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WILD MEETING LAST CALLfor Fire Chief Public rallies around Alan Roy retiring after 45 Officer Olszta after years of service to PFD By Michel Harrison Select Board vote [email protected] By Michael Harrison it didn’t take long for it to go off [email protected] the rails. PALMER — While many The main issue was whether 16-year-olds in the 1970s spent BRIMFIELD — In a raucous, or not to re-appoint nine police of- much of their free time in hot pur- sometimes chaotic meeting Mon- ficers. One of them, Ryan Olszta, suit of good times, Alan Roy was day night, the Select Board, with apparently expected less than full more interested in rushing to hot two new members, seemed to support from the new-look board. spots. leave the town without a function- Olszta, a former selectman, has An auxiliary Palmer firefight- al police force for a time, expelled been active on Facebook, posting er for two years, Roy joined the an audience member, prevented about hostility directed at him that on-call force when he turned 18 in others from speaking, and may could affect his status. 1976 and never looked back. Rising have left itself vulnerable to legal It remains unclear the source through the ranks over the years, action. of the hostility, but Olszta and The meeting had barely ended some residents have made refer- CHIEF ❙ page 10 before angry residents launched a ences to unspecified allegations. recall drive that may have to wait No formal charges or hearings until fall but nonetheless gained have been held about any alleged momentum through the power of conduct issues Olszta could face. social media. By Tuesday morn- Neither Olszta nor any board ing, a popular Brimfield commu- members with the exception nity Facebook group was lighting of former Board of Selectmen up with comments and discussions Chairman Michael Doyle could among those who either attended be reached for comment after the the meeting or watched the live meeting despite messages left by stream on Brimfield.tv. voice mail, email, and text. Doyle All that at a meeting that referred questions to new Chair- wasn’t supposed to happen. woman Suzanne Collins – who did Pat Leaming and Martin Kel- not respond to a message left at the ly won the two open Select Board Select Board office and does not terms in last week’s election. The have any other contact information first post-election Select Board listed on the town’s website. meeting was scheduled for next At one point, the board ap- Longtime Palmer Fire Chief Alan Roy (center) received a service plaque recently for his years week, when the board was going parently tabled the police officers’ on the Service Commission, which is appointed by the Governor. Roy, shown with Fire Marshal to re-organize. For reasons still re-appointments. On paper, that Peter Ostroskey (left) and Chairman Greg Burns, served on the commission for nine years and unexplained, the meeting was would seem to leave only Police is retired from the fire department effective July 1. moved up a week with the mini- mum required two-days notice and RALLIES ❙ page 6 Alan Roy, back when he was captain of the Palmer Fire Dept.

SUMMER PROGRAM GREEN DAYS COMING BIKE RACE Kids Corner National Grid customers can returns July 6 sign up for solar and save for month- By Jonah Snowden surrounding area will be able to program.” [email protected] benefit from clean energy and help There’s another incentive. long session our environment at the same time. Clarke also said for every per- BRIMFIELD – For residents The land here was purchased by my son who signs up for the program, By Jonah Snowden who want to tap into solar energy grandfather in 1904 and it has been Energy 261 will be donating $50 to [email protected] for their homes without installing an active family farm ever since. a Massachusetts nonprofit organiza- panels, a new electricity option is This one particular field has just the tion of the customer’s choice. PALMER – Things are get- coming online. right lineup for a solar project and “The nonprofit is decided by ting busy at the Old Mill Pond The Brimfield Community will hopefully work with everybody whoever signs up,” Clarke said. “Kids’ Corner.” Shared Solar Project is scheduled in the area.” “We’ve actually tried to sign up to be available to all National Grid Bob Clarke, president of 621 some nonprofits to be members of The fourth annual summer Courtesy photo program for preschool-age kids customers – it’s not restricted to Energy, said this project has been the program, which we’ve had suc- Brimfield – by September. in the works since 2018, since it cess with.” Bikers participating in a past Firecracker Early Morning Circuit Race at is scheduled to begin July 6 and Palmer Motorsports Park. This year’s will be held on July 5, at 9 a.m. go through Aug. 6. Anyone traveling on Route 20 had to go through a rigorous appli- Kids’ Corner Program Di- since early spring probably noticed cation process in compliance with How it works rector Cathy Les said each week the solar farm under construction in regulations. He said joining the Each month, customers will features a new theme and a slew a field at 93 Palmer Road on prop- program carries no risk for anyone receive a credit on their National of activities. erty that’s been in former Select- who wants to use more clean energy Grid electric bill to offset the charge Palmer Motorsports “One of the themes we’re woman Susan Hilker’s family for while saving money on their electric from BCS that will be 10% lower offering this summer will be a generations. bill. than the credit. For example, a $100 will host bicycle race carnival week,” Less said. “After I retired, I had time to “(Residents) can participate for NG credit would mean a customer devote to it and started working on up to 20 years in the program, but owes BCS $90. “Each day will be a fun- has organized five past races. It’s filled day. They come in the something that would make sense they also can get out if they move Should a customer move from Proceeds benefit for the town,” Hilker said. outside of National Grid territory,” the area, they can transfer their a cause near and dear to his heart morning can come to get break- – helping those family members fast, get into their groups and “I’m really hoping the people Clarke said. “It’s also important to Concerns of Police of Brimfield and the people in the know that there’s no fee to join this SOLAR ❙ page 3 who have lost a police officer to a partake in some activities. We Survivors death in the line of duty – through offer sports, water play, mov- the New England Chapter of Con- ies other fun activities all day By Eileen Kennedy cerns of Police Survivors. Having long.” Staff writer seen the grief of police officers’ Registration opened July 1. family members after their loved The program will also be PALMER – There will be a one is killed in the line of duty, offering weekly special guests, race Monday, July 5, at the Palmer he thought it would be the perfect a free lunch program, and ex- Motorsports Park, but it will look charity. tended morning and afternoon a lot different than the normal The cause may be serious, but hours. Sixty-one children have workout sports car clubs give the the event itself is blast, he said. been enrolled so far. track during the season. “It’s 2.3 miles and it’s twisty Kids’ Corner is also prepar- The track is at 58 West Ware and hilly – it’s great,” Domnarski ing to roll out a new early child- Road in Palmer, practically on the said. hood development pilot pro- town lines of Ware and Warren. He wouldn’t be able to put on gram that was first announced At 9 a.m., on Monday, bi- the race if it weren’t for the gen- and approved during the May cycle riders of all sizes, shapes, erosity of the Palmer Motorsports 19 Palmer Public School Com- fitness levels, and skills will line Park, which generally charges mittee meeting. up together with their $20 reg- $20,000 to rent the track for an “Last year, we had 75 kids istration fees going to the New event, he said, but provides the enrolled in our before and after England Chapter of Concerns of track at no cost for this race. school program,” Les said. Police Survivors. “When I heard there was go- “It’s still a growing pro- “You do not have to be a rac- ing to be a track here, I came to er to do this,” said organizer Matt Fred and asked him, and he didn’t KIDS CORNER ❙ page 3 Domnarski, of the Firecracker even hesitate,” Domnarski said, Early Morning Circuit Race. referring to track owner Fred Fer- Turley Publications photo by Michael Harrison “You just have to be a racer guson. Construction began in May on the Brimfield Community Shared Solar Project facility off Route 20. When it’s com- to win it.” “We really enjoy being part pleted, local National Grid customers can sign up for solar power and reduce their electric bills. Domnarski, a retired State of the community and giving back Trooper and an avid bicyclist, RACE ❙ page 6 PAGE 2 July 1, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER Cat trapper keeps feral colonies in check neutered or spayed, then returning them to the location of the About 75 cats trapped where they were trapped from. “I wanted to be dealing By Paula Ouimette with people that have huge problems with feral cats,” Staff Writer Hutchinson said. “The program at HTAT is outstanding and they rely on volunteers and grants.” Hutchinson has BRIMFIELD – Here Today Adopted Tomorrow, been helping to TNR the second of two large feral cat located at 180 Sturbridge Road, is a nonprofit animal populations in Ware since last year. sanctuary that relies on the compassion and dedication Cats can begin reproducing at around six months of their volunteers to help protect and control feral cat of age and can have about two to three litters of kittens colonies in the area. a year. Each litter can produce on average four kittens, One such volunteer is Sturbridge resident, Lynn quickly causing feral cat colonies to grow unmanage- Hutchinson. A “trapper” for the past 12 years, Hutchin- able in size. Overpopulation can lead to lower quality of son has been assisting HTAT with capturing feral cats life for the cats and increase the spread of disease and for about three years. illness. Feeding a large colony of feral cats also places Hutchinson, an avid cat lover, first began trapping a significant financial burden on the people trying to feral cats while she was working at a previous job. “I care for them. started in New York, where there was feral cat popu- At one of the feral cat colonies in Ware, the own- lation out of control,” she said. When she moved to er had to go into a nursing home and their health care Massachusetts, she began looking around for a rescue proxy and neighbors reached out to HTAT to make that offered a “trap-neuter-return” or “TNR” method of sure the cats were safe and cared for. With their help, Here Today Adopted Tomorrow volunteer Lynn reducing feral cat population. Hutchinson was able to trap 32 feral cats on the prop- Hutchinson holds a kitten that was trapped in a The TNR method involves trapping feral cats us- stonewall on a farm in Ware. Photo Courtesy of Here Today ing traditional and/or drop traps, bringing them to be TRAPPER ❙ page 8 Adopted Tomorrow

SHOES Holland voters LIGHTNING STRIKES This Maine Coon kitty is named Shoes and she’s a petite 20 pounds. “She thinks she’s a princess – and sits like one, too!” Maureen of Holland says. elect new Which animals make your life special? We fea- ture your pets every week here and on Facebook. All office holders animals welcome! Is there a pet you’re fostering and trying to re-home? Email a high-resolution jpg of your HOLLAND — James Whalen and Kyle Merolla pet with a little information to [email protected]. both won multiple offices in Holland’s recent town elections. Whalen defeated Merolla for a three-year term on the Select Board 181 votes to 96. Work to repair sinkhole on Also elected was Brock Jenkins, who won a three-year term on the Board of Health, 156-188 over S. Main nearly complete David Kowalski. Several candidates won office by default after PALMER — Town officials said this week they running uncontested. expect the road work that has caused a detour around Merolla did win a five-year term on the Planning South Main Street near CVS to be completed by the Board with 136 votes to 130 for Janice Brigham and weekend. Whalen won a second office, a three-year term on A boulder beneath the road damaged a drain- the Planning Board, appearing on the ballot alone. pipe, causing a large sinkhole to appear. The road Merolla completed the hat trick after running uncon- has been closed this past week while repair work was tested for water commissioner and getting 214 votes. underway, but the project had to pause Wednesday, Amanda Fusco-Joppas and Candace Green both allowing traffic to pass through. The work was more won three-year terms on the School committee with extensive than first anticipated. 155 and 217 votes, respectfully. “The contractor needs to replace more drainpipe Town Clerk Jennifer Mott said there’s no local than expected,” Town Manager Ryan McNutt said. Palmer Lightning won the 2021 Bracket Championship with a 16-15 win Sover outh Hadley black. The team, with law that prevents residents from holding multiple players in the grades two to four age group, went 11-4 for the season. Pictured here are (front, from left): Riley “We have to replace as much damaged pipe (as elected offices as long as there’s no conflict of -in needed) to prevent future sinkholes.” Presho (22), Cole Biron (9), Ben Miner (4), Noel McKee (6), Dylan Maloney (7), Max Wilkerson (5), Mason Cowher terest. (1), Kaden Wray (8), and Levi Zajac (2); Second row (from left): Braeden Swiatlowski (88), Zack Marciniec (14), Kaleb Rodrigues (28), RJ Perkins (11), and Camden Kimball (26). Not pictured is team member Mason Kilham. The coaches are Matt Biron, Rob Presho, Tristan Wilkerson, Jared Marciniec, and head coach Mike Swiatlowski. Courtesy photo

