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SPORTS ECR-WSS Wilbraham LOCAL POSTAL CUSTOMER falls in final Page 11 Dedicated to Improving the Quality of Life in the Communities We Serve A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.comTIMESAUGUST 12, 2021 www.wilbrahamhampdentimes.turley.com Graduating correctional officers Opinions differ on clean Hampden’s Memorial Park potential school district equity audit By Cara McCarthy Staff Writer

HAMPDEN, WILBRAHAM - Residents of the Hampden-Wil- braham Regional School Dis- trict expressed their opinions on a proposed equity audit during the district’s School Committee meeting July 22. If an equity audit is conduct- ed, an independent firm would Photos taken by Dalton Zbierski look at the district and recom- Members of the 46th Western Massachusetts County Correctional Officer Academy cleaned up Hampden’s Memorial Park on Aug. 4. mend changes to further promote equity in the school system. By Dalton Zbierski The park’s tilting basketball erts. before driving down Main Street Many residents spoke in sup- Editor hoop was even straightened. “It makes it so much more to Memorial Park. port of an equity audit to better Nearing the end of a rigor- worth it just to be able to see Each recruit arrived at the address racism and equity issues HAMPDEN – Hampden’s ous 11-week program, smiles them have a nice play to enjoy. park individually, as vehicles that exist in Hampden and Wil- Memorial Park was beautified were plentiful as the soon-to-be When you’re out there driv- filled the complex. The concept braham schools. on Aug. 4 by a class of recruits correctional officers enjoyed a ing, you see all these rundown of strength in numbers was ever Renee Bracey, a mother with representing the 46th Western much-deserved change of pace, playscapes. Then, you come out apparent, as Class 46 systemati- two children in the district, spoke Massachusetts County Correc- tending to the popular recre- here, and you have the spray cally took to improving the rec- in support of the equity audit and tional Officer Academy. ational facility. park, the baseball diamonds; it’s reational space. said she was “frustrated” that she Prior to graduating on Aug. Class 46 President Jake really nice to see everything,” “It’s beautiful here, I love it even had to “fight for their basic 6, 32 recruits were required Roberts, a Wilbraham resident, said Roberts. here, it’s not too big, it’s small, rights instead of tucking them to complete Wednesday’s took great pride in cleaning After applying mulch to it’s intimate and it’s perfect,” into bed.” community service project, Memorial Park, where he made the play area located behind said Lt. Joseph Celetti, a Train- Bracey re-submitted a letter which involved cutting grass, memories playing baseball as a the Public Safety Complex in ing Officer for the Hampden she had written to the School weed-whacking, weeding trim- teenager. Watching children use Monson, the recruits made their County Sheriff’s Department Committee with 110 signatures ming, laying down mulch and the same park on Aug. 4 was way to Hampden. There, they in favor of the equity audit and cleaning the baseball diamonds. especially meaningful for Rob- worked outside the Town House Please see OFFICERS, page 5 an additional petition from Min- nechaug Regional High School alumni with over 300 signatures also supporting the audit. She also showed the committee statistics showing minority Library pantry open to all, at all times students receiving harsher consequences than white students. By Dalton Zbierski design that has two lazy Susan “Black and brown students Editor types of shelving,” said Demers. are disciplined at a higher rate Residents are asked to fill and consequenced more severe- WILBRAHAM – The Little the pantry with donations. The ly than their white classmates,” Free Pantry outside of the Wil- library has assumed the respon- Bracey said. braham Public Library is open sibility of managing the food Additionally, Bracey showed to all who need it, at all hours items and making sure that none a packet documenting over 200 of the day. are expired. instances of “overt racism span- Inside of an old shed that The pantry sits under the ning 10 years in this school dis- was long unused now sits a va- watch of security cameras to trict” she gathered by interview- riety of food items. Library Di- best protect it from vandalism. ing alumni from the district. rector Karen Demers shed light While it’s only a pilot project, “This has everything from be- on the initiative. the Little Free Pantry has been ing called the n-word and admin- “Our library is always look- met with positive reviews. istration doing nothing, to a stu- ing for new ways to serve our “It’s available 24/7. It has a dent being accused of not writing community. We’re happy to par- latch on it, but it’s not locked,” their own paper because it was ticipate in something like this,” said Demers. “We’re testing it ‘too well-written for someone said Demers. “It’s all anony- Wilbraham Public Library Director Karen Demers stands next to the out, and so far it’s going well. like them,’” Bracey said. mous. They can just pull up to Little Free Pantry on Aug. 9. Library pantry photos by Dalton Zbierski We’ve gotten lots of donations, “I am here for my two boys the side, open it up, see if there’s and there have been some items because they deserve to go to a anything in there that they need, brary’s Borrower Services As- used after the library received taken from it so, certainly, there school and feel safe and secure,” and they’re welcome to it.” sistants, approached Demers its dumpsters. Demers was con- are some people who have a Bracey said. “They deserve to be The mini pantry movement with the idea of opening a small fident that the shed could be need and have found it.” taught by people who look like has become popular across the pantry on the premises. Around used again in a productive man- Carved into the front of the them, to learn about the world country, as community enti- the same time, Mason, the Eagle ner. pantry shed is “WPL Food Pan- according to their ancestors and ties do their part to help put an Scout, expressed his interest in “Mason took a look at it and try.” Recently, Demers received not just from white Europeans. end to hunger. About a month completing a project to benefit took dimensions. He did a lot of a larger, weather-proof sign that They deserve to have their spe- ago, the Wilbraham library de- the library. the woodworking himself and will soon be installed as well. cial needs properly met by high- cided to follow the trend, with The shed outside of the li- might have had some help from If overstocked, surplus items ly qualified and knowledgeable the help of a local Eagle Scout brary’s side door had previously his father. The other members will be taken to the Community teachers and they deserve the named Mason. been used to temporarily store of the troop did painting and Sue Getchell, one of the li- garbage but became seldomly assembling. He put together a Please see PANTRY, page 7 Please see AUDIT, page 7 Page 2 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES August 12, 2021 NEWS ABOUT TOWN Selectboard to reassess COVID-19 numbers in 30 days By Cara McCarthy adjustments that we need to as vaccination status. date be issued by the state or fed- States. Staff Writer new guidance comes out,” An- “Presently, there is a guide- eral government, it would adopt “In terms of the town’s natu- drews added. line for wearing a mask indoors those right away. ral heritage, it’s a really import- WILBRAHAM - The Wil- Town Administrator Nick from the Centers for Disease Board of Selectmen chair ant location,” Farrington said. braham Board of Selectmen re- Breault reported there were Control and through the Massa- Robert Boilard said, “If the Gov- “It would be a shame to lose that ceived a COVID-19 update and several people, counselors and chusetts Department of Public ernor does put something down, for a facility that could be placed discussed the possibility of reim- campers, who tested positive for Health,” Breault said. we should look into following it.” elsewhere.” plementing a mask mandate at its COVID-19 at a campground last Additionally, Breault asked Also on Aug. 9, John Far- Farrington added, “There are Aug. 9 meeting. week. the Board of Selectmen what rington asked the Selectboard a lot of things going on back Wilbraham Fire Chief Mi- “The decision was made in they thought about reinstating about the status of the pickleball there in terms of migratory war- chael Andrews said his depart- consultation with myself and a mask mandate for municipal court proposal for Stony Hill blers. It’s a very important Wood- ment has seen “a small uptick” the Director of Public Health to buildings. Road and shared some biodiverse cock mating ground and there are in COVID-19 responses over the close initially just on Thursday Vice Chair Carolyn Brennan statistics he observed in the area a lot of migratory raptors that use past couple of weeks. and Friday,” Breault said. said she would like to revisit the of the proposed court. the fields, particularly wlso in the Andrews said the department He added after two more idea of reinstating the mask man- Farrington said the area of winter.” has transported approximately reports of positive COVID-19 date in 30 days. Stony Hill Road where the court Additionally, Farrington said six patients who tested positive cases were brought to their at- “Let’s have a look at what the is being proposed is “the highest bird populations are “crashing” for COVID-19. Three of the pa- tention, the decision was made to statistics [of COVID-19 cases] in biodiversity in the flatlands of in the northeast. tients were from surrounding close the camp for the entirety of the town are in general and eval- Wilbraham.” “They have declined 30% towns that the department was this week, Aug. 9 to 13. uate that in 30 days,” Brennan Farrington said he has been since the 1970’s and a big reason asked to respond to. “This is out of being very said. conducting his own biodiversity for this is incremental habitat de- Andrews said, “We reinstat- cautious and the difficulty of Selectmen Theresa Goodrich study at the location where the struction of valuable sites,” Far- ed some of our protocols that we trying to trace who may have said she is against any kind of pickleball court is being pro- rington said. had been doing earlier.” or who may not have COVID,” mask mandate being reinstated. posed since 2018 and said there Boilard thanked Farrington He added despite the uptick Breault said. “I think that people need to be has been approximately 116 bird for bringing his research to the in COVID-19 cases, the depart- Additionally, Breault said he able to have a choice and choose species recorded in the area. He Selectboard and suggested he ment’s paramedics are healthy has been asked if the town has to wear one or not - it’s a person- added in comparison, there are also bring his research to the and continue to wear masks on considered reimplementing a al preference,” Goodrich said. only approximately 750 bird state when they “try to strip 40 all calls. mask mandate indoors for mu- The Board of Selectmen did species regularly sighted in the acres of our forests and put solar “We will continue to make nicipal buildings regardless of agree that should a mask man- “lower 48 states of the United panels in.” Town of Hampden Stormwater Committee ing, a presentation will be given will give a general overview of focus as well on the stormwater ipants will be required to follow Notice of by Tighe & Bond, our consulting the stormwater by-law. They will permit program in place for cer- whatever COVID-19 restrictions Public Meeting engineers, on the changes in the also discuss measures that busi- tain new projects which disturb are in place at the time of the Town’s Stormwater by-law. A nesses and the general public may affected land. meeting on Aug. 19. HAMPDEN – The Hampden number of the changes may be take to improve the quality of The meeting is open to the Further questions can be ad- Stormwater Committee will hold of particular interest to owners of Stormwater that is discharging to general public and there will be dressed to Chair Gary Weiner at a public meeting on Aug. 19, business properties. our wetlands, streams and into the a question and answer period fol- [email protected]. 2021 at 5 p.m. During the meet- Tighe & Bond representatives Scantic River. The meeting will lowing the presentation. Partic-

