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By Walter Hamilton corner of the two roads, about Correspondent one-tenth acre, is currently zoned for business. SOUTH HADLEY – Fol- The proposal calls for chang- lowing opposition from town ing all seven parcels to Busi- residents and abutters at a pub- ness-A designation. Business lic hearing in April, the Planning uses allowed in that area are Board concluded more study drive-in services, gas stations, is needed before it can issue a auto repair and services and car recommendation on any zone dealers by special permit. Uses change for seven land parcels at allowed also include profession- the intersection of Routes 33 and al services, retail sales, small 202 that would allow their devel- parking lots and offices with site opment for business purposes. plan review. At its meeting on Monday, Some of those commenting the board agreed to resume its at the April hearing asked if a hearing on May 24, when it will condominium complex would review a four-point recommen- be allowed on the property un- dation on its position. The board der the current residential zoning routinely issues such recom- regulations. mendations to help Town Meet- Planning Director Richard ing members decide whether to Harris told the board that chang- make changes in zoning bylaws. es to zoning bylaws in recent No zoning bylaw changes years have limited the allowed will come before the June Town density of housing outside of the Meeting, based on the instruc- Courtesy photo Falls area. Residential housing is The Planning Board continued a public hearing on rezoning the area of Routes 33 and 202 at its recent tions of the Selectboard, accord- allowed to some degree in three meeting. ing to Michael Sullivan, town of the four different types of administrator. business districts. The proposal, which would station/convenience store to its the adjacent uses. tion/convenience store complex- “Single family residential use change the designation of all 31 Western Mass. and Northern • Changing of the zoning on es with signage and lighting and isn’t a particularly proper use of but one of the parcels from Connecticut locations, many of properties in this area should be a drive through that I can hear this property and you can’t use single-family residential to which contain brightly illumi- undertaken as part of a planned each and every order while I am zoning to take away any use of business, was requested by 33 nated 24-hour gas stations and approach, possibly as a result of outside trying to enjoy my quiet a property. I think it might be Granby Road LLC and James convenience stores. the pending study of this corri- back yard,” said Lisa Adams, an best for the board to consider R. Channing, representing Pride The board will consider the dor. abutter to the proposed project. making a recommendation to Stores. The company has sub- following four concerns: • At best, changing of the Three of the parcels, totaling Town Meeting that at this time mitted a “non-binding conceptu- • Spot zoning should not be zoning on the subject properties about a half-acre, belong to Car- we don’t have a zoning classi- al plan.” approved. is “premature” and should wait ol Ann Dr residents Victor and fication, a zoning district that At a public hearing on April • Changing the zoning of the for completion of the Route 202/ Jeannine O’Brien. They would seems move appropriate for this 26, residents and abutters la- subject property to a non-resi- Route 33 Corridor Study. be added to four adjoining par- corridor,” Harris said at the April beled the plan “spot zoning” and dential zoning may (or may not) “This concept plan is a bait cels totaling 2.17 acres already hearing. a “bait and switch” scheme by be appropriate given the adjacent and switch tactic designed to lat- controlled by Pride Stores. A Pride Stores to add another gas and nearby zoning and some of er construct one of their gas sta- 4,770-square-foot parcel at the Please see RTS 33-202, page 12

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Lalonde is an incum- the cost of the district’s pre- language skills, vocabulary and year, and there is no more phys- GRANBY – Town Clerk bent. school by almost half, which is they watch other students to see ical space left to expand the pro- Katherine Kelly-Regan has an- Incumbent Lynn Snopek based on a per hour charge. The what they do. gram. nounced the candidates running Mercier is running for reelec- cost was reduced from $9.55 an Special education teacher in the upcoming annual town tion as the town moderator. The hour to $5 an hour. Darlene Sullivan said preschool Teachers’ representative election on Monday, May 17. position has a three-year term. Now a half-day session of strives to help all students be- High school teacher Amy Fo- The election will be held in Running for Town Collector two and a half hours is $12.50, come independent by allowing ley spoke to the committee and the Granby Jr/Sr High School is Nicole Menard. The position gymnasium, 385 East State St, has a three-year term. instead of $23.88, and a full-day them to figure out different con- said the main focus of the South from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Incumbent Steven Nally is session of six hours is now $30, cepts on their own. “We pride Hadley Education Association, This year there are three running for reelection as Town instead of $57.30. our program on giving students which is the teachers’ union, is contested races – the Select- Treasurer. The position has a Director of Student Services the opportunity to develop those negotiating contacts for the next board, Board of Assessors and three-year term. Elizabeth Cooke said the dis- individual skills and those read- three years. the Planning Board. There are two people run- trict’s preschool classes provide iness skills,” she said. Sullivan She told them that previous There are two candidates ning for two seats on the classes for both special educa- said the program provides many administrations had taken advan- for Selectboard, which is a School Committee. The seats tion and regular education stu- of the skills through routine, tage of a loophole allowing them three-year term. There are no have a three-year term. Incum- dents. They provide special ed- structure, organization and con- to pay substitute teachers below incumbents for the position. bent Jennifer Bartosz and Jill ucation students with important sistency. minimum wage, which she said Richard Beaulieu and Stephen Pelletier are running for the peer interaction with regular ed- Cooke said it was important was unacceptable. While that Chojnacki are running for the positions. ucation students, she said. to have regular education stu- has been changed, she said some seat. Incumbent Gordon Landry The district’s preschool had dents as peer models, and if there paraprofessionals don’t make There are two candidates for is seeking reelection as the been free for regular education is not an approximate 50/50 mix, minimum wage, and that should the Board of Assessors, which Commissioner of Burial students until the School Com- the program could become out of change. She said one paraprofes- has a three-year term. There are Grounds. The position has a mittee voted two years ago to compliance for its special educa- sional recently left to take a job no incumbents. James Healy three-year term. institute a cost. Due to the pan- tion program. at a Pride gas station because it and Dakota Richards are run- Three people are running for demic, the costs were never im- Implementing a cost for reg- paid $3 more an hour. ning for the open seat. three available seats as Library plemented because most parents ular education students would “I didn’t know we had any- Running for a seat on the Trustees, which has a three- did not want to participate in help pay for a .5 preschool coor- one making less than minimum Housing Authority, which has a year term. Incumbents Janice a remote program. “We heard dinator, a portion of the teachers’ wage,” said School Committee five-year term, is Donald Lind- Cook and Theresa Laprade as from a lot of parents that the salaries and some supplies, ac- member Charles Miles. He asked say. well as Denise Conti. rates were too high for half-day cording to Cooke’s presentation. that the number of employees Running for Planning There is one vacancy for as sessions,” Cooke said. Cooke also proposed an ear- making less than minimum wage Board, which has a five-year a Library Trustee for an unex- “There are benefits not just ly childhood coordinator po- be provided at the next meeting. term, are Nita Abbott and Da- pired term. for special education students, sition, which would help take “I don’t think anyone should kota Richards. To see a sample ballot, go there are benefits for all stu- some of the load from special be making less than minimum The remaining races are un- to https://www.granby-ma. dents,” Cooke said. The pro- education teachers in the pro- wage,” he said. contested. gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif4466/f/ gram is designed for all students, gram, who also do assessments, Running for reelection to events/may_17._2021.ate_.pdf. she said. Students who attend attend meetings about students preschool are much more pre- and other non-classroom tasks, pared for kindergarten, she said, and could possibly be combined and studies have shown those with the preschool coordinator South Hadley Council on Aging has a new phone number who attend preschool do better position. throughout their lives than those “The teachers are doing more SOUTH HADLEY – ly. Please use 413538-5030. ber will be phased out when who don’t. than just teaching and they’re The Council on Aging has Fortunately, the South Had- the Council on Aging moves “A pre-school classroom can really feeling overwhelmed,” changed its phone number to ley Council on Aging has a into the new Senior Center be chaotic and it might look like Cooke said. 413-538-5030. little grace period where both in June. The South Hadley there isn’t much happening, but The School Committee de- South Hadley Council the old and the new phone Council on Aging looks for- play is so valuable,” said spe- cided to wait until the new on Aging has a new phone number will be in operation; ward to hearing from you. cial education teacher Brittany school year begins, and it can number, effective immediate- however, the old phone num-