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The Journal Register is published by PLEASE REMEMBER TO RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER Proceeds To Benefit the Palmer Public Library Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com July 1, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER PAGE 3 Gilbert Players schedule “Annie” WRITE ABOUT IT auditions for July 12 and 13 ‘People are anxious to get HARDWICK – The Gilbert Players of seeking the role should be strong singers be- Hardwick are thrilled to announce audition tween the ages of 25 and 60. dates for the musical production of “ANNIE” There are many lead roles in this musical. . Because of the lack of holiday celebrations Grace Ferrell, Rooster and Lily, Bert Healy, out and start living again’ last year, this will be an Over The Top pro- Roosevelt, and especially a strong support duction of one of America’s best loved shows. chorus. All of these parts require singing. The magic of the upcoming holiday will be a There will also be auditions for dancers of any By Jonah Snowden visual delight as soon as the curtains open. age, ranging from moderate to trained abili- [email protected] All parts and characters are open. Annie ties. could be between ages 8 and 14, but she must The Players welcome back performers MONSON – If there’s anything bet- be a strong singer and actress. All those trying from previous shows and offer open arms to ter than traveling and experiencing new out for the part will need to sing “Tomorrow anyone wanting to share their talents on stage. sights and cultures, it’s immortalizing it in “ for the audition. Other orphan ages will be Anyone interested in auditioning and becom- your own words. between 7 and 15years, and will need to be ing a part of its theatrical performing family, Founder and CEO of Travelnitch strong singers and character actors as well as please join them on Monday, July 12, and Amanda Renna be good dancers. Tuesday, July 13, at 6 p.m., at The Cultural invites young The person playing Daddy Warbucks will Center at the Eagle Hill School 242 Old Peter- residents in the not be required to be bald, but must have a sham Road in Hardwick. area to partici- strong and commanding presence on stage. He Anyone auditioning who would like cop- pate in the non- must also be a good singer and be able to show ies of the audition songs or have any questions profit’s upcom- lots of emotions. and want to be added to our information site, ing travel writing The person playing Miss Hannigan needs please call Linda at 413-477-8355. workshops this to command the stage at all times, and even It will be performed on Nov. 19 to 28. summer. Pro- the audience should be afraid of her. The per- Rehearsals begin the first part of September. grams will be son must also be a strong singer and strike an Rehearsals will be Tuesdays, Thursdays and held in Wales, Monson, and even balance between nasty and nastier. Those Sundays. Amanda Renna Ware. “Now that the pandemic is coming to a close, I think people are anxious to get out and start living life again,” Renna said. Smola backs sales tax holiday “I thought it was a good opportunity this summer to start an ‘on the road’ se- BOSTON – State Rep. Todd M. Smola or less. The sales tax will still apply to all tele- ries which is something I’ve been thinking (R-Warren, Ranking Member, Committee on communications, tobacco, utilities, motor vehi- about for a while now.” Ways & Means) is pleased to announce that cle, motorboat, and meals purchases, as well as A travel writing workshop will be Massachusetts residents will soon be able to en- any single item with a price in excess of $2,500. held July 12-14. joy a two-day reprieve from the state sales tax, Massachusetts first offered a one-day “We’ll be exploring different loca- thanks to the Legislature’s approval of a sales sales tax holiday in 2004 before expanding it tions to learn what it takes to craft a great tax holiday for mid-August. to a two-day event the following year. With the travel story,” Renna said. “This is great news for Massachusetts,” exception of 2009, the state has offered a sales “A brief lesson will introduce stu- said Smola. “This has been an unbelievably tax holiday every summer during the month of dents to travel writing as a profession, giv- difficult year for local retailers and hopefully August since 2004. This year’s sales tax holi- ing them an opportunity to examine the this tax incentive will result in a big weekend day will be the twelfth one offered in the past various styles of travel writing. Together for sales.” 12 years. we will enjoy a leisurely hike, taking notes During the sales tax holiday, businesses For additional information please contact about our experience along the way. Stu- will be allowed to waive the 6.25% state sales Smola at [email protected] or 617- dents will then draft their own travel story, tax on most consumer purchases totaling $2,500 722-2100. turning those observations into words that inspire.” Travelnitch, a not-for-profit, is launching a travel writing workshop in several area Renna said this opportunity can allow towns. teens to tap into their creative side and pick up an interest in travel. world. “We’ll explore each of these locations Do you remember? The summer festivities do not stop “There’s 10 flags in total,” Renna to learn what it takes to craft a great travel in July. On Aug. 28, the nonprofit will be said. story,” Renna said. hosting a capture the flag fundraiser. “It’s fun for all ages. Whether they are “A brief lesson will introduce stu- “We’ve already had great support young kids, older kids or people even want dents to travel writing as a profession, from community sponsors,” Renna said. to participate individually or with friends, giving them an opportunity to examine the “We’ve also gotten a lot of cool priz- it is really for everyone. various styles of travel writing. Together es sent in from places such as the South- we’ll enjoy a leisurely hike, taking notes wick’s Zoo. We’re trying to get families Workshop places/dates about our experience along the way. Stu- to come out here and have a really good The writing workshops will be held: dents will then draft their own travel story, time.” • 10 a.m.-noon, July 12, at Quabbin turning those observations into words that Other sponsors include Monson Sav- Reservoir, Ware inspire. “ ings Bank and Main Street Tavern. • 10 a.m.-noon July 13, at Conant The cost is $35 per person and in- At the event, participants will be trav- Brook Dam, Monson cludes all materials, but space is limited so eling around Monson to capture flags rep- • 10 a.m.-noon Juy 14, at Norcross early registration is encouraged. For more resenting different countries around the Wildlife Sanctuary, Wales information. Go to travelnitch.org.

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The Journal Register welcomes Brimfield meeting Monson Fire Dept. needs readers to participate in this year’s election campaigns by writing letters upgraded facility to the editor for publication on these spectacle should pages. Letters of up to 250 words from Monson has an urgent need to repair and enlarge local residents endorsing candidates be a wake-up call its Fire Department building at its current location or on the ballot or discussing campaign relocate to another town property site. Its residents issues should be sent to The Journal onday night’s Brimfield Select should support the excellent firefighters and paramed- Register, care of Turley Publications, Board meeting bordered on the ics they depend on. 24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069, Msurreal. Of course, increased real estate taxes would be re- faxed to 413-289-1977 or emailed Thankfully, you don’t get to say that of- quired, but that cost would be at least partially offset to [email protected]. Please in- ten when commenting on a small-town public clude a daytime telephone number by the expected increased numbers of home builders for verification purposes (it will not be meeting of officials elected to conduct public moving into Monson from surrounding areas. That in- business in a fair, orderly process in which printed). Letters must be received by crease probably would increase a number of new busi- noon Monday to be considered for that ordinary citizens should have the reasonable nesses which, in turn, means more tax dollars. Thursday’s newspaper. No attack let- expectation of being heard. But that was not Expansion of Monson’s Fire Department would ters will be printed. No letters written the spectacle that unfolded Monday night. have an advantageous domino effect. by candidates supporting their own That the meeting was hastily moved up Angela Lovett candidacy will be printed. If the vol- a week was a portent. It remains unexplained Monson ume of letters received is larger than why the board, with two newly-elected mem- the space available in the newspaper, bers, didn’t want to wait for the original date or if the letters become repetitive, the two weeks after the election to re-organize. newspaper reserves the right to print Whatever the reason, the board’s un- a representative sample. No endorse- apologetic move to cut off public comment Smitten over tuberous begonias ment letters will be printed in the last when dozens of residents waited to speak out edition before the election. very year about this time I begin to to purchase fertilizer, find one that has a high For more information, call editor against a move to deny police officer Ryan admire my neighbor’s tuberous bego- middle number, and a low first number in the Michael Harrison at 413-283-8393. Olszta re-appointment – and demanded an nias. She always hangs beautiful, over- fertilizer analysis of N-P-K. Campaign news opportunity for Olszta to receive due pro- E flowing hanging baskets on shepherd’s hooks For a couple years straight I had a plant As part of its election coverage, cess while some shadowy allegations about under a tree off her porch. From the road at that grew in a four-inch pot. Although it was the newspaper plans to print stories his performance circulate – is antithetic to least, it looks like this year’s color selections flowering when I bought it, I wondered why about contested races for Congress, the idea of public meetings. state Senate, state House, district at- are yellow and coral. Admittedly, I have an it never produced much more than those first It’s ironic the meeting occurred so close torney and Governor’s Council during agenda here! She typically few flowers. It’s because the pot was too to Independence Day. At the core of what the weeks leading up to the election, we celebrate on July 4 is the declaration that gives the pots to me to over- IN THE small! Make sure that you give the plant as well as a question-and-answer citizens of the American colonies were en- winter at the end of the season GARDEN ample room. After transplanting this spec- voters guide. In order to ensure fair- titled to a voice when those in charge make instead of throwing them away. imen into an eight-inch pot, it is doing ness to all candidates, no political decisions that affect their lives. Who knows I appreciate that she knows my much better and is budding nicely. Anoth- press releases will be printed, nor weakness for the delicate, “tis- er thing that is interesting about begonias will reporters cover political rallies or – if King George III paid serious attention a withhold water, let the foliage fall off and store fundraisers. couple of years earlier, there may not have sue paper” flowers. They are so is the fact that they produce male and fe- the pot, tubers still in the soil. If I am feeling gorgeous, reminiscent of cab- male flowers! Take a closer look at your Candidates who wish to further been a war for independence. At least not for ambitious in late winter I will remove the tu- publicize their candidacy, beliefs and a while longer. bage roses in day glow colors plants and you will see frilly male flowers, bers and replant them into fresh soil and then events may contact advertising, 413- Some people predicted Olszta would be and pretty pastels. Even though and single female flowers. I don’t mind begin watering them. If not, I will just start 283-8393 about paid advertising in sacked as part of some sort of political ven- I have three pots from previous Roberta McQuaid having both types on my plants, but there The Journal Register. Columnist watering the old pot soil and all. Within a cou- detta. Others allege he did something that years that I’ve been overwin- are some folks that pinch off all the female ple of weeks the plant starts to sprout; just like disqualifies him from serving on the Brim- tering with success, I will cer- flowers so that the frilly flowers dominate magic! Just be forewarned that this second ap- field police force. Both, or neither, could be tainly have room for a couple more should she the pot. proach will probably need additional fertilizer true. We don’t know, because there’s been ask. Just like the famed cat lady would say: Now, just how do you keep begonias from to keep flowers coming because the previous no formal inquiry in which both sides can “What’s two more?” year to year? Once frost is in the air I will be- years’ soil is likely tired out. Letters to lay out facts and make their case. There’s no One thing about tuberous begonias: al- gin to withhold water; this will start the dor- For now, enjoy tuberous begonias in all public record to study. Until that happens, it though they look like succulents with fleshy mancy process. When the stems separate from their glory, and if you are up for it come fall, the editor seems wholly unreasonable to deny a public stems, they hate hot weather; that is why the tubers, remove the container and shake try your hand at overwintering them. employee, a first responder with wide public keeping them out of direct sun is so import- away extra soil. Cure the tubers in the sun for policy support, his job. ant. Strong sunlight will literally burn holes a few days, then, store them in open boxes of Roberta McQuaid graduated from the The only remedy for clearing the air in the leaves. It’s best to place plants in a lo- dry peat moss in a location that will remain Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the Uni- Letters to the editor is an internal investigation and a hearing cation that gets either morning or late after- about 45 to 50 degrees throughout the winter. versity of Massachusetts. For the last 28 years, should be 250 words or at which the public has an opportunity to noon sun. They also differ from succulents in They should be pre-started for next season by she has held the position of staff horticultural- less in length, and guest hear testimony and offer testimony. Olszta that they like consistent moisture. One trick March 1st. And remember, choose a pot that is columns between 500- deserves a chance to face his accuser and ist at Old Sturbridge Village. She enjoys grow- to keep flowers coming feed is to feed them big enough. ing food as well as flowers. Have a question 800 words. No unsigned argue on his own behalf. That’s how due with a high phosphorous, low nitrogen liquid Sometimes I proceed with the lazy per- or anonymous opinions process works. It’s what our country’s leg- for her? Email it to [email protected] with fertilizer every two weeks. If you are looking son’s approach to overwintering. I simply “Gardening Question” in the subject line. will be published. We acy is built on. require that the person That the meeting Monday night de- submitting