our percent positivity went down quite a bit, but Hampden at 1:47 p.m. on May 15 reporting that a car County is quite a bit lower than we are in this reporting peri- had struck a bicyclist on East Mountain od,” said Johnson. Road. The responding officers found the She said that the lone case from June 1 was the only case to cyclist to be seriously injured and that the be detected in Southwick in 10 days. She noted that any infec- motorist (subsequently identified as Justin tions that came as a result of Memorial Day gatherings would M. Welch, 33, of 135 Springdale Road) show up in the data in seven to 14 days. had left the area. The bicyclist, a Paper The City of Westfield reported just six cases for the second Mill Road resident, was taken by ambu- week in a row, bringing its pandemic total to 3,091. There were lance to Baystate Medical Center with six people in Westfield in isolation with COVID-19 as of June serious injuries. Recently, police reported 2. Health Director Joseph Rouse said the six newly confirmed that he is out of danger but is still recover- cases and the six people in isolation are different people. Often ing in hospital. there can be a delay between when a person is reported as a Officer Charles Kielbasa reports in a positive case and when they are officially given instructions court document “Welch initially stopped for quarantine. and is seen by witnesses and video walking The six new cases will likely be reflected as people in isola- from his vehicle up to the victim. Welch tion in the report released later this week. was photographed standing near the vic- People in both communities are continuing to get vaccinat- tim. Welch then left the scene without Water Commission votes to ed, though it is at a much slower pace than had been the case making his identity known. Welch returned two months ago. to his residence where he subsequently change billing rate structure In Westfield, 20,403 residents, or 48 percent of the city’s attempted to hide the vehicle by parking it population, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 to the rear of his Mother’s home and cov- By PETER CURRIER water to be moved into a higher tier, vaccine. At least 17,126 residents are considered to be fully Staff Writer the higher rate only applies to the ering with a tarp.” vaccinated as of June 3. WESTFIELD- The Water water they use after they have crossed In Southwick, 4,801 residents have received at least their Photographs of the suspect car and of Commission voted unanimously that threshold. The water one uses the suspect were posted on a social media first vaccine dose. That is 49 percent of the town’s population. June 1 to change the rate structure for before crossing that threshold will be 4,037 residents are fully vaccinated, which equals 41 percent page maintained by the city’s Detective city water bills from a fixed rate sys- billed at the lower tiered rate. Bureau and police report that neighbors of Southwick’s population. That is an increase from 37 percent tem to a tiered rate system. A chart displayed in the remote of the town’s population the previous week. quickly identified the suspect. In addition, The vote changes the FY22 water Water Commission meeting June 1 the neighbors reported that the car, which billing system so that residents are showed how each of the tiers would was usually parked in his driveway, was charged more per thousand gallons be priced. Interim Department of covered with a tarp and parked behind the of water if they go over certain Public Works Director Fran Cain said house. thresholds of total water usage. that the chart would be posted on the Council votes in favor Although the suspect had been identi- Water Commission Chair Joe Water Department’s customer ser- fied, police were unable to immediately Popielarczyk said that the average vice page on the City of Westfield locate him. In his court filing, Kielbasa water user in Westfield’s rates may website Friday afternoon or on of airport proposals reports “Welch ignored messages to con- go down. He said it is those who Monday. tact the Police in this matter and has not consume greater amounts of water By AMY PORTER The base fee will also change Staff Writer been located. It was learned that Welch has who will see their rates increase. depending on the size of one’s water There will be three tiers of water WESTFIELD – At-large possibly checked into a rehabilitation facil- service line. If one’s water service ity in Springfield for Substance abuse usage rates beginning in FY22. Tier 1 Councilor Richard K. Sullivan water users are those who use less line is 1 inch wide or greater, the base Jr. asked the City Council at issues.” Kielbasa found that the registra- fee will increase beginning in FY22. tion of Welch’s 2014 Volkswagen Passat than 8,000 gallons per quarter, and the June 2 meeting to accept a they will pay a rate of $3.25 per Those with service lines of five- had been revoked for lack of insurance time-sensitive grant of 1,000 gallons of water. Tier 2 users eighths of an inch or ¾ of an inch $176,200 from the MassDOT since September, 2019, and had expired in will not see a base fee increase in are those who use between 8,000 and Aeronautics Division for an March, 2021. He found that it had not been FY22. 29,999 gallons per quarter, and will Avgas Self-Service Facility at inspected since the inspection had expired Commissioner Ron Cole said that pay $4.07 per 1,000 gallons of water. Westfield Barnes Airport. The in November, 2019. Tier 3 water users would be those people should not be surprised by the Welch appeared in Westfield District rate increases, as the City of grant requires a city match of who use more than 30,000 gallons of $35,240 from Free Cash. Court on Tuesday before Judge Charles water per quarter, and will pay a rate Springfield had recently increased Groce. He was arraigned on a charge of their rates. Sullivan said the grant must of $5.69 per 1,000 gallons. Christopher J. Willenborg, leaving the scene of personal injury, an Cole said that the structure will be be spent by the end of June, The tiers will work in a manner C.M., airport at similar to how tax brackets are struc- reviewed on an annual basis and and asked airport manager Westfield-Barnes Regional See Defendant, Page 3 tured. When someone uses enough adjusted as needed. Christopher Willenborg to describe the project. Airport. (THE WESTFIELD Willenbord said the grant NEWS FILE PHOTO) would be for engineering design and permit services He said there are instructions Food donations resume at Westfield Food Pantry only, but that he is hopeful the posted and an emergency airport would be coming back shutoff, which has to meet By LORI SZEPELAK 2020. before the council for a con- federal requirements. “It’s Correspondent “Your donations allow us to lever- struction grant as well. pretty common, most pilots WESTFIELD — Food donations age our resources to get that food to Willenborg said Avgas is have pumped their own fuel are once again being accepted for the our neighbors in need,” she added. like a gas station where a pilot when they travel around New Westfield Food Pantry as more Hart said currently she is need of is able to fuel his own aircraft. England,” he said. COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed cereal, macaroni and cheese, and He said the gas and staffing At-large Councilor Kristen or eliminated. other “kid-friendly foods” for the for the mobile refueler which Mello asked how much gas “”For the health and dignity of our upcoming summer break. currently drives between han- they would hold, and clients, donated food items must be “We also love fresh produce and gars is getting more expen- Willenborg said each tank unopened and unexpired,” said exec- the health it brings to our families,” sive. The Avgas station would holds 6,000 gallons. utive director Rebecca Hart. “Please said Hart, noting area residents with be a permanent stationary Ward 3 Councilor Bridget help us reduce the work for our vol- gardens who have extra fruits and facility, located in between Matthews-Kane asked wheth- unteers and our dumpster use by date vegetables to share are always wel- Hangars 2 and 3. er this new project would help checking your items before making a come. Sullivan congratulated the airport become more donation.” Food item staples that are also Willenborg and the Airport financially self-sustaining, a Donations can be made at 101 welcome include pasta, pasta sauce, Commission for getting the goal of the council. Meadow St. on Thursdays between canned fruits and vegetables, tuna, end of year grant. He said “Yes, there would be more 10 a.m.-noon and by appointment by soups, rice, peanut butter, jelly, juice, having a properly engineered gas revenue. Based on direct sending Hart an email to director@ coffee and tea. and designed station would revenues, we’re generating westfieldfoodpantry.org to set up a The pantry has a walk-in freezer cut down on mobile delivery nearly $1.2 million in direct time. and refrigerator and can accept and be environmentally much revenues to the city. This past Hart added that monetary dona- refrigerated and frozen foods as well safer. year due to runway repair, we tions are still the “best way” for her as the canned and dry foods. Ward 1 Councilor Nicholas won’t be in the black,” organization to obtain food for local “I am so grateful for all the com- J. Morganelli, Jr. asked about Willenborg said. families and checks can be mailed to munity has done to support their users, and whether pilots are In response to another Westfield Food Pantry, 101 Meadow neighbors in need,” said Hart. used to a vehicle coming up question, Willenborg said St., Westfield, MA 01085. For more information on the orga- and fueling their planes. customers may still use the “Our partnerships allow us to nization and to explore ways to vol- Willenborg said Avgas sta- mobile gas service, but they obtain bulk food for free or very low unteer one’s time, visit www.west- tions are a trend in the indus- would be paying more. He cost,” said Hart, noting an average of Rebecca Hart, executive director of the fieldfoodpantry.com or call (413) try, and pilots are getting more $0.02 per pound was observed in Westfield Food Pantry. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) 572-0802. used to fueling their aircraft. See Airport, Page 5 PAGE 2 - SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

