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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 TUESDAY,TUESDAY, APRIL JUNE 27, 13, 2017 2021 VOL.75 cents 90 NO. 86 Marijuana dispensary faces uphill permitting battle By AMY PORTER Staff Writer WESTFIELD — A special permit hearing continued City officials and Smithland Garden and Pet employees April 10 celebrate the grand opening of the store at 81 Springfield from February for RC Retail, dba “Red Cardinal,” a rec- reational marijuana shop planned for 265 Union St., Road. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) zoned Industrial A, came before the Planning Board again on April 5, facing a seemingly uphill battle for permitting. Red Cardinal and the City of Westfield entered into a Host Community Agreement on Nov. 9, 2020. Smithland Pet & Garden Bradford Moir, an attorney representing RC Retail, and Jeff Roblyer, construction supervisor, said the site plan had changed due to the required compensatory storage, and that all buildings on the property, including an exist- ing residential house, would be required to be razed. Center celebrates opening “That is how we are proceeding,” Roblyer said. He said Robert Levesque and his team at R. Levesque By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Associates, a land design company, are proceeding with Editor the final grading for the site plan to go before the WESTFIELD — Smithland Pet & Garden Conservation Commission in May. Center hosted a grand opening April 10 in the Moir said taking down the house changes the circum- retail space that has been home to various gar- stances of the special permit, required due to the property den centers for several decades. being within 300 feet of a residential district He said the Smithland CEO John Atkins accepted cita- house that will now be coming down was the closest to tions from Westfield Mayor Donald F. Humason other houses or residences. “Now that has been eliminat- Jr and state Rep. Kelly Pease during the ribbon ed…All other residences are over 500 feet away from cutting ceremony Saturday. City Councilors where this operation is,” he said. Brent B. Bean II, Michael Burns, Cindy Harris, Planning Board member John Bowen asked about the Kristen Mello and William Onyski helped com- residential zoned property across the street. memorate the event. Roblyer said there is a residential district across the “We’re excited to be in Westfield,” said street, but the closest parcel zoned residential is adjacent Atkins. “Everyone seems to be very happy that to the property at 110 feet. “We understand 300 feet, but we’re here and we look forward to a fruitful part of that is as a board you can waive the requirement partnership.” The house across the street is 700 feet from the zoning Store Manager Scott Robbins said Smithland line, and the adjacent zone is Golf Acres with no residen- offers a large assortment of annuals and peren- tial houses. We’re asking for consideration to waive the nials, vegetable plants, trees and seeds, as well buffer to the zone lines,” he said. as garden décor and fountains in its nursery. “We’re asking for your permit, because the dwellings The company also owns Dave’s Soda and Pet themselves are over 500 feet away,” Moir added. Food and Atkins said Smithland combines the Planning Board member Jane Magarian again raised the best of pet and garden products. issue of zoning and residential areas. “As far as I’m con- Robbins said customers were happy to dis- cerned, those are hard and fast boundaries. In my opinion, cover that the Agway tradition continues at it should be a firm guideline,” she said. “They’re not hard and fast, they’re special permit trig- The new Smithland Garden and Pet store is a certified Agway retailer. (HOPE See Smithland, Page 5 gers. In this case, there’s nothing along that corridor that’s E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) residential. It’s a special permit trigger, it’s up to you to look at it,” said City Planner Jay Vinskey, adding that the ordinance talks about pre-existing residences, because Four WSU students test positive for COVID-19 See Dispensary, Page 5 By PETER CURRIER week. The percent-positivity Westfield State officials Staff Writer rating for the campus for the have not identified if the stu- WESTFIELD — Westfield week was just .251 percent, dents who tested positive State University reported four below the current average for were campus residents or new COVID-19 cases this Hampden County, which was commuter students. When a week to bring the semester 4.92 percent on April 8. Westfield State resident tests total to 98. Over the course of the positive for the coronavirus In the weekly report, all semester 17,549 COVID-19 they are sent to Lansdowne four positive cases were iden- ning of the semester. tests have been administered Place on Thomas Street to tified as students. No Eight students had tested at Westfield State. The per- quarantine unless they can Westfield State employees positive the prior week. cent-positivity rating for the make arrangements to quar- have tested positive for There were 1,594 COVID- full semester stands at just antine back at their own 19 tests administered last COVID-19 since the begin- .558 percent. homes. ROBERT LEVESQUE Job Corps offers varied career options for young people By LORI SZEPELAK Americans every year. cian, plumber), finance and between nine and 24 months. stipend, and a child care Correspondent For students ages 16-24, business (office administra- Auxiliary aids and services allowance. CHICOPEE — A virtual the Job Corps offers an alter- tion), health care (certified are available upon request to A background check is open house for young people native to college with gradu- nurse assistant, medical individuals with disabilities. conducted on all applicants to interested in Westover Job ates either entering the work- administrative assistant, The TDD/TTY telephone confirm the student is not on Corps Center opportunities is force or an apprenticeship, pharmacy technician), hospi- number is (877) 889-5627. probation, parole, under a slated for April 21. moving on to higher educa- tality (culinary arts), manu- For students accepted into suspended sentence, under “Our open house will be tion, or joining the military. facturing (welding), and the educational program, supervision of any agency as from 10 a.m. to noon,” said While the tuition is free for advanced training options there are a variety of opportu- a result of court action, or Yvonne Lomax, outreach and students, applicants must (advanced HVAC, preventive nities ranging from work- institutionalization, unless admissions manager. demonstrate they are com- maintenance technician, pre- based learning and intern- the court or appropriate agen- The WebEx link to attend mitted to their education, and apprentice). ships, free meals, residential cy certifies in writing that it the open house is https://job- lounge with televisions, a abide by the program’s strict Pre-apprenticeship pro- living, career technical train- will approve of the appli- corpsclassroom.webex.com/ store with snacks and other zero tolerance policy for grams offer students the ings, and career counseling, cant’s release from its face- jobcorpsclassroom/j.php?MT essentials, and health services drugs, alcohol, and violence. hands-on training and educa- to basic medical and dental to-face supervision and that ID=m1a50639c84fa7c06677 for basic medical needs. As part of the open house, tion needed to qualify for care, job placement assis- the applicant’s release does 0abce8782c4b1 Job Corps, administered by Job Corps representatives apprenticeships. tance, and recreational activi- not violate applicable laws The Westover Job Corps the U.S. Department of will discuss the various high Although the length of ties. In addition, participants and regulations. Center