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COMMENTS ON CONGRESS A QUOTE of NOTE This is certainly a Summing up big step. Some of it’s a “big step emotionally; to have people in the democracy building and have interaction again. I think we’re all a bit By Lee H. Hamilton nervous and excited. Guest columnist It’s almost like when we opened this building It’s so easy, in the course of our day-to-day for the first time almost lives, to get caught up in the political preoc- seven years ago. It cupations of the moment. What’s the Senate almost seems like that going to do about the filibuster? How should opening again. infrastructure money be spent? Is the coun- South Hadley Library try going to come out of this year as badly Director Joe” Rodio divided as it started? These and many oth- in the story “Library er questions matter a lot, but sometimes, it’s reopens at last” helpful to step back and take stock of what we’ve learned over the course of our history. I’ve been thinking about this because I’ve been reading Jon Meacham’s 2018 book, “The Soul OPINION PAGE/ of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels.” LETTERS POLICY In it, Meacham notes that we’ve been badly Letters to the Editor divided and knocked back on our heels in the have a maximum of 350 past but have always managed to work our way LETTER TO THE EDITOR words. We require writers through those difficulties. He cites a variety of to include their name, ad- writers and speakers, and a number of them dress and phone number in have stuck with me because they’re both re- Still time to withdraw from Peaker Project order for our office to au- assuring and a challenge. They remind us that thenticate authorship prior sustaining our democracy is hard work and People are striving to prevent harms to our sil-fuel burning plants include strategizing to publication. Addresses that its vitality depends on each of us, not just planet’s climate from becoming unlivable. In to reduce peak power demand, with battery and phone numbers are not to participate, but to make the effort to under- Massachusetts, a new law requires municipal storage back-up. Renewable energy technol- published. stand and talk to people we don’t agree with, light plants such as our own SHELD for the ogies are becoming more cost-effective. It Unsigned or anony- and to do our best to discern the facts on which first time to constrain their greenhouse gas could make sense to invest ourselves in op- mous letters will NOT be all genuine progress relies. Here they are, with emissions. SHELD’s existing contracts with portunities that will advance objectives of published. We reserve the right to a couple I’ve added on my own that speak to nuclear facilities for electricity may allow us conservation, clean energy, and non-reliance to meet emission lowering targets for 2030, on nuclear power. edit or withhold any sub- the same issues: missions. Libelous, un- “Do not expect to accomplish anything but not those the new law sets for 2050. At an April 22 meeting of the SHELD Although proponents of nuclear power Board, I understood members to imply that substantiated allegations, without an effort.” Teddy Roosevelt said this in personal attacks or defa- an 1883 speech called, “The Duties of Ameri- favor it, this technology produces wastes that asking to withdraw from the Peabody project mation of character are not can Citizenship.” will remain hazardous to life for so long that would cost us money. In fact, Article 12 of allowed. Deadline for sub- “The first duty of an American citizen, geological changes will likely damage any the Project 2015A Power Sales Agreement missions is Wednesday at then, is that he shall work in politics.” This is storage sites, while long-term effects of radi- states it is MMWEC that will have to “use its noon. 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And attendees at an April ing to affect the course of public life. north of Boston. Its purpose would be to pro- 26 Mass DPU evidentiary hearing heard “Progress on this journey often comes in vide electricity during limited times when MMWEC’s CEO say his board would recon- small increments.” This is Meacham himself, power demand spikes enormously. Peak sider the Peabody peaker project if a critical TOWN with a reminder that progress comes slow and demand occurs rarely but predictably every mass of participants should ask to withdraw. Reminder hard. year. Other responses to peaking besides fos- Mary H. Hall The Town Reminder is “Nowhere is the rule of public opinion so published every Friday by Turley complete as in America, or so direct.” This Publications, Inc., 24 Water was Englishman James Bryce, writing in The St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. American Commonwealth, which appeared in Telephone (413) 283-8393, 1888. 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May 14, 2021 TOWN Reminder Page 5 Town Reminder Granby School Committee approves preliminary budget staff writer By Kimberly Palmucci ish in this budget,” Tarquini said, adding of revenue to help to keep the gap we see Correspondent that the budget is “operating at the bare each year down, it’s a conversation to be gets promotion minimum” with no new initiatives or had,” said Tarquini. “It’s difficult certain- GRANBY – The Granby School asks. ly in the time during the last 18 months By Melina Bourdeau Committee recently heard a fiscal year Proposed reductions to help offset to pay for services they’re accustomed to Staff writer 2022 budget presentation and approved the deficit would include several po- getting is difficult.” the $10.7 million preliminary operating sitions: one administrative assistant, He added that the two forms of reve- SOUTH HADLEY – It is hard to ig- budget. three teacher/instructional positions nue for the schools are the circuit break- nore Dalton Zbierski’s byline in the is- The proposed budget, which may still and four paraprofessionals for a total of er and school choice, and school choice sues of the Town Reminder. For the past see several changes in the coming weeks, $277,617. These listed reductions were funding is going down. two years he has helped to fill the pages had a projected deficit of $727,617. not described as layoffs, but instead, as He said in the previous budget years, of the paper with breaking news, cover- There will be a preliminary budget positions held by individuals who have FY20 and FY21, the schools were able age of the pandemic and features on the public forum before the committee’s next notified the district that they will not be to avoid going to the town for additional residents of South Hadley and Granby. meeting on Tuesday, May 18. The public returning. funding. Though his byline may appear now hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. With these proposed reductions, the “Whether it was from some savings and again, Dalton is no longer serving During the presentation, Granby Pub- deficit would drop to $450,000, and or surplus in our school choice account, as the staff writer for the Town Remind- lic Schools Director of Business Adam Tarquini said the schools will be going some savings or surplus from the prior er. He is the new editor of the Chicopee Tarquini explained where the deficit is to the town “for some financial help this year’s operation budget, we were able to Register and the Wilbraham-Hamden coming from for the FY22 preliminary year.” solve for that deficit on our own. What times and he’s a perfect fit for the job. budget, adding that the “big contributors” “We will continue to have talks with I did say in both of those years is that I have had the pleasure of working to the deficit are the decrease in the re- them to see what the best way and the this won’t be sustainable,” Tarquini said. with Dalton for over a year. His enthu- quired local contribution and a decrease most fiscally responsible way for the two “We won’t always be able to use (surplus siasm for local news as well as the com- in the additional town allocation. of us, the town and the schools, to be able funds) to help offset the entire deficit munity of South Hadley is infectious. “Compared to last year, we have about to solve the remaining deficit,” he said. especially with rising costs like in-kind It isn’t easy to come into a community $130,000 less from required local contri- For FY22, the district will enter into contribution, salary obligations.” and get to know it like your hometown, bution,” Tarquini said. “Up until FY20, its second year of a three-year transpor- The schools are now at the point of but Dalton has done just that. He is even the town was funding us at ($305,000) tation contract. The idea of a transpor- asking for an additional contribution helping hire his replacement. last year was the first time. For FY22, as tation fee to offset costs was discussed from the town. In a recent staff meeting, Turley of right now they’re planning on reducing briefly, with members ultimately stating Chair Jennifer Bartosz said the com- Publications President Keith Turley it by another $100,000.” that the consideration of a transportation mittee needed to vote on the matter in commented that the company is always The actual town allocation to the fee could be “a conversation” to be had order to proceed forward with the public proud to have internal promotions – they schools is slated to be $8.2 million, ac- moving forward. hearing on the budget. display staff members’ growth and com- cording to the budget, and the school School Committee Vice Chair Steph- “We made some recommendations mitment to hyper-local news coverage. operating budget is $10.7 million, leav- anie Parent asked if the group has con- for not replacing people who are leaving, Dalton is among three recent internal ing a $2.5 million funding gap. Tarquini templated a transportation fee in the case but we still have a deficit remaining and promotions and rightfully so. said that revenue offsets for the district of being asked to trim the budget more, we’re hoping to work with the town to Despite taking over during the chal- are projected to be around $1.8 million, as the committee wants to keep cuts out close that,” said Bartosz. “But in order to lenging and ever-changing environment leaving a projected deficit of more than of the classroom and interactions with the make it to a next step to have our public of the pandemic, I know Dalton will rise $700,000. kids. forum we need to have a voted on school to the occasion. “We’re not adding anything outland- “Trying to generate some other forms committee budget.” Congrats Dalton!

