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Indian Orchard 5 Opinion: 6 Business: 8 In The Classroom: 9 Sports: 11 Obituaries: 13 Notices: 15,16 Classifieds: 18 REGISTERLOCAL NEWS ❙ LOCAL STORIES ❙ LOCAL ADVERTISERS A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com August 26, 2020 ❙ Vol. 78, No. 16 www.register.turley.com NEWSLINE Debate shows Ludlow Weekly Update Sept. 1 State Primary aggressive SEE PAGE 2 race between Outdoor recital What’s on the ballot? By Elise Linscott trict, which represents Ludlow, Neal (D-Springfield) will be Morse, Neal [email protected] Ludlow School Committee challenged by Holyoke Mayor members Jacob Oliveira and and Democrat Alex B. Morse. By Gregory A. Scibelli LUDLOW/INDIAN OR- James “Chip” Harrington are There will be two Demo- [email protected] CHARD – On Tuesday, voters both running, but won’t face cratic candidates on the bal- will take to the polls for the off at the polls until Novem- lot for Register of Probate in SPRINGFIELD – In a State Primary; residents in In- ber – Harrington is running as Hampden County: Bob Colla- showing of how ugly a pri- dian Orchard will vote for 9th a Republican and Oliveira as a more and Rosemary A. Sacco- mary race has gotten, Holy- SEE PAGE 3 Hampden District State Rep, Democrat. mani. oke Mayor Alex Morse faced while voters in the 7th Hamp- Sen. Eric Lesser (D-Long- The last day to apply for an off against U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Massachusetts, in a INDIAN ORCHARD den District will see uncontest- meadow) is running unop- Absentee or Early Vote Ballot ed primaries, with two Ludlow posed for reelection to the State by mail in Ludlow before the debate broadcast on NBC last Indian Orchard Blooms names on the ballot. Senate, representing the First State Primary is Wednesday, Thursday night. The ballot for 9th Hampden Hampden and Hampshire Dis- Aug. 26 at 5 p.m. The moderator in the de- campaign District State Rep., which in- trict. The last day to apply in-per- bate did not pull any punches, cludes the Indian Orchard sec- Incumbent Senator Edward son for an absentee ballot be- attacking many of the promi- tion of Springfield, will feature J. Markey (D-MA) is running fore the Primary is Monday, nent issues that have been in Democratic candidates Sean against State Rep. Joseph P. Aug. 31 at 12 p.m. the media during the past sev- Mullan, Denise Hurst and Or- Kennedy, III (D-Newton) for Any absentee or early vote eral weeks. lando Ramos, all from Spring- a seat representing Massachu- ballots must be returned by the In that period of time, field. Since there are no Repub- setts in the U.S. Senate. On close of polls by mail or drop Morse has viciously attacked lican candidates, the winner the Republican side, primary box behind Town Hall, accord- Neal’s “Washington high-life” of Tuesday’s primary will also candidates for U.S. Senator are ing to the town clerk. and stated that the high-rank- win the seat, ahead of the No- Shiva Ayyadurai and Kevin J. ing representative is funded by SEE PAGE 5 vember elections. O’Connor. Please see STATE PRIMARY, too many corporate donors and In the 7th Hampden Dis- In Congress, Rep. Richard Page 4 is out of touch with the needs BUSINESS of his district. Neal has countered, alleg- Dental practice under ing Morse has a poor record new ownership as a School Committee chair in Holyoke, and lacks progres- Three Democratic candidates for sion in many aspects as may- or of the city for the past nine State Rep. in the 9th Hampden District years. Neal also spoke openly and By Jonah Snowden The Register had a chance to State Rep. for the 9th Hamp- directly in this debate and one [email protected] speak with Orlando Ramos, den District and will face off held last Monday about the SEE PAGE 8 Sean Mullan and Denise in the Democratic Primary on allegations that his campaign INDIAN ORCHARD – Hurst, who are all running for Sept. 1. tried to sabotage Morse’s can- IN THE CLASSROOM didacy by leaking a letter from College Democrats of Massa- STCC to hold virtual chusetts that state Morse was commencement on Aug. 29 involved in sexual relation- ships with male students at SEE PAGE 9 the University of Massachu- setts-Amherst. At the time, SPORTS Morse was a part-time lecturer at the school. Youth baseball clinic Neal categorically denied he or his campaign had any- thing to do with the story leaking just three weeks from the primary, while Morse countered simply by saying the timing was suspect, but could not Orlando Ramos Sean Mullan Denise Hurst offer any other proof beyond the timing and a rumor of a Q: What is your age, occu- Q: What is your age, occu- Q: What is your age, occupa- particular individual trying to pation and town of residence? pation and town of residence? tion and town of residence? curry favor from Neal’s camp. A: Age: 38. A: Age: 35 A: Age: 40 years old That question led off the • Occupation: Springfield • Occupation: Office Manag- • Occupation: Vice President debate, and from there, the City Councilor. er, Sacred Heart Church, Spring- of Advancement and External two candidates sparred hard on • Residency: Springfield. field. Affairs at Springfield Technical several issues, including a bat- • Residency: Springfield Community College. tle over the CARES act and the Q: What is your past experi- • Residency: Springfield fact Morse opposed it. ence serving in office? Q: What is your past experi- Neal chided Morse for A:· Four-term City Councilor ence, serving in office? Q: What is your past experi- his attack of the CARES act, SEE PAGE 11 • Two-term Council President A: I am the elected chair of ence serving in office? saying it brought millions of • Ten years working for the the Springfield Ward 2 Demo- A: I currently serve on the dollars to Western Massachu- MA Legislature cratic Committee. I have been Springfield School Committee setts and saved many jobs, engaged voluntarily in a variety as an At Large member. I was including jobs right Morse’s Q: What makes you unique- of civic and electoral campaigns first elected in 2009, and subse- home city of Holyoke. He said ly qualified to serve the 9th and organizations. Among the quently in 2013 and 2017. Morse would have been one of Hampden District? efforts I’ve volunteered to ad- I have been chosen to serve only five legislators to oppose A: We are living in unprec- vance are a $15 per hour min- as the voting delegate to the the act. Morse said the CARES edented times. The COVID-19 imum wage, paid family and State Convention for the Massa- act did not go far enough. pandemic has devastated com- medical leave, and tenant pro- chusetts Association of School Morse attacked Neal’s opposi- munities across the country. tections. Committees (MASC) and the tion of the Green New Deal, an Please see RAMOS, Page 7 Please see MULLAN, Page 7 Please see HURST, Page 7 Please see DEBATE, Page 4 ◗ Page 2 ❙ August 26, 2020 ❙ The Register LUDLOW Town of Ludlow weekly update LUDLOW – This week’s important risk. Try avoiding doing outdoor activ- p.m. at two-hour intervals, first come riage, and death certificates can still be messages for our community: ities before dawn or after dusk, and use first served. obtained through the mail and should be DPW would like residents to know mosquito repellent when needed. Town Clerk – Early Voting for the requested ahead of time by contacting that this upcoming week recyclable The Recreation Department is ac- Sept. 1 State Primary will take place at the Town Clerk’s office. products will be glass, plastics and met- cepting Before/After School Program the Town Hall this week from Aug. 24 Please be respectful and kind to each als. applications for Ludlow children in through Aug. 28, Monday – Friday 8:30 other during these difficult times. Wear From the Board of Health - As of grades K-12. Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. your mask. this week, we have three new cases of am-2:00 pm. Please call 583-8856 as the Due to early voting dog licenses will Stay Safe, Be Vigilant COVID-19. Protect yourselves from clerk is not always in the office. be extended until Sept. 11, without in- God Bless and Take Care EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis: A The Thompson Memorial State Pool curring a late fee. The window behind of Each Other neighboring town is rated at CRITICAL is now open to the public Monday, Aug. Town Hall will be closed until Septem- Manuel D. Silva risk which puts Ludlow at MODERATE 24 – Thursday, Aug. 27 from noon to 7 ber 2, 2020. Dog licenses, birth, mar- Chairman, Board of Selectmen

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2002785_NEDLC-EmilyWestPrintAd.indd 2 8/19/20 11:11 AM The Register ❙ August 26, 2020 ❙ Page 5 ◗ INDIAN ORCHARD Mayor Sarno recognizes basket sponsors in Boston Road Blooms Campaign INDIAN ORCHARD – Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno joined members of the Indian Orchard Citizens Council Aug. 21 in recognizing the Small Business community for helping the neighborhood council expand their Annual ‘Indian Or- chard Blooms’ Campaign, and extend it to include the Boston Road Commercial Shopping District. “The ‘Indian Orchard Blooms’ Cam- paign, which first started in 2018, with the goal of hanging 25-50 flower baskets along Main Street in Indian Orchard, has now grown to 175 baskets hung throughout Indian Orchard, and has now expanded to include more than 50 new baskets on Boston Road,” said Paul Caron, interim chairman of the Indian Orchard Business Connections Committee (IOBCC). “Even in the face of the disruptive coronavirus pandemic which forced the Courtesy photo shutdown of many of our area businesses, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Paul Caron, Interim Chairman of the Indian Orchard Business Connections Committee (IOBCC), the Indian Orchard Business Community Zaida Govan, President of the Indian Orchard Citizens Council, along with council members, members of the business community refused to allow the Annual Neighborhood and elected officials at the Aug. 21 event. Beautification Campaign to fall victim to Orlando Ramos, Marcus Williams, Kateri paign, would also like to recognize Mayor nized as Springfield Premier Commercial its grips,” said Zaida Govan, President of Walsh, Jesse Lederman & Justin Hurst, Sarno, and Patrick Sullivan of the Spring- and Business Shopping Corridor,” stated the Indian Orchard Citizens Council. Sheriff Nick Cocchi, Congressman Rich- field Parks Department for helping us Mayor Sarno. “I also want to acknowl- “While nearly half of our Small Busi- ard Neal, District Attorney Anthony Gul- have the intersection of Boston Road and edge and thank all of the Boston Road ness Basket Sponsors were forced to luni, Register of Probate Suzanne Seguin, Parker Street explode into color by plac- Businesses that were able to participate withdraw their financial support in 2020, and State Senator James Welch, all of who ing four flower urns at the intersection,” by sponsoring a flower basket along this the Indian Orchard Citizens Council was sponsored baskets along Boston Road. said Govan. “It is the attention given, and business corridor. I am proud I do! This determined to make sure that our flower “Despite this horrible Pandemic, we commitment shown by the city, to these will keep the neighborhood vibrant, and baskets we’re hung to serve as a sign of wanted to acknowledge and thank these seemingly small quality-of-life issues highlight the important role that Boston hope, and inspiration, to our neighborhood Basket Sponsors who helped expand this during the darkest of times, that truly dis- Road plays in Springfield’s local econo- residents that together, we will get through program to Boston Road, which provided tinguishes Mayor Sarno, and the city, and my,” he added. this pandemic,” said Mari Tarpinian, of merchants along the city’s prime Commer- makes Springfield such a great place to The Indian Orchard Blooms Cam- Rick’s Auto Body. cial Shopping District with a visible sign live, and do business in,” added Tarpin- paign runs from the end of May through At Friday’s event, held at the intersec- of support that they were not alone during ian. mid-October, when hanging blooming tion of Boston Road and Parker Street, the these unprecedented times,” said Caron. “I applaud the Indian Orchard Cit- baskets of Guatemalan Geraniums and Indian Orchard Blooms Committee was “I would like to especially thank all of the izen’s Council’s effort to expand their Inca Vines are displayed throughout In- joined by Springfield Mayor Domenic city’s elected officials who have stood by very successful Indian Orchard Blooms dian Orchard, and along the Boston Road Sarno to acknowledge and thank Basket and have given their support to the Indian Campaign to Boston Road, long recog- Business Corridor. Sponsors that helped the IOCC expand the Orchard Citi- Neighborhood Beautification Campaign to zens Council the Boston Road Business Corridor, where during this more than 50 new Baskets were hung. coronavirus Take Advantage of Among the Basket Sponsors recog- pandemic, It Our Premium Pricing Specials! nized were: Rick’s Auto Body, the East- is truly appre- man Chemical Corporation, Dunkin’ Do- ciated,” Caron nuts, Hollistic Industries, The Eastfield added. Mall, Mountain Development Corpora- “The In- tion, State Representatives Jose Tosado dian Orchard and Angelo Puppolo, City Councilors Blooms Cam-

