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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 FRIDAY,TUESDAY, APRIL JUNE 23,27, 20172021 VOL.75 cents 90 NO. 95 Community Development block grants 2021 action plan presented By AMY PORTER Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Community Development Director Peter J. Miller presented plans for $500,000 in CDBG 2021 grant funds at a public hearing on April 21. These funds include the annual entitlement grant of $369,000 plus remaining CARES Act funds. CDBG funds are intended to serve low to moderate income people, and provide improvements to housing and neighbor- hoods. Fifteen percent of the funds are allowed to be spent on public service Christine Fedora and Peter J. Miller, programs. Community Development Block Grant Miller said this year they will be fund- program. (AMY PORTER/THE At a 2019 site inspection of the Little River Levee, (L-R) USACE intern Brennan O’Neil and project ing nine service programs, including the WESTFIELD NEWS) manager Drew Cattano were joined by Flood Control Commissioners Al Giguere, Mark Goodniss, Boys and Girls Club summer camp, transition program from homelessness. Henry Wachtol, Utility Engineer Matthew Gamelli and Barry Plumley. Wachtol and Plumley have Camp for Kids, DOMUS HiSet, which He said more than 800 people will be announced their retirements after decades of service to the commission. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS provides GED instruction; the Samaritan served by these programs. FILE PHOTO) Inn Day Center, Westfield Food Pantry, Other priority projects this year include Meals on Wheels, the Council on Aging continuing small business assistance with Companionship program, YWCA New 2019 CARES Act funds. Miller said to Beginnings for domestic violence survi- Flood control projects stack up vors, and the Mental Health Association’s See Block Grants, Page 3 By AMY PORTER order to prepare for reconstruc- Staff Writer tion work. Giguere said they WESTFIELD — The Army have not yet heard back on the Corps of Engineers (ACE) per- appropriation. formed an annual inspection of “The levee has to get fixed, the Little River Levee on April we all know it. God forbid, we 21, meeting members of the have a serious flood and the Flood Control Commission, levee fails,” Giguere said, add- Conservation, Department of ing that he wasn’t confident the Public Works and city council- levee would sustain a major ors at the site. storm. Flood Control chairman “Hopefully time is on our FCC Chairman Al Giguere Albert G. Giguere, Jr. said the side, we get the money we need, points to erosion on the levee inspection would likely fail to and start rehabilitation of the from the Dec. 25 storm. (AMY meet the ACE standards again two culverts. Hopefully, Mother this year, considering the levee PORTER/THE WESTFIELD Nature and time are on our has suffered additional erosion. NEWS) side.” Giguere said the big problem achieved. “We’re trying to correct mul- is two culverts under the levee Currently, the commission is tiple decades of deferred main- intended to prevent backflow looking to take down seven tenance,” Giguere said. from the river flooding the mostly dead trees on the levee The Little River Levee is only neighborhood are corroded and and clear debris in order to pre- one of the projects being over- need to be replaced. “The bot- pare for that work to be done. seen by the all-volunteer Flood tom of the culverts are rotted He said one tree fell during a Control Commission. For the out, as are the metal plates to storm on Dec. 25, root ball and last several years, they have prevent water from coming all, causing about 5 more feet of also been working with the back to the city,” he said. erosion on the river side of the National Resources Giguere said they discovered levee. A Notice of Intent pre- Conservation Service (NRCS) the deterioration on the culverts pared by Tighe and Bond for the on analysis and recommenda- four years ago. tree clearing will be going to the tions for rehabilitation of the Giguere said the city has a Conservation Commission at Powder Mill and Armbrook local cooperation agreement the end of the month. dams. with the ACE, which built the Flood Control has also asked Giguere said the NRCS rec- levee in 1955 and rebuilt it after the mayor for an appropriation ommendations will bring the Westfield winds a flood in 1983 when the sec- of $120,000 to purchase six pri- dams up to safety and perfor- Wednesday’s wind and rain storm resulted in a fallen tree at Pine Hill ceme- tion collapsed during a flood, to vate parcels of private land mance standards, and have them tery which left branches and debris scattered through the Technical Academy maintain the levee to a certain along the levee upstream to parking lot. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) standard, which has not been approximately Amelia Park, in See Flood Control, Page 3 Cannabis Connection celebrates their first 4/20 By PETER CURRIER celebrating cannabis use. The holi- pull off the best of both worlds,” said Staff Writer day’s exact origins have never been Gezotis. WESTFIELD — Cannabis clear, but the long lines at Cannabis When deciding how to go about Connection celebrated their first 4/20 Connection throughout the day show their first 4/20, Gezotis said that they less than a year after its grand open- that it is widely celebrated. looked at what was being offered at ing and the owners are calling the day Gezotis said that Cannabis other local dispensaries to gauge what a great success. Connection has been a net benefit to kind of deals they should be offering. Cannabis Connection Director Westfield as its first marijuana dispen- North Elm Butcher Block set up a Curt Gezotis said April 21 that the sary. stand outside the shop to serve food to store’s first April 20 brought in 850 “I feel that we have been a good customers. A Northampton-based customers. They sold more than partner to the community,” said cannabis vape company called 3,000 individual products. He said Gezotis. Fernway also set up a stand with a that the holiday is a way for most He said that the store created 35 wheel one could spin to win small cannabis companies to reward their local jobs with full benefits and has prizes. customers for their loyalty through- contributed about $400,000 in local Gezotis said that on April 22 the out the year. tax revenue thus far. If one includes Grateful Dead Bertha Bus made an “Profit margins go way down on the community host fee, that number appearance at Cannabis Connection 4/20 because we want to help the Cannabis Connection Director Curt Gezotis said that the line for could be as high as $800,000. to promote Garcia Hand Picked, a customer out,” said Gezotis. Westfield’s first cannabis dispensary was out the door throughout the day. “I don’t think it could have worked cannabis line developed by the family April 20 is an unofficial holiday (PETER CURRIER PHOTO) out any better. I think we were able to of the late musician Jerry Garcia.

