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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 FRIDAY,TUESDAY, FEBRUARY JUNE 27, 12,2017 2021 VOL.75 cents 90 NO. 36 Westfield COVID cases fall for fourth straight week Health director says plaints by local health officials and the Council on Aging vaccine rollout Executive Director Tina Gorman that the vaccine rollout in the has been chaotic state has been chaotic and frus- By PETER CURRIER trating. He said there was also a Staff Writer sense that eastern Massachusetts WESTFIELD — The Health has been receiving more doses Department reported 62 new and attention than western confirmed COVID-19 cases this Massachusetts. He said state week to bring Westfield’s pan- officials denied this by saying demic total to 2,409. that western Massachusetts has The Department also reported received more doses per capita one death, bringing the cities than eastern Massachusetts. confirmed pandemic total to 96 He said the Health Department deaths. Ninety-six Westfield has been receiving complaints Class of 2021 at a pre-COVID junior year pep rally. (PHOTO SUBMITTED) residents were in isolation with from residents and local offi- active COVID-19 cases as of cials because Westfield has not Wednesday, Feb. 10. yet received vaccine doses on Health Director Joseph Rouse the municipal level. Rouse has Parents of WHS Class of 2021 said Wednesday during the ordered doses from the state, but remote Board of Health meeting Westfield has yet to be approved. that he is pleased to see people At most, the Health Department start Gofundme page being more careful after the will receive 100 doses of the peak in case counts at the begin- vaccine per week while supplies By AMY PORTER they started a Facebook page for kids happy and get everyone involved. ning of the year. are still limited. Staff Writer Parents of WHS Class of 2021 to We wanted to give one nice personal- “Kudos to the people of He said the Health Department WESTFIELD – A group of parents have a place to communicate, share ized gift for the class to give out,” Westfield,” said Rouse, “We is working on securing a site for of the Westfield High School Class of good news and ideas for their seniors’ Prenocil said. She said they borrowed have gone to a number higher a vaccine clinic in Westfield to 2021 has started a gofundme page for last year of high school. the idea from another town that had than I ever thought we would be used after they are approved “Senior Surprise Gifts” for each of She said originally they had a done something similar and received see about a month ago, to being and receive the doses. the 270 members of this year’s senior group of 40 or 50 parents involved, a great response, but the idea had down to 62.” Rouse pointed to the ability of class. who talked about doing a “Welcome already been growing organically in Westfield’s weekly pandemic pharmacies such as CVS and “This is a completely parent-fund- Back Bag” for the seniors at the start the group since September. peak was 247 cases in the imme- Walgreens to receive and admin- ed event. It doesn’t have anything to of the fall semester. But then they The Westfield High Senior Surprise diate wake of Christmas and ister vaccine doses as a cause for do with the school,” said Kelly didn’t go back in-person to school gofundme page, which launched on New Year’s. This week marks some of the confusion around Prenocil, whose daughter Nina right away. Tuesday, had already raised $1,000 the fourth straight week of fall- Westfield’s lack of doses on the Prenocil is president of the senior “A core group of about five of us by Wednesday, with a goal of $4,500. ing case counts, raising hopes municipal level. class. developed the Gofundme page, plan- that the pandemic could be rela- “What they did is make it look Prenocil said back in September, ning something that would make the See WHS Parents, Page 3 tively close to the end. like certain communities are Rouse said that he had been giving their people the vaccine seeing large amounts of when they are not,” said Rouse, “COVID complacency” that “So people ask: ‘Why are other lead to people being less careful places getting it but Westfield is WRITERS’ SERIES: than they had been at the begin- not’.” ning of the pandemic. The Eastfield Mall in ‘The Pain That Rouse said that schools are Springfield is the largest mass doing well compared to the vaccination site in western community at large. There are Massachusetts, and likely the Comes with Love’ still cases that pop up in schools, easiest site in the area for one to Editor’s note: With Valentine’s Day fast but Rouse said he is in constant get an appointment if they are approaching, we are reminded about the contact with the school depart- eligible. preciousness of love – and how love means ment every day. Westfield High Rouse said he expects that something different to each one of us. We School moved to remote learn- those 75 and older will remain asked members of the WhipCity Wordsmiths ing Thursday and Friday because as the latest eligible group for to share their thoughts on love – and as of a single positive case that was some time, based on how inun- always – their submissions are thought- detected within the school. dated the Eastfield Mall site has provoking, eloquent, and in many cases, TINA GORMAN CINDY SULLIVAN, Rouse echoed recent com- become. personal. Our series today features Stephen Westfield Council on Aging Southwick Council on Beals of Westfield. executive director Aging director

By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent Local COA directors wary of Westfield Kiwanis Club to WESTFIELD — Stephen Beals, a trans- plant from Geneva, N.Y., recently retired as ‘buddy system’ vaccinations pastor of the West Fayette Presbyterian host annual auction online Church in Geneva. He served as pastor for By HOPE E. TREMBLAY By AMY PORTER at kiwanisauction.com. 12 years after serving as a lay preacher at Editor Staff Writer Participants are encouraged to the same church for eight years prior to BOSTON – One caregiver can now accompany a person age 75 WESTFIELD — The pre-register. officially becoming pastor. and older to a mass vaccination site and also receive a vaccination Kiwanis Club of Westfield will As in the past, postcards will In his earlier career, he was a pre-press “buddy system” style. host its annual auction this year be going out to past bidders to manager and freelance technology writer Gov. Charlie D. Baker announced the change Wednesday during a as an online only event. remind them of the auction as for 30 years, adding there was an approxi- televised press conference from a vaccination site at the Double Tree Amanda Brodkin, president well as advise them of the mate five-year overlap with his pastoral Hotel in Danvers. of the Kiwanis Club of change from TV to online. The work. Baker said having a caregiver – who can be a family member or Westfield, which includes postcards will include all the He and his wife Karen have two daugh- “trusted friend” – accompany the resident is expected to reduce Southwick, said its annual TV key details, such as the dates ters, Marika, a music teacher in Somers, hesitation at receiving the vaccine at a mass site and increase vac- auction on Westfield and web address, Brodkin said. Conn., who has two children, Linnaea, 11, cinations. Community Channel 15 will be The auction is the Kiwanis and Graydon, 7, and Lorienne, a profes- Local council on aging directors are not sure if this is the best way held online this year due to the Club of Westfield’s biggest sional dancer, dance teacher, and English to get senior residents vaccinated. pandemic. Traditionally, the annual fundraiser, normally teacher in Trissino, Italy. Lorienne is also Westfield Council on Aging Director Tina Gorman said she is auction is a live event televised raising between $45,000 and from Westfield State University. $50,000. The proceeds have See Writers’ Series, Page 3 See Local COA, Page 3 “This year because of the supported programs at the Boys pandemic we’re not able to do a & Girls Club, Westfield Little TV auction. We anticipated this League, Amelia Park Children’s early on and after doing some Museum, the YMCA of Greater Athenaeum programs set for school vacation week research, we came up with the Westfield, and other child-based online version,” Brodkin said. activities. By LORI SZEPELAK school vacation week, Feb. a giveaway at Library to She said they will have the Brodkin is hopeful that the Correspondent 15-19. Go on Tuesday, Wednesday same kinds of items they’ve switch to online will attract WESTFIELD — With “We expect kids and and Thursday,” said featured in the past, such as even more participants. “We are Love Your Library Month even more so their parents Blackburn. “Pick up your sports memorabilia, gift cards, really looking at this as an in full swing, librarians at will be looking for things to holds or just pick up a pres- gift baskets, vacations, personal opportunity to give our donors a the Westfield Athenaeum do,” she said, noting there ent anytime during those items — a lot of miscellaneous little more publicity. We will be report they are busier than are several live programs as days while supplies last.” things that people donate. able to include links, websites, ever. well as pre-recorded con- Since the Athenaeum Brodkin said instead of see- photographs – a lot more eye- “We are busier this week tent being released. will be closed on Feb. 15 in ing them on television in a balls over a longer period of because we always provide While supplies last, observance of Presidents’ 10-minute block, which is how time. We’re also hoping to reach extra programming for we like to do something fun Blackburn noted a special Day, events kickoff Feb. 16 they’ve done it in the past, bid- people in a larger geographic school age kids during for that too.” giveaway is also planned with Ms. Mary in a record- ders will get to have a five-day sphere,” she said, adding that vacations to support fami- Planning has been ongo- for patrons. ed storytime around noon, preview that will begin on her parents live in New lies,” said Becky ing for librarians as they “Since February is Love ”for all those young and March 1. The auctions will be Hampshire and can bid from Blackburn, public services anticipate more families Your Library Month, we young at heart,” said open over the course of three home, for example. librarian. “It is also Love tuning in to the varied pro- will be showing our appre- days on March 5, 6 and 7. Your Library Month and grams scheduled during ciation for our patrons with See Athenaeum, Page 2 The website for the auction is See Kiwanis, Page 3 PAGE 2 - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Athenaeum Continued from Page 1

