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THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021 www.warerivernews.turley.com A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com STM to be held Saturday, March 27 Mary Lane School lower parking lot. The date will cover a range of town needs, Town Manager Stuart Beckley ly-owned commercial building, DPH public Drive-in style was originally set for April 10, which were scheduled to be part said Moderator Kathleen Coulombe 114 Main St., which was deemed meeting planned as discussed at the last of a STM in November, was not available to moderate the unsafe by the town. The town SelectBoard meeting on SEE STM but had to be rescheduled meetings on April 10, when both ordered the owner to pull the March 16. due to safety concerns STMs were originally scheduled by building down by Oct. 1, which hearing set By Eileen Kennedy It will be a “drive- INSIDE around COVID-19. the SelectBoard. has not happened. Staff writer in” style meeting, where ON PAGE 3 The SelectBoard held The building is also causing residents will stay in a short meeting Tuesday problems to the multi-million for April 1 WARE – There will be a their vehicles, and the to discuss setting a second 114 Main St. demolition dollar Main Street redesign proj- The meeting this Saturday will Special Town Meeting this moderator and other speakers Special Town Meeting for Saturday, ect, which is funded through state cover a range of issues, includ- Saturday, March 27, at 10 a.m., will have their remarks commu- April 24, at 9 a.m., at WJSHS, most ing whether voters will approve To be held by at the Ware Junior Senior High nicated over vehicle FM radios. It likely on the football field. $425,000 to pull down a private- Please see MEETING, page 3 conference call from 6 to 9 p.m. By Eileen Kennedy Passenger Staff writer Two Fires in Five Days WARE – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health will rail team hold a hearing on Baystate Health’s proposal to close the Mary Lane satellite emergency facility and optimistic Man dies in Palmer Road house fire other services by conference call on Thursday, April. 1, from 6 to 9 By Michael Harrison Cause of fire p.m. [email protected] In January, Baystate Health deemed accidental announced its intention to close the REGION — The wheels of Mary Lane campus, including the By Eileen Kennedy government are known to turn emergency facility, cancer services Staff writer excruciatingly slow, but citizens and other medical services. The and public officials pushing for company has said it wants to end WARE – A fire at a Palmer the creation of a passenger rail Mary Lane’s emergency services Road home led to the death of line from Pittsfield to Boston are and cancer services by the end of an occupant, John Hebert, 58, feeling some momentum build- June, and then phase out the other according to Northwestern District ing. medical services over an 18-month Attorney David Sullivan’s office. In one instance, someone in period. Sullivan, State Fire Marshal a position to exert power has The company said the reasons Peter J. Ostroskey, Ware Fire given the project a legislative they are seeking closure include Chief Christopher Gagnon and push. State Sen. Eric Lesser, fewer patients coming to Mary Ware Police Chief Shawn Crevier D-East Longmeadow, who Lane for care, the difficulty in get- announced the fire at the one-fam- represents the First Hampden ting doctors to locate their practic- ily home, at 402 Palmer Road, on and Hampshire districts, intro- es at the campus and the hospital Friday, March 19, was accidental. duced a bill called “An Act to building needing $5 million worth The fire was reported at 7:20 establish fast, frequent, and of work for it to remain up-to-date. p.m. on March 19, and firefighters reliable passenger rail service Area state legislators and boards attempted to resuscitate the vic- between Pittsfield and Boston of selectmen have signed a letter tim, but were not successful. “On Turley Publications staff photo by Melina Bourdeau via Springfield” to codify the requesting the emergency services behalf of the fire department and John Hebert, 58, died in a house fire at 402 Palmer Road on the evening of Friday, March 19. proposal and unlock tens of mil- closure be postponed until June the town of Ware, I offer our heart- lions of dollars in state fund- 2022, and have requested a meeting felt condolences to the family and ing that has been approved but the one-story, one-family home. was evidence of smoking and can- was started intentionally. with Baystate officials to discuss friends,” said Gagnon. remains unspent. They were able to eliminate the dle use, either of which could have When firefighters arrived at the the request. Investigators determined that “I don’t know that’s going to electrical system as a possible started the fire, officials said, but The Ware SelectBoard has cre- the fire started in the basement of Please see FATAL, page 2 pass or anyone is going to do cause. In the area of origin there there was no evidence that the fire ated a committee, which has town that, but it was a stroke of genius officials as well residents on it on Lesser’s part to basically say, to help the town as it works with ‘we want this to happen. You Baystate Health officials through will start running east-west rail the closure. passenger service in January Fire Baystate Health has offered 2022,’” Ben Hood, chairman of to demolish the buildings at the the Rail Steering Committee, end of two years, and make sure said during a recent meeting displaces Please see MLHL, page 2 held virtually over Zoom. The bill says MassDOT “shall run passenger rail service between the cities of Pittsfield 12 people and Boston via Springfield at SelectBoard least five-times daily on the existing CSX rail line. The No injuries in candidates forum department may utilize the Massachusetts Bay Transit Main Street fire set for March 27 Authority or contract with out- side entities in order to run By Eileen Kennedy WARE – There will be a Ware said passenger rail service. The Staff writer SelectBoard candidates’ forum on department may also utilize a March 27, at 2 p.m., which will portion or all of the $50 million WARE – The second fire be recorded by Ware Community in capital authorization allocat- in town in less than week was Television. There will be no audi- ed for East-West passenger rail called in Tuesday at 11:44 a.m. ence and Ware TV will put the service.” after smoke was seen at an recorded forum online later the Co-signed by senators Anne apartment and retail building at same day. Gobi (Worcester, Hampden, 135 Main St., although no one The four candidates are Alan Hampshire, and Middlesex), was injured. Whitney, Keith Kruckas, Caitlin Joanne Comerford (Hampshire, The several story building Maureen McCarthy and Josh Franklin, and Worcester), has apartments on several floors Kusnierz. Rebecca Rausch (Norfolk, and retail establishments. Fire The Ware River News will be Bristol, and Middlesex) and rep- departments from Belchertown, developing questions and is also resentatives Brian Ashe (Second Warren, Palmer and Bondsville asking residents to send in ques- Hampden), Jake Oliveira provided mutual aid in helping tions they think are important to (Seventh Hampden), Kelly Pease with the fire and coverage for ask the candidates to ekennedy@ (Fourth Hampden) and Todd the town. turley.com. Smola (First Hampden), the bill North Brookfield Fire Chief A Turley Publications employee also directs MassDOT to “con- Joseph Holway happened to be will be asking the questions, and a duct an economic impact anal- in Ware at the time, and was story about the forum will be in the ysis on the economic benefits first on the scene helping to April 1 edition of the Ware River and transformational impact” of make sure residents got out News. The Town Election is scheduled The second fire in a week was reported at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at 135 Main St., a multi-use building with 12 Please see MAIN ST., page 2 Please see RAIL, page 8 residents and two business spaces. for April 12.

Inside this edition: EDUCATION COMMUNITY SPORTS Connect with us Viewpoints��������������� 4 Public Notices ��������� 10 Dan Orszulak Cub Scouts Ware receives try out disc beats Warren ���������������������� 5 Classifieds�������������� 11 excellence golf Btown, Sports ����������������������� 7 award 37-8 Obituaries ����������������� 9 Police/Fire ��������������� 10 Page 2 Page 6 Page 7 WareRiverNews Page 2, Ware River News, March 25, 2021

Ware River News Orszulak receives 2021 Partners Each week the Ware River News Obituary digs into its submitted photo archives and selects a people Policy in Excellence Teacher Award photo to publish. We need your help to help identify those Turley Publications WARE – Congratulations to Ware reaches far beyond their days at Ware pictured. Junior Senior High School Math Junior Senior High School. The les- offers two types of Email your answers by Monday at obituaries. Teacher Dan Orszulak on sons he teaches his students receiving a 2021 Partners prepares them for life and noon to ekennedy@turley .com. One is a free, brief in Excellence teaching stays with them forever. It Death Notice listing award from Mass Insight is common place to see for- the name of deceased, (Mi).This award is present- mer students return back to date of death and ed to Advanced Placement the community and share (AP) STEM & English their gratitude for the life funeral date and place. teachers from across the lessons that he has taught The other is a Paid commonwealth who have them. The school commu- Obituary, costing made a significant impact nity is lucky to have him. on AP student success. He was honored in a vir- Last week’s photo ran in the Ware River $100, which allows Orszulak wears many tual ceremony on March 4. News 57 years ago when Ware Scout families to publish Troop 577 got ready to head to the hats at Ware Junior For more information World’s Fair by bus. It was provided by extended death notice Senior High School; he about PIE visit www.mas- Ware native and well-known cartoonist Dan Orszulak Dave Granlund, who sent it to be put on information of their is a math teacher, basket- sinsight.org/partners-in-ex- display with the newly-found Troop 577 own choice and may ball coach, department chair and men- cellence-2021. For more information flag in the Ware River News window. Granlund said he was 14 at the time and include a photograph. tor. Regardless of the role, the impact about Mass Insight, go to www.massin- can be seen under the W in Ware. We that Orszulak makes on his students sight.org. hear others have been recognized but Death Notices & they haven’t sent those names on to us – Paid Obituaries if you recognize them or you recognize yourself, please send the names, should be and your full name, on to submitted through a We also have a new photo this week for your viewing pleasure, [email protected]. so please send answers and your full name on to [email protected]. funeral home to: Ware resident Kristine Lynch [email protected].

Exceptions will be made only when the family promoted at Quality Beverage provides a death certificate Law offices of Mark E. Salomone TAUNTON – Quality Beverage L.P. England University (formerly Western and must be pre-paid. President and CEO Conrad Wetterau, New England College) and has worked one of New England’s largest stand- in the beer industry for more than 35 alone independent distrib- years. Most recently, she awarding $3,000 in scholarship prizes utors of Anheuser-Busch served as an information InBev branded prod- technology manager for the Three prizes will be awarded based on essays about distracted driving ucts, today announced company. A lifelong resi- BOSTON – The law offic- their passengers, people in other · An essay as a Microsoft the appointment of dent of Ware, she lives with es of Mark E. Salomone in cars and pedestrians. According Word document (.doc or .docx Kristine Lynch as direc- Mark, her husband of 34 Massachusetts are proud to spon- to the National Highway Traffic format) tor of administration for years. sor a nationwide essay contest Safety Administration, from 2014 · A digital photo of applicant the company’s divisions Since 1987, Taunton- focusing on innovative ways to to 2018 more than 15,000 people (in .jpg or .png format) in Auburn, Chicopee and based Quality Beverage LP prevent distracted driving. The were killed in crashes involving · A school transcript or proof Taunton. has provided beer drink- three essay winners will receive a distracted driver, and teens ages of enrollment “Kris’ promotion rep- ers with fresh beer as one $3,000 worth of scholarship priz- 15-19 have the largest percentage · Applicant’s name, address resents the outstanding of New England’s largest es for education-related expenses. of fatal crashes due to distracted and phone number PHONE team effort that she and Kristine Lynch stand-alone independent The essay contest is open to driving. · School name and address 413.967.3505 every employee display Anheuser-Busch distribu- current or admitted undergradu- The winning essay will be · A short, two to three sentence Fax: 413.967.6009 while driving growth that allows Quality tors. Quality Beverage enjoys exclu- ates (including graduating high awarded $1,500. The second bio Subscriptions: 413.283.8393 Beverage to move forward and prosper,” sive distribution rights for all Anheuser- school seniors) and law school prize winner receives a $1,000 · A waiver form with a parent said Wetterau. Busch InBev brands, as well as a num- students who will be attending prize. Third place receives a $500 or guardian’s signature for appli- In her new role, Lynch will oversee ber of additional leading import and accredited colleges or universi- prize. Only one essay can be sub- cants under 18 EMAIL day-to-day activities of general office craft brands, in 137 Massachusetts cities ties in the United States in fall mitted per student. Essays must The law offices of Mark E. operations in all three of the company’s and towns across Worcester, Bristol, 2021. Proof of enrollment will be original content. Salomone have decades of expe- Advertising Sales divisions. Hampden, Hampshire, Norfolk and be required to receive the award. The application deadline is rience practicing personal injury Dan Flynn She is a graduate of Western New Middlesex counties. Essays must be between 500 and May 31. Winners will then be law and obtaining justice for their [email protected] 1,000 words long. The essays will announced on July 31. Applicants clients, including more than $500 focus on how to prevent distract- can view the rules of the contest million in settlements and ver- ed driving and promote safe driv- and apply online at the following dicts. The law firm has 10 loca- Managing Editor ing habits among young drivers. web page for the law offices of tions in Massachusetts, including Eileen Kennedy Ware River Valley chaplaincy Distracted driving, especially Mark E. Salomone at www.mark- offices in Boston, Worcester and [email protected] sending or reading a text, poses a salomone.com/scholarship. Springfield. program available threat not just to the driver, but to Each submission must include: Subscriptions [email protected] WARE – The Ware River Valley rent needs. Chaplains can also offer Domestic Violence Task Force offers prayers for survivors upon request MLH from page 1 dents in Palmer. Written comments concerning $31 per year pre-paid domestic violence victims and sur- Above all, chaplains are trained to fol- Members of the public and this matter may be submitted to ($36 out of state) vivors a program with one-on-one low the lead of the survivor, to honor the site is clean before deeding other interested parties may join the Department of Public Health, the property over to the town. Newsstand: $1.00 per copy counseling with a chaplain, who has the variety of faiths and spiritual prac- the hearing by phone, by calling Division of Health Care Facility received training on domestic violence tices survivors may bring forward, and Officials have said if a use can be 888-390-5007, and then using the Licensure and Certification, Attn: and other related issues. to maintain safety