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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 226 Westfield’s state representative candidates face-off in first debate toward getting to know the candi- Taxes, water dates outside of their political views. Flaherty said he wants to take and PAC funding action to affect change, not just sit on the sidelines. Being an addressed Independent would help him bridge gaps between political parties. He By HOPE E. TREMBLAY said he has knocked on doors Editor throughout the city and in addition Westfield Taxpayers Association WESTFIELD – Three candidates to introducing himself and educat- President Brian Richards offers for Westfield’s state representative ing residents on his views, he has opening remarks during the Sept. seat faced-off Sept. 16 in the first of “learned something from everyone” 16, 2020 state representative two debates hosted by the Westfield he met. He said he hoped that fol- debate. Taxpayers Association. lowing the debate, residents would Independent candidate Ethan know more about him and feel con- “My experience can be maxi- Flaherty, Democrat Matt Garlo and ETHAN FLAHERTY KELLEY PEASE MATT GARLO fident he would work on their behalf mized right here, and that’s why I’m Republican Kelly Pease answered a to earn their vote. running for state representative in Westfield,” Garlo said, noting he series of questions from moderators A second debate will take place Each candidate offered an open- Garlo, who has had government Agma Sweeney and Patrick Berry in internships and positions in both has met with school and city leaders Oct. 13 and a 2nd Hampden & ing and closing statement in addi- to learn more about the city. how it the debate that was live streamed on Hampshire Senate debate between tion to questions posed to all candi- Albany and Washington DC, said he Westfield’s Community could have stayed in one of those runs and the issues facing residents. incumbent Democrat John C. Velis dates. There were three round-robin Pease, a retired U.S. Army chief Programming Channel 15. The and Republican challenger John F. style questions with opportunities communities to further his political debate was sponsored by Westfield Cain is slated for Oct. 8, both for rebuttals, as well as several career. Instead, he returned to his See First Debate, Page 5 Bank. livestreamed on Channel 15. lighthearted questions geared hometown. University Special permit, president site plan granted search will be for marijuana greenhouse By AMY PORTER ‘transparent’ Members of Westfield’s Veteran’s Council, Veterans Services Director Julie Staff Writer By PETER CURRIER Barnes, state Sen. John C. Velis and Mayor Donald F. Humason Jr. honor WESTFIELD – The Planning Board on Sept. Staff Writer National POW/MIA Recognition Day at Pine Hill Cemetery Sept. 16, 2020. 15 granted a special permit, site plan and storm- WESTFIELD- Westfield State University has formed a committee to aid in the search for (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) water management permit for New England the university’s 21st president in the next year Technologies, LLC to build a 33,000 square- after former President Ramon S. Torrecilha foot greenhouse for marijuana cultivation at 0 retired in July. City commemorates National Progress Ave. and Falcon Drive. The committee consists of 14 voting mem- The public hearing had been continued from bers and two non-voting members that repre- Aug. 18, but the application had been amended sent WSU faculty, the Board of Trustees, and POW/MIA Recognition Day to remove the retail portion of the proposal from members of the Westfield community. the project, as the applicant was not granted one By HOPE E. TREMBLAY who are still missing in action (MIA). It of the two remaining marijuana retail licenses in See President Search, Page 2 Editor is observed in the United States on the Westfield. WESTFIELD – City natives Philip third Friday in September. Theroux said Robert Wolf and Kaily Hepburn of New W. Atwater, Norbert F. Brady, Edward National POW/MIA Recognition Day England Agriculture Technologies said they F. Gintowt and Joseph A. Gryszkiewicz was proclaimed by the United States wanted to move forward with the greenhouse are among Westfield’s missing in action Congress in 1998 and President Donald only, which had been their original intent before remembered today on National POW/ Trump signed the National POW-MIA the possibility of a retail license had been pre- MIA Recognition Day. Flag Act in November 2019, which sented to them. Gene Theroux, Westfield graves requires the POW/MIA flag displayed “Our original intent was to put the greenhouse office, commander of the Sons of the whenever the U.S. flag is displayed on there; the retail was an opportunity with the city American Legion Squadron 124 and prominent federal buildings. to receive a license,” Wolf said at the August Vietnam-era veteran, said National Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class meeting. POW/MIA Recognition Day is an Philip W. Atwater was serving aboard ROY SAIGO observance that honors those who were See Granted, Page 2 Westfield State University Interim President prisoners of war (POW) as well as those See POW/MIA, Page 3 Learning ASL ‘opens up the world for all of us’ By LORI SZEPELAK supported my learning curve. ship. She also holds adjunct and so far the response has Correspondent Also, the deaf community is professorships at Springfield been enthusiastic.” WESTFIELD — Theresa very inclusive and the support Technical Community Blackburn added that the A. King encourages local res- I received from other deaf College and Holyoke Zoom platform allows up to idents to participate in an people was just superlative. Community College. 20 participants and at press American Sign Language My growth and self-accep- The Zoom classes will be time, 13 slots are still avail- course next month, hosted by tance was made that much conducted from 7 – 8 p.m. on able. To reserve a spot, con- the Westfield Athenaeum. easier because of them.” Oct. 1, 8, 15 and 22. There is tact Blackburn at (413) 568- “American Sign Language King, who is the owner of a $5 materials fee and a link 7833, ext. 111. (ASL) is a beautiful language the SIGNING Basics, can be found with more infor- King noted “first and fore- that is visual,” said King, who American Sign Language mation on the Athenaeum’s most,” learning American grew up hearing and became King said as a teen, she was Tutors and Training Company, website, westath.org. Sign Language provides for deaf as a teenager. initially confused and didn’t resides in East Springfield. “Last year the Friends of inclusion of deaf and hard of Theresa A. King will lead a “My hearing loss is a result know what her next steps She earned a bachelor of sci- the Westfield Athenaeum hearing people in our com- series of American Sign of an undisclosed illness,” would be. ence degree from the generously funded the class munities. Language classes over she said, adding, “A severe “I had my career mapped University of Massachusetts, twice,” said Becky Blackburn, “Many people that join my Zoom next month, spon- cold and high fever but exact- out, but I was clueless at that Amherst, and graduated from public services librarian. programs share how they sored by the Westfield ly what the cause was is not point,” she said. “My mother Northeastern University with “This year, we are looking at Athenaeum. (SUBMITTED known.” found a deaf counselor who a master’s degree in leader- offering the beginner class See ASL, Page 2 PHOTO) WHIP CITY NUTRITION $1.00 OFF ALL NATURAL FRUIT SMOOTHIES the purchase of a Medium or Large Smoothie 18 SCHOOL ST. One Coupon per person • Exp. 10/31/20 NOW WESTFIELD, MA Choose from our Traditional Smoothies or Build Your Own! 413-642-3952 • All Fresh Fruit • Nutrition Boosts OPEN! • Smoothie Base (Almond/Coconut Milk, OJ, or Low Fat Milk) Refreshing Healthy WHIPCITYNUTRITION.COM & PAGE 2 - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS President Search ASL Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 In addition to the committee, WSU selected representation from all campus constituen- cess, which will involve extensive input from meet a deaf or hard of hearing person at the search firm WittKieffer’to assist in the cies,” said Martin, “Additionally, we look key stakeholders from across and beyond work, at the coffee shop, or has a neigh- search for a new president. forward to the proven expertise of WittKiefer, campus. The search committee members will bor and has longed to communicate with The search for a new WSU president comes as the firm guides us through this important bring a diverse range of backgrounds and per- them even if it is just to sign hello,” said after the previous two selected presidents were and