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Historical Hampden, the diary of Alonzo Newell They’re Here! HAMPDEN – Two weeks ago, went down to S C Spellman’s to see owned by Bilton’s. He owned the Local Field Grown in the Wilbraham-Hampden Times, father. Mr. Davis told me that Miss Scantic Mill, a shoddy mill which the Hampden Historical Commis- Washburn decided to teach in No 5. is no longer extant .) revisited latin Tomatoes sion introduced readers to Alonzo Wrote a letter to Miss Merrill. Read Grammar read Servells ------Town Newell and his family and friends Miltrades by C Nepos. W Dr Ex Teacher Red, Ripe, Delicious through his 1874 diary. This week Tues. Aug. 18, 1874 Pleasant Fri. Aug. 21, 1874 Very warm all we continue that diary. Information and a little warmer. Mowed and got day. Pleasant until just night when in italics are the Historical Commis- in two loads of hay from the swamp. severe showers were almost con- Locally Grown Peaches sions. Punctuation, capitalization Mother Keep and Julia came here stant. Two cows, fathers old cow and and spelling are exactly as Mr. New- to dinner and took home Annie and my old cow Mr Spellman brought ~ Sweet & Juicy ~ ell wrote in his diary. Cora. Read Miltrades by C Nepos up father who has been with him From Warren, MA Sun. Aug. 16, 1874 Pleasant Wed. Aug. 19, 1874 Hazey but since Sunday. Cousin D Carpenter and not very warm. Went to church pleasant in A.M. quite warm in P.M. and wife came to dinner and spent There were thirty three in Sunday Irving went to village carried a let- the P.M. Had a letter from O.C. School. Lester and Lavinia stayed ter to Miss Merrill Got one shoe Smith, one from Miss Morris teacher Locally Grown Butter all night Several inquired when I set. Helped wash Mowed in upper in No 10 Pitched off a load of hay was going to begin school. I do not swamp also a little in lower Got in Got up a load of wood reviewed latin & Sugar Sweet Corn see how I can teach there is so much one load of hay Revisited my latin read History of Greece to be done on the farm and besides a little. Sat. Aug. 22, 1874 Rainy early Fresh Every Day father is not well, liable to drop away Thurs. Aug. 20, 1874 Hazy in the morning. Sold 12 1/4 lbs but- at any time. God has promised to but very warm all day especially ter @ 35. Sold Geo Richards 8 Gals guide me. in P.M. Finished mowing the low- vinegar @ 35 Left with Geo Rich- Locally Grown Mon. Aug. 17, 1874 Very pleas- er swamp also got it all in. Dug a ards 10 gals vinegar. Bot of Pinney ant, seems like fall not very warm ditch there last year and it was so $1.29 Corned beef did not pay for it. Fancy Fresh delightful days and nights. Finished dry that no water was formed except (Alonzo sold his produce in Spring- the swamp in the orchard, mowed in south west part, also the quality field.)Called upon Louisa found that Blueberries some in the swamp west of barn, got of the hay is much better quantity Curtis had gone home Found Curtis From Westfield, MA in two loads of hay. Lester budded less. Mrs. Harvey called. Examined and Wilbur Smith home Sent a letter three Early Strawberry one Pippin. Miss Washburn for No 5. Mortimer to Miss Morris (Early Strawberry and Pippin are Pease called (Mortimer Pease lived Late Summer Favorites apple varieties.) 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www.turley.com Turley Publications, Inc. cannot Welcome to the jungle assume liability for the loss of Letters to the Editor photographs or other materials ran to the door in an attempt to lawn with out it killing the grass, any- submitted for publication. Materials will not be returned answer the phone before the call way?) and the irises in the perennial Hampden Selectmen make except upon specific request Iwent to voicemail. I was unsuc- garden are nice and tidy (although the when submitted. cessful, and no legible message was mass planting near the garden shed left. Back to the yard work and the 18 needs serious help). The edge of the recommendation to Planning things I wanted to get done today: fin- perennial garden was trimmed and Board on Case 2021 B ish mulching, dig up the all of the Ox-eye daisy Editorial dead apple tree, cut back IN THE that self-sowed in the After attending the Planning ties, natural, environmental, and borer ridden iris leaves, bed were removed. But Board Public Hearing July 28, historical features, and property Policy trim the edge of the gar- I still can’t bear to cut 2021, hearing the pertinent tes- values of neighboring properties den that the lawn mower GARDEN back spent purple cone- timony and reviewing the avail- and the Town. Letters to the editor can’t reach…so on and flowers or the Liatris able applicable documents the 3) Require a full Environ- should be 350 words or less Hampden Board of Selectmen/ mental Impact Study. The BOS/ in length. No unsigned or so forth. spikes because the birds anonymous opinions will be Admittedly the gar- like the seeds. Board of Health (BOS/BOH) BOH recommends, given the published. We require letter den, the yard, really all Honestly, will I ever considered the matter of Plan- highwater table in the area, the writers to include his or her of it in it’s entirely, is a have a picture-perfect ning Board Case 2021 B at its proximity to drinking water town of residence and home mess. I can’t honestly yard? Likely not. I do August 2, 2021, meeting. Pur- wells (several of which are shal- telephone number. We must suant to Hampden Zoning By- low) and septic systems of the authenticate authorship pri- blame it on a week away. have aspirations but it’s or to publication. We reserve It was a mess even be- Roberta McQuaid doubtful in my present Laws 10.73B and 6.117 (e)(1) abutters a complete and through the right to edit or withhold fore I left. I’m really not state that I will ever the BOS/BOH after discussion environmental impact study in- any submissions deemed to sure what went wrong achieve such a lofty and a unanimous vote offer the cluding hydrology study be re- be libelous or contain un- this summer. Perhaps all of goal. I think part of the following recommendations. quired to determine the effects substantiated allegations, 1) Review the application for the proposed development will personal attacks, defamation the rain sent me inside and I stayed problem is that I tread lightly. Rarely of character and offensive there too long, wrapped up in an in- do I spray for bugs even with natural potential defect. Hampden Zon- have on abutting property. language. All unknown or door project. Sometimes it’s just hard remedies and I’ve never used an her- ing By-Law 10.41 provides “For 4) Traffic Study: The BOS/ alleged facts and quotations to keep track of everything and even bicide in my life. There isn’t an ounce uses requiring a Special Permit, BOH recommends given the offered by the author need harder to keep on top of it all. of me that’s heavy-handed, either, Site Plan Approval or Site Plan proximity of the potential devel- to cite credible, unbiased Review the current owner of re- opment to the busiest and most sources. Send letters to: When I pull in the driveway and that’s probably where the jungle part Editor, Wilbraham-Hamp- see the unkemptness of the yard an comes in. It’s hard for me to remove cord shall file an application.....” dangerous four way intersection den Times, 24 Water Street, 80s rock song stirs me back to my the anise hyssop, black-eyed Susan or The applicant appears to be in the Town a traffic study be Palmer, MA 01069, faxed to teenage days. “Welcome to the Jun- catnip plants even though they don’t Hampden Self Storage LLC-- completed to insure the safety of 413-682-0013 or via e-mail gle,” is the perfect way to describe belong where they popped up, say Daniel P Garvey. Town records Hampden residents and visitors. to [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is it. I laugh in the irony of me telling in the raspberry patch, the vegetable list the owner of the property as 5) Stormwater Plan: The Friday at noon. anyone how to keep their garden garden or the walkways of the raised Hampden Farms LLC. Hampden BOS/BOH recommends a full looking it’s best. Ha. Which brings beds. I figure if the bees like them, Farms LLC. was involuntarily and complete Storm Water Plan Correction Policy me to the unanswered telephone call. and boy do they ever, they can stay dissolved by the Secretary of the be required. Run off from the The TIMES will gladly Just about dinner time the same num- and I’ll work around them. Would my Commonwealth in 2013. The potential units and the planned correct factual errors that appear in this paper and ber appeared on caller ID. It was my friends understand that? Perhaps. Town appears to have no doc- large paved impervious area can be substantiated. Cor- friend and former coworker, Mary, And regardless of the weeds or umentation that Hampden Self presents a clear threat to neigh- rections or clarifications will who I have not seen in probably six whatever other malady that equates to Storage LLC or Daniel P Garvey boring wells, septic systems and always appear on the edito- or seven years. She just so happened a jungle-like appearance, I still have as the owner of record for the property. rial pages. To request a cor- property in question. In addition, 6) Snow and Ice Removal: rection, send information in to be riding around town with another some flowers in a vase on the table, an e-mail or mailed commu- coworker of mine earlier in the day some produce in the freezer and some the site plans list the Owner/Ap- The BOS/BOH recommends nication to the editor at the and wanted to pay me a visit. They jelly on the shelf, all from my less plicant as Hampden Farms LLC- a comprehensive snow and ice above address listed above. wanted to see my gardens. I am in no than perfect yard. Daniel P Garvey,16 Somers Rd, removal plan to minimize run The Wilbraham-Hamp- way a proud person, but I can sincere- Roberta McQuaid graduated from Hampden MA, which apparent- off and protect the wells, sep- den TIMES is published ev- ly is incorrect and a potential de- tic systems and property of the ery Thursday by Turley Pub- ly thank the Lord Almighty for the the Stockbridge School of Agriculture lications, Inc. One year out fact that I was outside and not able at the University of Massachusetts. fect in the application. abutters as well as Town roads. of town subscriptions are to reach the phone, not able to show For the last 28 years, she has held 2) Give serious and full con- Thank You for your thoughtful available at $45, out of state them all my weeds and unfinished the position of staff horticulturalist sideration to Hampden Zon- consideration of these recom- $50 by calling 800-824-6458 garden dreams…. at Old Sturbridge Village. She enjoys ing By-Law 10.2 Purpose: The mendations. Ext. 201. The deadline for BOS/BOH recommends par- submission of news material, If they were to visit now, after a growing food as well as flowers. Have letters to the editor and pho- day’s work, I guess it would be okay. I a question for her? Email it to eken- ticular attention and consider- Donald L. Davenport tos is Monday at 12 p.m. The did finish mulching (just how long can [email protected] with “Gardening ation to, Zoning By-Law 10.21 On behalf of the Hampden TIMES is not responsible for someone leave mulch on a tarp on the Question” in the subject line. (2) which states “To protect the Board of Selectmen, Chairman submitted photos. rural character, aesthetic quali- August 12, 2021 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 5

Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi joined a cleanup effort at Memorial Park in Hampden on Wednesday.

Mulch was abundant at Memorial Park in Hampden on Aug. 4. Photos taken by Dalton Zbierski

Power tools and lawnmowers were part of the fun on Wednesday at Hampden’s Memorial Park.

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July 22, More than 100 descendants of Wilbraham resi- 2021 the clouds Edward P. Seery dent Samuel Warner have already committed to at- parted to grant tend next month’s affair, which will feature an ice of Wilbraham us a beautiful died on Thursday, Aug. cream truck, bingo, a birthday lottery, card games, day to gather relays and other exciting activities. 5, 2021 with family and “People have come from as far as California. Wilbraham Funeral friends at St. As a matter of a fact, we have a prize for the fur- Home is in charge of Mary’s Ceme- thest traveled cousin. We do that every year. Every the arrangements. tery in Hampden so often, we have cousins who come from out west to remember or down south,” said Leslie Warner-Maloney. Bob and lay him Charles Parker, grandson of Samuel Warner, to rest. Thanks was a successful businessman who placed a pre- to all who attended and shared their mium on family. Parker led the first gathering a memories and feelings which will century ago. be cherished by his family. Special Before his death in 1937, Parker set up a trust thanks to Deacon Leo for a wonder- that to this day continues to fund each year’s re- ful heartfelt warm service. union. In the decades that followed the first reunion, the descendants of Warner established the In 1920, the Samuel Warner Association, Inc. was Samuel Warner Association, Inc. that includes a established by the descendants of Samuel Warner president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. of Wilbraham. When Parker died, he left each of his 21 first cousins $1,000. “In 1937 that was a good chunk of change,” Wilbraham-Hampden Times said Warner-Maloney. The descendants of Warner trace their lineage Obituary Policy back to the Mayflower, which arrived at Plymouth Rock in 1620. The first Warner to arrive in the American colonies married the youngest daughter Turley Publications offers two types of of Mayflower passengers John Alden and Priscilla obituaries. Mullins. Last year, the 100th family reunion was post- One is a free, brief Death Notice listing poned on account of COVID-19. Previously, the the name of deceased, date of death and funeral gathering was held at Wilbraham United Church date and place. on Main St. Determined to see this year’s function through, The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $120, organizers elected to hold a socially-distanced which allows families to publish extended death event outdoors at Spec Pond on Boston Post Road, notice information of their own choice and may a location that will also be ideal for the youngest include a photograph. Death Notices & Paid attendees on Sept. 4. “We moved to Spec Pond because we were Obituaries should be submitted through a getting a lot of young families with children,” said funeral home to: [email protected]. Warner-Maloney. “It’s a fun place to go because there’s a ballfield, a basketball court and it just is Exceptions will be made only when the family a little bit better for the families. It used to be a provides a death certificate and must be pre-paid. little bit more formal, and then we had games on the church lawn so we decided to move it to Spec The executive committee of the Samuel Warner Pond.” Association, Inc. is pictured here in 1991. Descendants planning to at- LUDLOW MEMORIAL COMPANY INC. tend this year’s reunion are asked Celebrating over 60 Years in Business ~ The Trusz Family to check-in around 10 a.m. The festivities will continue through- ❖ Benches ❖ Statues ❖ Monuments ❖ Custom Design Work out the day until approximately 5 ❖ Plot Maintenance ❖ Bronze Plaques ❖ Cleaning ❖ Markers ❖ Vases p.m. ❖ On-Site Lettering ❖ Restorations ❖ Cemetery Signage ❖ Granite Signs As anticipation builds ahead of Sept. 4, individuals seeking 201 East St., Ludlow, MA 01056 ❖ www.ludlowmemorialcompany.com more information can visit the 413-589-7564 Office❖ 413-589-7588 Fax ❖ 413-531-5360 Facebook page titled “Warner Family Reunion.”

