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GRANBY EDUCATION Granby Belchertown sees spike Schools, BOS talks task force Belchertown is seeing discuss an increase in COVID-19 MVP grant cases, mirroring an increase throughout the metrics MELINA BOURDEAU state of Massachusetts. Staff writer for closing GRANBY – The Granby MELINA BOURDEAU Selectboard heard from Staff writer the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission about the upcom- BELCHERTOWN – ing task of integrating cli- As case numbers rise in mate resilience into a master Belchertown and the state, plan through a Municipal discussion of what fac- Vulnerability Preparedness tors would lead to the grant. Belchertown Public Schools Patty Gambarini of Pioneer going remote was brought up Valley Planning Commission in the COVID-19 task force presented the project to the meeting. board last week. In the COVID-19 task The town, partnering with force meeting on Nov. 20, PVPC and the Massachusetts School Committee Chair Executive Office of Environ- Heidi Gutekenst said as far as mental Affairs, are working deciding if the school’s clos- on two major elements of the ing, she doesn’t believe it’s a grant – regulatory review for School Committee decision. resilience and updating the COVID-19 task force approves signage The task force members town’s 2016 master plan. agreed that reopening depart- The town is on a tight dead- MELINA BOURDEAU From Oct. 31 to Nov. 7, there Nov. 14 data. ments in town was not going line to have the work com- Staff writer was a total of 185 cases of Board of Health and COVID- to occur any time soon, espe- pleted by June 2021. Using COVID-19 in Belchertown, 15 of 19 task force member Hope cially with a moratorium $34,272 and grant funding BELCHERTOWN – As the which were new cases, according Guardenier said the positivity rate keeping Belchertown in stage and about $19,000 from the town and the state see an increase to the Quabbin Health District. in town is now at 1.7% when the three step two of Gov. Charlie town, the total project cost is of cases spike over a short period Then, Nov. 8 through Saturday, town has remained below 1% for Baker’s reopening. $53,304. of time, the COVID-19 task force Nov. 14, there was an increase of a “good long time.” “I feel like our superin- discussed different enforcement 17 new cases, bringing the total “The number of cases is tendent has been tasked with Regulatory review methods, signage around town up to 202 cases to date. doing this with (Quabbin “The regulatory review for and their thoughts on what is The number of COVID-19 resilience is being more able being described as a second wave. deaths remains at eight, as of See SPIKE, page 5 • See SCHOOLS, page 8 • to adapt to changes we’re seeing in weather due to climate,” she said. She said she would be REGION doing most of the work related to regulatory review. “The major piece of work Mass Central Rail Trail is on stormwater management and integrating the consideration of new rain- feasibility study released fall data that’s much more updated than the 1960s data, State considers it The study focuses on the or before 1960s, that a lot of 68.5 miles that run between our regulatory code refers to,” The Warren Wright an important trail Belchertown and Hudson, of Gambarini said. “There are a Road parking which17.5 miles already exist and lot of standards for MS4 stan- area for the EILEEN KENNEDY 51 miles need to be built out. The dards including that projects Norwottuck Rail Staff writer state has rated the difficulty level take a low impact develop- Trail in Belcher- of a number of pieces that still ment approach.” town. The state REGION – Eventually, the need work, with 20.2 miles rated PVPC will look at per- recently released Mass Central Rail Trail will run moderately difficult to implement mitting and process, which a feasibility report from Northampton to Boston, and 22.4 miles rated as highly dif- “needs to be aligned with the for a portion of the and MassDOT has released a ficult. Nine new bridges would be Mass Central Rail other permits required.” feasibility plan detailing what necessary to complete the trail, Trail, running from is needed to complete the 68.5 according to the state. Erosion and sediment con- Belchertown to trol standards will be looked mile section. It runs from the end This study divides the MCRT the Hudson/Berlin analysis into three segments. The as well. town line. of the Norwotttuck Rail Trail in “Another thing that was Belchertown to the I-495 area at first one goes from the eastern- included in the proposal is a the Hudson/Berlin town line, and most part of the Norwottuck Rail the state says it is a priority to complete. When the entire trail is See MVP, page 10 • built out it will run for 104 miles. See RAIL TRAIL, page 11 •

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❚ COMMUNITY Group to focus on providing harm reduction services Will explore a to see if they were interested in accessed Tapestry’s harm reduction at Mary Lane on South Street was PHONE talking about such a plan. If the services in fiscal 2020 in Holyoke also suggested because it would be regional approach exchange services were approved, or Springfield or other locations. more private than an open Main 413.283.8393 it might foster a shared agreement They include 39 people from Ware, Street location. Fax: 413.289.1977 between the towns and Tapestry 34 from Palmer, 49 people from Abaigeal Duda, coordinator of Subscriptions: 413.283.8393 EILEEN KENNEDY Inc., a nonprofit that provides harm Belchertown, 24 from Monson and the newly-created Ware Regional Staff writer EMAIL reduction services. It is based in seven from Warren. There were Recover Center, which now has Northampton, and focuses on pro- also four from Brimfield, one from office space about Hanna Devine’s he Quaboag Hills Substance Advertising Sales viding harm reduction services in Holland and three from Wales. restaurant on Main Street in Ware, Use Alliance will focus more Maureen McGarrett Hall a number of areas as well repro- “There has been a need in the said there is the potential for of its energy on drug preven- [email protected] T ductive health clinics. It provides Ware-Palmer area for some time,” Tapestry to partner with the center tion and education but it will give services in Springfield, Holyoke, she said. and use the center’s space to offer Editor more time and attention to bring- Greenfield and North Adams, and Much of their work revolves services. Melina Bourdeau ing harm reduction strategies to the has a mobile van from which ser- around distributing clean needles Susan Collins, with Q-Drug and [email protected] area, such as establishing needle vices are provided. and taking old needles in, Whynott the North Quabbin Community exchanges. Subscriptions Liz Whynott, Tapestry’s harm said. “We talk to them about ways Coalition, said her organization Gail Gramarossa, who acts as $31 per year pre-paid reduction programming director, of using drugs, and using the safest would like to work together with the alliance’s facilitator, said the ($36 out of state) and Antonio Roman, Tapestry’s practices,” Whynott said. They also Quaboag Hills to expand services group has always wanted to focus Northampton reduction manager, distribute Narcan, which tempo- in the North Quabbin area. on recovery and harm reduction WEB spoke to alliance members Monday rarily blocks opioids from working Michele Farrar, of Hampshire services, but originally thought it www.sentinel.turley.com during its monthly Zoom meeting during an overdose, allowing med- HOPE, a coalition that helps should focus on providing educa- about potential services the non- ical help to arrive or for the person with drug prevention education tion around substance use to stu- @ The Sentinel profit could provide in the Ware, to be rushed to the hospital for fur- and substance use recovery pro- dents, parents and other community Palmer and Belchertown area. ther help. They also train people grams across Hampshire County, members. It has been part of two “The point is to meet people how to use Narcan effectively, she suggested there could eventually The Sentinel is published by large federal grants so far for drug Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com where they are,” Whynott said. said. be a limited loop on the Quaboag prevention and education in the “We want to approach people, show If the Board of Health in those Connector, a low-cost van service Ware area. we’re interested and we understand, communities approved nee- for low-income residents, which After discussing harm reduction but not act like we’re the experts,” dle exchanges, then the state takes people to work, school and Support the local strategies, the group also decided said Roman. “We literally reach Department of Public Health steps medical appointments. She said businesses that to move forward with what may out, have conversations and build in and puts the services out to bid, that would be helpful due to the be a regionalized approach to these support your these relationships in the environ- and then awards the contract to an lack of public transportation in the services. Needle exchange ser- ment where they are, where they’re organization that has already pro- Quabaog Hills area, and the lack local newspaper. vices must be approved by every comfortable.” vided such services in the past, of personal transportation for many community’s Board of Health Let them know you Whynott said Tapestry could Whynott said. low-income residents. first, and it was decided to con- saw their ad in the provide services with the mobile They would also like to offer Any progress with local offi- tact Palmer’s new Health Director van one day a week in the Ware- outreach in downtown residential cials will be discussed at the next Christina Florence and Quabbin Belchertown Palmer-Belchertown area. areas, Whynott said. Veteran’s Park QHSUA meeting. Health Director Judy Metcalf, who She also provided the number of was suggested as a location to base Sentinel covers Ware and Belchertown, Quaboag Hills residents who have outreach services. The parking lot CANNABIS

