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Historian and author Patrick Duquette, shown here at a local Native American site, will be guest speaker at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1 Open House outside at New officer picture by Dalton Zbierski the Old Meeting House Ofc. Jeffrey Wojcik was recently promoted, becoming a full-time Museum in Wilbraham. member of the Hampden Police Department. TIMES PHOTO SUBMITTED PUBLIC SAFETY PROFILE:

shut everything down last year, that oversees the museum an- Meet Hampden’s newest Open House guest will feature guest speaker Patrick nounced the meeting will be held speaker to talk about Duquette talking about prehis- outside (weather permitting) in full-time officer toric Lake Hitchcock that once the museum’s natural garden. prehistoric Lake covered most of Wilbraham. The “This is our first gathering in By Dalton Zbierski the National Guard. During his Hitchcock open house will be on Sunday, over a year-and-a-half as we get Editor military career, he was deployed Aug. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m., free and the Meeting House in shape for a overseas to Kuwait. WILBRAHAM – The first open to the public. new season. Historian and author HAMPDEN – The Hampden Each of Wojcik’s previous open house at the Old Meeting Lucy Peltier, president of the Police Department’s newest full- employment experiences culmi- House Museum, since Covid-19 Atheneum Society of Wilbraham Please see HITCHCOCK, page 5 time officer is well positioned to nated in his recent promotion; succeed. Prior to his July 6 ap- he explained what life is like as a pointment by the Hampden Board part-time officer. of Selectmen, Ofc. Jeffrey Wojcik “Being a part-time, you pretty garnered approximately eight much do what the full-timers do. Critical race theory stirs controversy at years of experience as a part-time We answer the same kind of calls officer in Hampden. and fill in for the full-timers. You “Hampden is a great, close- can work a couple times a week, July 7 School Committee meeting knit community. Everybody is once a week, a couple times a By Dalton Zbierski ings Five Wilbraham residents sworth, a developmental special- welcoming,” said Wojcik. “We’re month; it all depends on the needs Editor spoke publicly on the topic on ist and behavioral therapist. a small department so we all of the department,” said Wojcik. July 7. An equity audit aims to assess know each other. We all work as Moving forward, under the di- HAMPDEN, WILBRAHAM “It attacks our very funda- diversity, equity and inclusion in a team to make sure that the town rection of newly-appointed Police – The controversial concept of mentals of life because anything school settings. Farnsworth be- is safe.” Chief Scott Trombly, Wojcik an- critical race theory set the stage associated with the so called lieves that an equity audit would Wojcik worked part-time with ticipates that a continued empha- for stirring public commentary ‘majority oppressors’ is no lon- create divisiveness through- the Hampden Police Department sis will be placed on community during the July out the district and from 2005 until 2008. He re- policing. 7 meeting of the could reflect poorly turned to the department in 2016 Wojcik is excited to interact Hampden-Wil- on the performances and served in the same capacity with residents, hear their voices braham Regional of school adminis- until his recent promotion. and become more familiar with School Commit- trators. Before fulfilling his dream of their concerns. As a full-time tee. “My understand- working full-time for a municipal member of the department, Wo- CRT is an intel- ing is that there has police department, Wojcik spent jcik expects to play a greater role. lectual movement been no vote taken 23 years as a Campus Police Of- “I’m more committed to the that originated in authorizing an eq- ficer. community now that I’m here legal and academ- uity audit. Howev- After graduating from the full-time. This is my only job, and ic circles in the er, there have been Massachusetts Special State Po- I can dedicate my service to the 1970s and gained promises made that lice Academy, Wojcik began his community,” said Wojcik. “Un- further traction in it will be done,” said career in policing at Mount Holy- der the new Chief, we’re going the decades that Farnsworth, who oke College in South Hadley. He to be big on community policing questioned why the worked there for 18 years. and getting out there and talking. followed. Photo by Dalton Zbierski district would con- Wojcik later moved onto Am- We’re professional, we’re friend- The theory im- Systematic racism, critical sider pursuing an equity audit herst College, where he spent five ly; don’t be afraid to talk to us. plies that race is a concept cre- race theory and educational when it has not yet finalized its years in a similar position. If there are problems, don’t be ated culturally to oppress people equity were at the center of next strategic plan. “They are both great, diverse afraid to call. We’re here to help.” of color and that legal institu- conversation during the July Christine Goonan ventured communities,” said Wojcik. “Peo- Wojcik thanked Trombly and tions in the United States are in- 7 meeting of the Hampden- to the public speaking table last ple come from everywhere, and the Hampden Board of Selectmen herently racist, as they function Wilbraham Regional School Wednesday evening to remind you learn their customs and cour- for his newfound opportunity. He to construct and uphold social, Committee. economic and political inequal- residents of the origins of CRT tesies. Everybody works together plans to serve the town as a full- ities. and state that CRT is not part of to make sure the environment is time officer until his eventual re- During its June 10 meet- ger any good. That includes our a social studies curriculum at safe.” tirement. ing, the School Committee was Declaration of Independence any middle or high school in the On both campuses, Wojcik “This was my ultimate goal. asked by a resident to voice its and our Constitution,” said Rich- Commonwealth, meaning that was responsible for maintaining I wanted to work for a munici- position on CRT. The baord was ard Howell. the theory is taught to neither the security of the buildings, en- pality. It’s exciting and joyous asked the same question on July Multiple public speakers children nor teens. forcing parking and giving pre- because Hampden is a great fit,” 7. voiced concerns over a poten- Goonan also addressed the sentations to students regarding said Wojcik, who lives in Chicop- A stance has not yet been tial equity audit of the district, residents who spoke before her. dorm and fire safety. ee and also enjoys fishing, snow- given, but the conversation has which would cost approximate- For more than two decades, boarding and spending time with his family. carried over into multiple meet- ly $150,000, said Tracy Farn- Please see SCHOOL, page 13 Wojcik served as a member of Page 2 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES July 15, 2021 NEWS ABOUT TOWN With summer scammers lurking, Better Business Wilbraham library Bureau identifies red flags offers virtual program, By Dalton Zbierski Additionally, if a cruise line or travel “Norman Rockwell: Editor company advertises a vacation as being Inclusion, Exclusion, “free,” the trip may well include hidden WORCESTER – Scams come in all costs and restrictions. Do your research. and Evolving Views on shapes and sizes, and can be quite intri- While staying in a hotel, be aware of cate. Regardless of how clever a scheme late night, fake calls that claim to origi- Race” may be, a scammer’s primary objective nate from the front desk and ask guests is simple; emptying the wallet or bank to “re-verify” their credit card informa- WILBRAHAM – On account of a victim. tion. Tues., July 20 at 6:00 p.m., Residents can stay ahead of scams “They’re not going to call you and art historian Jane Oneail by educating themselves on the latest wake you in the middle of the night, will offer a virtual pro- ploys. During the summer of 2021, with saying that there’s a problem with your gram, “Norman Rockwell: COVID-19 restrictions lifted, scammers credit card,” said Cahalen. Inclusion, Exclusion, and are hard at work, but ordinary individu- Furthermore, scammers have been Evolving Views on Race,” als can arm themselves with a wealth of known to leave fake menus outside of for Wilbraham Public Li- knowledge that will foil most cons. Better Business Bureau photo submitted by hotel rooms. When a guest orders food, brary. “Any time someone asks you to pay Better Business Bureau the culprit collects the credit card infor- Norman Rockwell is an upfront fee for a service they have Nancy Cahalen, President/CEO of Better mation and never delivers a meal. heralded for depicting and Jane Oneail not provided, that’s a red flag. If you Business Bureau serving Western MA “It’s so simple, it’s diabolical,” said defining American life. He often captured bit- get pressure to accept the offer now or and Northern CT, is on a mission to Cahalen. tersweet images of people experiencing universal it’s gone forever, that’s also a red flag,” ensure that residents are prepared to Guests who are staying in a residence and relatable feelings of being left out of left be- said Nancy Cahalen, President/CEO of counter scammers this summer. or hotel room should be on alert for fake hind. Yet, as an artist working in the 20th centu- Better Business Bureau serving Western Wifi scams. When a guest logs into the ry, his works are curiously devoid of America’s MA and Northern CT. timeshare or a rental car, consumers are “free” connection, scammers are able rich cultural and racial diversity. Toward the end Being asked to use unconventional, encouraged to do thorough research, to collect all of the data that the traveler of his career, Rockwell painted several poignant non-refundable payment methods such vetting the company or merchant to de- transmits. works about race in America that can be seen as as a pre-paid debit card or gift card to cipher if it the party is reputable. “Always use a secure or private net- an extension of his earlier sense of the power of complete an online transaction is highly “Find a company independent of work if it’s absolutely necessary to ac- inclusion and exclusion. suspicious. Getting that money back is a Google search and contact them on cess personal or financial accounts. Be Jane Oneail holds a master’s in Art History “next to impossible,” said Cahalen. their website,” said Cahalen. “Beware very weary of free Wifi connections; from Boston University and a master’s in Educa- Paying with a credit card is encour- of sponsored links and fake websites; they’re not safe,” said Cahalen. tion from Harvard University Graduate School of aged, as protections are built in. always make sure that you click on the Avoid doing any banking, transac- Education. She has taught Art History at the col- When a product or sale seems too correct link for a company. When in tions or checking personal accounts lege level for more than a decade, most recently good to be true, it often is. One must doubt, verify the deal directly with the when using an open Wifi connection. at Southern New Hampshire University. remember that not all great deals are le- company by calling them.” Use a secure, private network to access This is a virtual program; registration is nec- gitimate. Before renting a vacation house on- personal or financial accounts. essary in order to participate. To register, please Scammers can lure in vacationers by line, talk to the owner over the phone and In the July 29 edition of the Wilbra- call the library (#413-596-6141) or visit the li- offering unusually low fees for a “great” check public records to verify that the ham-Hampden Times, Cahalen will of- brary’s website at www.wilbrahamlibrary.org. amenity that either does not exist or does address exists and is available for rent. fer more advice on how to outmaneuver Hope to see you online! not match the online description. Never seal the deal over an email, said scammers during the summer of 2021. Before booking a hotel room, a Cahalen.