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CS12104 PAGE 2 - FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS WSU students participate in Model United Nations simulations WESTFIELD — Students from opportunity to learn about foreign vided a unique experience in the Westfield State University’s policy and other countries in a situ- models as it affects every aspect of International Relations Club partici- ation where you feel included. It international relations. How does pated in two virtual Model United also allows you to get into the minds the shutting down of borders affect Nations (UN) simulation events in of these countries and their UN del- refugees? Or hurt the economic out- Montreal and New York City this egates.” put of developing countries? These semester. The annual events bring Johnston, a business major from are questions that we get to explore together students from all over the Agawam, was initially worried with a wide variety of students.” world to represent future diplomats, about the online format, having Westfield State Political Science politicians, and activists. attended other Model UN simula- Professor Brian Steinberg, Ph.D., Joseph Joyal, a senior economics tions in person during his time at accompanied the students to each major and IR Club member from Westfield State. virtual event. Agawam, describes the Model UN “After all, it is such an interactive “The nature of our model UN process as “the hidden gem of event where you must communicate work involves intense lectures with- Westfield State.” Joyal attended with your peers constantly and in a tight time framework as our Model UN sessions the past two effectively,” he said. “I didn’t think model UNs act as labs to the years and this year’s Montreal event. that we would be able to do that Comparative Foreign Policy “The incomparable experiences under the circumstances” he course,” he said. that we gain from participating in explained. “However, I was proven Founded in 1839 by Horace these models cannot be overstated. wrong. Both models we attended many of these countries are under- Reflecting on past in-person Mann, Westfield State University is The Model UN allows you to take this year seamlessly adapted through an education leader committed to on an international perspective of two virtual platforms.” sized and underdeveloped, it forces events, Joyal cherishes memories of us to be scrappy,” Joyal said. “Our meeting students from all over the providing every generation of stu- issues that force you completely out Johnston explained that there dents with a learning experience of your comfort zone,” he said. were many new faces at the simula- program has something of a chip on world. built on its founding principle as the While McGill University spon- tions this year and said there was its shoulder, coming from a rela- “Students from more than 50 first public co-educational college in sored the January event, the United “nothing but admiration” for the tively small state university and countries attend the Harvard and Nations sponsored the most recent students who took this year’s unique going against Ivy League and inter- McGill Models,” he said. “I have America to offer an education with- online simulation, which was held challenge head-on. national students. In order to achieve made friends from Ghana, who I out barrier to race, gender, or eco- last month. Westfield State’s student The McGill University simula- our agenda, we form alliances with would chew on raw cacao and talk nomic status. This spirit of innova- representatives were: Mariam Aydah tion—referred to as “McMUN” other small countries who have about rigged elections with.” tive thinking and social responsibil- ’21, Iyanu Doxy ’22, Amanda (McGill Model United Nations shared interests, and we are extreme- This year’s online format has ity is forged in a curriculum of lib- Jefferson ’24, Joseph Johnston ’22, Assembly)—has solidified itself as ly crafty with our wording in draft- been challenging, but—after taking eral arts and professional studies Ben Levy ’24, Kyle Rourke ’22, one of Canada’s premier Model UN ing clauses to get them onto resolu- inspiration from the ongoing that create a vital community of Ariana Torres ’21, and Melanie Voss conferences. For over 30 years, stu- tions.” COVID-19 pandemic—students are engaged learners who become con- ’21. dents have worked together on plat- Joyal believes the committee working toward developing solu- fident, capable individuals prepared Voss, a political science major forms for debate, diplomacy, and work they do—such as the solutions tions to global problems. for leadership and service to society. from Wrentham, Mass., believes problem-solving strategies. reached regarding international “While we missed the interaction For more information about that having access to Model UN Westfield State’s International banking, border disputes, and sover- and connections we typically make, Westfield State University, visit opportunities as an undergraduate Relations Club’s responsibility is to eignty—is important, but it is also we still got a lot out of it this year,” www.westfield.ma.edu, www.twit- will serve her well in the future. represent African countries at the the conversations with the people said Joyal. “We dive deep into ter.com/westfieldstate, or https:// “The experience gained in Model events. met at the conferences that can researching the issues affecting our www.facebook.com/Westfield UN is unique,” she said. “It’s an “While this can be a challenge, as affect the participants the most. country. In fact, COVID-19 has pro- StateUniversity.

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Major crime and incident report 1:06 p.m.: officer wanted, Union Street, a caller reports that responding ambulance reports that one person was transported Friday, April 16, 2021 a male party known to her showed up to her apartment unin- to Baystate Medical Center, the responding officer reports that WESTFIELD vited before fleeing through the back door and stealing her one tow truck was requested to remove one of the vehicles 4:18 a.m.: structure fire, Southwick Road, a caller reports vehicle, the responding officer reports that an area search from the scene. that heavy black smoke is emitting from her furnace but there turned up negative; is no fire, the responding Fire Chief reports that there is heavy 2:28 p.m.: suspicious, Union Street, a caller reports that a smoke inside the apartment, the Chief reports that the smoke is male party is creeping around the apartment complex, the being cleared out but the exact cause is not yet known, the responding officer reports that the same male party who stole responding officer filed an incident report; a motor vehicle in a previous call was seen entering the com- 7:02 a.m.: accident, Russell Road, a caller reports that she plex, the officer reports that Cody B. Witt, of no fixed address struck a deer with her vehicle and the deer took off, the caller in Springfield was placed under arrest for an outstanding war- reports that the vehicle sustained major front-end damage but rant and motor vehicle theft; Court Logs she is not injured, the responding officer reports that a tow 7:38 p.m.: suspicious, Southwick Road, a caller reports that truck was requested to remove the vehicle from the scene; they heard a noise that sounded like three gunshots in the area, Westfield District Court 12:06 p.m.: animal complaint, Fowler Street Extension, a the responding officer reports that each person he spoke to in a Friday, April 16, 2021 caller reports that a group of ducks is wandering in the road- Southwick Road trailer park said they heard the shots, the offi- Miriam G. Lozada, 38, of 10 Taylor Ave., 1st. Flr., Westfield, way and that she believes they belong to her neighbor, the cer reports that they were unable to pinpoint a source for the was released on $1,000 personal surety pending a June 14 hear- responding Animal Control Officer reports that she spoke with noises; ing after she was arraigned on charges of larceny of property the owner of the birds who said she will be installing a fence 8:52 p.m.: accident, Union Street, multiple callers report a valued more than $1,200, improper use of a credit card valued this week, the Animal Control Officer reports that she advised two motor vehicle accident, dispatch reports that a dual more than $1,200 and receiving a stolen credit card brought by the owner to corral the ducks and geese back onto his property; response of police and firefighters was sent to the scene, the Westfield police.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Fri., April 23, 2021 is the 113th day of the year. 252 days remain until the end of the year

