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Flood concerns Low COVID-19 case discussed trend continues Health director still recommends at marijuana end to winter sports By PETER CURRIER Staff Writer retailer hearing WESTFIELD — The Health Department reported 44 new confirmed COVID-19 cases this week to bring By AMY PORTER Westfield’s pandemic total to 2,453 cases. Staff Writer The weekly report, which was WESTFIELD – The RC Retail, dba “Red released Thursday rather than Cardinal,” recreational marijuana shop planned Wednesday, stated there were no for 265 Union St. came before the Planning COVID-19 related deaths in Board on Feb. 16 seeking a special permit, site Westfield in the past week. Sixty- plan approval and a stormwater permit. Red one residents were in isolation Cardinal and the City of Westfield entered into a with COVID-19 as of the report’s Host Community Agreement on Nov. 9, 2020. publishing. The facility is to be located on a subdivided Health Director Joseph Rouse portion of the property at 265 Union St., owned said Thursday morning that there by Clifford Laraway. Laraway, who was present are no clusters of note in the city, on the call, said the house is rented out to an Jack Murphy, director of retail operations and Mark A. Dupuis, and the age range of those infected employee. Director/President of Heka, Inc. in front of interior doorway to dis- is quite wide. While the number of Attorney Bradford Moir, representing the pensary, which reads “A Gift from the Gods.” (AMY PORTER/THE weekly cases fell, Rouse said that applicants, said the special permit is needed due WESTFIELD NEWS) 14 cases had already been detect- to a residential property within 300 feet. He said ed within the next reporting peri- JOSEPH ROUSE the building has to be flood proofed and compen- od. He said the daily spike may Westfield Public satory storage provided due to location in the Heka, Inc. completes cannabis have to do with superbowl gath- Health Director floodplain. erings on Feb. 7. Robert Levesque of R. Levesque Assoc. said cultivation, processing While superbowl gathering he had initially been contracted to work on the cases may cause a slight rise in cases in the coming weeks, conservation issues, and more recently to upgrade Rouse said he believes the numbers will go back down soon the site plans. He said on the southeast side of and dispensary facility after. property is bordering vegetative wetlands. He Individual cases on Westfield High School sports teams said the existing house will remain, but a garage By AMY PORTER from the CCC. did lead to dozens of people needing to quarantine due to and another structure will be demolished to com- Staff Writer Dupuis said he has a medical close contact. pensate for a new building, a proposed 2,010 WESTFIELD – Mark Dupuis, marijuana permit and will be The hockey team as well as the junior varsity and varsity square-foot structure toward the front of Union director and president of Heka, given priority for the license, basketball teams each had positive cases among their play- Street. Inc. announced this week that the which he anticipates receiving in ers, which caused Rouse to recommend to theWestfield Levesque said a septic system will be installed, 42,000 square-foot cannabis cul- 90 days after inspection. Final School Committee that the ongoing winter sports seasons and a perc test is scheduled in the next week or tivation, processing/manufactur- operations are being overseen by be ended to prevent further spread. Mayor Donald F. two. ing and dispensary facility at 98 an individual who helped open Humason Jr. had called for a motion to end winter sports Planning Board Chair William Carellas opened Sgt. T.M. Dion Way has been the second facility in the state in during the Feb. 11 School Committee meeting, but no the public hearing to participation from the pub- completed, and he is ready to Brockton, he said. members were willing to make the motion. lic. apply for a license from the Dupuis is pushing for a May At that time, Rouse said it was believed that just two Melissa Kielbasa of 342 Union St. said they Cannabis Control Commission. 2021 opening. An amended Host teams, hockey and JV basketball, were affected by positive own property south of the applicant on the other Dupuis said Heka, Inc. repre- Community Agreement was slat- COVID cases. After the meeting, it was learned that an side of the brook, and own a right of way to the sents a $24 million investment, ed to come before the City additional case had been detected on the varsity basketball property behind the applicant. She said she didn’t $15 to $16 million spent directly Council on Feb. 18, which team. see the right of way in the plan. on the facility itself and the rest extends the deadline to apply for “When one case pops up, the whole team has to quaran- Laraway confirmed that they have a right of on accruals. He is now waiting a final CCC license until Sept. tine, which can be 15 to 16 people,” said Rouse, “and then way north of the property along the tree line to for a fire alarm permit, which he 19, and a new Failure to Open their close contacts also have to quarantine, which can be cross over to property they just purchased. expected in a day or two, and an deadline of Dec. 31, 2021. The another 11 or 12 people.” Levesque said they would confirm that there’s no inspection for a certificate of current HCA with the city has a While confirmed positive case counts do remain rela- obstruction to the right of way. occupancy from the City of deadline of March 13, 2021. tively low, even among high school sports teams, Rouse “I don’t know if you realize how badly that Westfield which is necessary said that he still recommends that winter sports end because field floods there. We have photos of that field before applying for the license See Heka, Inc., Page 3 of the strain on city resources when dozens of close con- with a kayak in it. Every time we build on Union tacts in a school setting need to be processed at once. Street, it affects the last remaining farmland on The Massachusetts Contact Tracing Collaborative han- that road,” Kielbasa said. dles most contact tracing in the state among the general “We know that area floods pretty significantly. population. In Westfield the Health Department does the The solution has been over the years to compen- contact tracing for schools and city personnel so that there sate for displacement in the floodplain through is little to no lag when informing individuals in those popu- compensatory storage. One way is to demolish lations that they are a close contact. existing buildings, (which is) our plan here,” Levesque said, adding they would be going to the See COVID-19, Page 3 Conservation Commission for a permit, although the date had not yet been set. A letter submitted for public participation was also read by Carellas from a resident on Devon Terrace, opposing the application. The writer said they did not want the business located so close to a residential area, and that access from Union AAA performs Street to their property was already a concern. The public hearing on the application was con- “The Journey of Cannabis” artwork by Scott Murphy is displayed in acts of kindness tinued to the March 2 meeting. the dispensary. (AMY PORTER/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) By PETER CURRIER Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The American Automobile Association (AAA) celebrated National Acts of Kindness Day on Wednesday, Feb. 17 by coming to Baystate Noble Hospital City man launches ‘Cocktails and Scenes’ podcast to donate boxes of snacks and free AAA memberships to health care workers. By HOPE E. TREMBLAY “Reviewing movies was always kind AAA employees arrived at Baystate Noble Hospital Editor of my dream job,” he said. “As the popu- Wednesday morning with supplies of snacks for the nurses WESTFIELD – “Cocktails and larity of podcasts grew exponentially stations in the hospital. AAA Vice President of Membership, Scenes” is a new podcast with a focus on these last few years, I realized that what Marketing, and Travel Sandra Marsian said that the com- – what else? – adult beverages and mov- I really wanted to do was a movie pod- pany is doing this across the Northeast in Massachusetts, ies. cast. I mentioned it to Wayne as I thought Co-hosted virtually by Westfield resi- he’d be the perfect person to do it with. See AAA Kindness, Page 3 dent Will Martin and Pennsylvania resi- He loved the idea and we talked through dent Wayne Lawler, the podcast focuses ideas/brainstormed for the better part of on the movie buffs’ top five movies on a 6-8 months before launching it fully this weekly topic. February.” Martin and Lawler have long been Lawler admitted he was hesitant for movie fans with a special place in their about a minute. hearts for Tom Cruise, evident in the nod “The more we talked about it. the to cruise’s 1988 movie “Cocktail” in Westfield resident Will Martin, co-host more I realized how well Will and I their podcast name and logo. When the of the “Cocktails and Scenes” podcast. worked together. Like peanut butter and co-workers “met” last year via zoom (SCREENSHOT) jelly, we just fit,” Lawler said. “So, after they hit it off and became friends, bond- many months of planning, we took the ing over movies. ‘Bond.’ I saw a James Bond movie plunge into the world of podcasting and “We are a fully remote company, so poster on his wall during a video call and now I can’t wait to record the next epi- we do a lot of video calls. I have a James the rest is history,” said Lawler. “Even sode.” Bond ‘Dr. No.’ poster in my home office though our top movie choices aren’t The partners record the podcasts from and Wayne and I are both huge James always the same, our movie conversa- their homes on Saturday mornings and Bond fans, so we started our conversa- tions flow naturally with both of us hav- release new ones on Wednesdays. Using tion from there and realized pretty quick- ing a shared passion for the industry and google meet for video, they have sepa- TJ Bynes, food services director for Baystate Noble ly we shared a lot in common, most it just felt right to include cocktails into rate audio software to record sound. Hospital, receives a case of food from Jeremiah Ocasio, importantly a shared passion for movies the mix.” With so many podcasts popping up, AAA lead fleet supervisor Feb. 17, 2021, National — and cocktails,” said Martin. Martin has longed to incorporate mov- Random Acts of Kindness Day. (MARC ST. ONGE/THE “You could say we ‘bonded’ over ies into his life for years. See Podcast, Page 5 WESTFIELD NEWS). PAGE 2 - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Westfield has history Lincoln Day Brunch postponed of Hawaiian missionaries WESTFIELD - The Westfield forward to attending this wonder- our veterans, community and Republican Committee will host ful event, dedicated to one of this youth volunteers and be recog- MILFORD – An article by Robert short updates about Hawaii and mis- its annual Lincoln Day Brunch at country’s greatest presidents, said nized by the entire community, Brown, emeritus history professor, sion news and sometimes included an appropriate time when it every- Allie. Each year, the