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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 SATURDAY,TUESDAY, JUNE APRIL 27, 3, 2017 2021 VOL.75 cents 90 NO. 78 Councilors react to Public Health Capt. McCabe retires and Safety meeting on water from city police dept. By AMY PORTER [Ralph] Figy, Councilor By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Staff Writer [Bridget] Matthews-Kane and Editor WESTFIELD – Ward 4 Councilor [Kristen] Mello WESTFIELD – Westfield Police Capt. Michael A. McCabe Councilor Michael Burns told which I presented to the retired April 2 after nearly 40 years on the job. the City Council on April 1 mayor. He was present at the McCabe began his career as a reserve officer, becoming a that the Public Health & meeting, and turned them fulltime patrolman April 28, 1986. Safety Committee had over to Heather Stayton [sys- McCabe moved through the ranks, working as a detective, received an update from the tems] engineer of the Water then becoming a sergeant in charge of the Community Police Water Department in response Department. She went Unit. He became a lieutenant and headed the detective bureau to questions asked by several through all the questions, and before being promoted to captain April 28, 2008, exactly 22 councilors, which the com- answered them all as trans- years after joining the department full time. mittee voted 3 to 0 to send to parently as she could. She did McCabe said he loved being a member of the police depart- the City Council. answer every question,” ment, but enjoyed a few positions more than others. “We asked for questions Burns said. “It’s a coin toss between community policing and detective under Section 26 (of the City At-large Councilor Kristen Westfield Police Capt. bureau,” he said. Charter). We received 20 MICHAEL J. BURNS. Michael McCabe. (THE questions from Councilors Ward 4 Councilor See Councilors, Page 5 WESTFIELD NEWS PHOTO) See Capt. McCabe, Page 5 Media specialist tries new Southwick Zoom transcription service reports 11 new By AMY PORTER ture and it’s included in the City Zoom Staff Writer package so no added costs. It will work on WESTFIELD – The City Council meet- all Zoom meetings and is captured and COVID cases ing April 1 on Zoom had a new feature, a transmitted as part of the channel 15 and transcribed record in the style of closed uTube broadcasts. It will continue on all captioning at the bottom of the screen dur- Zoom meetings. Peter did a great job,” Town back to moderate ing the meeting. Sullivan said. Media Specialist Peter Cowles said after At the start of the meeting April 1, the risk category months of looking into closed captioning Councilors did have a bit of fun with their services, many of which were prohibitively transcribed names, although President By PETER CURRIER expensive, he noticed that a recent upgrade Brent B. Bean, II — transcribed as “Being” Staff Writer of the city’s pro version of Zoom had added – asked them not to get too distracted. SOUTHWICK – The Board of Health reported a real-time transcription service. Other difficult name transcriptions 11 new confirmed COVID-19 cases this week to “It mimics closed captioning, and is part included: bring the pandemic total to 528. of the Zoom programming now,” Cowles Bill Onyski – “Below Nevsky” – “An Health Director Tammy Spencer said during the said, adding that it is a free service with the esky” – “Oh no ski” – “On a ski” April 1 Board of Health meeting that because Zoom subscription. Flaherty – “Clarity” Southwick has had fewer than 25 cases in the pre- Cowles said it is an option they will now Matthews-Kane – “Matthews King”‘ vious 14 days, Southwick is no longer considered use for all Zoom meetings, which are also Mello – “Mellow” a high risk community. This is despite the rising broadcast on Channel 15 and the city’s Morganelli – “Morgan Alley” number of other high risk communities in Youtube channel at Westfield Community Allie – “Alley” Massachusetts as COVID-19 cases continue to Programming. Beltrandi – “They’ll trendy” – “Bell rise again. At-large Councilor Richard K. Sullivan trendy” Southwick is now considered a moderate risk Jr., who has been working with Cowles in Figy – “Vicki” community and is in the “yellow” zone. the government relations subcommittee to The program managed well with the Spencer also announced that at least 25 percent find an affordable option for closed cap- names Adams, Burns, Harris and Sullivan. of Southwick residents have received at least one tioning, called it “a step in the right direc- Cowles said he will attempt to make the dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. More than 2,500 tion.” text a little bit bigger next time around. people have received at least one dose, while more “It’s actually called ‘live transcription’ “The names were pretty funny,” Cowles than 1,200 residents are fully vaccinated in and I guess not true closed captioning. said, adding, “It satisfies a need. I’ll defi- Media Specialist Peter Cowles multi-task- Southwick. Peter was able to activate a new Zoom fea- nitely take it.” ing. (PHOTOS SUBMITTED) Of those who have received a COVID-19 vac- cine in Southwick, 48 percent are 75 or older, 16 percent are between 65 and 74, 12 percent are between 50 and 64, 10 percent are between 30 and 49, and 8 percent are under the age of 30. Cable program looks at all angles when selling a home Spencer hopes to get those numbers up soon By LORI SZEPELAK best time for the family.” drastic lack of inventory,” said with the help of the Big E mass vaccination site Correspondent Lambert, who will celebrate Lambert. “The young buyers that was approved this week. Spencer said WESTFIELD-For city resi- her 33rd year in real estate this are definitely out there trying, Thursday that she knows few details about the dents considering selling their June, has worked in the Greater but because there are so few plan for the site but that there were meetings home this year, a new program Westfield area for her entire options, almost every sale turns planned for Friday, April 2 to discuss the financial on cable Channel 15 delves career. Her special designation into a bidding war.” and logistical details of the site. into the reasons it might be a from the National Association Lambert added that scenario She said people will be able to sign up for a vac- good time to put one’s house on of Realtors includes complet- is great for the seller but “tricky cine appointment beginning the Wednesday before the market. ing a special course, passing a and disappointing” for buyers. the site receives their first doses. The program is titled “Is It test and taking continuing edu- “The seniors that are moving “They will be able to dispense up to 2,000 doses Time To Sell The House?” and cation. are making lots of different per day but they are going to start with about 1,200 is part of the ongoing Westfield “The course prepares a choices – some downsizing to a per day,” said Spencer. Council on Aging Presents Lesley Lambert is featured in Realtor for the best practices in smaller home or condo, some Spencer also said that Southwick was approved series hosted by Harry Rock. a new cable program this assisting seniors with their real going to 55+ developments, to receive 50 doses of the single-dose Johnson and The show will air at 2:45 p.m. month titled “Is It Time To estate needs,” said Lambert, some going to assisted commu- Johnson vaccine for the homebound vaccination on April 6, 13, 20, and 27, and Sell The House?” (SUBMITTED who is also on the Board of nities, and some even deciding program. As of April 1, Spencer said that there can also be viewed at www. PHOTO) Directors of The Friends of the to rent for awhile as they were about 25 homebound residents who had signed up for the program already, and that she cityofwestfield.org and under ket and many people are decid- Westfield Senior Center. decide,” she said. expects that all 50 doses should be used for the “Community,” click on ing to sell now to maximize During the episode Lambert While the 45-minute pro- program. Community Access TV, CH 15 their equity,” said Lesley discusses the options for down- gram was recorded for the While a resident who is homebound is typically Live Stream. The program can Lambert, a certified senior real sizing, when to start preparing Westfield Senior Center’s pro- not exposed to the general public on a daily basis, also be viewed on a Youtube estate specialist. “It may be a one’s home for sale, how to gramming, Lambert added that Spencer said, they still risk COVID-19 exposure link – https://www.youtube. good reason for many people, find the right real estate team, most of the information is through people who come to their homes to take com/watch?v=SD6p6W6HIZ0 but of course, the best time to and much more. applicable to anyone consider- care of them. “This is a strong seller’s mar- sell your home is when it is the “We are still dealing with a ing selling their home. Imagine he Psiblies • Whip City Fiber for $69.95/month GET ONE FREE MONTH • Unlimited data* and no contracts OF GIGABIT INTERNET SIGN UP WITH CODE: POSSIBILITIES • Equipment and WiFi included • FREE standard installation