1660 – Treaty of Oliva is established 1940 – The Rhythm Club fire at a university. ronto. A 25-year-old suspect, Alek ON THIS DAY between Sweden and Poland. dance hall in Natchez, Mississippi, 1971 – Bangladesh Liberation War: Minassian, is arrested. – King Charles II of England, kills 198 people. The Pakistan Army and Razakars – The 2019 Hpakant jade – A temple is built on the 1661 2019 215 BC Scotland and Ireland is crowned in – World War II: The Greek massacre approximately 3,000 mine collapse in Myanmar kills four Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus 1941 Westminster Abbey. government and King George II Hindu emigrants in the Jathibhanga miners and two rescuers. Erycina to commemorate the Ro- – The Second Serbian Upris- evacuate Athens before the invad- area of East Pakistan (now Bangla- man defeat at Lake Trasimene. 1815 ing: A second phase of the national ing Wehrmacht. desh). – Maya king Uneh Chan TODAY'S AD 599 revolution of the Serbs against the – World War II: Baedeker Blitz: – Coca-Cola changes its for- of Calakmul attacks rival city-state 1942 1985 Ottoman Empire, erupts shortly af- German bombers hit Exeter, Bath mula and releases New Coke. The Palenque in southern Mexico, de- BIRTHDAYS ter the annexation of the country to and York in retaliation for the British response is overwhelmingly nega- feating queen Yohl Ik’nal and sack- the Ottoman Empire. raid on Lübeck. tive, and the original formula is back 1971 – Uli Herzner, German- ing the city. – Fire burns down the sec- – World War II: Adolf Hitler’s on the market in less than three American fashion designer – Dagobert III succeeds his fa- 1879 1945 711 ond main building and dome of the designated successor, Hermann months. 1974 – Carlos Dengler, ther King Childebert III as King of University of Notre Dame, which Göring, sends him a telegram ask- – Namibia becomes the 160th American bass player the Franks. 1990 prompts the construction of the ing permission to take leadership member of the United Nations and 1975 – Bobby Shaw, American – Battle of Clontarf: High King 1014 third, and current, Main Building of the Third Reich. Martin Bormann the 50th member of the Common- football player of Ireland Brian Boru defeats Viking with its golden dome. and Joseph Goebbels advise Hitler wealth of Nations. 1976 – Gabriel Damon, Former invaders, but is killed in battle. – Chilean Civil War: The iron- that the telegram is treasonous. – Eritreans vote overwhelm- American actor – Edmund Ironside succeeds 1891 1993 1016 clad Blanco Encalada is sunk at – Manuel Roxas is elected ingly for independence from Ethio- 1976 – Aaron Dessner, American his father Æthelred the Unready as 1946 Caldera Bay by torpedo boats. the last President of the Common- pia in a United Nations-monitored guitarist, songwriter, and producer King of England. – First baseball game at Wrig- wealth of the Philippines. referendum. 1977 – John Cena, American – St. George’s Night Uprising 1914 1343 ley Field, then known as Weegh- – Chinese Civil War: Estab- – Sri Lankan politician Lalith professional wrestler and actor commences in the Duchy of Esto 1949 1993 - man Park, in Chicago. lishment of the People’s Liberation Athulathmudali is assassinated 1977 – Kal Penn, Indian- nia. – World War I: The British Army Navy. while addressing a gathering, ap- American actor – The founding of the Order of 1918 1348 Royal Navy makes a raid in an at- – Cold War: American journal- proximately four weeks ahead of the 1979 – Jaime King, American the Garter by King Edward III is an- 1951 actress and model tempt to neutralise the Belgian port ist William N. Oatis is arrested for Provincial Council elections for the nounced on St. George’s Day. – Joanna Krupa, Polish- of Bruges-Zeebrugge. espionage by the Communist gov- Western Province. 1979 – The Munich Reinheitsgebot American model and television 1516 – The Grand National Assem- ernment of Czechoslovakia. – NATO bombs the headquar- (regarding the ingredients of beer) 1920 1999 personality bly of Turkey (TBMM) is founded in – Algiers putsch by French ters of Radio Television of Serbia, as takes effect in all of Bavaria. 1961 1982 – Kyle Beckerman, Ankara. The assembly denounces generals. part of their aerial campaign against – Battle of Villalar: King American footballer 1521 the government of Sultan Mehmed – Soviet space program: the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Charles I of Spain defeats the Co- 1967 1982 – Tony Sunshine, American VI and announces the preparation Soyuz 1 (Russian: Союз 1, Union 1) – The first ever YouTube vid- muneros. 2005 singer-songwriter of a temporary constitution. a manned spaceflight carrying cos- eo, titled “Me at the zoo”, was pub- – The first public school in the 1984 – Jesse Lee Soffer, 1635 – Cardiff City defeat Arsenal monaut Colonel Vladimir Komarov lished by co-founder Jawed Karim. United States, Boston Latin School, 1927 American actor in the FA Cup Final, the only time it is launched into orbit. – At least 28 people are killed is founded in Boston. 2013 1986 – Alysia Montaño, has been won by a team not based – Vietnam War: Student pro- and more than 70 are injured as vio- – The Siege of Santo Domin- 1968 American runner 1655 in England. testers at Columbia University in lence breaks out in Hawija, Iraq. go begins during the Anglo-Spanish 1987 – Emily Fox, American – The Polish Constitution of New York City take over adminis- – A vehicle-ramming attack War, and fails seven days later. 1935 2018 basketball player 1935 is adopted. tration buildings and shut down the kills 10 people and injures 16 in To- THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 - PAGE 3

Westfield winds Westfield Police and the Westfield Gas and Electric were dispatched to Dubois Street in Westfield to deal with fallen limbs, along with Comcast, Verizon, and live electrical lines after a storm with heavy winds and rains came through the area. (KEN STOMSKI PHOTOS)

Flood Control Block Grants Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 date the city has spent $280,000 assisting 35 businesses with last for another 50 years. If authorized, the bulk of the work Giguere also read with emotion the resignation letters of two grants up to $10,000. He said the funds are for operational assis- will be paid for by federal funds, however, the city will also decades-long members of the Flood Control Commission, tance for losses due to pandemic lockdowns. have to contribute. “It’s not easy to do, with $5-6 million Henry Warchol and Barry Plumley, whom he referred to as his Miller said he hopes to provide grants to another 8 to 10 busi- needed between the two projects,” he said. mentors. nesses in the city. Eligible business owners must be of low to mod- At a Flood Control meeting April 21, Giguere reviewed the “For decades I have been proud to serve on this important erate income, or be able to keep or retain jobs that would otherwise status of some of the projects. He said in their budget request, commission. One of the highlights of my life,” wrote Warchol, be lost. they also asked for a part-time employee to help. The commis- adding that water issues were a lifelong interest of his. For neighborhood revitalization, another goal of CDBG grants, sion made the request last year, and the Mayor asked them to “Together we have accomplished a great deal. It is my hope a the city is proposing to assist the Westfield Housing Authority by put that aside until this year. “There are a lot of odds and ends, new