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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 022 Federal judge speaks to students in new Criminal Justice pathway By AMY PORTER ment. He previously taught at tory sentencing, and the most found the body and prosecut- Staff Writer Putnam Vocational High interesting or difficult case he ed the case to a guilty verdict. WESTFIELD – On Jan. 24, School in Springfield. was ever involved in. He also said it was very sad; U.S. District Court Judge Vanasse said Mastroianni is He spoke about his first two young men from nice Mark Mastroianni spoke to on the advisory committee murder case as a young pros- families, one dead, one in Westfield High School fresh- helping to steer the program ecutor, when he was assigned prison for life. men who are pursuing the and inform them about oppor- to work with police and inves- Mastroianni said he has new Criminal Justice path- tunities in the field. tigate a young man who had been involved in many cases way under Instructor Jack Mastroianni introduced gone missing. involving forensics. He said Vanasse. himself to the class, saying he He said it turned out the for the most part, forensics The students have complet- was appointed as a U.S. young man had been killed by done in the court is paid for ed the first semester in a crim- District Court judge in 2014 another young man who was by the state to prosecute a inal justice exploratory pro- by President Barack Obama. a rival for his girlfriend. A case. A defendant has to pay gram and have committed to Prior to being judge, he friend of the rival who had for his own forensics experts, continuing on in the program. served as assistant district helped to hide the body unless he is unable to pay. WHS is seeking to become a attorney, and then district showed him the approximate Mastroianni also talked Chapter 74 certified pathway attorney in Springfield for area where it had been hid- about plea bargains and mini- in the school. three years. He has also den. He said he still remem- mum mandatory sentencing, U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni speaks to “We’re pretty excited to served as a prosecutor and bers the sight and smell when which he said some people freshmen at Westfield High School. (Photo by Amy Porter) have Judge Mastroianni here. defense attorney. they found the missing man. want to eliminate, and about Criminal Justice is off to a Mastroianni said he gradu- They had to identify him criminal justice reform that added. After the class, Mastroianni very good start,” said WHS ated from American through dental records, which looks at why the system is Vanasse said when the class said he was thrilled to be Principal Charles Jendrysik. International College and was the judge’s first involve- harsher on people with lower visited the Westfield District asked to serve on the Criminal He said that Vanasse has received his Law degree from ment with forensics in the economic status. Court, a judge yelled at a Justice advisory committee at made a number of contacts Western New England days before DNA. They also “Why if you look at the defendant for wearing a hood- WHS. and connections in the com- College of Law. He said even had to do forensic work on people incarcerated, is there a ie, which made an impression “I’m invested in Westfield munity who are helping them with his background, he tire tracks, blood spills and higher number of black and on the students. Public Schools — my three to bring a well-rounded view wasn’t interested in criminal blood patterns in the car. Hispanic than white? It often “The court system, not me, daughters went through of criminal justice. justice until after college. “I became very involved comes down to economic sta- needs to be respected. That is school here. I think this is Before coming to WHS, “It’s interesting that you’re with all the latest in forensics tus. It’s a bigger question for why they stand for a judge; to very innovative, and I’m Vanasse served in the state starting to think about CJ at and forensic technique. Not our society. Why is that? show respect for a judicial happy to be involved,” he house as deputy director of this point in your life,” long after, DNA came out. I We’re in the middle of exam- system designed to be the said. safety and security. He has his Mastroianni said to the class. stayed involved and interest- ining that right now,” ultimate in fairness,” Regarding criminal justice bachelor’s and master’s Mastroianni then spoke ed in forensics,” Mastroianni Mastroianni said. Mastroianni said, adding, “I reform, he said, “So many degrees in Criminal Justice about being a judge and how said. “I’m very happy that crimi- stand when the jury enters things have changed just in and has served in federal, he sets bail, alternatives to He said it was his most nal justice reform has hap- and leaves the room out of state and local law enforce- cash bonds, minimum manda- interesting case because he pened in my lifetime,” he respect for the jury.” See Justice, Page 5 Carm’s Restaurant, Gateway Hilltowns Visitor Center to host grand opening By AMY PORTER station and mechanic shop. for a chat, or just grab some joe Ladder Scenic Byway, Staff Writer Led by the vision of new to go, said the owners. Historical Societies, Highlands CHESTER — After a soft owners Erin Patrick and Aaron Carm’s is the second Chester Footpath, and others looking to opening in December, Carm’s Allen, Historic Route 20’s restaurant for Patrick and share information with visitors Restaurant & Coffee Shop is President and Founder Bryan Allen, who also own the and residents. Additional ready to celebrate its formal Farr and Hilltown Economic Chester Common Table, a regional and state support for grand opening alongside the Development Director Jeanne community gathering place at more improvements and new Gateway Hilltowns Visitor LeClair, this project has 30 Main St. which serves farm upgraded facilities over the Center, both located in the his- brought together the best of fresh takes on comfort food next several months hope to toric building at 241 Route 20 Chester and the Hilltowns to classics. Chester Common make the Visitor Center a valu- in Chester. make a warm, welcoming Table also features local beers, able launch pad for outdoor The grand opening and rib- place for the community to quality wines, creative cock- recreation, small business, and bon-cutting will be held Jan. gather and a base camp for tails, and specials based on community-oriented economic 27, from 10 to 11 a.m., with like-minded organizations and what is growing in the neigh- development. regular open hours before and visitors to explore and appreci- borhood and their daily whims. after for breakfast and lunch. ate all that the area has to offer. The restaurant hosts live music The iconic location is recog- Carm’s Restaurant will be every Friday night from 6:30 to nized by locals and passers-by open seven days a week, from 9:30 p.m., and is the site for for the unique architectural 6:30 a.m. -3:30 .p.m, serving many special events in town. structure and distinctive breakfast, lunch, and coffee in The Visitor’s Center aims to Erin Patrick and Aaron Allen, new owners of Carm’s antique red horse logo sign a casual setting. All are wel- partner with other local organi- Restaurant in Chester, celebrating its Grand Opening Monday from its past as a Mobil Gas come to come in for a bite, stay zations such as the Jacob’s at 10 a.m. (Photo submitted) Rare historical images of Southwick to be presented By PETER CURRIER images are going to be a part a historian who has been tak- This photo of a Staff Writer of a new book to be released ing the lead to put together school bus from SOUTHWICK- The celebrating the town’s history the historical book for the Southwick Southwick Historical through pictures, according to Southwick 250. Hamberg, the Public Schools Society’s Lee Hamberg will Southwick Selectman and Archivist for the Historical in 1923. present a compilation of his- Celebrate Southwick 250 Society, will be the main pre- (Photo from torical images of the town Committee member Russell senter. Celebrate Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. at the Town Fox. Fox said that the book in Southwick 250th) Hall in conjunction with the “Our hope is that, like most which the pictures will be celebrations of the Southwick of our events, we can make it published will be released 250. friendly for kids who are sometime in the late summer The presentation, titled looking to learn more about or early fall. It will likely be “Around Southwick II” will the history of the town as the before the actual date of the display some never-before 250th birthday approaches,” 250th anniversary of seen images depicting histori- said Fox. Southwick’s separation from cal Southwick. These new Fox described Hamberg as Westfield on Nov. 7.