and confidentiality. found for the building, they would passcode of 5808216. Closure Coordinator, 67 Forest WEB In 2013, recognizing the central Chaplains receive 25 hours of train- happy to help with that process as The DPH said due to the St., Marlborough, MA 01752 or well. www.warerivernews.turley.com role that faith and spirituality play in ing on domestic violence prior to join- evolving nature of COVID-19, by email to HFLLicenseAction@ The healthcare company has the lives of many domestic violence ing the program, including training on and the continuing state of emer- Mass.Gov. also said it will work to make @ Ware River News victims and survivors, the Ware River sensitive issues such as sexual abuse gency due to the virus, it will Comments will be accept- transportation available for Ware conduct the hearing virtually by ed up to 9 p.m. on April 1st. All Valley Domestic Violence Task Force and coercion that arise in the context residents to go to Wing Memorial conference call. This hearing will written comments submitted to launched an interfaith initiative on of domestic violence. Chaplains also The Ware River News is published by Hospital in Palmer and the com- not be adjudicatory in nature, but the DPH may be posted on the Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com domestic violence. In 2018, after years receive on-going training once they pany’s Springfield hospital, rather a public forum for com- department’s website and released of reflection, outreach and training in have joined the program as well as Baystate Medical Center. It has ments relevant to the DPH’s con- in response to a request for public the community, Task Force members monthly peer supervision and con- said it hopes to make primary sideration of the proposed chang- records. became aware of the need for one-on- sultation groups. This program is not care more accessible to Ware resi- es. one spiritual support for victims and ‘confessional’ in nature. If confession- NOTICE survivors, many of whom both rely al services are requested, an appropri- ERRORS: Each advertis- on their spirituality for strength, and ate referral will be made. FATAL from page 1 MAIN ST. from page 1 are separated from their faith commu- After three meetings, survivors er is requested to check home they did not hear smoke alarms sounding. safely, said Fire Chief Christopher Gagnon. Tenants also nity or spiritual practice as a result of are strongly encouraged to also work made sure other tenants got out of the building as well. their advertisement the abuse. with a domestic violence advocate. Department of Fire Services code compliance officers could not determine if the two smoke There are about 12 people living in apartments in first time it appears. The program’s mission is to support Chaplains meet regularly with advo- the building on the upper floors, and two retail spaces the spiritual well-being of victims and cates, and are available to meet with a alarms they found in the home were functional, This paper will not be as they were significantly older than 10 years on the first floor. One retail space was vacant and the survivors of domestic violence in the survivor and advocate together. other is used by Feelin’ Good Nutrition. The building Ware River Valley by providing trained A referral for a chaplain can be old. responsible for more “Like every other appliance in our home, is not useable at this time, according to Gagnon, and lay and ordained domestic violence made by contacting the BHN Domestic will have to be rebuilt. It is owned by Gary Buelow. than one corrected in- chaplains who can provide spiritual Violence Supervisor at 413-750-8053 smoke alarms don’t last forever,” Ostroskey said. “The smoke alarms that are more than 10 The fire started in the kitchen of apartment 7 on the sertion, nor will be li- support to survivors regardless of their or 413-967-6241, ext. 122, or by con- third floor, he said, and is believed to be unintentional. individual faith or spiritual tradition. tacting the Task Force directly at wrvd- years old must be replaced so you can rely on able for any error in them when you need them most.” There was fire damage to that apartment, and smoke Trained chaplains are available to [email protected] or 413-758- The Ware Fire and Police Departments and and water damage to other parts of the building. an advertisement to a meet, talk or text with victims or sur- 0605. State Police assigned to both the Office of the The first four firefighters on the scene with an greater extent than the vivors. Chaplains might help a survi- Chaplains are either ordained or State Fire Marshal and Sullivan’s office jointly engine did “a fantastic job” of getting the fire under vor reconnect with their own spiritual sponsored by an ordained faith leader cost of the space occu- investigated this fire. Assistance was received control, Gagnon said. “Getting lines to the third floor strength, tradition or practice, or they from a faith community. from the state Department of Fire Services and of a building isn’t easy, and those four firefighters sup- pied by the item in the may simply offer insights and support To learn more about the program, other State Police Crime Scene Service Section. pressed this fire and got in check,” he said. advertisement. after listening to a survivor describe contact the Task Force at wrvdvtask- Gagnon said when exiting a burning building peo- their spiritual background and/or cur- [email protected]. ple should try to close the door of the area they are leaving to compartmentalize the fire and make it hard- er for it to spread. Gagnon also urged people to make sure their fire Send Us Your Photos! and carbon-monoxide alarms have fresh batteries and if they are 10 or more years old, they should be [email protected] replaced. 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The March 27 will USDA grant and loan for most of meeting voters to go toward paying ed a month later than originally Staff writer be a drive-in style meeting using the cost. for the water filtration plant. planned. FM broadcasting that voters will Voters will also be asked to SelectBoard member John WARE – A Special Town be able to hear in their vehicles. accept a portion of state law that Morrin questioned why the two by March 31 Meeting asking voters to approve The filtration plant will filter will allow it to create a Water Plant Special Town Meetings dates had Two other articles borrowing $13.3 million to build out iron and manganese, which Stabilization Fund, and to dedicate to be changed. Also on the seven-article war- a water filtration plant will be held should greatly reduce brownish red 100% taxes from cannabis retail Town Manager Stuart Beckley rant is a request to spend $72,000 Late fees begin Saturday, April 24, at 9 a.m., at the sediment in the town’s water. The stores to the fund. said the dates were set without to reconstruct Grenville Park’s Ware Junior Senior High School, town has said there are no health At their last meeting on March checking with the moderator first. April 1 drainage and to make ball field and will most likely be held on the issues with the water, but many 16, SelectBoard members voted “If we decide we’re going to have repairs. Last summer the town was football field. residents prefer not to use it for 4-1 to recommend to STM vot- a town meeting, and the moderator awarded a $50,000 state grant for WARE – State law requires On Tuesday, the SelectBoard cooking. ers that they approve dedicating all is busy, then we need to a choose a the work, and the town’s share will that all dogs six months should be approved the meeting date after it The process for designing and cannabis tax revenue to the water second moderator,” Morrin said. be the remaining $12,000. licensed. was determined Town Moderator funding the plant began in 2016, plant, but it has been determined “We should have the moderator There is also an article request- Ware Town Hall remains Kathleen Coulombe would not be and Annual Town Meeting voters that cannabis cultivation business- here at the meeting (when the date ing the release of an easement at closed to the public, howev- available for April 10, when this approved the borrowing of about es pay only real estate taxes, which is chosen) or at the very least know 127 Church St., from 1938, which er town employees are working STM was originally scheduled $6 million for the plant on May cannot be dedicated to one pur- her availability.” was probably for a water pipe, every day and will process individ- back-to-back with another STM, 8, 2017. On April 24, voters will pose. Real estate taxes from canna- Morrin also said he was frus- Beckley said, but which was never ual’s requests to license whether which is now scheduled for this be asked to rescind that vote. The bis cultivation and solar farm proj- trated because now the water fil- used. the information is left in the drop Saturday, March 27, at 10 a.m., at town has also re-applied for a ects could be voted by future town tration plant issue will be decid- box located outside the lower level offices or sent to the town clerk’s office by U.S. Mail. However, dogs must be licenses before Wednesday, March 31. QRSD Committee votes to bring School committee On April 1, there will be a late fee of $15 per dog in addition to the license fee. If a resident’s dog was licensed preliminary budget to hearing okays switch from last year, check the paper licensed issued at that time, which includes By Ellenor Downer Elementary school, roof and 21 student increase, Hubbardston the following: Staff Writer window repair at Hardwick and had five more, New Braintree had hybrid to in person Each dog listed separately by $48,900 for elevator repair at the 13 less and Oakham increased by name. The Quabbin Regional School Hubbardston Center School. The three students. The total resident By Ellenor Downer five days per week. He had The expiration of the rabies vac- District Committee voted to bring individual towns were responsible enrollment as of October was Staff Writer not set the return date for high cine listed per dog. the preliminary fiscal 2022 budget for those capital expenses. Duval 1,845, the same number as the school students, but it would be The information about the fee figure to a public hearing. A two said the food service director year before. Eighty-nine students BARRE – In an emergency shortly after the middle school determination, such as male/female thirds vote was required. applied for grants for some cafe- school choiced out and 13 attend meeting, the Quabbin Regional group. or spayed/neutered. Director of Administrative teria equipment. charter schools, nine less than last School District Committee The commissioner also If a resident’s dog has a cur- Services Cheryl Duval presented Duval said the facilities budget year. Tuesday night approved a would not allow remote learn- rent rabies vaccination and it is no the full School Committee at its had a 8.9% increase of $284,468 Duval said the preliminary switch from the hybrid model ing after this school year. He expired, it is not necessary to sup- Monday, March 15 meeting with due to hiring six extra custodians budget used the governor’s bud- at the middle/high school to full did not believe hybrid or remote ply the rabies certificate. the preliminary fiscal 2022 budget for COVID-19 cleaning and the get, the only budget available at in-person learning. learning was effective. Muir If your dog has received a new of $37,178,779, a difference of chiller compressor. Technology the time, to calculate state aid. Superintendent Dr. Sheila said 22% of students are learn- rabies vaccination since the dog $2,185,238 over the $34,993,541 infrastructure increased by 12.6% She said the house budget should Muir presented a plan to the ing remotely. The state also was licensed in 2020, it will be nec- FY 21 budget or a 6.2% increase. or $65,560. Benefits went up come out in April and the sen- School Committee due to increased the capacity of stu- essary to include the new certifi- The preliminary budget added $1,298,796 or 25.3%. She said the ate budget in May. Last year, modifications issued by the dents on buses. cate, which will be returned to you 10.4 positions, which included Worcester Regional Retirement the house finalized its budget Department of Elementary and Muir said if social distanc- when the license is issued. two new teachers at Ruggles Lane increase by $86,623 and health in November and the senate in Secondary Education. Her plan ing changed to three feet from All requests to license must and one at Hardwick, a library/ insurance by 4.2%. School choice December. called for no significant changes six feet, it would allow for the media director at the middle/ and charter tuition decreased Other business include any changes to the infor- at the elementary school, which return of all students. Middle/ high school, special education by 18.8% and special education The school committee mation on file with the town clerk’s had in-person learning since high school students would para legals and a transitional first instructional tuition decreased by voted to admit Narragansett office, such as owner name and school opened last September. grade. The budget also listed web- 8.4% Regional School District to attend school five days per address, and telephone number. The directives from the week instead of the two days. All requests must also include a site improvement to make it user Duval said the school district join the Keystone Educational state would not affect students However, the school hours self-addressed, postage-paid envel- friendly and with timely updates. used $1million from the Excess Collaborative. They also approved on 100% remote learning, but would remain the same 7:30 op to return the license and tags to On the capital spending side and Deficiency account to reduce approval of an additional trip to hybrid learning would no longer a.m. to noon. The district the owner. Be sure to place suffi- for the middle/high school were last year’s budget. School choice Galapagos Islands for February be permitted. On March 5, the cient postage on the envelope or the $10,000 for roof repair, $87,000 funds paid for 15 teachers and 2022. A trip was approved for would need to purchase more Commissioner of Education said post may not deliver it back to the for a chiller air compressor and four school choice buses. The cur- April, 2022. The additional trip furniture as spare desks at the recipient. $141,340 for fire panel replace- rent E & D balance was $586,522. would allow all the students, who as of April 5, all elementary stu- middle/high school went to the The mail address for the town ment. Capital expenses on the ele- Only New Braintree of the five want to go. The committee also dents must attend school in per- elementary schools to accom- clerk’s office is Town Clerk, 126 mentary side included $50,000 member towns had a decrease in approve an amendment to trans- son five days a week if not opt- modate lunches with social Main St., Suite F, Ware, MA, for a generator at Ruggles Lane its local contribution. Resident portation in the school 2020-2021 ing for full-remote. As of April distancing. The school present- 01082. School in Barre, $75,000 of enrollment for Barre was six less reopening plan and the 2021-2022 28, middle school students in a Anyone licensing their dog for parking lot paving at Hardwick than last year, Hardwick had a school year calendar. hybrid model must attend school Please see RETURN, page 5 the first time, the following infor- mation is needed: rabies certificate that lists the do as being altered and a self-addressed, postage-paid MEETING from page 1 heater, $27,000 for police salary Department of Public Works envelope. 