Search for The Westfield News Westfield350.comTheThe Westfield WestfieldNews News Serving Westfield, Southwick, and surrounding Hilltowns “Time is The only WEATHER criTic wiThouT TONIGHT ambiTion.” Partly Cloudy. JOHN STEINBECK Low of 55. www.thewestfieldnews.com

VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 194 Senior Center’s Clothes, school focus now on supplies offered free alternative for families in need By LORI SZEPELAK Beal. Beal’s husband, Merle, programming Correspondent serves as church pastor. WESTFIELD – Throughout the “We want to help people any By AMY PORTER year, members of the Community way we can,” said Orell, noting Staff Writer Church of Westfield are reaching church members have been gath- WESTFIELD – Council on Aging Executive Director out and helping others, and on ering over several nights to orga- Tina Gorman said while the Senior Center has no plans Aug. 15, they will open their doors nize all of the clothing and school for reopening, they continue to serve more than 100 for a “Back to School Clothes supplies that will be offered. meals curbside to seniors, and their focus is now on Closet and School Supply For families coming to alternative programming. Giveaway.” Saturday’s event, everyone will be Gorman said she met with The free offering for families in required to wear a face mask. three members of the Health need is slated from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. “We will have someone stand- Department in late July. “We at the church at 170 Elm St. ing in the outside doorway to ask just all agreed that it wouldn’t be “With the economic impact of everyone to social distance while safe for the seniors to open.” the pandemic this year, we know a standing in line,” said Orell, not- “The Governor keeps saying Ellen Orell, a member of the Community Church lot of people are out of work and ing there will be a door to enter the minimize group gatherings. The of Westfield, organizes school supplies that will be don’t have the money to buy building and a separate door to whole purpose of the Senior given away to families in need on Aug. 15 as part clothes and supplies for school,” exit. Center is to gather.” Gorman of a “Back to School Clothes Closet and School said Karen Orell, who is the event said that most of the other Supply Giveaway.” (KAREN ORELL PHOTO) co-coordinator along with Jean See Families In Need, Page 3 Western Mass directors, who TINA GORMAN meet together on a group confer- Executive Director ence call every two weeks to of the Westfield share ideas, are following suit. Council on Aging “For what we would have to do, and the few number of peo- Businesses sought for ‘Discover Westfield’ episodes ple we would accommodate, it doesn’t make sense,” By LORI SZEPELAK For Stomski, the idea for the show has area and businesses were struggling – Gorman said. For the meal program, they would only be Correspondent been in the makings for years. and some closing – Stomski and Peter able to accommodate 35 people inside, in the space WESTFIELD – For independently “Years ago, then mayor Dan Knapik Cowles, who serves as manager of they’re using to put together the to-go meals, and they owned and operated businesses in the had a public access show where he Westfield Community Access Television, would have to clean and sanitize in between. city, a new marketing outlet is available would visit local businesses to show talked seriously about the idea. “The meal program is going gangbusters, which is on Westfield Community Programming them off,” said Stomski, noting the show “We decided now would be the time to great,” she said, adding that they’ve had as many as 150 Channel 15. was produced by the Communications start this project since many businesses seniors participate. The take-out meals, prepared by the The new program is titled “Discover Department at Westfield State University. were closed down for several months Senior Center kitchen staff, are available for $3, Monday Westfield” and will be hosted by Harry “I had been wanting to resurrect the and are now struggling to stay open,” through Friday with curbside pick-up. Those who wish Rock and Ken Stomski. Stomski and show for over a year, but never had a said Stomski. “We felt it would be Rock are hopeful that episodes will push to do it,” he added. See Senior Center, Page 3 begin airing in mid-September. Once the coronavirus pandemic hit the See Discover Westfield, Page 3

Cannabis processing business to focus on site buildout, hopes for early 2021 opening By AMY PORTER submit architectural plans to the wholesale to other businesses. Staff Writer Cannabis Control Commission,” Wong said it’s been an interesting WESTFIELD – Kevin Wong, Wong said, adding that they are ride since they received a special vice president of marketing for now in discussion with a local permit from the Planning Board in Clean Technique, Inc. at 32 Char Westfield construction company for May 2019, and a Host Community Road said now that the cannabis the work, a discussion he said is Agreement was reached with the processing business received its going well. Mayor and City Council in provisional license from the Clean Technique (cleantech- September. A total of 3% of the Cannabis Control Commission in niquelabs.com), which falls into the revenue will go to the city under the June, their focus is on getting the product manufacturing category of agreement. site construction going. the cannabis industry, will focus on “Quite honestly, this whole “It’s very structured the way the the extraction, isolation and purifi- licensing process has made it clear Clean Technique, Inc. (L-R) Kevin Wong, Robert Parvere, Tym Wowk and process goes. You can’t begin the cation of therapeutic compounds how fortunate we are to have such a Tony Gallo at the Planning Board hearing in 2019. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS buildout until you get the provi- within cannabis into a pharmaceuti- FILE PHOTO) sional license, then you have to cal quality cannabis oil, to sell See Cannabis, Page 5

Kiwanis nips Sons of Erin in a Lil thriller By CHRIS PUTZ Michelucci to left field made it 4-0. Kiwanis committed consecutive infield Sports Editor Sons of Erin delivered a loud response. errors, the second of which resulted in a WESTFIELD – While the number of Lead-off batter Peter Szenda was hit game-tying run. Sons took a 5-4 lead on games remaining in the Westfield Little by a pitch. Ben Daley reached on an a two-out McGrievey single to center League Baseball season continue to error. No. 3 hitter Keith Drzyzga drove field. wane, there is no shortage of thrills and in both runners with a booming triple to Kiwanis squeaked out a tying run in chills. right field. Drzyzga then scored on a the top of the fourth off Sons of Erin On Tuesday, Kiwanis and Sons of Erin Jack McGrievey sac-fly RBI. reliever Ben Daley before Daley settled waged a battle of epic proportions before Despite both offenses attacking the into a groove. Pouliot drew a lead-off Kiwanis slipped past Sons 7-6 at Ralph ball with regularity in the early going, walk, advanced on consecutive wild E. Sanville Memorial Field. both starting pitchers soon settled in. pitches, and scored on a fielder’s choice Both teams came out with a purpose. While two batters reached base in the when Kenyon put the ball in play. Daley Kiwanis immediately loaded the bases second, both courtesy of infield errors, struck out the next two batters to end the in the top of the first inning with a bunt Sons of Erin pitcher Tyler Neal allowed threat though. single from Josiah Pouliot, an infield no hits and struck out one batter. Kiwanis Kiwanis pitcher Sean Aponte followed single from Austin Kenyon, and a walk pitcher, Michelucci struck out three of up Daley’s mound appearance with a from Carsen Michelucci. Owen McIsaac the four batters he faced. dandy of his own. Aponte retired three drove in the game’s first run with line In the third, Neal retired the side 1-2-3 batters on just four pitches, forcing three Jacob Barnes makes it to first base for Kiwanis Club as the drive single that zipped through the right with the first two batters going down on straight ground outs in the city’s most ball just scoots past Sons of Erin’s Evan Miller (4) at first side. With two outs, Pouliot laced a line Ks. efficient half-inning outing of the year. base in a Westfield Little League Baseball game Tuesday drive single through the left side, scoring In the bottom half of the inning, mis- night at Ralph E. Sanville Memorial Field. (MARC ST.ONGE/ two runs. A run-scoring single from takes fueled Sons of Erin’s comeback. See Little League, Page 6 THE WESTFIELD NEWS) - Dream in Color -

2 Free Street | Westteld, MA (413) 568-9251 | Rockys.com PAGE 2 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Maggie Balch appointed Westfield State University’s Dean of Students WESTFIELD — Westfield State students, staff, and faculty I have met Massachusetts Dartmouth. University has appointed Maggie Balch and a sincere investment in the holistic Founded in 1839 by Horace Mann, as Dean of Students. She will report to development of students. I am eager to Westfield State University is an educa- Vice President for Student Affairs Gloria meet everyone and become involved in tion leader committed to providing every Lopez, Ed.D., and will oversee the stu- such a dynamic and engaged generation of students with a learning dent activities and leadership, student community.”Balch most recently served experience built on its founding principle conduct, residential engagement and the in a similar position for the past five as the first public co-educational college Career Center. years at Rhode Island School of Design. in America to offer an education without An accomplished student development Prior to that, she held progressively barrier to race, gender, or economic sta- professional, Balch has more than 20 advancing positions in Student Life at tus. This spirit of innovative thinking and years of experience in the field. Brandeis University for 12 years, rang- social responsibility is forged in a cur- “We are thrilled to welcome Maggie to ing from director of residence life to riculum of liberal arts and professional campus, where her considerable exper- associate dean of student life. studies that creates a vital community of tise in student development, engagement She earned a B.S. in elementary edu- engaged learners who become confident, and support will serve our students well,” cation from Pennsylvania State capable individuals prepared for leader- said Dr. Lopez. “She exemplifies the University and an M.A. in higher educa- ship and service to society. For more strong commitment to student well-being tion administration: student affairs at the information about Westfield State and to the student experience that’s criti- University of Connecticut. Balch later University, visit www.westfield.ma.edu, cally important to us at Westfield State.” held positions in residence life at www.twitter.com/westfieldstate, or Balch explained, “There is a deep Washington University in St. Louis, https://www.facebook.com/Westfield affection for Westfield State among the Indiana University, and the University of StateUniversity. MAGGIE BALCH Police Logs