Blackburn. “Play with friends and family from the comfort of your own “These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www. home,” said Blackburn. “This event will take place over Zoom facebook.com/westath and then click on our videos tab,” said and use Kahoot. You will need an extra internet connected Blackburn, adding all prior story times will remain on the page device, for example, a smartphone, tablet, or laptop.” for as long as COVID copyright allows. Blackburn said in honor of Presidents’ Day, history buffs “Don’t forget that Ms. Mary also does live virtual story time will enjoy this trivia night. once a month,” said Blackburn. “This will be an all-ages event covering all the presidents Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Westfield you always hear about and the ones you always forget about,” Athenaeum group, a teen craft is also slated Feb. 16 to create a she said, adding, “Slides will include fun extra tidbits to donut squishie. amuse the whole family.” “You will receive an email from Olivia explaining how you A new pre-recorded series by four Athenaeum librarians can pick up the materials,” said Blackburn, adding that regis- will be featured Feb. 19 titled “Good Book Hunting” at 1 p.m. tration is required for the program geared for students in grades “Librarians will show you how to use a variety of book 5-12. resources to find read-a-likes for the top requested titles by Closing out the day is a live teen paint afternoon program you, our patrons,” said Blackburn. “We will provide you with from 2-3:30 p.m. a list of books you might want to pick up while you wait – and “Join us over Zoom for a paint afternoon,” said Blackburn. show you how to replicate what we do to do the same for your “Together we’ll go through the steps of painting an out-of-the- own favorite books.” world galaxy. All materials including a canvas, paint, and paint The videos will be available to watch on the Athenaeum’s brushes will be provided for participants.” Facebook page by clicking on the “videos” tab and look for Blackburn noted that the materials must be picked up at the the Good Book Hunting playlist. Athenaeum before the event that is also geared for students in Also throughout the week, a new video series by Alex grades 5-12. Thomas and Friends titled “Oliver’s Animal Adventure,” will “You will receive an email notification to let you know when be available for all ages. the materials can be picked up,” said Blackburn. Westfield Athenaeum patrons are being thanked for their “Each day a new video featuring an animal will be avail- On Feb. 17, a “rousing game of bingo” begins at 6:30 p.m. able,” said Blackburn. “Children and their families will be for all ages. support with the “Blind Date with a Book” program – while supplies last. (BECKY BLACKBURN PHOTO) delighted by the silliness of the puppets and fascinated by the “Everyone in the family can join Game Night on Zoom,” real animals.” said Blackburn, adding, “register to receive copies of your Lastly, librarians are excited to thank their patrons with the bingo cards and online access for the game.” available through the Overdrive app.” A Teen Writing Group gathers live at 3:30 p.m. and is open “Blind Date with a Book” program. DVD prize packs will be awarded to several lucky winners. “Visit Library to Go pickup anytime Feb. 19 from 8:30 On Feb. 18, The Book Club goes live at 1 p.m. for a discus- to students in grades 5-12. “Each meeting tackles a new topic – suggested and voted on a.m.-5:30 p.m. and get your Blind Date with a Book,” said sion on “Hillbilly Elegy” by J. D. Vance. Blackburn. “Just like a blind date, these books are somewhat “The book is a passionate and personal analysis of a culture by group participants – with fun activities and writing prompts,” said Blackburn. “In this class, you help pick what mysterious – they are wrapped and have a couple of words to in crisis – that of poor, white Americans – from the inside,” describe them on the outside. You may find a dud or the new said Blackburn. we learn and work on your creative writing skills.” The Teen Writing Group is for students in grades 5-12 and love of your literary life.” For persons interested in participating in the discussion, Blackburn noted that the blind date books are for patrons to email Anne at [email protected] to be placed on the participants do not have to read their work unless they choose to do so. The class takes place on Zoom on the first and third keep or pass on to a friend – while supplies last. email list for the Zoom links. For more details on any of the programs and to register for “The Athenaeum will be requesting copies for Book Club Thursdays of every month. Thursday’s special programming closes out with “Trivia specific programs, visit westath.org or call (413) 568-7833. members, so please do not place your own hold,” said “Since we don’t have patrons in the building we wanted to Blackburn. “Please call or place a Library to Go via the Google Thursdays” at 6:30 p.m., centering on U.S. presidents for this session. bring Love Your Library Month to them and say thank you for form on our website. A limited number of e-books are also all their support,” said Blackburn. Police Logs Major crime and incident report officer reports that she could not remove the to leave the area and find somewhere else to and Westfield Gas and Electric were informed Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 goose because the goose was still mobile; park and talk; of the issue and would work to fix it; WESTFIELD 2:43 p.m.: suspicious, Falcon Drive, a caller 6:08 p.m.: traffic complaint, Springfield 7:11 p.m.: accident, Central Street,a caller 12:05 p.m.: animal complaint, North Elm from Barnes Air National Guard Base reports Road, multiple callers report that a set of reports that a motor vehicle with a possibly Street, a caller reports that there is a possibly that a suspicious vehicle is backed in by one of Springfield Road traffic lights are off, the impair operator struck a sign, the responding injured goose on the lawn of a North Elm their gates with two occupants, the responding responding officer reports that the ambulance reports that one person was trans- Street business, the responding animal control officer reports that he advised the two parties Massachusetts Department of Transportation ported to Baystate Noble Hospital.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Fri., Feb. 12, 2021 is the 43rd day of the year. 322 days remain until the end of the year

People (NAACP) is founded. racially-charged 1964 United King- years later before its conclusion. arranger, and composer ON THIS DAY 1909 – New Zealand's worst mari- dom general election.[8] 2002 – An Iran Airtour Tupolev 1965 – Rubén Amaro, Jr., time disaster of the 20th century 1968 – Phong Nhị and Phong Tu-154 crashes in the mountains 1429 – English forces under Sir American baseball player and happens when the SS Penguin, Nhất massacre. outside Khorramabad, Iran while manager John Fastolf defend a supply con- an inter-island ferry, sinks and ex- 1974 – Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, descending for a landing at Khor- voy carrying rations to the army plodes at the entrance to Welling- winner of the Nobel Prize in Lit- ramabad Airport, killing 119. 1965 – Christine Elise, besieging Orléans in the Battle of ton Harbour. erature in 1970, is exiled from the 2004 – The city of San Francisco American actress and producer the Herrings. 1912 – The Xuantong Emperor, Soviet Union. begins issuing marriage licenses 1966 – Paul Crook, American 1502 – Isabella I issues an edict the last Emperor of China, abdi- 1983 – One hundred women pro- to same-sex couples in response guitarist, songwriter, and pro- outlawing Islam in the Crown of cates. test in Lahore, Pakistan against to a directive from Mayor Gavin Castile, forcing virtually all her ducer 1915 – In Washington, D.C., the military dictator Zia-ul-Haq's pro- Newsom. 