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THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2021 www.warerivernews.turley.com A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com CPA ATM ends suggests Cat trapper in just 30 changes keeps feral minutes By Paula Ouimette By Paula Ouimette Staff Writer Staff Writer colonies in check WARE – Certified Public HARDWICK – Roughly 50 Accountant Eric Kinsherf, special- method of reducing feral cat pop- voters attend the Annual Town izing in municipal finance, heard About 75 cats ulation. Meeting this past Saturday at the Board of Selectmen’s concerns The TNR method involves trap- Hardwick Elementary School, regarding an audit of town financ- trapped in Ware ping feral cats using traditional making quick work of the 19-arti- es at its June 15 meeting. Kinsherf over a year and/or drop traps, bringing them to cle warrant. said in addition to municipal financ- be neutered or spayed, then return- Moderator Ryan J. Witkos rd es, his firm also offers fraud risk By Paula Ouimette ing them to the location where they called the 283 ATM to order assessment, to see where a client is Staff Writer were trapped from. “I wanted to and gave recognition to the new- potentially vulnerable to fraud. be dealing with people that have ly-recognized Juneteenth holiday. Ware has had Scanlon & BRIMFIELD – Here Today huge problems with feral cats,” A moment of silence was held to Associates CPA conduct their Adopted Tomorrow, located at 180 Hutchinson said. “The program remember Ed Banas and Charles annual audit for the past 12 years. Sturbridge Road, is a nonprofit at HTAT is outstanding and they Lowell, both of whom passed away SelectBoard Chairman Keith animal sanctuary that relies on the rely on volunteers and grants.” in 2020. Kruckas said they reached out to compassion and dedication of their Hutchinson has been helping to Most of the articles carried, Kinsherf because they wanted to volunteers to help protect and con- TNR the second of two large feral including the fiscal 2022 budget ensure they were looking at the trol feral cat colonies in the area. cat populations in Ware since last of $5,899,933.13, which includes whole process. “There are some One such volunteer is year. a $10,000 overlay. The fiscal 2022 concerns about taxes and where Sturbridge resident, Lynn Cats can begin reproduc- budget was a 5.9% increase over the money goes…we want to make Hutchinson. A “trapper” for the ing at around six months of age fiscal 2021. Board of Selectmen sure everything is accounted for,” past 12 years, Hutchinson has been and can have about two to three Vice Chair Julie Quink explained Kruckas said. Kinsherf said finan- assisting HTAT with capturing feral litters of kittens a year. Each lit- that the town had to cut its fiscal cial best practices recommend cats for about three years. ter can produce on average four 2021 budget significantly, and switching auditors every five to six Hutchinson, an avid cat lover, kittens, quickly causing feral cat this increase brought them to a years to keep a fresh set of eyes first began trapping feral cats while colonies to grow unmanageable in safe operating budget. Voters also on it. He recommended switch- she was working at a previous job. size. Overpopulation can lead to approved the transfer of $35,800 ing auditors and talking with each “I started in New York, where there lower quality of life for the cats and from free cash to purchase a department to see where they have was feral cat population out of con- increase the spread of disease and generator for the Hardwick Fire concerns. trol,” she said. When she moved illness. Feeding a large colony of Department. This amount of feral cats also places a significant Photo Courtesy of Here Today Adopted Tomorrow to Massachusetts, she began look- Here Today Adopted Tomorrow volunteer Lynn Hutchinson money will be reimbursed to the Water pipe replacement ing around for a rescue that offered holds a kitten that was trapped in a stonewall on a farm in town through a federal grant. Kruckas said he and Selectman a “trap-neuter-return” or “TNR” Please see CATS, page 3 Ware. Quink took a moment to rec- Nancy Talbot attended a Water ognize Dr. Gerald Paist, super- Resources Committee meeting the intendent of Pathfinder Regional previous week. He said the com- Vocational Technical High School mittee talked about adjusting water use rates, replacing water pipes, in Palmer, of which Hardwick and lining and tank cleaning costs. is a member town. He has been Kruckas said they are looking at Board interviews town administrator candidates a superintendent for over five different solutions to address water decades and will be enjoy- concerns. Talbot said they will By Paula Ouimette tion skills. Job experience among reference to ensuring the town agreement at their meeting last ing “re-wirement,” as opposed need to schedule a public hearing Staff Writer the finalists ranged from being a operates smoothly with their new night. to retirement, Quink said. to adjust the water rates. The board town administrator in a similarly administrator and departments, Quink introduced his succes- agreed to schedule a hearing for HARDWICK – The Board of sized community to working with Kemp said, “It takes a village.” Route 32/32A project sor, Eric Duda, Pathfinder’s cur- mid-August. Selectmen interviewed seven can- State Legislature. The board agreed to have Kemp said the abutters along rent Assistant Superintendent. didates for the position of town The board emphasized the interim town administrator Katie the roadway were sent letters Paist thanked Quink for her kind EMS agreement administrator this past Monday need to communicate openly and Tyler check the references of offering them the monetary value words and gave a brief history of Town Manager Stuart Beckley and Tuesday evenings. The board frequently as being one of their their top finalists. They will make of their easements or the oppor- Pathfinder’s journey from a four- said he gave Hardwick BOS agreed that all of the candidates top priorities, together with the their selection for the position at tunity to donate that amount back town school district to a nine-town a revised contract similar to pre- had desirable qualities and unique ability to see the town’s large their next meeting, Monday, June to the town to defray the costs of district. vious ones. Kruckas said he was skills, but selected four that fit the projects through to completion. 28, at 6:30 p.m. the project. Six property owners Board of Selectmen Chair Kelly “extremely disappointed” they were town’s needs the most. Board of Selectmen Chair Kelly opted to donate the amount back Kemp said it has been a trying not invited to discussion about the All of the finalists had exten- Kemp and Vice-Chair Julie Quink EMS update to the town. The board signed the year for the town and thanked Lori sive experience managing mul- said they are an active, involved Kemp said the Barre Board Order of Taking for the roadway tiple projects and deadlines at board that is not afraid of hands- of Selectmen signed off on their project and Town Clerk Ryan J. Please see , page 2 WARE BOS once, and had strong communica- on work and helping out. In emergency medical services Witkos notarized the signatures. Please see ATM, page 2 Pathfinder tech team makes finals in international robotics match By Jonah Snowden [email protected]

PALMER – History was made at Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School when the Tech VEX Robotics Club’s Team 785A competed at the 2021 Live Remote VEX Robotics World Championship recently, and nearly won. The team is comprised of team Captain Michaela Tourtellot, Co-Captain, and Lead Programmer Ethan Griswold, Scoring Specialist McKenna Martin, Game Turley Publications staff photo by Paula Ouimette Specialist Harrison Lavoie, Operator Hunter Skowyra, and SUMMER SOLTICE CELEBRATED Programmer Catalina Mudgett.

HARDWICK – Last Friday night the Summer Soltice was celebrated on the Town Common with The Otters Turley Publications staff photo by Jonah Snowden providing entertainment. Please see TECH , page 5 Team 758A’s robot, named “Rome.”

Inside this edition: COMMUNITY BUSINESS SPORTS Connect with us Viewpoints��������������� 4 Public Notices ��������� 10 Eagle Scout Hardwick Ware edged ceremony home to out by Sports ����������������������� 7 Classifieds�������������� 13 online Southwick Police/Fire ����������������� 9 auction firm Obituaries ��������������� 10 Page 3 Page 5 Page 7 WareRiverNews Page 2, Ware River News, June 24, 2021

Warren Democratic Town Each week the Ware River News digs into its submitted photo archives and selects Committee caucus, July 7 a people photo to publish. We need your help to help WARREN – The Democratic Town as of the date of the caucus, July 7, identify those pictured. Committee will hold a caucus virtually and be present virtually at the caucus. on at Wednesday, July 7, at 6 p.m., via Pre-registered Democrats who turn 16 Email your answers Zoom, for registered Democrats to elect before June 15, can participate and run by Monday at noon to two delegates and one alternate to the for delegate or alternate. [email protected]. PHONE Sept 25 Massachusetts Democratic State The caucus is an open Democratic 413.967.3505 Convention in Lowell. Attendance at the Party meeting, but participants who are convention can be either in-person or not registered Democrats may not vote Fax: 413.967.6009 virtual. or run. Subscriptions: 413.283.8393 In order to vote or run to become a Contact Peter Krawczyk at 413-436- delegate or alternate, one must be reg- 5457 for the Zoom link before the cau- EMAIL istered to vote Democratic in Warren cus. Advertising Sales Dan Flynn WARE BOS from page 1 owners have not taken adequate steps to resolve this, and questioned if they could [email protected] ambulance service and expressed frus- impose fines for noncompliance while tration with the communication process. the case is under appeal. Talbot asked if Barre should be referenced Mike Cebula identified many of those Managing Editor in last week’s photo was of the Ware Eileen Kennedy in the agreement contract, since they are Tree Warden position Little League’s Twins team of 1988. also providing partial service to Hardwick. Beckley said the town attorney rec- Left to right are Danielle Sexton, Mike [email protected] Clark, Susan Boucher, Daniel Cebula Beckley said it has not been decid- ommended that if the town wishes to and Robert Thayer. In the back left ed if it will be a three-year or a one- make the tree warden an appointed posi- to right are Reid Jeffery, Christopher Pajak, Eric Goudreau, Joey Skowyra, year contract with the town of Hardwick. tion instead of an elected one, it should Jeff Krawczyk and Scott Powell. In the Subscriptions Please send photo identifications and your full name to [email protected] rear is coach Donna Deslauriers. [email protected] Beckley said they are hoping to sched- be brought before a town meeting. The if you recognize the folks in this week’s photo. ule an Ambulance Oversight Committee board approved a motion to make the tree meeting next week with representatives warden an appointed position and place it $31 per year pre-paid from both Ware and Hardwick. as article on a town meeting warrant. ($36 out of state) Gilbert Players schedule “Annie” auditions Slum and blight area Newsstand: $1.00 per copy Host Community Agreements HARDWICK – The Gilbert Warbucks will not be required to abilities. Paul Opalinski, of the Community Mike Harris of 82nd Wellness, 14 Players of Hardwick are thrilled be bald, but must have a strong The Players welcome back per- Development Authority, said that West St., said he wants to become a can- to announce audition dates for the and commanding presence on formers from previous shows and WEB Community Development Block Grants nabis retail location at his existing CBD musical production of “ANNIE” stage. He must also be a good offer open arms to anyone want- www.warerivernews.turley.com issued by the government were becom- store. Harris said the COVID-19 pan- . Because of the lack of hol- singer and be able to show lots of ing to share their talents on stage. ing more competitive. He said in order demic has prevented his business from iday celebrations last year, this emotions. Anyone interested in auditioning to qualify for improvements to the down- @ Ware River News growing as he wants it to, and cannabis will be an Over The Top pro- The person playing Miss and becoming a part of its the- town area, including the façade improve- would raise both his revenue and tax rev- duction of one of America’s best Hannigan needs to command the atrical performing family, please ment program, they need to keep their The Ware River News is published by enue for the town. loved shows. The magic of the stage at all times, and even the join them on Monday, July 12, slum and blight designation. Opalinski Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com Mary Feeny, of Cedar Roots, 50 East upcoming holiday will be a visu- audience should be afraid of her. and Tuesday, July 13, at 6 p.m., at said the designation is a tool to help the Main St., said her business is looking to al delight as soon as the curtains The person must also be a strong The Cultural Center at the Eagle town. Daniella Souza, of the Community add cultivation at their location on the open. singer and strike an even balance Hill School 242 Old Petersham Development Authority, said the desig- first floor of the mill building. All parts and characters are between nasty and nastier. Those Road in Hardwick. nation does not negatively impact prop- The board approved consideration for open. Annie could be between seeking the role should be strong Anyone auditioning who would erty values. NOTICE both HCAs. ages 8 and 14, but she must be singers between the ages of 25 like copies of the audition songs Kruckas said the slum and blight des- ERRORS: Each advertis- It’s Wine O’clock a strong singer and actress. All and 60. or have any questions and want ignation only helped a small demograph- er is requested to check A public hearing will be held on those trying out for the part will There are many lead roles to be added to our information ic, and not the town as a whole. Beckley Tuesday, July 6, for It’s Wine O’clock, a need to sing “Tomorrow “ for the in this musical. Grace Ferrell, site, please call Linda at 413-477- their advertisement the said target areas were created to improve wine and beer establishment to be locat- audition. Other orphan ages will Rooster and Lily, Bert Healy, 8355. first time it appears. low to moderate income properties. ed at 164 B West St. The business will be between 7 and 15years, and Roosevelt, and especially a strong It will be performed on Nov. This paper will not be carry all local wines and beers in addi- will need to be strong singers support chorus. All of these parts 19 to 28. Rehearsals begin the Dangerous dog responsible for more tion to holding wine classes. and character actors as well as be require singing. There will also be first part of September. Rehearsals Beckley said the judge held a hearing than one corrected in- good dancers. auditions for dancers of any age, will be Tuesdays, Thursdays and last Thursday and allowed the dog owner Announcements The person playing Daddy ranging from moderate to trained Sundays. sertion, nor will be li- at 16 Howard Road a chance to appeal. The Ware Lions Club will be hav- able for any error in The appeal will be held later this week. ing their annual fireworks display on an advertisement to a The owner of the dog in question has not Saturday, Aug. 14, in Grenville Park. ATM from page 1 greater extent than the completed a roof on the enclosure, but National Night Out is tentatively sched- had put up some chicken wire and cinder uled for Tuesday, Aug. 3. The senior citi- cost of the space occu- Hoffman and Katie Tyler for their hard blocks. Kruckas said they have not been zen/veteran work- off program is accept- pied by the item in the presented with the level of insurance ing applications. Information is available work covering administrative duties. advertisement. detail requested. Kruckas said he felt the on the town website. Kemp also thanked the residents for their support. Kemp announced that Frank Hanson will be retiring from the Fire The Ware River News will gladly correct factual errors that Department as of June 30, and thanked appear in this paper. Corrections or clarifications will always him for his service and dedication. appear on Page 3. To request a correction, send information to Kemp also recognized Board of Health [email protected], or call 967-3505. Corrections may also agent Tex Sarabia for everything he has Baystate Mary Lane Satellite be requested in writing at: Ware River News, Attn: Editor, 80 done for the town during the pandemic Main St., Ware, MA 01082. and beyond.