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Within the last couple Roberta McQuaid SUBMISSIONS POLICY of weeks, she’s Columnist Readers, local merchants, institutions, municipalities, non- begun to encoun- profit groups, and civic organizations ter a striped worm are strongly encouraged to send on the stalks and even within the heads. The Register your hometown news and photos. News items and press “The markings on this caterpillar really releases should be sent via email to stand out! What is it and how can I treat it?” [email protected] as an Sounds to me as if the cross-striped cab- attachment AND pasted directly into the email message screen. bageworm is visiting your broccoli patch. GUEST COLUMN Please send photo captions This pest tends to make an appearance late in identifying all subjects in your the season. You are right; the larvae really do image(s) from left to right. SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS We need first and last name, stand out, especially on your plate! They are hometown, title if applicable, and a three-quarter of an inch in length and have brief description of what subjects characteristic black and yellow stripes that are doing in the photo. Email uncorrected, raw, RGB color digital run along each side of their body. Young foli- What will my wife’s benefit be if I die? photos at highest resolution directly age can be riddled with holes and buds can when you pass. This special rule is known off your camera to rwirth@turley. be eaten as well. When mature, the larvae com. By Russell Gloor as the “widow limit,” which stipulates that Publicity chairpersons are drop from the plant to the soil and pupate in Guest columnist a surviving spouse is entitled to the greater encouraged to send in news about a tight cocoon enmeshed in sand. The adult of what the deceased was receiving while upcoming fundraising or other moth is yellowish brown, with a wingspan of calendar events at least three weeks Dear Rusty: I am 76-years-old and alive, or 82.5% of the deceased’s “primary before the event. about an inch. Its forewings are marked with began collecting Social Security when I insurance amount” or “PIA,” which is the If you are having difficulty with a brown zig zags while its paler hind wings retired at the age of 62. My wife also began amount due at full retirement age. press release or need help, please have five or six spots on them. Eggs are laid call (413) 283-8393. collecting when she turned 62 based on my Here’s an example: If your FRA ben- To send submissions by regular in masses on the foliage; when the weather is benefits. She did not work enough to quali- efit amount was $1,500/month, then your post, mail to: The Register, 24 Water warm they hatch in less than a week. fy on her own for Social Security benefits. age 62 amount when you claimed was Street, Palmer, MA 01069. The cross-striped cabbageworm as well My question is, how much will my wife $1,125. But due to the special rule, your as other caterpillars that attack broccoli and receive after my death? Will she receive wife would get $1,238 (82.5% of $1,500) The its relatives can be effectively and safely con- what I receive now, or will it be a percent- instead of the reduced $1,125 amount. Of trolled using one of the Bacillus thuringiensis age of the total that we both receive? Or course, this example doesn’t reflect the (B.t.) products. B.t. is a microbial insecticide will it be based on just my benefits alone or COLA (cost of living) increases which REGISTERLOCAL NEWS ❙ LOCAL STORIES ❙ LOCAL ADVERTISERS that produces protein crystals toxic to some some other formula? Signed: An Inquisitive would have been applied to your bene- insects but is safe for all mammals, birds and The Register is published Senior fit over the years, but as your widow and every Wednesday by Turley fish. Follow the directions on the package Dear Inquisitive: Your wife’s survivor because you claimed before your full retire- carefully and time your application for when Publications, Inc., 24 Water benefit as your widow will be based upon ment age, your wife would be entitled to at St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. it will be most effective. Caterpillars can also your Social Security benefit alone. Usually least 82.5% of your PIA if that is more than Telephone (413) 283-8393, Fax be hand-picked. a surviving spouse receives the same the actual amount you were receiving when (413) 289-1977. This same gardener was concerned that amount the deceased spouse was receiving you passed. two branches on her lilac bushes were badly at death, if that is more than the survivor This article is intended for informa- PATRICK H. TURLEY wilted. “I cut the branches back because they is already receiving, and if the survivor has tion purposes only and does not represent CEO looked so terrible. Did I do the right thing? reached their full retirement age. However, legal or financial guidance. It presents the What caused this to happen and what can I in your case, if you should predecease your opinions and interpretations of the AMAC KEITH TURLEY do to prevent it from happening again?” wife there’s a special rule which may bene- Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited President Without actually seeing your lilac bush, fit her because you claimed your benefit at by the National Social Security Association. it sounds to me like you did the right thing. age 62. NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its EDITOR Read on to learn about the pest I believe to That rule says that because you staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by Elise Linscott @ be responsible. Female clearwing moths are claimed before your full retirement age the Social Security Administration or any ludlowregister turley.com very destructive, especially considering they (FRA), your wife’s benefit as your survi- other governmental entity. To submit a ques- STAFF WRITER only live a week! They lay up to 400 eggs vor should be at least 82.5% of the benefit tion, visit our website (amacfoundation.org/ in the nooks and crannies of lilac bark.The Jonah Snowden you were entitled to at your full retirement programs/social-security-advisory) or email [email protected] resulting larvae go by the name of lilac bor- age (66), even though you actually claimed us at [email protected]. ers, and just as their name suggests, they bore at age 62. And because your benefit was into branches and cause them to wilt. One ADVERTISING SALES reduced by 25% when you took it at age Russell Gloor is a Social Security advi- Lisa Marulli telltale sign is frass, a sawdust-like excre- 62, your wife’s benefit as your widow may sor at AMAC. [email protected] ment that pours out the entry hole. Borers actually be more than you are receiving spend the winter in these tunnels and will SPORTS EDITOR exit through a hole just above the first come Greg Scibelli spring. [email protected] Careful pruning is the first means of control. Cut off the infected branch past the In My Backyard SOCIAL MEDIA entry hole and destroy it. Then, improve By Ellenor Downer your cultural practices. Water your bushes in times of drought (this year for sure has @ The Ludlow Register been droughty), and be careful not to injure Yellow warbler warblers song is a “sweet sweet sweet I’m I saw either a female or immature so sweet” with the last note accented. It also WEB them with mowers or weed whackers. Lime www.register.turley.com regularly to keep pH at an optimal level. yellow warbler in the forsythia bush on a has a musical “chip” call. Insecticides are used as a last result, and tim- recent Sunday. The female or immature is Baltimore orioles ing is tricky at best. a duller yellow than the male. It either has I received an email from a North faint breast streaking or none at all. The Brookfield resident. She said, “I have had Roberta McQuaid graduated from the immature females lack breast streaks and Baltimore orioles at my jelly feeder up until Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the are buff olive with less yellow. The male is this week. I have put out seven quarts of www.turley.com University of Massachusetts. For the last 28 yellow with reddish streaking on its breast. grape jelly so far. But I have not seen an The yellow warbler is five inches long. oriole this week can you explain where they Turley Publications, Inc. cannot years, she has held the position of staff hor- assume liability for the loss of ticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Village. She They eat caterpillars, cankerworms, gypsy could be?” photographs or other materials enjoys growing food as well as flowers. Have moths, beetles, aphids and other insects. I also have not seen Baltimore orioles submitted for publication. a question for her? Email it to ekennedy@ The female lays four to six white eggs with coming for orange halves that I put out. Materials will not be returned blotches in a nest of milkweed, stem fibers, except upon specific request turley.com with “Gardening Question” in the when submitted. subject line. grasses, down and spider’s silk. The yellow Please see GARDEN, Page 7 The Register ❙ August 26, 2020 ❙ Page 7 ◗

RAMOS from Page 1 work to do, I’m proud of the many im- the institution. provements that have been made since HURST from Page 1 then, from helping secure $4 Million in Q: If elected, what issues within In- Some of us have lost loved ones; many national convention for the National of us, including myself, have lost our the 2018 Economic Development Bond dian Orchard would you prioritize first? Bill for the revitalization of Indian Or- School Board Association. I current- jobs. With so much uncertainty ahead of ly serve as the Vice President of the chard; to supporting innovative ideas A: I’ve heard from many voters in us, now more than ever, it is critical that MASC and am a founding member and such as the Wellspring Co-op, from the Indian Orchard neighborhood say we elect experienced leadership to ensure inaugural Chair of the MASC Minority helping organize the annual Food Truck they feel I.O. is oftentimes forgotten in success for Springfield and Chicopee in Caucus. navigating this unpredictable pandemic. Festival, to supporting the Indian Or- comparison to other parts of the city. I chard Blooms initiative. will keep I.O. at the top of mind when This is not the time for on-the-job train- Q: What makes you uniquely quali- As State Representative, I will pri- having discussions about education, ing. With a decade of experience working fied to serve the 9th Hampden District? oritize the allocation of the $4 million health and wellness and small business in the Statehouse and seven years as a A: I have been in elected office for and ensure that the money is spent on opportunities. I will make certain I am lawmaker, I am the only candidate in this over 10 years and created and enact- revitalizing the Main Street section of available and accessible to the I.O. race with legislative experience. I am the ed policies to support improving and the Orchard. With so much potential, community by being regularly present only candidate ready on Day One! adequately funding public education I believe that we can help make Main for community meetings and events. I and oversight of the school department Street into a walkable and easily acces- will make time to hear from residents Q: If elected, what issues within In- budget, the largest budget in the City of sible shopping and dining district. In directly about what matters to them. dian Orchard would you prioritize first? Springfield. addition, I will also make sure that we I will prioritize supporting and fund- A: I’ve had the honor and privi- For nearly 20 years, I worked as secure Chapter-90 funding in order to ing the small businesses located in I.O. lege of representing Indian Orchard on a child protective and mental health continue paving public roads in Indian by expanding financial support, such the City Council since I was elected in social worker assisting marginalized Orchard, as well as making more fund- as grants and no/low interest business 2013. Since then, I have fought for our communities who have been affected ing available for the paving of private loans. It will also be a priority to ensure community to be included in the city’s by trauma, substance use and mental ways. residents are aware of employment and overall plan. Though there is still much health, including Seniors and Veterans. economic opportunities and to create I have held leadership positions in pathways for training and hiring. state government and have led agen- I will continue to support the posi- Q: If elected, what issues within cies, such as the Department of Mental MULLAN from Page 1 tive initiatives that are currently hap- Indian Orchard would you prioritize Health and the Western Mass Regional pening, such as the WellSpring Har- Q: What makes you uniquely qual- first? Lottery Office. In my current role as a vest Greenhouse and “Indian Orchard ified to serve the 9th Hampden District? A: Indian Orchard faces a variety of senior administrator in higher educa- Blooms.” A: I am running to serve the 9th challenges, some newly arising because tion, I raise scholarship dollars to help I am committed to being a stead- Hampden District as its state represen- of Covid-19 and others longstanding. minimize the cost of attending college fast Ambassador of Indian Orchard and tative because of my strong interest in I would prioritize the further develop- and work closely with local and state sharing the gem it truly is. public policy and a desire to serve the ment of Indian Orchard center through government to advocate on behalf of public good. Our district needs to inno- the implementation of a small-business vate and develop new policy approaches. rent rebate program. I will also prioritize As someone with a fresh perspective and the passage of tenant protections to help policy knowledge, I am uniquely situated renters and protect homeowners from Vote on September 1 in this race to do so. foreclosure.