words of said Allie. and Mara Dodge, history professor, short quotes from letters received one can come together and safely President Lincoln remind us “it is “It is a privilege and truly of Westfield State University, shares from the Islands. Four women— enjoy this wonderful event, for us the living, rather, to be remarkable experience to collect the little-known history of Westfield’s including Sybil Moseley Bingham according to Committee Chair dedicated here to the unfinished the memories, history, photos and ties to Hawaii through its Christian and Clarissa Chapman Armstrong— Dan Allie. work”… and “that this nation, personal information and honor missionaries from 1819-1847. were from Westfield and left impor- The event is held annually in under God, shall have a new birth the brave men and women who A number of Westfield residents tant records of their experiences in February at East Mountain of freedom -- and that govern- have served our nation and con- made the 18,000-mile journey via their letters home and diaries. Country Club to honor President ment of the people, by the people, tinue to contribute so much to our ship to the Hawaiian Islands, and Robert Brown, a Westfield resident Abraham Lincoln. for the people, shall not perish community and their fellow vet- many sent their children back to for over fifty years, is emeritus his- For many years, people from from the earth.” Each year, the erans that many of us never see,” Westfield to be educated at the tory professor of Westfield State around the region have looked event is an opportunity to honor said Allie. Normal School (now Westfield State University and founder/director of University). Some missionaries were Westfield State’s Raymond Patterson affiliated with the First Congregational Archives, 1974–1998 and the Don Church in Westfield. The article is Blair Archives at the Westfield featured in the Winter 2021 issue of Athenaeum, 2001–2014. He can be Take the ‘Plunge’ for First Congregational Church the Historical Journal of reached at [email protected]. Massachusetts (HJM). Mara Dodge is a history professor Amelia Park Children’s Annual Corned Beef The journey to Hawaii took nearly at Westfield State University and Museum Feb. 27 six months, and conditions in Hawaii serves as editor of the Historical and Cabbage Dinner proved arduous for the missionaries, Journal of Massachusetts. She is cur- WESTFIELD – The annual Penguin who were expected to reside the rest rently she is editing a book on the Plunge to benefit the Amelia Park Children’s WESTFIELD - The First Congregational Church of of their lives on the islands. The history of the city of Westfield, tenta- Museum is Feb. 27 at Hampton Ponds. Westfield is hosting its annual Corned Beef & Cabbage American Board of Commissioners tively titled A Peek into Westfield’s Participants can register online now at Dinner March 13. This year our dinner will be take out only. for Foreign Missions declared: “You Past, 1669–2019. Its anticipated pub- ameliaparkmuseum.org or can download the Tickets must be purchased in advance Please call the church are to aim at nothing short of cover- lication date is May 2022. registration form and pledge sheet, fill out the office at 568-2833. The Church is located at 18 Broad Street ing those islands with fruitful fields The Historical Journal of registration form and either email it to (On the Green) in Westfield. The cost is $12.50. The meal and pleasant dwellings, and schools Massachusetts, published twice year- [email protected] or print it will consist of Corned Beef, Cabbage, Boiled Potatoes, and churches; of raising up the whole ly by Westfield State University since out and mail it back. Carrots, our famous Colcannon, roll and dessert. This event people to an elevated state of 1972, is the only journal devoted Participants collect donations for the is always a sell out so call early for your pickup time.4:30, Christian civilization.” exclusively to Massachusetts history Museum and “plunge” into the icy water at 5, or 5:30 p.m.. Sybil Moseley Bingham, of one of from its Native American, colonial, the pond. Because of COVID-19, there will be no Westfield’s most prominent families, and revolutionary roots to the present spectators this year. Each participant can worked as a teacher and missionary, day. HJM features cutting-edge bring one guest and will have a scheduled along with Charlotte Fowler Baldwin. research by prominent historians, plunge time. Send your local briefs to The Westfield News Some missionaries were supported local historians, and graduate stu- Funds raised sustains Amelia Park WESTFIELD — Now, more than ever, our readers want by fundraising by the Westfield dents. Annual subscriptions are only Children's Museum through the whole year Academy and the Congregational $12 due to the generous support of to know about your business. As we slowly bring back by providing a safe and welcoming place for local businesses, it is important to share what you offer, Church. Westfield resident Lizzie Westfield State University. The cur- children to learn, explore, and grow. The (“Lucy”) Fowler joined the faculty of rent issue is available for $5. A free Museum, at 29 South Broad St., is open when and how people can make purchases or utilize your the Royal School in Hawaii which online archive of over 400 articles is Thursday – Monday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. services and just know that you are open. educated the children of Hawaiian available at our website. Visit www. and 1-3 p.m. Call 413-572-4014 to schedule Are you hosting online events or offer remote services? nobility. westfield.ma.edu/historical-journal a visit. We want to know! Send briefs, photos to press releases@ The Westfield newspapers printed for more information. thewestfieldnews.com Police Logs Court Logs Major crime and incident report items strewn across the vehicle floor. Westfield District Court Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 WESTFIELD SOUTHWICK Richard R. Ryll, 78, of 32 Pilgrim Road, West Springfield, was released on his 5:05 a.m.: private fire alarm, Broad Street, an 11:16 a.m.: bylaw violation, Liberty Lane, a ver- personal recognizance pending an April 2 hearing after he was arraigned on a alarm company reports that a general fire alarm acti- bal warning was issued regarding sidewalk snow charge of violation of an harassment prevention order brought by Westfield police. vation has occurred in the basement of a Broad removal; Anthony D. Marcelli, 31, of 8 Linden Ave., Westfield, was released on his per- Street church, the responding Deputy Fire Chief 12:40 p.m.: animal complaint, Oak Street, teo sonal recognizance (with pretrial conditions) pending a March 12 hearing after he reports that a homeless individual started a fire out- large tan dogs reported running in the street; the was arraigned on a charge of assault and battery on a family or household member side the church and the smoke went into the win- animal control officer was unable to locate them; brought by Agawam police. dows and activated the alarm; 2:45 p.m.: property damage, North Longyard Porfiro Santiago Jr., 51, of 170 Main St., Holyoke, was released on his per- 10:52 p.m.: motor vehicle breaking and entering, Road, a caller reports a motor vehicle accident sonal recognizance (with pretrial conditions) pending a May 7 hearing after he was East Main Street, an online reporting party reports involving a pickup truck and FedEx truck; arraigned on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery and that she went into an East Main Street store and 11:47 p.m.: fire, Point Grove Road, respondents making annoying telephone calls or electronic communications brought by returned to her vehicle to find mail missing and report a campfire by youths. Westfield police.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Fri., Feb. 19, 2021 is the 50th day of the year. 315 days remain until the end of the year

tion of Texas by the United States. Bollingen Foundation and Yale Uni- Sri Lankan Army massacres 80 1965 – Leroy, American singer- ON THIS DAY 1847 – The first group of rescuers versity. Tamil farm workers in eastern Sri songwriter, guitarist, and producer reaches the Donner Party. 1953 – Book censorship in the Lanka. 1966 – Justine Bateman, 197 – Emperor Septimius Severus 1859 – Daniel E. Sickles, a New United States: The Georgia Litera- 1989 – Flying Tiger Line flight 66 American actress and producer defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in York Congressman, is acquitted of ture Commission is established.[2] crashes into a hill near Sultan Ab- 1966 – Eduardo Xol, American the Battle of Lugdunum, the bloodi- murder on grounds of temporary 1954 – Transfer of Crimea: The So- dul Aziz Shah Airport in Malaysia, designer and author est battle between Roman armies. insanity. viet Politburo of the Soviet Union killing four.[3] 1968 – Frank Watkins, American 356 – Emperor Constantius II is- 1878 – Thomas Edison patents the orders the transfer of the Crimean 2002 – NASA's Mars Odyssey bass player (d. 2015) sues a decree closing all pagan phonograph. Oblast from the Russian SFSR to space probe begins to map the 1968 – Prince Markie Dee, temples in the Roman Empire. 1884 – More than sixty tornadoes the Ukrainian SSR. surface of Mars using its thermal American rapper and actor 1594 – Having already been elect- strike the Southern United States, 1959 – The United Kingdom grants emission imaging system. 1969 – Burton C. Bell, American ed to the throne of the Polish–Lith- one of the largest tornado out- Cyprus independence, which is 2003 – An Ilyushin Il-76 military uanian Commonwealth in 1587, singer-songwriter and guitarist breaks in U.S. history. formally proclaimed on August 16, aircraft crashes near Kerman, Iran, – Jeff Kinney, American Sigismund III of the House of Vasa – Pedro Lascuráin becomes 1960. killing 275. 1971 1913 author and illustrator is crowned King of Sweden, hav- President of Mexico for 45 minutes; 1960 – China successfully launch- 2006 – A methane explosion in a ing succeeded his father John III of this is the shortest term to date of es the T-7, its first sounding rocket. coal mine near Nueva Rosita, Mex- 1972 – Francine Fournier, Sweden in 1592. any person as president of any 1963 – The publication of Betty ico, kills 65 miners. American wrestler and manager 1600 – The Peruvian stratovolcano country. Friedan's The Feminine Mystique 2011 – The debut exhibition of the 1975 – Daewon Song, South Huaynaputina explodes in the most 1915 – World War I: The first naval reawakens the feminist movement Belitung shipwreck, containing the Korean-American skateboarder, co- violent eruption in the recorded his- attack on the Dardanelles begins in the United States as women's largest collection of Tang dynasty founded Almost Skateboards tory of South America. when a strong Anglo-French task organizations and consciousness artifacts found in one location, be- 1977 – Andrew Ross Sorkin, 1649 – The Second Battle of Guar- force bombards Ottoman artillery raising groups spread. gins in Singapore. American journalist and author arapes takes place, effectively along the coast of Gallipoli. 