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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 FRIDAY,TUESDAY, FEBRUARY JUNE 27, 20175, 2021 VOL.75 cents 90 NO. 30 School COVID notifications up to individual districts By HOPE E. TREMBLAY the school year we were told we cases in my child’s school.” Editor should be reporting COVID cases to Willard said contact tracing is WESTFIELD/SOUTHWICK – families.” performed for every positive case in With students returning to school in Whenever anyone within the dis- partnership with the town’s health person, reporting COVID numbers trict – student or staff – tests posi- officials. is becoming even more important in tive, all district families and staff are In Westfield, Superintendent schools. notified via an emailed letter after Stefan Czaporowski said families How that data is shared with the any close contacts are notified. and staff are alerted to positive cases school community and general pub- Willard said while the district can- within specific schools, but not dis- lic, however, is up to each district. not provide specifics of the infected trict-wide. The Department of Elementary person, it can share which building Southwick-Tolland-Granville and Secondary Education (DESE) the person works or attends school Regional School Superintendent issued reopening guidelines for in and if the person was remote or “While we have students in ses- schools across the Commonwealth inside a building while positive. sion, we notify close contacts with a last summer, but its guidelines for Willard said STGRSD goes a step personal phone call and then send notification of positive cases is near- STEFAN JENNIFER further and posts weekly COVID out a follow-up letter,” Czaporowski ly nonexistent. CZAPOROWSKI C. WILLARD updates on its website, including the said. “We only notify community “Districts are required to report and whether districts notify their reports out to the public and district number of positive tests, negative members of a specific building that positive cases to us if the individual school community, including fami- families as cases are known. tests and numbers of people in quar- there was a positive case and that was inside a school building within lies, is up to the district.” “I meet with the Southwick Board antine. they would have received a phone seven days of testing positive,” said At Southwick-Tolland-Granville of Health, public health nurse and “I’m a believer in transparency, call if they had been considered a DESE Media Relations Coordinator Regional School District, district lead nurse every week,” especially during COVID,” she said. Jacqueline Reis on Feb. 3. “How Superintendent Jennifer C. Willard Willard said. “At the beginning of “As a parent, I want to know about See Notifications, Page 3

Commission Orange Street fire grants first displaces 12 people

By PETER CURRIER fortune teller Staff Writer WESTFIELD — Firefighters responded to a two-family home at 56 Orange St. early Thursday morning after multiple license callers reported a structure fire. By AMY PORTER Deputy Fire Chief Benjamin Warren said Thursday that 12 Staff Writer people were safely evacuated from the home and no injuries WESTFIELD — On Feb. 3, the were reported among civilians or firefighters. Firefighters were License Commission issued a fortune called to the house just before 1:30 a.m. Feb. 4 for an attic fire. teller license, its first, to Brandy Latshaw Warren said the fire was knocked down within 30 minutes of of Granville Road who has an online their arrival. psychic and tarot reading business under Westfield Athenaeum librarians deliver a variety of materials to city In addition to the 12 residents, Warren said a number of pet the name of Jasmeine Moonsong. patrons unable to travel to the library. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) birds and lizards were also saved from the structure fire. “I think it’s cool that I was the first to Westfield’s Animal Control responded and transported the ani- get a fortune teller license,” Latshaw mals to the Westfield Regional Animal Shelter. said, adding that when she went to apply, The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, but office manager Kimberly Sienkiewicz Athenaeum reaches out Warren said it is not considered to be suspicious. found the old license on the books for fortune telling. The license cost $2, “because it’s so old,” Latshaw said, with deliveries for those thanking Sienkiewicz for helping her. “She’s great. I’m so grateful to her.” Sienkiewicz said when they received who are homebound an inquiry about a fortune teller license, she spoke to the Law Department and By LORI SZEPELAK one’s order will arrive. learned that the City of Westfield does Correspondent “You can leave anything you are indeed license fortune tellers and it is WESTFIELD — Becky ready to return in your delivery spot under the authority of the Westfield Blackburn, public services librarian and the librarian will return it for License Commission. at the Westfield Athenaeum, reminds you,” said Blackburn, adding it is a city patrons that outreach services no-contact service. “If you would See License, Page 3 are offered free for persons unable to like to keep an item until the next travel to the library. month it will be renewed.” “Whether you are recovering from Blackburn noted that patrons will surgery, lack transportation or some not be charged overdue fines as a other reason, we will bring books, homebound patron, however, lost or movies, music, and magazines to damaged items will be charged to you,” said Blackburn. the patron. A fire broke out at 56 Orange St. in the early morning of Feb. Blackburn said the process for For city residents who do not have 4, 2021. