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Council 151 votes on CPC funding,TUESDAY, Mayoral JUNE 27, 2017 McCabe announces 75 cents spending, Tax break and the BRAVE Act bid for Mayor By AMY PORTER Trail final phase, with no city match. from several CPA accounts for the By AMY PORTER Correspondent Later in the agenda, an appropriation Landlord Fowler Tavern. At-large WESTFIELD – Beginning with for $90,000 from Community Councilor Matthew Emmershy said Correspondent the Pledge of Allegiance led by new Development Act undesignated the grant was for vinyl windows, WESTFIELD – On Thursday Boy Scout Matthew McCrary of funds, the last of three requests grant- particle board, siding and composite afternoon, Westfield Police Troop 109, the City Council ran ed for the Rail Trail by the Community trim on a multi-unit rental that a pri- Captain Michael McCabe, 56, through a long agenda, voting for all Preservation Committee, also passed vate individual owns. “I was blown gathered on the sidewalk out- of the matters that came before the unanimously. The funds will be used away that we’re looking to take side of City Hall with his wife body, some unanimously, some nar- for right of way easements and ame- $145,000 from CPA which we’re not Jen, daughter Kate, and crowd rowly. nities along the final Central putting back to clapboard and origi- of mostly youthful supporters A unanimous vote was taken for Downtown portion of the Rail Trail, nal windows,” Emmershy said, ask- that he has coached and taught, immediate consideration of a grant of which is expected to begin construc- ing what the benefit to the public was Michael McCabe with wife Jen and to officially announce his can- $435,000 from the Executive Office tion this year. in the grant. daughter Kate at announcement of didacy for the office of Mayor of Energy and Environmental Affairs A narrow vote of 7 to 6 passed the run for Mayor of Westfield on for the Columbia Greenway Rail second appropriation of $145,000 See City Council, Page 3 Thursday. (Photo by Amy Porter) See Mayor, Page 3 Southwick Proposed marijuana officials discuss future sewer cultivation facility connections has outreach meeting By GREG FITZPATRICK By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent Correspondent SOUTHWICK – DPW SOUTHWICK – An outreach meeting for a proposed recre- Director Randy Brown met ational marijuana cultivation facility was held on Thursday night. with the Open Space and Required by the Massachusetts CCC (Cannabis Control Recreation Committee at the Commission), the outreach meeting notified any abutters within Southwick Town Hall on at least 300 feet of the proposed business but was open to all. Wednesday night to discuss the Paul Dellatorre, owner of Southwick Greenhouses Inc., gave a potential of more sewer con- presentation of his plan to attendees and town officials. nections in Southwick. Dellattorre is looking to grow and produce recreational mari- According to Brown, the juana in his facility located on 27 Hudson Dr. that’s been grow- Sewer Implementation ing roses in town since 1983. The existing greenhouse features Committee has created a target 21,000 sq. ft., along with two outhouse buildings that are 2,000 list for neighborhoods in town sq. ft. and 1,500 sq. ft. The outhouse buildings will be used for that could have sewers con- processing and packaging the marijuana. There is also a mechan- nected. Those neighborhoods ical room that includes irrigation, electrical, heating, and other include Congamond Road, utilities. parts of College Hwy, North In order to ensure the operation is secure, Dellatorre acknowl- Pond Road, Powder Mill Road, edged that the outhouse buildings where the packaging and pro- Fernwood Road and North cessing is taking place will only be accessed by specific employ- Lake Avenue. Currently, there ees who are responsible for those duties. All other workers or are around 900 sewer connec- employees will be restricted from those areas. tions in Southwick. Dellatorre also discussed the security systems that would be Brown noted that the Sewer Gators vs. Pioneers installed throughout the facility. The Cannabis Control Implementation Committee Commission will have access to the surveillance system in order sent out a survey to residents Gateway’s Angela Wright (9) high fives the first base coach after reaching to watch the entire operation, inside and outside of the building. seeing if they would like sew- first base safely. See additional photos and story in today’s Sports Section. The Southwick Police would also have access to the camera sys- ers connected