Major crime and incident report control officers report they responded to a report of a cat and money, the responding officer reports the victim said that a Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 kittens in an unoccupied house, the ACOs report they trans- former boyfriend who had stolen from her in the past made WESTFIELD ported six kittens to the municipal animal shelter and set a trap forcible entry into her home and was seen in the driveway car- 1:41 a.m.: suspicious vehicle, a patrol officer reports he to capture their mother; rying what appeared to be a bag of stolen property, the case observed a parked vehicle he could not see into because of 3:10 p.m.: breaking and entering, Franklin Street, a caller was referred to the Detective Bureau. tinted windows and when he approached the operator exited reports her back door was forcibly opened while she was away the car amid a cloud of smoke the officer recognized as burnt for a few hours, the responding officer reports the caller marijuana, a passenger also exited the vehicle and was eventu- showed him her porch door which had been kicked in but there ally identified, both were issued city ordinance violations for was no evidence that any attempt had been made to enter the possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and for smoking actual residence, the caller does not require a formal report but Court Logs marijuana in public; wants the incident documented; 2:06 a.m.: fire, Meadow Street, a caller reports seeing 6:05 p.m.: breaking and entering, Powdermill Village, 126 Union St., a caller reports two boys have been in a recently Westfield District Court smoke coming from the windows of a building, dual response Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 dispatched, the responding firefighters report finding a fire in vacated apartment for about 40 minutes, the responding officer Abraham M. Khalil, 29, of 46 Plantation Drive, Westfield, was an outside fire pit which was extinguished, no fire was found reports that he looked through a window and saw two boys released on his personal recognizance with pretrial conditions to be inside the residence; who came out when he ordered them to, the boys identified the pending an Oct. 23 pretrial hearing after he was arraigned on a 5:07 a.m.: motor vehicle violation, Franklin Street at apartment where they lived and the officer escorted them there charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, a Kellogg Street, a patrol officer reports a traffic stop for speed- where he informed their father what had happened, the officer second offense, brought by Granville police. ing revealed that the operator’s driver’s license was suspended, reports the man was upset with his sons and went to the apart- Cesar E. Quinto, 40, of 126 Union St., Apt. 2-20, Westfield, was Michael A. Korchevskiy, 20, of 235 Woodland Way, Russell, ment in question with the officer to ensure no damage had been released on his personal recognizance with pretrial conditions was arrested for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended done, the boys were surrendered to parental discipline; pending an Oct. 29 pretrial hearing after he was arraigned on license and for speeding at a rate exceeding the posted limit; 11:23 p.m.: breaking and entering, Pochassic Street, a caller charges of assault and battery on a family or household member 10:21 a.m.: animal complaint, Apple Blossom Lane, animal reports her former boyfriend broke into her house and stole and strangulation or suffocation brought by Westfield police.

Donations sought for Westfield Homeless Cat Project Westfield assessors continue WESTFIELD - The Westfield Homeless Cat Project is seek- Denise Sinico. ing food, supply and monetary donations during these uncertain You can also support WHCP and do your shopping at the same times. With the cancellation of fundraisers and public apprehen- time through Amazon Smile. AmazonSmile is a website oper- parking lot service sion over Covid 19, we have grave concerns as to the financial ated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping WESTFIELD - The Westfield Assessor’s Office effect this may have on small no-kill rescues such as ours. Cat features as Amazon.com. However, when you shop on staff will continue serving people in the parking lot at food donations – especially Fancy Feast and Friskies - as well as AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% City Hall throughout August. cat and shelter supplies such as litter, towels/blankets, household of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable orga- City Assessor Robin Johnson said they will be open cleaners and paper products and monetary donations would be nization of your choice. Please go to www.smile.amazon.com every Tuesday and Thursday in August from 9 a.m. – most appreciated! and designate the Westfield Homeless Cat Project as your pre- Noon. WHCP never denies a cat or kitten in need and your generos- ferred charity. "Please wear a mask and keep 6 feet apart," said ity will allow efforts to continue. Donations can be dropped off And don’t forget the updated adoption clinic hours: Thursdays Johnson. or sent to 1124 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA 01085. from 5 – 7 p.m., Fridays from 1 – 3 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. Johnson said in the event of unforeseen circum- Don’t have the time or inclination to visit our shelter? Check out – 3 p.m. and Sundays from 1 – 3 p.m. Please note that all safety stances such as weather, natural disaster, riots, etc, the the Amazon wish list at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ protocols are followed, including facial coverings and hand outdoor "office" would not be open. ls/2UX2QSYXRP3OG. sanitization. For more information contact Denise at denisesini- "As always, we thank you for your support," said founder [email protected].

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Thurs., Aug. 13, 2020 is the 226th day of the year. 140 days remain until the end of the year.

lish Army forms Monck's Regiment of Foot, U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Regiment are United Kingdom. director, producer, and screenwriter ON THIS DAY which will later become the Coldstream accused of killing a white bartender and 1967 – Two young women became the first 1963 – Steve Higgins, American talk Guards. wounding a white police officer in Browns- fatal victims of grizzly bear attacks in the 57- show co-host and announcer, writer, pro- 29 BC – Octavian holds the first of three 1704 – War of the Spanish Succession: ville, Texas, despite exculpatory evidence; year history of Montana's Glacier National ducer, comedian and impressionist consecutive triumphs in Rome to celebrate Battle of Blenheim: English and Imperial all are later dishonorably discharged. (Their Park in separate incidents. 1963 – Valerie Plame, American CIA the victory over the Dalmatian tribes. forces are victorious over French and Ba- records were later restored to reflect honor- 1968 – Alexandros Panagoulis attempts agent and author 523 – John I becomes the new Pope after varian troops. able discharges but there were no financial to assassinate the Greek dictator Colonel 1964 – Jay Buhner, American baseball player and sportscaster the death of Pope Hormisdas. 1779 – American Revolutionary War: The settlements.) Georgios Papadopoulos in Varkiza, Athens. 554 – Emperor Justinian I rewards Liberius 1964 – Debi Mazar, American actress Royal Navy defeats the Penobscot Expedi- 1913 – First production in the UK of stain- 1969 – The Apollo 11 astronauts enjoy a 1964 – Tom Prince, American baseball for his long and distinguished service in the tion with the most significant loss of United less steel by Harry Brearley. ticker tape parade in New York City.[5] That Pragmatic Sanction, granting him extensive player and manager States naval forces prior to the attack on 1918 – Women enlist in the United States evening, at a state dinner in Los Angeles, 1965 – Mark Lemke, American baseball estates in Italy. Pearl Harbor. Marine Corps for the first time. Opha May they are awarded the Presidential Medal of 582 – Maurice becomes Emperor of the player, coach, and radio host 1792 – King Louis XVI of France is formally Johnson is the first woman to enlist. Freedom by U.S. President Richard Nixon. 1966 – Scooter Barry, American basket- Byzantine Empire. arrested by the National Tribunal, and de- 1918 – Bayerische Motoren Werke AG 1977 – Members of the British National ball player 1099 – Raniero is elected as Pope Pas- clared an enemy of the people. (BMW) established as a public company in Front (NF) clash with anti-NF demonstra- 1967 – Dave Jamerson, American bas- chal II. 1806 – Battle of Mišar during the Serbian Germany. tors in Lewisham, London, resulting in 214 ketball player 1516 – The Treaty of Noyon between Revolution begins. The battle will end two 1920 – Polish–Soviet War: The Battle of arrests and at least 111 injuries. 1968 – Todd Hendricks, American foot- France and Spain is signed. Francis I of days later, with a decisive Serbian victory Warsaw begins and will last till August 25. 1978 – One hundred fifty Palestinians in ball player and coach France recognizes Charles's claim to Na- over the Ottomans. The Red Army is defeated. Beirut are killed in a terrorist attack during 1970 – Will Clarke, American author ples, and Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, 1814 – The Convention of London, a treaty 1937 – Second Sino-Japanese War: The the second phase of the Lebanese Civil 1970 – Elvis Grbac, American football recognizes Francis's claim to Milan. between the United Kingdom and the Unit- Battle of Shanghai begins. War. player and coach 1521 – After an extended siege, forces led ed Provinces, is signed in London, England. – Major General Eugene Reybold of – A mainland Chinese fishing boat 1971 – Adam Housley, American base- 1942 1990 ball player and journalist by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés 1868 – The 8.5–9.0 Mw Arica earthquake the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers autho- Min Ping Yu No. 5202 is hit by a Taiwan's capture Tlatoani Cuauhtémoc and conquer 1972 – Kevin Plank, American business- struck southern Peru with a maximum rizes the construction of facilities that would naval vessel and sinks in a repatriation man, founded Under Armour the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan. Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme), causing house the "Development of Substitute Ma- operation of mainland Chinese illegal im- 1532 – Union of Brittany and France: The 1973 – Eric Medlen, American race car 25,000+ deaths and a destructive basin terials" project, better known as the Man- migrants, resulting in 21 deaths. This is the driver (d. 2007) Duchy of Brittany is absorbed into the King- wide tsunami that affected Hawaii and New hattan Project. second tragedy less than a month after Min dom of France. 1974 – Scott MacRae, American base- Zealand. 1944 – World War II: German troops begin Ping Yu No. 5540 incident. ball player and coach – Buddhist monks from Kyoto, Ja- 1536 1889 – William Gray of Hartford, Connecti- the pillage and razing of Anogeia in Crete 2004 – One hundred fifty-six Congolese 1974 – Jarrod Washburn, American pan's Enryaku-ji temple set fire to 21 cut is granted United States Patent Number that would continue until September 5. Tutsi refugees are massacred at the Ga- baseball player and coach Nichiren temples throughout in what will be 408,709 for "Coin-controlled apparatus for 1954 – Radio Pakistan broadcasts the tumba refugee camp in Burundi. 1976 – Geno Carlisle, American basket- known as the Tenbun Hokke Disturbance. telephones." "Qaumī Tarāna", the national anthem of 2008 – Russo-Georgian War: Russian ball player (Traditional Japanese date: 27th day of the 1898 – Spanish–American War: Spanish Pakistan for the first time. units occupy the Georgian city of Gori. 1977 – Kenyan Weaks, American bas- seventh month of the fifth year of the Ten- and American forces engage in a mock 1960 – The Central African Republic de- 2015 – At least 76 people are killed and ketball player and coach bun. battle for Manila, after which the Spanish clares independence from France. 212 others are wounded in a truck bombing 1978 – Dwight Smith, American football 1553 – Michael Servetus is arrested by player commander surrendered in order to keep 1961 – Cold War: East Germany closes the in Baghdad, Iraq. John Calvin in Geneva, Switzerland as a the city out of Filipino rebel hands. border between the eastern and western 1979 – Corey Patterson, American base- ball player heretic. 1898 – Carl Gustav Witt discovers 433 sectors of Berlin to thwart its inhabitants' at- 1624 – The French king Louis XIII appoints TODAY'S 1983 – Dallas Braden, American base- Eros, the first near-Earth asteroid to be tempts to escape to the West, and construc- ball player Cardinal Richelieu as prime minister. found. tion of the Berlin Wall is started. BIRTHDAYS 1645 – Sweden and Denmark sign Peace 1984 – Boone Logan, American baseball 1905 – Norwegians vote to end the union 1964 – Peter Allen and Gwynne Evans are player of Brömsebro. – Tom Perrotta, American novelist with Sweden. hanged for the murder of John Alan West 1961 1987 – Devin McCourty, American foot- 1650 – Colonel George Monck of the Eng- 1906 – The all black infantrymen of the becoming the last people executed in the and screenwriter ball player 1962 – John Slattery, American actor, THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 - PAGE 3 Bravehearts break Starfires’ hearts The Worcester Bravehearts dealt a serious blow to the Westfield Starfires’ playoff chances, sweeping a day-night, double header Tuesday at Bullens FIeld. The Bravehearts won the first of the two seven-inning games, 6-3, before following that up with a 10-5 victory. The two teams were scheduled to meet again Wednesday at Doyle Field in Leominster. (Photos by Marc St.Onge)