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Owner/Operator SPENCER, MA Driveways Parking Lots Seel Costing 774-26 1-5181 Free Estimates KeyesPaving.com BaystateHealth.org ❘ CS12340 508-864-9708 508-347-7499 June 24, 2021, Ware River News, Page 3 Mazzarese honored at Eagle Scout ceremony COVID relief money coming By Paula Ouimette Staff Writer he would “like to see a more equi- legislators, otherwise known as How it will be table distribution of resources to the people on the ground, know WARE – West Brookfield resi- assist black and brown businesses exactly what our communities dent Dan Mazzarese, a Boy Scout used is TBD across the city of Springfield.” need.” with Ware Troop 281, recently By Jonah Snowden Ramos contends that decades Sen. Anne Gobi, D-Spencer, enjoyed the honor of achieving [email protected] of laws and policy positions put said using some of the money to Scouting’s highest rank, that of segments of the populations, such boost public projects and private Eagle Scout, on Friday, June 11. REGION – As the Mass. as people of color, at a disadvan- manufacturing could benefit the Mazzarese begin his adventure Senate and House work to recon- tage, but if used correctly, targeted entire region by creating jobs and in Scouting when he joined Cub cile differences and craft a new legislation could help mitigate the providing greater mobility. Scout Pack 118 in West Brookfield state budget to send on to Gov. damage. “There could be a lot of ben- 11 years ago, crossing over to Boy Charlie Baker, the Baker adminis- “In addition to that, I have been efits, especially on the transpor- Scout Troop 118. Two years ago, tration last week announced a plan having conversations at the local tation side of things which seem Mazzarese transferred to Troop 281 to spread approximately $2.815 and state level, about reserving like they will be quite good,” Gobi and soon after, he began work on billion in direct federal aid among a certain percentage or a certain said. “The other kind of thought his Eagle project, building a tool- local municipalities to target com- amount of money for entrepre- I’m looking at is, the president shed at Lucy Stone Park in Warren. munities that could use an eco- neurs across the Commonwealth is talking about a big manufac- Mazzarese chose Lucy Stone nomic boost. of Massachusetts,” Ramos said. turing bill that should be coming Park for his project, as it is a place “Key priorities” include hous- “There is an income gap that out shortly as well. I think for the near and dear to his heart. “My ing and homeownership, econom- exists in the commonwealth and manufacturers in this area there Eagle project was building a shed ic development, local downtowns, across the country and part of the will be a lot of opportunities and for volunteer tools at Lucy Stone job training, workforce develop- reason why that exists is because some partnerships, so I think Park in Warren as a way of giving ment, health care, and infrastruc- of legislation laws that dispropor- we’re going to be in great shape,” back to an organization that I had ture, Baker said. The money was tionately impact people of color Gobi said. been volunteering for in helping to doled out to states in response to and laws from the past and con- Rep. Todd Smola, R-Warren, restore the park,” Mazzarese said. the COVID-19 pandemic and the tinue to haunt us today. Because said he would like to see some of Lucy Stone Park, located near negative impact it has had on local legislation is what got us into this the money spent on education and Quaboag Regional High School on economies. wealth gap, we must be intention- for town-level officials to have a Old West Brookfield Road, pays “Our proposal will immedi- al about using legislation to close voice on how to target aid. homage to famous abolitionist and ately invest $2.8 billion toward it.” “Making sure schools get what suffragist, Lucy Stone who was key priorities that will help jump- Rep. Jacob Oliveira, they need is a priority,” Smola born in West Brookfield. Stone was start our economic recovery, with D-Ludlow, also shared his said. “The idea is to have a part- the first woman in Massachusetts a particular focus on those hit thoughts on the proposal and said nership between the state and to earn a college degree and was one thing he would like to priori- local municipalities. The problems Dan Mazzarese receives a State House citation from state Sen. Anne hardest by COVID-19, such as outspoken in her support for the Gobi, D-Spencer, at his Eagle Scout ceremony on Friday, June 11. He is communities of color,” Baker said tize with the funding is job train- that Palmer has to deal with are oppressed. a West Brookfield resident and a member of Ware Troop 281. in a statement. “With over four ing. not the same problems Warren has “Dan’s Eagle Project was one million people fully vaccinated, “We should be making sure to deal with. It’s not a one size fits that would be considered a true Massachusetts is getting back to we invest these onetime dollars all approach.” classic project,” said Scoutmaster team. This fall Mazzarese will normal and back to work, but it is in areas where we can get people For a lot of areas, I think Dan Flynn. “He planned, present- continue to make the world better critical that we act now to make back to work and train people in unemployment is still an issue ed, received approvals, developed when he begins studying mechani- these critical investments to keep order to invest in the areas that and there’s a chain reaction with the building plans, organized tasks cal engineering at the University of our recovery moving. Our admin- will further grow the workforce,” our local businesses,” Smola said. and gave solid, direct instruction to Vermont. istration appreciates the collabo- Oliveira said. “Another area in “So, getting people back to work a varied team of adults and youth. Becoming an Eagle Scout has ration of the legislature and local need of investment is communi- and getting them the support they Dan learned that the Eagle Scout been a dream of Mazzarese’s since government in responding to the ty development. Investing in our need while at the same time mak- project wasn’t about the project but he began Scouting, growing in sig- pandemic, and we all must work communities and their projects ing sure that now the emergency the process. He just mastered the nificance as he advanced. “I want- together to distribute funding can help build the economic vital- has been lifted in Massachusetts, whole plan. So many people have ed to achieve the rank of Eagle quickly and efficiently to ensure ity of our regions.” you have to get the wheels mov- commented on the quality of the Scout because at first I was simply those hard-hit by the virus receive Oliveira also said the important ing again. It takes time to get the building, and it represents the char- enjoying Scouts, but over time I relief as quickly as possible.” thing to know is the Baker admin- wheels moving again. It’s not an acter of Dan as a person.” began to understand the importance It’s too early to specify how istration’s plan is currently an out- easy thing to do.” Lucy Stone’s famous last of learning all different life skills and where the money will be line and he and Ramos want to To learn more about the direct words were, “Make the world and in turn it made me wanted to used locally, but elected offi- make sure they can help steer aid federal aid, go to mass.gov/orgs/ better,” and Mazzarese has done complete my Scouting journey and cials representing area towns in to communities they represent. office-of-the-governor/news. his part to improve his commu- reach the highest rank,” he said. the legislature have some ideas of “Bureaucrats in Boston don’t nity and his world throughout his Eagle Scout is the highest achieve- their own. Rep. Orlando Ramos, know the communities that we Editor Michel Harrison con- Scouting career. In addition to his ment available in Scouting, with D-Springfield, for example, said represent,” Oliveira said. “The tributed to this story. Eagle project, Mazzarese has par- only 4% of Scouts receiving the ticipated in food collection drives honor. Dan actually started as a to stock the Jubilee Cupboard in Tiger Cub Scout and the percent- Ware, countless community ser- age of Scouts who join at age 6 and make it to Eagle, is less than half of Courtesy photos vice and cleanup projects, and State Rep. Donnie Berthiaume, invasive plant removal at outdoor one percent. New Braintree Garden Tour this weekend R-Spencer, presents a State The initial flurry of planting kitchen gardens, propagation beds recreational spaces. Mazzarese has Mazzarese credits his leader- House citation to Eagle Scout guided younger Boy Scouts and ship for guiding him through his Dan Mazzarese. and weeding is done, and now or terraced gardens, there is some- Cub Scouts through local trails, journey. “I would like to thank there’s time to check out what thing for everyone. Who knows identifying vernal pools and native both Mr. Flynn from Ware Troop ended, but I plan to give back my others are doing in their gar- what will be around the next cor- wildlife. 281 and Mr. Lussier from West time and skills to future Scouts. dens. Join fellow garden-lovers ner. Come find out. In addition, Dan was a top Brookfield Troop 118 for being There are many people behind the in exploring a variety of gardens This tour highlights six gar- scholar at Quaboag Regional High mentors throughout my Scouting scenes who support Scouting, and in New Braintree as they travel dens and four farms in New School, active with the National career,” he said. “I know that my I will be one of those people for a along the beautiful country roads Braintree on June 26 and 27. The Honor Society and the Boys Tennis youth Scouting journey may have long time.” surrounded by farmland. The gardens are open between 10 a.m. tour takes them to unique gar- and 3 p.m. both days. Tickets can den spaces across this central be purchase at https://EQLT.org Massachusetts town. at the ‘Benefit Garden Tour’ tab. “Garden tours are wonderful Prices through June 21 are $15 Ware Center Meeting House and Museum to open inspiration. The exposure to new for individuals or $30 for a fam- plants, workable design ideas and ily of two to five members. After WARE – The Ware Center play features American pottery by p.m., with Ron Jones and his Band, of the host gardens. Garden tour like-minded gardeners is a won- June 21, the prices increase to Meeting House and Museum at McCoy. For more information call and on Aug. 1, with a band to be proceeds benefit the programs of derful way to spend a day out- $20 for individuals or $40 for a 295 Chesterton Road, will be open Polli at 4113-967-6682. announced soon. the East Quabbin Land Trust as doors.” said Deb Morrison, while family. Tickets can be purchased Sundays, June 27, July 11, Aug. 15, Bring a lawn chair or a blanket The Museum exists through it cares for the land that sustains she weeded and primped her gar- during June 26 and 27 at the New and Aug. 29, from 1 to 3 p.m., or for the Free Summer Concert Series the efforts of the Proprietors of the the community. Also, plants may den for visitors. “I look forward Braintree Historical Society, 10 when the open flag is out. Please on the Meeting House grounds Ware Center Meeting House and the be available for purchase at one to seeing what my fellow garden- Utley Road. come for a tour and share stories of on July 18, at at 6:30 p.m., with Ware Historical Society, who ask or more of the gardens. Call 413- ers have done with their spaces.” Don’t forget to bring a picnic Ware’s past. This year’s special dis- Weir River Jazz, on July 25, at 6:30 that others consider supporting it. 477-8229 with additional ques- Whether you like water features, lunch and a blanket to eat in one tions.