whipcityfiber.com/promo/possibilities | 413-485-1251 *See terms and conditions for details. PAGE 2 - SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS WSU to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month WESTFIELD—Westfield State University (WSU) will host University, on: “But we are Americans”; Brian Chen, Ph.D., Westfield State associate professor of a slate of events throughout April to celebrate Asian American • Makoto “Max” Saito, Ph.D., associate professor of com- English, will host the event. and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month. The observance munication, on: “Dialogic Interplay of Public Self and Private will include lectures, a faculty discussion panel, and film Self (Maintaining Harmony in Asian American Communities)”; “Chinese American Communities in Global Cities” screenings, among other events. and Friday, April 30, 5–6:30 p.m. “WSU Education Department (WE) Anti-Racism Education • Kevin Tatsugawa, Ph.D., associate professor of move- A panel of three Westfield State University students will (ARE) Project: Truth in History, Positionality, and Solidarity in ment science, sport & leisure studies, on: “Anti-Asian Violence present their projects conducted for the honors seminar on Practice: A Leadership Dialogue with President Saigo” in the U.S. in the COVID Era.” “Chinatown,” moderated by Brian Chen, Ph.D., associate pro- Monday, April 5, 10:30–11:30 a.m. fessor of English. Westfield State University Interim President Roy H. Saigo, “She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms” by Qui Nguyen Presenters: Ph.D.—a Japanese American internment camp survivor during Wednesday, April 21–Saturday, April 24, 8 p.m., and • Lisha Lopez, a junior from Springfield double majoring in World War II—will deliver a talk about his experiences. View matinee Saturday, April 24 at 2 p.m. elementary education and Spanish, on: “Cultural Fusion: El event press release Directed by Eric Parness, assistant professor of theater arts, Barrio Chino”; She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms is a high-octane, dramatic • Maninder Singh, a senior from Northampton double “DIY Desktop Zen Garden” comedy about the world of fantasy role-playing games, and is majoring in environmental science and regional planning, on: Tuesday, April 20, 8 p.m. a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us. “Disappearing Chinese Community in Kolkata”; and Sign-up in advance to receive a kit of materials to create a Ticket and event info. • Audrey Therriault, a senior from Haverhill majoring in desktop Zen Garden of your own. During the event, discus- English, on: “An Analysis of Australia’s Chinatowns with a sions will focus on the cultural significance of a Zen Garden “Zoom, its Founder and the Spirit of the Company: A Focus on Feminism.” and the implications of their creation. Case Study” Sponsored by: University’s Office of Student Activities, Monday, April 26, 11–11:50 am For more information about and access to the April events, Involvement, and Leadership (SAIL) Zoom has become another Microsoft, Facebook, and Google, visit www.westfield.ma.edu/aapi. This year’s events were in a new era. As we use it every day, we are amazed by its organized by Drs. Chen and Rajgopal. Faculty Discussion Panel sensational success. What is the spiritual power behind the ——— Tuesday, April 20, 12:30–2 p.m. company? What’s the societal construction that has enabled Founded in 1839 by Horace Mann, Westfield State University In the wake of the recent waves of anti-Asian violence in the this spirit? This case study sets out to answer the questions by is an education leader committed to providing every genera- U.S., a panel of faculty will speak who are known for their focusing on the life of the company’s founder and CEO, Eric tion of students with a learning experience built on its founding scholarship regarding Asian Americans and/or teach courses Yuan. It further reveals our embracing way of life as our nation principle as the first public co-educational college in America for the Asian studies minor at Westfield State. gathers its strength by being inclusive and open. Tian-jia Dong, to offer an education without barrier to race, gender, or eco- • Brian Chen, Ph.D., associate professor of English, on: Ph.D., Westfield State associate professor of sociology, will nomic status. This spirit of innovative thinking and social “Vincent Chin and the Rise of Asian American Activism”; host this event. responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and • Tian-jia Dong, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology, on: professional studies that creates a vital community of engaged “International Students in Search of the American Dream”; Film Screening of “Ulam: Main Dish” learners who become confident, capable individuals prepared • Shoba Sharad Rajgopal, Ph.D., professor of ethnic & Thursday, April 29, 5–6:30 p.m. for leadership and service to society. For more information gender studies, on: “South Asians & the Asian American ULAM: Main Dish (2018) is the first Filipino food docu- about Westfield State University, visit www.westfield.ma.edu, Paradigm in Racial Justice”; mentary following the rise of the Filipino food movement via www.twitter.com/westfieldstate, or https://www.facebook.com/ • Roy Saigo, Ph.D., interim president, Westfield State the chefs crossing over to the center of the American table. WestfieldStateUniversity. Police Logs Major crime and incident report reported that they had brought the airsoft gun back to their house 3:20 p.m.: concerned citizen, Feeding Hills Road, a caller Saturday, March 27, 2021 before the officer located them, the officer reports that the male reported that he was hiking and came across a person who WESTFIELD parties were advised of the dangers of using an untipped airsoft appeared to be camped there and had empty beer and alcohol 11:11 a.m.: animal complaint, East Mountain Road, a caller gun in public and sent them on their way; cans and bottles strewn about and was smoking marijuana, the reports that a cat that she does not recognize wandered into her 6:15 p.m.: hit and run accident, Pochassic Street, a female caller stated he was concerned for the person’s safety because he home, the responding animal control officer reports that she party reports that her friend had just been struck by a vehicle near was on a cliff. transported the cat to the Westfield Regional Animal Shelter a Pochassic Street intersection, the female party reports that she Sunday, March 28, 2021 where she found the cat had no microchip; brought her friend to Baystate Noble Hospital before she came WESTFIELD 12:48 p.m.: accident, North Road, a caller reports a two motor down to the police headquarters to report the incident, the 12:42 a.m.: noise complaint, Pochassic Road, an off duty offi- vehicle accident with airbag deployment, the responding officer responding officer reports that he told the female party to have cer reports loud music coming from Pochassic Road, the reports that two tow trucks were requested to remove both vehi- her friend follow up with the police when he is able to do so; responding officer reports that they spoke with a resident at the cles from the scene, the responding ambulance reports that one 6:23 p.m.: disturbance, East Main Street, a caller from an East house the music was coming from, the officer reports that the person refused medical attention; Main Street grocery store reports that there is a male customer male party and four guests were in a hot tub playing loud music 5:58 p.m.: disturbance, Southwick Road, a caller reports that a inside the store who is refusing to wear a face mask, the caller when officers arrived, the officers report that the male party group of individuals grabbed him, dispatch reports that taunting reports that the male party ran over her shoes and bumped her became confrontational and disrespectful when asked to turn the and name calling could be heard in the background of the call, with a shopping cart in response to being asked to put on a mask, music down, the officers report that a female party urged the the responding officer reports that the caller told him he was the responding officer reports that the male party was able to male party to calm down and she turned off the music; punched in the face, the officer reports that four individuals had show him a note from a doctor saying he had a medical condition 12:50 p.m.: disturbance, East