Velis Testifies on Bill That Supports Military Families by HOPE E

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$1.00 VOL. 86 NO. 151 THURSDAY,TUESDAY, JUNE JULY 27, 8, 2017 2021 VOL. 75 cents 90 NO. 158 Velis testifies on bill that supports military families By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Velis said for military families, fre- ation, we are also greatly hurting our Editor quent moves is a way of life. force retention rate and jeopardizing BOSTON – State Sen. John C. “Depending on the assignment, our military’s ability to be troop Velis July 6 gave testimony to the military members change stations ready,” he said. “Similarly, the chil- Veterans and Federal Affairs every 24-36 months on average. This dren of service members are impacted Committee in support of the SPEED uprooting not only affects the service- by these transitions as well.” Act. member, it affects their entire family He said families often miss out on The SPEED Act is Senate Bill as well,” he said. registration deadlines because they 2433, An Act relative to military Because of this, military spouses are uprooted mid-year and college spouse licensure portability, educa- who hold professional licenses in students, many of whom rely on in- STATE SEN. JOHN C. VELIS tion and enrollment of dependents. other states have to reapply for their state tuition rates, are also affected. Velis is co-chair of the committee license in the Commonwealth. “This “These are critical issues that our military families in their transi- This legislation, said Velis, with state Rep. Paul McMurty, a can lead to periods of time where Commonwealth must address and tion to Massachusetts. “ would also require the Department Dedham Democrat. families are missing out on a crucial that is why I worked in conjunction Velis touted the merits of the of Professional Licensure to Velis said he was proud to live in second source of income,” Velis said. with the Department of Defense to bill, stating that it “would elimi- accept a spouse’s application or Massachusetts, which he said is a “This uncertainty can lead some ser- file this piece of legislation,” said nate the current law’s ‘substantial notify of them of what criteria national leader in veteran services vice members to make the very diffi- Velis. “I know that many of my col- equivalency’ licensure require- they did not meet within 30 days “but strongly believe there is more we cult decision to leave the military.” leagues have filed similar legislation ments, which require state agen- of applying, the timeframe rec- can do. One area where we can and Velis said this puts the country at that will also be heard today. I am cies to determine whether other ommended by the United States must improve on is the support we risk. glad that so many of my colleagues states’ licensing requirements are Department of Defense. “While provide to the families of military “By putting service members and understand these problems and recog- substantially equivalent to those members in our Commonwealth.” their spouses in this challenging situ- nize the importance of supporting in Massachusetts.” See Military Families, Page 5 Varied donations Water Commission sought for annual discusses issues with Stanley Park tiered rate system By AMY PORTER Staff Writer fundraiser WESTFIELD – During active public participation at the Water Commission meeting in City Hall on July 6, several By LORI SZEPELAK issues with the planned tiered rate system surfaced. Correspondent The Water Commission voted unanimously June 1 to change WESTFIELD — A first-ever online auction begins the rate structure for city water bills from a fixed rate system to Sept. 12 for Stanley Park’s annual fundraiser, and dona- a tiered rate system. tions are needed to ensure its success. Jayne Mulligan, president of the Glendale Condo Association, This year’s fundraiser theme is “Carry On the Carillon: said the tiered rate system penalizes multi-family dwellings There’s Music in the Air,” and funds raised will benefit that have several units on one meter that will be charged the the repair and restoration of the Carillon Tower that is highest rate of usage, even though broken down, each unit the predominant landmark in the park. would normally qualify for the lowest rate. Mary O’Connell and Tom Fiske are serving as com- As an example, she said in the past quarter, the usage in her mittee co-chairs of the online auction which runs from association was 168,000 gallons for 28 units. She said divided Sept. 12-18. The Gen. William Shepard statue was restored to its origi- by units, each unit would be using roughly 6,000 gallons per In a fundraising letter, O’Connell and Fiske note that nal colors over the course of the July 4 weekend by Gordon quarter. because of “unforgiving weather conditions that New Ponsford, who will work on other copper-based monu- With water usage based on a tiered structure, the cost England is noted for and the tolls of aging, the Carillon ments in Westfield over the next week. (PHOTO SUBMITTED increases as water is consumed. These rates reward customers Tower is in dire need of repair and restoration.” BY CINDY GAYLORD) that conserve water in the form of lower bills. Water usage is The Carillon Tower, which was envisioned by Stanley split into three tiers. Tier 1 for usage of 0 to 8,000 gallons per Park’s founder, Frank Stanley Beveridge, and was built quarter is charged $3.25 per 1,000 gallons. Tier 2, 8,001 to and dedicated in June, 1950, is one of less than 175 30,000 gallons per quarter is charged $4.07; and Tier 3, greater documented Carillon Towers remaining in the United Gen. Shepard than 30,000 gallons is charged $5.69. States. Customers are billed by tier for the water used in each tier. “Upon completion of the Carillon Tower’s project, it For example: If a customer used 12,000 gallons, the first 8,000 will ensure the safety of folks visiting in and around the would be at the Tier 1 rate ($3.25 per 1,000 gallons) and the tower,” notes O’Connell and Fiske. “Stanley Park’s staff statue restored next 4,000 would be at the Tier 2 rate ($4.07 per 1,000 gallons). and its board members want the Carillon Tower to be Mulligan said the condo association is going to be charged around for the enjoyment of individuals and families for unfairly. “Under the new tiered system, we’re going to be generations to come.” to original glory charged the highest tier when in fact each unit is well under tier Since the initial request for donations was sent out in 1,” Mulligan said. She asked the commissioners what consider- a fundraising letter, a host of area artists and craftspeo- By PETER CURRIER ation was given to multi-family unit dwellings. “To us, it seems ple have already dropped off original works of art for the Staff Writer completely unfair,” she added, suggesting they either charge auction. WESTFIELD- Residents may notice something different the low flat rate, or divide the usage by the number of units. about the Gen. William Shepard statue by Park Square Green See Stanley Park, Page 5 after it was restored to its original colors over July 4 week- See Water Commission, Page 5 end. Gordon Ponsford of Ponsford Ltd. out of Atlanta, Georgia came to Westfield this week to restore some of the metal monuments in the city that had been discolored over time. He was seen standing on scaffolding around the statue treating it with a wax stain and a blow torch throughout the weekend. Westfield Historical Commission Chair Cindy Gaylord said that Ponsford would move on to Parker Memorial Park, Pinehill Cemetery, and the Civil War monument at Park Square over the course of the next week. She said this restoration was organized by Chief Graves Officer Gene Theroux, who did not respond to a request for comment by press time. Statues like the Gen. Shepard monument often appear as a light green color after they have been standing for a long enough time. This is because the copper in the statue slowly oxidizes over time, creating the green patina layer around the outside of the metal. Lori Fiske, development coordinator, and Robert This process famously occurred on the Statue of Liberty, which was originally a shiny bronze color before the patina McKean, managing director, both at Stanley Park in The Water Commission heard concerns about the tiered rate Westfield, showcase a few of the artistic donations for system at the meeting on July 6. (AMY PORTER/THE WESTFIELD See Gen. Shepard, Page 5 this fall’s first online auction. (LORI SZEPELAK PHOTO) NEWS) PAGE 2 - THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS St. Peter and St. Casimir confirmation On a recent Saturday at St. Peter and St. Casimir Parish, the Most Rev. William D. Byrne, Bishop of Springfield, presided over the Sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmandi were, Patrick SEBASTIAN Callahan, Ciara CONSTANCE Johnson-Corwin, Sarah ANNE McMahon and Stephanie YVETTE Paiva. (DON WIELGUS PHOTOS) Most Rev. William D Byrne, Bishop of the Springfield Diocese