Mark Coley (URI) pulls down an easy fly Starfires’ pitcher Michael Marrhews (Salve ball. Regina) on the mound. Braydon Seaburg Starfires’ Andre Marrero (Quinnipiac) tags the ball in Tuesday’s first game against the (Quinnipiac) Worcester Bravehearts. reaches for a low one at the Eric Callahan first of (Millersville Monday’s dou- University) ble header avoids the against the pickoff play Worcester at first. Bravehearts

Families In Need Continued from Page 1 Once inside, individuals will be given a squirt of hand sani- tizer and then they will pick their own bag before perusing the various tables and clothes racks that will have clothing for all ages organized by size. Most of the clothing is gently used and all items have been cleaned. “We also have clothing that still has the tags on them,” said Karen Orell organizes clothing for the Community Church Orell, adding, “some people of Westfield’s “Back to School Clothes Closet and School went out and bought clothes.” Supply Giveaway” slated Aug. 15. (ELLEN ORELL PHOTO) Orell said a consignment shop had recently closed and While most clothing will be just find two or three things that the owner donated the inven- on tables and racks, there will they need it is less they will tory of clothing for children to also be bins set up with cloth- have to buy,” said Orell. this event. ing for newborns through 24 Orell noted that when the Discover Westfield “We will have rubber gloves months. call went out to church mem- Orell said there is a wide bers recently about the give- Continued from Page 1 in the event someone is con- cerned about touching items,” variety of clothing to look over, away day – everyone went to said Orell. from pajamas, shirts, pants and work on the list of suggestions important to showcase local businesses as a and/or workers, and explain what they do, sell During the daylong event, dresses, to sweaters, sweat- of items sought. service to our community.” or make. Orell said there will be at least shirts and jackets. “Church members were very Once they had the logistics in writing for “We will be discussing how COVID-19 three volunteers helping out “Ties, scarves, socks, shoes willing to help out,” she said. “I the program, both men approached Rock to affected them, their businesses, and their but they will keep their dis- and skirts have also been gave them a list of suggestions assist them in the endeavor. families,” said Stomski, who recently took the tance from everyone. donated,” she said. to buy and people were really “Harry loves to give back to the communi- plunge and started his own business, KS “We will try to stand back as In addition to the clothing, responsive to that.” ty,” said Stomski, noting Rock was quickly Solutions. “As someone who lost their job of much as possible,” said Orell, church members have donated While the church runs on a onboard with the idea. 24 years due to a small business closing up adding there will only be 10 a wide variety of school sup- small budget, it is events like Stomski added “Discover Westfield” is a permanently because of the pandemic, I know people inside the building at plies, from 3-ring binders with this that church members hope “100 percent volunteer project.” their struggles are real, and we want to show any given time to ensure social filler paper, index cards, eras- helps others in need. “Harry is volunteering his time, and I will that.” distancing protocols are fol- ers, highlighters and crayons, “We are trying to get out be editing and producing the final product,” For business owners interested in being lowed. to rulers, pens, pencils, pencil more and do things for the said Stomski, who is hoping the show will be considered for the series, send an email with Orell also reminded persons boxes, one-subject notebooks, community,” said Orell, add- produced twice a month in the coming details about your company to pegadmin@ attending that a restroom will Elmer’s glue and glue sticks. ing, “We’re trying to do God’s months, and then at some point be offered westfieldtv.org. not be available for public use. “Even if people come in and work.” monthly. “We are currently looking for local busi- For each episode, Stomski and Rock will nesses who are interested in being in an epi- Canceled: Led Zeppelin Tribute Band ‘Kashmir’ visit a business, film and interview the owners sode,” said Stomski. Concert Aug. 29 in Westfield Senior Center WESTFIELD — The Gaslight Entertainment and the Music Department planned live concert Continued from Page 1 with Kashmir, The Led Zeppelin tribute band, scheduled to be held drive-in style on August 29th, has been cancelled. The concert, which was to be a benefit concert for The Boys and Girls to purchase a meal may call the Senior etable. To top it all off, we’ll provide the fix- Club of Greater Westfield, would have been held outdoors. Center at 413-562-6435 between 8:30–10 ings for a make-it-at-home-yourself root beer Jay Pagluica of Gaslight Entertainment said "Due to Massachusetts Governor Baker’s recent a.m. and provide a name and phone number. float. All you have to do is supply the glass,” order to further limit both indoor and outdoor gatherings, we had no option but to cancel the Gorman said their biggest expense for the she said. performance. We regret this difficult decision and are sorry for any inconvenience." meals was for the to-go containers, for which Seniors are invited to join in the fun by Ticket refunds will be made at point of purchase. Online ticket buyers should contact www. they were able to use CARES Act funds. wearing something wacky and tacky that can pujrplepass.com. Patrons who purchased their tickets at Rocky's Hardware on Free Street, The staff has also been cleaning out and be seen through their car window. “Don your should obtain refunds at the store. organizing closets, finding giveaways for favorite crazy tee shirt, a floppy hat from the seniors, such as pill organizers. Gorman said top shelf of your closet, those heart-shaped three or four people are continuing to make sunglasses from the bottom of your junk masks to give away, all of which they include drawer, earrings that don’t match, a super 50’s Night EvENt with the meals. heroes face mask… The wackier and tackier, th “The staff is there, people can always get the better!” Friday, aug. 14 4-7pm outside and ring the bell, and a staff member Reservations will be taken, beginning Aug. Music... Fun... Food... and more! will help them outside. It’s working out as 20 at 1 p.m. at 413-562-6435. The cost of the Come join us before the well as it could under the circumstances,” she dinner is $3 which will be paid curbside on said. the day of the event. American Graffiti movie at the They have also made 1,200 telephone reas- There will also be entertainment provided Southwick Moto Cross field. surance calls since the shutdown, and have a on Channel 15, where Pete Cowles, the City’s weekly call list for those who need it. Media Systems Specialist, will broadcast a Now their focus is on alternative programs, 4th of July edition of Westfield’s own Car Hop ServiCe - SpeCial Menu such as those on Westfield Community Knightsmen Band playing Americana favor- hot Dogs, hamburgers, Chicken tenders Television Channel 15, for one, where they ites. “So when you head home with your deli- have six different fitness programs, and spe- cious meal, turn your television on and tune in Shakes, Rootbeer Floats & More! cial entertainment for seniors. to Westfield’s community cable Channel 15, CAR Once a month, the Senior Center also holds WCPC, at 1 p.m. for two hours of rockin’ HOPS get your special curbside events. In July, it was music with the Knightsmen Band,” Gorman FIRST Moolicious curbside ice cream. said. photo taken IN THE On Thursday, August 27, they are going to Gorman said she is looking ahead to the with the hold a ‘Wacky, Tacky Curbside Summertime holidays, and other events they can plan, AREA! Smash,’ complete with an eclectic assortment including a special event in September for vintage cars! of give-aways and a mouth-watering menu. 200 which is still under wraps. “We’re in a “Those with reservations for this zany lun- rhythm. Now that we’ve taken that reopening A great Family Night Out! cheon will enjoy a delicious dinner of meat- off the table for a while, it’s really liberating loaf with gravy, mashed potatoes, and a veg- for us,” she said. 784 College Hwy • Southwick, MA • 413 831-6082 • djSHASHHouSe.CoM PAGE 4 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT Baker: Trump jobless benefit plan may create funds flow woes Gov. cites national need for fourth stimulus bill By KATIE LANNAN State House News Service Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday voiced concern with President Trump's plan for funding a scaled-down version of the nation's enhanced unemployment benefit and said it's important for Congress to reach agreement on a fourth stimu- lus bill to support states and the health care system. "There are very real issues that states and municipal govern- ments have associated with almost everything associated with COVID, and that's no longer just a Northeast issue," Baker said during a Tuesday press conference. "That's an issue if you look at any map of the United States. People are going to continue to have costs and expenses associated with this, and a health care community that's going to remain