others are returned to the property. that traps mean food, and that they stonewall on the farm. They were “He survived the storm in a rock populations can reach out to HTAT CATS from page 1 Hutchinson said they have 15 cats will be released. “The last 10 cats able to retrieve all but one kitten wall by himself,” Hutchinson Director Rachael Max at 413-324- financial burden on the people try- are the farm that have been spayed/ have been tricky,” she said of the from the stonewall before a tor- said. The kitten had watery eyes 8224 or smudge@heretodaysanc- ing to care for them. neutered and another seven cats to farm colony. rential storm rolled in. Unable to and was beginning to develop an tuary.org or visit www.heretoday- At one of the feral cat colonies trap. “This is the advantage of hav- reach the kitten without risk of upper respiratory infection due to sanctuary.org. in Ware, the owner had to go into ing the property owners to work Catching feral kittens injuring him, the property owner the cold and damp conditions in the Residents of Brimfield, Holland, a nursing home and their health with you,” she said. “The property It is not just these last remain- and Hutchinson were forced to wall. He was treated and is in the Palmer, Monson, Southbridge, care proxy and neighbors reached owner is catching a lot of cats since ing feral cats that have proved to wait for the storm, which brought process of being adopted out, just Sturbridge, Wales, Ware or out to HTAT to make sure the cats I showed them how to trap. When I be a challenge to Hutchinson, it high winds and a deluge of rain, like the other seven kittens in the Warren can qualify for low-cost were safe and cared for. With their can teach somebody to trap, that’s also involved a mixed litter of eight to pass. Hutchinson said she could combined litter. spay or neuter services for cats. help, Hutchinson was able to trap golden.” kittens and an apparent “cat-knap- not sleep that night, worrying about “I don’t want kittens to be born Feral and stray cats get fixed for 32 feral cats on the property. The As the feral cats become wary ping.” The kittens were the prod- what might happen to the kitten. in the wild as feral cats because free. Services are supported by process took close to a year due of the traditional traps, volunteers uct of two mother cats that were The next day, the spayed female they are so vulnerable and so the BISSELL Pet Foundation to COVID-19 restrictions causing have to switch to using drop traps, co-parenting their litters. The was let out of a shed and imme- many die, or get sick,” Hutchinson Spay/Neuter Grant, the Shirley the spay/neuter clinic to be shut- a three-foot by three-foot by one- mother cats moved the kittens to diately went to the stonewall and said, of volunteering with HTAT. Shattuck Windsor Trust and the down. All of those cats received foot metal cage without a bot- a loft where Hutchinson and the began calling for the kitten. He “This is why I do this…I want to Massachusetts Animal Coalition’s veterinary care in addition to being tom, which is propped up and tied property owner were unable to made his way out of the wall and do right by these cats.” . People in License Plate Program. spayed/neutered. with the string. This type of trap reach them. Hutchinson knew she was caught by the property owner. need of assistance with feral cat While not all property own- requires a lot of patience, as the had to wait for the kittens to be ers reach out for help with their trapper has to sit nearby and acti- old enough and for the mothers to feral cat colonies, Hutchinson vate the trap once the cat is under bring them down. said it makes a world of differ- it. Hutchinson and other volunteers When this happened, 4th of July SALE ence for the cats and volunteers use strong-smelling food, like tuna Hutchinson was able to trap one if they do. At her current feral cat or anchovies, to lure the cats to the of the mother cats for TNR. While colony, located on a farm in Ware, traps. 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REGION WARE FOR 1 THE 29 Y omments on G EA VIN R C ER S Reinvigorate your strawberry patch and irises too S Congress The Ware River News (USPS y strawberry patch has been produc- you work within the row, be sure to eradi- despise “wet feet,” so plant where drainage 666100) is published every ing very well this year. But pretty cate any and all weeds that you come upon, is good. If your soil is lean, compost can be Thursday by Turley Publications, Msoon the glut will have passed and since these will compete with your strawberry added to richen it up. While you’re at it, add a Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. it will be time to renovate the patch. plants for moisture and nutrients. sprinkling of lime as well; irises prefer a soil 01069. Telephone (413) 283- Whatever you Sure, it will be hard work, but it’s Now that your patch has been near neutral. Dig a shallow hole wide enough 8393, Fax (413) 289-1977. I N THE POSTMASTER: Send address absolutely necessary if you want to G a r d e n renovated, it’s time to reinvigorate. to fit the rhizome. Make a ridge of soil in the changes to Turley Publications, keep the berries coming! Add an inch or two of compost or hole for it to sit on so that its fibrous roots can Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. think of it, First, get up the courage to run the aged manure to the row, along with hang down. The top of the rhizome should be 01069. lawnmower over your row of straw- a sprinkling of balance organic fer- level with the soil surface and exposed, not PATRICK H. TURLEY berries. Yes, you heard correctly. tilizer. Water at least every other day buried. This goes for bark mulch as well, keep CEO we’re global This will give you an opportunity to for the next couple of weeks or until it clear or blooms may be sacrificed. If your see what you have to work with in a a healthy stand of leaves has returned irises hardly flower but aren’t overcrowded By Lee Hamilton KEITH TURLEY dense planting, as well as cut down Roberta McQuaid to the plants. Keep up with weeding, and are planted where they receive enough President Guest columnist on foliar diseases. Set the mower at and continue to pinch back runners sun, assess your planting depth and adjust if a height of two and a half to three inches and until frost hits. Managed in this fashion, a necessary. EDITOR o matter how hard we try, we really use the bagger attachment if you have one. strawberry patch can remain productive for Examine your rhizomes closely when Eileen Kennedy can’t avoid one another. We live Small plantings can be clipped away by hand. five years or more. replanting. If you notice a lot of soft, rotten [email protected] Nin a world where what takes place Compost the leaves away from your patch. Another favorite plant that may be in need tissue, your iris patch could be infected with somewhere else on the globe has a very Now, assess your surroundings and think of reinvigoration is your iris. If once upon a the iris borer. Usually by midsummer, one to ADVERTISING SALES good chance of affecting us along with back to when you were doing all that picking. time they bloomed strong and now there is one and a half inch larvae have made their Dan Flynn many others. Was your back sore from reaching in to a very barely a blossom to be seen, chances are they way from the leaves into the rhizomes. They [email protected] The pandemic, of course, is a useful, wide row? Were most of your berries on the are overcrowded. It’s time to divide them and hollow out the fleshy roots causing foliage to if sobering, example. A virus that infect- small side? If you answered yes to both of replenish their soil. In our climate, this should collapse and rot to take over. Control this pest SPORTS EDITOR ed humans in one city in China spread Greg Scibelli these questions, then serious renovation is in be accomplished every three or four years. by proper sanitation. In the fall, after a hard [email protected] with breathtaking speed around the world, order. Surprisingly, and unlike most other peren- frost, cut iris foliage back to the ground as low beyond the power of governments, or any- Use the tiller or a shovel to shrink your nials, division of irises should take place no as possible. Throw it and any nearby debris SOCIAL MEDIA one else, to stop it. row back to a manageable width. Fourteen later than July or August. This will give them or mulch away. With any luck, overwinter- But then, it often seems like every- inches is about as wide as the experts recom- ample time to take hold in their new location ing eggs will be removed by your efforts. @ Ware River News thing is interconnected these days: work- mend. Choose the healthiest part of your row prior to the ground freezing. In the spring, about the time that the tulips ers, tourists, ideas, commerce, commu- WEB and measure out 14 inches. Then, remove At first glance the act of dividing irises are blooming, inspect iris foliage for chewn www.warerivernews.turley.com nications, drugs, crime, migrants, refu- all the runners that have emerged outside of may appear to be difficult. An overgrown iris edges, small holes, or tan colored water marks gees, weapons, climate impacts… and, the boundaries. Those of us in the business patch does look like a maze of thick roots, running down the leaf. If these are present, of course, illnesses. The scale and speed of growing things usually find this part dif- but take heart, the rhizomes are shallow root- tiny larvae can be crushed inside the leaf with which they cross borders are hall- ficult. “Can’t just this one stay?” Ease your ed and come out of the ground with rela- before they burrow into the rhizome. marks of our world, and though govern- guilt by giving away the extras or use them tive ease. Start digging at the outer edge of ments spend a lot of time trying to man- to start another patch. \Next, get rid of any the clump, lifting as you go. Once the entire Roberta McQuaid graduated from the www.turley.com age and control what they can, they’re Turley Publications, Inc. cannot “mother” plants that are four years or older. clump is removed, rhizomes can be pried Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the assume liability for the loss of severely limited in what they can accom- Unfortunately, they have aged beyond their apart by hand. The healthiest “fans” of foliage University of Massachusetts. For the last 28 photographs or other materials plish. It’s one reason the distinction productivity. Simply dig them up and send are those the furthest from the center. Leave years, she has held the position of staff hor- submitted for publication. between “foreign” and “domestic” poli- them off to the compost pile. Finally, remove about 2 inches of rhizome attached to each fan ticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Village. She Materials will not be returned cy is, at heart, superficial. Globalization except upon specific request daughter plants that are spaced closer than for replanting. enjoys growing food as well as flowers. Have when submitted. is a powerful force in the modern four inches from one another. This is another If you are changing your site altogether, a question for her? Email it to ekennedy@ world, and you can see it on your block. difficult task, but one that must be accom- keep in mind that irises need at least six hours turley.com with “Gardening Question” in the Not surprisingly, the forces of globaliza- plished if we want large, healthy berries. As of full sun a day for optimal flowering. They subject line. tion generate benefits, challenges, and difficult problems, all of which must be confronted, often simultaneously. Take, OPINION for instance, nuclear proliferation. It’s dropped out of the headlines but stopping POLICY the spread of weapons of mass destruc- tion is an ongoing priority for any U.S. Letters to the editor administration and the world. Even with should be 250 words or major international agreements in place less in length, and “Your for the last half-century, nine coun- Turn” guest column between 500-800 words. tries have nuclear weapons’ three since No unsigned or anony- the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty mous opinions will be went into effect. It was once feared published. We require that there would be many more, so U.S. and the person submitting the international efforts have been success- opinion also include his or ful; still, a number of countries are on her town of residence and the cusp of developing nuclear weapons. home telephone number. Similarly, global migration brings both We must authenticate opportunity and difficulty. It’s estimated authorship prior to pub- lication. We reserve the there were some 280 million migrants in right to edit or withhold 2020, 50 million of them in the U.S. alone. any submissions deemed This can bring enormous benefits in the to be libelous, unsubstan- innovation, talent, and drive that many Julie celebrating on Bondcliff – the final Courtesy photos tiated allegations, person- immigrant workers possess. But there’s no mountain of their 48-mile hike. After a dozen summits over 48 miles, Tom and Julie enjoying a rest on Bondcliff Mountain. al attacks, or defamation denying that it also causes disruption, both of character. social and economic, and it will remain a domestic political flashpoint for as long as Send opinions to: the U.S. remains an attractive destination. Ware River News Letter to the Editor You can also see an example of our A missed sign spoils a surprise, but hearts 80 Main Street interconnectedness, and the issues it rais- Ware, MA 01082 es, whenever you go to a shopping mall. or via email to: All countries need something from other [email protected] places, whether it’s food or cars or watches connect just the same or clothing. Economic theory likes this: The deadline for Countries specialize in making certain By Julie Midura Galehead Mountain and South Twin. submissions is things more cheaply and efficiently, and Correspondent Prior to our hike, we sent our Monday at noon. they import the goods that others produce itinerary to our children so that they more efficiently. Open trade allows every I remember the first time Tom and I would be aware of our planned route. country to do what it does best. But to encountered a backpacker while we were out We also sent them one update per day, factory workers thrown out of their jobs in the woods on a day hike. knowing that they worry about us or farmers facing stiff competition from After the man passed us, I declared, “I love when we’re out backpacking. 