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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 THURSDAY,TUESDAY, JUNEJUNE 27, 17, 2017 2021 VOL. 75 cents 90 NO. 141 Marijuana Committee sends business regional dispatch receives recommendation to City Council By PETER CURRIER site permit Staff Writer WESTFIELD — The City Council Legislation and Ordinance By AMY PORTER Committee voted June 15 to make a positive recommendation in Staff Writer favor of the full council passing a resolution authorizing an inter- WESTFIELD – On June 15, Mike Albert municipal agreement (IMA) with the Town of Southwick for of The Pioneer Valley Trading Co. and dispatch services. Terry Reynolds of T. Reynolds Engineering Finn Chisholm-Godshalk carefully places a 1935 World War II helmet The City Council will take up the resolution for the IMA June appeared for a second time before the on his head. The young history buff received the helmet in exchange for 17. Planning Board to obtain site plan approv- teaching English virtually to someone living in Latvia. (KIM CHISHOLM- Westfield City Attorney Shanna Reed said during the hybrid al for a marijuana retail, cultivation and GODSHALK PHOTO) June 15 meeting that she had received confirmation from processing building and greenhouse opera- Southwick’s attorneys that the recent changes to the draft IMA tion on Medeiros Way. This time approval had been accepted. The IMA would give an initial three-year term was granted with one opposed. for the regional dispatch services with an option to extend it with Medeiros Way is zoned in Industrial A, City youth barters three additional two-year terms. where marijuana retail is allowed by-right. Westfield Public Safety Communications Director Nina Barszcz Pioneer Valley Trading Co. signed a Host said that the start date for the term will depend on how much grant Community Agreement with the city in funding is initially received and what projects can be immediately December. They were asked to return to for WWII artifact accomplished with said funding. Southwick Select Board member Douglas Moglin said that the the Planning Board after the initial meet- By HOPE E. TREMBLAY because he liked Finn very much,” grant would need to fund certain projects that are critical to the ing on June 2, with specs for lighting on Editor said Hong. “Because I live abroad, function of the regional dispatch services. the building, and more information on the WESTFILD – Most 11-year-olds I meet a lor of foreign people but no “Depending on when we get the grant, the grant has certain proprietary odor control by FogCo, a mist- spend their screen time playing matter where you come from, peo- projects that must be undertaken to enable the capability for ing solution that binds to the scent mole- online games or chatting with ple are the same.” Westfield to provide the services to the town of Southwick,” said cule and renders it scentless. Albert said friends. But Finn Chisholm- Chisholm-Godshalk’s sister Moglin. they would send over the full schematic for Godshalk is not most 11-year-olds. Teagan, 13, pitched in and the sib- Barszcz said that once the IMA is signed, the grant funding can the FogCo system. Although he does enjoy the same lings planned lessons, which Hong be released to the communities to begin building out the regional After Albert detailed the greenhouse things as his peers, Chisholm- said were centered around helping dispatch infrastructure. The buildout is estimated to take 12 to 18 plans, Planning Board Chair William Godshalk also spends much of his her speak in a more conversational months to complete. Barszcz said that it would take an estimated Carellas once again asked him if he had no screen time learning about history manner on her YouTube show about $1.2 million to get to the point where the dispatch center can go objection to a zero odor requirement. and searching for interesting his- minimalism. live for both communities, though that number could be reduced Albert requested that the same language toric artifacts. The two young teachers said they if necessary. be used as in a previous permit to a micro- One such item – a rare 1935 drew from their own school courses “There are many things we can drop off and still make the proj- grow shop to be located in Berkshire Danish World War II helmet – and their conversations with friends ect happen,” said Barszcz. Industries. piqued his interest but the price was to create lesson plans, which were Though a vote seems imminent in both Westfield’s City City Planner Jay Vinskey said that out of range at 400 euros. also guided by what Hong wanted Council and Southwick’s Select Board, Barszcz said that the there’s a residence not too far away, and His mother, Kim Chisholm- to learn. state’s 911 Department has been putting on pressure for the IMA to be signed quickly. She said the state has $22 million in develop- the permit states odor detectable by human Godshalk, suggested he ask the Hong said she wanted to learn to smell beyond the property line is not per- ment grant funding to give out and they received $38 million in seller, Luca Hong, for his best speak better English from young applications. mitted, which will be the same as for price. Instead, Chisholm-Godshalk people. Ward 6 City Councilor William Onyski said that this project Pioneer Valley Trading. received an offer he couldn’t refuse. “I wondered how different it will save both Westfield and Southwick a lot of money, and that Vinskey also responded to a question “He emailed me and said I could would be to learn from kids,” she it is a win-win situation for both communities to sign the agree- asked by Planning Board member Jane have the helmet for free if I would said. “I feel it’s a different experi- ment. Magarian at the first hearing and said the give his wife English lessons,” ence learning from kids – it’s more On June 14, Southwick’s Select Board voted to remove their Medeiros