1965 – Colonel Phạm Ngọc Thảo 2012 – Forty-four people are killed 1978 – Immortal Technique, ending Dutch colonization efforts in 1937 – Yekatit 12: During a public of the Army of the Republic of Viet- in a prison brawl in Apodaca, Nue- Peruvian-American rapper Brazil. ceremony at the Viceregal Palace nam, and a communist spy of the vo León, Mexico. 1979 – Steve Cherundolo, 1674 – England and the Nether- (the former Imperial residence) in North Vietnamese Viet Minh, along American soccer player and man- lands sign the Treaty of Westmin- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, two Ethio- with Generals Lâm Văn Phát and TODAY'S ager ster, ending the Third Anglo-Dutch pian nationalists of Eritrean origin Trần Thiện Khiêm, all Catholics, 1980 – Dwight Freeney, American War. A provision of the agreement attempt to kill viceroy Rodolfo Gra- attempt a coup against the mili- BIRTHDAYS football player transfers the Dutch colony of New ziani with a number of grenades. tary junta of the Buddhist Nguyễn 1980 – Mike Miller, American bas- Amsterdam to England, and it is re- 1942 – World War II: Nearly 250 Khánh. 1958 – Tommy Cairo, American ketball player named New York. Japanese warplanes attack the 1976 – Executive Order 9066, wrestler 1981 – Beth Ditto, American sing- 1726 – The Supreme Privy Council northern Australian city of Darwin, which led to the relocation of Jap- 1959 – Roger Goodell, American er is established in Russia. killing 243 people. anese Americans to internment businessman 1983 – Ryan Whitney, American – Former Vice President of 1807 1942 – World War II: United States camps, is rescinded by President – John Paul Jr., American ice hockey player the United States Aaron Burr is ar- 1960 President Franklin D. Roosevelt Gerald Ford's Proclamation 4417. race car driver 1984 – Chris Richardson, rested for treason in Wakefield, Al- signs executive order 9066, allow- – Egyptian forces raid Lar- 1978 1961 – Ernie Gonzalez, American American singer-songwriter abama and confined to Fort Stod- ing the United States military to naca International Airport in an at- dert. golfer 1985 – Haylie Duff, American relocate Japanese Americans to tempt to intervene in a hijacking, actress and singer 1819 – British explorer William internment camps. without authorisation from the Re- 1963 – Jessica Tuck, American – Michael Schwimer, Smith discovers the South Shet- 1943 – World War II: Battle of Kas- public of Cyprus authorities. The actress 1986 land Islands and claims them in the serine Pass in Tunisia begins. Cypriot National Guard and Police 1964 – Doug Aldrich, American American baseball player name of King George III. 1945 – World War II: Battle of Iwo forces kill 15 Egyptian commandos singer-songwriter and guitarist 1988 – Seth Morrison, American 1836 – King William IV signs Let- Jima: About 30,000 United States and destroy the Egyptian C-130 1964 – Jennifer Doudna, guitarist ters Patent establishing the Prov- Marines land on the island of Iwo transport plane in open combat. American biochemist[10] 1991 – Trevor Bayne, American ince of South Australia.[1] Jima. 1985 – William J. Schroeder be- 1964 – Jonathan Lethem, race car driver 1846 – In Austin, Texas the newly 1948 – The Conference of Youth comes the first recipient of an artifi- American novelist, essayist, and 1992 – Camille Kostek, American formed Texas state government is and Students of Southeast Asia cial heart to leave the hospital. short story writer model officially installed. The Republic of Fighting for Freedom and Indepen- 1985 – Iberia Airlines Boeing 727 1965 – Jon Fishman, American 1993 – Victoria Justice, American Texas government officially trans- dence convenes in Calcutta. crashes into Mount Oiz in Spain, drummer actress and singer fers power to the State of Texas 1949 – Ezra Pound is awarded the killing 148. 1965 – Clark Hunt, American 2001 – David Mazouz, American government following the annexa- first Bollingen Prize in poetry by the 1986 – Akkaraipattu massacre: the businessman actor THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2021 - PAGE 3 Heka, Inc. Continued from Page 1 The facility sits at the end be offered at a lower cost oils, gummies, lotions and of the road next to Westfield than adult use. A pre-order salves, still need to be pur- Barnes Airport, where there and curbside business is also chased. They plan to produce are 60 parking places for cus- planned for the site. 60 different strains of mari- tomers on the runway side of The cultivation facility is juana, he said. the building. Columns frame 20,000 square-foot, with The technology room con- the doorway to the 6,000 1,000 feet of hallway. There tains $500,000 worth of square-foot dispensary, are clone rooms to start the equipment that will operate which Dupuis describes will 5000 clones in each room 300 cameras 24/7 and alarms be “a relaxing and surreal that will come from 120 through the building. Dupuis Epcot/Las Vegas quality mother plants, cared for in said the Westfield Fire experience based around the separate rooms, Dupuis said. Department and Police $500,000 worth of security equipment is kept in the technol- history of cannabis.” There are also 12 cultiva- Department asked him to ogy room, according to Mark A. Dupuis. (AMY PORTER/THE The dispensary itself is tion rooms with $1 million install a By Directional WESTFIELD NEWS) Stainless steel racks in culti- impressive. Heka is the god worth of two to three tiered Amplifier (BDA) radio vation rooms await cannabis. of magic and medicine in stacks of stainless steel racks antenna system throughout (AMY PORTER/THE ancient Egypt, where the first under LED lights. The culti- the building, something he WESTFIELD NEWS) prescription for cannabis was vation rooms will be kept at said didn’t exist. written, according to Dupuis, 80 degrees and 50 percent The top floor is for tem- although he said usage dates humidity year round, and perature control, HVAC and earlier to China. “The will use 10,000 gallons of CO2 management, with 300 Journey of Cannabis” filtered water per day through tons of air conditioning units throughout the world is an automatic watering sys- using chilled water. Dupuis depicted in artwork by Scott tem. Air change in the culti- said he put a building inside Murphy in the Heka dispen- vation rooms will occur the building, and the air con- sary, and is Heka’s copyright- every 60 seconds. ditioning will treat the air in ed brand. The artist is the son Dupuis said it takes three the envelope between the of Jack Murphy, director of weeks to root a clone, and 11 cultivation facility and the retail operations for Heka, weeks to grow the plant. He roof. The entire ventilation Medical and Adult Use Inc. said the company will har- system will be cleaned every sales will be separated in The dispensary will offer vest one of the 12 rooms 12 weeks between cycles, he Entrance to the dispensary at Heka, Inc. 98 Sgt. TM Dion the dispensary. (AMY medical and recreational use every week, which will get said, adding that the whole (AMY PORTER/ Way, which is expected to open in May, 2021. PORTER/THE WESTFIELD marijuana. Since initially cleaned out every cycle. He facility is based on clean THE WESTFIELD NEWS) NEWS) applying for the medical said there will be 18,000 room technology. marijuana license, the laws plants alive at all times in the Dupuis said he anticipates installed a hookup to the city changed in 2017 to allow for facility. hiring up to 100 employees sewer lines. Dupuis said they recreational use in Five-to six million dollars between cultivation, process- also plan to have a police NEW ENGLAND AIR MUSEUM Massachusetts, and Dupuis of cannabis processing will ing, the dispensary and detail on Route 10-202 to There’s Always changed the business plan be undertaken in the process- accounts and management. direct traffic once they open. from a not-for-profit to a for- ing rooms, and production He said it will take a year to The HCA amendment Something profit. He said he expects and packaging of edibles in ramp up to that number. before the City Council is New to See sales of medical marijuana to the kitchen area. Dupuis said Last year, Heka, Inc. paid expected to be referred to a and Do! be 20 percent of the business, processing equipment and $1,600 to have Sgt. TM Dion subcommittee before a vote is Three giant display and the medical product will extractor equipment, to make Way paved. Previously, they taken. hangars with 90,000 square feet of heated indoor space! Open Tue.-Sun. COVID-19 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continued from Page 1 Plenty of room for socially distanced While this has not been an issue so far, Rouse said that the a few positive cases, especially as vaccine distributions begins family fun and Health Department was suddenly inundated with sending out to ramp up. COVID-safe activities. quarantine and isolation notices. “It’s just not a good time to have our numbers creep up 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CT “We had to send out 50 quarantine and isolation notices in because of these activities,” said Rouse, “I was willing to com- Learn more at: www.neam.org one day. We have never had that happen the whole time we promise a few weeks ago but now that we’ve seen what hap- have been covering this,” said Rouse. “When things pop like pens I think we need to stand our ground.” that, while we are trying to prepare for vaccinations, we have to stop everything and put out these notices. That is not JOIN OUR advantageous to the city resources.” DEDICATED Rouse said that the situation is nobody’s fault, but that the Public AuctioN TEAM! health department and city don’t have the resources or man- FRIDAY, MARCH 5TH at 11:00 A.M. power to handle such a large number of close contacts for just MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE • WESTFIELD • 5 ROOM / 2 BEDROOM AAA Kindness SINGLE STORY SupportingSEEKING people. CARING Enriching INDIVIDUALS lives. WHO RANCH STYLE HOME ARE LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Continued from Page 1 WITH Recruiting in Pioneer Valley for Full Time Positions IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS. 