encompasses a 43-acre Labor, is the nation’s largest growth career fields open to time needed to complete a can receive advanced leader- For more information on campus at 103 Johnson Road federally funded residential, applicants – automotive and program varies according to ship training, advanced col- Job Corps and the open featuring three dormitories, a educational, and vocational machine repair (maintenance the abilities of the student and lege/career training, driver’s house, as well as eligibility full-service cafeteria, com- training program, serving – light repair), construction the vocation chosen, the aver- education, mentoring and requirements, call (413) 593- puter labs, gymnasium, close to 65,000 young (bricklayer, carpenter, electri- age length of time enrolled is tutoring services, a clothing 4018. PAGE 2 - TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS ABC flagship TV station names WSU graduate Chad Matthews as new president WESTFIELD — WABC- has been appointed as presi- television station in the nation He has certainly made the dent and general manager of TV Channel 7 of New York dent and general manager of for the 17th consecutive year. most of his Westfield State the TV station with the largest City has promoted Westfield WABC-TV, building on a Matthews started his degree. audience in the country.” State University graduate and long record of achievements WABC career in 2000 and “Chad Matthews’ brilliant Matthews also stands tall Emmy Award-winner Chad at the station,” said Emily was promoted to senior exec- career shows a communica- among the University’s alum- Matthews to be its president Todd, interim dean of the utive producer in 2002. He tion degree from Westfield ni community. and general manager. University’s College of Arts, spent 12 years in senior roles State can take you to the “Chad is emblematic of a Matthews earned a bachelor’s Humanities, and Social for Eyewitness News and stars,” said Professor Thomas Westfield State alumnus: degree in mass communica- Sciences. “His commitment won both a Peabody Award in Gardner, Ph.D., chair of hard-working, driven, and tion from Westfield State in to high standards and advo- 2001 as the live control room Westfield State’s Department successful in their chosen 1994. cacy represents exactly what producer for the station’s of Communication. “Our mis- field,” said Erica Broman, WABC-TV is located in we seek to make possible at Sept. 11 coverage and an sion is to offer students engag- Ph.D., vice president for insti- New York City and is the Westfield State: a transforma- Emmy Award in 2007 for ing learning opportunities to tutional advancement. “I met CHAD MATTHEWS flagship station of ABC tive education that prepares Best Evening Newscast. In become creative and ethical Chad and heard his Westfield co-educational college in Owned Television Stations. students to become leaders 2012, Matthews temporarily communication practitioners. State story. He worked hard America to offer an educa- In his new role, Matthews equipped to serve their pro- left WABC for a five-year Chad has proven that creative as a student and took advan- tion without barrier to race, is responsible for overall fession with integrity and stint as assistant news director and ethical passion for one’s tage of every opportunity. His gender, or economic status. management responsibility imagination.” at NBC-owned WTVJ in work can take you far. local internship while a stu- This spirit of innovative for ABC7/WABC-TV and its Matthews has served as south Florida. At WTVJ, he “Chad has not forgotten his dent here, combined with the thinking and social responsi- ancillary businesses. An news director of WABC for won another Emmy Award in ties to WSU’s Communication guidance and mentorship of bility is forged in a curricu- award-winning news execu- the past three years and has a 2017 for breaking news cov- Department,” added Gardner. great professors, started him lum of liberal arts and profes- tive with six Emmy Awards to long list of accomplishments. erage during the Ft. “As busy as he was a couple on his trajectory. We are so sional studies that create a his credit, WABC earned four At the onset of the COVID-19 Lauderdale airport shooting of years ago as news director proud of his accomplish- vital community of engaged of them as recently as 2020 pandemic last year, he suc- incident before returning to at WABC-TV Channel 7, he ments.” learners who become confi- when it won for best newscast cessfully transitioned the sta- WABC as assistant news still visited with our commu- Founded in 1839 by Horace dent, capable individuals pre- in each day part. tion to a remote workforce to director later that year. nication majors during their Mann, Westfield State pared for leadership and ser- A native of Chicopee, produce New York City’s Early in his career, field trip to New York City University is an education vice to society. For more Matthews has come a long Eyewitness News without Matthews held producer posi- with professors Christopher leader committed to provid- information, visit www.west- way since the early days of interruption. Despite the chal- tions at WCBS, WFXT in Gullen and Max Saito. With ing every generation of stu- field.ma.edu, www.twitter. his career at WWLP-TV in lenges of the pandemic, Boston, WJAR in Providence appreciation for all he has dents with a learning experi- com/westfieldstate, or www. Springfield. WABC finished the year with and was a producer/reporter done, we wish Chad the best ence built on its founding facebook.com/WestfieldState “We are proud that Chad the largest audience of any at Springfield’s WWLP. in his new position as presi- principle as the first public University.

Javier Stuart joins local Park Square Realty sales team WEST SPRINGFIELD — Ted Cassell, President of Park Square ing, as well as spending time with family and friends. He is also a Realty, is pleased to announce that Javier Stuart has joined Park member of the United Methodist Church in Agawam. Javier is fluent Square Realty’s West Springfield office as a Sales Associate. in Spanish. A native of West Springfield, Javier is a graduate of West Barry Boccasile, Director of Growth and Development for Park Springfield High School and is currently getting his Associates Square Realty, is excited to have Javier as part of the growing team. Degree from STCC. Javier will be specializing in residential listings and sales. He may be Javier has worked in Real Estate since 2013, as well as in customer reached at 413-726-5222. service/sales and management. He has 17 years’ experience in coach- Park Square Realty is a locally owned residential real estate com- ing and training. pany with 48 agents and offices in Westfield and West Springfield and JAVIER STUART Outside of Real Estate, Javier enjoys basketball, fishing and travel- can be reached online at parksquarerealty.com. Police Logs Court Logs Major crime and incident report truck and that he was informed he could be civilly Tuesday, April 6, 2021 liable if someone was to have been injured while try- Westfield District Court WESTFIELD ing to avoid his vehicle in the road; Tuesday, April 6, 2021 40, of 151 Franklin St., Westfield, was released on his 12:06 p.m.: traffic/motor vehicle complaint, 3:50 p.m.: vandalism/damage, Southampton Road, Adam W. Sullivan, Pontoosic Road, a patrol officer reports that he a caller from a school on Southampton Road reports personal recognizance (with pretrial conditions) pending a June 2 hearing after observed a tree truck and chipper that were set up to that a school employee’s vehicle windows were he was arraigned on a charge of intimidating a witness brought by the Hampden work while facing traffic the wrong way and did not smashed, the caller reports that there is no security County District Attorney. have traffic cones set up, the officer reports that pass- footage of the incident, the responding officer com- Kevin P. Clark, 29, of 19 Woodland Ave. Westfield, submitted to facts suf- ing vehicles were forced into the wrong lane in order pleted and incident report; ficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of assault and battery on a fam- to pass the tree truck and chipper, the officer reports 10:47 p.m.: incapacitated person, Main Street, a ily or household member brought by Westfield police and the charge was that the employees on site were not able to move the caller reports that an intoxicated male party tried to continued without a finding with probation for six months. He was assessed truck because they did not have the proper license, the $50 and charges of strangulation or suffocation and intimidating a witness were officer reports that their boss arrived to move the See Police Logs, Page 5 dismissed at the request of the Commonwealth.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Mon., April 12, 2021 is the 102nd day of the year. 263 days remain until the end of the year