2021Turley overseas, the details matter a lot. This is hiking, but there is no way I’d want to lug all Boy, the tides have turned. It’s like why trade talks go on constantly among of that gear on my back just to spend a night in we’re the teenagers now. Election Policy the middle of the woods. At the end of a long Unbeknownst to us, our 25-year nations and trade is always high on the list This newspaper will of domestic political issues. day of hiking, I just want a hot shower and a old daughter Emelie decided to sur- Julie and Tom on the summit of Mt. Lafayette while print free self-submitted Let’s take one more example. Overall, juicy burger.” prise us by climbing Galehead backpacking for five days. statements of candidacy global health is probably better now than it Fast forward to the present day, with dozens Mountain and waiting for us to arrive only four weeks or more of backpacking trips under our belts. The hot on the summit. Although she is work- has been in the history of the human race. standing on South Twin. At first, I was dis- out from the election. All shower has been replaced with an ice-cold ing on climbing all 48 4,000-footers in New candidates running in both We’ve seen much improvement in health appointed that I had missed out on seeing stream, and the juicy burger has been replaced Hampshire, she has never climbed Galehead. contested and uncontested and medical care, in prevention and diag- my daughter in person on the summit; but with food that is eaten out of the bag it has She woke at 2 a.m., drove from Boston to races are asked to submit nosis, in technology, medications, educa- when I watched the video message she sent been cooked in. New Hampshire, and arrived at the trailhead their statements to the tion and nutrition. But there’s a basic fact me from two mountains away, my heart filled And, we wouldn’t have it any other way! at 5 a.m. It was still dark outside. Afraid that editor to include only bio- facing the globe: the world’s population with gratitude. I couldn’t possibly have felt her graphical and campaign Although Tom and I love day-hiking, back- she’d miss us, she jumped out of her car and is exploding. The 8 billion people who love more than if she had been standing right platform details. Total word packing allows us to unplug from the chaos raced past the trailhead sign – never giving it a live on the planet are twice the number of beside me. count for statements is lim- of the world for more than just a single day. second glance. She hauled herself up the five- just 50 years ago. The UN expects growth The birthday surprise never happened, but ited to between 300-500 Falling asleep to the sounds of nature while mile trail toward the summit. Along with her to level out, but still projects a world of the gift was not the chocolate, the cookies, or words maximum. Please cocooned between the paper-thin walls of our essentials, she was carrying a birthday card, include a photo. We will 11 billion people by century’s end. As the the card. It was the knowledge that my daugh- three-person tent brings the outdoor experi- cookies, and chocolate for me as well as a not publish any statements COVID-19 pandemic has taught us, health ter had climbed a mountain for me. We may ence to the next level. Father’s Day card and a thermos of hot coffee of candidacy inside the four issues faced in any part of the globe can not have been physically connected, but in that Which is why I chose to celebrate the for Tom. weeks from election thresh- affect us at home at any moment. moment, my heart could not have been joined birthday that brings me closer to 60 than to As she hiked towards the summit of old. To publish any other None of this is to say that globalization more completely with hers. campaign publicity during 50 not at a spa but backpacking through the Galehead Mountain, the terrain reminded her won’t see hiccups. There’s intense political Five nights… 12 summits… 48 miles… the race, please contact our Pemigewasset Wilderness of New Hampshire. of a hike to the summit of Mt. Garfield that pressure to erect barriers, both in the U.S. and memories that will last a lifetime! advertising representatives. I wanted to prove to myself that age is just a she and I had completed together in 2017. and in other countries, from segments of We fell asleep under the stars. We also do not allow per- number and that I am stronger and more capa- She thought that it was strange that the two the population that haven’t seen globaliza- We awoke with the sun. sonal attacks against other ble than what the date on my birth certificate trails were so similar, but, intent on reaching candidates or political par- tion’s benefits, only job losses and cultural We tasted freedom. would suggest. the summit of Galehead before we did, she ties in statements of candi- change. And the pandemic has induced a We heard silence. A 48-mile hike over 12 4,000-foot moun- brushed it off. dacy, nor do we publish for lot of countries not just to look inward at We inhaled serenity. tains would do just that. When she arrived at the summit a few hours free any information about their health systems, but to recognize that We talked. We listened. We laughed. If you’re ultra impressed with our extraor- from the time she started, she immediately key endorsements or politi- a globalized supply chain leaves them vul- We rejoiced on every summit. cal fundraisers. dinary feat of endurance and physical prow- realized her mistake. nerable to shortages at critical moments It’s amazing how little we need in this life Letters to the editor of ess, don’t be. We didn’t complete the loop in On her drive to the mountain in the wee and globalized travel demands greater scru- to be truly happy. no more than 250 words one night. We didn’t even get it done in two. hours of the morning, she had shut off her tiny. Still, whether we like it or not, we’re Once we arrived on Bondcliff – the final from supporters endors- Rather, we started at 7 p.m. on a Thursday and GPS once she arrived at the dirt road leading all interconnected: the challenge is to make mountain of our hike – we remained on the ing specific candidates or finished at noon on a Tuesday. Yes, that means to the trailhead. What she failed to realize is discussing campaign issues it work as well as possible for all of us. summit for over four hours. We placed our that we were out there for six days. that there are TWO trailheads a short distance are limited to three total Lee Hamilton is a senior advi- Z-Rest sleep pads on a flat rock, laid on our If we are to receive any accolades, it should from each other on the same dirt road. She had per author during the elec- sor for the Indiana University Center backs, and closed our eyes while the billowing be due to the fact that we managed to remain parked her car at the first trailhead sign she tion season. No election on Representative Government; a white clouds floated above us. married after hiking up and down mountains reached – never even looking at the sign in her letters will appear in the Distinguished Scholar at the IU Hamilton There was nowhere we needed to be. There final edition before the all day and then sleeping side by side in a tent haste to surprise us on the summit. Lugar School of Global and International was no need to rush down. Since we planned election. We reserve the for five nights with no shower. As she reached the summit, she realized Studies; and a Professor of Practice to primitive camp for one final night, we had right to edit all statements One of the numerous highlights of our why the trail had looked so familiar. She was at the IU O’Neill School of Public and all the time in the world. of candidacy and letters extraordinary trip was receiving a video standing on Garfield, not Galehead. She had Environmental Affairs. He was a member And we used it wisely. to the editor to meet our from my daughter midway through our hike, climbed the wrong mountain! guidelines. of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 And that, my friends, is backpacking! years. when Tom and I were on the ridge between I received her video message when I was June 24, 2021, Ware River News, Page 5 Online auction company a family effort By Paula Ouimette a working mom, I am fortunate Staff Writer enough to find a career where I can have my kids with me,” Cartier HARDWICK – Hardwick resi- said. dents Emilly Cartier and Brandon Cartier said many people search Girard have spent the past few estate sales searching for items that months tirelessly preparing a site remind them of their childhood, or for auction in Clinton. Owners to add that special item for their of Internet Auction Management collections. Cartier and Girard have (i-am.bid), based in Hardwick seen many rare and unusual items with office space in Three Rivers, in their line of work. “One of my Cartier and Girard manage approx- clients who had been to Antarctica imately 20 auctions a year, in addi- numerous times on expeditions, Turley Publications staff photo by Jonah Snowden tion to five to 10 estate sales. had a narwhal tusk. It was the first Team 785A, compromised of team Captain Michaela Tourtellot, Their most recent auction site is time I have ever seen one. It was Co-captain, and Lead Programmer Ethan Griswold, Scoring the former Weetabix cereal man- probably the coolest thing I have Specialist McKenna Martin, Game Specialist Harrison Lavoie, ufacturing plant in Clinton, which ever seen on the job,” Cartier said. Operator Hunter Skowyra, and Programmer Catalina Mudgett. closed several years ago. The fac- Cartier said they travel all over tory, which has multiple buildings the United States and Canada for and more than 200,000 square feet industrial auctions. For estates, TECH from page 1 of industrial space, has been pro- they stay within the Southern New posed as a possible cannabis cul- England area. The average time to At the World tivation facility. Internet Auction prepare an estate sale for auction Championship, held Management specializes in indus- ranges anywhere from one to five remotely, the team trial, commercial, and estate/per- days. Whereas an industrial auc- competed against sonal property auctions. Their most tion can take as long as two to four some 800 teams common industrial auctions range weeks for setup, and an additional from 35 countries from manufacturing facilities, phar- two to six weeks for removal. with their robot, maceutical, machine shops, process Internet Auction Management’s Rome, to success- and packaging. online auction of the contents of fully complete all of “We are a family-owned busi- the Weetabix cereal manufactur- its assigned tasks. ness. My partner has been in the ing plant (including process and The team was able to industry for 24 years. When we packaging equipment) will open win three of its four started the company five years ago, Wednesday, June 30, and will start matches on the first we wanted to include our two kids. closing Thursday, July 1. Auction Courtesy photos Team 785A’s Operator Hunter Skowyra puts Our daughter helps us type out our details, photos, information on how Emily Cartier is co-owner of Internet Auction Management, along day, and two addi- with her partner Brandon Girard. Here she is seen at the former tional matches on the the team’s robot, Rome, through its paces. auction catalog. While our son is to register can be found on their more hands-on in the business. As website www.i-am.bid. Weetabix cereal company building in Clinton, which they will be auc- second. tioning off. Although the team “We experienced a lot more, in was defeated in the finals, the stu- a much shorter span of time than dents’ efforts were acknowledged other teams normally would.” by their instructors and Pathfinder Matin said it was an amazing staff last week. experience to make it the world Electronic Technology stage, especially considering the Instructor and VEX Robotics Club work that went into it. Mentor Kyle Lussier said from “We really stepped up to the day one, the members of Team plate to do it,” Martin said. “We 785A buckled down and prepared started staying after school until to give it their all at each compe- eight o’clock. There was one night tition. that we stayed after until around “They reached out to us imme- 10 o’clock. We spent a lot of diately and said ‘we don’t want to time here preparing the robot, a stop dead in the water,’” Lussier whole new field setup, and game said. strategy in just four days, to start “They asked if they could come competing in actual live remote to the school, socially distanced, events with other teams. It was a get the tools they need, and just challenge, but it was a good chal- dove into it headfirst on their lenge.” own.” Along with Lussier and fellow He also said the dedication of Pathfinder Electronic Technology Team 785A is something that goes Instructor Guy Nyzio, CEO of beyond the previous teams the Sanderson Macleod Mark Borsari, school has fielded in the past. who donated new parts and reg- “In all the years we’ve been istered the team for competitions, doing it, I’ve never seen a team as are to thank for the team’s prog- Everything goes at the former Weetabix cereal company auction to be A Hardwick based auction company will run an auction at the former dedicated and devoted as them,” ress. Father Stefan Niemczyk, of held this week by Hardwick based Internet Auction Management. Weetabix cereal company in Clinton. Lussier said. Devin Mercy Parish, who provided Team 785A is proud of mak- the team a place to meet, design ing it to World Championship and and build their robot, is also to nearly claiming global supremacy. thank for the team making it to the Paige Memorial Library summer reading starts June 24 “I think that it was a pretty suc- world championship, team mem- HARDWICK – The children’s mer reading packet which includes the Paige Memorial Library, record interactive drumming presentation. cessful year,” Griswold said. bers and their instructors said. summer reading program at Paige a book log, a library Scavenger Hunt the names of the books on the book “Take and Make” kits will be avail- Memorial Library, 87 Petersham sheet, and items to create a collage logs, then turn in the completed able for pick-up June 24 through Road, will have the theme is Tales of the “Tales” of your Summer. book logs on or before Aug. 5, when Aug. 5. Call 413-477-6704 or email Troop 281 bottle and and Tails. Sign-up starts June 24, These collages will be photographed they will receive a ticket for a draw- [email protected] with an interactive program “Earth and posted on the library’s website ing for prizes. for more information. The Paige can drive, July 10 Rhythms” by Roger Tincknel. and Facebook pages. The closing program on Aug. 5 Library wishes everyone a wonder- Participants will receive a sum- Children will borrow books from will feature Tim Kane and a lively ful summer full of Tales and Tails. WARE – On Saturday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, Boy Scout Troop 281 will hold a bottle and can drive at Edgar machine, located next to the car wash, on West Street. Only clean redeemable aluminum can, plastic bottles and glass bottles. No water bottles or non-deposit redeemables please. Due to safety con- cerns, glass bottles must be in a box or container, not loose in bags. Any questions, call Scoutmaster Dan Bank your way Flynn 413-297-5886. 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By Tim Peterson Sports Correspondent