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THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2020 PAGE 3 Boy Scout Annual Wreath Shopping small more Sale on the Common BELCHERTOWN – Belchertown Boy Scout Troop important in pandemic 507 annual wreath sale on the town common will be this weekend, Saturday, Nov. 28 and Sunday, Nov. 29. Scouts will be selling wreaths on both days from MELINA BOURDEAU For those that want to help local 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prices start at just $12 for bows Staff report businesses in addition to shopping, use only, $15 for pinecones and berries and $20 for a social media. deluxe wreath. For more information, please email REGION – Members of the local “Be a good neighbor, tell them you [email protected] business communities are hopeful that care,” Cuddy said. “I think a little ges- Small business Saturday will kick off ture – tell them that you like them, a shopping season supporting the busi- support them on social media, increase CHECK OUT ALL THE nesses hurt the most by the COVID-19. the number of people that know about Chamber of Commerce, Michelle Shannon Green said one thing con- them. Word of mouth is the best tes- Theroux said businesses such as those sumers should remember is that local timony a small business can have. If in the Village Commons in South businesses are “here no matter what.” you’re happy with something make Hadley have events such as a weeklong TurleyPublications “The main thing is that by shop- sure you spread the word.” event featuring deals such as reduced ping and supporting local business- Shopping recommendations include prices. www.turley.com es, even though they can cost more… gift certificates, especially for busi- “Businesses are making modifica- remember you are contributing to your nesses that may still be closed, buying tions to give people more opportuni- own community and helps it stay on s service or a food share in the case of ties to support them rather than things its feet,” said Green, Quaboag Valley a local farm. they would traditionally do and could This Thanksgiving We Want Community Development Corporation For those who are looking to shop in do online,” she said. “For those who project specialist and local business person, Cuddy recommends calling the would like to don’t feel comfortable To Congratulate Our Very Own owner of Jay’s Wicked. “I don’t think business ahead of time, checking social or safe can use online options, too…In people always grasp that. But it truly is media for their hours or to see if a busi- small business communities like ours, Stephanie Sansoucy and that’s something I love. (By shop- ness might offer curbside pick up. businesses want to take care of custom- ping local) you’re contributing to your “If you happen shop in bigger store ers that are loyal to them.” own community.” and see local products, take an extra She said there are promotional She said for shoppers looking to go minute to thank them for stocking that events coming on social media includ- in person, local business owners are in store,” Cuddy added. ing Othersidema, an Instagram account willing to help. Quaboag Hills Chamber of that focuses on tourism information in “If you call and ask, if they can bring Commerce member, Andrew Philbrook Hampshire county. out something they have or ask them said he recommends shopping at local “There is a takeover Tuesday we questions – contact with them,” Green businesses that people haven’t fre- have for South Hadley and Granby said. “They go above and beyond for quented before. as well as other towns in Hampshire people.” “Try exploring things you never County,” said Theroux. “They have She said there are stores that have thought to shop at before,” he said. idea of places to go, gift ideas and local stock in local products, such as Jay’s “Find different ways to support busi- businesses.” Wicked which is stocked at Talk of the nesses like sharing posts on Facebook, She added that there will be an Town in Ware, the Hardwick Coop, or a good review on Yelp or telling a upcoming drive through event hosting Phoenix Fruit Farm in Belchertown. friend. It doesn’t cost anything.” local businesses at Beers and Story in Quaboag Valley Community He said businesses that are mem- South Hadley. We Are So Proud Of You On Development Corporation Executive bers of the Quaboag Valley Chamber To find more information on the Achieving Your Masters Degree Director Sheila Cuddy said she wanted of Commerce can be found online at upcoming event as well as a list of to remind people that “small business https://qhma.com/list/. members of the South Hadley and From Antioch University Saturday should just a kick off the sea- President of the Board of Directors Granby Chamber of Commerce, go to son.” of the South Hadley and Granby https://www.shgchamber.com/. Love, All Of Your Family GREAT GIFT IDEAS from Boyden

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THE BEST FRESH Gail Gramarossa chosen to head federal grant FOR YOUR HOLIDAYS! individual towns build hyper-lo- $1.5 million to work on cal coalitions in their own towns, Open Thanksgiving Day drug use prevention Gramarosa said. “The people living in these towns 7AM – 1PM EILEEN KENNEDY know what is needed and they know Staff writer the people,” she said. “Keeping a coa- All Your Thanksgiving Favorites lition going is hard.” The Quaboag FRESH Baked Pies WARE – Gail Gramarossa’s heart Hills Community Coalition and its has always been in health education Substance Use Alliance have worked Appetizers and and now she will be heading up a a hard to build coalitions to get do the strategic substance use prevention important work of bringing people Dinner Accompaniments grant awarded to the Quaboag Hills together to get important work on Ready to Heat & Serve Substance Use Alliance, which she education, prevention and recovery helped write. services, but individual coalitions can The federal grant will provide $1.5 further that work.” million over five years to work with She said the grant will allow the Deck the Halls with youth and young adults to help pre- staffers hired to help towns build the vent their use of alcohol, nicotine and TURLEY PUBLICATIONS COURTESY PHOTO capacity needed to work with resi- Holiday Greenery marijuana. It will be extension of her Gail Gramarossa has been chosen to head dents and build their knowledge skills volunteering with the Quaboag Hills a $1.5 million, five-year grant that will offer at the same time. Fresh Balsam Wreaths Community Coalition, and its part- drug prevention education in the Quaboag Ware Town Manager Stuart ner, the Quaboag Hills Substance Use Hills region to those under 18 as well as Beckley said she is a good choice Beautifully Decorated young people 19 to 25. Alliance, since the two organizations because of her skills in bringing peo- Kissing Balls, Swags were formed about six years ago. ple together. “This grant is all about During that time she has helped bring creating partnerships,” he said. “She is & Fresh Garlands a diverse group of people together to people from using of alcohol, nicotine extremely good at coordinating with work on issues including substance and marijuana. others and bringing people togeth- Winter Memorial use prevention and education, and to The region for both the coalition er, particularly from multiple towns. bring recovery services to the area. and the alliance is spread out over Also, she knows the people in the Pots & Logs three counties, including Brimfield, Quaboag-Quabbin region well.” Fresh Christmas Trees Grant for area towns Holland, Monson, Palmer and Wales Build upon foundation The grant will provide $300,000 in Hampden County, Ware and It will also build on the work the Balsam & Fraser Fir a year, and was awarded by the Belchertown in Hampshire County coalition and alliance have done and Brookfield, East Brookfield, 4ft Tall to 10ft Tall Substance Abuse and Mental Health through the federal Drug Free Services Administration, which is Hardwick, New Braintree, North Community grant received several part of the U.S. Department of Health Brookfield, Warren and West years ago, which has entailed edu- and Human Services. It is a Strategic Brookfield in Worcester County. The cation in the various school districts, Spectacular Poinsettias Prevention Framework – Partnerships same towns will be covered by the including surveys every two years to for Success grant and will focus on new federal grant. get an idea about the frequency of “Not Just Red” ~ youth 18 and under and young adults drug and alcohol use among students. 19 to 25-years-old, she said. It will Knowing the people “She has been with the coalition Many Sizes & Colors use evidence-based curricula, she One of the aspects of the grant she and the alliance from the begin- Pink, Marbled, said, to focus on preventing young thinks is important is it will support ning,” said Go Purple Quabbin Youth Initiative Program Director White & “Fantasy Blue” Nekr Jenkins. “She has “Glittered and Glamorous” worked hard on everything we’ve built up, and it’s really been her vision that drove it and been her vision Holiday Bonus behind so much of what has been done.” Long Weekend Jenkins said there were a lot of good candi- Dec. 5th, 6th & 7th dates for the position, but Gramarossa had skills oth- Spend $75 in ers did not. “One of the big things for Randall’s Holiday GREENHOUSE us was that she understands the science of prevention,” RECEIVE A $10 COUPON she said. “There are so many things out there, and Purchase $50 in Randall’s Gift Cards since she really understands RECEIVE A $5 COUPON the science, we won’t be spending money on what Check Out Our Holiday Menus, doesn’t work.” Jenkins was on the hiring committee Bakery Specialties and that interviewed candidates Gourmet Foods and Candies and chose Gramarossa as the grant’s director. 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Main Street 15 Central Street SATURDAY & SUNDAY 7AM – 7PM Belchertown West Brookfield OPEN THANKSGIVING DAY 7AM – 1PM (413) 323-9611 (508) 867-4646 Find us on Facebook and YouTube www.bellandhudson.com THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2020 PAGE 5 HCC to continue remote instruction through spring HOLYOKE - Holyoke Community life will look like for HCC months from College will continue to offer the major- now; however, we are preparing and plan- ity of its classes remotely through the ning as best we can for every possible 2021 spring semester, HCC president scenario.” Christina Royal announced yesterday in a In her message, sent in an email yes- message to students, faculty and staff. terday, Royal said that “out of an abun- “So much has happened over the dance of caution,” HCC will continue to course of the last several months,” Royal operate primarily remotely for the spring said. “Sometimes it’s hard to imagine how our world will change from one day to the next. 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mandates such as gathering restrictions. SPIKE • from page 1 “I’m sure we’re all aware of the increase of cases in the town which is increasing quickly, rather dramatical- mirroring the increase across the state ly,” Guardenier said. “I think that’s why across the country, we are not at a crisis we’re trying to take these actions now point in terms of the number of cases in because we know what works. We know town, but that could change,” she said. that wearing masks and staying distanced “I don’t want us to get into policing our works and so if we can give a little shot neighbors but it may be that some of our of energy back into the town to keep neighbors are having gatherings that are doing those important things – wearing inside and over the size limit.” our masks, staying six feet apart – we’re She sent the board members a draft hoping to get those numbers back down letter of what might be sent to someone again.” after, for example, someone reported see- She added that the town has done it ing many cars outside of their home. In before in the spring and can do it again. the past, people have called the police With the increase of cases in mind, the to report incidents such as that, but the group approved using $850 in CARES Belchertown Police Dept. is not the “first Act funding to purchase 200 posters line of response,” Guardenier said. reminding people to follow state man- “Local board of health are supposed dates such as wearing a mask in public. to be the ones that are dealing with,” she “There are three different versions (of said. “(Quabbin Health District Director) the signs) there’s one that’s heavy with Judy (Metcalf) has been dealing with the text that kind of talks about COVID-19 contact tracing which is on the increase fatigue, there’s another that says, ‘Per COURTESY PHOTO because the cases are on the increase. The Yuletide craft sale will be available to the public until Dec. 15. governor’s orders’ and another with a She’s really got her hands full.” Spanish translation on it,” she said. The idea proposed would be that a She said the hope is to get the signs hotline would be available for people to laminated and staple them around pop- call to report incidents, if there are not ular locations like Jessica’s Playground laws being broken. Yuletide craft sale and larger signs would go up at locations “The message is going to go to the where people are staying for an extended Board of Health,” she said. “The follow BELCHERTOWN – The Belchertown Any items purchased online will be deliv- period. up is the letter that says something like, Historical Association is proud to announce ered to the buyer’s door in plenty of time for Selectboard Chair and task force ‘Maybe you didn’t know. Here are the its annual Yuletide craft sale is being held the holidays. member Gail Gramrossa asked if it governor’s orders, and they’re very clear, online this year. Current health and safety guidelines pre- would be possible to share the images about the size limit, the curfew and here’s The market place can be found at vent the association from welcoming visitors in other ways such as social media or on what happens when you have too many StoneHouseMuseum.com until Dec. 15. into the Stone House Museum for the holi- the town’s website. Guardenier said that people.’” Handcrafted items from local artisans days. Showing the museum festively deco- would be possible with both PDF and Following the letter, Guardenier said are being showcased that will help you to rated for the season has always been a time images available for use. the hope would be that law enforcement complete your holiday gift list and support of pride and satisfaction for the Historical “I think the more pervasive the signs could accompany a follow up violation in your local history museum. Wreaths, books, Association. Allowing the association to are, the better,” she said. the form of a fine. greeting cards, photographs, pottery, jewel- share with the community a sample of what School Committee and task force ry, knitted items, some of the association’s the holidays looked like two centuries ago. Potential hotline members Heidi Gutekenst and Ruby famous “gently used pocketbooks,” along However, the association encourages peo- Guardenier then presented her proposal Bansal expressed doubts about the pro- with many other assorted items are available ple to browse its collection of gifts online in for a COVID-19 hotline, an idea which posal. for purchase. the market place. followed discussion around enforcing state Kimberly Allen Team The REALTORS with the FREE Moving Truck, Odor Removal Machine & Carpet Cleaner 11 North Main Street, Belchertown 413-213-1500 413-221-4885 INDIVIDUAL REALTORS WITH TEAM POWER Patrick Nolan 413.786.5047 Lisa Bombard 413.250.5758 Laurie Swift 413.575.7831 Anna Marsh 413.459.3457 Mike Goncalves 413.636.1335 Happy Holidays Phim Mar 401.533.0242 Autumn Duby 413.230.7557 From Our Brooke Packard 508.612.0821 Don Yu 413.345.2596 Home To Yours Kristin Doucas 774.757.7795