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) ordering library items is simple – a library card, the outreach librarian start by calling the outreach librarian will fill out the application during at (413) 568-7833, ext. 111. the initial conversation and bring a “They will talk to you about what new card to one’s first delivery. Westfield has third you like to read, or watch or listen to There is no fee to receive a library (or all three) to determine what and card. how much to bring you every “Patrons can request books, audio- straight week of falling month,” said Blackburn, adding that books, magazines, music CDs and deliveries can be made once a DVDs,” said Blackburn, adding, month. “You are welcome to receive deliv- COVID case counts “You can work with the librarian eries as long as you need or want By PETER CURRIER Brandy Latshaw of Westfield, who does to personalize your order, we can get them.” Staff Writer psychic and tarot readings online as almost anything for you,” she said. For more information on all of the WESTFIELD- The Health Department reported 101 new Jasmeine Moonsong. (PHOTO On delivery day, patrons receive a Athenaeum’s offerings, visit wes- COVID-19 cases in Westfield to bring the pandemic total to SUBMITTED) call noting a one-hour window that tath.org. 2,347. The 101 new cases marks the third straight week that numbers have fallen, after a pandemic-peak of 247 cases in one week in January Science and Engineering Fair goes virtual in the wake of Christmas and New By Amy Porter This year, students will be submitting five-minute videos, Year’s gatherings. Staff Writer which will initially be judged inhouse, Figy said, adding The Health Department also WESTFIELD – As with almost everything these days, the that after the initial judging, those students moving on to reported that 160 people were in annual science and engineering fair at Westfield High regionals will get feedback from interested industry part- isolation with active cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday, Feb. School, which is scheduled for Feb. 9, will be different. ners in town. Regionals will take place over the week of 3. “It’s very different this year. We are embracing the curve March 12, and are being run by Smith College again this Three additional COVID-19-related deaths were also report- ball of COVID. What we are doing is a virtual fair,” said year. The award ceremony for regionals is March 20. ed, bringing Westfield’s pandemic total for deaths to 95. Science, Technology and Engineering Supervisor Lauren Currently, there are 161 students registered to participate The lowering case counts come just days after the opening of Figy. from Westfield HIgh School and Westfield Technical the first major mass vaccination site in the area. The Eastfield She said normally, students would be exhibiting their Academy. While there are some freshmen participating, the Mall in Springfield, in addition to being a mass COVID-19 projects in the gymnasium, and the school would have over fair was geared to tenth through twelfth graders this year, testing site, now also has a mass vaccination site in one of its 100 judges, many from the community, interviewing the vacant department stores. The site opened on Feb. 1. students and scoring the projects. See Science and Engineering Fair, Page 3 People aged 75 and older are now eligible for the vaccine in Massachusetts.

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Pictured are Alan Ardito, Trail member and honor guard officer of the Agawam Veteran's Cementery, Mark Fedora, co-chaIrman, Eric Forish, president of Forish Construction, Brandon S. Affeldt, president of the Westfield Rotary Club, George Barnet, chairman of the Trail, Mark Baldyga, and Lyman Barnet, members of the Trail. (DON WIELGUS PHOTO) Purple Heart Trail group gives thanks WESTFIELD — On Wednesday, team Westfield Rotary Club and Forish Construction tion, along with others, are working together Westfield area. This year the Trail's members members and officers of the Westfield Purple Company, Inc., for their support of the to help veterans with some of their needs at will be working to encourage the community Heart Trail met at a ceremony thanking the Westfield Purple Heart Trail. This organiza- home and in living facilities within the to get involved helping veterans in need.