Main Street, a caller from an gotten in an argument with the caller when the caller asked that precluding him from wearing a mask, the officer reports that the East Main Street grocery store reports that a male party is in front they wear face coverings and respect social distancing while in male party also had permission from a previous manager of the of the store picking through the garbage, the caller reports that his store, the officer reports that the four male parties were each store to shop without a mask, the officer reports that the employ- when the male party was asked to leave he became aggressive served with a trespass notice from the caller’s store; ees at that time did not want the man in the store without a mas, with the staff, the responding officer reports that Samuel K. 6:14 p.m.: officer wanted, Prospect Street, a caller reports that and he left the property without further incident; Hawley, 21, of no fixed address was placed under arrest for dis- a group of three individuals were in a motor vehicle smoking 11:20 p.m.: noise complaint, Northwest Road, a caller reports orderly conduct and trespassing. marijuana before they got out of the car and shot the side of a that there are two vehicles racing up and down the road, the brick building with an airsoft gun with no identifying orange tip, responding officer reports that one vehicle was located and SOUTHWICK the responding officer reports that he located the three male par- stopped, the officer reports that the vehicle was towed and the 11:06 a.m.: unwanted guests, North Lake Avenue, neighbors ties and they allowed him to search their vehicle, the officer operator was brought back to his residence. had a dispute and an officer advised them it was a civil matter reports that he found no airsoft gun but that the male parties SOUTHWICK and to contact police instead of each other, peace was restored; admitted to having shot the side of a dumpster with one before 1:50 a.m.: suspicious persons, Depot Street, three youths were 7 a.m.: concerned citizen call, Babb Road, a caller was con- the caller came outside and confronted them, the male parties riding bikes to their home on Maple Street; cerned about a possible 209A violation.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Sat., April 3, 2021 is the 93rd day of the year. 272 days remain until the end of the year

executed for the kidnapping and death Champion by default. immigration center in Binghamton, 1971 – Picabo Street, American ON THIS DAY of Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr., the 1980 – US Congress restores a fed- New York, killing thirteen and wound- skier baby son of pilot Charles Lindbergh. eral trust relationship with the 501 ing four before committing suicide. 1972 – Jennie Garth, American 686 – Maya king Yuknoom Yich’aak 1942 – World War II: Japanese forces members of the Shvwits, Kanosh, 2010 – Apple Inc. released the first actress and director K’ahk’ assumes the crown of Calak- begin an assault on the United States Koosharem, and the Indian Peaks and generation iPad, a tablet computer. 1973 – Adam Scott, American mul. and Filipino troops on the Bataan Pen- Cedar City bands of the Paiute people 2013 – More than 50 people die in actor – King Louis the Pious captures 801 insula. of Utah. floods resulting from record-breaking 1974 – Marcus Brown, American Barcelona from the Moors after a 1946 – Japanese Lt. General Masa- 1981 – The Osborne 1, the first suc- rainfall in La Plata and Buenos Aires, basketball player siege of several months. haru Homma is executed in the Phil- cessful portable computer, is unveiled Argentina. 1974 – Drew Shirley, American 1043 – Edward the Confessor is ippines for leading the Bataan Death at the West Coast Computer Faire in 2016 – The Panama Papers, a leak of guitarist and songwriter crowned King of England. March. San Francisco. legal documents, reveals information 1975 – Shawn Bates, American 1077 – The first Parliament of Friuli is 1948 – Cold War: U.S. President 1989 – The US Supreme Court up- on 214,488 offshore companies. ice hockey player created. Harry S. Truman signs the Marshall holds the jurisdictional rights of tribal 2017 – A bomb explodes in the St Pe- 1975 – Aries Spears, American – The Peace of Cateau-Cambré- 1559 Plan, authorizing $5 billion in aid for 16 courts under the Indian Child Welfare tersburg metro system, killing 14 and comedian and actor sis treaty is signed, ending the Italian countries. Act of 1978 in Mississippi Choctaw injuring several more people. 1979 – Simon Black, Australian Wars. 1948 – In Jeju Province, South Korea, Band v. Holyfield. 2018 – YouTube headquarters shoot- footballer and coach 1860 – The first successful United – Megan Rohrer, American a civil-war-like period of violence and 1996 – Suspected “Unabomber” The- ing. 1980 States Pony Express run from St. Jo- human rights abuses begins, known odore Kaczynski is captured at his pastor and transgender activist seph, Missouri, to Sacramento, Cali- – Aaron Bertram, American as the Jeju uprising. Montana cabin in the United States. 1981 fornia, begins. trumpet player 1955 – The American Civil Liberties 1997 – The Thalit massacre begins in – American Civil War: Union TODAY'S 1981 – DeShawn Stevenson, 1865 Union announces it will defend Allen Algeria; all but one of the 53 inhabit- forces capture Richmond, Virginia, the American basketball player Ginsberg’s book Howl against obscen- ants of Thalit are killed by guerrillas. capital of the Confederate States of BIRTHDAYS 1982 – Jared Allen, American ity charges. 2000 – United States v. Microsoft America. football player 1956 – Hudsonville–Standale tornado: Corp.: Microsoft is ruled to have vio- 1956 – Ray Combs, American – American Old West: Robert 1986 – Amanda Bynes, 1882 The western half of the Lower Penin- lated United States antitrust law by game show host (d. 1996) Ford kills Jesse James. American actress sula of Michigan is struck by a deadly keeping “an oppressive thumb” on its 1958 – Alec Baldwin, American – Gottlieb Daimler is granted a 1986 – Stephanie Cox, American 1885 F5 tornado. competitors. actor, comedian, producer and German patent for his engine design. soccer player 1968 – Martin Luther King Jr. deliv- 2004 – Islamic terrorists involved in television host – The first of eleven unsolved 1987 – Rachel Bloom, American 1888 ers his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” the 2004 Madrid train bombings are 1958 – Adam Gussow, American brutal murders of women committed in actress, writer, and producer speech. He was assassinated the next trapped by the police in their apart- scholar, musician, and memoirist or near the impoverished Whitechapel 1987 – Jay Bruce, American day. ment and kill themselves. 1959 – David Hyde Pierce, district in the East End of London, oc- American actor and activist baseball player 1969 – Vietnam War: United States 2007 – Conventional-Train World curs. – Tim Crews, American 1987 – Jason Kipnis, American Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird Speed Record: A French TGV train on 1961 – The trial in the libel case baseball player (d. 1993) baseball player 1895 announces that the United States will the LGV Est high speed line sets an brought by Oscar Wilde begins, even- 1961 – Eddie Murphy, American 1987 – Julie Sokolow, American start to “Vietnamize” the war effort. official new world speed record. singer-songwriter and guitarist tually resulting in his imprisonment on actor and comedian 1973 – Martin Cooper of Motorola 2008 – ATA Airlines, once one of the – Kam Chancellor, charges of homosexuality. 1962 – Dave Miley, American 1988 makes the first handheld mobile phone ten largest U.S. passenger airlines American football player 1922 – Joseph Stalin becomes the baseball player and manager call to Joel S. Engel of Bell Labs. and largest charter airline, files for 1988 – Brandon Graham, first General Secretary of the Commu- 1962 – Mike Ness, American 1974 – The 1974 Super Outbreak bankruptcy for the second time in five American football player nist Party of the Soviet Union. singer-songwriter and guitarist occurs, the second biggest tornado years and ceases all operations. 1990 – Madison Brengle, 1933 – First flight over Mount Everest, 1963 – Criss Oliva, American outbreak in recorded history (after the 2008 – Texas law enforcement cor- American tennis player by the British Houston-Mount Everest guitarist and songwriter (d. 1993) 2011 Super Outbreak). The death toll dons off the FLDS’s YFZ Ranch. 1991 – Hayley Kiyoko, American Flight Expedition, led by the Marquis of 1967 – Cat Cora, American chef is 315, with nearly 5,500 injured. Eventually 533 women and children actress and singer Clydesdale, and funded by Lucy, Lady and author 1975 – Bobby Fischer refuses to play will be taken into state custody. 1998 – Paris Jackson, American Houston. 