2021 budget for a new police officer and police Capital items dump truck with snowplow Dog license fees are the same as and federal funds. The town paid amendments academy costs and $15,000 for $50,000 to remove and dispose last year: male/female, $10, spayed/ design costs. repairs to the Fire Department’s Among the items on the war- of hazardous public shade trees, neutered, $8. rant are almost $100,000 for an Last summer and fall, Ludlow There is also an article request- HVAC system in its computer and $30,000 to remove wood and Any resident who did not license integrated financial software Construction, the contractor for ing $246,100 for amendments to room, according to the meeting brush at the old gravel pit at the their dog in 2020 will need to call package, which would replace the project, and MassDOT, who this year’s budget, fiscal 2021, warrant. former Banas farm on Robbins the town directly at 413-967-9648, an array of different programs; oversees the project, informed the which will come from money the There is also a request to put Road. ext. 177, to discussed the amount a $51,000 for a new four-wheel town that the building at 114 Main Board of Assessors put aside to $245,0000 in the Other Post- As part of the STM warrant, owed. drive water service truck for the St., might possibly collapse when cover tax abatements and from Employment Benefits Liability there will be explanations about Water Division; $17,000 for a the heavy roadwork begins, and free cash. The assessors have Trust Fund for future post-em- why each item is needed and what water division air compressor; a have said no heavy work will be determined that $136,128.92 will ployment benefits and health costs will be done with the item it is $42,000 backhoe for the School Nancy Curtis done in front of it. be available from these overlay for retirees. replacing, in the case of vehicles. Department; $32,000 for a At a recent meeting with monies, and $109,971.08 will There is also a request to There will also be information on School Department pick-up truck; Scholarship available MassDOT officials, the town was come free cash. put $81,750 in the town’s whether the SelectBoard, town $68,000 for a Parks Department told all other work would be done Among the list of 17 needs are Stabilization Fund, which would manager and Finance Committee WARE – Applications are now truck; $60,000 for a police vehi- but work in front of 114 Main St. $50,000 in legal fees, $40,000 be taken from free cash, and have recommended the articles be available for the Nancy Curtis cle; borrowing $254,000 for a would be minimal. for DPW overtime left out of an article to transfer $81,750 approved. Scholarship in the Ware, Palmer, An article asking for the build- and Belchertown Public Schools the original budget, $19,000 for from free cash to the Capital ing’s demolition failed at a previ- a Council on Aging replacement Stabilization Fund. Guidance Department. Deadline ous STM held last summer. for completion of the application is of the Senior Center’s hot water please recycle this newspaper April 5, and should be forwarded to Mrs. Sandra Piechota, 269 Palmer Rd., Ware, MA 01082. Kubota Rentals Raised Garden Beds The Ware River News will gladly correct factual errors that appear in this paper. Assembled or DIY kits 2x4’ to 4x8’, or custom. Corrections or clarifications will always Made from Alaskan Yellow Cedar; appear on Page 3. To request a correction, PARK SAW SHOP as durable as Western Red Cedar, MASONRY HARDSCAPE send information to [email protected], LOGGING • ARBORIST • SAFETY & as strong as Douglas Fir. RETAINING WALLS or call 967-3505. 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ARE REGION FOR HE W 129 G T YE IN AR RV S Social Security Fun with houseplants SE The Ware River News (USPS Matters ust about a month ago I decided to re-pot heat. For the fun of it, I cut it back in late top 2 or 3 leaves. Allow the stem to callus and 666100) is published every a number of my “houseplants.” I figured October and put it, pot and all in my mud then insert into a free-draining type of potting Thursday by Turley Publications, Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. Jthe timing was good, since before too long room. Lo and behold, it started to grow. I soil, one comprised of peat moss and perlite 01069. Telephone (413) 283- the plants would be responding to provided it with light, some fresh is ideal. Begin checking for roots in about a 8393, Fax (413) 289-1977. Claiming Social longer days with increased growth. N THE soil and said liquid fertilizer, and it month. POSTMASTER: Send address They would relish new soil and more I G a r d e n is actually sporting a few blossoms Another plant that faced true liberation a changes to Turley Publications, room for their roots to sprawl in the right now. I am only hoping it will month ago was an amaryllis that I received Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. Security now to bigger pots I would provide. While be happy indoors for several more in a fancy clear container. The bulb was 01069. I have never really felt that my out- weeks; thankfully lobelias are fairly waxed, or maybe even covered in some kind PATRICK H. TURLEY door “green thumb” has transferred cold hardy so I can probably get it of plastic. Hard to tell.. All you had to do was CEO preserve savings to indoor plants, I’ve managed not to outside earlier than most flowering put it on the shelf, no potting up required. kill enough of them so that one morn- plants. Something did not set well with me about this KEITH TURLEY By Russell Gloor ing of February vacation was spent Roberta McQuaid Another annual I overwintered fancy new modus…they want you to throw President Guest columnist with my hands in potting soil liber- is heliotrope. Given to me as a gift it away afterwards! But I kept my comment ating them from a fate of being root bound in last summer, its purple, vanilla-baby powder to myself, thanked the person who gave it to EDITOR Eileen Kennedy Dear Rusty: One of the big pieces of the the same tired soil. scented flowers provided a olfactory pick- me and watched as it bloomed, nicely, but on [email protected] Social Security puzzle that everyone seems One of my favorite houseplants is the me-up whenever needed. Admittedly, this a shorter stem than what I am used to. Once Gerber daisy. Most people think of this plant plant struggled over the winter but with fresh the flowers had passed it looked as though to miss is the protection of other retirement ADVERTISING SALES funds. If I did not take Social Security, I as a summer annual, and it technically is here soil and a brighter window it is thriving once another stem wanted to put out flower buds, Dan Flynn would have to dip into my retirement sav- in the northeast, but frugal Yankees (i.e. Mom more. The same goes for a coleus that I got but it just sort of sat there. I decided I would [email protected] ings to fund the early part of my retirement. and I) have been keeping them alive through from a my friend Jean a year and a half ago. operate, gently peeling the wax off the bulb. I took Social Security at my full retirement the winter for years now. Its pretty pastel dai- I decided take cuttings of all three to increase After planting in potting soil the amaryllis SPORTS EDITOR age rather than wait, so I am preserving sy-type flowers remind me of those the prank- my coffers and happily both the coleus and did bloom and has since put out healthy white Greg Scibelli my retirement account that has historically ster clowns use to squirt water in the faces of the lobelia have rooted. It’s been tricky to roots this last month. Next it will grow a [email protected] been getting 8 to 9% interest over the last unsuspecting folks. In our house we call it the keep the almost furry heliotrope leaves from healthy crop of foliage then go dormant before SOCIAL MEDIA 30 years. Social Security will never give “happy plant.” I had three good-sized pots of wilting while awaiting roots. More research blooming again next fall/winter. me anything close to those returns. Signed: them, all with tired soil. It showed by how necessary there. It was a lot of fun to repot and experiment Smart Investor yellow-green the leaves were. I moistened my Late last spring I made a mixed planter with my “houseplants.” Maybe I’ve had some @ Ware River News compost-based Coast of Maine potting soil with succulent type plants for my porch. I success because not all of them were inten- WEB Dear Smart Investor: You are, of and proceeded to pry the plants apart, giving used what I had, including two tiny kalachoe tioned for the house all along. Or maybe my www.warerivernews.turley.com course, correct that preservation of retire- the divisions a fresh pot and a splash of liquid plants rescued from where I don’t recall. They luck is changing! ment savings is important. It’s also correct fertilizer once back on the windowsill. I am looked so pathetic that I planted them almost that everyone’s personal financial situation happy to say I now have one flower and a few in the same hole to make one decent-sized Roberta McQuaid graduated from the is different. If your retirement nest egg has others awaiting in the crown! Success! plant. But alas, in just three months of good Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the historically provided a return of 8 to9% Three other plants typically grown as annu- soil and a warm porch they tripled in size and University of Massachusetts. For the last 28 www.turley.com over the last 30 years and will continue to als were saved from winter’s chill and brought by February were full of aphids. After a soapy years, she has held the position of staff hor- Turley Publications, Inc. cannot do so, then I believe you made the right indoors as an experiment. One was a lobe- bath they were separated, each given their ticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Village. She assume liability for the loss of choice by claiming at your full retirement lia plant that grew in a ceramic pot by my own pot. Now, one has flower buds! I have enjoys growing food as well as flowers. Have photographs or other materials submitted for publication. age (FRA), and preserving those high-return front door all summer. Usually lobelias peter read that kalanchoes are easy to propagate. a question for her? Email it to ekennedy@ Materials will not be returned investments. out during the dog days, but this newer vari- Simply take a cutting of terminal growth two turley.com with “Gardening Question” in the except upon specific request But many are not as fortunate as you ety kept right on blooming right through the to three inches long, stripping off all but the subject line. when submitted. and have their nest egg sitting in low-inter- est IRAs and bank savings accounts, and those folks may have a different perspective. They may choose an option to delay claim- ing Social Security to get a higher monthly etters OPINION benefit, initially using some of their low-re- L turn savings, but allowing them to preserve their overall savings much further into to the Editor POLICY their retirement because of a higher Social Letters to the editor Security benefit. And most often, continu- should be 250 words or ing to work provides them added ability to Reader recommends kubb less in length, and “Your delay claiming Social Security to get that as a backyard game Turn” guest column higher benefit. between 500-800 words. Personally, I do not advocate withdraw- Small gatherings and yard games are a safe No unsigned or anony- ing from retirement funds in lieu of claim- way to have fun during pandemic. We are all mous opinions will be familiar with cornhole, horseshoes and vol- published. We require that ing Social Security. But I do suggest that the person submitting the waiting past FRA to claim a higher bene- leyball, but what about the game of “kubb”? opinion also include his or fit may be wiser than claiming earlier and Kubb is a Swedish lawn game of skill and her town of residence and investing the Social Security money, trying strategy and is played in an area measuring 26 home telephone number. to beat the 8% yearly benefit growth real- feet by 16 feet called the pitch. We must authenticate ized by waiting to claim. It’s an unfortunate The basic object of the game is to toss authorship prior to pub- reality that high-return/low-risk investments wooden dowels underarm in attempting to lication. We reserve the are very difficult to find these days, and topple your opponent’s baseline blocks of right to edit or withhold most seniors are loathe to put their money in wood, which in Swedish are called kubbs. In any submissions deemed the center of the field is the king, which is to be libelous, unsubstan- high-risk investments to get higher returns. tiated allegations, person- Again, everyone’s situation is different, similar to the eighth ball in pocket billiards. al attacks, or defamation and each must choose based upon their own The game can be played one-on-one or up of character. circumstances. Many who contact us about to six players against six. This game can be their Social Security options intend to con- enjoyed by the entire family. Send opinions to: tinue working beyond their full retirement To learn more about this fantastic sport Ware River News age. Those folks might adopt a strategy just go online and look up the video “TV Letter to the Editor where they delay past their FRA to get a broadcast of 2018 U.S. Kubb Open Beloit 80 Main Street higher Social Security benefit for the rest Wisconsin.” Kubb sets can be purchased Ware, MA 01082 online also, but be sure the game is regulation or via email to: of their life, made possible because they [email protected] are still working and earning (rather than in size and made of hardwood. withdrawing from investments). If they’re in The deadline for good health and will achieve at least average Bill Paul, Thanks for the support submissions is life expectancy, they will not only enjoy a Kubb game instructor Monday at noon. much higher monthly benefit, but they’ll and enthusiast, Chicopee Thank you to the community for such an outpouring of support at our corned beef dinner also receive more in cumulative lifetime at Trinity Church. Luckily we had a warm sunny day and the smiles in the line of cars as we brought out the meals to them were equally as bright! Please see SSI, page 5 Barb Newton, Trinity Church Episcopal Mission Committee 2021Turley Election Policy This newspaper will print free self-submitted statements of candidacy What you need to know about the coronavirus variants only four weeks or more out from the election. All SPRINGFIELD – Despite leading the same time and overwhelm the healthcare sys- 3,136 cases of the variant in our country as of teristics related to its ability to attach to the candidates running in both world in COVID-19 infections and being tem. Scientists are still studying these variants March 7, according to the CDC. host cell, for example. This can potentially contested and uncontested races are asked to submit well-equipped with an unsurpassed genome and are also on the lookout for new ones that Early on, South African researchers believed confer higher risk of transmission of infection their statements to the sequencing infrastructure, the United States are emerging. More recently, the B.1.1.7 (UK) their variant could evade antibodies produced given a number of viral particles compared to editor to include only bio- found itself in the unfortunate position of fall- variant, thought to be just easily transmissible, by the immune system. This can imply possible the old strain. A variant refers to a virus with graphical and campaign ing well behind other countries in sequenc- is now associated with a higher risk of dying reinfection to occur as the antibodies cannot slight changes in the genetic codes due to these platform details. Total word ing coronavirus genomes and getting ahead of from COVID-19 based on a peer-reviewed neutralize the variant virus. This was seen in mutations. Depending on the effect on how count for statements is lim- emerging variants. study. Depending on the variant, the mutations the P.1 (Brazil) variant. Scientists continue to the virus behaves due to the genetic changes, ited to between 300-500 Now back on track and identifying variants (changes in the genetic code) can confer resis- study how these variants can potentially evade whether a single mutation or a combination of words maximum. Please that have begun in the United States, includ- tance to some available COVID-19 treatments. immunity to COVID-19. mutations, it may or may not be problematic. include a photo. We will ing in New York and California, scientists are For example, bamlanivimab, a COVID-19 Q: Are the new