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SCHOOLS Education association holds diversity celebration

CITY Cultural Council beautifies West End

Science teacher Carol Callahan, math teacher Tracy Allen, Vice Prin- See Page 6 cipal Dr. Lisa Lewis and social studies teacher Meghan Reniewicz pose outside Dupont Middle School on Dec. 12 during an initiative that endeavored to foster inclusion for students of all backgrounds. By Dalton Zbierski Chicopee. PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY CHICOPEE EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION Staff Writer “A lot of parents in the Carol Callahan, a Dupont Middle School teacher, points to the community aren’t aware of the camera during a celebration of diversity that was held at Dupont CHICOPEE – A spirited [resources] that are out there last Saturday. group of Chicopee educators that could help them advance danced in the rain outside of their child’s education,” said Chicopee Educators Associa- “We welcomed everyone Dupont Middle School last Dr. Lisa Lewis, the Grade 6 tion’s African, Latino/Hispan- with open arms, and they wel- Saturday afternoon as they vice principal at Dupont Mid- ic, Asian and Native American comed us and thanked us. It coalition. was a warm, heartfelt feeling,” participated in a drive-through dle School. “We want to assure COMMUNITY diversity celebration. them that we’re here for them. Despite the inclement said King. “We’re in a tough The Dec. 12 event held a We want to acknowledge them weather, approximately 30 ve- place right now, but you could Post 337 marks spotlight on diversity and in- and help them in every way we hicles pulled up to the school see the love and the compas- clusion as teachers pledged can for their children to be suc- during a two-hour span. King sion being exchanged between 75th anniversary their support for the academic, cessful.” considers the affair as a con- the teachers and the parents, as social, emotional and cultural Last weekend’s festivi- siderable accomplishment for See Page 5 needs of families of color in ties were coordinated by the all those who participated. See DIVERSITY page 5

COMMUNITY EDUCATION Educators vote ‘no confidence’ against DESE chair HEALTH & WELLNESS COVID testing at Chicopee Comp See Page 3

Chicopee landlord Salazar dos Santos, 79, is accused of subjecting female tenants to a wide range unwelcome sexual advance. Sever- al incidents occurred at 27 Linda Ave., pictured above.

STAFF PHOTO BY DALTON ZBIERSKI. Lawsuit filed against landlord A group of educators and supporters, including CEA President Laura Demakis (second to right), SHEA President Scott Beaulieau accused of sexual harassment (second to left) and MTA Vice President Max Page (far right) rally outside of Chicopee High School in June of 2020. By Dalton Zbierski that his misconduct began no SPORTS Staff Writer later than 2008. By Dalton Zbierski during the COVID-19 pan- The U.S. Attorney’s Office Staff Writer demic. Ice Hockey CHICOPEE – Chicopee alleges that Santos abused his Approximately 20 unions landlord Salazar dos Santos, status as a landlord by forcing BOSTON – Thousands affiliated with the Western modifications 79, is accused of subjecting female tenants to perform oral of Massachusetts educators Mass. Educator Action Net- female tenants to a wide range sex, exposing his genitals to are calling for the resignation work have joined the cam- See Page 7 unwelcome sexual advances. A female tenants, touching the of Department of Elementa- paign to remove Riley from Dec. 7 lawsuit filed by the U.S. breasts and buttocks of female ry and Secondary Education office. As DESE’s direction Attorney’s Office alleges the tenants and engaging in other (DESE) Commissioner Jef- has constantly changed, edu- INDEX Chicopee landlord of engaging forced touching without con- frey Riley, including in Chi- cators and students have been Opinion 4 in extensive sexual harassment. sent. copee. left to pick up the pieces. Sports 7 Since the early 1970s, Santos is also accused of More than 100 unions “The kids are getting Santos has managed multiple locking female tenants in his representing educators in the hurt,” said Laura Demakis, Faces and Places 6 properties in Chicopee, as is office and forcing female ten- state favored a vote of no president of the Chicopee Ed- Public Notices 9 noted in the complaint filed by confidence against Riley for Classifieds 10 the Justice Dept. It is alleged See LANDLORD page 2 his alleged lack of leadership See DESE page 6 IN THE CITY 2021 Big E discount tickets on sale now for holiday giving Give the gift of Fair fun in 2021 and put The Big E Under the Tree Big E advance discount tickets, Value Passes, and Midway and Cream Puff vouchers are available for sale, just in time for holiday giving. Chicopee landlord Salazar dos Santos, 79, is accused of committing sexual misconduct at 40 Abbey St. Get tickets to the 2021 Big E, which takes place next year from Sept. 17-Oct. 3, online at TheBigE. LANDLORD from page 1 com and at the Box Office, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, now through Dec. 23. Ticket options available are: ants to engage in sexual acts with him in exchange for Single Day admission tickets – $12 adults/$8 rent payment benefits or late rent payments. children 6-12 Santos allegedly used a variety of methods to threat- 17-Day Value Passes – $40 adults/$20 children en tenants who resisted his advances. He allegedly said age 6-12. This offer includes four FREE Giant Slide he’d call the authorities on tenants who were on parole, tickets for each Value Pass sold. threatening that their children would be taken away by Opening Day tickets (good for use on Sept. 17 the state if they failed to partake in sexual behavior. only) – $10 “No one should be forced to provide sexual favors, Midway Magic Vouchers – $25 or otherwise endure sexual harassment, in exchange for Six-pack of Big E Cream Puffs - $25 housing,” said U.S. Attorney Andrew E. Lelling. “Sexu- All tickets, passes and vouchers are “print at al harassment is illegal under the Fair Housing Act and, home” documents, making the gift a perfect last-min- especially during a time of increased unemployment and ute shopping option. To learn more, visit www.The- This residence at 113 Exchange St. was the scene of financial stress, my office will aggressively enforce this BigE.com/holidaytickets. sexual harassment, committed by landlord Salazar dos The 2021 Big E will be jam-packed with food, law to protect hard working women and others subjected Santos. to this kind of abusive conduct.” entertainment and more. sex on him,” reads the Justice Dept. complaint. The properties in question are located at 27-29 Lin- In 2019, a female tenant resisted Santos’ advances da Ave., 113 Exchange St., 39 Abbey St. and 40 Abbey and reported him to the Chicopee Police Department. St. The owners of the properties, listed by the U.S. Attor- She obtained a temporary restraining order against San- ney’s Office as being two family trusts, are alleged to be tos, who evicted the tenant almost immediately. liable for Santos’ criminal behavior. Another female tenant was evicted in 2019 for fail- NOTICE Santos is additionally accused of making unwel- ing to pay rent – only after she refused Santos’ advances. ERRORS: Each advertiser is requested to check their advertisement come sexual comments and intimidating female tenants the first time it appears. This paper will not be responsible for “It is appalling that any woman seeking safe, afford- by monitoring them from outside of their apartments. more than one corrected insertion, nor will be liable for any able housing would be met with demands for sex, sexual error in an advertisement to a greater extent than the cost of the “For example, over the span of about 18 months from propositions, unwanted touching, and threats. Such abu- space occupied by the item in the advertisement. 