Reunion photos submitted by Laura Maloney Johnsen Descendants of Wilbraham’s Samuel Warner will HIRING meet for a 100th reunion on Sept. 4 at Spec Pond. DRIVERS We are looking for caring individuals to provide safe and efficient transportation on our team of School Bus Drivers serving the communities of Agawam, Hampden, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Currently licensed CDL School Bus Drivers Ludlow, West Springfield, We also offer FREE, paid CDL License Training Wilbraham and Southwick. The 80th reunion of the descendants of Samuel Warner occurred in Wilbraham in 2000. BENEFITS REQUIREMENTS TRAINING • Health Insurance • Minimum 21 years of age PROGRAMS • Paid Personal and Sick Time • Valid driver’s license for at • State Retirement least 3 years START • Medical flexible spending account • Must be able to obtain a MA IMMEDIATELY for health care & dependent care CDL Permit with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements *Typical routes average 25-30 hours • Must be able to pass a background per week, mornings and afternoons each school day check, drug test and DOT physical

Apply online at LPVEC.ORG Call 413-789-3291 or apply in person at On Sept. 4 at Spec Pond, descendants of Wilbraham’s Samuel Warner will gather for a 384 SHOEMAKER LANE, AGAWAM 100th reunion. August 12, 2021 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 7 PeoplesBank Rewards Innovation and AUDIT from page 1 very best.” Entrepreneurship at Western New England University Kyle Langlois, a Minnechaug Regional High School SPRINGFIELD – Western New for small engine applications. The Center for Innovation and Entrepre- graduate said the discussions revolving around the equity England University (WNE) is pleased funding is being used to continue to neurship, located on campus, is a ded- audit are “dividing the district and our communities” and to announce the recipients of the 2021 advance the prototype. icated space for student startup teams, said the decision to have an equity audit should not be up PeoplesBank Award. The award, first Tytianie Brown, a Sciences ma- club meetings, and makerspace for for debate and should take place. given in 2020, is made possible by a jor, runs a full-service beauty services student-led innovations. Past West- “Can’t we all agree that discrimination in any shape, generous grant to WNE from Peoples- business. Brown is using the funding ern New England University student size or form is terrible and that success for all students Bank to advance innovation and entre- for beauty services equipment. teams have advanced their innova- should be priority number one?” Langlois asked. preneurship across the University and Caleb Miller, a Mechanical En- tions by participating in the Harold He said while he did learn about “the greatness of the the entire Pioneer Valley ecosystem. gineering major, is the cofounder of Grinspoon Foundation Spirit Awards, foundation of our nation” while he was a student at Min- Dr. Mary Schoonmaker, associate Woodside Getaways, an RV rental Valley Venture Mentors Accelerator, nechaug, he did not learn “how bad slavery was and how professor of Marketing and Entrepre- startup. Miller is using the funding and Draper Competitions. it divided the country. neurship at Western New England to provision the RV and complete the Western New England Univer- “We didn’t learn about the Stonewall Riots, we didn’t University applauds student’s spirit rental unit, which is already booked sity (WNE) is a private, nationally celebrate Black History Month, Asian American Pacific and innovation. “We continue to be for summer travel by Woodside’s cli- ranked, comprehensive institution Islander Heritage Month nor did we learn about promi- encouraged to see the breadth of busi- ents. with a focus on preparing work-ready nent events during the Civil Rights Movement,” he add- nesses that have applied for awards Dante Talamini, an Engineering and world-ready graduates. Founded ed. this year. It is rewarding to see these major, is the team leader for Frost in 1919 in Springfield, Massachusetts Langlois said he “almost forgot” his own Asian iden- student-led ventures made possible Alert, a wearable smart device that as a division of Northeastern College, tity and that “it didn’t help that I was one of only a hand- through this PeoplesBank grant,” said monitors skin temperature and alerts WNE’s 215-acre suburban campus ful of Asian American students. Schoonmaker. the wearer if they are beginning to serves more than 3,700 students, in- “The world is changing and our education system Matthew Bannister, first vice experience frostbite. The team will be cluding over 2,500 full-time under- should prepare [students] for the beautiful and diverse president, Marketing and Corporate using the funding to continue to ad- graduates. More than 47,000 alumni world that awaits them,” Langlois added. Responsibility at PeoplesBank con- vance their prototype development. have earned degrees through its 90+ He concluded his speech with the Intercultural Devel- gratulated each of the student-busi- Ethan Valdes, an Entrepreneurship undergraduate, graduate, and profes- opment Research Association’s six goals of all equity au- ness initiatives. “We are pleased that major with a minor in Health Scienc- sional programs at Colleges of Arts dits: Comparably high academic achievement and other our grant could assist these student es, is the cofounder of Bus Boiz, a and Sciences, Business, Engineering, student outcomes, equitable access and inclusion, equi- teams in continuing to develop their social media experience startup that and Pharmacy and Health Sciences, table treatment, equitable opportunity to learn, equitable businesses. Small businesses, pow- captures travel experiences. The team and School of Law. Students come resources and accountability. ered by entrepreneurs, are vital to the was awarded funding for a drone to from 39 U.S. states and territories and Several people who had spoken out against an equi- economic health of our region, and assist with aerial shots from their trav- 23 countries. Of 44,486 living alumni, ty audit said they also do not want Critical Race Theory we congratulate these six new ven- el adventures. 30% remain within the region, resid- taught in the school system. tures and Western New England Uni- Shemika White, an MBA gradu- ing in the four Western Massachusetts James Smith, a resident of the Hampden-Wilbraham versity for their efforts in this area,” ate student, is the founder of Notes of counties and northern Connecticut. school district said he is “worried about the Critical Race said Bannister. “This is exactly what Beauty chemical free beauty products. WNE is classified among nation- Theory-inspired language that is going into the class- we hoped would transpire when we White is using the funding to purchase ally ranked universities in US News room telling white children that they’re oppressors. formed this partnership with Western materials and product testing. and World Report, and among the “Of course, discussions in the classroom about rac- New England.” Western New England University Top 100 Undergraduate Engineering ism, at an age-appropriate level, are necessary and good,” This year the PeoplesBank Award aspires to develop student’s entre- programs, and in the Doctoral/Pro- Smith said. “Premising those discussions on the sin- at Western New England University preneurial mindset with its innova- fessional Universities category in the gle-lense view of Critical Race Theory casts all white went to the following innovative and tion and entrepreneurial programs. Carnegie Classification of Institutions people as oppressors and all people of color as oppressed entrepreneurial student teams: Through cocurricular efforts, such of Higher Education. WNE ranks fifth is fundamentally wrong and solves no problems.” Jeremy Bowler, a Computer En- as startup weekend and the Product in the country and first in Massachu- Superintendent Albert Ganem explained to those in gineering major, for his work on an Development and Innovation course, setts in job placements of its gradu- attendance that Critical Race Theory is not being taught Electronically controlled Continu- students are able to create innova- ates. in Hampden-Wilbraham schools and said Critical Race ously Variable Transmission (ECVT) tions that have market potential. The Theory is a “framework and an analytical tool primarily used in university-level courses.” He added Critical Race Theory is taught to law students and aspiring school administrators to “better un- Giombetti Associates to offer Common derstand inequities in the context of education and law. “Critical race theory is not part of the social studies Application Workshops curriculum and has never been a part of the social studies sociates. “We get a lot of questions to represent the college and recruit curriculum framework in Massachusetts,” he added. Aimed towards helping and concerns about the application students. Only four students will be “We as a school district are committed to equity,” Ga- students and parents process through our work with student admitted to each session, allowing for nem continued. “Equity for all children. It doesn’t matter career coaching. Our hope is that these more personal attention. who they are, where they come from, the color of their apply to college workshops can serve as a resource for “Laura has dedicated much of her skin or the educational abilities they come with.” families working through the process, life to helping students achieve their The School Committee ultimately decided to support WILBRAHAM – Giombetti Asso- offering support, guidance and expert dreams,” continued Giombetti. “Her an equity audit should it not come from the political body ciates, a leadership institute providing knowledge.” firsthand knowledge of the higher ed- and voted to support Ganem’s efforts to gather informa- behaviorally based talent develop- During the two-hour workshop, ucation system will be an asset to any- tion on how to conduct the audit. ment and acquisition services, will student career coach and college ap- one who takes this workshop. The in- host a series of Common Application plication expert Laura Lucarelle will timate nature of these events will help Workshops to assist students and their walk students through the process students get one-on-one attention with PANTRY from page 1 parents in the process of applying to step by step, answering questions and a professional who has been in the po- college. The first two sessions will offering advice tailored specifically sition to admit students into college, Survival Center in Indian Orchard. take place Wednesday, August 8, and to their situation along the way. Lu- and who specializes in making the Demers noted that the library is always looking for Sunday, August 22, from 6–8 p.m. at carelle offers more than 25 years of college application process easier and creative ways to assist the community. She added that the the Giombetti Associates office, 2377 experience counseling a wide range even enjoyable.” Little Free Pantry movement stems far beyond the town Boston Road, Unit 2, Wilbraham, MA. of students and families. She worked To register for the workshop of Wilbraham. “Applying to college may be the for eight years in higher education as or learn more information, please “We’re certainly not the first; there are many librar- most stressful thing teenagers have had an admissions counselor, where her email [email protected]. ies that support food pantry efforts. In some more urban to face in their young lives,” said Ross responsibilities included reviewing environments, they even have refrigerated sections and Giombetti, president of Giombetti As- applications and visiting high schools have programs with farmer’s markets and other places where people can actually pick up bags of groceries at USDA INSP. the library,” said Demers. BUY DIRECT FRESH BONELESS AND SAVE $$$ Questions or concerns pertaining to the pantry or USDA INSP. FRESH USDA INSP. FRESH making donations can be directed to the library at 413- ASSORTED BEEF TOP SIRLOIN 596-6141 or [email protected]. $ 66 STEAKS AMERICAN LAMB $ 77 PORK CHOPS ...... lb 1 $ 99 LOIN CHOPS ...... 7 lb NOTICE USDA INSP. FROZEN 3 lb USDA INSP. FRESH ERRORS: Each advertiser is requested to check their advertisement BABY BACK $ 29 USDA INSP. CHICKEN BREAST the first time it appears. This paper will not be responsible for PORK RIBS ...... lb FRESH BONELESS $ 29 more than one corrected insertion, nor will be liable for any 3 BONE-IN 10 LB BAG ...... 1 lb error in an advertisement to a greater extent than the cost of the USDA INSP. FRESH space occupied by the item in the advertisement. BEEF STEAKHOUSE USDA INSP. 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A clown presented a youngster with a balloon animal in Hampden on July 31. (Photo by David Miles)