under signifi- cant stress, just, period. I think it's really important that there be a fourth package." The U.S. House in May passed a $3 trillion coronavirus relief package that, along with many other provisions, includ- ed nearly $1 trillion in aid to state, local, territorial and tribal New virus effort targets governments and an extension of the $600 weekly federal unemployment payment that expired July 31. Senate Republicans in late July put forward a plan that did not involve state and local government aid, and featured a ‘red,’ ‘yellow’ communities smaller enhanced unemployment benefit. Their proposal would direct an extra $200 per week to all recipients through fectly appropriate place to have kids back," Baker said. September, before switching in October to a system in which Baker: No ‘good reason’ most The new maps, which will be updated weekly on Wednesdays, state and federal aid combines to cover 70 percent of lost are part of an effort to revamp how the state reports public wages. towns can't go back to school health data on the COVID-19 pandemic to keep residents bet- Over the weekend, President Donald Trump signed an By MATT MURPHY ter informed about the status of the communities where they executive order extending the enhanced benefits for workers Statehouse News Service live, work and shop. who lost their jobs during the pandemic, but in a new format. Gov. Charlie Baker launched a new colored-coded system to "We also need to ensure that the businesses and individuals The president renewed the benefits at $400 a month, with label cities and towns based of the severity of their COVID-19 in those communities are aware of the level of COVID that states required to cover 25 percent of the new benefit if they infection rates on Tuesday, initiating a targeted approach to exists in their communities, and what would be required of choose to participate, and the program set to expire no later virus containment that he said should help inform and guide them to help control it," Baker said. than Dec. 6, or when funding runs out. the state, communities and their residents in making decisions Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders said Baker said the "biggest concern" he has with the order is the about how to contain the coronavirus's spread. the number of positive and negative antigen and serology tests plan to pay for the benefit through Federal Emergency The state has identified 33 communities where it believes reported to the Department of Public Health also would be Management Agency funds. worrying trends in COVID-19 infection rates warrant inter- added to the daily report, and the definition and reporting of "Now, you can make an argument, a credible one, that vention efforts, including four "red" cities - Chelsea, Everett, "probable" COVID-19 cases would be updated to reflect the FEMA money would be an appropriate resource. It's an emer- Lynn and Revere - where residents are at the highest risk of latest Centers for Disease Control guidelines. gency and all the rest," Baker said. "But the problem with that becoming infected. The governor and his team reached out to leaders in all 33 is, the FEMA money, as far as most states were concerned, is A list of the other 29 communities flagged by the adminis- "red" and "yellow" municipalities before Tuesday to offer what's there for us to apply to be reimbursed for all the costs tration Tuesday was not available hours after the governor's assistance, and Baker said the common theme among officials that we incurred in March, April and May during the original press conference. he spoke to is that there have been too many informal gather- emergency and to be reimbursed by the feds." The state plans to offer all municipalities assigned a "red" or ings with too many people, and people not wearing masks. Baker said he supports the idea of the federal government a "yellow" label assistance with testing, contact tracing, gath- "We're making progress and have made progress in our "doing something about an enhanced unemployment benefit" ering-size enforcement and public awareness campaigns. fight, but we're seeing the effects of too many people letting but believes "it needs to be done through a separate appro- Parks, playgrounds and some businesses could be restricted or their guard down and simply relaxing get in the way of some priation, not by taking money from FEMA, which is how we, shut down in moderate- or high-risk communities if they have of our continued move forward," Baker said. the states, are planning to get reimbursed." been shown to be contributors to a municipality's higher infec- The worst off communities will be assigned a "red" designa- A $1.1 billion COVID-19 spending bill Baker signed on tion rates, the governor said. tion signaling a daily infection rate of more than 8 cases per July 24 relies on FEMA reimbursement and other federal "People need to step up and be aware of the level of spread 100,000 people. Chelsea, Everett, Lynn and Revere are the funding to reach an expected net state cost of zero dollars. The in each community, and especially in your own area, and to be only four communities in that highest risk category, currently. allocations in that bill included $350 million for personal pro- vigilant," Baker said at a Tuesday press conference at the State The moderate risk "yellow" designation means that an aver- tective equipment, $44 million for the contact tracing collab- House. "The virus doesn't care about boundaries and it cer- age of four and eight daily cases per 100,000 people have been orative, and $85 million for field hospitals and shelters. tainly takes every opening any of us give it." diagnosed over the previous two weeks, while "green" com- Massachusetts is now on its second temporary budget of the Communities that have demonstrated control over the virus, munities have fewer than 4 cases per 100,000 people and 2021 fiscal year, and lawmakers have yet to produce a full however, should be confident in moving ahead with their "white" communities will have had less than 5 cases total in annual spending plan that takes into account the economic reopening strategies, including a return to school in the fall. the past 14 days. disruptions of the COVID-19 crisis. Legislative leaders have "If you're in a green or a white community, I can't imagine a The administration released a map with cities and towns said they want a better picture of what level of aid might good reason not to go back, whether it's full-time or some sort shaded based on their infection rates, but could not provide a become available to them through another federal stimulus. of a hybrid, because for all intents and purposes you meet all list of the 33 communities colored red or yellow. Massachusetts in July took in $4.456 billion in tax collec- the benchmarks that are being used across the country and The Baker administration's stepped up vigilance comes after tions, approximately $2.293 billion of which came from across New England to make decisions about whether it's safe case totals and the state's positive testing rate had been creep- income taxes that would have been due in fiscal 2020 if the to go back to school," Baker said. ing up over the past couple of weeks. Both seem to have stabi- filing deadline had not been pushed back from April to July. School districts were given an extension this week until lized, with the positive testing rate back under 2 percent for The remaining $2.163 billion will be recorded for fiscal 2021. Friday to submit plans for remote, in-person and a hybrid several days, but the governor said that's not the case every- After ajusting for deferred taxes, the revenue collected for model for learning this fall, including the district's choice for where in Massachusetts. July 2020 was about $88 million more than what was col- how to return in September. Baker said the guidance for a safe New rules went into effect on Tuesday capping outdoor lected in July 2019, according to the Department of Revenue. return to school was developed in consultation with the gatherings on both public and private property at 50 people, Asked about last month's numbers Tuesday, Baker said July Department of Public Health, Dr. Sandra Nelson, an infectious half the amount previously allowed. And face coverings are typically accounts for only a small portion of the revenues diseases specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, and the mandatory if more than 10 people from different households collected throughout the year. He said sales around the coun- American Academy of Pediatrics. will be in the same place. The limit on indoor gatherings try experienced a "pretty big bounce" after March and April, "I mean, it's a good set of guidance and it's the right kind of and that auto sales "for reasons that I don't fully appreciate, advisories, and contextually those communities are in a per- See Virus, Page 5 have also been pretty good." "If you're asking me if I'm drawing lots of conclusions about what fiscal '21's going to look like based on July num- bers, the answer to that is no," Baker said. "I think we were pleasantly surprised by the withholding number and the sales number, but let's face it, I think we all know that there's still a lot of real challenges associated with our economy out there, and it's going to be a tough year with respect to that."