Confirmandi Sarah McMahon, Ciara Johnson-Corwin, Stephanie Paiva, and Patrick Callahan.

Deacon Paul Briere, Bishop William D. Byrne, Deacon Paul Briere, Bishop William D. and Confirmandi, Patrick Sebastian Callahan. Byrne, and Confirmandi, Sarah Anne McMahon.

Deacon Paul Briere, Bishop William D. Byrne, Deacon Paul Briere, Bishop William D. and Confirmandi, Ciara Constance Johnson- Byrne, and Confirmandi, Stephanie Altar decorated for the Confirmation Mass by Parish’s Rosary Sodality. Corwin. Yvette Paiva. Police Logs Major crime and incident report 6:55 p.m.: accident, Northwest Road, a caller reports that a was issued for traveling in the wrong direction; Thursday, July 1, 2021 vehicle struck a tree resulting in airbag deployment, dispatch 1:45 p.m.: animal complaint, Depot Street, a dog bite was Westfield reports that one person was transported to Baystate Noble reported. 3:47 p.m.: accident, North Elm Street, a caller reports that Hospital, the responding officer reports that a tow truck was she was involved in an accident with no airbag deployment or requested to remove the vehicle from the scene; obvious injuries but that she feels unwell, dispatch reports that 10:47 p.m.: arrest, North Elm Street, dispatch reports that one person was transported to Baystate Noble Hospital; officers responded to a North Elm Street bar to investigate a 4:54 p.m.: accident, Spruce Street, a caller reports a motor restraining order violation, the responding officer reports that vehicle accident with no apparent injuries or airbag deploy- Alex Dominic Medina, 30, of 15 Summer St., Westfield was Court Logs ment but one of the vehicles was leaking fluids, the responding placed under arrest for violating an abuse prevention order, officer reports that one tow truck was requested to remove the assault and battery while violating an abuse prevention order, vehicle from the scene, dispatch reports that one person and unarmed robbery. Westfield District Court refused medical attention; Thursday, July 1, 2021 6:37 p.m.: weather complaint, East Bartlett Street, a caller Southwick Yahaira I. Vega, 34, of 118 Elm St., Apt. 301, Westfield, reports that the street has become overflooded to the point 9:34 a.m.: boat violation, Middle Pond, all in order with a submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a where vehicles cannot pass, the responding officer reports that safety check; charge of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon East Bartlett Street and the majority of nearby side streets were 11:35 a.m.: boat violation, Middle Pond, a verbal warning brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued impassable due to water, dispatch reports multiple other weath- was issued for having four people on a boat but only three without a finding with probation for six months. She was er-related calls and disabled vehicle calls that were unable to personal floatation devices; ordered to immediately make restitution in the amount of be resolved until the rain subsided; 11:55 a.m.: boat violation, Middle Pond, a verbal warning $948.91.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Thurs., July 8, 2021 is the 189th day of the year. 176 days remain until the end of the year