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Wilbraham residents Locally Grown Butter & Sugar Sweet Corn Board approves recycling greatly reduce the quality of life in Selectmen, which is voting as the the community and will make Wil- Board of Health on this matter, that Fresh Every Day center at 120 Old Boston Rd. braham a less attractive place to its vote can solely be determined by live.” what was presented to it at the June From Southwick, MA By Cara McCarthy Olson added, “A vote for this pro- 15 hearing. Staff Writer posal says the Selectmen agree that Selectboard member Theresa Locally Grown having this facility in close proxim- Goodrich said this is a decision that WILBRAHAM - Despite the op- ity to Wilbraham’s business district “weighs heavy on all of us. Fancy Fresh position of residents, the Wilbraham and densest residential community “Whether you live on Old Boston Board of Selectmen/Board of Health is okay.” Road or live off Old Boston Road, Blueberries voted to approve the installation of a Another resident, who did not we all use it every day,” she added. recycling center at 120 Old Boston disclose his name, said the imple- Selectboard member Carolyn From Westfield, MA Rd. on July 12. mentation of a 24-hour recycling Brennan made the motion to approve After several weeks of listening center in a residential area is, “way the proposal for 120 Old Boston Summer Specials to public comments express anger out of proportion and wrong for Wil- Road Recycling. LLC calling it her and concern over a possible recy- braham.” “least favorite motion.” Washington State Bing Cherries...$3.99 lb! cling center being built in town, the He also said the other 12 recy- The Board of Selectmen ulti- Board of Selectmen allowed more cling facilities in the state, similar mately voted unanimously to ap- Locally Grown Cucumbers...4 for $3.00 public commentary during a citi- to the one proposed for Wilbraham, prove the proposal as written. Locally Grown Yellow & zen’s open forum on Monday night. are not near a residential area, unlike Aaron Olson, a Wilbraham resi- Wilbraham’s proposal. Zucchini Squash...$1.49 lb dent, spoke out against the center. Another resident, who also did Southern Peaches...$1.99 lb “We’re not opposed to recycling,” not provide a name, said he is con- he said. “I think all of us who have cerned about the lack of input Wil- Golden Ripe Pineapples...2 for $5.00 grown up here understand the value braham residents have on where of trying to cut down on the things their tax dollars go. Hass Avocados ...2 for $3.00 that get put back into the earth.” The second unnamed resident Speaking on behalf of other resi- said, “It bothers me to grasp why dents of the town, as well as himself, we pay our taxes to the town of Perennial Special Olson added, “They feel that the vir- Wilbraham and we don’t get to act tual meeting that was held on June independently in determining their Lilies! Queen of the Garden 15 was inappropriate and ineffective, direction.” as written concerns from citizens He said regardless of what the PHONE Colorful Asiatic Lilies Board decides, “It’s not going to be directly to the town health agents 413.283.8393 Yellow, Pink, Red & Orange pre-meeting were never addressed.” healthy unless we can at least bring it down to something that is livable Fax: 413.289.1977 Fragrant Oriental Lilies Olson expressed several concerns Subscriptions: 413.283.8393 with the development, saying, “This to start with.” Casa Blanca & Stargazers proposal is too big to be tolerated Attorney Stephen Reilly re- EMAIL in our residential community, will minded the public and the Board of Advertising Sales $9.99 1 Gallon Pots Jocelyn Walker [email protected] Daylilies ~ Happy Returns Editor Elise Linscott Lemon Yellow, [email protected] Sun-Loving Rebloomer NOTICE ROBERTS ROOFS Subscriptions $9.99 1 Gallon Pots ERRORS: Each advertiser is SPECIALIZING IN $45 per year pre-paid requested to check their ad- Slate • Copper • Architectural Shingles • Gutters ($50 out of state) vertisement the first time it Fresh Cut Lily Bouquets appears. This paper will not Historical Restoration • Flat Roofing WEB be responsible for more than Snow Removal www.wilbrahamhampdentimes. one corrected insertion, nor Snow/Ice Damage Repair turley.com $14.99 will be liable for any error in Mixed Colors of Asiatic Lilies an advertisement to a greater Tel. 413-283-4395 @ Wilbraham-Hampden Times extent than the cost of the space occupied by the item Cell 413-237-9434 The Wilbraham-Hampden Times in the advertisement. www.RobertsRoofsInc.com is published by “Out of Bloom” Sale Trusted Name Since 1982 Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com 30% OFF Perennial Iris & Peonies 20% OFF Spring Blooming Trees & Shrubs Rhododendrons, Dogwood, Mountain Laurel, Lilacs, Viburnum & MORE