Way operation is 250 feet from Chisholm-Godshalk said. He fun. Adults talk more the economy letter of attestation for joining the Westcomm regional dispatch the aquifer. agreed and began teaching Xiaofeng and politics. Kids feel more free facility in Chicopee, a move that shows confidence that the deal Board members then looked over the Lin Hong, who goes by Lin, twice and are more relaxed.” with Westfield will be solidified. composition of the water and iodine-based a week for a total of 24 lessons. The Chisholm-Godshalks taught mist, and expressed some concern about Adding to the unique nature of the Hong to speak just by telling her the impact of long-term contact. exchange, Hong and her husband about their lives. Hong said she Magarian said if the mist is airborne, are Chinese and live in Latvia. does not have children and does not wind drift could cause some to fall over the Speaking during a Google Meet have many opportunities to speak aquifer, and she was still concerned about interview, Lin said the arrangement English, especially with children. the toxicity of any chemical out in the worked well. open. “You have to understand there’s “My husband came up with this See WWII, Page 3 been a lot of problems up there, and the city has had to spend millions of dollars,” she said to Albert Albert said on the environmental safety data sheet it was rated 000, which is not easy to get, and if there were any concerns, there would be a one in there. He said it is From left: Public Safety Communications Director Nina a very weak iodine solution. Barszcz, Principal Planning Jay Vinskey, City Attorney Shanna Magarian said under potential acute Reed, Ward 6 City Councilor William Onyski, and Ward 4 City effects it was rated 000, but under chronic Councilor Michael Burns meet in one of City Hall’s first health effects, unknown. She said under hybrid meetings since COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. personal protection there’s a B, and asked Xiaofeng Lin Hong, a resident of Latvia, has a lesson in conversational Southwick Select Board member Douglas Moglin was also what that means. Albert said B means English from Westfield residents Teagan and Finn Chisholm-Godshalk present, but is not pictured. (SCREENSHOT/WESTFIELD gloves, A would mean no protection need- while The Westfield News Editor Hope E. Tremblay listens. (SCREENSHOT) COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING) ed. Planning Board member Rich Salois asked how it would affect the water source, and if iodine was one of those chemicals that doesn’t dissipate. Planning Board member Bob Goyette Women experience motherhood said the description describes it as non- hazardous if ingested. “I’m with you, we should aggressively protect the water again through unique program source,” he said. Magarian said she would like to have By LORI SZEPELAK with bassinet, rocking chair, baby some reassurance that long-term buildup Correspondent clothing, baby bottles, diapers doesn’t occur, that it does dissipate over WESTFIELD-A new program and photographs of babies for time. She said it comes in 50 gallon bar- at The Arbors at Westfield is women to enjoy as they cuddle rels, and asked how much would be used reawakening the feelings resi- the infants. per day. dents had when they first wel- Ganemian explained that Albert said it would be used when fans comed their own newborns into before she transfers a baby to a are blowing air out of the greenhouse, once the world. resident’s arms, she first talks to or twice an hour for a short period of time The community outreach pro- the baby and starts rocking it at a liter a minute. He said during winter, gram is called “Reborns with until a woman shows an interest herbal spring and late fall, no air would be Reasons,” led by Talin Ganemian, and wants to see the baby. blowing out of the greenhouse. He also CDP, MDEC, APC. Ganemian is “Our approach is totally thera- said that it has been used for 30 years in the reflections director at The peutic,” said Ganemian. “There is waste and poultry facilities and on pig Arbors on Court Street. a lot of work that goes into stimu- farms out west. He said the company is “Doll therapy is often used as a lating a resident’s memory who currently marketing to cannabis growers, nonpharmacological intervention has dementia.” and is changing the name of the product to which can help in reducing Ganemian added that the pro- “cannabuster.” behavioral and psychological gram – that features babies from A visiting “newborn” at The Planning Board member Phil McEwan symptoms of dementia,” said infants to toddlers – is also “doing Arbors at Westfield. (THE said the product is 98 percent water, and Ganemian, adding residents with wonders for sundowning.” Talin Ganemian, CDP, MDEC, .025 iodine. “I’m not worried about it,” he dementia have shown a signifi- ARBORS PHOTO) Sundowning refers to a state of APC, is seen with one of the babies said. The public hearing was then closed, cant improvement in behavior Ganemian has created a warm, confusion that occurs in the late in the “Reborns with Reasons” and the site permit granted with condi- when the dolls are introduced as a cozy atmosphere that she calls program at The Arbors at Westfield. tions, with Magarian opposed. choice. the Mother’s Lounge, complete See Motherhood, Page 3 (THE ARBORS PHOTO) PAGE 2 - THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Scouts from Troops 821 and 124, and cub pack 820 are interviewed for Westfield Cable Channel 15 by Retired Marine veterans Ann and Tom Woodson show the flag at the entrance to Harry Rock. (MARC ST. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) the east Great River Bridge on flag Day. (MARC ST. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Flag Day Mayor Donald F. Humason Jr. hosted his annual Flag Day standout June 14 in the park by the twin bridges.Joining him were local scouts and city residents.