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By KATIE LANNAN close or move in upcoming State House News Service years could avoid contribut- BOSTON — A new report ing." from a Tufts University think Other options include using tank suggests that now "may some federal COVID-19 not be an optimal moment" to relief money to pay off the raise unemployment tax rates, debt, which Horowitz wrote but says that a repeated pat- would "violate the lockbox tern of rate freezes is a "recipe principle that unemployment for long-term insolvency and insurance benefits should be future debt." paid via business taxes — The report, authored by and never with general reve- Center for Policy Analysis nue." executive director Evan "Alternatively, the state Horowitz, lays out a series of could choose not to address options the state could pursue the debt at all, as other states on unemployment insurance have done in similar circum- while many small businesses stances," he wrote. "In that continue to grapple with the case, the federal government impacts of the COVID-19 would solve the problem by pandemic. automatically raising federal "In the near term, the state unemployment insurance needs to address its $2.2 bil- taxes on Massachusetts busi- lion debt to the federal gov- nesses until all arrears are ernment," the report con- repaid." cludes. "But without a broad- The report flags longer- er package of changes, it is term challenges as well, say- not clear Massachusetts' ing the state "was particularly Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders said more than half of the 75-plus population has already been unemployment insurance sys- ill-prepared for the skyrocket- vaccinated for COVID-19, a factor in the decision to open up vaccines to people 65 and older. (SAM DORAN/SHNS) tem can maintain solvency ing jobless rates of 2020 and ensure adequate bene- because our UI program was fits." already underfunded." The COVID-19 pandemic One reason for this under- One million more eligible for vaccine and widespread business clo- funding, according to the sures sent unemployment report, is that Massachusetts By KATIE LANNAN Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Methuen, New Bedford, Randolph, skyrocketing in Massachusetts "hasn't followed its own stan- State House News Service Revere, Springfield and Worcester. and many other states, result- dards for when to raise and BOSTON — Massachusetts roughly doubleed the popula- The goal, Sudders told reporters at a briefing, is to increase ing in a flood of new unem- lower taxes," and lawmakers tion eligible for COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, when peo- capacity at locations like mass vaccination sites, regional col- ployment claims and more have frozen or constrained ple over age 65, the residents and staff of affordable and low- laboratives and pharmacies, and to have a uniform set of rules benefit payments flowing out rates rather than adhering to income housing for seniors, and people with two or more across the different sites, rather than have some only open to of the state's unemployment statutes that are "calibrated to health conditions that put them at higher risk will be newly residents of a particular community. She said the 68 current trust fund. As of December, create a healthy reserve by able to make appointments. municipal clinics will receive second doses so that they can As the state expands eligibility, it's also focusing on high- the state unemployment rate triggering automatic tax fully vaccinate people who have gotten the first shot. capacity locations like mass vaccination sites and regional stood at 7.4 percent. increases when savings are Almost 95 percent of people in Massachusetts live within a collaboratives to deliver the shots, a move Baker administra- Massachusetts has bor- small and reducing rates when 45-minute drive of a mass vaccination site or within 30 min- tion officials say is designed to streamline the process of rowed more than $2.2 billion savings are adequate." utes of one of 13 regional collaboratives, Sudders said. immunizing as many people as possible. from the federal government The current triggers call for Critics of the vaccine rollout have raised concerns about how to keep the unemployment "We started with a very deliberate and very particular and people will access the large-scale vaccine sites if they cannot tax increases when the UI what I would describe as a very equitably framed process at the insurance trust fund afloat. trust fund is low, which the drive or otherwise lack transporation, and suggested that some The new report said that beginning of this, but the big message we got from the public who might shy away from the unfamiliar locations would be report said often happens dur- was vaccinate, vaccinate," Gov. Charlie Baker said at a press because the UI system is ing or just after a recession willing to get the shot closer to home. funded by business taxes, the conference, slapping his hand for emphasis. "And there's no when businesses are facing "Our goal is to build more efficient vaccination sites region- burden of that debt will ulti- question the fastest way to do this is with high-volume sites." budgetary strain. ally that can vaccinate people more quickly," Baker said. mately fall "not on the state About 70,000 appointments at mass vaccine sites in "It might make more sense To vaccinate a lot of people quickly, Baker said, "you got to but on local businesses and Springfield, Danvers, Boston and Foxborough will become if tax increases were triggered be doing more than a couple of hundred ... a day across mul- workers." available around 8 a.m. Thursday for the newly eligible popu- by some combination of low tiple sites." He said, "You got to be doing at least 750 a day." Amid the massive increase lations and for those who previously qualified for the shots -- savings and economic health," He said the number of doses delivered each day will drive in demand for joblessness aid, people age 75 and older, the staff and residents of nursing and how fast the state can move on to the next eligibility groupings. higher rates for business' con- the report said. "As an exam- congregate care facilities, and health care workers. ple, rates could be automati- "One thing the experience of the past three weeks has dem- tributions to the trust fund are News of the coming expansion sent people flooding to the onstrated is larger enterprises can deliver a heck of a lot more taking effect this year. Gov. cally frozen when joblessness state's vaccine-booking website -- about an hour and a half is high (e.g., if the unemploy- vaccines really quickly, which is really important," the gover- Charlie Baker filed a bill -- after the announcement, Baker said there had been 250,000 nor said. first in December, then again ment rate is over 7 percent for visits to the site. 9 of the last 12 months.) Once As Baker made clear that the large-scale sites will be a major on Jan. 13 after state lawmak- He said he thinks the website "will be in good shape" for the part of vaccination efforts moving forward CIC Health, which the job market recovers, rates added traffic. ers did not pass it before the operates the sites at Fenway Park and Gillette Stadium, indi- could rise to rebuild reserves." In a state with a population of about 6.9 million, about 1.1 Jan. 5 end of the legislative cated they were ready for the role, announcing their plans to Employers pay UI taxes on million people are currently eligible for vaccines, and approxi- session -- that aims to keep expand vaccine administration in line with the broader eligibil- the trust fund solvent and pro- the first $15,000 their employ- mately another million will join them Thursday. ees earn, and the report said As of Tuesday, the Department of Public Health reported ity and holding a Wednesday afternoon media availability. vide relief to businesses by The population becoming eligible for vaccines on Thursday freezing the UI rate at its pre- that long-term deficits "are that 861,859 people in Massachusetts had received at least includes individuals age 16 and older with two or more from a vious schedule and reducing virtually inevitable in the their first dose, and 304,657 were fully vaccinated. Health and certain group of medical conditions: moderate to severe asth- the nearly 60 percent hike Massachusetts UI system" Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders said more than ma, cancer, chronic kidney disease, COPD, Down Syndrome, that's currently looming to an because benefits automatical- half of the 75-plus population has so far been vaccinated, a average of about 17 percent. ly keep up with wage growth threshold that made state officials comfortable adding new heart conditions, immunocompromised state from an organ Baker's bill (H 55), which but tax payments do not. eligibility groups. transplant, obesity, pregnancy, sickle cell disease, smoking and is before the House Ways and It put forward policy Administration officials cautioned it could take more than a type 2 diabetes mellitus. Means Committee, would options adopted by some month for all the new groups to secure vaccine appointments, That list mostly adheres to a Centers for Disease Control and also enable the state to issue other states, including index- urging continued patience as they again pointed to high Prevention list of conditions that place people at higher risk of bonds to pay back the federal ing the taxable wage base to demand that outpaces the limited, but growing supply of shots severe illness from the coronavirus. Massachusetts has now loans and create a surcharge wage growth, raising it from from the federal government. added in asthma, which Baker said "is an environmental and on employers to help repay $15,000, making both of Next week, Sudders said, federal officials will increase economic justice issue." interest on those loans. those changes together, or Massachusetts' weekly first-dose supply to 139,000 from about People with one of those conditions will become eligible The Tufts report contem- introducing a tax on employ- 110,000. later in Phase 2 of the state's three-phase vaccine distribution plates Baker's proposal to ees like those for Social In a letter sent to local boards of health Wednesday, Sudders plan, after teachers and other essential workers. stretch the debt repayment Security and Medicare. said the state needs to streamline its vaccine administration to Baker said the state is still "pretty much on track" with the over time through longer- "One potential benefit address supply constraints and the challenge of vaccinating basic schedule of its original plan, which envisioned the cur- term bonds as one approach could be a shift in political wider swaths of the population. rent portion -- Phase 2 -- running from February to April, and the state could take to address dynamics," Horowitz wrote. Starting March 1, the state will no longer ship first doses to Phase 3, serving the general public, penciled in for April to the challenges facing its "In the current setup, workers municipalities holding clinics that serve only their own local June. unemployment system, not- tend to defend the benefit side residents, except for 20 cities and towns the Department of State lawmakers plan to examine the vaccine rollout at ing that the bonds would raise of the program while employ- Public Health has identified as having the greatest COVID-19 an oversight hearing next week, which the COVID-19 and "fairness concerns, as it ers fight to limit tax increases. burden and the highest percentages of non-white residents: Emergency Preparedness and Management Committee means that some of today's That means the only way for Boston, Brockton, Chelsea, Everett, Fall River, Fitchburg, announced in a statement where top Democrats knocked the debt will ultimately be repaid both sides to win is chronic Framingham, Haverhill, Holyoke, Lawrence, Leominster, plans as frequently changing. by businesses that don't exist underfunding (benefits stay yet - while businesses that strong, funding stays low)." RMV reminds thousands to ‘Check Ya Stickah’ By MICHAEL P. NORTON Driving a vehicle without a valid last year, some extensions were granted The Westfield News State House News Service inspection sticker is a traffic violation to annual inspection stickers expiring