comprehensive process to identify the best spectives to the search process,” said Martin. King. “This truly opens up the world for bogged down in controversy. President candidate to lead Westfield State University He said that open forums are underway to all of us, and creates a powerful tool to Torrecilha had a vote of no-confidence levied forward.” gather feedback from the community on what break down the communication barriers against him by the university faculty. In the meantime, Dr. Roy S. Saigo will serve qualities and characteristics are desired for the that exclude us.” Before him, President Evan S. Dobelle as interim president, navigating through an university’s 21st president. The search com- During the course of the four weeks, resigned in 2013 after a scandal in which he academic year while the COVID-19 pandemic mittee will choose three candidates to recom- participants will learn the ASL manual was accused of using university funds on per- continues throughout the country. mend to the Board of Trustees. The committee alphabet, numbers 1-10, days of the week, sonal expenses such as trips and electronics. Martin said that he expects a new president will give the board a statement on why each of foods and snacks, ASL negations and Search Committee Chair and Trustee Robert will be in office next summer, ready to begin the three candidates meets the qualifications affirmations, and basic ASL sentence Martin vowed that the search process would the 2021 fall semester. sought by the university. structure. be “highly transparent” this time around. “The Board of Trustees is encouraging cam- Interviews will take place in the Spring “Learning the language introduces the “Westfield State University is committed to pus community members to become involved 2021 semester and the final selection will be person to deaf culture, which is a unique making the current presidential search process in what we want to be a highly engaging, made in the summer. and thriving culture all around us,” said highly transparent, with broad and diverse comprehensive, and collaborative search pro- King, noting learning ASL also provides one with a “good mental workout.” “Learning ASL not only boosts your communication skills, but also when Granted taught to babies they can communicate Continued from Page 1 earlier about their wants before they can voice them,” said King. “This is known as Hepburn said the $5 million greenhouse ings have clear roof material looking down to represent any hazard to the environment and Baby signs.” project is on four acres zoned Industrial A, allow sunlight for the growing facility. On the is common for agriculture operations. King noted SIGNING Basics offers and will produce 2,800 pounds of product per north side of the series the building has a solid Planning Board Chair William Carellas classes for all levels of learners. year. Hepburn said they use renewable sus- section roof for administration, offices and asked for a rundown on water usage and dis- “We have Baby Signs, youth classes as tainable emergency technologies wherever packaging of the product. posal because the property is on the aquifer. well as adults,” she said. possible in terms of water and power. She said The HVAC units are on the outside of the Wolf said one of the things they focus on in Blackburn noted that the Athenaeum’s in addition to projected property taxes of building to draw air from the inside, recycle it, terms of all of their facilities is to make sure mission is to enrich the diverse commu- $183,000 and a community impact fee, the control humidity and temperature and push it they are compliant to future regulations. He nity of Westfield by providing open company will contribute $10,000 annually for back in, for a constant recirculation of the air said according to Massachusetts law, even access to educational, cultural, recreation- a non-profit community project that the city in the building without allowing any air or though they don’t use pesticides, they can’t al and informational resources and pro- would like funded. odor to escape outside. A sound wall will be allow any water that might be on a plant to grams. According to the presentation, the green- built in front of the units to mitigate noise escape the building. He said they recycle the “I think that teaching people to com- houses built by ArchSolar of Maine are self levels. A C02 tank will also be on the outside municate with other members of the com- contained, solid with sealed units. The build- of the building, which the team said would not See Granted, Page 5 munity fits the bill,” said Blackburn. Police Logs

Major crime and incident report escape, the responding animal control officer reports that responding officer reports that a dual response of police and Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 the deer appeared to be mortally wounded and a police offi- fire crews was dispatched, the officer reports that the vehi- WESTFIELD cer was requested to dispatch the deer, the responding offi- cle operator declined a medical transport and that a tow 8:50 a.m.: larceny, Patterson Street, a caller reports that cer confirmed that the deer was severely injured and was truck removed the vehicle from the side of the road; somebody had lowered his vehicle’s rear window and stolen successfully dispatched, the responding animal control 11:59 p.m.: house party, Russell Road, a caller reports an American flag that was attached, the caller reported that officer reports that the deer’s remains were transported back that there is a large college house party at the neighboring the flag was worth only a few dollars and no damage had to the Westfield Animal Shelter; house and that COVID-19 guidelines were not being fol- been inflicted on the vehicle, the responding officer reports 2:44 p.m.: hit-and-run, Southampton Road, a caller lowed, the responding officer reports that there were just that the call was entered into the logs; reports that he was in his vehicle at a Southampton Road nine people in the apartment without masks and without 12:12 p.m.: larceny, Holland Avenue, a walk-in party gas station when a second vehicle backed into his front social distancing, the officer reports that the residents reports that they had been manipulated by a coworker into bumper and drove off without checking the damage, the claimed their neighbors called the police because they were withdrawing upwards of $20,000 from his bank account caller reports that a witness was able to get the license plate unhappy with their “Make America Great Again” flag that over the course of several months and that threats may have for the offending vehicle and that there was no damage to was on display, the officer reports that he advised the resi- been made against him, the desk officer reports that he his vehicle and no injuries, the responding officer reports dents of the current COVID-19 guidelines and that they advised the walk-in party that the case was a civil matter, that he believes the suspect is a woman from Lee and that were cooperative during the interaction. the walk-in party reported that he would be filing a civil suit the Lee Police Department would be contacted; in the matter; 7:28 p.m.: assault, Elm Street, a caller reports that he had 12:44 p.m.: motor-vehicle accident, George Street at been punched in the jaw by a man he described as Puerto Meadow Street, a caller reports that a motor vehicle inci- Rican and wearing a black hoodie, the responding officer dent occurred in which one passenger vehicle backed into reports that the caller declined an ambulance and that the the front of the caller’s as it was attempting to make room caller was given a courtesy transport; on the crosswalk for a pedestrian, the responding officer did 8:55 p.m.: shoplifting, Elm Street, a caller reports that a Court Logs not report any injuries and all involved parties were advised man was observed shoplifting approximately $200 worth of to contact their insurance companies; baby formula, the responding officer completed an incident Westfield District Court 2:14 p.m.: animal complaint, Indian Ridge Road, a caller report; Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 reports that a deer jumped into their fenced-in backyard and 9:40 p.m.: motor vehicle incident, Union Street, a caller No defendants charged with offenses by local law enforce- appears to be unable to get itself out, the caller reports that reports that a motor vehicle had gone off the road and the ment agencies were arraigned nor were any such cases adjudi- the deer may have been injuring itself in its attempt to operator appeared to be out of the vehicle and limping, the cated.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Fri., Sept. 18, 2020 is the 262nd day of the year. 104 days remain until the end of the year.