POWER YOUR FITNESS with Gigabit internet PAGE 2 - SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Gateway Gamers’ Night brings out players, spectators HUNTINGTON — Students at innovative, creative students who Gateway Regional got on the big meet weekly to discuss and learn screen in the auditorium Jan. 24 to about small business and what it battle it out head to head in various means to be an entrepreneur. The popular video games. club advisor is Jeanne LeClair, who E-Sports are an internationally serves as Economic Development recognized form of competition that Director for the Gateway Hilltowns. globally draws not only thousands LeClair said of starting and sup- of players but spectators as well. porting the club, “Learning small The event was free to attend and business skills at a young age can students paid $5 each to play their be really engaging, especially for games on the big screen in front of high school age students, and in the the crowd of cheering (and some long run a culture that encourages booing) spectators. Student entrepreneurship is essential in any announcers narrated the competi- community where in many cases all tions and added some dramatic flair the businesses are small and locally for the entertainment of the audi- owned.” ence. Games included Mario Kart, The earnings of this event will all Rocket League, Super Smash go to the Enterprise Club to fund Brothers, and Just Dance. The audi- more fun events and support young ence was a mix of ages from ele- entrepreneurs learning about small mentary to high school students, business. The club hopes to host though children ages 11 and under additional future Gamers’ Nights were required to have a parent or before this school year is out, espe- guardian with them in the building. cially given the success and profit- The seasonal Gateway Gamers’ ability of the event. The Enterprise Night was hosted by the Gateway Club will host its own annual Shark Regional High School Enterprise Tank small business competition in Club. Enterprise Club is a group of May. Students at Gateway Regional battle it out on the big screen Jan. 24. (Photo submitted) Police Logs WESTFIELD Florida registration plate inside a gated yard, Westfield vehicle around Park Square, a that the suspect was identified reports an apparently aban- Major crime and found in the vehicle was State University police were criminal complaint of negli- and is believed to have been doned vehicle, the responding incident report seized; advised and assisted the gent operation of a motor involved in numerous similar officer reports that the regis- Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 11:03 a.m.: assist resident, motorist; vehicle was filed. thefts; tration plates on the car were 1:46 a.m.: motor vehicle Montgomery Road, a caller 7:34 p.m.: accident, East 11:24 a.m.: assist resident, issued to another vehicle and violation, Court Street at requests police assistance to Mountain Road, a caller Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 Orange Street, a caller have been cancelled, the car Holland Avenue, a radar retrieve property at a resi- reports a vehicle struck a util- 12:09 a.m.: parking viola- requests assistance gathering was towed to the police enforcement office reports he dence she is barred from by a ity pole which is down block- tion, King Avenue, a patrol property from a former impound yard and the officer stopped a vehicle seen operat- protective order, the respond- ing the roadway, the respond- officer reports multiple vehi- address, the responding offi- reports he was eventually able ing at 45 mph in a 25 mph ing officer reports the woman ing officer reports the road cles are parked in the street in cer reports the resident to make contact with the son zone, the officer reports the collected her belongings was closed and one vehicle violation of the snow emer- appeared to be at home but of the last registered owner, operator was found to be without incident; was towed; gency parking ban, attempts did not answer the door, the the officer reports the man intoxicated, George M. 1:06 p.m.: animal com- 9:39 p.m.: accident, to contact the owners were caller was advised of the said that he believes his Fransisco, 51, of 54 Heggie plaint, Westfield Animal Hillcrest Circle, a caller unsuccessful, citations were resources offered by the estranged father abandoned Drive, Westfield, was arrested Shelter, 178 Apremont Way, a reports a vehicular crash, the issued and vehicles were police and district court to the car when he left the city for operating a motor vehicle person came to the shelter to responding officer reports the towed, officers dealt with resolve the issue; months ago; under the influence of liquor, surrender two small dogs he operator was transported to similar issues on Summer 12:05 p.m.: breaking and 10:17 p.m.: disturbance, negligent operation of a motor is no longer able to care for; Baystate Noble Hospital and Street, Parker Avenue, Spring entering, Westfield Animal North Elm Street, a caller vehicle and speeding at a rate 3:00 p.m.: parking viola- the vehicle was towed; Street, Jefferson Street, Taylor Shelter, 178 Apremont Way, a reports he observed a physical exceeding the posted limit, tion, East Glen Drive, a DPW 9:46 p.m.: recovered stolen Avenue, Putnam Drive, caller report an attempt was altercation underway when he the officer provided a passen- worker requests assistance vehicle, Union Street, a caller Highland Avenue, Sycamore made to break into the shelter drove past a bar’s parking lot, ger with a courtesy transport moving vehicles parked on reports her vehicle was stolen Street, Church Street, Morris overnight, the responding the responding officer reports to a Moseley Avenue address; the street in violation of the earlier in the day in Chicopee Street, Lewis Street, Noble officer reports pry marks were several bystanders said that 6:32 a.m.: motor vehicle snow emergency parking ban, and a friend may have located Avenue and Day Avenue; found on a back door, the an altercation took place violation, Springfield Road, a the responding officer reports it on Union Street, the 1:31 a.m.: assist motorist, incident was referred to the between two groups of young patrol officer reports he he spoke with the owners of responding officer reports Lockhouse Road a patrol offi- detective bureau; men who had left the area, the stopped a vehicle seen operat- two vehicles who moved that the caller identified a sus- cer reports he provided a man 12:37 p.m.: vandalism, officer reports that the bar- ing at 60 mph in a 40 mph them without incident, police pect and the vehicle was a courtesy transport to a Main Sackett Road, a caller reports tender identified a man who zone and found that the oper- responded to similar issues on located at his address, the Street address; a vehicle has damaged his he said instigated the fight as ator was the subject of an Bailey Drive, Barbara Street, vehicle was towed; 10:20 a.m.: larceny, Free own by “doing donuts,” the he has done previously, the active warrant issued in 2008 Chapel Street, Brenda Drive, 11:06 p.m.: motor vehicle Street, a caller from a hard- responding officer reports a bartender said that he will by the Greenfield district Main Street and Orange violation, a patrol officer ware store reports a tool val- suspect was identified who serve the man with a ‘No tres- court, Sherece Kyla Birks, Street; report his attention was drawn ued at more than $200 was admitted his culpability and passing’ order when he 32, of 126 Union St., Apt. 4:09 p.m.: assist motorist, to a loud vehicle seen speed- stolen by a person who left in agreed to make restitution; returns and the officer pro- 810, Westfield, was arrested Western Avenue, a caller ing and he observed the oper- an identified vehicle, the 5:03 p.m.: abandoned vehi- vided him with the appropri- on the warrant, an expired reports his vehicle is locked ator intentionally skid his responding detective reports cle, White Street, a caller ate form.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Sat., Jan. 25, 2020 is the 25th day of the year. 340 days remain until the end of the year.