Rotary Southwick planning Summer Concert Series for 2021 SOUTHWICK — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to Southwick. can also email the club at [email protected]. create uncertainty and hardship around the world, Rotary The concerts are being scheduled for Wednesday evenings Best wishes to the community for a safe and happy members continue to innovate, care for those affected, and starting at 6 pm until 9 pm. The concerts will be FREE. A Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday. showing that even remotely, help is possible. special thanks goes to our local businesses and services for Rotary Southwick are “People of Action” who share a pas- Fundraising has always been a challenge for service clubs. helping Rotary to get these programs together. sion for community service and friendship working together However, Rotary Southwick is taking a positive approach and Details will be posted as we get closer to summer. If you as volunteers under the motto of “Service above Self.” The is currently making plans for a summer concert series to be should have any questions or comments, contact Fundraising Club meets at Nora’s Restaurant every Wednesday at 6:00 pm. held during the months of July and August at Whalley Park in Chair Bob Fox at 413 579 4585, [email protected]. You For information, visit southwickrotary.org or Facebook Police Logs Major crime and incident report tor reports that he is not injured, the responding officer reports that a Court Logs Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 tow truck was requested to remove the vehicle from the scene; Westfield 2:38 p.m.: pedestrian accident, East Main Street, multiple callers Westfield District Court 12:21 p.m.: disabled automobile, Granville Road, a caller reports report that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on East Main Street, Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 that there is a suspicious vehicle parked in front of her residence, the the responding officer reports that one person was transported to Emily M. Dorval, 21, of 134 Union St. Apt. 27, caller called back to report that the vehicle actually appears to be Baystate Noble Hospital via ambulance; Westfield, was released on her personal recognizance disabled and a third party arrived to help the operator, the responding 9:16 p.m.: disabled automobile, Springfield Road, a caller reports pending an April 21 hearing after she was arraigned on officer reports that he assisted with traffic while the operator got their that a vehicle went off the road and the operator appears to be asleep a charge of assault and battery with a dangerous weap- vehicle running; at the wheel, the responding officer reports that Marcell Milanes, 40, on brought by Westfield police. 1:18 p.m.: accident, North Elm Street, a caller reports that a vehi- of 48 Joy St., Ludlow was placed under arrest for operating a motor cle struck a pole on an island on North Elm Street, the vehicle opera- vehicle under the influence of alcohol and a marked lanes violation.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Fri., Feb. 5, 2021 is the 36th day of the year. 329 days remain until the end of the year

the largest and oldest museums in the coast of Ireland; it is the first ship before. The uprising (locally known as ON THIS DAY the world, opens to the public. carrying American troops to Europe the Limazo) is bloodily suppressed by TODAY'S 1859 – Alexandru Ioan Cuza, Prince to be torpedoed and sunk. the military dictatorship. BIRTHDAYS AD 62 – Earthquake in Pompeii, Italy. of Moldavia, is also elected as prince 1919 – Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pick- 1985 – Ugo Vetere, then the mayor 756 – An Lushan, leader of a revolt of Wallachia, joining the two princi- ford, Douglas Fairbanks, and D. W. of Rome, and Chedli Klibi, then the 1950 – Jonathan Freeman, against the Tang Dynasty, declares palities as a personal union called the Griffith launch United Artists. mayor of Carthage meet in Tunis to American actor and singer himself emperor and establishes the United Principalities, an autonomous 1924 – The Royal Greenwich Obser- sign a treaty of friendship officially state of Yan. region within the Ottoman Empire, vatory begins broadcasting the hourly ending the Third Punic War which 1953 – John Beilein, American 789 – Idris I reaches Volubilis and which ushered the birth of the modern time signals known as the Greenwich lasted 2,131 years. basketball player and coach founds the Idrisid dynasty, marking Romanian state. Time Signal. 1988 – Manuel Noriega is indicted on 1954 – Cliff Martinez, American the secession of Morocco from the 1862 – Moldavia and Wallachia for- 1933 – Mutiny on Royal Netherlands drug smuggling and money launder- drummer and songwriter Abbasid caliphate and founding the mally unite to create the Romanian Navy warship HNLMS De Zeven ing charges. 