generation will heed the call,” he wrote. resurfacing Casper Drive. Miller said the Community Development things to be dealt with once we get going on Powdermill and “This is a hard message for me to write, but it’s time for me office will work with the Engineering Department’s on-call paving Armbrook,” he said. to resign and let someone younger get involved,” wrote contractor for the job. Commission member Jack Leary agreed “We need someone Plumley, adding that Giguere was doing “such a good job as A grant of $30,000 is also proposed for the Boys & Girls Club to handle expenses, and be in contact with the Army Corps of chairman.” preschool expansion project to assist with furnishings, including Engineers. There are multiple jobs they can do,” Leary said. Giguere said Plumley was vice chair of the commission for desks and chairs, to run the larger preschool program. Miller said Giguere, who works as a court officer for the Commonwealth, quite a while. “We went on many a trip – took one to Boston the project qualifies for CDBG funding because greater than 50 said he appreciated that the engineering department was doing even. Both of these gentlemen have paid their dues on this percent of the families served are low to moderate income. “We’re a lot of the work for the commission, which has no address and commission. Without their support, I couldn’t have done any- pleased to be able to provide them with the funding,” he said. no telephone, forcing him to use his personal supplies and cell thing these last few years,” he said. Another $15,000 is slated to assist the Westfield Food Pantry phone for flood control business. with the establishment of a commercial kitchen on School Street, which is proposed to supplement and service the new food truck. Miller said the CDBG funds will be for equipment for the kitchen. Westfield will also continue to fund the Housing Improvement Program this year to provide low interest loans to homeowners for improvements to their homes. “For the past five years, the city has worked with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission on the Westfield Housing Improvement Program,” Miller said. He said this year they have set aside $80,000, which could help six to eight homeowners to fix leaky roofs, replace furnaces and other code enforcement issues. Miller said the Draft Action Plan for July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 is available for review on the city’s website at cityofwestfield. org, under Community Development/Community Development Members of the Flood Control Commission Culverts under the levee to prevent An Army Corps engineer photographs Block Grant (CDBG). He said the comment period on the 2021 meet with Army Corps of Engineers to plan ends April 30 at 5 p.m. Comments may be mailed in to the inspect the Little River Levee. (AMY backflow that are in need of repair. the inland end of the culvert. (AMY (AMY PORTER/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) PORTER/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Community Development Office at 59 Court St., emailed to p. PORTER/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) [email protected], or called in to 413-572-6246.

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POLITICAL NOTEBOOK Chelsea Berry Seeks 2nd Term as Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School Committee Member Berry announces re-election bid as write-in Candidate My name is Chelsea Berry, and I am running for re-election as a write-in candidate for the Southwick-Tolland- Granville Regional School Committee. I would be honored to secure your vote at the Southwick Town Election on Tuesday, May 11. As your current School Committee member, a mother, an educator, a for- mer foster parent, and a graduate of Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District (STGRSD), I provide the committee with a unique and criti- CHELSEA cal perspective. Every vote I cast and BERRY action I make as School Committee member is done with every single child at STGRSD in mind. Now, I ask you for one more term. To seek my 2nd term re- election, as a write-in candidate, it is important to note, voters must both fill in the bubble and write my name on the write-in line under the School Committee section of the ballot. As a mother, I know how important each educator, staff member and decision is in providing my child with a world- class education, feeling of belonging and community, as well as opportunity for personal growth. As an educator with a master’s degree from Mount Holyoke College, I bring the lens of being an instructional leader and passion for providing students with the best educational experi- ence. I am constantly researching and growing as a profes- sional, and that has been helpful in understanding and support- ing our district’s own academic growth. I have firsthand experi- ence with the positive and negative effects school committees Education and child care experts can have on district progress. It is imperative for committee members to be focused on continuous improvement and stu- dent achievement, as well as become knowledgeable in the scope of their committee role. see short window for reform As a former foster parent, my experience with the foster care system and childhood trauma have given me an outlook that has me constantly asking, “how will this decision affect our COVID-19 disruptions have created opportunities for improvement most vulnerable students and families?” Over the course of my 3 year term, I have been an active By KATIE LANNAN the early education and child care sector ing the physical condition of each school member of our committee, working on the negotiations and and CHRIS LISINSKI to help reverse the disproportionate eco- building to put them on a path for “rede- policy subcommittees and acting as a liason to the Instructional State House News Service nomic damage women have borne dur- signing and rebuilding green new Leadership Team, Southwick Capital Expenditures Committee, BOSTON - Education advocates and ing the COVID-19 pandemic. Forcing schools.” and Southwick 250 Committee. At the time of this writing, I experts told state senators on Wednesday widespread closures and a massive shift “The pandemic simply has laid bare have attended 65 school committee meetings over the past 3 that the disruption caused by the COVID- in work patterns across the state, the the fact that public education has been years, and just about as many subcommittee and liaison meet- 19 crisis presents a unique opportunity to public health crisis pushed both parents shaped by the same systematic, racist ings. reform aspects of all levels of schooling and child care providers into a precari- and institutional policies that form our This past year has been challenging for everyone in many and encouraged them to act before that ous position. society,” she said. “The crisis itself leads ways. Being a school committee member during a global pan- moment passes Massachusetts by. A vast majority of child care providers us to the greatest opportunity that we demic was much akin to being a first time parent. There is no “I think we’re in a very short window are women, and mothers have also been have had in this century to transform blueprint on how to do either perfectly. By doing my research, of opportunity, about a five-year window hit harder by COVID-19’s impacts public education from pre-K all the way consulting the experts, and making the best decisions I could in of opportunity, to make transformation- because they have left work or cut back up to grade 16 to a truly anti-racist, the moment on limited resources, every child and family was in al, high-quality, systematic, sustainable hours at greater rates than fathers, the whole child-oriented system that allows mind with each and every vote. changes in education, and I’m urgent senators were told. our students to graduate with a college Now, I ask you for one more term. 3 more years to continue about our following through on that,” In October, the Massachusetts degree free from debt, and only then will to grow with this school