the opinion volved into near dysfunction and left some also include his or her residents angry enough to begin the recall town of residence and process should be a wake-up call. For start- Social Security Matters home telephone number. ers, elections have consequences. If you We must confirm author- were unhappy with what you saw Monday ship prior to publication. night but didn’t vote last week, keep that in We reserve the right mind for next time. to edit or withhold any Can I get a higher benefit now because I’m older? submissions deemed to By Russell Gloor ·You later became eligible for a higher er survivor benefit you were entitled to when be libelous, unsubstanti- Guest columnist survivor benefit because your husband passed he died. If either of those are true, then you ated allegations, personal away and his Social Security benefit was more should contact Social Security to request your attacks, or defamation of Biden is right Dear Rusty: I started getting Social Se- than you were receiving (you would need to higher benefit. character. curity at age 62, and I am now 77. Can I get apply separately for your survivor benefit). You do not, however, get a benefit increase Please send opinions to: a higher benefit now that I’m older?Signed: ·You had later earnings which were higher simply because you are now older than you to redefine The Journal Register Needy Senior than any of the 35 years over your lifetime used were when you first claimed Social Security. Letter to the Editor to originally compute your benefit when you COLA will slightly increase your benefit auto- infrastructure 24 Water St., Dear Needy Senior: Probably not. When first applied. Past years earnings are adjusted matically most years, but unless one or more of Palmer MA 01069, you first start collecting your Social Security for inflation, so original earnings amounts in the other conditions above apply, your benefits By Jason Andringa or by e-mail to: retirement benefits (e.g., at age 62 or any oth- prior years are increased to today’s dollar val- won’t change further as you age. [email protected] Guest columnist er age) your Social Security benefit amount ue to see if your recent earnings are higher. This article is intended for information is permanently established and will change If you are working, Social Security mon- purposes only and does not represent legal or The submission deadline President Biden is in ongoing talks to discuss thereafter only if: itors your earnings (and your contributions financial guidance. It presents the opinions for consideration is his multi-trillion-dollar infrastructure plan. Ever ·A Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is through payroll taxes) every year to see if you and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s Monday at noon. since its release, critics have claimed that many granted (which is usually done are due a benefit increase and, if appropriate, staff, trained and accredited by the National aspects of the plan have nothing to do with infra- annually, starting with your payment in it is automatically given. 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So, the only other possible way your cur- website (amacfoundation.org/programs/so- 418-940) is published every bridge Dictionary defines “infrastructure” as the spousal benefit because your husband started rent benefit could be increased now is if 1) you cial-security-advisory) or email ssadvisor@ Thursday by Turley Publications, “basic systems and services that a country or or- Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. collecting benefits after you first claimed, and didn’t claim a spousal benefit when you were amacfoundation.org. 01069. Telephone (413) 283- ganization uses in order to work effectively.” your benefit amount at your full retirement age eligible and you are still eligible because your 8393, Fax (413) 289-1977. This definition opens up the concept of infra- (FRA) was less than 50% of your husband’s husband is still living, or, 2) your husband is Russell Gloor is a Social Security advisor POSTMASTER: Send structure to include the things that make society FRA benefit amount. now deceased, and you didn’t apply for a high- for AMAC. address changes to The Journal function – allowing workers to do their jobs, busi- Register, 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. nesses to grow, and people to transfer knowledge and information. PATRICK H. TURLEY The traditional examples of infrastructure, CEO such as roads, bridges, and railways are huge- KEITH TURLEY ly important. The delays caused by traffic jams Reflecting on our freedoms this July 4 President alone cost the economy more than $120 billion EDITOR cross our great nation in teeming cities wave red-white-and-blue flags at full staff their Creator with certain unalienable Rights Michael Harrison every year in lost productivity. and in local communities, the sights honoring Independence Day. For weeks, stars that among these are Life, Liberty, and the [email protected] But we need to invest in more than tradition- Aand sounds of Independence Day fire- and striped décor has been beautifying house Pursuit of Happiness.” STAFF WRITER al infrastructure. We need to invest in the systems works are already being seen and heard! Bril- doors, porches, fences, sheds, garages and As we reflect on the freedoms that we Jonah Snowden that move business, people, innovation, and com- liant night sky displays amaze us yards. have inherited, but were paid for by sacrifice, [email protected] munication forward. with rocket-bursting, kaleidoscopic Meanwhile, our national and per- may we re-affirm our respect and patriotic ADVERTISING SALES Covid-19 merely accelerated a shift in dig- GUEST Call 413.283.8393 splendors and wonders! columnist sonal liberties are also being reflect- appreciation for all the previous heroes and itizing our world. Yet nearly 15 percent of U.S. With fewer COVID-19 re- ed upon by millions of our nation’s battles that provided our current, every-day households still lack high-speed internet. That straints and more public seating military servicemen and woman as liberties. Let’s refocus any take-it-for-granted SPORTS EDITOR hampers productivity. Modern infrastructure Greg Scibelli freedoms, there is a re-awakening to they serve, as well as our heroic vet- attitudes and any complacent lifestyles. Let’s [email protected] also goes beyond digitization and broadband. It’s celebrating our individual freedoms erans as they volunteer in so many be grateful. Thanksgiving is thanks living. SOCIAL MEDIA about how people are powered. Constructing so- along with recognizing and honor- ways, and as some yesteryear heroes After the final fireworks display, and the lar, windfarms, and building a network of electric ing our nation’s independence. sit while reflecting in rocking chairs picnic is over, in the stillness that fills the vehicle charging stations would make our econo- Opened parks and backyard at home or in a residence. Each one cooler night air, and as the stars and planets @ Journal Register my more resilient to the changing climate. Joan E. B. July 4 picnics will be bringing fam- Coombs knows the rigorous trainings and the array the spheres above, may we reverently re- WEB Sea levels are rising and weather patterns ilies and friends together again. sacrificial costs of freedoms. Many flect on the lives that gave us freedoms: Life. www.journalregister.turley.com are changing. As the intensity and frequency of These gatherings are more reasons have had family or colleagues pay the Liberty. Pursuing happiness. droughts, hurricanes, and floods increases, so to respectfully celebrate freedoms. Grills ultimate price. Allow the brilliance of their lives to does the cost of recovering from these crises. and fire pits will be center stage at patriot- They can truly imagine and fathom the emerge from obscurity’s deepest trenches. Those disasters displace workers. After Hurri- ic-themed cookouts and picnics. And, toasting costs, climate and conditions involved in the During the upcoming Fourth of July cane Sandy in 2012, more than 150,000 workers s’mores made with graham crackers, marsh- battles for America’s independence. weekend, take some time pausing and reflect- www.turley.com filed for unemployment. And last year, wildfires Turley Publications, Inc. cannot mallows and melted chocolate squares, will The Preamble of the Declaration of Inde- ing on our freedoms the date represents. Then, assume liability for the loss of in California displaced more than 50,000 people please every age group and all sweet-tooth pendence of our United State reads: “We hold totally, absolutely, and energetically enjoy all photographs or other materials from their homes. appetites. these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men the patriotic flag-waving festivities and gath- submitted for publication. Materials will not be returned INFRASTRUCTURE ❙ page 9 Throughout our country, flagpoles will are created equal, that they are endowed by erings! except upon specific request when submitted. July 1, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER PAGE 5 In the classroom Former Warren resident Local students receive Monson Savings graduates from HCC Bank scholarships By Chris Yurko how to turn it on.” MONSON – Monson Savings Bank continual- Special correspondent A co-worker gave him an old ly demonstrates their devotion to supporting the local laptop. Cummings immersed him- communities and all of their members. This includes HOLYOKE – Todd Cummings self in the challenge of learning a supporting the younger community members, the up got his first taste of restaurant life program most new college students and coming generations of students, who will make a at the age 15. That’s when he start- take for granted – Microsoft Word. difference in the area for many years to come. Monson ed working at Howard’s Drive-In “It took time, and a lot of swearing Savings Bank recently announced that the bank award- in West Brookfield, Mass., not far at my computer,” he said. “I never ed $28,000 in scholarships to 14 graduating seniors of from his home in Warren. missed a class. I showed up early. local high schools. For Cummings, high school I stayed late. I wanted to learn it. I On, June 23, the bank held its Monson Savings was a slog. He graduated with a needed to learn it.” Bank Scholarship ceremony at their corporate office GPA of 1.64. By then, he’d decided In English 101, he discovered Courtesy photo located in Monson. This event provided refreshments, that cooking, not college, provided a talent for writing. He got an A, A cook by trade, Todd Cummings opportunities for bank staff to meet the students and a more promising path forward. the first of his life. ‘21 enrolled at HCC to learn the their parents, present the scholarship checks and a gift “I was street smart, not so “If I hadn’t taken those two business side of running a restau- for each scholarship recipient to take along with them Courtesy photo much school smart,” he says. “I classes first I wouldn’t have had rant and graduates this month. on their educational journey. Monson Savings Bank CEO Dan Moriarty (top center) think I passed all my English class- the skills to put an essay together Monson Savings Bank awarded $2,000 scholar- presented $28,000 in scholarships, along with gifts, es with a D-minus.” the right way,” he said. “I wouldn’t Fitzwilly’s in Northampton, and ships to the following local high school recipients: to the 2021 Monson Savings Bank Scholarship recipi- After many years and a long have known how to type it up.” fell months behind in his rent and Myles Francis McGrail, Ware High School ents on June 23. Recipient shown are, front row, left to succession of restaurant jobs, That skillset proved invaluable utility payments.”These scholar- Lexie Orszulak, Ware High School right, Lillie Hellyar, Cameron Boucher, Lexie Orszulak Cummings added “restaurant own- as Cummings discovered another ships have changed my life, both Olivia Vadnais, Ware High School and Zackery Wysk; second row, left to right, are Carlie er” to his career plan. talent, finding and winning schol- pre-pandemic and current,” Cum- Joseph Angelica, Monson High School Simpkiss, Ariana Nevins, Olivia Watson, and Camille Lo- “You put me in the kitchen, arships. He began his impressive mings said. “In all honesty, I would Cameron Boucher, Monson High School bik; top row, left to right, Joseph Angelica, Myles McGrail I’m good,” he says. “I can cook. I run with the HCC Foundation, re- have had to drop out without them. Abigale Bridges, Monson High School and Shaun Buteau. Not present were Peter Wurszt, Olivia can run a kitchen team.” ceiving the Delaney House Schol- Knowing that I will be graduating Camille Lobik, Monson High School Vadnais, and Abigale Bridges. Where he lacked confidence, arship in 2019 and the Pamela K. from HCC debt free has freed my Zackery Wysk, Monson High School though, was on the business side of Reed Scholarship in 2020, both mind from worrying about paying Shaun Buteau, Minnechaug Regional High School ents’ advice and to enjoy every single moment. He also running a restaurant – accounting, earmarked for students in hospital- off student loans.” Carlie Simpkiss, Minnechaug Regional High shared with the recipients that as their local community marketing and real estate. For that, ity management or culinary arts. More than financial stability, School bank, Monson Savings will always be available to offer he turned to Holyoke Community Beyond that, he has won the scholarships gave Cummings Peter Wurszt, Minnechaug Regional High School support and financial guidance for years to come. College. scholarships from the Community the freedom to concentrate on his Lillie Hellyer, East Longmeadow High School “All of us at Monson Savings Bank are incredi- “Given the failure rate of Foundation of Western Massachu- studies. Ariana Nevins, East Longmeadow High School bly proud of these students for the fortitude they have restaurants,” he says, “I want to be setts, the Massachusetts Restau- He’s made the most of it. His Olivia Watson, East Longmeadow High School shown over these unique past years,” said Moriarty. fully prepared.” rant Association, the National name has appeared regularly on Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan “We are thrilled to be able to offer these brilliant stu- Three years later, Cummings, Restaurant Association, the Mas- the Dean’s List. He is a member Moriarty addressed the students during the ceremony. dents with financial support so they can pursue their now 37, graduated from HCC on sachusetts Convention Center Au- of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor So- He said how proud the entire bank was of the gradu- education. This is the beginning