GARDEN from Page 7 one or more hummingbirds appear. would land near boats anchored in the climbed onto her mother’s paddleboard in Great blue heron cove across the lake. They probably get hopes of getting a better view. Lynn got The catbird, a red-bellied woodpecker I was at Lake Winisquam on a recent some tidbits from people eating in their her off the paddleboard and onto shore. and a red squirrel also ate the oranges. Saturday with my daughter, Lynn and boats. Cora, unlike her mother and grandmother, Baltimore orioles start their migration granddaughter, Cora. Cora and I were Northern water snake likes snakes. south as early as July. swimming when a great blue heron flew Although it isn’t a bird, I saw a Scarlet tanager Ruby-throated hummingbirds over the water and landed on the dock of northern water snake swimming near the My son-in-law, Brian, saw a scarlet Although Baltimore orioles migrate our elderly neighbors. It was a beautiful bottom of the lake while standing on the tanager in his yard. He went inside his early, the ruby-throated hummingbirds do day to be in the water, but they do not get dock. Lynn and Cora were swimming. house to look it up. It was a first sighting not start their migration until September. outside very much so the dock is a quiet Lynn hurried Cora to the ladder and they for him. I fill my two nectar feeders every other place even on a summer Saturday. I won- climbed onto the dock. The snake went People may report a bird sighting day. I enjoy watching the hummingbirds dered if they saw it land and watched it as under the dock and surfaced on the other or bird-related experience by calling chase each other around the feeders and Cora and I did. side. It was the biggest water snake I’ve me at 413-967-3505, leaving a message spread their tail feathers while they hover. Other birds at the lake ever seen. It headed to a shallow area with at extension 100 or emailing myback- Whenever, I look at one of the nectar I saw one loon, three cormorants, reeds. [email protected] or edowner@turley. feeders, I do not have to wait long before some mallards and seagulls. The seagulls Cora was fascinated by the snake and com.

The Ludlow Planning Board Estate Planning Home Improvement Specials is accepting applications to fill an Associate Planning Board Member position. Character Grade White Oak Flooring The Associate Member shall serve only for the 3’ @ $3.70/sqft, 6” @ $4.15/sqft purpose of acting on special permit applications. 8x40” Woodgrain Porcelain Tile This is a voluntary, unpaid position, and reappointed 3 colors to pick from, $.99/sqft yearly, by the Planning Board each April. Genuine Bluestone Pavers, $9.50/sqft 12x12”, 12x24”, & 24x24” Please send a letter of interest with a resume (413) 610-1122 • Fax: (413) 610-1126 (if available) to the Ludlow Planning Department, 77 Winsor St., Unit 202, Ludlow 24x24” Porcelain Pavers Ludlow Town Hall, c/o Town Planner Douglas [email protected] $4/sqft, Limestone color Stefancik, 488 Chapin Street Ludlow, MA 01056. Bluestone styles @ $5/sqft If you have any questions, you can contact the 1x4” Ipe Decking, $1.59/LinFt Town Planner @ 413-583-5624 X1280. (actually, Manilkara, an Ipe cousin) Applications will be accepted Millstones, Troughs, & Antique Granite Steps until September 1, 2020. Custom Sawn Western Red Cedar Great for Pergolas and Arbors

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This paper publishes birth, engagement, wedding and signiﬁ cant anniversary announcements free of charge. Simply log on to our web site, choose the paper you want the announcement to appear in, then use our SUBMISSION link to email your information. birth announcements www.newspapers.turley.com ◗ Page 8 ❙ August 26, 2020 ❙ The Register BUSINESS Dental practice on Center Street under new ownership By Jonah Snowden occupancy limits. Also, upon entering [email protected] the building, having their temperatures checked and filling out a sign-in sheet LUDLOW – Despite the name requesting information on their current change, the mission of the Center Street condition. Dental Practice, now under the owner- Wilson also said the doctor “has ship of Madhukar R. Medipally, remains stocked up on as much personal protec- the same: to continue serving the public tive equipment as possible,” and that op- with the best services they can provide. erations at the dental practice have been Dr. Medipally purchased the busi- successful. ness from former owner Steve McDaniel “So far, it’s been rolling on quite on Jan. 24. The office still has the same well, said Wilson. “People are happy to staff members, which consists of three get back to the dental office and get their licensed hygienists, two dental assistants cleanings done.” and an officer manager. For more information on the dental Dr. Medipally said since taking over practice, located on 534 Center St., call the practice, everything so far has been 413-583-2070. Dr. Medipally’s schedule “really good.” He also said they have ex- is 9:00 a.m. to 7:30, Monday to Thurs- panded hours at the practice and are also day. The Hygienists are available Mon- available for patients on Fridays and Sat- day, Tuesday and Wednesday from 12:30 urdays. p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays, from “If anybody wants a private appoint- 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ment, I will be more than happy to come Turley Publications staff photos by Jonah Snowden The dental practice, acquired earlier this year by Madhukar R. Medipally, DMD, located in and help on Fridays and Saturdays,” at 534 Center St., Ludlow said Medipally. Bruce Wilson, the business manag- Since reopening on June 15, Wilson er for the practice, said Dr. Medipally, said that he is pleased Governor Charlie who also worked there for a year prior, Baker has allowed them to come back was chosen as the successor because of and take care of the preventative needs his clinical skills, which are described as of their patients and that overall, it’s a “meticulous,” and caused Dr. McDaniel “blessing to be back.” to trust his “large base of patients” into “We’ve always had a practice built on his care. value, great dentistry at a very reason- “They were happy to have the same able prince, and it’s very comfortable,” familiarity with the long-term hygienists Wilson said. “Our focus is on treating here,” said Wilson. patients, rather than having high prices.” He also said Dr. Medipally is expand- To keep the customers safe as well ing on their services, such as implement- as the workers, office has intake proto- ing a new digital x-ray system, which cols. These protocols include patients will allow them to send off and have bet- calling from the parking lot, social dis- Along with the rest of the staff members, Dr. Madhukar R. Medipally is ready to serve ter diagnostic information for patients. tance in the lobby, and withholding their the residents of Ludlow and surrounding areas.

Food Bank Brown Bag event on Sept. 4 INDIAN ORCHARD – The In- the parking lot and line the cars up. dian Orchard Food Bank of West- Please do not park and get out of your ern Mass Brown Bag will be Friday, cars. The bags will be handed through Sept. 4. It will be done in the park- car windows. Pick-up time will be no ing lot across the street from 117 earlier than noon and no later than 1 Main St. (Myrtle Street Park). To p.m. Feel free to call Linda at 413- keep everyone safe, please drive into 301-5213 with any questions.

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Top lawyer AT NOON ANSWERS ON PAGE 16 The Register ❙ August 26, 2020 ❙ Page 9 ◗ IN THE CLASSROOM STCC to honor graduates at virtual commencement on Aug. 29 SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Tech- Commencement usually is held in the who welcomes the Class of 2020 STCC is accepting applications for nical Community College’s virtual com- MassMutual Center in late spring. Be- • Student Speaker Hanan Khan, who the semester, which begins Sept. 8. mencement ceremony will be a “unique cause of safety concerns related to the delivers greetings from the Class of 2020 Classes will be held online, with a mix and special” celebration on Aug. 29 fea- COVID-19 pandemic, STCC canceled • Student Speaker Andrew Bellotti, of in-person low-density labs. To apply, turing a mix of speakers ranging from the indoor event and scheduled the vir- who delivers the invocation visit stcc.edu/apply or call Admissions at STCC students to community leaders. A tual celebration for late summer. Some The commencement can be watched 413-755-3333. few surprise guests should delight gradu- members of the Class of 2020 needed to on STCC Facebook and YouTube chan- Founded in 1967 and located on 35 ates and their families. finish coursework over the summer due nels (facebook.com/springfield-techni- acres of the Springfield Armory Na- STCC invites the students in the Class to pandemic-related disruptions. cal-community-college and stcc.edu/you- tional Historic Site, STCC is a major of 2020 and their family and friends to “Canceling commencement this past tube) resource for the economic vitality of view the 53rd Commencement on the spring was a difficult, yet necessary deci- Approximately 944 students in the Western Massachusetts. As the only college’s Facebook or YouTube channels. sion,” Cook said. “The students, faculty, Class of 2020 have been awarded diplo- technical community college in Mas- The virtual event will be held Saturday, staff and I look forward to the event ev- mas or certificates from STCC. There sachusetts, STCC offers a variety of Aug. 29, at 6 p.m. ery year. But I think the graduates, their will be 562 associate in science degrees career programs unequalled in the “Without question, the Class of family members and friends will love awarded, 246 associate in arts degrees, state. STCC’s highly regarded transfer 2020’s virtual commencement is differ- this virtual event and won’t be disap- 111 certificates of completion and 25 programs in business, advanced man- ent from any other,” STCC President pointed. I’m impressed with the thought- certificates. ufacturing, healthcare, liberal arts, and John B. Cook said in a message to stu- ful planning that went into it. Dean of Age range for STCC graduates is 19 STEM fields continue to provide the dents. “This year’s celebration will not Academic Initiatives Matt Gravel and his to 68, and approximately one-half of the most affordable options for students be the same, yet I promise you this: It staff did a wonderful job.” students graduating are older than 24. pursuing a four-year degree. With an will be extraordinary. It will be exhilarat- Speakers will include: Of those graduating, 57 percent of the annual enrollment of about 7,000 day, ing. It will be historic. It will be a night • STCC Board of Trustees Chair graduates are female; 43 percent of the evening, weekend, and online students, you will never forget. I invite you to em- Marikate Murren, who offers a message graduates are male; 48 percent are white; STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diver- brace all that is unique and special about to the Class of 2020 26 percent are Hispanic; 12 percent are sity. For more information about STCC, this virtual occasion.” • STCC President Dr. John B. Cook, Black; 14 percent identify as “other.” visit www.stcc.edu.

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This product may be illegal outside of MA. ◗ Page 10 ❙ August 26, 2020 ❙ The Register Off-duty STCC police dispatcher helps to save man’s life SPRINGFIELD – In her ca- “When I was cashing out, to administer CPR and give in- to be able to assist someone who reer as an emergency response another teller came in and stated structions on how to perform needed help.” dispatcher, Quantisha Wilbon they were performing CPR on the procedure. She worked as STCC Police Chief Jose has given CPR instructions over a gentleman outside, and that’s a communications supervisor “Joe” Rivera said he is extreme- the phone but has never needed when I went out to see what was for the AMR ambulance service ly proud of Wilbon and honored to perform the life-saving proce- going on and to see what kind of for 17 years before coming to to work alongside her at STCC. dure on someone in distress. help was needed,” said Wilbon, a STCC. “Saving someone’s life is a But that changed on a Sun- lifelong Springfield resident who “I’ve never been put in that public safety employee’s most day evening, Aug. 16, while she lives in Indian Orchard. predicament, but I felt the need solemn duty and is something was standing in the checkout A bystander was giving chest to act at that time. There were we train for and expect to do line at a grocery store in Spring- compressions to a man on the numerous times when I had to as part of our job,” Rivera said. field. Wilbon, who was off duty ground. Wilbon stepped in to give instructions on how to give “Consummate professionals from her job as a communica- assist. “It is pretty tiring, so I CPR over the phone but noth- like Dispatcher Wilbon exem- tions dispatcher for the Spring- offered to the gentlemen that if ing like this has ever happened plify that we are always on duty Courtesy photo stcc police Springfield Technical field Technical Community Col- he needed for me to take over, I in person,” she said. “He was and are ready to do our best no Community College Dispatcher lege campus police department, was available to do that,” Wilbon bleeding from his head, and he matter where we are. She is not Quantisha Wilbon helped save a briskly walked to the parking lot said. was unresponsive and turning only an exceptional employee, man recently by performing CPR after she heard someone needed Wibon could tell the man blue.” but also a caring and compas- on him while she was off duty. help. was in bad shape. She is trained Wilbon said her response sionate person whose qualities was automatic, but she are indicative of our members at Springfield Technical Community College felt numb afterward. STCC Police and the college as “I couldn’t believe a whole.” I did it, but somebody Founded in 1967 and locat- needed help so au- ed on 35 acres of the Springfield tomatically I felt the Armory National Historic Site, need to go over and STCC is a major resource for assist,” she said. the economic vitality of West- Wilbon heard that ern Massachusetts. As the only the man was breathing technical community college in as he was transported Massachusetts, STCC offers a to the hospital. variety of career programs un- After the ambu- equalled in the state. STCC’s lance pulled away, highly regarded transfer pro- Wilbon went to her car grams in business, advanced to get hand sanitizer, manufacturing, healthcare, returned to the store to liberal arts, and STEM fields to your plan pay for her groceries, continue to provide the most and then went home. affordable options for students Supporting students and transforming lives, Springfield Technical “It wasn’t expect- pursuing a four-year degree. ed, but you’ve got to With an annual enrollment of Community College is your local and affordable option this fall! do what you’ve got about 7,000 day, evening, week- Most classes are online. Some hands-on labs will be taught to do,” Wilbon said. end, and online students, STCC “To God be the glory is a vibrant campus rich in diver- on campus with social distancing rules in place. I was put in the right sity. For more information about place at the right time STCC, visit www.stcc.edu.