lead by Brigadier-General Regi- African-American male to win the dead and nine injured during 1968 – Ted Washington, ON THIS DAY nald Dyer killed approx 379-1000 Best Actor award for the 1963 their return to their homes from a American football player unarmed demonstrators includ- film Lilies of the Field. trip to Athens. 1970 – Monty Brown, American – Henry V is crowned Holy 1111 ing men and women in Amritsar, – An oxygen tank aboard – The US drops the larg- football player and wrestler Roman Emperor. 1970 2017 India; and approximately 1,500 the Apollo 13 Service Module est ever non-nuclear weapon on 1970 – Ricardo Rincón, – Constantinople falls to 1204 injured. explodes, putting the crew in Nangarhar Province, Afghani- Mexican-American baseball play- the Crusaders of the Fourth – A pact of neutrality be- great danger and causing major stan. er Crusade, temporarily ending the 1941 tween the USSR and Japan is damage to the Apollo command 1970 – Ricky Schroder, Byzantine Empire. signed. and service module (codenamed American actor – Miyamoto Musashi de- TODAY'S – Bo Outlaw, American 1612 – World War II: The dis- “Odyssey”) while en route to the 1971 feats Sasaki Kojirō at Funajima 1943 basketball player covery of mass graves of Polish Moon. BIRTHDAYS island. 1972 – Aaron Lewis, American prisoners of war killed by Soviet – The Universal Postal – Samuel Argall, having 1972 singer-songwriter and guitarist 1613 forces in the Katyń Forest Mas- Union decides to recognize the 1945 – Tony Dow, American captured Native American prin- 1976 – Jonathan Brandis, sacre is announced, causing a People’s Republic of China as actor cess Pocahontas in Passapa- American actor (d. 2003) diplomatic rift between the Polish the only legitimate Chinese rep- 1945 – Lowell George, American tanzy, Virginia, sets off with her to singer-songwriter, guitarist, and 1976 – Patrik Eliáš, Czech- government-in-exile in London resentative, effectively expelling Jamestown with the intention of producer American ice hockey player and the Soviet Union, which de- the Republic of China adminis- exchanging her for English pris- 1945 – Bob Kalsu, American 1976 – Glenn Howerton, nies responsibility. tering Taiwan. oners held by her father. football player and lieutenant (d. American actor, producer, and 1943 – The Jefferson Memo- 1972 – Vietnam War: The Battle screenwriter 1742 – George Frideric Handel’s 1970) rial is dedicated in Washington, of An Lộc begins. 1978 – Keydrick Vincent, oratorio Messiah makes its world- 1946 – Al Green, American D.C., on the 200th anniversary – An attack by the Pha- American football player premiere in Dublin, Ireland. 1975 singer-songwriter, producer, and of President Thomas Jefferson’s langist resistance kills 26 militia 1979 – Baron Davis, American – American Revolutionary pastor 1777 birth. members of the Popular Front for basketball player War: American forces are am- 1950 – Ron Perlman, American – Relations between New the Liberation of Palestine, mark- 1979 – Meghann Shaughnessy, bushed and defeated in the Bat- 1944 actor Zealand and the Soviet Union ing the start of the 15-year Leba- – Peabo Bryson, American American tennis player tle of Bound Brook, New Jersey. 1951 are established. nese Civil War. singer-songwriter and producer 1980 – Colleen Clinkenbeard, – The Roman Catholic Re- 1829 – World War II: German – The United States Trea- 1951 – Max Weinberg, American American voice actress, director, lief Act 1829 gives Roman Cath- 1945 1976 troops kill more than 1,000 po- sury Department reintroduces drummer producer, and screenwriter olics in the United Kingdom the – Alan Melikdjanian, litical and military prisoners in the two-dollar bill as a Federal 1952 – Sam Bush, American 1980 right to vote and to sit in Parlia- American independent filmmaker Gardelegen, Germany. Reserve Note on Thomas Jef- mandolin player ment. and YouTuber – World War II: Soviet and ferson’s 233rd birthday as part 1954 – Jimmy Destri, American – Lajos Kossuth presents 1945 1980 – Quentin Richardson, 1849 Bulgarian forces capture Vienna. of the United States Bicentennial keyboard player and songwriter the Hungarian Declaration of In- American basketball player – In an ambush, 78 Jewish celebration. 1955 – Steve Camp, American dependence in a closed session 1948 1983 – Hunter Pence, American doctors, nurses and medical stu- – Forty workers die in an singer-songwriter and guitarist of the National Assembly. 1976 – Louis Johnson, American baseball player dents from Hadassah Hospital, explosion at the Lapua ammuni- 1955 – American Civil War: Fort bass player and producer (d. 1985 – Cody Nickson, American 1861 and a British soldier, are massa- tion factory, the deadliest acci- Sumter surrenders to Confeder- 2015) reality television personality cred by Arabs in Sheikh Jarrah. dental disaster in modern history ate forces. 1957 – Amy Goodman, 1986 – Michael Bingham, This event came to be known as in Finland. American-English sprinter 1865 – American Civil War: Ra- American journalist and author the Hadassah medical convoy – Basements throughout 1987 – Brandon Hardesty, leigh, North Carolina is occupied 1992 1960 – Bob Casey, Jr., American massacre. the Chicago Loop are flooded, American actor, director, produc- by Union Forces. lawyer and politician, senior sena- – CIA director Allen Dulles forcing the Chicago Board of er, and screenwriter – The New York City Metro- 1953 tor of Pennsylvania 1870 launches the mind-control pro- Trade Building and the Chicago 1987 – Allison Weiss, American politan Museum of Art is founded. 1961 – Hiro Yamamoto, gram Project MKUltra. Mercantile Exchange to close. singer-songwriter 1873 – The Colfax massacre, in American bass player and song- – American pianist Van – Tiger Woods becomes writer 1988 – Allison Williams, which more than 60 black men 1958 1997 Cliburn is awarded first prize at the youngest golfer to win the 1964 – Caroline Rhea, American actress and singer are murdered, takes place. the inaugural International Tchai- Masters Tournament. Canadian actress and comedian 1989 – Ryan Bailey, American – The military of the Otto- 1909 kovsky Competition in Moscow. – A bus near the Vale of 1966 – Marc Ford, American sprinter man Empire reverses the Ot- 2003 1960 – The United States Tempe, Greece was involved in guitarist, songwriter, and producer 1991 – Josh Gordon, American toman countercoup of 1909 to football player launches Transit 1-B, the world’s a major vehicle accident with a 1967 – Dana Barros, American force the overthrow of Sultan Ab- 2004 – Brooklyn Nelson, first satellite navigation system. truck and multiple cars, leaving basketball player, coach, and dul Hamid II. American actress 1964 – At the Academy Awards, 21 students in the tenth grade of sportscaster – Jallianwala Bagh mas- 1919 Sidney Poitier becomes the first Makrochori, Imathia High School 1967 – Michael Eisen, American sacre: British Indian Army troops biologist and academic THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021 - PAGE 3