2008-2010, Defendant dos sive conduct by landlords and property manages violates Santos sexually harassed federal law and shocks the conscience,” said Assistant one female tenant, includ- Attorney General Eric Dreiband of the Civil Rights Divi- ing physically assaulting sion. “The Fair Housing Act protects tenants from sexual her, on approximately 40- harassment and threats by their housing providers, and 60 different occasions. He the Justice Department will work resolutely to hold such would force her to come predators accountable and to obtain relief for their vic- to his office to pay rent, tims.” lock her inside the room The lawsuit will seek monetary damages in an effort with him, take out his to compensate the victims. 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Page 2 ❙ December 18, 2020 Chicopee Register IN THE CITY COVID-19 testing will open soon at Chicopee Comp By Dalton Zbierski into February of 2021. Under the cur- Staff Writer rent phase, the state is administering vaccines to clinical and non-clinical CHICOPEE – As part of a briefing healthcare employees working in the made prior to the Dec. 15 meeting of presence of COVID-19. City Council, Mayor John Vieau ad- First responders and employees at dressed the pandemic, now in its ninth long term care facilities, rest homes, month in Massachusetts, outlining the assisted living facilities and congregate increased severity of COVID-19. care settings such as shelters and cor- “I think that it’s very important to rections additionally fall under Phase talk about the numbers with COVID-19. One of testing I’m letting you know that, right now, Phase Two of inoculations is ex- there are historical highs,” said Vieau. pected to commence next February and On Tuesday evening, Vieau report- conclude in April of 2021. Individuals ed that there were 840 active cases of at high risk for COVID-19, most essen- COVID-19 in Chicopee. As of Dec. 15, tial workers and adults over the age of 21 Chicopee residents had succumbed 65 all fall under the second phase. COURTESY PHOTO. to COVID-19 this year, while 1,080 Phase Three, the final phase, is A diorama will be located outside the Basilica of Saint Stanislaus this weekend in recog- others recovered from the virus. expected to begin in April. As part of nition of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. After sharing a range of statistics, Phase Three, vaccines will be made ac- Vieau pivoted to a more positive de- cessible to all members of the general velopment. A municipal COVID-19 public. Homeless diorama this weekend in testing site will soon be operational at “[Massachusetts] will have about Chicopee Comprehensive High School. 300,000 vaccines [by month’s end]. front of Basilica of Saint Stanislaus The testing site will be made pos- It was initially told to me that it was CHICOPEE – This weekend, there Front St. in Chicopee, from sundown on sible with the assistance of CIC Health, 400,000 by the end of December, but will be a homeless diorama – an interac- Saturday until midnight Sunday. This they’re talking about 300,000 vaccines an entity that has assisted multiple com- tive piece of art for contemplation, prayer- will serve as the annual remembrance in munities in the state with COVID-19 available in Massachusetts. Pfizer has ful remembrance and careful consider- a time of social distancing and pandemic. testing. already deployed theirs, and we’re ex- ation that moves to action – to mark the On Sunday evening at sundown, lu- It is expected that the site will op- pecting that the rest of them will be 30th Anniversary of the Annual Homeless minaries will be lit, and at 6 p.m., prayers erate for four to six hours each day. coming from Moderna,” said Vieau. Persons’ Memorial Day. will be offered by the friars. Please drive Vieau didn’t specify when the site will Before stepping down from the Each year on or near Dec. 21 (the by and remember those who have died on be open. podium, Vieau reminded residents that longest night of the year) we remember the street and all those who are homeless He noted that the testing operation they must remain diligent in the com- our neighbors who have died homeless in on this longest of nights. will last up to three months, unlike oth- munity-wide fight to curb the spread of the past year, organizers said. National Homeless Persons’ Memo- er operations in nearby communities the virus. The diorama will be located in front rial Day takes place each year on the lon- that ran for only several days at a time. While the conclusion of the pan- of the Basilica of Saint Stanislaus at 566 gest night of the year – the winter solstice. He credited city workers for their will- demic may be in sight, it will take a ingness to contribute. concerted effort to bring about the de- “The reason why we’re able to sired results. sustain and do it for so long is because “There is a light at the end of the that’s what Chicopee does best. Our tunnel, and I’m pleading with peo- employees are stepping up to the plate,” ple to social distance and try to limit said Vieau. “We could pay top-dollar to your holiday celebrations to immedi- have a company come in here and run ate members of your household,” said the test site for us, do it for a couple of Vieau. “Take that pledge to try to stop nights and be done. Chicopee doesn’t the spread of COVID-19 throughout the do things that way. We felt that it would city of Chicopee and save some lives so be more appropriate to get more tests we can celebrate next year.” for our money.” Vieau noted that Thanksgiving The testing operation will sup- gatherings are partially responsible for ported by funds obtained through the the city’s rising case counts. He urged Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic residents to follow safety guidelines Security Act, which was signed into law and said that safe practices today will by President Donald Trump on March make for a better tomorrow. 27. PCR tests will be administered to “That’s the goal. If we do those Chicopee residents who show proof things now and sacrifice a little bit, I residency. think that the rewards will show next “We’ll be able to administer tests year when we’re really able to cele- and get results within 24 hours,” said brate. If you take precautions and be Vieau. “I’m excited about this program safe during the holiday season, I think and I’m excited about the team effort it’s in the best interest of the city of Chi- because that’s what it was. The COVID copee moving forward,” said Vieau. Task Force Team has come together, Dalton Zbierski is a Staff Writer CLUES ACROSS 41. Health insurance 3. Menacing 27. Edible lily bulbs and I, personally, have asked [munic- and can be reached at dzbierski@tur- 1. Popular pickup truck 42. A detective’s source 4. Where coaches patrol 31. Quarterbacks take ipal] employees throughout the city to ley.com. 4. Profoundly wise men 43. Small American rails 5. Greek mythological them volunteer.” Editor’s note: Information on the 9. Camera company 44. Alfred __, Brit. poet figure 32. Organic compound On Dec. 9, the state released the testing site will be update in a future 14. Folk singer DiFranco 46. Crest of a hill 6. War-based board 34. Tears down (Brit.) three phases in which COVID-19 vac- edition of the Register when available. 15. Passerine birds 49. Atomic #52 game 35. Beloved Hollywood cinations will be adminis- 16. Plum-shaped fruit 50. __ Caesar, comedian 7. Midway between alien tered. The anticipated vac- used for preserves 51. Breaks apart northeast and east 36. Unconscious cination phases, and their B&D GENERAL SERVICES - Since 1982 17. Popular kids channel 55. Register formally 8. 18-year period in 40. Missouri respective timelines, go as Window & Door Installation Specialist 18. Dodgers’ skipper (Brit. sp.) astronomy 41. Firemen use them follows. New & Replacement 20. Removes 58. Worker 9. Mid-century term 45. Pig noise Phase One is already Call For Your Free Estimate Today 22. The Atlantic is one 59. Chemical compound used to describe 47. Greatly dismay underway and will stretch HIC#1755887 - 413-455-5458 23. Badgerlike mammal 60. Disgraced newsman Japanese-Americans 48. Imitator 24. Foulness 64. 