SHREWSBURY—Only a handful of high school seniors have concluded their athletic career’s by playing in a champi- onship game or match. Led by senior’s Ethan Richards, Evan Allen, Josh Gray, and Liam Flynn, the Quaboag boys tennis faced Hopedale in the inaugural Central Mass. Athletic Director’s Association Division 3 championship match. The Cougars season came to an end following a 4-1 loss to the Blue Raiders who captured the Division 3 state title two years Keith Smith pitches early in the game for the Indians. Photos by Gregory A. Scibelli ago, in a hard-fought battle at Dillon Slattery swings and makes contact for the Indians. Shrewsbury High School, last Thursday afternoon. “We played a very competitive Brandon Allen goes low to send match against the defending state the ball back. Ware edged by Southwick in season finale champions,” said John O’Neill, who wrapped up his 27th sea- son as the Cougars boys’ tennis By Tim Peterson run road games against St. coach. “The first singles match Sports Correspondent Mary’s of Westfield (4-3) and was really close. The second sin- Southwick (6-5). gles match went to three sets, and SOUTHWICK—It has Ware did squeak out a one we won the third singles match. been more than 10 years since run home win against the We could’ve easily been shut- Ware High School has failed Southwick Rams (4-3) in the out and we could’ve been blown to qualify for the Western first meeting of the season out in today’s match, but that Mass. baseball tournament. between the two teams, which wasn’t the case. The kids worked Because of the COVID-19 took place in the middle of extremely hard out there.” pandemic, every high school May. The Cougars, who decided baseball team in the state “We’ve played two close not to participate in this year’s had the option to play in this games with Southwick this MIAA Central Mass. tournament year’s postseason tournament. year. They’ve become one for various reasons, finished the Ware entered the Western of our rivals during the past 2021 campaign with a 9-3 overall Mass. Division 4 tournament couple of years,” said Slattery record. O’Neill is happy that his as the fifth seed after posting a following last Tuesday night’s players had the chance to play 9-4 regular season record. one-run loss to Southwick at tennis this spring after the 2020 The Indians had a 9-1 Whalley Park. “It was a crazy season was canceled do to the COVID-19 pandemic. record after defeating game tonight and Southwick Photos by Dan Flynn archrival Palmer, 16-2, under got all of the breaks.” “There were a lot of unknowns Ethan Richards follows through the lights at Legion Field on The Indians battled back coming into this season,” he said. on a return hit. June 9. They closed out the from an early 3-1 deficit “You didn’t know if you were Hopedale (10-0) and Bartlett regular season with a three- against Southwick, who’s going to have to play with masks the entire season or if you would were the only Division 3 boys game losing streak. playing in the Division 3 tour- tennis teams from Central After losing at Granby the nament, to take a 4-3 lead in be even able to finish the season. To play a full season is just a Massachusetts, who opted to play day after blowing out Palmer, Andrew Soltys sends a throw to second base- Owen Welsh eyeballs the pitcher blessing. I’m really proud of my the Indians lost a pair one man John Mumper. Please see WARE, page 8 as he starts his lead off first base. players.” Please see COUGARS, page 8 Pioneers keep on winning Karl Oliveira remembered By Tim Peterson signing autographs. “The defense Sports Correspondent is playing very well and we’re also scoring a lot of goals this season, as Tri-County rivals clash LUDLOW—Blake Mullen, which is awesome.” who’s the Western Mass. Pioneers Mullen, who’s from Manchester, starting goalkeeper, was swarmed Conn., has been the Pioneers starting By Tim Peterson “To have the honor and the privi- as the St. Joe’s player/manager. by a group of kids seeking his auto- goalie since 2019. He was the USL Sports Correspondent lege to play baseball with Karl for “We’ve won many home games graph following last Friday’s home League Two Golden Glove winner so long was something very special. on Friday nights, and we also lost match versus AC Connecticut. It was that season. THORNDIKE – Paul Marcinek This was a very meaningful night many games on Friday nights.” the most action he saw the entire Since losing a road match to and Karl Oliveira were teammates for everyone here.” A couple of former St. Joe’s evening. the Boston Bolts, 4-0, in the sea- on the St. Joseph’s baseball team, Besides being a player/manager players came back and played in Mullen only made one save son opener on May 11, the Pioneers which competes in the Tri-County for St. Joe’s, Oliveira was also a last Friday’s game in honor of during the match and his teammates have posted a 5-0-1 record and have League, for more than twenty years. member of the East Longmeadow Oliveira. took care of the rest of the business, outscored their opponents, 14-2. During a pregame ceremo- Navigators in the National Division. The St. Joe’s players wore #9, as the Pioneers posted a 3-0 shut- The Western Mass. squad is battling ny held prior to the start of last One of the things that Marcinek which was Karl’s uniform number out victory before a large crowd at the Bolts for first place in the USL Friday night’s home opener against told the large crowd during the during batting practice. A Peoples Lusitano Stadium in Ludlow. It was League Two Northeast Division archrival Peoples Bank, Marcinek ceremony, which was followed by Bank uniform with the #9 on the the Pioneers fourth shutout in their standings. spoke about his longtime friend and a moment of silence, was what it back was hung on the fence near first seven matches of the regular “The players are playing with a teammate, who passed away unex- used to be like playing baseball their bench. season. lot of confidence right now,” said pectedly on April 26. games at St. Joe’s Ballpark in front Jim Long, who was the manag- “To be able to post a shutout, Western Mass. Pioneers head coach “Karl Oliveira was Palmer. Karl of large crowds on Friday nights er for Peoples Bank, passed away Oliveira was St. Joe’s. The loss of during the summertime. during the season several years ago. especially in front of our fans here Federico Molinari. “We just need to Photo by David Henry at Lusitano Stadium, just feels fan- www.sweetdogphotos.com Karl Oliveira cannot be measured “This was what this placed Karl Oliveira was listed in the tastic,” said Mullen after he finished Nicholas Oberrauch makes in words,” said Marcinek follow- always looked like on Friday sixth spot in the St. Joe’s batting Please see PIONEERS, page 8 his way up the field. ing the game, which was won by night’s back in the day,” said Peoples Bank, 3-2 in eight innings. Marcinek, who replaced Oliveira Please see TRI-COUNTY, page 8 Coby wins second straight race RIVERHEAD, N.Y. – Six-time nated -- leading 149 laps en route ond of the Whelen Modified Tour NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour to his 31st career Whelen Modified season, and helped him climb a champion Doug Coby rocketed Tour win. The victory tied Coby little bit closer in the champion- to his second straight victory at with Jeff Fuller for fifth on the all- ship standings with six races com- Riverhead Raceway on Sunday, time wins list and started a streak plete. Coby missed the event at June 20, to cap what was a remark- at the one track where victory Oswego Speedway on June 12 to able week for the Connecticut eluded him for so many years. compete with SRX -- therefore, native. “We hit on something here,” he was nearly 50 points out of the Coby won the inaugural Coby said. “It’s an awesome deal lead entering the race, in eighth Superstar Racing Experience for our Mayhew Tools team to place. With the win, Coby jumped (SRX) event at Stafford Motor come here to Riverhead and keep to fourth, and sits 41 points back Speedway on June 12, then grinding. In Victory Lane for round heading for the next event. announced his NASCAR Camping two at Riverhead. Who would’ve Doug Coby will return to the World Truck Series debut will take thought that Doug Coby would be track on Wednesday, June 30, at place for GMS Racing at Bristol in contention to sweep Riverhead Seekonk Speedway with the Tri Motor Speedway in September. three times in a year when we Track Open Modified Series. On Sunday, in the Buzz come back in September? It’s so The next event on the NASCAR Chew Chevrolet Cadillac 200 at hard here, and we’ve hit on some- Whelen Modified Tour sched- Photos by David Henry Riverhead -- a race postponed one thing.” ule is Saturday, July 17, at New Pitcher Jake Graveline pitches for Devin Slattery makes a throw to www.sweetdogphotos.com day due to weather -- Coby domi- The victory was Coby’s sec- Hampshire Motor Speedway. the Bankers. first for PeoplesBank. Jon Miarecki pitches for St. Joe’s. Page 8, Ware River News, June 24, 2021

Blue Sox win pair of comeback games @turleysports www.turleysports.com acebook.com/turleysports HOLYOKE – The Valley Blue MacKenzie looking for revenge didn’t have the best game hitting from a Brian Hart (Marist) RBI Sox (9-4) hosted their Father’s after their 11-0 loss to Valley on in the first eight innings, so I’m that brought Nate Thomas (St. Day celebration against the June 16th. glad we could get it done in the Josephs) home. Then, after great Bristol Blues (3-11) on Sunday The game started fast for ninth.” plays from the Valley outfield- night, where they made a major the Blues, scoring two runs in ers to prevent the Westerners comeback in the ninth inning to the top of the first inning. The Blue Sox 7, Westerners 6 from making their mark on the win the game 4-3. Blue Sox were unable to get on The Valley Blue Sox (8-3) scoreboard, Brenden Hueth (St. Athlete of the Month In collaboration with the Trey the scoreboard until the fourth faced the Danbury Westerners Josephs) sprinted his way to first Mancini Foundation, fans wore inning, when Jonathan Kelly of (5-6) in their second matchup and slyly stole second, bringing JACK TWEEDIE blue in support of colorectal can- Xavier University had an RBI of the season Saturday night at Jack Housinger (Xavier) home. cer research. Mancini is an alum single. MacKenzie Stadium, where they The game evened out from WARE of the Valley Blue Sox organi- The Blues responded in the came back to win the game 7-6. a two-run home run from zation, competing on the 2011 top of the fifth inning, pushing The theme for the 7:05 p.m. Matt Zaffino (Fairfield) of the weedie is one of four seniors who roster, and was selected by the their lead to 3-1. Valley then game was School’s Out, and Westerners. The score stood played his final volleyball game for the Baltimore Orioles in the eighth went to score in the bottom of the night was all about the kids, at 2-2 heading into the fourth TIndians last week. He has been with the round (249th overall) of the 2013 the sixth, but the game remained featuring a Bubble DJ and face inning, where Valley was able to program since seventh grade. MLB First Year Player Draft. In scoreless until the ninth inning, painter in attendance. score again off of a Travis Holt To nominate someone for Athlete of the 2020, Mancini was diagnosed when Cole Andrews (Miami/ The first time the Blue Sox RBI double. Week, contact Managing Sports Editor with colon cancer, and the Blue Ohio) made yet another game-al- faced the Westerners, they took The lead was short-lived. The Gregory A. Scibelli at 413-283-8393 ext. 258 Sox honored his time in the tering play that resulted in two the game by a score of 12-7. Westerners then scored three or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Valley at the game on Sunday, RBIs to come from behind and The Friday night game start- runs in the top of the sixth to where fans could be seen don- win the game. ed off slow for the Westerners, take the lead by a score of 5-3. ning blue ribbons in support of “It feels good to come back with two strikeouts dished out The Blue Sox stayed in the defi- the cause. and get the win,” said Andrews, in the first inning from Aaron cit for a majority of the game, The Blues, who have been who has been a ninth inning Hubbell of Belmont University. on the bottom of the Southern hero for the Blue Sox in mul- The bottom of the second Our Family Division standings, came to tiple games this season. “We brought the first run of the game Please see BLUE SOX, page 10 Cares About Your TENNIS from page 7 road victory against Bartlett in Eagle Scouts. defeated freshman Evan Long/ the semifinals on June 12. Three “We’ve never had two Eagles Flynn 6-3, 6-0. HOME – AUTO – BUSINESS – LIFE Family in the regular MIAA tournament of the five matches were decided Scouts on the tennis team at Gray and sophomore Devon this year. They were slated to in three sets. the same time, which is pretty Hurley lost 6-0, 6-0, to Blue meet in the Central Mass. finals “That was a huge win for us. special,” O’Neill said. “It says Raiders sophomore’s Hudson on Monday. We were able to pull it out with a lot about the character of the Terando/Jack Phillips in the sec- CONGRATULATIONS The only year that the a win by our first doubles team,” kids that we have on this year’s ond doubles match. Quaboag boy’s tennis team cap- O’Neill said. “Bartlett was unde- team.” The Cougars kept their hopes ATHLETE! tured the Central Mass. cham- feated, and they had beaten us Gray was also the team man- of winning the title alive when pionship title was in 2002 when during the regular season.” ager for the field hockey team sophomore Brandon Allen post- Very Competitive Rates • Experienced Professional Staff the Cougars defeated Groton- While Flynn only played for since he was in the eighth grade. ed a 6-4, 6-4, win over junior 99% Claim Satisfaction Rate • On-site Registry Processing Dunstable in the Division 2 the Cougars boys’ tennis team Coach O’Neill is one of his role Joel Bernardes in third singles. finals. They then lost to Bedford for this season, Richards, Allen, models. The Blue Raiders sealed the 143 West Street 45 North Main Street High School in the state finals. Gray, who were the tri-captains “John has been one of the victory in first singles where The Cougars have made three this spring, all joined the team in biggest role models in my life,” senior Tyler Flynn won in two Ware, MA 01082 Belchertown, MA 01007 appearances in the Central Mass. the seventh grade. Gray said. “He’s opened up sets over Richards, 6-2, 7-5. finals during the past 15 years. “The four seniors are great doors for me that would never be The only match that was www.moultoninsurance.com The last time that the Cougars kids and they’re valuable mem- opened if I didn’t join the tennis decided in three sets was second More companies, more choices, met the Blue Raiders was in the bers of our team. We’re going team. He’s a great coach. I loved singles where Hopedale sopho- BETTER RATES! 