1968 – Josh Brolin, American Muslim subjects to convert to first stone of the Lincoln Memorial posed Law of Evidence. The 2009 – Colgan Air Flight 3407 Christianity. is put into place. women were tear-gassed, baton- crashes into a house in Clarence actor 1541 – Santiago, Chile is founded 1921 – Bolsheviks launch a revolt charged and thrown into lock-up. Center, New York while on ap- 1968 – Chynna Phillips, by Pedro de Valdivia. in Georgia as a preliminary to the The women were successful in proach to Buffalo Niagara Inter- American singer and actress 1593 – Japanese invasion of Ko- Red Army invasion of Georgia. repealing the law. national Airport, killing all on board 1969 – Darren Aronofsky, rea: Approximately 3,000 Joseon 1924 – George Gershwin's Rhap- 1988 – Cold War: The 1988 Black and one on the ground. American director, producer, defenders led by general Kwon sody in Blue received its premiere Sea bumping incident: The U.S. 2016 – Pope Francis and Patriarch Yul successfully repel more than and screenwriter in a concert titled "An Experiment missile cruiser USS Yorktown (CG- Kirill sign an Ecumenical Declara- 1970 – Judd Winick, American 30,000 Japanese forces in the in Modern Music", in Aeolian Hall, 48) is intentionally rammed by the tion in the first such meeting be- Siege of Haengju. New York, by Paul Whiteman and Soviet frigate Bezzavetnyy in the tween leaders of the Catholic and author and illustrator 1689 – The Convention Parliament his band, with Gershwin playing Soviet territorial waters, while Yor- Russian Orthodox Churches since 1971 – Scott Menville, declares that the flight to France in the piano. ktown claims innocent passage. their split in 1054. American voice actor, singer, 1688 by James II, the last Roman 1935 – USS Macon, one of the two 1990 – Carmen Lawrence be- 2019 – The country known as actor and musician Catholic British monarch, consti- largest helium-filled airships ever comes the first female Premier in the Republic of Macedonia re- 1977 – Jimmy Conrad, tutes an abdication. created, crashes into the Pacific Australian history when she be- names itself the Republic of North 1733 – Georgia Day: Englishman American soccer player and Ocean off the coast of California comes Premier of Western Aus- Macedonia in accordance with manager James Oglethorpe founds Geor- and sinks. tralia. the Prespa agreement, settling a gia, the 13th colony of the Thirteen 1946 – World War II: Operation 1992 – The current Constitution of long-standing naming dispute with 1979 – Antonio Chatman, Colonies, by settling at Savannah. Deadlight ends after scuttling 121 Mongolia comes into effect. Greece. American football player 1771 – Gustav III becomes the of 154 captured U-boats. 1993 – Two-year-old James Bulg- 1980 – Sarah Lancaster, King of Sweden. 1946 – African American United er is abducted from New Strand American actress 1817 – An Argentine/Chilean pa- States Army veteran Isaac Wood- Shopping Centre by two ten-year- – Christina Ricci, triotic army, after crossing the An- TODAY'S 1980 ard is severely beaten by a South old boys, who later torture and American actress and producer des, defeats Spanish troops at the Carolina police officer to the point murder him. BIRTHDAYS 1980 – Gucci Mane, American Battle of Chacabuco. where he loses his vision in both 1994 – Four thieves break into the – Bernardo O'Higgins for- rapper 1818 eyes. The incident later galvanizes National Gallery of Norway and 1952 – Michael McDonald, mally approves the Chilean Decla- 1983 – Carlton Brewster, the civil rights movement and par- steal Edvard Munch's iconic paint- American singer-songwriter ration of Independence near Con- tially inspires Orson Welles' film ing The Scream. American football player and and keyboard player cepción, Chile. Touch of Evil. 1999 – United States President Bill coach 1825 – The Creek cede the last of 1953 – Joanna Kerns, 1947 – The largest observed iron Clinton is acquitted by the United 1984 – Brad Keselowski, their lands in Georgia to the United American actress and director meteorite until that time creates an States Senate in his impeachment American race car driver States government by the Treaty impact crater in Sikhote-Alin, in the trial. 1954 – Phil Zimmermann, 1984 – Peter Vanderkaay, of Indian Springs, and migrate Soviet Union. 2001 – NEAR Shoemaker space- American cryptographer and west. American swimmer 1947 – Christian Dior unveils a craft touches down in the "saddle" programmer 1832 – Ecuador annexes the Ga- 1988 – DeMarco Murray, "New Look", helping Paris regain region of 433 Eros, becoming the 1955 – Bill Laswell, American lápagos Islands. its position as the capital of the first spacecraft to land on an aster- American football player bass player and producer 1855 – Michigan State University fashion world. oid. 1988 – Mike Posner, is established. 1955 – Chet Lemon, American 1961 – The Soviet Union launches 2002 – The trial of Slobodan American singer-songwriter 1894 – Anarchist Émile Henry baseball player and coach Venera 1 towards Venus. Milošević, the former President of and producer hurls a bomb into the Cafe Termi- 1963 – Construction begins on the the Federal Republic of Yugosla- 1956 – Arsenio Hall, American 1990 – Robert Griffin III, nus in Paris, killing one person and Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Mis- via, begins at the United Nations actor and talk show host wounding 20. American football player souri. International Criminal Tribunal 1964 – Omar Hakim, 1909 – The National Association 1994 – Arman Hall, American 1965 – Malcolm X visits Smeth- for the former Yugoslavia in The American drummer, producer, for the Advancement of Colored wick in Birmingham following the Hague, Netherlands. He dies four sprinter THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 - PAGE 3 Writers’ Series Continued from Page 1 the development director for Story Tapestries, To expect someone we love to be perfect: to with them: it doesn’t mean they did not cause a nonprofit arts organization based in Maryland. expect love to be perfect, is delusional. Love is harm. It only means your love for them sur- Beals shares his submission titled “The Pain painful. That’s scary. Love is “a many splen- vives. “I like you because. I love you although.” That Comes with Love.” dored thing”, but it’s also scary. There’s no One factor is true of loving relationships that The Pain That Comes with Love getting around it. is not true of political ones. We do not live Being in love makes us vulnerable. It forces As a couple in a 48-year marriage with the forever. Political systems and societies go on us to willingly allow ourselves to be open to love of our lives: a marriage that many people even if they change, but life does not. Someone pain. In the best and most secure of relation- have told us is “the perfect marriage,” we we love will die if we don’t beat them to it. ships, pain is inevitable. We cannot truly love appreciate the sentiment, but we are not buying That raises a lot of fear, because even if we do someone until we have allowed ourselves to it. Those 48 years were not pain free, and if not fear death for ourselves, we all fear that admit that fact and agree to be comfortable they had been, we would be in some serious someone we love will die. What scares us most with it. trouble. We would have to be delusional. And is that there is absolutely nothing we can do As a pastor, I had to contend with the com- that’s not at all what love is. about it. mon belief that Jesus was, in fact, perfect. I Love is not combatting or denying pain with Love has to grapple with that fact. It has to understand the need to elevate Christ to a posi- the inherently hopeless belief it can be elimi- be prepared for a loss we can never really pre- tion far above the normal human, and I do not nated. Love is accepting pain and learning pare for. Most of us will have the experience of Stephen Beals is a retired pastor and mem- doubt Jesus of Nazareth did have a special from it. losing someone we love deeply, and that can be ber of the WhipCity Wordsmiths. relationship with the divine. But I can guaran- It’s something that our political discourse one of the most painful experiences we’ll ever (SUBMITTED PHOTO) tee that his parents, his brothers and sisters, his needs to learn. When love starts to come need to survive. friends and his enemies and most certainly his unbound, there are accusations and finger- Love means being able to let go of the pos- disciples, would have been quick to point out pointing. We need someone to be at fault. In sessive nature of our love. What hurts about we come to terms with loss, we can even bet- what they considered to be his faults and divorce and in politics, someone must be to loss of a loved one is not their pain, because ter recognize how beautiful and rewarding the imperfections. blame. In divorce and in politics, someone their pain is gone. It’s our own pain. It is inher- experience of love is. If we never allow our- That doesn’t mean they did not love him. It must be right and the other one wrong. There is ently selfish and destructive. But it is also a selves to be open to the inevitable pain that just meant they were open to feeling pain as no middle ground. part of the grieving process. No one experi- comes with loving someone deeply and com- they continued to love him. It also means we In love, there is always middle ground: ences loss without grief. pletely, we can never know the incredible joy have no clue what a perfect human being always acceptance and forgiveness. Forgiving The beauty and mystery of love is how it of giving our heart away so love can flow would look like. someone you love doesn’t mean you agree gives us the ability to survive that grief. Once back.