ON THIS DAY Olympics opens in dal by threatening fines for Virginia. Two are killed and 2010 – Ethiopian Airlines and technician Chamonix, in the French any disc jockeys who accept three wounded. Flight 409 crashes into the 1947 – Ángel Nieto, 1515 – Coronation of Alps, inaugurating the Winter money for playing particular 1994 – The spacecraft Mediterranean Sea off the Spanish motorcycle racer Olympic Games. records. Clementine by BMDO and coast of Na’ameh, Lebanon, Francis I of France takes 1948 – Ros Kelly, place at Reims Cathedral, 1932 – Second Sino- 1961 – In Washington, NASA is launched. killing 90.[9] Japanese War: The Chinese D.C., President John F. 1995 – The Norwegian 2011 – The first wave of Australian educator and where the new monarch is politician, 1st Australian anointed with the oil of Clovis National Revolutionary Army Kennedy delivers the first rocket incident: Russia the Egyptian revolution and girt with the sword of begins the defense of live presidential television almost launches a nuclear begins throughout the coun- Minister for Defence Charlemagne.[5] Harbin. news conference. attack after it mistakes Black try, marked by street demon- Science and Personnel 1533 – Henry VIII of 1937 – The Guiding Light 1961 – 101 Dalmatians Brant XII, a Norwegian strations, rallies, acts of civil 1948 – Georgy Shishkin, England secretly marries his debuts on NBC radio from premiered from Walt Disney research rocket, for a US disobedience, riots, labour Russian painter and illus- Chicago. In 1952 it moves to Productions. Trident missile. strikes, and violent clashes. second wife Anne Boleyn.[6] trator CBS television, where it 1964 – Blue Ribbon 1996 – Billy Bailey 2013 – At least 50 people 1554 – São Paulo, Brazil, 1949 – John Cooper is founded by Jesuit priests. remains until September 18, Sports, which would later becomes the last person to are killed and 120 people Clarke, English poet and 1787 – Shays’s Rebellion: 2009. become Nike, is founded by be hanged in the U.S.A. are injured in a prison riot in The rebellion’s largest con- 1941 – Pope Pius XII ele- University of Oregon track 1998 – During a historic Barquisimeto, Venezuela. critic frontation, outside the vates the Apostolic Vicariate and field athletes. visit to Cuba, Pope John 2015 – A clash in 1949 – Paul Nurse, Springfield Armory, results in of the Hawaiian Islands to 1969 – Brazilian Army Paul II demands political Mamasapano, Maguindanao English geneticist and biol- the killing of four rebels and the dignity of a diocese. It captain Carlos Lamarca reforms and the release of in the Philippines killing 44 ogist, Nobel Prize laureate the wounding of twenty. becomes the Roman deserts in order to fight political prisoners while con- members of Special Action Catholic Diocese of against the military dictator- demning US attempts to iso- Force (SAF), at least 18 1950 – Gloria Naylor, 1791 – The British American novelist (d. 2016) Parliament passes the Honolulu. ship, taking with him ten late the country. from the Moro Islamic Constitutional Act of 1791 1942 – World War II: machine guns and 63 rifles. 1998 – A suicide attack by Liberation Front and five 1970 – Stephen Chbosky, and splits the old Province of Thailand declares war on 1971 – Charles Manson the Liberation Tigers of Tamil from the Bangsamoro American author, screen- Quebec into Upper Canada the United States and United and three female “Family” Eelam on Sri Lanka’s Temple Islamic Freedom Fighters. writer, and director and Lower Canada. Kingdom. members are found guilty of of the Tooth kills eight and 2019 – A mining compa- 1970 – Chris Mills, – World War II: The the 1969 Tate–LaBianca injures 25 others. ny’s dam collapses in 1881 – Thomas Edison 1945 American basketball player Battle of the Bulge ends. murders. 1999 – A 6.0 Richter scale Brumadinho, Brazil, a south- and Alexander Graham Bell 1970 – Milt Stegall, form the Oriental Telephone 1946 – The United Mine 1971 – Idi Amin leads a earthquake hits western eastern city, killing at least 7 Company. Workers rejoins the coup deposing Milton Obote Colombia killing at least people and leaving 200 American football player 1890 – Nellie Bly com- American Federation of and becomes Uganda’s 1,000. missing. and sportscaster[19] pletes her round-the-world Labor. president. 2003 – Invasion of Iraq: A 1971 – Luca Badoer, journey in 72 days. 1946 – United Nations 1979 – Pope John Paul II group of people leave TODAY'S Italian race car driver 1909 – Richard Strauss’s Security Council Resolution starts his first official papal London, England, for – Philip Coppens, 1 relating to Military Staff visits outside Italy to The Baghdad, Iraq, to serve as 1971 opera Elektra receives its BIRTHDAYS Belgian journalist and debut performance at the Committee is adopted. Bahamas, Dominican human shields, intending to – Thomas Goldsmith Republic, and Mexico. prevent the U.S.-led coali- author (d. 2012) Dresden State Opera. 1947 1943 – Tobe Hooper, 1915 – Alexander Graham Jr. files a patent for a 1980 – Mother Teresa is tion troops from bombing 1971 – Ana Ortiz, “Cathode Ray Tube honored with India’s highest certain locations. American director, produc- American actress Bell inaugurates U.S. trans- er, and screenwriter (d. continental telephone ser- Amusement Device”, the civilian award, the Bharat 2005 – A stampede at the 1981 – Alicia Keys, vice, speaking from New first ever electronic game. Ratna. Mandhradevi temple in 2017) American singer-songwrit- – The first Emmy – The National Maharashtra, India kills at York to Thomas Watson in 1949 1986 1945 – Leigh Taylor- er, pianist, and actress Awards are presented; the Resistance Movement top- least 258. Young, American actress San Francisco. 1985 – Brent Celek, 1918 – The Ukrainian venue is the Hollywood ples the government of Tito 2006 – Mexican profes- 1945 – Dave Walker, People’s Republic declares Athletic Club. Okello in Uganda. sional wrestler Juana American football play- 1960 – The National 1993 – Five people are Barraza is arrested in con- English singer and guitarist er[24] independence from Soviet 1946 – Doc Bundy, Russia. Association of Broadcasters shot outside the CIA nection with the serial killing 1985 – Patrick Willis, American race car driver 1924 – The 1924 Winter reacts to the “payola” scan- Headquarters in Langley, of at least ten elderly women. American football player THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 - PAGE 3 Westfield High to host unusual fundraiser to benefit school band By PETER CURRIER can be expensive to fund for Staff Writer both the school and the band WESTFIELD — Westfield members themselves. High School will be the host “We find that the band kids of an unusual fundraising are pretty enthusiastic,” said drive Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 Peloquin. p.m. in the school cafeteria to The mattresses that will be raise money for the band. available for purchase in the The fundraiser will not be fundraiser will be from most selling food, coffee, or cook- of the brands that one may be ies, but rather, mattresses. familiar with when they enter The first ever WHS mattress their local mattress store. The drive will give people the difference, however, is that opportunity to purchase a there will be no “middle- new mattress while benefit- man”, as the mattresses are ing the WHS band. purchased directly from the Happy Birthday, Sally! “A representative of manufacturer rather than a Custom Fundraising store. Some of the staff at the Genesis Health Care Center came together Jan. 24 to celebrate long time resident Sally Humiston's Solutions approached me There will be more than 25 99th birthday. Sally, holding a special cake that was made for her, enjoyed a cake cutting ceremony and sharing the cake about doing this fundraiser,” different styles of mattress with those who attended. (Photo by Don Wielgus) said WHS Band Parents with the sizes ranging from Association Fundraising twin to king and California Coordinator Angela Peloquin, king. “We have done coffe, can- Each mattress will be brand dles, pie, and candy, but never new and will come with the mattresses.” full factory warranty. Superintendent’s Corner Peloquin said that the CFS Delivery options will also be company helps to run these made available, as many peo- By DAVID HOPSON regional planning agencies, that the current analysis of kinds of fundraisers all the ple do not have vehicles that Superintendent and professional consultants. intersections shows they are time, and that it is typically to would be able to transport a The Gateway School That study noted the need for well under capacity during benefit school bands, which large mattress. District’s member towns have direct access to 90 to attract both the morning and after- struggled between eras of eco- business, new residents, and noon peak commuter times. nomic prosperity and hard opportunities for controlled While the report states that a times over the centuries of and strategic economic growth new interchange would change their existence. Our hilltowns in the hilltowns. The MassDOT traffic volume, it also noted have seen periods of economic report noted that, “access to that some local roadways Baker holds local road vitality based upon mills, min- wider