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CASES from page 1 We have the It’s Garlic Mustard Season South Hadley Health Director Sha- ron Hart provided insight into the cases, By Genevieve Van de Merghel “Northampton clinic during a recent Board of Health meeting South Hadley Tree Committee member on Tuesday. and the Castle of “We’re down from last week which SOUTH HADLEY – Garlic mustard was 10 (cases,) last week we had 47 Knights (clinic), is an invasive, fast-spreading weed that is contacts and this week none,” Hart said. in bloom right now. It’s the perfect time to “And the age groups were two 50-year- we worked their first identify and pull it before it sets seed. The olds, a 16-year-old and a nine-year-old. good news is they’re very easy to pull up, As far as that’s concerned, it’s nice clinic. Right now, roots and all. quiet week.” Plants are one stem each and about a Members of the board discussed they’re not filling foot tall with serrated leaves and small, ways they could encourage people to get white flowers. By the time you notice vaccinated against the novel coronavi- the clinic. them, there’s probably a colony of them rus. spreading in a neglected or overlooked Board of Health Vice Chair Tony – SHARON HART area of your garden or the edge of the Judge asked about the resources the ” woods. town has dedicated to urge more people cinated, the percentage of staff, people Garlic mustard is bad for a few rea- to get vaccinated. over a certain age are vaccinated then sons. It aggressively spreads in full sun “I take off my hat to you for what you could target both the high risk and or full shade in any type of soil. Just one you’ve done with the sign on the com- the people who are declining vaccines,” plant can produce 7,900 seeds that can mon, it’s good,” he said to Hart. “Is there she said. stay viable in soil for up to 10 years. If anything we should be doing?” She also proposed doing outreach to that isn’t enough, garlic mustard is alle- Hart said she hasn’t seen many peo- high school students who are eligible to lopathic, meaning it produces a toxin that ple getting their first dosage. get the vaccine. contaminates the soil and prevents other “We have the signage up, I have con- “This is out window educate fami- plants from growing, like the New En- nected with all our churches, I have in lies. I think they are scared about this, gland red maples. the past registered people for clinics,” they’re worried we don’t have enough To remove these invaders, grasp them Hart said. “We have the Northampton data yet,” she said. “I think the benefits at ground level so you take up the roots, clinic and the Castle of Knights (clinic), are clear this is being recommended by too. Be sure to dispose of garlic mustard we worked their first clinic. Right now, the American Academy of Pediatrics. To plants in the trash, not compost, because they’re not filling the clinic.” put this information out there to groups even pulled plants will set seed. To shrink She said when she was at the that are not yet vaccinated and eligible the mass, you can dry them out on your Northampton clinic last Saturday, and would be really helpful.” driveway first before putting them in the only about 30 people were getting their Currently, the Council on Aging has first dose. trash. been working in partnership with the Board of Health member Christina Health Department to get residents vac- A second wave might come out, so Courtesy photo Remie said she believed the data on how cinated. keep an eye out for late bloomers as the Garlic mustard is an invasive, fast- many people are vaccinated would be Hart said the department is also growing season progresses and give them spreading weed that is in bloom right helpful. working in conjunction with the housing the same treatment. now. It’s the perfect time to identify and pull it before it sets seed. “It would be helpful to know, for authority, homebound residents as well Thank you to residents who do their example our high risk populations in as local churches to advocate that people part to keep invasives like garlic mustard nursing homes, what percent are vac- get vaccinated. out of their gardens. Properties in South jump from gardens to the wild woods and Hadley often abut woodlands, and that begin gradually overtaking and destroy- transition zone is where invasives can ing native habitat. BUDGET from page 1 to use our cell phones.” The proposed new system will be and consider what has to happen at that digital, which will be easier to maintain, school.” have less outages and would last about PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT Gundersen presented on a proposed 10 years as well. $1.3 million communications system, Committee member Ira Brezinsky which will replace the current 14-year- proposed establishing a stabilization ELECT old system. fund for the future. “The problems we have now aren’t “In the same way we put money Stephen Anthony Chojnacki that we’re not just out of warrantee, the away perhaps we should think about do- equipment that operates the back end of ing the same thing with this,” he said. Granby Selectboard the communications system, I’m talking “That way, we wouldn’t be hit with a big about the computers and receivers are ticket item. 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SOUTH HADLEY – The South Had- ley Public Library on Canal St reopened its doors to residents at last. After a closure of more than 14 months, patrons can reenter the building, collect materials, use computers and enjoy the library experience. May 10 marked the first day that the building reopened for modified public access. Library Director Joe Rodio con- sidered the day to be one of the library’s greatest milestones. “This is certainly a big step. Some of it’s a big step emotionally; to have people in the building and have interaction again,” said Rodio. “I think we’re all a bit nervous and excited. It’s almost like when we opened this building for the first time almost seven years ago. It almost seems like that opening again.” Each resident, who enters the building, Photos by Melina Bourdeau must wear a mask, provide contact infor- Avi Schwartzer, 8, was one happy patron at the library this week, leaving with The South Hadley Public Library is open to the public, including new books from their mation, feel healthy and follow sanitizing BIPOC collection. and social distancing guidelines. Seating is eight books. limited, and patrons are asked to limit their visits to no more than an hour. said Rodio. ley’s most modern and well-kept facilities. reopen soon. Currently, pickup of library No appointments will be necessary to Many of the guidelines that were in Library employees are eager to serve the materials from the building is available on enter the building, which will be open each place since the onset of the COVID-19 public in-person once more. Friday afternoons from 1 to 4:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from pandemic were too difficult to follow for Rodio credits his staff for their out- When one enters the library on Canal 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday the library to open. For much of the pan- standing performance over the past 14 Street, he or she will see directional arrows from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from demic, the decision to remain closed was months. He said that the trials and tribu- on the floor and clear signage. Patrons may 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. an easy one. lations of the pandemic have brought the also be introduced to new