in their neigh- (Photo by Chris Putz) tem. According to Dellatorre, an employee who has the title of borhood. Operations Manager will conduct security during the daytime “We were just trying to hours of operation. The design of the building’s security will gauge their interest,” said allow some employees to have full access while other employees Brown. only limited access. It was also mentioned that if a fire-related Some residents that gave incident occurs, there will be a lock box available on site for the feedback responded that they Traffic advisory for wouldn’t mind sewers and oth- See Outreach Meeting, Page 3 ers wouldn’t care for it. Brown noted to the Open Space and Recreation Committee that he 350 celebration weekend feels cost is the main reason for By PETER CURRIER of Stanley Park, Court Street, and the por- the lack of interest for more Correspondent tion of Elm Street from Park Square to Community tag sale sewers in town as he estimates WESTFIELD- The Westfield 350th Franklin Street. That same portion of Elm it could cost $20,000 to install Birthday Celebration is coming up fast, Street will be closed for the entire week- a sewer system in one singular and with it will come the climactic parade end. to benefit senior center neighborhood. That estimate is on Sunday, May 19th. During that week- Western Avenue will close at 12:30 on By GREG FITZPATRICK based on the research he’s done end traffic will be impacted as certain Sunday, May 19th. Buses shuttling parade Correspondent looking at potential sewer sys- roads are closed at various times. The participants will run from Westfield SOUTHWICK – The Friends of the Southwick Senior Center tems on Powder Mill Road, entire parade route will be closed to nor- Middle School to Stanley Park from 10 is hosting their 4th Annual Community Tag Sale at the Southwick mal traffic on the day of the parade itself. a.m. to noon on that day. Public Library on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. See Future Sewer, Page 3 This includes all of Western Avenue East According to Pat McMahon, a member of the Friends of the Southwick Senior Center, the event is a community-wide tag sale. In advance, people have had the opportunity to sign up and have their own 10 by 10 foot space with a table to put on display out- side of the Southwick Public Library and sell any tag sale items Launch parties set for ‘Daisy’ Girl Scouts they would like to the public. By LORI SZEPELAK Carnegie noted the “petals” earned Elm St. Beginning with just 10 tables four years ago, the community Correspondent tag sale now features 25 to 30 tables. McMahon sees the event as by the girls are the Daisy version of Girls will complete a fun activity a benefit for both the sellers and the consumers. WESTFIELD – Free “Discover badges earned by older Girl Scouts. during the party to earn their first “It’s a good way to recycle things, to clean out,” said Daisy Girl Scouts” events are slated “Daisy Girl Scouts might make a patch while parents or guardians will McMahon. “It’s also a nice community event because people this month in the city, as well as difference in their community through learn how Girl Scouts builds girls of come together and start talking, it’s a nice gathering point.” Southwick and Huntington, sponsored a service project and they can sell Girl courage, confidence, and character, The cost for someone to use a space and sell their items is $15. by Girl Scouts of Central & Western Scout cookies as well as explore nature noted Carnegie. People have been asked to bring their own table, chairs, and tents Massachusetts. and the outdoors,” said Carnegie. “Joining Girl Scouts is a great way if they choose to bring one. “Daisy Girl Scouts are about fun Daisy launch parties are planned to help girls build confidence, try new All of the proceeds from the community tag sale will go back and friendship,” said Dana Carnegie, May 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the things, and discover their inner to the Southwick Senior Center. McMahon noted that the Friends communications manager for the orga- Southwick Public Library, 95 Feeding G.I.R.L. (go-getter, innovator, risk- of the Southwick Senior Center will be working with Council on nization. “Girls in pre-kindergarten Hills Road; May 10, 6 to 7 p.m., at taker, leader),” said Carnegie, adding Aging Director Cindy Sullivan to provide more programs or and kindergarten earn petals as they Stanton Hall, 26 Russell Road, that previous Girl Scout experience is additional equipment at the senior center.

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