City. The store is called a "stationery and tem goes on the air. United Nations. are killed during a Tehrik-i-Taliban Paki- ON THIS DAY fancy goods emporium". 1928 – Juan de la Cierva makes the first 1973 – The Bahamas, East Germany stan attack on a Pakistan Air Force base 1838 – The Anti-Corn Law League is es- autogyro crossing of the English Chan- and West Germany are admitted to the on the outskirts of Peshawar. AD 96 – Nerva is proclaimed Roman tablished by Richard Cobden. nel. United Nations. – The 2016 Uri attack in Jammu emperor after Domitian is assassinated. 2016 1850 – The U.S. Congress passes the 1931 – The Mukden Incident gives Ja- 1974 – Hurricane Fifi strikes Honduras and Kashmir, India by terrorist group 324 – Constantine the Great decisively Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. pan a pretext to invade and occupy Man- with 110 mph winds, killing 5,000 people. Jaish-e-Mohammed results in the defeats Licinius in the Battle of Chrysop- – First publication of The New-York churia. – Voyager I takes the first distant deaths of nineteen Indian Army soldiers olis, establishing Constantine's sole con- 1851 1977 Daily Times, which later becomes The 1934 – The Soviet Union is admitted to photograph of the Earth and the Moon and all four attackers. trol over the Roman Empire. New York Times. the League of Nations. together. – Battle of Kapetron between a 1048 1862 – The Confederate States cel- 1939 – World War II: The Polish govern- 1980 – Soyuz 38 carries two cosmo- combined Byzantine-Georgian army ebrate for the first and only time a ment of Ignacy Mościcki flees to Roma- nauts (including one Cuban) to the Saly- TODAY'S and a Seljuq army. Thanksgiving Day. nia. ut 6 space station. – Norwegian king Harald Hardra- 1066 1864 – American Civil War: John Bell 1939 – World War II: The radio show 1981 – The Assemblée Nationale votes BIRTHDAYS da lands with Tostig Godwinson at the Hood begins the Franklin–Nashville Germany Calling begins transmitting to abolish capital punishment in France. mouth of the Humber River and begins Campaign in an unsuccessful attempt to Nazi propaganda. 1982 – The Sabra and Shatila massacre his invasion of England. draw William Tecumseh Sherman back – World War II: The British liner in Lebanon comes to an end. 1961 – James Gandolfini, American – Philip Augustus becomes king of 1940 1180 out of Georgia. SS City of Benares is sunk by German 1984 – Joe Kittinger completes the first actor and producer (d. 2013) France at the age of fifteen. – Old Faithful Geyser is observed submarine U-48; those killed include 77 solo balloon crossing of the Atlantic. 1961 – Konstantin Kakanias, Greek- – Thirteen Years' War: In the Battle 1870 1454 and named by Henry D. Washburn. child refugees. 1988 – The 8888 Uprising in Myanmar American painter and illustrator of Chojnice, the Polish army is defeated – King Oscar II accedes to the – World War II: Adolf Hitler orders comes to an end. 1961 – Mark Olson, American singer- by the Teutonic knights. 1872 1943 throne of Sweden–Norway. the deportation of Danish Jews. 1990 – Liechtenstein becomes a mem- songwriter and guitarist 1618 – The twelfth baktun in the Meso- – The bank Jay Cooke & Company – World War II: The British subma- ber of the United Nations. 1962 – Boris Said, American race car american Long Count calendar begins. 1873 1944 declares bankruptcy, contributing to the rine HMS Tradewind torpedoes Jun'yō 1992 – An explosion rocks Giant Mine at driver 1714 – George I arrives in Great Britain Panic of 1873. Maru, killing 5,600, mostly slave labour- the height of a labor dispute, killing nine 1963 – Dan Povenmire, American ani- after becoming king on August 1. – The Blackpool Illuminations are ers and POWs. replacement workers in Yellowknife, mator – The Treaty of Belgrade is signed, 1879 1739 switched on for the first time. 1944 - World War II:Battle of Arracourt Canada. 1964 – Holly Robinson Peete, American whereby Austria cedes lands south of – The Pacific Stock Exchange begins – United States media magnate actress and singer the Sava and Danube rivers to the Ot- 1882 1997 – Tom Chorske, American ice hock- opens. 1945 – General Douglas MacArthur Ted Turner donates US$1 billion to the 1966 toman Empire. – The Atlanta Exposition Speech moves his general headquarters from United Nations. ey player and sportscaster – French and Indian War: The 1895 – Cappadonna, American rapper 1759 on race relations is delivered by Booker Manila to Tokyo. 1997 – The Anti-Personnel Mine Ban 1969 Articles of Capitulation of Quebec are T. Washington. – The National Security Act reor- Convention is adopted. 1970 – Mike Compton, American football signed. 1947 player and coach 1898 – The Fashoda Incident triggers ganizes the United States government's 2001 – First mailing of anthrax letters 1793 – The first cornerstone of the 1970 – Aisha Tyler, American actress, the last war scare between Britain and military and intelligence services. from Trenton, New Jersey in the 2001 television host, and author United States Capitol is laid by George France. – Operation Polo is terminated af- anthrax attacks. Washington. 1948 1971 – Lance Armstrong, American 1906 – The 1906 Hong Kong typhoon ter the Indian Army accepts the surren- 2007 – Buddhist monks join anti-gov- cyclist and activist, founded the Lance 1809 – The Royal Opera House in Lon- kills an estimated 10,000 people. der of the army of Hyderabad. ernment protesters in Myanmar, starting don opens. Armstrong Foundation 1911 – Russian Premier Pyotr Stolypin 1948 – Margaret Chase Smith of Maine what some call the Saffron Revolution. 1810 – First Government Junta in Chile. 1971 – Jada Pinkett Smith, American is shot at the Kiev Opera House. becomes the first woman elected to the 2011 – The 2011 Sikkim earthquake is actress Though supposed to rule only during the – The Irish Home Rule Act be- United States Senate without complet- felt across northeastern India, Nepal, Peninsular War in Spain, it is in fact the 1914 1973 – James Marsden, American actor comes law, but is delayed until after ing another senator's term. Bhutan, Bangladesh and southern Tibet. 1975 – Jason Sudeikis, American actor first step towards independence from World War I. – Fidel Castro arrives in New York – Greater Manchester Police of- Spain, and is commemorated as such. 1960 2012 and comedian 1919 – The Vereeniging voor Vrouwen- City as the head of the Cuban delegation ficers PC Nicola Hughes and PC Fiona 1979 – Robert Pruett, American criminal 1812 – The 1812 Fire of Moscow dies kiesrecht achieves its objective of wom- to the United Nations. Bone are murdered in a gun and gre- down after destroying more than three- 1981 – Jennifer Tisdale, American en's suffrage in the Netherlands. 