1967 – Pervis Ellison, American in a chess match against Anatoly Kar- 2009 – Jiverly Antares Wong opens actress, model and singer – Bruno Richard Hauptmann is basketball player 1936 pov, giving Karpov the title of World fire at the American Civic Association THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2021 - PAGE 3 Soldiers’ Home vigil, Boys and Girls Club expansion among Velis’ priorities this week Happy April Fools! change and be a regional economic off this week. I, along with other and interact with my constituents I know it’s a little late for that so driver. Massachusetts is the tenth state legislators from across the face to face. The select board and you can rest assured that everything most forested state in the Union, and nation, will be meeting with opioid city council meetings are where I can in this weekly update is accurate and for those us in the Western part of the and addiction experts to learn what learn in person what is going on the prank-free. I wish we had time for Commonwealth, our outdoor recre- policies and regulations work best to communities I represent. Finding pranks over here, but it was another ation and natural beauty are a point combat the opioid crisis. As the ways for the State to help is the core busy week in the Second Hampden of pride. I look forward to working Vice-Chairman of the Joint of my job as a state senator and is the and Hampshire Senate District. with the Forest Alliance to expand Committee on Mental Health, thing I’m looking forward to most as This week I met with Bo Sullivan and protect the ways in which we Substance Abuse, and Recovery, this we move out the pandemic. of the Westfield Boys and Girls’ interact with our natural resources. fellowship will be crucial to the way I’ve also started sending out both Club to discuss their proposed Wednesday night I attended a that I and the Legislature tackle the quarterly newsletters and weekly expansion and how I can help advo- Candle Light Vigil at the Holyoke Opioid Crisis. email updates regarding the COVID- cate for a federal grant to fund it. Soldiers’ Home to honor those who This week I joined almost thirty 19 vaccination rollout. To sign up for This project would expand their were lost during the COVID-19 out- other State Senators on to a letter to my COVID-19 updates, head to sen- space by 15,000 square feet and break over a year ago. This tragedy the Governor Baker asking him to atorjohnvelis.com/covid-19-updates/ allow hundreds of kids who have not will never be forgotten and I’ve been postpone the MCAS testing require- In a few weeks, the second issue of been allowed in due to COVID working very hard with my fellow ment until the fall. With the logistics my quarterly newsletter will be restrictions to be welcomed back. legislators to investigate this tragedy of holding this test and the complete going out as well, and you can sign The reduction of programs like this and pass the pending bond bill so overhaul in teaching that happened up at senatorjohnvelis.com/quarter- will have effects on kids for years to that we can build a new Soldiers’ this year, it would be unfair to both lynewsletter/ to receive the newslet- come and getting the kids back into Home to ensure that something like students and school districts to have ter right in your email inbox. programs such the Boys and Girls this can’t happen again. Our Veterans to take these exams and then hold As always, if there is anything I club is the first step for many on the are the best of us and therefore they school districts to the same level of can do to assist you, please never path to true normalcy. deserve the best from us. financial accountability that we usu- hesitate to reach out to my office. I I also had the pleasure of meeting A couple weeks ago, Senate ally use these tests to benchmark. can be reached at my email: john. with the Mass Forest Alliance this President Spilka nominated me for I was also able to attend the [email protected] or by phone: week to discuss how forestry and an Opioid Policy Fellowship through Montgomery Town Select Board (413) 572-3920 and you can find me land management can be a way to the National Conference of State meeting this week and I was ecstatic online at senatorjohnvelis.com. JOHN VELIS both fight the effects of climate Legislatures, which officially kicked to be able to get out into the district John Velis

WESTFIELD PUBLIC HEALTH WEEKLY BULLETIN By JUANITA CARNES FNP, symptoms. Symptoms usually appear 2-14 days after exposure. Board of Health chair If you have the virus, you are communicable 48 hrs before and JOE ROUSE, showing symptoms or testing positive. Health Director It is important to know that your name and health informa- Decision makers and elected officials are as anxious as the tion is confidential. We do not share your name with any con- public to reopen because there is so much pressure to do so. But tacts we notify. Please answer the phone or call back as soon as with overwhelming sadness and frustration, we have to say this possible if you receive a call. Contacts and their phone numbers pandemic is not over. Numbers of COVID cases and deaths are will be requested. We also encourage you to let your contacts rising in our community and world wide. We all should be ter- know of your positive test. Call us, if we haven’t called you and rified, heeding all public health measures. We should not be you know you have been exposed or tested positive. We will be planning trips, declaring we’ve had enough and have already calling again, to monitor how you are doing. done our part. Think of those that have passed due to this pan- Presently in our city, our health department, in conjunction JOSEPH ROUSE JUANITA CARNES demic and don’t have a choice anymore. Think of the families with the state’s Community Tracing Collaborative, is working Westfield Health Director Chair, Westfield Board of that can never have that family vacation ever again. There is no hard to keep you healthy and stop the spread with tracing. We Health end to this until we all participate. We have a collective respon- are lucky to have a well trained, educated, dedicated and hard sibility to save the lives of our family, friends, neighbors and working department. Many communities do not have this Department. We are here for you. strangers. If each person could only realize that their negli- resource. Contact tracing is not an easy job. People are frus- Alas, contact tracing is only one tool of many in this pan- gence may actually and unknowingly be the cause of someone trated, scared and unhappy. The phone number we have may be demic. The time and effort spent by many is essentially use- else’s death, maybe we could finally see the light at the end of incorrect. When your local health department is doing the trac- less if we don’t have individual and community cooperation this very long tunnel. ing, we have more opportunity to find you. As the state is open- with all aspects of stopping the spread. We understand every- US mortality rate for 2020 was 16% higher than 2019. ing up, the number of contacts becomes greater. Westfield one is tired of isolating, quarantining, wearing masks and COVID-19 was the 3rd leading cause of death. There are pres- School Nurses helped during the summer with this work that everything COVID, but we can’t give up. What you do in this ently 30,277,908 documented US cases and 549,098 deaths. On never ends. Presently, Sally Popoli, retired school RN, Crystal pandemic dictates what we have to do. Please don’t make the a positive note, 154 million vaccines have been administered. Dugay, Contact Tracing Coordinator and Lauren Blakeley, hard work of ours and every other Public Health Department On the negative side of the vaccine, vaxfinder.mass.gov is com- WSU nursing student, have been indispensable helping our futile. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Take care of yourself and ing up daily with no available vaccines. Peter Currier has RNs Evelyn Bristol and Debra Mulvenna. Many thanks to all someone else. shared in Friday’s paper the rise in numbers in Westfield. of them. They are in daily consultation facilitating tracing Dedicated health department members who have been Contact tracing is an important tool in protecting you, your within our schools to keep our students, staff and teachers safe. working tirelessly throughout the pandemic are: Debra family and our community. It is not new to this pandemic but In the beginning, staff were actually hand delivering Quarantine Mulvenna RN, Assistant Director Evelyn Bristol RN, Steve has been used to stop the spread of infectious diseases since the Notices to homes. Cipriani, Health Inspector Thomas Hibert, Health Inspector influenza pandemic of 1918. The purpose is to explore and It is a little known fact that your doctor, your NP or PA cannot Cheryl McMordie, Office Manager Crystal Dugay, Kathi confirm contact with a COVID-19 positive person and instruct technically order you in or out of quarantine or isolation. They Cotugno, CORE coordinator on current guidelines. The definition of a “close contact” has can advise and recommend, but the health department has the Other Board Members: Margaret Doody, Stan Strzempko been constantly evolving with the more we learn about this legal authority to quarantine you and release you from quaran- MD virus. Public health nurses and officials receive updates on a tine. There are many factors that are considered for these deci- WE KEEP WORKING TO KEEP YOU SAFE Wear your daily basis making them the best resource for this information sions. Your employer has the right to impose more restrictive mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance. Avoid gather- as well as the latest guidelines for quarantining. If you need any guidelines if they choose. This has been a problem for some as ings. Stay home. Save lives. support or assistance during this time, we have services and it leads to frustration when receiving different information and ——— referrals to help you. You will be advised to monitor your guidance from various sources. Listen to your Public Health Look for us in next Saturday’s edition. PAGE 4 - SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT Vaccine campaign will target 20 highest risk cities By CHRIS LISINSKI State House News Service BOSTON - Massachusetts will kick off an outreach cam- paign next week in the 20 highest-risk cities and towns aimed at boosting access to the COVID-19 vaccine and addressing any hesitation among vulnerable populations, officials said Thursday. A team of 200 bilingual community organizers will hold a total of 83 events across those communities, plus conduct door- to-door canvassing and phone-banking to spread awareness about the availability and value of vaccines. Combined with grants the Baker administration will direct to local health boards in those cities and towns, officials hope to help drive up vaccination in places where rates still lag and where residents have been particularly hard-hit. "It's like a political campaign, except it's vaccine canvass- ing," Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders said at a Thursday press conference after touring a food bank and then a vaccination site at La Colaborativa in Chelsea. The community events set to launch next week, part of a plan developed alongside Archipelago Strategies and Health Care for All, involve locally hired organizers in Boston, Brockton, Chelsea, Everett, Fall River, Fitchburg, Framingham, Haverhill, Holyoke, Lawrence, Leominster, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Methuen, New Bedford, Randolph, Revere, Springfield, and Worcester. Gov. Charlie Baker said Thursday that his administration will make $4.7 million available to those cities and towns from a pool of $20 million in funding his office pledged to help sup- port them. The so-called "best value grants" will flow directly to the municipalities without a formal application process. Last week, Baker also announced his administration would direct $100 million to Chelsea, Everett, Methuen and Randolph, four hard-hit communities that are in line for disproportion- ately small batches of federal aid through the American Rescue Plan. Baker said added resources will "move the needle forward" to reduce vaccine hesitancy in communities of color, also not- ing that surveys show hesitation among other populations such Big shipment of J&J vaccine ‘not in jeopardy’ as white Republican men. By CHRIS LISINSKI going forward in the next few weeks is under review right "For a bunch of people, there's a hesitancy, and it's different State House News Service now,” Sudders said after touring a vaccination site at La reasons for different people," Baker said. "The more people BOSTON - Massachusetts should still receive 100,000 Colaborativa in Chelsea with Gov. Charlie Baker and local you get vaccinated, the more familiar people become with doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine after officials. “We don’t know if that’s part of what’s been the other people who have been vaccinated, the more likely you'll reported manufacturing issues, but the outlook in following manufacturing issue.” be to get folks here vaccinated but also to get some of the white weeks is still under review, Baker administration officials said The administration plans to push out the burst of Johnson & populations that are hesitant to get vaccinated." Thursday. Johnson doses through existing channels such as regional col- Local leaders praised the added funding designed to boost Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders told laboratives, community health centers, and its homebound and vaccination efforts, describing vaccine hesitancy in communi- reporters the shipment promised for next week is “not in jeop- low-income senior housing programs, Sudders said. ties of color as a result of decades of underinvestment and ardy” despite J&J announcing late Wednesday that one batch Baker called it a “shame” to lose so many doses given the inequity. “did not meet quality standards.” country’s race to get more people inoculated amid growing Gladys Vega, executive director of La Colaborativa, said that News reports estimated that about 15 million doses were presence of more infectious COVID-19 variants, though he convincing younger residents to get vaccinated has proven to discarded. said the disposal also reflects the strength of the review pro- be one of the largest challenges during its rollout. While many “We know we’re getting this 100,000, but then J&J for us cess. young people are not eligible for vaccines yet, some are due to their occupations. "They don't believe in the vaccination, but they love to party and gather," Vega said, later adding, "Don't be afraid of the vac- cination. Be afraid of COVID-19 that has taken so many lives HOLYOKE HOME away from us." Next week, mobile vaccine clinics will also launch in Chelsea, Revere, Boston, Fall River and New Bedford as part Lawmakers extending inquiry, invite Urena to testify of a federal partnership at the Hynes Convention Center mass vaccination site. By CHRIS LISINSKI line, the committee’s chairs said in a state- wish to testify.” The chairs have been in Teams will pick up doses at the Hynes each day, then set up State House News Service ment to the News Service that they want contact with legislative leaders about smaller vaccination sites in city parks, parking lots and other HOLYOKE - Lawmakers missed Gov. to keep meeting for “a few more weeks” pushing back the original deadline, easy-to-access areas. Baker said the effort will ramp up to Charlie Baker’s deadline to approve a bill and scheduled another hearing for McGahie said. about 500 doses per day in each of the five communities. for construction of a new Holyoke Monday, April 5. Next week’s hearing will be the eighth The mobile program will run for about eight weeks, Baker Soldiers’ Home, and now they will seek “Due to the seriousness of the events the panel has held since its formation, and said, the same duration as the Federal Emergency Management an extension to keep their investigation that unfolded at the Holyoke Soldiers’ chairs plan to hear testimony from medi- Agency's program to direct 6,000 more doses per day to the into the deadly COVID-19 outbreak at the Home and ongoing conversations with cal and academic experts about best prac- Hynes. facility running beyond its targeted end subject matter experts, stakeholders, and tices in the long-term care industry. Baker and Sudders said Thursday that they are not concerned date. the Veteran community, the committee Campbell and Rush said they also about next week's promised shipment of 100,000 Johnson & An order the House and Senate adopted has sought an extension of a few weeks to invited former Veterans’ Services Johnson vaccine doses to Massachusetts in the wake of a last summer creating an oversight com- finalize its report,” Rep. Linda Dean Secretary Francisco Urena, who resigned manufacturing error that reportedly led to as many as 15 mil- mittee to probe the dozens of veteran Campbell and Sen. Michael Rush said in one day before publication of U.S. lion potential shots being ruined. deaths at the home set a March 31, 2021 the statement. Attorney Mark Pearlstein’s investigation That imminent batch is "not in jeopardy," Sudders said, deadline for the panel to file its report and Brian McGahie, Campbell’s staff direc- into the outbreak, to testify before the though the administration is not yet sure what to expect for the any legislative recommendations. tor, said the date for the extension is “not committee at some point but have not