markets and services would see little to no volume ing, and manufacturing. As far may improve economic devel- change and that “truck routes repair program at $200M back as the mid-1800s, our opment potential should the would change and overall hilltowns produced a wide Hilltown communities desire truck traffic would increase By CHRIS LISINSKI local repair needs in cities and range of items and were vibrant those opportunities” and, “the but some roads would see a State House News Service towns far exceed the annual communities with populations placement of a potential new decrease in truck traffic.” often exceeding those of today. interchange between I-90 Exits Much of this reduction in BOSTON - The Baker road repair allocation, and Gateway Regional School administration is again pro- municipal officials have long While it may be hard to 2 and 3 provides the opportu- truck traffic on certain roads is believe, Massachusetts was nity for multiple improvements due to the potential new exit District Superintendent Dr. posing $200 million in annual requested a bill that would David B. Hopson. local road repair funds, despite authorize multiple years of once even a major provider of in the hilltowns including park diverting existing truck traffic repeated calls from municipal sheep and wool. Just 40 to 50 & ride or rideshare, intercity (roughly 750 trips a week to funding to assist with long- Collaborative is that a combi- leaders for a larger allocation term planning. years ago, the mills on the riv- bus service, reductions in travel two businesses in the area) off ers in several of our towns nation of ubiquitous broad- and a multi-year plan to help time, reductions in fuel costs, local roads and onto the The Senate in 2018 provided economic security reductions in pollution, access Turnpike. band, increased collaboration meet infrastructure needs. approved a three-year, $600 and employment opportunities to more markets and services, Financially, the report states between towns, and a Turnpike Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito told million bill. It was scaled back for residents. shorter travel time to health that while increased toll reve- exit between Westfield and hundreds of local officials at to a one-year bill in talks with However, these ‘boom’ care and emergency care, and nue would not pay for install- Lee would bring about another the Massachusetts Municipal the House. times were always followed by increased opportunities for ing the exchange, it would economic revival in our mem- Association's annual meeting The bill has typically been some rather lean times which employment.” The report actu- more than cover the cost of ber towns. In working with Friday that the bill allocating submitted in mid-February, lasted until circumstances ally puts the following num- operating and maintaining the this group and other town offi- Chapter 90 funds would be but Polito said the administra- changed, and our towns and bers to their projections: interchange. cials, I believe that such filed later in the day. tion wanted to begin the pro- their residents pursued creative “Blandford Maintenance The economic growth of growth would stimulate our "This is part of your identi- cess early, with the goal of solutions and reinvented them- entrance would allow residents our towns is intertwined with local economies and poten- ty," Polito told officials. helping communities to begin selves. Until fairly recently to reach an additional 361,000 the success of our schools, and tially increase the enrollment "These funds need to get into the bidding process as soon as we’ve faced some lean times people, 144,000 households, the state funding of our schools of students in the district, and your hands." possible, assuming legislative that resulted in progressive $10.7 million in income, is tied closely to student that our towns can control A 2018 MMA survey found approval. town officials getting together 230,000 jobs, 22,000 business enrollment. The hope that’s such growth by effectively to once again look for opportu- establishments, and $37.5 bil- been expressed by the designing and using zoning nities, obtain state grant money lion in business sales.” They Gateway Hilltown bylaws. to develop some of those indicate that “These economic opportunities (including hiring benefits can enhance Hilltown Labor: Mass. employers added an economic development residents’ prospects of finding advisor), and move forward on jobs, increase their earning nearly 45,000 jobs in 2019 many different fronts. potential, reduce commuting We’ve seen some collabora- time, and boost current and By MICHAEL 3.5 percent. tion around updating IT ser- prospective Hilltown business- P. NORTON Massachusetts employers vices in the towns, working es allowing for improved State House News Service shed 5,000 jobs in December, with the school district to employment, sales, market BOSTON - The state the Executive Office of Labor enhance programming and a value, and tax contributions.” unemployment rate in and Workforce Development better understanding of the December fell a tick to 2.8 reported, with 1,800 jobs lost budget, and towns attracting Given that the report states percent and state labor offi- in manufacturing and 2,900 growth in the renewable ener- that the “average travel time cials reported Friday that jobs in the professional, sci- gy arena. And, while we’ve for Blandford residents is 36.3 seen many businesses close, minutes” and that opening up employers added 44,800 jobs entific and business services we’ve also seen some areas of an exit would reduce fuel use over the past year, with half sector. growth and opportunity – some and time spent traveling, they JOIN IN JANUARY AND PAY NO JOINER FEE! of the job gains coming in the The unemployment rate is of which towns have taken note that these changes would YMCA OF GREATER WESTFIELD education and health services based on a monthly sample of advantage of and others that thereby reduce overall pollu- sector. households; job estimates are were passed over. tion in the area. While the 67 Court St. Westfield, MA • 413.568.8631 The national unemploy- based on a separate, monthly We’re also fortunate to be report looks at overall traffic Visit us at www.westfieldymca.org ment rate in December was sample survey of employers. moving into the final stages of and truck traffic, it also notes getting broadband throughout our towns which may help If you would like to run a property values, attract young- Birthday Announcement in er professionals that can tele- The Westfield News contact commute, and finally allow us us at: 413-562-4181 to catch up to some degree with Eastern Massachusetts. However, for those who can- Advertisers... not telecommute (and never will be able to, i.e., the build- Now that we are a Morning ing trades) we are still lacking PEGGY LIS-BARONE in access to Interstate 90 (our Newspaper, we have New, BROKER own Turnpike), although the Earlier DISPLAY AD Deadlines. 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Trip fees could in Massachusetts was — I wouldn't call it negligible, but rise higher during it was a few million. We're now talking about 100 mil- legislative talks lion annually," Baker said at a By CHRIS LISINSKI Wednesday press conference. State House News Service He added, "You're talking BOSTON - Gov. Charlie about wear and tear on our Baker won praise from roads and bridges that needs Democratic lawmakers for to be supported through some targeting ride-hailing compa- other mechanism." nies as a source for new Baker also wants the state MBTA funding, but the idea to collect more detailed riled the services themselves. data on when and where trips Uber and Lyft slammed take place and to impose new Baker's plan to increase the safety requirements on driv- per-trip fee on their platforms ers. In his State of the from 20 cents to $1 as a mis- Commonwealth address on fire that will pose an undue Tuesday, the governor said strain on their customers and ride-hailing services "clog on drivers contracted by the our roads and operate with companies. very little oversight." "Lyft shares the goal of Both Uber and Lyft, the improving public transit in two major TNCs operating in Massachusetts, but a five- Massachusetts, argued in the times increase on rideshare wake of the governor's pro- Rep. William Straus (right) said he’s waiting to hear back from his transportation co-chairman, Sen. Joseph Boncore (left), fees will not solve the trans- posal that the services have about moving the governor’s transportation bond bill out of committee. (Photo Sam Doran/SHNS/File 2019) portation challenges in the been unfairly targeted as a state, and will hurt those who way to generate revenue and can least afford it," Lyft reduce congestion. They said spokeswoman Campbell data shows that single-pas- Rep: House ready to move Matthews said in a statement. senger vehicles operated by In his fiscal year 2021 bud- individual motorists, not ride- get legislation unveiled for-hire vehicles, contribute Wednesday, Baker called the most to traffic. on $18B transportation bond for quintupling the fee the "We share the state's goals state imposes on all trips of reducing congestion and made on transportation