variants more deadly? It can be problematic to the host, but offers an not publish any statements of candidacy inside the four increasing their COVID-19 sequencing efforts monoclonal antibody authorized for the treat- A: This is an evolving story, Initially, scien- advantage to the virus to survive. A variant weeks from election thresh- as many question: “Should I be worried over ment of mild-moderate COVID-19 is thought tists thought that there was no evidence that the may become the dominant strain because of old. To publish any other the variants?” to be ineffective against B.1.341 (South Africa) infection from any of the variants is more dead- its survival advantage in a given environment. campaign publicity during Dr. Armando Paez, chief in the Infectious variant. Thus, the variants also carry clinical ly than the old strain. A recent study suggests What is also important to remember is that if the race, please contact our Disease Division at Baystate Health, answers importance for COVID-19 patients. However, that there is an association of B.1.1.7(UK) vari- there is more viral replications occurring, let us advertising representatives. some pressing questions about what role the not all COVID-19 treatments may be signifi- ant with higher risk of dying from COVID-19. say, more infections in the community, there is We also do not allow per- variants are playing in the ongoing pandemic. cantly impacted by the variants. For example, I expect that more information will be available a greater chance for more mutations to occur. sonal attacks against other Q: Are the coronavirus variants that have mutations identified in these new variants have regarding the other variants in the near future. That is why interrupting the cycle of transmis- candidates or political par- emerged over the past few months a cause of not significantly changed the part of the virus Q: Why did it take a while before we began sion can lessen the chance of variants to occur. ties in statements of candi- dacy, nor do we publish for concern for epidemiologists? that remdesivir, an FDA-approved drug for to see different variants of the coronavirus? Q: Why are these variants more easily free any information about A: Any time a new variant of the novel severe COVID-19, targets. A: Viruses such as SARSCoV2, the virus transmissible? key endorsements or politi- coronavirus SARSCoV2 is discovered, there is Q: What do these new variants from the behind COVID-19, naturally mutate and viral A: The variants have mutations in the spike cal fundraisers. cause for concern. The major variants reported United Kingdom, South Africa, and Brazil, as variants occur. Many variants emerge and dis- protein enabling them to latch on and infect Letters to the editor of not only in the U.S., but also in other parts well as those that have originated in the U.S., appear, but some persist because their accumu- human cells more easily. Many of these muta- no more than 250 words of the world, B.1.1.7 (UK), B.1.351 (South share in common, and what makes them differ- lated mutations offer a “survival of the fittest” tions are in the receptor binding domain of the from supporters endors- Africa) and the P.1 (Brazil) are found to be ent from the original COVID-19? advantage among others over time to become virus. The mutation E484K, common in these ing specific candidates or more infectious that the original SARSCoV2 A: All of these five variants mentioned the dominant circulating virus. variants, can increase the affinity of viral pro- discussing campaign issues strain. More recently, home-grown variants, above have mutations in the spike protein that Q: Is there a difference between a variant tein with its receptor, thus explaining its ability are limited to three total per author during the elec- B.1.526 from New York City and California allow them to latch on better to and infect of the virus and a mutation, and which is more to be easily transmitted. tion season. No election variant B.1.427/B.1.429, have also been report- human cells, making them more transmissible problematic? Q: Since these variants are more transmis- letters will appear in the ed. (up to 50% more). All of these variants have A: A viral mutation refers to specific chang- sible, does that mean the recommended safety final edition before the Any of the variants can become the circu- now been detected in the United States, and es or alterations in the gene of the virus. This precautions will no longer work to prevent election. We reserve the lating strain in a population and can spread according to the Centers for Disease Control is a natural occurrence in the life of a virus, spread of the virus? right to edit all statements easily to others in a geometric fashion. This and Prevention (CDC), the UK variant is particularly an RNA virus like the coronavi- of candidacy and letters carries significant public health importance expected to become the dominant strain in the rus. Some mutations do not change how the to the editor to meet our Please see , page 5 and urgency as more people can get sick at the U.S. by the end of March. There are currently, virus behaves, but some do affect its charac- VARIANTS guidelines. March 25, 2021, Ware River News, Page 5 warren The Centered Place offers student scholarship Planning board denies ZPT extension on that property. on it. Czub assists the Planning available to the Fire Department, WARREN – The Centered Place he said. “We will choose a student Czub plans to retire Fire Chief Adam Lavoie said Board and the Building Inspector. as well as plans for a sprinkler sup- Yoga Studio of Warren will reward who is highly motivated and cares the Fire Department had respond- The position will be advertised, pression system test and an emer- a deserving student of Quaboag deeply about the future.” By Eileen Kennedy ed to the Coy Hill property when applicants will be interviewed and gency lighting plan. Regional High School a scholar- To become a candidate for the Staff writer a machine, a side-by-side, went hiring should take place by June A public hearing for Donna ship of over $1,000. The Centered scholarship, students are required out of control and partially flipped, 1, so Czub can train the new per- Floria’s special permit for the post Place aims to help support a stu- to fill out an application available WARREN – The Planning injuring one worker. The worker son, she said. The board would office building on Main Street in dent who wants to pursue a higher at the school, provide three letters Board unanimously denied a was transported to the hospital to prefer to hire a Warren resident, West Warren was set for May 26. education so they can have a great- of recommendation and write an 12-month extension to the special be checked for lacerations. There but living in town is not a require- Planning Board members said er positive impact in the local com- essay that answers the following permit and site plan application by was no fuel spill from the accident, ment. Czub said whoever is hired Floria wants to add more apart- munity and world. The student will questions: ZPT Energy Solutions II LLC for he said. Lavoie said he checked would have to be a team player ments to the multi-use building, be selected based on financial need, What change the student would its solar project on Reed Street. carefully for spillage due to the as the current staff all get along which has apartments on the upper the student’s activity in the school like to make in the world? Warren’s town counsel has proximity of a retention pond. very well. Planning Board member floors and the post office and a and community, and their own stat- How would the student make advised the board that due to Drue King said there should be a business on the first floor. ed intentions. that change? the COVID-19 pandemic and an probationary period for the new The Centered Place regular- What obstacles might be accompanying state of emergency Copart employee. ly donates to local charities and encountered along the way? Solar project buffers statewide, it is premature to extend The board also voted for a con- causes. Toward the end of 2020, What major obstacle has the stu- any such permits as they remain on a guidance counselor at Quaboag dent overcome in his or her life tinuance for the special permit and Public hearings Dufresne said the Planning hold during the emergency, accord- site plan public hearing for Copart Board has to check with town Regional, Eric Urban, asked The and how will this help that student The board set several pub- ing to Planning Board members. of Connecticut Inc., but did not counsel about a lack of 150-foot Centered Place if it would be will- succeed? lic hearings, which will all be via The special permit was due to set a date for it. Copart wants to buffers for existing solar farm proj- ing to offer a scholarship to one The Centered Place is contrib- Zoom, the video conferencing expire on April 8, but due to the operate a junkyard/automobile ects. He said original plans were of the seniors. “We jumped at the uting $250 toward the scholarship application. hold on these permits statewide, it graveyard at 600 Old West Warren approved with 150-foot buffers and opportunity,” recalls Phil Milgrom, while the rest is being raised by A public hearing for the zon- will not expire on that date. Road. Copart has also asked for those buffers were included in the co-director of the studio. “The way clients and friends of the studio. A ing by-law changes proposed by Board member David Dufresne a copy of the residents’ petition board’s special permit and site plan the political climate has been, and fundraiser is ongoing. To contrib- the Planning Board was set for also said a letter should be sent to against the business, which has approval with conditions. with all the social unrest as well as ute, you can send a check to The Monday, April 19, at 7:15 p.m. ZPT Energy regarding the compa- been given to them. He said the previous Planning the anxiety and tragedy from the Centered Place, P.O. Box 1210, A public hearing for a special ny’s Coy Hill Road solar project Board did not put the buffer in the pandemic, we wanted to help in Warren MA 01083-1210 (write permit for 81 South St. LLC, has informing them the board found a conditions and some of the proj- any way we could.” “For QRHS Scholarship” on the been scheduled for April 26. It is number of issues of concern during Kathy Czub ects have been built with smaller He and Nancy Nowak, the memo line). the old Hardwick Knitters build- a recent site visit. He said it was buffers. other co-director and founder of QRHS serves students from The board briefly discussed ing, and the owner wants to have a important to document the issues He said the town would have The Centered Place, see this as an Warren and many other towns in Kathy Czub’s retirement with her furniture storage business, neces- and request a response from the to have all its “i”s dotted and “t” s opportunity to make a difference. the area including West Brookfield, and the plans to hire someone to sitating a change of use special company. He also said ZPT has crossed before discussing moving “Young people are our future. How Ware, Palmer, Southbridge, replace her. Board members asked permit hearing. Fire Chief Adam refused to enter into a payment solar panels at existing projects. this country ends up, and the whole Monson and New Braintree. in lieu of taxes program with the her for a job description and to add Lavoie said he had spoken to the planet by that matter, hinges mostly Anyone with questions may town and they are not paying taxes anything she does that isn’t listed owner about making building keys on the younger generation today” contact Milgrom at 413 436-7374. Quaboag Regional Middle High School second period honor roll WARREN – The Quaboag Brendan Burke, Phoebe Clowes, Dante Martino, Norah McElroy, Abigail Bouchard, Elizabeth Isabelle Russell, Megan Shea, Gibeault, Douglas Harvey, Cabot Regional Middle High School Preston Clowes, Cadel Courtney, Erin McGrath, Aidan Michon, Chambers, Sydney Corfey, Cole Margaret Stevens and John Wilk. Lacey, Lauren Lamoureaux, Daniel released its second period honor Elizabeth Czaja, Paige Dion, Nora Pennington-Russell, Norah Crosby, Melissa Drago, Caitlyn Ninth grade: Camrin Bolduc, Mazzarese, Conner Merrill, Jessica roll. Luisa Feeney, Katelyn Fountain, Schwenker, Katelynn Swistak, Fox, Justin Janosz, Grace Kelly, Bryce Douglas, Jenna Duff, Aidan Tetreault and Bethany Vogel. Andrew Gagnon, Emily Hunkins, Breanna Towlson, Parker Tunley, Hannah Kitch, Zowie LaFlash, Flood, Cameron Giroux, Laine 11th grade: Andrew Araujo, FIRST HONORS Serenity Kauppila, Josephine Sebastian Veliz-Baldzion and Christopher Laprade, Austin Hatstat, Emma LaFleche, Kendall Laci Blount, Parker Doe, Samantha 12th grade: Ania Bolaske, Landon, Summer Mageau, Arian Makenna Williams. Lourake, Grace Ortiz, Sophia LaRiviere, Evan Long, Samantha Ford, Jonah Gervais and Keertan Tyler Bond, Sadie Bridges, Megan Masterjohn, Adrik Matys, Victoria Seventh grade: Emma Astrella, Rimmer and Ryan Seeton. Martin, Alexander Russo, Owen Patel. Courtney, Kirah Czub, Brooke Morgan, Bryan Joseph Para, Juliana Augusto, Madelyn 11th grade: Bryanna Anderson, Stevens and Matthew Tiberii. 10th grade: Aaden Caruso, Dion, Liam Flynn, Joshua Gray, Wylliam Pennington-Russell, Cody Bagg, Isabelle Bellizzi, Trevor Jakob Burrill, Sierra Cromack, Eighth grade: Matthew Julien Compher, Cody Goodrich, Matthew Griffing, Eli Homon, Perron, Chase Potvin, Charles Bigda, Shelby Bridges, Jacob Lauren Gassnola, Jacob Harder, Gattuccio, Elise Kopec, Hailey Aja Noelle Mercer, Lynne Merrill, Kylee Julian, Allison Kelleher, Schwenker, Cacace, Kenadi Chenevert, Zoe Harder, Aniah Harris, Emma Letourneau, Madison Neilsen, Hailey Samek, Lucy Sanelli, Rhea Lauren Kimball, Hannah Martin, Ninth grade: Ethan Araujo, Greigh Cloward, Emma Dion, McGinty, Margaux Morales, Sean Jason O’Keefe, Victoria Powell, Smith and Ryan Wilson. Madeline Nemeroff, Sarah Isabelle Burgess, Alexandra Brennan Doe, Gabriela Feeney, Moriarty, Ezekiel Powers, Derrick Emily Savage, Liam Smith, Ninth grade: Mason Blount, Niedzialkoski, Alyssa Ricci, Cacace, Antonio Congelos, Forrest Serenitee Gagnon, Brianna Hawk, Shepherd, Hannah Southwick and Cristyna Tambolleo and Hart Waz. Allison Brooks, Matthew Carter, Nicholas Robbins, Elizabeth Dezfoli, Cloe Fredette, Madison Evangeline Iwaniec, Alison Jones, Allison Tiberii. Seventh grade: Michael Atkins, Olivia Dumas, Ryan Fernandez, Schwenker, Darian Shepherd, Hamlin, Jason Houle, Ayla Morgan Lakota, Gabriel Moberg, 10th grade: Brandon Allen, Connor Burgess, Connor Burke, Isabella Paolucci, Dylan Piazzo, Cassidy Silva, Andrew Sweet and Iwaniec, Dawson Kelly, Abigail Olive Moulton, Kaitlyn Nault, Arianna Belen, Ian Bruni, Declan Gretchen Conn, Dustyn James Jacob Routhier, Cole Waz and Jenna Wade. Long, Rachel McGrath, Hanna Camden Olivo, Ava Ostrout, Flood, Alexandra Garrand, Cook, Summer Dezfoli, Emily Tyler Withers. 11th grade: Alyssa Abbe, Nermeroff, Lily Potvin, Thomas McKenna-Shea Pavini, Jacob Kiara Gauthier, Madison Gray, Forcier, Landon Hogan, Ily Martel, Eighth grade: Parker Chaffee, Emma Aberle, Elias Berthel, Robidoux, Kenady Sloan, Riley Plante, Madeline Potvin, Jason Zhoe Guidetti, Grance Hannah, Kelsey Olson, Alyson Williams, Olivia Collins, Sadie May, Alexander Carter, Riley Como, Sloan, Haileigh Swistak and Read, Madison Schreier, Madison Madelynn Huard, Gage Willem Camden Williams and Harrison Brayden Ryan, Mykenzie Sheldon, Jaden Darnell, Clare Jetter, Ainslie Patrick Toomey. Leigh Sears, Grace Smart and Lane, Kayden Lourake, Hannah Wilson. Elizabeth Tetlow, Brianna Valley Lafko, Katerina Landon, Sydney Eighth grade: Isabelle Aberle, Elijah Wilhelm. Manzaro, Allison Marsh, Rebecca and Nina Vorobiova. LaRocque, Paris Prinsen, Grace Aviendha Andreoli, Juliette Martin, Tristan Mauro, Kadin THIRD HONORS Seventh grade: Allison Duszlak, Schmidt and Joline Wheeler. Boos, Lila Broadley, Talon Clark, SECOND HONORS Milligan, Joseph Novak, Gabriel 12th grade: Evan Allen, Paige Mia Letendre, Evan Merrill, 10th grade: Jakob Bond, Skylar Cook, Abigail Jolin, 12th grade: Paisleigh Atwood, Paquette, Angelina Paradis, Baldwin, Ashlynn Cook, Emily Kimber Peyman and Jack Stevens.