The Westfield News A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC

Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli Managing Editor Director of Sales/ Classified Manager Hope E. Tremblay Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor Business Manager

Fran Smith Lorie Perry General Manager Director of Ad Production

62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085

(413)562-4181 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 - PAGE 5 Cannabis Continued from Page 1

great host municipality,” “COVID has shown that manufacturers and retailers. shares a passion for the cause Obituaries Wong wrote in an email to everything goes out the win- “We’re more interested in a of ensuring quality to protect The Westfield News. “I’ve dow at the drop of a hat. [email protected] • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 revenue share model, to consumers. heard horror stories of other We’re trying to err on the side • Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries brand a product together. “We really are invested in applicants being taken advan- of caution, and are being care- We’re team-oriented; better the long term success of our tage of by their host munici- ful to raise the capital we products, better work,” he clients; leveraging data to Rozalia Adamski pality. We truly appreciate need,” Wong said. He said said. help them predict what prod- WESTFIELD — Rozalia how professional, fair and they hope to open in the first Product manufacturers ucts to put on the shelf. We’re Adamski, 77, passed away open minded Westfield has quarter of 2021. producing gummies and topi- metrics and data driven, peacefully in her sleep at been.” “We do expect 2021 to be cals may have kitchens, but which helps them guide and home on Thursday, August 6, One hurdle the company an important year. Cultivation not the extraction capability. navigate this dynamic indus- 2020. She was born in did face was the volatility of is expected to quadruple in a Clean Technique would sell try and its different scientific Cwikow, Poland and immi- the markets since they started year,” Wong said, adding that them the oil to infuse into the innovations,” Wong said. grated to the US in 1962. She their plans. “COVID has right now, demand outweighs product, Wong said. He said Wong also said that culti- worked for 23 years as a caf- affected us; capital markets supply. He said their business they could also help retail vating a good relationship eteria worker for the West are very skittish. People are a will help growers by turning stores to put their own name with Westfield is equally Springfield Public Schools little bit jittery about how vol- excess product into cannabis on vape cartridges. important to them. “We want and prior to that as a painter atile the markets have been,” oil, which has a longer shelf At the Planning Board to be transparent with every- for Columbia Bicycle. She enjoyed gardening, cook- Wong said, adding that it has life and where the cannabis hearing, Clean Technique one in Westfield. We’re all ing, maintaining her home and spoiling her 2 pet cats. been more challenging to industry is headed. He said Partner Robert Parvere family guys, very rooted in She was predeceased by her husband Josef K raise the money as a result. the vape crisis and COVID described the team as having our towns.” Adamski and is survived by her beloved son Joseph Anticipated costs they will have made people more con- a combined 36-plus years in Adamski. The funeral will be held on Friday August be investing into the building, cerned about inhaling any- life sciences, pharmaceutical 14th at 12:30 pm at the Firtion-Adams Funeral which was previously used as thing into their lungs. and health care businesses, Can You Help Sarah? Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. Burial will follow a laboratory, are $1-$1.5 mil- “Every generation is look- with extensive research and Sarah Helps Seniors in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held lion. Outfitting the building, ing for healthier options. development, quality control, prior to the funeral Friday at the funeral home from depending on the level of People are using it for well- sales and marketing experi- Can 11:00 am till 12:30 pm. In lieu of flowers donations scale with equipment to get it ness and medical purposes, ence, most recently with You may be made to the Westfield Animal Shelter, 178 to the standard they want, will which is why we wanted to Fortune 500 companies. Apremont Way, Westfield, MA 01085. Firtionadams. be $500,000 to $1 million. enter as contract extractors Parvere also said the team Help com Wong said they also want to and manufacturers,” he said. has been the best of friends Sarah? secure additional capital for Wong said their business for more than 20 years, and www.sarahgillett.org www.sarahgillett.org the business. will also work with product

Feds reach agreement OPEN INSIDE with Moderna on AND OUT!* How Did This vaccine candidate HouseHelp Seniors? Want To Know A Secret? Cambridge company cites Ask Sarah. www.sarahgillett.org • Open 7 days/week • Public programs & activities $2.5B in U.S. commitments 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in socially-distanced style www.sarahgillett.org By MICHAEL P. NORTON • Three exhibit hangars with *We are following all applicable State House News Service giant open-air doorways, health and safety rules issued by The federal government has reached an agreement with plus outdoor aircraft exhibit the Governor and the Reopen Connecticut panel. Cambridge-based Moderna to manufacture and deliver 100 million doses of the company's COVID-19 vaccine candidate, Learn more at: www.neam.org President Donald Trump announced early Tuesday evening. 36 Perimeter Road (off Route 75), Windsor Locks, CT • www.neam.org "The federal government will own these vaccine doses," Trump said. "We're buying them." Moderna estimated the value of Tuesday's award at $1.525 billion, including incentive payments for timely delivery of the product. Under the agreement, the U.S. government will also have the option to purchase up to 400 million additional doses of the vaccine - mRNA-1273 - from Moderna. Trump highlighted federal government investments in the development and manufacturing of the top six vaccine candi- dates "to ensure rapid delivery" and noted previously estab- lished vaccine manufacturing partnerships with Johnson & Johnson and Sanofi/GSK. "Some tremendous things are happening on the vaccine front, on the therapeutic front," Trump said. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said that as part of Operation Warp Speed, the federal government is "assembling a broad portfolio of vaccines to increase the odds that we will have at least one safe, effective vaccine as soon as the end of this year." Trump said there are three vaccine candidates in Phase 3 studies, the final stage of clinical trials. The Phase 3 study of Moderna's candidate, being conducted in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), began on July 27 and enrollment is on track to complete in September, according to Moderna. Moderna estimated U.S. government commitments for access to its vaccine candidate at $2.48 billion, citing a previ- ous award of up to $955 million. The company also cited a U.S. government announcement that, consistent with its commit- ment to free access to COVID-19 vaccines, Americans will receive mRNA-1273 at no cost for the vaccine itself, although health care professionals could charge for the cost of adminis- tering the vaccine. "We appreciate the confidence of the U.S. government in our mRNA vaccine platform and the continued support," Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said. "We are advancing the clinical development of mRNA-1273 with the ongoing Phase 3 study being conducted in collaboration with NIAID and BARDA. In parallel, we are scaling up our manufacturing capability with our strategic partners, Lonza, Catalent and Rovi, to address this global health emergency with a safe and effective vaccine." Trump on Tuesday also raised the idea of military involve- ment in distributing vaccines. "The military is ready to go," he said. "They're ready to deliver a vaccine to Americans as soon as one is fully approved by the FDA and we're moving very close to that approval."

Virus Continued from Page 4

remains 25 people. Police can also enforce COVID-19 restrictions, picking up a task that previously had been under the purview of local boards of health. Baker said enforcement of the gathering size limits is one way the state could help high- and moderate-risk communities, but he said he anticipated most of the citations or warnings would come as a result of people calling in complaints about businesses or parties, not random patrols or business spot checks. The state is also offering to help cities and towns through a multi-agency COVID Enforcement and Intervention Team with road signs, public service announcements, reverse 911 calls or other communication strategies to remind residents to wear face coverings and practice good hygiene and distancing. After being told that a number of people who turned out in Plymouth to view the return of the Mayflower II on Monday were not wearing masks, Baker was asked whether celebra- tions like the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower's arrival on Massachusetts shores should be canceled. The governor said he thought people were trying to find the right "balance," and mentioned the Big 10 conference calling off its fall football season. PAGE 6 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Jacob Barnes makes it to first base for Kiwanis Club as the ball just scoots past Sons of ErinÕs Evan Miller (4) at first base in a Westfield Little League Baseball game Tuesday night at Ralph E. Sanville Memorial Field. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Tyler Neal is intent as he fires in a pitch. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Little League Continued from Page 1 Jacob Barnes, who was called up from ground out to end the inning. Slovak Club to help offset a shorthanded Kiwanis added an insurance run in the top Kiwanis squad, quickly manufactured the go- of the sixth when Barnes singled, moved to ahead run. Barnes reached on a hit-by-pitch, second on a Pouliot base hit, stole third, and stole second base, and then advanced two scored on a fielder’s choice. Kenyon was bases on a wild pitch with acute base aware- credited with a RBI. ness. With runners at the corners, Sons of Erin Sons of Erin gave its all as the game waned. reliever Angel Villanueva came on to record a Jadiel Cruz walked to begin the last half of K to end the top of the fifth. the sixth for Sons. Cruz advanced two bases The efficiency meter stayed at an all-time on wild pitches and scored on Drzyzga’s two- high for Aponte. Aponte retired the side 1-2-3 out RBI single. With the score now 7-6, in the top of the fifth, striking out the inning’s anticipation built … until a ground out finally first batter before inducing a fly out and ended the game.

Kiwanis’ Carsen Michelucci means it when he throws a pitch at Tuesday’s Little League game against Sons of Erin. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Owen McIsaac steals third base. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Josiah Pouliot scores a run for Kiwanis. John Knapik takes a good cut at the ball. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

SHAKER FARMS COUNTRY CLUB

PRESIDENTS CUP (36 HOLES NET)

LADIES: Kathy Sanville 138 Nancy Lancto 147 Lynn Robienciezak 153 Pat McKenzie 159

MEN: Trevor Wilder 148 Bill Melo 152 Clyde St. Amand 152 Pops Marks 153 Ray Nardi 154 Tom Daley 154 Kevin Lancto 154 ——— SHAKER FARMS COUNTRY CLUB 866 Shaker Road • Westfield, Mass. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 - PAGE 7