signed by the Continental Congress of 1912 – Henrique Mitchell de Paiva 1972 – Israeli Mossad assassinate TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS ON THIS DAY the Thirteen Colonies of North Ameri- Couceiro leads an unsuccessful royal- Palestinian writer Ghassan Kanafani. ca. ist attack against the First Portuguese 1980 – The inaugural 1980 State of – Some 15,000 starving Christian 1951 – Anjelica Huston, American ac- 1099 1776 – Church bells (possibly includ- Republic in Chaves. Origin game is won by Queensland soldiers begin the siege of Jerusalem tress and director ing the Liberty Bell) are rung after John 1932 – The Dow Jones Industrial Av- who defeat New South Wales 20–10 at 1952 – Larry Garner, American singer- by marching in a religious procession Nixon delivers the first public reading erage reaches its lowest level of the Lang Park. around the city as its Muslim defend- songwriter and guitarist of the Declaration of Independence of Great Depression, closing at 41.22. 1980 – Aeroflot Flight 4225 crashes ers watch. 1952 – Jack Lambert, American football the United States. 1933 – The first rugby union test match near Almaty International Airport in the player and sportscaster 1283 – Roger of Lauria, commanding 1808 – Joseph Bonaparte approves between the Wallabies of Australia then Kazakh Soviet Socialist Repub- the Aragonese fleet, defeats an An- 1952 – Marianne Williamson, American the Bayonne Statute, a royal charter and the Springboks of South Africa is lic (present day Kazakhstan) killing all author and activist gevin fleet sent to put down a rebellion intended as the basis for his rule as played at Newlands Stadium in Cape 166 people on board. on Malta. 1957 – Carlos Cavazo, Mexican-Ameri- king of Spain. Town. 1982 – A failed assassination attempt can guitarist and songwriter 1497 – Vasco da Gama sets sail on the 1822 – Chippewas turn over a huge 1937 – Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Afghani- against Iraqi president Saddam Hus- 1958 – Kevin Bacon, American actor first direct European voyage to India. tract of land in Ontario to the United stan sign the Treaty of Saadabad. sein results in the Dujail Massacre over – Our Lady of Kazan, a holy icon and musician 1579 Kingdom. 1947 – Reports are broadcast that a the next several months. of the Russian Orthodox Church, is 1961 – Toby Keith, American singer- 1853 – The Perry Expedition arrives in UFO crash-landed in Roswell, New 1988 – The Island Express train trav- songwriter, producer, and actor discovered underground in the city of Edo Bay with a treaty requesting trade. Mexico in what became known as the elling from Bangalore to Kanyakumari Kazan, Tatarstan. 1962 – Joan Osborne, American sing- 1859 – King Charles XV & IV accedes Roswell UFO incident. derails on the Peruman bridge and falls – Charles II of England grants er-songwriter and guitarist 1663 to the throne of Sweden–Norway. 1948 – The United States Air Force into Ashtamudi Lake, killing 105 pas- John Clarke a Royal charter to Rhode 1963 – Mark Christopher, American di- 1864 – Ikedaya Incident: The Choshu accepts its first female recruits into a sengers and injuring over 200 more. Island. rector and screenwriter Han shishi’s planned Shinsengumi program called Women in the Air Force 1994 – Kim Jong-il begins to assume 1965 – Dan Levinson, American clarinet 1709 – Peter I of Russia defeats sabotage on Kyoto, Japan at Ikedaya. (WAF). supreme leadership of North Korea Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of player, saxophonist, and bandleader 1874 – The Mounties begin their March 1960 – Francis Gary Powers is charged upon the death of his father, Kim Il- 1968 – Billy Crudup, American actor Poltava, thus effectively ending Swe- West. with espionage resulting from his flight sung. den’s status as a major power in Eu- 1970 – Beck, American singer-song- 1876 – The Hamburg massacre prior over the Soviet Union. 2003 – Sudan Airways Flight 139 rope. writer and producer to the 1876 United States presidential 1962 – Ne Win besieges and blows up crashes near Port Sudan Airport during – Todd Martin, American tennis 1716 – The Battle of Dynekilen forces 1970 election results in the deaths of six the Rangoon University Student Union an emergency landing attempt, killing player and coach Sweden to abandon its invasion of African-Americans of the Republican building to crush the Student Move- 116 of the 117 people on board. Norway. 1977 – Milo Ventimiglia, American ac- Party, along with one white assailant. ment. 2011 – Space Shuttle Atlantis is tor, director, and producer 1730 – An estimated magnitude 8.7 1879 – Sailing ship USS Jeannette 1966 – King Mwambutsa IV Bangiri- launched in the final mission of the 1979 – Mat McBriar, American football earthquake causes a tsunami that departs San Francisco carrying an ill- ceng of Burundi is deposed by his son U.S. Space Shuttle program. damages more than 1,000 km (620 mi) player fated expedition to the North Pole. Prince Charles Ndizi. 2014 – Israel launches an offensive on of Chile’s coastline. 1980 – Eric Chouinard, American-Ca- 1889 – The first issue of The Wall 1968 – The Chrysler wildcat strike be- Gaza amid rising tensions following the nadian ice hockey player 1758 – French forces hold Fort Caril- Street Journal is published. gins in Detroit, Michigan. kidnapping and murder of three Israeli lon against the British at Ticonderoga, 1982 – Sophia Bush, American actress 1892 – St. John’s, Newfoundland is 1970 – Richard Nixon delivers a spe- teenagers. New York. and director devastated in the Great Fire of 1892. cial congressional message enunciat- 2014 – Germany beats Brazil 7 - 1 in – Hakim Warrick, American bas- 1760 – British forces defeat French 1982 1898 – The death of crime boss Soapy ing Native American self-determination what was considered a major home ketball player forces in the last naval battle in New Smith, killed in the Shootout on Juneau as official US Indian policy, leading to defeat for Brazil in the FIFA World Cup France. 1983 – John Bowker, American base- Wharf, releases Skagway, Alaska from the Indian Self-Determination and Edu- semifinals. ball player 1775 – The Olive Branch Petition is his iron grip. cation Assistance Act of 1975. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021 - PAGE 3