413-967-3327 2019 Central Mass. semifinals, to miss all of them very much,” being a member of this team and more Luke Tahmoush defeated which were held at Quaboag said O’Neill, who has also been we had an outstanding season.” Evan Allen 6-2, 5-7, 6-2. Regional. The Blue Raiders the Quaboag varsity field hock- Hopedale swept the first and The other members of the celebrated a 4-1 victory in that ey coach for almost 40 years. second double matches, which Quaboag boy’s tennis team are Photos wanted for Panthers sports match, which was the Cougars “Ethan and Evan played doubles gave them a 2-0 lead in the over- seventh grader Camden Olivio, only loss of the season. The two together for a couple of years all match. freshman Owen Allen, and fresh- BARRE – With the upcoming sea- ning next week. If you are interested teams also met in the 2013 quar- and they rarely lost. They beat “Ideally, you always want to man Forrest Dezfoli. son and a limited number of games in either taking or submitting photos terfinals with the Blue Raiders the Hopedale doubles team in at least split the double match- “We’ll have some roles to fill and opportunities to feature current from Quabbin games for use in the squeaking out a 3-2 win. the 2019 semifinals. They were es,” O’Neill said. “Then if you with the four seniors graduating, athletes, the Barre Gazette is in need Barre Gazette, please contact editor Bartlett and Grafton were also the SWCL doubles champi- can win two of the three single but we always seem to find a of and is welcoming any and all photo Gregory A. Scibelli at sports@turley. the only two teams to defeat the ons in 2019. They played singles matches, you’re in pretty good way,” O’Neill said. “We do have submissions of Fall 2 sports begin- com. Cougars during the 2021 regular for the first time this year. Josh shape.” some talented players returning season. and Liam both played very well In the first doubles match, next year.” WARE from page 7 shortstop, walked leading off the top of Quaboag advanced into the at doubles this season.” Hopedale eighth grader Lucas the seventh inning. He stole second base CMADA finals by posting a 5-0 Flynn and Gray are both Pannenborg/ junior Josh Miller the top of the fourth inning. and advanced to third on a wild pitch. With one-out in that frame, junior After the next two Indians batters struck third baseman Cam Balicki was hit- out, Soltys scampered home when a by-a-pitch before stealing second pitch bounced of the catcher up the third TRI-COUNTY from page 7 ball at Quaboag Regional, lost in Jon’s younger brother, Joe, Both teams stranded runners base. Senior designated hitter Aiden base line. the state semifinal game against is in his second season as the in scoring position in the seventh Clark drew a walk and was replaced “It was a great feeling when I scored order as the designated hitter. Miarecki and the Indians at St. Peoples Bank player/ manager. inning at first base by pinch runner Nicholas the tying run on a wild pitch with two He was replaced by pinch hit- Joe’s Ball Park. “Jon used to play for St. Joe’s Dave Clark, who was a pinch Gambino, who’s a junior. Then fresh- outs,” Soltys said. “When I saw the ball ter Josh Skowyra in the bottom Two other players, who before he decided to play for my hitter for Peoples in the top of man second baseman John Mumper get away from the catcher, I knew it was of the second inning. returned for St. Joe’s last Friday team in 2019,” Joe Ferry said. the sixth, beat out an infield hit poked a double down the right field line “Karl needed to be in the my chance to score.” night were Russ Lloyd and Jay “When Karl passed away, he felt leading off the top of the eighth scoring Balicki. Gambino scored the The game didn’t stay tied for very starting line-up on the night Eldridge. the need to go back over there inning. After stealing second tying run on a wild pitch. The go-ahead long, as Southwick junior shortstop that we honored his memory,” Eldridge drove home both and be a player/ coach. I can’t base, he advanced to third on run crossed the plate on a sacrifice fly to Nick Michael hit a walk-off home run Marcinek said. “Everything that of St. Joe’s runs in last Friday’s respect him more as his brother a balk. Then shortstop Devin center field by senior Keith Smith, who was done tonight was very pur- over the right field fence. game with singles to center field. for doing that. I would like to be Slattery, who graduated from was the Indians starting pitcher. poseful.” The Indians, who have reached the Both runs were scored by second teammates with my older broth- Ware High School in 2019, flied Because of the new MIAA pitch Following the first pitch of Western Mass. semifinals the last three baseman Ryan Magni. er for another season before we out to left field. Clark did not count rule, Smith threw a total of 53 the game, the ball was presented The rivalry between the two stop playing baseball.” immediately break towards the years that the tournament has been held, to Karl’s son, Nathan, who was pitches in 2 2/3 innings, which allowed defeated 12th Drury High School, 9-2, Tri-County league team is like Joe Ferry also played for St. plate on the play, but when the him to start his team’s first postseason the senior first baseman for the the Red Sox and Yankees rival- Joe’s and was a member of the left fielder’s throw home skipped in a first-round home game, last Friday game three nights later. Palmer varsity baseball team this ry. The members of both teams 2006 championship team. away from the catcher, he was night. “I really don’t like the pitch count past spring. do have a tremendous amount of “I played with Karl from able to score the go-ahead. It was most likely the final varsity The St. Joe’s starting pitcher respect for each other. 2004 until 2008,” said Ferry, Righty Garrett Baker, who rule,” Slattery said. “I can control my baseball game at Memorial Field for against Peoples Bank was right- “If we’re the Red Sox, who graduated from Palmer High had replaced Peoples starter Jake pitchers and I know when to take them Clark, Smith, and senior first baseman hander Jon Miarecki. they (People’s) would be our School. “Karl was a great guy Graveline with one-out in the out when they’re tired.” Dillon Slattery. “John was always our start- Yankees,” Marcinek said. “They and it’s a huge loss for our entire sixth, wound up being the win- Junior Andrew Soltys and Balicki, “I’ve been playing sports with the ing pitcher whenever we played always win and always put league. He’s a legend in Palmer. ning pitcher. He walked St. Joe’s who were the Indians two relief pitchers three seniors since I was eight years home games on Friday night’s,” a quality team on the field. To This has always been a friendly Brandon Magni with one-out in against the Rams, also threw less than old and they’re like big brothers to me,” Marcinek said. “He returned for win a championship title in this rivalry and he spoke highly of the seventh before retiring the 50 pitchers. Soltys said. “It’s going to be very weird tonight’s game and I’m not sure league, you always have to go everyone on our team. It’s always next two batters with a strikeout Southwick (9-5) retook the lead in not having them around next year, espe- how many more games he’ll be through Peoples Bank. They’re in a lot of fun playing against St. and flyout ending the ballgame. the home half of the inning by scoring cially on the baseball field. Those guys starting for us this season.” the finals every year.” Joe’s.” “This was a very big win for two unearned runs. really care about all of the younger Miarecki, who graduated from Peoples Bank has won the last St. Joe’s (1-1) held a 2-0 us,” said Joe Ferry, who’s team The Indians had a runner caught players on the team, which is a great Ware High School, helped the seven Tri-County League titles. lead entering the top of the sixth entered this week’s action with stealing to end the fifth inning and feeling.” Indians baseball team win a cou- Jon Ferry, who played for inning in last Friday’s contest. a 2-0 record. “It was one of another runner was tagged out at the Ware was scheduled to face ple of championship titles back Peoples Bank in 2019, has Peoples Bank scored a pair of those games where we were chal- plate by the Southwick pitcher ending fourth-seeded McCann Tech in a quar- in the 1980’s. returned to St. Joe’s this season runs in that frame, which tied the lenged.” the top of the sixth inning. terfinal final game at Joe Wolfe Stadium Marcinek, who played base- as a player/coach. game at 2-2. Soltys, who started the game at in North Adams on Monday night.

PIONEERS from page 7 nals before losing to Reading United is also sidelined with an injury. While the Pioneers had sever- AC, who were the host team, 1-0, in Just like the fans sitting in the al more scoring chances, the score keep improving in every match.” the finals. stands, Mullen has enjoyed watch- remained 1-0 until late in the first Mullen and his teammates Mullen gave a lot of credit to ing the duo of forward Patrick half. recorded a 2-0 shutout victo- the defense for making his job very Agyemang and midfielder Ignacio During the 41st minute, Lerech ry in the first meeting of the sea- easy. The starting defenders for the Lerech combine offensively. They’re sent the ball into the box from the son against AC Connecticut (1-6), Pioneers in last Friday’s home match both first-year members of the team. left side and Jordan Koduah tapped it which was played at Dillon Stadium were Federico Gutierrez, Nicholas “Patrick and Ignacio have com- into the back of the net. in Hartford, Connecticut on May Oberrauch, Carlos Emery, Carlos bined so well together. It seems like The best scoring chance for AC 26. Their other two shutouts came Ferrando. they’ve been playing together for Connecticut came during the 63rd against FC Malaga City. “I’ve really enjoyed having those years,” Mullen said. “Both of them minute when Mullen tipped a shot The Pioneers are scheduled guys playing in front of me this are always looking to score goals attempt by Pascal Derwaritsch over to play a friendly versus Hartford year,” Mullen said. “They just love and it’s awesome having them play the crossbar resulting in a corner Athletic, who played in the USL playing defense.” for our team this year.” kick. championship in 2019, at Dillon Gutierrez, who was the Pioneers During the 8th minute of the last The Pioneers had a couple of Stadium on July 20. game captain, suffered a left ankle Friday’s match, Agyemang sent a scoring chances during the final ten The Pioneers, who finished in injury at the end of the first half. He forward pass to Lerech, who sprint- minutes of the match. first place in the Northeast league was replaced by Federico Ucar at the ed down the right side in front of a A line drive shot by Khalid Rose standings in 2019, are hoping to start of the second half. defender before firing a shot into was deflected away by Tofern and qualify for the playoffs again this “Losing a player to injury like the left corner past AC Connecticut the rebound shot by Martin Oyenard season. Federico Gutierrez definitely hurts goalie Jan Tofern for a breakaway skipped wide. Another shot by Rose “It definitely feels like we’re a lot,” Mullen added. “We do have goal giving the home team an early sailed wide a couple of minutes later. doing something special again this some talented players on the bench. 1-0 lead. The Pioneers did put a shot season,” Mullen said. “It was an Federico Ucar came in and played Photo by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com “Scoring a goal is the best feeling into the net during stoppage time, awesome experience playing in the very well.” Ignacio Lerech tries to find away around his opponents. in the world, but the most import- as Guillermo Deal connected with playoffs two years ago. We’re hoping Mullen took over the captain role ant thing is that we won tonight’s Yosuke Hanya, which sent their to host a home playoff match this from Gutierrez during the second game” Lerech said. “Our goalie and faithful supporters home happy for year.” half. honor for me to be captain for the The Pioneers captain is Maxi the defense deserve a lot of credit the second week in a row. The Pioneers defeated the North “Being a captain of this soccer first time during the second half. I Viera, who has missed the past because they’re doing an amazing Carolina Fusion U23 squad, 3-1, in team is something that you always really appreciate Federico giving it couple of matches with an injury. job. Everyone just did a great job the 2019 Eastern Conference semifi- dream about,” he said. “It was a huge to me.” Connor Hicks, who’s from Monson, tonight.” June 24, 2021, Ware River News, Page 9 public safety Ware Police Log