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Chicopee Register December 18, 2020 ❙ Page 3 OPINION WE CARE ABOUT EDITORIAL GUEST COLUMN YOUR NEWS! The Chicopee Register Will my U.K. welcomes submissions Poinsettias appreciate extra TLC of news in or related very Christmas the poinsettia takes the irreversible disease is curled, wilting foliage to Chicopee and its pension affect my stage, front and center, in grocery and and bracts. Hold off on fertilizing the plant residents. Our "People box store displays. The deep red bracts while it is in bloom. News," is filled with E submitted engagement Social Security? lure buyers to make them part of their holi- It’s unfortunate that few people keep day decorating. Pretty? For sure, but without their poinsettias past the holiday season. announcements, wed- ding announcements, By Russell Gloor proper care, the plant won’t have a chance When I was a kid my Mom succeeded at get- birth announcements, Guest columnist past New Year’s Day. Let’s learn what we ting hers to bloom again the following Christ- your new baby or news can do to keep this favorite looking its best mas. Here’s what to do if you’d like to try it: Dear Rusty: I lived and worked in the about your 25th or 50th throughout the holiday season and then some. In early April cut back the plant to eight inch- anniversary celebrations. United Kingdom prior to coming to the U.S. It’s important that you start off with a es. Fertilize with an all purpose houseplant at age 45, which qualified me for a U.K. State Please e-mail correspon- healthy plant. Choose a poinsettia with dark fertilizer once a month. New growth should Pension worth the equivalent of about $740 dence along with a photo U.S. dollars per month. Since moving to the green foliage all the way to the soil line. appear by the end of May. After the danger to chicopeeregister@ U.S. I have contributed to the U.S. Social Color should completely cover the bracts on of frost has passed, move the plant outdoors. turley.com or send it to: Security system for 14 years and my estimat- the upper portion of the plant. Avoid plants Continue to water but increase fertilization to Chicopee Register, c/o ed U.S. Social Security benefit is $1,643 per whose flowers (located in the center of the every two weeks. Pinch plants in late June or Turley Publications, 24 month. I have heard about something called bracts) show pollen. If pollen is evident, the early July to promote bushy growth. At this Water Street, “WEP” and must be honest and say I don’t plant is old. Be wary of those that are dis- time you may also wish to repot the poinset- Palmer, MA 01069. fully understand. Can you provide some ad- played in plastic or paper sleeves or even tia. Select a pot one size larger, filling around vice or references so I can understand what those that are elbow to elbow. Poinsettias the root ball with a good potting soil. Bring happens to these sums when I retire? I don’t need room to spread out, and the longer they the plant indoors as temperatures fall. have any other pension income, so under- are cramped, the more likely it is that their The poinsettia is photoperiodic, and long Chicopee Register standing these numbers is important. FYI, I quality will be impacted. Wilted plants are nights of uninterrupted darkness encourage The Chicopee Register is hold both U.S. and U.K. passports and will also best avoided, as this may indicate more it to bloom. In greenhouses, growers go to published every Thursday retire in the U.S.A. Signed: Blessed from the than dry soil alone. great lengths to withhold light, as even small by Turley Publications, Inc., UK 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. Poinsettias are cold sensitive. 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Night temperatures should be no program (meaning that SS FICA payroll taxes tion where it will receive indirect light for at higher than 70 degrees or flowering may be EDITOR least six hours a day. Avoid drafts, warm or delayed. Elise Linscott weren’t paid during that employment). WEP [email protected] will reduce your U.S. Social Security benefit cold, and place far enough away from win- While my Mom achieved colorful bracts, by using a special formula to compute your dows to prevent the foliage from touching the plant itself was a bit leggy and the foliage STAFF WRITER benefit amount. Generally, the WEP reduction cold glass. Chances are if you are comfort- not so green. Perhaps more fertilizer and a Dalton Zbierski is determined either by the number of years of able inside, your poinsettia will be as well. harder pinch would have made our experi- [email protected] substantial Social Security covered earnings Temperatures from 65 to70 degrees during ment more successful. 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DIVERSITY from page 1 we safely went up to their vehicles to give them a gift and a flyer of what we’re doing and what we’re about.” King explained that most educators enter the profession in order to give back. The event offered a prime opportunity to do so while having fun. With Christmas music playing and building custodian Shawn St. George dressed as Santa Claus, the educators on-hand did the “Cha-Cha Slide” and enjoyed being in each other’s presence, which they noted is a rarity during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I work with some really genuine people,” said King. “They are so authentic, and their hearts are always in the right place. I don’t even call them col- leagues anymore. I call them family because that’s what they are to me. We love each other; we support each other because we know that we’re all we have sometimes.” The aura of positivity seemingly rubbed off on the drivers who stopped by the school parking lot on Dec. 12, and the giving went both ways. King explained that one parent even gifted the educators COURTESY PHOTO a range of heartfelt items. Aldenville Post 337 celebrated its 75th anniversary this year. “It brought tears to our eyes. Here we are giv- A group of Chicopee teachers have fun during a Dec. ing, but we got something in return. It was so sweet,” 13 drive through initiative that spread awareness said King. “There was one parent with tears in her regarding the opportunities available to Chicopee eyes saying, ‘You don’t know how much this means children of all backgrounds. Aldenville Post 337 to us. We know you guys care. We know you’re th working hard. We know this has been difficult for school here and I don’t have children but I just want- celebrates 75 you guys.’” ed to see what’s going on because you guys look The drive-through initiative will not go down as like you’re having a great time.’ She happened to be a one-time occurrence. The CEA/ALANA have or- a person who works at Elms College. She took one anniversary with plaque ganized a similar informational session to be held at of our flyers and said, ‘I’m going to bring this infor- the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee tomorrow, Dec. CHICOPEE – Located on the common off Grattan Street in mation to Elms. Maybe we can be a part of this.’” th 19, from noon until 2 p.m. Aldenville, a plaque was placed in recognition of the 75 anni- More information on the CEA is available on All are welcome to attend, and one is not re- versary of Aldenville Post 337. its Facebook page. quired to have a child in the school system to stop A chartered member of the American Legion since 1945, as Dalton Zbierski is a Staff Writer, who can be by, as was evidenced on Dec. 12. the inscription states, Post 337 has dedicated itself to the com- contacted at [email protected]. “One lady drove through and said, ‘I don’t go to munity, state, and nation, members said.