district and give back to the school Hardin Coleman of the Boston University Commission on the the Status of our schools meet the Constitution’s system that has provided me with my educational foundation Wheelock College of Education and Women published results from a survey charge for public education.” and so much more. I ask for your vote, and thank you gra- Human Development told members of a finding that 21 percent of women were On the higher education front, the ciously for your support. Senate committee. considering quitting their jobs because COVID-19 pandemic so far has acceler- The committee, chaired by Pittsfield of the challenges that finding child care ated an existing decline in enrollment at Sen. Adam Hinds, has been charged with and education during the pandemic Massachusetts colleges and universities, examining ways to address structural posed, while 45 percent said changes in further straining their budgets. problems that the pandemic has revealed school and care arrangements had hurt Between the fall 2019 semester and Climate-resilient construction and exacerbated. It held a virtual listen- their financial security. the fall 2020 semester, student head- ing session Wednesday focused on issues “Our hard-won progress on closing the count dropped 11.3 percent at targeted in new state tool relating to K-12, early and higher educa- gender wage gap can be set back decades Massachusetts community colleges, 7.7 tion. Each of those industries faces its by this moment with women’s labor percent at state colleges and universities, Municipal leaders praise own problems, but the issues have all force participation still around 1980s and 0.6 percent in the University of been heightened by more than a year of levels,” Julie Kashen, director for wom- Massachusetts system, according accessible design standards disruption during the COVID-19 pan- en’s economic justice at The Century to data presented by Higher Education demic. Foundation, said on Wednesday. “The Commissioner Carlos Santiago. By COLIN A. YOUNG Speakers on each of the panels hit on a choices made by policymakers have “As I looked at other states, the State House News Service similar theme: lawmakers must commit deliberately failed to establish a robust declines Massachusetts experienced are BOSTON - Hoping to be better prepared for the climate and to address long-standing structural flaws care infrastructure and family-support- among the largest we’ve seen national- environmental hazards of the future, the Baker administration soon, often with additional funding for ing workplace policies in the United ly,” Santiago said. “This really creates a launched a tool Wednesday to allow cities and towns to assess the industries, or else risk the pandemic’s States.” significant crisis, not only for the stu- the climate change risk level of planned projects and get rec- upheaval settling in as permanent dam- Kashen and industry leaders from the dents, but also for our institutions that ommendations to make the designs more resilient. age. early education and child care sector are very much enrollment-driven.” The Resilient MA Action Team Climate Resilience Design “If we don’t seize this opportunity, the urged the Senate’s post-pandemic resil- State education officials and advocates Standards Tool aims to get municipal leaders to think about next time our sector is pushed to the iency committee to prioritize substantial are hopeful that increased investment in how climate change over the coming decades might affect brink, it may be too late,” said Amy reforms of how the state funds child early college programs, which allow developments that are still in the planning stages and for the O’Leary, director of Strategies for care, with several speakers warning that students to take college courses and earn state to share mitigation recommendations. Children’s Early Education for All cam- the existing per-child per-day reimburse- credits while still in high school, can “You can’t build the infrastructure the same way it was paign. ment model falls short of addressing help mitigate the worrying trend. designed 50 years ago. You need to think about the best prac- Coleman, who is also a member of the needs. Data show that students who have tices and the strategies that are involved with building resilient Boston School Committee, encouraged a As a result of insufficient support, they participated in the early college program infrastructure for the future. And that’s where this design stan- focus on children’s needs outside the said, the industry often fails to offer so far -- many of whom are people of dards tool comes into play,” Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito said. “So classroom, including housing, health competitive wages to workers and leaves color from lower-income families -- are you don’t have to figure that out. You can literally understand care for families and caregiver employ- care unaffordable for many working par- significantly more likely to remain what the risk is associated with your infrastructure. We can ment. ents. More than a third of employees in enrolled in a college or university for a share the design standards with you. There are guidelines Former state Education Secretary Paul early education qualify for some kind of second year and beyond compared to Reville, the founding director of the public assistance because of their low their peers, according to Board of Higher See Construction, Page 5 Education Redesign Lab at the Harvard wages, O’Leary said, even though many Education Chair Chris Gabrieli. Graduate School of Education, said were designated essential employees At some schools, officials are weigh- schools can no longer treat students as if during the pandemic. Senate President ing how to evolve in response to the they are all the same or as though they Karen Spilka last week challenged the COVID-19 pandemic. The growing had the same experiences during the business community to help with her presence of online learning over the past The Westfield News pandemic. He said the state should not idea for a “moonshot” to develop a sys- year showed how valuable that can be, A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC seek to return to its pre-COVID status tem of intergenerational care that would North Shore Community College Board quo, but instead pursue a more holistic, support families, particularly women, of Trustees Chair JD LaRock told sena- Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry personalized approach. who have been forced to give up careers tors. Managing Editor Sales Manager “We need to break the back of the one- to care for family of all ages. LaRock said community colleges in size-fits-all factory model of education Merrie Najimy, the president of the particular must re-examine which popu- Hope E. Tremblay Editor James Johnson-Corwin that we have in education,” Reville said. Massachusetts Teachers Association, lations they target to counteract declin- Multi-Media Manager “We can’t teach to the average, as any said the state should increase public ing enrollment. teacher will tell you these days, and the funding for pre-kindergarten through “This challenge is going to be with us Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor Business Manager spread -- the variety of experience and grade 12 and “make significant invest- for a long time unless we reconceptual- achievement levels that we now have -- ments in higher education to make it ize who our student market is,” LaRock Fran Smith Lorie Perry has just gotten much wider in the course more affordable and more accessible to said. “Community colleges have a great General Manager Director of Ad Production of the past year, so what I’m prescribing all students, particularly for low-income shot at doing that, because of all the is a success plan for each child. Meet students and students of color who rely types of higher education institutes, we them where they are, give them what on public universities.” already serve the most flexible student 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 they need, start in