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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 016 Judge orders expedited release of grand jury minutes in Fanion trial By PETER CURRIER ecutors representing the She added that the prosecu- Fanion was arrested in Fanion’s indictment and bail Staff Writer Commonwealth be ordered to tors plan to comply with the November. hearing, Sandstrom said that SPRINGFIELD — Another comply with rule 14, which request to give the grand jury Judge Callan said that he Fanion’s story detailing the pre-trial hearing took place concerns pre-trial discovery. minutes, but that they are would give an order for the moments before and after his Jan. 16 in Hampden County Much of the case against written by private third-party minutes to be expedited and wife’s death was inconsistent. Superior Court for retired Fanion relies on expert testi- company Philben and “put on top of the pile.” She said that Fanion had been Westfield police det. Brian mony and some out of state Associates. Sandstrom said Brown noted that he does having an affair and wanted Fanion, 55, who is accused of witnesses. that the minutes include not yet know what experts he to leave his wife, but did not BRIAN FANION killing his wife, Amy Fanion, Assistant District Attorney approximately two days of needs for the defense because want to risk losing part of his 51, in May 2018 and staging Mary Sandstrom said that testimony. She said that there he has been unable to read the police pension in a divorce. suicide. Fanion maintained it as a suicide. some expert testimony has has been a delay in providing opinions given in the grand She added that text mes- his innocence and entered a Fanion was absent from the not yet been provided as they the minutes as Philben and jury minutes. sages, his internet search his- plea of not guilty. hearing, but attorney Jeffrey prefer to have the experts Associates has a lengthy Fanion’s arrest in tory, and the angle at which Fanion’s next pre-trial hear- Brown was there in his stead. come and give their testimo- backlog of other cases they November came after a State Amy Fanion had been shot ing is scheduled for Feb. 5, Brown requested to Judge ny in person rather than sub- need to transcribe and release Police investigation that last- from indicate that foul play however he is not expected to Michael Callan that the pros- mitting written reports. going back to September. ed more than a year. During had occurred rather than a be present.

City Council approves amended lease for Boys & Girls Club

By AMY PORTER Department. Parks said the is due Jan. 22. Boys and Staff Writer School Committee previously Parks said the Club is one Girls Club WESTFIELD — During approved the amended lease, of eight finalists for a total of CEO Bill public participation at the Jan. which adds another 100 feet. $4 million in grant funds, and Parks presents 16 City Council meeting, Parks said immediate con- applied for the maximum expansion William Parks, chief execu- sideration was needed because grant amount. He said the plans to the tive officer of the Boys and the Boys and Girls Club is a total Club expansion will cost Westfield Girls Club of Greater finalist in a $1 million capital $2.5 million. School Westfield, asked the council- grant from the state’s Early “If we don’t get this, we Committee in ors to support immediate con- Education and Out of School won’t get to submit the pro- the fall. (Photo sideration of a resolution Time (EEOST) grant pro- posal,” Parks said. by Amy Porter) amending the lease of city- gram, for an expansion that During the meeting, Ward 6 owned land by the Club. would add 80 licensed after Councilor William Onyski The vote was unanimous in school slots, 20 before and presented the motion on the favor of the resolution. after preschool slots and a resolution, which passed The Club leases the land it Performing Arts Center. He unanimously with no further sits on from the School said the next grant application discussion. City seeks new airport manager By PETER CURRIER three years, to pursue a new expects Assistant Airport According to the listing, the Staff Writer opportunity. He did not say Manager Jeffrey Lovejoy to be qualifications for the position WESTFIELD — Barnes where he would be going next. the interim airport manager are: A Bachelor’s Degree in Regional Airport will soon The job posting on the city while a permanent candidate Aviation Management, need a new airport manager as website is required to be open is sought. Engineering, Business Eric Billowitz, who currently for 30 days, during which time “It has just been an amazing Administration and/or a relat- holds the post, will be leaving applications will be accepted. experience. I think, in working ed field. A minimum of five his post on Tuesday. The city personnel department together with the Airport (5) years related aviation A job posting was made on will then narrow down the Commission and the city, we managerial experience at a the City of Westfield website applicants to a short list of top have been able to do some public use airport and five (5) Jan. 17 for a new manager. candidates from which the really good things and I hope years supervisory experience. Billowitz said on Friday that new airport manager will be those efforts continue to help Knowledgeable in municipal he is moving on from the posi- chosen. the airport prosper,” said government is desired but not Eric Billowitz, Barnes Regional Airport manager. tion, which he has held for Billowitz said that he Billowitz. mandatory. CORE forum focuses on substance abuse By AMY PORTER said that she and other speak- ing and we’re excited to Staff Writer ers presented a lot of data review those responses,” WESTFIELD – The about substance use in the city, Cotugno said. Westfield Senior Center host- schools, and region-wide. Westfield Schools ed a well-attended forum of Humason said participants Superintendent Stefan the Coalition on Outreach, were asked if anyone present Czaporowski, a member of Recovery and Education had been personally involved CORE, agreed. (CORE) Jan. 16. or knew of someone with sub- “The forum was an excel- CORE Coordinator Kathi stance abuse issues. lent opportunity to bring com- Cotugno said over 70 commu- “Nearly every hand went munity stakeholders together nity members attended, includ- up,” Humason said, adding to focus on issues we all share ing residents, business owners, that the problem reaches every and to begin developing addi- health care providers, educa- demographic. tional strategies toward solu- tors, city officials, Hampden Following the speakers, tions aimed at combating the County District Attorney roundtable discussions were reasons behind substance Anthony Gulluni and state hosted regarding community abuse,” Czaporowski said. Rep. John C. Velis. needs on substance use for “We want to make sure we Gail Gramarosa of the youth and adults in the city. hold the focus and keep this Collaborative Educational Cotugno said they will com- going. The problem isn’t Service in Northampton facili- pile the responses and then going away,” Humason said, tated the event. look at their strengths and gaps adding that the city needs to “It was really interesting,” in services for the Westfield continue to look at ways to said Westfield Mayor Donald community. reduce the stigma of substance F. Humason Jr., who wel- “Once we have this com- abuse, and connect people to comed people to the forum pleted we will look at pro- services. and recognized former Mayor gramming we can provide to “I’m going to continue Brian P. Sullivan, who was the community, apply for working with Kathi and mem- also present, for starting the grants regarding substance use bers of CORE, schools, and coalition in Westfield. education for our youth, grow public safety departments to Humason also credited our outreach programming make sure we continue to face Cotugno for getting different and build our coalition. There this issue head on. We’re not groups working on the issue of were good discussions hap- doing it alone, and that’s Former Mayor Brian P. Sullivan is among the attendees of the CORE presentation at substance abuse together. He pening at the tables this morn- good,” Humason said. the Westfield Senior Center Jan. 16, 2020. (Photo by Tina Gorman) PAGE 2 - SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Storage tanks, Cowles bridge signage discussed by City Council By AMY PORTER Council passed immediate The posted weight Staff Writer acceptance of a grant of limit on Cowles WESTFIELD – The City $12,000 from the Executive Bridge. A resident Council Jan. 16 had a public Office of Public Safety and complained to the hearing on an application by Security to the Westfield City Council Jan. the Massachusetts Police Department to support 16, 2020 that Department of Transportation traffic enforcement. trucks are ignor- (MassDOT) to continue gaso- During public participa- ing the signs. line and diesel storage at the tion, South Maple Street resi- (2017 File Photo) Mass Turnpike State Police dent Andrew Miller expressed Barracks in Westfield. his concern about the disre- MassDOT representatives gard truck drivers have for said the storage amount was the signs at Cowles Bridge, less than written on the per- which is under construction. mit, which was based on “Truck drivers don’t care; average barracks in the state. they have no respect for The total storage in Westfield signs,” Miller said. is one 10,000-gallon under- At the end of the City ground gasoline tank; one 1,000-gallon above ground Council meeting, At-large portable diesel tank, and one Councilor Richard K. 138-gallon above ground die- Sullivan, Jr. made a motion to sel tank for an emergency add Miller’s concerns to the generator. agenda of the next Traffic In response to At-large Commission meeting, which Councilor Kristen L. Mello’s passed. questions regarding safety At the end of the meeting, and life of the tanks, the resident Rick Barry made an MassDOT representatives appeal for councilors to get said the tanks are double- involved in the Penguin walled steel, with an inch of Plunge Jan. 25, beginning at 1 brine in between. They said if p.m. to benefit the Amelia a problem arises, an alarm Park Children’s Museum. He sounds. They said the tanks said the fundraiser helps to are inspected yearly by the keep the doors of the museum state, and monthly by open, “for kids to grow and MassDOT. learn.” The public hearing was Barry said councilors could closed and referred to the make a donation if they don’t License sub-committee to want to take the plunge. More correct the application. information is available at Also on Thursday, the City ameliaparkmuseum.org. Police Logs