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Chicopee Register December 18, 2020 ❙ Page 5 IN THE CITY Cultural Council brings color to the city’s West End The group recruited volunteers to pain electric boxes on Ex- change Street By Dalton Zbierski Staff Writer

CHICOPEE – The Chicopee Cultural Council is continuing its venture to serve as the spark plug that is bringing creativity back to downtown. An ongoing endeavor to paint electric boxes in Chicopee Center is inspiring artists both young and old and will hopefully leave a positive impression on the city. A group of enthusiastic youngsters join PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY CHICOPEE CULTURAL COUNCIL. Led by Chairperson Johnny Miranda, Chicopee Cultural Council Chairperson Emersyn Ouellette-Raymond helps paint an the Cultural Council is hard at work, mak- Johnny Miranda on Dec. 13. The group electric box on Exchange Street as part of ing the aging West End less bland. Painting painted the Exchange Street electric box a Chicopee Cultural Council-led initiative to numerous electric boxes downtown is the Isaac Ouellette-Raymond and Alex Barnett pictured here. beautify the city. latest in a long line of projects that have work together while participating in a proj- made a visual impact on Chicopee Center. ect launched by Chicopee Cultural Council to our children more engaged in serious “As part of Envision Our Chicopee: teer in painting, and Miranda was pleasantly Chairperson Johnny Miranda. causes like politics and civics. We can take 2040, [MassDevelopment’s Transformative surprised when several adults brought their action and bring about change through art. children to help, too. a group in order to achieve a common mis- You’re seeing that,” said Miranda. Development Initiative] and the Cultural sion. At the end, they were all very happy Council’s mission, we are beautifying the “These young kids look up to these The parents of the children who par- artists and wanted to take part in what they because they were able to contribute and be took in last Sunday’s project are also wor- city and are looking for ways in which Chi- a part of it.” copee can reinvent itself and reinsert itself see is going on around them,” said Miranda. thy of recognition. Acknowledging that they “We thought it would be a great opportunity Miranda noted that the artwork will be took time from their busy schedules, Mi- into the new millennium,” said Miranda. present for years to come, or at least until Miranda began pursuing the current to get them involved and teach them a little randa credited the adults who brought their bit about civic engagement and contributing the electric boxes are removed. As each children downtown on Dec. 13. project long before he was named to his cur- participant grows up, he or she will be able rent position. While the project was initially to beautifying the community.” “I’m so appreciative of the parents; In the coming weeks, the council will to return downtown and relive the creative they play an important role in the entire pro- stalled due to permitting difficulties, Mayor triumph. John Vieau helped to expedite the process. continue its mission of painting electric box- cess,” said Miranda. “They make the time es in Chicopee Center. Miranda is optimistic Regardless of the project type, the spir- to support their children in these endeavors, On Dec. 13, Miranda began painting an it of teamwork and innovation embodied by electric box on Exchange Street, located in that the boys and girls, who participated last and I think that’s really important because weekend, will join him once more. the council will persevere. Miranda is opti- that’s key to the success of these children.” close proximity to the Cabot Liquor Store. mistic that the future is bright for Chicopee He was joined unexpectedly by several “They were so excited. They were able More information regarding the Chi- to choose a color that they wanted to use. artists. copee Cultural Council can be located on its enthusiastic, aspiring artists – the Cultural “When I see them so enthusiastic, it Council asked anyone interested to volun- It was a collective effort,” said Miranda. “It Facebook page or at https://www.mass-cul- was a good experience for them to be part of just tells me that the arts are a means to get ture.org/chicopee.

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ICE HOCKEY No locker rooms, scrums in hockey modifications By Gregory A. Scibelli ing lot or other designated area,” multi-ply. “One person in the penalty puck in a corner of the ice. They [email protected] the guidelines state. One of the tougher parts to box at a time,” the guidelines usually take place on either side The change is to limit close comply with is the fact only 20 state. “If another player must be of the goal. REGION – The parking contact among teammates due players will be allowed to dress in a designated ‘auxiliary box/lo- The guidelines only allow lots at Olympia Ice Center and to locker rooms being very con- for the game, and some extended cation,’ they must be social dis- for one player from each team to Fitzpatrick Rink could be very gested spaces with a lot of pads bench areas will be needed for tanced either outside the penalty be involved in a scrum. Once a crowded this winter with stu- and equipment taking up even both teams in order to social dis- box or in the bench area as close third player joins, play must be dents being forced to change more space. tance enough. Typically, 22 play- to the penalty box as possible; stopped by the referee. Play also outdoors as part of the modifica- One change for hockey ver- ers are allowed on the roster for when possible the second and will be stopped if the scrum lasts tions made to ice hockey for the sus other sports is the ability varsity games. Only three coach- or subsequent penalized players more than five seconds. 2020-2021 season. for players to wear gaiters on es will be allowed on benches must move to the penalty box High schools played fall High school guidelines the ice. Typically, face cover- for games, though that is close to upon the exit of the previously sports in geographically-formed from the office of Energy and ings for players and fans alike average for most hockey teams. penalized player.” leagues in order to limit contact Environmental Affairs required in most sports requires a mask Having more than one play- There is in option for subse- between too many schools. The locker rooms to be closed at ice that has loops that go over the er in the penalty box will also quent players to serve penalties plan will be similar for hockey, hockey arenas. ear, securely covering the mouth be a new challenge as only one on their bench if necessary. but leagues will look different The only reason the locker and nose. Hockey players are player is allowed in the penalty The biggest change fans because there are fewer teams. rooms can be used is for players allowed to wear gaiters, which box at a time. According to the will notice with play on the ice There were also no restrictions to use the bathroom and sinks. were viewed as less secure by guidelines, other spaces must be is the elimination of “scrums.” placed on co-op programs and “Participants must wear-in/wear- some. Gaiter will be allowed for designated for players to serve These are plays typically when they will be allowed to play. out clothes or dress in the park- hockey players provided they are penalties. multiple players go after a loose

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY Kolodziey steps down as Pioneers GM