also affect your spouse’s survivor and interpretations of the AMAC SSI from page 4 RETURN from page 3 of taking home a lunch would Advisory Council and a middle/ benefit, so life expectancy of both Foundation’s staff, trained and have lunch at school and take high school teacher, said he and benefits by waiting longer to claim spouses should always be included accredited by the National Social ly did not use COVID-19 week- Social Security. home breakfast for the next day probably many teachers would in the decision on when to claim. Security Association. NSSA and ly pooled testing, but it would Finally, often lost in the argu- like the elementary students. prefer to start April 28 as outlined In any case, from what you’ve writ- the AMAC Foundation and its implement it with the increased ment to claim at or after FRA is Muir proposed bringing back by DESE rather than the school’s ten I believe that your choice to staff are not affiliated with or number of students in the building all middle/high school back to proposed date of March 29. He that, for a married couple, a sur- claim at your FRA in order to pre- endorsed by the Social Security and extra days. Participation in five-days on Monday, March 29. said all teachers would be fully viving spouse receives 100% of the serve your high-return investments Administration or any other gov- the COVID-19 pooled testing was Sixth-graders would be includ- vaccinated against COVID-19 by benefit the deceased spouse was was a prudent move for your per- ernmental entity. To submit a ques- receiving at death. That surviv- voluntary. The superintendent said ed in this plan. She said students April 28 instead of just one shot. sonal circumstances. And I admire tion, visit our website (amacfoun- the increased school population ing spouse benefit will either be the careful thought you put into dation.org/programs/social-securi- would gain 49.5 hours of in per- The school hosted a COVID-19 a smaller FRA amount or a larg- would also increase the need to son instruction and “the sooner we vaccine clinic Tuesday, March 16. that decision. ty-advisory) or email us at ssadvi- quarantine. Teacher office hours er (e.g., age 70) amount, depend- This article is intended for infor- [email protected]. get students in for in-person the Following discussion and at the middle/high school would ing upon when the higher earning mation purposes only and does better.” answering questions from listen- change from Tuesday through spouse claimed. Point is, if you not represent legal or financial Russell Gloor is a Social Changes at the elementary ers through the chat room, the are married, when you claim may guidance. It presents the opinions Security advisor for AMAC. Friday from 12:50 to 2:05 p.m. level if more students returned School Committee voted to to to Monday through Friday from would include higher bus capacity allow the administration to imple- 1:30-2:05 p.m. The week at a and possible under six foot dis- ment the recommendations of the glance would continue. Middle evidence, the currently available the pandemic. For example, vac- tancing in some cases. superintendent, with two members and high school students instead VARIANTS from page 4 COVID-19 vaccines can still broad- cine designs and booster shots are Evan Barringer, of the Teacher voting no. 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Page 6, Ware River News, March 25, 2021 CUB SCOUTS North Brookfield Savings Bank hires new president and CEO

gic goals moving for- of North Brookfield Will work with ward. “I am confident Savings Bank,” said ‘spring’ into action that this change will be Boulanger. Donna Boulanger a positive one for the Bernasconi is until her December bank, the staff and the looking forward to community as a whole. the future and getting retirement We must continue to to know not only his look forward and find internal team, but the NORTH BROOKFIELD – ways to evolve and community mem- Following an extensive search, innovate so that we Marco Bernasconi Jr. bers as well. “I have the Board of Trustees of North may remain indepen- spent my career pre- Brookfield Savings Bank is dent and true to our paring for this oppor- pleased to announce that Marco mission and core val- tunity. I’m fortunate Bernasconi, Jr. will succeed ues,” said Boulanger. to have worked with Donna L. Boulanger as presi- “Today is a very hum- hundreds of commu- dent and Chief Executive Officer. bling day for me as I nity financial insti- Bernasconi will join the bank reflect back on my first tutions and look for- as the president on April 5, and day of work at North ward to leveraging work along-side Boulanger over Brookfield Savings all this experience in the remaining months of this Bank some 13 years Donna Boulanger the communities that year. Upon her retirement, he ago. I came to North we serve,” he said. will also assume the title of Chief Brookfield because I believed in North Brookfield Savings Bank Executive Officer. this bank. I saw then how clearly is a mutual savings bank with Turley Publications photos by Paula Ouimette Boulanger Donna remain we empower people and ultimate- full-service branches in North Cub Scouts from Ware Family Pack 520 played disc golf and explored around the pond at North Brookfield involved with the bank as a ly make the community a better Brookfield, East Brookfield, West Town Forest Park. Trustee and Corporator. “I am place. These are the same mission Brookfield, Ware, Belchertown, honored the Board and Donna and values that continue to moti- Palmer and Three Rivers Village By Paula Ouimette have placed their confidence vate me today.” of Palmer. Staff Writer in me to lead North Brookfield “While the bank has seen NBSB offers a wide vari- Savings Bank into the future and great success, the leadership team ety of deposit and loan products WARE – Ware Family Scout to continue serving its custom- is eager to do more and evolve for individuals and businesses Pack 520 held its first hike of the ers and the community,” said to keep pace with the changing throughout Central and Western spring season this past Saturday, Bernasconi. technology and trends. The bank- Massachusetts and has been a March 20, at North Brookfield Marco joins the Bank from ing industry has changed over the steadfast supporter of the com- Town Forest Park, off Route 67. COCC where he worked for 27 years at a rapid pace, one with munities in which it serves since Town Forest Park features a years. He joined COCC as a which, we must keep up with. It’s 1854. nine-hole disc golf course, along loan Customer Representative the next chapter in banking. “I am North Brookfield Savings with trails and a small, man-made and rose through the ranks and excited to leverage the traditions Bank recently announced they pond. Most of the Scouts had never most recently held the position of the past with an eye on advanc- received a 5-Star Superior rating tried disc golf before, but they all as Senior Vice President, client ing technology and digital capa- from BauerFinancial. The bank enjoyed trying to navigate their service officer, chief service offi- bilities moving into the future,” has earned and maintained this disc to the hole. Throwing their cer, a role he has held since 2010. said Bernasconi. 5-star rating for 100 consecu- discs around trees and over streams While at COCC, he gained expe- “We are fortunate to have tive quarters, which means that proved to be a challenge, one that rience in many areas of banking someone of Marco’s caliber and North Brookfield Savings Bank the Pack faced enthusiastically. and business, including; strategic experience to lead the bank. We qualifies for an elite designa- By the time they had reached planning, risk management and are at a critical moment and we tion of a “Sustained Superiority the third hole, the Scouts were Fintech. COCC is an award-win- need new and fresh leadership to Bank.” This status is reserved confidently reaching their target ning, client-owned financial tech- not only continue our good work for the top 10% of the nation’s and experimenting with different nology company servicing finan- but to take advantage of the mar- banks, those that have maintained throwing techniques and discs. Ware Family Pack 520 held its first hike of the season this past cial institutions throughout the ket opportunities ahead. With BauerFinancial’s highest 5-Star Many were surprised to find that Saturday at the North Brookfield Town Forest Park, which included a Northeastern United States. Marco’s proven track record of rating longer than 90% of the each type of disc produced a differ- chance to play disc golf. Bernasconi’s strong Fintech execution, his strong communica- industry. All deposits are insured ent result. The distance disc trav- and digital banking knowledge are tion skills and leadership capabili- by the FDIC and the Depositors eled the farthest, while the putter salamanders. and above freezing temperatures at the perfect fit for the bank’s strate- ties, we are confident in the future Insurance Fund. was easier to land in the basket Ware Family Pack 520 enjoys night. attached to the hole. two hikes a month on the first and Boys and girls in kindergarten to After completing the course, the third Saturdays. The next hike fifth grade are welcome to join Cub Pack explored around the pond, will be Saturday, April 3, to the Scouts. For more information about St. Aloysius Catholic School releases honor roll hoping to see amphibian activity. fire tower off Ragged Hill Road in joining Ware Family Pack 520, GILBERTVILLE – St. Hannah Fanelli, Hannah Madison Clough, Andrew While slowly melting, there was West Brookfield. The trail to the people may contact Cubmaster Aloysius Catholic School released LaRochelle, Joseph Pacek and Letendre, Alex St. Jaques and still a significant layer of ice cov- fire tower passes by vernal pools Chris Boos at lotecredneck3.3@ its honor roll for the third semes- Mary-Kate Pacek. Lucas Skoczylas. ering the pond. The Scouts are which should be stirring with gmail.com or 413-345-0448, or ter of this school year. Honors: Anthony Adams, hoping to return in a few weeks amphibian life with the predict- find the Pack on Facebook. High honors: Eden Fanelli, Sophia Adams, Anthony Araujo, to check for any signs of frogs or ed warm weather during the day,

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WARE – The Indians made a mistake early in the game lead- ing to Belchertown’s only touch- down of the game, but from there, Ware’s offense took over, scoring 37 unanswered points in a 37-8 win over the Orioles. Photos by Gregory A. Scibelli Ware was playing for the first The Ware defensive tries to break through Belchertown’s line. Andrew Soltys returns a kickoff. time since Thanksgiving morn- ing in 2019. Ware will play at South Hadley on Friday night, March 26 at 6 p.m.

Keith Smith scores a tackle. Rockheem Handfield rushes into the crowd of blockers. Dillon Slattery takes the snap. Valley Wheel Baseball seeking new talent By Gregory A. Scibelli doors and get active will draw new [email protected] players to tryouts when they start next weekend. REGION – The regular season Tryouts for the league will take is just a month away and the mem- place Saturday, April 3, and the bers of the Valley Wheel Over-30 next two Sundays, April 11 and 18. Baseball League are excited to be There are normally six teams in playing baseball again. the league and the hope is to con- Quaboag football returned to the field last Last year, the season was can- tinue to have that tradition as play- Saturday morning against Oxford. celled once parks were closed due ers begin to make their way out to to the coronavirus pandemic. the fields The normal Valley Wheel An attempt was made by com- season is 15 games beginning April Cougars hit missioner Jim Nason to hold a 25 this year and going until the end short season once modified rules of July. The league plays nine-in- for activity were allowed, but there ning games, allowing all partici- was not enough interest to keep the pants an opportunity to get plenty the gridiron league operating. of at-bats and lots of time in the Now, the league is gearing for field. a full season, but between cir- The top four teams in the league WARREN – Last Saturday morning, Quaboag High School football returned cumstances changing during the make the playoffs and the semi- to action at home against Oxford High School. Oxford scored late in the second pandemic and the modifications finals and finals are held in the quarter and would end up taking the win 14-0. currently in place for sports The first two weeks of August. The league is definitely in need of more schedule also features a couple of baseball talent. weeknights games and a special Nason is hoping “quarantine fatigue” and the need to get out- Please see BASEBALL, page 8

Purse structure announced for 2021 season at Thompson

WATERBURY, VT and “When Tom (Mayberry) and NAPLES, ME – American- I agreed to take on this role at Drew Martinez punts the ball away. Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro Thompson, one of our priorities All Star Series (PASS) officials was posting a fair purse for all Photos by Gregory A. Scibelli have announced the purse struc- divisions,” ACT managing partner Brendan Burke makes a tackle on an Oxford ball carrier. ture for the five weekly divisions Cris Michaud said. “I raced for 20+ set for competition at Thompson years, and I experienced firsthand Speedway Motorsports Park in the value of an extra dollar. We’ve 2021. put together a competitive structure A total of nearly $24,000 that rewards everyone who shows in posted awards have been set up and will help teams get their to be distributed to the Sunoco cars to the track.” Modifieds, Late Models, SK Light The roar of the Sunoco Modifieds, Limited Sportsman, Modifieds will return to the and Mini Stocks at each event. All high-banks with drivers chasing five divisions will compete as part a $1,500 winning prize for their of the six-race oval track event 30-lap feature races. With $900 schedule at Thompson, which on the line for second, $600 for begins with the annual Icebreaker third and $200 to start each race, on April 10 and 11. The schedule the Sunoco Modified purse itself also includes four Wednesday night rises over $8,500. Some of the top races in the summer (June 16, July names in local Modified racing 7, Aug. 11 and Sept. 15) and the Derrick Shepherd drops back for a handoff after receiving the snap. Several Quaboag players combine on a defensive tackle. Sunoco World Series (Oct. 8 to 10). Please see RACING, page 8 Page 8, Ware River News, March 25, 2021 sports @turleysports www.turleysports.com acebook.com/turleysports College conference moves forward Sign up for Quabbin Valley with spring competition plan Baseball Athlete of the Month WESTFIELD – The giate athletics this spring and “The presidents are excit- REGION – The Quabbin eight Massachusetts State in which sports they will per- ed to move forward with plans Valley Baseball League is an Keith Smith age 28-and-over league which Collegiate Athletic Conference mit competition. These deci- for spring sports competition,” WARE (MASCAC) Presidents sions will be made in consul- said Massachusetts College of plays its games Sundays at 10 a.m. beginning in late April and announced today that they have tation with campus health pro- Liberal Arts President James ongratulations to Keith Smith, approved a plan to have com- fessionals and the MASCAC Birge, Chair of the MASCAC concluding in late August. It is a six-team league and a 15-game who scored his 1,000th career petition for the spring sports of Commissioner. Council of Presidents. “As we point in his final game for the baseball, men’s golf, women’s The presidents have plan for spring sports com- schedule with all teams getting at C least one playoff game at the end Indians. lacrosse, softball and men’s approved a conference schedule petition, we will continue to To nominate someone for Athlete of and women’s outdoor track where the institutions will play fine-tune protocols to ensure of August. The league is seeking new the Month, contact Managing Sports and field. The presidents have the same school each week in the safety of student-athletes, Editor Gregory A. Scibelli at 413-283- also approved the continuation baseball, softball and women’s coaches, staff and the campus players to join in the fun. The cost to play in 2021 is $192.50 and 8393 ext. 258 or send an e-mail to gsci- of practice for fall and winter lacrosse. In addition, the mem- communities,” said President [email protected]. MASCAC teams subject to bership has approved a men’s Birge. registration can be found at www. health and safety, testing and golf and outdoor track and field Consistent with state restric- quabbinvalleybaseball.org. Games tracing protocols in place to championship. Additionally, tions on gathering limits, spec- are mostly being played this limit the spread of the COVID- the presidents have autho- tators will not be permitted at year in Easthampton and South 19 virus. rized institutions to schedule MASCAC contests at this time. Hadley. Players who wish to pitch Our Family “The MASCAC continues to non-conference contests, pro- This policy may be revisited in the