Dozens of residents made their way to VFW Post 9397 in Hampden on July 31. (Photo by David Miles)

A community picnic at VFW Post 9397 in Hampden on the final day of July brought the community together with local veterans. (Photo by David Miles)

A car wash On Aug. 2, 3 and 4 at Thornton Burgess Middle School in Hampden benefited the Hampden PD Public Safety Night Out, which will occur in October. (Photo by David Miles)

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It will be HAMPDEN – The Hampden Social Isolation health problems than their more and/or physical disability are a center that can be used by any Council on Aging has an exciting social peers. seen at increased rates in individ- community group, and rented for slate of programming scheduled in the Elderly Yet, older people who live uals who are socially isolated. social events after hours. It will to occur in the coming months at alone may need to make an effort According to the research be built with the needs of Se- WILBRAHAM – Senior the senior center at 104 Allen St. Centers are keenly important for to avoid social isolation. It is the reported by Harvard.Health.edu, niors in mind, from ample areas intent of the new Wilbraham Se- the health risks are comparable for socialization, to doorknobs the health of a community and Flu Shot Clinic - The Hamp- nior Center to alleviate the barri- to the dangers of smoking and that can easily be turned by ar- its citizens. According to the Na- den Senior Center’s annual flu ers to socialization and services obesity, increasing mortality risk thritic hands, to toilets equipped tional Council on Aging, “ Senior shot clinic will be held on Sept. in Wilbraham. We hope to make by up to 30%. Social isolation with grab bars and chairs with Centers serve as a gateway… 15. This year, you MUST have it easy to access and enjoy the alone was associated with a 50% arms to making standing from a connecting older adults to vi- an appointment to receive a shot company of others through a host increased risk of dementia (cdc. seated position easier. There will tal community services”. They and staff will ask for a copy of of activities that can help keep gov) be plentiful parking, a portico provide a gateway to the commu- your insurance card. 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SPRINGFIELD — It has been more than 10 years since a Monson girls soccer team cap- tured the Pioneer Valley Sum- mer Soccer League A-Division championship title. The long drought came to an end this summer. Top-seeded Monson, who built a 3-0 halftime lead against third-seeded Wilbraham, coasted to a 3-1 victory in the A-Division finals held at sun drenched Ab- Pioneers Head Coach Federico Molinari poses with his Conference Championship trophy with his two daughters. Pioneers celebrate title

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Kylie Ray stops the ball for Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Wilbraham A. dow Field, which is located on The members of the Monson the A.I.C. campus, on July 31. A-Division squad are Lynzie “I believe this is the first time Bailey, Kendall Bodak, Rylee Pioneers players Rodrigo Losada and Fede Gutierrez hold the that we’ve won the A-Division Bonneau, Olivia Chrzan, Emilia trophy they earned three weeks ago. title in many years,” said Mon- Finnegan, Chelsea Hull, Natalie son summer league coach John Hull, Tyler Lloyd, Sierra Mar- Monaghan. “These kids have the tinson, Emma Maziarz, Ciara passion for the game of soccer, Monaghan, Emma Murphy, Han- and they’ve worked very hard nah Murphy, Tennessee Murphy, this summer.” Aniah Myrie, Addison Peterson, Monson finished the summer Emily Provost, Maggie Ronald- league season with an impres- son, Miranda Sandoval, Mack- sive 12-1 overall record. They ayla St. George, and Samantha defeated eighth-seeded West Stewart. Springfield, 4-2, in the quarter- “We’re a young and hungry finals, and East Longmeadow team, so winning the champi- North, 7-3, in the semifinals. onship game is very rewarding,” East Longmeadow North was Monaghan said. “Almost all of the only team to defeat Monson my players were here today.” The Western Mass. Pioneers gather at Lusitano Stadium with the during the summer league regu- championship trophy. Submitted photos Claire Poindexter gets ready to lar season. clear the ball. Please see SOCCER, page 12

