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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 THURSDAY,TUESDAY, JUNEJUNE 27, 24, 2017 2021 VOL. 75 cents 90 NO. 147 Superintendent’s performance rated ‘exemplary’ By AMY PORTER Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Chairman of the School Committee, Mayor Donald F. Humason Jr., read the results of Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski’s performance review for the 2020/21 school year into the record at the meet- ing of June 21. He said the committee rated the superintendent as exemplary overall and in all four key areas of instruc- tional leadership, management and operations, family and community, STEFAN and professional culture. CZAPOROWSKI In the report, which was compiled Westfield Public by Committee Member Diane Mayhew Schools Superintendent from individual assessments by all of the members, the school committee Volunteers paint mushrooms on the “Westfield is Edmund LeClerc fills in the background on the down- pointed to 1:1 technology for students, his work on the elementary Fantastic” mural. (SHANNON CHIBA PHOTO) town mural. (SHANNON CHIBA PHOTO) school building committee, and moving forward with a plan for a virtual school as some of the accomplishments of the past year. “The school committee recognizes the challenging year . . . Stefan did not hesitate to get students and staff what they needed.. Mural project underway at bridges Most impressive was his ability to get a 1:1 device with technology which has been a goal of this district’s for eight years,” were among By HOPE E. TREMBLAY retail workers and more – were recog- “Targeted completion is mid-Sep- the comments. Editor nized. ArtWorks members spearhead- tember,” said Chiba. “Additionally The committee said Czaporowski has shown “extraordinary WESTFIELD – The Esplanade by ed the mural effort, depicting the the boys and girls club’s mural club the twin bridges is about one-quarter heroes of the time. Chiba said the will be painting with us every Tuesday See Performance, Page 3 into a beautification project by second mural continues the spirit of starting in July. They will be filling- ArtWorks Westfield and the commu- beautifying the city. in, adding texture and adding crea- nity. “This mural is fantastic in three tures to the wall.” A mural, titled “Westfield is ways — first, the fantasy creatures on Chiba said ArtWorks would love to Fantastic,” is being painted and was the wall represent fantasy in a literal continue adding color to Westfield. inspired by children. sense. Next, the natural flora and “We are always open to suggestions “When we were painting the fauna in the mural depicts the fantas- for more murals,” she said. “Some Convicted defendant ‘Heroes are Everywhere Mural,’ kids tic natural elements we have in ideas are to paint under more bridges, were coming up to us and the mural Westfield and the surrounding area the backs of dilapidated buildings and begging to paint,” said Shannon Chiba — as well as where the mural is situ- to replace the old Steed mural that gets eight jail terms of ArtWorks. “We let them as long as ated – and the third fantastic element was on the north side years ago. With a caregiver was around, and some are the kids and the community that community, the city and Artworks, we returned with homemade cards, flow- help to paint it,” said Chiba. “Some of can add beautiful art wherever we By CARL E. HARTDEGEN ers and encouraging words.” the kids from the boys and girls club’s have a mission to beautify, uplift and Correspondent That first mural, located at the tun- mural club actually designed some make better a space.” WESTFIELD – A troubled young city man will serve eight nine- nel entrance to the Rail Trail on creatures and elements that will be on Anyone who wishes to participate month jail terms — all at once – after pleading guilty to offenses Taylor Street, was created last sum- it.” should sign-up for community paint- ranging from breaking and entering to disrupting court proceeding. mer when the COVID-19 pandemic ArtWorks members and community ing days by following the signup link The changes stem from three apparently senseless incidents in shutdown many businesses and heroes participants paint every other Saturday on the Westfield is Fantastic- The February and May of 2020 which landed Vladislav Khomichuk, – first responders, nurses, doctors, and will continue to do so until Aug.7. Mural Facebook page. 21, of 31 Western Circle, Westfield, in Westfield District Court. The first of the incidents was on Feb, 20, 2020, when Westfield Police Officer Zachary Coderre responded to a burglar alarm at Toomey Associates on Russell Road. Coderre reports he arrived to find the back door of the business had been forced open and Khomichuk was inside the business. When asked what he was doing there, Coderre reports, Khomichuk said “I was looking for cigarettes” but the busi- ness is not a retail establishment and has no inventory of cigarettes or VLADISLAV anything else likely to tempt thieves. KHOMICHUK The next day, while Khomichuk was in a holding cell at Westfield District court awaiting arraignment on charges of breaking and entering and malicious destruction of property (the business’s alarm panel had been torn from the wall), he dug himself into a deeper hole by flooding his cell and other areas of the court house. Court Officer Felix Otero reports that Khomichuk and been com- pliant but a short time after he left him in cell #6, “I observed on camera that the sprinkler system and alarm had been activated in lockup cell #6. Mr. Khomichuk had broken the sprinkler head off, triggering the alarm and sprinkler system, flooding his cell and the lockup area.” The water, contaminated with oil from the system, leaked through the walls into the front lobby, Courtroom One and a hallway. The courthouse was closed and charges of malicious destruction of property valued more than $1,200 and disrupting court proceed- ings were added to Khomichuk’s list of offenses. These not-so-grumpy trolls were painted by the twin bridges’ Esplanade by artist Shannon Chiba, one of the organiz- ers of the Artworks Westfield’s “Westfield is Fantastic” mural project. (SHANNON CHIBA PHOTO) See Jail Terms, Page 3 Historical Commission sets tentative date for Ghost Tour revival By PETER CURRIER “I