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JOHN STEINBECK Low of 55. www.thewestfieldnews.com VOL.Peaceful 86 NO. 151 demonstrationTUESDAY, of JUNEsupport 27, 2017 75 cents held at Saint Mary’s High School By RANDY BURLINGAME Board, and others. ment and efforts to do so are already Correspondent “We’re hoping the Bishop can see the underway. WESTFIELD – Members of the faces of the students, the families, the “Since the announcement two weeks Westfield community came out in droves alumni, the politicians and community ago, we already increased the freshman Saturday morning to show their backing members that are here so they know the enrollment from what was reported as for Saint Mary’s High School after it’s support the school has, and that’s been nine, to 14,” said Collins. “We actually recently announced potential closing. here for over 100 years,” said Matt had another kid enroll yesterday, and we Supporters held signs, recited prayers Collins, the schools former athletic had a junior come in and enroll as well and shared their stories in the high director. “We want to make sure it can because they believe in the school and school parking lot while Springfield stay another 100. We’re willing to do they believe this is possible.” Diocese Bishop Mitchell Rozanski met whatever we have to do to keep it alive Peter Miller, Saint Mary’s alumni, said Gabe Hill, a fourth grader at Saint Mary’s Elementary inside the building with Fr. Frank if we’re given the time.” he believes the recent negative decision School, holds up his sign after climbing to the top of the Lawlor, the Parish Finance Council, the Collins said that one of the biggest jungle gym in the school’s playground. (Photo by Randy Saint Mary’s School Board, the Parish things they need to do is increase enroll- See St. Mary’s Support, Page 3 Burlingame) Huntington resident to Sex offender run for Rep. Kulik’s seat notification By CARL E. off her campaign at The HARTDEGEN Kickoff in Chester Common Table, 30 Main Street Correspondent in Chester at 6:30 p.m. The WESTFIELD – The Westfield announced Kate 4 Rep Campaign Kickoff Police Department reports that a By AMY PORTER Party will feature an open bar city resident, Peter C. Line, 52, of Correspondent and live music by the Franklin 86 Broad St., who has been desig- HUNTINGTON – Kate County Sweethearts. No dona- nated a Level 2 offender by the Sex Albright-Hanna has announced tion is required, and children Offender Registry Board, has reg- her candidacy for state repre- are welcome. Southwick Wildlife Management Area on istered with the department. sentative, 1st Franklin District, “I am thrilled to officially South Longyard Road. (WNG File Photo) Line is a Caucasian male five the seat held by Rep. Stephen launch my campaign for state feet ten inches tall and weighs 225 Kulik since 1993. Kulik representative of the 1st pounds. His eyes are hazel and his announced in February that he Franklin District in the hill- hair is brown. Kate Albright-Hanna of would not run for a fourteenth towns — a place that prides Dog regulations In 2004, Line was convicted of Huntington is running for term. itself on being independent and indecent assault and battery on a state representative of the 1st Albright-Hanna was the first self-reliant, but also opens its approved by person 14 years-of-age or older. Franklin District. (Photo sub- to file papers for the seat. On The Sex Offender Registry mitted) Tuesday, she will officially kick See Albright-Hanna, Page 3 Board has determined that a Level 2 offender is at a moderate or high Mass Wildlife risk to re-offend and public safety By GREG FITZPATRICK is served by this notification. Correspondent The community is being notified SOUTHWICK – On March 14, the because Line lives in Westfield. Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and He is not presently wanted by Wildlife voted in favor of passing their pro- any law enforcement agency for posed dog leash and waste disposal regula- any offense. tions that were announced on January 2. The regulations focused on banning dogs off leash unless they’re participating in hunt- ing or hunting training. It was also included that dog owners are required to remove dog waste from designated parking areas as well as areas that are under 100 feet of parking locations. Affecting every wildlife management area in the state, which totals approximately 200,000 acres of land, Southwick’s wildlife management area is located on South Longyard Road. The proposed regulations were due to complaints from people throughout the state, Easter Bunny visits Shaker Farms one of those complaints happened on the South Longyard area. Last summer, there The Easter Bunny was greeted by over 500 kids and their parents at the Annual Easter Egg was fencing and signage at the area, but Hunt at Shaker Farms. Thousands of eggs covered the ground waiting to be found. The Mass Wildlife employees observed dogs children anxiously awaited the start for each division and then promptly ran to get their good- wading and swimming in a vernal pool that ies. See additional photos Page 8. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher) See Dog Regulations, Page 3 PETER C LINE Free Hilltown Adult Ed classes for April are great way to kick off spring By AMY PORTER 4 to 6 p.m. at the VEC), Conway will give a Preregistration Correspondent talk on perennial vegetables that grow well in is required to WESTFIELD – The Southern Hilltowns the area, and will come back for years to come. go fly fishing Adult Education Center (SHAEC) has Got a great idea for a small business, but not with Tim Vogel announced new classes beginning in April tak- sure where to start? Join Hilltown Economic of Tekoa ing place at various locations in the hilltowns, Development Director Jeanne LeClair for a Mountain including early gardening tips, how to create a three-week class on creating business plans Outdoors. business plan, where to look for mushrooms, with an executive summary, marketing plan, (Photo submitted) and GED preparation. budget and more. Also for people who are For those who can’t wait any longer to get looking to grow their businesses. The classes their hands dirty, master gardener Kenneth will be held on Wednesdays, April 4, 11, and 18 Conway will teach a class on how to start veg- from 6 to 8 p.m. at the VEC. etables and flowers from seed on Tuesday, LeClair will also offer two Biztros: Drop-In April 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Village small business support on Mondays, April 16 Enterprise Center (VEC), 26 Main Street in Chester. Later in the month, (Friday, April 20, See SHAEC, Page 3 Contact Ashley Stearns at (413) 896-8676 or [email protected] STARS to schedule a visit! STAR ON QUALITY and of RESIDENT CARE Overall 37 Feeding Hills Rd RATING Westfield, MA 01085 www.westfield-phg.com BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES PAGE 2 - MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Palm Sunday On Saturday, St. Peter and St. Casimir Parish of Westfield, began preparing for Holy Week with the blessing and dis- tribution of palms on Palm Sunday. With the Church Easter basket raffle and bake sale decorated with palms for Easter, those who attended took The annual tradition continued at Holy Trinity Parish this weekend with their Easter basket raffle and bake sale. the blessed palms home, an annual Catholic tradition Parishioners and patrons enjoyed taking a chance on the many items and purchasing the home made baked goods and observed at Easter time. In the photo, Deacon Paul Briere soups available for sale. The event was sponsored by the Rosary Sodality of Holy Trinity. Above, Members of the Rosary and Father William Wallis take part in the blessing of the Sodality show some of the items that were raffled off. (Photo by Don Wielgus) palms. (Photo by Don Wielgus) ODDS & ENDS LOCAL LOTTERY LAST NIGHT’S NUMBERS ‘Most interesting MASSACHUSETTS TONIGHT TUESDAY WEDNESDAY MassCash 13-15-24-25-33 man’ judges contest; Mega Millions Estimated jackpot: $458 million ‘mountain man’ wins Numbers Evening MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The man 0-6-7-6 made famous by being “the most interest- Numbers Midday ing man in the world” while pitching Dos 6-5-7-0 Mainly Sunny. Cloudy Skies. Powerball Equis beer loaned his expertise with his Estimated jackpot: $40 million perfectly groomed facial hair by helping to judge a contest looking for the best beard in 48-53 47-50 Vermont. 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