early childhood, take Najimy also suggested providing market. If we don’t get even more flexi- into account factors inside of school and grants for systemic professional devel- ble about whom we serve and how we (413)562-4181 outside of school.” opment on trauma-informed and anti- serve them, I think that we will find www.thewestfieldnews.com Industry advocates called for lawmak- bias curriculum and practice, diversify- ourselves hard-pressed to retain solven- ers to increase the state’s investment in ing the education workforce, and track- cy as institutions in the long run.” THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 - PAGE 5 Bishop Byrne appoints Deacon David Picard director of the Office of the Diaconate SPRINGFIELD –Bishop William D. Byrne has appointed Deacon Picard has had a long career in human resources at Deacon David Picard as the new director of the Office of the the executive level. In his role hewill oversee the diaconate Diaconatefor the Diocese of Springfield, replacing Deacon formation program which requires men to attend courses at Obituaries Leo Coughlin,who is retiringafter 18 yearsof service. Our Lady of the Elms College in Chicopee two nights a week, Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 “I am sad to see Deacon Leo Coughlin retire. He has given while holding down full-time jobs and caring for their families. Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries so many years of great and generous service. He has done so Deacons play an important role in the life of the Catholic not just with excellence, but with faith andreal joy,” said Church as part of the ordained ministry. They assist a priest Bishop Byrne.“Although we are sad to see Deacon Leo retire, during Mass. They can proclaim the Gospel and preach, and Kimberly Dawn (Gogol) Heath God has sent us a really excellent deacon to replace him,with like a priest, they are ordinaryministers of the sacrament of WESTFIELD: It is with Deacon David Picard.” Baptism.They can be married or unmarriedand they are not incredible sadness that we share Deacon Picard and his wife Sandra are members of St. John paid. the news of the passing of the Evangelist Parish in Agawam. The couple has been married “I believe everything we do, we should do with Godin Kimberly Dawn (Gogol) Heath, 47 years. They have two grown sons and three grand-children. mind,” said Deacon Coughlin, who was honored at the daily 49, (1971 – 2021) of Westfield, Deacon Picard was ordained to the permanent diaconate in 12:10 p.m. Mass, at St. Michael’s Cathedral in Springfield, MA on April 20, 2021 at Baystate 2017. Wednesday, April 21. “I believe that Deacon Dave will do a Medical Center (Springfield, “I was very excited. I see this as a great opportunity to get to wonderful job as director of deacons,” he said. MA). Kim was born on August know God and get to know the diocese a little better,” said Deacon There are 73permanent deacons in the Diocese of Springfield. 25, 1971, at Noble Hospital, in Picard. “I think we have some great deacons and some great priests Bishop Joseph F. Maguire ordained the first permanent dea- Westfield, MA to her parents, and I look forward to working with the bishop,as well.” cons in the Diocese of Springfield on Jan. 15, 1983. Gary and Diane (Schultz) Gogol, and was a lifelong resident of the City of Westfield. Kim graduated from Westfield High (Class of 1989), and then earned a Bachelor of Science Construction degree in Computer Information Systems from Westfield Continued from Page 4 State University in 1993. around best practices and ... On the adaptation and resil- area and the parking, and ous flooding at the site, wheth- After graduating she worked several years as a Manager these can be incorporated into, ience concerns, out of neces- building a lot of durable mate- er trees will be removed and in the Computer Department at the VNA in Northampton, literally, into your communi- sity we are building the station rials into the first-floor con- other questions that lend con- MA. However, it was in 1999 that Kim began her most ties.” in a 100-year floodplain,” struction -- all in preparation text to the project site. treasured “role” when she became the Chief Executive Energy and Environmental Cahill said. “What we did for that storm event, which we The tool then incorporates Officer (CEO) of her family (as she liked to refer to her- Affairs Secretary Kathleen right away was we did all the hope won’t come and we’re the state’s most updated cli- self)! Theoharides and other offi- analysis and we ended up rais- trying to try to prepare appro- mate data to assess the poten- Kim was a wonderfully kind, caring and passionate cials said the tool will be par- ing the site by six feet to get priately for.” tial climate change-related person, and an incredibly devoted and loving spouse and ticularly helpful to cities and above the 100-year flood ele- The online tool asks for a risks of the project and to daughter. To all those who knew her, Kim’s greatest pride towns as they go through local vation by a good amount, series of inputs, including the make recommendations for and joy was being mom to Drew and Megan. planning exercises and when building a station to be slab on project’s location, cost, pur- ways the project design could It was 20 years ago that Kim learned of her serious ill- they apply for funding to state grade, creating it so that it pose and expected useful life- be changed to improve the ness and vowed to be there to raise her children. She grant programs like the goes down to the surrounding time. It also asks about previ- site’s resilience. fought and won more battles with her health than anyone Municipal Vulnerability could ever imagine. She (along with her husband Greg) Preparedness program. raised her children to become the strong and mature adults “This project is particularly they are today! exciting because it represents Kim’s happiest days were spent with her family, friends, sort of making the state hazard and her many pets (whom she adored) sitting around a mitigation and climate adapta- campfire, having a cookout, relaxing on a beach, or going tion plan in action, it’s a key for a ride on the “quad”. She loved to sit back and have a action from that plan,” the good laugh with friends while sipping on a cocktail (full secretary said. “And it will of ice) and listening to some “tunes”. help us with something we Kim is survived by her soulmate and beloved husband have heard from many com- of 26 years, Greg Heath, and her loving children, Drew munities, that we need a tool and Megan Heath, all of Westfield, MA. She will be that gives us consistent design deeply missed by her parents, Gary and Diane (Schultz) standards across agencies and Gogol of Westfield, MA, as well as many other extended for cities and towns to use family members and very close friends. when they are thinking about The family would like to thank Dr. Richard Steingart, building something, not for Dr. Frederic Gordon, Dr. Gary Jacobson and Dr. Michael the past but for the future and Germain for their dedication, expertise and personal atten- for a future where we’re see- tion in treating Kim throughout the numerous challenges ing more frequent storms, that resulted from Kim’s illness. higher seas, sea level rise and Calling hours will be Monday, April 26th from 4-7 PM intensity.” at the Firtion Adams Funeral Home, 76 Broad Street, Beverly Mayor Michael Westfield, MA. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, April 27th Cahill said projects the city at 11 AM, at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, has underway “most definitely 127 Holyoke Road, Westfield, MA. Burial will be held will benefit” from the state’s privately at a later date. new tool, which launched in a In lieu of flowers, Kim’s family has asked that any beta form with state officials donation in her honor be made to the Parkinson’s asking for feedback to perfect Movement Center – Dopafit, 15 College Highway, Unit it in the coming months. C, Southampton, MA 01073, or through their website at “It’s exciting to think of. dopafit.com. Firtionadams.com We’re in the process of finish- ing construction on a brand- new police station in Beverly PAGE 6 - FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS SPORTS Golf A Family Affair for Owls’ Godek WESTFIELD – Golf has been a family fied for the junior college national champion- his dad started playing hockey together in a affair for Westfield State University senior ship twice. local men’s league. Matteo Godek, who’ll likely complete his col- Dean has been the common denominator as Matteo fired a career best 67 at the Westfield legiate play over the next two weeks as the he and Alia won the 2016 MassGolf Father- State Invitational meet at Tekoa Country Club, Owls play a pair of dual meets, followed by Daughter Tournament, a feat he and Matteo in April 2019. the 2021 MASCAC Championships. nearly matched in the 2020 MassGolf Father- “Since we practice there so much, I know Matteo’s father, Dean Godek ’88, was also Son, where they birdied the last five holes to the course like the back of my hand,” said a standout golfer for the Owls, and his sister, finish third, one stroke behind the winners. Matteo of the original 1923 Donald Ross- Alia Plays at NCAA Division II Franklin “Technically, Matteo is a better player, but designed course that serves as the Owls’ home Pierce University in New Hampshire. mentally I am,” said Dean. track. “I think I bogeyed the first hole that day. Matteo was the Massachusetts State “That’s exactly it,” said Matteo when learn- I usually play better when the pressure is off.” Collegiate Athletic Conference co-medalist in ing his dad’s answer. “My mom came to watch me play that day, fall 2018 when the Owls won the MASCAC “When we play together, mentally I can get and I think I two-putted from about two feet title. In the fall of 2019, which was the last to him, but I am very impressed by his game,” the first hole she watched, and I almost told conference championship event prior to the said Dean. “He got me the other day.” her she had to go! But a couple other friends pandemic, Westfield finished second to league The duo play out of Oak Ridge Golf Club in were there too and we were all able to chat newcomer Springfield College by six stokes Agawam. during the match which made it more relax- for the team title. Matteo, a business management and mar- ing. On the 18th green, I was about 30 feet left “I’ve been grinding the last few weeks to keting major, will have the option for an extra of the pin, and had a crazy putt that had to go get ready for (the 2021 MASCAC year of eligibility due to the pandemic, but way up the hill and come back down and I Tournament)” said Matteo. “I’m really push- said at the moment he is more focused on get- made it for a birdie. I didn’t want to know ing for it this year, and senior year will be the Westfield State University golfer Matteo ting into his planned career as a financial advi- what my score was, and I was a little nervous last chance to pull it out again. For the last Godek tees off at Tekoa Country Club. sor, and taking some of the tests to get certi- for the last couple of holes, and made a good three weeks we’ve been practicing every day (WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SPORTS fied in the field. up and down from the bunker, and when I and doing a lot of work on chipping and put- PHOTO) While Dean, and Matteo’s mom, Pina ’90, turned my card in coach (Rich Sutter) told me ting.” went to Westfield State, Matteo said that they he thought it was a school record.” “We have a solid top six on the team so far British Open and the Players as a professional really didn’t influence his decision to attend. “And we won that meet as a team, and it in practice, and it’s really going to be a battle and is currently a Golf Channel analyst). “I “Ultimately, Westfield was the only school I was the last home meet for (then senior) Nick for the last spot in the top five for the got my picture taken with Tiger Woods, and applied to,” said Matteo. “I was almost sick of Eliopoulos which made it kind of special,” MASCAC Tournament,” he added. lost to former champ John Harris at Pumpkin golf at the time and had some other offers and said Matteo. Matteo looks forward to the league tourna- Ridge in 1996,” he said. calls from coaches, but coming to Westfield The final go-round for Matteo has a chance ment, which will be played at The Ranch Golf Dean also played in the US Mid-Amateur State has been the best decision ever, meeting to be special as well, as he and the Owls look Club in Southwick, Mass., a course he said he and three USGA Public Links championship and getting to know all the guys on the team. to recapture some of what they missed out on has played 10-15 times, being so close to his events, among scores of local and regional I didn’t want to be stressed out by golf, want- as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pan- hometown of Agawam and Westfield State. tournaments. ed to have fun and have some great memories demic has played havoc with collegiate sched- “We played a nine-hole match there in high The Owls ranked as high as 12th in the of college” ules. school, and I shot 1-under, which was going to nation in Dean’s tenure, and he qualified for “I have a lot of friends from home, the cam- “I thought it was the best team we have had be a school record,” Matteo said. “But then the NCAA Division III Championships in pus is great,” he said. “I lived at home as a last spring, it’s a shame that we weren’t able my sister chipped in on the last hole to finish 1988, where he finished 15th individually to freshman, then on campus for my sophomore to finish out the season,” said Godek. “I really 2-under so she got the record.” earn All-America honors with a three-day and junior year, and now live off campus with ended up losing a full season between last Both Matteo and Alia’s golf games may be score of 230 at the Greensboro (N.C.) Country some of my friends.” spring and this past fall.” trumped by Dean’s. Club. “I’m happy to have my kids explore what Westfield State will play a pair of dual After graduating from Westfield State, Dean “We had a good team … we were ranked in they want to do,” said Dean. “He wanted to matches against Worcester State this week, Godek qualified and played in three U.S. the top 25 my senior year, and we played in have fun and enjoy college. It’s more impor- one at Blackstone National in Sutton, Mass. Amateurs, where he twice advanced out of the Yale Cup tournament against Division I, II tant to have fun where you are and with what on Friday, the other at Tekoa on Sunday, stroke play to the match play portion of the and III teams,” said Dean. you are doing then to be somewhere you don’t before the April 28 MASCAC Championship event, notably squaring off with Justin Dean transferred to Westfield State after want to be.” meet, which will be a 1-day, 18-hole match, Leonard, the defending champion in the event two years at Holyoke Community College, Outside of golf, Matteo said he loves play- shortened this year by pandemic protocols. – in the 1993 match play. (Leonard later won the where he was a regional champion and quali- ing any sport, noting that this past year he and Courtesy of Westfield State University Sports