think people are ready to see it again after a Diana Mclean, Staff Writer year hiatus,” said Gaylord. left, tells her story WESTFIELD — The Historical Commission The dates for the tours are tentative because it as the former will tentatively host its annual Ghost Tour at the will depend on the availability of Jay Pagliuca, Mary Ashley dur- Old Burying Ground on Mechanic Street this fall who usually provides the lighting and sound ing a past Ghost after taking a year off. equipment used during the tours. Tour at the The commission tentatively agreed to host the The Ghost Tours are an annual event in which Mechanic Street tours on Sept. 24 and 25. Historical Commission local residents dress up as historically significant Cemetery. Chair Cindy Gaylord said that the tours were figures in Westfield’s 351 year history while Listening is Bob typically held on the last weekend in September standing near the figure’s gravestone. The volun- Plasse, right, as in the past. teers talk about the lives and contributions of the character Gaylord said that this year’s script for the tours figures such as Isaac Phelps, who was played by Josiah Dewey. may be similar to the one they used in 2019. She Historical Commission member Michael (THE WESTFIELD said she is excited to bring the tours back. Ingraham in 2019. NEWS PHOTO) PAGE 2 - THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Mass. Sheriffs Re-affirm Free shredding event Southwick Public Library commitment to family contacts WESTFIELD —Westfield Bank is pleased to announce that it will be holding a free document shredding event at its 1650 offers June programs SPRINGFIELD - The 14 Massachusetts County SOUTHWICK – The Southwick Public Library offers sev- Sheriffs recently re-affirmed their unanimous support Northampton St. office in Holyoke on June 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sponsored by ProShred Security®, the event is free eral teen programs in June, including: for one of their highest collective priorities -- provid- Teen Franken-Stuff Lab, June 30 ing strong support for communication and interaction and open to the public. There is a limit of two boxes of docu- ments per person. Artist- nstructor Molly Shaughnessy-Encarnacion of Greater between justice-involved individuals and their fami- Hartford Academy of the Arts will be at Southwick Public lies. Library to guide you through this fun creation lab. Mix and Solidifying their mission to ensure that these cru- match stuffed animals of your choice to create your own cute cially important links to family and support systems GED/HiSET registration scheduled or creepy creature. The possibilities are endless. These make a remain not only intact, but fortified, the 14 Sheriffs of cool gift or keepsake. All materials are provided. Meet in- Massachusetts have agreed to provide, at a minimum, WESTFIELD — Westfield Community Education Program person at the library June 30 from 1:30-3:00. Sign- up required ten minutes of free phone calling per week to all will be hosting its bi-annual GED/HiSET Registration Nite in advance. Email [email protected] to RSVP. incarcerated individuals. Additionally, the Sheriffs for the Fall 2021 Session. For students in 7-12 grade. have committed to reducing the cost of subsequent Classes will be in-person and following all safety protocol Summer Reading Program phone calls by charging no more than $.14 per min- at the Westfield Athenaeum located at 6 Elm Street in The Summer Reading Program at the Southwick Public ute. Westfield. Registration Nite is Aug. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Library is back for all ages from June 26-Aug. 6. Earn chances Strengthening these bonds to family members, Classes are scheduled to begin on Sept. 8, 2021. to win prizes by reading, completing challenges and attending friends and outside support systems help to provide a Prospective students will fill out Registration Forms and unique, fun-filled events. Prizes include gift certificates to sense of grounding to those in our care, which is ben- take assessment tests. Please call Kelly at 413-564-8340 for your favorite restaurants and entertainment in Southwick. eficial to their efforts to better prepare for life after more information and/or to pre-register if you cannot attend Check the library’s Facebook page, Teen Blog and Southwick reentry. Registration Nite on Aug. 23, 2021. Public Library website to see more information. Sign up for “My fellow Sheriffs and I know that contact with Event will take place in the Lang Auditorium at the the program beginning June 21 at southwickma.beanstack.org friends and loved ones is an essential component for Westfield Athenaeum. or download the Beanstack Tracker app. Log reading hours preparing justice-involved individuals for successful and select your prize options using Beanstack as well. reentry into society,” said Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins, Summer Reading Kick-off Celebration: If you are ready to President of the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association. kick off the summer or need help signing up to win prizes for “This unanimous decision by the fourteen Sheriffs is June 2021/Big Y Bag Program Summer Reading Program, come to the Southwick Public reflective of our commitment to those in our care and Library for anoutdoor opening day celebration June 26, 10 custody. As the nature of corrections continues to Supports NAMI Western Mass a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Stay for balloon animals, games, art activi- evolve in the Commonwealth, we are proud to re- ties, snacks, crafts, live animals and more. affirm our commitment to maintaining and strength- SOUTHWICK — Looking for a way to support the local ening familial bonds.” community in this uncertain time? Local nonprofits­ are in By law, fees collected for phone calls must be, and need of donations to provide others with support. You can give are, used to benefit the inmates. 