1955 – Mike Heath, American first Moroccan state. United Principalities. Provinciën off the coast of Sumatra, 1994 – Byron De La Beckwith is baseball player and manager 1576 – Henry of Navarre abjures 1869 – The largest alluvial gold nug- Dutch East Indies. convicted of the 1963 murder of civil 1956 – Vinnie Colaiuta, American Catholicism at Tours and rejoins the get in history, called the "Welcome 1939 – Generalísimo Francisco Fran- rights leader Medgar Evers. Protestant forces in the French Wars drummer Stranger", is found in Moliagul, Victo- co becomes the 68th "Caudillo de Es- 1994 – Markale massacres, more 1956 – David Wiesner, American of Religion. ria, Australia. paña", or Leader of Spain. than 60 people are killed and some author and illustrator 1597 – A group of early Japanese 1885 – King Leopold II of Belgium 1941 – World War II: Allied forces 200 wounded as a mortar shell ex- Christians are killed by the new gov- establishes the Congo as a personal begin the Battle of Keren to capture plodes in a downtown marketplace in 1959 – Jennifer Granholm, ernment of Japan for being seen as a possession. Keren, Eritrea. Sarajevo. Canadian-American lawyer and threat to Japanese society. 1905 – In Mexico, the General Hos- 1945 – World War II: General Doug- 1997 – The so-called Big Three banks politician, 47th Governor of 1649 – Charles Stuart, the son of King pital of Mexico is inaugurated, started las MacArthur returns to Manila. in Switzerland announce the creation Michigan Charles I, is declared King Charles II with four basic specialties. 1958 – Gamal Abdel Nasser is nomi- of a $71 million fund to aid Holocaust 1961 – Tim Meadows, American of England and Scotland by the Scot- 1907 – Belgian chemist Leo Baeke- nated to be the first president of the survivors and their families. actor and screenwriter tish Parliament. land announces the creation of Bake- United Arab Republic. 2000 – Russian forces massacre at 1962 – Jennifer Jason Leigh, 1778 – South Carolina becomes the lite, the world's first synthetic plastic. 1958 – A hydrogen bomb known as least 60 civilians in the Novye Aldi second state to ratify the Articles of American actress, screenwriter, 1913 – Greek military aviators, Mi- the Tybee Bomb is lost by the US suburb of Grozny, Chechnya. producer and director Confederation. chael Moutoussis and Aristeidis Mo- Air Force off the coast of Savannah, 2004 – Rebels from the Revolution- 1782 – Spanish defeat British forces raitinis perform the first naval air mis- Georgia, never to be recovered. ary Artibonite Resistance Front cap- 1963 – Steven Shainberg, and capture Menorca. sion in history, with a Farman MF.7 1962 – French President Charles de ture the city of Gonaïves, starting the American film director and pro- 1783 – In Calabria, a sequence of hydroplane. Gaulle calls for Algeria to be granted 2004 Haiti rebellion. ducer strong earthquakes begins. 1917 – The current constitution of independence. 2008 – A major tornado outbreak 1964 – Laura Linney, American 1807 – HMS Blenheim and HMS Java Mexico is adopted, establishing a fed- 1963 – The European Court of Jus- across the Southern United States actress disappear off the coast of Rodrigues. eral republic with powers separated tice's ruling in Van Gend en Loos v kills 57. 1964 – Duff McKagan, American 1810 – Peninsular War: Siege of into independent executive, legisla- Nederlandse Administratie der Belas- 2019 – Pope Francis becomes the singer-songwriter, bass player, and Cádiz begins. tive, and judicial branches. tingen establishes the principle of di- first Pope in history to visit and per- producer 1818 – Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte as- 1917 – The Congress of the United rect effect, one of the most important, form papal mass in the Arabian Pen- cends to the thrones of Sweden and 1965 – Keith Moseley, American States passes the Immigration Act of if not the most important, decisions in insula during his visit to Abu Dhabi.[5] bass player and songwriter Norway. 1917 over President Woodrow Wil- the development of European Union 2020 – United States President Don- 1849 – University of Wisconsin–Mad- son's veto. law. ald Trump is acquitted by the United 1967 – Chris Parnell, American ison's first class meets at Madison 1918 – Stephen W. Thompson shoots 1971 – Astronauts land on the Moon States Senate in his first impeach- actor and comedian Female Academy. down a German airplane; this is the in the Apollo 14 mission. ment trial. 1968 – Roberto Alomar, Puerto 1852 – The New Hermitage Museum first aerial victory by the U.S. military. 1975 – Riots break in Lima, Peru after Rican-American baseball player in Saint Petersburg, Russia, one of 1918 – SS Tuscania is torpedoed off the police forces go on strike the day and coach THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021 - PAGE 3 Science and Engineering Fair Continued from Page 1 due to the limited time students had in-person “It’s an equity thing – we didn’t want kids not to the videos will not be public. learning. participate because they couldn’t afford the sup- “I’m really excited for Tuesday. The teachers Figy said the school is helping students with plies or didn’t have access to supplies,” Figy said. are pretty excited,” Figy said, adding that she had their videos. They have a choice of programs, and Both states and regionals also have a proposal to give a shout out to WHS and WTA teachers. can choose how they will record. category. Figy said they were fortunate, as both “They’ve been all in on this. It’s more stressful “We worked really hard this year