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Woody Pitkat was a big winner at the Sunoco World Series event. FILE PHOTOS Greg Kolodziey, longtime general manager of the Western Mass. Seekonk Speedway announces Pioneers, has stepped down. events for next season Mutiny GM Ferrara The New England Mutiny and Western Mass. Pioneers share a home SEEKONK – Seekonk The slate includes 18 takes helm stadium now. Mutiny owner Joe Ferrara was named the Pioneers GM. Speedway is looking ahead to Saturday Night Showdowns a fresh, exciting 2021 season. -- showcasing Seekonk’s pre- By Tim Peterson Joe Ferrara, who like regular season, a shortened sea- On Dec. 3, the Massachusetts miere Pro Stocks, Everett’s Sports Correspondent Kolodziey is a lifelong resident son, a season without fans, or no third-mile announced the full Auto Parts Late Models, Helg- of Ludlow, has been named as season at all.” schedule of events for 2021 er’s South Coast Power Equip- LUDLOW — Along with the new General Manager of the Before Kolodziey stepped -- one that will mark the 75th ment Sportsman and Chaz Auto being the longtime boys’ varsi- Western Mass. Pioneers. He’s down from his position, he and anniversary of full-time racing. Body Sport Trucks. It will also ty soccer coach at Ludlow High also the owner of the New En- Ferrara shared the same office at Seekonk Speedway looks for- see the return of the Fast Friday School, Greg Kolodziey has also gland Mutiny and is the Com- Lusitano Stadium. ward to welcoming fans back Series -- with 16 events for the been the General Manager of missioner of the United Wom- “I do have a lot of respect to the grandstands safely, as the Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars, the Western Mass. Pioneers for en’s Soccer League. for Greg and his family,” Ferrara recent vaccine announcements Helger’s Pure Stocks, Sport 4’s more than ten years. “The Pioneers have a great said. “I would like to meet with for COVID-19 are welcomed and Seekonk Grand Prix Ban- Kolodziey recently stepped support staff and the Mutiny also him about the Pioneers.” news and talks continue with doleros. Seekonk is pleased to down as the Pioneers G.M. due have a great support staff, so I The Pioneers, who had a the state of Massachusetts. welcome back all divisions and to personal reasons. think I’ll be able to run both or- very successful 2019 campaign, Multiple major events their sponsors, while adding “I’m excited about some ganizations without very much are coached by Federico Moli- headline the 2021 schedule -- Chaz Auto Body to the team of new challenges that lie ahead,” difficulty,” Ferrara said. “The nari. including the ISMA Supermod- division sponsors. Kolodziey said. “I hope to spend biggest challenge right now is “Federico is a very good ified and Boston Louie NEMA With COVID-19 shutting more time on the soccer field do- that we still don’t know what’s soccer coach,” Ferrara said. “I’m Midget and NEMA Lite Races down Saturday night competi- ing what I enjoy most, coaching going to be happening next looking forward to working with (June 9), the annual $10,000 tion and Thrill Shows in 2020, kids, and assisting and encourag- spring.” him on a daily basis.” to win Open Wheel Wednes- and only Fast Friday drivers ing them to be good students so The Pioneers and the Mu- The Pioneers assistant day headlined by the Tri Track hitting the track due to regula- once they get through the grad- tiny, who both play their home coaches are Dennis Gomes, Jay Open Modified Series (June tions from the state of Massa- uation line, they are ready to do matches at historic Lusitano Sta- Willis, and John Voight. 30), the inaugural $10,000 to chusetts to stop the spread of good, positive things in life.” dium in Ludlow, didn’t play any The Pioneers are members win Bay State Summer Clas- the virus, it’s only fitting that Kolodziey is still planning matches in 2020 because of the of the USL 2 League and com- sic with the PASS Pro Stocks the 75th anniversary be cele- to continue coaching the boys’ COVID-19 pandemic. pete in the Northeast Division of (July 28), the annual DAV Fall brated in 2021. Seekonk’s Fast varsity soccer team at his alma “We’re hoping to have a the Eastern Conference. Classic (Sept. 24 to 25) and the Friday classes ran a 10-race mater in the fall of 2021. He also season next year, but we’re plan- The USL 2 League G.M. Haunted Hundred, headlined coaches a Western United Pio- ning for several different sce- by Tri Track (Oct. 23). See SEEKONK page 8 neers squad. narios,” Ferrara said. “A normal See PIONEERS page 8

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SEEKONK from page 7 always, the Seekonk Grand Prix Ban- Figure skating event cancelled due to dolero division runs 15 laps for all of slate in front of no spectators in 2020, their events, but will also crown a Tri- however, they continued to showcase ple Crown champion. COVID-19 pandemic youth talent and some of the best rac- Phil’s Propane Triple Crown Se- ing Seekonk offers through the track’s ries Dates: WILLIAMSTOWN – This decision which has had a positive economic impact YouTube channel. was based on the Bay State Games overrid- for local hotels and restaurants, many fac- Pro Stocks: June 5, July 16, Aug. “Our schedule includes a bit of 21 ing concern to protect the health and safety tors related to the pandemic prevent us from something for everyone who is a race of all participants, coaches, judges, volun- returning in the Winter of 2021”. Late Models: May 22, June 26, fan in the region.” Ed St. Germain, Aug. 21 teers, and spectators. Other factors that lead Bay State Games will continue to eval- Director of Business Development at Sportsman: May 15, June 19, to this decision include state guidelines lim- uate the possibility of hosting a live skating Seekonk Speedway, said. “We’re ex- Aug. 21 iting public events, the uncertainty of wheth- event in Massachusetts later in 2021 or as cited for all of our special events, but er the Williams College Lansing Chapman part of the Summer Games should the im- above all, we can’t wait to welcome Sport Trucks: May 8, June 12, Rink will open in 2021, current limitations pact of the pandemic and restrictions im- back our great fans and get our pre- Aug. 21 on use of Williams College facilities by out- prove. Potentially hosting virtual skating miere Saturday night divisions back Legends Cars: June 25, July 30, side groups and protocol requirements from events later in the year is also under con- on the track in 2021.” Aug. 20 national figure skating governing bodies. sideration. Future event options for 2021 The season opens with two Test Pure Stocks: June 18, July 16, “It is with great disappointment that are being investigated as federal, state, and and tune sessions on April 10 and Aug. 20 we announce we will be unable to host the local board of health protocols continue to 24, while opening weekend returns Sport 4: June 11, July 23, Aug. 20 Bay State Games figure skating competition be monitored. Bay State Games remains on Saturday and Sunday, May 1-2. Bandolero: June 4, July 9, Aug. 20 in Williamstown in 2021,” said Bay State hopeful it can return to Berkshire County Saturday will include the Classic Car The Everett’s Auto Parts Diamond Games Executive Director Kevin Cum- for 2022 events and beyond. Show and Swap Meet fans have come Races are on the schedule, with three mings. “For the last 35 years, it has been a Updated information regarding the sta- to love, with burn out drags and race special events for the Pro Stocks and privilege to bring skaters and their families tus of Bay State Games figure skating events practice. On Sunday, May 2, the en- the Late Models. All of these races will to Berkshire County for this longtime winter will be posted on the Bay State Games web- gines fire in a race competition for the be 50 laps for both divisions, including tradition. While our participants have always site as soon as it is confirmed. first time with the Pro Stocks, Late a night where both classes run the 50’s enjoyed travelling to the region for the event Models, Sportsman, Trucks and Spec- on Saturday, Aug. 14. tator Drags. The season rolls from Everett’s Auto Parts Diamond this starting point in May all the way Race Dates: through October, with more than 45 Pro Stocks: June 26, July 24, Aug. events planned. 