net- investing in mass transit, but While House Democrats bills, which authorize capital little different in terms of how work companies, often we have concerns with any Chairs haven't have been privately discuss- spending over multiple years, the membership looks at it, so referred to as TNCs. proposal that would result in ing ways to raise new revenue but Democrats in the I thought there are likely The bill would change how a substantial tax increase for agreed to date to fund transportation Legislature this year are also House members of the com- revenue from the fee is dis- riders," Uber spokesman improvements, Baker has actively pursuing a revenue mittee and Senate members persed, directing 70 percent Harry Hartfield said in a for vote on bill been publicly touting the $18 bill that could boost recurring of the committee who would to the state and 30 percent to statement. "While the state's By MATT MURPHY billion bond bill as largely sources of funding for trans- like to express some views municipalities rather than the own congestion report said State House News Service sufficient to make major portation investments. and input," Straus said. current 50-50 split. Baker that ridesharing accounts for BOSTON - The House's investments over the next five Straus declined to discuss Under the rules of the com- projected the changes will only four percent of vehicle top Democrat on the years. changes he will recommend mittee, the two chairs must be generate another $100 million traffic, ridesharing must be Transportation Committee The governor did propose to the governor's bill, but sug- in agreement before an exec- in revenue for the state, much part of the solution - recently, said Thursday he's ready to in his fiscal 2021 budget on gested that the House will not utive session can be sched- of which would be directed we’ve worked with Mayor move on Gov. Charlie Baker's Wednesday to raise fees on seek to increase the total uled. Another member of the toward expanding the Walsh to launch dedicated $18 billion borrowing bill to Uber and Lyft rides by $100 amount of borrowing above committee from the Senate MBTA's operating budget. pick up/drop off zones, rolled finance infrastructure million to boost the operating $18 billion. There could, told the News Service "As recently as five years improvements over the next budget of the MBTA. however, be policy changes. Thursday they had not heard ago, the number of TNC rides See Fees, Page 5 five years, one of the major "We know these are big, "It's unlikely that the same from their chairman about a pillars of the governor's agen- complicated issues, but we bill that the governor filed is possible date for a vote. da for 2020. urge the Legislature to act as the one that the committee The committee, which is Rep. William Straus, the quickly as possible on these would report. There would be controlled by Democrats, has GOVERNMENT MEETINGS House chair of the Joint bills," Baker said in his things changed, deleted and 20 members, including seven Committee on Transportation, speech, referring to both the added," Straus said. senators and 13 House mem- MONDAY, JANUARY 27 said he reached out by text bond bill and legislation to Boncore was on a flight to bers. Only four of those mem- message over the holiday address congestion caused by Washington, D.C. on bers are Republicans. ride-hailing services. Thursday afternoon and was weekend to his co-chair Sen. "I'd like to see it move," GRANVILLE: The bond bill, the governor not available for an interview, Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm Joseph Boncore to suggest Straus said. "This is not a bill said, proposes to direct $11 but his office issued a state- Assessors Meeting at 7:30 pm scheduling an executive ses- I think anyone wants to sit Planning Board Meeting at 7:30 pm sion in order for members of billion into road and bridge ment on Straus's request. improvements and $7 billion "The Transportation Bond on." BLANDFORD: the committee to vote to rec- The Transportation Finance Committee Meeting at 6:30 pm ommend a new version of into the "expansion and mod- Bill remains a Senate priority. ernization of transit, commut- I continue to work with my Committee held a hearing in Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm Baker's bill. October when Gov. Baker Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm The Mattapoisett Democrat er rail and bus services." co-chair to get this bill out of testified in person in support said has not received a The governor has also pro- committee. Every penny of TOLLAND: posed in the legislation to the $18 billion proposed of his bond bill, which he Board of Selectmen at 5 pm response from Boncore, but hopes to avoid having to seek create a tax credit for busi- funding is critical to the trans- filed in July and is the first an extension beyond the Feb. nesses that allow their portation infrastructure in such borrowing bill focused employees to telecommute as municipalities from on transportation since for- TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 5 deadline for most commit- tees to report on bills filed at an incentive to reduce road Provincetown to Pittsfield," mer Gov. Deval Patrick the start of the session. congestion, and to earmark the Winthrop Democrat said. signed a $14 billion version TOLLAND: "I made the request because half of all revenues from the Executive sessions have in 2014. Board of Assessors at 10 am I think the House members controversial, still-in-devel- become far less common in The governor's bill also are ready," Straus said. opment regional cap-and- the Legislature in recent years proposed contract and pro- trade program known as the as chairs from both the House curement reforms to speed up WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 Straus said he was asked about the status of the bill by Transportation Climate and Senate have preferred to projects and recommended a several legislators after Baker Initiative to public transit. poll committee members over new $100 million paving pro- WESTFIELD: mentioned it in his State of The Legislature over the email in order to report out gram to help municipalities Flood Control Commission Special Meeting the Commonwealth address years has been generally legislation. maintain state numbers, but at 6:30 pm on Tuesday night. receptive to advancing bond "This kind of bond bill is a locally owned roads. 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(413)562-4181 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 - PAGE 5 Justice Continued from Page 1 Obituaries the last 10 years, and it is a Community College in thewestfieldnews.com/category/obituaries/ topic of current interest.” Enfield for college credits for “If high school students can the program. be talking about it at this age, “The criminal justice pro- Mary Jane Pierce it’s a very important thing,” gram is creating opportunities WESTFIELD — Mary he added. for career paths, strengthen- Jane (Stevens) Pierce, 93, of Social Studies Supervisor ing the partnership between Westfield, died Wednesday Jason Taylor said that the new the community and law at Genesis Nursing Home in criminal justice program has enforcement, and creating Westfield. She was born two classes, with a total of 27 better citizens,” Taylor said. November 16, 1926 in students who are continuing Vanasse said in the first Gloversville, NY, daughter after the first semester. Next semester, the class visited the of the late Martin and Lillian year, the school will offer Springfield Police Department (Burns) Stevens, and gradu- criminal justice 10 to sopho- Criminal Enforcement unit, ated from Gloversville High mores, with two courses a where students learned that School in 1945. In June, day. Over the four years of they can be in law enforce- 1948 she married her child- Growing up through the high school, students must ment in front of a computer hood friend and neighbor, complete 900 hours in the analyzing crime trends from Donald C. Pierce, the love Depression and World War program for Chapter 74 certi- live video feeds, which he Judge Mark G. Mastroianni speaks to WHS freshmen in the of her life, and they shared 2, she was a proud American fication. said they were pretty excited new Criminal Justice pathway. (Photo by Amy Porter) 56 wonderful years together with a profound apprecia- tion for her nation and what Taylor said the school is in about. before his passing in 2004. talks with the Westfield Police Future plans include host- They moved to Westfield in it represents. She was kind, He said a lot of eighth grad- nity opportunities. We will be considerate and loving to Department to create an ing mock trials where stu- ers have expressed in interest in a strong position,” Vanasse the 1950s where they raised internship program that could dents take the roles of prose- their two sons, Steven and her family, her friends, and in the program, and he plans said. all whom she touched in her possibly feed into Westfield cutor and defense, and to go to Westfield Middle “The law enforcement field Kurt, and were successful in Cadets. They are also work- Vanasse will serve as judge. the home construction and long and wonderful life. School to speak to them in the is in high