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Send briefs, photos to press releases@thewest- field news.com Police Logs Major crime and incident report knocked down and personnel were domestic rabbit in the area, the respond- Thursday, June 17, 2021 cleared from the scene; ing animal control officer reports that the Court Logs WESTFIELD 5:22 p.m.: breaking and entering, rabbit could not be located; 4:29 p.m.: structure fire, Hampden Sherwood Avenue, a caller reports that he 10:14 p.m.: accident, Montgomery Westfield District Court Street, a caller reports that there is smoke went to a relative’s vacant house to dis- Road, a caller reports that a motor vehicle Thursday, June 17, 2021 in the basement but they cannot find a cover the cellar door open and a car out- struck a pole causing serious injuries, Nikolay Kontsemal, 36, of 36 Shannon Lane, Westfield, fire, the responding deputy fire chief back, the caller reports that he discovered dispatch reports that one person was submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for reports that there is a working fire in the someone in the cellar and chased them transported to Baystate Noble Hospital, a charge of assault on a police office brought by Westfield basement, dispatch reports that an ambu- out, the responding officer reports that all the responding officer reports that one police and the charge was continued without a finding with lance and fire truck responded to the officers were advised to be on the lookout tow truck was requested to remove the probation for three months. He was assessed $50. scene, dispatch reports that West for the suspect vehicle; vehicle from the scene, the officer reports Springfield and Holyoke sent fire trucks 8:07 p.m.: animal complaint, Katharine that Westfield Gas & Electric responded to assist, dispatch reports that the fire was Street, a caller reports that there is a loose to the scene to fix the utility pole.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Thurs., June 24, 2021 is the 175th day of the year. 190 days remain until the end of the year

of England. 1902 – King Edward VII of the Unit- Zanzibar internal self-government. sex with an underage prostitute, and ON THIS DAY 1535 – The Anabaptist state of Mün- ed Kingdom develops appendicitis, 1973 – The UpStairs Lounge arson is sentenced to seven years in prison. ster is conquered and disbanded. delaying his coronation. attack takes place at a gay bar located 1312 BC – Mursili II launches a cam- 1571 – Miguel López de Legazpi 1913 – Greece and Serbia annul on the second floor of the three-story paign against the Kingdom of Azzi- founds Manila, the capital of the Philip- their alliance with Bulgaria. building at 141 Chartres Street in the TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS Hayasa. pines. – Mary Pickford becomes the French Quarter of New Orleans, Loui- 1916 1950 – Nancy Allen, American ac- 217 BC – The Romans, led by Gaius 1604 – Samuel de Champlain dis- first female film star to sign a million- siana, USA. Thirty-two people die as a Flaminius, are ambushed and defeat- tress covers the mouth of the Saint John dollar contract. result of fire or smoke inhalation. 1950 – Mercedes Lackey, Ameri- ed by Hannibal at the Battle of Lake River, site of Reversing Falls and the 1918 – First airmail service in Cana- 1975 – Eastern Air Lines Flight 66 Trasimene. can author present-day city of Saint John, New da from Montreal to Toronto. encounters severe wind shear and – William E. Moerner, Amer- 109 – Roman emperor Trajan in- 1953 Brunswick, Canada. 1922 – The American Professional crashes on final approach to New ican chemist and physicist, Nobel augurates the Aqua Traiana, an aq- 1622 – Battle of Macau: The Dutch Football Association is renamed the York’s JFK Airport killing 113 of the Prize laureate ueduct that channels water from Lake make a failed attempt to capture Ma- National Football League. 124 passengers on board, making it – Loren Roberts, American Bracciano, 40 kilometres (25 miles) 1955 cau. 1932 – A bloodless revolution insti- the deadliest U.S. plane crash at the golfer northwest of Rome. 1663 – The Spanish garrison of gated by the People’s Party ends the time. This accident led to decades of 1957 – Mark Parkinson, Ameri- 474 – Julius Nepos forces Roman Évora capitulates, following the Portu- absolute power of King Prajadhipok of research into downburst and micro- can lawyer and politician, 45th usurper Glycerius to abdicate the guese victory at the Battle of Ameixial. Siam (now Thailand). burst phenomena and their effects on Governor of Kansas throne and proclaims himself Emperor 1717 – The Premier Grand Lodge 1938 – Pieces of a meteorite land aircraft. 1958 – John Tortorella, American of the Western Roman Empire. of England is founded in London, the near Chicora, Pennsylvania. The me- 1981 – The Humber Bridge opens ice hockey player and coach 637 – The Battle of Moira is fought first Masonic Grand Lodge in the world teorite is estimated to have weighed to traffic, connecting Yorkshire and 1960 – Siedah Garrett, American between the High King of Ireland and (now the United Grand Lodge of Eng- 450 metric tons when it hit the Earth’s Lincolnshire. It remained the world’s singer-songwriter and pianist the Kings of Ulster and Dál Riata. It is land). atmosphere and exploded. longest bridge span for 17 years. 1961 – Dennis Danell, American claimed to be the largest battle in the 1762 – Battle of Wilhelmsthal: The 1939 – Siam is renamed Thailand by 1982 – “The Jakarta Incident”: Brit- singer and guitarist (d. 2000) history of Ireland. British-Hanoverian army of Ferdinand Plaek Phibunsongkhram, the country’s ish Airways Flight 9 flies into a cloud of 1961 – Ralph E. Reed, Jr., Ameri- 972 – Battle of Cedynia, the first of Brunswick defeats French forces in third prime minister. volcanic ash thrown up by the eruption can journalist and activist documented victory of Polish forces, Westphalia. 1940 – World War II: Operation Col- of Mount Galunggung, resulting in the 1963 – Preki, Serbian-American takes place. 1779 – American Revolutionary War: lar, the first British Commando raid on failure of all four engines. soccer player and coach 1128 – Battle of São Mamede, near The Great Siege of Gibraltar begins. occupied France, by No 11 Indepen- 1989 – Jiang Zemin succeeds Zhao 1963 – Mike Wieringo, American Guimarães: Forces led by Afonso I de- 1793 – The first Republican constitu- dent Company. Ziyang to become the General Secre- author and illustrator (d. 2007) feat forces led by his mother Teresa of tion in France is adopted. 