Company tour of ‘Hamilton.’ NORM LEWIS KELLI CHRISTOPHER LLOYD MATT HAIMOVITZ (PHOTO BY PETER HURLEY) O’HARA (EMMA ROTHENBERG-WARE PHOTO) (STEPH MACKINNON PHOTO) Arts Beat By MARK G. AUERBACH the Courtyard at The Unicorn Theatre. Oscar 2021 season with a production of Shakespeare’s presents a streamed version of the play, April Correspondent Wilde’s classic comedy, The Importance of King Lear, featuring acclaimed actor and 23-25. It’s performed by high school students The Bushnell’s Broadway Series is ready Being Earnest, staged by Pulitzer Prize winner three-time Emmy winner Christopher Lloyd. in WMass, under the direction of Hannah for a comeback, having been silenced by the David Auburn, kicks off the theatre offerings Directed by Nicole Ricciardi, King Lear (July Katz. For details. www.barringtonstageco. pandemic, which shut down the 2019-20 sea- at the Fitzpatrick, June 18-July 10. David 2-Aug. 29) will be the first production in The org. son, and postponed the 2020-21 season. The Adkins, Corinna May, and Rebecca Brooksher, New Spruce Theatre, a new outdoor amphithe- season will include shows previously all BTG regulars, co-star. Christina Ham’s ater situated underneath the towering spruce The 2021 Bach Festival and Symposium, announced, but postponed, including: Jimmy Nina Simone: Four Women, a play with music trees on the Shakespeare & Company campus. a virtual event April 20-25, hosted by the Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville (October imagining a conversation between the music Shakespeare & Company will also offer two UMass Amherst Department of Music and 12-17); the Tony Award winners The Band’s legend and three women, will be staged by productions in the Roman Garden Theatre. Dance, celebrates the music of Johann Visit (Nov. 16-21) and Dear Evan Hansen Gerry McIntyre, Aug. 13-Sept. 5 in the Becoming Othello: A Black Girl’s Journey, an Sebastian Bach with concerts, workshops, and (March 29-April 3).. What The Constitution Unicorn courtyard, where Truman Capote’s autobiographical solo show written and per- symposiums featuring world-class artists and Means to Me (Jan. 26-30), My Fair Lady Holiday Memories was presented outdoors formed by Debra Ann Byrd and directed by scholars, UMass music faculty, and students (March 8-13), Blue Man Group (March during the holidays. The Wizard of Oz, direct- Tina Packer, runs July 16-25 in the Roman from the department. This is the fourth Bach 17-20), and Pretty Woman: The Musical (April ed by E. Gray Simons III with choreography Garden Theatre. A workshop production of Festival hosted by UMass. The 2021 Festival 26-May 1) play Hartford, before the return of by Isadora Wolfe, plays under a big tent at The Shakespeare’s Measure For Measure, directed culminates with a live streamed performance the blockbuster Hamilton (June 22-July 10). Colonial July 23-Aug. 15. Broadway legends by Alice Reagan, runs Sept. 1-5. In addition, on April 25 by renowned cellist Matt Mean Girls and Hadestown are still Hartford- Kelli O’Hara (June 25-26) and Norm Lewis the Company will feature a lineup of contem- Haimovitz featuring premieres by David bound, but dates are not finalized. For details: (July 2-3) join the Colonial Concert Series in porary productions to be announced soon. For Sanford and Luna Pearl Woolf. For details: www.bishnell.org. Pittsfield. Additional casting and programs details: www.shakespeare.org. https://blogs.umass.edu/bach/ will be announced later. For details: www. ——— berkshiretheatregroup.org. Mark G. Auerbach studied theatre at Berkshire Theatre Group Of Note… American University and The Yale School of announces Summer Season The Laramie Project, the powerhouse Drama. He has worked for arts organizations Shakespeare & Company story of gay teen Matthew Shepard and his nationwide, and reported on the arts for print Berkshire Theatre Group’s 2021 summer announces Summer brutal murder in Wyoming, was turned into a and broadcast. Mark produces and hosts season will be held outdoors, with some per- stage production by Moisés Kaufman and the ArtsBeat and On The Mark for WCPC15 and formances in a tent at The Colonial Theatre in Shakespeare Members of Tectonic Theater Project, who 89.5fm/WSKB, and he’s a regular contributor Pittsfield, and others outdoors under a tent at Shakespeare & Company will launch its went to Laramie to interview the townspeople. to Pioneer Valley Radio. the Fitzpatrick Main Stage in Stockbridge, and Barrington Stage Company’s Youth Theatre

Westfield State University to offer MTEL Communication and Literacy Prep Course WESTFIELD —Westfield confidence by teaching effec- writing portion only is $200. co-educational college in society. For more informa- westfieldstate, or www.face- State University’s College of tive testing strategies; and to For more information, con- America to offer an education tion, visit www.westfield. book.com/WestfieldState Graduate and Continuing provide time for practice, tact Brandon Fredette at without a barrier to race, gen- ma.edu, www.twitter.com/ University. Education will offer a live group discussions, individual [email protected] der, or economic status. This online MTEL Communication help, and questions. The first or 413-572-8033. 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By MATT MURPHY State House News Service BOSTON - One of the two regional transit agencies con- tracted by the Baker administration to manage transportation for thousands of low-income and disabled health service recipients told its vendors in February that it will be at least a year before they’re required to comply with some required technology and vehicle upgrades touted in the new contract. The Montachusett Regional Transit Authority told the net- work of transportation providers across much of the state that they would not be required to rebid for program-based routes or install new technology, such as GPS and on-board cam- eras, until a full procurement can be done for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2022. The transit agency said in a letter it was “simply not feasible” to conduct a full procurement before its contract and the new fiscal year begins on July 1. The Montachusett RTA, known as MART, was one of two regional transit agencies awarded contracts to run the $275 million Human Services Transportation program as part of a consolidation that saw the number of regions across the state shrink from six to three. MART and the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority won contracts in January to manage the program for the entire state, with the Leominster-based MART in charge of two regions from the Berkshires to Cape Ann. More than 77 lawmakers in March asked the Baker admin- istration for a two-year moratorium on changes to the pro- gram, arguing that the middle of a pandemic was not the time to risk potential disruption to a service relied upon each year for 9 million rides to doctors appointments and other ser- vices. Rep. William Straus and Rep. Sarah Peake, who are spear- heading the opposition, now say MART’s decision to delay some of the safety and efficiency reforms required under the new contracts underscores their point that the transition should be postponed. “Ironically this sounds like the same kind of moratorium over 70 legislators have asked for,” Straus emailed. House likely to pass new Straus and Peake met with Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders last Friday via Zoom, and were told that the administration did not intend to delay the new contracts for HST services. Holyoke Home Bill this week “The new brokerage contracts will provide long overdue