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Y doesn’t seem possible to have 50 winter coveted butternut squash for Thanksgiving quotations offered In your case that would mean an age 70 benefit 29% squash one year and none just a couple dinner. There is an easy way to prepare by the author need to more than your FRA benefit amount. But whenever years later, that is the predica- it without peeling and chop- cite credible, unbi- you’re ready, you can apply for Social Security online ment I found myself in this fall. ping! Simply wash the squash ased sources. Send at www.ssa.gov/retire (you must first create your “My I thought I did everything right! N THE and cut it in half length-wise. letters to: Sentinel I G a r d e n Social Security” account to apply online). I planted the seeds a day or two Then, scoop out the seeds and Editor Melina Medicare is an entirely separate program and, shy of Memorial Day in a sunny bake cut-side down on a greased Bourdeau, 24 Water unless you have “creditable” employer healthcare cov- spot that had been fertilized and cookie sheet or in a casserole St., Palmer, MA erage from a new job, you should enroll in Medicare a composted. The seedlings came dish. At 375 degrees, a butternut 01069 or via email to bit prior to your 65th birthday (“creditable” coverage up strong. I left a floating row can take anywhere from 40 min- is a group plan with at least 20 participants). This cover over them until they were utes to one hour to cook. Test by [email protected]. would be during your Medicare Initial Enrollment ready to bust through, prevent- inserting a fork into the thickest The deadline for sub- Period (IEP), which is a 7-month window starting ing cucumber beetles from nib- part of flesh; if it goes in easi- missions is Friday at three months before the month you turn 65 and ending bling when they were most vul- Roberta McQuaid ly, it’s done! Scoop out all of 5 p.m. 3 months after the month you turn 65. If you don’t nerable. But alas, the drought the flesh, even the caramelized enroll in Medicare during your IEP and enroll later, came and with it a dry well. The parts, and mash with a fork or and if you didn’t have creditable employer healthcare plants became stressed. Some developed an immersion blender depending on how coverage after age 65, you will be subject to a late vine borer and/or powdery mildew While chunky (or not!) you like it. Season it to it looked as if I would still get a harvest, taste with cinnamon or better yet, pumpkin enrollment penalty, which will permanently increase Belchertown, Granby & Amherst your Medicare Part B (and Part D) premiums. this was just wishful thinking. Not long pie spice. And if you have a sweet tooth, after setting the few fruits I had on the Medicare Part B is coverage for doctors and outpa- SentinelYOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1915 tient services, and Part D is prescription drug cover- stone wall to cure, most began to rot. Once I realized that this is the way it was head- See GARDEN, page 7 • The Sentinel is published age, both of which require a premium; Medicare Part every Thursday by Turley A is hospitalization coverage which is free if you’re Publications, Inc., 24 Water eligible for Social Security. If you have “creditable” St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. employer coverage when you turn 65, you can sim- HISTORY MATTERS Telephone (413) 283-8393, Fax ply delay enrolling in Medicare Part B until your (413) 289-1977. employer coverage is about to end, or until after it ends during an eight-month Special Enrollment Period Great history book picks for children PATRICK H. TURLEY during which you can enroll in Medicare Part B with- CEO out penalty. But for Part D prescription drug cover- JOHN GRIMALDI ended the Revolutionary War, but it took age, you must enroll in a private plan within 63 days Guest columnist the British nearly three months to complete KEITH TURLEY of your 65th birthday, or the end of your employer their retreat. The last of the troops departed President drug coverage, or you will incur a Part D late enroll- t precisely high noon, on Nov. 18, New York on Nov. 25, which coinciden- ment penalty for enrolling later. And remember that 1883, the railroad system intro- tally, was Thanksgiving, giving the former EDITOR Medicare late enrollment penalties never go away – Aduced America to its four new colonists-turned-Americans, another reason Melina Bourdeau they are recurring for the rest of your life. zones: Eastern, Central, Mountain, and to gloat. [email protected] The bottom line is this: you don’t need to pre-reg- Pacific; until then, villages, towns, and cit- American System Now, a history web- ister for either Social Security or Medicare. You can ies from coast to coast, counted on the sun site, published an article that included to set their clocks, and based time on local ADVERTISING SALES simply enroll when you are ready for benefits to start an excerpt from “a woman who had wit- Maureen McGarrett Hall estimates. People started their day at sun- (keeping in mind that for Medicare, you must have nessed” the celebrations that day as a girl. [email protected] rise, assembled for meals, pushed through She wrote: “We had been accustomed for “creditable” alternative coverage after age 65 to avoid chores and retired at dusk. a long time to military display in all the late enrollment penalties). But the railroads required a reliable finish and finery of garrison life; the troops SPORTS EDITOR This article is intended for information purposes standard to maintain uniform timetables; just leaving us were as if equipped for Greg Scibelli [email protected] only and does not represent legal or financial guid- prior to the decree, arrivals and departures show, and with their scarlet uniforms and ance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of confused travelers, and the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accred- created chaos for com- SOCIAL MEDIA ited by the National Social Security Association. merce. NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are The change was not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security embraced enthusiasti- @ The Sentinel Administration or any other governmental entity. To cally, but it wasn’t until submit a question, visit the AMAC website (amac- 1918 that Congress WEB foundation.org/programs/social-security-advisory) or passed the Standard www.sentinel.turley.com email AMAC at [email protected]. Time Act, which transferred oversight of the Russell Gloor is a Social Security advisor for time zone boundaries to AMAC. the Interstate Commerce Commission. In 1966, the authority was re-as- In 1883 the railroad system introduced America to four new time zones. signed to the Department www.turley.com of Transportation. burnished arms, made a brilliant display; Turley Publications, Inc. cannot For more information, the Grateful the troops that marched in, on the contrary, assume liability for the loss of American Book Prize recommends “The were ill-clad and weather beaten, and made photographs or other materials Great Railroad Revolution: The History of a forlorn appearance; but then they were submitted for publication. Trains in America” by Christian Wolmar. our troops, and as I looked at them and Materials will not be returned ... except upon specific request On Sept. 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris when submitted. See HISTORY, page 7 • THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2020 PAGE 7