Joe Miller videos the parade. Westfield American Legion Post 124 leads the Fourth of July Parade down Montgomery Road Saturday. Happy Independence Day The annual Wyben Fourth of July Parade returned on July 4, celebrating Independence Day with an old-fashioned parade. Residents of the Wyben section of the city and beyond participated and watched the city’s only parade this year. From farm equipment to fire trucks, vehicles and marchers paraded through the community. (MARC ST. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Mayor Don Humason waves to the crowd.

Dan Puza, Sr. is flanked by State Rep. Kelly Pease and State Sen. John Velis.

Donald York watches as an onlooker picks up some candy between tractors.

The Wood family enjoys the Fourth of July Candy disaster! When Brady Binnell’s parade in Wyben. candy bag broke, dad Brian and brother Pat came to his rescue. The Fanion family toss candy to parade onlookers. The theme for the parade: “Thank You Essential Workers.”

Patriotic dinosaurs and a cowboy - it’s America! Antique cars, including this Ford, make their way past the viewers. Linda and Paul Pappas toss treats to doggie onlookers.

A smoker makes an appropriate float for North Elm Butcher Block.

The Sychev family on the parade route.

Parade participants gather on North Road for the Wyben Fourth of July parade. A colorful float rolls by Meadowbrook Antiques. PAGE 4 - THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT Allen leads Democrat pack in fundraising