protections, stronger benefits and high-quality transportation By CHRIS LISINSKI including design documents by Aug. 1, according to the for consumers. Based on our meeting, I have asked my staff State House News Service administration, but the Division of Capital Asset Management to review the transition plans with GATRA and MART to BOSTON - Legislative leaders April 9 outlined plans to and Maintenance cannot start the months-long design process ensure that there is no disruption in service with consumers advance a $400 million bill funding the construction of a new until the Legislature passes the authorization. Baker had hoped and the transportation vendors,” Sudders wrote in a follow- Holyoke Soldiers’ Home but it’s unclear if their timeline will the bill could have passed by April 1. up letter. be fast enough to quickly secure federal funding. Lawmakers on the Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Based on a review of MART’s contract with the state, it The House plans to vote next week on the bill -- a formal Assets Committee expressed frustration about the timeline at a does not appear that the transit agency has any strict dead- session is planned on Thursday -- and legislative leaders indi- hearing this week before advancing the bill. The committee lines for implementing the technology upgrades like GPS to cated they still plan to enact changes this session to reform voted 17-0, with two unnamed members reserving their rights, improve on-time service and safety, and not all reforms have how Massachusetts delivers and oversees veterans’ services. in favor of the legislation, according to co-chair Rep. Danielle been put on hold. For instance, a slide show being used this In a joint statement, House Speaker Ronald Mariano and Gregoire’s office. month by EOHHS for listening sessions with stakeholders Senate President Karen Spilka announced the House’s plans A separate committee that has been investigating the deadly indicates MART believes it will be ready with a consumer for next week and said Senate action on the funding bill will outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home also announced plans smartphone app and a vendor performance monitoring dash- follow “in the coming weeks.” Friday to hold its ninth oversight hearing on Tuesday, where board by July 1, as well as having an expanded call center “At the same time, we recognize that in order to truly pro- Department of Veterans Services chief of staff Paul Moran will and new channels for consumers to file complaints, such as vide the services our veterans deserve, we must build on our testify on topics including leadership, communications and through the app. previous work to reform the statewide structure and gover- chain of command. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services did nance system for veterans’ homes and services,” Mariano and “As we are all sadly aware, last year’s Holyoke Soldiers’ not respond to a request for comment on MART’s intention Spilka said. “Therefore, we are committed to advancing Home leadership crisis resulted in the death of over 70 veter- to delay implementation of some reforms until mid-2022. reforms this session to modernize our service model, and the ans, representing at the time the highest percentage of deaths Straus and Peake, however, have not ruled out using the state’s role in overseeing these services, to more effectively due to COVID-19 in any elder health care facility in the United budget process to try to force a delay, and standalone legisla- meet the needs of the changing veteran population while rec- States,” Mariano and Spilka said. “The Special Joint Oversight tion they filed has been referred to the Committee on ognizing the need for regional equity.” Committee, led by Chairs Campbell and Rush, is currently Transportation, which is chaired in the House by Straus. The Gov. Charlie Baker has been pushing for action on the bor- conducting a thoughtful investigation into the circumstances House plans to debate its fiscal 2022 budget proposal in three rowing bill to meet a deadline for a federal grant program that surrounding this tragedy. The Commission will complete its weeks. could reimburse up to 65 percent of the project cost. To qualify work soon and we will do the necessary due diligence to “We nevertheless are continuing to work with the Secretary for funding, Massachusetts needs to submit an application advance their recommendations into law.” to implement the moratorium which will allow everyone to take a step back for the benefit of the population served by this program,” Straus said in an email. MART’s letter stated that it plans to keep all routes cur- rently assigned to transportation providers through other State House News Service:This week on Beacon Hill brokers unchanged to start fiscal 2022. The agency also said BOSTON – The state budget landscape has changed dra- cial legislative committee investigating the March 2020 it would make waivers available for vehicles that have either matically since late January, when Gov. Charlie Baker pro- COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home holds an aged-out or will need to be replaced soon until the full posed a $45.6 billion spending plan, and next week’s proposed oversight hearing examining chain of command, communica- procurement can be completed. House budget is likely to reflect some of the shifting circum- tions and leadership issues at the facility. Former Superintendent The Human Services Transportation system is overseen by stances. In addition to state tax collections that have continued Bennett Walsh and former Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Medical the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, and to trend much higher than forecasts and the presence of his- Director David Clinton now face criminal neglect charges fol- provides rides to over 50,000 individuals a year through a toric amounts of federal aid that were pending but not approved lowing a separate investigation by Attorney General Maura brokerage system under which regional RTAs contract with when Baker filed H 1 more than two months ago, Baker’s Healey. The committee faced a March 31 deadline to complete local vendors to provide transportation. assumptions about spending in the largest program in the bud- its work under the order creating the panel, but the work is Eligible residents include MassHealth members and indi- get, MassHealth, have also been upended by federal changes ongoing and chairs plan to seek an extension. (Tuesday, 1 p.m., viduals receiving services through the Department of that will substantially push up total spending, and covered Livestream) Developmental Services, the Department of Public Health, populations, under the health care safety net program. The bot- April 14 the Department of Mental Health, the Massachusetts tom line: there are more resources available, which makes SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY: School Building Rehabilitation Commission, and the Massachusetts investments and efforts to limit rainy day fund withdrawals Authority meets, with Treasurer Goldberg as chair. Email Commission for the Blind. more possible, although state officials are trying to balance the [email protected] for meeting access. The administration has been planning to reprocure trans- need to spend to aid in pandemic management and recovery (Wednesday, 10 a.m.) portation broker services since 2016, and issued a request for with the danger of overspending in the state budget with one- HOUSE BUDGET PROPOSAL: House Ways and Means responses in November 2019. The deadline to apply was time revenues. Annual budget deliberations pick up with Committee on Wednesday is expected to release its rewrite of extended from March 13, 2020 to June 26, 2020 in response Wednesday’s release of the House Ways and