Kiwanis Local COA Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 Prize donations are still being accepted. Brodkin said they concerned about the fallout Gorman said the other con- mass vaccination sites are panying caregiver, who does already have everything from trips, gift cards, creative bas- of the new “buddy system” cern is the ever-changing guide- physicians, nurses and other not need to meet the current kets that include a lot of vendors especially in Westfield, such approach to vaccinations for lines. medical professionals and vol- phase eligibility, both need to as Rosewood and Pilgrim Candles and Terra Americana. those age 75 and older. “As I have said before, the unteers. make appointments and once Companies that don’t have goods to donate can support the “While I think that the idea rules keep changing,” she said. Southwick Council on they arrive on site should auction as sponsors, donate a gift card, or buy an item to auc- was well intentioned, I’m con- “Two weeks ago, we were told Aging Director Cindy Sullivan remain in their vehicle until 15 tion off. cerned about the ramifica- that COA staff and volunteers said she is hoping to have a minutes before their appoint- tions,” said Gorman. whose primary focus would be vaccine site in-town. ment. She said there is no need Westfield Bank is the lead sponsor for the auction. Event “Certainly, some older adults to transport older adults to the sponsors to date include Advance Manufacturing, Boys & “We do have seniors who to arrive early and wait in line. will feel more comfortable vaccination sites could be vac- are getting vaccinated at the “You will not lose your Girls Club of Greater Westfield, Cassin Insurance, Firtion- having someone accompany cinated themselves. That made Adams Funeral Service, Westfield Gas & Electric/Whip City Eastfield Mall,” she said. place,” she said. them to the vaccine site. And sense to me because the policy “Southwick is still hoping that Baker said approximately Fiber and Westfield Lifestyle. some absolutely have to rely targeted one person assisting “We are always looking for event sponsors. Eight major the state will give local boards 250,000 doses of the COVID- on another person to provide many seniors over the course of of health who have requested 19 vaccine were given since sponsors will be featured prominently on the web page and in transportation as well as assis- time. The new system is one for advertising,” Brodkin said. vaccine doses the opportunity the start of Phase 2. He said tance. However, the COA one. That means one driver for to vaccinate locally. The two more sites – one in Natick Anyone who wants to contribute may contact auction directors have been told during one senior. My understanding is Eastfield mall is a great loca- and one in Dartmouth – are leader Alex Khatchadourian at [email protected]. multiple virtual sessions with that the driver can be any age. tion, it’s just too far away. We slated to open Feb. 22 and 24, Kiwanis is a global community of clubs, members, and staff from the Executive Office So, with limited supplies of the are supporting and assisting respectively. partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one of Elder Affairs and through vaccine, it’s logical to assume our seniors as much as possi- “We will start with 500,000 community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of Westfield was e-mails that the vaccine supply that some of those in the target- ble.” doses and scale up to 2,000 in established in 1922 and supports the Boys and Girls Club, is extremely limited right now. ed 75+ group are going to have Baker said for anyone hav- Dartmouth and 3,000 in Little League, and other child-focused organizations around Many local boards of health to wait because younger drivers ing difficulty making an online Natick,” Baker said. Westfield and Southwick. still haven’t received any vac- or ‘buddies’ are getting vacci- appointment, they should call He said they hope to have cine.” nated.” 211 to speak to someone who the majority of people age 75 Gorman isn’t sure what is the can help. and older vaccinated before best way to handle this. Sudders noted that anyone beginning the next phase. WHS Parents “There is no easy solution,” 75 and older and their accom- she said, “and I must say that I Continued from Page 1 don’t envy those in the position to have to make these difficult “It’s February and we she said they do have a Plan week and see some of their decisions. To offer some reas- LOVE our seniors!!,” wrote A, if they don’t reach their class,” Prenocil said. The Public AuctioN surance, we have been told TH Prenocil in the introduction. goal, and a Plan B, if they go entire class hasn’t been FRIDAY, MARCH 5 at 11:00 A.M. repeatedly by those in Boston MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE “Help us show the love by above and beyond. “We’ll together in a year. that anyone who wants a vac- • WESTFIELD • letting them know how proud use the funds for spring Prenocil said one of the cine will be able to get one. It’s 5 ROOM / 2 BEDROOM we are of their perseverance events,” she said, adding that kids was saying recently that a process that’s going to take this year. We would like to their thinking behind the “they kind of forgot about the weeks and months, but we’ll get SINGLE STORY celebrate this awesome class event was, “Let’s plan for the Class of 2021.” She said that there.” RANCH STYLE HOME with a SENIOR SURPRISE worst and hope for the best – comment was the incentive Health and Human Services WITH for each of our 270 seniors. see what happens with the for the parents to start the Secretary Marylou Sudders said BUILT-IN ONE CAR GARAGE The surprise will be a special, parents and the community.” Gofundme page now. for some people, especially 600 Montgomery Road WESTFIELD, MA custom senior gift and possi- Prenocil said the Class of “They’ve really been good someone elderly, trying to navi- To be Sold on the Premises bly other small items depend- 2021 has already missed about it. 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Local Real Estate Sales PAGE 4 - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT Pandemic fuels push for more election reforms By CHRIS LISINSKI State House News Service BOSTON - A group of lawmakers will work in the com- ing weeks to extend COVID-era elections reforms so they cover this spring's municipal elections, then turn their atten- tion toward securing a permanent overhaul to the state's voting system. A bill Rep. John Lawn and Sen. Cynthia Creem touted Wednesday has many broad similarities to a recommenda- tion Secretary of State William Galvin made a day earlier. Both would enshrine mail-in and early voting policies and authorize same-day voter registration in Massachusetts. While they work to build consensus on tackling the long- term proposal, Lawn and Creem said they will also seek action in the short term to ensure that voters can continue to cast ballots by mail and that cities and towns can open early- voting periods in upcoming local elections. Creem has filed a bill (SD 189) that would push the expi- ration of those allowances from March 31 to Dec. 31. Lawn said he believes legislative leaders are interested in a three- month extension through June. "We're hearing from a lot of city and town clerks who are anxious about planning for this for the April, May and June elections that are coming up, so that's something we're immediately trying to extend to the end of June," Lawn said. Lawn, a Watertown Democrat who served as House Election Laws Committee chair last session, and Creem outlined legislation they dubbed the VOTES Act (HD 1536 / SD 1002) that would keep many of last year's mail-in and early voting reforms permanent. Under the bill, elections officials would be required to send mail-in ballot applications to all registered voters. A Paid Leave Law raises piggybacking issues voter could reply with a request to receive mail-in ballots permanently for all future elections until they cancel. By COLIN A. YOUNG have a worker who already took X number of weeks of leave In-person early voting would be offered for at least two State House News Service in 2020 or even in the very end of 2020 leading into 2021 and weeks before regular state elections and one week before BOSTON - Human resources professionals and employment that's not going to count towards the allotments," Adler said primaries and special elections, while local election officials law experts have been busy making sense of the state's new Wednesday. "So people are going to be able to sort of piggy- could choose whether or not to make those options available paid family and medical leave program for companies and back." in municipal contests. workers since some of the new benefits kicked in last month, The issue of "piggybacking" came up again when Walsh and The Lawn and Creem bill overlaps in several major sec- explaining how the state program interacts with existing ben- Adler discussed how the state leave program interacts with tions with what Galvin, the state's chief elections offi- efits and what employers need to keep in mind as workers short-term disability, paid time off or other existing benefits cial, proposed on Tuesday. It goes further in some areas, become eligible for leave. available to employees. including clear language requiring sheriffs and corrections Saleha Walsh, vice president of business consulting firm "Generally, an employee doesn't piggyback -- you know, officials to distribute information about voting and mail-in Insource Services, and attorney Elizabeth Adler, partner at tack one form on with the next," Adler said. ballot applications to eligible inmates. Beacon Law Group, walked employers through the law that She explained that, generally, if