By CHRIS VAN BUSKIRK State House News Service BOSTON - A Harvard professor making a run at the state’s top office hauled in the most fundraising dollars last month after launching her campaign mid-way through June, according to new data filed with the state’s campaign finance office. Last month was pivotal in the gubernatorial race as two more candidates joined the competition. The field is quickly taking shape and as the race heats up the fundraising numbers for the month of June give a glimpse at which candidates are managing to draw in small and large donors. Danielle Allen leads the field with the most total funds raised in June, hauling in $102,872 and topping the pack with $339,941 cash on hand, according to the state’s campaign finance office. Her campaign told the News Service that the fundraising numbers bring the candidate’s second-quarter total to over $260,000. The Harvard professor has been in the race for a half-month, having launched her campaign outside the State House in mid- June where she critiqued the Baker administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and said she held “core progres- sive values.” “We’re excited by the growth of support for the campaign’s and Danielle’s mission to reimagine the future of Our Commonwealth and look forward to growing our organizing first campaign,” Campaign Manager Allen Chen said in a statement to the News Service. Seven-term state Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz hauled in $33,362 during the same period, though she officially launched her bid on June 23. Her campaign said she raised over $53,000 in the first week after announcing her bid for governor and that 90 percent of the contributions were $100 or less. Those contribu- DDS reforms underway after audit flags issues tions were not all reflected in her monthly report due to lags in reporting of online donations. By COLIN A. YOUNG did not ensure that its employees always ensure the timely submission of incident “[Chang-Díaz] is setting the bar for small-dollar fundraising State House News Service received security awareness training. reports by DDS providers” and to power, with the lowest average donation out of any of the 2022 BOSTON - The Department of “Protecting individuals with disabili- “develop and implement systems for the governor candidates,” Chang-Díaz’s Acting Campaign Manager Developmental Services has sent an ties is one of the most critical missions monitoring of timeframes for comple- Joshua Wolfsun said in a statement. “It’s clear that working advisory to all providers, formed an and responsibilities of state government. tion of action plans and administrative families across the state are excited for a governor with the internal group and shored up its over- Every instance where an abuse investi- reviews across the state.” experience and urgency to tackle our Commonwealth’s biggest sight of investigation reports after gation deadline or timeframe is missed, The agency also “formalized” its problems head-on.” Auditor Suzanne Bump flagged a hand- the gaps in safety and care increase. It’s monitoring of investigation report and Former State Sen. Ben Downing, who was the first candidate ful of areas in which the agency’s failure clear the Department of Developmental decision letter timeliness, DDS said in to officially seek the state’s top office in 2022, hauled in to follow prescribed timelines led to Services must work with urgency to its post-audit update. $39,408 in June and has $117,316 cash on hand, according to “higher-than-acceptable” risks to cli- close those gaps,” Bump said of the Based on the actions DDS has taken the state’s campaign finance office. ents. audit that looked at DDS from July 2017 since Bump’s office wrapped up its Downing’s campaign said he raised $114,000 in the second In an audit published by Bump’s through June 2019. DDS serves about review of the agency, the auditor said quarter, with roughly three-quarters of his money coming from office last week, investigators found that 32,000 adults and more than 9,000 chil- she is comfortable that DDS is doing Massachusetts donors in contributions of $100 or less. DDS did not consistently meet its dead- dren with intellectual or developmental what is necessary to remedy the issues “These numbers are a reflection of the organic and energetic lines for developing action plans for disabilities, and oversees more than of concern she noted in her office’s movement we are building across the state around climate alleged victims of abuse or mistreat- 2,100 group homes. report. action, racial equity, economic justice and the biggest policy ment, did not make sure its provider- After the auditor’s office completed “I’m encouraged by the initial steps challenges we face,” said Christina Gregg, the deputy cam- operated group homes submitted and its review, DDS’s Office of Quality DDS has taken and hope the agency paign manager. finalized incident reports within the Enhancement issued an advisory to all continues to use our audit as a tool allowed timeframe, did not properly providers impressing “the importance of towards enhanced safety protocols for manage all administrative reviews, did timely submission of incident reports.” abuse, medical mistreatment, and not always issue investigation decision DDS formed internal working groups neglect of individuals with disabilities,” Ballot campaign taking letters within required timeframes, and “to employ data analytics strategies to Bump said. shape for voter ID proposal State inquiry eyes more participation in energy facility siting By MICHAEL P. NORTON By MICHAEL P. NORTON Written comments are due by Sept. 10. State House News Service State House News Service A climate change law signed by Gov. Charlie Baker in BOSTON - Massachusetts voters would be required to pres- BOSTON - A state board has launched a formal effort to March expands Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act ent identification to prove their identity at polling places, under assess ways to boost public awareness of energy facility siting reviews to require an environmental impact for all projects that an initiative petition that the head of the state Republican Party proposals, describing it as a step toward a “more just and equi- impact air quality within five miles of an environmental justice hopes to place on the 2022 statewide ballot. table clean energy future.” neighborhood, according to the administration, and requires MassGOP Chairman Jim Lyons, a former state representa- The Energy Facilities Siting Board voted last Wednesday to the Department of Environmental Protection to develop a tive, announced the campaign in a Sunday, July 4 email in issue a notice of inquiry and the Baker administration on cumulative impact analysis as a condition of permitting certain which he put out the call for at least 2,000 volunteers to help Thursday publicized the decision and said it would supplement projects. The change, officials say, would require MEPA for gather enough signatures to qualify the measure for the ballot. a companion order issued in the spring by the Department of the first time to evaluate not just individual project impacts but “What’s clear to me, after serving eight years as a state law- Public Utilities. also historic environmental pollution throughout the commu- maker, is that Beacon Hill will never so much as debate the “Through these investigations, the EFSB and DPU will nity through the permit process. merits of voter ID laws, and that’s why we’re taking this ques- explore opportunities to boost stakeholder engagement and The siting board expects to ultimately establish an environ- tion straight to the people,” Lyons wrote. ensure that all people have been provided with the same oppor- mental justice strategy that state officials say may include the In his email, Lyons linked to a Monmouth University Polling tunity to participate in EFSB and DPU proceedings, regardless promulgation of rules, and the issuance of guidelines, proce- Institute survey in which 80 percent of respondents expressed of English language proficiency,” the siting board said. dures and/or regulations. support for requiring voters to show a photo identification in order to vote. The telephone poll was conducted from June 9 to June 14, with 810 adults in the United States. Beacon Hill Republicans over the years have repeatedly pushed voter ID bills, which have failed to gain sufficient support to make it out of the Democrat-controlled Election Laws T holding off on GLX corridor development talks Committee. The coming debate over early voting and mail-in By CHRIS LISINSKI said. voting could give voter ID supporters a chance to offer their State House News Service The transit agency will need to complete laying tracks and proposal. BOSTON - Land near the under-construction Ball Square constructing power infrastructure and the station, McCarthy Opponents of voter ID proposals have asserted they could Station could become a target for mixed-use real estate proj- said, before officials will have a final sense of exactly how discourage eligible voters from casting ballots. ects featuring transit access as a focal point, but talks about the large a plot is available for development highlighting access to Organizers behind initiative petition campaigns must file development will not take place until well after the Green Line the station. Developers would then bring proposals to the T for their proposed language, along with signatures from 10 regis- Extension fully opens in May 2022, an MBTA official said review. tered voters, by the first Wednesday in August (Aug. 4 this Tuesday. The Baker administration and lawmakers have targeted year) to get in the running for next year’s ballot. Petitioners Although the station on the Somerville-Medford Line has transit-oriented development as a tool to expand the state’s must collect an initial round of 80,239 voter signatures by early been targeted for future transit-oriented development, Terry limited supply of affordable housing and to encourage more December, and a second round of 13,374 signatures next spring McCarthy, the project’s program director of stakeholder workers to commute by train and bus rather than adding more in order to keep their petitions on the 2022 ballot track. engagement, said “it’s a little early” to kick off discussions vehicles to already-congested roadways. about blended residential and business construction near the Officials originally hoped to complete the entire Green Line stop, with passenger service still nearly a year away. Extension project and open it to riders by the end of 2021, but “MBTA operations doesn’t want to review the transit-orient- the project -- which remains on budget -- has been delayed by ed development potentials until after we’ve started revenue COVID-19 impacts. service,” McCarthy said during a Green Line Extension Trains should begin accepting riders in mid-December for Community Work Group meeting. The next steps for transit- the short Union Square branch and by the end of May 2022 for The Westfield News oriented development are unlikely to occur until fall 2022 at the longer Medford branch under the revised schedule, the earliest or up to a year after passengers begin riding, he McCarthy said. A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC

Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry Managing Editor Sales Manager Hope E. Tremblay Restrictions are down, but governors still plan to gather online today Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager By MICHAEL P. NORTON Gov. Asa Hutchinson is prepared to slide into the chair’s seat. State House News Service The 2021-22 Executive Committee members will be announced Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor BOSTON - The nation’s governors plan to get together after the meeting. Business Manager Thursday, but the gathering won’t involve any fancy hotels, Cuomo plans to speak for 20 minutes beginning at 12:30 outdoor clubs or even handshakes. p.m. After non-public sessions, the governors plan a 30-minute Fran Smith Lorie Perry General Manager Director of Ad Production The annual summer meeting of the bipartisan National closing session featuring remarks from Hutchinson. Aided by Governors Association will occur online, although it’s not federal funding, states are all trying to recover, both in human clear whether that format is due to lingering pandemic con- and economic terms, from the COVID-19 pandemic. 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 cerns or perhaps the ease of just logging on and avoiding the It was not immediately clear from Gov. Charlie Baker’s travel time -- business travel itself is suddenly an issue for office whether he plans to participate in Thursday’s meetings. (413)562-4181 states to address. The NGA plans to broadcast the open portions of its meeting www.thewestfieldnews.com New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to recount his year as on its Facebook page, YouTube channel and from its homep- chair of the association, according to organizers, and Arkansas age. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021 - PAGE 5 Water Commission Continued from Page 1