Means Committee Gov. Charlie Baker’s $45.6 billion fiscal 2022 budget. Details to the pandemic, and the contracts were awarded in January. budget, and the Legislature and the Baker administration of release plans TBA. Representatives are slated to debate the Only four bids were submitted, including the two RTAs appear to be hurtling toward development of a separate spend- spending plan starting Monday, April 26 according to a calen- that won the contracts and two private bidders. ing bill to allocate American Rescue Plan Act revenues, dar distributed by the speaker’s office. Amendments are due by although Baker’s top budget aide, Michael Heffernan, would close of business Friday, April 16. not commit to a so-called ARPA supplemental budget when April 15 pressed by House Democrats on Thursday. Beacon Hill awaits CANNABIS CONTROL COMMISSION: Marijuana reg- U.S. Treasury guidelines on ARPA spending. While much of ulators on the Cannabis Control Commission hold their month- the aid was intended to be spent quickly to address immediate ly business meeting and are likely to review and vote on doz- needs and stimulate the economy, there’s also a sense that ens of business licenses and renewals. The commission is still The Westfield News much of the spending will occur on longer-term schedules, in the process of implementing the regulations approved late A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC with allocations assigned to infrastructure projects and to last year to allow home delivery of marijuana. (Thursday, 10 smooth out bumps along the road to economic recovery and the a.m.) Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry new normal. CASINO REVENUES: Mass. Gaming Commission is due Managing Editor Sales Manager April 13 to report March revenues for Encore Boston Harbor, MGM COVID-19 COMMITTEE - VARIANT HEARING: Springfield and Plainridge Park Casino, all three of which have Hope E. Tremblay Editor James Johnson-Corwin COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management been operating for months under occupancy and game offering Multi-Media Manager Committee holds an informational hearing jointly with the restrictions. Encore and MGM were recently allowed to add a Committee on Public Health to discuss the COVID-19 variants fourth player seat to many table game tables and to reintroduce Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor that have been gaining steam here in recent weeks. As of craps. (Thursday) Business Manager Friday morning, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control counts April 16 Fran Smith Lorie Perry 102 cases of the P.1 COVID-19 variant, which is HOUSE BUDGET AMENDMENT DEADLINE: General Manager Director of Ad Production thought to be more contagious and able to reinfect those who Representatives have until close of business Friday to file have already defeated the coronavirus, in Massachusetts -- amendments to the House Ways and Means fiscal 2022 budget more than any other state in the country. On Wednesday, the proposal, pursuant to House Rule 20A. (Friday, 5 p.m.) 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 head of the CDC said that the B.1.1.7 variant of COVID-19, UNEMPLOYMENT, JOBS NUMBERS: Labor officials initially detected in the UK and first identified in the U.S. in release Massachusetts unemployment rate and jobs numbers (413)562-4181 December 2020, is now the most common lineage of the coro- for March. In February, the state’s unemployment rate fell to www.thewestfieldnews.com navirus in the United States. (Tuesday, 10 a.m.) 7.1 percent, the lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic HOLYOKE HOME OVERSIGHT HEARING: The spe- started. (Friday) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021 - PAGE 5 Obituaries Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries

Barbara A. (Hickson) O’Connor WESTFIELD — Barbara A. (Hickson) O’Connor, 93, of Westfield passed away at her home on April 8, 2021 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Holyoke and grew up in Springfield, the daughter of the late John and Anna (Sullivan) City Council President Brent Hickson. City Councilor William B. Bean II signs the ribbon After graduation from Sacred Heart Onyski signs the ceremonial used in the grand opening High School in Springfield in 1945, ribbon. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/ celebration April 10. (HOPE Barbara attended Westfield Teacher’s City Councilor Michael Burns signs his name to the Smithland THE WESTFIELD NEWS) grand opening ribbon. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD E. TREMBLAY/THE College in Westfield, MA where she WESTFIELD NEWS) took an active role organizing events NEWS) for her classmates from her college days to to the present. She graduated in Smithland 1949 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and was proud to be voted Continued from Page 1 by her classmates as “Best Dressed” and “Most likely to Succeed.” Smithland, which sells a large variety of Agway products. She had a profound passion for the It also has Webber products, bird seed and much more, teaching profession and began her including a do-it-yourself dog wash. career at Agawam Junior High School before enjoying a long “For $13, people can bring in their dogs and use the dog and distinguished career working for the Westfield Public washing station, including shampoo and dryers, and then we Schools for over 30 years. Barbara was often identified as a do the clean -p,” said Robbins. Master Teacher by her colleagues for her devoted attention to the Customers have been coming in every day, exploring the social and emotional welfare of all students in addition to their bright, clean store and all it has to offer since it first opened academic successes. She had a special affection and was recog- April 2. nized for her work with Team 84. She spent countless hours “We had a soft opening before the grand opening, and it’s running Memorial Day Programs as the longtime Director of the been exciting,” said Robbins. “People have been watching Drama Club at South Middle School. After retiring from teach- this space and waiting for us to open.” ing in 1991, she immediately began spending precious time with Smithland also offers convenient drive-through service for her greatest loves – her grandchildren and eventually her great large purchases, such as mulch, stones and more. Customers grandchildren. She treated each as special and unique and made can pay inside and drive around the back of the store when an time for all of them. associate will load the items into the vehicle. Smithland has a Above all else, Barbara never wavered on her devotion, sup- driveway that connects to the Planet Fitness next door where port, and great love for her family and friends. Together with her there is a traffic light, making it convenient for customers to husband, Joe, they raised four children, led by example, and exit onto Route 20 west. provided every opportunity for them to grow into productive adults. She never missed attending their sporting events, recitals, The location employs 12-15 core team members augmented Mayor Donald F. Humason Jr is joined by son Quinn as he and school activities. She could always be counted on to bring by additional seasonal team members during peak selling presents a citation to Smithland CEO John Atkins. (HOPE E. the thermos of lemonade and bag of snacks. Her dedication and periods. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) service to the community was ever present, as was her profound Smithland Pet & Garden Center, 81 Springfield Road, is faith. She was a longtime communicant of Our Lady of the open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturdays Blessed Sacrament Church in Westfield, where she was a mem- from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. ber of the Rosary Sodality for many years. Barbara was pre-deceased in 1981 by her loving husband of thirty years, Joseph O’Connor, her brother, Jack Hickson in 1986, her sister, Marian (Hickson) Megazzini in 2017, and her daughter-in-law, Colleen (Fallon) O’Connor in 1999. Barbara will forever be remembered as the most loving moth- er to her children: Dennis O’Connor, Patricia (Rick) LeClair, Kevin (Joyce) O’Connor, and Kathleen (James) Sitler all of Westfield. Barbara loved spending time with her sisters, Joan Schoolcraft and Katherine Lancour both of Feeding Hills and enjoyed reminiscing with them during their weekly visits. Their last trip to Ogunquit, ME in 2019 with their daughters is a cher- ished memory. She also leaves Karen Hand of Darien, CT and her in-laws, Dido (Loretta) and Jimmy (Marge) O’Connor, Mary (O’Connor) Bates and Gail Midgley all of Westfield. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Jonathan O’Connor of Westfield, Jason (Heather) O’Connor of Brunswick, GA, Meredith (John) Courtney of South Hadley, RJ LeClair of Vernon, CT, Christopher (Jess) LeClair of Chicopee, Allison City Councilor Kristen Mello adds her signature to the State Rep. Kelly Pease gives Smithland CEO John Atkins a Sitler of Feeding Hills, Joseph Sitler of Westfield; Grace Hand of Smithland ribbon. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD citation in recognition of opening day. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/ Darien, CT. NEWS) THE WESTFIELD NEWS) In addition, she will be missed by her grandchildren, Cynthia (Scott) Theroux, Richard Palazzi and Christina Palazzi, all of West Springfield, Robert (Diane) Palazzi of Chatham, NJ, and Kaine Vazquez and Bri Diaz of Brunswick, GA. Dispensary Barbara leaves her great-grandchildren, Rieghan, JJ, Madison, Jake, and Luke O’Connor, Daniel LeClair, Liam, Ella, and Continued from Page 1 Brenna Courtney. anyone that builds afterwards would know there’s a mari- She also leaves her great-grandchildren, Drayke Palazzi, with families that frequent area businesses and schools. “The Robbie Del Negro, Corrie and Vinnie Couture, Danny Theroux, juana facility there. site is not proper,” Charles Kielbasa said, adding, “As far as Bobby, Izzy, and Becky Palazzi and Kalvin Vazquez. Planning Board chair William Carellas said when it comes comp storage, when water gets displaced, I don’t care if it goes Barbara loved her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, to special permits, the board has to meet basically four differ- to other places. Our land is getting wetter and wetter because friends and neighbors and always remembered each with a card ent findings. It has to have site appropriateness, no adverse of all this unchecked development on Union St.” for every birthday or holiday. It was that thoughtfulness that will effects, adequate and appropriate facilities, and the plan has to After further discussion, Moir asked to continue the hearing be fondly remembered by so many. She was so very kind and conform to rules and regulations. Vinskey said there are a until after the plans are presented to the Conservation inclusive to everyone she met, often going out of her way to help couple of other findings added for marijuana establishments. Commission. He said they will schedule a meeting in early others in need. “I’m struggling with the finding number two that construc- May. Barbara loved attending family events-the infamous Hickson tion on these wetlands in this area is going to have an adverse The Planning Board hearing was continued to May 18. Family Christmas parties, the O’Connor Open golf reunion, fam- effect on everybody on Union St. I’ve lived in Westfield long ily weddings, and Sunday and Holiday celebrations with her enough to see numerous floods in that area,” Carellas said. children and grandchildren. She loved music and dancing and “I don’t care how much water mitigation you use, that could always be found on the dance floor when “We Are Family” water’s gotta go somewhere, and it’s going to go to a building Mother’s Day fundraiser was playing. She organized family events for many years and that wasn’t designed to accept that water, because it was built was the Keeper of family contacts. She embraced her Irish a long time ago. If you put a big building up in there, you’re Heritage and proudly celebrated St. Patrick’s Day, with her wea- going to have an adverse effect on that location,” he added. at the Athenaeum rin’ of her green, listening to Irish music and preparing corned Levesque said there are a couple of silos for permitting. The WESTFIELD - Our Hearts Belong to Mom this Mother’s beef and cabbage dinners. She enjoyed Saturday nights playing first silo is the Planning Board, then the Conservation Day, brought to you by the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum. cards with relatives, annual summer trips to Cape Cod, cruises to Commission. “This building has been designed by an engineer, Personalized paper hearts will be displayed in the windows of Bermuda and the Bahamas, and kissing the Blarney Stone on her and will be submitted to the Conservation Commission for downtown Westfield businesses May 3-14. Say thank you to trip to Ireland. your mom -- and your mother-in-law, your grandmother, your Barbara’s family would like to thank her longtime caregiver, comp storage. I don’t think the Planning Board has any juris- diction over flood plain comp storage performance standards,” aunt, and your treasured family friends -- and support your Anna Fedora, for all of her loving care and companionship these local library. past five years. Thank you to the many family members and he said. friends who visited, called, sent their love, or offered their pro- “I would like to caution the board on leaning too heavily on Hearts are $3 each, and you get to choose from three sweet fessional assistance over these past several days. flood concerns when there’s another body that addresses those sayings. Order online and pay through Google Pay or Venmo, Calling hours for Barbara will be Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from concerns,” Vinskey added. or fill out the paper order form and mail a check (payable to 4:00-7:00 PM at Firtion Adams Funeral Home, 76 Broad Street, Planning Board Bernard Puza said his concern is the neigh- FOTWA) to 53 Spruce St. Westfield, Ma 01085. The deadline Westfield. A funeral Mass will be celebrated for Barbara on boring Golf Acres. “Kids could walk over,” he said. Levesque to order is April 28, 2021. See the Friends of the Westfield Wednesday, April 14, 2021 beginning at 11:00 AM, at the Our said the facilities are secure under the rules of the Cannabis Athenaeum webpage for details and to order: https://www. Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 127 Holyoke Road, Control Commission, and the security plan has been vetted westath.org/friends-of-the-library. Westfield with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southampton with the police chief. Road, Westfield. All are welcome and Covid precautions are in Planning Board member Rich Salois said for him it’s not one place at each location. thing. He said being in the middle of a flood plain, close to Donations can be made in Barbara’s honor to the Joseph J. and residential areas, in an area that is spot zoned. “The flooding, Bishop Byrne releases Barbara A. O’Connor Memorial Scholarship Fund, Citizen’s spot zones, closeness to residential, close to Business A and Scholarship Fund, PO Box 382, Westfield, MA 01086 OR Our Business B, combined together, this is not the right spot for Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church Parish Development this thing. All of them together build up to this is probably not Pastoral Letter as we begin Fund, 127 Holyoke Road, Westfield, MA 01085. www.firtionad- a good thing,” he said. ams.com The discussion was then opened to public participation, with to emerge from COVID abutters Charles and Melissa Kielbasa weighing in with their SPRINGFIELD – Bishop William D. Byrne released a pas- John D. Bruce concerns, which included proximity to a residential district toral letter addressed to the people of the Diocese of Springfield WESTFIELD — John D. Bruce, 86, (1934-2021) passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Tufts Medical Center. He was born in called, “Back to Better, Our Road to Emmaus.” Springfield to the late Laurance and Mary (Clark) Bruce. The letter is a message of hope during the Easter season, and John was a dental lab technician and owned and operated Bruce Police Logs an invitation for people to start returning to Mass. In his first Pastoral Letter, he highlights the challenges and needs facing Dental Lab from 1963-2011, retiring at the age of 77. He was a Continued from Page 2 Mason, a Shriner and marched in parades with the Highlanders, and the Diocese of Springfield and the Catholic Church of western also a member of Kiwanis. He loved gardening, doing yardwork, pull him from his vehicle and get inside, the responding Massachusetts. his chocolate labs, collecting coins and stamps, and vacationing in officer reports that the male party was placed into protective “We can’t get back to normal, we need to get back to better,” Eastham on Cape Cod every year. custody. said Bishop Byrne, speaking of the pandemic which has caused John is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Martha B. SOUTHWICK great suffering, shutdowns and isolation. While he said he is (Bingham) Bruce of Westfield, his loving sons, Laurance D. Bruce 9:19 a.m.: found property, College Highway, a landscaper grateful for technology which has been critical in keeping of Westfield and John D. Bruce and his wife Beth Sager of found a purse in the bushes, items were secured and taken to people connected, especially the homebound, he said churches Lexington, MA; his cherished grandchildren, Benjamin, Catherine, the police station for the owner to pick up; are open and following all safety protocols. Cameron and Emerson. He was predeceased by his two sisters, 11:08 a.m.: fire, Klaus Anderson Road, a caller reports an “However, beginning again means getting back to church, Sandra Bruce and Shirley Furkey. unattended fire in a back yard, the responding fire personnel participating in person, and renewing our sacramental encoun- All services for John will be private. Donations in John’s name report all in order; ter with Jesus.” may be directed to the Shriners Hospital, 516 Carew St., Springfield, 11:31 a.m.: officer wanted, Meadow Lane, a resident reports Some other key elements of the letter include addressing the MA 01102 or to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are a false Publishers Clearing House call; sexual abuse crisis; declining numbers of practicing Catholics; under the direction of the Firtion Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad 3:59 p.m.: animal complaint, Mort Vining Road, an animal vocations; evangelization and youth ministry; and the protec- St., Westfield, MA 01108. www.firtionadams.com bite was reported. tion of human life. PAGE 6 - TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS SPORTS Dumoulin, Holyoke run past Westfield, 26-7 By CHRIS PUTZ Sports Editor HOLYOKE – If the latest high school foot- ball game is a blur for the Westfield Bombers, it is likely because they are still seeing images of Holyoke senior running back William Dumoulin and Co. blazing a trail up and down the field all the way to the end zone. Dumoulin rushed for 197 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries and sophomore back Dylan Lubold ripped off a 77-yard TD run as the Holyoke Purple Knights turned back the Westfield Bombers 26-7 Friday night at Roberts Field in Holyoke. Westfield’s defense was up to the task early, forcing an interception on the game’s first drive – – senior defensive back Joseph Delgado plucked the ball out of the air on 3rd down deep in Bombers territory – – and stopping Holyoke (2-1) near midfield, forcing a punt a short time later. Westfield’s offense sputtered in the first half, meanwhile, Holyoke continued to establish the run. The Purple Knights put together a long, Ryan Cimini (10) scores for Westfield. time-consuming drive that ate up more than five (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) minutes and 72 yards, and culminated with a 3-yard Dumoulin touchdown run with 7:22 into the end zone from one yard out. The extra remaining in the second quarter. A two-point point made it 8-7. pass made it 8-0. Junior quarterback Matt Adamites completed Westfield (1-2) battled back. The Bombers two key passes on the drive, connecting with moved the ball 71 yards in six plays to begin the senior wide receiver William Brewster on a nice second half. They pulled within two points 22-yard play out along the sideline and hooking Westfield wide receiver William Brewster (15) scurries down the sideline while in hot pursuit when junior running back Ryan Cimini plunged up with junior wideout Andrew Scott for a 28 by Holyoke’s David Sicard (85) Friday night at Roberts Field. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD yard completion just inches in front of the goal NEWS) line’s right front pylon. Holyoke countered with another long scoring drive. Junior quarterback Quinn Cauley began the possession with a 42-yard pass to junior wide receiver Jael Cabrera and ended it with a one-yard TD run to make it 14-7 with 5:19 left in the third quarter. On the ensuing drive, Westfield reeled off 10 plays, moving the ball all the way to the Holyoke 26-yard line before turning the ball over on downs. Holyoke handed the ball off to Dumoulin on the next play. Dumoulin broke through the line of scrimmage, turned on the jets, and raced up the right sideline 74 yards for a TD. Westfield put together another nice long drive – – this time with backup sophomore quarter- back Caden Matuszczak at the helm – – but stalled out at the Holyoke 10. Two plays later, Lubold scampered 77 yards for a touchdown to cap off the Purple Knights’ evening. Conor Connally (85) tries to make the Westfield returns to action Fri., April 16 reception. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD when it will host Agawam at Bullens Field at 6 NEWS) p.m.

Westfield QB Matt Adamites (5) drives past Holyoke defensemen Aidan Stark (52) and Carlos Cruz (5). (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Ryan Cimini (18) battles for yardage against Holyoke. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Westfield’s Matt Collins (21) breaks through the Holyoke defensive line. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Fall II Sports Schedules “FALL II” April 16 April 20 Westfield football vs. Agawam, 6 p.m. Southwick girls basketball vs. Gateway, 5 p.m. April 13 Gateway boys basketball @ Belchertown, 6 p.m. Southwick boys basketball @ Gateway, 5 p.m. Gateway boys basketball vs. Sabis, 5 p.m. Gateway girls basketball vs. Belchertown, 5 p.m. Gateway girls basketball @ Sabis, 4:30 p.m. Southwick boys basketball @ Monson, 6 p.m. April 22 Southwick girls basketball vs. Monson, 7 p.m. Gateway boys basketball @ Monson, 6 p.m. April 14 Gateway girls basketball vs. Monson, 5 p.m. Southwick girls volleyball vs. South Hadley, 6:30 p.m. April 19 Southwick boys basketball vs. Gateway, 3 p.m. Southwick girls basketball @ Gateway, 5 p.m. April 23 Southwick girls volleyball vs. South Hadley, 6:30 p.m. Westfield football vs. East Longmeadow, 6 p.m. April 15 Southwick boys basketball vs. Belchertown, 7 p.m. Southwick girls volleyball vs. South Hadley, 6:30 p.m. Southwick girls basketball @ Belchertown, 6 p.m. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021 - PAGE 7

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