BOSTON - A disproportionate num- that could lead to a fine and negative between March and May of 2020, but A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC ber of vehicles in Massachusetts have effects on individual insurance rates, but those extensions have expired and offi- expired inspection stickers, and state the RMV said it is asking law enforce- cials said Wednesday that no further Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry Managing Editor Sales Manager officials are ramping up efforts to con- ment to use discretion at this time and extensions are planned. There are 1,800 vince people to get required annual help remind people that it's time to local inspection stations in the state. Hope E. Tremblay emissions and safety inspections. renew stickers instead of citing them. Acting Registrar Colleen Ogilvie Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager The Registry of Motor Vehicles "The emissions and safety inspection encouraged people to make a plan to get announced Wednesday that it is teaming ensures motor vehicles operating in their vehicles inspected and stickers Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor up with the state Department of Massachusetts are safe, properly main- updated. "Resources are readily avail- Business Manager Environmental Protection, tained, and not emitting excess air pol- able to help customers locate a conve- Massachusetts State Police, local law lutants in our communities, which will nient inspection station and guide them Fran Smith Lorie Perry General Manager Director of Ad Production enforcement, and business partners to improve air quality for us all," said through the inspection process, follow- remind customers of the requirement. MassDEP Commissioner Martin ing all safety and social distancing pro- The RMV says there are more than Suuberg. "MassDEP, along with our tocols to keep customers and inspection 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 584,000 registered vehicles in the state program partners, encourages station staff safe," Ogilvie said. with expired stickers. That works out to Massachusetts residents to renew their RMV outreach, the agency said, will (413)562-4181 about 10.8 percent of the 5.4 million stickers to ensure that their vehicle emis- include reminders in registration mail- www.thewestfieldnews.com active vehicle registrations in sion systems are inspected yearly." ings encouraging customers to "Check Massachusetts. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck Ya Stickah." THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2021 - PAGE 5 Bishop Byrne Obituaries launches Lenten Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 series on Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries social media SPRINGFIELD – Catherine Aborjaily Springfield Bishop William WESTFIELD — Catherine Byrne launched a social media Aborjaily, 94, died at her home in outreach, called “Spiritual Westfield on January 31, 2021. Shorts,” to coincide with Lent. Gregarious, generous, and with Each video pulls a theme or boundless energy, her vivacious teaching from the daily read- personality attracted people of all ings, helping Catholics draw ages who were taken in by her closer to Christ during this spirit, her experiences, and her holy season. can-do attitude. She possessed a “This Lent we’re going to be remarkable talent for bringing peo- doing Spiritual Shorts, little ple together. She had a wonderful 30-second clips, a thought for capacity to bring fun into a room each day of Lent,” Bishop and energize others. And she lived Byrne explained in a promo by one of her favorite sayings, “If video released, Tuesday, Feb. at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Born in Boston on 16. October 22, 1926, Catherine was the eighth of ten children When he was a priest in the born to Michael and Nellie Solomon who had immigrated Archdiocese of Washington, from Bhamdoun, Lebanon in the early 1900s. During her D.C., Bishop Byrne produced school years, she met pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart, and YouTube videos called “Five Louis Shaw, a Boston philanthropist who selected her to Things,” highlighting five life attend a summer enrichment camp he ran in Topsfield. There hacks, prayer starters, or spiri- she developed a lifelong love of music and appreciation for tual meditations to help people the arts. Catherine attended Girls’ High School, graduating to grow closer to God. The early at the age of 16 in 1943, at the height of World War II. series was so popular that it has Catherine soon began work at MIT’s legendary incubator, been developed into a book, Ready to donate the Radiation Lab, (Building 20), as a technician. The lab did Five Things with Fr. Bill, pub- top secret R&D for the US government, developing the first lished by Loyola Press. The On Wednesday, after their monthly meeting, members of the Westfield Purple Heart radar which was sent to England for the Allied Forces to use Lenten series will be updated Trail posed with George the Rabbit. The week before Easter, members, along with the in their planes to detect Nazi aircraft, the new technology daily on the Roman Catholic Rabbit, will be visiting nursing homes, assistant living facilities,and hospitals bringing becoming a key turning point to winning the war. Catherine Diocese of Springfield, MA’s gifts of body wash and shampoo to veterans who are clients of these facilities. Working also worked on the top-secret Manhattan Project, another Facebook page and on within the Covid 19 virus regulations, the team will meet staff outside the buildings to WWII milestone. When not shooing away charmed graduate Instagram at diospringfieldma. distribute the donated items to the veterans. This, along with other events throughout students at the lab, Catherine worked with Dr. Jerome In his Ash Wednesday video, the year, will be one of the organization's projects of veterans helping veterans. Wiesner, chosen by President Kennedy as Chair of his he explained the modified Pictured are Robert J. Ragone, treasurer, George the Rabbit, and Mark W. Fedora, Scientific Advisory Board, and later was MIT’s 13th presi- method in which the church is co-chair of the Westfield Purple Heart Trail. (DON WIELGUS PHOTO) dent, Dr. Norbert Weiner, and Dr. Warren Sturgis McCulloch. distributing ashes. “Typically After the war, she worked at MIT’s Research Laboratory of we would get the big cross on Electronics, helping to develop one of the first computers, and our forehead, but because of met Helen Keller who tested a computer-driven robot for the the pandemic, we’re going to blind. Catherine met Alfred (Fred) Aborjaily through their be sprinkling ashes on top of CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars hosts shredding event mothers who had been childhood friends. After graduating people’s heads. It actually WESTFIELD — CSF While you remain safely at from volunteers and Valley from Boston Latin School, Fred joined the Army Air Force. draws us closer to the reality of Westfield Dollars for Scholars home, this is a good time to Green Shedding employees Her mother requested someone in their family write to him, Jesus saying ‘don’t let your is hosting a paper shredding box up old documents, protect • All material must be acces- and Catherine volunteered, feeling it was her patriotic duty to right hand know what your left fundraiser, rain or shine, on your identity and help our sible in the trunk, truck bed, or support the war effort. Thus began a two-year correspondence. hand is doing.’ Lent is about Saturday, April 17, 2021 from young scholars. A $5 donation cargo area Fred flew 42 B24 bomber missions out of Italy, was shot moving closer to God spiritu- 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. or until the is requested for every box, • Pets should not be in the down, recuperated, and then was assigned and completed over ally, not just publically, but truck is full at the Westfield Limit 3 boxes. No Early Birds! vehicle 50 missions flying over the Himalayas (The Hump) between internally,” he said. Lent is a Senior Center parking lot at 45 Mandatory COVID-19 • Please pay with exact China and India. Each of his letters were beautifully descrip- 40-day period of prayer, fast- Noble St. Valley Green Procedures must be followed: amount tive and sensitively written, and it made Catherine want to get ing and almsgiving, as Shredding of Westfield is • Must wear a mask IF YOU ARE SICK OR to know him better. When the war ended, he was determined Catholics prepare to celebrate donating its equipment so that • Remain in vehicle at all AWAITING COVID TEST to go to college enabled by the GI Bill and his war service the resurrection of Christ on all proceeds will fund scholar- times RESULTS, DO NOT savings. He applied and was accepted to Harvard University. Easter, Sunday, April 4. ships for Westfield students. • Follow all instructions ATTEND THE EVENT Catherine and Fred married in 1948, Fred graduated college in 1949, and he went on to Tufts Medical School, graduating in 1953. In the early years of their marriage, Catherine worked while Fred attended school, earning her first Ph.T. (Putting Him Through). After his Obstetrics and Gynecology residency Podcast at Boston City Hospital, they decided to move to Westfield, Continued from Page 1 where there were no other ObGyn specialists in the area. With four young children, Catherine kept extremely busy with her “Cocktails and Scenes” had to stand COVID even happened, you saw a lot family and getting established in their new community. The out, said Martin. more direct to streaming releases,” said couple were a dynamic team. Catherine described Fred as a “a “I think a couple of things set us apart Martin. “The conversation moving for- kind, sensitive, gentle man who appreciated nature, life, who from other movie podcasts,” he said, ward is going to be how the big tentpole had respect for every living thing, and someone who treasured “more than anything we don’t take our- films make the money they previously did learning—he was a true Renaissance man.” Catherine was a selves too seriously, we aren’t trying to be with theater releases if this trend contin- liberated woman, well before her time, and an equal partner in the next Siskal and Ebert so we just have ues. The ‘Wonder Woman’ sequel that their marriage. They enjoyed entertaining family and friends, fun with our discussions and try to keep released on HBO Max on Christmas is traveling the world together, celebrating their shared Lebanese people laughing. We really see the podcast going to be an interesting case study. It’s heritage and culture, and collecting antiques. Throughout their as just two friends having a few beers and the one big ‘Popcorn’ flick that decided lives, Catherine and Fred championed the importance of edu- talking movies together, and we aim to they weren’t gonna wait any longer and cation, and encouraged their extended family members to go give our listeners the same experience. We went to a streaming service. It did how- to college, offering financial help without expecting anything also don’t pigeonhole our podcast into ever make a lot of big theater companies in return. They both