of an amazing ride for Saturday, June 5, with honors and thority, the NEWH New England ciety and the National Society of ates for their resilience and dedication, just like their these graduates and we hope they will stay in touch, his associate degree in hospitality Hospitality Industry Network, the Leadership and Success. He joined parents. He encouraged them to always be the most sharing updates on their educational journey. We know management. In September, the American Culinary Federation, the the HCC Creative Writing Club authentic version of themselves, to listen to their par- they will accomplish remarkable things.” Northampton resident will contin- James Beard Foundation, the Mas- and has had his work published ue to study business and hospitality sachusetts Restaurant Association in Pulp City, the college’s literary at the Isenberg School of Manage- Education Foundation, SKAL Bos- magazine. He was a new student ment at the University of Massa- ton and HCC’s Green Key Honor orientation leader, a member of chusetts Amherst. Society. the Student Senate and the Emerg- Scholarships available for STEM students at HCC “I feel good,” Cummings said Including his latest, a Flagship ing Business Leaders Club, a peer HOLYOKE — Students en- Students chosen for the NSF sense of belonging and academic late last month. “I got a lot out of Award from UMass in the amount tutor, and co-founder of the HCC rolled full time in chemistry, biolo- scholarship become members of success, and includes mentoring, HCC.” of $12,000, Cummings has collect- men’s student support group called gy, engineering, mathematics, phys- HCC’s STEM Scholars 2.0 Pro- research, and honors experiences; Cummings had faced some ed scholarships worth an impres- D.U.D.E. (Dedication, Unity, ics or other STEM fields at Holyoke gram, also known as ScoRE, which community service; and intern- steep hurdles when he started. For sive $52,000. He estimates he has Drive for Excellence). During his Community College may qualify stands for STEM Cohorts for Re- ships. one thing, he didn’t have a car and applied for close to 200, concen- last semester he wrote a short piece for a National Science Foundation search & Engagement). Eligibility guidelines for the quickly realized the buses he relied trating mostly on those based in for the HCC Theater Department’s scholarship of up to $10,000 a year STEM Scholars are expected National Science Foundation Schol- on during the day didn’t run after Massachusetts and in his field of spring 2021 production, “In These toward tuition and fees. to maintain enrollment in a STEM arship in STEM can be viewed at the classes he was taking at night study. Times,” and also performed in the Through HCC, the National program, be in good academic hcc.edu/scholarship. and so he would need to budget “Todd has been the only stu- play as a first-time actor. Science Foundation Scholarship standing, complete an associate de- STEM disciplines include bio- money from his day job to pay for dent, to my knowledge, who has Last month, he received offers on average $6,500 per year gree at HCC, and/or transfer to an logical sciences, physical sciences, Uber rides back to his Northamp- accumulated such a large collec- HCC’s Class of 1953 Award for to qualified full-time students and accredited STEM degree program math, computer and information ton apartment tion of scholarships as a student Outstanding Service from the Of- prorated amounts for part-time stu- at a four-year institution. The schol- services, geosciences and engineer- Having been out of school for at HCC,” said Wayson. “I attribute fice of Student Affairs. dents. arships are renewable every year ing. so long, he leaned heavily on his his success to hard work, research “The scholarships gave me the Incoming and current HCC students continue to meet the eligi- The program is lead by HCC adviser, Lori Wayson, coordina- and networking. He is truly one of time to study and truly focus on students are encouraged to apply. bility criteria. math professor Ileana Vasu, coor- tor of HCC’s New Directions for a kind.” myself to become better academi- The STEM scholarship application Beside the financial awards, dinator of the STEM Scholars pro- Adult Learners program. “Lori was Finances had long been a cally and as a person investing in deadline for the fall 2021 semester STEM Scholars become part of a gram. She can be reached at ivasu@ my one-stop shop,” he said. “She struggle. Before he started winning my future,” he said. “Yes, finan- is Aug. 1. learning community that fosters a hcc.edu or 413-552-2438. told me who to talk to and who to scholarships, Cummings sought cially, scholarships help. To me, see, she helped me with financial frequent assistance from HCC’s though, time is the greatest gift.” aid and student accounts, and she Thrive Student Resource Center helped me pick my classes.” and Food Pantry for help with gro- Right away, Wayson pointed ceries and credit counseling. Cummings toward two classes he “Food is just one less thing credits for putting him on the path you have to worry about when EARLY to college success: computer appli- you’re going to school full time, cations and English composition. because this was not easy for me,” “The last time I’d touched a Cummings said. DEADLINES computer was my senior year in Money got even tighter after In observance of the 4th of July, high school,” he said. “When I the pandemic struck and Cum- started at HCC, I didn’t even know mings was laid off from his job at there will be an EARLY AD DEADLINE To advertise, Compost dates/times in Palmer place your ad no later than NOON The following schedule will provide months. Place lawn debris in brown pa- dates the compost area off of Old Warren per bags, (no plastic bags allowed) and Friday, July 2 Road in Palmer will be opened to allow do not leave bags up against the locked – Thank you! town residents to drop off grass clippings gate. The town asks that you also prac- and leaves during spring and summer tice social distancing. Date Time Saturday, July 17, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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RACE ❙ from page 1 RALLIES ❙ from page 1 in the form of events like this,” said Al Chief Charles Kuss as the only member Sandy, who manages the club experience of the police force whose job status was at the track. not in flux. The board eventually did Domnarksi said he enjoys a race vote on re-appointments. Prior to that, where anyone can enter with any type of Doyle warned against publicly airing bike they want to use. any allegations against Olszta. “We’ve had everything, including “We should not be having a lovef- a velomobile,” he said. “It’s a safe place est or a slam fest on any employee in to race because the track is closed and town,” he said. it’s wide. There are no cars, and it’s fun. Traditionally, police officers were There’s plenty of room for everyone.” appointed or re-appointed year-to-year, The cost is $20 to pre-register and $40 but Kuss, who defended Olszta, sought if a participant waits until the day of the three-year appointments. He asked the race. Racers should also bring their own board to bring back all nine officers. race number. “There’s nothing to dissuade me To register, go online to bikereg.com/ from making the recommendations to firecracker-early-morning-circuit-race, include all the officers,” he said. then click on “register.” Kuss also did not return a voice The bike race is not the track’s only mail left for him after the meeting. outreach to the community. It also holds a Eight officers were re-appointed. Veterans Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Olszta was denied renewal on a split July 7, at 8:30 a.m. U.S. Armed Service vote. Doyle and Selectman Paul Mc- veterans are welcome to come to the track Carthy voted to retain Olszta while for a complimentary day of fun and speed Collins, Kelly and Leaming voted at the track. against it. “The track’s volunteer workers, in- The point was made at the meeting structors and organizers have a sincere ap- and later in the Facebook discussions preciation for all who have served and sac- that failing to re-appoint Olszta could rificed for our country,” Sandy said. Track open the town to legal action because ride-alongs are available, and the veterans Olszta never had a hearing and an op- let the workers know how fast they want to portunity to defend himself against any allegations. go around the track. Register in advance All types of bicycles and riders are welcome at the Firecracker Early Morning Circuit Race at Palmer Motorsports Park. This is the race’s online at PalmerMSP.com/vets/. Things got heated to the point at sixth year, and welcomes many different types of bikes, including velomobile. Courtesy photos which one resident was escorted out and the board asked Kuss to remove Olszta, who tried to state his case during the meeting. Kuss refused. Around that time, Leaming, in a fit of pique, challenged someone in the au- dience who apparently said something that got Leaming’s attention, and then he seemed to put the rest of the audi- ence on notice. “Is that a threat?” Leaming asked. “Because there’s no one in this au- dience who scares me,” he said. By morning a recall petition was circulating. It’s uncertain, but Com- monwealth law may prohibit recall elections until three months after the regular election. In the meantime, hun- dreds of angry posters were venting in the Facebook group. Here’s a sample: “I’m sorry for you Ryan. What has happened today is a horrible situation. Not sure how these people sleep at night. My family built a home in Brim- field in 1987.....you people pulling this (stuff) should be ashamed.” “This seems so shady, I don’t live in Brimfield anymore, but you all should seriously see if you can take this to some government body higher up, it sounds like the whole town is being run by two people. Picket, protest on the A velomobile and a regular bicycle ride together during a past Firecracker Early Morning Bikers get a great view of the area when they take part in the Firecracker Early Morning common, call state reps.” Circuit Race. This year’s will be held on July 5. Circuit Race at Palmer Motosports Park.

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BASEBALL SOFTBALL Defense has tough time in tourney Panthers season By Tim Peterson just didn’t.” Roche and Zach Handzel com- cons baseball team as a walk-on. Sports Correspondent Palmer, who finished the bined to hurl a four-hitter in “Nate has a chance to make season with a 5-10 overall re- that contest, as the Panthers the UMass-Boston baseball ends in tournament PALMER—The final var- cord, played a home playoff advanced into the quarterfinals team as a walk-on,” Pasquarosa PALMER – All teams made it into the Panthers traveled to Southwick High and sity baseball game of the 2021 game for the first time since with a 7-0 shutout victory. said. “He just has to work hard Western Massachusetts Division 2 tourna- found itself overwhelmed by the Rams of- season held at Legion Field was 2017 when they defeated Mahar The three Panthers seniors and show the coaches that he ment, which allowed a 4-8 Palmer softball fense in a 14-2 loss shortened by the mercy certainly not a very memorable Regional, 6-3, in a first-round on this year’s squad are second can compete at that level. I love team an opportunity to see some tourney rule. Palmer finished with a record of 4-9 in one for the home team. game. They then lost at Wah- baseman Tim Casavecchia, first seeing kids play baseball at the action for the first time in a few years. The the pandemic-shortened season. The 15th-seeded Palmer conah Regional in the quarter- baseman Nathan Oliveira, and next level.” Panthers made several costly finals. Kevin Hess, who did not play Mohawk (4-9) took advan- errors, as the 18th-seeded Mo- The Panthers lost a first- in last Friday’s game due to per- tage of a fielding error in the top hawk Trail Warriors celebrated round game at Hampshire Re- sonal reasons. of the first inning to take an early an 11-2 victory in a Western gional in 2018 and they lost an- “I really enjoyed coaching 1-0 lead. Mass. Division 3 preliminary other first-round contest at Mt. the three seniors and they’re very The Panthers threatened to round game, last Friday after- Greylock in 2019, which was the good team leaders,” Pasquaro- score a run in the bottom half of noon. final game of Peter Farr’s coach- sa said. “I wish Kevin could’ve the frame. “This is a very disappoint- ing career. played in today’s game because Junior shortstop Chance ing loss for us,” said first-year The last postseason meeting we really needed him.” Lee began the inning by hitting Palmer head coach Anthony between Mohawk and Palmer Oliveira will be attending a pop-up single into shallow left Pasquarosa. “They made the baseball teams was a first-round UMass-Boston in the fall. He’s plays in today’s game, and we home game in 2014. Connor planning to try-out for the Bea- TOURNEY ❙ page 8

SOCCER NE Mutiny continues string of draws at home By Tim Peterson sides on several rebound shots, Sports Correspondent which I didn’t totally agree with. I’m very proud of the per- LUDLOW—Three of the formance by our goalie.” four United Women’s Soccer Ela Kopec, who recently matches played by the New En- graduated from Ludlow High gland Mutiny at historic Lusita- School, made her first start at no Stadium so far this season Lusitano Stadium for the Mu- have ended in draws. tiny. She also posted her first The only meeting of the shutout.” regular season between the Mu- “It’s really special to post a Jayda Pardo picks up a ground ball at Chelsea Bigos fires a throw from short to tiny and the Syracuse DA was shutout, especially at this stadi- second base. first. a scoreless affair, last Saturday um,” Kopec said. “I feel like I night. The Mutiny had a 2-1- earned my position on this soc- 4 overall record following the cer team.” home match. Kopec, who’s a first-year “It has been a season of ties member of the Mutiny, only for us,” said Mutiny head coach allowed four goals as the start- Jeb Booth. “I do respect a 0-0 ing goalie for the Ludlow girls’ tie. We had all sorts of scoring varsity soccer team last fall. The chances during the second half, Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com but we were called for being off- MUTINY ❙ page 8 Olivia Hicks sends the goal kick away.

Laura Gouvin, of Monson, Agawam’s Hope Santaniello Lydia Kinsman, of Southwick, Anna Carson tries to work Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Miyah Mega makes an off balance throw advances the ball up the field. winds up and takes a big shot. works away from the Syracuse around a pair of opponents. Madison Cole winds up to throw a pitch. across the diamond. defense.