1943 – US military police attempt tary of the Communist Party of China 1964 – Gary Suter, American ice León and her lover Fernando Pérez de 1812 – Napoleonic Wars: Napo- to arrest a black soldier in Bamber after the Tiananmen Square protests hockey player and scout Traba. leon’s Grande Armée crosses the Ne- Bridge, England, sparking the Battle of of 1989. 1966 – Hope Sandoval, American 1230 – The Siege of Jaén begins, man river beginning the invasion of Bamber Bridge mutiny that leaves one 1995 – Rugby World Cup: South Af- singer-songwriter and musician in the context of the Spanish Recon- Russia. dead and seven wounded. rica defeats New Zealand and Nelson 1966 – Adrienne Shelly, American quista. 1813 – Battle of Beaver Dams: A 1947 – Kenneth Arnold makes the Mandela presents Francois Pienaar actress, director, and screenwrit- 1314 – First War of Scottish Inde- British and Indian combined force de- first widely reported UFO sighting near with the Webb Ellis Cup in an iconic er (d. 2006) pendence: The Battle of Bannock- feats the United States Army. Mount Rainier, Washington. post-apartheid moment. 1968 – Alaa Abdelnaby, Egyptian- burn concludes with a decisive victory 1821 – The Battle of Carabobo 1948 – Cold War: Start of the Ber- 2002 – The Igandu train disaster in American basketball player and by Scottish forces led by Robert the takes place. It is the decisive battle in lin Blockade: The Soviet Union makes Tanzania kills 281, the worst train ac- sportscaster Bruce. the war of independence of Venezuela overland travel between West Germa- cident in African history. 1970 – Glenn Medeiros, Ameri- 1340 – Hundred Years’ War: Battle from Spain. ny and West Berlin impossible. 2004 – In New York, capital punish- can singer-songwriter and guitar- of Sluys: The French fleet is almost 1859 – Battle of Solferino (Battle 1949 – The first television western, ment is declared unconstitutional. ist completely destroyed by the English of the Three Sovereigns): Sardinia Hopalong Cassidy, starring William 2010 – At Wimbledon, John Isner of 1974 – Chris Guccione, American fleet commanded in person by King and France defeat Austria in Solferino, Boyd, is aired on NBC. the United States defeats Nicolas Ma- baseball player and umpire Edward III. northern Italy. 1950 – Apartheid: In South Africa, hut of France, in the longest match in 1976 – Brock Olivo, American 1374 – A sudden outbreak of St. 1866 – Battle of Custoza: An Aus- the Group Areas Act is passed, formal- professional tennis history. football player and coach John’s Dance causes people in the trian army defeats the Italian army dur- ly segregating races. 2010 – Julia Gillard assumes office 1978 – Ariel Pink, American sing- streets of Aachen, Germany, to experi- ing the Austro-Prussian War. 1954 – First Indochina War: Battle as the first female Prime Minister of er-songwriter ence hallucinations and begin to jump 1880 – First performance of O of Mang Yang Pass: Viet Minh troops Australia. 1979 – Mindy Kaling, American and twitch uncontrollably until they col- Canada at the Congrès national des belonging to the 803rd Regiment am- 2012 – Death of Lonesome George, actress and producer lapse from exhaustion. Canadiens-Français. The song would bush G.M. 100 of France in An Khê. the last known individual of Chelonoi- 1980 – Minka Kelly, American ac- tress 1497 – John Cabot lands in North later become the national anthem of 1957 – In Roth v. United States, dis nigra abingdonii, a subspecies of America at Newfoundland leading the Canada. the U.S. Supreme Court rules that the Galápagos tortoise. 1984 – J.J. Redick, American basketball player first European exploration of the re- – Marie François Sadi Carnot obscenity is not protected by the First – Former Italian Prime Min- 1894 2013 – Phil Hughes, American gion since the Vikings. is assassinated by Sante Geronimo Amendment. ister Silvio Berlusconi is found guilty 1986 baseball player 1509 – Henry VIII and Catherine of Caserio. 1963 – The United Kingdom grants of abusing his power and engaging in Aragon are crowned King and Queen THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2021 - PAGE 3 Jail Terms Performance Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 He was arraigned the next leadership skills,” saying that under his difficult years. He has navigated unprecedent- Monday and, although techni- leadership “all school personnel have worked ed changes with the pandemic. We believe he cally released on his personal tirelessly to successfully develop safety proto- continues to think outside the box in all areas recognizance, ordered to a cols and procedures for physical spaces and and looks ahead to anticipate the needs of Worcester hospital to be exam- continue to ensure safety for all.” education in Westfield.” ined for his competency to Acknowledging the unprecedented circum- Committee members also remarked on stand trial and to be criminally stances of the past year, the committee credit- responsible. Czaporowski’s “seemingly unending amount Khomichuk was then sched- ed Czaporowski with his ability to handle of energy,” and said it is their pleasure to work uled for a pre-trial hearing on them. “Many tough situations have arisen, but with him and beside him as he continues his March 13, after his release we feel he has handled them extremely well. leadership in the coming year. from hospital, but that hearing The move to partial remote teaching made it After the reading, applause broke out in was postponed due to the difficult for students to continue to stay Chambers from the central office leadership COVID-19 pandemic until focused. To that end, this committee feels the staff in attendance at the meeting. April 10 and then again until Superintendent put the best plan in place to get Czaporowski gave credit to the central July 24. students in front of teachers in buildings, office team. “It was a complete group effort. However, before he was A suspected vandal who admitted to damaging a gazebo in despite concerns related to the virus. Because Everybody stepped up when they had to,” he scheduled to return to court he Stanley Park has been sentenced to a nine-month term in of this, we feel we are doing better than most said. again came to the attention of the house of correction.