to make this she and Science Teacher Jon Tyler work closely this year – it’s been a lot of work on that end, but affordable for all students. Some students are with the regional fair. teachers are amazing and have been really work- doing real projects – other students are doing a “This is new for all of us. We’ll get statements ing with their students to get the best product they proposal,” Figy said, adding that normally they from the winning team to post for the public. We can.” would help students to do their projects in school have kids that do really, really well, and kids who “Science fair is a wonderful community event. I with school supplies. Due to remote learning, they did well at states last year even when it was look forward to it every year. This year, we’re try- Westfield Public Schools created a proposal category. Students can either changed to remote,” Figy said. She said she would ing it to make it the best event we can,” Figy said, Supervisor of Science Technology submit a full-on project, or a proposal for a proj- announce the students moving on to regionals adding that hopefully next year they will be able to and Engineering Lauren Figy. ect. after the judging on Feb. 9. Due to privacy issues, run an amazing, in person science fair once again. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS PHOTO)

Notifications Poetry group to meet Alzheimer’s Association Continued from Page 1 WESTFIELD — The Westfield Athenaeum is hosting a Virtual Support Group close contact. Our nurses also reach out to families if there poetry discussion group Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. via Zoom. Join a WESTFIELD — Armbrook Village will host a virtual are siblings.” librarian-led discussion of contemporary poetry on a monthly DESE early on recommended the close contact letters, said Alzheimer’s support group Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. Caregivers and theme. Bring a poem to share related to the theme (1-2 pages family members are invited to share their personal experi- Czaporowski. “We thought a personal phone call was more long) written by you or someone else. In February, we'll dis- appropriate,” he said. ences and strategies for communicating with their loved ones. cuss poems about or related to Hearts (love, broken hearts, Groups are held on the last Wednesday of every month. To be During remote learning Dec. 18 – Feb. 2, no letters were sent heart attacks, etc.). because students and staff were not in school. “We will resume added to the Zoom invite list, contact Executive Director Beth This group meets on Zoom, typically on the first Friday of Cardillo at [email protected]. Group is offered our previous notification system today,” Czaporowski said on every month. Register ahead of time to receive the Zoom link Wednesday. by Armbrook Village Senior Living and Memory Support and a selection of poems by email. To register contact Kat Community, 551 North Road, Westfield. Westfield Public Schools administration worked with the Good-Schiff 413-568-7833 x 4 [email protected]. Westfield Health Department in developing its notification plan. “Incidentally, they also help us make phone calls and per- form contact tracing,” Czaporowski said. “As for numbers, February Book Club while I don’t post them to our website, I have started reporting Silent tribute for COVID victims out the daily counts at our school committee meetings right SOUTHWICK — The Southwick Senior Center and Public WESTFIELD - The Westfield Health Department is pre- before [Health Director] Joe Rouse speaks about community Library are teaming up to offer a virtual book club on the sec- senting a silent, drive-by tribute to Westfield Community numbers. And truthfully, no one has ever asked us to post our ond Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. The next meeting will members who have died from Covid-19. daily numbers. We do have a link to information about be Feb. 9. All are welcome to join! Copies of the book will be The tribute will be at Park Square Green from 5-8 p.m. on COVID and the district on our district page.” available at the Library to borrow. The February selection is Feb. 14. A candle will be placed for each life lost. Organizers “Olive Kitteridge” written by Elizabeth Stout. Email the request that no one gather during the event. License library at [email protected], call the Library at 569-1221 or call the Senior Center at 569-5498 to sign up for Continued from Page 1 the book club. Give us your email address and we will send you an invite. If you have technology questions about Zoom, Westfield COA’s winter Brown Bag schedule Latshaw has been a professional tarot reader and psychic for staff are happy to help! You can also participate by phone, just over 10 years under the name of Jasmeine Moonsong. All of call for information. WESTFIELD - Until further notice, the Brown Bag pro- her business is online and runs primarily through Etsy. She gram will be held on the Wednesday after the second Tuesday writes a daily publication called Moonsong Daily Magick, of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. The winter schedule is which arrives at subscriber’s emails each morning “to help Wednesday, Feb. 10 and Wednesday, March 