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Troubles with tomatoes The Wilbraham-Hampden haven’t been blessed with a switching to another variety; some water. As mentioned above, mulches do well TIMES ripe homegrown tomato just IN THE are more susceptible to it than oth- to moderate soil moisture; if you mulch, you The Wilbraham-Hampden Iyet. Cabbage, kale and broc- ers. I have seen this in my own gar- can water less often. If cracking ends up being Times is published every coli yes, but no tomatoes. Not den with certain paste types. This a big problem for you, consider scouring the Thursday by Turley to discourage my 12-year-old’s GARDEN problem can also be seen on pep- seed catalogs for varieties that are resistant to Publications, Inc., 24 Water new found affinity for this fruit, pers and eggplants. A soil test may it. Juliet is one I am familiar with. St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. I bought a vine of three from the provide answers for future tomato Another problem many gardeners experi- Telephone (413) 283-8393, Fax store and promptly placed it on my growing. ence is a condition called yellow shoulders, in (413) 289-1977. windowsill. Within a day or two Another problem that is evi- which tomatoes never ripen fully on the top or PATRICK H. TURLEY one showed an impressive crack. I dent on the blossom end or bottom stem end. This is usually a genetic problem, CEO chuckled a bit, thinking that wher- of the tomato is called catface. Se- but it can be lessened by allowing the fruit to ever these tomatoes were grown, vere scarring or ridges are seen on ripen slowly under the cover of surrounding fo- KEITH TURLEY they too must have been part of Roberta McQuaid the first fruits and very last fruits liage rather than out in the open. High organic President the recent deluge of rain we’ve of the season, especially on large matter content and a pH of 6.4 or lower is said EDITOR been experiencing. Enough rain to types. This problem is caused by to help with this condition. Elise Linscott stretch the skin and cause it to burst. low temperatures (60 to 65 daytime I hope I didn’t scare you right out of the [email protected] No better time than the present to share with and 50 to 60 nighttime) that injure flower buds. garden! Sure, some of your tomatoes may look you the maladies that you may experience once Use row covers or other devices to protect to- a little funny now and then, but don’t despair, STAFF WRITER your own fruit begins to ripen! mato plants from cool temperatures, and ex- most problems are easily remedied once you Dalton Zbierski Blossom end rot occurs when there is trou- periment with varieties especially suited for know what they are. And even if your love ap- [email protected] ble with calcium absorption, and is character- the north, since they are used to our varying ples do have a few blemishes, cut away the bad ADVERTISING SALES ized by leathery brown or black spots on the New England temperatures. Since we did ex- part and use them anyway. I will be so excited Jocelyn Walker bottom of the fruit. Usually it is seen on the perience some chilly nights off and on in June, that my daughter is finally willing to eat our [email protected] first few developing tomatoes. The plan of and even the first days of July, I will be curious home-grown goodness! SPORTS EDITOR action for this year would be to regulate your to see if we have this situation brewing in my Roberta McQuaid graduated from the Greg Scibelli watering, since calcium assimilation can get garden. Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the Uni- [email protected] botched up when plants suffer from drought. Fruit cracking around the stem, either in versity of Massachusetts. For the last 28 years, Applying a layer of mulch will help to encour- rings or radiating downward is caused by over- she has held the position of staff horticultural- SOCIAL MEDIA age the deep rooting that is essential for nutri- watering; recently we may blame Mother Na- ist at Old Sturbridge Village. She enjoys grow- ent transmission. If by chance you are growing ture. Keep in mind that most veggies require ing food as well as flowers. Have a question a new variety of tomato and are experiencing about an inch or rain per week. Adjust your ir- for her? Email it to [email protected] with @ Wilbraham-Hampden Times blossom end rot for the first time, consider rigation so that you aren’t providing too much “Gardening Question” in the subject line. WEB www.wilbrahamhampdentimes. turley.com