league must be 30-years- meet regularly with the presi- vided all non-conference teams for outdoor sports if conditions old. Cares dents, athletic directors, athletic follow prescribed MASCAC improve and subject to state Sign-ups are active and players trainers and other essential staff health and safety guidance and and local health authorities’ who are not already on a team About Your as we bring our student-athletes protocols. Institutions will not guidance. For the enjoyment of will be placed in a draft, current- back to the playing field, safe- be traveling to compete against family, friends and fans of our ly scheduled to take place on HOME – AUTO – BUSINESS – LIFE Family ly, while adhering to all state, teams out of state. student-athletes, the MASCAC Sunday, April 11. federal and NCAA guidelines,” As the MASCAC teams will continue to livestream con- The league’s first games are said MASCAC Commissioner continue to participate in athlet- tests on MASCAC.tv. tentatively scheduled for Sunday, Angela Baumann. “It is our ic activities, it is the continued Throughout the 2020-21 April 25. For the 2021 season, CONGRATULATIONS intention to have these athletic responsibility of all student-ath- academic year, the MASCAC there is a mask-wearing rule, as events as long as the conditions letes and staff to stay diligent will be celebrating its’ 50th well as modifications that pro- ATHLETE! hibit any type of spitting or close allow us to move forward safe- in their safety efforts on and anniversary with special fea- Very Competitive Rates • Experienced Professional Staff ly. The MASCAC office and off the field of play. Individual tures, facts and trivia com- contact, and players are required eight MASCAC Presidents will member institutions reserve the memorating the event. Our to take out all trash they bring in 99% Claim Satisfaction Rate • On-site Registry Processing be monitoring practices and right to halt competition if the conference has a rich history with them. The league allows the competition to ensure the con- health of the campus communi- of success on the playing field use of BBCOR-certified -3 bats as well as wood bats. Games are 143 West Street 45 North Main Street tinued health and safety of our ty is put at risk. In the event of and in the classroom. Over the Ware, MA 01082 Belchertown, MA 01007 student-athletes and staff.” an increase of COVID-related academic year, the conference nine innings and all players who It will remain the deci- cases on any of our campuses, will be highlighting the stu- participate get to hit and play the sion of each member institu- the schedules may be adjusted, dent-athletes, teams, coaches, field. For more information or to www.moultoninsurance.com contact someone from the league, More companies, tion to determine if they can which might include stoppage and administrators from the last more choices, safely participate in intercolle- of play. 50 years. go to the league’s website. 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BASEBALL from page 7 RAIL from page 1 Mother’s Day weekend Saturday game. the rail line, which would include There are still modified rules for a depot in Palmer, and seek out adult baseball under the Office of additional funding sources.” Energy and Environmental Affairs, which requires mask-wearing, Crunching numbers social distancing when possible, and no spitting among the habit Early in the steering committee baseball players are not allowed to meeting, members discussed the engage in. While the game play is critical cost-to-benefit ratio in a largely the same, the mask-wearing Valley Wheel MassDOT study completed last rule was one that was the subject of Baseball is ready year. Widely panned as inaccu- controversy last summer and ulti- to get started rate by passenger rail advocates mately led to the cancellation of again. Tryouts because of the method MassDOT the shortened season. were held last used to arrive at its figure, the With vaccinations in summer before CBR is typically a deciding fac- you have a strong enough champi- Scarlet Lamothe, a committee Massachusetts clearing one million the season ulti- tor in whether or not projects are on in Washington.” member who wasn’t in last week’s people and the state entering Phase mately had to be eligible for federal funding. The It’s also possible that meeting, said in past meetings and 4 of the re-opening plan earlier this cancelled due to the pandemic. East-West Rail is projected to MassDOT will revisit the CBR. forums that her family’s restaurant week, Nason is hopeful the restric- come with a price tag of at least The most recent study recom- – Steaming Tender, inside Palmer’s tions will ease as the season goes $2.4 billion, and perhaps as much mended a second look along with original depot – is interested in hav- on, especially as it relates to gath- as $4 billion. other continued fact-finding. ing the platform for a new passen- ering. “The economic impact anal- “The MassDOT study suggest- ger rail line built nearby. Her family Comradery is one of the staples For more information on get- a pitcher, you must be 30-years-old ysis, that could be a positive and ed there would be state officials even purchased more property in of the league, which has usually ting involved in adult baseball, go before June 1. Players can partic- make something happen that helps working with federal officials the vicinity that could be used for included tailgating after games. to www.valleywheelbaseball.com. ipate in at least one of the three allay the CBR,” Hood said. looking at this benefit-to-cost ratio parking, she said. Hood referenced That is a practice that will also To play in the league, you must tryouts dates, usually held at Blunt Whatever the mechanics, steer- because the project is (coming those comments as an example of have to be on hold until restrictions be 28-years-old before June 1. In Park, and then a draft is held prior ing committee members said they up short of) meeting the required the mindset the steering committee lift. order to participate in the league as to the start of the season. think the stars could be aligning ratio for funding,” Linda Leduc, should adopt. for the project. The Biden admin- Palmer’s town planner, and a “We’re at that point where we istration has promised a massive steering committee member, said. should think ‘what if this were to national infrastructure project and Hood said he’s encouraged by happen?’ and figure out the factors is known as a fan of passenger all the tailwinds and reminded the of what goes into this decision,” rail. His Transportation Secretary, rest of the committee there is $50 Hood said. Pete Buttigieg, is a close friend million in the state budget for the “We probably want to have a of Lesser’s from their college project just waiting to be tapped. platform compatible with Amtrak,” days and Massachusetts has some “Now, $50 million doesn’t get he said because of potential ties to influential voices in congress, us a train, but it does cover things the Springfield-New Haven line including House Ways and Means like planning and preparatory now in service. At some point, Committee Chair Richard Neal work of some sort – if they decide Hood said, the town and committee and Sen. Ed Markey, who serves to appropriate and spend it,” he will likely need to contract with a on two transportation-related sub- said. consultant to help sort through the committees. Both have gone on “And we can start small. It options available. record as in favor of creating the doesn’t have to be that two to four “All these technical details, we new passenger rail line. billion. It can be something small- need to resolve,” he said. “We should leverage our feder- er to get the project going.” Leduc estimates it would cost al partners when there’s an open- Leduc said another encourag- between $50,000 and $75,000 to ing for that,” steering committee ing sign is a call she had last week hire a consultant. member Jessica Sizer, a Palmer with an aide in Neal’s office that “I’ll keep my eye out for fund- Town Council member, who was confirmed “Congressman Neal ing sources in the meantime but appointed as the town of Barre not only understands our need for I’m sure there’s funding out there,” Submitted photo administrator nearly a year ago. bridge repair, but is very aware of she said. “There is plenty of grant Information has been released for racing purses for the 2021 season. Steering committee mem- the rail project. I thought that was money out there, but it’s probably ber and Palmer Community promising,” Leduc said. something we’ll tackle next fiscal The Limited Sportsman are set erans together, it’s expected to be Development Director Sarah RACING from page 7 “Hopefully,” she added, not year.” to return with a purse over $3,000 another stout year. Szczebak, said she learned while entirely half-joking, “we get some Committee member Anne are expected to compete, includ- of their own and $350 on the line The Mini Stock thunder will applying for federal bridge grants bridge money too!” Miller suggested money from the ing Keith Rocco, who looks to to win. Known as one of the most return to Thompson with feature that “rail projects are eligible” state transportation bond Gov. continue his dominance of the exciting divisions at Thompson races set for $200 to win and over and was surprised to discov- Charlie Baker signed last year competitive class on Thompson’s each year, the Limited Sportsman $1,600 in presented awards. Early er the “grades” assigned to vari- Depot planning could be used to pay for it. 0.625-mile oval. Other names keep fans on the edge of their seat entries for the season include ous projects, which include their The committee also plans to expected for the opener include with two, and often three-wide Thompson veterans Russ Barboza, CBRs, don’t always carry as much Last month, Palmer Town follow up on a suggestion from Troy Talman, a former Thompson action throughout the field. Tommy Silva and former division weight as having a well-placed Council tasked the committee a prior meeting to start research- winner. Early entries for the season champion Steve Michalski. advocate. with shifting its focus to what ing how other towns have built The Late Models, which will include former Thompson champi- Thompson Speedway “If someone gets in their ear Town Manager Ryan McNutt new rail platforms. One thing is again follow ACT Tour rules — ons Kyle Gero and Larry Barnett, Motorsports Park opens its and says ‘I want this project in described as a “station site com- clear: Committee members plan including the addition of the new along with former Seekonk 82nd season of oval track racing Massachusetts,’ you get on the list mittee” and during last week’s on moving the project forward at Hoosier tire — will chase $1,200 Speedway Sportsman champion with the Icebreaker on Saturday, whether you scored high or not,” meeting committee members every opportunity. to win. As part of a purse better Corey Fanning. At the Icebreaker, April 10 and Sunday, April 11. she said. rehashed some past studies and “We need to stay on than $7,000 throughout the field, Limited Sportsman drivers may The 10-division card includes the “It sounds like you can easily discussed what they need to move MassDOT’s radar,” Hood said. Late Model drivers will open the also take the opportunity to com- $10,000-to-win Icebreaker 125 overcome (an unfavorable CBR) if forward. season with a 40-lap special at the pete in a 8-Cylinder Open Street for the Thompson Outlaw Open Icebreaker. They will continue to Stock open on Saturday, which Modified Series, the PASS Super thrill Thompson fans with some pays $1,000 to win. Late Models, and five Thompson of the top competitors from across Rising over $3,000, the SK weekly divisions. The 8-Cylinder New England. Names like Woody Light Modified purse includes Street Stock Open, NEMA Lites, Pitkat, who swept both races in another $350 to win, with $250 for and EXIT Realty Pro Truck Send Us Your Sports Photos! 2020, along with Nick Johnson, second and a strong distribution Challenge round out the card. An defending ACT Tour Rookie of the of funds throughout the field. As optional Test N’ Tune practice day Year Derek Gluchacki and more a division that puts some of the is slated for Friday, April 9 with all [email protected] will be in competition. youth of Modified racing and vet- Icebreaker divisions welcome. March 25, 2021, Ware River News, Page 9 Build a legacy The Call of Kilimanjaro with obituaries at the Warren Jeff Belanger on Zoom Historical WARREN – On Thursday, April more than a dozen books that have 8, at 6 p.m., Jeff Belanger, will give been published in six languages, Robert J. Death notices an honest and engaging account he’s the Emmy-nominated host, Ware River News Commission of one amateur hiker’s journey writer, and producer of the New Mikalunas Mikalunas Jr., Robert J. to spiritual transformation as he England Legends series on PBS Died: March 15, 2021 Obituary WARREN – Collectors climbs 19,341 feet to the summit and Amazon Prime, he provides Robert J. Mikalunas Jr, 51, died Graveside service: March 23 and readers of Warren histo- unexpectedly Monday, March 15, St. Brigid’s Cemetery of Mount Kilimanjaro—Africa’s programs and lectures to audiences Hadley Policy ry admire the work of those highest peak. all over the world, and he’s been 2021. He was born in Northampton who’ve gone before. The way Oct. 16, 1969, to his parents, Robert J. After his brother-in-law, Chris, the writer and researcher for every Wood (Scott), Dorothy Harriet Turley Publications they built their houses and Sr. and Rosalie {Vassallo} Mikalunas. passed away, author Jeff Belanger episode of Ghost Adventures on the Died: March 10, 2021 offers two types of helped develop the town, the made the decision to take the trip Travel Channel. Robert was a graduate of Smith Funeral at a later date old hotels and taverns, schools, of a lifetime, both in honor of It will be offered on Zoom and Vocational School in Northampton; Spring Grove Cemetery obituaries. banks and town halls. We’ve he loved fishing, especially in the Andover Chris and in pursuit of clarity about those interested should register for One is a free, brief collected photographs, advertis- his own life and goals. “The Call the event at jeffbelanger.com. Quabbin Reservoir, and his dog, ing pieces, historical accounts of Kilimanjaro” is a day-by-day This program is sponsored by Brandy. Death Notice listing A graveside service will be held and artifacts. All these items record of Belanger’s ascent to the the Warren Public Library with He is survived by his father, Robert Tuesday March 23, at 11:30 a.m. in the name of deceased, were created by Warren people peak of Africa’s highest mountain. a grant from the Warren Cultural Sr., and mother, Rosalie, nieces; St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Hadley. Please date of death and who were living and working is an author, podcaster, sto- Council and the Massachusetts Mikayla and Mackenzie Mikalunas, practice all social distancing and here. It is their legacy. But now ryteller, adventurer and explorer Cultural Council. and their mother, Kelly Egan, and he funeral date and place. COVID-19 protocols. what will we leave behind? of the unexplained. He’s written was loved by many aunts, uncles and There is a memorial guestbook at Those who serve on the cousins. Robert was predeceased by The other is a Paid www.douglassfuneral.com. Warren Historical Commission his brother, Michael. Obituary, costing can contribute their knowledge Tri-Parish Community Church news $100, which allows and efforts and leave their mark families to publish on the town records. Anyone NEW BRAINTREE — Have myth; and, a man whose dedication you ever given thought to who to converting the early Irish has last- who would like to create their Dorothy H. Wood extended death notice Saint Patrick actually was? Well, ed for centuries. legacy for future generations thanks to a lot of research by This Sunday, March 28, the ser- HARDWICK – Dorothy Harriet career, and con- information of their to admire should contact the Deacon Ginny Rich, the Tri- vice will be led by Rev. Kathleen (Scott) Wood, 97, of Hardwick, died tinued advising own choice and may Warren Selectmen and ask to on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at her friends and family Parish Community Church service Fitzgibbons, who will be assisted include a photograph. be appointed to the Warren on Sunday, March 20, at the New by Jennifer Pollard, at the New home with her loving family by her as to their health Historical Commission. Or, Braintree Congregational Church, Braintree Congregational Church, at side. after that. She had Death Notices & drop a line tosgbuck37@veri- learned of an inspired Christian 10 a.m. Masks and social distancing Born in Methuen 97 years ago, she a lifelong regard Paid Obituaries zon.net to inquire for more was a daughter of Fred and Dorothy and concern for preacher; a man of legend; a man of are required. All are welcome. should be information. Scott, and sister of Colby and Phyllis. children. She graduated from Lawrence High Condolences for the family can be submitted through a School in 1941 and from the Lawrence sent to P.O. Box 