2021 Pawrom Camp K9, a doggie day camp on Union Street, hosted an 80s theme "PAWROM" and posted photos on its Facebook page for the public to vote on the 2021 Pawrom King and Queen. Staff and pet parents got into the spirit, dressing in 80s styles. Each pet parent went home with a Pawrom keychain featuring a photo of their pooch. (CAMP K9 PHOTOS).

Police Logs Westfield District Court and that he would like them trespassed from the two dogs were fighting and separated by the 5:46 p.m.: weather complaint, Sackett Road, a Saturday, May 29, 2021 property, the responding officer reports that a owner; caller reports that there is a tree limb partially WESTFIELD trespass notice was given to a male party who 3:48 p.m.: suspicious vehicle, Granville Road, blocking the roadway, the responding officer 2:45 p.m.: animal complaint, North Elm Street, began inciting a fight after he had apparently tried a person soliciting door-to-door was not regis- reports that the tree limb was removed from the a caller reports that there is a possibly injured cat to break up another fight. tered with the town. roadway; crawling towards his area, the responding animal SOUTHWICK 7:02 p.m.: accident, Dartmouth Street, a caller control officer reports that she was unable to 9:39 a.m.: accident, College Highway, at least Sunday, May 30, 2021 reports a two motor vehicle accident in which locate an injured cat; five 9-1-1 calls were made regarding a minor WESTFIELD both vehicles struck a utility pole, the responding 4:02 p.m.: vandalism, Franklin Avenue, a two-vehicle collision, no injuries or air bag 9:57 a.m.: motor vehicle breaking and enter- officer reports that two tow trucks were requested caller reports that his vehicle had been vandalized deployment; ing, Western Avenue, a caller reports that some- to remove both vehicles from the scene, the offi- sometime while he was not home during the day, 10:35 a.m.: suspicious person, South Loomis one had gone through her friend’s vehicle, the cer reports that Westfield Gas & Electric was the responding officer filed an incident report; Street, a resident reports a white vehicle pulled responding officer filed an incident report; notified of the incident and would respond to 4:35 p.m.: animal complaint, Pochassic Road, into the driveway and a man knocked on the door 3:43 p.m.: accident, Airport Road, a caller assess the damage to the pole, the responding an animal control officer reports that a female and left; reports that a motor vehicle struck a utility pole, ambulance reports that two people refused medi- party brought an older brown tabby cat that she 11:29 a.m.: breaking and entering, Foster causing airbag deployment, the responding cal attention. had found in the middle of Pochassic Street to the Road, a resident reports someone broke into her ambulance reports that one person was trans- SOUTHWICK Westfield Regional Animal Shelter, the animal vehicle; ported to Baystate Noble Hospital, the respond- 2:24 p.m.: citizen, Point Grove Road, a control officer reports that the cat’s pupils were 1:12 p.m.: officer wanted, Mort Vining Road, ing officer reports that one tow truck was request- caller reports that dumpsters at a nearby restau- dilated and it was having trouble walking; a resident reports that the previous night a young ed to remove the vehicle from the scene, the rant are not secured and trash lows into his yard 9:36 p.m.: disturbance, Southampton Road, a man came to the house to sell educational materi- officer reports that Westfield Gas & Electric was on windy days, an officer spoke with the man- caller from a Southampton Road bar reports that als, the person was registered with the town; advised of the damage to the pole and that they ager on duty. a group of individuals are trying to start a fight 3:41 p.m.: animal complaint, Maple Street, would send a crew to assess it;

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Sat., June 5, 2021 is the 156th day of the year. 209 days remain until the end of the year