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www.turley.com Senior Center Need vs. Mark your calendar! Friends Turley Publications, Inc. cannot Location & Cost assume liability for the loss of On October 18, 2021, there will be a Special Town say “Thank photographs or other materials submitted for publication. As I continue to read the many editorials about the Meeting to consider building a new Senior Center. As You!” Materials will not be returned need for a new Senior Center, I would like to clarify that a tax payer you might ask yourself why does Wilbra- except upon specific request when myself and others expressed opposition to the new ham need a new Senior center. Yes, it does have a Se- The Friends of Wil- when submitted. Senior Center proposals, the need for a larger, more user nior Center, but it is truly inadequate to meet the needs braham Seniors would friendly facility was never in question. The space cur- of Wilbraham seniors now and in the future. Seniors like to thank Christ the rently leased is definitely not large enough to meet the make up about 38% of the adult population in Wilbra- King Church for the needs of the many seniors in our town. After reading the ham. Because of the small amount of space available use of their facilities Editorial recent editorial in the Times from Mr. Flannery, I totally at the present center, the needs of seniors cannot be and grounds for our agree with his assessment of the current situation. Since met. This reason causes many seniors to utilize senior Craft Fair held on June Policy I was involved with the closing of the school in 2010 and centers in other cities and towns; this should not be 12, 2021. . know the facility very well, the Senior Center could have happening. The staff at the senior center do a great job A heartfelt thank Letters to the editor you to all our volun- should be 350 words or less easily relocated there after the building was vacated by of providing enjoyable and needed services, but they in length. No unsigned or Cathedral High School to save the taxpayers the cost of cannot serve all the seniors due to the lack of space. teers and crafters who anonymous opinions will be the YMCA rental fees paid since that time. This could The new projected building will increase the facilities made our craft fair a published. We require letter have been done even while the Senior Center building overall space to 15,500 sq. ft. The building will pro- success. You were so writers to include his or her committee continued their research on all their options. vide larger rooms for programs and social activities, helpful. town of residence and home To our crafters, telephone number. We must The request made from day one was that a fair feasi- a kitchen, dining space and storage. The facility will authenticate authorship pri- bility study by a non-biased company be done to compare be built to meet the needs of seniors now and in the your products were or to publication. We reserve the cost of a new facility with the cost of renovating the future. awesome. the right to edit or withhold very spacious, empty Memorial School site. This study I have been going to the present senior center for Ann Marie Gaudette, any submissions deemed to six years and found the activities to be great. Like be libelous or contain un- should have contained the actual financial impact that Fundraising Director substantiated allegations, each of these proposals would have on our current taxes. many other seniors, I find the center to be lacking in personal attacks, defamation The fact that this study was never done only supports my the needed space. I am going to vote for building a of character and offensive earlier comment that the deal was done before it even got new senior center building and I hope you will, also. language. All unknown or started. The study committee wanted nothing less than Edward N. McCorkindale, III alleged facts and quotations offered by the author need a new facility and fashioned their study accordingly. As Wilbraham to cite credible, unbiased one editorial writer commented ear- sources. Send letters to: lier in the preliminary stages of this Editor, Wilbraham-Hamp- process, if neighboring towns have a den Times, 24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069, faxed to new facility, Wilbraham should have 413-682-0013 or via e-mail one too. This is not a truly valid con- to [email protected]. The cept as many neighboring communi- deadline for submissions is ties have rehabilitated unused facil- GET READYTO EXPLORE Friday at noon. ities in their towns and are running wonderful senior programs in them. Correction Policy get to The TIMES will gladly It is not the structure that makes any correct factual errors that facility worthwhile, but rather it is appear in this paper and what goes on within the walls of the can be substantiated. Cor- building that make it a successful en- rections or clarifications will always appear on the edito- deavor. rial pages. To request a cor- It is very disappointing and un- rection, send information in fair to ALL town residents that an an e-mail or mailed commu- in-depth, fair study was never done nication to the editor at the to compare the cost of a new facil- above address listed above. The Wilbraham-Hamp- ity vs. renovating Memorial School. den TIMES is published ev- When we meet in the fall to vote on a ery Thursday by Turley Pub- new Senior Center, taxpayers should lications, Inc. One year out demand to have the information of town subscriptions are through a fair feasibility study done available at $45, out of state $50 by calling 800-824-6458 on both proposals before voting so Ext. 201. The deadline for we to know what impact each option submission of news material, will have on Wilbraham taxpayers. letters to the editor and pho- Marguerite Myers-Killeen, tos is Monday at 12 p.m. The TIMES is not responsible for Wilbraham submitted photos. July 15, 2021 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 5

HITCHCOCK from page 1 Memorial Spray Park relocated after repeated vandalism to toilets By Cara McCarthy in the park’s bathrooms. pointment of Patrick as a probation- Staff Writer Turcotte said, “Somebody physi- ary firefighter for the Hampden Fire cally lifted the tank cover and went in Department. HAMPDEN – On July 6, the and took a cardboard toilet paper roll Patrick, who is a resident of Parks and Recreation Commission and stuck it on the float.” Hampden and a second generation provided updates to the Hampden He added the person also took firefighter, was appointed to the po- Board of Selectmen which included a paper bag and pushed it “several sition by unanimous vote. notice of their relocation to Green inches” into the trap where the wa- He is also a member of the Air Meadows School after multiple inci- ter goes through the tank when it is National Guard and recently com- dents of vandalism. flushed. pleted the fire academy in Texas with Carrie Joseph, Vice Chair for the As a result of needing to move to the Department of Defense. Parks and Recreation Commission, Green Meadows School, Joseph said Patrick is also working toward be- said there is currently an electric the Parks and Recreation Commis- coming EMT certified and is a goal company on site to try and fix the sion just had its “slowest week,” with of his in the near future. broken arteries, which led to the Me- 51 children attending its events. Deputy Fire Chief Patrick Farrow morial Spray Park having no water This number is, however, more said, “He [Patrick] is just starting his supply and moving to Green Mead- than double their average in past career. We are happy to hopefully ap- ows School. years. point him and kind of mold him into Commission member Dave Tur- On July 6, the Hampden Board of the firefighters we’ve been produc- cotte said this is a result of vandalism Selectmen voted to approve the ap- ing.” Caring Health Center to participate in grant-funded pilot Formed over 15,000 years ago, Lake Hitchcock covered Wilbraham, Ludlow and Indian Orchard. TIMES SPRINGFIELD — Everyone program, which is run by the Mas- trainings help providers to become PHOTO SUBMITTED knows that substance abuse can sachusetts League of Community more aware of opioid addiction risks have a detrimental effect on mental Health Centers (The League), was when prescribing medications for and physical health. But, what many made possible by an $18,000 grant dental pain. Duquette, will speak about one of his favorite subjects, people don’t know is that some drugs awarded by Delta Dental to benefit Of the total Delta Dental award, one that he has been researching for quite a while. Wheth- prescribed to lessen mouth pain can healthcare centers throughout the re- CHC received $5,000 and plans to er you are a history buff or just want to know more about also spur addiction and damage the gion. use the funds to address dental issues our town, you will enjoy his talk,” said Peltier. mouth and teeth. To help address The League’s Substance Use resulting from substance use disor- Formed by the Laurentide Glacier, Lake Hitchcock these issues Caring Health Center Disorder (SUD) Pilot Project offers ders, such as oral cancer, dry mouth covered Indian Orchard, Wilbraham and Ludlow, which (CHC) announced today that the or- organizations like CHC educational and caries. They will also participate were under water because they were on the eastern edge ganization will participate in an oral webinars and trainings which focus in the Mass League trainings. of the lake, according to Duquette. “The glacier covered health substance use disorder pilot on addiction screening, intervention, Connecticut River Valley and was two-miles thick and program. CHC participation in the and referrals to treatment. These Please see PILOT, page 15 extended back to Canada. When the last glacier receded 30,000 years ago, it left an enormous 200-mile lake in the Connecticut River Valley,” he said. USDA INSP. “Due to a natural debris dam in Rocky Hill, Conn., BUY DIRECT FRESH BONELESS AND SAVE $$$ the lake didn’t drain to the ocean, causing it to stay put USDA INSP. FRESH USDA INSP. for thousands of years. 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Angelina Isabelle Flebotte State University: In order to be placed on the List. In order to qualify, an under- Alexa Rose Fleury Wilbraham Dean’s List, students must have Jordana Irzyk of Wilbraham graduate student must receive a Amy Catherine Footit Abbie E. Boilard, Brennan completed a minimum of 12 (01095), majoring in History 3.5 grade-point average or better Maximus Gregory George J. Gravanda, Anna L. Healy and credit hours in a semester, have Juliana Tronsky of Hampden on a four-point scale. Kathryn Calvanese Gormally Calli A. Murray. no outstanding or incomplete (01036), majoring in Psychology Jennifer Marie Kovarik Hampden grades for that semester, and and Spanish HAMPDEN Michelle M Leckey Savannah R. Rescia have attained a semester grade Michael Norman Cammilleri James Salvatore Leone point average of 3.50 or better. Skylar Breeze Cyr Joseph Robert Lucas Hampden, MA Katherine Natalie Duncan Eli Maller Deirdre Simmons Saida Gamidova Caleb Marcotte Wilbraham, MA Wilbraham Samuel Joseph Hackett Donielle Maria Jill Martell Santaniello Molly Cronin Margaret Marie Martin John Patrick McGrath Danielle Doleva residents make Dionna Porcello Tara Kristen McWilliams graduates Michael Streeter Ashley Hannah Sheehan Jeet Patel Sienna College Kelsey Jenna Sheehan Eva Louise Peck from Coastal Jessica Marie Smith Grace Elizabeth Pettengill Dupuis Gradu- Dean’s List Madison Resko Poisson Carolina WILBRAHAM Jenna Bailey Rawlings ates from Ham- LOUDONVILLE, NY -- Si- Elizabeth Marie Blask Lydia Ann Ryan CONWAY, SC – Coastal ena College names students to Alison R Boudreau William Neil Ryan Carolina University recognized ilton College the Dean’s List for the Spring Richie Chau Sarah Elizabeth Van Ells nearly 1,200 students during 2021 semester. 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The Tivabassi family brought their goats to Spec Pond last Saturday. Photo by David Miles