HISTORY • from page 6 Springfield Garden thought upon all they had done and suffered for us, my heart and my eyes Club hosts holiday were full, and I admired and gloried in them the more, because they were design demonstration weather beaten and forlorn.” STAFF REPORT The Grateful American Book Prize recommends “My Brother Sam Is SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Garden Club will Dead” by James Lincoln Collier and host “Floral Expressions” presented by Matt Flatow of Christopher Collier. Flowers! Flowers! on Friday, Nov. 30 at 11:30 a.m. The ... event will be virtual and will be accessible via Zoom. President Lyndon Johnson Matt Flatow, floral designer for “Flowers, Flowers” renamed Cape Canaveral in honor in Springfield, will demonstrate floral designs to inspire of the late John F. Kennedy on Nov. viewers to transform their homes into holiday wonder- 28, 1963, five days after his assassi- lands. He will present new techniques, tricks, materials, nation. Two years earlier, President and designs and the resulting arrangements will be auc- Kennedy had dared America’s rock- tioned off. et scientists to put a man on the Flatow has designed for many events in the Springfield moon within a decade—and it was area including interpretations each year at the Festival of accomplished, triumphantly--on Flowers at the Springfield Museums and arrangements for July 20, 1969, when Astronaut Neil COURTESY PHOTOS the Springfield Symphony Orchestra opening galas. Armstrong landed--and walked--on It took the British soldiers almost three months to complete their retreat back to England While the demonstration is not open to the public, the moon. in 1783. the designs will be created in the Carriage House at the The Cape’s role in America’s Barney Estate and will be available for viewing in real efforts to conquer space--or what Star time via Zoom. Tickets for guests are $5 and are available Trek fans call “The Last Frontier,” For more information, the Grateful at EventBrite.com. was begun in 1947, when it became American Book Prize recommends For more information on this and other Springfield a missile-testing range. The plan “Moonport: A History of Apollo Garden Club events go to www.gcfm.org/springfieldgar- was to put a satellite in orbit to sync Launch Facilities and Operations” denclub or visit them on Facebook at https://www.face- with the 1957-1958 International by Charles D. Benson and William book.com/SpringfieldMAGardenClub/ Geophysical Year celebrations. But Faherty. according to Space.com, “the Army History Matters is a column writ- ended up sending the first U.S. sat- ten by the Grateful American Book ellite, Explorer 1, into space on Jan. Prize, and is designed to show 31, 1958, on a modified Jupiter-C American children their past is pre- GRANT • from page 4 rocket called Juno 1”. lude to their future. For more infor- Education Meanwhile, in 1971, Cape mation go to http://gratefulamerican- “We want to bring more prevention information not just Kennedy reverted to its original bookprize.com/. to students but to parents too,” Gramarossa said. Since name, Cape Canaveral, but the main the grant addresses young adults 19 to 25 as well younger attraction remained the “Kennedy The Kennedy Space Center at Cape teens, it will broaden the efforts by the alliance and coali- Space Center.” Canaveral in Florida. tion. She said studies have shown if young people get through high school and college, and their young 20s, without them using drugs, they are very unlikely to develop an addiction I think I am going to give squash 55-degree location. For me, the mud- GARDEN • from page 6 at all. growing a break for a year. Maybe room has always worked out well to “If you can get young people to stick to their education, the borers will go away and I’ll be store my winter squash. My mom, then they have better options for employment, and they try adding maple syrup or brown blessed with a good harvest some- on the other hand, has good luck sugar; or even a bit of molasses. A have a better chance of having a good life,” she said. “That time in the future. It would be really placing hers in trays off the floor in in turn helps the health of the community.” little butter helps too! sad to think my squash growing days her basement. Happy Thanksgiving Did you know that you can sub- Gramarossa said she is looking forward to starting her are over. That makes me think about everyone! new position, and joining in the work of educating and stitute home grown cooked winter what I should be grateful for this squash for any recipe that calls for helping young people remain drug free. year, garden-wise. Kale, spinach and Roberta McQuaid graduat- “She has put so much time and effort for so long into the canned pumpkin, even pumpkin pie? the cut flowers come to mind…ah, ed from the Stockbridge School of Spring Has Sprung! Most folks know that it is squash work of the coalition and alliance,” Jenkins said. “Now she the flowers. I am especially excited Agriculture at the University of can be the face of the alliance instead of working behind inside the can anyhow….sweeter and about my growing dahlia collection. Massachusetts. For the last 28 years, less stringy than their pumpkin cous- the scenes.” It would be fun to trade tubers and she has held the position of staff Gramarossa has master’sCome in public Get health Your and is a cer- ins. While butternuts are my favorite share the wealth! horticulturalist at Old Sturbridge to grow, I do also like the ‘Delicata’ tified health education specialist. She previously worked But alas, I digress…Let’s get Village. She enjoys growing food as for the Collaborative for Educational Services, and is a and ‘Sweet Dumplings’ for taste. back on topic. Don’t feel the need well as flowers. Have a question for They are rich with a depth of flavor. I BelchertownFREE resident andSOIL Selectboard TEST chair. KIT NOW to gobble up your butternut squash her? Email it to ekennedy@turley. just wish they were more productive. bounty in a hurry; this type of squash com with “Gardening Question” in One plant produces three fruits at the has been known to keep through the subject line. ® most. spring and beyond if stored in a dry, NAPANow AUTO is the Time PARTS

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❚ EDUCATION Belchertown children’s meals program menu College NOTES For the week of Nov. 30 to Dec. 4 Thursday Note: Tuesday through Thursday are Breakfast: cereal, cheese stick, 100% Granby student named to New York Ireland, the child of Michael K. Ireland small meal kit items juice Tech Presidential Honor List and Ruth Loescher Ireland of Amherst, is a 2019 graduate of Amherst Regional High Lunch: hamburger, fries, fruit OLD WESTBURY, NY— Tyler School. They are majoring in environmen- Monday Simoneau of Granby was named to the tal studies and minoring in German and Breakfast: banana bread, 100% juice Friday Spring 2020 Presidential Honor List history at Bates. Lunch: pasta and meatballs, garlic knot, (Small meal kits come home and orders at New York Institute of Technology. Located in Lewiston, Maine, Bates is mixed vegetables due today) Simoneau was one of more than 1,500 stu- internationally recognized as a leading lib- Breakfast: cereal bar, yogurt, fruit dents to be honored. To qualify for the eral arts college, attracting 2,000 students Tuesday Lunch: cheese pizza, broccoli, snack- Presidential Honor List, a student must from across the U.S. and around the world. (small meal kits go home) sized Rice Krispie treat achieve a minimum semester GPA of 3.7 Since 1855, Bates has been dedicated to Breakfast: apple roll, fruit and complete at least 12 credit hours with- educating the whole person through cre- Lunch: Chinese chicken, vegetable egg Note out any incomplete grades. roll, fortune cookie Pre-k and Kindergarten will offer a ative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community. Committed daily in-school alternative choice: Muffin, Caleb Ireland named to dean’s list to opportunity and excellence, Bates has Wednesday yogurt, vegetable, fruit, and milk at Bates College (curbside meal kit pick up Belchertown Grades 1 though 6 will offer a daily always admitted students without regard High School 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) in-school alternate choice: Sunbutter and LEWISTON, ME – Caleb Ireland of to gender, race, religion, or national ori- Breakfast: mini waffles, fruit Jelly sandwich, vegetable, fruit and milk Amherst, was named to the dean’s list gin. Cultivating intellectual discovery and Lunch: tuna salad scoop, pretzels, baby Grades 7 to 12 will offer daily in-school at Bates College for the winter semester informed civic action, Bates prepares lead- carrots alternative choices: pizza station, deli bar ending in April 2020. This is a distinction ers sustained by a love of learning and zeal and pre-made salads earned by students whose cumulative grade for responsible stewardship of the wider point average is 3.8 or higher. world.

SCHOOLS • from page 1 occur or may not occur,” Cameron said. • the ongoing analysis of COVID-19 data room, not man if any other students or “That’s what school systems are afraid of provided by the (Dept. of Elementary and teachers had to quarantine,” Gutekenst said. Health Director) Judy (Metcalf),” Gutekenst right now is the staff getting COVID-19 and Secondary Education)” “I feel like they’re doing a great job right said. “He will certainly talk to us about it, not being able to maintain staying open.” Cameron said he is not planning to make now.” I don’t know whether it will be an official In a weekly email to the school commu- any changes to the current hybrid education- Cameron reported in his weekly email, meeting or not, but it’s going to be between nity, called the “Friday Focus,” Cameron al model. “Our current mitigation strategies that the final phase of the hybrid return was him and Judy when things are looking bad explained the factors weighted in the deci- have allowed us to contact trace quickly and, on Monday, Nov. 9 with in-person learning in the town or there starts to spread in the sion to close the schools. as a result, we have not needed to enact a at Belchertown High School for ninth grade schools.” “I can assure you that our instructional short-term school closure for that purpose,” students in cohort A. The remaining hybrid Belchertown Board of Health member model is always on my mind as I seek to he wrote. “We have seen this scenario play BHS students returned beginning on Nov. Hope Guardenier said the decision isn’t an navigate the hanging landscape created by out in many other communities recently and 16 for seniors, Nov. 23 for sophomores, and easy one. this ongoing pandemic. Here are a few of that we have not is due to the extraordinary will be on Nov. 30 for juniors. “That is the tricky piece, it’s really caus- the sources of data/information that I exam- efforts of our faculty, staff, families and Cameron also reported the Commissioner ing a kerfuffle in New York City right now ine and discuss every day: students! However, as has been mentioned of Education recently released guidance, because the city is at 5% but the schools • the number of known cases in our school previously, you should continue to ready recently approved by the School Committee are only at 1%,” she said. “That’s the differ- district yourself for the possibility that we may need at its last meeting, allowing schools to ence there, are you closing if the town hits • the impact of COVID-19 cases and/or to go to a remote-learning model at some switch to remote learning on “snow days” 5%... or because there is active spread in the quarantining on our staffing ability point in the future. If/when this occurs, I will rather than cancel school and make up the schools - that would be quite dangerous.” • any known cases of spread within the give you as much notice for this transition as day at the end of the year. Belchertown Superintendent Brian district the circumstances at the time allow.” “He has also made it clear that this excep- Cameron said he finds the dilemma will be • the current rates in our community and As far as cases in the school, Gutekenst tion will only be for this year,” Cameron if several staff members get COVID-19 at the sources of spread said those that have occurred “haven’t wrote. “If there are widespread power out- one time. • information from ongoing meetings and spread to anyone, resulting in few people ages due to weather, it may still be necessary “We may have to close down for a period consultation with (Dept. of Public Health) having to quarantine.” to cancel school and make it up at the end of of time because we don’t have the staff to and the nurse manager “I know there was one team that had to the year.” physically stay open because of what may • area news shared in consultation with (quarantine) because of the nature of their other local Superintendents sport, but when it was a student in a class-