Mayor Don Humason is joined by Barbara Alyssa Graham and son Liam, left, join Monday’s Flag Day Coleman and Michele Moriarty during the Navy veteran Michael Dyra waves the flag to motorists on the west Great Event at Wojtkiewicz Park. (MARC ST. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD Mayor’s Flag Day Event at Wojtkiewicz Park. River Bridge during Monday’s Flag Day Event. (MARC ST. ONGE/THE NEWS) (MARC ST. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) WESTFIELD NEWS) Police Logs Court Logs Westfield District Court Major crime and incident report 4:05 p.m.: accident, Laro Road, a caller reports that Thursday, June 10, 2021 Thursday, June 10, 2021 they were involved in a two motor vehicle accident with Carlos O. Noel, 22, of 9 Cedar Lane, Westfield, was released on his personal WESTFIELD no apparent injuries, the responding officer reports that a recognizance (with pretrial conditions) pending a July 13 hearing after he was 5:19 a.m.: downed wires, Ridgecrest Circle, a caller tow truck was requested to remove one vehicle from the reports that a utility pole fell and is blocking the roadway, scene, the officer filed an accident report. arraigned on a charge of threatening to commit a crime brought by Westfield the responding officer reports that a tree fell and took SOUTHWICK police. down some wires and a different pole was snapped in half 12:51 p.m.: animal complaint, Powder Mill Road, a Sajjad Ibrahim, 22, of 136 Meadow St., Apt. B, Westfield, was released on his further down the street, dispatch reports that Westfield bear was seen in the area of the schools and Recreation personal recognizance (with pretrial conditions) pending a July 13 hearing after he Gas & Electric was notified to respond to the issue; Center. was arraigned on a charge of threatening to commit a crime brought by Westfield police.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Thurs., June 17, 2021 is the 168th day of the year. 197 days remain until the end of the year

clares itself the National Assembly. law. Court rules 8–1 in Abington School ON THIS DAY 1794 – Foundation of Anglo-Corsican 1932 – Bonus Army: Around a thou- District v. Schempp against requiring TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS Kingdom. sand World War I veterans amass at the reciting of Bible verses and the – Jello Biafra, American 653 – Pope Martin I is arrested and 1795 – The burghers of Swellendam the United States Capitol as the U.S. Lord’s Prayer in public schools. 1958 singer-songwriter and producer taken to Constantinople, due to his op- expel the Dutch East India Company Senate considers a bill that would give 1963 – A day after South Vietnamese – Bobby Farrelly, American position to monothelitism. magistrate and declare a republic. them certain benefits. President Ngô Đình Diệm announced 1958 director, producer, and screen- 1242 – Following the Disputation of – In the Kingdom of Hawaii, – Union Station massacre: In the Joint Communiqué to end the Bud- 1839 1933 writer Paris, twenty-four carriage loads of Kamehameha III issues the edict of Kansas City, Missouri, four FBI agents dhist crisis, a riot involving around 1958 – Jon Leibowitz, American Jewish religious manuscripts were toleration which gives Roman Catho- and captured fugitive Frank Nash are 2,000 people breaks out. One person burnt in Paris. lawyer and politician lics the freedom to worship in the Ha- gunned down by gangsters attempting is killed. – Daniel McVicar, American 1397 – The Kalmar Union is formed 1958 waiian Islands. The Hawaii Catholic to free Nash. 1967 – Nuclear weapons testing: Chi- actor under the rule of Margaret I of Den- Church and the Cathedral of Our Lady 1939 – Last public guillotining in na announces a successful test of its – Carol Anderson, American mark. 1959 of Peace are established as a result. France: Eugen Weidmann, a convict- first thermonuclear weapon. author and historian 1462 – Vlad III the Impaler attempts 1843 – The Wairau Affray, the first ed murderer, is executed in Versailles 1972 – Watergate scandal: Five White 1960 – Thomas Haden Church, to assassinate Mehmed II (The Night serious clash of arms between Māori outside the Saint-Pierre prison. House operatives are arrested for American actor Attack at Târgovişte), forcing him to and British settlers in the New Zealand 1940 – World War II: RMS Lancastria burgling the offices of the Democratic 1963 – Greg Kinnear, American retreat from Wallachia. Wars, takes place. is attacked and sunk by the Luftwaffe National Committee during an attempt actor, television presenter, and 1497 – Battle of Deptford Bridge: Forc- 1861 – American Civil War: Battle of near Saint-Nazaire, France. At least by members of the administration of producer es under King Henry VII defeat troops Vienna, Virginia. 3,000 are killed in Britain’s worst mari- President Richard M. Nixon to illegally 1965 – Dermontti Dawson, Amer- led by Michael An Gof. 1863 – American Civil War: Battle of time disaster. wiretap the political opposition as part ican football player and coach 1565 – Matsunaga Hisahide assas- Aldie in the Gettysburg Campaign. 1940 – World War II: The British Ar- of a broader campaign to subvert the 1965 – Dan Jansen, American sinates the 13th Ashikaga shōgun, 1876 – American Indian Wars: Battle my’s 11th Hussars assault and take democratic process.[9] speed skater and sportscaster Ashikaga Yoshiteru. of the Rosebud: 1,500 Sioux and Fort Capuzzo in Libya, Africa from Ital- 1985 – Space Shuttle program: STS- 1966 – Ken Clark, American foot- 1579 – Sir Francis Drake claims a land Cheyenne led by Crazy Horse beat ian forces. 51-G mission: Space Shuttle Dis- ball player (d. 2013) he calls Nova Albion (modern Califor- back General George Crook’s forces 1940 – The three Baltic states of Esto- covery launches carrying Sultan bin 1966 – Jason Patric, American nia) for England. at Rosebud Creek in Montana Terri- nia, Latvia and Lithuania fall under the Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the first actor 1596 – The Dutch explorer Willem tory. occupation of the Soviet Union. Arab and first Muslim in space, as a 1967 – Eric Stefani, American Barentsz discovers the Arctic archi- 1877 – American Indian Wars: Battle 1944 – Iceland declares indepen- payload specialist. keyboard player and composer pelago of Spitsbergen. of White Bird Canyon: The Nez Perce dence from Denmark and becomes a 1987 – With the death of the last indi- 1970 – Will Forte, American actor, 1631 – Mumtaz Mahal dies during defeat the U.S. Cavalry at White Bird republic. vidual of the species, the dusky sea- comedian, and screenwriter childbirth. Her husband, Mughal em- Canyon in the Idaho Territory. 