1961 – U.N. Secretary-General Dag nade ambush attack in Greater Man- actress and singer quarters of the city. Napoleon returns – Fritz Pollard becomes the first Af- Hammarskjöld dies in an air crash while chester, England. from the Petrovsky Palace to the Mos- 1919 1984 – Anthony Gonzalez, American rican American to play professional foot- attempting to negotiate peace in the Ka- 2014 – Scotland votes against indepen- football player and politician[33] cow Kremlin, spared from the fire. ball for a major team, the Akron Pros. tanga region of the Democratic Republic dence from the United Kingdom, by 55% 1837 – Tiffany & Co. (first named Tiffany 1998 – Christian Pulisic, American soc- 1922 – The Kingdom of Hungary is ad- of the Congo. to 45%. cer player & Young) is founded by Charles Lewis mitted to the League of Nations. – Burundi, Jamaica, Rwanda and – Two security personnel, 17 wor- Tiffany and Teddy Young in New York 1962 2015 1927 – The Columbia Broadcasting Sys- Trinidad and Tobago are admitted to the shippers in a mosque, and 13 militants THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 - PAGE 3 POW/MIA Continued from Page 1 the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Vietnam veterans is some- Sons of The American Legion, Yorktown, assigned to thing he considers a dark mark calls for designating a POW/ Torpedo Squadron 5, Task in America’s history. MIA Empty Chair at all offi- Force 58, when it was lost “When they returned, they cial meetings of the Sons of over the Marshall Islands on were spit on; my era of veter- The American Legion, as a Jan. 29, 1944, just weeks ans were treated as heroes,” physical symbol of the thou- before his 23rd birthday. His he said. “Vietnam veterans sands of American POW/ remains are unaccounted for don’t get the respect they MIAs still unaccounted for to this day. His memorial is at deserve.” from all wars and conflicts the Missing in Action or Velis then thanked those involving the United States of Buried at Sea Memorial Vietnam veterans present America. Cemetery in Honolulu. Wednesday for their service. “This is a reminder for all He is also honored at the Theroux said Brady, of us to spare no effort to Atwater family plot in machinists mate 3rd Class, secure the release of any Westfield’s Pine Hill was aboard the U.S. Navy American prisoners from cap- Cemetery where members of U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts tivity, the repatriation of the the Westfield Veterans Council when it sank in the Battle off remains of those who died met at his cenotaph Sept. 16. Samar on Oct. 25, 1944, in bravely in defense of liberty, Theroux said Atwater’s name which a relatively small force and a full accounting of those is one of more than 58,000 of U.S. warships prevented a missing. Let us rededicate service members’ names vastly superior Japanese force ourselves to this vital endeav- engraved in the Vietnam Wall from attacking the amphibi- or,” Theroux said, noting that in Washington DC. ous invasion fleet off the large the Westfield Senior Center “Of those 58,000, approxi- Philippine island of Leyte. and The Arbors at Westfield mately 1,500 are still listed as Gintowt was aboard the both have POW/MIA Empty An American flag is placed at Pine Hill Cemetery at the cenotaph for Westfield native Phillip missing in action,” Theroux U.S.S. Helena on Dec. 7, 1941 Chair displays. W. Atwater who went missing in action in 1944. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) said. and is missing from the Battle Flags were placed at of Kula Gulf on July 6, 1943. Atwater’s cenotaph this week Gryszkiewicz was a member and Theroux and state Sen. of the U.S. Navy and went John C. Velis spoke during the missing at sea Jan. 8, 1944 in brief ceremony. the Pacific Ocean. Velis said that growing up, According to Theroux, honoring the city’s current there are still 1,586 Americans military and war dead was listed as missing and unac- always important. counted for from the Vietnam “We don’t forget, here in War. More than 1,500 families Westfield, to honor our veter- are still seeking answers. He ans,” said Velis, a major in the said Resolution 288, adopted U.S. Army Reserve and a vet- at the 67th National eran of Operation Enduring Convention of The American Freedom, having served in Legion, and Resolution NC Afghanistan. 2094, adopted at the 23rd Velis said the treatment of National Convention of the

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Local Real Estate Sales PAGE 4 - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT Spilka: ‘No idea’ on stimulus likelihood, virus outlook ‘Better normal’ among senate president’s goals By MATT MURPHY State House News Service BOSTON - On a day when many students reentered class- rooms for the first time in six months, Senate President Karen Spilka said she's closely monitoring the return to school, as well as efforts to control COVID-19 in local hotspots as leg- islators contemplate what the next three months will bring. Spilka and House Speaker Robert DeLeo successfully pushed to extend formal legislative ssessions past July until the end of the year, but immediately went on an extended recess and the agenda remains unclear. Leaders have said they wanted to preserve their ability to respond to any pan- demic needs. The Senate president took part in a "Women in Leadership" event hosted by the One SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, but after several weeks out of the spotlight gave away very little about what the fall might look and sound like on Beacon Hill. She instead focused on her biog- raphy and what the Legislature had accomplished since March, and asked for the chamber's input. "With a global pandemic, it's more important than ever to be bold and creative with our policy ideas," she said. The Ashland Democrat mentioned the ongoing negotia- tions of conference committees over policing reform, eco- nomic development and health care, and noted the need to Live events economy, workers "come back" to pass a budget for fiscal 2021. She and DeLeo resumed their regular, private Monday meetings with Gov. Charlie Baker this week after a summer hiatus. Spilka also said Senate Ways and Means Chairman left on indefinite hold Michael Rodrigues, who introduced her on the call, meets weekly with House Ways and Means Chairman Aaron By KATIE LANNAN area musicians. Michlewitz and Administration and Finance Secretary State House News Service The Boch Center, in Boston's theater district, is recording half- Michael Heffernan. BOSTON - On Labor Day in Copley Square, stagehands and hour live performances -- before an empty house, with no amps "Unfortunately, we thought we would have a better idea by other workers set up for a major event -- basically, a combination and no spotlights -- on the Wang Theatre stage as part of its new now, but we don't. We honestly have no idea in terms of any of a concert, a convention, an exhibit hall and a wedding. "Ghost Light Series," which will air on NECN. help from the feds, as well as how the virus will unfold, if There were no guests, and no performers. There were 270 empty While options are now available for spectators -- with the aid of they will get their act together a little faster," Spilka said. chairs. nice weather, televisions and computer screens -- much still One area where Spilka said she'd like to see the federal "Every chair, every place setting is a job that was out of work," remains on pause for the workers who derive their income from government help is with early childhood education. Asked if said Mark Consiglio, president of the Massachusetts Live Events events inside concert halls, arenas and conference centers, with no Coalition, which hosted the "empty event." "Maybe it was a florist. expanding early childhood education opportunities would be clear timeline for when they'll be able to return to work. Maybe it was a videographer. Maybe it was an audio technician." The live events world is "almost like this subculture with its own a priority when funding became available, Spilka said that in Other jobs represented by those empty seats, Consiglio said, economy and its own learning structure" that doesn't always trans- an "ideal world" the state would have the resources to do that. include wedding DJs, lighting technicians, arena concession work- late directly to a written resume or the credentials a recruiter might "It pains me, It really pains me when we do not have the ers, parking attendants -- people in the various trades and fields