The Bright Spot Therapy Dogs visited the Hampden Public Library on June 26. (Photo submitted by Hampden Public Library)

Last Saturday, the basketball courts at Spec Pond were action packed. (Photo taken by David Miles)

Minnechaug Regional High School recently welcomed 16-year-old swimmer Josh Parent home from the Olympic Trials in Omaha, NE. (Photo by Dalton Zbierski) Members of the Wilbraham-Hampden Falcons baseball team celebrated a division championship in the rain on July 7. (Photo submitted by Lee Ann Langone)

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Josh Kozub is pursued by a Longmeadow defender.

Defender David Noel heads up the field after making a play. LONGMEADOW – On Fri- defeat. Longmeadow had a 5-1 day, June 25, Minnechaug boys lead after one quarter, a deficit lacrosse was defeated in the the Falcons could not make up Western Massachusetts Division throughout the rest of the game. 2 Championship game 13-7 by Minnechaug went an impressive Luke Ross tries to outrun a Matthew Wurszt makes a pass. Isaiah Kozub holds the ball inside Longmeadow. Peter Wurszt had 11-3 for the abbreviated season. Longmeadow defender. as he looks to make a pass. four goals for the Falcons in the

Patnode re-takes points Pioneers stay hot, win league title By Tim Peterson head coach Federico Molinari. lead with victory Sports Correspondent “We have a group of very tal- ented players on this year’s WINCHESTER, N.H. – Fire- that wowed the huge crowd on LUDLOW—Just like in team.” cracker Night. It’s long been a hand for the annual biggie. De- 2019, the Western Mass. Pio- The Pioneers, who were very special day of the year at layed by rain a week earlier, neers are the 2021 USL League scheduled to wrap-up the reg- Monadnock Speedway. Friday’s Saturday’s Independence Day Two Northeast Division regular ular season at Seacoast United 115-car, seven-feature card of shout-out sent everyone home season champions. on Sunday night, had a 10-1-2 racing and huge aerial fireworks happy. Unlike in 2019, the Pioneers overall record following the fi- display added luster to the tradi- And no one went home hap- players and coaches will not be nal regular season home match tion pier Saturday than Todd Patnode. making a five-hour bus trip to against Black Rock. Modified star Todd Patnode Winless since May 22, Patnode Reading Pennsylvania to play A total of 26 USL League (Swaney, NH) reclaimed the took the lead from Tyler Leary their first playoff match. Two teams will be competing in points lead with his second win on lap 17 Saturday and never The Pioneers, who finished this year’s playoffs. of the summer, Emerson Cayer looked back. atop the league standings for The Pioneers will be hosting (Contoocook, NH) rocked the Leary’s bid for three wins in only the fifth time since they the Eastern Conference quarter- Minis, Nick Houle (Granby, Ma) a row came up just short, as the were founded in 1997, defeated finals and semifinals at Lusita- claimed the Pure Stock Steve Hatfield, Mass. star settled for a Black Rock FC, 4-1, before a no Stadium this weekend. Zebrowski Pure Stock event strong runner-up performance. large crowd at historic Lusitano “Being able to host the play- and Nate Wenzel (Granby, Ma) Solomon Brow was third in the Stadium, last Friday night. offs is very special for our club boosted his championship title five-caution 40-lapper. Ben By- “Our first goal before the and for the community,” Moli- plans with his first Street Stock rne and Aaron Fellows skated to start of the season was to qual- nari said. “I’m excited that the victory Saturday. fourth and fifth. ify for the league playoffs. The playoffs will be played here for Monadnock went rogue this Nate Wenzel entered Satur- second goal was to finish in first the first time in many years.” David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com year with its huge fireworks place in our conference, which Nichoals Oberrauch dribbles show, staging its own aerial act Please see PATNODE, page 9 we did tonight,” said Pioneer’s Please see PIONEERS, page 9 away from the sideline. Page 12 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES July 15, 2021 Blue Sox player chosen NECBL Player of the Week PATNODE from page 1 day’s Street Stock feature atop the points parade but HOLYOKE – With a ton of rain- of the 2021 season, securing hits in season for the Blue Sox, with a .292 still winless on the summer. Taking the lead from Hil- outs during the past week resulting all four of his outings. batting average. lary Renaud with a low dive through turn two on lap in very little action during the past The rising senior at Yale Univer- Moving forward, “I want to take ten, he then stormed off to victory lane. week, the Valley Blue Sox had a sity said that “the main thing that every day as it is, treat every day like Tim Wenzel followed his younger brother under the bright spot after one of its players re- helped me this week were the con- its opening day, especially for me not checkers, with three-time winner Chris Buffone third ceived the New England Collegiate versations I had with Coach Hez and having played my collegiate year.” on the night. Renaud, stuck in the outside groove on a Baseball League’s weekly award. Coach Pedro, really throughout this Said LaPlante. “I’m taking full ad- restart, was fifth, just behind Rupert Thompson. The Valley Blue Sox had another entire season. Especially recogniz- vantage of the fact that I get to play Cam Curtis (Baltimore, VT) had put together a Su- player chosen as the NECBL Player ing the type of player I am and what nine innings every day, and try to perman string of three LMS wins earlier this season be- of the Week, and this time, it’s Yale’s I need to do to be able to contribute continue being as consistent as I can fore returning to earth. Saturday, he dialed it back up to Mason LaPlante. to the team because that’s what ul- be throughout the rest of this season. claim his fourth 2021 victory lap. With only one early “It’s rewarding, but I think it timately matters: being able to per- It’s a long season, there’s going to be caution to slow him, the Baltimore, VT teen sailed off speaks towards just being consistent form at a level that I am capable a lot of ups and downs. If we show to win ahead of Justin Littlewood and Austin Brehio. over the course of this past week of that’s going to help us win ball that we are able to be consistent as a With 37 Mini Stocks on hand for Saturday’s 50-lap in my play. I don’t think anyone games.” The Blue Sox