demand. That is the Mary leaves her sons Steven ing on an articulation agree- He also hopes to take the class near future. reason we started this, carpentry businesses, first ment with Springfield to visit Mastroianni in the as Pierce Brothers D. Pierce and his wife “Once we become a because the demand is Christina of Montgomery Technical Community U.S. District Court in Chapter 74 (program), it will increasing,” Taylor said. Construction and then as College and Asnuntuck Springfield. Don Pierce Roofing and and Kurt M. Pierce and his open up a lot more commu- Carpentry. Mary, in addition wife Susan of Westfield, to her duties as mother and two grandsons, Jeffrey homemaker, ran the office, Pierce and his wife Ellen of answering calls from cus- Ft. Collins, Colorado and In Brief tomers and subcontractors Jordan Pierce and his wife and keeping the financial Carina of Westfield as well History 101: Are you wonder- all. All materials are provid- Cookbook Club. Registration records. She was an active as two great-grandchildren, Lunch and ing where to begin in your ed. Bring a friend! is required. February's book member of the First Maya and Ezra, and many family history research? Feb.18, 6:30 .pm. Socrates is Healthy-Ish by Lindsay Congregational Church of nieces and nephews, all of Trivia at Come learn about how to Café: The Socrates Cafe is an Maitland Hunt. Each partici- Westfield for over 60 years, whom she loved with all her begin your project and the opportunity for ordinary peo- pant is asked to make one teaching Sunday school, heart. She was predeceased the YMCA records and resources you ple to wrestle with the big regular sized recipe so every- participating in its Women’s by her sister Sally Ann may encounter along the way. questions in a discussion. one can taste. If you’d like to Fellowship and working at Smith and her brother WESTFIELD - The Part of the Southwick Public Alternative viewpoints are attend, please contact the countless Christmas fairs Martin Stevens, Jr. The fam- Westfield YMCA is hosting Library's 250th calendar of encouraged and explored. All library at 413-569-1221 or events. Please call the library discussion takes place in an email southwicklibrary@ and church suppers. She ily wishes to express its Lunch and Trivia on Feb. 14 deep appreciation to the at 11:45 a.m. Come along, to register. atmosphere of respect and comcast.net. Email the library was active in the communi- Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m. Dot encouragement. People from your recipe name. Please be ty as well, volunteering for staff of Genesis Nursing socialize and have some fun testing your knowledge of Journaling: Get a fresh start in all walks of life are encour- advised: neither the food over 20 years at Noble Home for their skilled and the new year and learn about aged to attend and contribute served at the cookbook club, Hospital, serving as a Cub thoughtful care of Mary love with famous movie/TV star couples on and off screen. dot journaling! Dot journal- their unique views. and prepared in home kitch- Scout Den Mother, a Little during her time there. A ing is whatever you want it to Feb. 19, 7 p.m. Evening ens, nor the facilities have League parent and later as memorial service will be The team/table with the high- be- a diary, a log, planner, Book Club: Join us for an been inspected by the state or an election worker at the held on Friday, January 31 est score after 5 rounds wins to-do list, and more. Start the evening book discussion for local public health agency. polls and in the Western at 11 AM at the First the game prize. Form your new year off on the right foot adults. Copies are available at Feb. 26, 6 p.m. Sit 'n' Hampden Historical Congregational Church, 18 own team of six or be seated and with a new hobby! We'll the library to borrow. We will Stitch: For knitters, crochet- Society. She especially Broad Street, Westfield with randomly to fill a table. The have all the supplies you be reading and discussing ers, and embroiderers. Get enjoyed working for many Firtion-Adams Funeral cost is $7 and includes sand- need. To register, call 413- Daisy Jones and the Six by help with a project or enjoy years at the bookstore at Home in charge of arrange- wich and soup. For more 569-1221. Ages 12+. Taylor Jenkins Reid. some quiet time to work. Westfield State College and ments. Burial will be at the information, contact Health & Feb. 5, 1:30 p.m. Afternoon Feb. 25, 6:30 .pm. the friendships with the convenience of the family at Wellness Director Cindy Book Discussion: This “girls” there that remained Agawam Veterans Agan at 413-568-8631 or month's group will be dis- throughout her life. She was Cemetery. Calling hours are email cagan@westfieldymca. cussing "The Stars Are Fire" active in the 4-H as a teen- omitted. In lieu of flowers, org. by Anita Shreve. Copies are available for purchase at the % ANY TICKETS! ager and loved gardening the family requests dona- 25 OFF use promo code 25WN ever after; she also greatly tions be made in Mary’s library or through loan. memory to the First February events Feb. 10, 6:30 .pm. Color enjoyed golf, both in her Chat & Cookies: Southwick ladies league and with Congregational Church or at the Southwick to the charity of one’s Public Library's Color, Chat Donnie and her sons and Public Library and Cookies for Adults. The later with her grandsons. choice. Firtionadams.com program is free and open to Feb. 3, 10 a.m. Family Fees Continued from Page 4 out transit planning in our News Service. "From my Boston called in and asked certain areas, and I believe app and supported fully fund- standpoint, I'm just glad we're Baker if he had any plans to there will be, where a lot of ing mass transit." going to have this conversa- add safeguards to protect the congestion gets created by Lyft also argued that the tion." drivers. Price increases, the these delivery services, we higher fee would dispropor- Boston Mayor Marty Walsh caller said, "just end up hurt- can create curb cuts or drop- tionately harm commuters and the Metropolitan Area ing the driver." off and pick-up places," who have limited transit Planning Council have Baker replied that it was "a Baker said. "But the double options, noting that 55 percent expressed support for a per- great question," but that he and triple parking in the mid- FRI. FEB. 7 SAT. FEB. 8 of rides begin or end in low- centage-based fee, which believes a price increase is dle of rush hour, in the morn- 1 income areas. would charge passengers necessary to address roadway ing and in the evening, we've STARMAN - 33 /3 LIVE’S The two companies more for longer trips, rather frustrations. got to come up with some THE BOWIE TRIBUTE KILLER QUEEN EXPERIENCE expressed support instead for than a simple increase to the "We would also like some answers for that that are bet- congestion pricing systems, flat fee. information from the ter than what we have now, TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT where road tolls would vary in During a live radio appear- Legislature on when and and we can use some of the an attempt to incentivize off- ance on WGBH Thursday, an where people pick up and money associated with that WESTFIELDCONCERTS.COM peak travel, because they Uber and Lyft driver from drop off so that if there are fee to pay for it." would apply to all drivers and would not single out TNCs. Baker is not alone at the State House in calling for new costs on ride-for-hire services. House Democratic leaders appear poised to include a fee increase in their forthcoming FREE CHECKING and more! transportation revenue pack- age, and other lawmakers have been pushing since the More convenience, start of the session to change the fee structure. better service, no fees AND... The current fee structure was laid out in a 2016 state law regulating the ride-for- • NO minimum balances or monthly maintenance fees hire industry. A handful of bills would • Free mobile app with mobile check deposit impose a fee of 6.25 percent on a TNC ride with a single • Free personalized MyPassion Card passenger and either 3 percent or 4.25 percent for shared • Free PeoplesOnline Banking, Bill Pay, and e-Statements trips, a difference supporters say can incentivize using the carpool option. But one bill author, East Open online or at any convenient branch. Boston Rep. 