(STANLEY PARK PHOTO) districts in our region due to his efforts,” they “It’s been a pleasure working with you in city police. June 18, 2021 before Judge tion, with credit for time served wrote, adding, “The School Committee unani- my capacity as mayor,” Humason said, adding Over several days in early John McKenna but some of the awaiting trial. Those terms mously agrees that the Superintendent has that Westfield has set a high standard for the May, police received reports of charges had been amended. were ordered be served concur- done a phenomenal job during one of the most state. fires having been set in Stanley In the first case, the charge of rently with the sentence Park as well as incidents of breaking and entering in the imposed in the first case. vandalism in the park and at the nighttime with intent to commit In the third case, Khomichuk nearby United Church of a felony was changed to break- pleaded guilty to two charges HOMETOWN Christ, Second Congregational. ing and entering in the night- of tagging (originally vandaliz- Det. Brian Freeman investi- time with intent to commit a ing property but changed in gated the incidents and reports misdemeanor and the mali- favor of a plea) and two charg- “SOUTHWICK” a witness came forward who cious destruction of property es of setting fires on another’s said that while walking in the valued more than $1,200 was land and was sentenced to four NEEDS YOU TO BE IN THE KNOW park she had encountered a changed to malicious destruc- additional nine-month terms in man named Vlad starting a fire. tion of property valued less the house of correction, with Our Town Electives Are Proposing to Permit She told Freeman that she than $1,200. credit for time served awaiting spoke with the man who told He pleaded guilty to both trial. Those terms were also her “he wanted to burn the charges and was sentenced to ordered be served concurrently whole forest down.” two nine-month terms in the with the sentence imposed in The witness’s information house of correction, with credit the first case. A charge of burn- led Freeman to 31 Western for time served awaiting trial. ing another person’s property CAR Circle, the home of Vladislav VANA In the second case, the mali- was dismissed at the request of Khomichuk, then 20, a young cious destruction of property the Commonwealth in favor of WWW.CARVANA.COM man Freeman had encountered valued more than $1,200 the plea. in another investigation. There, charge was changed to mali- A review the proceedings in 137.7 Acres Covered in Asphalt & Structures he found the man was wearing cious destruction of property the three cases shows that the clothing the witness had valued less than $1,200 and and Khomichuk was held while described. he pleaded guilty to that and the awaiting trail for a total of Projected Traffic Light off College Hwy. & Tannery Rd. Khomichuk was arrested and charge of disrupting court pro- about 19 weeks. Therefore, he Freeman reports that, after he ceedings. He was sentenced to will presumably be released read Khomichuk his Miranda two additional nine-month from incarceration in less than DAILY 10,000+ Gallons of Estimated Usage of Water rights at the station, “he admit- terms in the house of correc- five months. ted to me that he had destroyed the gazebo (at Stanley Park) by kicking the railings, he admit- DAILY 2,664 Additional Vehicle Trips ted starting three fires in the CALABRESE (mostly tractor trailer, trucks and car carriers) park and admitted to breaking the bench at the church.” FARMS Khomichuk was charged FRESH FROM OUR FIELDS: REALLY, IS THIS WHAT WE with two counts of vandalism, two counts of setting fire on NEED OR WANT ?? another’s land and a single STRAWBERRIES charge of burning another per- Squash, Peas, Radishes, PLEASE SUPPORT AND LEARN MORE: son’s property. Lettuce, Greenhouse Facebook: Keep Southwick Green - NO Carvana At his arraignment, he was Tomatoes & Cukes GoFundMe: NO to Carvana in Southwick, MA held in lieu of $15,000 cash bail and he was held at Hampshire Website: SaveSouthwick.com County House of Correction PLANT SALE until bail was posted by a fam- PUBLIC MEETING ~ PLEASE ATTEND & UNIFY ily member on Aug. 17. His CLEARANCE bail was revoked on May 5, TUESDAY • JUNE 29TH • 7:00PM 2021 due to non-compliance ~ WE ACCEPT SNAP & HIP BENEFITS ~ with his conditions of release. 257 Feeding Hills Road, (Rt. 57) Southwick Town Hall ~ Auditorium Khomichuk’s three cases Southwick, MA • (413) 569-6417 Paid by ConCerned Citizens of southwiCk were ultimately adjudicated on

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With Massachusetts poised to become the next battleground in a debate about how app-based companies classify and com- pensate drivers, the Coalition to Protect Workers’ Rights launched with a warning that the outcome could impact employees across multiple service industries. “What our coalition wants is for Big Tech to follow the law and classify their workers as employees who are entitled to the very basic protections that we’ve all fought hard for: a mini- mum wage, sick time, paid family and medical leave, unem- ployment insurance, and protection against sexual harass- ment,” said Chrissy Lynch, chief of staff at the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. “We have come together to oppose the campaign by Big Tech to rewrite long-standing Massachusetts laws that would exclude hundreds of thousands of workers from these fundamental rights and protections.” Massachusetts has more than 200,000 app-based drivers on platforms such as Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and Instacart, a siz- able portion of whom are immigrants or people of color, speakers said Tuesday. Uber and Lyft face a lawsuit from Attorney General Maura Healey, who last year made Massachusetts the second state ever to charge the companies over their classification of work- ers when she alleged that they boost their profits by deeming drivers independent contractors rather than employees. While that case is ongoing, app-based companies and their allies have been pushing the Legislature to approve a bill (H 1234) that would enshrine in state law that “app-based drivers may not be entitled to some of the protections of an employee” Galvin urges lawmakers to while extending some additional benefits to them. Higher-ups at the platforms, who argue that many drivers prefer to remain independent contractors because of the flexi- bility it offers, have neither committed to nor ruled out pursu- act now on mail-in voting ing the changes via