LUDLOW – The West- ern Mass. Pioneers traveled Buffone, other locals excel at Monadnock to Atlanta to take part in WINCHESTER, NH: Five pole. When the green dropped, On lap 63, Patnode made his the USL-2 Eastern Confer- of six feature winners fell into a Zahensky led the field with Ben move, taking over the lead. The ence Championships. The familiar pattern Saturday night Byrne second. Byrne took over pace of the race changed after Pioneers defeated the West at Monadnock Speedway with the top spot on lap fourteen mov- that with five cautions slowing Chester United SC 1-0 to several repeat winner. Still the ing Zahensky to second. By lap the field before the checkers fell. capture the conference title. racing was typical for a hot Au- 32, the lead cars were trying to Patnode collected his fourth Two weeks ago, the Pioneers gust night. negotiate lapped traffic. Andy win of the year. Russ Hersey gathered once more at Lusita- The feature event of the pro- Major of Brookfield, MA, spun posted second and Joe Kend- no Stadium to celebrate their gram was a 100-lap race for the between turns three and four all of Winchendon, MA, had a victory, inviting the public to New Hampshire Short Track blocking the upper lanes. The lap strong finish for third. come see the trophy and meet Racing Association (NHSTRA) traffic bumped Byrne out his pre- In the preliminary events, the players. Modifieds. In the qualify- ferred line and into the disabled there were some last lap fire- ing time trials, Russ Hersey of Major racer. Byrne’s night was works in the Late Model Sports- Longtime captain Maxi Viera Swanzey, NH, set the fast time. over. Zahensky resumed the lead man 25-lapper. After Kevin holds the trophy. The former The redraw to set the lineup put on the restart with Todd Patnode Vaudrien of Brattleboro, VT, led Ludlow High School girls soccer eighth faster driver, Brad Zahen- next. The next thirty-one laps it coach is moving and will be sky of Hopkinton, NH, on the was Zahensky in the spotlight. Please see RACING, page 12 leaving the Pioneers. Page 12 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES August 12, 2021 T-Birds unveil 2021-2022 regular season schedule SPRINGFIELD – The Spring- Finally, Saturday night game Thunderbirds’ most common op- visit the Thunderbirds on Sun., vs. BRI) field Thunderbirds, in conjunc- times in April will be shifted to a ponents in 2021-22 will once again Oct. 31, Sat., Feb. 26, Fri., April Total Weekend Games (Friday tion with the American Hockey 6:05 p.m. puck drop, as Spring- be the Providence Bruins, who will 15, and Sat., April 16. - Sunday) Home/Away: 33/28 League, released their full sched- field will host Belleville on April visit the MassMutual Center on six The Thunderbirds will also play Total Weekday Games (Mon- ule for the 2021-22 regular sea- 2, Charlotte on April 16, and Wil- occasions. The Bruins make their 14 games (7 home, 7 away) against day - Thursday) Home/Away: 5/10 son on Friday. The season marks kes-Barre/Scranton on April 23. first trip to Springfield on Sat., teams from the AHL’s North Di- Atlantic Division Games the first year in theThunderbirds’ The Thunderbirds will once Dec. 11 for a 7:05 p.m. start. Other vision, including a back-to-back Home/Away: 62 total – 31/31 new affiliation agreement with the again compete in the AHL’s At- matchups in Springfield between set with the Belleville Senators on North Division Games Home/ NHL’s St. Louis Blues. It will also lantic Division, and Springfield the T-Birds and Bruins are slated Sat., April 2, and Sun., April 3 at Away: 14 total – 7/7 be the 5th Anniversary season of will face every Eastern Confer- for Sat., Jan. 15, Sat., Jan. 29, Sat., the MassMutual Center. The Laval Monthly breakdown Home/ Thunderbirds hockey after the club ence team at least twice during the Feb. 12, Sat., March 5, and Sun., Rocket (Fri., Jan. 14), Rochester Away: Oct. 7 total - 5/2, Nov. 12 opted out of the abbreviated 2020- 2021-22 regular season, with the April 24. Americans (Sat., Jan. 1), Syracuse total - 6/6, Dec. 11 total - 5/6, Jan. 21 campaign. exception of the Cleveland Mon- The Thunderbirds will host Crunch (Weds., April 13), Toronto 12 total- 5/7, Feb. 11 total - 5/6, For the second straight occa- sters. The 76-game regular season their fourth T-Birds 101 School Marlies (Fri., Dec. 10), and Utica March 11 total - 5/6, Apr. 12 total sion, the Thunderbirds will begin schedule includes 38 home and 38 Day Game in the month of March Comets (Weds., Dec. 29) will each – 7/5 their regular season home ice when away games. Springfield is one of against the Bridgeport Islanders at make one visit to the MassMutual Three-games-in-three nights: 8 they play host to the Hartford Wolf 10 AHL teams that will play a 76- 10:35 a.m. on Weds., March 16. Center. First 38 Games Home/Away: Pack on Sat., Oct. 16 at 7:05 p.m. game slate this upcoming season. The Islanders will make five oth- Springfield Thunderbirds19/19 inside the MassMutual Center for Division rivals Hershey, Lehigh er trips to Springfield prior to the 2021-22 Schedule Breakdown: Last 38 Games Home/Away: Opening Night. It marks the first Valley, and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton School Day Game. 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The staggered schedule in make four visits to the MassMutu- ET (Feb. 23 vs. BRI, April 13 vs. Memberships, which feature the The Thunderbirds’ 2021-22 2021-22 will be the final such sea- al Center as familiar foes, as they SYR) best benefits, including a special schedule features new puck drop son in the AHL, as all 32 member will now feature the AHL pros- Fridays: 7:05 p.m. ET edition season ticket holder jersey. times on a handful of occasions, clubs, including the new Seattle pects from both the expansion Se- Saturdays: 2:05 p.m. ET (Nov. For more information or to order including matinee 2:05 p.m. Sat- Kraken affiliates in Palm Springs, attle Kraken and the Florida Pan- 27 vs. HFD, Jan. 1 vs. ROC); 6:05 now, call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) urday games on Nov. 27 vs. Hart- Ca. will play 72 games in the thers. 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SOCCER from page 11 Reighan Demers, and Zoey Cardano. Longtime Minnechaug girls varsity Following the match, Bodak, who con- soccer coach Nundi Goncalves watched trols things in the middle of the field, re- the first half of the A-Division champion- ceived the M.V.P. Award. ship match from the bleachers. He decid- Kendall might be the smallest player ed to leave the game at halftime. on the field, but she’s probably our smart- It was a much better afternoon for est player,” coach Monaghan said. “She’s Monson girls’ varsity soccer coach Eric our playmaker and pulls all of the strings Degan. in the middle of the field. I can’t say With 21 minutes left in the opening enough good things about her.” half, Tennessee Murphy fired a shot that Wilbraham (9-5-0) began the game deflected off the crossbar before landing with only 10 players on the field. Two in the right corner for an unassisted goal more players did arrive during the first giving Monson a 1-0 lead. Submitted photo half. Three minutes later, Finnegan sent a Belchertown’s Chris Buffone picked up his fourth win of the season last Saturday. “It’s always very difficult whenever forward pass towards the goalie, and it you’re missing a couple of key players,” was redirected into the net by Alana Ellis. RACING from page 11 on to another division. Teagan Edson had her said Wilbraham summer league coach Mi- Wilbraham’s 11th player entered the best run of the year for second. Dominic Staf- chael Stone. “A couple of players are away game following that goal. the first eight laps, Justin Littlewood of ford from Millers Falls, MA, had a strong run on vacation. We also have a few players Finnegan netted Monson’s third goal Orange, MA, moved in front with Vaudrien for third. attending an ID camp at UMass. Another with 15 minutes remaining in the first half, slowly sliding back in the field before spin- This coming Saturday, Aug. 14, the Tri- player is at an ID camp in Florida. We’re which was assisted by Monaghan. ning out on lap 17 to bring out a caution. On Track Open Modifieds will unload for a 100- just happy making it this far this year.” One of the only highlights of the the restart it was Littlewood, Ricky Bly of lap race. The NHSTRA regular divisions in Wilbraham advanced into the finals championship match for Wilbraham took Sunapee, NH, and Aaron Fellows from Croy- the Advanced Auto Parts weekly series will following a pair of shutouts. They posted a place nine minutes into the second half don, NH, tight on his bumper. In the closing share the program. 