1916 – World War I: The Arab Re- 1963 – Movement of 15 Khordad: shire, UK, fall into the sea following 2017 – Six Arab countries—Bah- ON THIS DAY volt against the Ottoman Empire Protests against the arrest of Aya- a landslide. rain, Egypt, Libya, Saudi Arabia, breaks out. tollah Ruhollah Khomeini by the 1995 – The Bose–Einstein conden- Yemen, and the United Arab Emir- 1610 – The masque Tethys’ Festival 1917 – World War I: Conscrip- Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza sate is first created. ates—cut diplomatic ties with Qa- is performed at Whitehall Palace to tion begins in the as Pahlavi. In several cities, masses of 1997 – The Second Republic of the tar, accusing it of destabilising the celebrate the investiture of Henry “Army registration day”. angry demonstrators are confront- Congo Civil War begins. region. Frederick, Prince of Wales. 1940 – World War II: After a brief lull ed by tanks and paratroopers. 1998 – A strike begins at the Gen- 1817 – The first Great Lakes steam- in the Battle of France, the Germans 1968 – Presidential candidate Rob- eral Motors parts factory in Flint, er, the Frontenac, is launched. renew the offensive against the re- ert F. Kennedy is assassinated by Michigan, that quickly spreads to 1829 – HMS Pickle captures the maining French divisions south of Sirhan Sirhan. five other assembly plants. The TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS armed slave ship Voladora off the the River Somme in Operation Fall 1975 – The Suez Canal opens for strike lasts seven weeks. coast of Cuba. 1934 – Bill Moyers, American Rot (“Case Red”). the first time since the Six-Day War. 2000 – The Six-Day War in Kisan- journalist, 13th White House 1832 – The June Rebellion breaks 1941 – World War II: Four thousand 1975 – The United Kingdom holds gani begins in Kisangani, in the out in Paris in an attempt to over- Chongqing residents are asphyxi- its first country-wide referendum on Democratic Republic of the Congo, Press Secretary throw the monarchy of Louis ated in a bomb shelter during the membership of the European Eco- between Ugandan and Rwandan 1947 – Laurie Anderson, Ameri- Philippe. Bombing of Chongqing. nomic Community (EEC). forces. A large part of the city is de- can singer-songwriter and violin- 1837 – Houston is incorporated by 1942 – World War II: The United 1976 – The Teton Dam in Idaho, stroyed. ist the Republic of Texas. States declares war on Bulgaria, United States, collapses. Eleven 2001 – Tropical Storm Allison 1951 – Suze Orman, American 1849 – Denmark becomes a consti- Hungary, and Romania. people are killed as a result of makes landfall on the upper-Texas financial adviser, author, and tele- tutional monarchy by the signing of 1944 – World War II: More than flooding. coastline as a strong tropical storm vision host a new constitution. 1,000 British bombers drop 5,000 1981 – The “Morbidity and Mortal- and dumps large amounts of rain 1956 – Kenny G, American saxo- 1851 – Harriet Beecher Stowe’s an- tons of bombs on German gun bat- ity Weekly Report” of the Centers over Houston. The storm causes phonist, songwriter, and producer ti-slavery serial, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, teries on the Normandy coast in for Disease Control and Prevention $5.5 billion in damages, making Al- 1961 – Mary Kay Bergman, or Life Among the Lowly, starts a preparation for D-Day. reports that five people in Los An- lison the second costliest tropical American voice actress (d. 1999) ten-month run in the National Era 1945 – The Allied Control Council, geles, California, have a rare form storm in U.S. history. – Anthony Burger, American abolitionist newspaper. 1961 the military occupation governing of pneumonia seen only in patients 2003 – A severe heat wave across singer and pianist (d. 2006) 1864 – American Civil War: Battle body of Germany, formally takes with weakened immune systems, in Pakistan and India reaches its of Piedmont: Union forces under 1964 – Lisa Cholodenko, Ameri- power. what turns out to be the first recog- peak, as temperatures exceed 50 can director and screenwriter General David Hunter defeat a 1946 – A fire in the La Salle Hotel nized cases of AIDS. °C (122 °F) in the region. Confederate army at Piedmont, Vir- 1964 – Karl Sanders, American in Chicago, Illinois, kills 61 people. 1983 – More than 100 people are 2004 – Noël Mamère, Mayor of singer-songwriter and guitarist ginia, taking nearly 1,000 prisoners. 1947 – Cold War: Marshall Plan: In killed when the Russian river cruise Bègles, celebrates marriage for two 1873 – Sultan Barghash bin Said a speech at Harvard University, the ship Aleksandr Suvorov collides men for the first time in France. 1965 – Michael E. Brown, Ameri- of Zanzibar closes the great slave United States Secretary of State with a girder of the Ulyanovsk Rail- 2006 – Serbia declares indepen- can astronomer and author market under the terms of a treaty George Marshall calls for economic way Bridge. The collision caused a dence from the State Union of Ser- 1967 – Ron Livingston, American with Great Britain. aid to war-torn Europe. freight train to derail, further damag- bia and Montenegro. actor 1883 – The first regularly scheduled 1949 – Thailand elects Orapin ing the vessel yet the ship remained 2009 – After 65 straight days of civil 1969 – Brian McKnight, American Orient Express departs Paris. Chaiyakan, the first female member afloat and was eventually restored disobedience, at least 31 people singer-songwriter, producer, and 1888 – The Rio de la Plata earth- of Thailand’s Parliament. and returned to service. are killed in clashes between secu- actor quake takes place. 1956 – Elvis Presley introduces his 1984 – Operation Blue Star: Under rity forces and indigenous people 1971 – Mark Wahlberg, American 1893 – The trial of Lizzie Borden for new single, “Hound Dog”, on The orders from India’s prime minis- near Bagua, Peru. model, actor, producer, and rap- the murder of her father and step- Milton Berle Show, scandalizing the ter, Indira Gandhi, the Indian Army 2015 – An earthquake with a mo- per mother begins in New Bedford, audience with his suggestive hip begins an invasion of the Golden ment magnitude of 6.0 struck 1973 – Lamon Brewster, Ameri- . movements. Temple, the holiest site of the Sikh Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia killing 18 can boxer 1900 – Second Boer War: British 1959 – The first government of Sin- religion.[ people, including hikers and moun- 1974 – Russ Ortiz, American soldiers take Pretoria. gapore is sworn in. 1989 – The Tank Man halts the tain guides on Mount Kinabalu, af- 1915 – Denmark amends its consti- baseball player 1960 – The Lake Bodom murders progress of a column of advanc- ter mass landslides that occurred 1979 – Jason White, American tution to allow women’s suffrage. occur in Finland. ing tanks for over half an hour after during the earthquake. This is the 1916 – Louis Brandeis is sworn in race car driver 1963 – The British Secretary of the Tiananmen Square protests of strongest earthquake to strike Ma- – Ryan Dallas Cook, Ameri- as a Justice of the United States State for War, John Profumo, re- 1989. laysia since 1975. 1982 can trombonist (d. 2005) Supreme Court; he is the first Amer- signs in a sex scandal known as the 1993 – Portions of the Holbeck Hall 2017 – Montenegro becomes the ican Jew to hold such a position. “Profumo affair”. Hotel in Scarborough, North York- 29th member of the NATO. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021 - PAGE 3 Velis observes Memorial Day, Pride Month; speaks with students around the district Hello Everyone, Massachusetts through his Due to a lack of human con- the Memorial Day season. in-person work later in the I hope you all had a restful written concurring opinion in nection, the pandemic exac- In a similar congratulatory summer as the number of Memorial Day weekend, per- Goodridge v. Department of erbated the challenges of vein, I want to acknowledge vaccinated individuals con- haps getting a chance to Public Health but is also orig- many people struggling with the many seniors during this tinues to rise. If you have not spend time with loved ones. inally from Westfield. We can addiction, and it is important graduation season, with already, I encourage you once In honor of the holiday, I was be proud to have a man of to me to serve as a resource Westfield and Agawam grad- again to get vaccinated privileged to attend Memorial such influence hailing from and asset to those battling this uations being held this week. against COVID-19 for both Day events in Agawam, our community. disease. The voice of the The past year of virtual work your personal well-being as Westfield, and Russell on On Wednesday of this community, and those with and learning have been diffi- well as that of our communi- Monday. week, I was thankful for the firsthand experiences with cult for many of us, and I ty. You can go to vaxfinder. I am also wishing everyone chance to speak at the these struggles, is instrumen- commend you for persever- mass.gov to find vaccine a happy Pride Month as we Hampden County Addiction tal in effecting positive ing to obtain your diplomas. locations. enter June, remembering that Task Force meeting alongside change. Our office continues to As always, if there is any- our very own Massachusetts many other recovery advo- I was able to spend some work from home, and I was thing I can do to assist you, was the first state to legalize cates. As I shared at the Task time with youth in our com- pleased to welcome a virtual please never hesitate to reach same sex marriage back in Force meeting, this issue of munity this week as well, intern, Baylee Cox, to our out to my office. I can be 2004. This past Tuesday I had combatting addiction and aid- speaking to an eighth-grade team this week. A reached at my email:?john. the opportunity to speak at STATE SEN. ing recovery is one extremely class at the St. Joan of Arc Massachusetts native, Cox is [email protected] or by Westfield’s Pride Progress JOHN C. VELIS close to my heart. As Vice School in Chicopee on a rising junior at Princeton phone: (413) 572-3920 and Flag raising ceremony at City Massachusetts Supreme Chairman of the Joint Tuesday and second graders majoring in the School of you can find me online at Hall, which was organized by Judicial Court Justice John Committee on Mental Health, at Paper Hill Elementary Public and International senatorjohnvelis.com, where the Westfield Pride Alliance. M. Greaney. This was fitting, Substance Abuse, and School in Westfield on Affairs who will be working you can also sign up for my The momentous occasion as Justice Greaney was not Recovery, I am committed to Thursday. We discussed civ- with us for the next two newsletter. featured the raising of the only instrumental in legaliz- fighting the stigma surround- ics and military duty, two months. We have hopes of Sincerely, flag by former Associate ing gay marriage in ing the disease of addiction. especially prevalent topics to our office returning to more John Velis