efficiencies. Rodio credits the reopening to lower “There were some very stringent clean- team closer. “I think that some of the lessons we’ve infection rates and an increase of people ing and disinfecting guidelines that would “The creativity that some of the staff learned over the past year-plus will be getting vaccinated. New guidelines apply- have needed to be followed that I wasn’t have shown and the willingness to go out- used to go forward,” said Rodio. “We had ing to libraries were released by the state sure we would be able to keep up with,” side of their comfort zones to find ways to to work harder to reach our patrons, and I on May 1, making the reopening process said Rodio. “When you couple that with the provide services and get materials to new think going forward, even as things open less rigorous. local situation, as far as the infection rates patrons; to find new ways of doing things up more, some of the lessons we’ve learned “There have been specific library re- in South Hadley and Hampshire County, it has just really amazed me. It’s been fantas- may help us reach out more to some cor- opening guidelines in place since last year, didn’t really make sense to approach open- tic and allowed us to grow as library staff ners of the community that maybe aren’t and we’ve been following those. Some of ing the building until this time.” and as people,” said Rodio. regular library users that we can make them them allowed us to have that library takeout Now that the library has reopened, res- Gaylord Memorial Library on College aware of what our services are.” service, which we established last July,” idents have access to one of South Had- St remains closed, although it will likely Photo from Spring 2019

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Granby Library 2021 farmer’s market youth happenings GRANBY – Visit granbylibrary. com and Granby Library Children’s Room season kicks off in June Page on Facebook for updates. CFCE Zoom Playgroup and take and make at the Granby Library BELCHERTOWN – The 2021 Each Tuesday, join Marti, our play- Belchertown Farmers and Artisans Mar- group facilitator from 10 to 11 a.m., for ket Season will kick off Sunday, June 13 sensory play, stories, songs and take and and will run every Sunday through Oct. make crafts from library bags below. There 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will be no playgroup on May 25. The Market Board is busy organizing Email Marti for a Playgroup Zoom local farmers and vendors for its season- link [email protected]. al line-up, making every effort to have a great selection of food and crafts avail- Take and Make Bag and Story Walk able. If your goal is to shop small and from May 18 to June 28 shop local, your local farmers market is a Stop by the Granby Library to read out great place to start. Story Walk Corduroy, along the library In June, some of the fresh local pro- sidewalks. Also pick up a take and make duce you will see at the market are things Courtesy photo bag which includes Corduroy activity like lettuce, kale, radish, beets, rhubarb The Belchertown Farmers Market season begins on June 13. sheets. Take and make bags are available and strawberries. If you are looking for T-F in the library lobby between 10:30 a.m. some ideas on how to cook and use fresh to 5:30 p.m. produce, check out the CISA webpage, agency for safety protocols. Local farm- Be sure to follow Belchertown Farm- Baby-toddler sign language classes live www.buylocalfood.org , click on “Buy ers are certainly the “star of the show” ers Market on Facebook and Instagram online Wednesday mornings 10:30 to 11 Local,” and then “Recipes and Cooking when it comes to the market on the to get all the latest updates and get to a.m. through June 9 Tips.” Belchertown Common – Austin’s, Phoe- know their amazing vendors and won- Are you ready to help your young child Many steps are being taken to ensure nix Fruit Farm, Summit Farm, Kelley derful products. to communicate objects, emotions and the safety of all vendors and attendees Organic Farm and more will be returning Belchertown Farmers and Artisans desires by using some easy baby sign lan- during this second season of COVID. this year with food grown locally by your Market, Inc. is a nonprofit organization guage? Join Marti from the CFCE to learn Things like directional traffic, hand san- neighbors. Local maple syrup, soaps, which provides a unique venue for the some sign language. Families can sign itation, and proper physical distancing cookies and bread will also be available. public to purchase foods and other prod- up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/ will assure safety for all. Organizers are Plus local artisans will offer hand crafted ucts directly from local producers in an 1FAIpQLScWPrY9HyaaCG6nbRGS0j- monitoring state and local government items made in our local area. enjoyable and friendly atmosphere. faC8IlxednSJuWLJHSarJWkpn_iQ/view- form, or contact Marti for the zoom link at [email protected]. The Hartsbrook School CSA expands available shares Check out the library passes Use your library card to borrow pass- HADLEY — As the coronavirus season, providing weekly boxes of fresh potatoes, leeks, carrots, squash, cu- es to the following attractions for free or pandemic continues to shut down many produce grown and tended by students cumbers, peppers, tomatoes, herbs and reduced admission to regular museum local activities, families can safely spend in the preK through 12 school whose 54 flowers. The school’s Land Stewardship exhibits. Passes may be reserved for a time outdoors, cultivating crops in back- acres are part of a dynamic, hands-on, Director Nicki Robb spoke about how specific date in person or by phone upon yard gardens, thanks to lessons taught at land-based curriculum. Shares are open local families can incorporate some of availability. Passes are due back by 11 a.m. The Hartsbrook School’s working farm. to the public for purchase; as well, a lot the growing lessons taught to Hartsbrook the next library business day unless other Students and families there nurture and of what is grown on the Hartsbrook farm students to cultivate their own gardens, arrangements have been made. Borrower is tend crops as a safe, distanced outdoor goes to local organizations dedicated to creating safe, productive activities during responsible for late or lost passes. activity that helps feed families, with eliminating food insecurity, Gardening this complicated time. Please check with each venue for ticket benefit for others in surrounding com- the Community Abundance Farm and “We are blessed with this amazing reservation requirements. munities. Grey Barn. resource of land, and we decided to Call for availability 467-3320 from In its second year, the Hartsbrook This year’s crops include kale, beans, Tuesday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to School CSA is selling 45 shares this beets, chard, broccoli, cabbage, onions, Please see CSA, page 12 5:30 p.m.

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SOUTH HADLEY – Last Thursday afternoon, South Hadley pitching allowed 12 walks in an 18-4 loss against Ludlow in the season opener for both teams. Most of the walks would come around to score with Ludlow taking a 9-1 lead early in the contest. South Hadley managed to come back with a few runs in the middle innings, but a five-run sixth for Ludlow put the game away. Molly Goshea and Angie Bessone had hits for the Tigers and Jen- na Boborowski had two runs scored.

Jenna Bobrowski picks up an Photos by Kara Walsh-Vey in-between hop. Kelli Vey catches an out at first.