seek, Consiglio said, giving the example of a roadie who began funds to do that. And you know, we'll have to see what hap- connected with live events, whose ranks number about 12 million traveling with bands as a teenager and is now unemployed for the pens with the federal government. Every state is hurting right nationwide and whose livelihoods are indefinitely frozen amid first time in 30 or 40 years. He said some event workers are trying now. It's not a blue state or a red state. It's all states and we closures, gathering size limits and other restrictions of the pan- to pick up part-time work or taking on entry-level jobs to stay afloat need the federal government to step up to the plate and help demic. while others "are just stuck." us out," she said. "We're in a phase that's beyond reopening," Consiglio said. "We "The live events folks, they're masters of multiple things because State officials have not updated tax revenue estimates to were the first to go, last to come back." they have to do a lot of those things," he said. "They might not have reflect the pandemic's impacts or offered any post-pandemic Under the Baker administration's gradual economic and the paper that says they went to college and they understand busi- budget proposals to ouline state spending plans, so the budget social reopening strategy, "large capacity venues" including stadi- ness administration, but they could probably school you in under- problems have not been quantified. ums, arenas, dance floors, exhibition halls and convention centers standing the economics of how the gate works in a concert or the Along with transportation, Spilka echoed politicians like cannot reopen until the fourth and final phase, which hinges on theater and how people get paid that way." U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who have described daycare as a development of a COVID-19 vaccine or other medical interven- As some industries and workplaces have gradually reopened, the necessary foundation on which the economy will be rebuilt. tion. unemployment rate in Massachusetts remains high, at 16.1 percent "You don't have a strong economy if you can't have a Theaters and concert halls were allowed to open for outdoor in July with 591,000 Bay State residents unemployed. strong both transportation and child care, and we need to look performances only -- with capacity limits, distancing requirements Consiglio said his group isn't pushing for an immediate restart of at COVID-19, I believe, as an opportunity. There are some and enhanced hygiene protocols, and with singing and the playing live events but wants a role in reopening planning and for programs silver linings ..." Spilka said. "We should learn from this of brass or woodwind instruments "discouraged" under state guide- to be put in place to aid its members who did not qualify for lines -- when the first step of Phase 3 began in July. Indoor perfor- whole experience. We're not going back to the old normal. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance or other unemployment ben- mances fall into the second step of Phase 3, which Gov. Charlie efits, until it's safe for them to return to their jobs. We will have a new normal. So let's put our collective ideas, Baker in August put on an indefinite hold as part of his response to "We're very pessimistic about the outlook on coming back to thoughts and heads together to build back an even better nor- an uptick in COVID-19 cases. work. We don't feel like it's even going to be in 2021," he said. mal, a better economy for all of our residents." A new era of live entertainment has started to take shape, without Production for movies, television shows and streaming services, At various points during the call, one of Spilka's two rescue many of its previous hallmarks and the economic activity they a field that has some worker overlap with live events, was autho- dogs Lincoln and Mikasa could be heard barking, for which generate. rized to resume as part of Phase 3. Momentum there is now starting the Senate president apologized. Professional sports have resumed without fans in the stands -- to pick back up, Massachusetts Production Coalition Executive "Could be an Amazon delivery guy, could be a squirrel, and in the case of hockey and basketball, with all the activity iso- Director David Hartman said. could be a turkey. The joys of working from home," she lated in bubbles outside of Massachusetts. While fans can watch Seven major film and TV series projects were on the ground here joked. live games again on screens, the return of pro sports has come at the time of the economic shutdown in the spring, Hartman said, "Never feel bad about a dog," One SouthCoast CEO Rick without benefits for myriad workers tethered to those industries. and activity has restarted on a handful of productions. Kidder replied. And musicians are finding social distancing-friendly ways to "There should be several more that get back underway through- perform. The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art in out the fall," he told the News Service. "Things are starting to come North Adams has been holding shows -- including two sold-out back online. The industry has created very rigorous safety proto- Saturday evening performances by pianist Marco Benevento -- in cols that are in place, and people are adapting to those. We're all its courtyard, where concertgoers wear masks and bring their own just very hopeful that people are able to get back to work safely." chairs. Hartman said he's "optimistic that there will be a pretty high In Lowell, where the city's signature folk festival was held virtu- amount of production done" in Massachusetts now that reopening ally this year and an annual outdoor summer concert series was has begun. People are enthusiastic about returning to work, he said, postponed until 2021, municipal officials and the Greater and studios and streaming services are "just chomping at the bit for Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau collaborated new content to be produced" after months of global shutdowns. for a series of live acoustic sets on downtown streets, from a dozen

Baker taps government attorneys for appeals, juvenile court By SAM DORAN Rodriguez just started a new job last month as deputy gen- State House News Service eral counsel and acting general counsel to the state Sex BOSTON – Gov.. Charlie Baker on Wednesday tapped the Offender Registry, according to her resume. She was also Norfolk district attorney's general counsel and the acting gen- appointed a special assistant attorney general in August. eral counsel of the Sex Offender Registry for judgeships, mak- The Massachusetts School of Law alumna previously spent ing a dent in the vacancy backlog as the process of minting more than 10 years as an independent contractor for the new judges revs back into gear. Committee for Public Counsel Services practicing in Lawrence Baker picked Marguerite Grant, general counsel and director District and Lawrence Juvenile courts, and for 13 years has of training in the Norfolk DA's office since 2014, for an open supervised federal election observers through the Federal The Westfield News spot on the Appeals Court. She previously spent two years as Voting Rights Observer Program with the U.S. Office of an assistant district attorney in Norfolk County, focusing on Personnel Management. A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC homicide and sexual assault cases before state appellate courts, The Governor's Council did not schedule an interview for and 10 years as an ADA in Middlesex County. Grant has been Rodriguez during its assembly Wednesday. Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli Managing Editor Director of Sales/ a member of the Supreme Judicial Court's Standing Advisory There are around three dozen current judicial vacancies in Classified Manager Committee on Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure Massachusetts courts, according to a review of council records Hope E. Tremblay since 2019. and the Judicial Nominating Commission website. Editor James Johnson-Corwin A Westwood resident and Stanford Law graduate, Grant's Multi-Media Manager That number includes around 25 vacancies posted for the career started as an intern in Attorney General Francis Bellotti's District Courts where the number of currently-seated judges is Chris Putz Marie Brazee office. She has taught at Harvard Extension School, hovering around the maximum permissible by law. No more Sports Editor Business Manager Northeastern School of Law, and most recently at Suffolk Law than 158 District Court judges can be seated at once, and there School. She would fill the seat of Sydney Hanlon -- also a were 156 appointed as of Jan. 29, according to the JNC. Fran Smith Lorie Perry General Manager Director of Ad Production former Norfolk ADA -- who retired in June. The usual stream of judicial nominations and hearings was Grant's hearing before the Governor's Council is scheduled put on hold for around three months this spring as the COVID- for Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. with Councilor Robert Jubinville presid- 19 pandemic first swept Massachusetts, before Baker returned 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 ing. to the process in June. Also Wednesday, Baker nominated Joanna Rodriguez of Three other candidates currently pend before the council: (413)562-4181 Methuen to the Juvenile Court bench, filling a year-old vacan- Superior Court nominee Patrick Haggan and District Court cy occasioned by the retirement of Judge Mark Newman. circuit nominees Michelle Fentress and Robert Harnais. www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 - PAGE 5 First Debate Continued from Page 1 Obituaries who spent most of his campaigning made by his for- he has not received any funds Candidates were asked career in intelligence, also mer opponent, fellow or endorsements and he did about their thoughts on edu- [email protected] • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 • served as an aide to former Republican and City not intend to accept any. cation during COVID-19 and Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries Sen. Donald F. Humason Jr. Councilor Dan Allie. Pease “I refuse,” he said. if home, remote, charter, pub- Pease said he was the best won the city’s primary elec- Garlo said he was endorsed lic, private or parochial edu- Michael J. Porter candidate because he was a tion Sept. 1 by a narrow mar- by the Massachusetts Teacher cation is the answer. HUNTINGTON – Michael J. city homeowner, father of a gin of just over 100 votes. Association but has not Flaherty said it did not mat- Porter, 70 of Huntington passed child in the public schools Allie has since pointed to a received contributions from ter which model was used. away peacefully at home on and would take that, plus his PAC mailer sent to residents any PACs. “The most important thing Sept.15. He leaves behind his experience in the Army and on Pease’s behalf that includ- Another round-robin ques- is continuing to educate kids wife of 41 years, Amy Porter, his from his time early in life as ed a photo of Mayor Donald tion about Proposition 2 ½ with IEPS and special needs,” beloved sons. Michael B. Porter a Hilltown firefighter, police F. Humason Jr, his son and and the tax levy ceiling he said. “We need to keep (Ashley Kost) of West Dover VT officer and selectman, and Pease as persuading some brought similar responses moving forward.” and Matthew R. Porter (Anna work for all of Westfield’s voters. Allie said it falsely from all candidates. Garlo again noted Chapter Mefferd) of Putney, VT; his cher- residents no matter their gives the impression that “I don’t think we should 70 funding and agreed with ished grandsons Wilder and political party affiliation. Humason endorsed Pease. He address this by raising it to Flaherty regarding special Atticus, his brother Thomas J. One question asked the also said that Humason did Proposition 3,” Flaherty said, education. Pease said the Porter of Punta Gorda, FL and candidates’ opinion on not give permission to use the while Garlo said creating state should supply schools sister Karen Errigo. He was pre- whether Westfield receives photo. Pease maintains that reserves and cutting costs with personal protective deceased by his mother Helen its fair share of transportation the PAC sent the mailer with- was the answer. Pease noted equipment for all staff and Myers Porter, his brother Bruce tax funding for its roads, out his knowledge and when that the levy is $81 million in give better guidance. He W. Porter, and his father William bridges and schools. he saw it and spoke with Westfield and property taxes added that “Westfield does a J. Porter, who he never stopped missing. He also leaves behind Garlo said the city would Humason, he advised Pease are at $76 million. “We’re great job – it’s not easy and an extended family of in-laws, nieces, nephews, their children, “never have 100 percent of not to contact the PAC. getting close” to the levy, he the school system is doing the and the many friends he made over the years. Even though he what we would like.” He said Before bringing up the said. best they can.” was terrible at keeping in touch, they all remained in his heart Allie allegations, Pease said Moderators asked the can- One of the lighthearted to the end. during the coronavirus pan- Mike grew up on the beach in Long Branch, NJ, and loved demic, cities may need to he did not accept a contribu- didates’ thoughts on police questions was which histori- every minute of it. He was a proud third generation tree climb- reprioritize funds. He said he tion from the PAC, which acts reform and spending funds cal figure the candidates er with Porter’s Tree Service in Rumson, NJ, and climbed the was happy Westfield received on its own. given to police on social pro- would like to meet and what biggest trees in the world during a year spent with his brother its full Chapter 70 funding “PACS are independent grams instead. Flaherty said they admire about that per- Bruce in San Anselmo, CA. His first love was surfing, and he for schools and he would and by law can have no con- he supports the Westfield son. surfed waves up and down the East Coast, competed with the advocate to continue fully tact with candidates,” Pease Police Department but does Pease said he would enjoy Eastern Surfing Assn., and also rode waves in California, Puerto funding schools again next said. “I have never accepted have some concerns about meeting the country’s found- Rico and Barbados. He loved to surf cast for striped bass and year while keeping an eye on money from a PAC. During police investigating them- ing fathers and talk with them bluefish and caught many blackfish under the waves with a infrastructure for roads and the primary, I talked to Dan selves and centralized report- about what they were think- Hawaiian sling. He was a gifted juried artist, capturing the bridges. Allie several times and he ing for data such as use of ing while creating the United birds and bird nests he saw climbing with exquisite detail. Pease offered a resounding never brought it up.” force. States of America. Garlo said Moving with the family to