BASEBALL RACING Valley Blue Sox continue Leary, McKennedy pick up wins at Monadnock WINCHESTER, N.H. – Winless for his career only feature win in a row. Friday’s of the way. The first of two cau- to roll, beat Schooners 9-4 There’s a new sheriff in town eight days earlier, the Hatfield, victory, like the one a week ear- tions waved on lap 29, this one at Monadnock Speedway. His Mass. pilot set fast time in qual- lier, was scored over some real as the leading Seitz tangled with The Valley Blue Sox faced the Mys- LaPlante, “I think it speaks to the conver- name is Tyler Leary, and he’s ifying Friday at the high-banked thoroughbreds. a lapper in turn two. tic Schooners at MacKenzie Stadium on sations I have had with our coaches over rounding up Modified feature speed plant and then roared to The ISMA Super Modifieds That moved McKennedy to Thursday, and won the game by a score the past couple games. I’ve been working wins. his second NHSTRA Modified - 800-plus big block horsepower the point and, at that point, the of 9-4. a lot with Her and Pedro (VBS Hitting rocketing a 1,850-pound mis- race’s outcome was effectively The Blue Sox had a tough start to the Coach). The pregame conversation we sile - were in town Saturday, decided. Anthony Nocella held game, giving up two runs and failing to had today was to be ourselves on the field. making their first Monadnock the deuce the rest of the way, secure any of their own in the first inning. Don’t try to get too big, just be the players run in more than two years, with with Lilje strong in third. No- Owen Langan of Northeastern Uni- that brought us here in the first place.” He open-wheel super star Jon McK- body, though, had an answer for versity made his debut in the Valley when continued. ennedy dominating to win the McKennedy’s dominance. He he took over for Aaron Hubbell on the It was a slow but exciting crawl to All State Materials Group 75 lap had earlier set fast time with a mound. the ninth, with the Blue Sox hitting well, main event. blistering lap of 11.181 seconds, “They did a really good job getting reaching bases and bringing home a cou- Young Gun Fast Eddie just shy of his 2018 Monadnock zeros today,” Said Head Coach Hez Ran- ple of players to extend their lead. The Petruskevicius stayed red hot in best of 11.138. dolph, whose Blue Sox shut down the Schooners only put up two runs, ending the beginner class, Mini Stock And, while Leary didn’t Schooners offense throughout the game. the game with a score of 9-4. master Gordon Farnum cruised turn any 11-second laps, he did “They answered every offensive move the The Blue Sox previously beat the to his fifth victory of the sum- set fast time in the NHSTRA other team made. They applied the pres- Schooners in their second game of the mer, Justin Littlewood blasted Mods to earn the pole, and then sure, and that never allowed them to get season, but since that game, they haven’t to his second in the Late Model outran Trevor Bleau all 40 cau- back into the ballgame.” been able to top them until Thursday’s Sportsmen, and Jimmy Zellman tion-free laps in the Mod Squad The second and third brought back- home game. won his first of the season in the feature. Todd Patnode was to-back three run innings for the Blue “I feel like we’re really clicking right Pure Stocks Saturday. strong in third, pulling with- Sox, kudos to superior offense in the sec- now,” Said LaPlante. “We still aren’t play- Moe Lilje led the first two in six markers of points parade ond and a three-run home run from Mason ing our absolute best baseball, but the Submitted photo go-rounds of the ISMA biggie, leader Matt Kimball. LaPlante of Yale, his second of the season. exciting part of that is we have room to Jon McKennedy picked up a win in the All State Materials Group main then giving way to Ben Seitz but “I feel really good right now,” Said improve.” event staying in the top three the rest MONADNOCK ❙ page 8 PAGE 8 July 1, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER

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he Palmer sophomore had a huge season for the boys track team this Starfires collegiate team pick up pair of wins Tyear. He qualified for the state meet in four events and set a personal best in WESTFIELD – The Westfield Starfires twice. Peter DeMaria went 3-for-4 with 3 in Connecticut on Thursday night and came the long jump at 19 feet, 11 inches. got primed for the team’s upcoming sellout runs scored, 2 doubles, and 2 RBI. away with a 6-4 victory over the Norwich To nominate someone for Athlete of the (Wednesday, June 30) with a resounding 16-3 The thrashing of Norwich comes ahead Sea Unicorns. Westfield native Aidan Dunn Week, contact Managing Sports Editor over the Norwich Sea Unicorns on Sunday of the team’s first-ever advance sellout as the earned the win with six strong innings on the Gregory A. 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Registration is open for these sports. Works, Westford org. For questions email info@baystate- inning, Oliveira lined a single into right The Warriors scored a pair of un- Registration is currently open in the Rugby: July 31 at Union Point Sports games.org or call 781-932-6555. field and sophomore catcher Dom Allen earned runs in the fourth inning to take doubled to left. Oliveira tried to score on a 3-0 lead. the play, but he was tagged out by Mo- The Panthers did give their faithful hawk senior catcher Matt Pollen, who re- supporters something to cheer about in MONADNOCK ❙ from page 7 ceived a prefect relay throw from junior the bottom of the fourth. Justin Littlewood started alongside his and then sped off to score his first win of the Kimball, Bill Kimball, Cory Plummer, Kim- shortstop Tyler Dubreull ending the rally. Oliveira hit a leadoff single to right brother Cole in the LMS feature, took the summer in Saturday’s nightcap 25-lapper. JD my Rivet, Dave Salzarulo, Eric LeClair, Scott “That was a bang-bang play at the field and advanced to third base on an- lead from him on lap four and then held Aus- Stockwell was second, with Lofland third, MacMichael. plate,” Pasquarosa said. “They had to other double by Allen. Both base runners tin Brehio in his back pocket the rest of the Top points man Chris Davis came home ISMA SUPER MODIFIED 75-LAP: Jon make a perfect play to get that out and crossed the plate on wild pitches cutting way to score his second win of the summer. fifth, ending the night a dozen markers ahead McKennedy, Anthony Nocella, Moe Lilje, you just tip your cap to them. It was only the deficit to 3-2. And while there was a war being waged of Stockwell. Mike Ordway Jr., Kyle Edwards, Otto Sitter- the first inning, and we were trying to be It remained a one run game until the behind him, Brehio’s strong runner-up effort Fast Eddie Petruskevicius again worked ly, Dan Bowes, Ryan Locke, Eric Lewis, Ben aggressive there.” Warriors batted around and scored five – his fifth podium outing in a row – allowed his magic in the Young Guns 15-lapper, win- Seitz. The duo of Oliveira and Allen com- runs in the sixth inning. him to finish the night atop the points parade, ning for the sixth week in a row. This time, LATE MODEL SPORTSMAN: Jus- bined to go 4-for-5 against Mohawk. Al- Junior righty Anthony Ukrainets re- two scant markers better than Cam Curtis, though, Teagan Edson – greatly improving tin Littlewood, Austin Brehio, Cam Curtis, len was also intentionally walked leading placed Mayberry on the mound and was third in the night’s 25-lapper. every week – kept him within shooting dis- Chase Curtis, Ricky Bly, Adam Gray, Cole off the bottom of the sixth inning. able to record the final out of the inning. Gordon Farnum stormed to his fifth Mini tance as she took the checkers second. Leilei Littlewood, Jaret Curtis, Kevin Vaudrien, Dan The Panthers only other base hits The Warriors added three more runs Stock win of the season. Charging from row Daniels came home third. Comeau. in the game were singles by sophomore in their final at-bats and enjoyed the bus four, the Fitzwilliam Flyer took the lead from Saturday, July 3, Monadnock Speedway MINI STOCK: Gordon Farnum, Lou- third baseman Ty Miller, and junior right ride home to Shelburne Falls. Kevin Clayton on lap 16 and drove off to take will host its huge annual Firecracker Night ie Maher, Ray King, Kevin Cormier, Kevin fielder Jack Letendre. The returning Panthers players the checkers eight lengths ahead of Louie event, featuring a 100-lap NHSTRA Modi- Clayton, Jack Puchalski, Kevin McKnight, Junior right-hander Mike Mayberry, will be looking to end their postseason Maher. fied main event, a spectacular aerial fireworks Jeff Heath, Patrick Houle, Josh Wright. who was the Panthers starting pitcher, re- drought next year. Maher, the winner a week earlier, was display, the Pro Truck Series, and a full card PURE STOCK: Jimmy Zellman, JD strong in second on Saturday, joining Farnum of NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Stockwell, Cory Lofland, Jake Bosse, Chris and third-place finisher Ray King in trophy Racing Series competition. Post time is 5 p.m. Davis, Jason LeRay, Brianna Patnode, Ryan MUTINY ❙ from page 7 row. A pair of Kevins, Cormier and Clayton, Lawliss, Damien Houle, Nick Houle. rounded out the top five. Monadnock Speedway June 26 Top Tens: YOUNG GUNS: Eddie Petruskevicius, Lady Lions finished the 2020 season far this season came at home versus the Jimmy Zellman took the lead from Cory NHSTRA MODIFIED 40-LAP: Tyler Teagan Edson, Leilei Daniels, Eddie Gomar- without a loss for the first time in twenty Connecticut Rush by the final score of Lofland on lap 11 of the Pure Stock feature Leary, Trevor Bleau, Todd Patnode, Matt lo, Dominick Stafford. years. 6-1 on May 22. Their other two home ties “It was a lot of fun playing soccer were against the Boston Scorpions (2-2), for the high school team last fall,” she and the New Jersey Copa (2-2). said. “I was only able to play soccer for After making three saves during the TRAPPER ❙ from page 2 the varsity team for one season because I first half against the Syracuse DA, Kopec had previously played for the NEFC De- made the save of the night with less than erty. The process took close to a year due traps. Property owners help trappers set up could not sleep that night, worrying about velopment Academy, but they folded last five minutes remaining in regulation. She to COVID-19 restrictions causing the spay/ traps near feeding sites. “Sometimes you what might happen to the kitten. year. Playing soccer at the academy level deflected a shot taken from the top of the neuter clinic to be shutdown. All of those catch the same cats over and over,” Hutchin- The next day, the spayed female was let helped me get to where I am today. If I box by midfielder Darby D’Angelo over cats received veterinary care in addition to son said, as the cats quickly learn that traps out of a shed and immediately went to the didn’t play for the academy, I don’t even the crossbar. being spayed/neutered. mean food, and that they will be released. stonewall and began calling for the kitten. think I would be playing here.” “Ela made a huge save and it was While not all property owners reach “The last 10 cats have been tricky,” she said He made his way out of the wall and was Kopec is enjoying playing soccer in a gamechanger,” Booth said. “If she out for help with their feral cat colonies, of the farm colony. caught by the property owner. “He sur- her hometown for the Mutiny. lets that shot go into the net, everything Hutchinson said it makes a world of differ- vived the storm in a rock wall by himself,” “The is a great soccer team with would be different. She does a really ence for the cats and volunteers if they do. Catching feral kittens Hutchinson said. The kitten had watery eyes some outstanding coaches,” Kopec said. good job of managing shots from the At her current feral cat colony, located on a It is not just these last remaining feral and was beginning to develop an upper re- “All of the girls on this team are going to outside.” farm in Ware, Hutchinson has worked with cats that have proved to be a challenge to spiratory infection due to the cold and damp amazing colleges. It a great thing to be Kopec received plenty of support the property owner to trap almost 30 cats and Hutchinson, it also involved a mixed litter of conditions in the wall. He was treated and is a part of. I played my first soccer game from her defense in last Saturday’s home kittens since last year. Those that are young eight kittens and an apparent “cat-knapping.” in the process of being adopted out, just like in this stadium for the Western United match. Those players are Lydia Kinsman, enough are socialized and rehomed, while all The kittens were the product of two mother the other seven kittens in the combined litter. Pioneers and playing for the Mutiny is Delaney Lawler, Olivia Hicks, Anna Car- others are returned to the property. Hutchin- cats that were co-parenting their litters. The “I don’t want kittens to be born in the something very special to me. It’s almost son, and Gabby DeAngelis. son said they have 15 cats are the farm that mother cats moved the kittens to a loft where wild as feral cats because they are so vulner- like I’ve made a full circle.” The Mutiny did put plenty of pres- have been spayed/neutered and another sev- Hutchinson and the property owner were able and so many die, or get sick,” Hutchin- Kopec will also attending an amaz- sure on the Syracuse defense, but they en cats to trap. “This is the advantage of hav- unable to reach them. Hutchinson knew she son said, of volunteering with HTAT. “This ing college in the fall. She’ll be a fresh- couldn’t put the ball into the back of the ing the property owners to work with you,” had to wait for the kittens to be old enough is why I do this…I want to do right by these man goalie on the Villanova University net. she said. “The property owner is catching a and for the mothers to bring them down. cats.” . People in need of assistance with fe- women’s soccer team. “It was a frustrating game tonight,” lot of cats since I showed them how to trap. When this happened, Hutchinson was ral cat populations can reach out to HTAT Villanova assistant coach Megan said midfielder Laura Gouvin, who’s also When I can teach somebody to trap, that’s able to trap one of the mother cats for TNR. Director Rachael Max at 413-324-8224 or Geldernick watched Kopec play in a soc- enjoying her first full season playing for golden.” While the mother cat was recovering, a [email protected] or visit cer match with her club team in a tour- the Mutiny. “We had several good shots As the feral cats become wary of the tra- spayed female that was previously trapped www.heretodaysanctuary.org. nament in Pennsylvania in February of on goal, but we were just unlucky. We did ditional traps, volunteers have to switch to and released began taking the kittens and Residents of Brimfield, Holland, Palm- using drop traps, a three-foot by three-foot er, Monson, Southbridge, Sturbridge, Wales, 2020. play very well defensively.” hiding them in a stonewall on the farm. by one-foot metal cage without a bottom, Ware or Warren can qualify for low-cost spay “Coach Geldernick saw me play in Gouvin, who lives in Monson, will They were able to retrieve all but one kitten which is propped up and tied with the string. or neuter