Monday, June 14 Violation West Street – Citation 4:59 a.m. Ambulance Request Issued Editor’s Note: People in Vigeant Street – Referred to Other 6:46 p.m. Hang-up, 911 Call this country are presumed Agency Aspen Street – Area Searched to be innocent until found 7:17 a.m. Motor Vehicle Negative Find guilty in a court of law. Violation West Street – Written 6:56 p.m. Ambulance Request Police provide us with the Warning Highland Village – Referred to information you read on this 10:45 a.m. Alarm Burglar Other Agency page as public record infor- Greenwich Road – Services 7:21 p.m. Assault Hillside Village mation. If you or any suspect Derek Tweedie Tonya Calkins Michael Estridge Emmett Harvin Rendered – Criminal Complaint Issued listed here is found not guilty 3:32 p.m. Ambulance Request 8:53 p.m. Ambulance Request or has charges dropped or Laurier Avenue – Services Rendered West Street – Referred to Other reduced, we will gladly print 6:04 p.m. Motor Vehicle Agency that information as a fol- Violation South Street – Criminal low-up upon being presented Police make drug-related arrests Complaint Issued Friday, June 18 with documented proof of the 6:49 p.m. Ambulance Request 2:14 a.m. Officer Wanted West court’s final disposition. By Paula Ouimette cocaine, 36-100 grams, man- and was arraigned at Eastern Hillside Village – Referred to Other Street – Investigated, Report Filed Staff Writer ufacturing a class B substance, Hampshire District Courthouse in Agency 2:53 a.m. Ambulance Request crack cocaine; resisting arrest; Belchertown. 6:53 p.m. Disturbance Main Juniper Hill Road – Referred to WARE – This past weekend and assault and battery on a police Calkins was charged with dis- Street – Investigated, Report Filed Other Agency resulted in three separate drug-re- officer. Tweedie was arraigned tribution of a class B drug, crack Saturday, June 19 lated arrests involving four indi- at Eastern Hampshire District cocaine, and conspiracy to violate 5:32 a.m. Ambulance Request 1:35 a.m. Motor Vehicle Tuesday, June 15 Campbell Road – Services Rendered viduals in the town of Ware. Courthouse in Belchertown. drug laws. She was released on Violation South Street – Citation The first arrest occurred on personal recognizance and was 4:52 a.m. Motor Vehicle 6:04 a.m. Investigation Eddy Issued Violation Belchertown Road – Street – Arrest, Felony Charge Friday, June 18, at a basement Michael Estridge, arraigned at Eastern Hampshire 4:04 a.m. Homicide Highland apartment located at 27-29 Eddy Tonya Calkins District Courthouse. Written Warning Arrest: Derek S. Tweedie, 29, Village – Referred to Other Agency 8 a.m. Silent, 911 Call Hillside Ware St. This arrest was the result of On Saturday, June 19, prob- 9:07 a.m. Shoplifting West Street a search warrant obtained after able cause was found as a result Emmett Harvin Terrace – Services Rendered Cocaine, Trafficking In, 36 – Criminal Complaint Issued 9:08 a.m. Abandoned, 911 Call Grams or More, Less Than 100 an investigation by the Ware of continued narcotics investiga- Ware Police performed a rou- 10:02 a.m. Ambulance Request Police Department. Assisting tions, for the arrests of Michael tine traffic stop on Sunday, June High Street – Services Rendered Grams; Drug, Possess to Distribute Second Avenue – Referred to Other 10:07 a.m. Motor Vehicle Class B, Subsequent, c94C §32A(b) in the search were the Monson Estridge, age 32, of Main Street, 20, at approximately 10:30 p.m. Agency Police Department, Warren Police and Tonya Calkins, age 24, of on South Street. During the stop, Violation Church Street – Written (Manufacture); Resist Arrest; 2:09 p.m. Ambulance Request Warning Assault and Battery on Police Department and Massachusetts Aspen Street. Estridge was police officers recovered an Palmer – Referred to Other Agency State Police. charged with: Distribution of a amount of heroin consistent with 10:26 a.m. Motor Vehicle Officer 4:25 p.m. Ambulance Request Violation West Main Street – 7:46 a.m. Ambulance Request During the search, police found class B drug, crack cocaine, sub- distribution. Emmett Harvin, age North Street – Services Rendered a large amount of crack cocaine, sequent offense; distributing 46, of Easthampton, was charged Written Warning Warebrook Drive – Services 6:13 a.m. Ambulance Request 11 a.m. Accident (Hit and Run) Rendered cocaine and cash, and arrested a class B drug, crack cocaine, with: Failure to stop/yield, failure West Main Street – Referred to Derek Tweedie, age 29. Tweedie subsequent offense, and con- to stop at a stop sign and drug Old Gilbertville Road – Services 8:17 a.m. Alarm Burglar South Other Agency Rendered Street – Services Rendered was charged with trafficking a spiracy to violate drug laws. He possess with the intent to distrib- 6:46 p.m. Ambulance Request class B drug, cocaine and crack was held on $10,000 cash bail ute a Class A drug, heroin. 12:43 p.m. Ambulance Request 9:02 a.m. Trash Dumping South Street – Referred to Other Pleasant Street – Services Rendered Complaint Pine Street – Services Agency 2:34 p.m. Accident, Vehicle Rendered 6:47 p.m. Ambulance Request Palmer Road – Motor Vehicle 9:26 a.m. Alarm Burglar Main Eagle Street – Referred to Other Accident Over $1,000 Street – Services Rendered Agency Hardwick Police Log 3:15 p.m. Larceny, Theft Report 9:40 a.m. Ambulance Request 7:10 p.m. Ambulance Request North Street – Services Rendered Valley View – Services Rendered Valley View – Services Rendered During the weeks of June 7 to Citation Issued 5:05 p.m. Phone – Complaint 5:03 p.m. Welfare Check Palmer 12:38 p.m. Fraud North Street – 7:24 p.m. Ambulance Request 14, the Hardwick/New Braintree 7:08 p.m. 911 – Misdial Barre Bridge Street – Extinguished Road – Investigated, Report Filed Services Rendered Valley View – Services Rendered Police Department responded to Road – Spoken To 5:47 p.m. 911 – Hang-up Call 6:30 p.m. Ambulance Request 12:58 p.m. Larceny, Theft Report 48 building/property checks, 12 7:42 p.m. Phone – Complaint Lower Road – Gone on Arrival Valley View – Referred to Other Dale Street – Services Rendered Sunday, June 20 directed/area patrols, eight radar Bridge Street – Spoken To 7:52 p.m. 911 – Hang-up Call Agency 3:54 p.m. Arrest Main Street – 6:58 a.m. Motor Vehicle assignments, four traffic controls, 7:59 p.m. Initiated – Motor High Street – Verbal Only 10:43 p.m. Accident, Vehicle Arrest, Felony Charge Violation Greenwich Road – Written 12 emergency 911 calls, nine Vehicle Stop Main Street – 10:42 p.m. Phone – Complaint West Street – Motor Vehicle Arrest: Michael J. Estridge, 31, Warning motor vehicle stops, seven com- Citation Issued Broad Street – Spoken To Accident Over $1,000 Ware 8:24 a.m. Ambulance Request plaints, one motor vehicle acci- Thursday, June 10 Sunday, June 13 Distribute Class B Drug, Anderson Road – Referred to Other dent and five animal calls in the 9:31 a.m. Phone – Medical 8:41 a.m. 911 – Animal Call Wednesday, June 16 Subsequent Offense; Distribute Agency town of Hardwick. Alarm Hardwick Road – Hardwick Road – Taken to 6:44 a.m. Ambulance Request Class B Drug, Subsequent Offense; 10:35 a.m. Larceny, Theft Report Transported to Hospital Family/Guardian/Other Juniper Hill Road – Referred to Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law Walnut Street – Investigation Monday, June 7 10:22 p.m. 911 – Disturbance 11:30 a.m. Phone – Complaint Other Agency 4:05 p.m. Accident, Vehicle West Pending 12:29 p.m. Initiated – Main Street – Services Rendered Bridge Street – Spoken To 10:46 a.m. Ambulance Request Warren Road – Services Rendered 11:59 a.m. Motor Vehicle Complaint High Street – Taken/ 10:52 p.m. Phone – Complaint 12:12 p.m. 911 – Assist High Street – Services Rendered 4:39 p.m. Accident, Vehicle Violation Church Street – Written Referred to Other Agency Hardwick Road – Investigated Citizen Church Lane – Report 10:51 a.m. Trespassing Palmer Road – Motor Vehicle Warning Tuesday, June 8 Friday, June 11 Taken Complaint West Street – Services Accident Over $1,000 12:33 p.m. Motor Vehicle 3:02 p.m. Phone – Complaint 9:14 p.m. 911 – Medical 4:16 p.m. 911 – Misdial Rendered 4:45 p.m. Arrest West Street – Violation Greenwich Road – Written Bridge Street – Negative Contact Emergency Off Prospect Street – Bridge Street – Services Rendered 11:09 a.m. Ambulance Request Arrest, Felony Charge Warning 4:57 p.m. 911 – Disturbance Transported to Hospital 7:09 p.m. 911 – Motor Vehicle Horseshoe Circle – Services Arrest: Tonya L. Calkins, 24, 5:42 p.m. Accident (Hit and Run) High Street – Services Rendered 3:37 p.m. 911 – Medical Accident Lower Road – Vehicle Rendered Ware Palmer Road – Services Rendered 5:55 p.m. Phone – Complaint Emergency Lower Road – Towed 11:28 a.m. Threat Report Drug, Distribute Class B; 7:26 p.m. Fire, Report Bridge Street – Negative Contact Transported to Hospital Monday, June 14 Horseshoe Circle – Referred to Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law Kingsberry Lane – Services Wednesday, June 9 4:48 p.m. 911 – Misdial 4:05 a.m. 911 – Medical Other Agency 4:49 p.m. Ambulance Request Rendered 4:49 p.m. Initiated – Motor Hardwick Road – Dispatch Emergency Jackson Road – 12:12 p.m. Abandoned, 911 Call North Street – Services Rendered 7:30 p.m. Accident, Vehicle East Vehicle Stop Lower Road – Handled Transported to Hospital North Street – Services Rendered 8:51 p.m. Motor Vehicle Street – Motor Vehicle Accident 1:04 p.m. Harassment Complaint Violation West Street – Citation Under $1,000 Highland Village – Services Issued 8:10 p.m. Parking Complaint Rendered 9:51 p.m. Accident (Hit and Run) East Street – Citation Issued New Braintree Police Log 1:56 p.m. Ambulance Request Walnut Street – No Police Service 9:21 p.m. Ambulance Request Gould Road – Services Rendered Necessary South Street – Referred to Other During the weeks of June7 to Gilbertville Road – Spoken To Sunday, June 13 6:02 p.m. Trash Dumping 10:02 p.m. Accident, Vehicle Agency 14, the Hardwick/New Braintree 2:43 p.m. 911 – Complaint Complaint West Street – West Street – Referred to Other 10:21 p.m. Motor Vehicle Police Department responded to Saturday, June 12 Ware Road – Services Rendered Investigation Pending Agency Violation South Street – Arrest, 13 building/property checks, 16 6:29 p.m. 911 – Misdial Moore 10:07 p.m. Ambulance Request 10:06 p.m. Motor Vehicle Felony Charge directed/area patrols, two radar Road – No Action Required Eagle Street – Referred to Other Violation Main Street – Arrest, Arrest: Emmett I. Harvin, 46, assignments, five traffic controls, Agency Misdemeanor Charge Easthampton three emergency 911 calls, one 11:23 p.m. Ambulance Request Arrest: Hector Luis Figueroa III, Stop/Yield, Fail To; Drug, safety hazard and one scam in the South Street – Referred to Other 21, Ware Possess to Distribute Class A, town of New Braintree. Agency Unlicensed Operation of Motor Subsequent Vehicle; Negligent Operation of Monday, June 7 EARLY Thursday, June 17 Motor Vehicle; Speeding Rate of Monday, June 21 10:34 a.m. Phone – Complaint 12:10 a.m. Ambulance Request Speed Exceeding Posted Limit; 5:30 a.m. Ambulance Request Moore Road – Could Not Locate Eagle Street – Services Rendered Disorderly Conduct; License Not in Robbins Road – Referred to Other 3:07 p.m. Initiated – DEADLINES 9:21 a.m. Ambulance Request Possession; Vandalize Property c266 Agency Suspicious Activity Hardwick In observance of the 4th of July, North Street – Services Rendered §126A 6:05 a.m. Ambulance Request Road – Report Taken 10:49 a.m. Larceny, Theft Report 11:10 p.m. Vandalism North South Street – Services Rendered PUBLIC NOTICES Dale Street – Services Rendered Street – Services Rendered Tuesday, June 8 EARLY AD DEADLINE 3:12 p.m. Motor Vehicle 5:41 p.m. Phone – Complaint Place your public notice Unknown – Spoken To no later than NOON 7:03 p.m. Initiated – Serve Restraining Order Ravine Road – Warren Police Log Arrest(s) Made Friday, July 2 – Thank you! Sunday, June 6 9:09 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Pleasant Street – Transported to Wednesday, June 9 7:57 a.m. Power Lines/Wires Main Street – Written Warning Hospital 11:38 a.m. Phone – Scam Down Brimfield Road – Referred to 1:03 p.m. Chest Pain/Heart 3:23 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Oakham Road – Other Agency Problems Bemis Road – Ambulance Southbridge Road – Citation Issued Report Taken 9:04 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Signed Refusal 7:15 p.m. Fire, Smoke 9:25 p.m. Phone Southbridge Road – Citation Issued 1:16 p.m. Motor Vehicle Investigation Main Street – Fire – Complaint Ravine The Library Loft 10:33 a.m. Larceny/Theft East Collision/Fire Washington Street – Extinguished Road – Could Not Schoolhouse Commons Historical Center • 1085 Park Street, Palmer Road – Report Filed Ambulance Signed Refusal Locate 1:35 p.m. Property Damage Mill Friday, June 11 10:54 p.m. Monday, June 7 Street – Report Filed 6:13 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Initiated – Safety We are celebrating our 8:52 a.m. Threats Old West 4:52 p.m. Parking Violation Main Street – Written Warning Hazard Worcester 20th year at the Schoolhouse Commons. Brookfield Road – Arrest(s) Made Main Street – Citation Issued 6:29 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Road – Removed Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons. 9:19 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Boston Post Road – Written Hazard Hours: Main Street – Citation Issued Wednesday, June 9 Warning Tues. 10am - 4pm • Wed. 10am - 4pm 9:30 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 12:15 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 11:01 a.m. Serve Warrant Main Friday, June 11 Thurs. 10am - 4pm • Fri. 10am-4pm • Sat. 10am-2pm 4:17 p.m. 911 – Main Street – Citation Issued South Street – Written Warning Street – Arrest(s) Made Hope to see you there 9:58 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 12:44 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Arrest: Jason E. Hinson, 43, Complaint/Motor Bridges Avenue – Citation Issued South Street – Written Warning Warren; Warrant Vehicle Operations Book donations will be accepted at the Palmer Public 1:32 p.m. Fraud/Forgery O’Neil 6:10 p.m. Prowler/Trespasser Library or the Library Loft during open hours. Tuesday, June 8 Road – Officer Advised Main Street – Officer Spoke to 12:03 a.m. Suspicious Activity Party Our advertisers Please, no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books. North Street – Officer Spoke to Thursday, June 10 9:26 p.m. Threats Brook Road – make this We accept books only in good, clean condition. Party 12:39 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Officer Spoke to Party publication For more information call 283-3330 ext. 100 Summons: Jason E. Hinson, 43, Main Street – Written Warning possible. Warren 12:49 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Saturday, June 12 Let them know you Burn Building, Attempt to; Main Street – Written Warning 5:52 p.m. Breaking and Entering saw their ad in the Motor Vehicle, Malicious Damage 6:32 a.m. Sick/Unknown Comins Past Residential Pleasant Street – to c266 §28(a) Pond Road – Transported to Report Filed Ware 8:45 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Hospital 11:03 p.m. Motor Vehicle River News Proceeds To Benefit the Palmer Public Library Main Street – Citation Issued 1:26 p.m. Welfare Check Accident Bacon Street – Report File Page 10, Ware River News, June 24, 2021 obituaries