Pitcher Maddi Rainaud fires during South Hadley’s game last week Molly Goshea makes a throw Angie Bessone makes a throw Kate Kretchmar makes a throw against Ludlow. back to the infield from third to first. to first base. Kruczek picks up win at Star Speedway

WALPOLE, N.H. -- Bryan 58 laps to go, but couldn’t hold right at the end. He passed Pole Kruczek passed the entire field back the charges of Kruczek in for the top spot with 24 laps to -- at least twice -- en route to the late laps. go -- however, a caution late his first career Granite State Kruczek’s day included con- gave Pole on last chance. Pro Stock Series win at Star tact and a spin by Jacob Dore, Pole edged out for the lead Speedway on Saturday, May which sent both to the rear, and on the restart, crossing the line 8. Kruczek, who was fastest in contact and a spin with Evan out front at lap 94 -- but slight time trials and won his heat race, Beaulieu, which sent both to the contact a few laps later sent him started seventh -- but had to go to rear. He pitted multiple times to backwards, and eventually spin- the rear on at least two different the attention of his Bobby Web- occasions. The Bobby Webber ber Racing crew, but the car was Please see RACES, page 10 Racing driver didn’t let that slow him down, as he took the Vyno- rius No. 19 into Victory Lane in the third GSPSS race of the sea- Submitted photo son, the Hedges Excavating 100. Bryan Kruczek was the Photo by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com “I’m out of breath,” Kruczek winner in the Granite Maxi Viera makes a dodge to keep the ball from being taken away. said, climbing from the car. State Pro Stock race last “I had to pass a lot of cars out weekend. there. I can’t thank all of my guys enough, my guys are sec- Pioneers return to action ond to none. Bobby Webber lets By Tim Peterson likes to tell the younger play- me come out here and tells me to Sports Correspondent ers how special it is to wear a hand him the steering wheel or Pioneers uniform and what it the trophy. We have some awe- LUDLOW — When Maxi means to play home matches at some sponsors.” Viera first joined the Western the only soccer specific stadi- Angelo Belsito and Joey Mass. Pioneers back in 2012, um in New England. Pole started on the front row he knew very little about the “Playing soccer matches -- with Belisto taking the early history of the club and about at this stadium is very special advantage looking for his sec- historic Lusitano Stadium. because of the history,” Viera ond straight win, and former se- Viera, who’s originally said. “It’s also very important ries champion Devin O’Connell from Montevideo, Uruguay, for us to have a successful sea- mounting an early charge to the is one of the Pioneers veteran lead with 33 laps complete. Pole players on this year’s team. He took the lead on a restart with Please see PIONEERS, page 11 Page 10 TOWN Reminder May 14, 2021 Valley Wheel action opens Premier Lacrosse League training camp to be held at Gillette FOXBOROUGH – The Premier La- crosse League (PLL) powered by Ticket- master announced today it will be hold- ing their 2021 Training Camp at Gillette Stadium from May 28 through June 3, 2021 leading up to their Week 1 match- SUFFIELD, Conn. – The ups at Gillette Stadium. Valley Wheel Over-28 Baseball “There’s not a venue as closely con- League, like many other leagues nected to lacrosse, with world-class in 2020, lost its season last year facilities and amenities like Gillette due to the pandemic. Players in Stadium and One Patriot Place,” says the league participated in their co-founder and CEO, Mike Rabil. “With first action in almost two years last our opening weekend of games slated Sunday, May 2. The league fea- for June 4th, our athletes will receive the tures six teams playing most of its best care while preparing for the start of games on Sunday afternoons. The the season on location.” league did have its traditional Sat- During this time, PLL players will urday matinee for Mother’s Day take part in official team practices, weekend this past week. scrimmages, preseason workouts, film sessions, and educational workshops with their coaches ahead of their regu- Twins pitcher Dan Benoit fires to the plate. Justin Morin makes a throw to first. Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com lar season debuts. Training Camp will be closed to the public, but tickets are still available for Opening Weekend at Tick- etmaster.com. “We look forward to hosting the PLL’s Training Camp at Gillette Stadium for the first time this spring, in addition to hosting the league’s Opening Week- end,” said Kraft Group President-Inter- national Dan Kraft, who was a collegiate lacrosse goalie for Tufts University in the 1980s and served on the executive Board of the 2018 Federation of International Lacrosse’s World Championships Host Committee. “Hosting training camp is another important step in our strong relationship with the PLL and we cannot wait to welcome the nation’s best lacrosse players, including former Patriot Chris Hogan, back to Gillette Stadium. While training camp will be closed to the public, we are excited to welcome fans to Gillette Stadium June 4 through June 6 to enjoy five riveting PLL matchups all weekend long.” As part of PLL’s Training Camp, The Valley Wheel Over-28 Baseball Angels third baseman Mike Dean, of Kevin Little, of Palmer, pitches in the pre-season exhibition games will be League opened up play last week after Wilbraham, fields a grounder. opening game for the Angels at Suffield hosted at Veterans Memorial Stadium the 2020 was cancelled due to the High School. on June 1. More information on sched- COVID-19 pandemic. ule and tickets for pre-season exhibition games forthcoming. The PLL season will begin at Gillette Stadium for the second time, getting un- Follow Turley Sports Sign up for Quabbin Valley Baseball derway with a primetime matchup between Cannons LC and Redwoods LC REGION – The Quabbin Valley Base- the league still has open roster spots for under the lights on Friday, June 4. Sat- on Instagram ball League is an age 28-and-over league new players. Players who sign up in the urday’s slate includes a championship which plays its games Sundays at 10 a.m. first few weeks of the season should be rematch between Whipsnakes LC and Turley Publications sports depart- beginning in late April and concluding in able to be placed with a team. Chaos LC, followed by Archers LC tak- ment has recently joined Instagram. late August. It is a six-team league and a The league’s first games are scheduled ing on Atlas LC. On Sunday afternoon, You can find our account by search- 15-game schedule with all teams getting for Sunday, April 25. For the 2021 season, Cannons LC will return to the field ing “turleysports.” We will regularly at least one playoff game at the end of there is a mask-wearing rule, as well as against Waterdogs LC, and the weekend feature samples of photos that you August. modifications that prohibit any type of will be capped off with a matchup be- will see in our publications on a The league is seeking new players to spitting or close contact, and players are tween Chrome LC and Redwoods LC. weekly basis. Please follow and share join in the fun. The cost to play in 2021 is required to take out all trash they bring The entire 2021 PLL season will with your friends and loved ones. We $192.50 and registration can be found at in with them. The league allows the use be viewable on the NBCU family of will be featuring photos from all 11 www.quabbinvalleybaseball.org. Games of BBCOR-certified -3 bats as well as networks, with all games available to of our sports sections in the coming are mostly being played this year in wood bats. Games are nine innings and stream live and on-demand on Peacock. weeks, but as always, you can see all Easthampton and South Hadley. Players all players who participate get to hit and The 2021 season will feature more than the photos that appear by subscribing who wish to pitch in the league must be play the field. For more information or to half of its games on NBC and NBCSN, to your local paper or picking up a 30-years-old. contact someone from the league, go to with a full broadcast schedule to be an- copy in your community. Sign-ups will continue to be open as the league’s website. nounced at a later date.

RACES from page 9 Valley Wheel Baseball seeks new players The Finish: ning down the frontstretch, ending his Bryan Kruczek Josh King REGION – The Valley Wheel Over- four teams during the first two weeks of day early. Kruczek held off a final charge from Josh King over the final laps to seal Jacob Dore 28 Baseball League is looking for new August. While tryouts have completed, Angelo Belsito players for the 2021 season, which is set there are still open roster spots among the victory. King was second, followed by Dore, Derek Gluchacki to begin at the end of April. Players who the six teams in the league. The league Belsito and Derek Gluchacki. Tyler To- Tyler Tomassi are 28-years-old prior to June 1 are el- will continue to accept applications for massi was sixth, while Gabe Brown, Gabe Brown igible to play in the league this season, new players throughout the season. All Beaulieu, O’Connell and Kevin Casper Evan Beaulieu however, only those 30 by June 1 are players bat and every player spends finished the top-10. Devin O’Connell eligible to pitch. The league includes at least four innings in the field in a The Granite State Pro Stock Series Kevin Casper six teams and there is a 15-game season nine-inning game. returns to the track on Sunday, May 30, Bobby Cabral that begins on Sunday, April 25. The league will be playing with as part of a Memorial Day weekend spe- Bill Helliwell Games are 12 Sundays, a special some minor modifications due to the cial at Claremont Motorsports Park. For Joey Pole Mother’s Day weekend Saturday game, COVID-19 pandemic to start. For more more information on the Granite State Bobby Pelland and two weekday night games under the information, please contact League Pro Stock Series, visit gspss.net and fol- TJ Bleau lights. The season ends the final week Commissioner Jim Nason at wheel12@ low the series on social media. Mike Mitchell of July with the playoffs for the top comcast.net. Luke Hinkley May 14, 2021 TOWN Reminder Page 11