recognized the enormous difference edu- talking about a few specific topics, already and other people in the film industry quite cation could make in the lives of others. Together, they estab- in the first 3 episodes, we’ve talked about Wayne Lawler co-hosts the “Cocktails upset with the studio for doing so.” lished a Personal Endowment Trust at Tufts Medical School romantic comedies, sequels, and political and Scenes” podcast from his While most of “Cocktails and Scenes” for a deserving student. Looking toward retirement, she and movies.” Pennsylvania home. (SCREENSHOT) focus on the scenes, the co-hosts do enjoy Fred purchased a RI summer home in 1983. She loved visiting Martin fell in love with movies at an an adult beverage during their show. the ocean “to see if it’s still there.” Fred, the love of Catherine’s early age. The first movie he really dubbing a movie “good.” Martin said they When asked about pairings with this life, passed away too soon in 1987 at the age of 66, after a remembers watching is “The Three take into account a combination of good reporter’s favorite sports movies, “Rudy” wonderful 39 years of marriage together. Catherine met and Amigos.” The youngest of four children, acting, directing and cinematography. and “Major League,” Martin recommend- later married Gerrit van Dissel in 1995. They enjoyed a Martin said his siblings “watched that one “For me, the most important thing is ed an Irish Car Bomb and either the mutual love of travel, playing tennis, and hosting parties with a lot.” being able to tell a good story that keeps tequila-based “Wild Thing” or a light beer friends, their children, and their families. They spent many Lawler said his first movie was likely a an audience’s attention for 100-120 min- in a plastic cup, respectively. As for a pair- winters in Naples, Florida. Catherine volunteered and sup- Disney movie. utes,” he said. “I think attention spans are ing with the Will Ferrell comedy ported a number of community organizations, including the “We had all the Disney movies on video getting shorter and shorter, and subse- “Stepbrothers,” Martin could only go with Mass Medical Society, The American Cancer Society where cassettes so I’m sure it was’ The Rescuers’ quently, that’s becoming harder and hard- the obvious: “We would have wine and she initiated the first Breast Self-Examination Clinic in the or ‘Fox and the Hound’,” said Lawler. er to do.” pretend like we are at the ‘F$%#$# Greater Westfield area, The Westfield Women’s Club, was a While many film buffs have a hard time Lawler said a good movie is “an orches- CATALINA WINE MIXER’!” Member of the local PBS Board of Directors, and was the first choosing one favorite movie, The trated effort that requires 100’s of people Martin and Lawler plan to expand the woman Director appointed at Westfield Cooperative Bank. Cocktails and Scenes hosts readily working together over sometimes years to cocktails portion of the podcast She was an active member of the Episcopal Church of the answered that question. Martin’s is “A tell a story that’s riveting enough to keep “We both like craft beers and cocktails Atonement. She loved and supported the Springfield Few Good Men,” while Lawler said he our attention.” and want to try and tie what we’re drink- Symphony, the Westfield Athenaeum, the Westfield YMCA, would be revealing his in a future podcast Aside from Cruise and Bond, Martin ing with our movie topic whenever possi- where her “Go For It” motto inspired others, and the Tuesday and urged folks to tune-in to find out. lists Jake Gyllenhaal and Charlize Theron ble,” Martin said. “We start off every epi- Afternoon Club. Their pick for worst flicks? Martin went among his favorite actors. His favorite sode by talking about what we are drink- Catherine is survived by her children: Dr. Karen Aborjaily with “Speed 2: Cruise Control” and director is David Fincher, and his favorite ing and have a few while we discuss Simm and her husband, David, of Westfield, MA; Ruth Lawler said he has “a love/hate relation- genre is thrillers. movies. My personal favorite cocktail is Aborjaily, of Westfield, MA; Eric Aborjaily and his wife, ship with ‘Battlefield Earth.’ Worst movie, Lawler said Daniel Day-Lewis and an old-fashioned and Wayne’s is a gin Deena, of Dover, MA; Lisa Haidar and her husband, Simon, best scenes of someone running through Kate Winslet top his list of favorite actors, martini.” of Wellesley, MA; her beloved grandchildren: David, panes of glass.” his favorite director is Quentin Tarantino Upcoming topics include Tom Hanks Catherine, and Andrew Bannish; David Simm; Michael, Julia, When asked about their favorite or most and his favorite genre is historical drama. this coming week and a long list for the and Alexander Haidar; and Amira and Brandon Aborjaily; her repeated line from a movie, the pair Martin said launching a podcast with a future, including everything from Marvel dear sister, Lucille Abdelahad, of Walpole, MA, along with showed their true colors. friend he has never met in person was to Star Wars. many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her “I could lie and come up with some “very 2020.” He said the movie industry is “Cocktails and Scenes” has gained husband, Dr. Alfred N. Aborjaily in 1987; her second husband, deep quote from an artsy movie to try and very different today than it was a year ago more of a following than the co-hosts Gerrit van Dissel, in 2009; her brothers: Red Ferris and build up my movie cred, but who am I when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit. expected after just three releases. Martin George Solomon; her sisters: Helen Bethoney, Rose George, kidding? My most repeated lines from How it will affect the future of the indus- joked during the first podcast that his Adele Moses, Alice Bethoney, Mary Maloof, and Lila Abdou; movies are probably all from try will play out in time. mother, Michelle Barthelette, would like- and her daughter Ruth’s husband, David Bannish. Catherine’s ‘Anchorman’,” said Martin. “Nothing would shock me at this point, ly be their biggest fan, but other family, family would like to thank Dr. Gurpal Kingra, Dr. Michelle “’Step-brothers’ and ‘Ace Ventura’,” but ultimately I don’t think COVID will friends and strangers are listening. Barnett, caregivers Senta, Kim, and Eva, as well as the EMT/ said Lawler. “I’m a 12-year-old stuck in have a long-lasting effect on the way mov- “We appreciate any friends or family ambulance drivers, medical teams and staff at Baystate Noble an adult’s body.” ies are made,” Martin said. “We saw some who has reached out to us and supported Hospital, Baystate Visiting Nurses, with their PT and OT pro- The co-hosts watch many movies but big blockbusters delayed, but even with the podcast. We do this as a nice escape viders, and finally Baystate Hospice. have several on repeat. Martin said he has that new ones are still going into produc- from our work lives and have said we Funeral arrangements are with Firtion Adams Funeral seen “The Shawshank Redemption” or tion every day. How they are consumed is always want to keep this loose and fun,” Home, 76 Broad St., Westfield, MA 01085 www.firtionadams. “Forrest Gump” more than any other, a different conversation. Movie theaters said Martin. “We’ve both said we would com. Burial at Pine Hill Cemetery in Westfield, MA will be however, simply because “of the amount have obviously suffered greatly, and I still do it even if no one listened. The fact private. A celebration of life will be planned in the future the cable channels played them growing think even once this is hopefully over, that anyone has is just icing on the cake, when it is safe to do so. Memorial gifts in Catherine’s memo- up.” there will still be a large crowd that won’t but it’s always nice to be supported by ry may be sent to Citizens Scholarship Fund, “Westfield Lawler said his most repeated movie is go back to theaters. Hopefully, I’m wrong, your loved ones.” Dollars for Scholars,” P.O. Box 382, Westfield, MA 01086 OR not necessarily by choice. as I love going to the movie theater and “Cocktails and Scenes” can be found on the Westfield Food Pantry, 101 Meadow St., #1, Westfield, “My wife is obsessed with Christmas, hope they flourish once COVID ends.” any of the major podcasting platforms: MA 01085. so I’ve seen ‘The Santa Clause’ at least During the pandemic, online movie Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, 400 times,” he said. streaming services exploded. Stitcher, etc. They are also on social at Both consider numerous factors when “It was already going that way before Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 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And the chase is on with Southwick’s Aidan Jubb (22) leading the pack during Wednesday Sean Baker (9) and Evan Iglesias (19) in a face-off. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) night’s boys ice hockey contest against Longmeadow at Amelia Park Arena. (MARC ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Lancers’ third period flurry overwhelms Rams By CHRIS PUTZ the ice, or rather the goose eggs on the the pack, and attempted a shot. Beach Sports Editor scoreboard. McHugh skated down the made a point-blank save. SOUTHWICK – For nearly 33 min- right side of the ice, drove deep past the Longmeadow’s Robert Croteau utes, the Southwick Regional High right circle and steered the puck into the expanded his team’s lead, scoring on a School boys ice hockey team kept the net for a power play goal with 4:45 redirect with 3:41 left in the middle region’s premiere high school hockey remaining in the first period. frame. Croteau deflected a slap shot team, the high-powered Longmeadow Nineteen seconds later, Southwick from Adam Low that originated at the Lancers, in check Wednesday night at was back on its heels (er, skates) when Southwick blue line. Amelia Park Arena. The Rams awoke a another penalty left them shorthanded Southwick cut its deficit to one again, sleeping giant though as the Lancers again. The Rams killed off the penalty, 2-1, on a goal from Jake Martin with 6.9 reeled off four goals over the game’s and then, just before the buzzer ended ticks remaining in the quarter. Martin final 12-plus minutes en route to a 6-1 signaling the end of the quarter, their stole the puck and slipped a shot past victory. goalie, Andrew Morris made his 14th Beach. Longmeadow’s Luke McHugh record- save. Morris’s saves total at the end of two ed a hat trick. Southwick’s Aidan Jubb attempted to periods stood at 27. Southwick put forth an impressive net a game-tying goal early in the second Although Southwick stayed within a showing through two periods. The Rams period, but Longmeadow goalie Dmitri hockey stick’s length of a tie, matched Longmeadow’s effort nearly Beach used to his leg pad to knock away Longmeadow exploded for four goals stride for stride. the puck. Jubb also had a chance thwart- with scores from McHugh, Cole Guidrey, It’s action at the boards with Southwick’s Jake Martin (18) It wasn’t until Southwick committed a ed early in the first period when he stole Richard Joseph, and McHugh again and Longmeadow’s Parker Leary (11). (MARC ST.ONGE/THE penalty that Longmeadow finally broke the puck near mid-ice, broke away from within a six-minute span to pull away. WESTFIELD NEWS)