a ballot question. They must decide by an Aug. 4 deadline to file a potential By MICHAEL P. NORTON purposes these cities must have clarity,” on July 12, Fairhaven on July 26, 2022 initiative petition. If they take that route, voters will and CHRIS LISINSKI Galvin wrote in a letter released by his Mattapoisett on July 27 and Plymouth on likely witness a bruising and expensive campaign before being State House News Service office Tuesday morning to House Aug. 14. asked to determine how some of the most popular transporta- BOSTON - With vote-by-mail laws set Speaker Ronald Mariano and Senate Up to 21 cities and towns, including tion and food delivery companies classify drivers. to expire next week, the state’s top elec- President Karen Spilka. Boston, have preliminary municipal The shadow of California’s Proposition 22 hangs over the tion official is calling on lawmakers to The House has added a permanent elections scheduled for Sept. 14, with debate. Last year -- while also facing a lawsuit in California act quickly on an extension, warning extension to a supplemental spending another 13 cities scheduled to hold elec- -- Uber, Lyft and DoorDash collectively spent more than $200 upcoming local elections stand to be bill that the Senate is scheduled to con- tions on Sept. 21, Galvin’s office said. million campaigning for a ballot question that defined app- affected and voters in several cities might sider on Thursday, though the Senate Ahead of the Sept. 1, 2020 state pri- based drivers as independent contractors, effectively exempt- be unable to submit vote-by-mail appli- legislation as drafted does not address mary, the secretary’s office began design- ing them from a section of Golden State labor law similar to cations for fall elections. mail-in voting. ing a potential mailer in May, finished the law in place in Massachusetts. House and Senate Democrats who run The Senate passed a plan to extend postal permits in June, and printed mate- California voters approved Prop 22 in November with more both branches of the Legislature agree on mail-in voting until December, but that rials over the Fourth of July weekend to than 58 percent in favor. the idea of extending vote-by-mail laws provision was dropped in talks with the get everything in the mail by July 15, Now, with the pressure of Healey’s lawsuit lingering in the but haven’t sent a consensus proposal to House over a bill that extended certain according to a Galvin spokeswoman. background, labor attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan said Gov. Charlie Baker, who has previously policies put in place during the pandem- “Ideally, local election officials should Massachusetts will become “ground zero in the next stage of heralded the successes of mail-in voting ic. be able to inform voters of the rules for this fight.” and early voting reforms. Vote-by-mail laws approved for the voting by mail well in advance of the “They have been in Massachusetts for a number of years “Several local elections being held in 2020 elections were extended this year election, so voters know what their now and they’ve been violating our laws from the very begin- July will be affected. Moreover, several by the Legislature but are set to lapse options are,” Galvin spokeswoman ning,” Liss-Riordan, a former U.S. Senate candidate, told large cities including Boston have active June 30. Debra O’Malley wrote in an email. “If reporters on Tuesday. “Now they see that the law is catching preliminary elections scheduled for According to Galvin’s office, several the cities are going to be mailing applica- up to them, so they’re going to try to do here what they did in September 14, 2021 less than ninety days communities have special elections com- tions to voters, then they will need to get California with Prop 22, which is buy themselves the law that from now. For budgetary and planning ing up -- Somerset and New Marlborough started right away.” they like.” The Coalition to Protect Workers’ Rights, whose early operations will be funded by the Massachusetts AFL-CIO and other labor unions, touted endorsements from more than two dozen organizations as it launched Tuesday, including the ACLU of Massachusetts, Community Labor United, the House lightly amends, passes Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, NAACP New England Area Conference, and GreenRoots. Mike Firestone, a former chief of staff to Attorney General Healey, will lead the coalition’s campaign. He warned Tuesday that gig economy companies “are preparing to descend with an $275M transportation bill avalanche of misleading and very expensive advertisements” as they argue their case. By CHRIS LISINSKI ing of local earmarks, were withdrawn without public debate. Members said they are hopeful they can find greater success State House News Service In recent years, Beacon Hill has typically settled on a one- than in California because the group is more organized than BOSTON - The Massachusetts House unanimously year pot of $200 million in Chapter 90 funding despite calls opponents were out west and because they have a better sense approved a $275 million road maintenance and transit invest- from municipal groups for at least $300 million and multi-year of how the debate will unfold. ment package on Tuesday as a top lawmaker called for addi- authorizations to support additional local projects. Veena Dubal, a professor of law at University of California tional action this session to direct more money to the state’s The House bill also increases funding in three other trans- Hastings, said during a Coalition to Protect Workers’ Rights transportation needs. portation grant programs by $25 million each, boosting the press conference that many drivers still pocket net earnings The bill (H 3903) directs $200 million to the Chapter 90 total amount for a municipal small bridges program to $90 below minimum wage after the passage of Prop 22. program, which the state uses to reimburse cities and towns for million, for municipal bus transit grants to $50 million and for “This is about wage and hour protections across the coun- road and bridge work, and another $75 million to grant pro- municipal mass transit access grants to $50 million. try,” Dubal said. “When we lost in California a $225 million grams funding small bridge repairs and municipal public tran- Transportation