1948 – United Airlines Flight 624, a side sparrow becomes extinct. 1970 – Jason Hanson, American peror Shah Jahan I, will spend the next 1885 – The Statue of Liberty arrives in Douglas DC-6, crashes near Mount 1991 – Apartheid: The South African football player 17 years building her mausoleum, the New York Harbor. Carmel, Pennsylvania, killing all 43 Parliament repeals the Population 1970 – Popeye Jones, American Taj Mahal. 1898 – The United States Navy Hospi- people on board. Registration Act which required racial basketball player and coach 1665 – Battle of Montes Claros: Portu- tal Corps is established. 1952 – Guatemala passes Decree classification of all South Africans at 1970 – Michael Showalter, Ameri- gal definitively secured independence 1900 – Boxer Rebellion: Western Al- 900, ordering the redistribution of un- birth. can actor, director, producer, and from Spain in the last battle of the Por- lied and Japanese forces capture the cultivated land. 1992 – A “joint understanding” agree- screenwriter tuguese Restoration War. Taku Forts in Tianjin, China. 1953 – Cold War: East Germany ment on arms reduction is signed by 1975 – Joshua Leonard, Ameri- 1673 – French explorers Jacques 1901 – The College Board introduces Workers Uprising: In East Germany, U.S. President George Bush and Rus- can actor, director, and screen- Marquette and Louis Jolliet reach the its first standardized test, the forerun- the Soviet Union orders a division of sian President Boris Yeltsin (this would writer Mississippi River and become the first ner to the SAT. troops into East Berlin to quell a rebel- be later codified in START II). 1977 – Mark Tauscher, American Europeans to make a detailed account 1910 – Aurel Vlaicu pilots an A. Vlaicu lion. 1994 – Following a televised low- football player and sportscaster of its course. nr. 1 on its first flight. 1958 – The Ironworkers Memorial speed highway chase, O. J. Simpson 1979 – Nick Rimando, American 1767 – Samuel Wallis, a British sea 1922 – Portuguese naval aviators Second Narrows Crossing, in the pro- is arrested for the murders of his ex- soccer player captain, sights Tahiti and is considered Gago Coutinho and Sacadura Cabral cess of being built to connect Vancou- wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her 1979 – Tyson Apostol, American the first European to reach the island. complete the first aerial crossing of the ver and North Vancouver (Canada), friend Ronald Goldman. television personality 1773 – Cúcuta, Colombia, is founded South Atlantic. collapses into the Burrard Inlet killing 2015 – Nine people are killed in a mass 1979 – Young Maylay, American by Juana Rangel de Cuéllar. 1929 – The town of Murchison, New 18 ironworkers and injuring others.[8] shooting at Emanuel African Method- rapper, producer, and voice actor 1775 – American Revolutionary War: Zealand Is rocked by a 7.8 magnitude 1960 – The Nez Perce tribe is awarded ist Episcopal Church in Charleston, 1980 – Jeph Jacques, American Colonists inflict heavy casualties on earthquake killing 17. At the time it was $4 million for 7 million acres (28,000 South Carolina. author and illustrator British forces while losing the Battle of New Zealand’s worst natural disaster. km2) of land undervalued at four 2017 – A series of wildfires in central 1980 – Venus Williams, American Bunker Hill. 1930 – U.S. President Herbert Hoover cents/acre in the 1863 treaty. Portugal kill at least 64 people and in- tennis player 1789 – In France, the Third Estate de- signs the Smoot–Hawley Tariff Act into 1963 – The United States Supreme jure 204 others. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021 - PAGE 3 Motherhood WWII Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 afternoon and spans into Chisholm-Godshalk said teaching someone across the the night by persons with world has been “very fun.” Hong said she was impressed with Alzheimer’s-related brain both young teachers and noted that the way they speak and the changes that can affect a topics they speak about are much different than when she was person’s biological clock, growing up in China. leading to confused sleep- “I don’t know kids their age in China today, but when I was wake cycles. Sundowning young, I put more emphasis on myself,” she said. “I am very can cause a variety of behav- impressed with them and their manners. iors from confusion and anx- Before the planned lessons were over, Luca Hong sent iety to aggression and ignor- Chisholm-Godshalk the Danish M-23 helmet in good faith. ing directions. He said less than 100,000 were manufactured. For Chisholm- “It has been amazing to Godshalk the barter system was a win-win in many ways: he see the feelings from these received a historic helmet, taught someone a language, made women who want to hold or international connections, bonded with his sister and had a rock a baby,” said Ganemian. blast. “Most know they aren’t real “I hope we stay in touch,” he said, which Hong and Teagan but the interactions create Chisholm-Godshalk agreed was the plan. conversations and I can’t put into words the energy in the room that we see.” CALABRESE Ganemian said she has also noticed a difference for FARMS women at sundown. FRESH FROM OUR FIELDS: “One of the purposes of the program is to give women their self-worth STRAWBERRIES back,” said Ganemian, add- Squash, Peas, Radishes, ing, “It is evident that these Lettuce, Greenhouse women enjoyed being a Tomatoes & Cukes The Mother’s Lounge at The Arbors at Westfield. (THE Hanging Baskets, Annuals, ARBORS PHOTO) Water Garden Plants mom. At sundown, as they hold the babies, it brings tranquility and Vegetable Plants and comfort to them and this is our whole purpose for provid- ~ WE ACCEPT SNAP & HIP BENEFITS ~ ing this program.” In addition to the daily interaction Ganemian has with resi- 257 Feeding Hills Road, (Rt. 57) dents and the three babies at The Arbors, she is also thankful to Southwick, MA • (413) 569-6417 a volunteer from Connecticut who visits once a month with “newborns” of her own. “We have a volunteer who also brings babies with freckles, WESTFIELD PURPLE HEART TRAIL glasses, and different expressions so that our residents can also enjoy that experience,” said Ganemian. “I am blessed that she shares those moments with our residents.” Ganemian said as she observes the women talking to each other and hearing them saying a prayer over the dolls to protect them, her heart is full. “Tears are running down our eyes,” said Ganemian. “The goal is to give these women meaningful motherly feelings.”