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THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2020 PAGE 9 Students share gratitude assignment Keep fire safety top of MELINA BOURDEAU love Disney the most is because it for his friends, the internet and Staff writer dared me to dream.” Discord. mind this Thanksgiving Sullivan similarly touched on “The internet also allows me to BELCHERTOWN – While constants in her life including a connect with my friends without STAFF REPORT may reduce the number of larg- reading “The Outsiders,” Jabish decade of dancing and creating art even being near them which is er group gatherings in favor of Brook Middle School eighth grad- of various mediums. perfect because of the COVID-19 NATION – The National smaller celebrations, which may ers in Jennifer Poli’s class were Touching on her grandfather, pandemic. Last, but not least, I am Fire Protection Association is mean more kitchens being used asked to write about three things various pets and shelter, Sienna grateful for Discord,” he wrote. urging the public to make fire to cook Thanksgiving meals this they were grateful for. Ljungberg reflected on the three “I’m grateful for Discord most of safety a priority when preparing year. From friends and family to apps things she is grateful for. all because for a website founded this year’s Thanksgiving feast. NFPA offers these tips and and websites, students shared “I would say we are a pret- five years ago it has amazing fea- The association’s latest Home recommendations for safely their reasons for being grateful, ty close family, and we enjoy tures that allow me to talk to my Cooking Fires report shows that cooking this Thanksgiving: especially during a pandemic. spending time together; watch- friends and make new friends in Thanksgiving is the peak day • Never leave the kitchen Emma Yurkunas said she was ing movies, going out, or just different communities. It allows for U.S. home cooking fires while cooking on the stovetop. grateful for her art, friends and being in each other’s’ presence,” you to have dms (direct messag- followed by the day before Some types of cooking, espe- being supported by the people she Ljungberg wrote. “I enjoy spend- es), voice calls, screen sharing Thanksgiving and Christmas cially those that involve frying or sautéing with oil, need con- loves. ing time with my grandpa as well, and servers and it is all free to use Day. According to the report, U.S. tinuous attention. “I am grateful for being sup- we do a lot of handy work around software which is amazing and fire departments responded to an • When cooking a turkey, or ported by people I love and I’m his house but I don’t mind, it’s can be used in so many different grateful for this because I don’t estimated 1,630 home cooking other items in the oven, stay in nice to go and see him.” ways.” fires on Thanksgiving Day, three your home and check on it reg- have to do anything alone,” Ljungberg said she has been In her response, Margaret and half times an average day. ularly. Yurkunas wrote. “I know that especially grateful her frog, Rigby Ryczek said she appreciated her Unattended cooking was by far Set a timer on your stove or there are people who are always and lizard, Mango. She then dog, family and friends. the leading cause of associated phone to keep track of cooking there to help me and want me to added how she has “surround- “I am grateful for my family fires and fire deaths. Cooking is times, particularly for foods that succeed. If I didn’t have these ed (her)self with the things (she) because they are always there for the leading cause of U.S. home require longer cook times. people in my life I don’t think I loves.” me. I am especially thankful for and home fire injuries year- • Keep things that can catch could ever make it as far as I’ve “Something I spent a lot of time them because I know that all of round, and the second-leading fire like oven mitts, wooden come.” doing over quarantine was deco- them will always have my back cause of home fire deaths. utensils, food wrappers, and Yurkunas wrote, “I’m grateful rating my room and filling up the no matter what.” Ryczek “I am “Thanksgiving often involves towels away from direct contact for art because I grew up with walls with pictures of my friends grateful for my friends because cooking multiple dishes at with the cooking area. very creative people and art is and I, and music and memories,” they are people that I can always once, which can be particularly • Avoid long sleeves and something I can express my emo- Ljungberg wrote. “I spend most count on to make me smile. My tricky with lots of distractions hanging fabrics that could come tions into. At the end of the day, of my time there, and I think it’s friends are always there to cheer in and around the kitchen,” said in contact with a heat source. it’s nice to sit down and just let all important to surround myself with me up when I am sad and they Lorraine Carli, vice president • Always cook with a lid your feelings out and make it into the things I love. I also think it’s know that I will be there for them of Outreach and Advocacy at beside your pan. If you have a something beautiful.” important to remind yourself of when they need it. Last, but not NFPA. “From getting ready fire, slide the lid over the pan Another student, Addison what you have, and what you’re least, I am grateful for my dog. for guests and managing fam- and turn off the burner. Do not Sullivan, wrote about dance, art grateful for every once in a while, I recently got a puppy and I am ily needs to entertaining when remove the cover because the and Disney. because I believe that gratitude grateful for him because he can everyone arrives – these types fire could start again. Let the “This might sound weird, but I will bring more positive experi- always make me laugh. He is of activities make it all too easy pan cool for a long time. Never am grateful for Disney. I’ve grown ences into your life.” always there to greet me at the to lose track of what’s cooking, throw water or use a fire extin- up with Disney,” wrote Sullivan. Touching on what he was doing door when I get home and is and that’s where a lot of fires guisher on a grease fire. “I’ve seen so many movies and during the pandemic, George guaranteed to put a smile on my tend to happen.” loved all of them. 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Video Visits are avail- care or testing, the provider will recom- able 24 hours a day, seven days a week, mend that the patient visit a health care and can be accessed via a mobile device provider in their community, such as or computer. Video Visits are also an their primary care provider or a nearby effective screening option for people that MinuteClinic location. may have COVID-19, enabling patients to Working collaboratively with Teladoc Author Jeff Kinney with his fans Benjamin Benoit, Ryan Roulier, Eli Nott and Marcantonio Kupin in Granby. talk with a health care provider and have a (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in vir- basic screening to determine their risk for tual care, and utilizing Teladoc’s technol- COVID-19, without having to leave home. ogy platform, patients can receive care ‘Wimpy kid’ author visits Granby kid “As the COVID-19 resurgence contin- via a MinuteClinic Video Visit, initiated ues across the country, our MinuteClinic through their computer or mobile device, STAFF REPORT Video Visits are an easy, affordable way including through the CVS Pharmacy for people to receive care for a variety of app. Patients who opt to seek care through GRANBY – When a “Diary of a Wimpy routine health care needs without hav- a fully customized MinuteClinic Video Kid Deep End Pool Party” van arrived with ing to leave home,” said Sharon Vitti, Visit experience the same high-quality, author Jeff Kinney and his “lifeguards” at President, MinuteClinic. “The expansion evidence-based care they receive at tradi- super fan, Ryan Roulier’s home in Granby it of this service into Massachusetts enables tional MinuteClinic locations inside select wasn’t just a regular day. us to provide local residents with expand- CVS Pharmacy and Target stores. Jeff Kinney recently had a Diary of a ed access to an on-demand telehealth MinuteClinic Video Visits cost about Wimpy Kid “deep end pool party” event at option.” $59. Video Visits are also covered by most the Eric Carle Museum, and Kinney was Video visits can be used to provide care Aetna insurance plans. chosen as one special local fan to receive an for patients ages two years and older who Information about initiating a actual home visit from Jeff Kinney with some are seeking treatment for a minor illness, MinuteClinic Video Visit can be found pool party fun; water balloons and catapult, minor injury, or a skin condition. Each as part of the clinic locator on the snacks and more. Kinney was able to invite patient will complete a health question- MinuteClinic web site for states where three friends and Jeff brought and signed books for all. naire and be matched to a board-certified the service is available. A patient can also Kinney donned a “Wimpy Kid” mask, put health care provider licensed in their state, initiate a MinuteClinic Video Visit directly out his complete collection of “Diary of a who will review the completed question- from the CVS Pharmacy app. Wimpy Kid” books and served Wimpy Kid naire with the patient’s medical history Service is available 24 hours a day, mini cakes that his grandmother made. and proceed with the video-enabled visit. seven days a week through the CVS “It was one of the most amazing experienc- During a MinuteClinic Video Visit, the Pharmacy App and on MinuteClinic.com. es ever,” Kinney’s mom, Jenn Roulier said. “I cried many happy tears watching the joy in the kids as they played, chatted and simply COURTESY PHOTOS hung out with this world famous author that “Super fan” Ryan Roulier got to meet “Diary of a MVP • from page 1 identified in those scope of finds we did has sold millions if Ryan’s favorite books!” Wimpy Kid” author Jeff Kinney. through the community resilience build- policy for green streets and green infra- ing workshops which occurred in 2018.” structure,” Gambarini said. “This essen- The goal is create items the town can tially serves as intent on the side of the take action on. town to give consideration to green infra- There will also be a community sur- structure in all public projects – along vey to capture the “idea of what people’s roadways, municipal facilities, akin to experiences are of changing weather pat- what is in the stormwater management terns,” Gambarini said. bylaw.” One example she provided was in Never Be The remaining two pieces are subdivi- Agawam an interactive map where people sion regulations and zoning bylaw. reported areas of town that experienced The process includes getting a work- flooding. ing group together to discuss the updates The process for updating the master Cold Again plan is similar to that of the regulato- and permitting timelines, working at draft updates and present them to town boards ry review – creating a working group, for comments. create and administer a community sur- “At least on the stormwater manage- vey, develop draft updates for committee ment side of things, there so much that review, present it to committee for com- is required in the MS4 permit and it ment and finalize it with town boards. has to be done by June 30, 2021,” said Gambarini said this month would also Gambarini. “The plan is to finalize that be the time to identify members of the Update your old ,drafty fireplace Add warmth and beauty to for town council review and bring it to working groups. by adding an efficient and stylish OR your home with a new Lopi spring town meeting.” “In early Dec. have those first meetings Lopi wood, pellet or gas insert. wood, pellet or gas stove. of the working groups,” she said. “We’re Climate updates to the master plan thinking that these might be a lot of the Gambarini told the board about the cli- same folks, there are a lot of interrelated mate updates which are “working through considerations that would be good to have the 2016 you have and the nine elements follow through from the regulatory side to or chapters to integrate the major pri- the master plan, so it could be the same orities, issues and concerns that were group.”