Mulligan said the city may have the same situation with Obituaries businesses where there are two or three businesses that rent Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 space in a building. “I think it’s a huge scope, probably thou- Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries sands around town,” she said. Water Commission Chair Joseph Popielarczyk thanked Donald E. Perry Mulligan for bringing the issue up, and said they are looking WESTFIELD – Donald E. into it, but it may have to be on a case-by-case basis. He said Perry, 91, (1929-2021) passed they want to be sure they treat everyone fairly. away peacefully on Saturday, July Ward 4 Councilor Michael Burns, who is the liaison to the 3, 2021. He was born in Springfield Water Commission, asked the commission to reconsider to the late Charles and Irene going to the tiered system, which he said is too complicated. (Lafond) Perry. Donald served his “I’ve heard a lot of complaints and concerns. I’d like you to country in the United States Army consider going back to the old rate,” Burns said, adding that during the Korean War from 1951- one business owner that called him who uses 1,000 gallons of 1953, attained the rank of Corporal water a day said the new rate would be “catastrophic” for his and received the Army of business. Occupation Medal (Germany). He worked for Friendly Susan Drive resident Kathleen Hillman said she is con- Ice Cream Corporation for more than forty years and was cerned about the way that water is billed, and when unpaid the manager of the syrup department at the manufactur- goes as a lien on the property. She said people don’t pay the ing plant in Wilbraham. He retired in water bills. 1989. Don was an excellent golfer and Jane Okscin, who lives on Steiger Drive in Ward 5, said she was a longtime member of Shaker has studied the water bills extensively there. She said she Farms Country Club in Westfield. He believes that the high bills in Ward 5 are in part due the water will be remembered as a kind and gener- pressure being too high. In her case, one recent water bill ous man who was devoted to his family. showed a quarterly usage of 37,000 gallons. She tested the Sadly, Donald was predeceased by his beloved wife of 34 years, Mary (Howard) Perry in 1991 and is survived water pressure at 105 PSI, and using a regulator got it down Stanley Park’s fall fundraiser will benefit the repair and by his loving daughter, Jacqueline E. Paye and her hus- to 75 PSI. She said the next bill with the regulator was 25,000 restoration of the Carillon Tower. (LORI SZEPELAK PHOTO) band Roger of West Springfield, his cherished grand- gallons for the quarter. She recommended people in Ward 5 daughters Laura and Stephanie Paye, and his adored get regulators. companion of more than 20 years Joyce Gingras of Okscin also said she believes the Water Department will Stanley Park Southampton. He is also survived by his brothers John lose money on the tiered system because the rates of 78 per- Continued from Page 1 “Jack” Perry and his wife Barbara, Richard Perry and his cent of the houses will go down. She said the new water wife Anita of West Springfield, his sister Katherine meters are accurate, whereas many of the old mechanical As a private nonprofit organization, Stanley Park relies on Duclos, his sister-in-law Anna Pitoniak of Westfield and meters were broken, and the department lost money for years. the generosity of donors to help support the park’s upkeep and his brother-in-law Ronald Carrier of Westfield. He was “Too many houses went too many years with no meters,” improvements, according to Lori Fiske, development coordinator. predeceased by his brothers Robert and Gerald. Okscin said, citing the department’s billing increasing by 29.8 “We welcome a wide variety of donations,” said Fiske, add- All services for Donald will be private. He will be percent in 2020 with the new water meters in place. She also buried with Military Honors in St. Mary’s Cemetery in ing that unique items, artwork and gift certificates to restau- said that in 2018 and 2019, ten percent of homeowners never rants are always appreciated. Westfield. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in paid, which went up to 20 percent in 2020. “”Revenue is Donald’s name to any veteran’s charity of your choice. All donations will be showcased with a detailed description going down. People aren’t paying,” she said. including the donor’s name. The deadline to submit a donation Arrangements are under the direction of Firtion Adams During the meeting, the Water Department office manager FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield. www.firtionadams.com is Aug. 8. Hannah Larkham said she had called Munis to ask about “You will also have your name and business logo, if appli- multi-family dwellings on one meter, and how that could be cable, listed on Stanley Park’s online auction donation page,” addressed for billing. She said currently they are billing by said Hillary McEwan, development coordinator. “This is a account per meter. great way to market your business as well as support a great Military Families Popielarczyk said that multi-family seems like it will be a cause.” Continued from Page 1 challenge for the administration. He said it has to be resolved Access to the online auction in September will be via before the next billing period. Stanley Park’s website and a link will also be available via this 30-day time period is already frequently met by our DPW Secretary Joanna Williams suggested the commission Stanley Park’s Facebook page. state agencies, this legislation will codify the requirement also reach out to Tighe and Bond to discuss the issue. Sponsorships are also available and range from a “gold into law,” he said. Interim Superintendent Francis Cain suggested that condo- sponsor,” for $5,000, and a “silver sponsor,” for $2,500, to a Velis’ second point was that “ this legislation waives the miniums install individual meters for units. Burns said they “bronze sponsor,” for $1,250. Additionally, a “tower sponsor” initial proof of residency requirement for school enrollment, tried to do that at one association when he was on the Water cost is $750, and a “song sponsor” is $250. Contributions are allowing military children to begin attending school imme- Commission, but they wanted the city to install them. tax-deductible as allowed by law and the deadline for purchas- diately upon moving to Massachusetts.” Commissioner John Niedzielski said the reason for going to ing a sponsorship is Aug. 15. It also allowed for military parents to enroll their children the tiered system was that water restrictions are not very Monetary donations may also be made at any time and can be mailed to Stanley Park, Development Department, 400 in the Massachusetts virtual school network for even more effective. “There is a percentage of people using a lot of Western Ave., P.O. Box 1191, Westfield, MA 01085. For gen- flexibility. water. With costs increasing, we have to do something. We “Third, for college students whose military parent moves eral donations toward the Carillon Tower project, note that have concerns about pipes, and want to have enterprise funds information on the check’s subject line. out of the Commonwealth, this legislation requires that they in place for some of these scenarios,” he said. be deemed an in-state resident and still qualify for in-state “When all of the work on the Carillon Tower is done, we “There is an umbrella of issues here,” Popielarczyk said, tuition at institutions of higher education so long as they expect the cost to range from $350,000 to $400,000,” said remain continuously enrolled,” he said. “Lastly, this legisla- adding, “A solution to this is critical. There needs to be a Robert