Western Mass 30 plus years ago, “absolutely not” in response Pease said the mailer Garlo noted that this ques- without hesitation he would he soon traded his climbing spurs to work as a groundskeeper to the question. He said west- became a problem for Allie tion is “quite divisive” across meet Martin Luther King Jr. for the Clarke School for the Deaf in Northampton. He took up ern Massachusetts only after the election and that the country but he does not Flaherty said he would choose snowboarding, becoming somewhat of a kahuna at Blandford receives about one-quarter of Allie should have taken Pease see it being a problem in the Ghandi because his quote Ski Area while his sons were growing up there. He also still hit available Chapter 90 funds “more seriously” as a candi- city, however he would “Be the change you want to the beaches in RI, MA and ME whenever he could, and when for roads, bridges and other date. address it if and when it see in the world” resonates he was landlocked, he would practice paddling on the Westfield transportation needs even “We knocked on over 2,000 became an issue here. Pease with him and inspired his River. He’d also leave his surfboard on his truck all year-round. though it comprises about 70 doors, we had weekly big said Westfield police “do an campaign. He switched to trout fishing, although his fish of a lifetime was standouts,” Pease said of his outstanding job” and he Candidates were also asked caught on a solo midnight cast with 15 pound test from the percent of the state’s roads. shore at Truro bay, where he bagged a hard fought 49-inch Flaherty noted that the campaign team. “To have my would be supportive of police about teachers who inspired striper, leaving it in the bathtub overnight to the screams of state uses a set formula to honesty and integrity ques- using some of its budget to them and what they have everyone else in the morning. distribute funds, however, he tioned . . . is wrong.” bring in mental health consul- done to make their grand- Plans for a private memorial service are being made, and his would advocate for more Pease said “Westfield saw tants for specific cases. mothers proud. Garlo noted ashes will be scattered on his favorite surfing beaches along the funding overall and an how hard I worked.” A question on government that his grandmothers were East Coast. increase in Chapter 90 funds. Flaherty noted during the support to sustain local farms proud that he was bringing “It’s not enough across the debate that he agreed with was met positively by all can- forth the values of his grand- state,” he said. Pease on the topic and that didates who said they see the fathers during his campaign The first round-robin style Pease “did not do anything need for keeping local farms and that both of his grand- question was in regard to wrong.” and local food an integral part mothers have been holding equality of women. The can- For his part, Flaherty said of the community at-large. signs during standouts. didates noted the recent 100th anniversary of wom- en’s right to vote and all said they would do whatever they could to continue to further women’s equality. A question regarding the opioid crisis touched some candidates personally. Pease and Garlo both mentioned that their families and friends have been affected in some way by the epidemic. All three candidates stated that closer attention must be paid The rules are quite simple: choose the winner from every game on the Sunday slate. The entrant with the most wins will be deemed the weekly winner. winning entry must also beat the Putz. The total combined points to prescription drug use, from the Sunday night game will be used to break any ties. If any ties still remain, a random drawing will used which is often the starting to determine the sole winner. Entry forms must be postmarked and mailed OR DROPPED OFF to: reminder pub- point to addiction. lishing, 181 Root Road, westfield, Ma 01085 or emailed to: [email protected] every Friday before Granted “In Westfield we typically that weekend’s football games by 11:59 p.m. One entry per household. 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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Today brings a series of charming but eccentric people your way. Verify information you’re given. There is an illusional quality to your perceptions of others. Good or bad, they might not be accurate. Friends rally around. Tonight: Intimate date night. SCARY GARY Mark Buford TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  Invest in purchases that bring you joy and beauty while they appreciate in value. Profits as well as pleasures come through the purchases of antiques or luxu- ries. Keep in mind that change is growth. Tonight: Catch up with an elderly female family member. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Your humor and charisma Crosswords win new friends. Others want to be closer. If you encourage a relationship, a commit- ment is offered. You can play games and win. Lady luck is smiling if you want to consider a bit of adventure and specula- DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni tion. Tonight: Playful. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Today brings spiritual awak- ening through dreams and meditation. Seeking the perfect home and family life will be your focus. Family members can be restless; allow loved ones plenty of freedom. Tonight: Examine old diaries, photos, and others’ reminiscences for fur- ther insights. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  You discover the solution to a long-standing blockage or problem. People around you are in transit. Openings at work and changes in status open you to B.C. Mastroianni and Hart new options. Follow laws and rules con- scientiously. Tonight: Reconnect with long-lost friends or siblings. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Today brings an awareness of how the meaning of money and security is shifting for you. You’re aware of what money can and can’t do and of what you value most. It’s the best time to make pur- chases. Tonight: You enjoy love and admi- ration. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Today finds you in the midst of major changes in self-awareness. Your willpower is increasing; you are ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie more daring and purposeful than ever before. In many ways you’re going through a renaissance. Get into physical shape slowly -- don’t push it. Tonight: Relax. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Prepare for today carefully. It is better to say too little than too much about sensitive topics. Your inner quest is strong and you’re introspective and reflective. You will be more inclined to share and express ideas after the weekend. Tonight: Private journaling. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Close friendships initiate with people you meet through vocations ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett or avocations. Plans are discussed for the future with a focus on humanitarian, sci- entific or metaphysical goals. Connections are helpful in seeking career guidance. Tonight: Zoom meeting with plenty of people. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan 19)  A volatile pattern affects your career today, making you aware of the need for adjustments and growth. Don’t attempt to hold on to the status quo. Just be conscientious about responsibilities and remain alert as well as flexible. Tonight: A long healing, soothing bath. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Cryptoquip ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe  It’s a perfect day to be both generous and conscientious. Don’t let oth- ers think for an instant that you’d take them for granted. When it comes to beliefs, allow others to search for their own truth. Resist turning a conversation into a sermon. Tonight: Anything foreign related. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  You become more in tune with your background and all it offers you. Others may ask you for financial advice. Old conditions and stale goals are waning. This is truly a death and rebirth trend. New realities replace old attitudes and priorities. Tonight: Escape. PAGE 8 - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES September 18, 2020 September 18, 25, 2020 Dear Annie October 2, 2020 CITATION ON PETITION By ANNIE LANE FOR ORDER OF COMPLETE SETTLEMENT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Docket No. HD16P0390EA HAMPDEN, Div. Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Coronavirus Concerns Probate and Family Court Probate & Family Court Dept. HD20E0016PP Dear Annie: My husband is in the high-risk catego- apart and wearing masks. Explain (again) that your Hampden Probate and Family Court ry for catching COVID-19, and we have lost family husband is at high risk for getting seriously ill and 50 State Street To Kenneth R. Kaczman, Joan A. Kacz- and friends due to the disease. The issue is that we dying from this virus, and that you'd like to continue Springfield, MA 01103 man and Lynn M. Kaczman, all of West- love seeing our grandchildren, but some people in our seeing them and your grandchildren if at all possible. 413-748-7758 field, in the County of Hampden, and to all other persons interested. families view the pandemic as a "hoax" and are lax If they still won't get on board, then yes, avoid see- Estate of: about following safety precautions. This makes it ing them in person for a while. I know it will be hard Barbara A. Ouimet Date of Death: A petition has been presented to said dangerous for us to spend time with our grandchil- not to see the grandkids, but there are other ways to 01/31/2016 Court by Mary-Lourde Cloud of West- dren, as these family members also spend time with connect such as telephone, FaceTime or Skype. And field, in the County of Hampden, repres- them. One relative even refuses to wear a mask in it's better to forgo a few months with them now to help A Petition for Order of Complete Settlement enting that they hold as joint tenants an public. This attitude baffles me and hurts my husband. ensure you'll be around to make memories with them has been filed by undivided part or share of land lying in After talking to my friends, I have realized that this for years to come. Ann B Marocchini of Somers, CT Westfield, in the County of Hampden, issue affects and divides many families -- and the old- Dear Annie: Is there a more protective mask or setting forth that she desires that all of requesting that the court enter a formal De- said land may be sold at private sale or est members of the families are understandably more face-guard system available to the public? My under- cree of Complete Settlement including the al- public auction for not less than Two Hun- cautious. But what do we do? Do we stop all contact standing is that most masks protect those around you lowance of a final account, the allowance of a dred Fifty Thousand ($250,000.00) Dol- with the rest of our families? -- Tough Questions but are not guaranteed for your own safety unless proposed distribution and other such relief as lars, and praying that partition may be Dear Tough: First, I am so sorry for your loss. It's everyone wears them. Any advice you might have is may be requested in the Petition. made of all the land aforesaid according terrible that you had to watch this disease take your deeply appreciated. -- Staying Safe IMPORTANT NOTICE to law, and to that end that a commis- loved ones. To hear people dismiss it as a hoax must Dear Staying Safe: Masks help prevent us from You have the right to obtain a copy of the sioner be appointed to make such parti- add another layer of pain. spreading COVID-19 to others, and some recent data Petition from the Petitioner or at the court tion and be ordered to make sale and before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of conveyance of all, or any part of said Please note that I am not a licensed medical profes- indicate that masks may also help reduce the risk of 09/29/2020. This is NOT a hearing date, but land which the Court fines cannot be ad- sional and am not qualified to give medical advice, so contracting a severe case. As for gaiters and face a deadline by which you must file a written vantageously divided either at private what follows are my personal opinions. Please talk to shields, the Centers for Disease Control state that appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely sale or public auction, and be ordered to your doctor for proper guidance. evaluation is ongoing but their effectiveness is written appearance and objection followed distribute the net proceeds thereof after You indeed raise some tough questions, ones that unknown at this time. They instead recommend masks by an affidavit of objections within thirty full adjudication of the equitable claims many families throughout the country and the world with two or more layers of washable, breathable fab- (30) days of the return day, action may be contained in said petition and supple- are wrestling with right now. Even when all parties ric, worn over the nose and mouth and secured under taken without further notice to you. mental, memorandum filed with the Court. agree to take COVID-19 seriously, they can differ on the chin. Masks should not be worn by children WITNESS, Hon. Barbara M Hyland, what exactly "seriously" means. What seems reason- younger than 2 and people who have trouble breathing First Justice of this Court. If you desire to object thereto you or your able to one person can seem paranoid to another -- and or cannot remove a mask without assistance. As men- Date: August 27, 2020 attorney should file a written appearance to the next person, not careful enough. (I'm reminded tioned above, I am not a licensed medical professional in said Court at Springfield before ten of that old George Carlin joke: "Have you ever and not qualified to give medical advice, so please Suzanne T Seguin, o'clock in the forenoon on the Twenty- noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an talk to your doctor for proper guidance. Register of Probate seventh day of October 2020, the re- idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?") ——— turn day of this citation. While abstaining from socializing with anyone out- "Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear September 18, 2020 Witness, side your household remains the safest option, risk is Annie" is out now! Annie Lane's debut book -- featur- BARBARA M. HYLAND, Esquire, not binary: There are steps you can take to minimize ing favorite columns on love, friendship, family and Commonwealth of First Justice of said Court, the chance of spreading infection -- but only if your etiquette -- is available as a paperback and e-book. Massachusetts this twenty-seventh day of family is willing to take these steps, too. See if these Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more October, 2020. The Trial Court relatives can agree to some basic ground rules such as information. Send your questions for Annie Lane to Probate and Family Court only gathering outside, standing six feet (or more) [email protected]. Suzanne T. 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