WESTFIELD towed; 7:29 p.m.: incapacitated View Drive, Chicopee, was patrol officer report a traffic and is occupied by male party Major crime and 1:03 p.m.: animal com- person, Springfield Road, a arrested for operating a motor stop for a suspended registra- who is conscious but appears incident report plaint, Root Road, an animal caller from a Springfield Road vehicle with a suspended tion plate revealed the opera- to be in an altered mental Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 control officer reports two parking lot reports a woman license, possession of a Class tor’s license had been revoked state, the responding officer 2:00 a.m.: motor vehicle stray dogs were transported to who has been in a parked but B drug and on the warrant; as an habitual traffic offender, reports the man said that he violation, Little River Road, a the municipal animal shelter running car for about 45 min- 9:30 p.m.: fireworks, St. Tervin Devon Daniels, 25, of was sent there to look at a patrol officer reports a traffic and found to have been neither utes is unconscious and unre- James Avenue, a caller reports 29 Woodmont St., Westfield, house and may have been stop for a lights violation licensed nor inoculated against sponsive, dual response dis- fireworks in the area, the was arrested for operating a there for three days, the resi- revealed the operator’s license rabies, the ACO reports the patched, the woman was responding officer reports no motor vehicle with a license dent said that the car had not had been revoked, Gregory person who came to claim the transported to Baystate Noble fireworks were seen; revoked as an habitual traffic been in her field the day A. Corcoran, 40, of 12 Joyce dogs became upset when he Hospital where officers asked 11:44 p.m.: disturbance offender ; before, the man was trans- Drive, Westfield, was arrested learned that the dogs would staff to call the police depart- Arnold Street, multiple callers 10:41 a.m.: fire, North ported to Baystate Noble for operating a motor vehicle stay at the shelter until they ment when the woman (who from staff members at an Road, a caller reports a vehic- Hospital and the car was with a suspended license and are licensed and inoculated, was the subject of an active Arnold Street inn report a ular fire near the state park, towed to the police impound for a motor vehicle lights vio- peace was restored and no warrant) was released, seen physical altercation outside dual response dispatched, the yard; lation, the utility vehicle was charges were sought; next entry; the bar, the responding officer responding firefighters report 2:54 p.m.: vandalism, towed to the police impound 4:15 p.m.: vandalism, Elm 8:25 p.m.: arrest, Baystate reports none of the persons a fire in the engine compart- Arnold Street, a resident came yard; Street, an off-duty officer Noble Hospital, Court Street, found outside chose to make a ment of a vehicle had been to the station to complain that 3:36 a.m.: motor vehicle reports an apparent attempt to the subject of an active war- statement about the recent extinguished prior to their his vehicle was vandalized the violation, Little River Road, a steal the street sign at Emery rant issued in 2019 by events and none wished to arrival, the vehicle was towed; night before while it was patrol officer reports a routine and Elm streets, the respond- Springfield District Court was pursue any criminal charges. 2:23 p.m.: incapacitated parked at an Arnold Street registration check revealed the ing officer reports the sign discharged from the emergen- person, Old Feeding Hills parking lot, the responding owner’s license to have been was recovered from a drive- cy department and taken into Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 Road, a caller reports finding a officer reports the vehicle’s suspended, a citation was way and the DPW was noti- custody, Melissa M. 1:35 a.m.: motor vehicle car about 300 yards into a paint was scratched with a key issued and the vehicle was fied; Daigneault, 40, of 8 Valley violation, Union Street, a field which appears to be stuck or similar instrument.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Sat., Jan. 18, 2020 is the 18th day of the year. 347 days remain until the end of the year.