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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.comSPORTSSEND US YOUR SPORTS SUBMISSIONS www.sports.turley.com Agreement reached to bring back high school sports By Gregory A. Scibelli vote, the final dates for the final cheerleading, and unified bas- Most of the changes are field, Longmeadow, and East [email protected] three seasons will be determined ketball, a sport that recently be- made in order to help with so- Longmeadow are among the at a later date by the MIAA. gan playing in the fall season. cial distancing or to significant- districts that have voted to go REGION – Under a joint The fall season will begin on The winter season would ly limit contact. fully remote in Western Massa- plan from the Massachusetts Sept. 18. The MIAA had at first, consist currently of the typical The most adversely affected chusetts. Interscholastic Athletic Associ- postponed the fall preseason to winter sports offered, like swim- sport could be soccer, as contact Other schools that stand to ation and the Department of El- Sept. 14, but when school was ming, basketball, hockey, wres- is close and while not as direct risk losing seasons are those ementary and Secondary Educa- postponed, the MIAA wanted to tling, and indoor track. Howev- as football, does involve a mod- classified in the red category tion, there will be a high school allow school to begin before al- er, if the pandemic continues to erate level of contact where two under the governor’s risk map sports season this school year. lowing extracurricular activities. dictate restrictions, it’s possible or three people are close to one for COVID. Right now, South In fact, there will be four. Under the proposal, golf, the higher contact sports, like another. Hadley is the only Western The MIAA Board of Directors cross country, field hockey, basketball and hockey, could ei- Another group that could Massachusetts town currently in agreed to add a fourth “floating” gymnastics, girls volleyball, and ther be postponed or pushed to be playing sports in the float- the red category. Holyoke and or “bubble” season that could soccer will be allowed to play the floating season. ing season are schools that do Granby were previously in the encompass sports that are not and have full contests under The EEA, the Executive not participate in fall or winter red, but were removed from that able to be played during the fall special guidelines that would Office of Energy and Environ- sports due to their individual designation last Wednesday. or winter seasons. The floating take into account safe practic- mental Affairs, is currently is- district going with remote learn- The MIAA plans to keep season is supposed to take place es, social distancing and limited suing the guidance for the var- ing. School Committees will a close watch on data and fre- mainly during March 2021, and contact. ious sports. The sports that are have to vote on whether their quently evaluate the situa- will feature football as the most Football, at this time, would deemed a more moderate risk, high schools will be allowed tion, including if and when a prominent sport being played involve too much contact and will have make changes to the to participate in interscholastic vaccine is made available for during that time. this the sport will be limited to way games are played in order sports while they are in full re- COVID-19, allowing sports play However, under the official just practice only, along with to be allowed to play. mote learning. Holyoke, Spring- to resume normally.

Bay State games launches 32nd year of Future Leaders Scholarship Youth REGION – The Bay State moved the process to the fall to Games is pleased to announce ensure that students in the class that applications are now being of 2021 will still have access to baseball accepted for the 2020 Future this opportunity. I encourage all Leaders Scholarship Program. former Bay State Games Sum- This marks the thirty-second mer and Winter Games partic- clinic year of this valuable scholar- ipants currently entering their ship program that recognizes the senior year of high school to leaders of tomorrow who excel apply.” in academics, community ser- Candidates must submit their vice, and athletics. The scholar- application information online ship program is available to any by October 15, 2020. The se- Massachusetts High School stu- lection process will begin with dent in the class of 2021. Due a review of each student’s ap- to the cancellation of the 2020 plication, written recommenda- Summer Games, participation tions, and transcripts. A number in the Bay State Games is not of students will then be select- required but is recommended. ed for virtual interviews which Six $1,000 scholarships will be will be conducted the week of Photos by Gregory A. Scibelli awarded to the top applicants. November 9. At the conclusion Holyoke City Councilor and former “Bay State Games is proud of interviews, six statewide HCC baseball coach Terry Murphy has to provide valuable college scholarship winners will be an- been hosting baseball clinics for area scholarships to student-ath- nounced. youth for the past few weeks. Unlike letes representing high schools Additional information on his normal summer league, there are no and communities from across the scholarship and a link to an games being played due to the current Massachusetts,” said Bay State application form can be found restrictions during the pandemic, but Games Executive Director, at www.baystategames.org/fu- clinics have been allowed to take place. Kevin Cummings. “While the ture-leaders-scholarship. Murphy said he wanted to give kids the COVID-19 pandemic impacted For questions, email info@ opportunity to stay in shape and work our traditional spring timeframe baystategames.org or call 781- on skills while games are not able to be for this scholarship, we have 932-6555. played. His clinics drew more than 30 kids from all over the region and he said he has been asked to extend the clinics into September. Advanced Gas Distributors Wade Cole Memorial 200 WINCHESTER, N.H. – Teams, Noon for Monadnock After a week off, action will Speedway Teams. Pit return to Monadnock Speedy Admissions ($40) - Practice way as it hosts the Wade Cole at 2:00 PM - Time Trials at Memorial 200 on Saturday 5:00 PM evening. Here are details of Main Grandstands this weekend’s event. Opens at 1:00 p.m. (No Early Divisions: NASCAR Entry Allowed Before Main Whelen Modified Tour (200 Ticket Booth Opens). Adults Laps), NHSTRA Modifieds $35, Seniors (65+) $30, , Street Stock, Pro Truck Ages Ages 11-18 $15 and Series, Mini Stocks, Pure Ages 10 & Under $5. Due to Stocks limited Capacity - Advanced Pit Gate Opens at 11 a.m. Tickets are highly recom- for Whelen Modified Tour mended. ◗ Page 12 ❙ August 26, 2020 ❙ The Register MIAA Signs Multi-Year Partnership Second Chance’s Cruise for Critters with the Power Ad Company fundraiser canceled due to COVID-19 FRANKLIN – The Massachusetts The Power Ad Company has been Second Chance plans Interscholastic Athletic Association helping high schools throughout America adoption event and (MIAA) has signed a multi-year part- since 1996. Based in Franklin, Ohio, the nership with the Power Ad Company to company provides a variety of solutions virtual vendor fair become the Official School Solutions for schools, including: Partner of the MIAA. The comprehen- BioShield®75 Antimicrobial Protec- Second Chance Animal Services has sive partnership will include an integrat- tion and One & Done Facemasks™ announced that the 2020 Cruise for Crit- ed marketing presence throughout the Athletic Department Sponsorship ters planned for Sept. 19 at Westview year, enabling the Power Ad Company to Fundraising Programs including NFHS Farms Creamery in Monson has been cancelled due to COVID-19. The late Submitted photo connect with and support MIAA member Network sponsorship sales Second Chance cruise Carl: Carl, a schools. Scoreboards, Scoretables, Video season car show and vendor fair, presented by Al Widlan’s Service Connection 4-year-old hound mix currently waiting “The MIAA is honored to partner Screens & More to be adopted at Second Chance. with the Power Ad Company, a leading “The Power Ad Company is excited of Monson, has been held annually since provider of solutions to schools through- to partner with the MIAA,” said Jennifer 2013 to benefit animals in need. Event or- Critters.” out the country,” said MIAA Executive Westerfield, Owner and Senior Vice Pres- ganizers plan to offer a virtual vendor fair Blancato encourages visitors to come Director Bill Gaine. “I believe our mem- ident of the Power Ad Company. “We are to help continue the long tradition of sup- out to Westview Farms Creamery on Sep- ber schools across the state will find val- looking forward to helping schools report with local vendors and the Second tember 19th. “It’s an amazing destination ue in the products that The Power Ad open in a way that will not only go the Chance mobile adoption team is planning for food and fall fun. Visitors that day can Company offers. In particular, their an- extra mile to protect their students and to be at Westview Farms Creamery on also meet an adoptable pet or two and timicrobial products providing 90-day staff, but will also save the school dis- Sept. 19 with adoptable pets. we’ll be accepting donations.” She also protection from COVID-19 should be a tricts a lot of money by using a product Cruise for Critters founder Al Widlan encourages supporters to visit the Sec- great benefit, as schools plan for reopen- (BioShield®75) that will kill microbes said he is very disappointed. ond Chance website or watch the Second ing.” up to 90 days in a single application.” “This is our first cancellation since we Chance Facebook page to shop the vir- began eight years ago,” Widlan said. tual vendor fair. “Many of these vendors Widlan and event organizers, who have been supporting Second Chance for were closely monitoring the situation years by participating in our events. With and adjusting plans to safely present the so many event cancellations this year, it’s event, were left with little choice after been a tough year for them too.” Blanca- Pioneers announce tryouts for event capacity restrictions were lowered to notes that over 100 events, crucial to in Massachusetts due to the pandemic. fundraising, have been cancelled this year upcoming season Second Chance CEO Sheryl Blancato for Second Chance. LUDLOW – WUP FC is proud to through each page carefully to ensure that added “because pets need us now, more The mobile adoption event is cur- hold tryouts for the 2020-2021 sea- all information is provided accurately. than ever, we tried very hard to make this rently scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on son. Tryouts are for Boys and Girls of To ensure we can create the saf- event possible. Based upon the current re- Sept. 19th at Westview Farms Creamery, all age groups including an open house est environment for your player due to strictions in place, we could not risk the 109 East Hill Road in Monson. Interested for younger ages: COVID19 precautions, we are still work- health and safety of visitors, car owners, adopters can visit www.secondchanceani- Developmental Academy: playing on exact dates and times to conduct vendors and volunteers that would be mals.org for the most up-to-date informa- ers born in 2013-2015 tryouts for the 2020-2021 season. Play- attending the event. We are grateful to tion and see which pets will be attending. First Kick: players born in 2016 ers may be invited to smaller training Al and his team of volunteers and to the Vendors interested in participating in the This registration session will allow sessions and/or limited attendance tryout owners of Westview Farms Creamery for virtual vendor fair will find more infor- you to complete contact information, venues. You will be notified with options all their effort to try to make this event a mation on the Second Chance website’s and sign up for participation. Please read via email. reality. We hope this is all behind us when Cruise for Critters page, which will show- it comes time for the 2021 Cruise for case the virtual vendors. neighborhood DISPENSARY yourLET US BE YOUR GUIDE - EXPERIENCE A DISPENSARY LIKE NO OTHER 74 COTTAGE STREET SCAN TO SEE OUR IN EASTHAMPTON MENU OPEN DAILY 10am-8pm (413) 327-9393 Easthamptondispensary.com @EASTHAMPTONDISPENSARY