14 Hall of Fame concludes Games Of the touring divisions included, Late Models: June 19, July 17, two of them will visit Seekonk more Aug. 14 UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The Naismith Department also proved to be an invalu- than once -- with the prestigious Tri The Troy City Tactical Spectator Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and able partner for the event with the ability to Track Open Modified Series bring- Drag Series is back, with drivers set Gazelle Group today concluded the sea- provide a premier arena, beautiful accom- ing their top Modified talent for Open to compete in a 10-race series starting son-opening event known as “Bubbleville.” modations and private catering, in addition Wheel Wednesday (June 30) and the Games were played Nov. 25 – Dec. 4 at Mo- to their extensive COVID protocols which on May 2 and ending on Oct. 9. In the Haunted Hundred (October 23). Both hegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut have successfully been in place for several middle, drivers will thrill fans in front with 25 teams taking the court. months. races have a large purse and always of both Saturday night crowds and Bubbleville housed several events re- With a combination of PCR and Sali- attract the best Modified talent in the Thrill Show fans. located and reimagined due to COVID-19 va testing, 2,800 tests were administered region. New for 2021, the American The Power 5 Series will return for and provided a controlled environment with among 1,075 people including event staff, Canadian Tour (ACT) will also join the Helger’s Southcoast Power Equipment teams and event staff adhering to tribal, gov- players, coaches, support staff and courtside Haunted Hundred, along with the re- Sportsman, with five races set for 30 ernment, and NCAA health and safety pro- media on-site. In the nearly two-week test- turn of the Pro All Star Series (PASS) laps instead of 25, with a bit of extra tocols and testing requirements. All games ing period, three positive tests were discov- Super Late Models. All three races as purse money on the line courtesy of were played without fans in attendance. ered, leading to two programs leaving the part of the season-finale will be 100 Helger’s. Sponsorship is available for Throughout the 10-day event, the game event before participating in game action laps, matching the Haunted “Hundred” Power 5 races for the remainder of schedule continually evolved due to a num- and one matchup cancelled on what was name. Seekonk’s Saturday night divisions. ber of COVID-related circumstances. In the scheduled to be the final day of the event. PASS, New England’s premier The schedule also includes the end, 26 games were safely played in large With the support of the event’s various touring Super Late Model division, special returns of Military Night, Youth part thanks to Mirimus and Hartford Health- health partners, Bubbleville was able to ad- will return to Seekonk for three events Sports Night, the STAR and NEAR Care. Both groups joined Bubbleville with here to all safety protocols and enact tracing overall in 2021 -- including the big Antique Racer divisions, R.I. Shriners live event COVID-19 protocol experience procedures as needed. To learn more about $10,000 to win race on Wednesday, Night (with Trike Races), Fans on Pa- with the NBA and Viacom respectively. The the event, visit https://www.hoophall.com/ July 28. PASS will also help headline rade, Scout Night, the Pit Party, Phil’s Bubbleville Testing Team was led by Rachel events/bubbleville or follow @hoophall the two races that will close the sea- Propane night, Helger’s Southcoast Lattner, Chelsea Johnson and Jen Tempone. #Bubbleville on Twitter and Instagram. son -- the annual Fall Classic, with a Power Equipment night and the annual Mohegan Sun and the Tribal Health 150-lapper on Sept. 25, and the Haunt- Fan Appreciation night sponsored by ed Hundred. Everett’s Auto Parts. The track welcomes back five Seekonk looks forward to wel- Thrill Shows to the schedule -- with coming back a long list of supporters PIONEERS from page 7 “Last summer was the first time in 20 a show for Memorial Day (May 29), for the 2021 season, and can’t thank years that I wasn’t involved in soccer and Independence Day (July 3), Mid-Sum- those who stepped up in 2020 enough. meetings are normally held in Florida in it was refreshing. Soccer seasons can be a mer Spectacular (July 31), Labor Day See below for a full list of 2021 spon- December, but they’re going to be held vir- grind at times, especially when you’re not (Sept. 4) and the Pumpkin Smash (Oct. sors to this point: tual in January. The 2021 schedule will be succeeding on the field,” Ferrara said. “I’m 9). Note that all Thrill Shows are on Everetts Auto Parts, Helger’s released at that time. ready to go now and the players are also Saturday night’s -- giving weekly com- Southcoast Power Equipment, Phil’s The Pioneers qualified to play in the ready to get back on the field again.” petitors the night off. There will also Propane, Ocean State Oil, Solar Ther- U.S. Open Cup last year, which was can- While the 2020 United Women’s Soc- be a special event on Sunday, Aug. 8 aputics, PEPSI, T. Moreshead Land- celed. They’re hoping to play in the 2021 cer League regular season was canceled, a -- headlined by the return of Monster scaping, Sunoco Race Fuels, Ameri- Open Cup tournament. couple of showcase tournaments were held Trucks and the first ever Spectator can Racer, Elmwood Dodge, Bristol “It’ll be great if we do play in the Open in Michigan and Florida last summer. Drag race -- where drivers will double Toyota, First Ford, Troy City Tactical, Cup next year,” Ferrara said. “It gives the The Mutiny, who are members UWS up and actually race for multiple laps Shriners Childrens Hospital, Roger smaller clubs the chance to play with the big Eastern Conference, do have several players together on the track, instead of just in Williams Zoo, Precision Harley Da- boys.” from Western Mass. listed on their roster. a one-on-one format. vidison, Columbus Energies, Chick The Mutiny had played games in sever- “Having the local soccer players play As part of the weekly slate, track Fil A, Seekonk Grand Prix, Chaz Auto al different communities before coming to for the Mutiny really means a lot to me,” champions will be crowned in all nine Body, Nick Lascuola Racing, Lambert Ludlow in 2019. Ferrara said. “It’s nice to have players from divisions. Championship battles for Brothers Racing, Spring Villa Memory “Being able to have the Mutiny play Granby, Monson, Agawam, and Ludlow on all divisions except the Pro Stocks Care, Viper Graphics, Nick’s Pit Stop, home matches at Lusitano Stadium is very the team. We’re represented by ten commu- will include as part of the DAV Fall Nat’s Racing Engines, KC’s Burg- special to me,” Ferrara said. “I played games nities in Western Massachusetts. There are Classic weekend on Sept. 24 and 25, er Bar, Miller Brewing, Coors Light, there when I was in high school and the at- a lot of talented high school girls’ soccer as the Fall Classic returns to a two-day WCTK Cat Country, Four Town Farms mosphere is great at the Stadium.” players from this area.” race format, with a practice session The full schedule is subject to th The Mutiny celebrated their 20 anni- Several Mutiny players have been on Thursday night, Sept. 23. 