And the chase is on with Southwick’s Aidan Jubb (22) leading the pack. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

David Forest (17) fights for the puck with Longneadow’s Nick Medeiros (14). (MARC ST.ONGE/ Andrew Morris stops a shot by Longmeadow’s Adam Low (20). (MARC ST.ONGE/THE THE WESTFIELD NEWS) WESTFIELD NEWS)

2021 WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULE* WESTFIELD BOMBERS WTA TIGERS St. Mary’s skiing @ Berkshire East, Charlemont, 5 p.m. *Due to overwhelming concerns regarding the coronavirus, Westfield State Feb. 19 St. Mary’s boys basketball @ Southwick Regional School, 5 p.m. University officials have prohibited spectators, fans, and members of the media Westfield Technical Academy boys basketball @ Hampden Charter School of Feb. 26 from attending swimming and diving meets for the 2021 season. Basketball and Science, 5 p.m. St. Mary’s boys basketball @ Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter hockey home games at WHS and Amelia Park Ice Arena are limited to two family Feb. 23 School, 5 p.m. members per player. No visitors are allowed from away teams. Westfield Technical Academy girls basketball @ Hampden Charter School of St. Mary’s girls basketball @ Southwick Regional School, 5 p.m. Science, 5 p.m. Feb. 19 Feb. 25 SOUTHWICK RAMS Westfield boys basketball vs. Agawam, 7 p.m. Hampden Charter School of Science boys basketball @ Westfield Technical Feb. 19 Feb. 22 Academy HS, 5 p.m. Southwick boys basketball @ Westfield Technical Academy HS, 5 p.m. Westfield swimming & diving @ Minnechaug, Westfield State University, 4 p.m. Feb. 26 Feb. 20 Feb. 24 Westfield Technical Academy girls basketball vs. Pioneer Valley Chinese Southwick boys ice hockey @ Ludlow, Olympia Ice Center, West Springfield, Westfield girls basketball @ West Springfield HS, 7 p.m. Immersion Charter School, 5 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Feb. 25 ST. MARY’S SAINTS Feb. 22 Westfield skiing @ Berkshire East, Charlemont, 5 p.m. Feb. 18 Southwick boys basketball @ St. Mary’s, Westfield Intermediate School, 5 p.m. Westfield boys basketball @ West Springfield, 7 p.m. St. Mary’s boys basketball vs. Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion School, Feb. 23 Westfield boys ice hockey @ West Springfield, Westfield Intermediate School, 7 p.m. Southwick girls basketball @ St. Mary’s, Westfield Intermediate School, 5 p.m. Olympia Ice Center, 8:40 p.m. Feb. 22 Feb. 25 St. Mary’s boys basketball vs. Southwick Regional, Westfield Intermediate Southwick boys basketball vs. St. Mary’s, 5 p.m. Feb. 27 School, 5 p.m. Feb. 26 Westfield boys ice hockey @ Agawam, Feb. 23 Southwick girls basketball vs. St. Mary’s, 5 p.m. Olympia Ice Rink, West Springfield, St. Mary’s girls basketball vs. Southwick, Westfield Intermediate School, 5 p.m. Feb. 28 2:50 p.m. Feb. 25 Southwick boys ice hockey vs. Chicopee, Amelia Park Arena, 1:30 p.m. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2021 - PAGE 7

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(February 5, 12, 19, 2021) (February 19, 26, 2021) (March 5, 2021) Dear Annie NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE NOTICE OF By ANNIE LANE MORTGAGEE'S SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale OF REAL ESTATE contained in a certain mortgage given by Kyle E. Konrad to Florence Bank FKA Florence Premises: 61 Carroll Drive, Westfield, Mas- Savings Bank, said mortgage being dated sachusetts December 1, 2014 and recorded in the Hamp- den County Registry of Deeds in Book 20518, By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale Shattered By Loss contained in a certain mortgage given by Ju- Page 536, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the condi- dith F. Farr a/k/a Judith L. Farr and Robert A. Dear Annie: Last month, I lost the man of my demic may make it difficult to meet in person, there tions of said mortgage and for the purpose of Farr to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and now held foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public by Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion dreams, my husband. It hurts so bad without him. I are online grief-support communities, such as Mortgage Company, said mortgage dated Feb- Auction at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 5, don't know what to do. I miss him terribly. He was Grieving.com and GriefInCommon.com. , upon the premises described in said ruary 25, 2008, and recorded in the Hampden 2021 County Registry of Deeds, in Book 17174 at my everything for years now. He was my heart and Lastly, keep holding onto those good memories mortgage, namely 600 Montgomery Road, Page 1, as affected by an Assignment of Mort- soul. My heart is broken into a million pieces. I have like a raft. No one can ever take them away. Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, gage dated October 2, 2017, and recorded with talked with counselors; some help, others don't. We Dear Annie: I am 32 and living at my childhood all and singular the premises described in said said Deeds in Book 21884 at Page 190, of mortgage, to wit: which mortgage the undersigned is the present still had so many plans for the future. It just hurts. I home with my mother. I was once away at college holder, for breach of the conditions in said want him back but I can't have that. I want to cry and and had several mediocre jobs in a few different cit- The land in Westfield, Hampden County, Mas- mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing sachusetts, bounded and described as follows: the same will be sold at Public Auction on at the same time want to laugh and smile for all the ies. However, my inability to find a job that paid well March 12, 2021, at 11:00 AM Local Time upon good times we had. I feel so lost and empty without enough to sustain my independence resulted in me Situated on the westerly side of the highway the premises, all and singular the premises de- leading from Westfield to Montgomery and scribed in said mortgage, to wit: him. I feel like I lost a part of me that day. Is there any moving home with my mother a few years ago. I was known as Montgomery Road in Wyben, and Certain real estate situate in Westfield, Hamp- advice you can give me? -- Grieving Wife laid off in May due to COVID-19, but my employ- beginning at an iron pin in the westerly line of den County, Massachusetts, being designated Dear Grieving Wife: I am so incredibly sorry for ment there was rocky anyway. Montgomery Road at the southeasterly corner as Lot 52 (fifty-two) on the plan entitlted "Tekoa of the conveyed premises and at the northeast- Village... Tract II" as recorded in the Registry of your loss. As therapist and grief advocate Megan I look back on certain failures, and I'm incredibly erly corner of land now or formerly of Calvin & Deeds for said Hampden County in Book of Devine writes in her book "It's OK that You're Not embarrassed and ashamed. I am desperate to take June Porter, thence running Plans 57, Pages 3 & 4, said lot being bounded and described as follows: OK": "There is a quiet, a stillness, that pervades responsibility for my life and become an adult, but N. 64° 34’ 12” W. a distance of two hundred everything in early grief. Loss stuns us into a place the fear and my inadequacy are overwhelming. I am forty-five and 47/100 (245.47) feet to an iron SOUTHERLY by Carroll Drive, Eighty Four and beyond language." There are no words to adequately having difficulty coping. Am I destined to struggle pin; thence running 07/100 (84.07) feet; address your pain, but here is my meager attempt. for the rest of my life? -- Man-Child N. 65° 38’ 18” W. a distance of two hundred WESTERLY by lot 53 (fifty three) as shown on You've suffered a devastating blow. It feels like you Dear Man: It breaks my heart to hear how you talk fifty-eight and 96/100 (258.96) feet to an iron said plan, Two Hundred Seventy Eight (278) lost a part of yourself that day because you did. I to yourself. I can tell from your letter that you're a pin; thence running feet, more or less; won't attempt to offer you solutions, because your thoughtful, emotionally intelligent person. But all the N. 63° 21’ 22” W. a distance of two hundred NORTHERLY by Westfield River, Thirty (30) sixty-five and 15/100 (265.15) feet to an iron feet, more or less; grief is not a problem; it's the natural reaction to this reassurances in the world won't mean a thing if your pin; thence running traumatic, life-altering event. I say all this not to depression and anxiety keep getting the last word. So, NORTHEASTERLY by land of owner unknown, make you feel worse but to make you feel heard. All first and foremost, you must prioritize your mental N. 62° 14’ 33” W. a distance of four hundred One Hundred Seven (107) feet, more Or less; sixty-two and 25/100 (462.25) feet to an iron and of your feelings -- from desperation, to anger, to health, through therapy and any other necessary treat- pin; thence running numbness, to the whole-body heartache that thrums ment. And if you feel like you might hurt yourself or EASTERLY by lot 51 (fifty one) as shown on N. 62° 42’ 15” W. a distance of three hundred said plan, One Hundred Ninety Seven and beneath it all -- are valid. just would like someone to talk to, you can call 800- eleven and 89/100 (311.89) feet to an iron pin; 15/00 (197.15) feet. That doesn't mean you're condemned to a lifetime 273-8255 any time. thence running Easement rights of City of Westfield Gas and of suffering, or that you need to endure this alone. I Additionally, taking part in something bigger than N. 62° 48’ 26” W. a distance of four hundred Electric Light Department et al under instru- commend you for reaching out to others for support oneself is a spiritual salve. I strongly encourage you eighteen and 22/10 (418.22) feet to an iron pin; ment dated July 27, 1956 and recorded in the thence running Registry of Deeds for said Hampden County in over the past few weeks, and I encourage you to keep to volunteer somewhere, whether virtually or in per- Book 2486, Page 140. doing so. Continue trying out counselors until you son. You can find opportunities at volunteermatch. N. 62° 42’ 48” W. a distance of five hundred find one you like. Eventually, you might even con- org. You have a lot to offer the world. We need you. one and 31/100 (501.31) feet to an iron pin; Easement rights of City of Westfield Gast and said iron pin being at land now or formerly of Electric Light Department under instrument sider joining a grief support group. While the pan- Wallace & Mabel Hayden and at toe of ledge dated July 22, 1961 and recorded at the Hamp- and at the southwesterly corner of the con- den County Registry of Deeds in Book 2831, veyed premises and at the northwesterly Page 226. corner of said land now or formerly of Calvin The Mortgagors expressly reserve the right of and June Porter; the last seven (7) described homestead and do not wish to terminate said HINTS FROM HELOISE courses and distances being along said land homestead by granting within conveyance their now or formerly of Calvin & June Porter; waiver of such homestead in the within mort- thence running gage.