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The Register ❙ August 26, 2020 ❙ Page 13 ◗ REGION UMass Fine Arts Center continues virtual programming this fall AMHERST - Based on current state that raise questions, offer solutions and and arrangements around the theme of ter. The Magic Triangle series continues and University restrictions, the UMass present new ways of viewing the vigor freedom. As part of the residency, Uni- with two online concerts: Dreamstruck Amherst Fine Arts Center venues includ- and wellness of bodies, defined in any versity Without Walls will administer on Oct. 29 featuring Marilyn Crispel, ing the Augusta Savage Gallery, Hamp- number of ways. As part of its anniver- a six-session public course around the Joe Fonda, and Harvey Sorgen and den Gallery, and the University Museum sary year, the Gallery has invited old theme “Jazz as a Tool of Liberation” James Brandon Lewis Quartet on Nov. of Contemporary Art, remains closed this friends and new to contribute to an on- - class dates and registration to be an- 12, both to be broadcast and streamed fall. Despite being closed, the program- line performance series titled REVIV- nounced. live from Amherst Media. ming staff at the Fine Arts Center contin- AL/50, launching Friday, Sept. 11 with Premiering Nov. 22 is a show for Hampden Gallery has a demonstrat- ue to reimagine the arts online, present- New Haven’s Phat A$tronaut and run- families by Putney, Vermont’s Sandglass ed 20 plus year history of providing ing over 30 engagements and exhibitions ning regularly throughout the year. For Theater titled “Rock the Boat.” Explor- support for emerging and well estab- online at no cost throughout the fall se- the Gallery’s complete schedule, visit fin- ing themes of refugees, inclusion and lished artists. The fall semester puts the mester, all with the purpose of fostering eartscenter.com/asg. respectful curiosity, “Rock the Boat” spotlight on three diverse artists, two of important dialogue around politics, race, Several nationally recognized artists aims to get young audiences thinking which are UMass alums. Collectively equity, and humanity. who are dedicated to addressing con- about relocation and displacement by these artists touch on issues of identity, “We understand that it’s not enough temporary social issues through perfor- addressing attitudes about acceptance cultural assimilation, and ways that rep- to celebrate and be moved by great artis- mance, education, and outreach activi- of those who come from other countries resentational or abstract art can help us tic achievements,” said Fine Arts Center ties have been invited to participate in and cultures. Sandglass Theater has a contemplate and navigate our complex Director Jamilla Deria. “Our virtual per- the new “Reimagine Residency Series.” long history of working with rural and world. Trish Crapo’s virtual exhibition formances and exhibitions put a spotlight Launching this series is the New England underserved communities and will be of her work “The Presence of Absence” on urgent societal issues, creating a safe and virtual premiere of “Kristina Wong conducting poetry, music and puppetry debuts on Sept. 15. For the Gallery’s space for honest dialogue, and building for Public Office” on Sept. 10. This co- workshops in select K-12 schools as part complete fall schedule, visit fineartscen- community.” medic performance tells the story of what of their residency. ter.com/hampden. This fall begins with the digital open- it means to run for local office, the his- Another new series titled “Bodies The University Museum of Contem- ing of Augusta Savage Gallery’s “Breath- tory of voting, and the impact artists can at Risk” is comprised of creative con- porary Art (UMCA) continues to engage ing While Black” on Sept. 1. Featuring have on democracy. Kristina’s residency versations between BIPOC performing online with its collection and past exhi- work by over 50 artists from 17 countries includes educational outreach to UMass artists, educators, activists, and other bitions, and will release more content who responded to the Gallery’s call for students in theater, Asian American Stud- experts working to shift American so- from the exhibitions that were up last entries earlier this summer, “Breathing ies, and history. ciety’s understanding of the racialized spring: Roni Horn’s photographs tak- While Black” represents an international On Sunday, November 15, the Jazz at body and social justice. These conver- en along the Arctic Circle and Procheta response to the recent and ongoing kill- Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), Amer- sation events feature Black Violin, led Mukherjee Olson’s “Palimpsest.” Lat- ing of Black Americans. The exhibition ica’s most renowned big band, led by by violinist Kev Marcus and violist Wil er in the fall at a date to be determined, is part of the gallery’s 2020-21 and 50th Wynton Marsalis, present an online con- B, Oct. 2; Urban Bush Women’s Jawole UMCA hosts “We Are For Freedoms Anniversary theme, “Healing Bodies,” cert featuring the JLCO Septet with Mar- Willa Jo Zollar and Ananya Dance The- Virtual Town Hall.” Designed by the inviting visual and performance works salis featuring newly composed works atre’s Ananya Chatterjea, Oct. 14; and For Freedoms Student Organizing Com- neuroscientist Erich Jarvis and play- mittee and hosted a week before the wright Larissa FastHorse, Oct. 19. Also upcoming presidential election, this vir- on Nov. 10, FastHorse will return for a tual gathering brings together students, OBITUARY student-focused conversation co-pre- artists, and creative thinkers to discuss sented by the UMass Theater Depart- ideas around democracy, civic engagement and WAM Theatre Company. ment, activism, and protest. It will in- Clotilda A. “Tillie” Joao, 72 Magic Triangle has been hard at clude an introduction to the UMCA’s The Ludlow Register work on an online tribute and celebra- spring exhibition of the same name. For Clotilda A. “Tillie” Joao, tion of the centenary of Yusef Lateef’s more information, visit umass.edu/umca. Obituary 72, passed away peacefully at birth, including a live virtual concert Full program details are available at home under hospice care on on Oct. 9, an exhibit of his visual art, fineartscenter.com. Free registration is Policy August 24, 2020 surrounded a photo gallery, readings, film ex- available for most events so audience by her loving family. She was cerpts, and 100 responses to Lateef by can receive reminders and direct links Turley Publications born in Springfield, Mass. on a cross-section of musicians, writers, to access the content when it is live. offers two types of July 22, 1948 to the late Jose former students, friends, colleagues and For more questions, the box office can family. Lateef is a GRAMMY-award be reached by email at facbox@umass. obituaries. and Rosalina Mario and was a graduate of Commerce High winning artist and NEA Jazz Master edu and by phone at 413-545-2511 or One is a free, brief School. Tillie was a cashier who earned his EdD from UMass Am- 800-999-UMAS starting Monday, Aug. Death Notice listing at Stop & Shop from where she retired and was a pa- herst in 1975 and taught at UMass and 24, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 Hampshire College for many years af- p.m., hours subject to change. the name of deceased, rishioner of St. Elizabeth Parish in Ludlow. In her spare time, she enjoyed the beach, camping, traveling, date of death and cruising, watching the Boston Red Sox, and going to funeral date and place. the casinos, but her greatest joy in life was being a de- The other is a Paid voted mother, grandmother, and homemaker. Tillie is survived by her loving husband of 51 years Jack Joao; The Library Loft Obituary, costing son Michael, his former wife Yoko, and his children Schoolhouse Commons Historical Center • 1085 Park Street, Palmer $120, which allows Misha, Melanie, and Jack; son Brian, his wife Emily, families to publish and their children Emily, Elizabeth, Evan, and Ethan; We are celebrating our extended death notice brother Joseph Mario in Minneapolis, MN; sister 20th year at the Schoolhouse Commons. Joyce Leal in Largo, Fl; as well as many loving broth- information of their Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons. ers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended own choice and may family members, and dear friends. A walk-through Hours: include a photograph. visitation for Tillie will be held on Friday, August Tues. 10am - 4pm • Wed. 10am - 4pm Death Notices & 28th from 8:45-10:00am in Ludlow Funeral Home ad- Thurs. 10am - 4pm • Fri. 10am-4pm Paid Obituaries hering to social distancing and no contact guidelines. Hope to see you there Funeral services will be held privately by her family. should be Book donations will be accepted at the Palmer Public submitted through a Library or the Library Loft during open hours. funeral home to: DEATH NOTICE Please, no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books. [email protected]. We accept books only in good, clean condition. Joao, Clotilda A. Exceptions will be made Died August 24, 2020 For more information call 283-3330 ext. 100 only when the family Walk through visitation August 28th, provides a death certificate 8:45-10:00 am and must be pre-paid. Ludlow Funeral Home

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ing with the Quabbin Valley Twirlers. They dance to contact event coordinators and organizers to POLANIE CLUB TRIPS ONGOING in Belchertown and Ludlow with Sunday and confirm that it is still taking place before attend- Wednesday evenings available. For more informa- ing. For information and reservations on any of THE MICHAEL J. DIAS FOUNDATION sponsors tion, call Gloria or Fran at 413-467-3352. the following trips. please call Loretta @ 413- a support group for families and friends whose 592-7350, Stacy @ 413-593-1172, or Dianne @ loved one is affected by an alcohol/substance use BIBLE STUDY: A weekly Bible study led TRIPS 413-214-3822. disorder. The group meets every Tuesday from by Ludlow resident Hank Bastos takes place 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at Healthsouth, 222 State St., Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at 343 Winsor St., Ludlow. The Polish American Veterans of Wilbraham Trips depart from Szot Park, Chicopee and Ludlow. All are welcome! If you have any ques- Call 348-6487 for more information. are planning the following trips in 2020: Stop & Shop, West Springfield. Make payments to tions, call Maureen at 413-563-6226. LORETTA GOYETTE 582 E. Main St. Chicopee, MA SHARE YOUR SIGHT. Volunteer to read, shop “GHOST OF A CHANCE” at The Newport Play- 01020 LUDLOW SENIOR CENTER 55 AND OVER or walk with a blind or vision impaired person in house & Cabaret in Rhode Island has been can- VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE will be held at East Street your community. Call the Massachusetts Associa- celed Please note: The upcoming Cruising Glouces- School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. tion for the Blind and Visually Impaired at 1-888- ter Harbor and Edwards Twins trips have been The cost to take part is $20 per year. For more 613-2777 for details. For more information on any of the above canceled. information contact the Senior Center Activities trips or to reserve a seat call Rich Gosciminski Director at [email protected] or 413-583- at 413-583-4610. Make checks payable to Pol- UNCHAINED MELODY on September 22, 2020 3564 ext. 1310. EVENTS ish American Veterans. Mail to Rich Gosciminski, has been canceled. 149 Center St., Apt. #1, Ludlow, MA, 01056. All WESTERN MASS RELICS SENIOR SOFTBALL Editor’s note: As towns, schools and trips depart from P.A.V, 1124 Berkshire Ave., Indi- A BOB HOPE USO STYLE TRIBUTE: Thursday, LEAGUE. Slow pitch with two divisions (50-plus clubs continue to assess the threat posed by an Orchard, MA. November 12, 2020, featuring Bill Johnson and and 65-plus). All games played at the Ludlow Fish coronavirus, many are making the decision to Holly Faris. at The Grand Oak Villa, Oakville, CT. & Game Club from May to Labor Day. Registration cancel or postpone their public events, often 9 TO 5 MUSICAL The Catholic Woman’s Club A tribute to America’s Veterans. Family style meal: forms and information available at www.wmass- with little notice. of the Diocese of Springfield has canceled the salad, pasta, roast turkey with gravy and sliced relics.com. The Register will inform readers about can- bus trip to see “9 to 5 The Musical” by Dolly Par- toast beef with gravy, roasted potato, vegetable, cellations when known and when the newspa- ton, at the WestchesterBroadway Theatre in El- dessert, soda & coffee. Carafes of Red and white QUABBIN VALLEY TWIRLERS If you missed per’s weekly deadline will permit, but readers msford, N.Y., on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Call Ruth at wine on every table. Cost $ 94 pp. $ 25 deposit the first lessons in the fall, now is the time to should be aware of the possibility that events fea- 413-531-3506 for more information. due with reservation. Final payment due October give yourself a gift of dancing enjoyment for the tured in the printed newspaper, including those 2, 2020. coming holiday time. Do you want some exer- previewed in stories, briefs and on the calendar The December trip to San Antonio has been cise, mental acuity, and lots of fun with great page, may be canceled without enough notice to canceled and will be rescheduled for December people? Try our national folk dance, square danc- print an update. The Register encourages readers 2021.