131, Hardwick, MA funeral home to: General Hospital School of Nursing 01037. In lieu of flowers, donations in 1948. Predeceased by her husband may be made in her memory to the [email protected]. St. Aloysius scholarship drive in final push of 44 years, Robert M. Wood in 1992, Lawrence General Hospital Memorial and their son, Donald, in 1986, she Fund, by sending a check to LGH Exceptions will be made GILBERTVILLE – St. Aloysius with a discount for siblings and Fund, please visit the “Support” is remembered fondly by her sons, Charitable Trust, 1 General St., P.O. only when the family Catholic School is in the final days a premium for the five-day pre- section of www.staloysiuscs.com. Douglas, of Colorado, and David, of Box 189, Lawrence, MA 01842 and provides a death certificate of its 2021-2022 scholarship drive. school program. This equates to as Donations can also be mailed Massachusetts, and daughter, Martha, note Dorothy’s name on the memo and must be pre-paid. The school has been blessed with low as $20 per day,” said Roberta to St. Aloysius Catholic School, of Pennsylvania as well as grandchil- line. a pledge of $35,000 in matching McQuaid, the school’s director. P.O. Box 522, Gilbertville, MA dren, great-grandchildren, and nieces Interment will be held at a later date funds and is hopeful of reaching a Tuition rates will be set for the 01031, noting “Scholarship Fund” and nephews. in Spring Grove Cemetery, in Andover. full match this year. 2021-2022 school year after the on the memo line. Donations to the Dorothy worked as a hospital nurse Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Visit us at “Last year, the scholarship drive drive ends. The school serves stu- Scholarship Fund received prior at Lawrence General Hospital for 18 Pleasant St., in Ware, is assisting her www. raised slightly less than $25,000. dents in preschool through eighth- to March 31 will help reduce tui- years, and then in community nurs- family with arrangements. turley With matching funds, a total of grade, and has waiting lists for tion rates for the 2021-2022 school ing and school nursing in Central An online guest book is available at .com $49,858 was divided up to reduce some classes. year. Massachusetts for the remainder of her charbonneaufh.com. tuitions for each of our 62 students. For more information about St. For more information email Currently, with the scholarship, it Aloysius Catholic School or to Roberta McQuaid, director, at rmc- costs $2,800 a year for a return- make a tax-deductible donation by quaid@staloysiuscatholicschool. ing family’s first student in kin- credit card that will be matched com or call the school at 413-477- dergarten through eighth-grade, dollar for dollar to the Scholarship 1268. ChurCh DireCtory TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH ST. AUGUSTINE MISSION QUABBIN VALLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST Baystate Wing Hospital Auxiliary announces scholarships “An Open and Welcoming Faith Community” 98 Church Lane, Wheelwright, MA 43 Main Street, Ware, MA Park & Pleasant Streets 413-477-6493 Sunday Morning service: 10:30am – 11:30am P.O. Box 447, Ware, Massachusetts 01082 The Rev. Richard Lembo, Pastor For more info James Chaisson PALMER – The Baystate Wing area students,” said Teresa Grove, apy, radiology, pharmacy, medical 413-967-6100 trinityware.org Sunday 9 a.m. 774-200-0542 Hospital Auxiliary has announced Auxiliary vice president. technology as well as other health Jubilee Cupboard – 967-3274 Email: [email protected] The Rev. Mary E. Rosendale HOLY CROSS POLISH NATIONAL Website: www.quabbinvalleychurch.net applications are now being accept- Scholarship application infor- care-related fields. D.D. - Bishop Episcopal Diocese Western CATHOLIC CHURCH ed for their annual scholarship mation: A student who is graduating Masachusetts 61 Maple St., Ware, Tel. 967-3782 KINGDOM BUSINESS R.E.A.C.H program. The scholarships will All applications must be submit- from Ware, Belchertown, Ludlow, Office Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-2pm and Fr. Senior Fryderyk Banas, Pastor by appt, Please call the cell number: 413-687-5568 MINISTRIES be awarded to graduating seniors ted via email by April 27. Monson, Palmer, Pathfinder or Sunday: 9 a.m. Mass (Realistic Evangelistic Active Christian Hearts) SUNDAY SCHEDULE LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor, Rev. Dr. Errol J. Estridge attending Ware, Belchertown, Seven, one-year scholarships Wilbraham high schools in 2021 Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m., Children’s Chapel 58 Main St, Ware, MA Tel. 413-668-9981 9:30 a.m. (formerly QVBC) Ludlow, Monson, Palmer, will be awarded by the Baystate can apply. email:[email protected] Pathfinder and Wilbraham high Wing Auxiliary in May. Baystate Wing Hospital “You don’t have to be Episcopal to share the 258A Malbouef Road, Ware Word and Fellowship of the Spirit” No matter Phone: 413-668-7041 Tues 6-7pm, Substance Recovery schools who are pursuing higher Each scholarship will be in the Auxiliary scholarship applications who you are or where you have been, You are Email: [email protected] Ministry welcome. Wednesday 6:00-7:00 pm, Bible Study education in a healthcare field. amount of $1,000. Applicants must are available in each school’s guid- Web: www.lbc7.com Thursday 6:00-7:30 pm, Women “Despite the current COVID- be planning to pursue a career in ance office and will be accepted by THE JUBILEE CUPBOARD provides emergency Sunday Service times: Ministry 19 virus restrictions, limiting the health care and must be accepted email only. food assistance and is open Thursday from 9 AM 9:30am Prayer and Fellowship Friday 6:00-7:00 pm, Prayer Meeting until noon. The location is next door to Trinity Church 10:00am Bible School Saturday TBA, Men’s Ministry group’s ability to fundraise, the into an accredited health care pro- For more information, student directly behind the Old Ware Fire Station. Please 11:00am Worship Service Sunday 10:30, Sunday Worship Auxiliary members are proud gram such as nursing, medicine, applicants should speak to their phone 413-967-3274. Donations of non-perishable C.H.A.N.C.E. Tutoring Ministry food are welcomed by The Jubilee Cupboard during The LBC family of believers invite you to join us as we work together to serve God in (Children Having a Nurturing and Caring to continue their annual tradi- physical therapy, occupational ther- guidance counselor. open hours only or make arrangements for pickup. Environment) Food may also be donated to The Jubilee Cupboard our community. tion of offering seven We are dedicated to spiritual growth through September - May, After school, Monday at a drop off box at the Big Y Supermarket in Ware. - Thursday 4:00-6:00pm $1000 scholarships to AA Thursdays, 7:30pm purposeful prayer, truthful teaching, and practi- cal preaching. We rely on the Bible as our source of all UPPER ROOM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UNITED CHURCH OF WARE Godly wisdom and truth. 18 Central St., West Warren, Tel. 436-7559 49 Church Street, Ware, MA 01082 We proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Joel Hickey, pastor 413-967-9981 Savior given freely by God and offered to all Sunday: 10 a.m worship; Thursday: 7 p.m. Ware Amvets who choose to believe in Him. Intercessory Prayer Office Hours: Monday 9-12/Tuesday 8:30-12:30/ Post 2577 Wed 9-2/Thurs 9-12/Friday closed GEORGE WHITEFIELD UNIVERSALIST-UNITARIAN St. Paul's Church of Palmer Saturday: Worship service 5:00 p.m (Communion UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1060 Central St., Palmer, MA, 283-8185 offers Michael offered each week, Healing Worship on second 33 West Main St, West Brookfield Saturday of each month) Tel. 508-867-3667 Sunday: 10:00 am service fol- Narcotics Anonymous 7:00 p.m. Pastor Christy Wright lowed by coffee hour. Children's Religious H. Deslauriers Sunday: Worship service 10:30 a.m. Education also at 10:00 am. (Communion offered first Sunday of each month) Worship and Sunday School, Sundays Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m., Sunday School - 9:30 am followed by coffee hour. OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART PARISH Scholarship 10:45 a.m., Children’s Church after Children’s THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Sacred Heart Church 22 W. Main St., West Sermon each Sunday, Coffee hour after service OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Brookfield WARE – The Ware Tuesday: T.O.P.S. 5:00 p.m. 108 New Braintree Rd., North Brookfield & St. Mary Oratory 11 Lincoln St., Brookfield Wednesday: Weight Watchers 5:00-7:30 p.m. 774-286-1322 Amvets Post 2577 will 508 867-6469 SUNDAY SCHEDULE Services start at 10 a.m. [email protected] award the annual Michael ALL SAINTS CHURCH website: ourladyofthesacredheart.org H. Deslauriers Scholarship 17 North Street, Ware TRI-PARISH COMMUNITY CHURCH Mass Times: to a graduating senior ST. MARY’S CHURCH 57 South Street, Ware 3 Oakham Rd., P.O. Box 202 M-Th 8:00am @ Sacred Heart residing in Ware regardless Pastor: Rev. Fr. Piotr Calik New Braintree 508-867-3306 Saturday Vigil 4:30pm @ St. Mary Sunday 8:00am & 10:30am @ Sacred Heart of the school district they Holy Day Vigil 7:00pm @ St. Mary General Office Hours: The Tri-Parish Community Church rep- attend. Monday - Thursday: 9am - 12pm; Friday: Closed Holy Day 9:00am @ St. Mary & 7:00pm resents the communities of Gilbertville, @ Sacred Heart Michael Deslauriers Cemetery Office Hours: Hardwick, and New Braintree. Our service will was a devoted musician Monday - Thursday: 10am - 2pm; Friday: Closed begin at 10:00. Bible Study begins on 9/13 Phone numbers: 413-967-5913; 413-967-4963 at 8:15 am - 9:30am. Choir Rehearsals are FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF sharing his talents with Fax Number: 413-967-4679 at 9am and Sunday School returns on 9/13 WEST BROOKFIELD, UCC the town of Ware. He rep- Emails: [email protected] at 10:00 am. We are worshiping at The First 36 N. Main St., W. Brookfield, 508-867-7078 [email protected] Universalist Church of Hardwick, 9 Ruggles Interim Pastor - The Rev. Stacey Kullgren resented the town at the CLUES ACROSS 38. Ancient Greek sophist CLUES DOWN 33. Mental illness www.allsaintsware.org • www.stmarysware.org Quabbin Music Festival, Hill Rd. Hardwick through December. Worship 10 AM 1. Volcanic crater 39. Polish yeast cakes 1. Mother 34. A person from Asia All are welcome to worship and join in Sunday School - 10 AM (except the first Western District Festival 5. Long times 40. Promotional materials 2. Jewish calendar month 36. Father Mass Schedule: fellowship and light refreshment following Sunday of each month) and was a member of the 4:00 PM Saturday - All Saints the service. Call for Bible Study and Youth Group meet- 10. Swedish rock group 41. Pancakes made from 3. Jai __, sport 37. General’s assistant 5:15 PM Saturday - St. Mary’s Change of Office Hours: Tuesdays & ing times. Ware Community Band. 14. Having the means to buckwheat flour 4. Establish again (abbr.) Thursdays 10am - noon. Heidi Jeldres, A music graduate of 8:00 AM Sunday - All Saints Administrative Assistant. (508)867-3306 tri- do something 42. Completed perfectly 5. Swiss river 38. Cooked or prepared in a 9:30 AM Sunday - St. Mary’s [email protected]. WARE BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Westfield State he contin- 15. Rods or spindles 43. Photo 6. Racetrack wager specified style 5:15 PM Sunday - All Saints Appointments can be scheduled at either 56a Main St., Ware, Tel. 967-0211 ued to honor the veterans the Pastor’s office or at your home when Pastor Jim Van Etten, B.A.D.F. 16. La __ Tar Pits, 44. A peninsula in SW Asia 7. __ but goodie 40. Large terrier of the town by playing WEEKDAY MASSES needed. Please contact Pastor Deb to make Sunday: 11 a.m. worship service, nursery Hollywood 45. The common gibbon 8. Closeness 41. Hillsides Monday and Tuesday 7:30 AM at All Saints arrangements. [email protected] or and children’s church, 4 p.m. worship service taps at their burial ceremo- 17. Missing soldiers 46. Disfigure 9. Soviet Socialist Republic 43. Golf score Wednesday and Thursday 7:30 AM at St. Mary’s (413)478-0731. Beginning 7/6 our Worship Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer ny and also at all the patri- First Friday 8:00 AM at All Saints Service move to The First Universalist Church Fellowship 18. Measuring instrument 47. Ribonucleic acid 10. At right angles to a 44. Not or First Saturday 8:00 AM at St.Mary’s of Hardwick through the end of the year. otic and memorial events. 19. All of the components 48. Japanese honorific ship’s length 46. Type of student From 7/6 - 8/31 Worship will begin at 9:30 Students who wish to SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION am. All are welcome. considered 49. Pieces of music 11. Women’s undergarments 47. Flower cluster WARE CONGREGATION apply for this award of All Saints ~ Saturday 3:00 - 3:30 PM The mission of the Tri-Parish Community OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES St. Mary’s ~ Saturday before the 5:15 PM Mass Church is service to God by working together $1,000, need only to send individually 52. Expressed pleasure 12. Mountain stream 49. Closes tightly Sunday 10:00 a.m. Weekend Meeting 20. Play “__ Irish Rose” 55. Having ten 13. Expresses pleasure 50. Saudi Arabian desert as a church to alleviate suffering and to fos- Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Midweek Meeting their school transcript HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION ter hope, love and the word of Jesus Christ and an essay stating their 22. Gene 56. Type of sword 21. Painful places on the 51. Famed vaccine Vigil: 5:30 pm at All Saints among our family and neighbors here and EMMANUEL ORTHODOX 23. Barrels 60. Humble request for body developer Day: 7:30 am - All Saints throughout the world. CATHOLIC CHURCH accomplishments and 12:10 pm - St. Mary’s It’s always good to have a variety of voices 24. London-based soccer help 23. Automobile 52. Multi-function radar 25 Winthrop Terrace, Warren, MA 01083 what their future plans are. 6:30 pm - St. Mary’s in the pulpit. Come, support our worship (413) 436-5582 Applications are available team 61. Eating houses 25. Scandinavian god of (abbr.) leaders and enjoy the earlier service. 27. Feline 63. Italian Seaport battle 53. Actress Jessica Parish Office for both Churches is located at 60 Fr. Christopher Nerreau at school guidance offices South Street, Ware - MA 01082. ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH www.emmanuelorthodox.org 30. Breed of sheep 64. Cain and __ 26. Expresses surprise 54. Pay attention to Due to Covid-19 pandemic time our office is open by 1082 Main Street, Warren, Tel. 436-7327 Morning Matins Sundays 9:00am and must be submitted by appointment only. Confession 2nd Sunday of the month 9:00am May 1. 31. Body part 65. Measure the depth 27. Secret political clique 57. Beloved big screen pig MASS SCHEDULE: Sundays 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. or by appointment 32. Doctors’ group 66. U. of Miami’s mascot 28. Yields manila hemp 58. __ Clapton, musician THE CHURCH OF ST. ALOYSIUS Holy Mass Sunday’s 9:30am, Coffee hour Please mail applica- ST. STANISLAUS CHURCH 58 Church St., Gilbertville, Tel. 477-6493 following Mass 35. One who follows the 67. Political outsiders 29. River in central Italy 59. Take a chance 2270 Main Street, West Warren tions to Ware Amvets Post The Rev. Richard Lembo, Pastor Free Community Meal: First Tuesday of the rules 68. Greek sorceress 32. Brain injury science 61. Cost per mille MASS SCHEDULE Saturdays 4 p.m. 2577, C/O Richard Rucki, Saturday Confession: 3 p.m.; Vigil Mass: 4 p.m. month. All are welcome 8 First Ave., Ware, MA 37. Cigarette residue 69. Body part acronym 62. Helps little firms Sunday Mass: 7:30 a.m. 01082. Page 10, Ware River News, March 25, 2021 public safety