1-0 victory against sixth-seeded Belcher- when Fergus lined a shot into the back of laps the pursuers got by Littlewood and on town in the quarterfinals, and a 2-0 win the net for an unassisted goal. the final lap got into a shoving match with NHSTRA Modifieds: Todd Patnode, versus seventh-seeded Agawam in the Fergus had another shot attempt sail Bly spinning. Littlewood raced by them tak- Russell Hersey Jr, Joe Kendall, Cory Plum- semifinals. high over the crossbar with 15 minutes re- ing his third win of the year. Austin Brehio, mer, Brian Chapin, Tyler Leary, Kimberley The 12 Wilbraham players who played maining in regulation. Concord, NH, was second and point leader, Rivet, Stewart McCormack, Scott MacMi- in the championship match are: Katie Lopez, who was Wilbraham’s starting Cam Curtis of Baltimore, VT, rolled into chael, Geoff Rollins, Nathan Wenzel, Trevor Slattery, Claire Poindexter, Grace Malo- goalie, kept her team within striking dis- third. Bleau, Steve Dickey, John Studley, Bradley ni, Isabel Lopez, Nora Kennedy, Emma tance during the final 10 minutes of the The most benign race in the NHSTRA Zahensky, Matthew Kimball, Bill Kimball, Kennedy, Lylah Jeannotte, Catriona Fer- contest. divisions was the 25-lap Mini Stock feature. Eric LeClair, Ben Byrne, Andrew Major, reira, Isabelle Fergus, Bianca Facchetti, A strong field of cars raced incident free Cole Littlewood from green to checkers. Kevin Clayton of Street Stocks: Christopher Buffone, Tim- Winchendon, MA, took the early lead before othy Wenzel, Nathan Wenzel, Jason Kozac- ceding the top spot to Fitzwilliam, NH, driv- ka, Robert Hagar, Edward Brehio III, Mike er, Gordon Farnum. Farnum rolled into vic- Radzuik, Rupert Thompson, Jesse Emerson, The Library Loft tory lane with his seventh win of the season. Leighton Lutz, Hillary Renaud, Paul Smith, Schoolhouse Commons Historical Center • 1085 Park Street, Palmer Point leader Louie Maher of Baldwinville, Keith Johnson MA, was second. Ray King of Bellows Falls, Late Model Sportsman: Justin Little- We are celebrating our VT, collected third. wood, Austin Brehio, Camdyn Curtis, Ryan Chris Buffone of Belchertown, MA, was Currier, Glen Brehio, Cole Littlewood, John 20th year at the Schoolhouse Commons. disappointed with a third-place finish in the Meany, Kevin Vaudrien, Daniel Comeau, Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons. Street Stock division two weeks ago. He Ronald LaPerche, Nancy Muni Ruot[, Rocky Hours: made up for it Saturday night with his fourth Smith, Aaron Fellows, Caleb Cashman, Dick Tues. 10am - 4pm • Wed. 10am - 4pm win of the season, outrunning Team Wenzel. Lamotte, (DQ) 28-Ricky Bly Thurs. 10am - 4pm • Fri. 10am-4pm • Sat. 10am-2pm Finishing second was Tim Wenzel of Holy- Mini Stocks: Gordon Farnum, Louie Ma- Hope to see you there oke, MA, and point leader, Nate Wenzel of her, Raymond King, Kevin Clayton, Kevin Granby, MA. McKnight, Tim LeBlanc, Kevin Cormier, Book donations will be accepted at the Palmer Public The Six Shooters ran their third and final Jake Puchalski, Jeff Asselin, Jeff Heath, Mat- Library or the Library Loft during open hours. event of the year. Travis Hollins of Milford, thew Lambert, William Chaffee, Josh Wright, NH, hit the gas at the green flag and never Craig Chaffee, Michael Douglas, (DNS) Please, no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books. looked back. Bennington, NH’s John Voor- Robert Kirker We accept books only in good, clean condition. hees rolled into second with Paul Colburn Six Shooters: Travis Hollins, John Voor- of Charlestown, NH, nailing down third. In hees, 86-Paul Colburn, Micheal Yeaton, For more information call 283-3330 ext. 100 three races, Hollins sat in all three podium Chris Colburn, Chris Hadley, Brandon Mail- positions, good enough to secure the Cham- hot, John Thibodeau pionship crown. Young Guns: Edward Petruskevicius, Young Gun driver, “Fast” Eddie Teagan Edson, Dominick Stafford, Edward Petruskevicius of Rutland, MA, secured his Gomarlo, Zachary Zilinski, Leilei Daniels, Proceeds To Benefit the Palmer Public Library eighth win of the year and “retired” to move Keegan LaMotte August 12, 2021 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 13 SCHOOLS Dunklee named to St.Anslem Bridgewater awards STCC celebrates the Class of 2021 SPRINGFIELD – STCC celebrates Benjamin MacKay, of Hampden, College Dean’s List undergraduate the graduates from fall 2020, spring MA, graduated from the college. MANCHESTER, NH (August 3, degrees at 180th 2021 and summer 2021. Members of the Mara Marius, of Hampden, MA, 2021) - Saint Anselm College has re- Class of 2021 were recognized during a graduated from the college. leased the Dean’s List of high academic commencement virtual ceremony streamed on June 18 Dionna Martell, of Wilbraham, MA, and available on STCC’s YouTube chan- graduated with honors from the college. achievers for the second semester of the FOXBORO - Bachelor’s degrees 2020-2021 school year. To be eligible for nel. Gisele Nascimento, of Wilbraham, in the arts, sciences, business and edu- Springfield Technical Community MA, graduated from the college. this honor, a student must have achieved a cation were awarded to approximately College recognizes the following stu- Samantha Quill, of Hampden, MA, grade point average of 3.4 or better in the 2,000 graduates during Bridgewater State dents who completed graduation re- graduated from the college. semester with at least 12 credits of study University’s 180th Spring Commence- which award a letter grade. A total of 573 ment Convocation held for the first time quirements. Kevin Rankins, of Hampden, MA, students representing 24 states received off-campus at Gillette Stadium on Sat., Amanda Aldrich, of Hampden, MA, graduated with honors from the college. this honor. July 31. graduated with high honors from the Grant Rauscher, of Wilbraham, MA, Local graduates include: Jack T. The following area residents were college. graduated from the college. Dunklee of Wilbraham, 2022, Biology. among those who graduated: Marco Atwater, of Hampden, MA, Sherica Rowe, of Wilbraham, MA, Thomas Martin of Hampden graduated from the college. graduated with high honors from the Caitlin Geaghan and Anna Healy of Erin Baker, of Wilbraham, MA, college. Wilbraham students Wilbraham graduated from the college. Kirsten Ryan, of Wilbraham, MA, Allison Catellier, of Wilbraham, MA, graduated from the college. graduate from the graduated with honors from the college. Nathalie Santaniello, of Wilbraham, Univ. of Hartford Raul Combe, of Hampden, MA, MA, graduated with honors from the Local residents earn graduated with highest honors from the college. WEST HARTFORD, CT (08/06/2021) college. Gilycia Senchi, of Hampden, MA, -- The University of Hartford congrat- Dean’s List honors Justin Daniel, of Wilbraham, MA, graduated with honors from the college. ulates its students who celebrated their at University of New graduated from the college. Jeff Sias, of Wilbraham, MA, gradu- Commencement this spring. Graduates Matthew Gobeille, of Wilbraham, ated with honors from the college. from Wilbraham include: England MA, graduated from the college. William Skala, of Wilbraham, MA, Nathan Florence and Erin Ryan Mitchell Guzzo, of Wilbraham, MA, graduated from the college. BIDDEFORD AND PORTLAND, graduated with highest honors from the Kelsey Slepchuk, of Wilbraham, ME (Aug. 5, 2021) - The following local college. MA, graduated from the college. Genza receives students have been named to the Dean’s Adam Halbrook, of Wilbraham, MA, Kristi Tessier, of Hamdpen, MA, List for the 2021 spring semester at the graduated from the college. graduated from the college. degree from NYIT University of New England. Dean’s List Nina Joseph, of Hampden, MA, Daniel Tracy, of Wilbraham, MA, students have attained a grade point aver- graduated from the college. graduated with high honors from the OLD WESTBURY, NY – Ashley Gen- age of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at za from Wilbraham was one of more than the end of the semester. Sevonnah Larochelle, of Wilbraham, college. 