an employee takes any Bay State residents are not permitted to vote while they created the paid family and medical leave program, what busi- accrued paid leave offered by the employer -- things like sick are serving a sentence after a felony conviction, though they nesses need to do to be in compliance with the law, and some leave, vacation leave, personal leave and paid time off -- they regain the right once their term is complete. of the questions they are often asked by employers during an cannot also receive state PFML benefits at the same time. But "Voting is a way of participating and feeling part of a event hosted by the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber. the weeks of leave will count against the state PFML program community, and it can play an important role in a successful "We've been getting so many questions about this program," allotment. re-entry from prison," Creem, a Newton Democrat, said. Walsh said. "So you might ask yourself why would any employee "Additionally, over half of incarcerated people in The paid family and medical leave law, part of the June 2018 choose to use vacation time if they could get the state's benefits Massachusetts are pre-trial and still innocent. They should "grand bargain" legislation signed by Gov. Charlie Baker, calls instead? Well, if you're a highly-paid worker, it is much more be able to vote if they want. It is not a privilege, it is a right." for up to 12 weeks of job-protected paid leave to care for a attractive to get paid your full pay by using your vacation days The bill from Lawn and Creem would also allow prospec- seriously ill or injured family member, to care for a new child, from your employer than taking state benefits that might be tive voters to register on the same day that they cast a ballot, or to meet family needs arising from a family member's active- much smaller than what you would otherwise get," Adler said. either on Election Day or on any of the in-person early vot- duty military service. It also authorizes up to 20 weeks of job- "But for a lower-paid worker, most likely that worker would ing days, and push the voter registration deadline from 20 protected paid leave to recover from a worker's own serious say, 'Hey, I want to save my vacation time and collect from the days before an election to 10 days. illness or injury, or to care for a seriously ill or injured service state.' But the bottom line is they can't do both at the same Galvin said Tuesday that his forthcoming bill would only member. time." allow same-day registration on Election Day itself. Benefits became available Jan. 1 for workers seeking time Adler and Walsh also advised employers to make sure they Some advocates and lawmakers have pushed same-day off to bond with a new child, take care of a sick or injured have made information about the state's new benefits program registration for years without any success. Janet Domenitz, service member, or to tend to a serious personal health condi- available to all workers and that they have updated their human executive director of MASSPIRG, said at the Wednesday tion. On July 1, benefits will be made available for workers to resources handbooks and policies. They also flagged the press conference that Massachusetts lags 21 other states that care for a family member with a serious health condition. PFML law's rebuttable presumption of employer retaliation already authorized the policy, echoing a point former One of the most common questions, Walsh said, has to do when it comes to any adverse actions taken against the Common Cause Massachusetts Pam Wilmot made in 2019. with workers who welcomed a baby into their family in 2020 employee within six months of their return from paid leave. In 2014, the Senate approved language that would have and might have taken leave last year for the birth or adoption "So if you have an employee that you're having performance allowed voters to register and cast ballots in one visit, but and to bond with the new child. As long as the baby was born issues for and they're going out on leave, you would be well- the provision did not survive negotiations with the House. or adopted within the last 12 months, those workers are eligible served to document that before they go out on leave so that if During its debate of the COVID-19 elections bill in June to take the full 12 weeks of leave allowed under the new state you continue to have those issues when they return you've cre- 2020, the House rejected same-day registration amendment program, she and Adler said. ated a paper trail of some of those issues so that you're better with a 16-139 vote. "Whatever happened last year is irrelevant. So you could positioned if you continue to have issues," Walsh said. Addressing that vote, Lawn said Wednesday that lawmak- ers did not want to put too much pressure on city and town clerks last year given that their jobs were already upended by the pandemic, and acknowledged the lack of consensus Claims show one in four pediatric patients dropped psychotherapy around the proposal in the House. "As much as I'm very supportive of this, we've still got By KATIE LANNAN said. Behavioral health patients younger than 9 and older than work to do with some of our colleagues who didn't think it State House News Service 75 were also slightly more likely to resume in-person visits as was the right time, which was most of us," he said. "We do BOSTON - More than half of pediatric patients in a cohort the health care system reopened. have some work to do with some other legislators, getting of nearly 3,300 analyzed by the Health Policy Commission Focusing on pediatric behavioral health, the HPC looked at on board with same-day voter registration." transitioned their psychotherapy visits entirely to telehealth a cohort of 3,295 Massachusetts residents age 21 and under Several voting rights and racial justice advocates said dur- from March to June of last year, while about one in four with at least one primary behavioral health diagnosis before ing Wednesday's bill unveiling that the legislation would appeared to discontinue their psychotherapy services. March 2020 who were actively receiving psychotherapy ser- also play an important role in improving equity. At a meeting Wednesday of the HPC's Market Oversight and vices before the pandemic. "Communities of color continue to be disproportionately Transparency Committee, commission staff presented research The cohort's total psychotherapy visits plummeted last underrepresented in our electoral politics," said Rahsaan on the COVID-19 pandemic's impacts on pediatric behavioral March, as COVID-19 first took hold and state government Hall, director of the Racial Justice Program at the ACLU health care in Massachusetts. imposed restrictions affecting much of daily life. HPC research Massachusetts. "National studies have shown that early vot- A new health care law that Gov. Charlie Baker signed on associate Yue Huang said the volume of visits "quickly ing and same-day voter registration increase participation in Jan. 1 tasks the commission with studying and reporting on rebounded" in April, and from April through June about 90 communities of color, particularly in Black communities." how COVID-19 has affected the health care system, including percent of those visits were done through telehealth. information on utilization trends. Fifty-seven percent of the pediatric patients moved their See Election Reforms, Page 5 Social distancing, stay-at-home orders and limits on non- psychotherapy entirely to telehealth from March through June, emergency in-person health care services drove many provid- with 15 percent using both telehealth and in-person services ers and patients to telehealth early in the pandemic, and state and 5 percent conducting in-person visits only. Twenty-four and federal policies encouraged the use of technology to pro- percent, or 784 patients, appeared to discontinue care, the HPC vide care remotely. data shows. Nationally, telehealth visits peaked in April and after that Those who continued care received more frequent services, The Westfield News steadily accounted for roughly 10 percent of all visits through and those who discontinued care were slightly more likely to A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC 2020, according to figures presented Wednesday. be male and to be younger, according to the HPC. Massachusetts figures show telehealth became a major com- "There might be many reasons why we stop observing psy- Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry ponent of behavioral health care. chotherapy services in the data," Huang said. "Some of them Managing Editor Sales Manager "After a shift in utilization March to May, behavioral health may be pandemic-related. It might have to do with internet providers gained back almost their entire original volume, and connectivity issues or a patient's comfort level or privacy con- Hope E. Tremblay Editor James Johnson-Corwin most of that volume remains in telehealth ... whereas that has cerns with using telehealth, or it could have to do with clinical Multi-Media Manager not been true for other provider types," Laura Nasuti, the com- factors unrelated to the pandemic. It's a little hard to tease that mission's associate director on research and cost trends, said. out." Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor Business Manager "Telehealth really has been here not just in April and May Health Policy Commission member Martin Cohen said that when the health care system was shut down at the beginning of behavioral health providers' ability to pivot quickly to tele- Fran Smith Lorie Perry the pandemic but it has persisted in Massachusetts, and spe- health has been "extraordinary," and said it will be important General Manager Director of Ad Production cifically for behavioral health." to keep watching the data through 2021. The commission analyzed a sample of Massachusetts claims "What we're seeing is an increase in behavioral health needs data from the national COVID-19 Research Database, which as the pandemic is prolonged, particularly as we see more 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 Nasuti said was largely behavioral health claims. effects of business closures, as we see the impact of housing Through that analysis, the commission found a "significant evictions," Cohen said. "If we look at past literature around (413)562-4181 switch" to behavioral health treatment via telehealth among all behavioral health following natural disasters, we know the www.thewestfieldnews.com age groups at the beginning of the pandemic, though the impacts happen six, one year, 18 months after the disaster, and youngest and oldest age groups "made less of a switch," Nasuti I think we're seeing that play out in behavioral health." THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 - PAGE 5 ‘Numerous close contacts’ cause Lelling leaving U.S. attorney’s Westfield High School to go remote post at end of month By AMY PORTER Obituaries Staff Writer By COLIN A. YOUNG alleged obstruction of jus- Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 WESTFIELD – Staff and students were notified Feb. 10 that State House News service tice. His office also oversaw Westfield High School would switch to remote learning days on Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries BOSTON - U.S. Attorney the "Varsity Blues" investi- Thursday and Friday due to a positive COVID case. for Massachusetts Andrew gation into corruption in col- Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski said they were notified Lelling will resign from his late in the day Wednesday that a member of the WHS commu- lege admissions, "prioritized Viola Welch office at the end of February rooting out drug trafficking WESTFIELD: Viola was a nity tested positive for COVID-19, requiring that the school close to conduct deep cleaning and contact tracing. after nearly four years as the and violent offenders in lifelong resident of Westfield, top federal prosecutor in the Lawrence," and was the only MA born to Frank and Gertrude WHS Principal Charles Jendrysik sent an email and robocall to the school community notifying them of the switch to remote.. state, his office announced U.S. attorney's office in the Best on February 14, 1914 the Wednesday. country to use the Americans youngest of three daughters. She “The school is closed today and tomorrow and will not open for students until after the winter break next week. There were Lelling, who was appoint- with Disabilities Act to died peacefully on January 14, ed U.S. attorney by former require nursing facilities and 2021 at the Hospice of the Fisher numerous close contacts which is why we decided to go remote,” said Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski said on Thursday. President Trump and con- county jails to provide medi- House in Amherst, MA. Viola firmed to the position in the cation-assisted treatment to was predeceased by her parents, Athletics were also canceled or postponed Thursday and Friday as a result of the switch to remote, according to U.S. Senate, said he gave recovering addicts, Lelling's two sisters Helen and Francis, Czaporowski. President Joe Biden his res- office said. and her husband of sixty years ignation earlier this week. Prior to his current post, Stephen Welch. She is survived Until Biden appoints a suc- Lelling was the office's by nieces Barbara Christensen, cessor, First Assistant U.S. senior litigation counsel and Gail Olsen and nephew James FUR SALES Attorney Nathaniel Mendell had previously worked as a Christensen as well as many grand and great-grand nieces will serve as acting U.S. federal prosecutor in the and nephews. A graduate of Westfield High School, Viola Animal cruelty fueling push to ban attorney. Eastern District of Virginia lived for many years on Broadway in Westfield. She was Last month, the Boston and was counsel to the assis- an accomplished painter who also enjoyed doing handi- By MICHAEL P. NORTON Globe reported that the four tant attorney general at the crafts of many types and playing her beloved Hammond State House News Service finalists for the U.S. attorney Department of Justice's Civil organ. In June of 2019 on the 350th Anniversary of BOSTON - Massachusetts would become the first state on position are Suffolk District Rights Division. Westfield, Viola was recognized as the oldest living resi- the East Coast to outlaw the sale of fur products, under legisla- Attorney Rachael Rollins; It is not uncommon for a dent born, raised and still living in Westfield. tion introduced Wednesday. Josh Levy, a partner at Ropes U.S. attorney appointed by Viola will be interred later this spring at Pine Hill Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis (D-Framingham) and Sen. John & Gray; and two people who an outgoing or former presi- Cemetery along side of her husband. Memorial donations Velis (D-Westfield) are sponsoring the bills (SD 1029 and HD already work in the U.S. dent to step aside when a should be sent to the Hospice of the Fisher Home, 1165 1592), which have the backing of the Humane Society of the attorney's office in new president assumes North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01002. United States. The bill's supporters cite cruel, unregulated Massachusetts, chief of the office. Former U.S. Attorney animal killing methods in the fur industry. civil rights unit Jennifer Carmen Ortiz, an Obama "Massachusetts is a world leader in animal welfare," Lewis Serafyn and Springfield administration appointee, Deborah Harris Haskell said. "Given the overwhelming evidence of inhumane prac- office head Deepika Bains resigned one week before WASHINGTON — tices in the fur industry, the risks fur production has to our Shukla. Trump took office in 2017. Deborah Harris Haskell, public health and the availability of so many different options As U.S. attorney, Lelling's Lelling's office did not hint age 70, passed away for warm and fashionable fabrics, we will not continue to be office charged 11 current and at what his next venture may peacefully on Sunday, complicit in unnecessary cruelty." former members of the State be, but he has previously February 7, 2021 in The bill exempts leather, cowhide, and shearling, as well as Police and 10 current and suggested that he might con- Ellensburg, WA. Her pass- previously owned fur products, and the ban would apply only former members of the sider running for political ing was as a result of com- to the sale of products including clothing and fashion acces- Boston Police Department office. plications from a prior sories like handbags, shoes, slippers, hats or key chains, that for fraudulent overtime prac- "Yeah I’ve thought about heart attack. Deborah was contain fur. tices and other corruption, that," Lelling told the Boston born to Charles and Said Velis: "The excruciating process these animals go indicted former Rep. David Herald last month. "I Dorothy Harris in through for their fur is utterly disturbing and must be ended. Nangle of Lowell for alleged wouldn’t foreclose it. I think Westfield, MA on March Due to the work of so many great advocacy organizations, fraud, and charged a state it is possible I could pursue 23, 1950. She was the more and more people have begun to learn of this cruel prac- district court judge for something in politics." eldest of three children. tice and what it entails. Public sentiment against the fur indus- She spent her childhood in try has been growing for years, and this bill is an important Westfield, MA and gradu- next step for Massachusetts." ated from Westfield High Laura Hagen, Massachusetts state director for the Humane Election Reforms School in 1968. Following Society, said "the fur industry's days are clearly numbered," Continued from Page 4 graduation she attended the University of Massachusetts mentioning places like Wellesley and Los Angeles that have at Amherst where she received a Bachelor of Science banned fur sales, major brands dropping fur, and top fur-pro- Election reform has voting systems and forward- degree in 1972. ducing countries like Norway and the Netherlands outlawing emerged as a high-profile thinking updates to our elec- She furthered her education in 1988 by earning a fur farming. topic in the early weeks of tion laws that uplift voters Masters Degree in Education from the University of The MSPCA, Animal Legal Defense Fund and Fur Free the 2021-2022 lawmaking across the Commonwealth," Maine at Orono, following which she taught middle Massachusetts are also supporting the bills, along with Reps. session. Rausch said in a statement. school science for the next seven years. After moving to Natalie Higgins and Lindsay Sabadosa. Needham Democrat Sen. If he is reappointed as the South Carolina in 1995, she again pursued a higher level Becca Rausch unveiled a House's top lawmaker on the of learning and received her Doctorate Degree in Education package of bills Tuesday Election Laws Committee, from Clemson University in 2002. As a professor at the that, in addition to making Lawn will play an important University of South Carolina at Aiken, she taught students mail-in voting permanent, role in synthesizing the vari- to become middle school teachers. Her move to Ellensburg BC’s Rougeau named first would also allow municipali- ous proposals into a bill that came in the summer of 2008 when she became a professor ties to adopt ranked-choice can reach the House and in the Education Department at Central Washington lay president of Holy Cross voting systems, designate Senate