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LEGAL NOTICES CHIMNEY SWEEPS (April 23, 2021) A STEP ABOVE THE REST! Dear Annie PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE By ANNIE LANE JMF CHIMNEY SERVICE The Southwick Conservation Commission will Need chimney repair? hold a public hearing under the Massachusetts We do brick repair, crown seals and repairs. Stainless Wetland Protection Act G.L.C. 131 § 40 and steel liner installs, as well the Southwick Conservation Commission Reg- as stainless rain caps. Girls’ Trip ulations & Bylaw Chapter 182 and Chapter 450 We sweep all flues. for a Notice of Intent. The project location is 11 Stove Installations. Dear Annie: I’m thrilled to finally be planning barely coping. I often have panic attacks and just feel North Pond Road, Map 099, Parcel 047 South- Free estimates provided. Owner operated trips with friends again, now that we’re all vacci- very fearful all the time. My husband was my rock, wick, MA 01077. The applicant proposes re- nated and things are opening back up. Two of my my protector, my everything. My life seems worth- pairs to the existing staircase, removal of trees Call: 413-330-2186 best friends -- let’s call them “Molly” and “Bella” less without him. and other associated site improvements within the buffer and BLSF of North Pond. -- and I rented a vacation house about two and a half My two sons, ages 12 and 14, constantly ask me The Hearing will be held May 3, 2021 via hours away, planning to do a long girls’ weekend. am I OK, and I say yes so they don’t worry. But “Zoom.us”. Meeting ID 819 1015 1406 ELECTRICIAN We’ve lined up appointments at a spa together, honestly, I’m drowning in sorrow. Passcode: 120563 picked out board games to play and everything. The Do you have any suggestions for online grief Copies of the plan can be viewed at the Town FLOREK'S ELECTRICAL Website/Conservation Commission Page: SERVICE three of us haven’t been great about talking on the counseling? -- Totally Broken Fully experienced for all your electrical needs, phone and over Zoom during quarantine, so I’ve Dear Broken: There are no words for me to prop- https://www.southwickma.org/conservation- in your home or business. No job too small or been looking forward to catching up and seeing how erly express how sorry I am for your loss. commission/pages/documents-notice-intent- too big. Electrical service upgrades, new con- hearings-public-viewing struction or additions, emergency generators; they’re doing. PsychologyToday.com has a comprehensive data- New installation and maintenance service. But now, “Molly” is talking about inviting two base of therapists. On the homepage, click “Find a The Hearing is scheduled for 7:25 PM. For fur- Fully insured/licensed. other friends of hers. Bella and I have only met these therapist”; then enter your ZIP code and hit enter. ther information please contact the Commis- Call Jason, Master Electrician: other two women a handful of times. They seem fine, You’ll be shown a list of therapists in your area. sion office at (431) 569-6907 between the 413-568-6293 but I was really looking forward to hanging out just Click the “Issues” filter just above the results, and hours of 10 to 2 Monday through Friday. the three of us. I’ve had some personal things going select “Grief.” Look for therapists who have “Offers Christopher Pratt, JAMES FERRIS ELECTRICIAN on in my life that I was hoping to open up to them online therapy” listed beneath their contact informa- Chair for the Commission Lic.#E16303 about, but I’d feel weird talking about that stuff with tion. Free estimate, senior discount. Insured. 40-yrs. experience. acquaintances. And to be honest, after a year of Another online resource I’d recommend is the (April 23, 2021) No job too small. being on my own most of the time, the idea of being website Refuge in Grief, which is run by a grief Call 413-330-3682 around four other people for a few days straight counselor who also lost her husband suddenly. Start PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE sounds overwhelming. How do I tell her I’d prefer at this page: refugeingrief.com/life-gone-sideways. POEHLMAN ELECTRIC The Southwick Conservation Commission will for it to just be us three on the trip, since we haven’t Dear Annie: Thank you so much for mentioning All types of wiring. hold a public hearing under the Massachusetts Free estimates. Insured. seen each other in so long? -- Five’s a Crowd the “It’s OK That You’re Not OK” book. I think I Wetland Protection Act G.L.C. 131 § 40 and SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE Dear FAC: Just like that. There’s no need to make have finally found a perspective that will support my the Southwick Conservation Commission Reg- AND WHOLE HOUSE ulations & Bylaw Chapter 182 and Chapter 450 KOHLER GENERATORS, it complicated or personal. Explain to her what you grieving the loss of Elizabeth, my wife of 30 years. SERVICE UPGRADES, for a Request for Determination. The project SMALL JOBS, POOLS. told me: You’d like to keep it to just the three of you -- Charles in Greensboro, NC location is Map 054 Parcel 029, 78 Hillside for this trip since you have a lot to catch up on. A Dear Charles: I’m so sorry for the loss of your Road, Southwick, MA 01077. The project is to Gutter de-icing cables best friend would never hold that against you. dear Elizabeth, but I’m glad that the book has reso- construct a garage and associated storage installed. All calls answered! area addition within the buffer area of a BVW. Best prices, prompt service. Dear Annie: I’m in the process of grieving my nated with you, as it has with me. Lic. #A-16886 (413)562-5816 husband, who died unexpectedly from a heart attack “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear The Hearing will be held May 3, 2021 via recently. Annie” is out now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- fea- “Zoom.us”. Meeting ID 819 1015 1406 We met at 17 and never left each other’s arms; I turing favorite columns on love, friendship, family Passcode: 120563 FIREWOOD fell madly in love with him at first sight. and etiquette -- is available as a paperback and Copies of the plan can be viewed at the Town We had 40 years together, a blissful beautiful mar- e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for Website/Conservation Commission Page: AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD riage. more information. Send your questions for Annie https://www.southwickma.org/conservation- Seasoned and green. Cut, Now that he is gone my heart aches for him. I’m Lane to [email protected]. commission/pages/documents- split, delivered. Any length. request-determinations-public-viewing Now ready for immediate delivery. Senior, Veteran and The Hearing is scheduled for 7:15 PM. For fur- bulk discounts apply! ther information please contact the Commis- HINTS FROM HELOISE sion office at (413) 569-6907 between the hours of 10 to 2 Monday through Friday. Call: 413-530-4820

Christopher Pratt, Chair for the Commission GENERAL SERVICES A.R.A. JUNK & True love? (April 23, 2021) FURNITURE REMOVAL Dear Heloise: About a month ago I became the Agnes K., Pierre, S.D. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FULL HOUSE CLEANOUTS victim of a scam and have since learned this is a FLEAS AND TICKS Appliances, Garage The Southwick Conservation Commission will We Recycle & Donate growing problem. I registered with a dating site, Dear Readers: Just a reminder that with warmer hold a public hearing under the Massachusetts hoping to meet someone nice, with whom I could weather comes flea and tick season. Your vets have Wetland Protection Act G.L.C. 131 § 40 and Open & In Business during this have a friendship. Right away, one man answered products to reduce or eliminate the problems associ- the Southwick Conservation Commission Reg- difficult time to serve you! my profile and even sent me pictures of himself. As ated with these insects. They can also check your ulations & Bylaw Chapter 182 and Chapter 450 for a Request for Determination. The project it turned out, the photographs and his profile were pets for heartworm and make sure their vaccinations location is 687 College Highway, Map 051 Par- PETE 413-433-0356 fake. We never met in person but spoke by phone or are up to date. A pet is a responsibility, so please cel 008 Southwick, MA 01077. The project is to Free Estimates online almost every night. He was very charming make sure your pets are well cared for. -- Heloise provide overflow parking for the Westfield River Credit cards accepted until he started asking for money. I said “no,” and he AUDIO BOOKS Brewery partially into the buffer of a BVW. www.arajunkremoval.com The Hearing will be held May 3, 2021 via got rather abusive over the phone one evening. The Dear Heloise: I hate housework, but I love a clean “Zoom.us”. Meeting ID 819 1015 1406 following evening he made threats. I did some house. So I clean. 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