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136021_NPA229597-0003 N New Gig Sale ad_V5_10.875x20.indd 1 1/2/20 3:28 PM THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 - PAGE 7 SPORTS Spartans’ late run sinks Bombers By CHRIS PUTZ Saints. Southwick, notching a 19th Olivia Hadla Sports Editor “Our kids have been play- place finish in 36.84. (3) drives WESTFIELD – “One step ing better and better as the Westfield’s Alex Dawicki through a forward, two steps back” is a season has gone on,” St. placed first for his team in crowd of phrase many are common Mary’s boys basketball head 44.08. Bombers’ Emma Spartan with. coach Joe Molta said. Renaudette finished sixth for defenders on Well, on Friday night, “Tonight was a great way to the girls in 27.17. Grace her way to senior guard Olivia Hadla win a game and be reward- Brockbank led Southwick, the basket. took quite a few steps for- ed.” placing 31st (31.62). (Photo by ward toward her goal of 1,000 Evan Cortis (26 points) and Marc St.Onge) points but the Westfield High Jayden Santiago-Lopez (16) Wed., Jan. 22 School girls basketball team, led Gateway. WRESTLING as a whole, took one step back in losing to East Longmeadow 48-41. Bombers Hadla was magnificent in Tigers top defeat, scoring 15 points to knock back pull within nine points of the hallowed 1,000. Rams Unfortunately for Hadla and South Hadley 58, Spartans her teammates, East Southwick 47 Westfield 45, East Longmeadow proved to be Leighton Billings (12), Longmeadow 24 too strong down the stretch. Evan Clarke (10) and Ryan Freshman Anthony Ross East Longmeadow closed Molta (8) led Southwick and senior Nate Dinnie led out the game on a 14-4 run. (2-10) in their latest effort. the way for Westfield. “Rebounds, loose balls, Ross dominated his 120- and turnovers were the differ- Thurs., Jan. 23 pound opponent and eventu- ence,” Westfield girls basket- GIRLS BASKETBALL ally won by fall 24 seconds ball head coach Dylan Willey into the second period over said. East Longmeadow’s Tanner East Longmeadow, which Tigers McTaggart. found itself in the bonus with “Ross is really wrestling 2:20 remaining in the third net two tough right now,” Westfield quarter, made 13-of-18 free coach Chris Malinowski said. throws in the second half. The Westfield Technical “He has a very bright future.” Spartans finished with a Academy 37, Dinnie bumped up two whopping 20-of-31 from the Commerce 29 weight classes but was still foul line. Westfield Technical able to dispose of Andew Westfield came out against Academy earned its second Violet in 1:48. East Longmeadow strong win of the season Thursday. “Nate just keeps getting with Hadla distributing the Skye Gordon led the Tigers better every time out, “ coach ball trying to involve team- with 14 points. Malinowski said. mates from the outset. The Westfield senior captain senior guard drained consecu- SKI RESULTS – Cam Foster (160 pounds) tive 3-pointers at the end of won by decision over Mitchell the first quarter and begin- Masciadrelli, Saints Aarons, 7-0. At 113, Bombers ning of the second quarter to freshman Tristan Connors give the Bombers a 14-9 post first place run took a forfeit, coming off a advantage. St. Mary’s posted another win at the Futures Tournament East Longmeadow took fast run with yet another divi- in West Springfield. At 220, advantage of their height dif- sion and overall won in the Chris Barber, who was fresh ferential inside, muscling slalom Thursday night. off a 3-1 finish as the Central back into the lead 15-14. Jack Masciadrelli led the duals, also took a forfeit. A back and forth game way for St. Mary’s with a first Freshman Anthony ensued. place finish. Gustafson (132), sophomore Hadla took over in the third “He charged the whole Blake Braceland (138), and quarter, making a putback, course, being tactful in the freshman Daniel Ptashuk blowing by two defenders areas where he needed to,” St. (145) narrowly missed wins who attempted to trap the Mary’s head ski coach Andy for Westfield. senior guard near the sideline Lussier said of Masciadrelli. “Our first-year guys are and the third for a layup. “He skied it as inspected and getting better every time out,” Hadla’s 3-pointer gave her it paid off.” Malinowski said. “The future team a 29-24 lead midway Manny Umana Kimura had of Westfield wrestling looks through the third quarter. another strong night, finish- very promising.” Westfield got into foul ing ninth overall (5th divi- Next up for Westfield is the trouble late in the third quar- sion). Burt Berger Dual Meet ter, but still managed to make “(Manny’s) really focused Tournament Saturday at the a few key baskets early in the and skiing well,” coach home of the defending fourth – a shot from Claire Lussier said. “Things are Chicopee Pacers. Bombers’ Emma Pedolzky (1) is all alone as Griffith, a nice spin move coming together for him.” she scores a basket at Friday’s game against Chandler Pedolzky (10) works to get around a inside the low post and two- Hayden Lussier put down a BOYS ICE HOCKEY East Longmeadow. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) Spartan defender. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) point bucket from Chandler solid run, finishing 17th over- Pedolzky, and a two from all and seventh in the divi- Poirier’s hat Kaela Mochak. sion. Colin Freeman contin- BOYS BASKETBALL up not being able to scrap Anton Bonacci, Hancharonak, From there though, East ued his run of consistency, track paces back.” Morash) in 1:52.92; 200 free Longmeadow went on a 12-2 finishing 20th overall (9th, Clarke Southwick fell to 2-9. (Russell, Patrick Callahan, run to seal Westfield’s fate. division). Chicopee Bonacci, Connor Johnson- The Bombers return to action “Colin is having a great scores 19 Tues., Jan. 21 Corwin) in 1:41.19; and, 400 on “Senior Night” Tuesday season for himself and is one Chicopee 8. Southwick 4 BOYS SWIMMING free (Russell, Jake Diaz, Trevor Poirier recorded a Baystate Academy 77, Navarrete, Hancharonak) in against visiting Minnechaug. of the reasons the team is so Southwick 54 Tip-off is at 7 p.m. strong this season,” coach hat trick, and Auston Scott Russell, 4:03.65. and Kendall Walsh scored Travis Jordan scored a “It was a fairly easy meet Lussier said. game-high 29 points, Dion BOYS BASKETBALL The St. Mary’s girls ski two goals apiece to lead Bombers for us, some solid swims,” Chicopee. Bird finished with 18 (all on said Westfield head swim team also had a strong outing, 3-pointers), and Rodney finishing fourth in the divi- Southwick’s Evan Iglesias swim past coach Tom Lewis. Saints get scored a game-high two Mayfield chipped in with 15 Westfield improved to 8-1. sion. Chloe Lussier (8th over- in Baystate Academy’s win all, 4th division) and Elianna goals. Rams’ Bryce Russ and Blue Devils revenge Jesse Johnson each had one. over Southwick Regional. GIRLS SWIMMING Umana Kimura (21st overall, Evan Clarke led Southwick Westfield 124, 10th division) helped the For Johnson, it was his first against Gators varsity goal. with 19. Rams’ Ryan Molta Northampton 53 Saints build momentum. had 15, and Josh Lis, 8. Westfield’s Tommy Russell O’Connor, St. Mary’s 65, Mara Downie continued her Noah Jubb finished with two assists and Russ had one. Clarke and Molta each made won the 200 individual med- Gateway 63 hard work, skied well and three shots from beyond the ley in 2:15.61 and 100 back- Westfield down St. Mary’s avenged a ended up 17th in the division. “(Our) kids played well at times,” Southwick boys ice arc. stroke in 1:03.09. 20-point loss it suffered to “GS always brings things Baystate Academy held Other individual winners Blue Devils Gateway in the teams’ previ- closer together with the hockey head coach Chris D’Angelo said. “(We) just Southwick to four points in for Westfield included Jack Westfield 122, ous meeting earlier this sea- field,” coach Lussier said. the second quarter and nine in Beaulieu (50 free, 24.26), Northampton 64 son. “It’s great to see this team get keep working on everything offensively and defensively the third. Matvey Hancharonak (100 Kathryn O’Connor won Jack Lamirande paved the things going this season espe- “That kind of sealed the free, 59.76), Dominic two individual events to lead way with a 25-point outing. cially now having a little and we’re going to keep mov- ing forward.” deal for us,” Southwick coach Navarete (100 breaststroke, Westfield, and helped fuel Nick Montenero (14 points), depth.” Peter Fiorentino said of his 1:14.84), and Matt Morash two relay wins. Mike Pepe (8), Brady Collins NOTES: In the boys race, Southwick goalie Jack Cashman tallied 25 saves. team’s two-quarter scoring (500 free). O’Connor finished first in (8), and Colin Ramos (8) also Aiden Mapel led the way for drought. “We fought well in Westfield also won all three had solid contributions for the the fourth quarter but ended relays – medley (Beaulieu, See H.S. Roundup, Page 8