following weeks. The administration plans to push out the burst On Thursday, one day after that dead- set yet and will depend on those who may received an answer. of Johnson & Johnson doses through existing channels such as regional collaboratives, community health centers, and its homebound and low-income senior housing programs, Sudders said. IRS: Tax law change will trigger wave of refunds J&J said its quality control process "identified one batch of drug substance that did not meet quality standards" at the By MICHAEL P. NORTON The IRS announced Wednesday that affected taxpayers do Emergent Bayview Facility in Baltimore, which has not yet State House News Service not need to file an amended return unless the calculations received emergency use authorization for manufacturing. BOSTON - The IRS plans to automatically refund money make them newly eligible for additional federal credits and Asked if he was concerned by the manufacturing problem, this spring and summer to people who filed their returns and deductions not already included on the original tax return. Baker replied that "the message I take from this is actually the reported unemployment compensation before passage of tax The IRS said the first refunds are expected to be made in opposite." law changes in the American Rescue Plan. May and will continue into the summer. The agency plans to "People screwed up, people recognized it, people ditched it," The legislation, signed on March 11, allows taxpayers who determine the correct taxable amount of unemployment com- Baker said. "The message to me is whatever the control process earned less than $150,000 in modified adjusted gross income pensation and taxes for people who have already filed, refund- was that was in place there, it worked. Those vaccines didn't to exclude unemployment compensation up to $20,400 if mar- ing any overpayments or applying them to other outstanding get distributed." ried filing jointly and $10,200 for all other eligible taxpayers. taxes owed. "It's a shame to have 15 million vaccines, when you're in a The legislation excludes only 2020 unemployment benefits The IRS plans to start with returns filed by taxpayers eligi- race against variants, go down the drain," Baker continued. from taxes. ble for the maximum $10,200 exclusion, before adjusting "But the good news is the control process worked. The control At the state level, legislation remains on Gov. Charlie returns for those married filing jointly who are eligible for up Baker's desk that would exempt a portion of unemployment to $20,400 in deductions and then others with more complex Seeb Vaccine, Page 5 benefits for qualifying taxpayers from state income taxes, and returns. the Department of Revenue is current advising taxpayers with Federal data suggests over 23 million U.S. workers nation- unemployment income to consider waiting until the bill is wide filed for unemployment last year, though it's unclear how acted on before filing their returns. many filed tax returns to date. The Westfield News A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC 11th graders wouldn’t take MCAS under Riley plan Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry By KATIE LANNAN exams until a later point in the spring than they are typically Managing Editor Sales Manager State House News Service administered. Hope E. Tremblay BOSTON - This year’s 11th graders would not be required While the Baker administration and some advocacy groups Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager to take the state’s MCAS assessment under a plan Education have described the common assessment as a key tool for mea- Commissioner Jeff Riley expects to present to the Board of suring learning loss experienced during the pandemic’s disrup- Chris Putz Marie Brazee Elementary and Secondary Education for approval. tions to schooling, others, including teachers unions and some Sports Editor Business Manager Riley announced Thursday that he intends to recommend lawmakers, have called for canceling the tests this year. changes to the graduation requirements for the class of 2022 Twenty-nine of the 40 state senators sent Riley and Gov. Fran Smith Lorie Perry that would modify the competency determination for English Charlie Baker a letter Wednesday asking that this year’s tests General Manager Director of Ad Production and math so those students would not be required to take the be delayed until fall. test, a move the education department said was “in recognition The department also plans to extend the timeline for admin- of the missed testing opportunities when schools were closed istering the tests for high school sophomores and third- 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 last spring.” through eighth-graders through June 11, and will offer remote State education officials previously announced a series of administration of English and math exams for grades three (413)562-4181 modifications to this year’s MCAS program, including short- through eight to accommodate families who have chosen to www.thewestfieldnews.com ening the tests for third to eighth graders and postponing the keep their kids learning remotely. 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Jean A. (Tenero) Murphy WESTFIELD: Jean A. (Tenero) Murphy, 95, (1926-2021) passed to rest with her eternal family at home on March 31, 2021 attended by her loving husband and children. She was born in Westfield to the late John and KRISTEN L. JOHN J. Helen (Zychowski) Tenero. Jean was DAVE RICHARD K. MELLO BELTRANDI, III. FLAHERTY SULLIVAN, JR. employed at the Westfield Cooperative At-large Councilor Ward 5 Councilor Bank for 17 years and rose to the At-large Councilor At large Councilor position of Assistant Treasurer. She enjoyed traveling around the U.S., to Councilors Mexico and Canada with her friends as a young woman Continued from Page 1 and later, with her husband. Jean was active in the Appalachian Mountain Club, the PTA, was a volunteer at Mello, who had submitted many of the I’m not going to sit here and be accused source,” Morganelli said. the voting polls and canvassed her neighborhood on questions, disagreed, and said the meet- of doing something detrimental to the “I think if you actually talk to the behalf of Catholic Charities for many years. She enthusi- ing was used to insult and slander her. residents of this city,” Beltrandi said. licensed professional that runs that dept., astically directed the adult choir at Our Lady of the “I would like to remind the chair that At-large Councilor Dave Flaherty that (PFAS) did not get into the system. Blessed Sacrament Church for over 20 years and was first of all there are three questions very spoke about the concerns that many of Well 2 has been offline since Nov. Flush active in the Schoenstatt Movement there. pertinent to Public Health & Safety that the residents still have, and about the tests that have been done, and there has Jean was predeceased by her parents and four siblings, remain unanswered…that refer to PFAS many residents that are still buying bot- not been any PFAS of the compounds Henry Tenerowicz, Stanley Tenero, John Tenero and breakout and carbon changeout. These tled water. that are measured…that the system is in Helen DuBois. She is survived by her beloved husband of questions are relevant to the public health “I believe there’s enough money and fact working the way it’s supposed to 59 years, John J. Murphy, her loving children, Susan M. of the city’s residents. I ask that they be enough public demand to try to provide a and has been monitored that way. If you Moeller and her husband Jeffrey of Westfield and Stephen answered,” she said, adding, “I don’t clean water source for those who think spend some time and talk to the licensed J. Murphy and his wife Katherine of Arlington, MA, a think this is the end of the conversation.” they are not getting it from pipes in the professional, you’ll get the answer. Even cherished granddaughter Madeline and a brother Ed Mello said a question she asked regard- city. With all this CARES Act money and Councilor Mello said a few meetings ago Tenero and his wife Sally of Lisbon, CT. Jean also leaves ing educational opportunities for Water PFAS money, we should be able to pur- that the discussion of the science and the behind a large crowd of adoring nieces and nephews (10), Department personnel was used instead chase bottle water or install reverse numbers was better than she could do,” great-nieces and nephews (28) and great-great-nieces and “to insult me, my academic pedigree and osmosis filters in their houses. There are said At-large Councilor Richard K. nephews (10). Jean served as a wonderful, independent, my dozens of hours of PFAS state many that are buying bottled water all Sullivan Jr. adventuresome, kind, tolerant and loving role model to her approved