McKean, managing director at Stanley Park. tion creates a Purple Star School Program to designate resolution to this, or we may have to reconsider.” He said the For more information on the auction, contact McEwan at Massachusetts schools that have demonstrated a major com- commission could hold a special meeting in July in advance (413) 568-9312, ext. 108 or send an email to hmcewan@stan- mitment to military students and families by meeting spe- of the August billing, if needed. leypark.org. cific state designated requirements.” “The Carillon Tower is unique to this area and is a site to The Purple Star School Program encourages schools and behold,” said Fiske. “The Carillon Tower is a landmark that we districts to increase their supports for military families and want to have around for generations to come.” helps the families identify the schools that are best prepared to meet their needs. Gen. Shepard Velis called the Act “the right thing to do.” Continued from Page 1 “We should be doing everything in our power to ease transitions for these families who are already sacrificing so began to form from the ing the process of the statue much for us,” he said. “These changes will ensure that we oxygen, water, and carbon forming a patina. are welcoming military members and their families to dioxide in the air around it. In 1951, an acid was applied Massachusetts properly and providing them with the resourc- The Gen. Shepard monu- to the bronze to intentionally es they need. “ ment actually did not turn give the Gen. Shepard statue Velis said the items in the Act would be favorable to the green on its own, according to the green color it had worn Department of Defense. the written history of the stat- until this week. “When the Department of Defense and military officials ue on the City of Westfield are making basing decisions or mission assignments, where website. It was built in 1917, NOTICE OF a state stands on these issues of licensure portability and and had not oxidized by the education transitions is a major factor in whether or not that 1940s, to the concern of some MEMORIAL state is selected,” he said. officials. The Park SERVICE In September of 2019, the Secretary of Defense defined a Commission investigated the fourth line of effort to the National Defense Strategy to sup- statue and found that it had a port the wellbeing of military families,” said Velis. “Military rather low amount of copper spouse licensure was designated as a key initiative in this Residents brought their concerns to the Water Commission due to shortages in World War In Memory of effort, with one of the specific goals to improve state licens- meeting. (AMY PORTER/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) 1 when it was built, thus slow- ing laws being to allow a military spouse to receive a dOROThy M. license, with minimal paperwork, within 30 days of application.” Free Sunset Yoga in July Carrillon concerts TRIpp bAkER “Local support for military members and families who 3/26/1927 ~ 6/25/2020 reside on and around installations is a critical factor in total SOUTHWICK - The Dhira Yoga Center offers at Stanley Park force readiness. When spouses are unable to find work, it its Ninth Annual, Free Outdoor Sunset Yoga. Four The family invites you leads many service-members to leave the military,” Velis free classes on Wednesday evenings in July will WESTFIELD - Stanley Park presents testified. “The Secretary of Defense has called out this prob- be on the lawn in front of The Daily Grind Coffee Carillon Concerts throughout the Summer to join them for her lem, First Lady Biden has called out this problem, and we House and Cafe, 568 College Highway, just a few Season. The Carillon concert for July, will be presented on Sunday, July 11 from 1:30 grave service must help to address this issue before it grows.” doors down from the Dhira Yoga Center. on July 10th Velis said locally, the military is part of the community The classes will be July 7, 14, 21 and 28 from to 2:30 p.m. Stanley Park’s Carilloneur will and part of the economic base for the community. 7- 8:15 p.m. Preregister at www.DhiraYogaCenter. offer a variety of music from the Carillon at 10:00 am at the Tower. “Projects like the one being contemplated for Barnes Air com. Bring your own yoga mat or blanket. Granville Cemetery, National Guard Base will bring enormous economic devel- In case of inclement weather, a Free class will Find a park bench, sit and enjoy the opment and federal investments to our Commonwealth. This be held in the Studio of the Dhira Yoga Center music as it drifts through the Park. 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WESTFIELD LITTLE LEAGUE Baseball 11-12-Year-Old All-Stars are red-hot, BASEBALL 9-10 ALL-STARS whitewashing the competition, leaving their Sat., July 3 Tues., July 5 opponents singing the blues. Westfield 14, Gateway 0 Westfield 22, Belchertown 5 (4 inn.) Westfield completed a holiday weekend Nolan Wondolowski and Anthony Sanchez On Tues., July 5, the Westfield Little League with some natural fireworks, routing Holyoke combined on a no-hitter, striking out seven 9-10 All-Star baseball team traveled to Mini 18-5 Monday. Westfield powered its way to an batters to improve Westfield’s record to 3-1 in Fenway park in Belchertown. The 9-10 team 18-5 win at Dean Tech behind a 20-hit bar- pool play. Sanchez went 3-for-4 at the plate. was coming off an 11-0 loss Friday night at the rage, scoring in every inning. Twelve players Jacob Barnes, Josh Elmer, and Porter hands of a strong Longmeadow team. checked-in with hits, led by Jacob Barnes and Marchacos also had multiple hits for Westfield. Westfield rebounded from that loss with a Zac Cook, who had three each. Logan lopsided 22-5, mercy-shortened victory over Csekovsky (2 doubles), Josh Elmer (triple), WESTFIELD LITTLE LEAGUE Belchertown. Nolan Wondolowski (double) and Luke BASEBALL 11U ALL-STARS Offensively, Westfield banged out 15 hits Cummings each had two hits, while Anthony Sat., July 3 and earned 13 walks. The Westfield attack was Sanchez finished with four RBIs. Wondolowski Westfield 11, Holyoke 1 led by Clayton Cigal, who was 3-3 with a went five-plus innings striking out nine Westfield’s 11U All-Star team finished up double. Dylan Rozell, Evan Lucas, Drew Bean Holyoke hitters while scattering seven hits. pool play by beating Holyoke 11-1. Tyler Neal each had two hits and Jacob Elmer, Dustin Westfield improved to 4-1 in pool play. pitched four innings only giving up one run Piper, Jadon Buell, Emery Whitaker (triple), and striking out six. Coen Marchacos led the Andrew Almeida, and Matty Schortmann all Thurs., July 1 offensive attack with two hits, three RBIs, and added base hits. Westfield 10, Southampton 2 three runs scored. Neal helped himself out at Westfield was led on the mound by Austin After a shaky first inning, Westfield scored the plate driving in two runs as well. Alex Sadowski, who pitched 1.2 innings of shut- five runs in the second and did not look back, Miller had two hits and drove in one run. down relief. Dylan Rozell, Clayton Cigal, and defeating Southampton in a rain-shortened Devin Clark, Jaylen Dean, and Dylan Woering Drew Bean also pitched well in the victory. game in pool play. Audrey Amaral provided each drove in runs for Westfield. Westfield Westfield improved to 2-1 in pool play with two-plus innings of no-hit relief. Westfield’s played great defense behind Neal. Westfield’s Tyler Neal delivers a pitch. Holyoke up next. – Game recaps courtesy of offense was led by Anthony Sanchez who pro- double elimination portion of the All-Stars (MELISSA SNYDER PHOTO) Westfield Little League Baseball vided a bases loaded double, plating three tournament had been scheduled to begin

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