have been team, we are going to end up where Battle for The Belt race, the speedway’s weekly com- expects going into the week to be putting up a fight this season, cruis- we want to be at the end of the year.” petitors were facing a big test. Contoocook’s Emerson named Player of the Week, but like ing in the top of the standings for a Follow along with Mason and the Cayer, a veteran of many laps here, put them on notice. I said it’s rewarding.” Said LaPlante, couple of weeks. LaPlante contrib- rest of the Blue Sox’ season by fol- Cayer took the lead on lap 22 from hometrack who excelled at the plate in Week 4 utes 13 RBIs and 14 total hits on the lowing the team on social media! star Kevin Cormier and never looked back, taking the checkers ahead of fellow tour regulars Matt Sonnhal- ter and Justin Trombley. Cormier was strong in fourth, while four-time 2021 winner Gordon Farnum fell out of Pole wins race at Hudson Speedway the points lead after a disastrous 24th place night. The 23-car Pure Stock field soared through 40 cau- WALPOLE, N.H. -- Joey Pole tion-free laps, as Nick Houle topped the first annual wasn’t going to be denied on Sunday Steve Zebrowski Memorial Race, stuffing his pockets evening, July 11, at Hudson Speed- with lap money as he led the final 36 go-rounds Satur- way. The veteran Pro Stock compet- day en route to win number three on the season. itor dominated the 100-lap Granite Kyle Robinson Newell, strong all night, earned the State Pro Stock Series return to the runner-up hardware, with Magic Mark McClay, victori- high-banks, driving the No. 97 into ous the night before at Claremont, earning his first Mo- Victory Lane for the second time this nadnock trophy of the summer in third. Points leader season. With the win -- Pole became Chris Davis came home sixth in the rapid-fire event. the first driver to win two races in the The Young Guns feature? Who else, Fast Eddie first five events -- and did it in -im Petruskevicius (Rutland, Ma) stormed to his six win of pressive fashion -- passing young ris- the season, taking the checkers far ahead of Dominick ing star Casey Call for the lead early Stafford and Eddie Gomarlo. Like former Gunner Jake and never looking back. Bosse before him, the 13-year-old hot shoe later got his Pole crossed the line nearly seven feet wet in the Pure Stock feature. seconds ahead of his closest chal- Submitted photo Justin Harris won the New England Classic Lites lenger -- which at the tight New Joey Pole won the 100-lap race at Hudson Speedway on Sunday night. feature, his second victory here this summer. Cody Hampshire oval -- is nearly half the Hodgdon was second in Friday’s Lites 25-lapper, and track. Call, who led the first eight lapping all the way up close to the ries returns to racing on Saturday, Jason Hodgdon came home third. laps from the outside pole and chal- top-five by the end of the race. Be- July 24, at New London-Waterford There will be no races next Saturday, July 17, at lenged Pole for the lead in the first hind Pole, Call and Brown was Cory Speedbowl. For more information on Monadnock Speedway, as the high-banked oval pauses quarter of the race, finished sec- Casagrande in fourth and Bryan the Granite State Pro Stock Series, for its annual summer break weekend. The speedway’s ond. New series points leader Gabe Kruczek, driving for Bobby Webber visit gspss.net and follow the series 2021 season will resume on Saturday, July 24. Brown drove to a third-place finish. Racing, in fifth spot. Pole, Belsito, on social media. “That was unbelievable, the car David Oliver and Kruczek have been RESULTS: Granite State Pro Monadnock Speedway July 10 Top TenS: was really good last time we were to Victory Lane in the first five races Stock Series at Hudson Speedway; NHSTRA MODIFIED 40 LAPS: Todd Patnode, Ty- here and it was good, if not better to- of the year. Sunday, July 11, 2021: ler Leary, Solomon Brow, Ben Byrne, Aaron Fellows, night,” Pole said. “It was fun racing The second-place effort was a ca- Joey Pole Trevor Bleau, Matt Kimball, Kimmy Rivet, Cory Plum- with Casey, and it’s so cool to be able reer best for Call. Casey Call mer, Brian Chapin. to come here twice this year and win “This year it just seemed like we Gabe Brown STREET STOCK: Nate Wenzel, Tim Wenzel, Chris two of them.” couldn’t catch a break at all, just bad Cory Casagrande Buffone, Rupert Thompson, Hillary Renaud, Paul Pole started on the outside of the luck every week,” Call said. “Glad to Bryan Kruczek Smith, Jason Kozacka, Scott Zilinski, Aaron Plemons, third row, but quickly worked his way get the monkey off our back and get Angelo Belsito Nate Nunez. to the front. He passed for the second a good run. Joey is just too good ev- Mike Mitchell LATE MODEL SPORTSMAN: Cam Curtis, Jus- spot on lap eight, and drove around erywhere he goes -- I had a couple of Devin O’Connell tin Littlewood, Austin Brehio, Cole Littlewood, Glenn Call one lap later to the lead. The times where I showed him the nose, Josh King Brehio, John Meany, Dan Comeau, Kevin Vaudrien, first 15 laps of the race were marred and then he just took off.” Bobby Pelland III Ron LaPerche, Nancy Muni-Ruot. with trouble -- with Kevin Casper Brown, who entered the race sec- Alexander Pearl MINI STOCK 50 LAPS (Unofficial): Emerson Cay- spinning in turn three early, then An- ond in points, takes the points lead Jason Ryan er, Matt Sonnhalter, Justin Trombley, Kevin Cormier, gelo Belsito and Mike Mitchell get- by 12 over former champion Devin Bobby Cabral Mike Viens, Jon Fultz, Louie Maher, Kodi Sabins, Nick ting together off turn two just a few O’Connell heading for the next race. Kevin Casper Anderson, Haydon Grenier. laps later. When Belsito and Mitchell “We just wanted to have a good Kevin Folan PURE STOCK 40 LAP: Nick Houle, Kyle Robin- tangled, Kevin Casper, Kevin Folan run, getting in the top three,” Brown Billy Joerres son Newell, Mark McClay, Jason LeRay, Nolan Mc- and Bobby Cabral were collected in said. “I can’t thank all of my guys Tyler Tomassi (DNS) Clay, Chris Davis, Jimmy Zellman, JD Stockwell, Kyle the crash, all with extreme damage enough, they came down here and Bill Helliwell (DNS) Templeton, Matt Croteau. that ended their efforts for the night. worked hard. Hopefully going into YOUNG GUN: Eddie Petruskevicius, Dominick From there, the race was clean and our favorite track in the next race Stafford, Eddie Gomarlo. green -- amid a few sprinkles of will be our chance.” rain. Pole drove away from the pack, The Granite State Pro Stock Se-