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Page 8 ❙ December 18, 2020 Chicopee Register AROUND THE REGION Way Finders provides help with rent, bills By Michael Harrison offered and many are available Way Finders is always interested [email protected] to eligible residents of Hampden in partnerships with landlords County. One specific to Mon- who want to offer affordable REGION — While some son residents can provide up to homes in good repair and offers people are fretting over getting $5,000 per household that is in education, counseling and other home for the holidays this year, arrears on rent, mortgage, and resources to support them. Call others are worried about having utility bills; that type of assis- 413-233-1542 or email landlord- a roof over their heads at all. tance is also available for those [email protected] A lack of affordable hous- who live outside the town but re- Employment Support: ing has been an issue long be- side in the county. Addresses barriers to employ- fore this year began, but the There’s also help with secu- ment, includes one-on-one ca- COVID-19 pandemic has exac- rity deposits and other move-in reer counseling, resumé and erbated it. The hit the economy costs, deposits for utilities and cover letter writing, job search has taken because of the virus other needs facing people trying support, interview training, a Job includes an erosion of jobs and to find a home or stay in the one Readiness Certificate program, the income that comes with it. they already occupy. and much more, including lack This not only puts homeowners In addition to emergency fi- of childcare, transportation and and renters in a bind, but land- nancial assistance, Way Finders education. There is also help lords as well – particularly those has a variety of programs to help with substance abuse issues. Call who owe mortgages on their in- residents learn how to create a 413-233-1500, Monday-Friday vestment properties. better, more secure life, includ- COURTESY PHOTO 9 a.m.4 p.m., email info@way- Way Finders, a nonprofit ing: Hampden County residents facing eviction or who need assistance finders.org or fill out a contact organization serving Western Credit Success: Way Find- securing suitable and affordable housing can turn to Way Finders, a from at wayfinders.org/contact Mass., is working with govern- ers is nonprofit nationally certi- non-profit that offers a variety of programs, including help with paying For more information about ment agencies such as the Town fied by HUD, CHAPA, and the utility bills, finding employment, credit and financial planning counsel- Way Finders programs, call of Monson Community Preser- NeighborWorks Nationally In- ing, and more. (413) 233-1600, email housing- vation Committee and the Mas- dustry Standards. Credit Success [email protected], or visit sachusetts Dept. of Housing and is a financial education program ilies and individuals reach their 1621 or email homeownership@ wayfinders.org. To fill out an -ap Community Development to of- that offers educational work- goals, whether they want to buy wayfinders.org plication, go to wayfinders.org/ fer a lifeline to those who need shops, individual support, and a house or a car, pay off student Become a Landlord: For covid. it. guidance to anyone in the com- loan debt, or learn how to build those who already own invest- A variety of programs are munity. The program helps fam- excellent credit. Call 413-233- ment property or would like to. PUBLIC NOTICES Commonwealth of tion is not required­ to file an of administration. Inter­ested Zaida Oyolla VIN: 1J4GL48K44W271286 5 Edgemere Ave Massachusetts inventory or annual accounts parties are entitled to petition 162 Walnut Street, 2Nd Floor Alex Jackson Providence, RI 02909 The Trial Court with the Court. Persons inter- the Court to institute formal Springfield, MA 01105 26 Pacific St 2010 Acura MDX Hampden Probate and ested in the estate are entitled proceedings and to obtain Pittsfield, MA 01201 2001 Toyota Corolla VIN: 2HNYD2H21AH513743 Family Court to notice regarding the admin- orders terminating or restrict- VIN: 1NXBR12E91Z472118 2004 Volkswagen Passat Christian Castro-Colon 50 State Street istration directly from the ing the powers of Personal Angel Matos Perez VIN: WVWPD63B14E186434 116 Hancock St Springfield, MA 01103 Personal Representative and Representatives appointed 755 Worthington St Devin Abdul Qawi Avshalom Springfield, MA 01105 (413)748-7758 may petition the Court in any under informal procedure. A Springfield, MA 01105 Smith Docket No. HD20P2079EA matter relating to the estate, copy of the Petition and Will, 2010 Chevrolet Impala 231 Starr St Estate of: including the distribution of if any, can be obtained from 2002 Dodge Dakota VIN: 2G1WA5EN4A1100187 New Haven, CT 06511 Alice Mary Archambault assets and expenses of admin- the Pet­itioner. VIN: 1B7HL38X62S700920 Haas Inc Date of Death: 08/01/2020 istration. 12/18/2020 Aaron Eli 2005 Gmc Savana G3500 6 Boulder Pkwy CITATION ON WITNESS, Hon. Barbara 190 Harvard Dr VIN: 1GDJG31V251906563 North Oxford, MA 01537 Stamford, CT 06902 El Encanto PETITION FOR M Hyland, First Justice of SALE OF 2012 Mitsubishi Galant FORMAL this Court. MOTOR VEHICLES 905 Summit Ave 2003 Honda Accord VIN: 4A32B2FF3CE019351 ADJUDICATION Date: December 09, 2020 Under G.L. c.255 Sec. 39A Union City, NJ07087 VIN: 1HGCM66523A019737 Derek Mccarthy To all interested persons: Suzanne T. Seguin Notice is hereby given Larhonda F Deveaux 2007 Honda Civic 5R Smith St A Petition for Formal Register of Probate by Interstate Towing, Inc. 19 Woodway Rd, Apt 28 VIN: 2HGFG12637H549499 Rockport, MA 01966 Probate of Will with 12/18/2020 pursuant to the provisions Stamford, CT 06907 Margaret Vineis 2012 Tao Tao Appointment of Personal of G.L. c. 255, section 39A, 732 Broadway, Apt 3 2003 Honda Civic VIN: L9NTCBAE6J1012337 Representative has been filed that on December 25, 2020 Sommerville, MA 02144 by Dean V Archambault of Commonwealth of at Interstate Towing, Inc the VIN: 1HGEM21963L020891 Unknown Jenemy Martir 2008 Nissan Altima Chicopee, MA requesting Massachusetts following Motor Vehicles 2013 Chrysler 200LX 46 Coral St Apt 2 VIN: 1N4AL21E98N421544 that the Court enter a formal The Trial Court will be sold at private sale to VIN: 1C3CCBAB8DN735905 Decree and Order and for Probate and Family Court satisfy our garage keeper’s Worcester, Ma 01604 John Adamczyk Daniel Delisle 91 Burlington Dr such other relief as requested Hampden Division lien thereon for storage, tow- 2003 Hyundai Elantra 1847 Glasgo Rd Feeding Hills, MA 01030 in the Petition. 50 State Street ing charges, care and expens- VIN: KMHDN45D73U593063 Jewett City, CT06351 The Petitioner requests Springfield, MA 01103 es of notices and sale of said Roseann Maher 2008 Scion TC 2013 Nissan Pathfinder that: Dean V Archambault of (413)748-8600 vehicles. 19 Lincoln St Apt 1S VIN: JTKDE167680249839 Chicopee, MA be appointed Docket No. HD20P2056EA VIN: 5N1AR2MM4DC614228 1998 Buick Regal Enfield, CT 06082 Jemeily Castro Figueroa as Person­al Representative(s) Estate of: Mark S. Higgins Thomas Cleary VIN:2G4WB52K0W1495860 303 Maple St, Apt 249 of said estate­ to serve on the Also Known As: 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Po Box 657 David Allen Kanleuven Springfield, MA 01105 bond in an unsupervised Mark Higgins VIN: 3C4FY58B34T234485 Castleton, VT 05735 39 Fairfax St Louis Concepcian 2008 Toyota Yaris administration. Date of Death: July 4, 2020 2017 Victory Octane Somerville, MA 02144 198 Brown Ave VIN: JTDJT923085194518 IMPORTANT NOTICE INFORMAL PROBATE VIN: 5VPFTB006H3001808 Holyoke, MA 01040 You have the right to PUBLICATION NOTICE 2000 Nissan Maxima Sherwyn Cooper Carlos Lopez obtain a copy of the Petition To all persons interested VIN: JN1CA31DY0T524274 2004 Honda Nss250s 625 Thomas Burgin Pkwy, 145 Florence St Apt 607 from the Petitioner or at the in the above captioned est­ Danielle Roberto VIN: JH2MF06734K000774 Springfield, MA 01105 Court. You have a right to ate, by Petition of Petiti­­ 13 Ken Ln Quincy, MA 02169 Judy Madore 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2020 object to this proceeding. To oner Daniel S. Higgins of Granby, MA 01033 111 Highridge Rd 2009 Nissan Sentra do so, you or your attorney Chicopee, MA 2001 Honda Civic Southington, CT 06489 VIN: 3N1AB61E39L622655 must file a written appearance a Will has been admitted VIN: 2HGES15561H513309 Benedict Cooper and objection at this Court to informal probate. 