ON THIS DAY in San Francisco Bay, the life imprisonment. Olympic Committee restores 1892 – Oliver Hardy, 1908 – Jacob Bronowski, first time an aircraft landed 1969 – United Airlines Jim Thorpe’s Olympic med- American actor and come- Polish-English mathemati- 1670 – Sir Henry Morgan on a ship. Flight 266 crashes into als to his family. dian (d. 1957) cian, historian, and televi- captures Panama. 1913 – First Balkan War: A Santa Monica Bay killing all 1990 – Washington, D.C. 1892 – Bill Meanix, sion host (d. 1974) 1701 – Frederick I crowns Greek flotilla defeats the 32 passengers and six crew Mayor Marion Barry is American hurdler and 1910 – Kenneth E. himself King of Prussia in Ottoman Navy in the Naval members. arrested for drug possession coach (d. 1957) Boulding, English econo- Königsberg. Battle of Lemnos, securing 1974 – A Disengagement in an FBI sting. the islands of the Northern of Forces agreement is 1993 – Martin Luther King, 1892 – Paul Rostock, mist and academic (d. 1778 – James Cook is the German surgeon and aca- 1993) first known European to dis- Aegean Sea for Greece. signed between the Israeli Jr. Day is officially observed cover the Hawaiian Islands, 1915 – Japan issues the and Egyptian governments, for the first time in all 50 demic (d. 1956) 1911 – José María which he names the “Twenty-One Demands” to ending conflict on the states. 1893 – Jorge Guillén, Arguedas, Peruvian anthro- “Sandwich Islands”. the Republic of China in a Egyptian front of the Yom 2002 – Sierra Leone Civil Spanish poet, critic, and pologist, author, and poet 1788 – The first elements bid to increase its power in Kippur War. War is declared over. academic (d. 1984) (d. 1969) of the First Fleet carrying East Asia. 1976 – Lebanese Christian 2003 – A bushfire kills four 1894 – Toots Mondt, 1911 – Danny Kaye, 736 convicts from Great 1919 – World War I: The militias kill at least 1,000 in people and destroys more American wrestler and pro- American actor, singer, and Britain to Australia arrive at Paris Peace Conference Karantina, Beirut. than 500 homes in Canberra, moter (d. 1976) dancer (d. 1987) opens in Versailles, France. 1977 – Scientists identify Australia. Botany Bay. 1896 – C. M. Eddy Jr., 1913 – Carroll Cloar, 1806 – Jan Willem 1919 – Ignacy Jan a previously unknown bacte- 2005 – The Airbus A380, Paderewski becomes Prime rium as the cause of the the world’s largest commer- American author (d. 1967) American artist (d. 1993) Janssens surrenders the 1896 – Ville Ritola, 1938 – Hargus “Pig” Dutch Cape Colony to the Minister of the newly inde- mysterious Legionnaires’ cial jet, is unveiled at a cer- British. pendent Poland. disease. emony in Toulouse, France Finnish-American runner Robbins, American Country 1866 – Wesley College is 1941 – World War II: 1977 – Australia’s worst 2007 – The strongest (d. 1982) Music Hall of Fame session established in Melbourne, British troops launch a gen- rail disaster occurs at storm in the United Kingdom 1898 – Albert Kivikas, keyboard and piano player Australia.[4] eral counter-offensive Granville, Sydney killing 83. in 17 years kills 14 people Estonian journalist and 1949 – Bill Keller, 1871 – Wilhelm I of against Italian East Africa. 1977 – SFR Yugoslavia’s and Germany sees the worst author (d. 1978) American journalist Germany is proclaimed 1943 – Warsaw Ghetto Prime minister, Džemal storm since 1999 with 13 1901 – Ivan Petrovsky, 1952 – Michael Behe, Kaiser Wilhelm in the Hall of Uprising: The first uprising of Bijedić, his wife and six oth- deaths. Cyclone Kyrill Russian mathematician American biochemist, Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto. ers are killed in a plane causes at least 44 deaths Mirrors of the Palace of and academic (d. 1973) author, and academic Versailles (France) towards 1945 – World War II: crash in Bosnia and across 20 countries in Liberation of Kraków, Poland Herzegovina. Western Europe. 1903 – Berthold 1952 – R. Stevie Moore, the end of the Franco- Goldschmidt, German pia- American singer-songwriter Prussian War. Wilhelm by the Red Army. 1978 – The European 2008 – The Euphronios already had the title of 1958 – Willie O’Ree, the Court of Human Rights finds Krater is unveiled in Rome nist and composer (d. 1996) and guitarist German Emperor since the first Black Canadian National the United Kingdom’s gov- after being returned to Italy 1904 – Anthony Galla- 1964 – Brady Anderson, constitution of 1 January Hockey League player, ernment guilty of mistreating by the Metropolitan Museum Rini, American accordion American baseball player 1871, but he had hesitated makes his NHL debut with prisoners in Northern of Art. player and composer (d. 1964 – Virgil Hill, to accept the title. the Boston Bruins. Ireland, but not guilty of tor- 2018 – A bus catches fire 2006) American boxer 1886 – Modern field hock- 1960 – Capital Airlines ture. on the Samara–Shymkent 1904 – Cary Grant, 1971 – Amy Barger, Flight 20 crashes into a farm – Phil Smith and Phil road in Yrgyz District, ey is born with the formation 1981 English-American actor (d. American astronomer of The Hockey Association in Charles City County, Mayfield parachute off a Aktobe, Kazakhstan.[5] The Virginia, killing all 50 aboard, Houston skyscraper, becom- fire kills 52 passengers, with 1986) 1980 – Julius Peppers, in England. 1905 – Joseph Bonanno, American football player 1896 – An X-ray generat- the third fatal Capital Airlines ing the first two people to three passengers and two ing machine is exhibited for crash in as many years. BASE jump from objects in drivers escaping. Italian-American mob boss 1980 – Jason Segel, the first time by H. L. Smith. 1967 – Albert DeSalvo, all four categories: buildings, (d. 2002) American actor and screen- 1911 – Eugene B. Ely the “Boston Strangler”, is antennae, spans (bridges), TODAY'S 1907 – János Ferencsik, writer lands on the deck of the convicted of numerous and earth (cliffs). Hungarian conductor (d. USS Pennsylvania anchored crimes and is sentenced to 1983 – The International BIRTHDAYS 1984) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2020 - PAGE 3 Beatlemania the Stage Show to perform a benefit concert for WHS Band WESTFIELD — The Mystery Tour, Sgt. Pepper’s and several movie soundtracks School Band to raise money School Band that enrolls stu- schools. Westfield High School is host- Lonely Hearts Club Band and which included “Wayne’s and will be a great experience dents in the marching band, Concert promoter Paul ing a benefit concert at the Abbey Road with original cos- World”, “Light of Day”, and for the students to perform wind ensemble and jazz class- Lococo said, “You never know Westfield High School tume changes and authentic others. with a professional group of es. The Westfield High School who will be the next John, Auditorium to raise much Beatles instruments. The The concert is Jan. 31. The musicians.” The Westfield Band has over 100 students Paul, George or Ringo or in needed funds to support music musicians from Beatlemania Westfield High School Band High School Band will play enrolled in the school music fact the next number one hit education in their school. This have performed professionally will be performing live with back up instrumentation on program. group.” Tickets for the show event is titled “Keep Music alongside the likes of Carly the Beatlemania musicians five Beatles songs that include The Beatlemania production are available on line at www. Education Alive.” Simon, Hall & Oates, BJ during the concert on some Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts has big venue sound and light- purplepass.com or 800-838- The Beatlemania Stage Thomas, KISS, Todd songs. Club Band, Yellow Submarine, ing and is the next best thing to 3006. “Tickets are expected to Show will be performing the Rundgren and others. Band WHS Band Director Patrick Something, Yesterday and big venue concerts at an sell out quickly with only 750 complete Beatles experience members have also written Kennedy said, “This event is Here Comes The Sun. affordable price and free park- seats available in this intimate from the Ed Sullivan days songs with Cher, Billy Joel, both educational and a fun The proceeds will be used to ing all for a good cause in sup- venue for concert goers,” stat- right through to the Magical Michael Bolton and Joan Jett way for the Westfield High support the Westfield High porting music education in our ed Lococo.