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By CHRIS VAN BUSKIRK State House News Service BOSTON - Flanked by a small group of supporters includ- ing the mayor of Cambridge, Democrat Danielle Allen offi- cially launched her gubernatorial campaign Tuesday during a press conference where she critiqued the Baker administra- tion's handling of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. With her official announcement out of the way, Allen becomes the first Black woman to seek the governorship as a major party candidate and, if elected, would become the first Black woman governor. At her launch, backers like Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui touted her academic expertise and experience advising politicians. Allen said the state got off to a "pretty rocky start" on vac- cinations, pointing to elders who had to drive for hours to reach a vaccination site and delays with the state's vaccination appointment website. "My friend Tina, who was trying to book an appointment for her older and ill husband, met a dysfunctional website that told her her wait time would be 20,850 minutes," she said. "That is almost a full year. But when our state government was failing us, the people did not." When asked what Gov. Charlie Baker's biggest failing was in regard to his handling of the pandemic, Allen said the Maura Healey: SEC must mandate administration "doesn't sufficiently activate the talents of everybody in the commonwealth, doesn't see the solutions on the ground that communities understand." corporate disclosure on climate risks "We need a state administration that sees the leadership ideas, the solutions that are emerging from the ground and By MICHAEL P. NORTON from companies experiencing climate risk,” the attorneys invest in those, helps to scale them up," she said. State House News Service general wrote in their letter. “And states themselves are inves- The Baker administration has directed a large-scale vaccine BOSTON - Saying retirement accounts and other invest- tors, with billions of dollars invested in U.S. securities campaign that, over the past several months, has led to just ment earnings are at risk, Attorney General Maura Healey and through, for example, their pension programs.” over 4 million residents receiving full vaccination status. The her counterparts from other states are calling on the Securities Firms regulated by the SEC are already required to disclose Republican governor also convened a group to advise him on and Exchange Commission to require U.S. companies to dis- material information related to risks from climate change and communication, distribution, and equity issues surrounding close the financial risks they face from climate change. to not distribute misleading or false disclosures, but “many the COVID-19 vaccine. In a letter dated Monday to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, the American companies make no climate-related disclosures, and That group included health officials from Mass General attorneys general said they believe the SEC has the authority a significant proportion have no plans to do so in the future,” Brigham, Harvard University, former Lawrence Mayor Daniel to require such disclosures, which they described as “essen- the AG’s said. “The disclosures that companies do make are Rivera, and faith leaders such as Rev. Liz Walker from the tial” to protect investors and to “ensure efficient capital forma- often boilerplate and suggest that they are not thoroughly Roxbury Presbyterian Church. tion and allocation.” evaluating or disclosing their exposure to climate-related A spokesperson for Baker did not respond to a request seek- Specifically, the officials are demanding that the SEC man- risks.” ing comment in response to Allen's critiques. date disclosures by companies of greenhouse gas emissions, Citing National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration While Allen has not held political office before, she said she plans to address emissions and potential impacts of climate (NOAA) data, the attorneys general said climate-related has experience with "the mechanics of politics" after advising change and climate change regulation, as well as corporate weather events have already imposed more than $600 billion a number of presidents, governors, and mayors across the risk management strategies. The request comes as states and in direct economic damages on U.S. companies since 2016, country on policy decisions. the federal government advance stricter climate and renewable and “conservative estimates of future damages are much "My experience comes in the form of an advisor behind the energy policies. greater.” scenes, working with elected officials of all kinds," she said. “States have a deep interest in climate-related disclosures to Healey signed the letter along with the attorneys general of "I've helped drive all kinds of policy towards conclusion and ensure their citizens have adequate, accurate information California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, implementation as a person behind the scenes so it's more about their investments — including college savings, life sav- Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Vermont, and about stepping to the front, leading from the front, as opposed ings, pensions, and retirement accounts—that face exposure Wisconsin. to doing the work behind the scenes." During Tuesday's candidacy announcement, Allen said she held "core progressive values." "I believe that we are really at a moment of existential threat, both with regard to climate, with regard to the health of our democracy, with regard to questions of justice," she said. Independent review office sought to "I think we need to combine those progressive values with innovative approaches to solutions." On the criminal justice front, Allen said the state should ensure foster care accountability build a different approach to sanctioning and safety, adding that Massachusetts could take cues from policies in Germany By KATIE LANNAN Why weren’t these decisions questioned?’” Farley-Bouvier and the Netherlands. State House News Service said. “That was the time to question these decisions.” "We've seen good seeds laid with restorative justice pro- BOSTON - A pair of lawmakers pitched their colleagues According to the Office of the Child Care Advocate’s report grams, for example, alternative dispatch systems where we Tuesday on a bill that would create an independent foster care into Almond’s death, DCF’s foster care review unit “operates really can connect people to health and social services needs," review office outside of the Department of Children and outside of DCF’s daily delivery of casework services and pro- she said. "We do have models, Germany and the Netherlands Families, pointing