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RAIL TRAIL • from page 1 state’s Department of Conservation and Recreation said at a MassDOT conference Trail in Belchertown to the Massachusetts this week the railroad was abandoned in the Central Rail Road corridor at the east bank early 1900s. A hurricane in 1938 severely of the Swift River in Bondsville, a village damaged the line, and over time some of of Palmer. The second segment goes from the line could not even be seen. the Swift River in Bondsville to the Ware River in Barre. The third section goes from Importance Glenwood Road in Rutland to Stone Road Trails in general, and the MCRT specifi- in Berlin, which is just east of the I-495 cally, has been identified as a high priority underpass, Berlin/Hudson town line. for the commonwealth’s trail and greenway Within those segments are highly system, according to the report. It involves detailed notes about what obstacles are in MassDOT’s statewide Bike and Pedestrian the way, including whether it is a physical Plans, the Department of Conservation & problem, such as a missing bridge over a Recreation’s Commonwealth Connections, river, or an ownership problem as some and various local and regional plans, pieces are in private hands. It also docu- according to the report. ments where it may be necessary to leave At last week’s virtual 2020 Moving the trail for short pieces. Together conference, MassDOT’s John Bechard described it as a “critical back- Economics bone” in creating shared use trails in the “It’s terrific to have this study, and to state, and said it was the top rail trail prior- continue to draw attention to this huge ity in the state. He described the feasibility resource in our community,” said East study as a way of kicking the completion of the trail into higher gear, and determining Quabbin Land Trust Executive Director The Norwottuck Rail Trail in Belchertown. FILE PHOTO BY MELINA BOURDEAU Cynthia Henshaw, who was asked by what needs to be done to make it a reality. the state to review the plan before it was “When trail projects come through the The study details approximately 55 miles released. result is economic development,” he said. of undeveloped segments along the MCRR The EQLT has most recently developed “Local small businesses benefit and will corridor are currently in public, private or a half-mile of the trail in Ware, near the locate there, and it’s more lively.” He conservation ownership. About 33 miles of trust’s Frohloff farm on Church Street. It pointed to Gilbertville’s Rose 32 bakery this trail have already been constructed as was built as an accessible trail so it is wide and restaurant as the type of business that off-road, multi-use greenways. and covered in crushed stone. The plan is could be attracted to locating along the An additional 22 miles of former railroad to connect it to the trust’s already existing trail. Part of the existing trail runs between corridor are owned by the Massachusetts Bay portions in New Braintree and Hardwick. Gilbertville and New Braintree. Rail trails Transportation Authority and leased by DCR The trust is also working on a trail from help make communities more viable between Coburn Road in Berlin and Linden the farm to Grenville Park, which is also on and liveable, he said. The state used the Street in Waltham, according to the study. Church Street in Ware. Gilbertville-Ware covered bridge as one of TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTO BY PAULA OUIMETTE This 22-mile corridor is in varying stages Henshaw said more fully developing the sights on the trail during their recent This is a sign in the New Braintree section of an of planning, design and construction by the the trail between towns, such as Ware and conference last week. Della Penna also already existing section of the trail. municipalities, DCR and Eversource Energy Hardwick, can help residents travel to local runs a website about the MCRT at www. to develop the 10-foot wide, paved MCRT. jobs and shopping. She also said it provides masscentralrailtrail.org/, which has old and History “This trail will knit together slowly over a safe place for people to enjoy nature and new maps. The Massachusetts Central Railroad time,” Della Penna said. “It may take a gen- to get exercise without being near cars. In fact, the economic vibrancy the trails originally ran west from Boston for 104 eration.” Craig Della Penna, who has been bring to communities has been part of the miles to Northampton, and the state wants The full feasibility report can be found involved in the trail for a couple of reason the state has put an emphasis on to see it use as much of the original rail at https://www.mass.gov/lists/mass-cen- decades, said developing trails always ben- creating trails, Della Penna said. The state corridor as possible. It was once possi- tral-rail-trail-feasibility. Comments and efits the communities it runs through. He is now has a Trails Committee made up of ble to get on a train in Boston’s North suggestions from the public will be taken a Northampton Realtor who specializes in multiple agencies and they meet every few Station and travel to Northampton’s Union through Dec. 1 at https://tinyurl.com/ selling houses close to rail trails. weeks, he said. 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1:39 p.m. – Officers took a Friday, Nov. 13 was travelling west on Federal St. 5:22 p.m. – Officers responded Belchertown report of unemployment fraud. 7:18 a.m. – Officers took a when the driver pulled into the to a one car accident. The vehicle 3:52 p.m. – Officers took report from a South Washington entrance of residence quickly to was traveling north on Mill Valley Editor’s note: The following are a report of a scam from a resi- St. resident about the theft of a fix their GPS. As the driver was Rd. when a deer ran into the north brief explanations of select entries dent. The resident reported they motorcycle. After speaking with pulling to driveway, they were bound lane. The vehicle collided in the Belchertown Police log and gave a scammer their social secu- the owner, it was determined that rear ended by a second vehicle with deer. There was minor dam- arrests for the weeks of Nov. 11 rity number after attempting to between 5:30 p.m. and 7:20 a.m. which caused them to spin out. age to the front end, and no inju- through Nov. 17. The information get help with a computer support the motorcycle was stolen from The second vehicle reported they ries reported. was provided by a member of the employee. The residence provided the driveway. The owner report- were unable to stop the collision police department based on the the scammer who claimed to pro- ed the motorcycle was listed on because the first vehicle stopped Tuesday, Nov. 17 review of the detailed log sum- vide computer support with their Craigslist for sale and there was short. The second vehicle drove 3:42 p.m. – Officers responded mary. This feature is designed to bank account information, user- a for sale sign at the residence as onto the grass and struck the sign. to a one car accident. The vehicle provide context and explanation to name and password. The resident well. The motorcycle was a green No injuries were reported. The was travelling north on Franklin some of the calls police respond to reported they were told to get Stop 2015 ZX 1000. Stolen motor vehi- towing company was contacted. St. when the operator said an ani- every day. Of the 321 calls police and Shop gift cards to pay for the cle forms were filled out and the mal ran in front of the car and responded to, there were 33 inci- services, which is when they real- motorcycle was entered into miss- Sunday, Nov. 15 collided with it. There was minor dents, five accidents, one arrest/ ized it was a scam. The resident ing or stolen vehicle database. 11:11 a.m. – A wallet that was front-end damage. The operator summons and 16 citations. had their accounts frozen, report- 1:24 p.m. – Officers took a found inside of the skatepark. An wasn’t sure what kind of animal ed there was no money taken, but report of unemployment fraud. officer attempted to contact the they struck. ARRESTS/SUMMONS wanted the incident on file. 2:57 p.m. – A member of Fire person and the cell phone number 9:07 a.m. – Officers took a Department found a phone on side was not in service. The wallet and report of unemployment fraud. Saturday, Nov. 14 Thursday, Nov. 12 of State St and turned it into the its contents were placed into evi- 9:22 a.m. – Officers took a 7:07 a.m. – A summons was 3:46 a.m. – Officers respond- department and placed into evidence. report of unemployment fraud. issued to a 22-year-old Milford ed to a residence to assist dence for safekeeping. 12:32 p.m. – Officers responded 11:16 a.m. – residence deliv- male for unlicensed operation of a Belchertown Fire Department and 4:29 p.m. – Officers took a to a South Washington St. resi- ered package missing contents. motor and speeding. paramedics. report of unemployment fraud. dence for a report of vandalism. Went to get package from front An officer was driving north on 10:01 a.m. – Officers took a 5:36 p.m. – Officers took a Officers spoke with the home- door. Rear of package ripped open Franklin St. when a gray sedan report of unemployment fraud. report of unemployment fraud. owner who reported someone had and missing the objects. No more high drove by at 64 mph in posted 11:48 a.m. – Officers took a driven across their front yard over- information at this time. 45 mph zone. The officer stopped report of unemployment fraud. Saturday, Nov. 14 night. There are np suspects at this 12:04 p.m. – Officers respond- the operator who was identified 12 p.m. – Officers took a report 10:39 p.m. – Officers dis- time. ed to a two vehicle accident. One and it was discovered the opera- of unemployment fraud. patched to a residence for a report 2:24 p.m. – Officers took a vehicle was travelling north on tor had an expired license and it 12:46 p.m. – Officers and of burglary. The reporting party report of unemployment fraud. Gulf Rd approaching Amherst Rd was not renewable. The party was Belchertown Fire Department explained at about 8 p.m. they when the operator failed to stop at able to contact a friend to pick up responded to a Mill Valley Rd. were home with their kids and Monday, Nov. 16 the stop sign. The second vehicle, vehicle. residence for a report of a car that heard la oud bang, at their garage 10:37 a.m. – An officer took an oil tank truck, was travelling was on fire in the driveway of the door. The reporting party shout- a report from a Cold Spring Rd west on Amherst Rd when the col- ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS residence. The Belchertown Fire ed and the banging stopped. The resident who said a package that lision occurred. No injuries were Wednesday, Nov. 11 Chief was on scene and extin- reporting party said they didn’t was supposed to be delivered, but reported. No vehicles were towed 8:10 a.m. – Officers took a guished the fire using two fire hear anyone in their driveway or never was. The resident said they from the scene. report of unemployment fraud. extinguishers. yard. While talking to reporting got an email saying the package 12:36 p.m. – Officers took a 10:56 a.m. – A resident came 2:46 p.m. – The department party, two vehicles revved its was delivered, but they never report of unemployment fraud. to the station to turn in property received multiple reports of engine sped away quickly. The received. There is no other infor- 1:21 p.m. – Officers spoke found while cleaning out a rela- a shooting. A 22-year-old male officer was able to get both license mation available at this time. with a person reporting they had tive’s home. The resident found suffered a single gunshot wound plates. It was found that a window 2:56 p.m. – Officers took a a cell phone that was left in their guns, firearm accessories, fire- and sustained non-life-threaten- on side of the garage was broken, report of unemployment fraud. vehicle. The reporting party said works, ammunition, etc. The offi- ing injuries. The party was trans- which was the point of entry, as 4:39 p.m. – Officers took a they were approached by a young cer was able to accept the ammu- ported To Baystate in Springfield. if it was pried open with a screw- report of unemployment fraud. person who requested a ride and nition and firearm. The resident State police from the Northwest driver. There was nothing missing. 4:51 p.m. – Officers responded asked reporting party for money. was advised about how to safely District Attorney’s Office as well The reporting party was told to to a one car accident. The vehicle The person gave them a ride and dispose of the fireworks. as other agencies. 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SAFETY • from page 9 ensuring a fire-safe holiday.” ❚ In addition, NFPA strongly discourages OBITUARY • For an oven fire, turn off the heat and the use of turkey fryers, as these can lead keep the door closed. Only open the door to severe burns, injuries, and property once you’re confident the fire is com- damage. For a safe alternative, NFPA rec- Beverly Ann Main pletely out, standing to the side as you ommends grocery stores, food retailers, DEATH NOTICE: do. If you have any doubts or concerns, and restaurants that sell deep-fried turkey. OAKLEY, UT – Beverly contact the fire department for assistance. For this release and other announce- Beverly Ann Main Ann Main born March 2, 1930 ments about NFPA initiatives, research Died: Nov. 8, 2020 • Keep children at least three feet passed away on Nov. 8, 2020 at and resources, please visit the NFPA Graveside Service away from the stove and areas where Elk Meadows Memory Care in hot food or drink is being prepared or press room. Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. Oakley, UT. South Amherst Cemetery served. Steam or spills from these items As all of us continue to navigate the She recently moved to Utah can cause severe burns. evolving situation with COVID-19, to be closer to her daughter. “The pandemic may limit the number NFPA remains committed to supporting Beverly was born to Catharine of people in homes this year, but there you with the resources you need to min- and William Reynolds in Sommerville, then moved to will still be lots of the usual cooking and imize risk and help prevent loss, inju- The Sentinel Pelham. In 1950, she married Howard Main in CT by a for- distractions that contribute to a sharp ries, and death from fire, electrical, and mer minister of the South Amherst Congregational Church. increase in cooking fires on and around other hazards. For information on NFPA’s Obituary They were married 66 years until Howard’s passing in 2016. Thanksgiving,” said Carli. “Being vig- response to the coronavirus, please visit She is survived by her two children, Jeffrey H. Main ilant in the kitchen remains critical to our webpage. Policy (Michele) and Debra J. Main, two granddaughters Lindsey and Jolee, along with many loving nieces, nephews and Turley Publications friends. Beverly was preceded in death by her older siblings, William Reynolds and Joy Heath. offers two types of HCC • from page 5 said, “but our community is meeting it She enjoyed swimming, ice skating, bowling and movies. with resilience, creativity, and determi- obituaries. In high school she was a cheerleader, a Tri-S club officer 2021 semester, with the vast majority nation. I appreciate your flexibility and One is a free, brief and class president her junior year. She recalls high school of courses offered in a remote or hybrid understanding as we navigate this time as some of her happiest years. After graduating she became together. Supporting and inspiring our Death Notice listing environment. secretary to the high school principal. “We anticipate that no more than 10 students remains our top priority today the name of deceased, After “Howie” returned from the Korean War, he built percent of courses offered this spring and always.” date of death and their home in South Amherst where they lived for over thirty will be held on campus.,” she said. “In Like most colleges, HCC started funeral date and place. years. After retiring they moved to Pine Valley Plantation every case, plans for offering face-to-face remote instruction in mid-March after the in Belchertown. After Howard’s passing, she resided at The courses will be reviewed by the college’s COVID-19 pandemic forced campus clo- The other is a Paid Arbors of Greenfield. Return to Campus Task Force to ensure sures. This fall, all HCC classes are being Obituary, costing Beverly raised her children and was the bookkeeper for that health and safety protocols are in offered in one of three formats: online, her husband’s business. Her dream was to be an elementary $120, which allows place.” blended remote, and blended face-to-face. school teacher. Instead, she enjoyed being a Cub Scout lead- Online courses follow a traditional, families to publish Royal noted that it was important to er and taught Sunday school. When her children were older, make this decision now because registra- asynchronous online model with course- extended death notice she was the Health Aid at Amherst Regional High School. tion begins Monday, Nov. 2, for HCC’s work deadlines established by instructors. information of their Beverly loved life with a sense of humor and happiness two-week January term and the spring Blended remote courses have both in the simple things. Days were spent at Laurel Lake, Lake own choice and may 2021 semester. Registration and course asynchronous online components com- Wyola, Mountain and Riverside Parks, Misquamicut Beach, bined with real-time scheduled class include a photograph. materials must be prepared in advance of Cape Cod and later trips to Largo, FL with Howie. She that date, so students have time to make meetings via videoconference platforms Death Notices & enjoyed her ladies golf club at Hickory Ridge and a weekly informed decisions about their classes. such as Zoom. Paid Obituaries card game with girlfriends. She also enjoyed board games HCC’s January term, called Blended face-to-face combines blend- should be and bingo. Wintersession, begins Monday, Jan. ed remote with some in-person instruc- Beverly suffered with Alzheimer’s the last five years of tion on campus. For the most part this submitted through a 4. The spring 2021 semester begins her life still never losing her beauty and sense of humor. Monday, Jan. 25. HCC will also be offer- format is limited to health science pro- funeral home to: She requested in lieu of flowers donations be made to ing flexible spring start dates on Feb. 16 grams that require clinical labs, such as [email protected]. the Shriner’s Hospital or a donation to the Alzheimer’s and March 29. nursing, radiologic technology, veterinary Association in her honor. “This is a challenging time,” Royal technician and medical assistant. Exceptions will be made An outdoor graveside service was be held at the South only when the family Amherst Cemetery, South East Street on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at provides a death certificate 11 a.m. Beverly was laid to rest next to her husband who she and must be pre-paid. dearly missed. Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com