10. You may pick bring uplifting messages and a bit of magick to the people on Take the ‘Plunge’ for Amelia Park up your bag of groceries on a drive-through basis between 9 my list,” she said. and 10 a.m. Latshaw, who said she was fortunate to have been trained Children’s Museum Feb. 27 Please note that no Brown Bags will be distributed outside under Laurie Cabot, the official witch of Salem, also offers WESTFIELD – The annual Penguin Plunge to benefit the of this timeframe. Brown Bag participants should enter the tarot readings such as Full Moon and New Moon Readings, Amelia Park Children’s Museum is Feb. 27 at Hampton Ponds. Senior Center parking lot via Murphy Circle, which is the Spirit Guide and Spirit Animal Readings, Past Life Readings, Participants can register online now at ameliaparkmuseum.org entrance farthest from the Senior Center building. Drive or can download the registration form and pledge sheet, fill out the slowly and follow traffic pattern directions from the staff in and Akashic Record Readings. the parking lot. At the designated place, please put on your Currently she has readings for Valentine’s Day available for registration form and either email it to plunge@ameliaparkmuse- um.org or print it out and mail it back. face mask, roll down your window, and give the staff your people with and without partners, and a special Valentine’s Spa name. Day reading, which recommends stones, chakras and incense to Participants collect donations for the Museum and “plunge” into the icy water at the pond. For the protection of the staff and dedicated Brown Bag customers. Her tarot readings are purchased through the shop volunteers, no food will be distributed to those who are not on her website at jasmeinemoonsong.com and delivered via Because of COVID-19, there will be no spectators this year. Each participant can bring one guest and will have a scheduled wearing a face mask. Please remain in your vehicle. A staff email. plunge time. member will put the groceries in the backseat of your vehicle Latshaw said she realized she needed a business license after Funds raised sustains Amelia Park Children's Museum through for you. As soon as you receive your bag of groceries, please having a problem with her Facebook site. She said there is a the whole year by providing a safe and welcoming place for chil- exit the parking lot onto Noble Street fairly widespread scam going around on Facebook, especially dren to learn, explore, and grow. The Museum, at 29 South Broad in the new age community, of businesses being impersonated St., is open Thursday – Monday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1-3 for credit card scams. “People using Facebook have to make p.m. Call 413-572-4014 to schedule a visit. sure the pages are who they think they are,” she said. Latshaw, who has 100,000 followers as Jasmeine Moonsong, WESTFIELD PURPLE HEART TRAIL said she advertises on Facebook and has been trying to get them to approve her as an official business for years. She said Crafty Creations at the recently she had an issue where someone impersonated her page, and people were giving the impersonator their credit card Southwick Senior Center information. She said she asked Facebook to shut the page SOUTHWICK — The Senior Center is offering take home down, and they wouldn’t. craft projects On Feb. 25, a St. Patrick’s Day craft will be offered “I tried to prove to Facebook that I am who I am and they with. Craft kids can be picked up that day between 11:45 a.m. – refused without a business license. That’s when I looked into noon, with instructions at 2 p.m. on cable access Channel 15. getting one and discovered that a fortune teller license is actu- Pre-register with the Senior Center. Kits are limited and dona- ally a license you can get in Westfield,” she said. tions accepted. Latshaw said she is grateful to be making a living at home, especially during the COVID shutdown. She said after she had her two children, who now attend Westfield High School and Send your local briefs to The Westfield News Westfield Middle School, she decided to start the business, and WESTFIELD — Now, more than ever, our readers want to leave her job as a financial analyst at MassMutual behind. know about your business. As we slowly bring back local busi- VETERANS HELPING VETERANS “It’s really convenient that I’m here – it’s something I want- nesses, it is important to share what you offer, when and how P. O. Box 367 ed,” she said. people can make purchases or utilize your services and just Westfield, Massachusetts She said her children are doing well with remote learning, know that you are open. also. “Westfield is actually doing a really good job of remote Are you hosting online events or offer remote services? We 01086 learning. Especially the band – my son just made districts on want to know! Send briefs, photos to press releases@thewest- trumpet!” Latshaw said. fieldnews.com