FEMA provides support to those who have lost loved ones NATION – FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020, under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Applications will only be taken over the phone by calling 844-684-6333 (TTY: 800-462-7585) from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday. Multilin- gual services are available. Interested applicants should visit Funeral Assis- tance FAQ | FEMA.gov to learn more about documentation required to complete your application. There is no current end date for the application period, so you do not have to rush or worry that you will run out of time to register for assistance. To be eligible for funeral assistance, applicants must meet these conditions: Chaney Nash Gibney gets the ball ready Patrick Agymang dribbles toward the Connor Hicks, of Monson, plays for the • The death must have occurred in the to fly. sideline. Pioneers last Friday night. United States. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national or come here and it feels like home to them, games when they played on a grass field,” qualified alien who incurred funeral ex- PONEERS from page 9 which is very special.” Hicks said. “It’s now a turf field, but it’s penses after Jan. 20, 2020. son every year because we’re representing The Pioneers were scheduled to open one of the best stadiums I’ve ever played • The death certificate must indicate both the club and this community.” the regular season with a road match soccer at. I really enjoy playing soccer for the death was attributed to COVID-19. The Pioneers, who finished in first against the Boston Bolts on Tuesday this team. I know that I’ll have to work • There is no requirement for the de- place in the Northeast Division standings night. They’re also slated to play anoth- very hard at practice to get some playing ceased person to have been a U.S. cit- with an 11-0-3 mark, qualified for the er road match against FC Malaga City, time this year.” izen, non-citizen national or qualified USL League Two playoffs in 2019. They who’s a new team in the Northeast Divi- One of the Pioneers newcomers is alien. kicked off the 2021 campaign by posting sion on Saturday night before hosting the Gabriel Ganzer, who is from Brazil and Once an applicant has registered for a 3-0 shutout win over Fall River FC in a Seacoast United Phantoms in the home is living in Chicopee. He scored a goal assistance, documentation can be sub- friendly match held under the bright lights opener on May 21. and added an assist during the first half mitted online through https://www.fema. at Lusitano Stadium, last Friday night. The Pioneers officials are hoping a against Fall River. gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/ “The good thing about tonight’s match few fans will be allowed to attend the first Guillermo Deal, who’s a returning funeral-assistance, or by fax 855-261- is that I had the opportunity to watch 20 home match of the regular season. player, and newcomer Andrew Barrow- 3452. Documents may also be mailed to: players play prior to our first regular sea- For more information about how to man scored the Pioneers other two goals. COVID-19 Funeral Assistance P.O. Box son match,” said Pioneer’s head coach purchase tickets online please visit wm- 10001 Hyattsville, MD 20782. Federico Molinari. “We do have a bunch pioneers.com. of returning players and a couple of new- Another returning player this season is comers. We just want to be a competitive Blake Mullen, who’s the Pioneers starting team again this year.” goalkeeper. He allowed a total of seven Because of the COVID-19 protocols, goals during the 2019 regular season. no spectators could attend last Friday’s “Whenever you start a soccer team, friendly match. The 2020 soccer season you normally begin at the back (goalkeep- was also canceled due to the pandemic. er) and work forward,” said Viera, who’s “It was very strange not playing any also the girls’ varsity soccer coach at Lud- matches for the Pioneers last year, espe- low High School. “Blake had an amazing cially following a very successful 2019 season for us two years ago. It gives you a season,” Viera said. “We really want to lot of confidence having a talented goalie perform well this season and make the like him back there. We’re hoping he has playoffs again.” another great season this year.” What makes attending matches at Lu- Mullen, of Manchester, Conn., played sitano Stadium so special for the Pioneers soccer at St. Joseph’s College in Maine. faithful supporters is the atmosphere. That’s where he first met Molinari. “It reminds me a lot of that soccer “I was playing for a National Premiere clubs that I played for back in Uruguay,” Soccer League team in Maine and Federi- Viera added. “The soccer fans here have co found me,” Mullen said. “I tried out for a lot of passion for the sport. It’s one of the team and I was a backup goalie my the reasons why we have so many inter- first year playing here. It was a step up for national players on our team. When they me and I learned a lot that season. Fed- erico is an outstanding coach. I’ve also learned a lot from Jon Voight, who’s our goalie coach.” Mullen became the Pioneers starter in 2019 and he was the USL League Two Golden Glove winner that season. “It’s a very special award to me, but I CLUES ACROSS 35. Russian dynasty 67. Int’l nonprofit goat antelope couldn’t have done it without the help of 1. Large, flightless birds member 29. Murdered in his my defense,” he said. “We had a great de- 5. Lifts and moves heavy 37. City along the Elbe CLUES DOWN bathtub fense, and it was a special season for us.” objects River 1. Midway between 32. Tease good-naturedly The Pioneers only returning defender 10. Hyundai sedan 38. A peninsula between northeast and east 34. Morsel is Federico Gutierrez. 12. Wear away by erosion the Red Sea and the 2. Partner to cheese 35. Cause persistent Mullen has enjoyed playing home 14. Arranged alphabet- Persian Gulf 3. One from Utah resentment matches at Lusitano Stadium. ically 40. Actor Damon 4. A way to move 36. A radioactive element “It’s awesome when all of the fans 16. Top prosecutor 41. __ King Cole, musician 5. Playing cards 39. Perform in a play are here supporting us,” Mullen said. “It 18. __-de-sac: Short 42. Company that rings 6. Baseball stat 40. Witty remark: Bon __ pushes us to play a little bit harder be- dead-end street receipts 7. Long river in western 43. A great place to kayak cause whenever you do lose a game at 19. Digital audiotape 44. Scatter Asia 44. Conclude by reasoning this stadium, the fans are disappointed. 20. Linguistics pioneer 45. Basics 8. Grandmothers 46. In an unfavorable way The atmosphere is always great following 22. Singer DiFranco 48. Part of a door 9. Entertainment legend 47. Complex of nerve a victory.” 23. Arms of the sea 50. Indicates silence Sullivan tissues (abbr.) Mullen was replaced by Robert Mon- 25. Near-reach weapon 52. Moved quickly on foot 10. Steam bath room 49. Machine for making tanaro in the middle of the second half. (abbr.) 53. Monetary units 11. One who kills paper Another returning player is Connor 26. Ballplayer’s accessory 55. A place to crash 13. Food 51. Feline Hicks, who lives in Monson. 27. You get one at the 56. Many subconsciousses 15. Swiss river 54. Yugo’s hatchback “I was mainly a practice player in beach 57. Group of countries 17. Fleet 59. Check 2019, but I did get to play in a playoff 28. U.S. founding father 58. About line of latitude 18. Taxi 60. Press against lightly game,” said Hicks, a member of the AIC 30. W. Australia indigenous 63. Female follower of 21. Working class 61. Wind-pollinated plants men’s soccer team. “It was just an awe- people Bacchus 23. More (Spanish) 62. __compoop some experience for me.” 31. Amounts of time 65. A dentist can treat it 24. High schoolers’ test 64. Commercial When Hicks was younger, he attended 33. Put on the shelf 66. Dull brown fabrics 27. Large heavily built Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com a lot of the Pioneers games at the stadium. Gabriel Ganzer makes his way up the field. “I remember coming to the Pioneers Page 12 TOWN Reminder May 14, 2021 Seniors College NOTES