PIONEERS from page 1 the site of the highest remaining “We do have a large group of here with the Pioneers.” the sixth minute when midfielder seed. returning players, which is our Molinari is proud of Lerech Samir Regragui received a pass Two quarterfinal matches are The Pioneers captured the strength. We also have a couple of for being named as the Player of from Rose before firing a low shot scheduled to be held at Lusitano USL D-3 Pro League champi- very good first-year players. the Month, but he quickly pointed into the right corner of the net. Stadium on Friday. The Pioneers onship title in 1999. They lost One of the Pioneers newcom- out that it took a whole team ef- Black Rock, who finished will be playing in the second a heartbreaker to the Charlotte ers is midfielder Ignacio Lerech, fort for him to be selected for the their season with a 4-7-3 record, match at 7:30 pm. The two quar- Eagles in a penalty shootout in who’s looking forward to playing award. tied the score on a goal by Kelvin terfinal winners will face each the 2005 USL Second Division in Friday’s home playoff match. “Ignacio was selected as the Mutaya Mwape ten minutes later. other in the conference semifinals championship match, which was “We always have the advan- Player of the Month, but he had It was the only goal allowed at 7pm on Saturday night. The played before more than 4,000 tage whenever we play at home,” ten other players on the field help- by Western Mass. goalie Blake playoff seedings were scheduled people at Lusitano Stadium. It Lerech said. “Our fans are great ing him,” Molinari said. “We’re a Mullen, who was credited with to be announced earlier this week. was the last time that the Pioneers and they’re always here support- team and that’s the main reason four saves. The ticket prices for the play- hosted a playoff match. ing us even in the rain. This is a why we’ve been so successful The score remained tied until off matches at Lusitano Stadium Seven of the players listed on special team.” this year.” Agyemang’s header twelve min- on both Friday and Saturday are this year’s Pioneers roster were Lerech, who scored 11 goals Another first-year member of utes into the second half, which $10 per person. members of the 2019 squad, and had four assists in the Pio- the Western Mass. Pioneers is for- was assisted by Lerech. The Eastern Conference finals which captured the Northeast Di- neers first 13 matches of the regu- ward Patrick Agyemang, who’s The Pioneers final two goals and the National semifinal match- vision title with an 11-0-3 record. lar season, was named as the USL header in the 57th minute gave the of the home match were scored es are scheduled to be held the Those seven players are Federico League Two Player of the Month home team a 2-1 lead. by Martin Oyenard and Deal, who following weekend. The Pioneers Gutierrez, Maxi Viera, Guiller- for June. “Being a member of this soc- were both substitutions during the also submitted a bid to the league mo Deal, Blake Mullen, Federico “It’s a special award but win- cer team has been a great expe- second half. to host those matches if they’re Ucar, Khalid Rose, and Connor ning the conference title with rience for me,” Agyemang said. It was also the third consec- still playing in the tournament. Hicks, who’s from Monson. these guys feels even better,” Le- “We haven’t hosted a playoff utive match that the Pioneers The date of the National “It feels great winning back- rech added. “No matter where I game in a long time and we’re re- scored at least four goals. They’ll Championship match is July 31 at to-back Division titles,” said Guti- play soccer in the future, a little ally looking forward to it.” be looking to continue that streak errez, who’s the Pioneers captain. piece of my heart will always be The Pioneers took a 1-0 during in the playoffs. July 15, 2021 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 13