SPEED BUMP Dave Coverly AGNES Tony Cochran RUBES Leigh Rubin

ARCHIE Fernando Ruiz and Craig Boldman

DADDY’S HOME Tony Rubino and Gary Markstein JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS ontract ridge YOUR C B HOROSCOPE HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020: Spirited and courageous, you have a highly unique perspective and personality, and you can get help at the most unex- pected moments. This year proves to be made of many such moments, and you ultimately succeed. If single, you search for the ideal partner, and decide to keep searching. Next year, you get lucky. If DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker attached, you seem to be bound together forever, and happily so. SCORPIO is very loyal and protective of you.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Today places you in the role of peacemaker. Help others if you can, but pull away from those who are too needy. A casual conversation or unexpected mes- sage offers valuable information. Past confusion gives way to understanding. Tonight: Time to yourself. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) SCARY GARY Mark Buford  You’re very progressive in analyzing new economic trends. Today, investment clubs and other group activi- ties can help you with financial planning. This is a wonderful time to separate the promising from the outmoded with regard to the source of your income. Tonight: Relax. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Your adaptability allows you to act with aplomb. Today especially Crosswords accents personal responsibility and the need for self-awareness. Be aware of hab- its and take care to look your best. Visit old friends and familiar haunts. Tonight: Celebrate being able to go out and about DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni again. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Time spent in quiet reflection today awakens your spiritual perceptions. Try visualization and dream analysis. Let your personal worries just float away. Your compassion for those less fortunate reaches a deeper level now. Tonight: Do some private journaling. You’ll feel refreshed. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Today ushers in helpful peo- ple. Friends make plans for you, and you could become more involved in politics or an organization. Travel plans are likely. B.C. Mastroianni and Hart You will have a deepening awareness of your own potential. A new talent is emerg- ing. Tonight: Hone your aptitudes. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  A challenging square aspect pat- tern is in force. Work hard and be patient. Visualize where you want to go with your life. Protect your professional credibility by doing the very best you can, then just release the situations. Tonight: A soothing herbal bath. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Today is an excellent cycle for travel or study. Put ideas into action. Tolerance and good manners are essential for dealing with co-workers. There might ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie be some awkward aspects and challenges in your work. Tonight: Expect a power shift. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Listen to what the universe is try- ing to tell you. Accept the financial situa- tion graciously. Synchronicity is at work. Old cycles are ending, and new options are available. A decision can be made about a relationship or career plans. Tonight: Dinner with family. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Today emphasizes partner- ship. You’ll experience strong feelings and attractions, and want to seek a creative or spiritual companion. But use caution in ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett making promises, and select closest asso- ciates with care. Tonight: Connect with your oldest friends who you really trust. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan 19)  Be alert to the needs of beloved pets and household members. They will be especially sensitive and emotional. It is a marvelous cycle for travel and decision- making. Companions surprise you with progressive plans. Tonight: Draw down the Moon’s energy to benefit your health. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Your charisma is at a peak, and interesting new prospects are attracted to you. Today sets the stage for a genuine romantic drama. By tonight the fireworks Cryptoquip ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe will have cleared and a stabilizing influ- ence sets in. Tonight: A great big sigh of relief. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Quiet contemplation helps you find contentment today. It is a perfect cycle for redecorating projects in your home. Honor your childhood memories and heritage. Your desire to learn leads you to worthwhile discoveries. Tonight: A nice, quiet evening at home is perfect.

BORN TODAY Sharpshooter Annie Oakley (1860), director Alfred Hitchcock (1899), soprano Kathleen Battle (1948) PAGE 8 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

LEGAL NOTICES FIREWOOD August 13, 17, 2020 AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD Dear Annie Town of Southwick By ANNIE LANE Board of Appeals Seasoned and green. Cut, August 5, 2020 split, delivered. Any length. Now ready for immediate Please find below the legal notice for the fol- delivery. Senior, Veteran and lowing hearing: bulk discounts apply! Say It; Don't Spray It Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held Monday, August 24th, 2020, online via Call: 413-530-4820 Zoom at 7:00 pm to hear the petition of Ed- Dear Annie: I realize that this is a difficult issue I persevered and developed a successful career, ward Calhoun, 1 Third Street, Southwick, MA. on which to offer advice, but I suspect it might have plenty of friends and a church family. I gained a level The applicant is looking for a 30 foot front set- GENERAL SERVICES widespread interest. of self-confidence. Then I married the most kind, back and a 30 foot side setback in order to ex- I have found that many friends with whom I have gentle, caring man. We raised a family, and I felt we pand an existing deck. A.R.A. JUNK & coffee in the morning talk in an exuberant way, and had a very successful marriage. He encouraged me in Zoom.us Meeting FURNITURE REMOVAL ID: 899 3321 6011 in the process, spew pieces of bagels, croissants and many endeavors such as returning to school and find- Passcode: 260877 more across the table, often into my face or food. ing a more suitable career. FULL HOUSE CLEANOUTS This is also a frequent, if not inevitable, occurrence One problem is that my husband is so kind that he For: Paul A. Grégoire Appliances, Gararage Chairman, Board of Appeals We Recycle & Donate at cocktail parties, in which hors d'oeuvres are passed would never criticize anything about me, especially Submitted: August 5, 2020 around to people who may not have the clearest my appearance. Open & In Business during this awareness of what is going on. And now, since the pandemic, I've been stuck at Contact: Paul A. Grégoire difficult time to serve you! I have resolved not to be a participant in this home, with no weekly visit to the beauty salon and (413) 569-5230 "wood chipper" game by chewing slowly and care- no makeup or fashionable clothes. These past few PETE 413-433-0356 Free Estimates fully and not speaking while I'm chewing. But I months have made me painfully aware that I'm August 13, 2020 wonder how you would advise staying out of the fray "ugly"! Credit cards accepted of unwelcome food particles while not insulting Recently, a neighbor came to call (admittedly, not Town of Blandford Massachusetts www.arajunkremoval.com well-meaning people. -- No Wood Chipper a very smart person) and related how when she first PUBLIC HEARING Dear NWC: Nobody likes a salivary shower, but met me, I looked just like a friend of hers who she A public hearing will be held by the Blandford Air Conditioning Board of Selectmen on August 31, 2020 at Service/Trouble, Sales, Installs. if you find yourself irritated with most of your said looked "just like a witch" as she got older. 6:00pm on the petition for joint or identical pole Call 413.205.8204 friends over this, the problem might be on your side That was all it took! I now doubt why my husband locations from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY of the table. I suggest you plan your socializing married someone who looks like me. Does everyone DBA EVERSOURCE ENERGY and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC., upon the plan marked around activities that don't involve eating -- going for I meet immediately also think I resemble a witch? I 6B920012Rev072720. a walk, taking a hike, volunteering together -- as feel all of my qualities as an empathetic, successful much as possible, and keep a wide berth the rest of person are of no avail. -- Witchy Woman The petitioners are seeking to be granted joint or identical locations for and permission to con- the time. Dear WW: I know it's been said so many times struct and maintain a line of poles and their re- CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Dear Annie: I am 77 years old and have known that the words practically have no meaning, but it spective wires and cables to be placed there- Windows cleaned inside and out. Free estim- on, together with such sustaining and protect- ates, fully insured. Call Paul 413-237-2053 for most of my life that I'm not beautiful. I have a still bears repeating: Real beauty is on the inside. A ing fixtures as may deem necessary, along sharp chin and nose and have actually had a few loving heart means infinitely more than a pretty face. North Blandford Road. Pursuant to Governor RICHIE’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS warts removed. I realized when I was a child that I And when you exude warmth and empathy, there's Baker’s order suspending certain provisions of Contractor/Mechanical Services/ the Open Meeting Law, G.L.C. 30A, §18, and Handyman was not cute -- a fact that was reinforced through my no way anyone would mistake you for a witch. Be as the Governor’s order imposing strict limitation Replacement windows, vinyl siding, roofing, teen and young adult years. In my late teens, I was kind to yourself as you are to others: Start each on the number of people that may gather in gutters installed/cleaned, remodeling, painting, thrilled to marry a handsome "bad boy" type. You morning and end each night by looking in the mirror one place, this hearing will be conducted via flooring/carpeting, masonry, powerwashing & remote participation to the greatest extent pos- ceramic tiling. Residential/commercial. No job can imagine how that turned out! and saying, "I love you." sible. Members of the public who wish to listen too small. Lic#148425, Insured. to the meeting may do so by dialing-in: (425) 413-746-2171/413-246-0927 436-6311; Access Code: 248324#. No in-per- son attendance of members of the public will Rain gutters cleaned, repaired. Antennas re- be permitted. Every effort will be made to en- moved. Chimneys repaired and chimney caps sure that the public can adequately access the installed. Roof leaks and vents sealed. Senior HINTS FROM HELOISE proceedings in real time, via technological discount. Insured. Free estimates. H.I. John- means. In the event that we are unable to do son Services, 596-8859 so, despite best efforts, we will post on the Blandford website at www.townofblandford.com a transcript or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon TURN YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS Where are the salad bars? as possible after the meeting. INTO CASH $$$ I'll clean out your APPLIANCE REPAIR Barn-Cellar-Attic-Garage Dear Readers: A quick and convenient lunch for it! or Basement. option may be going the way of the dinosaur because And mother’s philosophy was, even if you fall ALLEN ST. JEAN of COVID-19. The supermarket salad bar, sold by short and the house is not perfectly clean and tidy, as APPLIANCE Call 413-729-4700 weight and created and dished up by you, can be, long as the family is healthy, happy and well taken Repairing all major brands of appliances. WINDOW & GUTTER CLEANING according to some health officials, a hot bed for the care of, the housework will get done eventually. -- by OLD SCHOOL spread of the virus. Heloise Senior discounts available. Power washing, homes start at $99; $75 413-562-5082 Gutter Cleaning; 50% off Window Cleaning. The virus, experts fear, can live on uncovered foods LEATHER BAG CARE Call Bob 413-896-6442. FULLYINSURED and on serving implements. Even the sneeze guard Dear Readers: Leather handbags require special www.windowcleanup.com cannot protect you from the virus. care. Here are some hints: ARTICLES FOR SALE Spread primarily by almost invisible drops of respi- * Light-colored leather can sometimes take on the Mausoleum plot for sale. Hillcrest Cemetery HEALTH & MEDICAL Springfield $3,000. Call 525-7125 ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! In- ratory fluid from coughing, talking and sneezing, tint of dark jeans or a bright red cotton jacket. Be sure ogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen de- COVID-19 has changed many things, and supermar- to store these items separately. livery. Only 2.8 pounds. FREE information kit. AUTO FOR SALE Call 877-929-9587 ket management teams are for the most part choosing * Don’t overstuff the bag so that it keeps its original CARS/TRUCKSWANTED!!! All Makes/Mod- to suspend salad bar sales for the time being. shape. els 2000-2019! Any Condition. Running or Not. DENTALINSURANCE from Physicians Mutu- Top $$$ Paid! Free Towing! We're Nationwide! al Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 pro- Will the salad bar make a comeback? Stay tuned. * A leather conditioner can keep the bag “hydrated” Call Now: 1-888-513-1505. cedures. Real dental insurance. NOT just a -- Heloise -- reach out to the manufacturer for product sugges- discount plan. [Don't wait!] Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the de- P.S. Many bakery items, such as breads, buns and tions. TIMOTHY'S AUTO SALES tails! 1-888-623-3036. www.dental50plus.com/58 #6258 donuts, are out of production now, too. * Avoid overexposure to sunlight, heat, humidity, We might have exactly what you want, if not, let us FIVE-MINUTE CLEANING perfumes, water and greasy foods and substances. locate it for you! DIAGNOSEDWITHLUNGCANCER? You Specializing in vehicles may qualify for a substantial cash award - even Dear Readers: My mother, the original Heloise * Store the bag when not in use; pack with tissue with smoking history. NO obligation! We've re- (1919-1974), was a big proponent of clean-as-you-go paper in a dust bag or dedicated pillowcase. -- Heloise under $4,000. covered millions. Let us help!! Call 24/7, 833- 518-0768 or quickie cleanings. EASY ON; EASY OFF Bartlett Street, Westfield (413)568-2261 One of her favorite tasks was challenging herself or Dear Heloise: Now that many of us wear medical VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 100 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% the family to straighten the living room, bedroom or gloves for protection against the COVID-19 virus, I guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888-445-5928 kitchen in five minutes, or even during the course of have a suggestion on how to make it easier to slip CAREER TRAINING Hablamos Espanol a television commercial break. your hand into the glove. AIRLINESAREHIRING - Get FAA approved Could you pick up dirty dishes, any clutter on the Put one half teaspoon cornstarch in the palm of hands on Aviation mechanic training. Financial HELP WANTED Aid for qualified students - Career placement CARING SOLUTIONS floor, fluff up the couch cushions and run a duster your hand (do not use talc). Rub your hands together assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Mainten- CNA'S, HHA'S, & NURSING STUDENTS over the coffee table in just five minutes? and spread it between your fingers as well. When you ance 888-686-1704 Experienced, Reliable, Mature INQUIRE WITHIN The point is, cleaning and organizing don’t have to slip on your gloves, you will find that they just slide COMPUTER&ITTRAINING PROGRAM! 131 Elm Street, West Springfield, MA Train ONLINE to get the skills to become a 413-733-5588 be overwhelming tasks. Carve out five minutes a day; on effortlessly. They come off easily as well. -- Louise Computer & Help Desk Professional now! Now the house will be cleaner, fresher and more organized G., Neptune, New Jersey offering a $10,000 scholarship qualified applic- ants. Call CTI for details! 888-449-1713 (M-F FENCE FOREMAN NEEDED 8am-6pm ET) Very busy Fence Company in East Long- meadow, MA is looking for EXPERIENCED TRAINONLINETODOMEDICALBILLING! fence foreman, hard working and motivated Become a Medical Office Professional online at individual to run a 2 to 3 man crew. Offering CTI! Get Trained, Certified & ready to work in a sign on bonus of $3,000. Driver's license months! Call 888-572-6790. (M-F 8am-6pm and reliable transportation is a must. ET) Apply thru email - [email protected] CHIMNEY SWEEPS

HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS High/Middle Guidance Secretary Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry 7hrs/day; school year (190 days). work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. In- Work days to be determined by sured. Quality work from a business you can trust. (413)848-0100, (800)793-3706. principal. Experience as school secretary preferred.

Send letter of interest and resume to: A STEP ABOVE THE REST! Jason Finnie, High School Principal JMF CHIMNEY SERVICE Gateway Regional School District Need chimney repair? 12 Littleville Road We do brick repair, crown Huntington, MA 01050 seals and repairs. Stainless steel liner installs, as well Deadline for Applications: as stainless rain caps. We sweep all flues. August 11, 2020 Stove Installations. Free estimates provided. GRSD is an Owner operated Equal Opportunity Employer Call: 413-330-2186

East Granby Public Schools ELECTRICIAN East Granby, Connecticut

FLOREK'S ELECTRICAL TEMPORARY POSITIONS SERVICE Fully experienced for all your electrical needs, (8) Bus Monitors (AM/PM) in your home or business. No job too small or too big. Electrical service upgrades, new con- (4) Full-Time Paraprofessionals struction or additions, emergency generators; New installation and maintenance service. Fully insured/licensed. (4) Daily Building Substitute Teachers Call Jason, Master Electrician: (4) Part-Time Custodians (Daytime) 413-568-6293 Per Diem Substitute Teachers

JAMES FERRIS ELECTRICIAN These are temporary non-union posi- Lic.#E16303 tions, no benefits, $13/hour. Applica- Free estimate, senior discount. tions can be found online at Insured. 40-yrs. experience. www.eastgranby.k12.ct.us No job too small. Call 413-330-3682 Mail to Lisa Kline: East Granby Board of Education P.O. Box 674 ENTERTAINMENT East Granby, CT 06026 Aardvark Tent Rental. Local business, great pricing! Last minute no problem! Call Rich 413- or email [email protected] 563-3108 THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 - PAGE 9 Advertising community Deadline is 2 Days Before classifiedsemail Flora at [email protected] HELP WANTED HOUSE PAINTING LANDSCAPING MISCELLANEOUS MULCH LETOURNEAU & SONS PAINTING NEWAUTHORSWANTED! Page Publishing Trimming Edge Lawncare will help you self-publish your own book. FREE MULCH OFFICE ASSISTANT author submission kit! Limited offer! Why wait? HORSE BEDDING ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! Call now: 866-951-7214 TAg Busy West Springfield manufacturing Will Beat Quoted price (Sawdust) business is looking for a self motiv- Lawn mowing, Were you or a loved one diagnosed with SAle Family owned and operated, paint- Spring and Fall Cleanup, Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Fallopi- Top Soil ated, organized office professional. Firewood Job details include: answering ing and home improvement com- Brush Removal, And More... an Tube Cancer or Peritoneal Cancer in 2010 phones, data entry, accounts receiv- pany serving Western Ma. since BBB Acredited or later and used Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder regularly in the genital area previous to ------ables/payment, scanning, copying, 1986. Specializing in diagnosis? If so, you may be entitled to com- SAWMILL DIRECT editing. Attention to detail is a must. residential/commercial, exterior/in- 866-667-9653 pensation. Call 877-761-9069. BEST QUALITY AUTOS terioremplOymenT painting and staining. Exteri- reAl eSTATe hOme imprOvemenT TAgRun SAleS by veterans. Please email resume to: Wesley Financial Group, LLC Timeshare Green Meadow Lumber or home repairs, and carpentry of 413-568-0056 [email protected] all type. GREEN THUMB LAWN CARE Cancellation Experts Over $50,000,000 in Weekly & bi-weekly mowing, cleanups, tree re- timeshare debt and fees cancelled in 2019. Get To place your classified ad call 413-562-4181,moval, hedge trimming, fertilizing. ext. Most yard118s free informational package and learn how to Call Bill for your FREE $25-$35. Fully licensed/insured. Residential & get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. HOME IMPROVEMENT no obligation estimate commercial. Free estimates. 413-331-9392 Over 450 positive reviews. Call 844-909-3339 (413) 977-9633 or (413) 562-5727 MATT’S HOME IMPROVEMENT MISCELLANEOUS www.Ls-painting.com Warm Weather Is Year Round In Aruba. The Renovate-Repair-Replace water is safe, and the dining is fantastic. Walk out to the beach. 3-Bedroom weeks available. Doors, windows, floors, stairs, tiles, Sleeps 8. Email: [email protected] for more Westfi eld Gardens lights, cabinets, vanities, shower, toi- LANDSCAPING information. lets, faucets, crown moldings, framing, for Nursing and Rehabilitation Protect your home with home security mon- baseboards, carpentry and more! HAGGER’S LANDSCAPING itored by ADT. Starting at $27.99/mo. Call now SERVICES, LLC to get a Free equipment bundle including: mattshomeimprovement247 Keypad, motion sensor, wireless door and win- @gmail.com All your landscaping needs dows sensors. Call 833-719-1073 ~ NOW HIRING ~ Residential & Commercial AT&T Internet. Starting at $40/month w/12-mo 413-875-7880 ------agmt. Includes 1 TB of data per month. Get Mulching, clean-ups, More For Your High-Speed Internet Thing. Ask us how to bundle and SAVE! Geo & svc restric- C.N.A.’s brush removal, lawn tions apply. Call us today 1-888-796-8850 DALE'S STRUCTURAL restoration and seeding, ($2K Sign-ON Bonus) Termite damage, sagging floors, rotted beams, fertilizing, hedge trimming. basement columns, foundation repairs, homes, BOYSCOUTCOMPENSATIONFUND - Any- garages, barns. Small jobs welcome. ------one that was inappropriately touched by a Shifts Available: FT & PT 7am-3pm, 413-667-3149 Landscape design, decorative Scout leader deserves justice and financial stone, plantings, patios, compensation! Victims may be eligible for a significant cash settlement. Time to file is lim- FT & PT 3pm-11pm, PT 11pm-7am Stay in your home longer with an American walkways, retaining walls ited. Call Now! 833-729-0164 Standard Walk-In Bathtub. Receive up to and more! $1,500 off, including a free toilet, and a lifetime CASHFORCARS: We Buy Any Condition warranty on the tub and installation! Call us at FULLY INSURED Vehicle, 2002 and Newer. Nationwide Free LPN’s and RN’s 1-855-534-6198 Pick Up! Call Now: 1-800-864-5960

Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, Call today for your FREE estimate! DIRECTVNOW. No Satellite Needed. ($5K Sign-ON Bonus) the most advanced debris-blocking gutter pro- $40/month. 65 Channels. Stream Breaking tection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate (413) 626-6122 or visit: News, Live Events, Sports & On Demand today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Titles. No Annual Contract. No Commitment. Shifts Available: Military Discounts. Call 1-855-995-2490 www.haggerscape.com CALL 1-866-825-6523 PT 7am-3pm, FT & PT 3pm-11pm HOME MAINTENANCE DISH TV $59.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some JOSEPH'S HANDYMAN Trimming Edge Lawncare restrictions apply. 1-833-872-2545 Apply to [email protected] COMPANY Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, base- ments, drywall, tile, floors, suspended ceilings, Now Booking for Fall Clean-Ups Need some cash? Sell us your unwanted For fastest response text / call 717-740-2906 restoration services, doors, windows, decks, BBB Acredited gold, jewelry, watches & diamonds. Call GOLD stairs, interior/exterior painting, plumbing. GEEK 1-844-209-9872 or visit: Small jobs ok. All types of professional work www.GetGoldGeek.com/nani BBB A+ Rated. 37 Feeding Hills Rd • Westfi eld, MA 01085 • 413-568-2341 done since 1985. 866-667-9653 Request your 100% FREE, no risk, nostrings Call Joe, (413)364-7038 attached appraisal kit. Call today!

BE DEBT FREE IN ONLY 24–48 MONTHS!

Do you owe more than $10,000 in credit card bills, medical bills or other unsecured debt? National Debt Relief can help! Our Certified Debt Specialists have helped thousands of Americans just like you resolve their debt fora fraction of what they owe.

Call 1-877-378-0433 now for a free consultation, and get started today.

One Affordable No Upfront Fees Resolve Your Debt in Monthly Payment You won’t pay a penny until 24–48 Months We work with you to your debt is resolved. We’ll resolve your debt as set up a single, affordable quickly as possible so monthly payment. you can finally start living the life you want.

I am so happy with National Debt Relief. They just resolved one account and saved me over $11,000. They keep me in the loop and work with me to get the most savings.

—Cheryl (Trustpilot review)

We guarantee your satisfaction 100%. Cancel anytime without penalties or fees.

SEE HOW MUCH YOU COULD SAVE. To get your free, no-obligation consultation, call 1-877-378-0433 PAGE 10 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Advertising community Deadline is 2 Days Before classifiedsemail Flora at [email protected]

TAg SAle

AUTOS emplOymenT reAl eSTATe hOme imprOvemenT TAg SAleS To place your classified ad call 413-562-4181, ext. 118

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING TAG SALES TREE SERVICE WANTED WANTED TO BUY STUMP GRINDING Antiques - always buying, cash paid one item A.C. PAINTING Fast Service. Best Prices. 888-41STUMP/413- or entire estate. Clocks, military, cameras, Residential and Commercial water damage re- 289-1524. Beaver Stump Grinding Service Inc. watches, toys, posters, art, jewelry, signs, mu- RECORDS WANTED: HUGE SALE!!! 20+ years local experience pairs, interior/ exterior painting and decks. Fully ESTATE & BUSINESS sical instruments plus more. 413-206-8688 Buying your old vinyl records-LPs and Insured, free estimates. Vacant apartments 2 weekends: 45s. Looking for ROCK, JAZZ, painted immediately! Call Will 413-301-3531 Cash paid, radios, ham equipment, CB, vin- BLUES, FOLK, PUNK, THURS/FRI/SAT/SUN JEREMY'S TREE SERVICE tage electronics, amps, old watches, guitars, August 13,14,15,16, 20, 21, 22, 23 musical instruments. 413-206-8688 HEAVY METAL. 8am-4pm. Tree removal, tree trimming, shrub & bush Top $$ paid. Will travel to you. PRACTICAL PAINTING SERVICES 621 West Road, Westfield, MA Commercial/Industrial/Residential-Serving shaping. Serving Westfield/Southwick & Hill- CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! 2002 and Newer! Call or text Mark @ 413-626-6396. towns. Free estimates, fully insured. Western Mass for 35 years. Licensed/Insured. Construction Equipment, Generators, Any Condition. Running or Not. Competitive Experienced in all phases of painting large or Power Equipment, Tools, Furniture, Call Jeremy at: 413-564-9425 Offer! Free Towing! We’re Nationwide! Call small, we do it all (413)539-9510; (860)969- Antiques, Household, Collectibles. Now: 1-888-416-2330 7742 or email us at: Something for everyone! [email protected] Social Distancing. Must wear mask Call for more info: 413-568-7777 UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Interior, exterior, wallpapering, minor carpentry. KEITH'S UPHOLSTERY Low, low prices. Free estimates. Steve 413- & REPAIRS 30+ years experience for home or business. CLEANING OUT YOUR 310-5099; 860-741-5588 TREE SERVICE Discount off all fabrics. Get quality workman- ship at a great price. Free pickup and delivery. American Tree & Shrub Call (413)562-6639. ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!! Removal, pruning, bucket/crane GARAGES & CLOSETS? M&M SERVICES work. Stump grinding, light 29 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, excavation and tree planting. Firewood staining, house washing, interior/exterior. Wall Fully Insured, Free Estimates. WANTED coverings. Water damage and ceiling/wall re- 24-hour Emergency Services. All fishing & hunting equipment machinist pairs. Commercial/residential. Free estimates. 20 years Experience tools, Anvils, Smith & Wesson, vintage light- Insured. References. ing, LP's, signs & taxidermy. Now buying Call Carmine at: 413-579-5619 gold, silver, & coins, Cash paid. Mike the 413-568-9731 or cell: 413-530-2982 fishing guy 413-519-4048 413-537-4665 No job too small!!!

PLUMBING PERRY PLUMBING, HEATING, DRAIN CLEANING Reasonable Rates. No job too small! MA Licensed/Insured. 413-782-7322

DAVID ROSE PLUMBING & HEATING For ALL your plumbing needs. No job is too small! YOU HAVE THINGS THAT Veteran Owned and operated MA Licensed and Insured OTHERS WANT! Call Dave 413-579-4073

POOL SERVICE Safe and Easy Way to Sell Your Items... POOLCLOSINGS, get $50 off any inground pool closing of $350 or more. All health precau- Call Flora Today 413-562-4181 ext. 118 or t ions taken. Schedule now, go t o http://www.savolpools.com or call Savol pools at 1-800-867-0098 email: oram@thewest eldnewsgroup.com REAL ESTATE RENTALS Garage/Storage Space for rent. $120 month, The Westfi eld News ~ Reminder Publications Easthampton, 10 x 16, long-term preferred. 413.801.0013 62 School Street • Westfi eld, MA • (413) 562-4181

PREMIUM LANDSAPE MATERIALS t J.R’s Pure Grass Seed t Lime / Weed & Feed / Fertilizer t Premium Bark Mulch 1-6.#*/(

)&"5*/(

t

1035"#-&
3&45300.4 t Landscaping Stone t Fill Products t Yard Material t Gravel Trap Rock 413-281-5000 Ask about our contractor’s pricing! t
4&8&3

%3"*/


t
)7"$


t
4&8&3

8&--
16.14 t
("4

0*-
)&"5*/(


t
1035"#-&
50*-&54


t
4&15*$
16.1*/( Call or Stop By: 413-642-3717 t
6/%&3(306/%
4&8&3

8"5&3

("4
-*/&4 
&
.PVOUBJO
3E
t
8FTUöFME

Brick-Block-Stone New or Repair FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED

SOLEK MASONRY BAKERResidential MASONRY & Commercial $IJNOFZT
t
'PVOEBUJPOT
t
'JSFQMBDFT #0#$"5
4&37*$&4 '*3&1-"$&4
t
$)*./&:4
t
45&14

t
4*%&8"-,4
t
1"5*04 $0/$3&5&
%3*7&8":4
t
#*-$0
)"5$)8":4 (413) 569-6855 #3*$,

#-0$, 
 Free Estimates (413) 569-3428 450/&

$0/$3&5& 



 G  
  Seasoned Hardwood LOG LOAD Zoning • New Installations Clearance GARAGE DOORS Replacements • Air Filtration Humidifiers • Tune-Ups Prices may vary, call for quote 
"
   C&C Maintenance • Gas Piping  

 HEATING & COOLING, INC. Duct Work Cleaning   

    


    23 YEARS EXPERIENCE 413.575.8704 
 


 

   FULLY INSURED • EPA CERTIFIED  

  



   Steve Burkholder, Owner FREE ESTIMATES Lic# GF5061-J  
  

 
     
"
  
"
!!!