Kelly Pease attends events throughout the city, attends bill briefing Hello, their future and thanked him for a great job during his time at 94 N Elm St Suite 301N in the Westwood Building. These last couple of weeks the weather was nice before it overseeing WSU. Serving Westfield, turned cold and rainy. It looks like as we head into the week- I also attended a groundbreaking ceremony at Barnes Air State Representative end it will be sunny and very hot! With summer weather fast National Guard Base with Governor Baker, Lt Gov Polito, approaching and as COVID-19 related restrictions on daily U.S. Congressman Neal, Secretary Kennealy, Major General activities are lifted, the Massachusetts Department of Public Keefe, Col. David Halasi-Kun, Mayor Humason, Westfield Health (DPH) reminds residents to take recommended precau- Councilors Figy, Sullivan, Onyski, Mello, Matthews-Kane, tions in preventing tick and mosquito bites, water and pool Airport Commissioner Kate Phelon, and Airport Manager safety, window safety, and car safety. Willenborg. Later that evening I joined Senator John Velis and Most of the mandates and regulations relating to Covid have Westfield Bank President James Hagan to throw out the first been lifted as of May 29th. It was certainly strange, but liberat- at the Starfire Baseball Team’s opening game. It was ing, walking into the grocery store without a mask after all this great watching these skilled players, and they even won the time; I’m sure many of you are having similar experiences as game with a walk-off in the tenth ! It was much different we emerge from this pandemic. If you aren’t quite comfortable than watching my nine-year-old’s baseball team that I am an not wearing them yet, that’s perfectly fine too. assistant coach for. Over the last couple of weeks, I have attended many great This past week I attended my first PFAS Interagency Task events and meetings and some of these are highlighted below: Force meeting, where we set the schedule for the rest of the There was a good crowd for the Memorial Day celebration year before a report will be published for the state early next at Parker Park. Thanks to American Legion Post 124 for a year. great job and all the veteran organizations that make remem- I also attended the second annual Progress Pride Flag bering our fallen heroes a special event! After 20 years in the Raising at City Hall, where retired Massachusetts Supreme STATE REP. KELLY PEASE Army, this is truly a special day for me to remember those that Judicial Court Judge John Greaney won the first-ever Westfield were leaders and soldiers I knew and served with that gave the Pride Alliance Equality Award for his concurring opinion that ultimate sacrifice. allowed gay marriage in Massachusetts in 2003. Another huge congratulation is owed to Westfield’s class of I would again like to wish a Happy Birthday to Harriet 104th Fighter Wing conducts 2021. They have made it through an extremely tough two Gilman who celebrated her 100th birthday at Armbrook years and will certainly lead us into the future with the resil- Village on Wednesday. It was great seeing her; I do not think training flights in Vermont ience they demonstrated during this pandemic. It was a privi- she ever ages. With both of us being from Chester, she remem- WESTFIELD - The 104th Fighter Wing is scheduled to fly lege to attend the graduation ceremony for Westfield Technical bered me and my family and asked about the house I grew up in and around Vermont during the month of June. Academy and when submitting this and weather permitting, in. We do not want to alarm the residents around the local area the Westfield High School ceremony on Friday night. I wish We are proud to announce a new member of our team; who may be startled by the additional flying. The training is all the students in Westfield the best of luck and can’t wait to Aiden Chisholm has joined us as an intern for the summer. a critical part of our mission and allows us to accomplish see all that they accomplish going forward. Aiden is a lifelong Westfield resident currently attending core training tasks. I attended a briefing on a Bill submitted at the State House Trinity College in Hartford studying Political Science, about An Act to End Child Marriage. Like most of you, I did International Studies, and Hispanic/Arabic Studies. He hopes not know child marriage was allowed in Massachusetts. It to gain real world political experience and assist Ethan and I turns out that with a parent’s permission and a judge’s approv- in serving Westfield. Car wash benefits Sanctuary al, children under the age of 18 can marry. Over 1,000 children We continue to help constituents with various issues. If you WESTFIELD - A car wash today at T Camp K-9 and in Massachusetts have married since 2000 with the youngest are having problems contacting or getting an answer from Brothers Car -N- Truck on UNion Street will benefit the being 13 years old. This act would eliminate that loophole and Departments or Agencies within the Commonwealth, please Whip City Animal Sanctuary. The event runs from 9 a.m.-2 not allow marriage until 18 years old. I am proud to say that I reach out to us and we will help to the best of our abilities to p.m. and $5 donations are requested. am a Co-sponsor on this Bill. get a resolution. "We thank you all in advance for your love and support It was an honor to attend a going away reception for If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ethan for this great event, we can't wait to make it a success for Westfield State University Interim President Dr. Roy Saigo. It or I at: [email protected] or kelly.pease@mahouse. the farm!" stated the organizers in a written release. Enter was nice sitting down and talking to him and his wife about gov or by calling our office at 413-875-8787. We are located thru the Camp K-9 entrance and follow the signing.