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SOUTH HADLEY—The nine seniors on the South Hadley girls soccer team were able to accomplish something during their high school career’s which normally does not happen very often. The seniors never lost a regular season or postseason match on their home field. The Lady Tigers capped off the 2020 campaign with a 3-3 home draw against the Belchertown Lady Orioles on a beautiful fall day on Nov. 10. “It was a hard-fought battle today,” said Rich Marjanski, who also hasn’t lost a

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Brooke Samborski sends a quick pass away. The Lady Tigers seniors are Anna Evans, Jaidan Luis, Teagan Gawron, Siobhan McAllister, Molly Goshea, Myah Houle, Allie Laporte, Macey Moriarty, and Paige Marjanski. “The seniors did a very good job of teaching the younger kids about the win- PHOTOS BY DAVID HENRY WWW.SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM ning tradition that we’ve built during the Alexa LaFlamme attempts to pass the ball away in a lot of South Hadley traffic. past couple of years,” coach Marjanski said. “We weren’t playing very well at the beginning of this season, but we just kept home match during the four years they did beat us on their field earlier in the better and better in every game. Towards that he’s been coaching the Lady season.” the end of the season, we were playing very Tigers varsity soccer team. “I’m The Lady Tigers finished the season with good soccer.” very proud with the way my players an 7-2-1 record, while the Lady Orioles, played. They left it all on the field. who defeated Amherst the following after- Belchertown is a very good team and noon, posted a 7-0-1 record. See ORIOLES, page 16 •

Indoor track could Winter sports season move to bubble season postponed till January GREGORY A. SCIBELLI meet once or twice a month, so it GREGORY A. SCIBELLI With the Fall 2 or bubble sea- [email protected] took some times for towns to get [email protected] son set to happen in February, the various approvals needed.’ coaches are discussing the idea of REGION – In a bit of a switch Taking into account a full sea- REGION – Could indoor track doing indoor track at the various from the normal decision-mak- son will not be played, Stratton become outdoor track this year? artificial turf facilities available ing processes filtering down, the said delaying the season to Indoor track coaches around Pioneer Valley Interscholastic January was the easiest step to the region are looking at the pos- Athletic Conference made a take. sibility of that if a different solu- See TRACK, page 16 • pre-emptive decision about the Just like the fall season, teams tion is not found to hold indoor upcoming winter season. will play in geographic bub- track when the winter season In Western Massachusetts, bles and will only be able to get starts in January. there will be no winter sports about 10 to 12 games at the most Indoor track facilities are action before Jan. 14. Practices played. few and far between in Western cannot begin before Jan. 4. Taking into account the hol- Massachusetts. Indoor track is usually Agawam High School Athletic iday breaks as well as the win- The teams in the Pioneer held at Smith College in Director David Stratton, a mem- ter weather, the winter season is Northampton, but that facil- Valley Interscholastic Athletic ber of the PVIAC Board of usually the longest, starting in Conference have typically used ity is unavailable this winter due to the pandemic. Directors, said he believes a sim- early December and ending in Smith College over the past sev- ilar decision will be made by the mid-March. eral years. Massachusetts Interscholastic Stratton said other factors Several teams would each par- Athletic Association in the com- played into making the decision ticipate in one of two meets on ing weeks. even easier to make. He said the Friday evenings. There would be “We looked at a number of current spike in COVID-19 cases a meet at 3:45 p.m. and a second things as it related to this deci- made it easier for the PVIAC meet at 6:45 p.m. Schools would sion,” said Stratton. to take a break. The break will be counted with certain schools The top factor was learning keep more students at home and matching up their results individ- from what schools and commu- reduce exposure to the virus as ually. nities went through in the fall the country prepares for possible Smith College, like many col- season. distribution of a vaccine. lege campuses, are not open for “A number of towns and their Stratton said the PVIAC high schools to use for track schools had to go in front of expects the winter season to go meets. Springfield College, which their school committees and the has indoor track facilities, is also respective boards of health,” said not available due to the pandemic. Stratton. “And those boards only See WINTER, page 17 • PAGE 16 THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2020