This Week in Recreation

Scott Foulis, Recreation Clerk

WILBRAHAM – I’m going to start this install- ment of This Week In Rec with an introduction. My name is Scott Foulis, and I’m the newest addition to Why Now is the time for a new Senior Center the Wilbraham Parks & Recreation staff. I officially By George O. Fontaine lenges. Paula Dubord- current Direc- pitch, cribbage, a billiard room, paint- started as the new Recreation Clerk on July 6th, and Senior Center tor of Elder Affairs would utilize an ing and craft classes. Continuing to en- I’m working to get up to speed with all of the activi- Building Committee enlarged facility to offer an increased gage the brain as people age is just as ties and programs going on at this busy time of year. number of healthy low-cost meals in important as exercising the body. I come to the WPRD from college athletics, WILBRAHAM – We all know a congregate setting or ‘’grab and go Current statistics on our proposed where most recently I was the Associate Head about the Baby Boomer generation. meals’’. This addition in service will center and adjacent towns Women’s Basketball Coach at Brandeis Universi- This large group of people have en- allow people to not only have a meal Ludlow—Over 60 population ty in Waltham, Massachusetts for the last 14 years. tered the Older Adult age group. This but the chance to socialize with their 5,997---New center 17,920 square I’m a Western Massachusetts native – I grew up in is an active, involved group of people peers. feet, 3 square feet per senior Amherst, graduated from Belchertown High School, who will need support to age success- Studies have shown that isolation Longmeadow—Over 60 popula- and attended UMass and Springfield College as an fully. is harmful to a person’s physical and tion 4,471---New center 15,924 square undergraduate and graduate student, respectively. Wilbraham has an adult population mental health. This has been expe- feet with 8,200 additional gymnasium My wife and I have three children who all attend of 11,810 with 4,428 over 60 years of rienced by people of all ages during area, 3.6 square feet per senior school in Wilbraham, and we’ve lived in town for age (37.5%) and 2,156 between 50 and the pandemic. Older adults tend to be Hampden—Over 60 population the last 12 years. Our children have all participated 59 years of age (18.3%). This group isolated naturally as retirement, emp- 1,764—Existing 20-year-old center in a wide range of WPRD sports and activities, and currently represents 56% of Wilbra- ty nest and decreased mobility occurs. 8,932 square feet, 5.1 square feet per my wife and I have both coached teams as well. ham’s population with national statis- A larger, dedicated space would give senior. I’m excited for this opportunity to work and sup- tics indicating that these numbers will the towns older adults a space to gath- Wilbraham—Over 60 population port the exceptional staff and programming here at continue to increase in the years ahead. er, dine and connect with one anoth- 4,428—Existing center 3,840 square WPRD, and to serving this community. Please feel Our current Senior Center housed er. Starting these new relationships as feet, less than 1 square foot per senior free to contact me with any questions, comments, or in the YMCA building is 3840 sq. ft. younger seniors will help socialization Wilbraham proposed new center to introduce yourself. and has been limited in its ability to as family dynamics change in the ag- 15,300 square feet, 3.5 square feet per REMINDER: You can visit wilbrahamrec.com adequately serve the needs of all our ing process. senior. for details on all of the programs and activities of- older adults. Exercise is another important The Massachusetts Executive Of- fered, and to register. Program information is posted The proposed plan for a larger ven- part of successful aging. The phrase fice of Elder Affairs recommends 5.5 as registration dates approach, so keep an eye on the ue would allow for the expansion of “move it or lose it” is very true for square feet per senior website and watch for our monthly e-newsletter, The activities and services. This will keep older adults. A dedicated larger center If you have any doubts on the need Wilbraham Whistle, and for our email blasts that are our Center in step with the changing which can offer more opportunities for in our town for the proposed new cen- both sent out to those with accounts in our wilbra- needs and numbers of Wilbraham’s a variety of fitness classes- chair exer- ter please stop in at our existing loca- hamrec.com database. older adults. cise, Tai Chi, yoga and a larger fitness tion and either drive by or do an on- Food insecurity is a concern as room will be a sound investment for line tour of our neighboring towns people age. They are often on a limit- our adult population. This will allow LUBEOurLUBE next – article OIL – OILwill – FILTERfocus – FILTER on cre- ed income older adults to stay active with their ating aWith safeWith qualityspace quality forExxon seniors. 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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Town of Hampden PUBLIC NOTICES Eva A. Wiseman, Collector of Taxes Office of the Collector of Taxes Notice of Tax Taking Town of Hampden Planning Office at Town The Wilbraham Conser- To the owners of the hereinafter described land and to all Notice of Public Hearing Office Building, 240 vation Commission will hold others concerned The Hampden Planning WILBRAHAM Springfield Street, available a public meeting on Monday, You are hereby notified that on Thursday the 29th day of July, Board will hold a Public BOARD OF APPEALS for review during normal busi- July 26, 2021 at 7:10PM on 2021 , at 10:00 A.M. at the Tax Collector’s Office, 625 Main Hearing on Wednesday, July PUBLIC HEARING ness hours and posted for pub- the Request for Determination Street , pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 60, 28, 2021, at 6 PM in the The Wilbraham Board of lic viewing on the Zoning filed by Jay Taylor on behalf Section 53, and by virtue of the authority vested in me as Town House, 625 Main Appeals will hold a Public Board of Appeals page of the of the Open Space and Collector of Taxes, it is my intention to take for the Town of Street, Hampden, MA, on the Hearing on Thursday, July Town of Wilbraham website at Recreation Committee under Hampden the following parcels of land for non-payment of the application of Hampden Self 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM in the www.wilbraham-ma.gov/135/ the Massachusetts Wetlands taxes due thereon, with interest and all incidental expenses and Storage LLC – Daniel P. Town Office Building, 240 Zoning-Board-of-Appeals. Protection Act and the costs to the date of taking, unless the same shall have been paid Garvey, for a Special Permit Springfield Street, on the While in-person atten- Wilbraham Wetlands Bylaw. before that date.. and Site Plan Review in application of Melinda dance is possible the public The hearing is to determine ------accordance with Zoning Sullivan and Anthony Dimaio may also remotely join and whether the work depicted on Assessed to BUDLONG JOHN S And BUDLONG SUSAN M Bylaw Section 10.31 and a d/b/a Cima Restaurant seeking participate in the public hear- the plans that include the con- A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately Special Permit for Water a special permit finding pursu- ing using GoToMeeting video struction of two pedestrian 30104 Square Feet located and known as 142 SESSIONS DR Supply District per Section ant to Sections 15.5.2.1 and conferencing technology by bridges; one located on the shown on the Town of Hampden Assessors Records as Parcel 6.11 to construct a self-stor- 3.9.3.3 of the Wilbraham following the instructions on Oakland Street Conservation Identifier 22-175 and being part of the premises recorded in book age facility on 5.81 acres of Zoning By-Law to allow the the meeting agenda that will Area and one located on the 9169 on page 21 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. land located at 2 Somers construction of a 26’ x 30’ be posted on the town website Thayer Brook Conservation 2020 CPA $6.21 Road (Parcel ID 12-40-0) deck attached to the restaurant on or about July 16th, 2021. Area is subject to the 2020 Tax $1514.28 Information related to this for outdoor dining as a sea- Edward Kivari, Jr. Wetlands Protection Act and ------application is on file in the sonal use and a MGL Chapter Chairman the Wilbraham Wetland Assessed To JOSEPH THOMAS Town Clerk’s Office and is 40A, Section 6 and 07/08, 07/15/2021 Bylaw. Further information A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 4 available for review by the Wilbraham Zoning By-Law relating to this application is Acres located and known as 319 MAIN ST shown on the Town of public during normal busi- Section 3.3.2 finding to alter a on file with the Commission. Hampden Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 36-1 and being ness hours. pre-existing nonconforming Christopher Brown, Chairman part of the premises recorded in book 21950 on page 49 in the For the Board, structure on the property WILBRAHAM 07/15/2021 Hampden Registry of Deeds. Judge Robert Howarth, owned by Minton, LLC locat- CONSERVATION 2020 CPA $8.61 Chair, ed at 2200 Boston Road as COMMISSION 2020 Tax $1,376.31 Hampden Planning Board further detailed on the applica- LEGAL NOTICE ------07/08, 07/15/2021 tion and plans on file in the Town of Wilbraham Assessed To MARY LYON SKILLED CARE CENTER A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 25654 Square Feet located and known as 8 MAIN ST shown on the Town of Hampden Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 12-159 and being part of the premises recorded in book 10046 on page 554 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. ders by training our providers to be “Health center training on safe Supposed Present Owner C/O CW CAPITAL/ PILOT from page 5 MASSACHUSETTS SNF1 LLC open, knowledgeable and assertive opioid prescribing methods and 2020 CPA $28.33 Chief Dental Director Lucila in the approach to our patients and managing acute dental pain is having 2020 Tax $2,833.76 Bruno DDS is pleased to have CHC to offer referrals to evaluation and a measurable impact in the vulnera------be a part of the program. “The CHC treatment as needed.” ble communities we serve,” said Mi- Assessed To SULHAM EVELYN dental department is committed to During the pandemic the CDC chael Curry, president and CEO of A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately supporting the community in all as- reported spikes in drug overdose the Massachusetts League of Com- 30000 Square Feet located and known as BALDWIN DR shown pects that affect overall health. We deaths, with more than 30 states re- munity Health Centers. “We’re al- on the Town of Hampden Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier are thankful for this learning oppor- porting increases in opioid-involved ready having more success identify- 21-106 and being part of the premises recorded in book 2587 on tunity and are currently engaged with overdose deaths. These sobering sta- ing patients with SUDs and linking page 420 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. tistics have become a call to action them to the critical treatment and 2020 Tax $75.23 The League in an effort to improve ------screening for substance use disor- throughout Massachusetts. recovery supports they need.” 07/15/2021 Page 16 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES July 15, 2021 5 Year Look Back on Wilbraham Home Sale Prices

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