Faith formation classes at Christ DIRECTORY the King Church CHRIST THE KING CHURCH THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST ST. ELIZABETH PARISH 41 Warsaw Ave., Ludlow OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 191 Hubbard St., Ludlow LUDLOW – Christ the King Church 413-583-2630 584 West St., Ludlow 413-583-3467 in Ludlow will be holding faith forma- Pastor Rev. Raymond A. Soltys 413-583-8454 Pastor – Rev. Msgr. Homer P. Gosselin tion classes during the coming school Saturday Vigil Masses – 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. S Sunday services In Residence – Rev. Norman Bolton years for youngsters from grades one Sunday Masses – 7:30 a.m.; 8:45 a.m. (Polish); Sacrament Meeting 10- 11 A.M. Deacons, Normand Grondin, Thomas Rickson, through 11. Registration will be as fol- 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sunday school for adults, Young single adults( 18-30) Keith Davies lows: Sunday Evening Mass – 5:30 p.m. and teens ( 11-18 )- 1st & 3rd Sunday of Office Hours – Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm Elementary school will meet on Sat- the month from 11-12 noon Visit our website at www.stelizabethludlow.org urday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. Reg- IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH Adult Religious/Marriage and Parenting for Women- Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram istration will be Sept. 12 as well as the 25 Parker St., Indian Orchard 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month from 11-12 noon Wednesday, August 26, 2020 – Daily Mass – first day of class. Grades two and three 413-543-3627 Adult Religious/Marriage and Parenting for Men- 2nd 7:30am – (C) Thursday, August 27, 2020 – Daily Mass – 7:30am – (C) will meet in the rectory classrooms ac- Pastor Rev. Jeffrey Ballou and 4th Sunday of the month from 11-12 noon Friday, August 28, 2020 – Daily Mass – 7:30 am - (C) cessible from the Sewall Street parking Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Classes for Single Adults(18-30)- 2nd & 4th Sunday Saturday, August 29, 2020 – Confessions – 2:00pm – lot. Grades one, and four through seven Monday through Friday of the month -11- 12 noon (JR), Mass – 4:00pm – (C) will meet at the Parish Center closest Sunday Mass – 8 a.m. (English) Classes for Young Men( 11-18)- 2nd & 4th Sunday Sunday, August 30, 2020 – Mass – 7:30am, 9:15am, to the main parking lot accessible from 10 a.m. (Polish/English) of the month 11-12 noon Warsaw Avenue or Center Street. Stu- Classes for Young Women ( 11-18)- 2nd & 4th Sunday 11:00am, 5:00pm- (C) 5 p.m. (English) Monday, August 31, 2020 – Daily Mass – 7:30am – (C) dents must be accompanied by at least Morning Masses (Monday through Saturday) 8 a.m. of the month - 11-12 noon Children’s classes: Sunday school & singing time Tuesday, September 1, 2020 – Daily Mass – one parent. Masks are required. Saturday Vigil Mass – 4 p.m. (English) 7:30am – (C) High school registration will take Vigil Mass on Holy Days of Obligation – 7 p.m. every Sunday( 3-10 ) 11- 12 noon Nursery providedfor ages 18 month- 3 yr place on Monday, Sept. 14 at the Parish Holy Day of Obligation Masses – 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. UNION CHURCH OF CHRIST Center immediately at 6:30 p.m. Stu- THE FIRST CHURCH IN LUDLOW OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH (United Church of Christ) dents must be accompanied by at least 859 Center St. 438 Winsor St., Ludlow 51 Center St., Ludlow one parent. During the school year, Ludlow, MA 01056 413-583-2312 413-583-5717 classes will meet on Monday evenings 413-583-3339 or 413-583-6834 Father Vitor Oliveira Pastor: Rev. Jeffrey K. Erb from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Parish Reverend Donald Sunday Masses – 9 a.m. (Portuguese); Worship Service and Sunday School: Sunday, 10 a.m. Center. Masks are required. Fenestre-Marek , Pastor 11 a.m. (English) (Fellowship hour following) Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday Morning Office Hours: Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays: 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Masses – 8:30 a.m. (Portuguese) Choir Practice: Sunday, 9 a.m. Fridays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Friday Masses – 5:30 p.m. (Portuguese) Visit our website at www.ludlow-first.com Saturday Vigil Mass – 4 p.m. (English) ORCHARD COVENANT CHURCH Worship Services – 9 a.m. First Saturday of the Month – 8:30 a.m. 95 Berkshire Street Sunday mornings Our For more information, visit Indian Orchard, MA 01151 Church School, Nursery and ourladyoffatimaparish.org. 413-543-4204 Coffee Hour after service. Pastors Nick and Karen Munn advertisers Wednesdays – 7:30 p.m. – AA meetings In-person Sunday Worship at 10am, or FAITH COMMUNITY CHAPEL Please contact us regarding our Live stream from our website 485 EAST ST. LUDLOW, MA 01056 Fellowship Hall rental. See www.orchardcovenant.org for make this 413-583-7875 First Church thrift/gift more information. www.faithcommunitychapel.org shop hours: email: [email protected] Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ST. PAUL’S UNITED publication Pastor Jon P. Scott Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sundays from 9:45-10:30 a.m. 123 Hubbard St., Ludlow Fellowship 10:30 a.m. possible. 413-583-5754 Worship Service 11 a.m. STS. PETER AND PAUL UKRAINIAN Rev. Richard Pagano Sunday Services: CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastor’s office hours Let them know 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 45 Newbury St. by appointment 10:30 a.m. Fellowship with coffee and donuts Ludlow, MA 01056 Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m. you saw their 11 a.m. Worship Service Phone: 413-583-2140 Tuesdays – AA 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. See Faith Community Chapel Facebook for updates. Pastor: Father Andriy Krip Thursdays – AA 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. ad in the Wednesday 7 p.m. Liturgy schedule: Thursday and Saturday – Outreach Ludlow Christian Fellowship Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Bible Study: Hank Bastos, Leader Friday 8:30 a.m. Ludlow Call: 413-348-6487 for more information Sunday 8 a.m Register Send your stories and photos to [email protected] The Register ❙ August 26, 2020 ❙ Page 15 ◗ PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF tion 6.6.3 j. Dwellings must **see full context of text must file a written appearance written appearance and objec- Applicant: Jamie & Richard PLANNING BOARD be in existence, and not sub- in Town Clerk’s office. and objection at this Court tion at this court on or before Jacobs HEARING stantially altered for a peri- Posted in all 6 polling before: 10:00 a.m. on the 10:00 A.M. on the return Location: 193 Center Relative to od of three (3) years prior to locations and at the Ludlow return day of 09/17/2020. date of 09/10/2020. This Street (Assessors’ Map12D, PROPOSED ZONING the filing of the conversion Town Hall. This is NOT a hearing day is NOT a hearing date, Parcel 53) BYLAW AMENDMENTS permit. Section 3.2.2 Table Precinct 1 Chapin date, but a deadline by which but a deadline date by which The subject matter of the Pursuant to G.L. c. 40A, § 5 1 Table of Principal Uses, you must file a written appear- you have to object to the LEGAL NOTICE – removing current section and Elementary School proposed amendment is as ZONING BYLAW allowing Clothing Donation Precinct 2 Paul R. Baird ance and objection if you account(s). If you fail to file indicated below. The complete The Planning Board of Receptacles through site plan Middle School object to this proceeding. If the written appearance and text relative to the proposed the Town of Ludlow will hold approval (SPA). Precinct 3 Ludlow High you fail to file a timely writ- objection by the return date, amendments is available for a public hearing to discuss Christopher Coelho School ten appearance and objection action may be taken in this inspection on the Planning proposed amendments to the Chairman Precinct 4 East Street followed by an Affidavit of matter without further notice Board web site: www.ludlow. town’s zoning bylaw. The 8/26, 9/02/2020 School Objections within thirty (30) to you, including the allow- ma.us/html/planning. public hearing will be held as Precinct 5 First Church in days of the return date, action ance of the account(s). Zone Change Requested follows: Commonwealth of Ludlow may be taken without further Additionally, within thir- from: Residence B to Place: Ludlow Town Hall, Massachusetts notice to you. ty days after said return day Selectmen’s Conference Precinct 6 Vet’s Park Business B The Trial Court Elementary School UNSUPERVISED (or within such other time as Reason for Requested Room, 3rd fl. ADMINISTRATION the Court upon motion may Hampden Probate and 8/26, 9/02, 9/09/2020 Change: Turning home into Date: Thursday, September UNDER THE order), you must file a written 10, 2020* Family Court small scale salon. MASSACHUSETTS affidavit of objections stating Time: 7:05 PM 50 State Street Commonwealth of UNIFORM PROBATE the specific facts and grounds Christopher Coelho Applicant: Planning Board Springfield, MA 01103 Massachusetts CODE (MUPC) upon which each objection Chairman Location: 488 Chapin (413)748-7758 The Trial Court A Personal Representative is based and a copy shall be *COVID-19: Please be Street, Ludlow, MA Docket No. HD20P1222EA Hampden Probate and appointed under the MUPC in served upon the Conservator advised that by the Governor’s *COVID-19: Please Estate of: Paul Ziolkowski Family Court an unsupervised administra- pursuant to Rule 3 of the Order Suspending Certain be advised that by the Date of Death: 04/13/2020 50 State Street Governor’s Order Suspending tion is not required to file an Supplemental Rules of the Provisions of the Open CITATION ON Springfield, MA 01103 Certain Provisions of the inventory or annual accounts Probate & Family Court. Meeting Law, G.L.c. 30A, PETITION FOR (413)748-7758 Open Meeting Law, G.L.c. with the Court. Persons inter- You have the right to send §20, relating to the 2020 novel FORMAL Docket No. HD20C0136CA 30A, §20, relating to the ested in the estate are entitled to the Conservator, by regis- Coronavirus outbreak emer- ADJUDICATION In the matter of: 2020 novel Coronavirus to notice regarding the admin- tered or certified mail, a writ- gency, the September 10, 2020 To all interested persons: Debora Primo Carreira outbreak emergency, the istration directly from the ten request to receive a copy Ludlow Planning Board pub- A Petition for Formal CITATION ON PETITION September 10, 2020 Ludlow Personal Representative and of the Petition and account(s) lic hearing shall be physically Planning Board public hear- Probate of Will with TO CHANGE NAME may petition the Court in any at no cost to you. closed to the public. ing shall be physically closed Appointment of Personal A Petition to Change matter relating to the estate, IMPORTANT NOTICE Alternative public access to to the public. Representative has been filed Name of Adult has been filed including the distribution of The outcome of this pro- this hearing shall be provided Alternative public access by Henry J. Zola of Holden by Debora Primo Carreira assets and expenses of admin- ceeding may limit or com- in the following manner: to this hearing shall be pro- MA requesting that the Court of Ludlow, MA requesting istration. pletely take away the above- This hearing will be con- vided in the following man- enter a formal Decree and that the court enter a Decree WITNESS, Hon. Barbara named person’s right to make ner: Order and for such other relief changing their name to: ducted via conference call. This hearing will be con- M Hyland, First Justice of decisions about personal as requested in the Petition. Debora Primo Barreto Anyone wishing to partici- ducted via conference call. this Court. affairs or financial affairs or The Petitioner requests IMPORTANT NOTICE pate remotely shall, as soon Anyone wishing to partici- Date: August 13, 2020 both. The above-named per- that: Henry J Zola of Holden Any person may appear as reasonably possible prior pate remotely shall, as soon Suzanne T. Seguin son has the right to ask for MA and John Zola of Isle for purposes of objecting to the hearing, provide notice as reasonably possible prior Register of Probate a lawyer. Anyone may make Of Palms SC and Mary Ann to the petition by filing an to the chair by contacting to the hearing, provide notice 8/26/2020 this request on behalf of the to the chair by contacting Ziolkowski of Agawam MA appearance at: Hampden Doug Stefancik at (413) 583- above-named person. If the Doug Stefancik at (413) 583- be appoint ed as Personal Rep Probate and Family Court 5624 X1281, Monday-Friday Commonwealth of above-named person cannot 5624 X1281, Monday-Friday resenta tive(s) of said estate before 10:00 a.m. on the 8:30AM to 4:30PM or by Massachusetts afford a lawyer, one may be 8:30AM to 4:30PM or by to serve Without Surety on return day of 09/11/2020. e-mail at dstefancik@ludlow. The Trial Court appointed at State expense. e-mail at dstefancik@ludlow. the bond in an unsupervised This is NOT a hear- ma.us. Those giving such Hampden Probate and Witness, Hon. Barbara M ma.us. Those giving such administration. ing date, but a deadline by notice will need to identify at Family Court Hyland, First Justice of this notice will need to identify IMPORTANT NOTICE which you must file a written the public hearing and pro- the public hearing and pro- 50 State Street Court. You have the right to appearance if you object to vide their name, address and a vide their name, address and Springfield, MA 01103 Date: August 13, 2020 obtain a copy of the Petition this proceeding. contact phone number. At the a contact phone number. At Docket No. HD17P0566PM Suzanne T. Seguin from the Petitioner or at the WITNESS, Hon. start of the hearing, the chair the start of the hearing, the In the matter of: Register of Probate Court. You have a right to Barbara M Hyland, First shall announce those persons chair shall announce those Paul Lopes 8/26/2020 object to this proceeding. To Justice of this Court. participating remotely and the persons participating remote- of Ludlow, MA do so, you or your attorney Date: August 17, 2020 ly and the information will be Protected Person/Disabled information will be recorded recorded in the minutes per must file a written appearance Suzanne T. Seguin Person/Respondent in the minutes per 940 CMR 940 CMR 29.10 (7) (a-b). and objection at this Court Register of Probate NOTICE OF PLANNING CITATION GIVING BOARD HEARING 29.10 (7) (a-b). The hearing will be before: 10:00 a.m. on the 8/26/2020 The hearing will be available for viewing on return day of 09/11/2020. NOTICE OF Relative to CONSERVATOR’S available for viewing on cable access channel 191. This is NOT a hearing Commonwealth of PROPOSED ZONING ACCOUNT cable access channel 191. Instructions for Live Stream date, but a deadline by which Massachusetts BYLAW AMENDMENTS To the named Respondent Instructions for Live Stream via LCTV’s Website are you must file a written appear The Trial Court Pursuant to G.L. c. 40A, § 5 available on the home page of and all other interested per- via LCTV’s Website are avail- ance and objection if you Hampden Probate and LEGAL NOTICE – ZONE the Town’s Website. sons, you are hereby notified able on the home page of the object to this proceeding. If Family Court CHANGE If for any reason this pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. Town’s Website. you fail to file a timely writ 50 State Street The Planning Board of the hearing is cancelled, it will Rule 72 of the Supplemental If for any reason this ten appearance and objection Springfield, MA 01103 Town of Ludlow will hold a be rescheduled to Thursday, Rules of the Probate & hearing is cancelled, it will followed by an affidavit of (413)748-7758 public hearing to discuss pro- September 24, 2020 at Family Court, that the First be rescheduled to Thursday, 7:05PM. objections within thirty (30) Docket No. HD20P1128EA posed amendments to the and Final account(s) of September 24, 2020 at The subject matter of the days of the return day, action Estate of: town’s zoning bylaws. The Idalina Dias of Ludlow, MA 7:10PM. proposed amendments is as may be taken without further Carolyn Chmura Stanko public hearing will be held as as Conservator of the prop- Christopher Coelho indicated below. The com- notice to you. Also known as: follows: erty of said Respondent has Chairman plete text relative to the pro- UNSUPERVISED Carolyn Stanko Place: Ludlow Town Hall, or have been presented to the posed amendments is avail- ADMINISTRATION Date of Death: 11/08/2018 Selectmen’s Conference 8/26, 9/02/2020 Court for allowance. able for inspection on the UNDER THE CITATION ON Room, 3rd floor Planning Board web site: You have the right to MASSACHUSETTS PETITION FOR www.ludlow.ma.us/html/ object to the account(s). Date: Thursday, UNIFORM PROBATE FORMAL planning. Proposed zon- If you wish to do so, you September 10, 2020 More Notices on CODE (MUPC) ADJUDICATION Time: 7:10 p.m. ing bylaw revisions are in A Personal Representative or your attorney must file a Page 16 draft form and are subject to To all interested persons: change. appointed under the MUPC in A Petition for Formal Proposed zoning bylaw an unsupervised administra Adjudication of Intestacy revisions to include the tion is not required to file an and Appointment of following: SECTION inventory or annual accounts Personal Representative III: GENERAL USE with the Court. Persons inter has been filed by: Katherine REGULATIONS ested in the estate are entitled Tang of San Mateo CA 3.0 GENERAL to notice regarding the admin Health Services Manager NOTICE - EARLY REGULATIONS 3.0.4 istration directly from the San Mateo County Public Fences, by removing the last Personal Representative and Administrator requesting sentence. All fences four may petition the Court in any that the Court enter a formal (4) feet and higher require a matter relating to the estate, building permit. Decree and Order and for DEADLINES including the distribution of 3.3 ACCESSORY such other relief as requested USE REGULATIONS assets and expenses of admin in the Petition. 