Restaurants to participate in 30th annual Chefs for Jimmy Local History Hour at the AGAWAM - Westfield’s held at Chez Josef in Agawam Tavern, Leone’s Restaurant, Cuisine, and Tucker’s Shortstop Bar & Grill, Tekoa on Friday, January 24, from Longmeadow Country Club, Restaurant. Westfield Senior Center Country Club, and 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and will Max’s Tavern, Murphy’s Pub, Chefs for Jimmy, now in its Southwick’s Tucker’s feature tastings of delicious Nadim’s Downtown, Nina’s 30th year, is hosted in memo- WESTFIELD - Please join attending elementary school Restaurant will participate in local dishes, an opportunity Cookies, Nosh Restaurant & ry of Neal Webber and Stan us on Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. for the in Westfield. For example, Chefs for Jimmy, an annual drawing, a silent auction, and Café, On the Border Mexican Winer, two long-time sup- next Local History Hour at we’ll explore questions such fundraising event for the more. Funds raised benefit Grill & Cantina, Pierce porters of the Jimmy Fund. the Westfield Senior Center, as: How would you Jimmy Fund presented by the Jimmy Fund to support Brothers Coffee Roasters, Since 1990, Chefs for Jimmy hosted by the Archives The Athenaeum staff will Winer Levsky Group of UBS patient care and cancer Pintu’s Indian Restaurant, has raised more than $1.8 Department of the Westfield bring some historical arti- Financial Services Inc. and research at Dana-Farber Rondeau’s Dairy Bar, million for adult and pediatric Athenaeum. This month will facts and photographs from hosted by the Jimmy Fund Cancer Institute in Boston. Shortstop Bar & Grill, cancer care and research at be a “History Chat,” an infor- the Archives to share with Council of Western Full list of participating Steaming Tender, Storrowton Dana-Farber. Tickets are mal conversation in which you as well that show some- Massachusetts. Participating restaurants include: 350 Grill, Tavern Restaurant & Carriage $100 and should be purchased participants can share first- thing about elementary restaurants and caterers will BarKaya, Burgundy Brook House, Tekoa Country Club, in advance. For more infor- hand memories of a particu- school life in Westfield. What create dishes and décor to Café, Cerrato’s Pastry Shop, The Chandler Steakhouse, mation or to purchase tickets, lar aspect of Westfield histo- can you bring? We would reflect the evening’s theme, Chez Josef, Dana’s Main The Starting Gate at visit http://www.jimmyfund. ry. The topic for this month’s love to have you bring a “One night of peace, love, Street Tavern, Delaney’s Grill GreatHorse, The Student org/events/cancer-fundrais- history chat is “Going to photo that shows something and food.” & The Mick, Elegant Affairs, Prince Cafe & The Fort ing-events/chefs-for-jimmy/ School - the Elementary about your elementary school Chefs for Jimmy will be Fazio’s Ristorante, Johnny’s Dining Room, Tokyo Asian Years.” We’d love to hear experience and be prepared more about your experiences to tell us a little bit about it. Duffy art showcased at Westfield Athenaeum Eating to Thrive Dine Out for the Westfield Athenaeum WESTFIELD — During or what they see, or even what before us every day.” The Lecture Feb. 4 the month of January the they think. I try to depict the works of Roger Duffy will be WESTFIELD — The WESTFIELD - Dine at the Tavern Restaurant in Westfield Westfield Athenaeum pres- grandeur of the world we live on display in the Jasper Rand YMCA of Greater Westfield on Jan. 20, between 4- 8 p.m., and the Tavern will donate ents the work of Roger Duffy in, because in this modern day Art Gallery Monday- will be hosting an “Eating to 10% of your bill to the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum. and his show “Just Ink.” the world seems smaller and Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thrive” lecture Feb. 4. You must present a coupon to qualify; coupons are available The Artist’s philosophy is: we seem greater by ourtech- and Friday and Saturday 8:30 Andrea Luttrell, a registered at the Westfield Athenaeum circulation desks. All proceeds “Art has many forms, from nology that is right in hand. a.m. -5 p.m.. Please visit us at dietician and LDN, will be support the programs and services of the Westfield Athenaeum. abstract to surreal, impres- We seldom step back and see www.westath.org or call 413- sharing easy tips to prepare sionism to realism. Many the vastness of our created 568-7833 for more informa- balanced meals on a friendly want to convey what they feel world and the awe of what is tion. budget. She will be discuss- ing healthy nutritional meal Events at Armbrook Village plans, along with healthy WESTFIELD - Pianist Ethan Stone will perform at snacks choices. Participants Armbrook Village Jan. 26 at 3:30 pm. The Alzheimer’s Westfield Concerts announces February lineup will receive a gift bag with Association Support Group, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. Caregivers and handouts and coupons. This family members are invited to enjoy a light dinner and a WESTFIELD - Powered Performed with much Queen fans. 33 1/3 LIVE's is free to the community and chance to share your personal experiences and strategies for by Gaslight Entertainment, humor and a deep love of Killer Queen Experience Y members. This lecture communicating with your loved one. RSVPs not required, but the Westfield Conserts his music, the concert is reproduces each track faith- will take place at the for more information, call 413-568-0000. Groups are held on series continues in February authentically presented by fully, while retaining the Westfield YMCA on the last Wednesday of every month. at the Westfield Woman’s an ensemble of 7 dedicated energy and excitement of a Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 11:15 Club, 28 Court St. For tick- musicians who perform live performance. 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This 90-minute concert set of all Entertainment and Westfield includes mid-set costume your favorite Queen tracks Concerts call 413-579-8540 Trip planning changes to represent his spanning their extensive or visit westfieldconcerts. PRICE REDUCED! ever-evolving stage perso- catalog and is guaranteed to com, and on Facebook as session Feb. 4 $196,900 nas and musical styles. satisfy even the biggest Gaslight Entertainment. SOUTHWICK - The Southwick Travelers are SOUTHWICK - 6 room Ranch, 3 planning a trip to Nashville, bedroom, new bath, living room, Tennessee, Sept. 25-29. We’ll fly from Bradley and kitchen, dining room, partially stay the Drury Inn fi nished basement, C/A, 1 car Events at the Southwick Public Library Downtown and have sight- garage, fenced yard. Close to schools, athletic seeing by deluxe motor SOUTHWICK – The following events will take place at the Southwick Public Library: fi elds, bike path and major hwy. Tuesday Storytime. Storytime for 2-5 year-olds is on Jan. 21, and 28 at 10:30 a.m. in the coach with a step-on guide. Children’s Room. Hear new stories, old stories and favorite ones. Make a simple craft and sing We’ll visit the Ryman [email protected] • www. lisrealty.com a song. Visit or call the library at 413-569-1221 ext. 4 to join in the fun, or just stop in the day Auditorium, The Country of the event. Music Hall of Fame, The Make a Snowman Craft. Stop by the Children’s Room to make your own fun snowman craft Grand Ole Opry and much available January 22– 25. Materials will be available in the Children’s Room. more! Enjoy a live show For more information about Children’s Programming at Southwick Public Library and to while cruising down the register for storytime and LEGO Club, visit or call the Children’s Room at 413-569-1221x4. Cumberland River on a General Jackson Lunch Cruise. A $900 deposit is due with your reservation made with Friendship Tours Teen events at the Southwick Public Library by calling 860-243-1630. SOUTHWICK – The Southwick Public Library on Feeding Hills Road offers the following Total cost is $2329 (double) programs: including flights from Teen Trivia Tuesday: At the Movies- Film fans, test your movie trivia knowledge through dif- Hartford. A presentation ferent rounds and challenges. Team up or fly solo. Enjoy snacks, listen to music and chat as you meeting will be held at the play. Winners pick a prize. For students in grades 7-12, meet on Jan. 22 from 2:30-3:30 pm. For American Inn on Feb. 4 at further information, please call 413-569-1221 ext. 3. 10:30 .am with a poor Teen Books with Bite Discussion: Join SPL’s teen book club and compliment the reading with weather date of Feb. 18 at a culinary treat related to the story. We’re pairing Frank Beddor’s The Looking Glass Wars and 10:30 a.m. “coconut rose bombs”. 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Paul Craney, spokesman for The Baker administration the Massachusetts Fiscal has said it will need a “criti- Alliance, said the effort to cal mass” of states for TCI’s Pensions grabbing big share of limited revenues press lawmakers and admin- success, but that it continues istrations to abandon TCI is a to work to ensure enough By COLIN A. YOUNG state’s annual pension contri- about 9.6 percent over the fis- “After two consecutive fis- “day by day campaign.” stakeholders are on board. State House News Service bution will have to grow at a cal 2020 contribution. State cal years of above-trend tax BOSTON - When Gov. clip far more rapid than the tax revenue is expected to growth and manageable Charlie Baker lifts the curtain forecasted growth in state tax grow by 2.8 percent in fiscal spending increases, an initial on his fiscal year 2021 budget revenue. 2021, which will start on July analysis of the state’s finances next week, many Beacon Hill The funding schedule 1, top officials also agreed on suggests policymakers will observers are going to flip doesn’t just limit some Monday. face tough choices as they right to the education section options for lawmakers as they As revenue growth deceler- begin budget development for to see how great of an increase craft the state’s annual bud- ates and the pension fund state fiscal year 2021,” MTF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS public schools might get get, but it also impacts the contribution increases by wrote in its fiscal 2021 budget under the new funding law. approximately 314,637 almost 10 percent, the same preview released Wednesday. MONDAY, JANUARY 20 But there’s another spending retired or active state employ- budget could funnel an addi- The 9.6 percent annual area that will grow by an ees and municipal teachers tional $427.8 million or 8.3 increase in the pension fund even greater percentage -- the who are part of the percent into public education contribution is in keeping TOLLAND: annual payment towards the Massachusetts State funding, according to a bud- with a recommendation the Board of Selectmen at 5 pm state’s pension liability. Employees’ Retirement get model prepared by the Public Employee Retirement Planning Board at 7 pm Baker’s budget office filed System or the Massachusetts Massachusetts Taxpayers Administration Commission the new, three-year pension Teachers’ Retirement System. Foundation using data (PERAC) made to A&F funding schedule Wednesday, The fiscal 2021 consensus released from the Department Secretary Michael Heffernan TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 detailing how Massachusetts revenue agreement of Elementary and Secondary in the fall, and the schedule will boost its annual pension announced Monday provided Education. Other analysts Heffernan filed Wednesday payment by more than 9.6 the first confirmation that the believe a smaller, but still adheres to the PERAC recom- percent each year -- and by pension contribution will sizeable increase is possible. mendation for the rest of the WESTFIELD: more than 30 percent over the continue to grow faster than MTF said its fiscal 2021 three-year funding plan as Joint Meeting between Westfield three-year period -- as it state revenues. budget model demonstrates well. PERAC decided in Technical Academy and works to stash away money Legislative budget writers “the financial squeeze caused November to recommend that Westfield School Committee at 6 pm to cover the $41 billion and the budget managers at by low-growth tax revenue A&F adopt a funding sched- Cultural Council at 7 pm unfunded portion of the the Executive Office of expectations and rising ule that assumes the state’s state’s expected pension lia- Administration and Finance spending” related to the new contribution will increase BLANDFORD: bility of more than $96 bil- agreed to make a $3.115 bil- education financing law, the 9.63 percent each year until COA Board Meeting at 3:30 pm lion. lion transfer to the pension state’s share of MassHealth fiscal year 2035, with the final To remain on track to fully fund in the next budget, an expenses and pension obliga- payment coming in fiscal fund the liability by 2036, the increase of $273 million or tions. 2036. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22