services for cats. Feral and stray a game and I played very well that day. be a sophomore member of the Boston from the stonewall before a torrential storm This type of trap requires a lot of patience, as cats get fixed for free. Services are support- Then I made a visit to the Villanova cam- College women’s soccer team this fall. rolled in. Unable to reach the kitten with- the trapper has to sit nearby and activate the out risk of injuring him, the property own- ed by the BISSELL Pet Foundation Spay/ pus three days later,” Kopec said. “That’s Entering the homestretch of the reg- trap once the cat is under it. Hutchinson and Neuter Grant, the Shirley Shattuck Windsor when I decided to commit to the school. ular season, the Mutiny are battling sev- er and Hutchinson were forced to wait for other volunteers use strong-smelling food, the storm, which brought high winds and a Trust and the Massachusetts Animal Coali- When I toured the campus, it felt like eral other teams for one of the four East like tuna or anchovies, to lure the cats to the tion’s License Plate Program. home to me. Everyone was very nice Conference playoff spots. deluge of rain, to pass. Hutchinson said she there.” “I’m still expecting us to finish Kopec started her first match for in the top four and make the playoffs,” the Mutiny in a road match against the Booth said. “Anything can happen during Our advertisers make this Worcester Smiles two weeks ago. She the final weeks of the regular season.” publication possible. played the first 45 minutes of that contest The Mutiny will be playing two road Send Us Your Sports Photos! before being replaced by Caitlin Murphy matches against FC Buffalo and the Con- Let them know you at the start of the second half. The Muti- necticut Rush before returning home to saw their ad in the ny coasted to a 7-0 victory. battle the Long Island Roughriders in the [email protected] Journal Register The Mutiny’s only other victory so season finale on July 10. July 1, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER PAGE 9 DEATH NOTICES Russell C. Bednarski, 73 Shirley Terese Sherman Lawrence Snowden Sr., 72 Joseph Charles Zajk, 82 OBITUARIES Died: June 17, 2021 (Cantwell), 89 Died: June 25, 2021 Died: June 5, 2021 Services are Private Died: June 23, 2021 Services to be held at conve- Russell C. Bednarski, 73 nience of the family PALMER – Russell C. Bed- UFC fights on Satur- Amant of Palmer; narski, 73, passed away on June day nights with John his granddaughter, 17, 2021, at home surrounded by Stamant and going fly Ashley Christiansen; Lawrence Snowden Sr., 72 his loving daughter, Tracy. fishing. Russell also his great-grandson PALMER — Lawrence be dearly missed and friends. He was born on Oct. 17, had a passion for play- Josiah Torres and Snowden Sr., 72, passed away on by all who knew Memorial donations 1947, in Springfield to the late ing pool and was in a great-granddaughters, Friday, June 25, 2021, surround- him, including his may be made to Shriners Charles and Arlene (Quinn) Bed- league for Turtle Pond Layla and Arianna ed by his loving family at Bay- loving wife, Anita Hospitals for Children, narski. Russell proudly served Bar, receiving many Christiansen. state Medical Center in Spring- (Kargol) Snowden; donate.lovetotherescue. his country with the U.S. Army trophies. Even with Beers and Story field. his son Lawrence org, Dakin Humane So- as a Technical Specialist during all of these passions, Palmer Funeral Home Son of the late Lloyd and Snowden, Jr. and his ciety, dakinhumane.org, the Vietnam War. He retired as a his true passion was has been entrust- Josephine (Sowa) Snowden, he wife, Christine of or Sunshine Village, sun- mail sorter from the Springfield not only being Tracy’s ed with arrangements was born in Worcester on April Palmer; his daugh- shine.us/donor. Bulk Mail Center after working father, but her biggest hero. He in which all services will be 4, 1949. Lawrence was an avid ter Lori Claxton and Services for Law- for 28 years. would ALWAYS tell he she was private. In lieu of flowers, do- outdoorsman and had a passion her husband, George rence will be at the con- Even as a single father rais- TOUGHER than ANY boy he nations can be sent to the Bay- for fishing. He enjoyed many of Easthampton; his venience of the family. ing his beloved daughter Tra- could have ever had. state Hospice, 30 Capital Dr., local fishing spots and could be grandson, Matthew Berthiaume Beers & Story Palmer Funeral cy, he still found time to loudly Russell is survived by his W. Springfield, MA 01089. For found enjoying bass fishing five of Ware; his great grandaugh- entrusted with Lawrence’s ar- yell advice to the Bruins as they loving daughter, Tracy Chris- further information, please visit days a week, and sometimes even ter, Violet Berthiaume; his sister rangements. played on the TV, watching tiansen and her fiancé John St. beersandstory.com. seven! Bonnie Czepiel and her husband To leave a memory or con- Above all, family was most Peter of Belchertown; as well as dolence, visit beersandstory. Shirley T. Sherman, 89 important to him and he will many extended family members com. Townshend, VT/Monson, Shirley retired from and husband Robert; MA —Shirley Terese (Cantwell) the Monson Develop- and Ralph Sherman, all Joseph Charles Zajk, 82 Sherman went to be with the Lord mental Center in July of Townshend Vt; and on June 23, 2021. of 2000, where she Tracy Mazza and hus- Joseph “Joe” time with John Lu- amongst the angels. Shirley was born Sept. 15, worked as a supervi- band Angelo of West Charles Zajk, born kaskiewicz in Palmer. Joe was predeceased by his 1931, to her loving parents Ber- sor of dietary services. Springfield. She also on June 22, 1939, Joe enjoyed these jobs father Joseph Peter Zajk and Lot- nard Cantwell and Eva (Gaudette) “She ran a tight ship” leaves 11 grandchil- in Palmer, peaceful- and ultimately retired tie Zajk of Palmer and his sister- Cantwell. She grew up in Thornd- in her satellite kitchens. dren, 14 great-grand- ly passed to meet as a janitorial supervi- in-law Melanie Mikus of Ware. ike, a village she truly loved. She Shirley was a member children and one his heavenly father sor. Joe is survived by his wife always spoke fondly of the won- of the Retreads Motor- great-great grandchild. on June 5, 2021, in Joe and his family Celia of Prescott, Ariz., and his derful neighbors and the 88 steps. cycle Club of Fiskdale She was recently Prescott, Ariz. loved their beach vaca- three children: Melissa and her She attended schools in Palmer and rode her motorcy- predeceased by her Joe graduated tions, traveling to such husband Paul of London, En- and graduated from Palmer High cle up until her 75th great-grandson Dylan from Palmer High places as Anguilla, the gland; Joelle of Arlington, Va.; in the Class of 1949. Shirley’s birthday. Shirley loved Landers. School and served for Bahamas and Turks and Joseph, his wife Dawn and first job was a switchboard oper- playing cards and crib- Funeral Liturgy four years in the U.S. and Caicos; but Joe’s his two grandsons, Matthew and ator at Church Company in Mon- bage was her special was celebrated at St. Army at Fort Bliss, Texas. He “happy place” was always Old Jonah of Prescott. He is also sur- son. She met Milton Sherman and game. She also enjoyed Patrick’s Church in spent time on Johnson Island in Orchard Beach, Maine. It was vived by his sister Marcia Iwan- they married on April 11, 1953. pitch and thirty-one. Monson on June 29 the Pacific testing Nike missiles, in Old Orchard Beach that Joe icki and her husband Richard of Shirley worked as a waitress for Shirley leaves her with burial following and in Arizona and Nevada test- and his wife purchased a sum- West Chester, Pa.; his nephews many years while her children brother Donald P. Can- at Bethany Cemetery in ing nuclear weapons. Joe also mer home. Maine was a place John Iwanicki and wife Ann-Ma- were in school. She was her kids twell of Holland and his partner Monson. spent five years serving in the where they could relax, enjoy rie of Tampa, Fla., and David No. 1 fan and faithfully attended Kathy Meany of Thorndike. She In lieu of flowers please local National Guard battalion in their retirement and welcome Iwanicki, wife Taryn and son all of their games through high was predeceased by her broth- consider a memorial contribu- Ware. family and friends. A few years Conner of Malvern, Pa. school. er Bernard Cantwell of Florida. tion to the Juvenile Diabetes Re- Following his time in the later, Joe and Celia became true Other survivors include his She became an avid Red Shirley leaves her five children, search Foundation - JDRF 200 military, Joe returned home and snowbirds when they moved to sister-in-law Jeanne Chrabaszcz Sox fan in her retirement years, Milton Sherman Jr. (Chip) and Vesey St. 28th Floor, New York settled in Ware with his new wife Prescott, Ariz., to enjoy watch- and partner Jan Magee of keeping score of every game she his wife Annie of Dummerston NY 10281, jdrf.org. Visit lom- Celia. He became active within ing their grandchildren grow up. Queensbury, N.Y.; his broth- watched – a collection of note- Vt.; Deborah Sherman and her bardfuneralhome.com for online the White Eagles Society, VFW Despite his ongoing health er-in-law Gary Mikus of Ware; books are now Red Sox history. partner Buddy; Susan LeCours condolences. and Knights of Columbus. issues, which included multi- and his beloved nieces Jennifer, Joe began his career as an ple heart surgeries and partial her husband Josh and daughters aerospace machinist at Pratt & amputation of his right leg, Joe June and Josie, and Allison, her Whitney. Over the years, Joe never complained. He worked husband Ryan and their children worked at various aerospace tirelessly all his life to make sure William and Olivia of Milton, Vt. The Journal Register manufacturers including Barnes his family was taken care of and Joe will be missed by his Aircraft, Moore Drop Forging did not want for anything. He did many friends, especially those in Obituary Policy Co. and Rathbones, Inc. what needed to be done, and he Old Orchard Beach. As the years passed, Joe’s certainly did it his way. A funeral service for Joe Turley Publications offers funeral date and place. own choice and may include health issues prompted him to June 19 was Joe and Ce- will be announced at a later date. two types of obituaries. The other is a Paid Obituary, a photograph. Death Notices seek less stressful and demand- lia’s 56th wedding anniversary, Donations in Joe’s name can be One is a free, brief Death costing $100, which allows & Paid Obituaries should be ing employment. This led him and Joe would have turned 82 made to the St. Jude Society, Notice listing the name of families to publish extended submitted through a funeral home to take a position as a school on June 22. His family finds Shriner’s Hospital of Springfield, deceased, date of death and death notice information of their to: [email protected]. janitor in the Wilbraham School peace and solace knowing that Autism Speaks, or a charity of District. Joe also worked part- he is no longer in pain and is your choice. Exceptions will be made only when the family provides a death certificate and must be pre-paid.

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NOTICE OF or cashier’s check within at Public Auction at 9:00 Thousand ($5,000.00) Police Logs MORTGAGEE’S SALE sixty (60) days after the date AM on July 28, 2021, on Dollars by certified or bank OF REAL ESTATE of sale. the mortgaged premises check will be required to Sunday, June 20 Premises: 21 Dale Road, Other terms to be located at 1352 Park Street, be paid by the purchaser at PALMER POLICE Christine Louise Kennedy, 42, of 268 Palmer Holbrook, Massachusetts announced at the sale. Palmer, Hampden County, the time and place of sale. By virtue and in execution BENDETT & MCHUGH, Massachusetts, all and sin- The balance is to be paid by The Palmer Police Department responded to Rd. Apt. 28, Monson, was arrested at 8:16 p.m., for a WMS Warrant. of the Power of Sale con- PC gular the premises described certified or bank check at 361 calls and made three arrests or summons for ar- tained in a certain mortgage 270 Farmington Avenue in said mortgage, Harmon Law Offices, P.C., rests June 22 – 29. Those arrested will appear at the Randy Alexander, 19, of 10 Chestnut St. Apt. given by Dorothy Bitsoli- Farmington, CT 06032 TO WIT: 150 California St., Newton, Palmer District Court and are innocent unless proven 1505, Springfield, was arrested at 11:36 p.m., on Ricci to Bank of America, Attorney for Wilmington The land in Palmer, in Massachusetts 02458, guilty: charges of carrying a dangerous weapon and a pro- N.A., said mortgage dated Savings Fund Society, FSB, the County of Hampden, or by mail to P.O. Box bation warrant. February 15, 2007, and d/b/a Christiana Trust, Commonwealth of 610389, Newton Highlands, Thursday, June 24 Monday, June 21 recorded in the Norfolk not individually but as Massachusetts bounded Massachusetts 02461-0389, County Registry of Deeds, Trustee for Pretium Mortgage and described as follows: A within thirty (30) days from David F. Stepanian, 39, of 66 Hanward Hill, East Jules Oscar III Gaudreau, 32, of 2205 Boston Longmeadow, was arrested 10:15 p.m., on charges of in Book 24554 at Page 432 Acquisition Trust certain tract of land in the the date of sale. Deed will Rd., Apt. L110, Wilbraham, was arrested at 1:30 p.m., and now held by Wilmington Present Holder of the easterly side of said Palmer be provided to purchaser for operating under the influence of liquor; negligent op- for a WMS Warrant. Savings Fund Society, FSB, Mortgage located on the northerly side recording upon receipt in eration of a motor vehicle and having no inspection d/b/a Christiana Trust, not (860) 677-2868 of Boston Post Road, other- full of the purchase price. sticker. Thursday, June 24 Theodore S. Beaulieu, 69, of 134 Fenton Rd., individually but as Trustee 07/01, 07/08, 07/15/2021 wise known as Park Street, The description of the prem- for Pretium Mortgage and being part of lot six (6) ises contained in said mort- Saturday, June 26 Monson, was arrested at 11:53 p.m., charges of op- Acquisition Trust by vir- and part of lot five (5) on gage shall control in the erating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor Kristin L. Mancini, 51, of 46 Glenn St., Three tue of an assignment from Commonwealth of Plan of East Palmer Park, event of an error in this pub- Rivers, was arrested at 9:23 p.m., on Palmer Road in (third offense); negligent operation of a motor vehicle Pretium Mortgage Credit Massachusetts Palmer, Mass., owned and lication. Three Rivers, on charges of operating a motor vehicle and rate of speed exceeding the posted limit. Partners I Loan Acquisition, The Trial Court developed by John Smalarz Other terms, if any, to (second offense); negligent operation of a motor ve- Saturday, June 26 LP, to Wilmington Savings Hampden Probate and May, 1927, W.H. & H.W. be announced at the sale. hicle and a marked lanes violation. Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Family Court Brainerd, Engineers, said QUICKEN LOANS, Anthony Moran, 31, of 9 Granby Hts., Granby, Christiana Trust, not indi- plan being recorded in the LLC was arrested at 12:56 a.m., on charges of operating a 50 State Street vidually but as Trustee Springfield, MA 01103 Hampden County Registry Present holder of said MONSON POLICE motor vehicle under the influence of liquor; negligent for Pretium Mortgage (413)748-7758 of Deeds in Book of Plans mortgage operation of a motor vehicle and disturbing the peace. Acquisition Trust, dated Docket No. HD21P1201EA Y, Page 76, and being By its Attorneys, The Monson Police Department responded eight Matthew F. Crum, 39, of 2 Butler Rd. Apt. 3, July 24, 2015 and recorded Estate of: more particularly bounded HARMON LAW OFFICES, September 1, 2015 in Book and described as follows: P.C. arrests or summons for arrests June 20–26. Those ar- Monson, was arrested at 9:17 p.m. on charges of Michael Robert Guyer assault and battery with serious injuries; disorderly 33449 at Page 543 of the Also known as: BEGINNING at a point in 150 California St. rested will appear at the Palmer District Court and Norfolk County Registry of the northerly side of the Newton, MA 02458 are innocent unless proven guilty: conduct; resisting arrest and interfering with a police Michael R Guyer officer. Deeds, previously assigned Date of Death: 12/15/2020 Boston Post Road, said point (617)558-0500 by Bank of America, N.A., CITATION ON being three hundred seven- 19936 successor by merger to BAC PETITION FOR ty-five (375) feet easterly 06/24. 07/01, 07/08/2021 Home Loans Servicing, LP FORMAL measured along said Boston to Pretium Mortgage Credit ADJUDICATION Post Rod from the southeast Fire Logs Partners I Loan Acquisition, To all interested persons: corner of land now or for- STATE OF LP, by virtue of an assign- A Petition for Formal merly of Charles Johnson CONNECTICUT responded to an alarm activation on South Main Street. ment dated June 12, 2015 Adjudication of Intestacy and said point being at the SUPERIOR COURT PALMER The department returned to service at 2:19 p.m. and recorded September 1, and Appointment of southeast corner of land JUVENILE MATTERS The Palmer Fire Department responded to 12 On Wednesday, June 28, at 8:34 p.m., the depart- 2015 in Book 33449 at Page Personal Representative now or formerly of John ORDER OF NOTICE calls June 23–28: 542 of the Norfolk County has been filed by Autumn J. Mullen, et ux; and run- JD-JM-61 Rev. 10-11 ment responded to a medical assistance call on Searle Registry of Deeds, previ- ning thence NORTHERLY C.G.S. 45a-716(c), Street. The department returned to service at 9:08 p.m. L Guyer of Monson, MA On Wednesday, June 23, at 9:23 a.m., the depart- ously assigned by Bank of requesting that the Court and at right angles with 46b-129(a), 52-52, PA ment responded to a medical assistance call on Old America, N.A., to BAC enter a formal Decree and said Boston Post Road, one 11-51, Sec. 19 Warren Road. The department returned to service at Home Loans Servicing, LP, Order and for such other hundred seventy-five (175) Pr. Bk. Secs. 11-6, 11-7, 9:59 a.m. BONDSVILLE by virtue of an assignment relief as requested in the feet to an iron pin; and run- 33a-5 On Wednesday, June 23, at 11:44 a.m., the depart- The Bondsville Fire Department responded to four dated October 25, 2010 and Petition. ning thence WESTERLY Notice To: ment responded to a medical assistance on North Main calls June 22–28: recorded October 28, 2010 in The Petitioner requests at right angles with the line Michael Rafferty, father of Book 28199 at Page 459 of that: Autumn L Guyer of last described and paral- child born to Shana H. on Street. The department returned to service at 11:49 a.m. On Friday, June 25, at 7:46 a.m., the department On Wednesday, June 23, at 2:57 p.m., the depart- the Norfolk County Registry Monson, MA be appointed lel with said Boston Post 11/28/04 responded to a medical assistance call on Hillside of Deeds, for breach of the Road, seventy-five (750 feet of parts unknown. ment responded to a public service call on Meadow- as Personal­ Representative(s) Drive. The department returned to service at 8:14 p.m. conditions in said mortgage of said estate­ to serve to land now or formerly of A petition has been filed brook Lane. The department returned to service at 3:25 On Friday, June 25, at 9:14 a.m., the department and for the purpose of fore- John S. and Sophia Bogacz, seeking: p.m. Without Sure­ty on the bond responded to a medical assistance call on Jim Ash closing the same, will be sold in unsupervised adminis- the last two courses being Commitment of minor Oh Thursday, June 24, at 1:23 p.m., the depart- Road. The department returned to service at 9:41 a.m. at Public Auction on July tration. along land of said Mullen, child(ren) of the above ment responded to a detector activation on Wright On Saturday, June 26, at 10:56 p.m., the depart- 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM Local IMPORTANT NOTICE et ux; and running thence named or vesting of custody Street. The department returned to service at 1:51 p.m. Time upon the premises, all You have the right to NORTHERLY in a line at and care of said child(ren) of ment responded to a motor vehicle accident with in- and singular the premises right angles with the line last the above named in a lawful, On Thursday, June 24, at 3:30 p.m., the depart- juries on Jim Ash Road. The department returned to obtain a copy of the Petition ment responded to a motor vehicle accident with inju- described in said mortgage, from the Petitioner or at described and along line of private or public agency or a service at 12:25 a.m. to wit: the Court. You have a right said Bogacz, three hundred suitable and worthy person. ries on Park Street. The department returned to service On Monday, June 28, at 5:25 p.m., the department at 4:28 p.m. Property Address: to object to this proceed- twenty-five (325) feet to The petition, where- responded to a medical assistance call on Main Street. 21 Dale Road, Holbrook, ing. To do so, you or your an iron pipe at land now or by the court’s decision can On Thursday, June 24, at 5:07 p.m., the depart- The department returned to service at 5:39 p.m. MA 02343 formerly of John Smalarz, affect your parental rights, ment responded to an alarm activation on Main Street attorney must file a written Tax Assessor’s appearance and objection et ux; thence EASTERLY if any, regarding minor in Monson. The department returned to service at 6:08 Information: Parcel 1D# at this Court before: 10:00 in a line parallel with a dis- child(ren) will be heard p.m. 40-065-64 a.m. on the return day of tant five hundred (500) feet on: 8/5/21 at 2:00pm at On Friday, June 25, at 10:02 a.m., the department MONSON The Monson Fire Department responded to three The land situate and 07/23/2021. from the Boston Post Road, SCJM, 25 School Street, responded to a chemical spill on Wright Street. The de- lying in the Township of one hundred fifty (150) Rockville, CT 06066 fire calls and 25 EMS calls June 21–June 27: This is NOT a hear- partment returned to service at 1:28 p.m. Holbrook, Norfolk County, ing date, but a deadline by feet to an iron pipe at other Hearing on an Order of On Saturday, June 26, at 1:53 p.m., the department On Monday, June 21, at 2:29 p.m., the department Massachusetts. Being Lots which you must file a written land of said Smalarz, et ux; Temporary Custody will be responded to a motor vehicle fire on the Mass Pike. responded to a smoking air conditioner on Raimers Ten-Hundred and Twenty- appearance and objection if thence SOUTHERLY in a heard on 7/2/21 at 9:30am The department returned to service at 3:10 p.m. Road. The department returned to service at 3:10 p.m. one (1021) and Ten-Hundred you object to this proceed- line parallel with and dis- at SCJM, 25 School Street, and Twenty-two (1022) as tant one hundred fifty (150) Rockville, CT 06066 On Saturday, June 26, at 7:51 p.m., the department On Thursday, June 25, at 5:39 p.m., the depart- ing. If you fail to file a time- shown on plan dated May ly written appearance and feet from the easterly line of Therefore, ORDERED, responded to a medical assistance call on Knox Street. ment responded to a fire alarm activation on Main 13, 1949 of Holbrook Grove, said land of Bogacz, et ux that notice of the hearing Street. The department returned to service at 5:51 p.m. objection followed by an The department returned to service at 8:50 p.m. Addition #2, Holbrook, affidavit of objections within five hundred (500) feet to an of this petition be given by On Sunday, June 27, at 6:10 p.m., the department On Saturday, June 26, at 11:04 p.m., the depart- Massachusetts, together thirty (30) days of the return iron pipe at the Boston Post publishing this Order of responded detector activation on Park Street. The de- ment responded to a carbon monoxide alarm activation with an easement to the use day, action may be taken Road; thence WESTERLY Notice once, immediately partment returned to service at 6:41 p.m. on Fenton Road. The department returned to service at of right of ways over roads without further notice to you. along the northerly side of upon receipt, in the Palmer On Monday, June 28, at 2:00 p.m., the department 11:46 p.m. shown on said plan, said plan UNSUPERVISED the Boston Post Road seven- Journal, a newspaper having being recorded in Norfolk ADMINISTRATION ty-five (75) feet to the place a circulation in the town/city County Registry of Deeds, UNDER THE of beginning. Excepting of Palmer, MA in Plan Book 157, Plan 555 MASSACHUSETTS that which was conveyed by Right to Counsel: Upon of 1950, also right of way deed dated May 22, 2009 proof of inability to pay ❙ UNIFORM PROBATE CHIEF from page 1 shown on the plan of the CODE (MUPC) and recorded in Book 3464, for a lawyer, the court will Roy has served the Palmer Fire Dept. as a captain and, “It took a while for my vision to clear, but it subdivision known and des- A Personal Represent­ Page 287. Being the same make sure that an attorney is ignated as Holbrook Grove, ative appointed under the premises conveyed to grant- provided to you by the Chief for the past 30 years, has worn the chief’s hat. cleared up and I went back.” Holbrook, Massachusetts, or by deed recorded with the Public Defender. Request Now, after a combined 45 years with the depart- MUPC in an unsupervised TOGETHER with an ease- administration is not required­ Hampden County Registry for an attorney should be ment, Roy is stepping into retirement. As of July 1, A growing department ment to the use of right of to file an inventory or annu- of Deeds herewith in Book made immediately in per- William Bernat takes over as provisional chief. When Roy first came on, the department had way over the streets, roads, al accounts with the Court. 21267, Page 313. son, by mail, or by fax at “He’ll do well leading the department,” Roy said about 40 mostly on-call firefighters. Like in other places, drives, avenues, Persons interested in the For mortgagor’s(s’) title the court office where your of his successor and former dupty. communities, as training and certification require- beach and park and right to estate are entitled to notice see deed recorded with hearing is to be held. They knew the day would come – eventually. ments became more intense, fewer people wanted to install telegraph, telephone regarding the administration Hampden County Registry Hon. Dawne Westbrook “We have succession training,” Roy said. serve and in 1983, Roy was hired by then-Chief Gus and electric light poles and directly from the Personal of Deeds in Book 21267, Date: 6/25/21 “You plan for it. He’s very well educated and I Theodore as the department’s first full-time firefight- wires, gas and water mains Representative and may peti- Page 313. Betty Skipper mentored him as he came up through the ranks. He is er. A second followed in the early 90s, and a third or to give license or permits tion the Court in any matter These premises will be Clerk for same. Said Plan being relating to the estate, includ- sold and conveyed subject 07/01/2021 very capable of leading the department.” wasn’t added until 2003. recorded in Norfolk County to and with the benefit of all Bernat, 48, has lived in Palmer most of his life “Now we have transformed into a 20-member, ing the distribution of assets Registry of Deeds, plan pre- and expenses of administra- rights, rights of way, restric- and has worked with Roy for 28 years. on-call department with five full-timers,” Roy said. pared by R. Loring Hayward, tion. tions, easements, covenants, “It has been a pleasure to work with Chief Roy,” He credits the Palmer community and the fire Civil engineer of Taunton, WITNESS, Hon. liens or claims in the nature Public Hearing Notice he said. district the PFD serves for keeping the department Massachusetts, in Plan Book Barbara M Hyland, First of liens, improvements, In accordance with the “He will be deeply missed and on the behalf of well-equipped and staffed. 142, Plan 573 of 1947. Justice of this Court. public assessments, any and Wetlands Protection Act, the Palmer Fire Department we would all like to wish “We’ve always had a lot of support,” he said. For title reference see that Date: June 24, 2021 all unpaid taxes, tax titles, Chapter 131, section 40, him a happy and healthy retirement. The thing I will The district’s board of commissioners “have al- deed of Fred E. Kroker and Rosemary A Saccomani tax liens, water and sewer public hearings will be held miss the most about working with Chief Roy is him ways been budget-conscious and aware taxes can be Ethel W. Kroker to Dorothy Register of Probate liens and any other munic- by Wales Conservation being my mentor and all of the knowledge he has a hardship on residents and they’ve always worked Bitsoli, deed dated October 07/01/2021 ipal assessments or liens or Commission on Thursday, 20, 1954 and recorded on existing encumbrances of July 15, 2021 at 6:00 pm shared with me over the years.” for the taxpayers of the district. It’s been a pleasure November 8, 1954 with the record which are in force Meeting will be held, pub- working with the committee,” Roy said. Norfolk County Registry of NOTICE OF and are applicable, having licly at the Wales Senior Destined for the job The appreciation goes both ways. Deeds in Book 3316, Page MORTGAGEE’S SALE priority over said mortgage, Center, 85 Main Street to Roy said growing up he always had an attraction “Chief Roy has been a real leader in public safety 17. OF REAL ESTATE whether or not reference consider the following: for engines and machines. His uncles were mechanics in a town with multiple fire departments,” Town Man- The description of the By virtue and in execu- to such restrictions, ease- 1) 40 Hollow Road, and his grandfather owned a Pontiac dealership. ager Ryan McNutt said. property that appears in the tion of the Power of Sale ments, improvements, liens Order of Conditions “I always found that exciting,” he said. “I always “His professional demeanor and knowledge will mortgage to be foreclosed contained in a certain mort- or encumbrances is made in 2) 33 Barney Road, liked a lot of moving parts and I guess you can say I be missed.” shall control in the event of gage given by Matthew the deed. Order of Conditions have some technical genes.” a typographical error in this Johnson, Alicia Johnson TERMS OF SALE: 07/01/2021 For a young gear head with a taste for adventure The next chapter publication. to Mortgage Electronic A deposit of Five For Mortgagors’ Title see Registration Systems, Inc., and a heart for