Committee Co-chair Rep. William Straus fight to these companies, immediately, it became very clear sit needs. It cleared the House on a 160-0 vote and now moves cautioned that even with the spending on municipal small that this was going to spread to other service industries. A lot to the Senate. bridges, Massachusetts will backslide on measures of bridge of grocery store delivery workers and packers ended up losing The House adopted an amendment from Rep. Michael quality “within two to three years” unless Beacon Hill com- their jobs to DoorDash workers.” Moran of Brighton requiring that the Department of mits to additional funding increases. The Massachusetts Coalition for Independent Work, a group Transportation maintain two operational commuter rail tracks “We’re doing this today with an added $25 million for the including gig economy power players like Uber and Lyft and on the Framingham/Worcester Line during construction of an municipal-level bridges, and I hope we have the means ulti- allied business organizations, so far has built its case around Allston I-90 megaproject and another amendment from Salem mately at some point in this session to point out to the admin- the idea of “flexibility.” As independent contractors, the com- Rep. Paul Tucker authorizing the state to use money from the istration that we still need to be spending more money on our panies argue, drivers have leeway to set their own schedules Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund to pay for transporta- transportation system,” Straus said. “Otherwise, we are not and routes. tion infrastructure. All 37 other amendments, mostly consist- meeting the responsibility we have.”

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Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry By KATIE LANNAN conjunction with the annual review, to be tion commissioner since 2018, is paid at Managing Editor Sales Manager State House News Service determined at a future date, a decision an annual rate of $245,820, according to BOSTON - Members of the state Morton said he hoped would come state payroll records. Higher Education Hope E. Tremblay Board of Elementary and Secondary “within the next few weeks.” Commissioner Carlos Santiago’s annual Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager Education gave Commissioner Jeff Riley Board Chair Katherine Craven said salary is $233,127, and Early Education high marks on his annual performance she has talked with her counterpart on and Care Commissioner Samantha Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor evaluation but opted to wait before mak- the Board of Higher Education, Chris Aigner-Treworgy earns $198,000, Business Manager ing any changes to his pay. Gabrieli, and to Education Secretary records show. At a Tuesday meeting, Vice Chair James Peyser about “compensation and Riley’s decisions around school Fran Smith Lorie Perry General Manager Director of Ad Production James Morton, said the performance the amount of increases that are sort of reopenings, public health precautions review committee that he helms recom- being bandied about.” and MCAS tests have at times come mended “that we acknowledge the stellar “My proposal is to have the commis- under fire over the course of the pan- 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 performance of the commissioner dur- sioner’s review commission meet again demic. Morton said Riley “provided tre- ing, again, one of the nation’s most dif- to discuss that, knowing that it will be in mendous support, courage and boldness (413)562-4181 ficult times.” The panel gave Riley a line with what the commonwealth’s during the time of COVID-19,” while www.thewestfieldnews.com 4.75 rating on a five-point scale and left leadership is getting,” she said. making difficult choices and responding his compensation level, typically set in Riley, who has served as K-12 educa- to emerging needs. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2021 - PAGE 5 Obituaries Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries

Cynthia A. Santaniello FLORIDA: Cynthia A. Santaniello (nee Ligarski), 73, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away on June 13, 2021. Longtime resident of Springfield, MA and Westfield, MA. Cherished daughter of Joseph and Shirley (Finn) Ligarski, who both preceded her in death. Beloved wife, best friend and soulmate of Paul J. Santaniello; devoted and loving mother to Mindi (Tom) Craddock; proud and cherished Nana to Jack, Ryan and Paul Craddock; dear sister of Colleen (Mike) Arena, loving aunt to several nieces and nephews; and treasured friend to many. Cindy loved her family and friends and lived life to the fullest. She will be remembered for her brilliant creativity and crafting, her humor and quick wit, her incredible cook- ing and baking, her love of nature, her generous spirit, her deep devotion to her family, her unwavering friend- ship and her strong faith. Cindy’s quiet, gentle and lov- ing manner will be deeply missed by those who were Mike Firestone, pictured speaking, is a former chief of staff to Attorney General Maura Healey and plans to lead the coali- lucky enough to know her. tion’s campaign. (CHRIS VAN BUSKIRK/SHNS) Celebrations of life will be planned in the future in Massachusetts, Florida and Chicago. Gig Workers In lieu of flowers, contributions in Cindy’s memory can Continued from Page 4 be made to: Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte, FL, https:// tidewellfoundation.org/donate/ or Susan G. Komen Breast A Beacon Research poll of Massachusetts drivers the coali- insurance in the individual market. Cancer Foundation, https://www.komen.org tion commissioned last month found that, asked to choose Uber officials said in November that they hoped to secure between the two options, 64 percent would prefer to remain changes by working with lawmakers rather than at the ballot independent contractors compared to 29 percent who would box, but with six weeks until the deadline to start the initiative rather be classified as employees. Nearly nine in 10 of those petition process, the Cusack and Gonzalez bill remains pend- surveyed cited schedule flexibility as “major reasons” they ing untouched before the Financial Services Committee. drive for the platforms. Supporters of the change could also choose to launch a bal- Congregation Ahavas Achim In a virtual event the Coalition for Independent Work hosted lot question campaign and use it as leverage to press for a deal Can You Help Sarah? 