BLANDFORD: Interim Boston housing authority chief becomes permanent Finance Committee Meeting at 6:30 pm Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm By COLIN A. YOUNG cy she has been running as able housing programs for Institute of Technology and State House News Service acting director since the July Chelsea and Newton, accord- lives in Roslindale. BOSTON - Boston’s retirement of Bill McGonagle. ing to Walsh’s office. During his State of the City MONDAY, JANUARY 27 Housing Authority will have The authority provides As BHA’s director of plan- address last week, Walsh said a new leader as Mayor Martin affordable housing to more ning and real estate develop- his administration plans to Walsh’s administration than 58,000 residents in ment, Bennet “played a key newly invest $500 million GRANVILLE: embarks on a plan to pump Boston and surrounding com- role in redevelopment initia- over five years in housing, an Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm significant new funding into munities. tives” like the Washington infusion that City Hall Assessors Meeting at 7:30 pm housing over the next half- Since 1998, Bennet has Beech development in described as groundbreaking. Planning Board Meeting at 7:30 pm decade. worked at the BHA, first as a Roslindale and the Maverick He also announced that the Walsh on Thursday senior planner and eventually development in East Boston, city will begin issuing city- BLANDFORD: appointed Kate Bennett as the serving as senior deputy Walsh’s office said in a press funded rental vouchers to Finance Committee Meeting at 6:30 pm administrator of the Boston administrator. Before the release. Bennett holds a subsidize the rents for indi- Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm Housing Authority, the agen- BHA, she managed afford- degree from the Massachusetts viduals most in need. TOLLAND: Board of Selectmen at 5 pm