public service, the lure of firefighting Roy also has gratitude for the support of his wife, deed dated October 20, 1954, equipment was strong. The potential danger wasn’t a Cheryl Roy. as nominee for Quicken and recorded in Book 3316 Loans Inc., dated July 15, thought. “With me retiring, she also retires from the fire at Page 17 with the Norfolk 2016 and recorded in the “When you’re young you think you’re invinci- department,” Alan said. County Registry of Deeds. Hampden County Registry Public Notices ble,” Roy said. “I’ve been there since day one with,” Cheryl said. TERMS OF SALE: Said of Deeds in Book 21267, “I didn’t think of it at the time as a dangerous job. “Since high school!” premises will be sold and Page 317 of which mortgage ARE NOW ONLINE Just exciting. It’s like a calling and just something I The two plan to indulge their love of travel and conveyed subject to all liens, the undersigned is the pres- encumbrances, unpaid taxes, ent holder, by assignment loved.” spend more time on their boat down the Cape. And if Email all notices to [email protected] One thing Roy learned over time was that he in- ever a couple seemed fated, it’s Alan and Cheryl Roy. tax titles, municipal liens and from: deed was not invincible. There have been some close “Cheryl’s father was captain of the department assessments, if any, which Mortgage Electronic 1 take precedence over the said Registration Systems, Inc. Access archives and digital tear sheets by calls, like suffering smoke inhalation while inside a and her grandfather was a firefighter, so I guess I mar- mortgage above described. burning house. ried the right girl,” Alan said. as mortgagee, as nominee newspaper title. FIVE THOUSAND for Quicken Loans, LLC 2 “Back then the air packs were hit or miss,” Roy “Ask me that a year after retirement,” Cheryl ($5,000.00) Dollars of the f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’ said. quipped while they shared a laugh. purchase price must be paid to Quicken Loans, LLC, public notice web site to search all notices in Another time, a clamp flew off a fire hydrant, Ahead of a July 1 open house at the department by a certified check, bank recorded on June 22, 2020, 3 Massachusetts newspapers. catching Roy under his helmet and seriously injuring for Roy’s send-off, he summed up a long career in just treasurer’s or cashier’s check in Book No. 23271, at Page at the time and place of the his eye. That one was particularly scary. a few words. 443 Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon, sale by the purchaser. The for breach of the condi- “I wasn’t sure if I lost the eye or not,” he said. “This has been a great department to work for Fridays noon for Monday holidays. “They transported me right to Springfield (to a and the men and women of the department are the balance of the purchase price tions of said mortgage and shall be paid in cash, certi- for the purpose of foreclos- trauma ward). I got a few weeks off for that one,” Roy best and I will miss them,” he said. fied check, bank treasurer’s visit www.publicnotices.turley.com laughed. ing, the same will be sold July 1, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER PAGE 11

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Editor’s note: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, wards assistance for the people of Palmer, Bondsville, events featured in the Journal Register, including those Three Rivers and Thorndike. previewed in stories, briefs and on the calendar page, may be canceled with little notice. The Journal Regis- SALVATION ARMY ASSISTANCE: Residents ter encourages readers to contact event coordinators of Palmer, Thorndike, Bondsville and Three Rivers and organizers for updated event times. Have an event seeking emergency help with fuel assistance, utili- to promote? Email the information (in a Word doc or ty payments/shut off, food, and clothing can contact as email text – no PDFs, please – to mharrison@tur- the Salvation Army in Canton, MA at 339-502-5900. ley.com. This is the office located in Canton, MA. If eligible, staff there will be able to address your concerns and provide assistance until the local Palmer office is once NOW again staffed by a volunteer outreach coordinator. DO YOU NEED OUTREACH ASSISTANCE? Call Holland Senior Center’s Brenda Palmer, outreach MAKE A DONATION to the Monson Free Li- coordinator, at 413-245-7108 ext. 115 or stop by the brary in honor of a special person or family member, Center. Find out if you qualify for fuel or food assis- in the form of a book, DVD or CD, audio book or mag- tance, transportation, as well as Aging in Place ser- azine subscription. The person will receive a letter in- vices. You might think you do not need it, but if you forming them of your gift. The cost of donations is $25 qualify for it, you certainly deserve it. for a book, $20 for a CD or DVD, $100 for an audio book and $20 for a magazine subscription. For more SOON information call 267-3866. BOOK SIGNING: Chuck Nothe, a Monson CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Please join native, author, and a Vietnam veteran will be signing us at 6 p.m. every first Thursday of the month at Palm- his newest book, “Five Names on a Granite Slab” 11 er Healthcare Center, 250 Shearer St. Palmer. Light a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 24, on the patio at Monson refreshments will be served Contact Kate Martin at Free Library. Not the donated 40 books the library will 413-283-8361 for more information. sell for $25 with proceeds benefiting library programs. Although Nothe is a fiction writer, “Five Names on a CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED Who is Je- Granite Slab” is a true story of the Monson, Massa- sus? What did he achieve? How should we respond? chusetts men killed in Vietnam. The book is also avail- “Christianity Explored” is a study which seeks to an- able in Kindle form and paperback on Amazon under Morning,” illustrated in watercolors by the late Vir- events, and registration are available at hitchcockacad- swer these questions from the Gospel of Mark. The the author’s name, Charles Nothe. ginia Midyette. She has also been published in several emy.org. course involves seven weekly one-hour sessions using journals, including Freshwater, Silkworm 10, 11 and Bible study, related DVD viewing, and discussion of AT THE HOLLAND LIBRARY: The Holland Li- 12, the Common Ground Review, and The Anthology FREE FOOD PROGRAM: The Massachusetts the pertinent passages. For more information contact brary is now full re-opened. Hours are 3-8 p.m. Mon- of Found Poetry. Military Support Foundation has found a way to get Mal at 413-250-8548. day-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4 There will be a six person limit to attend this food to families that need it. The Farmers to Families p.m. Saturday. event. Sign up early! To register, email Maureen@go- program, set up by the U.S. Department of Agricul- MONSON DEMOCRATS WANTED by the odread.com or [email protected]. ture, is part of a Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Monson Democratic Town Committee. Meetings are SUMMER READING PROGRAM: For residents that help people all over the nation and has a site in held on the fourth Thursday of each month over Zoom. 12 and younger, get your summer reading in and have ONGOING Springfield open to all residents. The program will Contact Chair Karen Nothe-Valley at 413-846-3041 or a chance to win weekly prizes July 6-Aug. 28. Partici- CHURCH CABOOSE THRIFT SHOP: Will be supply food kits with fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy [email protected]. pation is easy, just follow these steps: open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays at the products and meat products that distributes package Visit the library to register and receive your kick- Second Congregational Church, 1080 Pleasant St., into family-sized boxes. You can register for your food WEEKLY CLASSES at Holland Community off bag with a reading log and fun summer stuff. Palmer. Bargains are available on household items, kit at mmsfi.org. On the website choose “Springfield, Center, 40 Brimfield Road, Holland. Mondays and Read, or have a story read to you, for 20 minutes clothing, shoes, children’s items, linens, books, crafts, Ma” as your pick up site and sign-up. Register for one Wednesdays lunch is served at noon, reservations a day or more. puzzles, and games. Call 283-6958 for more infor- week or all four with easy one time registration. Food required by calling 413-245-3163 and a $2 donation Place a sticker on your reading log each day you mation. kit includes fresh dairy, protein, and produce totaling is requested. Mondays at 10 a.m. is yoga class with read. 30+ pounds of food. Military families are encouraged Mah Jongg, and Monday evenings at 6 p.m. is Texas Read five days a week, or more, and receive a EVERYONE INVITED TO AQUACISE: The to sign-up but registration is open to the public. Hold ‘Em. Tuesdays at 10 a.m. is the Coffee Social WEEKLY PRIZE and a ticket for the GRAND PRIZE Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys & Girls which is open to everyone, and Open Crafts are held drawing! Club at 91 Claudia’s Way, Ludlow, offer Aquacise for BOOKSTORE at the Unitarian Universalist on Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Zumba is held on Bring your reading log to the library, show us residents of Monson, Palmer, Brimfield, Holland and Parish of Monson at the corner of Lincoln and Main Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Mah Jongg is at 1 p.m. and your reading stickers for the week, get your prize and Wales. streets in Monson is open the first Friday of every Yoga is at 5 p.m., plus Pitch at 6:30 p.m. Stained glass ticket for the GP drawing!! Aquacise will be offered 8-8:45 a.m. Mondays month from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the third Saturday of ev- is every Thursday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. THEMED PROGRAMS: and Wednesdays. Aquacise is a low-impact, full-body ery month from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Books priced from 25 and Cribbage is weekly on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Saturdays – July 10, Aug. 7 workout performed in the water to put less stress on cents to $1 each: fiction, nonfiction, thrillers, horror, Walking Club is on Thursdays at 4 p.m. The Billiard Thursdays – July 22, Aug. 19 your joints and muscles while building strength. To mystery, science fiction, how-to, classic literature, Room is open Monday through Thursday from 10 Call the library for updates reserve a spot visit ludlowbgc.org and click on Adult children’s books, romances, cookbooks, gardening a.m.-3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. For everyone. For more in- Programs, or call Matt Thompson at 413-583-2072, books and more. All proceeds benefit the parish. Do- formation, call 413-245-3163. Coming this Summer: Tails and Tales Children’s ext. 122. For updates on the facility, register on the nations are accepted. Call Mary at 267-9952 for more Summer Reading Program. Follow the Library on website to receive Club emails. The Club continues to information. While currently closed, we are anticipat- NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a nonprofit fel- Facebook. Join the Community Book Club: The book make health and safety its No. 1 priority to ensure all ing reopening later this year. lowship or society of men and women for whom drugs club will meet online via Zoom. Copies of the monthly visitors who enter the building have a clean and safe had become a major problem. The group is comprised book selection, in a variety of formats, are available environment. LEARN ABOUT LOCAL HISTORY: Want to of recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each for curbside checkout at the library. Contact the Hol- learn more about local history? The Elbow Plantation other stay clean. Local meetings are held every Sun- land Community Center for more information by call- PALMER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FORCE: Historical Society is available for research and other day at 6:30 p.m. at The Living Room of Trinity Epis- ing them at 413-245-3163. Like them on Facebook for Consists of business owners, community members, information. They can be reached at elbow.planta- copal Church, 17 Park St., Ware; every Monday at 7 updates. To Join the Zoom meeting: Meeting ID: 736 survivors and allies. The Palmer Domestic Violence [email protected]. Send them your questions and com- p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 22 Green St., Monson; 9214 3025; Passcode: p95795. Task Force promotes education and awareness in the ments and leave your preferred contact information Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. atd the Belchertown United Con- SUMMER READING: The Holland Library has community while empowering, educating and pro- and they will will respond asap. gregational Church, 18 Park St., Belchertown; every all the summer reading for Tantasqua High and Middle viding resources to those who have been affected by Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and the Palmer Historical & school students. Just ask at the desk! domestic violence and/or intimate partner Violence THE MONSON LIONS CLUB has a 20-foot x Cultural Center, 2072 Main St., Three Rivers; and ev- in Palmer or those who have found safety in Palmer. 20-foot tent for rent. The cost is $75 for a two-day ery Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Second Congregational For help and meeting information, email palmerdvtf@ event. The club will put it up and take it down. For Church, 1080 Pleasant St., Palmer. For more informa- SIGN UP NOW gmail.com. All contact is confidential. more details, contact Curt at 413-668-6653. tion or to find additional meetings throughout the New POETRY WORKSHOP: Come and Write at the England area, visit www.nerna.org. MUSIC LESSONS, YOGA AND MORE: Just be- DAY SPRING LODGE A.F. & A.M. located 14 House of Art. A four-week poetry event sponsored cause days are short, and the thermometer reads cold Bliss St., Monson is making its hall available for rent by the Monson Arts Council on Monday evenings, PALMER FOOD SHARE, INC., an emergency doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do. Hitchcock Acade- for $75 for a variety of parties and functions. For res- Sept.13, 20, 27 and Oct. 4 from 6:30-8:30. Fee for this food pantry, is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from my constantly works with instructors to offer options ervations,, call Doug Battige at 413-267-5855 or 413- special poetry event will be $15 for all four sessions 9:30-11:15 a.m. Food Share is located at 39 Walnut St. to its community members. Look for upcoming class- 265-9398. led by Monson poet Gay Paluch. The workshop will in Palmer. Call 283-3614 with questions or to order to es in yoga, tai chi, meditation, and fencing. Hitchcock be a place where people write, share and explore types pick up food. Academy follows all current COVID guidelines for RESERVE YOUR CELEBRATION TENT now of poetry, search for places to publish, and learn to cleaning and social distancing and anyone using the for your First Communion, bridal and baby showers, constructively critique poetry. 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