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Sat., Jan. 25 Wed., Feb. 5 Mon., Jan. 27 Sat., Feb. 8 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) @ BOYS WRESTLING vs. Smith Voke, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Palmer HS, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Hampshire Regional HS, Austin Prep, Stoneham Arena, 8 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 28 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ South Hadley HS, Mon., Jan. 27 Thurs., Feb. 6 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Pope Francis Preparatory Fitzpatrick Ice Arena, 2:30 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Commerce, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ East Longmeadow HS, School, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 10 Tues., Jan. 28 Wed., Jan. 29 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Wahconah, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Minnechaug, 7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 7 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Easthampton, Lossone BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Longmeadow HS, 7 p.m. Rink (Williston Academy), 7 p.m. Tues., Feb. 11 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Grafton, Amelia Park Arena, BOYS WRESTLING @ Sabis, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Putnam HS, 7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 29 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, Amelia Thurs., Jan. 30 Wed., Feb. 12 Park Arena, 7 p.m. Sat., Feb. 8 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Ware, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Monson, 7 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING @ Longmeadow HS, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Minnechaug Regional, BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Ludlow, Amelia Park Arena, Olympia Ice Center, 6 p.m. Fri., Jan. 31 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 30 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Easthampton, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Palmer HS, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Chicopee, 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 10 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Greenfield, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Sabis International Charter BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Longmeadow, 7 p.m. Sun., Feb. 2 Thurs., Feb. 13 School, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, No Sports Scheduled Tues., Feb. 11 Amelia Park Arena, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Chicopee Comp HS, 7 p.m. Fri., Jan. 31 Fri., Feb. 14 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Minnechaug Regional HS, Mon., Feb. 3 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Renaissance School, 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 12 No Sports Scheduled 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Chicopee HS, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ HS of Sci-Tech, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Turners Falls, 7 p.m. GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) @ East Tues., Feb. 4 Catholic, Newington Arena, 8:20 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 13 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Ware HS, 7 p.m. Sat., Feb. 15 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ East Longmeadow, Olympia BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Drury, Amelia Park Arena, Sat., Feb. 1 Ice Center, 8:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 5 6 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ West Springfield, Olympia BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Mount Everett, Amelia Park Ice Center, 6 p.m. Fri., Feb. 14 Arena, 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 17 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Agawam, 7 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING vs. South Hadley, 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled @ Duxbury, The Bog Ice Rink, 5 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ East Longmeadow HS, 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 6 Tues., Feb. 18 Mon., Feb. 3 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Frontier Regional School, BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 7 p.m. Sat., Feb. 15 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Regional 7:30 p.m. GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) vs. School, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Sutton, 7 p.m. Tues., Feb. 4 Algonquin, Olympia Ice Center (West Springfield), GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Palmer HS, 7 p.m. 6 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Agawam, Olympia Ice Fri., Feb. 7 Wed., Feb. 19 Center, 8:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 17 No Sports Scheduled BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. South Hadley, BOYS BASKETBALL @ Chicopee HS, 7 p.m. Amelia Park Arena, 7 p.m.

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Mon., Jan. 27 BOYS BASKETBALL @ St. Mary’s HS, Westfield BOYS BASKETBALL vs. McCann Tech, 7 p.m. Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m.

Tues., Jan. 28 Wed., Feb. 5 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Renaissance, Boland No Sports Scheduled School, 6 p.m.

Wed., Jan. 29 Thurs., Feb. 6 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Academy, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Voke, 6 p.m.

Thurs., Jan. 30 Fri., Feb. 7 No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, 7 p.m.

Fri., Jan. 31 Mon., Feb. 10 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, 6 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 3 No Sports Scheduled Tues., Feb. 11 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ St. Mary’s, Westfield Tues., Feb. 4 Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. Kaela Mochak (20) puts one up for the Claire Griffith (5) and Morgan Fillion (12) go score. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) high for the rebound. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL H.S. Roundup Continued from Page 7 Mon., Jan. 27 Fri., Feb. 7 the 200 freestyle (2:11.32) effort on the slopes at Colin Freeman (14th overall, BOYS BASKETBALL @ Lee Middle/High School, BOYS BASKETBALL @ Pioneer Valley Christian and 500 freestyle (5:40.07). Berkshire East in Charlemont 7th division) rounded out St. 6:30 p.m. Academy School, 7 p.m. She also teamed up for first with yet another team win, Mary’s team finish with some GIRLS BASKETBALL @ John J. Duggan Academy, place finishes with Chloe placing four skiers in the solid skiing and great runs. 6 p.m. Mon., Feb. 10 Schumacher, Alexa Richter, overall top 15 and the same “We’re just taking one race BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, Westfield and Emily Langlois in the four in the top 10 in the divi- at a time and focusing on good Tues., Jan. 28 Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. 200 freestyle relay (1:51.25) sion. fundamental skiing, solid runs and with Emily Mihalek, “While Giant Slalom usual- and having some fun,” coach No Sports Scheduled Ally Russell and Langlois in ly brings the field closer Lussier said. Tues., Feb. 11 the 400 freestyle relay together, we seemed to run ][Chloe Lussier led the St. Wed., Jan. 29 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical (4:13.24). away,” St. Mary’s ski coach Mary’s High School girls ski GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Franklin Tech, Westfield Academy, Westfield Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. Richter (500 free, 26.58), Andy Lussier said. “‘Shake team with a strong showing in Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. Claire Smith (diving, and Bake’ were in effect the slalom (4th overall, 2nd Wed., Feb. 12 216.00), Russell (100 free, tonight.” division). Thurs., Jan. 30 No Sports Scheduled 1:00.87), and Emilie Pease Coach Lussier was referring Elianna Umana Kimura had (100 backstroke, 1:11.13) to St. Mary’s skiers Jack her best showing of the sea- BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Phoenix Charter Academy, won their respective events Masciadrelli and Hayden son, finishing 18th overall and Westfield Intermediate School, 6 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 13 for Westfield. The Bombers Lussier, who led the way. seventh in the division. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Smith Voke HS, 6:30 p.m. medley relay team (Pease, Masciadrelli finished second Kimura has improved her fin- Fri., Jan. 31 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Monson HS, 6 p.m. Richter, Mihalek, Russell) overall and second in the divi- ishes every race and keeps BOYS BASKETBALL @ Franklin Tech HS, 7 p.m. won with a time of 2:04.19. sion, losing by just seven-hun- moving up the leaderboard. Fri., Feb. 14 It was the second straight dredths of a second to Pope As a team, the Saints fin- Mon., Feb. 3 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Smith Voke, 6:30 p.m. win for Westfield (8-1), Francis’s Declan Sears. ished third in the division, also which opened the season 6-0. Lussier put down a fast run, due in large part to some great GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, Westfield finishing eighth overall and skiing from Mara Downie Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 17 fourth in the division. (16th division) and Audrey BOYS BASKETBALL @ Gateway Regional HS, 6:30 SKI RESULTS – “Jack and Hayden have Burke (17th division). “It’s Tues., Feb. 4 p.m. Saints dominate been the backbone of this great to finally have a little BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical team since the program started depth with the Lady Saints’ Academy, Westfield Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. Tues., Feb. 18 first race of week and are really skiing well this team,” coach Lussier said. Thurs., Feb. 6 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School St. Mary’s opened the season,” coach Lussier said. “We’re hoping to continue to week with a dominating Manny Umana Kimura build the team over the next GIRLS BASKETBALL @ HS of Commerce, 6 p.m. of Science, Westfield Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. (11th overall, 6th division) and few seasons.”

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