3.3.1 General Accessory istration. The Petitioner requests Regulations by adding to WITNESS, Hon. Barbara that: Katherine Tang of San for all Legal Notices b. 1. Accessory Buildings. M Hyland, First Justice of Mateo CA Health Services “All accessory buildings this Court. Manager San Mateo County over 200 square feet require Date: August 07, 2020 Public Administrator be to run the week of Sept. 7-11 a permit from the Building Suzanne T. Seguin appointed as Personal Department.” c. Accessory Register of Probate Representative(s) of said est Livestock Agriculture by 8/26/2020 ate to serve Without Surety adding “and roosters” to be ALL PAPERS will be excluded. & g. Clothing on the bond in an unsuper- Legal Notice vised administration. Donation Receptacles, Ludlow Special Town meet- removing and replacing IMPORTANT NOTICE ing of June 22, 2020 – Case You have the right to bylaw. #9790 FRIDAY, SEPT. 4 SECTION VI: obtain a copy of the Petition SPECIAL LAND USE Warrant Article #21 from the Petitioner or at the REGULATIONS 6.6 (Zoning) was approved by Court. You have a right to AT NOON ACCESSORY APARTMENT the Attorney General’s office object to this proceeding. To BYLAW by removing sec- accordingly. do so, you or your attorney ◗ Page 16 ❙ August 26, 2020 ❙ The Register PUBLIC NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE ext. 1210 or by email at acon- to the chair by contacting from: Residence A to Board will hold a public hear- The Ludlow Zoning [email protected]. Those Doug Stefancik at (413) 583- Residence B ing in Ludlow Town Hall, LEGAL NOTICE Board of Appeals will hold giving such notice will need to 5624 X1281, Monday-Friday Reason for Requested Selectmen’s Conference The Ludlow Zoning a public hearing in Ludlow identify the public hearing and 8:30AM to 4:30PM or by Change: To permit for a res- Room on Thursday, Board of Appeals will hold Town Hall, 488 Chapin provide their name, address, e-mail at dstefancik@ludlow. idential community under September 10, 2020 at 7:30 a public hearing in Ludlow Street, Board of Selectmen’s and a contact phone number. ma.us. Those giving such the Land Use Classification p.m. on the application of Town Hall, 488 Chapin Conference Room, third floor, At the start of the hearing, notice will need to identify at of multi-family per Table 1, Manuel D. Silva (MDS Auto Street, Board of Selectmen’s on Thursday, September 3, the Chair will announce those the public hearing and pro- Ludlow Table of Principal Sales) for property locat- Conference Room, third floor, 2020 at 7:00 PM on the appli- persons participating remotely vide their name, address and a Uses of the Ludlow Zoning ed at 1085 Center Street on Thursday, September cation of Kathleen A. Serafino and the information will be contact phone number. At the Bylaw. (Assessors’ Map 24, Parcel 3, 2020 at 7:20 PM on the & Peter A. Serafino, for the recorded in the minutes per start of the hearing, the chair Christopher Coelho 69A), Ludlow, MA for the application of Fernando property located at 82 West 940 CMR 29.10 (7) (a-b). shall announce those persons Chairman purpose of: update site plan Blanco, for the property Orchard Street (Assessors The hearing will be avail- participating remotely and the *COVID-19: Please be to show new auto sales lot. located at 89 Vienna Avenue Map 1C, Parcel 61, Zoning: able for viewing as soon as information will be recorded advised that by the Governor’s The plans, if applicable, can (Assessors Map 12B, Parcel Residential-A). The subject practical after the meeting via in the minutes per 940 CMR Order Suspending Certain be viewed on the Planning 87, Zoning: Residential-A). of the hearing is a Special LCTV programming and web- 29.10 (7) (a-b). Provisions of the Open Board web site: www.ludlow. The subject of the hearing is Permit to enlarge the existing site. The hearing will be Meeting Law, G.L.c. 30A, ma.us/html/planning a Special Permit to construct structure by approximately Manny Lopes, Chairman available for viewing on §20, relating to the 2020 novel *COVID-19: Please be an addition to an existing 1,000 square feet. The current 8/19, 8/26/2020 cable access channel 191. Coronavirus outbreak emer- advised that by the Governor’s structure on a pre-existing, square footage of the structure Instructions for Live Stream gency, the September 10, 2020 Order Suspending Certain non-conforming lot. Table is approximately 1,328. Town via LCTV’s Website are avail- Ludlow Planning Board pub- Provisions of the Open 2, Table of Dimensional of Ludlow Zoning Bylaw 3.4 LUDLOW able on the home page of the lic hearing shall be physically Meeting Law, G.L.c. 30A, Regulations requires a lot size Non-Conforming Use and PLANNING BOARD Town’s Website. closed to the public. §20, relating to the 2020 of 15,000 square feet; the cur- Building Regulations, Section LEGAL NOTICE If for any reason this Alternative public access to novel Coronavirus outbreak rent lot size is 5,000 square 3.4.2b states that enlarged in SPECIAL PERMIT / hearing is cancelled, it will this hearing shall be provided emergency, the September 10, feet. that use to twenty-five percent HOME OCCUPATION be rescheduled to Thursday, in the following manner: 2020 Ludlow Planning Board *COVID-19: Please (25%) greater in volume or The Ludlow Planning September 24, 2020 @ This hearing will be con- public hearing shall be physi- be advised that by the area than that which existed Board will hold a public hear- 7:00PM. ducted via conference call. cally closed to the public. Governor’s Order Suspending at the time of adoption of this ing in Ludlow Town Hall, Christopher Coelho Anyone wishing to partici- Alternative public access Certain Provisions of the bylaw, and to a greater extent Selectmen’s Conference Chairman pate remotely shall, as soon to this hearing shall be provid- Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. when approved by the Board Room on Thursday, 8/26, 9/02/2020 as reasonably possible prior ed in the following manner: 30A, §20 relating to the 2020 of Appeals, provided that such September 10, 2020 at 7:00 to the hearing, provide notice This hearing will be con- novel Coronavirus outbreak enlargement is not substantial- p.m. on the application of Jon to the chair by contacting ducted via conference call. emergency, the September ly more detrimental than the E. Schneider of 8 Auburn NOTICE OF Doug Stefancik at (413) 583- Anyone wishing to partici- 3, 2020 Zoning Board of existing non-conforming use Street (Assessors’ Map 11B, PLANNING BOARD 5624 X1281, Monday-Friday pate remotely shall, as soon Appeals public hearing shall to the neighborhood. Limited Parcel 21), Ludlow, MA for HEARING 8:30AM to 4:30PM or by as reasonably possible prior be physically closed to the to one (1) twenty-five per- home improvement busi- Relative to e-mail at dstefancik@ludlow. to the hearing, provide notice public.* cent (25%) increase. (Rev. ness. The plans can be viewed PROPOSED ZONING ma.us. Those giving such to the chair by contacting Alternative public access 10/3/1994) on the Planning Board web BYLAW AMENDMENTS notice will need to identify at the Planning Office at (413) to this hearing shall be pro- *COVID-19: Please be site: www.ludlow.ma.us/html/ Pursuant to G.L. c. 40A, § 5 the public hearing and pro- 583-5624 X1280, Monday- vided in the following man- advised that by the Governor’s planning LEGAL NOTICE – vide their name, address and a Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM or ner: Order Suspending Certain *COVID-19: Please be ZONE CHANGE contact phone number. At the by e-mail (Planning@ludlow. This hearing will be con- Provisions of the Open advised that by the Governor’s The Planning Board of the start of the hearing, the chair ma.us). Those giving such ducted via conference call. Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, Order Suspending Certain Town of Ludlow will hold a shall announce those persons notice will need to identify at Anyone wishing to partici- §20 relating to the 2020 novel Provisions of the Open public hearing to discuss pro- participating remotely and the the public hearing and pro- pate remotely shall, as soon Coronavirus outbreak emer- Meeting Law, G.L.c. 30A, posed amendments to the information will be recorded vide their name, address and a as reasonably possible prior gency, the September 3, 2020 §20, relating to the 2020 town’s zoning bylaws. The in the minutes per 940 CMR contact phone number. At the to the hearing, provide notice Zoning Board of Appeals pub- novel Coronavirus outbreak public hearing will be held as 29.10 (7) (a-b). start of the hearing, the chair to the Chair by contacting lic hearing shall be physically emergency, the September 10, follows: The hearing will be shall announce those persons Ann Converse at (413) 583- closed to the public.* 2020 Ludlow Planning Board Place: Ludlow Town Hall, available for viewing on participating remotely and the 5600, ext. 1210 or by email Alternative public access to public hearing shall be physi- Selectmen’s Conference cable access channel 191. information will be recorded at [email protected]. this hearing shall be provided cally closed to the public. 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At the start pate remotely shall, as soon ducted via conference call. c/o Ralph Capua hearing is cancelled, it will Instructions for Live Stream of the hearing, the Chair will as reasonably possible prior to Anyone wishing to partici- Location: 0 Chapin Street be rescheduled to Thursday, via LCTV’s Website are avail- announce those persons par- the hearing, provide notice to pate remotely shall, as soon (Assessors’ Map 11D, Parcel September 24, 2020 @ able on the home page of the ticipating remotely and the the Chair by contacting Ann as reasonably possible prior 115) 7:20PM. Town’s Website. information will be recorded Converse at (413) 583-5600, to the hearing, provide notice The subject matter of the Christopher Coelho If for any reason this in the minutes per 940 CMR proposed amendment is as Chairman hearing is cancelled, it will 29.10 (7) (a-b). indicated below. 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WE’VE EXPANDED OUR WEB SITE Public Notices ARE NOW ONLINE Email all Access archives and Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’ notices to digital tear sheets by public notice web site to search all notices in [email protected] 2newspaper title. 3 Massachusetts newspapers. Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon, Fridays noon for Monday holidays. visit www.publicnotices.turley.com The Register ❙ August 26, 2020 ❙ Page 17 ◗ The 8th annual Tell it Slant Festival and Emily Dickinson Poetry Marathon returns Sept. 14-20 AMHERST – Produced by Study at Harvard University, five books of poetry, including Death by Sex Machine (Sibling Dope, which Kirkus called “A the Emily Dickinson Museum, and the National Endowment The Carrying (Milkweed Edi- Rivalry Press, 2017). She has hilarious, heartbreaking, and with support from the Amherst for the Arts. Brown’s first book, tions, 2018), which won the Na- received awards from the Poet- endlessly entertaining homage Business Improvement Dis- Please (2008), won the Amer- tional Book Critics Circle Award ry Foundation & the Helen Zell to black women’s resilience and trict, the Massachusetts Cultur- ican Book Award. His second for Poetry and was named one Writers Program, as well as fel- excellence.” She was born in al Council, and in partnership book, The New Testament of the top 5 poetry books of the lowships from the Vermont Stu- Rochester, Minnesota, grew up with the Jones Library, the Tell (2014), won the Anisfield-Wolf year by the Washington Post. Her dio Center & the Rhode Island in Lexington, Kentucky, studied It Slant Poetry Festival (former- Book Award and was named fourth book Bright Dead Things State Council on the Arts. Her architecture in Italy, and spent ly the Amherst Poetry Festival) one of the best of the year by was named a finalist for the Na- poems have appeared in journals a few years as a Dutch house- celebrates the poetic legacy of Library Journal, Coldfront, and tional Book Award, a finalist for including POETRY magazine, wife—milkmaid braids and all. Emily Dickinson and the con- the Academy of American Po- the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, American Poetry Review, & She teaches at Amherst College temporary creativity of the Pi- ets. He is also the author of the and a finalist for the National New England Review, and her and lives in Brooklyn, NY. oneer Valley and beyond. The collection The Tradition (2019), Book Critics Circle Award. She work has been featured by Huff- Kimaya Diggs is an Festival’s new name “Tell It which was a finalist for the serves on the faculty of Queens Post, Ms. Magazine, PBS News- Easthampton-based musician Slant,” was selected in homage 2019 National Book Award and University of Charlotte Low Res- Hour, and Angry Asian Man. A who has mastered a genre-de- to Dickinson’s poem, “Tell all the winner of the 2020 Pulit- idency M.F.A program, and the member of the Dark Noise Col- fying style. Inspired by the the truth but tell it slant”, un- zer Prize for Poetry. His poems online and summer programs for lective, Franny is a 2019 Ruth acrobatic folk renderings of derscoring the revolutionary have appeared in Buzzfeed, The the Provincetown Fine Arts Work Lilly & Dorothy Sargent Rosen- Joni Mitchell, Ella Fitzgerald’s power of poetry to shift our per- Nation, The New York Times, Center. She also works as a free- berg Poetry Fellow & the Gaius jazz stylings, and Lianna La- spective and reveal new truths. The New Yorker, The New Re- lance writer in Lexington, Ken- Bolin Fellow in English at Wil- Havas’s soulful charisma, she The Tell It Slant Poetry Festival public, TIME magazine, and tucky. liams College. draws skillfully from her lin- remains committed to featur- The Pushcart Prize Anthology, Franny Choi is a queer, Ko- Shayla Lawson is the author eage of musical pioneers, creating and serving established and and several volumes of The Best rean-American poet, playwright, of three books of poetry—A ing a musical lane all her own. emerging poets who represent American Poetry anthologies. teacher, organizer, and author Speed Education in Human Be- With a playful presence and the diversity of the contempo- He is an associate professor of two poetry collections, Soft ing, the chapbook Pantone, and frank, transporting storytelling, rary American poetry landscape and the director of the Creative Science (Alice James Books, I Think I’m Ready to see Frank Diggs’s mastery of her voice is and to fostering community Writing Program at Emory Uni- 2019) & Floating, Brilliant, Ocean, and the essay collection the focal point of each perfor- by placing poetry in the public versity in Atlanta. Gone (Write Bloody Publishing, This Is Major: Notes on Diana mance, and a transfixing expe- sphere. The annual event at- Ada Limón is the author of 2014), as well as a chapbook, Ross, Dark Girls, and Being rience. tracts a diverse audience of Dickinson fans and poetry-lovers, including families, students, educa- SMALL BUSINESS tors, aspiring writers, and those who are new to poetry and literary events. Past Festival headliners have included James Tate, Dara Weir, Martín Espa- da, Kaveh Akbar, Aimee spotlight Nezhukumatathil, Adri- PIZZA CORNER an Matejka, Paige Lewis, Beer • Wine • Pizza and Ocean Vuong. During T & J AUTO BODY • Grinders • Spaghetti the year of the COVID-19 • Salads pandemic, the 2020 Fes- 413-583-4026 HOURS: tival will be an entirely Tuesday-Saturday 11 am-9 pm virtual event and all pro- Closed Sunday & Monday grams are free to the pub- 70 East St., Ludlow MA lic. 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The Terzi Family The Festival schedule 239 Hubbard St., Ludlow also includes behind-the- Joe, Bob, Louise, Robert (missing from photo Aileen) scenes tours of Dickinson 583-4026 archives with Amherst Auto Body • Repair • Glass Work College Frost Library’s Special Collections and Welding • Painting Estimates Jones Library’s Special Collections, intimate Family Owned & Operated guided creative sessions SERVING LUDLOW FOR OVER 20 YEARS which immerse participants in the Dickinson Homestead, a poetry open Specializing in collision work mic, a Dickinson poetry & frame straightening discussion group, an ek- phrastic poetry workshop, readings, and a master- Now Offering Paintless Dent Repair class. About the Headliners ADVERTISE YOUR Jericho Brown is the 239 Hubbard Street BUSINESS HERE! recipient of a Whiting Writers’ Award and fel- Ludlow, MA 01056 Call Lisa at 283-8393 lowships from the John [email protected] or Email: Simon Guggenheim [email protected] Foundation, the Radcliffe Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-4pm • Sat 7am-9am Institute for Advanced ◗ Page 18 ❙ August 26, 2020 ❙ The Register