2004 Jeep Liberty before: 110:00 a.m. on the Daniel S. Higgins of return day of 01/06/2021. Chicopee, MA has been This is NOT a hearing informally appointed as the Chicopee Register date, but a deadline by which Personal Representative of you must file a written appear- the estate to serve without Obituary Policy ance and objection if you surety on the bond. object to this proceeding. If The estate is being Turley Publications offers two types of you fail to file a timely writ- ad­ministered under informal obituaries. ten appearance and objection procedure by the Personal followed by an Affidavit of Representative under the One is a free, brief Death Notice listing Objections within thirty (30) Massachusetts Uniform Pro­ the name of deceased, date of death and funeral days of the return day, action bate Code without super- date and place. may be taken without further vision by the Court. Inven­ The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $120, notice to you. tory and accounts are not which allows families to publish extended death UNSUPERVISED required­ to be filed with the notice information of their own choice and may ADMINISTRATION Court, but interested parties UNDER THE are entitled to notice regard- include a photograph. Death Notices & Paid MASSACHUSETTS ing the administration from Obituaries should be submitted through a UNIFORM PROBATE the Personal Repre­sentative funeral home to: [email protected]. CODE (MUPC) and can petition the Court A Personal Representativ­ e in any matter relating to the Exceptions will be made only when the family appointed under the MUPC in estate, including distribu- provides a death certificate and must be pre-paid. an unsupervised administra- tion of assets and expenses

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Page 10 ❙ December 18, 2020 Chicopee Register BUSINESS 12Classifieds WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS ❙ SERVING 50 LOCAL COMMUNITIES PeoplesBank promotes three Chicopee residents Call us at 413.283.8393 HOLYOKE – Peoples- volunteer and fund- Bank has announced the fol- raising Team Captain SERVICES HELP WANTED lowing key promotions: for JDRF, and as a Christina Bordeau has volunteer for Socks TOWN OF PALMER STUMP TRUCK DRIVER LABORER been promoted to Assistant for the Homeless of GRINDING OPERATIONS DIVISION Vice President, Banking San Diego. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Center Manager for the High Danielle Rosario DL & G STUMP GRINDING Grind- The Town of Palmer is accepting ap- ing stumps of all sizes, insured & certi- plications for Full Time Truck Driver - Street, Holyoke location. Bor- was promoted to Vice fied. Senior discounts. Call Dave413- Laborer in the Department of Public deau has more than 24 years President, Banking 478-4212 Works Operations Division. We are of financial services and bank- Center Manager, for seeking an experienced, self-motivat- ed individual with public works knowl- ing experience having served Christina Bordeau Danielle Rosario Michael Gay the Chicopee location. edge to become part of our operations in various retail banking roles. Rosario has more than division. A High School Diploma, St. Rose De Lima CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! All Class B Massachusetts Driver’s Li- A resident of Chicopee, 17 years of banking ex- Makes/ Models 2000-2019! Any Con- cense with air-brakes endorsement is Bordeau attended Springfield Tech- Church bingo committee. perience. dition, Running or Not. Top $$$ Paid! required. A Massachusetts Hoister’s nical Community College where she Michael Gay has been promot- A Chicopee native, Rosario’s Free Towing! We’re Nationwide! Call License is favorable. This is a union Now: 1-888-513-1505. position with an attractive starting sal- had a concentration in finance and ed to Vice President, Banking Center volunteer service includes serving ary, vacation, sick and personal time. Manager for the Amherst location. CASH FOR business management. Her volun- on the board of directors for the Chi- Please forward resume to 4417 Main teer services includes serving on Gay has more than 20 years of retail copee Chamber of Commerce and JUNK Street, Palmer, MA 01069 or email AND REPAIRABLE [email protected] the board of directors for the Gray and banking experience. on the organization’s membership CARS House, on the executive committee A resident of Chicopee, Gay’s and nominating committees. She FREE TOWING of the Chicopee Comprehensive volunteer services includes serving also teaches financial literacy at lo- FAST SERVICE CASH PAID AS IS High School Friends of Football, as as Vice President of Amherst Area cal non-profit organizations and vol- CALL OR TEXT 413-219-6839 HOUSEMATE a committee member for Credit for Chamber of Commerce, as a big unteers at the Downtown Get Down, WANTED Life, as a financial literacy volun- brother for Big Brothers Big Sisters Halloween Spooktacular, and Holi- $$$$$$$$$$$$ teer for the St. Joan of Arc School, of San Diego, as a volunteer for the day Tree Lighting ceremonies. MATURE FEMALE to share 2 bed- and as chair and bookkeeper for the Therapeutic Equestrian Center, as a room home in Agawam with female Get cash for as is owner. No pets. References $500.00 unwanted autos month plus 1/2 utilities. (413)219-9744 • Cars/trucks FOR RENT Baystate Health receives first shipment of vaccine • Free towing • All makes SPRINGFIELD – The first home-based health workers, and workers, according to the state’s pri- • All models COVID vaccine to receive Emer- other “non-COVID facing” health ority list. gency Use Authorization (EUA) by workers, according to the state’s dis- After that will come adults who 413-246-5351 the FDA is currently being shipped tribution plan. are 65 and over and individuals with ask for Joe to health systems and hospitals As for “Phase Two” priori- one co-morbidity making them at around the country. ty groups, it will include residents higher risk for COVID-19. The vac-

ALL REAL ESTATE advertised Baystate Health this week in with two or more chronic illnesses, cine will be available to the general herein is subject to the Federal Fair its initial shipment of the Pfizer essential workers such as teachers, public beginning in April as part of RETIRED RACING Housing Act, which makes it illegal to COVID-19 vaccine received a very transit employees and food, sanita- “Phase Three.” GREYHOUNDS AVAILABLE advertise “any preference, limitation, FOR ADOPTION or discrimination because of race, col- limited number of vaccine doses – tion, public works, and public health SPAYED/NEUTERED, WORMED, or, religion, sex, handicap, familial sta- 1,950 – which were immediately SHOTS, HEARTWORM TESTED, tus, or national origin, or intention to TEETH CLEANED make any such preference, limitation, placed in ultra-cold storage until or discrimination.” We will not knowing- vaccinations began on Wednesday. MAKE A FAST FRIEND! ly accept any advertising for real es- The vaccine will be distributed tate which is in violation of the law. All GREYHOUND OPTIONS INC. persons are hereby informed that all to select categories of our clinical- CALL MARY AT 413-566-3129 dwellings advertised are available on ly facing team members based on Early Deadlines OR CLAIRE AT 413-967-9088 an equal opportunity basis. OR GO TO their relative risk of exposure to WWW.GREYHOUND COVID-19 in the workplace. Sys- for all PUBLIC NOTICES... OPTIONS.ORG VACATION tem employees first offered the vac- to run the week of RENTALS cine – will be those at highest rela- December 21-25, 2020: tive risk based on: Happy New Year! WARM WEATHER IS Year Round • Thursday, Dec. 17 at NOON In Aruba. The water is safe, and the • The community prevalence DRIVERS WANTED? OTR or The Register, Sentinel, to run the week of dining is fantastic. 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Our readers are hereby will not be available to the general informed that all dwellings advertising in public until April. EARLY DEADLINE this newspaper are available on an equal www.newspapers.turley.com opportunity basis. To complain about As already noted above, those discrimination call The Department of who will receive the vaccine first as For All Advertising Housing and Urban Development “ HUD” AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E. part of “Phase One” are front-line area, call HUD at 617-565-5308. The toll health care workers and long-term & CLASSIFIEDS BARRE GAZETTE free number for the hearing impaired is COUNTRY JOURNAL 1-800-927-9275. care staff and residents. 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