Ware River News Richard Gauvin Barbara A. Grushey Obituary Policy WARE – Richard Gauvin age 69, Richard was a 1972 graduate WARE – Barbara A. (Dunbar) get-away home on Cape Cod for sever- Grushey, 74, of Ware, passed away on al years, where she enjoyed the ocean Turley Publications offers two types of passed away on Thursday, June 17, of Tantasqua Regional Vocational obituaries. 2021, at Baystate Wing High School. He worked Saturday, June 19, 2021, at her home and watching the birds. Barbara was One is a free, brief Death Notice listing Hospital in Palmer. He as a house builder for Ed with her loving and devoted a long-time member of Mt. the name of deceased, date of death and funeral was born on Sept. 9, 1951 Artruc, and was employed family by her side. She was Carmel Church and then date and place. in Southbridge, to the late by J & I Window Sales, born in Ware, daughter of the All Saints Church in Ware. The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $100, George Emile Gauvin and Zero Corporation, William late, George P. and Noella R. She loved her large family, which allows families to publish extended death the late Germaine (Beaulieu) E. Wright Company, and (Morin) Dunbar, and was a life- including many close cous- notice information of their own choice and may Gauvin. Quaboag High School for long resident of Ware. ins, and took great pride in include a photograph. Death Notices & Paid He is survived by his many years. In 1999, he Barbara will be lovingly all of them and their accom- Obituaries should be submitted through a wife of 49 years, Darlene opened and operated Glass & remembered by her husband of plishments. funeral home to: [email protected]. (Gratton) Gauvin, sons More, Inc. Richard was also a 52 years, William O. Grushey; A funeral Mass for Jason Gauvin, and his wife, formerly a Boy Scout Leader. their sons, James and Jarrett, of Barbara will be held on Exceptions will be made only when the family Andrea, of Westfield, Eric Gauvin, A memorial visitation for family provides a death certificate and must be pre-paid. Ware, and Justin, (Rachel) of Monday, June 28, at 11 and his wife, Lisa, of Ware, and Daryl and friends will be held on Saturday, Cotuit. She will also be fondly remem- a.m., in All Saints Church, 17 North St., Gauvin, and his partner, Michelle, June 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the bered by her five grandchildren, Paige, Ware. of Ware, and several grandchildren. Cebula Funeral Home Chapel, 66 Brooke, Cam, Quinn and Deacon, by In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Death notices Richard also leaves his brother, South St., Ware. Richard will be buried her brother Donald (MaryAnn) Dunbar, tions may be made to the American Armand Gauvin, of Ware, two sis- privately following the memorial visi- sisters-in-law, Gwen Mitus and Heather Diabetes Association, 330 Congress Gauvin, Richard Rys (Nimtz) (Miller), ters, Yvonne Harvey, of Monson, and tation, in Pine Grove Cemetery in West Grigas, nieces/nephews, great-nieces/ Street, Boston, MA, 02210 or www. Died: June 17, 2021 Lillian Marie Ann Lambert, of Florida, and Brookfield. nephews, and many long-time friends. diabetes.org. Memorial Visitation, Died: May 22, 2021 several nieces and nephews. He was In lieu of floral offerings, please Barbara owned and operated her own Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 June 26, 10 a.m. to noon Burial: July 10, at 10 a.m. pre-deceased by his brothers, Roger consider making a donation to the Boy beauty salon for 25 years, where she Pleasant St., Ware, is assisting her fam- Cebula Funeral Home Hardwick Cemetery Gauvin, Robert Gauvin and Adrien Scouts of America. For more informa- made many friends. She enjoyed retire- ily with arrangements. An online guest Ware Hardwick Gauvin, and sisters, Pauline Bandeka tion and an online guest book, please ment since 2012. She and Bill owned a book is available at charbonneaufh.com. Grushey, Barbara A. and Adrienne Gauvin, and one nephew, visit www.cebulafuneralhome.com. Simonds, Donald Leo Died: June 19, 2021 Robert Gauvin. Died: June 19, 2021 Funeral Mass, Calling hours, June 27, June 18, 11a.m. 4 to 6 p.m. All Saint’s Church Cebula Funeral Home Ware Ware Donald Leo Simonds Lillian Rys

WARE – Donald Leo Simonds, age He began working for Civil Service in es and nephews, and his beloved cats. FARMINGTON, MAINE – Ware Lions Club concert 76, passed away on Saturday, 1986, first at Fort Devens, and Donald also leaves behind his good Lillian (Nimtz)(Miller) Rys passed June 19, 2021, at his home then at Westover Air Force friend of many years, Jim Dinsel. away peacefully at the ripe old age after an illness. Donald was Base, where he retired from He was pre-deceased by two sisters, of 100 at Woodlands Senior Living series, fireworks planned born in Fitchburg, on July 24, in 2000. Donald was a 44-year Theresa Aho and Beverly Promisel. Home in Farmington. She was born WARE – The Ware Lions Club will have its con- 1944, son of the late Alpheus member of the Elks Fraternity Calling hours will be held on June 18, 1920, a daughter of Albert cert series this year every Thursday for five weeks G. Simonds and Olive M. BPOE. Sunday, June 27, from 4 to 6 p.m., in Nimtz and Lillian (Richards)Nimtz. beginning on July 8, in Grenville Park. The concerts (Arsenault) Simonds. He leaves behind his lov- the Cebula Funeral Home Chapel, 66 Born in Old Furnace in will start at 6:30 p.m. He enlisted in the United ing wife of 29 years, Patricia South St., in Ware. A brief memorial Hardwick, Massachusetts, the fam- On July 8, there will be Ron Jones & The States Marine Corps in 1962, L. (Murphy) Simonds, his ceremony will conclude in the Garden ily moved to Hardwick when she Diehards, on July 15, Jimmy Mazz, on July 22, and served two years. Donald daughter, Melissa Eckstein, Area of Cebula Funeral Home at 6 p.m. was 3. She attended Wheelwright Wicked Biscuit, on July 29, Taste of Honey, and on was forever a proud Marine. and her husband, Erik, of Donald will be laid to rest privately by grammar school and Hardwick Aug. 5, The 60s Experience. He lived for many years in Fitchburg, his siblings, Diane his family in Smithville Cemetery in High school. Lillian married George The club is also very excited to announce that it Fitchburg, prior to residing in Ware for Bartie, and her husband, Bill, of Ruskin, New Ipswich, New Hampshire. Miller in 1944, and they had one will have fireworks this year on Saturday, Aug. 14, the past 27 years. Donald held vari- Florida, Dolores Funaiole, of Townsend, For more information and online daughter, Bonnie (Miller)(Roach) starring Ware’s own Charlie Lask on stage as Neil ous jobs throughout his life, including and David E. Simonds, and his wife, guest book, please visit www.cebulafu- Graves. She resided in Palmer for Diamond, beginning at 5 p.m. The fireworks will with the Fitchburg Police Department. Denise, of Fitchburg, numerous niec- neralhome.com. a short time and then moved back start at 9:30 p.m. to her beloved Hardwick. Her last years was spent with her daugh- ter and son-in-law in Maine and Florida. She will be missed by her Quabbin Community BLUE SOX from page 9 scored a run, making the game 6-5. Yoga in the park Both dugouts were wild, after an umpire two grandsons, Garret Roach, of where both teams were unable to score mistakenly called Travis Holt out at Bondsville, Massachusetts, and Band Concert, June 27 any runs against each other from the first. The Westerners celebrated on the Donald Roach, of Venice, Florida; every Tuesday sixth to ninth innings. her great-grandchildren, Crystal BARRE – Head on over to South Barre diamond before being told to return to The bottom of the ninth saw new life Jacques, Caleb, Jacob and Hannah Common next Sunday, June 27, at 6 p.m., as WARE – It is with great plea- their dugout to finish the game. from the Blue Sox, when Nate Thomas Roach, Joseph Midura and Winston the Quabbin Community Band performs their sure that Trinity Episcopal Church in The (almost) four-hour game came and Travis Holt were both brought home Roach. She is proceded by her second outdoor concert of the summer season at partnership with Donna Holden, of to a conclusion at the end of 10 innings, off of a Cole Andrews (Miami/Ohio) brothers, Albert and Fred Nimtz, the beautiful Nornay Park. The public is invit- “Healthy Town Living,” will be having when Nate Thomas bombed one to right RBI, which tied the game at 5-5. and her sisters, Colista Parker, ed to attend and enjoy this wonderful evening an hour-long yoga class in Grenville field with two runners on, and the out- “Cole is always coming through,” Mable McKelk, Rachel Noble, of music for free, with donations graciously Park, on Church Street, at the band- fielder couldn’t catch it. said Head Coach Hez Randolph, “he Maude Stone and Nina Podkowka. accepted. Unlike past years, this event does stand every Tuesday, at 6 p.m. “I want to commend our guys for has a knack for getting that big hit. He’s Burial will be on July 10, at 10 not have a rain location because of the cur- Donations to the instructor are sticking with it and fighting to win it. becoming one of those guys that you a.m. in Hardwick Cemetery. rent pandemic protocols. Please contact QCB welcome. The church is hoping for a It’s really tough, especially in summer want to have a bat in his hands in a Music Director and Conductor Peter Lewis at good showing to continue through the ball, when everyone is new and there clutch situation.” [email protected] with any questions regard- summer, weather permitting. People aren’t really ties to the team, so it’s The game was the first in the Blue ing performances or joining the band. should bring their own blanket or mat. special to see that the guys really care. Sox’ 2021 season to go into extra That’s awesome.” Said Randolph. innings. In the top of the tenth, Danbury public notices

LEGAL NOTICE OF MASSACHUSETTS represent you. Warren. tents of the following Box 575, Gilbertville, MA The Ware Conserva- Bristol County If you fail to appear, SITE LOCATION: storage units will be 01031. The contact per- tion Commission will Juvenile Court, the court may proceed The subject property is sold for non-payment son is Marty Gryszowka, hold a public hearing on 289 Rock Street, on that date and any date located at 600 Old West on Saturday, Saturday, Superintendent 413-477- HOW TO SUBMIT Wednesday, July 14, Fall River, MA 02720 thereafter with a trial on Warren Road in West June 26, 2021 at 10 6705 or highway@townof- 2019, at 7:00 PM pur- TO: Faith A. the merits of the petition Warren, MA. The prop- a.m. on the premis- hardwick.com. The Town suant to the Wetlands Turgeion, Willie C. and an adjudication of erty is also known as es of Country Corners reserves the right to reject PUBLIC NOTICES Protection Act, M.G.L. Bridges, Jr.: this matter. Assessor’s Map 15, Lot Storage, 50 Greenwich any or all proposals and to All public notices to be published 131 c40. The hearing A petition has been For further informa- 52 & 54, Map 16 Lot 7 Rd., Ware, MA only award a contract if it in the Ware River News should be sent will include consider- presented to this court by tion call the Office of the and are located in the (413)967-6095. is in the best interest of the directly to [email protected]. Please ation of a Notice of Intent DCF (Fall River), seeking, Clerk-Magistrate at 508- Residential District. Matthew Peterson: Town to do so. indicate the newspapers and publication (NOI) by the Beaver as to the following chil- 676-0090. SUBJECT: The Storage building 2 Unit 06/17, 06/24/2021 22 date(s) for the notice(s) in the subject line Lake Club Corporation, dren, Lilly A. Bridges, WITNESS: Hon Applicant is requesting of your email. For questions regarding represented by SOLitude Mya F. Bridges, that John S. 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The bid will be any or all proposals and to tion are available at notice can be found ship or any other disposi- Special Permit interested or wishing to be cations in accordance with awarded based on the most only award a contract if it the office of the Town on the Massachusetts tion of the children named Application No. 296 heard on the application Massachusetts General responsible, responsive is in the best interest of the Manager, 126 Main Newspaper Publishers herein, if it finds that the Site Plan Approval No. should appear at the time Laws, Chapter 30B, bidder offering the low- Town to do so. Street, Ware, MA. This Association’s (MNPA) children are in need of care 63 and place designated. All Section 5. The bid will be est price. The IFB will be 06/17, 06/24/2021 notice shall also be post- website: http://masspub- and protection and that the Pursuant to MGL, interested parties are invit- awarded based on the most available on June 1, 2021 ed on the Massachusetts licnotices.org. best interests of the chil- ed to attend. Chapter 40A, NOTICE responsible, responsive in the Hardwick Highway TOWN OF WARE Newspaper Publishers 06/24/2021 dren would be served by is hereby given that the Warren Planning Board bidder offering the low- Barn 179 Petersham Association’s (MNPA) said disposition. Derick R. Veliz, Chairman PUBLIC HEARING Warren Planning Board, est price. The IFB will be Road, Hardwick, MA bids NOTICE website (http://masspub- You are hereby acting as the Special 06/24, 07/01/2021 available on June 1, 2021 must be sealed and clear- licnotices.org). CARE AND ORDERED to appear The Board of Permit Granting Authority, in the Hardwick Highway ly marked “HWY IFB – Selectmen will con- All interested parties PROTECTION, in this court, at the court will hold a Public Hearing Barn 179 Petersham FY2022 Road Material” are invited to attend. TERMINATION OF address set forth above, LEGAL NOTICE duct a Public Hearing on Monday, July 12, Road, Hardwick, MA and are due no later on Tuesday, July 6, Keith J. Kruckas PARENTAL RIGHTS on the following date and 2021, at 7:15 PM on In accordance with bids must be sealed and than 1:00 PM on June Chairman SUMMONS BY time 10/05/2021 at 9:00 the provisions of the 2021 at 7:05 p.m., in the application of Copart clearly marked “HWY 28, 2021 in the Town of the Selectmen’s Meeting Board of Selectmen PUBLICATION, AM Hearing on Merits Massachusetts General IFB – FY2022 Diesel, of Connecticut, seeking Hardwick Highway Barn, Room, 126 Main Street, 06/24/2021 DOCKET NUMBER: (CR/CV) Law 105A, for the pur- Heating, Propane” a Special Permit under 179 Petersham Road, Ware, MA, to hear an 20CP0226FV You may bring an attor- pose of satisfying and are due no later Section 3.24.4 of the Hardwick, or mail to PO Application for New Trial Court of ney with you. If you have the liens of Country than 1:00 PM on June Town of Warren Zoning Box 575, Gilbertville, MA License §15 Package Massachusetts, a right to an attorney and Corners Storage & 30, 2021 in the Town of Bylaws. The Hearing will 01031. The contact per- Store, Wine and Malt Juvenile Court if the court determines that Realty, in order to sat- Hardwick Highway Barn, son is Marty Gryszowka, be held in the Gymnasium isfy past due rents and Beverages, Stevens Department you are indigent, the court of the Shepard Municipal 179 Petersham Road, Superintendent 413-477- COMMONWEALTH will appoint an attorney to other expenses, the con- Hardwick, or mail to PO Strong, LLC d/b/a It’s Building, 48 High Street in 6705 or highway@townof- Wine O’Clock, 164 June 24, 2021, Ware River News, Page 11

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