Local student makes University of Stepping up to support seniors New Hampshire College Athlete Honor Society DURHAM, NH – Sarah Fudger, has been named to the Na- SOUTH HADLEY – Social who lack support and may be with a two-hour long training tional College Athlete Honor Society, Chi Alpha Sigma, which isolation affects nearly one in at an elevated risk of loneliness that reviews the basics and helps recognizes college student-athletes who have excelled in both five older adults. Loneliness and or social isolation. This type them get comfortable with var- academic and athletic competition. social isolation can contribute to of social calls program exists ious situations and challenges Fudger is on the women’s track and field team, at the Uni- high blood pressure, a greater in communities throughout the that may occur. Topics will in- versity of New Hampshire, where she majors in Biomedical risk of heart disease, a weakened country and has proven that reg- clude items such as establishing Science: Medical and Veterinary Sciences. immune system, and earlier on- ular social conversations make a a rapport, supportive listening set of dementias like Alzhei- positive difference in the lives of and communicating with seniors Lasell University student Hope Earle earns mer’s Disease. both participants and volunteers. with hearing, visual and cog- professional hospitality CHDT certification All older adults are faced The Friends of South Hadley nitive impairments. Additional with one or more of the follow- Seniors has partnered with the resources for follow-up train- NEWTON – Hope Earle, a Lasell University student from ing: physical disabilities, declin- South Hadley Council on Ag- ing and community referrals South Hadley, recently earned the designation of Certified Hos- ing mobility, shrinking social ing to promote communication will also be provided. Not only pitality Department Trainer. networks, bereavement, loss of a about the service to local older do the seniors of South Hadley The CHDT is a professional certification that recognizes driver’s license, and hearing and adults. receive a valuable service but hospitality professionals for their knowledge and skills in train- sight impairments. These often South Hadley’s Council on those volunteering their time ing employees within any vertical of the hospitality industry. lead to social isolation and lone- Aging Director, Leslie Hen- also reap the benefits of a great- According to Professor Siddharth Mobar, “This prestigious cre- liness. COVID-19 has only ex- nessey, said “The South Hadley er sense of purpose, increased dential and certification provides formal recognition, as well as acerbated this problem, placing Council on Aging is pleased to self-confidence, lower incidence the added responsibility of showing others how to do the job more elders at risk. be working in partnership with of depression and improved right.” “Chronic loneliness can con- the Friends of the South Had- physical health. Jennifer Bailly named to Goodwin tribute to major health problems. ley Seniors on the South Hadley Nurse Practitioner and orga- University’s President’s List, Fall 2020 The older we get, the more we Senior Connections Project. The nizer of the SHSC program Kar- need to have people around us, effects of social isolation and en Buscemi, said she is thrilled EAST HARTFORD, CT – Jennifer Bailly of South Hadley, supporting not only our physi- loneliness experienced by many about the program’s arrival to earned a place on Goodwin University’s President’s List for the cal wellbeing, but nurturing our of our older adults during the South Hadley. Fall 2020 Session. The Fall 2020 President’s List includes 414 social health as well,” said Ann pandemic have been devastating. “South Hadley Senior Con- students, all of whom scored a perfect 4.0 GPA. Andras, South Hadley Council The special nature of the SHSC nections will not only create joy Goodwin University in East Hartford, Connecticut, is an on Aging Social Services Coor- project offers support, friendship and companionship for South innovative learning community that empowers hard-working dinator. and connectedness that will be a Hadley’s community dwelling students to become sought-after employees. We tailor our pro- How can we help combat this welcome resource for the com- seniors, but it will foster a sense grams to address the needs of employers, and we shape them to increasing issue facing our most munity.” of belonging and purpose,” Bus- fit the lives of students. Classes are conveniently offered year- vulnerable seniors? The Friends are seeking vol- cemi said. round - days, evenings, weekends, and online. Degrees may be Through a new “social calls” unteers who are looking for a To volunteer to make a social flexibly layered across certificate, associate, bachelor’s, and program called South Hadley meaningful and rewarding way connection with a local senior master’s programs in a variety of in-demand fields. Better still, Senior Connections, which is to serve the South Hadley com- please call Karen Buscemi, NP we surround our students with the personal support and the pro- being facilitated by the Friends munity and who are interested in at 413-531-7640 or Email Gret- fessional guidance they need - not just to earn degrees, but to of the South Hadley Seniors. making these regular social calls ta Tucker at grettatucker43@ change lives for themselves, their families, and their commu- SHSC seeks to provide valu- to seniors. gmail.com. nities. For more information, please visit www.goodwin.edu. able social connections for those Volunteers will be prepared

draft form will reflect a concep- RTS 33 -202 from page 2 CSA from page 8 need, Robb says. sustainability and climate con- tual proposal for a multi-tenant Hartsbrook’s Agricultur- sciousness. Harris cited a change to zon- retail store or similar use” and grow food in an accessible way al Arts curriculum begins in It is inherently healing for ing regulations made after the added, “the applicant acknowl- for not only our own school second grade and continues children to “experience a real 2010 Master Plan was adopted to edges that any conceptual plan community but for the wider through high school. Every empathic relationship with the restrict the density of multi-fam- presented is not binding when community,” says Nicki Robb, year includes a component of natural world, through activity ily housing outside of South considering a zone change.” land stewardship director. “We animal husbandry and garden- and a sense of responsibility,” Hadley Falls. A density cap in “I’m making it clear I’m not offered our first CSA last year, ing. As an example, third-grad- Robb said. They not only learn residence zone A-1 was put at asking for a gas station. Never distributing to our community ers grow a three sisters garden where their food and clothing 1.2 units per acre. have, never wanted to,” Chan- of shareholders, but the large (corn, beans, and squash), tying come from; they graduate from “In 2010,” (a developer) “got ning said. bulk of the produce was shared into that grade’s core themes for the high school informed and approval for six condominiums South Hadley resident Linda with Gardening the Community the year and also to indigenous aware, able to make choices in three buildings on this prop- Young said any zone change for in Springfield and Abundance practices in the valley as they with a sense of how their actions erty. Today the Planning Board the property would be “prema- Farm in Northampton. It is a re- learn how to sustainably work impact the rest of the world. cannot approve that. Today you ture” considering the yet-incom- lationship.” the land. When students grow Local families can adopt can’t build more than three res- plete Master Plan 2020 update Six acres of the school’s land grains, they learn the process some of these lessons by watch- idential units either detached or and state study of the Routes 33- is devoted to growing crops for from sowing seeds to harvest- ing a series of instructional vid- single family houses on the 2.7- 202 corridor. She also warned of the CSA. One-third of that goes ing and baking bread. By high eos about how to start a family acre site,” Harris said. traffic issues caused by vehicles to shareholders, and the rest is school, students are learning garden. Hartsbrook offers com- A development of mixed turning onto and off the high- distributed to food insecurity about the human impact on post to the wider community to residential and business uses ways to and from any commer- organizations for families in aid in home growing projects. would be allowed under current cial establishment there – an is- Vimeo links to help families residential regulations. If zoning sue of “complexity” also noted start gardens: Planting Seeds, were changed to business, the by Channing in his presentation. Turning Your Garden, and Com- housing density cap would not State Department of Transporta- post for All apply, Harris said. tion approval for access would The Hartsbrook School and Celebration Harris suggested the board ultimately be required. farm has been a leader in the could recommend to Town South Hadley resident Mar- independent school movement Meeting, set for June 9, that the tha Terry noted that the zone of the Pioneer Valley for more zone change proposal be de- change would be premature and than 40 years. Driven by a land- ferred to another time because at amounts to “spot zoning,” a term based Waldorf curriculum on this point, “we don’t at this time Harris generally described as its 54-acre campus, Hartsbrook have a zoning classification, a a designation inappropriate to educates students from preK We want to help you celebrate!! zoning district that seems most its nearby and surrounding land Please send us your Birthday, Anniversary and Wedding through high school. The peda- appropriate for this corridor.” uses. announcements. Send us a short announcement no more than gogy provides for hands-on, ex- In its petition to seek a zoning “We could wind up with a gas 40 words and a photo if possible. periential learning at the proper amendment, Channing stated the station to a fast food place to a We will publish them in our Car Parade Section! developmental stage for every conceptual plan “currently under big store,” Terry said. [email protected] child.