to a recent case involving the death of a Fall vides quality oversight of case decisions.” Bills from Comerford have an approach to sanctioning, where they use incarceration River teenager with autism. and Farley-Bouvier (S 88, H 211) would establish a Foster at far lower rates than we do." Testifying before the Joint Committee on Children Families Care Review Office as an independent state agency. She said the state needs to also take a look at school and Disabilities, Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Sen. Jo Comerford said federal law requires states to have a foster resource officers and interrupt the school to prison pipeline. Comerford each raised the fact that foster care reviews were care review system and that many states’ review offices are "We need to look at the question of whether or not we over- held multiple times with the family of David Almond before independent of their child-welfare agency. criminalize," she said. "So in that regard, I was an advocate, the 14-year-old’s death last fall. “I think we all can agree that a fundamental tenet of account- for example of the proposition to legalize cannabis a few “As we heard over and over again in the Almond case, ability is that agencies cannot police themselves,” Comerford years ago, I think that was a really important step forward." everybody kept saying, ‘How come? Why did this happen? said. Allen has been exploring a bid for governor for months and news of her decision finally broke Sunday evening. She joins what is likely to become a crowded Democratic primary. Former Democratic Sen. Ben Downing announced his bid in February and Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz is weighing the pos- State dangles possibility sibility of running --- not to mention a potential Attorney Cannabis Commission General Maura Healey campaign or Gov. Charlie Baker tak- of big payday to ing a third shot at the office. As far as fundraising goes, Allen sits middle of the pack order continues among other potential and declared candidates. lure unvaccinated The Harvard professor reported over $283,000 cash on By CHRIS LISINSKI curbside pickup option State House News Service hand as of early June, putting her ahead of Downing's By COLIN A. YOUNG $111,398 and Chang-Diaz's $203,164 but well behind Baker's BOSTON - Getting your COVID-19 vaccine in Massachusetts could soon make you a millionaire. State House News Service $484,288 campaign war chest and Healey's $3.06 million, BOSTON - With the governor’s emergency declaration about according to the state's campaign finance office. The Baker administration will partner with Treasurer Deborah Goldberg and the Massachusetts Lottery to to lapse, the Cannabis Control Commission issued a string of launch a “VaxMillions” giveaway next month, offer- regulatory orders Monday to keep in place a handful of pandem- ing $1 million prizes to five adults who are fully vac- ic-era policies for the cannabis industry. cinated and $300,000 college scholarships to five Executive Director Shawn Collins issued administrative orders residents between the ages of 12 and 17. to allow medical marijuana dispensaries and recreational shops to Registration for the contest, which Gov. Charlie continue to offer curbside pick-up and for license applicants to The Westfield News Baker unveiled Tuesday, will start on July 1 and hold their required community outreach meetings virtually. He A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC remain open through Aug. 20. Any Massachusetts also issued a bulletin to allow providers to certify or renew resident who is fully vaccinated -- with both doses of patients for medical marijuana cards via telehealth. Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or the single-dose The commission’s extended allowances are to remain in place Managing Editor Sales Manager Johnson & Johnson vaccine -- will be eligible to sub- until Sept. 1 or until the commission revokes or amends them, mit their personal information, and state officials will whichever happens first. Non-medical marijuana shops were Hope E. Tremblay ordered to close as part of the essential work order Gov. Charlie Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager conduct one drawing for each prize per week between July 26 and Aug. 27. Baker put in place to control the spread of COVID-19 last spring. After two months, non-medical sales resumed in late May 2020 Chris Putz Marie Brazee “We’re hopeful that this giveaway will give another Sports Editor with curbside operations only. Business Manager reason and opportunity for people to choose to get vaccinated here in the commonwealth over the next “The whole point behind curbside is it doesn’t require people to go inside and stand around,” Baker said at the time. Fran Smith Lorie Perry couple of months,” Baker said, noting that other states General Manager Director of Ad Production that implemented similar lotteries “did see a signifi- Retailers have since resumed mostly normal operations, though cant increase in vaccine sign-ups after they put this the curbside option remains available to them. program in place.” While adult-use shops were closed, the CCC saw a surge in 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 The lottery is the latest step in the state’s pivot from registrations for the medical marijuana program when it allowed a mass vaccination campaign to a more targeted effort, patients and doctors to hold initial meetings virtually. After Sept. (413)562-4181 deploying local resources and incentives to reach 1, new medical marijuana patients will have to attend an in-per- www.thewestfieldnews.com those who still have not been immunized against the son clinical visit to obtain an initial registration. highly infectious virus. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021 - PAGE 5 ‘Too much steam’ building around Obituaries redistricting process, senator says Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries By CHRIS LISINSKI and blocks -- smaller mea- State House News Service surements of population -- to Tim Fuller BOSTON - A legislative build districts that are more WESTFIELD — On Wednesday, early in the morn- push to amend the once- equal and cohesive. ing, Tim Fuller started his next chapter of his life, the every-decade process for However, the eternal life. Tim even in his last 24 hours was still so redrawing political boundar- Massachusetts Municipal full of hope and plans, always with the perspective of, ies will not emerge in the Association cautioned that “I will beat the odds”. In fact, he was so used to beating Senate until at least later in local governments would the odds, that he was to start a new job the prior day; the week, and the chamber's face "significant problems" if his entire family just marveled at his