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PeoplesBank’s new Ludlow banking center to become community partner New technology, friendly staff to offer customers a great experience

eoplesBank’s community involvement, a focus Banking for the future on customer service and providing customers The new PeoplesBank banking center will be lo- Pwith the latest in banking, will give the team cated at 450 Center St. Ganhao and the rest of the behind the new Ludlow banking center, including team behind PeoplesBank hope that the new state-of- manager and Ludlow native, Scott Ganhao, an oppor- the-art building, which will have services like WiFi, a tunity to welcome everyone to the new location at 450 24/7 ATM, and a live video teller 7 days a week, will Center St. in October. provide helpful and unparalleled services. “We’re coming into the market with technolo- Manager Scott Ganhao: Brings 13 gy our competitors don’t have,” Ganhao said. “We’ll years of financial service have an ITM (interactive teller machine) located on Scott Ganhao, Ludlow native and manager at the outside of the building which will allow custom- the new PeoplesBank banking center, which is slat- ers to talk to a live banker outside of banking center ed to open in Ludlow in October, said he really ap- hours. Even when the banking center is closed, they’ll preciates that Ludlow is a tight-knit community. be able to go up to the machine and engage in a full “I would say the one thing I’m looking forward conversation and take care of the transaction.” to the most is bringing a different kind of banking to And the person on the other side of the screen Ludlow,” Ganhao said. “We have many competitors will be an actual employee of PeoplesBank – not in this field already, but I think PeoplesBank will someone outsourced overseas. stand out as a community partner, and I think people Aside from outstanding equipment, Ganhao said are really going to embrace that.” his team plan to set themselves apart with their friend- Ganhao, who also serves as president of the Our ly and helpful attitudes, and focus on the customer. Lady of Fatima Preservation Society, as a member “I would say what’s really going to stand it apart of the Wilbraham-Hampden Rotary Club and has are its people,” Ganhao said. “We’re committed to be- been on the Festa Committee for 10 years, said giving customer-driven and ensuring services are providing back to the community will be a top priority. ed at the highest level possible. That is one of the most “I think I bring a unique involvement already distinguishing characteristics we’re going to bring to in the community, and merging with PeoplesBank I the market.” think we’ll be successful in that PeoplesBank has a The building was designed according to Peoples- commitment to every community we serve, wheth- Bank President and CEO Tom Senecal’s vision for the er through the bank being a sponsor or with staff banking center of the future. helping out at events,” Ganhao said. “We have a fis- “While we apply the design template differently cal responsibility for not only doing business in the every time we build a new banking center, the basic community, but getting involved in that community elements are the same: new technology, an open in- as well.” terior, and an empowered, universal banker team of A resident of Longmeadow, Mr. Ganhao earned associates all housed in an extremely efficient foot- a bachelor of science in business management from print,” Senecal said. Western New England University. He speaks fluent Portuguese. The ITM: How it works “We’re going to be able to provide bilingual To use the interactive teller machine, just follow service – that will be very helpful in Ludlow,” he a few easy steps: said. • Tap the screen to speak with a VideoBanker. “We are excited to have Scott lead our new • Your VideoBanker will appear on the screen Ludlow team,” said Aleda De Maria, Senior Vice • You’ll be asked to insert your ID for President of Retail and Operations at PeoplesBank. verification “With his strong connections to the community, he • You will work with your VideoBanker to has been instrumental in helping us open our newest complete your transaction. banking center and introducing customers to our in- In many cases, speaking with a VideoBanker is novative banking technology.” faster and more efficient than banking inside or at a drive-through window.