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Junior Swaby and “If it hurts, get it checked?” Better stroke outcomes begin problems, there are signs that members of the South Hadley Chief Jennifer Gundersen will The same can’t be said about with stroke recognition and call- stroke may be increasing in Police Access and Community be present to answer the sub- a stroke which is called “the si- ing 9-1-1 immediately can make young adults. These risk factors Engagement Team on May 26 mitted questions. lent killer.” a difference. Yet, calling 9-1-1 in the younger population must at 6:30 p.m. Residents are asked to sub- “Stroke is called ‘the silent within one hour of symptoms is be addressed early on by prima- In this forum the PACE mit questions in advance by killer’ because high blood pres- done in fewer than 50% of stroke ry care doctors,” said Dr. Pad- Team hopes to solicit questions Monday, May 24 here: https:// sure, which may show no symp- cases and only 53% of stroke pa- manabhan. and feedback from the commu- forms.gle/5RmcdFjYacTE4T- toms, puts you 4 to 6 times more tients used emergency medical In addition to clot-busting nity about the department to dv7 likely to have a stroke,” said Dr. services in the nation. drugs, advances in technology guide the discussion. Have you Register in advance for the Rajiv Padmanabhan of the De- Dr. Padmanabhan noted have made it possible for doctors ever wondered about the train- view-only forum, here: https:// partment of Neurology at Bay- amazing teamwork at Baystate to reduce one’s risk of permanent ing, policies, or practices of the us02web.zoom.us/webinar/ state Medical Center. Medical Center resulted recently damage or death. A newer tool in South Hadley Police Depart- register/WN_LuYiktLeRQyx- Other risk factors for stroke in a record for door to CT scan the battle against ischemic stroke ment? Or have you wondered tuELe_9Klw include heart disease and atri- time of one minute. And with a is an advanced procedure called how officers are hired and su- By registering, you will au- al fibrillation which can double recent stroke patient,a door to thrombectomy, and in western pervised, or what de-escalation tomatically be a sent a link to your risk, smoking, diabetes, t-PA (clot-busting drug) of 19 Massachusetts, this procedure techniques officers use? If the the forum. If you have ques- high cholesterol, sickle cell minutes. National guidelines is performed exclusively at Bay- department has body camer- tions, please contact the Police disease, and a family history of call for door-to-imaging time state Medical Center’s state-of- as? Here is an opportunity to Chief Jennifer Gundersen’s stroke. (CT scan) within 25 minutes for the-art neurointerventional lab- ask questions and have them office by phone at 413-538- May is National Stroke suspected acute stroke patients oratory. Thrombectomy involves answered by members of the 5050 ext. 6301 or by email at Awareness Month and stroke and door to clot-busting thera- anesthetizing the patient, then PACE Team or provide feed- gundersenj@southhadleypo- is a leading cause of death for py should be 60 minutes or less, inserting a thin metallic stent- back about the department. lice.org, or contact Selectboard Americans and a leading cause preferably less than 45 minutes. like device into an artery in the Due to the ongoing Member Christopher Geraghty of serious long-term disability. “Knowing the warning signs leg. The surgeon then threads the COVID-19 pandemic, and to at cgeraghty@southhadleyma. On average, someone in the of stroke are key to survival and device up to the blockage in the reach as many members of gov. United States has a stroke ev- preventing any long-term dis- brain, where it opens to imme- the South Hadley community The intent is to offer simi- ery 40 seconds. There are about ability,” said Dr. Padmanabhan. diately restore blood circulation, members as possible, the fo- lar forums on a quarterly basis 795,000 new or recurrent strokes Major warning signs of a eventually grabbing onto the clot rum will be conducted virtual- with guest moderators help- each year. On average, someone stroke are: and pulling it out. A similar pro- ly via Zoom and broadcast live ing members of the depart- dies of a stoke every 3 minutes • Numbness or weakness on cedure is also used to secure a on South Hadley Community ment hear from and speak to and 33 seconds in the country. one side of the body – a droop- ruptured brain aneurysm. Television Channel 15. the South Hadley community. There are about 405 deaths from ing face or arm that falls when The good news is that most Selectboard Member Chris- Learn more about the PACE stroke each day. you lift it up. These feelings can strokes – some 80% - can be pre- topher Geraghty will moderate Team here: https://www.south- “During National Stroke also apply to the spine, legs and vented by lifestyle changes and the forum, which will be held hadley.org/1075/Police-Ac- Month and throughout the year feet. treating your risk factors such from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. PACE cess-and-Community-Engage- it is vitally important to be fa- • Sudden severe headache. as lowering your blood pressure team members Sgt. Mark Ba- ment-P miliar with the warnings signs • Blurry vision, loss of pe- and cholesterol levels, losing and symptoms of stroke, as well ripheral vision, or total loss of weight if you are obese, eating a as to learn how you can mini- vision in one or both eyes. heart-heathy diet, and getting off mize your risk of stroke by con- • Feeling abnormally con- the couch and exercising more, COVID-19 testing at HCC trolling risk factors,” said Dr. fused. noted Dr. Padmanabhan. Padmanabhan. • Problems communicating, “It is very important to iden- extended through June About 87% of all strokes are which could include slurred tify your risk factors and manage classified as ischemic strokes, speech or the inability to under- these conditions with assistance HOLYOKE - Even though nue, turn left onto the Campus when part of the brain sudden- stand what someone is saying to from your primary care physi- infection rates have been drop- Road and proceed to parking lot ly has a disruption in its blood you. cian,” he said. ping and vaccinations are be- H. There will be signs and park- supply. Without blood flow, that • Sudden trouble walking, “Please remember, if you coming more readily avail- ing attendants on site to manage part of the brain does not receive dizziness, loss of balance, or or someone you know may be able, free “Stop the Spread” the flow of traffic. the necessary oxygen and nutri- lack of coordination. having a stroke, it’s important COVID-19 testing at Holyoke The HCC testing site is open ents. Brain tissue dies as a result. While women and men share to recognize the signs by re- Community College has been Monday, Wednesday, Friday Most strokes happen because a common set of stroke symp- membering the acronym B. E. extended through June 2021, and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 a blood clot blocks an artery, toms, women may also experi- F.A.S.T. : B stands for balance according to the Holyoke Board a.m.; and Tuesday and Thursday or a blood vessel breaks in the ence nausea or vomiting, genera (abnormal or loss), E stands for of Health. from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. brain or neck in case of bleeding weakness and fainting spells, eye-vision loss/double vision, Drive-through testing at Testing is free to all Massa- stroke. shortness of breath, sudden non- F stands for face drooping, A HCC is conducted six days a chusetts residents, and conduct- “Time is crucial and the lon- stop hiccups, and extreme tired- stands for arm weakness, S week in parking lot H near the ed on a first-come, first-serve ger you wait to get care, the more ness. stands for speech difficulty and western entrance to the Dona- basis. There are no appoint- damage occurs to your brain About 10% to 15% of all T stands for time to call 911,” hue Building on the college’s ments and no referral is neces- cells,” said Dr. Padmanabhan, strokes occur in adults age 50 or said Dr. Padmanabhan. main campus, 303 Homestead sary. Turnaround time for results who serves as medical director under. Stroke is among the Top The acute stroke team at Bay- Ave. is typically four days or fewer. of the hospital’s Stroke Program. Five causes of death in wom- state Medical Center provides Wait times for tests are not More information on all of Close to two million brain en and kills more women than care for more than 1,600 stroke nearly as long as they used to the Stop the Spread test sites cells die every minute during men. Black adults have nearly patients each year, more than be, according to site adminis- across the tate can be found a stroke – which occurs when twice the stroke risk as white any other hospital in western trators, with only a handful of at: https://www.mass.gov/in- blood vessels carrying oxygen to adults and the highest risk of dy- Massachusetts. Treatment and vehicles lined up at the busiest fo-details/stop-the-spread. the brain are either blocked by a ing from stroke. Hispanics have rehabilitation services, and in- times. Please Note: Testing may blood clot or rupture – increas- seen an increase in death rates clude: inpatient stroke services, HCC has been serving as a sometimes be cancelled due ing your risk of permanent brain from stroke over the years and stroke emergency services, te- “Stop the Spread” drive-through to inclement weather. Be sure damage, disability or death. have the greatest number of risk lestroke services, rehabilitation testing site since last summer to visit the Holyoke Board of In case of a clotting stroke, a factors. services after stroke, and stroke to help reduce the spread of Health website for up-to-date clot-busting medication is ad- “It’s also important to note support services. COVID-19. information on cancellations: ministered within the first few that as risk factors for older For more information on Drivers are asked to enter the https://www.holyoke.org/ hours of the initial stroke. The adults are increasingly being B.E.F.A.S.T., visit befast.org. campus from Homestead Ave- departments/board-of-health

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