continuing education credit the time that is costing them a lot of “Yes, it has to be open and transparent. entire family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew hours.” money. There are resources from the There are some issues with field blanks, her. “My questions were not accusations,” state and federal government to allow not just happening in Westfield but Her funeral will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 12 she said, adding, “The question of public people who choose to get clean bottled across the Commonwealth, coming back noon in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 127 health and water regulation are not iden- water until this matter is resolved in a from test labs with trace elements in Holyoke Rd., Westfield followed by burial in St. Mary’s tical. Water that meets all guidelines and way that makes them feel comfortable,” them. For whatever reason this is pop- Cemetery, Southampton Rd., Westfield. Visiting hours regulations is not necessarily safe. We Flaherty said. ping up across the commonwealth, and will precede the mass from 10-11:30 AM in the Firtion should be having conversations about “I don’t know how this got off track why they’re now going to three different how to get safe clean water to our over- like this. The scope of the questions were Adams FS, 76 Broad St., Westfield, MA 01085. In lieu of labs for testing,” Sullivan added. exposed residents. Instead, the Public answered. I guess the questions will flowers, donations in Jean’s name may be directed to “I feel confident that we’re in good Health & Safety committee meeting was never be answered correctly for anybody, Catholic Charities or Hospice of the Fisher Home. www. hands with the professional running that firtionadams.com used as a platform to slander me for what or for some people or all people. I spent I firmly agree must have been for politi- two weeks of my time with the Water department. (Stayton) assured me there cal reasons.” Department, two meetings with the has not been any detection that has got- Ward 5 Councilor John J. Beltrandi III, mayor and the Law Department I put a ten into the system. – they are watching Mother’s Day fundraiser a member of the Public Health & Safety lot of time into it and a lot of energy. We this closely. I just think that comments in Committee, said he resented the implica- need to move on from this,” said Burns. the public forum that have not been veri- at the Athenaeum tion that anyone on the committee would Ward 1 Councilor Nicholas J. fied through the experts licensed to run do anything detrimental to Councilor Morganelli Jr., who also serves on Public our system can do a disservice to every- WESTFIELD - Our Hearts Belong to Mom this Mother’s Mello or anyone else. Health & Safety thanked Mello for all of one as well,” Sullivan said. Day, brought to you by the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum. “I appreciate your efforts and your her research. “I appreciate what you’ve said, but Personalized paper hearts will be displayed in the windows of concern, however I do take exception to “As Councilor Burns said, those ques- there is a fine line between what is tech- downtown Westfield businesses May 3-14. Say thank you to the accusation there that things are being tions were answered by Heather Stayton nically legally accurate and what is real- your mom -- and your mother-in-law, your grandmother, your covered up or people don’t care about the and the department,” he said, adding that ly going on here,” Mello said. “Eventually aunt, and your treasured family friends -- and support your quality of water. I spend probably more it comes down to the comfort and safety somebody’s going to come looking local library. time at the Water Department than any- level of people. through these records to see who helped Hearts are $3 each, and you get to choose from three sweet one else in this body. These people work “It’s a comfort level, it’s a health issue, protect the residents and who ended up sayings. Order online and pay through Google Pay or Venmo, very hard and diligently to get the clean- they don’t want anything in their water at being complicit. Think about these things or fill out the paper order form and mail a check (payable to est water they can. We did what we did all that’s going to be detrimental to their in the long run and what we’re doing to FOTWA) to 53 Spruce St. Westfield, Ma 01085. The deadline in 2018 to provide the best possible health. There’s always going to be some- the residents, generations of residents.” to order is April 28, 2021. See the Friends of the Westfield option for the City of Westfield resi- thing in the water. It goes back to what I Mello credited the Water Department Athenaeum webpage for details and to order: https://www. dents,” Beltrandi said, adding that there said a few years ago, we need a second with the work they do on the sewer sys- westath.org/friends-of-the-library. is nothing out there being hidden from source of water for residents that have tem in the city to keep residents safe. the residents that is going to be a health tap water from Wells 1, 2, 7, 8. Maybe “They’re doing miracles there,” she said, issue. we should look at that. Like Flaherty adding, “With PFAS – that’s not one of Vaccine “I go with the science that I’m given. said, maybe bottled water is a second them. We need to do better.” Continued from Page 4 process worked, they real- "Every single one of those ized they had a problem and states that people have raised Capt. McCabe they didn't ship any of them." with me that was a signifi- Continued from Page 1 With eligibility set to cantly sized state has vacci- McCabe said that for the most part, policing, at its heart, expand on Monday to adults nated fewer people as a per- 55 and older and those with cent of their population fully, remains largely unchanged. one medical condition increas- fewer people in terms of their “If you have common sense, a lot of curiosity and are empa- ing their risks from COVID- first dose, and typically, in thetic, then policing is a pretty straight forward job,” he said. 19, the Baker administration most cases, have not put as McCabe got a little choked up when he said his best days on continues its push to target much of the vaccine that's the job were any days that he met up with someone he impact- vulnerable populations for the been made available to them ed. potentially life-saving immu- to work." “The best days will always, always, always be when some- nization. Through Wednesday after- body will come up to me and say ‘Hey, Mike, you probably The general public will noon, Massachusetts had fully don’t remember me, but you changed my life’,” McCabe said. become available starting vaccinated more than 1.33 “And when they said that, it meant it was changed for the bet- April 19, which is several million residents, about 24 ter.” weeks later than some other percent of the state's adults. Some of the hardest days involved domestic abuse and sexu- states such as New York and That's a slightly higher rate al assaults. Connecticut. than the 21.7 percent of adults “Solving crimes was always something I enjoyed, but with Baker defended his admin- fully vaccinated nationwide, crimes, there is always a victim and that’s one of the harder istration's rollout efforts on according to data from the things that nobody thinks about,” he said. “When you have a Thursday, noting that more U.S. Centers for Disease particularly heinous crime, you feel like anytime that victim than 80 percent of the state's Control published Thursday. sees you, it brings it all back. That’s hard.” Berkshire County District Attorney David Capeless in 2013 residents aged 75 and older "Eligibility is one thing. McCabe said improving the Orange Street neighborhood in speaks at a press conference staged to announce that con- and more than 70 percent of Actually executing on the the 90s and the building up of the animal control unit were victed serial child murderer Lewis Lent had confessed and those 65 and older have been ground and getting big por- among his proudest accomplishments as a police officer. is believed to be responsible for the abduction and murder vaccinated. tions of the populations that Although he usually focuses on the positive, McCabe said in of 16-year-old Jamie Lusher in 1992. Also speaking at the "People tell me all the time are eligible vaccinated is his nearly four decades with the department, he has one case news conference were Westfield Police Capt. Michael that there are other states that another, and I think the way that will always, in some way, haunt him — Jamie Lusher. McCabe (center) and Hampden County District Attorney have broader eligibility stan- we've set this up has been the Lusher was a 16-year-old Westfield resident who left his Mark