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The kids swam straight division win. and a 15-0, third quarter run (Emilie Pease, Richter, Emily fast.” Jack Masciadrelli recorded to top host Westfield Technical Mihalek, Chloe Schumacher) Westfield (6-1) next hosts the slalom’s fastest time Academy 29-20 in a high finished in 2:03.12. the 200 Tantasqua Monday at 3 p.m. (35.11), winning the overall school girls basketball game free relay team (Richter, Ally and division. Friday night. Russell, Kathryn O’Connor, Thurs., Jan. 16 “(Jack) put down a great In a low-scoring affair, St. Emily Langlois) logged their BOYS BASKETBALL run,” St. Mary’s ski coach Mary’s led 12-5 at the half. best time of the season Andy Lussier said. “He The Saints’ big third quarter (1:48.39), and the 400 free Tigers’ 48-10 charged the top section and effectively ended the night for relay team, which was tied was fast on the pitch.” the opposition. going into the last leg, man- spurt nets win St. Mary’s Manny Umana Still, Westfield Tech aged to squeak out a second- Kimura finished seventh in stormed back with a 15-4 run best time of 4:00.27. Westfield Technical the division and 15th overall to end the game. Langlois (200 individual Academy 69, Pioneer Valley (40.92) while Colin Freeman Ann Kosinski led St. medley, 2:27.22) and Mihalek Christian Academy 30 finished ninth in the division Mary’s well-balanced attack, (100 butterfly, 1:06.03) also Westfield Tech went on and 18th overall (42.23) to scoring seven points. Three posted season best times in runs of 23-6 and 25-4 in the support the team division win. Saints’ players – Emma their respective individual second and third quarters to Aidan Burke fought through a Goodreau, Kaylee Hamel and events. defeat PVCA. missed gate, hiked and pro- Paige Hutkowski each had “We were just outmatched vided the team’s fourth time five. by the fact that Minnechaug for the overall score. Westfield Tech’s Jenn has a very large number of Saints rally, “He didn’t give up and had Folsom scored a game-high seniors and juniors that are a decent run despite the mis- 10 points. very fast,” Westfield High fall short hap,” coach Lussier said of School swim coach Tom Pathfinder 54, Burke. BOYS BASKETBALL Lewis said. “They will be the St. Mary’s 45 Southwick’s Aiden Mapel class of the Western Mass. St. Mary’s rallied to within finished 12th overall in 40.02. Rams drain 13 championships this year.” one point with about five Billy Fouche led Westfield Westfield Technical Academy’s Skye Gordon (15) and St. three’s in loss Westfield fell to 6-1. minutes remaining, but came with a 34th place finish Mary’s Anna Kosinski (12) meet in mid-air while going for up just short on the road. (49.44). the ball Friday night. (Photo by Marc St. Onge) Monson 76, BOYS SWIMMING “It was a tough one – we Chloe Lussier also contin- Southwick 58 had our chances,” St. Mary’s ued her strong skiing season Monson went on a 27-9 run Falcons hand High School boys basketball for St. Mary’s, finishing sev- in the second quarter to gain Bombers head coach Joe Molta said. enth overall and third in the control of the game and never “We some good opportunities division (29.42). looked back. Logan Gerry led first loss where we could’ve taken a “Chloe was one of the fast- the Mustangs with 31 points, lead but didn’t unfortunately.” est in the top section and and Colby Duggan had 22. Minnechaug 104, Brady Collins led St. skied the pitch clean,” coach Ryan Molta made seven Westfield 72 Mary’s with 19 points. Saints’ Lussier said. “Things are 3-pointers to finish with a Tommy Russell won the 50 Mike Pepe had 12. coming together for her and game-high 21 points for freestyle (22.10) and 100 it’s only a matter of time Southwick (2-7 overall, 1-3 backstroke (56.32), and GIRLS BASKETBALL before she’s back to 100 per- league). Rams’ Josh Lis fin- teamed up with Anton cent.” ished with nine points, and Bonacci, Jack Beaulieu, and Shea puts up St. Mary’s seventh grader Evan Clarke had eight. Matt Morash to finish first in Elianna Umana Kimura con- Southwick made a total of the medley relay in 1:46.46. tinued to ski well ending of 13 three-point shots. Morash, Jaden Noel, double-double 23rd overall and 10th in the Beaulieu, and Russell also led division (33.16). GIRLS SWIMMING early in the 400 freestyle relay worthy outing “She really wants it and it’s before just being touched out. Frontier 43, only a matter of time before Bombers suffer The second-place time of Southwick 30 things break for her,” coach 3:28.59 earned the team a Kathleen Shea dominated Lussier said. first defeat spot in the D1 state champi- the boards on the offensive Westfield’s Emma onships. end and scored a team-high Renaudette placed 17th over- Minnechaug 127, In his first competition, 15 points for Southwick. all in 31.14. Southwick’s Westfield 59 Westfield junior Mark Ionkin Rams’ Hannah Burke finished Ruby Francis and Grace Alexa Richter claimed the placed first in diving (105.30 with six, and Brielle Ensign, Brockbank finished 39th lone victory of the day against points). Bombers’ Jaden Noel Emily Martin, and Annette St. (36.33) and 42nd (36.57), a sensational Minnechaug finished runner-up in the 100 Jacques each had three. respectively. team. Richter won the 100 backstroke (58.62), also good Westfield ski coach freestyle in 56.88, which for states. SKI RESULTS Monique Piotte said: qualified her for the state Westfield’s Patrick – PVIAC RACE “Although it’s not going to be Division 1 championships. Callahan recorded a season St. Mary’s continues to ski be the best on the hill, it still Richter also finished sec- best in the 500 freestyle fast even given the challeng- says volumes about (our ond in the 200 freestyle in (5:44.77), and Beaulieu (100 ing snow conditions at skier) are accomplishing. … 2:05.54, also good for the fly, 58.72) and Bonacci (100 Thursday night’s Pioneer We’re a very small team but state championships. breaststroke, 1:09.28) posted Valley Interscholastic Athletic they’re doing great.” Saints’ Anna Kosinski (12) is guarded by Westfield Tech’s Westfield divers Claire season-best results in their Conference race at Berkshire The ski team returns to the Jenna Folsom (22) during Friday night’s high school girls Smith (4th, 203.70 points) respective individual events. East in Charlemont. The slopes Jan 21. basketball game. (Photo by Marc St. Onge) and Jordan Bannish (203.05),

Jenna Folsom (22) drives down the court shadowed by St. Mary’s Emma Goodreau (22) takes a shot Caroline Leahy (25). (Photo by Marc St. Onge) over Westfield Tech’s Ashley Torres (13). (Photo Paige Hutoski (14) brings the ball up while being guarded by Ashley by Marc St. Onge) Torres (13). (Photo by Marc St. Onge)

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Mon., Jan. 20 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Agawam, Olympia Ice Wed., Jan. 15 Sun., Feb. 2 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. East Longmeadow, 7 p.m. Center, 8:30 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Renaissance, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, Amelia BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. Tantasqua Regional, 3 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Drury HS, 6 p.m. Park Arena, 4:30 p.m. p.m. Wed., Feb. 5 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) @ BOYS WRESTLING vs. Smith Voke, 7 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING @ Hampden Charter School of Arlington, Ed Burns Arena, 6 p.m. Science, 5:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 3 Thurs., Feb. 6 No Sports Scheduled Tues., Jan. 21 BOYS BASKETBALL @ East Longmeadow HS, 7 Thurs., Jan. 16 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 7 p.m. p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Frontier, 7 p.m. Tues., Feb. 4 BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ Northampton, JFK GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Ware HS, 7 p.m. Middle School, 4 p.m. Fri., Feb. 7 Fri., Jan. 17 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Longmeadow HS, 7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 22 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Grafton, Amelia Park Arena, BOYS BASKETBALL @ Monson HS, 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 5 BOYS WRESTLING @ East Longmeadow HS, 7 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Wahconah, 7:30 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Mount Everett, Amelia Park p.m. Arena, 7 p.m. Sat., Feb. 8 Sat., Jan. 18 BOYS WRESTLING vs. South Hadley, 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 23 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Minnechaug Regional, WRESTLING @ Mount Everett Regional HS, 9 a.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Longmeadow HS, 7 p.m. Olympia Ice Center, 6 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 6 Mon., Jan. 20 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS, 7 p.m. Fri., Jan. 24 Mon., Feb. 10 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Sabis International Charter BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Longmeadow, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Easthampton HS, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Regional School, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Baystate Academy School, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. East Longmeadow, 7 p.m. Tues., Feb. 11 Charter Public School, 7 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ Belchertown, Chestnut GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Chicopee Comp HS, 7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 7 Hill Community School, 4 p.m. Tues., Jan. 21 No Sports Scheduled Wed., Feb. 12 BOYS WRESTLING vs. Hampshire Regional, 7 p.m. Sat., Jan. 25 BOYS BASKETBALL @ HS of Sci-Tech, 7 p.m. GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) @ Sat., Feb. 8 Austin Prep, Stoneham Arena, 8 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 13 Wed., Jan. 22 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Hampshire Regional HS, BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ East Longmeadow, Olympia BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Baystate Academy Charter 6:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 27 Ice Center, 8:30 p.m. Public School, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ South Hadley HS, BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Commerce, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS, Fitzpatrick Ice Arena, 2:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 14 7 p.m. Tues., Jan. 28 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Agawam, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Chicopee, Amelia Park Mon., Feb. 10 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Minnechaug, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ East Longmeadow HS, 7 Arena, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Wahconah, 7 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m. p.m.