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PALMER – The Pathfinder Regional High School boys soccer team was defeated 8-0 by rival Monson on Nov. 10, one of the final regular season games for the Pioneers. Direct Goalies Austin Tocci and Rich Gula com- from the bined for nine saves in goal. North Pole

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Samborski, who signed her National second quarter. CITY STATE ZIP • from page 15 ORIOLES Letter of Intent to become a member “I thought we needed to make a of the women’s soccer team at the change at that point,” coach Marjanski Belchertown head coach Kyle University of New Hampshire next said. “Kacie had never played the Thibeault would’ve probably liked to year. position in a varsity game before, but YOUR NAME have faced South Hadley a couple of Lucas, who’s also planning on she’s one of the most athletic players more times this fall because it was a playing college soccer next year at on our team. She just stepped up and ADDRESS challenging match for his players. Clark University, assisted on the Lady made a couple of big saves for us.” “I wish we could’ve played South Orioles first goal, which was scored Levrault managed to keep the Lady Hadley more than twice because by junior Alexa LaFlamme less than Orioles off the scoreboard during the CITY STATE ZIP they’re the best team that we faced four minutes into the opening quarter. next two quarters. this year,” Thibeault said. “We did LaFlamme also scored a goal in the The home team tied the score again PHONE beat them earlier in the season and first meeting of the season between at 2-2 six minutes into the second I knew this game was going to be the two squads, which Belchertown stanza following a breakaway goal by PAYMENT ENCLOSED: another battle. South Hadley never won by the final score of 6-3. Luis, which was assisted by Lauren gave up even when they were behind.” The Lady Tigers had several shots Marjanski. ■ CHECK ■ VISA ■ MASTERCARD ■ AMEX ■ DISCOVER The Lady Orioles seniors are Olivia on goal before scoring the tying goal Marjanski also scored the go-ahead Vogel, Maya Monteiro, Kate Calnan, in the second meeting. goal on a rebound shot ten minutes CREDIT CARD # Alexa Ribeiro, Megan Gilman, Nicole Freshman Gianna Roy sent a pass later. Hubbard, Erin Lucas, and Brooke into the box where it was deflected The Lady Tigers held a slim 3-2 EXP DATE: 3 DIGIT CODE: Samborski. across the goal-line by Gawron with lead until the fourth quarter. “The seniors have been very posi- 13:20 left in the first quarter. With 8:50 remaining in the match, PHONE: tive,” Thibeault added. “It was a much With ten seconds remaining in the Lucas fired a shot into the box and different season because of COVID, MAIL THIS COUPON TO: opening quarter, the Lady Orioles junior Sarah Sedlacek was in the right Santa at Turley, 24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069 but I’m just happy that they had an retook the lead when a shot attempt spot to put the ball into the net. opportunity to play soccer this year. or call 413-283-8393 or email: [email protected], by junior Maya Sullivan sailed into Both teams had scoring chances (Subject: Santa) for immediate assistance. We also didn’t lose a game, which the back of the net over the head of late in the game, but the score was was one of our team goals before the sophomore Rylee Suchinez. still deadlocked at 3-3 when the refer- Quantities are limited. Turley Publications reserves the right to end offer at any season started.” time. Payment will be returned if offer expires due to limited quantity being sold Sophomore Kacie Levrault replaced ee blew his whistle for the final time. out or multiple names per letter. Sales are based on a first come first serve basis. It was a memorable week for Suchinez in goal at the start of the THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2020 PAGE 17

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Several hopefuls dribble the ball around. PHOTOS BY DAVID HENRY WWW.SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM Pioneers begin road to return LUDLOW – The Western United hosted tryouts for their Senior League Pioneers have had a long-standing team. Several male competitors came tradition of great spring and summer out Saturday, Nov. 14 to try and make soccer throughout the years, only to the team. Players from all over the have that tradition, like many oth- Western Mass. region made their ers, stopped by COVID-19. With a way to the tryout. Younger players vaccine on the horizon and hope for tried out for the youth Pioneers teams a regular 2021 season, the Pioneers throughout last week. Rayah Marie Bassett October 21, 2020 Parents: Sarah Benoit and Zachary Bassett, South Hadley Grandparents: Sharleen and Michael Roman, South Hadley Gail and David Bassett, Ware

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COURTESY PHOTO ❚ PUBLIC NOTICES Old Sturbridge Village will Commonwealth of cedure by the Personal Rep NOTICE OF have select Massachusetts resentative under the Mass PUBLIC AUCTION dates in The Trial Court achusetts Uniform Probate SNOW’S SELF December Probate and Family Court Code without supervision STORAGE LLC, will sell at for people to Hampshire Division by the Court. Inventory and Public Auction at 746 Bay come enjoy 15 Atwood Drive accounts are not required to Road, Belchertown, MA, all the outdoors Northampton, MA 01060 be filed with the Court, but the personal property stored during the (413)586-8500 interested parties are entitled in its facility by: holiday Docket No. HS20P0577EA to notice regarding the admin- Michael Laizer – OB7 season. Estate of: istration from the Personal Larry Foote – M29 Linda Marie Bouley Representative and can peti- Wendy Bailey – M12 Also Known As: tion the Court in any matter Stuart Wheeler – BF5 Linda M. Bouley relating to the estate, includ- At 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Date of Death: ing distribution of asset and December 12, 2020, at the 07/22/2020 expenses of administration. premises of SNOW’S SELF OSV releases event dates in December INFORMAL PROBATE Interested parties are entitled STORAGE LLC, 746 PUBLICATION NOTICE to petition the Court to insti- Bay Road, Belchertown, STURBRIDGE – Christmas by the second time this year, on Dec. 18 to To all persons interested in tute formal proceedings and MA, by Warren Schreiber, Candlelight will return to Old Sturbridge 20. The 15,000-brick kiln found outside the above captioned estate, by to obtain orders terminating or Auctioneer, as Agent for Village this December, as a time-honored of OSV’s Pottery Shop can fit approxi- Petition of Petitioner Dianna restricting the powers of Per Snow’s Self Storage, LLC. tradition of the season celebrating New mately 1,000 pieces of pottery stacked L. Thomas of Belchertown, sonal Representatives appoint - Snow’s Self-Storage England Christmases of the 19th century 10-feet high within its walls. It is a fan MA, a Will has been admitted ed under informal proce dure. reserves the following and today. On select dates in December, favorite among many visitors who come to informal probate. A copy of the Petition and rights: to bid at the public from 3 to 8 p.m., the village will open to the village. Dianna L. Thomas of Will, if any, can be obtained auction, to refuse any and special for guests to take in the holiday Also, a feature of the holiday event, Belchertown, MA has been from the Petitioner. all bids, or to cancel the cheer. Tickets are on sale now for mem- the annual Gingerbread House Contest informally appointed as the 11/26/2020 auction at any time for any bers and went on sale to the general pub- is going virtual! Participants from near Personal Representative of the reason. lic on Nov. 17. and far can register to compete in one of estate to serve without surety 11/19, 11/26/2020 This annual event has been re-imag- four categories (adult non-professional, on the bond. ined in 2020 with safety in mind, tak- adult professional, youth and family) by The estate is being admin - ing many favorite activities outdoors. Nov. 30, 2020. Photos of the Gingerbread istered under informal pro Guests can see demonstrations of classic House entries will be judged in each cat- Christmas projects like knitting stock- egory, awarding a winner and runner-up, ings, wreath-making, natural orna- with “Best in Show House” voted on by Please check ment-making and more, and watch as the general public. Winners will receive a costumed interpreters create a traditional gift certificate to Old Sturbridge Village. Public Notices the accuracy of Christmas meal or work on special proj- Christmas by Candlelight is an eve- your legal notice ects such as making ice skates or a sled ning of traditions, memories and holi- ARE NOW ONLINE from scratch. day cheer at Old Sturbridge Village, with prior to submis- A horse-drawn carryall (a large wagon) families and visitors returning year after will run throughout the village offer- year to enjoy the experience. Tickets for Email all notices to [email protected] sion (i.e., date, time, spelling). ing rides and several bonfires will be lit the event are on sale now to members at 1 throughout the night to warm up beside. the discounted rate of $20 for adults and Access archives and digital tear sheets by Also, be sure A returning favorite of the event, vis- $10 for youth (ages 4 to 17). 2 newspaper title. the requested itors are invited to stroll the Christmas Tickets went on sale to the general tree trail – new in 2019 – featuring doz- public on Nov. 17 at $22 for adults and Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’ publication date ens of sparkling, decorated trees. Tucked $11 for youth (ages 4 to 17). Admission 3 public notice web site to search all notices in coincides with away from the hustle and bustle of the is free for children ages three and under. Massachusetts newspapers. Common, the trail welcomes wanderers Tickets must be purchased in advance the purpose of the in to enjoy the sights, ending at the spe- for the date and time of attendance. Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon, notice, or as the cial Christmas Wish Bridge. Visit https://www.osv.org/event/christ- Fridays noon for Monday holidays. law demands. Several dates during December offer mas-by-candlelight-2020/ for available additional activities for guests – including dates and time blocks, along with cur- visit www.publicnotices.turley.com Thank you. Members’ Shopping Nights on Dec. 4 to rent Massachusetts and visitor guidelines 6 and the firing of OSV’s 24-foot kiln for around COVID-19.

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Warm Wishes From Our Family to Yours at Thanksgiving As we gather around with family and friends this holiday, we offer up thanks for the many blessings that make life meaningful. Gifts like friendship, love, health and prosperity make us especially grateful, and we hope you enjoy these same blessings in abundance at this special time of year and always.

We’re so grateful to be a part of this wonderful community, and we thank you for your valued business. Happy Thanksgiving!

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