G. Mastroianni, right. (CARL E. HARTDEGAN PHOTO) dards than we do," Baker said. appropriate way," Baker said. house Nov. 6, 1992 on his bike, heading 12 miles away to his grandparents’ home in Blandford. He never arrived. The search for Lusher was extensive and McCabe was heavily involved WESTFIELD PURPLE HEART TRAIL Alzheimer’s Association and in close contact with his family. In 2013, convicted killer Lewis S. Lent Jr., already in prison Virtual Support Group for life for the murder of a 12-year-old boy, confessed to killing WESTFIELD – Armbrook Village will host a virtual Lusher. His body was never found, and McCabe said it just Alzheimer's Support Group April 28 at 6 p.m. Caregivers and never felt right. family members are invited to share their personal experiences “I regret we couldn’t solve that for his family when it hap- and strategies for communicating with their loved ones. pened,” McCabe said. Groups are held on the last Wednesday of every month. To be McCabe said he will miss the people at work, but definitely added to the Zoom invite list, contact Executive Director Beth not the police station building, which is in need of major repair Cardillo at [email protected]. Group is offered that McCabe called “a disaster.” by Armbrook Village Senior Living and Memory Support “I am not going to miss that building,” he said, laughing. “I Community, 551 North Road, Westfield. will miss the people and the interactions, but I will stay in con- tact.” McCabe, an avid runner, said he is ready for the next chapter, Send your local briefs to The Westfield News which includes seeking election as Westfield’s mayor. He added that he is proud of his service to the city and he plans to WESTFIELD — Now, more than ever, our readers want to continue supporting the community. know about your business. As we slowly bring back local busi- “I loved it every day – some more than others,” he said of his nesses, it is important to share what you offer, when and how years as a police officer. “I love this community.” people can make purchases or utilize your services and just VETERANS HELPING VETERANS McCabe was feted on his last day with a celebration at know that you are open. P. O. Box 367 Shortstop Bar & Grill. Are you hosting online events or offer remote services? Westfield, Massachusetts We want to know! Send briefs, photos to press releases@thew- 01086 estfield news.com PAGE 6 - SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS SPORTS Westfield High falls to Longmeadow track By HOPE E. TREMBLAY who scored second in the 1000 continue to dedicate hours every *Broke record second meet in a 4×4 Editor meters, while sophomore Shea week to improve each and every row Sean Rowbotham 3rd 4:30.10 WESTFIELD – The Westfield McDonald finished a strong second day. And our new Assistant Coach Joseph Taupier 2nd 6:72 Mason Hynes High School Girls Track team faced in the one mile run. Victoria Pike is a true asset to our *Personal Best Ziyad Ghalayini Longmeadow March 31 in a match “Sophomore Rilee Labonte had a program.” Ziyad Ghalayini 6th 7:61 Christian Czarnecki that ended in the Bombers’ defeat. great second place finish in the 55 1mile 4×8 “Although it was a tough loss hurdles, senior Rebekki Clauson fin- WESTFIELD HIGH Antonio Phaneuf 5’02 Nicholas Krawiec 4th 11:09.90 79-21, our small squad did a great ished third in the 300 meters, and SCHOOL Pratham Makonahally 7th 5’46 Declan Matthews job,” said Head Coach Kevin super freshman, Hanna Shear, fin- BOYS TRACK AND FIELD Walter Ninotti 8th 5’50 William Hennessey Matuszczak. “We had two first place ished third in the 600 meter,” said VS LONGMEADOW STATS: 600m *First ever relay finishes. Senior Catie Bean won the Matuszczak. 2mile Nicholas Krawiec 4th 1:40.9 Walter Ninotti 55 meters with a record time of 7.4 Matuszczak said the entire team Christian Czarnecki 4th 12:54 Sean Rowbotham 2:00.03 seconds, tying the school record and contributed. William Hennessey 5th 13:03 a 300m High Jump senior Marissa Feary tied her per- “All the girls practice hard, try 55H Shea Drugan 1st 39.4 Mason Hynes – 5’3” sonal best by winning the high jump new events and enjoy the ability to Ziyad Ghalayini 3rd 9:33 M Declan Matthews 5th 47.7 Ziyad Ghalayoni – 5’0” at four-feet eight-inches.” finally compete during these chal- Mason Hynes 5th 10:01 1000m Other athletes who scored for lenging times,” he said. “We have a 55m Antonio Phaneuf 4th 2:56.00 Long Jump WHS include senior Abby Daley great bunch of young women who Shea Drugan 1st 6:49 Pratham Makonahally 7th 3:29.20 Joseph Taupier – 17’3”

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, April 3, 2021: Perky, outgoing and headstrong, take advantage of all life has to offer. This year, you accept professional challenges that transform you into a successful team play- er. Travel looms large in planned activities with friends and family. Avoid spending on credit, and your monetary situation will DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker stabilize and even increase. If single, accept invitations to parties and network- ing events. If attached, listen to what your partner has to say. SAGITTARIUS pro- vides adventure.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Reorganize your home office or the room where you use your devices. Filing is a good place to start. Complete a group project that fell by the wayside. Contact everyone involved. Pick up where you left off. Tonight: Romance awaits. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  Look up a recent news story SCARY GARY Mark Buford that piqued your curiosity. This may lead to pursuing an interest in international relations or travel. Discover a meet-up group, book club or lecture that deals with that same topic. Tonight: Dinner invita- tion. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Today brings an unexpected opportunity, so take time to think it over. Keep an open mind since you may have to rearrange your schedule. A family meeting may be in order. Outdoor activities are still on the agenda. Tonight: Video games. Crosswords CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Passion may be ignited at the DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni drop of a hat. Memories stir up mixed emotions. Express your feelings to some- one who understands you deeply. Partners and friends save the day and keep you in check. Tonight: Prepare a gourmet meal. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Don’t get sidetracked with errands and chores. Take a walk in a park or garden where you can smell the spring flowers. The more active you are by day, the more relaxed you are later. Tonight: Accept a friendly invitation. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Talk to someone who shares B.C. Mastroianni and Hart your taste in art or music. Arrange a date to attend a concert or visit a museum together. Step up your fitness routine a notch. Remember to drink lots of water. Tonight: Get out the munchies. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Today is for hanging around the house. Catch up on reading, gardening or any activity you can do at home. Connect with relatives you miss seeing. Prepare a family dinner. Experiment with exotic flavors and spices. Tonight: Old movies and popcorn. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie  Don’t let setbacks throw you. Take minor annoyances in stride. A posi- tive attitude can change your approach to the day. Neighbors are friendlier than usual. Share a funny story with someone who will crack a smile. Tonight: Care for an animal. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  It is never too early to save for a vacation. Frugality is not your style, but wise budgeting comes in handy. Visualize a few destinations and research online specials. Aromatic fragrances brighten your home and mood. Tonight: Sample aromatherapy. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett  Pamper yourself and take time to look your best. Ask someone for a favor. Speak from your heart and it won’t sound like a demand. Show your apprecia- tion with a meaningful gift that has senti- mental value. Tonight: Family game night. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Use downtime to clear mental clutter. If you feel misunderstood, be patient. Make an effort to speak with clar- ity. Write down your dreams since they may reveal the answer you’ve been look- ing for. Tonight: Own up to a mistake. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Cryptoquip  Take a break from large ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe groups. A close friend will introduce you to someone with whom you have an instant connection. Take time to get to know each other better and explore com- mon interests. Tonight: Organize a sing along.

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