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Charlie Baker preparing to lift the state of emergency on June 15, administration officials told lawmakers on Thursday that they are launching "a major information campaign" to reach Bay Staters worried about their living situations in the coming months. Department of Housing and Community Development Undersecretary Jennifer Maddox said those efforts will include public advertisements on the MBTA and text alerts to hundreds of thousands of vulnerable residents. "Right now, total residential eviction filings have been 50 percent lower than in pre-pandemic times, so we're going to be watching that very closely, but the reality is we have a ton of resources to address this," Maddox told the Joint Committee on Housing at an informational hearing. "That is why we are embarking on a major information campaign. We want to get the money out as quickly as possible." In October, Baker allowed a state moratorium on evictions and foreclosures to expire and instead outlined a $171 million plan to boost rental assistance and rehousing efforts, offer legal assistance, and help landlords mediate issues with tenants. The state later received $437 million in federal stimulus toward housing stability as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act in December, and Massachusetts is in line for another $360 million on that front through the American Rescue Plan Act, pushing the total pot to an enormous $968 million. Massachusetts has spent all of the $100 million allocated toward the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition program as part of the original $171 million plan, Maddox said Thursday, but the federal boosts mean that much more funding Sudders likens door-to-door has yet to flow to renters, landlords and homeowners in need. "We are working aggressively to get the word out that we have resources if you are struggling to pay rent or if you are a vaccination effort to campaign landlord that needs assistance," Maddox said. Maddox's presentation to lawmakers indicated that the state By CHRIS VAN BUSKIRK And when looking at the percentage of index, and came up with a list of 20 com- distributed $93.4 million in housing assistance between January State House News Service eligible individuals with at least one vac- munities where vaccine equity needed to and April through three programs: Residential Assistance for BOSTON - The vaccination distribu- cine dose or fully vaccinated by county, be improved. Families in Transition (RAFT), Emergency Rental and tion phase the state finds itself in as sum- there are disparities across the state. “Using that data-driven approach, we Mortgage Assistance (ERMA), and Emergency Rental mer kicks off is almost like managing a Siega-Riz presented data during the literally then work to reduce hesitancy Assistance Program (ERAP). That spending helped 24,901 political campaign, the state’s top health panel discussion that showed Hampden by going door to door, knocking on unique households. official said Monday. and Bristol Counties remain below 50 doors similar to political campaigns,” "More money was spent on RAFT in February than what is “I think of this phase of vaccine distri- percent in each of the two categories. Bharel said. “We have been and continue normally spent in an entire fiscal year," Maddox said. "In bution as being hyper-focused, hyper She also described four groups of to canvass in these 20 communities and March, we expended more on RAFT than in February." After local, a ground game,” Health and vaccine-hesitant people that are outlined using as our ambassadors and our mes- Baker opted not to extend the moratorium, some activists wor- Human Services Secretary Marylou in a New York Times opinion piece pub- sengers, people from the community so ried that the diversion program would not do enough to keep Sudders said at a virtual forum. “Think lished in mid-May. it’s local voices talking to local voices.” vulnerable residents housed during a public health crisis, par- of it almost as like a political campaign The first, described as “watchful,” Vaccine hesitancy also varies depend- ticularly as COVID-19 transmission spiked into a second surge but instead of political canvassing, we’re want to wait and see what happens with ing on political affiliation and age, said during the winter. Eviction cases filed against tenants who vaccine canvassing.” those who have already received a vac- Massachusetts Republican Party Vice allegedly failed to pay rent rebounded quickly after the mora- Case numbers for COVID-19 are at a cine dose. The second, called “cost-anx- Chair Thomas Mountain. torium's end, returning to roughly pre-pandemic levels within low not seen since the summer of 2020, ious,” want to receive a vaccine but feel “My political party and those individ- five weeks. the percentage of Massachusetts resi- they can’t afford the lost wages associ- uals who are within it, there’s a very high Since a peak during the week of Dec. 13, new cases filed dents fully vaccinated is steadily climb- ated with taking take time off from work percentage who are reluctant to get vac- have tapered, according to Massachusetts Trial Court data. ing, and the state has officially rescinded to get vaccinated. cinated,” he said during the panel discus- Each week in April and March saw between 187 and 231 new nearly all of the restrictions put in place The third group is described as “sys- sion. Mountain described his attitude submissions, significantly fewer than the 500 to 700 filed to help mitigate the pandemic. tem distrusters” -- who feel the health toward the virus as “nonchalant” until he weekly in January and February 2020 before COVID-19 hit. But as even as officials express opti- care system does not treat them fairly. was infected with COVID-19 after Some lawmakers flagged concerns for the Baker administra- mism toward the current state of the And the final group are “COVID skep- attending a White House holiday event. tion officials who testified Thursday, recounting stories of resi- pandemic in the commonwealth, state tics,” who don’t believe the virus is a “So coming from that perspective, I dents in need who had aid applications denied because of and local officials are looking to hone in threat. The national average of COVID more or less, shall we say, saw the light paperwork errors or unclear requirements for proving eligibil- on residents who are still hesitant about skeptics is about 14 percent, Siega-Riz and experienced the severity of the virus ity. getting jabbed with one of the several said. and the realization that I could have and Rep. Mike Connolly, a Cambridge Democrat who criticized vaccines available to the public. “The primary barrier for this group is actually thought that at some point I Baker's decision to replace the moratorium with a diversion Massachusetts Health Policy Forum the fact that they have deeply held belief would actually die from it,” he said. program, said the Trial Court data show that nearly 94 percent Chair Philip Johnston said now that the disbeliefs about COVID. Everyone in In dealing with vaccine-hesitant indi- of tenants in the eviction cases tracked do not have legal repre- state has turned a corner from “vaccine this group believes in at least one con- viduals within the Republican Party, sentation, compared to 16 percent of plaintiffs. scarcity to plentiful supply,” the focus spiracy theory,” she said. “Key to engag- who he says are mostly middle-aged "There's an enormous disparity in terms of how that shows needs to shift to overcoming hesitancy ing in this group will be to avoid trying men, he attempts to employ several tac- up," Connolly said. "We are getting reports from advocates, issues in vulnerable communities. to debunk what they believe, but rather tics. First, he notes that the creation of a legal service providers, that in the Eastern Housing Court, there “While the CDC reports that listen to them, acknowledge how they COVID-19 vaccine was initiated under is a resistance to referring tenants to the lawyer of the day pro- Massachusetts has one of the lowest vac- feel, and share the facts about the vac- former President Donald Trump, “whom gram. We've heard cases where the legal aid attorney is sitting cine hesitancy rates in the nation, we all cine.” they followed, supported, and admired.” in a Zoom room for hours on end without any tenants to help understand that more work needs to be Sudders categorizes people who have Second, he said he tries to reason with navigate that Zoom mediation process. We've also heard done to reach herd immunity in a new not received a vaccine in Massachusetts people by asking them if they would reports that the Southeastern Housing Court won't even allow normal state in the commonwealth,” into two groups: those who are “truly receive a vaccine for cancer should it legal service attorneys to provide or participate in that lawyer Johnston said. hesitant” and those who do not plan to become available. for the day program." As of Wednesday afternoon, just over get vaccinated at all, or what she “You would get a cancer vaccine if it Roberta Rubin, DHCD's chief legal counsel, told Connolly in 3.6 million people in Massachusetts had described as “vaccine delayers.” were presented, but you won’t get a response that some of the disconnect stems from the virtual been recorded as fully vaccinated. And “There are people who don’t feel that Coronavirus vaccine, which not only is nature of proceedings during the COVID era. as the state transition away from relying sort of sense of urgency anymore, and potentially lethal but is very, very conta- "The remote court environment definitely presents more on mass vaccination sites -- officials we need to help them feel urgent,” the gious,” he said. “So that sort of reason- challenges in connecting litigants with attorneys. Zoom rooms announced Thursday that all seven sites secretary said. “Those delayers are the ing can appeal to some ... once they are challenging for people at the best of times, and we recog- would close by mid-July -- Sudders said majority of the unvaccinated and that’s really step back and listen to it. “ nize that access to technology is not the same for all parties." Massachusetts is taking a “hyper- where we see some of our biggest oppor- Mountain also uses his personal expe- Rubin said she expects that courts will soon open up to in- focused” and “hyper-local” approach. tunity.” rience with the virus to convince people person hearings once again after conducting most business The COVID-19 pandemic has dispro- Department of Public Health to get vaccinated. remotely during the pandemic, which "should present a greater portionately impacted communities of Commissioner Monica Bharel said state “Yes, I was nonchalant, and shall we opportunity for litigants to connect with attorneys." color, Dr. Anna Maria Siega-Riz said, officials looked at communities that say careless about getting the virus but I due to the interplay of clinical character- experienced the highest burden of did get the virus and I got it severely. istics and social determinants of health. COVID-19 cases and deaths, compared And I got it in a setting, in the White That puts those communities at higher that with the Centers for Disease Control House by the way, which was, shall we risk for contracting the virus, she said. and Prevention’s social vulnerability say nonchalant.” The Westfield News A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC

Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry Managing Editor Brieger named Chief Justice of Superior Court Sales Manager By MICHAEL P. NORTON tion.” Hope E. Tremblay State House News Service Editor James Johnson-Corwin Carey said she believed Brieger will “meet the high standard Multi-Media Manager Superior Court Judge Heidi Brieger, a 2012 appointee of of excellence” set by Chief Justice Judith Fabricant. In 2014, former Gov. Deval Patrick, was appointed chief justice of that Carey named Fabricant as chief justice while former Chief Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor court on Thursday. Business Manager Justice Barbara Rouse neared the mandatory retirement age of Trial Court Chief Justice Paula Carey announced Brieger’s 70. Fabricant was an assistant attorney general before she was appointment to a five-year term. Brieger currently serves as Fran Smith Lorie Perry appointed to the Superior Court in 1996. General Manager Director of Ad Production the regional administrative judge for civil business in Suffolk According to the Supreme Judicial Court, Brieger served as County and chairs the Superior Court Education Committee. chief of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force in “She is highly respected by her colleagues and by members the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office beginning in 2006, 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 of the bar for her judicial intellect, judgment, listening skills, following her service as a prosecutor in that office since 1992. collaborative management, work ethic and integrity,” Carey She was a law clerk to U.S. District Court Judge Andrew said in a statement. “Judge Brieger is a thoughtful leader who (413)562-4181 Caffrey, and is a graduate of Smith College and Boston www.thewestfieldnews.com is respected and trusted by others. She has the ability to create consensus by seeking input and to provide clear, capable direc- College Law School. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021 - PAGE 5 Southwick Regional School Emerald Shield 2020-2021 Southwick Regional School is proud to announce the final- ists for the school’s prestigious Emerald Shield Award. The finalists were chosen by their peers from a field of twelve stu- dents nominated by the faculty. This award is given annually to the member of the graduating class who has made the greatest contribution to Southwick Regional School, in the opinion of the faculty and senior class. The twelve nominated students are Harriet Boakye, Molly Bryant, Victoria Burkovskiy, Sarah Cerone, Isabella Doyle, Anna Ferrentino, Timothy Gerrish, Clare Hanna, Benjamin Marek, Carter Maymon, Adam Smith and Emma St. Onge. After the senior vote, the following finalists were chosen: Harriet Boakye: Harriet Boakye is a dedicated, ambitious, and compassionate student who brings a smile, positive energy and positive atti- tude to Southwick Regional School every day! She is well liked and respected by all her teachers and classmates, who describe her as “intelligent, kind and dependable”. Harriet’s outstanding Graduate Riley Sullivan gets a hug from mom grades have earned her honor roll status for four years and Cindy Sullivan. With a return to traditional gradu- membership in the National Honor Society (High Honors) for ation ceremonies this year, The Westfield News is WTA Principal Joseph Langone welcomes the class. two years. This year, Harriet is Co-Vice President of the also returning to the graduation special section, in National Honor Society and always is willing and ready to lend print June 19, 2021. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE a hand to our chapter activities. She is an active participant in WESTFIELD NEWS) WTA 2021 Graduation many extra-curricular organizations/groups—Future Problem Solvers, Spanish Club, SADD Club, Mock Trial, Interact Club, and Drama Club for four years—all providing great involve- ment in our school community. Her talents are always featured in the Dance Ensemble for our Spring Musicals. She has been a performance dancer at Shooting Star Dance Center for over four years. She has a strong interest in public health and has been an active member of the Baystate Educational Partnership for the past three years. Harriet has been accepted and will attend the University of Massachusetts in the fall for nursing. Adam Smith Adam is one of the most charming and reliable students in the high school. He has worked diligently in the classroom electing to enroll in accelerated and Advanced Placement classes. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Mock Trial Team and Students Against Destructive Decisions. Adam was elected by his peers to serve as the Class of 2021 President for the past 4 years. He is also a four-year member of the Student Council serving as President this year! He works hard to make the high school experience fun and exciting for all students! For the past 2 years, Adam has been a representative to the Hamden County District Attorney’s Youth Advisory Board. Impressive! Additionally, maintains part time employ- ment at The Big Y. Adam Smith plans to attend the Honors College at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in the fall, majoring in Computer Science. Emma St. Onge Emma St. Onge is a delightful and dependable student. She has worked diligently in the classroom electing to enroll in honors level courses throughout high school. She has achieved academic honors each year. For the past three years, Emma has been an integral member of the Ice Hockey Team! She was the only female player on the team and she made a significant The mortarboard tells the story. impact! Emma is a four-year member of the Students Against Destructive Decisions club. This year, Emma was selected to serve as the Sports Editor for the school Yearbook. She has worked tirelessly to make sure all teams, captains and senior athletes were well represented, even when their teams were unable to participate to due COVID restrictions. She took great WESTFIELD PUBLIC HEALTH WEEKLY BULLETIN pride in her photography and layout design and was quite cre- ative with the senior superlatives! By Juanita Carnes FNP, Emma St. Onge plans to attend the University of New Board of Health chair England, majoring in Physical Therapy, in the fall. and Joe Rouse, The recipient will be announced at the Senior Awards health director Ceremony on June 9, 2021. The end of shut downs and restrictions and a return to a semblance of normalcy is something to celebrate. But for many, giving up the rules that have guided them though the Airport pandemic can be as difficult as adopting them in the first place. Most of our emotional energy has been used up in cop- Continued from Page 1 ing with the pandemic. Many have found a place they can said the Avgas self-service would cost 50 to 75 cents less per cope and don’t want to leave it yet. gallon. A motion to approve the grant passed, with Mello vot- Approximately 600 people in the US are still dying daily of ing no. COVID-19 and in some countries the situation continues to be JUANITA CARNES The council also approved a resolution from the Legislative JOSEPH ROUSE Chair, Westfield Board of overwhelming. The numbers are better but it’s not okay. Westfield Health Director and Ordinance committee for lease of airport property over a Alternately, many are celebrating the decrease in numbers of Health term of 20 years for the development of three aircraft hangars. cases and deaths with happiness and much anticipated return those with differing feelings, control what you can control, L&O chair William Onyski said the resolution is needed any to seeing friends, playing sports, going on vacation, concerts pace yourself. A mental health expert suggests “Being kind to time an airport lease goes over 20 years. He said in this case, and restaurants. Knowing very little about this virus along ourselves and others is so important to keep ourselves from the lease is for 20 years but with two ten-year options to review. with its rapid and deadly spread in the beginning of the pan- becoming fearful. A little patience with ourselves and under- Onyski said the Airport Commission had approved the pro- demic led to high levels of anxiety and fear among the public, standing that we are all in a different place will fuel the respect posal from Exit 3 Aviation to lease 2.135 acres with the inten- health professionals and scientists. We settled into a new, and appreciation that we all have a shared human experience tion to put up three hangars, two corporate style hangars for unfamiliar pandemic routine that was a sudden and unexpect- we are traveling through.” business jets, and a smaller 6,000 foot hangar for smaller ed disruption of every aspect of life. Consider seeking help from a mental health professional if planes. The lease is for $29,000 per year, with the price to be While many are feeling very positive about the restrictions needed. The seclusion of the pandemic may become a deliber- looked at and adjusted every three years. easing and now enjoying life while still being mindful of pub- ate isolation for many. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ashley Onyski said the hangars will be connected to the Alpha One lic safety, some are not so mindful. For others the concept of Soloman said, “It makes so much sense that our bodies and taxiway, and the company will build its own ramp. He said all going back out and socializing is terrifying when the debate is our minds are telling us “no.” If the idea of returning to pre- building plans would have to go through the Planning Board. still live and the science is still supporting COVID-19 risks. pandemic life worries you, you’re not alone.” She states that At-large Councilor Dave Flaherty asked what 2.135 acres is These feelings are reasonable especially for those that have the mental health issues that have come out during COVID are worth, and whether the land and buildings would be taxable. been on the front lines. As restrictions are eliminated, some are going to persist. Restrictions are ending, but the effects of the Onyski said the land value is based on a 29 cent per square foot finding it extremely difficult to return to pre-pandemic life. It pandemic will not be forgotten. The life we are returning to is appraisal of airport land. He said the $3 to $4 million invest- will not be a return to pre-pandemic life. not the one we remember leaving. Focus your energy on the ment by the company will be taxable. After living through this, we are all changed. There are new present and on kindness and empathy to others. Stay knowl- Mello asked whether the Law Department has reviewed the diagnoses in mental health care and the prediction that edgeable about the science. Connect with those you trust. lease with respect to liability insurance, drainage, discharge, “COVID-19 Anxiety Syndrome or Re-entry Anxiety” may be However you are feeling, know that it is okay and you are not fire suppression and owner vs. tenant or operator liability.. She the next emerging mental health crisis. Symptoms of this syn- alone. said they need to “make sure they do not damage the brand new drome are similar to other mental health conditions including Dedicated health department members who have been very expensive filters” that are close by. “Until we have a plan anxiety, worrying, PTSD, compulsive symptom checking, not working tirelessly throughout the pandemic are: Debra moving forward on how to develop and protect, I’m a no,” leaving the house even when health risks are minimal, avoid- Mulvenna RN, Assistant Director Evelyn Bristol RN, Steve Mello said, adding to Willenborg, “It’s nothing personal. I think ing social situations and people. Those with previous mental Cipriani, Health Inspector Thomas Hibert, Health Inspector you do a great job.” health conditions, women, children, older adults, health care Cheryl McMordie, Office Manager Crystal Dugay, Kathi Onyski said the Law Department had gone through the workers and public health workers are at higher risk. Cotugno, CORE coordinator Other Board Members: Margaret 16-page lease, which Mello said was not specific about water Contributing factors to COVID anxiety include the media, Doody, Stan Strzempko MD. contamination. Onyski said that would be done at the Planning the ever-changing and new findings of the virus, distrust of WE KEEP WORKING TO KEEP YOU Board stage when they’re approving the buildings, and the information presented, inaccurate information, social media as Wear your mask when appropriate or requested. Wash your council was voting on a land lease. well as actual accurate information of still existent risks. hands. Keep your distance. Willenborg said there are code requirements from environ- How to help yourself: empower yourself through knowl- Avoid large gatherings. Save mental and stormwater agencies, as well as National Fire edge, focus on the positive, take things slow despite the expec- lives. Look for us in next Remembering and Protection Association fire codes which have to be met, and in Saturday’s edition. tation of a rapid return to a new normal, continue with per- Missing you on the lease is broad language that the tenant has to meet all fed- sonal protection, share your feelings of anxiety, be sensitive to eral, state and local requirements, whether environmental or your 80th Birthday aeronautical. and Everday. Matthews-Kane said the project is in a water resource dis- trict, so that would have to follow all of the rules. The resolu- Defendant tion was approved, with Mello voting no. Continued from Page 1 Later on the agenda under new motions, At-large Councilor Dan Allie said he would like to discuss community gardens on offense which, upon conviction, carries penalties of “impris- city-owned land, and refer it to the City Properties subcommit- onment for not less than 6 months, not more than 2 years; and tee. He said he would like to investigate using land that had not less than $500, not more than $1000 (fine).” been vacated near the airport for noise mitigation as being one In addition, Welch was arraigned on several vehicular charg- of those options for community gardens. es – operating an uninsured motor vehicle, operating an unreg- Onyski, who is the airport liaison for the council, said the istered motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with sus- noise mitigation team the city has contracted with has on their pended registration, operating a motor vehicle without a valid BoB GoGol radar potential uses for the property. “You can’t just build a inspection sticker and a passing violation. June 6, 1941 - Dec. 25, 2012 house there; this is going to be the tip of the iceberg. Welch was held in lieu of $5,000 cash bail and Groce Community gardens are one of the items that have been ordered that, if bail is posted, Welch would be fitted with a Love, Your Wife brought up. It’s good to see we’re taking a look at it, also,” he GPS monitoring device before release. Children and said. Welch is due back in court for a pre-trial hearing on June 30. Grandchildren PAGE 6 - SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS SPORTS Hutkoski catches fire, tosses no-hitter in first career start for Saints By CHRIS PUTZ two goals for Westfield (5-3). Bombers goalies Sports Editor Danielle Coe (6 saves) and Elizabeth Senecal (9) WESTFIELD – St. Mary’s freshman Paige combined for 15 saves. Hutkoski is used to catching her fellow team- mates when they make their routine starts on the mound, but when Hutkoski made a sur- Saints wallop Mustangs prise pitching start Thursday the opposition St. Mary’s 20, Monson 1 could not even up. Katarzyna Wisnauckas (2 goals, 3 assists), Hutkoski tossed a no-hitter in her first Emily Jendrysik (3 goals), and Sam Moran (2 career start for the St. Mary’s softball team, goals, 1 assist) led St. Mary’s (6-4). Saints’ striking out 13 batters and walking four as the Serena Nicolle and Nadia Podolyanchuk scored Saints shut out Renaissance 17-0 in five two goals apiece; and Josie Taylor (1 assist), at Sadie Knox Field. Molly Smith, Reese O’Connell, Allie Harvey, “The team needed me so I went out there Skylar Duda, Summer Duda, Caitlyn Potts, and and tried,” said Hutkoski, who last started a Hailey Ruffa each had one. Emmie Collins had game on the mound in Little League. She is an assist. the team’s primary but closed out two St. Mary’s goalie Mia Slack finished with eight games this season as well. saves. “During the game,” she said, “I always get nervous when I’m pitching because I don’t do GIRLS TENNIS it a lot. I just kept throwing pitches. I feel like I was just releasing the ball at the right point and in the right mind frame. …I knew (our PVCS sweeps Saints defense) could make the plays so that took off Pioneer Valley Christian School 5, a lot of pressure.” St. Mary’s 0 St. Mary’s offensive success on the day also PVCS swept the St. Mary’s (4-2) in a long, meant Hutkoski would not have to worry hard-fought match Thursday. about pitching from behind. Audrey Burke (single, , 2 RBIs), LATE RESULTS – Wed., June 2 Lilly Nadler (single, RBI), Hutkoski (single, BOYS LACROSSE sac-fly, 4 RBIs), Anita Bialis (single, 3 RBI), and Emma Bialis (single, 3 RBIs) provided the Theriault, Bombers bulk of the Saints’ offense. Hutkoski now joins Burke, Brie soar past Spartans Kelly-Barrett, and Lilly Nadler in the win col- Westfield 14, East Longmeadow 8 umn this season. St. Mary’s improved to 7-1 Westfield (5-2) scored six unanswered goals in with their only loss this season, having come the fourth quarter to break an 8-8 tie en route to against the Monson Mustangs. On Wednesday, the victory. the two teams will meet once again. Cam Theriault tallied nine points on five goals SAINTS SEASON NOTES: St. Mary’s and four assists with a highlight reel behind-the- entered Thursday night’s contest, fresh off a back goal. Chris Racicot (1 assist) and Zach Barouxis-Kroll recorded three goals apiece for 28-3, five-inning drubbing of Hampden the Bombers. Race Kiniry had three assists. Ryan Charter School of Science. Nadler and Kelly- Cimini (1 assist), Andrew Dion, and Aiden Barrett combined for a three-hitter. The Saints Fitzgerald each had one goal. Nick Bates had an combined for 20 hits at the plate, including assist. doubles from Burke, Hutkoski, and Lauren Westfield defensemen Sean Rowbotham, Campbell; and a from Anita Bialis. Conor Connally, Matt Collins, Mike Antonellis, Aidan Wlech, Declan Matthews, and Connor BOYS VOLLEYBALL St. Mary’s softball Paige Hutkoski follows through with a first-inning pitch Fitzgerald combined to shut out East Longmeadow Thursday against Renaissance at Sadie Knox Field. (CHRIS PUTZ/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) in the final quarter. Bombers’ Blake Braceland won several key face-offs in the second half to Rams sweep Mason Imbriglio (14 digs, 2 kills), Grayson GIRLS LACROSSE maintain possession. Poole (27 assists, 5 digs, 2 aces, 2 kills), and Westfield goalie Aaron Hooben made 11 Rylan Secovich (4 digs, 4 aces, 10 kills) led Brownies ground Bombers saves. Southwick (8-1) to another victory Thursday. Indians Agawam 12, Westfield 5 Southwick def. Ware, 25-19, 25-18, 25-16 Lara Finnie and Morgan Anjos each scored 2021 High School Spring Sports STANDINGS BOYS VOLLEYBALL Westfield 8-1 Southwick 8-1