perseverance. Tim top redistricting official said they were required to build did not believe in regrets, but he believed in lessons senators will need to have a their 2020 precincts based on learned and self-assessment. He was charming and "conversation" after the pro- already-drawn state and fed- personable, and to those he called friend, he was delib- posal drew criticism from eral districts. erately loyal. To those he called family, he was pas- municipalities and Secretary Galvin, a sionately loyal. And to his two kids, they deserved of State William Galvin. Democrat, alleged that law- everything he could provide; his kids were in every Sen. William Brownsberger, makers are seeking to change conversation. Tim arrived at self-actualization in his who co-chairs the Special the process to shield them- final months and shared all of the cathartic moments Joint Committee on Sen. Will Brownsberger of Belmont. [SHNS/FILE] selves from electoral chal- throughout his life. He received an MBA from Fordham Redistricting, told the News lenges, and he said cities and University. His mostly accurate recollections revolved Service that he supports leg- In past cycles, municipali- past cycles have completed towns face no legal threat around his years at Gateway Regional, his years at islation the House approved ties drew their local voting their work before the from his office for missing Emory, his two marriages, and his career as a financial last week that pushes back precincts first following the Legislature did, he believes Tuesday's statutory deadline. auditor with some of the largest auditing companies in the June 15 deadline for release of U.S. Census popu- lawmakers already have "ple- Galvin, himself a former the United States. Tim loved all sports, was sometimes municipalities to draw local lation figures and the nary power to draw the dis- state representative, took aim fanatical about his teams and certain players. When he voting precincts until after Legislature then used those tricts in compliance with law specifically at Redistricting faced tough odds, he would say, “I can do this just like the Legislature crafts state lines as much as possible as before or after the municipal- Committee Co-chair Rep. I dropped 40 one night” (a reference to a Gators game and federal districts, a rever- building blocks to craft legis- ities complete their task." Michael Moran, alleging that where he sank 40 points). Finally, Tim would mention sal of the typical order of lative and congressional dis- "The Legislature can draw Moran's 18th Suffolk District so many names of those who impacted his life. And operations deployed in prior tricts. However, because of its districts how it believes was drawn in an odd shape because of Tim’s nature, I am sure you know who you decennial redistricting pro- pandemic delays, the Census the law requires them to do four decades ago "to get rid are. Jesus, find a nice room for Tim. cesses. Bureau does not anticipate that, regardless of when the of me." A memorial service for Tim will be held on Saturday, Brownsberger said the bill fully delivering 2020 data municipalities draw their dis- In a statement to the News June 19th at the First United Methodist Church, 16 will not come up for a vote on until the end of September, tricts," he said. "This doesn't Service, Moran said, "I was 4 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085. Firtionadams.com Tuesday, when both branches upending the redistricting change that reality. Even if years old when (Galvin) was will be in session to consider process. we didn't change this time- first elected, 7 years old when extending some pandemic- The House bill (H 3863) line, the Legislature could the current seat was 1st drawn era policies that expired when scraps the existing June 15 draw the districts, if they to look like it does today." the state of emergency lifted requirement for municipali- needed to, in whatever way "Bill Galvin was very much Send your local briefs to The Westfield News at 12:01 a.m. He was not cer- ties to finish their precincts implements the mission of involved in drawing the cur- WESTFIELD — Now, more than ever, our readers want to know tain when it might hit the and instead sets a new dead- creating equality among dis- rent district and was 1st to about your business. As we slowly bring back local businesses, it is Senate floor, but said he line 30 days after enactment tricts and protecting voting represent it when (the) House important to share what you offer, when and how people can make hopes it is soon. of legislation dividing rights." went from 240 members to purchases or utilize your services and just know that you are open. House Democrats pushed Massachusetts into House, Lawmakers could opt to 160 members," Moran said. Are you hosting online events or offer remote services? We want through the bill (H 3863) Senate, Governor's Council start their work as soon as Amid the feud and concern to know! 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Lovingly remembered by family & friends PAGE 6 - THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS SPORTS Amaral, Advance MFG win LL Majors Championship By CHRIS PUTZ Sports Editor WESTFIELD – Kiwanis Club (2013) … Sons of Erin (2014) … Moose Lodge (2015) … Kiwanis Club, again (2016) … Commercial Distributing (2017) … Kiwanis Club, for the third time (2018) … Slovak Club (2019) … and now Advance MFG. Advance MFG joined the ranks of seven previous Westfield Little League Majors Tournament cham- pions with a thrilling 2-1 win in the bottom of the sixth inning of the title game Tuesday night at Ralph E. Sanville Field on Cross Street. Bryce Golec manufactured the winning run, walking to begin the final inning, advancing to second on an Audrey Amaral walk, advancing to third on a wild pitch and scoring on an errant throw to third base. Amaral was sensational on the mound for Advance. She scattered three hits, struck out seven batters, and hit two by pitch. But that is not all – – she had five assists. “I was trying my hardest to pitch strikes, trying not to lose anybody (at the plate),” said Amaral, who relied primarily on her four-seam fastball to get outs. “I’m just really happy. It’s fun having a good team.” Both starting pitchers were elec- tric and nearly impossible to hit in the game’s first two innings. Amaral needed just 26 pitches to retire all eight of the batters she faced to begin the game. Sons’ Porter Marchacos hit a two-out dou- ble in the first, but Amaral bounced back to force a fly out to end the threat. She retired three of the four batters she faced in the second, hit- ting a batter and striking out two. 2021 Westfield Little League Baseball Majors Tournament Champions, ADVANCE MFG Sons pitcher Liam Priest was luck. Alex Saalfrank led off the third