1,100 students who received degrees as Hampden: Haleigh Kology and Skyler MA, graduated from the college. Liam Walsh, of Wilbraham, MA, spring graduates of the New York Institute McComas Shelby Lauer, of Wilbraham, MA, graduated with honors from the college. of Technology Class of 2021. Genza stud- Wilbraham: Alyssa Boilard, Robert graduated from the college. Daniel Watson, of Hamden, MA, ied in the MS Physician Assistant Studies Clark and Olivia Mitchell Zachary Lussier, of Hampden, MA, graduated from the college. program. graduated with honors from the college. Wilbraham Friends of the Library Clothing and Household Textile Send Us Your Drive to benefit all Community WILBRAHAM – Wilbraham Friends the library for programs, museum passes, of the Library, a non-profit committed equipment and other needed items. The to raising funds for the Wilbraham Pub- donated items will be given a second life Autumn Events lic Library, is holding a clothing drive on with new owners – at an affordable price Turley Publications will print your Autumn event Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - instead of adding to the already over- FREE OF CHARGE in our Autumn Fest Supplement and on Sunday Sept. 19 from Noon to 5 whelming landfill situation. Join us with PM. 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WILBRAHAM mit under the provisions of held on Monday, August 23, trative funding. tion can be obtained by con- BOARD OF APPEALS Section 3.4.5.27 of the 2021 at 6:00 PM instead. A portion of the FY 20 tacting the Palmer PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING Wilbraham Zoning By-Law The purpose of this Public CDBG grant will be repro- Community Development APPLICATION FOR A The Wilbraham Board of to allow the construction of a Hearing is to solicit input rel- grammed from a social ser- Department at 4417 Main TRANSFER OF LIQUOR Appeals will hold a Public three-story approximately ative to the performance of vice program to another use. Street, Palmer, MA 01069 or LICENSE, Hearing on Thursday, 94,000 square foot building the FY 19, FY 20, and The proposal is to move the (413) 283-2614 or sszcze- PLEDGE OF LICENSE August 19, 2021 at 5:45 PM comprised of 722 individual COVID-19 Massachusetts funds to the Housing [email protected]. AND PLEDGE OF STOCK in the Town Office Building, units for the operation of a Community Development Rehabilitation Program. Written comments may also The Wilbraham Board of 240 Springfield Street, on the self-storage facility on prop- Block Grant (CDBG) The activities included in be submitted to the email and Selectmen will hold a public petition of Demers Family erty owned by New Programs; a program amend- the COVID-19 CDBG physical addresses above. hearing under Massachusetts Realty, LLC, for a special Woodcrest, LLC, located at ment for the FY 20 CDBG Program are a Persons requiring special General Laws Chapter 138, permit to allow the construc- 2201 Boston Road as further program; and the develop- Microenterprise Assistance accommodations should con- Section 15 on Monday, tion of a new 7,331 +/- detailed on the application ment and submission of a Program, social service pro- tact the Palmer Community August 30, 2021, at 7:20 PM square foot multi-tenant and plans on file in the grant application under the grams, and administrative Development Department at at the Town Office Building, building for commercial use Planning Office and posted FY 21 CDBG Program. funding. This is a regional least one week prior to the 240 Springfield Street, on property owned by for public viewing on the The CDBG Program is grant that includes the towns public hearing. Wilbraham, to hear public Demers Family Realty, LLC, Zoning Board of Appeals funded by the Massachusetts of Belchertown, Hampden, 08/05, 08/12/2021 comment on an application to located at 2110; 2118V; 2118 page of the Town of Department of Housing and Hardwick, Ludlow, transfer a Section 15 All & 2124 Boston Road in the Wilbraham website at www. Community Development Monson, Palmer, and Ware. Alcoholic Beverages license General Business Zoning wilbraham-ma.gov/135/ through the use of federal Projects currently under submitted by Pinky Krishna, District pursuant to section Zoning-Board-of-Appeals. funds under the Housing & consideration for inclusion in Sale of Motor Vehicle Inc. dba Wilbraham Liquors, 3.4.5 of the Wilbraham Edward Kivari, Jr. Community Development Palmer’s FY 21 application Notice is hereby given by located at 2771 Boston Road, Zoning By-Law. The appli- Chairman Act of 1974 as amended. include: a Housing Luzi’s Auto Body, Inc., 2650 Wilbraham. The applicant is cant is also seeking a special 08/05, 08/12/2021 The activities included in Rehabilitation Program; Boston Rd., Wilbraham, MA seeking a transfer of license, permit pursuant to Section the FY 19 CDBG Program phase I of construction for a (413)599-4811, pursuant to a pledge of license and a 3.3.2 of the Wilbraham are a Housing Rehabilitation new playground at MA Gen. Law, Ch 255 Sec pledge of Stock, with Zoning By-Law to allow the PUBLIC HEARING Program, sidewalk installa- Hryniewicz Park; design for 39A as of August 20, 2021 Tejendra Patel as the alteration of a preexisting NOTICE tion on Fairview Street, a new park at Depot Park, the following motor vehicle Manager of Record. Anyone nonconforming structure The Palmer Community domestic violence services, construction funding for will be for sale: wishing to comment on the located on property owned Development Director will and administrative funding. repairs to Depot Park, social 2015 Nissan Altima application will be heard. by Demers Family Realty, conduct a Public Hearing on The activities included in service programs, and admin- This meeting will be con- VIN: 1N4AL3AP6FC493270 LLC, located at 2110; Thursday, August 19, 2021 the FY 20 CDBG Program istrative funding. LKO: ducted in person and virtual- 2118V; 2118 & 2124 Boston at 6:00 PM in the meeting are a Housing Rehabilitation All interested persons, Virgen Flores Morales ly (see meeting agenda for Road as further described on room of the Town Program; design for a new groups, and agencies are 298 Park Street details). information on file in the Administration Building, playground/park at invited to attend and partici- Hartford, CT 06106 WILBRAHAM BOARD OF Planning Office and posted 4417 Main Street, Palmer, Hyrniewicz Park; planning pate. Any person or organiza- SELECTMEN for public viewing on the MA. If Town Hall is closed funding to create a housing tion so wishing will be 07/29, 08/05, 08/12/2021 Local Licensing Authority Zoning Board of Appeals for any reason on that date, production plan, social ser- afforded the opportunity to 08/12/2021 page of the Town of the Public Hearing will be vice programs, and adminis- be heard. Additional informa- Wilbraham website at www. wilbraham-ma.gov/135/ Zoning-Board-of-Appeals. WE’VE EXPANDED OUR WEB SITE Edward Kivari, Jr. Chairman 08/05, 08/12/2021 Public Notices WILBRAHAM BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING ARE NOW ONLINE The Wilbraham Board of Email all Access archives and Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’ Appeals will hold a Public notices to digital tear sheets by public notice web site to search all notices in Hearing on Thursday, [email protected] newspaper title. Massachusetts newspapers. August 19, 2021 at 5:30 PM 1 2 3 in the Town Office Building, Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon, Fridays noon for Monday holidays. 240 Springfield Street, on the petition of Brady Sullivan visit www.publicnotices.turley.com Properties, for a special per- Page 16 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES August 12, 2021

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