Wed., Jan. 29 Sat., Feb. 15 Thurs., Jan. 23 Tues., Feb. 11 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, Amelia GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) vs. No Sports Scheduled GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Putnam HS, 7 p.m. Park Arena, 7 p.m. Algonquin, Olympia Ice Center (West Springfield), 6 BOYS WRESTLING @ Longmeadow HS, 7 p.m. p.m. Fri., Jan. 24 Wed., Feb. 12 BOYS BASKETBALL @ South Hadley HS, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Monson, 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 30 Mon., Feb. 17 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Athol HS, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Ludlow, Amelia Park Arena, BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Chicopee, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Chicopee HS, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Sabis International Charter BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Westborough, Amelia Park BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Amherst-Pelham, Orr Rink 7 p.m. School, 7 p.m. Arena, noon (Amherst College), 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Palmer HS, 7 p.m. GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) @ Fri., Jan. 31 Dedham, Noble and Greenough, noon Mon., Jan. 27 Thurs., Feb. 13 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Minnechaug Regional HS, 7 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Palmer HS, 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled p.m. Tues., Feb. 18 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Chicopee HS, 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) @ East Tues., Jan. 28 Fri., Feb. 14 Catholic, Newington Arena, 8:20 p.m. Wed., Feb. 19 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Pope Francis Preparatory BOYS BASKETBALL @ Renaissance School, 7 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Minnechaug Regional HS, School, 7 p.m. p.m. Sat., Feb. 1 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Turners Falls, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ West Springfield, Olympia Wed., Jan. 29 Ice Center, 6 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 20 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Easthampton, Lossone Sat., Feb. 15 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) @ GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) vs. Rink (Williston Academy), 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Drury, Amelia Park Arena, Duxbury, The Bog Ice Rink, 5 p.m. Woodstock Academy, Olympia Ice Center (West Springfield), 8 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING @ Sabis, 7 p.m. 6 p.m. Mon., Feb. 3 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 7 p.m. Sat., Feb. 22 Thurs., Jan. 30 Mon., Feb. 17 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) @ BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Ware, 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Tues., Feb. 4 Suffield, Enfield Twin Rinks, 4:20 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Palmer HS, 7 p.m. Fri., Jan. 31 Tues., Feb. 18 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Easthampton, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Frontier Regional School, BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Greenfield, 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY Mon., Jan. 20 Mon., Feb. 3 No Sports Scheduled GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, Westfield Mon., Jan. 20 Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Gateway Regional HS, 6 Tues., Jan. 21 p.m. Wed., Feb. 5 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Voke, Westfield Tues., Feb. 4 No Sports Scheduled Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical Tues., Jan. 21 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Vocational, Academy, Westfield Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 6 Westfield Intermediate School, 3:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Voke, 6 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 6 Wed., Jan. 22 Wed., Jan. 22 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ HS of Commerce, 6 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Fri., Feb. 7 No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, 7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 7 Thurs., Jan. 23 Thurs., Jan. 23 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Pioneer Valley Christian GIRLS BASKETBALL @ HS of Commerce, 6 p.m. Mon., Feb. 10 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Hampden Charter School Academy School, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Christian of Science, 7 p.m. Fri., Jan. 24 Academy, 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 10 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Smith Voke, 6:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 24 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, Westfield BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, Westfield Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. Tues., Feb. 11 Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 27 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ St. Mary’s, Westfield Tues., Feb. 11 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. McCann Tech, 7 p.m. Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 27 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical BOYS BASKETBALL @ Lee Middle/High School, Academy, Westfield Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 28 Wed., Feb. 12 6:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Renaissance, Boland No Sports Scheduled GIRLS BASKETBALL @ John J. Duggan Academy, Wed., Feb. 12 School, 6 p.m. 6 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Feb. 13 Wed., Jan. 29 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Pathfinder Regional- Tues., Jan. 28 Thurs., Feb. 13 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Academy, 7 p.m. Vocational-Technical HS, 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL @ Smith Voke HS, 6:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, 6 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Monson HS, 6 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 30 Wed., Jan. 29 No Sports Scheduled Fri., Feb. 14 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Franklin Tech, Westfield Fri., Feb. 14 No Sports Scheduled Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Smith Voke, 6:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 31 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, 6 p.m. Mon., Feb. 17 Thurs., Jan. 30 Mon., Feb. 17 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Voke, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Phoenix Charter Academy, BOYS BASKETBALL @ Gateway Regional HS, 6:30 Mon., Feb. 3 Westfield Intermediate School, 6 p.m. p.m. No Sports Scheduled Tues., Feb. 18 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Commerce, 6 p.m. Fri., Jan. 31 Tues., Feb. 18 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Franklin Tech HS, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School Tues., Feb. 4 of Science, Westfield Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ St. Mary’s HS, Westfield

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  You might be more in touch with what troubles you and others than most people. Focus on your image and long-term desires. Others surround you and are part of your sup- SCARY GARY Mark Buford port. Take the lead in making plans today. Tonight: A force to be dealt with. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  Your instincts might drive you to take risks. After the fact, you might wonder why you made certain choices. Pull back while you can and give some thought to your goals for the future. Tonight: Opt for a different type of expe- rience. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Crosswords  You might need to experience more of how others deal with difficult situations. With the aid of another person, you increase DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni your ability to identify with others. Tonight: Have an overdue discussion with a loved one or dear friend. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  You seem to fill in the gaps where others cannot. You have a unique understanding of what can and will work. Be open with your abilities while recognizing what could be moti- vating others. Tonight: Express your caring. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  You might be most content dealing with your family and immediate circle. Choose to invite others over to play cards or get into another fun game. You could be surprised by B.C. Mastroianni and Hart what someone reveals. Tonight: Make the most out of the moment. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Do not push too hard or misread others’ motives. Often you can overanalyze what others say and cause yourself a problem. Just relax and get into the moment. A conversa- tion could be important but not for the reason you think. Tonight: Easy works. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Be aware of the costs of assuming so much responsibility. You might want to say no to an expansion around your home or your Rick Detorie domestic life. Whether or not your budget can ONE BIG HAPPY handle a change, the answer needs to be no. Tonight: Make a favorite meal. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  You are magnetic. Others cannot stay away from you. Though this asset is a tre- mendous gift, sometimes you could find it a burden. Know when to go your own way or not court others into your camp. Tonight: Out and about. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  You might still feel as if you need some private time. By all means, make this weekend about you. Make plans that suit you. ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett Others might grumble that you want so little to do with them. Tonight: Do your thing. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  It might be difficult to fol- low through on all that needs to be accom- plished. Do your best, but make plenty of time for friends. Whether you have a lot to do or decide to toss a spontaneous get-together, friends surround you. Tonight: A good time is had by all. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Your smile goes a long way to Cryptoquip achieving more of what you want. An elder could be difficult and touchy. Let him or her be. ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe You will enjoy visiting with a special person who you are very close to. Tonight: Go with the flow. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Look beyond the obvious. You see a special opportunity that you might not want to say no to. A foreigner or exposure to another way of doing things intrigues you. Start considering a trip. Tonight: Go exotic.