with a single from Jaylen Dean, and Kotarski plated Aponte with a line begin the sixth. equally impressive. with a hard chopper that took a high walks from Dylan Rozell and Chase drive single. The game was tied With the Westfield Little League Priest mowed down six of seven hop over the shortstop’s extended Mackey. Priest retired the next two 1-all. Baseball Majors Tournament batters through the first two innings glove hand. Joe Iarrusso reached on batters though – – one via K and one Amaral kept Sons off balance the Championship now behind them, by way of the strikeout. The only a hit-by-pitch. Then with two outs, by way of a ground out – – to end rest of the way, retiring nine of 10 several local 11-12-year-old Little hiccup was a walk to Ben Niemec to Coen Marchacos drove in a run with the threat. batters to end the game. Beginning Leaguers will embark on All-Stars begin the second. Priest struck out a double that dropped in just inside Advance would not let the next with a strikeout to end the third, season. Amaral is one of those elite the next three batters to end the the foul line in right field. chance pass them by. Sean Aponte Amaral retired eight straight batters. players. inning. Advance wasted a golden oppor- belted a one-out double to the center Priest finished with nine strike- Said Amaral: “I’m just going try Sons finally got to Amaral in the tunity to tie the game in the bottom field fence in the bottom of the outs, allowing just three hits over my hardest, try to make the starting third with patience and a little bit of half of the inning, loading the bases fourth inning. With two outs, Jacob five full innings. He was lifted to lineup and do my best.”

Advance MFG starting pitcher Audrey Amaral winds up against Sons of Erin dur- ing the Westfield Little League Baseball Majors Tournament Championship Tuesday night at Ralph E. Sanville Field on Cross Street. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE Advance MFG’s Ben Niemiec (12) beats the ball to second base. (MARC WESTFIELD NEWS) ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Liam Priest deals for Sons of Erin. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE Jaylen Dean (2) makes a spectacular play. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) WESTFIELD NEWS) Evan Paradis (11) snags a pop fly at Tuesday’s game. (MARC ST. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Today you are aware of your health. Or perhaps your pet. (Woof!) More likely, you will have to work for the benefit of someone else, and, furthermore, you might not get credit for what you’re doing. (Whaaat?) SCARY GARY Mark Buford Bummer. Tonight: Patience. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  This is a relatively easygoing day. If you can, schmooze with others. You’re also interested in the arts, music, movies and fun outings. Romance will be more passionate and involved today. You also feel protective of someone. Tonight: Relax. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Today you want to retire by your- self in a private place because it feels good. It’s the perfect day for some navel gazing or pleas- ant relaxation in a private way. (You might Crosswords realize how much your habits dictate your life.) Tonight: Domesticity. DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni CANCER (June 21-July 22)  In conversations with others today, you feel the need to establish an emotional bond. You want the real thing -- the nitty-grit- ty. You don’t want superficial chitchat. You need a meaningful conversation. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Anyone? Tonight: Be curi- ous. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  You might identify with your posses- sions today, which is why you might want to show something off. Or perhaps you won’t lend something to someone because it’s too precious. You’re focused on your money today, which is why you are also more aware B.C. Mastroianni and Hart of your spending habits. Tonight: Watch your spending. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Today you feel more emotional than usual -- no question. You are emotionally giv- ing and also emotionally demanding. This is because you feel a strong need to relate to others today. Note: It’s good to know that your luck is slightly better today, which is why you can ask the universe for a favor. Tonight: Explore. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Your pace has been a tad hectic and busy lately, which is why today you will wel- come solitude in beautiful surroundings, pref- ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie erably with a nice snack, something tasty. You will also have a chance to collect yourself and pull your act together before you take it on the road. Tonight: Enjoy solitude. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  A conversation with a friend, possibly a female, will be meaningful for you today. No doubt you will feel a bonding with this person that is reassuring to you. In fact, this increased trust or closeness will encourage you to share your dreams for the future with them. Why not? Tonight: Be friendly. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  You should be aware of the fact that people notice you more than usual today. Do you need to do some damage control? Check ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett your zipper? This is the kind of day where you might have a public argument with a loved one. (People can hear you hissing.) Tonight: Relax. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  Because you long for some stimu- lation and adventure today, you want some- thing to happen! You don’t want the same old, same old. Obviously, if you want a different result, you have to do something different to make this happen. Go someplace you’ve never been before. Meet people from different back- grounds. Tonight: Test new ideas. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Although this is a playful, fun-loving Cryptoquip time for you, you can’t ignore business. ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe What’s happening with your bank account and other red-tape matters? Take care of loose details or, at least, check them out so you know what’s happening. Tonight: Do homework. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Today you have to be cooperative with others, especially those who are closest to you. Make nice with them. That’s because the Moon is opposite your sign. In two weeks, when the Moon is in your sign, they have to make nice with you. Tonight: cooperate. BORN TODAY Actor Thomas Haden Church (1960), actress Rebecca Breeds (1987), actor Greg Kinnear (1963) PAGE 8 - THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

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