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JOHN STEINBECK Low of 55. www.thewestfieldnews.com VOL. 86 NO. 151 MoseleyTUESDAY, JUNESchool 27, 2017 rehabilitation preserves 75 cents historic features of century-old building By AMY PORTER DOMUS Inc. Correspondent Executive One group of employees and union representatives standing WESTFIELD – As she always Director Ann D. outside the store. The employees were spread out to locations does, DOMUS Inc. Executive Lentini with outside the store and on the surrounding perimeter of the prop- Director Ann D. Lentini is preserving (Photo by Peter Currier) handprints she erty. the historic features of the Moseley will preserve in Elementary School on 25 Dartmouth Moseley School St., as she works to turn it into 23 rehabilitation. affordable housing units. Stop and Shop (Photo by Lentini said Moseley, which was Amy Porter) built in 1914 and added onto in 1922, employees go on strike is the eleventh historic building that she has repurposed for housing. “It By PETER CURRIER keeps history,” she said. Correspondent One of the features being kept are serving all of the granite and brick that the framing for the craft room, Lentini WESTFIELD- Stop and Shop grocery stores across New the student handprints on the walls frame windows and doors and line the doesn’t see the work under construc- England are closed, including the location in Westfield, as the inside one of the entrances to the old walls. tion, but the finished product, with employees have gone on strike due to a contract dispute begin- school. Although not as old, dating Inside the new addition on the side children working on arts and crafts ning on Thursday. back to the early 2000’s, Lentini said of the building which will house the and puzzles with volunteers. Employees walked out of the store at 1 p.m., some were even they are a part of the history of the elevator, she marvels at an existing The Westfield Athenaeum has in the middle of ringing up customers. Joe Lesko, a representative school. She said they plan to patch granite columnar doorway, which she donated tables and chairs, desks, of Local Union 371, said that the strike is a result of unfair labor the walls, then cover the handprints called “so fabulous,” and will be kept books and bookcases for the craft practices on the part of the company. with plastic laminate and frame them. as well, along with the exterior granite room and library, Lentini said. She “We just want a fair contract,” said Lesko. He added that the “They are unique,” she said. doorways. will also set up computer stations in company has been seeking to take away pensions, get rid of time- Quickly walking through the huge The basement, which has also been the library, with extra computers from and-a-half pay on Sundays, and reduce vacations, among other three story edifice, Lentini points out extended, will have seven apartments her GED classes. Everything gets other features being maintained. She as well as a craft room and a library See Strike, Page 3 said in the 1914 section, they are pre- for the kids in the building. Looking at See DOMUS, Page 5 Southwick Presentation discusses Fire appoints challenges grandparents five to call force face raising grandchildren By GREG FITZpaTRICK By GREG FITZpaTRICK Correspondent Correspondent SOUTHWICK – A discussion and informational session for grand- SOUTHWICK – Earlier this week, Southwick parents raising grandchildren was held in the community room at Fire Chief Russ Anderson announced the Powder Mill School on Thursday night. appointment of five members to the fire depart- Michael Tierney and Michael Tierney, Jr. of Landford Organized by the ment call force. Fowler Tavern with Architect Christian C. Carey. (Photo by school district’s Special The call force is a volunteer position that Amy Porter) Education Parent involves an individual on call for duty from 6 Action Committee, the p.m. until 6 a.m. and, according to Anderson, event was for those between 30 to 40% of their calls happen within grandparents currently those hours. Historic Landlord raising their grandchil- Receiving appointments are: David Avolone dren and helping guide (firefighter), Anna Criscio (EMT), Kailynn the grandparents on Kingsley (EMT), Ian Schneider (photographer) Fowler Tavern gets how to raise, parent, and Pavel Gut (EMT/firefighter). and educate the chil- “Their participation in this program is vital to restoration grant dren who aren’t able to our organization,” said Anderson. be raised by their par- Anderson added that being on the call force By AMY PORTER ents. allows new people to gain experience. Four of Correspondent Carolyn Roberts, psy- Dr. Lina Racicot is seen speaking to the the five current members on the Southwick Fire WESTFIELD – The Community Preservation Committee chologist for the school attendees about grandparents raising Department’s career force, started on the call voted to approve a grant to restore the 1755 Landlord Fowler district, gave a presenta- grandchildren. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick) force. Tavern, located at 171 East Main St. during its regular quar- tion along with Lina “It starts the process and it allows people to terly meeting on Thursday. Racicot, Director of Graduate Psychology at American International see if it’s something they like,” said Anderson. Michael Tierney spoke on behalf of the request of $180,000 College. The difference between the career force and for exterior rehabilitation to the Tavern. Tierney said he is the To start, Roberts and Racicot noted that according to the U.S. Census the call force is that the career force is a full- previous owner, having sold the rental property to his son, Bureau, 10% of the 65 million grandparents in the United States in time position that is at least 42 hours per week. Michael Tierney, Jr. He said they broke the restoration of the 2014 were raising grandchildren. That number has doubled since 1992 See Call Force, Page 3 See Fowler Tavern, Page 7 See Grandparents, Page 3 New England Public Radio and WGBY Television Join Together to Create New England Public Media SPRINGFIELD – New England Public Radio President of NEPM. Anthony Hayes, general Combined, New England Public Radio and and WGBY Public Television today announced manager of WGBY Public Television, will WGBY Public Television have 78 employees, they are joining to create a robust new multi- become COO and general manager of the new and all current employees will be part of the media organization, New England Public Media organization. NEPM will be an independently new organization. NEPM’s enhanced news- (NEPM), with one of the largest newsrooms in run organization with its own governing board. room will total about 21 and is expected to Western Massachusetts. With a goal of expand- “Both New England Public Radio and WGBY grow over the coming years. ing public media offerings for the people of have served the people of western New England “The media environment is constantly evolv- western New England, NEPM will build on the for decades, sharing a common mission of cre- ing, with advances in technology changing the strength of each organization to deliver the ating valued programs and services for our way audiences use media, from mobile viewing Anthony Hayes, general manager of trusted educational content, cultural and news communities,” said Miller. “The role of public to smart speakers,” said Hayes. “This partner- WGBY Public Television and Martin programs, and community engagement that media to deliver accurate, trustworthy news and ship will allow us to develop new digital con- Miller, CEO and general manager of characterizes public media. information is more important than ever, and tent to better serve and engage with all of our New England Public Radio. (Photo by Martin Miller, CEO and general manager of we are excited by the opportunity to play a Joyce Skowyra/NEPR) New England Public Radio, will become larger role in sharing the stories of our region.” See NEPM, Page 3 PAGE 2 - FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Flock of Flamingos fundraiser Students from the city’s Middle School are in the pink as they plan the annual class trip to Washington DC. To raise funds for the trip the students are offering residents the opportunity to have a “Flock of Flamingos” visit a friend or family member in Westfield for 24 hours. Residents may also purchase $20 Anti-Flocking insurance to guaran- tee no flamingos take roost on their property. For details on how to order please email WestfieldDCtrip2019@ gmail.com. Flocking began April 1st so get your order in early as this fundraiser sells out fast. All pro- ceeds benefit students who attend the Washington D.C. Field Trip. 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