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2019-2020 Westfield State University Men’s Basketball Schedule DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Dear Annie By ANNIE LANE Sat Jan. 25 SALEM STATE 2:00 Wed Jan. 29 at MCLA 7:30 Sat Feb. 1 at Framingham State 3:00 Wed Feb. 5 WORCESTER STATE 7:30 Replacing a Beloved Pet Sat Feb. 8 at Fitchburg State 2:00 Dear Annie: Our beloved fami- dog around kids and cats as much mend reading it before buying Wed Feb. 12 BRIDGEWATER STATE 7:30 ly dog, Dasher, passed away last as possible. She said that her res- from a pet shop or breeder. Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 7:00 year. Dasher was a husky. She was cue group rarely gets pups in and Dear Annie: Your column with the sweetest and best dog I ever that it could take a long time. I the letter from widower “Neil” Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 2:00 could imagine. Good with the kids want to adopt, but I also don’t brings back sad memories for me. Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA and our old kitty. When I contact- want to put the lives of my cat and I lost my mother when I was 13 Thur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA ed the breeder I bought her from, kids in danger. Do you have any years old, and it was staggering. I he said that he is no longer breed- advice as to what I should do? -- had no siblings and an alcoholic Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Championship TBA ing. My friend suggested I look at Adopt or Shop? father. Life was a mess. adopting a dog from the local Dear Adopt or Shop: Whenever Years later, I attended a seminar, shelter or a rescue group. I really possible, adopt; don’t shop. I and the most important thing I want a husky, and our shelter understand loving a particular learned was how to handle major didn’t have any but suggested I breed and wanting a puppy of that upsets. Here’s the way to do it. reach out to local husky rescue breed. The way I see it, you have When thinking about an upsetting groups. Well, I did, and I found a three options: incident, write down the following 2019-2020 Westfield State Ice Hockey Schedule great one. 1) Wait until the husky rescue questions and your answers: When DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME After I filled out the application, gets a puppy in. did it happen? Where did it hap- a volunteer called me within 24 2) Go on Petfinder and search pen? Who was involved? How did Wed Jan. 22 at Anna Maria 6:40 hours. She thanked me for consid- for husky puppies. You may have you feel? What happened? ering adoption and gave me some to travel a bit to find a puppy, or it You might want to write the Sat Jan. 25 FITCHBURG STATE 5:35 very sad statistics about how many may not be a purebred husky, but same upset down several times. Thur Jan. 30 at Framingham State 7:30 dogs get euthanized because of chances are great that you can find Just do it. It will work. -- Art in Sat Feb. 1 at UMass Dartmouth 4:20 overpopulation. She then said my a husky puppy. Sometimes mixed Oregon Thur Feb. 6 WORCESTER STATE 7:35 house will be a tricky place to find breeds are healthier than pure- Dear Art: Writing is a wonder- the right dog for. Most huskies breds. ful form of therapy. I second your Sat Feb. 8 SALEM STATE 5:35 have a strong prey drive and are 3) If you do decide to buy a suggestion. Thanks for it. Thur Feb. 13 at Plymouth State 6:00 not great with cats, small dogs or puppy, at least be sure you know Send your questions for Annie Thur Feb. 20 at Fitchburg State 7:00 small children. I was taken aback where you’re buying from. Lane to [email protected]. Sat Feb. 22 FRAMINGHAM STATE 5:35 because Dasher was so great with Kristina Lotz wrote a wonderful To find out more about Annie Tue Feb. 25 UMASS DARTMOUTH 7:35 all of the above. When I told her article for iHeartDogs titled “10 Lane and read features by other this, she said my best bet would be Signs That A Puppy Is From a Creators Syndicate columnists and Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBD to get a puppy and socialize the Puppy Mill,” and I would recom- cartoonists, Tues March 3 MASCAC Semifinals TBD Sat March 7 MASCAC Championship TBD

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2019-2020 Westfield State University Women’s Basketball Schedule OK to do the wave? DAYTE DA OPPONENT TIME Dear Heloise: Is there a univer- have a furry and funny friend? $5, to: Heloise/Baking Soda, P.O. Wed Jan. 22 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE 7:00 sally accepted HAND SIGNAL to Email a picture or two and a Box 795001, San Antonio, TX Sat Jan. 25 SALEM STATE 12:00 say “thank you” to drivers who do description to Heloise@Heloise. 78279-5001. Or you can order it you a kindness? When a driver com. -- Heloise online at www.Heloise.com. FYI: Wed Jan. 29 at MCLA 5:30 slows down and allows me to STINKY STEP To remove strong odors from dirty Sat Feb. 1 at Framingham State 1:00 merge into a lane of traffic, I am Dear Heloise: I stepped in gas- clothes, add 1/2 cup baking soda Wed Feb. 5 WORCESTER STATE 5:30 grateful. I wave my open hand oline at the gas station. Can you to the rinse cycle. Be sure to not high back and forth. tell me how to remove the smell overload the washer -- the clothes Sat Feb. 8 at Fitchburg State 12:00 Yesterday, I made a wrong turn. from my rubber-soled shoes? -- need to move around. The bad Wed Feb. 12 BRIDGEWATER STATE 5:30 It was rush-hour traffic, but a car Vicki B., Warsaw, Ind. odors should rinse away. -- Heloise Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 5:00 stopped, flashed the hazard lights Vicki, the first thing I’m going POLITE PARK and let me into the proper lane. I to tell you is what NOT to do. Dear Heloise: I would like to Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 12:00 was grateful, and I did the hand NEVER put any article with gaso- make some suggestions about Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA wave, but I don’t know if that was line or petrol products in the wash- parking lot courtesy. It takes very Thur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA understood. -- Joanne R., via email er or dryer. little time to make shopping nicer Joanne, you handled it perfectly. For rubber-soled sneakers, fill a for everyone: Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Championship TBA Very nice of the other car to let dishpan with hot water, a glug of * Return shopping carts to the you in; an open-hand wave into dishwashing detergent and a cup spaces reserved for them, not the rearview mirror is understood of baking soda. Stir until the bak- behind someone’s car, in a parking and appreciated. Courteous driv- ing soda dissolves. spot or in a walkway. ing is always the best way to go. Add the shoes and let them soak * When someone is backing out, -- Heloise for several hours -- preferably stop and wait for the person to do PET PAL overnight. Rinse thoroughly and so. 2019-2020 Westfield State University Dear Readers: Meet Pork Chop air-dry, with paper toweling inside * Spaces reserved for those with and Mr. Primrose. These adorable to maintain the shape of the shoe. special needs are meant just for Women’s Swimming & Diving Schedule guys are brothers. Pork Chop Baking soda is a workhorse in that. (orange cat) and Mr. Primrose are the home. Nontoxic, safe, cheap * Pedestrians should always DAYTE DA OPPONENT TIME 9-month-old domestic shorthairs and readily available, I keep boxes have the right of way. and live in Springfield, Ohio, with on hand. I’ve compiled a collec- Shopping can be stressful. Let’s Sat Jan. 25 WESTERN CONNECTICUT 1:00 owner Jo B.’s loving family. tion of my favorite baking soda try to make it less so. -- Nancy F. Sun Jan. 26 at Rhode Island College Jo reads the column every day hints, recipes and helps into a in Houston in the Springfield News-Sun. To handy pamphlet. Would you like Nancy, I am with you. Readers, Sat Feb. 1 LEC Championships 11:00 a.m. see Pork Chop and Mr. Primrose, to receive one? It’s easy. Send a take heed! -- Heloise @ UMass Dartmouth visit www.Heloise.com and click long, stamped (70 cents), self- (c)2020 by King Features Thur Feb. 13 New England Championships on “Pet of the Week.” Do you addressed envelope, along with Syndicate Inc. Fri Feb. 14 New England Championships Sat Feb. 15 New England Championships Sun Feb. 16 New England Championships @ University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

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Saturday Jan. 25 Massasoit Classic Springfield College - Springfield, Mass. Saturday Feb. 1 Rhode Island College Invitational Rhode Island College - Providence, RI Saturday Feb. 1 Bruce Lehane Invitational Boston University- Boston, Mass. Friday Feb. 7 Coast Guard Invitational Coast Guard- New London, Conn. Fri.-Sat. Feb. 7-8 All New England Reggie Lewis Center- Boston, Mass. Saturday Feb. 15 MASCAC Championships Smith College- Northampton, Mass. Saturday Feb. 22 Triangle Classic Springfield College- Springfield, Mass. Saturday March 7 Last Chance Meet TBD Fri.-Sat. March 8-9 NCAA Division III Championships Charlotte, N.C. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2020 - PAGE 11

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