N. 45° 05’ 55” E. a distance of one hundred Being the same premises conveyed to the fifty-three and 91100 (153.91) feet along toe of mortgagors by deed of Raymond J. Waterman ledge, being along land now or formerly of Wal- and Phyllis R. Waterman dated February 19, lace & Mabel Hayden, to an iron pin at the 1963 and recorded at the Hampden County northwesterly corner of the conveyed premises Registry of Deeds in Book 2936, Page 125. Financial planning and at the southwesterly corner of Lot 2 on Plan hereinafter referred to; thence running The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typo- Dear Heloise: Both my husband and I work as please tell your readers to NEVER EVER send com- S. 63° 09’ 03” E. a distance of two thousand graphical error in this publication. financial planners, and we’ve noticed a serious trend promising photos to anyone. If a man respects you, he three hundred seventy-two and 63/100 (2372.63) feet to an iron pin at the westerly line For Mortgagor's Title see deed dated February over the past 25 years. A large number of American won’t expect you to do anything that might embarrass of Montgomery Road at the northeasterly 19, 1963, and recorded in Book 2936 at Page families do not have an emergency fund set aside to you. -- Faithful Reader in California corner of the conveyed premises; thence run- 125 with the Hampden County Registry of ning help themselves when an unexpected expense comes WHITEN YOUR NAILS Deeds. along. We usually tell people to have their bank auto- Dear Heloise: A quick tip for brightening and whit- S. 10° 35’ 18” W. a distance of one hundred TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold fifty and 00/100 (150.00) feet to the iron pin at and conveyed subject to all liens, encum- matically transfer money from their paycheck to a ening toe and fingernails. Apply whitening toothpaste the place of beginning. brances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal li- savings account. The amount depends on the person’s and wait 10 to 15 minutes before hopping in the ens and assessments, if any, which take pre- Containing 8.53 acres. cedence over the said mortgage above de- financial situation, but even if they have credit card shower. Scrub with a nail brush and you’ll be delight- scribed. debt, they still need to set aside funds for a broken ed with the results. -- June J., Brandenburg, Ky. Being Lot 3 on plan of lots in Westfield, Mas- sachusetts, entitled “Plan of Lots For Helen & TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the water heater, new tires or whatever. And they need to HOUSE BOOK Francis Szenda, dated May 15, 1974…” by purchase price must be paid by a certified stop impulse buying. Ask yourself whether you really Dear Heloise: We have lived in several different Pharmer Engineering Corporation, recorded check, bank treasurer's or cashier's check at with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in the time and place of the sale by the pur- need that item and how it will benefit you to have it. homes (nine altogether), and I always kept a “House Book of Plans 152, Pages 108 & 109. chaser. The balance of the purchase price You might be surprised at how much you’ll save if book,” which was just a large notebook. I took pic- shall be paid by a certified check, bank treas- Being the same premises conveyed to this urer's or cashier's check within forty five (45) you control your spending habits. -- Kathryn and tures of the houses we bought and of any renovations mortgagor by deed of Robert J. Burke dated days after the date of sale. James S., Dallas, Texas we made. That included when an improvement was November 25, 2014 and recorded December 1, 2014 in the Hampden County Registry of Other terms to be announced at the sale. SEND A GREAT HINT TO: made, such as a new roof, with the date and company Deeds immediately prior hereto. Heloise who did the work. This also had the before and after Marinosci Law Group, P.C. Said premises will be sold subject to and/or 275 West Natick Road, Suite 500 P.O. Box 795001 pictures. When it came time to sell, we had an accu- with the benefit of any and all rights, rights of Warwick, RI 02886 San Antonio, TX 78279-5001 rate accounting of our home, which helped us sell way, restrictions, easements, improvements, Attorney for Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a covenants, outstanding tax title, municipal or Champion Mortgage Company Fax: 1-210-HELOISE faster than most of our neighbors. -- Anna D., other public taxes, assessments, liens or Present Holder of the Mortgage Email: [email protected] Columbia, S.C. claims in the nature of liens, rights of parties in Telephone: (401) 234-9200 possession, and existing encumbrances of re- MLG File No.: 20-05570 THE BARE FACTS OLD TOWELS cord created prior to the mortgage, if any there Dear Heloise: This is a little embarrassing, but I Dear Heloise: I’ve found that it’s always wise to be, whether or not reference to such restric- was tricked into something, and I hope this will help have a few old towels in the trunk of my car. They’re tions, easements, improvements, liens or en- (February 19, 26, 2021) cumbrances is made in the Deed. other young women from the same thing. rolled up and in a plastic file box. There were times (March 5, 2021) I met a handsome young man and thought I was in when I had to clean up a sick child, wrap up an injured No representations, express or implied, are COMMONWEALTH OF made with respect to any matter concerning MASSACHUSETTS love. Well, I’m in my 20s and believed I knew right animal, clean off my windshield and a host of other the premises which will be sold "as is". THE TRIAL COURT from wrong. We had been dating for about four things that came up while I was on the road. When the The successful high bidder will be responsible Hampden Div. months when he wanted me to send him nude pictures towels got very old and thin, I cut them up for clothes for paying the Massachusetts State Document- Probate & Family Court Dept. of myself by way of my cellphone. Stupidly, I did, to wash my windows. -- Carrie N., New Haven, ary Tax Stamps, all closing costs and all re- and when we broke up, he plastered those photos on Conn. cording fees. HD21E0003PP various social media sites of friends we both knew. I ——— TERMSOFSALE: The highest bidder in the To Patricia A Baumgardner of Westfield, in the sale shall be required to deposit cash, bank County of Hampden, and to all other persons was humiliated. It was a hard lesson to learn, but (c)2021 by King Features Syndicate Inc. treasurer's check or certified check in the interested, a petition has been presented to amount of FIVETHOUSANDDOLLARS said Court by James A Lajeunesse of West- ($5,000.00) at the time and the place of the field, in the County of Hampden, representing sale of the premises to qualify as a bidder (the that they hold as tenants in common an undi- present holder of the mortgage is exempt from vided part or share of land lying in Westfield, in this requirement) to be held by the Mortgagee. the County of Hampden, setting forth that he The successful bidder will also be required to desires that all of said land may be sold at deposit a sum equal to ten percent (5%) of the private sale for not less than One Hundred amount bid (less the $5,000.00 deposit) with Eighty Thousand ($180,000.00) Dollars and the Mortgagee’s auctioneer, Aaron Posnik & praying that the partition may be made of all Co., Inc., 31 Capital Drive, West Springfield, the land aforesaid according to law, and to that Massachusetts 01089 or the Mortgagees attor- end that a commissioner be appointed to make ney as may be directed within five (5) days of such partition and be ordered to make sale and the date of the sale to be held by the Mort- conveyance of all or any part of said land gagee, and the balance of the purchase price which the Court finds cannot be advantage- shall be paid in cash, certified or bank treas- ously divided either at private sale or public urer's check at the closing which shall occur auction, and be ordered to distribute the net within thirty (30) days after the date of foreclos- proceeds thereof. If you desire to object thereto ure sale, time being of the essence, unless the you or your attorney should file a written ap- Mortgagee agrees otherwise. The successful pearance in said Court at Springfield before ten bidder at the sale shall be required to sign a o'clock in the forenoon on the Sixteenth day of Memorandum of Terms of Sale containing the April, 2021, the return date of the citation. above terms at the auction sale. Witness, BARBARA M HYLAND, In the event that the successful bidder at the First Justice of said Court, public auction shall default in purchasing the this fourth day of February, 2021. within described property according to the terms of this Notice of Mortgagee's Sale and/or Rosemary A. Saccomani, the terms of the Memorandum of Sale ex- Register of Probate & Family Court ecuted at the public auction, the Mortgagee re- serves the right, at its election, to sell the prop- erty to the second highest bidder at the public auction provided that Mortgagee, in its discre- tion, may require (1) said second highest bid- (February 19, 2021) der to deposit the amount of the required de- posit as set forth herein within three (3) busi- PUBLIC HEARING ness days after written notice to the second highest bidder of the default of the previous highest bidder, (2) the second highest bidder to The Southwick Conservation Commission will execute a Memorandum of Sale, and (3) the hold a public hearing under the Massachusetts closing to occur within twenty (20) days of said written notice, time being of the essence un- Wetland Protection Act G.L.C. 131 § 40 and less the Mortgagee agrees otherwise. The the Southwick Conservation Commission Reg- Mortgagee reserves the right to sell any parcel ulations & Bylaw Chapter 182 and Chapter 450 or any portion thereof separately, or in any or- der that Mortgagee may choose and/or to post- for an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area pone this sale to a later time or date by public Delineation. The project location is 686 Col- proclamation at the time and date appointed for lege Highway, Map 51, Parcel 10 Southwick, the sale and to further postpone any ad- journed sale date by public proclamation at the MA 01077. The applicant proposes only the time and date appointed for the adjourned sale determination of wetland resource area bound- date. aries. The meeting will be held via Zoom.us. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the Meeting ID: 833 5176 3914 Passcode: 637630 time and place of the sale. The hearing will be held March 1, 2021 at 7:40 p.m. via Zoom. The description for the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of a ty- pographical error in this publication. Copies of the plan can be viewed at the Town Website: Florence Bank FKA Florence Savings Bank Present Holder of said Mortgage https://www.southwickma.org/conservation- commission/pages/documents-abbriviated- By ______notice-resource-deliiniiation-public-viewing Rebecca M. Rivaux, Its Attorney BACON WILSON, P.C. 33 State Street Christopher Pratt, Springfield, MA 01103 Chair for the Commission 413-781-0560 THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2021 - PAGE 9 Advertising community Deadline is 2 Days Before classifiedsemailemail Flora [email protected] at [email protected] APARTMENTS FOR RENT CHIMNEY SWEEPS FIREWOOD HELP WANTED HORSES Westfield - 2 bedroom apartment includes Part-time horse grooms wanted Monday-Fri- heat/hot water. Tenant to pay electric. Garage A STEP ABOVE THE REST! 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