Ware Police Log Warren Police Log Editor’s Note: People in this country are presumed to Monday, March 15 Complaint Issued Class E Sunday, March 14 Main Street – Citation Issued be innocent until found guilty 5:26 a.m. Ambulance Request 7:12 p.m. Ambulance Request 12:15 p.m. Brush and in a court of law. Police pro- Coffey Hill Road – Referred to Thursday, March 18 Belchertown Road – Services Wildland Fires Keys Road – Fire Wednesday, March 17 vide us with the information Other Agency 9:47 a.m. Fire, Report Rendered Extinguished 12:02 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 5:53 a.m. Alarm Burglar Greenwich Road – Services 8:23 p.m. Fraud Pleasant Street 12:56 p.m. Airway Control Main Street – Written Warning you read on this page as Pleasant Street – Services Rendered – Investigation Pending Trauma Hawkes Road – 1:59 p.m. Larceny/Theft public record information. Rendered 3:19 p.m. Ambulance Request 9:55 p.m. Fraud North Street – Transported to Hospital Southbridge Road – Officer If you or any suspect list- 7:21 a.m. Ambulance Request Coffey Hill Road – Services Services Rendered Advised ed here is found not guilty Greenwich Plains Road – Services Rendered Monday, March 15 2:12 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop or has charges dropped or Rendered 5:10 p.m. Larceny, Theft Saturday, March 20 3:19 p.m. Fraud/Forgery Southbridge Road – Written reduced, we will gladly print 9:47 a.m. Larceny, Theft Report West Street – Investigated, 12:55 a.m. Alarm Burglar Constitution Avenue – Officer Warning that information as a fol- Report West Street – Services Report Filed Palmer Road – Services Rendered Advised 5:23 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop low-up upon being presented Rendered 5:40 p.m. Ambulance Request 7:44 a.m. Motor Vehicle 5:12 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main Street – Written Warning with documented proof of the 10:12 a.m. Abandoned, 911 South Street – Referred to Other Violation Main Street – Written Main Street – Written Warning 5:42 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop court’s final disposition. Call Eddy Court – Services Agency Warning 6:22 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main Street – Citation Issued Rendered 7:08 p.m. Ambulance Request 8:48 a.m. Ambulance Request South Street – Citation Issued 7:04 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 12:50 p.m. Ambulance Request West Street – Referred to Other Fisherdick Road – Referred to Main Street – Written Warning King Street – Referred to Other Agency Other Agency Tuesday, March 16 Arrest: Kevin P. Belanger, 41, Agency 7:49 p.m. Ambulance Request 11:08 a.m. Hang-up, 911 6:31 a.m. Sick/Unknown Cutler Thursday, March 18 Warren 4:30 p.m. Vandalism East Main Hillside Village – Referred to Call Coldbrook Drive – Services Road – Transported to Hospital 9:37 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Fugitive from Justice on Court Street – Investigated, Report Filed Other Agency Rendered 11:11 a.m. Falls Heritage Drive Main Street – Written Warning Warrant; No Inspection/Sticker 4:33 p.m. Trash Dumping 7:55 p.m. Motor Vehicle 2 p.m. Trash Dumping -Transported to Hospital 12:03 p.m. Harassment Complaint West Street – Services Violation Pleasant Street – Arrest, Complaint West Street – Services 4:03 p.m. Fraud/Forgery Pine Winthrop Terrace – Officer Spoke Saturday, March 20 Rendered Misdemeanor Charge Rendered Street – Officer Took all to Party 10:31 a.m. Larceny/Theft 5:50 p.m. Silent, 911 Call Arrest: Brett A. Ostrander, 28, 2:12 p.m. Ambulance Request 5:23 p.m. Harassment East 2:20 p.m. Motor Vehicle Brimfield Road – Report Filed South Street – Services Rendered Belchertown Palmer Road – Referred to Other Road – Officer Advised Stop Burbank Avenue – Written 10:08 p.m. Motor Vehicle License Suspended, Operate Agency 6:51 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Warning Accident Unknown – Referred to Tuesday, March 16 Motor Vehicle With; Drug, 6:12 p.m. Ambulance Request Main Street – Citation Issued 3:40 p.m. Fire, Inspection Other Agency 9:43 a.m. Motor Vehicle Possess Class B; Drug, Possess Oak Ridge Circle – Services 7:11 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Winthrop Terrace – Investigated Violation Church Street – Written Class B; Lights Violation, Motor Rendered Main Street – Citation Issued Sunday, March 21 Warning Vehicle 7:24 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Friday, March 19 1:23 a.m. Motor Vehicle 11:36 a.m. Motor Vehicle Sunday, March 21 Main Street – Citation Issued 6:26 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Collision/Fire Main Street – Violation West Main Street – Friday, March 19 10:12 a.m. Silent, 911 Call 7:44 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Parkview Street – Arrest(s) Made Report Filed Written Warning 6:20 a.m. Ambulance Request Belchertown Road – Services 12:06 p.m. Harassment Sorel Road – Services Rendered Rendered Complaint North Street – Services 7:45 a.m. Accident, Vehicle 10:40 a.m. Ambulance Request Rendered West Main Street – Services Osborne Road – Referred to Other 3:25 p.m. Ambulance Request Rendered Agency Fire Marshal announces no child River Road – Services Rendered 8:32 a.m. Motor Vehicle 11:30 a.m. Trespassing Violation West Street – Citation Complaint Belchertown Road – Wednesday, March 17 Issued Services Rendered deaths in fires for two years 7:01 a.m. Accident, Vehicle 11:49 a.m. Hang-up, 911 Call 12:19 p.m. Harassment STOW – There have been no ers have raised a fire safe gener- plan,” said Ostroskey. “You may Monroe Street – Motor Vehicle Gould Road – Services Rendered Complaint Beaver Lake Road – deaths of children in fires over the ation of children by teaching key only have one to three minutes to Accident Over $1,000 1:08 p.m. Motor Vehicle Services Rendered last two years, and state officials fire safety lessons in an age-ap- escape a typical house fire before 7:41 a.m. Ambulance Request Violation East Road – Motor 1:07 p.m. Accident (Hit and are crediting education programs propriate manner that fits with the being overcome by toxic gases and Old Belchertown Road – Referred Vehicle Accident Over $1,000 Run) Clinton Street – Motor as one of the prime reasons for state’s curriculum frameworks,” extreme heat.” to Other Agency 4:50 p.m. Ambulance Request Vehicle Accident Over $1,000 that statistic. said Ostroskey. Building on the success of 11:35 a.m. Ambulance Request Sherman Hill Road – Services 4:14 p.m. Motor Vehicle “On January 8, 2021, I “The collaboration between the Student Awareness of the Fire Greenwich Road – Services Rendered Violation West Street – Written announced that for the first firefighter-educators and class- Education (S.A.F.E.) Program, Rendered 5:38 p.m. Motor Vehicle Warning time on record, there had been room teachers has made fire safety the state created the Senior SAFE 3:30 p.m. Harassment Violation West Warren Road – 6:09 p.m. Motor Vehicle zero child fire deaths in a cal- accessible to our youngsters who Program to reduce fire deaths Complaint Palmer Road – No Written Warning Violation West Street – Written endar year,” State Fire Marshal brought these messages home to among what is now the most Police Service Necessary 6:06 p.m. Motor Vehicle Warning Peter J. Ostroskey said. “Today their families. Thank you,” Fire vulnerable population – seniors. 4:25 p.m. Ambulance Request Violation West Street – Citation 9:49 p.m. Missing Person (March 18) marks a new mile- Chief Michael Newbury, president People over 65 account for nearly Church Street – Referred to Other Issued Cherry Street – Services Rendered stone. It has been two whole years of the Fire Chiefs’ Association of half of all fire deaths in the com- Agency 6:08 p.m. Fraud Hillside since a child has died in a fire in Massachusetts said. monwealth. 5:01 p.m. Harassment Village – Services Rendered Monday, March 22 Massachusetts.” The last fire that So far this year, there have Both the S.A.F.E. and Senior Complaint Belchertown Road – 6:35 p.m. Motor Vehicle 5:48 a.m. Ambulance Request claimed a child’s life occurred on been 12 fire deaths and 75% of SAFE Programs provide grants to Services Rendered Violation Belchertown Road – Old Poor Farm Road – Services March 16, 2019, in Pittsfield. the victims were people over 65. local fire departments to collabo- 8:49 p.m. Accident, Vehicle Arrest, Misdemeanor Charge Rendered “I attribute this record-break- “Regardless of your age, make rate with local schools and senior Main Street – Motor Vehicle Arrest: Mary A. Challet, 33, 9:53 a.m. Accident, Vehicle ing milestone to the 26 years of sure you have working smoke service agencies to provide fire Accident Over $1,000 Hardwick West Street – Motor Vehicle the Student Awareness of Fire alarms that are less than 10-years- safety education. 10:02 p.m. Motor Vehicle Marked Lanes Violation; Drug, Accident Over $1,000 Education Program (S.A.F.E.). old on every level of your home Violation Palmer Road – Criminal Possess Class B; Drug, Possess Firefighters and classroom teach- and practice your home escape public notices

Notice of Public Hearing Registry of Deeds, that: Jennifer Lee WITNESS, Hon. of Deeds in Book 11650, veyance is the said Celia & Associates, P.C., 900 LLC., to be licensed as Planning Board Book 12878, Page 83. Gilbert of Ware, MA be Linda S Fidnick, First Page 330, for breach of Wyzik of said Ware, and Chelmsford Street, Suite a marijuana cultivator, LEGAL NOTICE Assessor’s Parcel 24-0- appointed as Personal Justice of this Court. conditions of said mort- thereby she releases her 3102, Lowell, MA 01851 would permit Budding SP-2021-03 32. Zoned: Suburban Representative(s) of said Date: March 17, 2021 gage and for the purpose right to put a trailer or or such other time as may Botanicals, LLC. to cul- NOTICE is here- Residential (SR). estate to serve on the Michael J. Carey of foreclosing the same, mobile home on parcel be designated by mortgag- tivate, process, sell, and by given that the Ware A complete copy of the bond in an unsupervised Register of Probate the mortgaged premis- described immediate- ee. The description for the transport marijuana prod- Planning Board, acting application can be found administration. 03/25/2021 es located at 37 Benham ly above, and any other premises contained in said uct to other marijuana as the Special Permit at the Town Clerk’s office IMPORTANT NOTICE Avenue, Ware, MA 01082 rights reserved to her as mortgage shall control in establishments in the state Granting Authority, will by appointment and on the You have the right will be sold at a Public Grantor under Quitclaim the event of a typograph- of Massachusetts, howev- hold a Public Hearing on Planning & Community to obtain a copy of LEGAL NOTICE Auction at 12:00 PM on Deed of December ical error in this publica- er, it does NOT permit the Thursday, April 15 at Development Department the Petition from the MORTGAGEE’S SALE April 22, 2021, at the 13, 1988 recorded at tion. operator to provide prod- 7:05 PM on the applica- website under Recent Petitioner or at the Court. OF REAL ESTATE mortgaged premises, more Hampshire County Other terms to be uct directly to consumers. tion of Mar Delrosario Filings. Anyone interest- You have a right to object By virtue of and in particularly described Registry of Deeds in Book announced at the sale. Zoom Meeting (Direct for a Special Permit (SP- ed or wishing to be heard to this proceeding. To do execution of the Power of below, all and singular the 3301, Page 262, which U.S. Bank National Link): 2021-03). Applicant is on the application should so, you or your attorney Sale contained in a cer- premises described in said serves as title reference Association, as Trustee https://us05web.zoom. requesting approval for a appear at the time and must file a written appear- tain mortgage given by mortgage, to wit: concerning the Grantors in relating to J.P. Morgan us/j/84634451058?p- home occupation to con- place designated. ance and objection at this Scott Gagnon and Linda A certain tract or par- regard to this second tract. Mortgage Acquisition wd=MUJxNEdQdVoxak- vert the basement of a WARE PLANNING Court before: 10:00 a.m. K. McGuigan to Mortgage cel of land situate in For mortgagor’s title Corp. 2005-FRE1 Asset p5VkFPa3R5dW15UT09 single family home into BOARD on the return day of Electronic Registration Ware, more particularly see deed recorded with Backed Pass-Through Zoom Meeting a single chair barber- Richard Starodoj, 04/21/2021. Systems, Inc., as mort- described as lots num- the Hampshire County Certificates, Series 2005- (Shortened URL): shop. The hearing will be Chairman This is NOT a hear- gagee, acting solely as bered 109 and 110 in Registry of Deeds in Book FRE1 https://tinyurl.com/ held in the Selectmen’s 03/25, 04/01/2021 ing date, but a deadline a nominee for Fremont Prospect Park Tract, the 8395, Page 227. Korde & Associates, BuddingBotanicals Meeting Room, 126 Main by which you must file a Investment & Loan, dated same in size and location The premises will P.C. Meeting ID: 846 3445 Street, Town Hall, Ware, written appearance and August 11, 2005 and in accordance with a Map be sold subject to any 900 Chelmsford Street 1058 MA. Public is encouraged Commonwealth of objection if you object to recorded in Hampshire of Plan of said Tract now and all unpaid taxes and Suite 3102 Passcode: 3ZfCvE to attend via digital plat- Massachusetts this proceeding. If you County Registry of Deeds on file with Hampshire other municipal assess- Lowell, MA 01851 03/25/2021 form Zoom Meetings. Go The Trial Court fail to file a timely written in Book 8395, Page 229 County Registry of Deeds, ments and liens, and sub- (978) 256-1500 to https://zoom.us/join Hampshire Probate and appearance and objection (the “Mortgage”), as Book 642, Pages 432 and ject to prior liens or other Gagnon, Scott and or join by phone. Phone Family Court followed by an affidavit affected by Judgment 433, to which reference is enforceable encumbrances McGuigan, Linda, Number: 929-205-6099; 1 5 Atwood Drive of objections within thirty dated March 17, 2020, and made for a more particular of record entitled to prece- 13-012505 LEGAL NOTICE Meeting ID: 784-604- Northampton, (30) days of the return day, recorded at said Registry description. dence over this mortgage, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08/2021 In accordance with 1861; Password: 01082. MA 01060 action may be taken with- of Deeds in Book 13743, For our title to and subject to and with the the provisions of the SITE LOCATION: (413)586-8500 out further notice to you. Page 298 of which mort- this above parcel see benefit of all easements, Massachusetts General 130 West Main St, Ware, Docket No. UNSUPERVISED gage U.S. Bank National Quitclaim Deed from restrictions, reservations COMMUNITY Law 105A, for the pur- MA. Deed recorded in HS18P0542EA ADMINISTRATION Association, as Trustee Steven Edward Wyzik and and conditions of record OUTREACH MEETING pose of satisfying the Hampshire County Estate of: UNDER THE relating to J.P. Morgan Celia Wyzik to Grantors and subject to all tenancies A notice is hereby the liens of Country Kimberly Lenore Gilbert MASSACHUSETTS Mortgage Acquisition under date of February and/or rights of parties in given that a Community Corners Storage & Date of Death: UNIFORM PROBATE Corp. 2005-FRE1 Asset 23, 1977 and record- possession. Outreach Meeting for Realty, in order to satisfy 08/21/2017 CODE (MUPC) Backed Pass-Through ed at Hampshire County Terms of the Sale: a proposed Marijuana past due rents and other Please check CITATION ON A Personal Certificates, Series 2005- Registry of Deeds in Book Cashier’s or certified Establishment is scheduled expenses, the contents of the accuracy of PETITION FOR Representative appoint- FRE1 is the present hold- 1937, Page 81. check in the sum of for April 12, 2021 at 5:30 the following storage unit your legal notice FORMAL ed under the MUPC in er by Assignment from Also a second cer- $5,000.00 as a deposit PM. This meeting will will be sold for non-pay- prior to submis- ADJUDICATION an unsupervised adminis- Mortgage Electronic tain tract of land in said must be shown at the time take place on Zoom as a ment on Saturday, April To all interested per- tration is not required to Registration Systems, Inc., Ware, more particularly and place of the sale in result of COVID-19. The 3, 2021 at 10 a.m. on sion (i.e., date, sons: file an inventory or annual as mortgagee, as nominee described as lots num- order to qualify as a bid- link to this zoom meeting the premises of Country time, spelling). A Petition for S/A accounts with the Court. for Fremont Investment bered 138 and 139 in the der (the mortgage holder will be available through Corners Storage, 50 Also, be sure -Late and Limited Persons interested in the & Loan, its successors Prospect Park Tract, the and its designee(s) are http://www.townofhard- Greenwich Rd., Ware, Formal Testacy and/or estate are entitled to notice and assigns to U.S. Bank same in size and location exempt from this require- wick.com/Calendar.html. MA (413)967-6095. the requested Appointment has been regarding the adminis- National Association, in accordance with Map ment); high bidder to sign The proposed Marijuana Sarah McNamee: publication date filed by Jennifer Lee tration directly from the as Trustee relating to or Plan of said Tract now written Memorandum of Establishment is antici- Storage Building 6 Unit coincides with Gilbert of Ware, MA Personal Representative J.P. Morgan Mortgage on file with the Hampshire Sale upon acceptance of pated to be located at 664 30 the purpose of the requesting that the Court and may petition the Court Acquisition Corp. 2005- County Registry of Deeds, bid; balance of purchase North Road, Hardwick 03/18, 03/25/2021 enter a formal Decree and in any matter relating to FRE1 Asset Backed Pass- Book 642, Pages 432 and price payable by certified MA 01037. The public notice, or as the Order and for such other the estate, including the Through Certificates, 433, to which reference is check in thirty (30) days will be able to ask ques- law demands. relief as requested in the distribution of assets and Series 2005-FRE1 dated made for a more particular from the date of the sale tions. Thank you. Petition. expenses of administra- September 19, 2013 and description. at the offices of mort- This proposal by The Petitioner requests tion. recorded at said Registry Joining in this con- gagee’s attorney, Korde Budding Botanicals, March 25, 2021, Ware River News, Page 11

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