BASEBALL Westfield 3-2 Westfield Technical Academy 7-3 St. Mary’s 0-2 Southwick 3-2

SOFTBALL Westfield 5-2 Westfield Technical Academy 3-5 St. Mary’s 7-1 Southwick 5-0

GIRLS LACROSSE Westfield 5-3 St. Mary’s 5-4

BOYS LACROSSE Westfield 5-2 St. Mary’s 4-3

WRESTLING Westfield 1-0

GIRLS TENNIS Westfield 2-2 St. Mary’s 4-2

BOYS TENNIS Westfield 1-1

BOYS TRACK & FIELD Westfield 3-0 Southwick 1-0

GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Westfield 0-1

THURSDAY’S RESULTS SOFTBALL St. Mary’s 17, Renaissance 0 GIRLS LACROSSE Agawam 12, Westfield 5 St. Mary’s 20, Monson 1 BOYS VOLLEYBALL Southwick 3, Ware 0 St. Mary’s Lilly Nadler (13) lays down a perfect in the bottom of the GIRLS TENNIS St. Mary’s Audrey Burke slides in safely at home plate. (CHRIS PVCS 5, St. Mary’s 0 first inning. (CHRIS PUTZ/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) PUTZ/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

SPRING HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES WESTFIELD HIGH SOUTHWICK REGIONAL ST. MARY’S WESTFIELD TECH. ACADEMY GATEWAY Mon., June 7 BASEBALL vs. Amherst-Pelham, 4 p.m. Mon., June 7 Mon., June 7 Mon., June 7 Mon., June 7 SOFTBALL vs. Agawam, 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Ware, 5:15 p.m. BASEBALL @ Westfield Technical BASEBALL vs. St. Mary’s, Bullens Field, 3:15 p.m. No Sports Scheduled BOYS TENNIS @ Chicopee Comp, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Hopkins Academy, 6 p.m. Academy, Bullens Field, 3:15 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS vs. Pope Francis, 4 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE vs. Chicopee Comp, Tues., June 8 Tues., June 8 BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Ludlow, 5 p.m. Tues., June 8 Boardman Field, 4:30 p.m. BASEBALL @ Smith Vocational and Agricultural, BASEBALL @ BOYS LACROSSE @ Northampton, 6 p.m. BASEBALL @ Hampshire, 4 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS @ Palmer, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Franklin Tech, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Smith Vocational and Agricultural, SOFTBALL vs. Tues., June 8 Wed., June 9 Tues., June 8 Whitney Park, 4 p.m. Pathfinder, 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ Minnechaug, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ Sabis, Nathan Bill, 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Holyoke, 5:15 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE vs. Amherst-Pelham, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Commerce, Sadie Knox, Wed., June 9 Wed., June 9 BOYS/GIRLS TRACK & FIELD @ Holyoke, BOYS TRACK & FIELD vs. Palmer, No Sports Scheduled Richard Atkinson Track, 4 p.m. 3:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Roberts Sports Complex, 4 p.m. BOYS TENNIS vs. Pioneer Valley Thurs., June 10 Thurs., June 10 Chinese Immersion Charter School, Thurs., June 10 Wed., June 9 Holyoke Canoe & Tennis Club, 4 p.m. No Sports Scheduled No Sports Scheduled SOFTBALL vs. Minnechaug, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Sabis, 4 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE @ Longmeadow, 4 p.m. BOYS TENNIS @ Chicopee, Szot Park, 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Minnechaug, 5 p.m. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021 - PAGE 7

SPEED BUMP Dave Coverly AGNES Tony Cochran RUBES Leigh Rubin

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DADDY’S HOME Tony Rubino and Gary Markstein ROYAL STARS ontract ridge HOROSCOPE C B BY GEORGIA NICOLS Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions after 6:30 p.m. EDT today (from 3:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Aries into Taurus.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, June 5, 2021: You are intelligent, flexible and adaptable -- pragmatic qualities that help you achieve DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker success. You have a fine, analytical mind and are an excellent problem solver. You multitask well. This year you will be a seeker. You want to leave behind what is dissatisfying and move on to something new that you want to explore. It’s a year of flux and change.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Tread carefully! This is not the day to throw your weight around. Ironically, you have a lot of energy, which you want to use to deal with the chaos at home. However, if you SCARY GARY Mark Buford are pushy, others will push back. Tonight: Be patient. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  No matter how determined you are today, do not try to coerce others to agree with you (which you will be tempted to do). If you do, it will be at your own peril. Avoid danger- ous places today. Forewarned is forearmed. Tonight: Stay chill. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Power struggles about money, pos- sessions or something that you might own will be nasty today. If you make a big deal about Crosswords something, you will get instant flak coming right back at you. Wham! Therefore, be DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni patient. Tonight: Avoid arguments. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Ego battles with partners and close friends are likely today. This is a very poor day for these disputes. They will be nasty and probably futile. It is doubtful that you could win. The more you push for something, the more resistance you will incur. Pull back. Tonight: Stay cool. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Behind-the-scenes resistance to your ideas and efforts is very likely today. Your best option is to gracefully step aside. Don’t try to do the impossible. Today is not about heroics; it’s about being smart and stay- B.C. Mastroianni and Hart ing intact to address this another day. Tonight: Chill out. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  You might be at odds with a friend today or you might be at odds with a group. Either way, this is not a good situation. You might think you can win, but you can’t. You will lose more than you will gain. Cut your losses and pull back. Tonight: Don’t lose a friend. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  A nasty battle between parents, bosses and family members (could be any- thing) might take place today. The more you push for what you want, the more you will ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie increase the opposition to you. This is not a case about right or wrong. It’s about knowing when to hold and when to fold. Tonight: Avoid power struggles. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  This is an accident-prone day, so pay attention to everything you say and do. Avoid getting wrapped up in controversial subjects like politics, religion and racial issues. People will not listen today. There is an aggressive energy out there that might harm you. Tonight: Hide. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Arguments about shared property, taxes, debt plus shared responsibilities might be real power struggles today. (You need this ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett like a fish needs a bicycle.) Therefore, stay away from all this. Keep your head down and your powder dry. Tonight: Avoid money quar- rels. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  Arguments between couples, pro- fessional partners and close friends might ensue today because fiery Mars is opposing Pluto. This means people are trying to subject others to their wishes. They’re doing every- thing to block what the other party wants. Tonight: Don’t fight. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Don’t get involved in power strug- gles about a pet today or something to do with Cryptoquip your health or anything that is job-related. If ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe you do, you will regret it. Furthermore, you won’t win anyway. Instead, fold your tents and silently steal away. Tonight: Find consensus. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Parents must be patient with their kids today because patience is the antidote to anger. This is a classic day for hissy fits and meltdowns. Remember that you are the adult. Meanwhile, romance is threatened by power struggles. Sheesh! Tonight: Be patient with loved ones.

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