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Immediately following the service, lines and there’s rules, but nobody’s telling me when I have to there will be a potluck Oneg Shabbat at the Interfaith Center. come in and when I have to leave, and that’s huge. That’s This will provide all members and friends of Congregation everything for this job.” Ahavas Achim the opportunity to wish Cantor Colman The industry-backed legislation, filed by Rep. Mark Cusack Reaboi well in his future endeavors and also thank him for his of Braintree and Rep. Carlos Gonzalez of Springfield, would service to Congregation make app-based drivers independent contractors under state How Did This Ahavas Achim. law so long as the company does not “unilaterally prescribe” HouseHelp Seniors? we’re open! Visit us in our NEW Showroom! Please bring a dessert or hours or time for work or terminate a driver for declining a we’rewe’re open! open!VisitVisit us us inin our NEWNEW Showroom! Showroom! 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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  The Full Moon today makes you feel pulled between the demands of home and SCARY GARY Mark Buford family versus the demands of your career and public reputation. Today you cannot ignore home and family. And so it goes. Tonight: Your situation improves. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  Be careful, because the energy of today’s Full Moon can make this an accident- prone day for you. Therefore, think before you speak or act. Pay special attention if you are walking, jogging, biking or driving. Do not be distracted. Tonight: Things are easier. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Today’s Full Moon might bring some Crosswords kind of financial issue to a head for your sign. This could relate to earnings. It also might relate to your debt or your involvement with DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni the wealth of someone else, perhaps your partner. After today, you might be able to improve things. Tonight: Solutions are likely. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Today the only Full Moon all year that occurs opposite your sign is taking place. This will definitely create tension between you and partners, spouses and close friends. Do not jump the gun. Patience is your best friend. Tonight: Relations are warmer. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  The Full Moon today might create some tension at work, especially with co- workers. Perhaps you are the only one who feels this tension and you are projecting it onto B.C. Mastroianni and Hart others. Do what you can to stay calm, and decide to give everything a sober, second thought. Tonight: Steady as she goes. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Be patient with friends today, and also be patient with groups and clubs, because today’s Full Moon can make people edgy and too emotional. Likewise, parents should be patient with their kids. Meanwhile, your kids might have hissy fits and meltdowns. Tonight: Things calm down. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Some Full Moons are easier than oth- ers. (This one, not so much.) You feel pulled in two directions -- home and family versus your ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie job and your career. What to do? Today you cannot ignore your job and your public reputa- tion. Tonight: Be patient. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  This is an accident-prone day for your sign, so pay attention to everything you say and do. Heightened emotions caused by today’s Full Moon energy can distract you and create a problem either verbally or physically. Therefore, be mindful. Tonight: Slow down and take it easy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Some kind of financial situation will come to a head today because of the Full Moon. Very possibly, it relates to your respon- sibilities for someone else or perhaps money ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett that you owe. Hopefully, after the Full Moon peaks, these problems will diminish. Tonight: Take a breather. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  Today the only Full Moon in your sign all year is taking place, which means your emotions are all over the place. It might not look like this to others, but you will feel it. Be kind to yourself and don’t make hasty deci- sions. Tonight: Be safe and go gently. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Today’s Full Moon might create problems related to your health, your pet, your job or any task that you set for yourself today. Generally, the Full Moon brings things to a Cryptoquip head, forcing you to decide one way or the ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe other. Tonight: Tread carefully. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Parents should be aware that this is an accident-prone day for their kids. Furthermore, their kids might feel upset because of the Full Moon energy. Meanwhile, this is also a challenging day for romantic couples because the Full Moon stirs up extreme emotions. Don’t act. Wait until things settle down. Tonight: Warm discussions with a friend.

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Fernandez; GENERAL SERVICES Ensure young children understand that STOP, ries, in glass jars in the fridge. They stay fresher for Elizabeth Fernandez DROP and ROLL is for an actual immediate live longer. It’s also helpful because my young son can- Date of Death: April 21, 2020 A.R.A. JUNK & fire threat and danger. If they hear a fire alarm or not peel an orange by himself yet, so I pre-peel the To all persons interested in the above cap- FURNITURE REMOVAL siren, they must safely, quickly and calmly evacuate orange and place it in the jar. (I help him open the tioned estate, by Petition of the building, with the help of an adult. -- Heloise jar.) Petitioner Mary Ann Fernandez of Granville FULL HOUSE CLEANOUTS MA Appliances, Garage ORGANIZATION NATION -- IT’S NOT The bright, pretty colors appeal to my kids too; Petitioner Joseph A. 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