floors. Election Day as a legal holi- Asked about differences University. She happily retired in June of 2014 after a long By MICHAEL P. NORTON and successful career. day in place of Columbus between his bill, Rausch's State House News Service Day, push the state primary bill and Galvin's proposal, In addition to the multiple moves within the United BOSTON - Boston College Law School Dean Vincent States, she also spent five years with her family living in from September to June, Lawn replied that "every- Rougeau has been named president of The College of the modernize the centralized thing's on the table from an integrated city on the west coast of Saudi Arabia. She Holy Cross in Worcester, becoming its first lay and first Black had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the voter registry, and require every good idea that's out president. presidential primary candi- there." world with her favorite place being the Scandinavian Holy Cross announced his appointment on Wednesday countries and spending some time above the Arctic Circle dates to disclose four years of "We're absolutely not in morning, a day after its board approved his selection, and said tax returns to make the different places," Creem and seeing the midnight sun. Rougeau will start on July 1. Rev. Philip Boroughs, the col- She was as active in retirement as she was during her Massachusetts ballot. added about cooperation with professional career. She was an avid home gardener culti- "These half-dozen bills the secretary. "We're going to vating crops that provided fresh vegetables for most of the provide sorely needed come up with a bill that he year. Going camping and hiking with the family puppies upgrades to our antiquated loves as much as we love." was another one of her favorite pastimes. Each year there Crafty Creations at the were multiple family camping trips to various locations throughout the state of Washington. The travel bug stuck Southwick Senior Center If you would like to run a with her even in retirement as each year there was a trip Birthday Announcement in with her sister to various national parks around the north- SOUTHWICK — The Senior Center is offering take home west and beyond. The penultimate trip was a cruise to craft projects On Feb. 25, a St. Patrick’s Day craft will be The Westfield News contact offered with. Craft kids can be picked up that day between us at: 413-562-4181 Alaska and a stay in Denali National Park in 2018. 11:45 a.m. – noon, with instructions at 2 p.m. on cable access She is survived by Robert, her husband of 49 years, son Channel 15. 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NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S Dear Annie NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING By ANNIE LANE SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale INACCORDANCEWITHTHEPROVISIONS contained in a certain mortgage given by Kyle OFTHEMASSACHUSETTSGENERAL E. Konrad to Florence Bank FKA Florence LAWS, CHAPTER 131, SECTION 40 (WET- Savings Bank, said mortgage being dated December 1, 2014 and recorded in the Hamp- LANDSPROTECTIONACT)APUBLIC Slept with Wife’s Nieces den County Registry of Deeds in Book 20518, MEETING WILL BE HELD ON February 23, Page 536, of which mortgage the undersigned 2021 at 6:30 PM. Dear Annie: I live in a small town with my wife of ting caught. If you can't appreciate how deeply you've is the present holder, for breach of the condi- 33 years. My wife has a large family, most of whom live hurt your wife, my only advice is to honor her wishes tions of said mortgage and for the purpose of Public Participation will be via teleconference foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public only. See Agenda on the City’s website for in the same state as us. Two of her siblings had daugh- and pack your bags. Auction at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 5, 2021, upon the premises described in said public access information: ters the same age who grew up like sisters. Last summer Dear Annie: My sister is relatively young (early 60s) mortgage, namely 600 Montgomery Road, her two nieces came to stay with us for a week while on but lives in a nursing home. For months now, she has not Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, https://www.cityofwestfield.org/AgendaCenter a break from college. It turned out her nieces were hard- been allowed to leave her room except to shower. She all and singular the premises described in said partying, dope-smoking, heavy-drinking types. was put in a room that has no phone. After she'd been mortgage, to wit: The application can be reviewed: https://www.cityofwestfield.org/ One day, while my wife was at work and I was work- there for a month, I called and the front desk told me that The land in Westfield, Hampden County, Mas- ing from home, they got me to party with them. We got she'd be allowed visitors in a week or two. I waited two sachusetts, bounded and described as follows: conservationfilings pretty wasted and ended up all hooking up. The same weeks, and called again, and they said she still wasn't Situated on the westerly side of the highway THIS MEETING IS HELD FOR A: DETERMIN- thing happened the very next day. I know they liked allowed visits. I am allowed to drop things off, and last leading from Westfield to Montgomery and ATION OF APPLICABILITY known as Montgomery Road in Wyben, and seducing their aunt's husband, and I had a mind-blowing week I noticed that one of the residents was in the lobby. beginning at an iron pin in the westerly line of experience. I asked an employee what was up with that, and the Montgomery Road at the southeasterly corner SUBMITTED BY: Results in Wellness, of the conveyed premises and at the northeast- LLC/Sofia Zanzarella I assumed they were old enough to be discreet, but employee said that residents are allowed to go outside erly corner of land now or formerly of Calvin & they weren't. A few weeks later one of them told another for cigarette breaks, supervised. June Porter, thence running FOR WORK TO BE PERFORMED AT: family member, and the news made it back to my wife. At this point I feel that the nursing home administra- 93 Springfield Road N. 64° 34’ 12” W. a distance of two hundred My wife was beyond upset. She told me to move out, tors are not telling the truth. If they can leave their forty-five and 47/100 (245.47) feet to an iron but I refused. Since then, she has made my life a living rooms to go outside, then certainly they can have a visi- pin; thence running WORK WILL CONSIST OF: Placement of 200 hell. tor, even if just through a glass window, right? -- Miss sq ft prefabricated shed in 100-year Flood N. 65° 38’ 18” W. a distance of two hundred Plain. I never wanted to destroy our marriage, but the allure My Sis fifty-eight and 96/100 (258.96) feet to an iron of two young women is a fantasy most men cannot Dear Miss My Sis: Trust your gut. While the corona- pin; thence running POSTED: February 16, 2021 refuse. I never believed two sexual exploits could virus pandemic has necessitated restrictions, you should N. 63° 21’ 22” W. a distance of two hundred destroy my marriage of 33 years. I am not seeing a way still be allowed phone calls with your sister at the very sixty-five and 15/100 (265.15) feet to an iron DAVID A. DOE to fix this. Any suggestions? -- Regretful least. It sounds like her facility might not be on the up pin; thence running CONSERVATION COMMISSION CHAIRMAN Dear Regretful: There are so many layers of wrong- and up. Reach out to them in writing to log your com- N. 62° 14’ 33” W. a distance of four hundred ness here that I don't even know where to begin. You plaints, so that you have a paper trail. Then see if a long- sixty-two and 25/100 (462.25) feet to an iron cheated on your wife. You cheated on her again. And the term care ombudsman can intervene. You can locate pin; thence running APARTMENTS FOR RENT cherry on this creeptastic cake: You cheated on her with ombudsmen at https://theconsumervoice.org/get_help. N. 62° 42’ 15” W. a distance of three hundred eleven and 89/100 (311.89) feet to an iron pin; Westfield - 3rd Floor Apartment, your nieces. (Yes, they are your nieces, too, even if not "Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear thence running 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, LR, Bath by blood.) What you did was profoundly hurtful, no Annie" is out now! Annie Lane's debut book -- featuring $1,300/month + utilities. matter which way you slice it. favorite columns on love, friendship, family and eti- N. 62° 48’ 26” W. a distance of four hundred 1st/Last/Security eighteen and 22/10 (418.22) feet to an iron pin; 413-250-4811 No Texts I usually tell partners working past infidelity to try quette -- is available as a paperback and e-book. Visit thence running couples counseling. But for that to work, the cheater http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more informa- N. 62° 42’ 48” W. a distance of five hundred Westfield - 2 bedroom apartment includes actually has to feel remorse -- and despite your letter's tion. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ one and 31/100 (501.31) feet to an iron pin; heat/hot water. Tenant to pay electric. Garage signature, it seems like the only thing you regret is get- creators.com. said iron pin being at land now or formerly of stall. Non-smoker; no pets. References re- Wallace & Mabel Hayden and at toe of ledge quired. Available 2/1. $1,200 p/month. and at the southwesterly corner of the con- 1st/Last/$200-Cleaning Fee. Shown by ap- pointment only. veyed premises and at the northwesterly Call: 413-568-5905 corner of said land now or formerly of Calvin HINTS FROM HELOISE and June Porter; the last seven (7) described courses and distances being along said land APPLIANCE REPAIR now or formerly of Calvin & June Porter; thence running ALLEN ST. JEAN APPLIANCE N. 45° 05’ 55” E. a distance of one hundred fifty-three and 91100 (153.91) feet along toe of Repairing all major ledge, being along land now or formerly of Wal- brands of appliances. New COVID scam lace & Mabel Hayden, to an iron pin at the northwesterly corner of the conveyed premises Senior discounts available. and at the southwesterly corner of Lot 2 on 413-562-5082 Dear Heloise: The inspector general of Social are sold in packs, which are held together with plastic. Plan hereinafter referred to; thence running Security has issued a warning about fraudulent letters. Before I discard the plastic, I cut it up into tiny pieces These letters inform people that due to the COVID-19 so that small animals do not get caught in them and S. 63° 09’ 03” E. a distance of two thousand three hundred seventy-two and 63/100 AUTO FOR SALE virus, there will be a suspension of Social Security they don’t try to eat them. It’s safer for animals and (2372.63) feet to an iron pin at the westerly line of Montgomery Road at the northeasterly benefits because the offices are now closed. The only takes a minute to do. -- Vickie T., Mesa, Ariz. corner of the conveyed premises; thence run- $ CASH PAID $ scammers then pretend to be you and notify Social KITCHEN GADGETS ning For any Toyota, Other Makes Running or Not, Crashed OK! Security that they are moving to a new address and Dear Heloise: My husband and I have lived in the S. 10° 35’ 18” W. a distance of one hundred Will take other Makes and Models ask to have all future Social Security payments made same house for nearly 40 years. As you might imag- fifty and 00/100 (150.00) feet to the iron pin at Free Pickup to the new address. Since you assume your benefits ine, we have several duplicates of kitchen gadgets, all the place of beginning. Call 203-600-4431 ANYTIME are on hold, and you know nothing about the scam- of which are in very good condition. Still, I don’t need Containing 8.53 acres. CASHFORCARS! We buy all cars! Junk, mer’s lies and schemes to steal your identity, you’re five potato peelers, four strainers, six lemon squeezers high-end, totaled-it doesn't matter! Get free Being Lot 3 on plan of lots in Westfield, Mas- towing and same day cash! NEWER MODELS unaware that your payments are being illegally sent to or four garlic presses. And that’s the tip of the iceberg! sachusetts, entitled “Plan of Lots For Helen & too! Call 844-813-0213 the scammers. If for any reason your monthly pay- We went through the house and started to gather up all Francis Szenda, dated May 15, 1974…” by Pharmer Engineering Corporation, recorded ments stop, call your Social Security office immedi- the duplicates we could find of various useful things, with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in TIMOTHY'S AUTO SALES Book of Plans 152, Pages 108 & 109. ately. -- Henry H., Washington, D.C. including 10 tablecloths! I called our local battered We might have exactly what SEND A GREAT HINT TO: women’s shelter, and they said they’d love to have the Being the same premises conveyed to this you want, if not, let us Heloise items. Not only did they use them, but they could go mortgagor by deed of Robert J. Burke dated locate it for you! November 25, 2014 and recorded December 1, Specializing in vehicles P.O. Box 795001 to women setting up a new place to live. -- Margaret 2014 in the Hampden County Registry of under $4,000. Deeds immediately prior hereto. San Antonio, TX 78279-5001 J., Knoxville, Tenn. Bartlett Street, Westfield (413)568-2261 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE GLOVES TO THE RESCUE Said premises will be sold subject to and/or Email: [email protected] Dear Heloise: My doctor wanted me to rub arthritis with the benefit of any and all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, improvements, MAYONNAISE HINT cream on my hands every night to help alleviate the covenants, outstanding tax title, municipal or Dear Heloise: You wrote about using mayonnaise pain I experience. The problem was that I’d get it all other public taxes, assessments, liens or CAREER TRAINING claims in the nature of liens, rights of parties in TRAINONLINETODOMEDICALBILLING! on white water spots on wood furniture. At the time I over the pillows and sheets. My daughter gave me a possession, and existing encumbrances of re- Become a Medical Office Professional at CTI! thought it would never work, but when I found a box of inexpensive vinyl gloves (disposable ones) to cord created prior to the mortgage, if any there Get trained & certified to work in months! Call white water mark on my antique dresser, I tried it. I wear over the cream, and it worked like a charm. No be, whether or not reference to such restric- 888-572-6790. (M-F 8-6 ET) tions, easements, improvements, liens or en- rubbed the mayonnaise on the water mark, left it over more messy sheets. My daughter uses the disposable cumbrances is made in the Deed. night and wiped off the area in the morning. The gloves when she applies oily hand cream to her own CHIMNEY SWEEPS No representations, express or implied, are water mark was gone! Thanks for a simple, effective hands. -- Viola Y., Newcastle, Calif. made with respect to any matter concerning the premises which will be sold "as is". HENTNICK hint! -- Gracie W., Tulsa, Okla. Viola, you also can apply creams to your feet and CHIMNEY SWEEPS Gracie, just make sure it’s REAL mayo, and rub it use a plain cotton sock over your feet to have soft, Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel The successful high bidder will be responsible caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry in with a clean cloth. -- Heloise smooth feet in the morning. -- Heloise for paying the Massachusetts State Document- work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. In- PACKAGING HINT (c)2021 by King Features Syndicate Inc. ary Tax Stamps, all closing costs and all re- sured. Quality work from a business you can cording fees. trust. (413)848-0100, (800)793-3706. Dear Heloise: When I buy soda, I buy the cans that TERMSOFSALE: The highest bidder in the sale shall be required to deposit cash, bank treasurer's check or certified check in the A STEP ABOVE THE REST! amount of FIVETHOUSANDDOLLARS ($5,000.00) at the time and the place of the JMF CHIMNEY SERVICE sale of the premises to qualify as a bidder (the present holder of the mortgage is exempt from Need chimney repair? this requirement) to be held by the Mortgagee. We do brick repair, crown The successful bidder will also be required to seals and repairs. Stainless deposit a sum equal to ten percent (5%) of the steel liner installs, as well amount bid (less the $5,000.00 deposit) with as stainless rain caps. the Mortgagee’s auctioneer, Aaron Posnik & We sweep all flues. Co., Inc., 31 Capital Drive, West Springfield, Stove Installations. Massachusetts 01089 or the Mortgagees attor- Free estimates provided. ney as may be directed within five (5) days of Owner operated the date of the sale to be held by the Mort- gagee, and the balance of the purchase price Call: 413-330-2186 shall be paid in cash, certified or bank treas- urer's check at the closing which shall occur within thirty (30) days after the date of foreclos- ure sale, time being of the essence, unless the ELECTRICIAN Mortgagee agrees otherwise. The successful bidder at the sale shall be required to sign a FLOREK'S ELECTRICAL Memorandum of Terms of Sale containing the SERVICE above terms at the auction sale. Fully experienced for all your electrical needs, In the event that the successful bidder at the in your home or business. No job too small or public auction shall default in purchasing the too big. Electrical service upgrades, new con- within described property according to the struction or additions, emergency generators; New installation and maintenance service. terms of this Notice of Mortgagee's Sale and/or Fully insured/licensed. the terms of the Memorandum of Sale ex- ecuted at the public auction, the Mortgagee re- Call Jason, Master Electrician: serves the right, at its election, to sell the prop- 413-568-6293 erty to the second highest bidder at the public auction provided that Mortgagee, in its discre- tion, may require (1) said second highest bid- der to deposit the amount of the required de- JAMES FERRIS ELECTRICIAN posit as set forth herein within three (3) busi- Lic.#E16303 ness days after written notice to the second Free estimate, senior discount. highest bidder of the default of the previous Insured. 40-yrs. experience. highest bidder, (2) the second highest bidder to No job too small. execute a Memorandum of Sale, and (3) the closing to occur within twenty (20) days of said Call 413-330-3682 written notice, time being of the essence un- less the Mortgagee agrees otherwise. The POEHLMAN ELECTRIC Mortgagee reserves the right to sell any parcel All types of wiring. or any portion thereof separately, or in any or- Free estimates. Insured. der that Mortgagee may choose and/or to post- SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE pone this sale to a later time or date by public AND WHOLE HOUSE proclamation at the time and date appointed for KOHLER GENERATORS, the sale and to further postpone any ad- SERVICE UPGRADES, journed sale date by public proclamation at the SMALL JOBS, POOLS. time and date appointed for the adjourned sale date. Gutter de-icing cables installed. All calls answered! Other terms, if any, to be announced at the Best prices, prompt service. time and place of the sale. Lic. #A-16886 (413)562-5816 The description for the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of a ty- pographical error in this publication. FIREWOOD

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