Local Real Estate Sales PAGE 4 - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT Rodrigues hoping for signed budget by July 1 By CHRIS LISINSKI State House News Service BOSTON - Lawmakers did not reach an agreement on the current state budget until five months into the fiscal year amid the uncertainty inflicted by the pandemic, but the Senate's budget chief said Wednesday he believes the next cycle will follow a "more traditional process." Sen. Michael Rodrigues told human service providers that preparations are underway in the Legislature to roll out fiscal year 2022 budget bills after Gov. Charlie Baker released his proposal last week. Asked by an attendee at an Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers event if this year's spending debate would reflect the unprecedented delays experienced last year, Rodrigues replied, "We are hoping for a more traditional process." The Westport Democrat recounted some of the factors that pushed Baker and lawmakers to seek several short-term interim budgets instead of an annual plan last summer and fall, including uncertainty over federal aid and early fore- casts from economists that tax revenues could fall billions of dollars below expectations. "Now, we're beyond that. We're already working on FY22, " Rodrigues said, later adding, "We are hoping that by July 1, we're going to have an FY22 budget signed by the governor." The state received about $12.8 billion in federal revenues in fiscal 2020 and is projected to receive about $13.97 billion this fiscal year. For fiscal 2022, the state has slotted in $12.56 GOV BAKER’S GOAL billion in federal aid. On the heels of a $900 billion aid bill signed by former President Donald Trump in December, President Joe Biden is now pushing a new $1.9 trillion package, which is hitting 1M vaccinations a month by spring obstacles in Washington. Rodrigues told the group Wednesday ing in the wake of 9-11, in the wake of people fully vaccinated so far are white. that lawmakers are no longer trying to project the impacts of By MATT MURPHY State House News Service the bombing in 2013 and now as we all Just 2.6 percent of people who have each proposal. BOSTON - With a goal of being able combat this virus." received two doses are Black and 3.3 "We have stopped trying to figure out what the state is to vaccinate 1 million people a month by Baker said that 55,000 new appoint- percent are Hispanic, while the race and going to receive with each proposal, or in the old days, with the spring, Gov. Charlie Baker said ments will become available Thursday ethnicity of nearly 29 percent of people each competing tweet coming out of the White House. It Wednesday that 120,000 new appoint- for next week at the state's five mass vac- receiving two doses is unknown. changes daily," he said. "We will continue to be very ments for COVID-19 vaccinations will cination sites in Boston, Springfield, Responding to questions about reports thoughtful of any federal money, but we're not going to count be made available for next week as the Danvers and Foxborough, and additional that many of the people waiting in line our chickens before they hatch." state continues to scramble to improve appointments will become available for a shot at the Reggie Lewis Center in the rollout of its vaccination program. through pharmacies, retail chains, com- Boston's historically Black neighbor- Baker both defended his administra- munity health centers and other vaccine hood of Roxbury have been white, Baker tion's approach to vaccinations, while providers. said the state is working with community Increased COVID-19 acknowledging that the program has "It may take several weeks in some leaders to provide outreach to people in shortcomings. He said that his adminis- cases to schedule an an appointment. the community to assure them that the tration is "open to criticism and to take Please be patient," the governor said. vaccine is safe and available. oversight eyed as Dem criticism and to make adjustments and to Baker would not say where the state "For many people of color, it's impor- get better," but he said he does "not was looking to locate two additional tant that the provider be someone they leaders add committees apologize" for choosing to prioritize cer- mass vaccination sites, but said there consider to be a trusted part of their com- By CHRIS LISINSKI tain groups for vaccines early on. were ongoing conversations with offi- munity," Baker said. State House News Service "I'm not happy with where we are. I cials on Cape Cod, as well and in other The city of Boston is helping to run the BOSTON - Nearly a year into the public health crisis and know a lot of other people aren't either. regions, about expanding access. The Reggie Lewis Center vaccination site for with frustration over the Baker administration's vaccine plan We have work to do and we know that," newest site to open Wednesday was at now, and Baker said the city is working rising, legislative leaders have decided to step up their Baker said, taking questions at Fenway the DoubleTree Hilton hotel in Danvers. to set up specific days for "people from involvement in the state's COVID-19 response. Park where he visited Wednesday morn- Some lawmakers from central the neighborhood" to come to the Center House Speaker Ronald Mariano and Senate President ing to tour the mass vaccination site that Massachusetts have been particularly and get vaccinated. The state will take Karen Spilka announced Wednesday evening they will create opened this week. vocal about the lack of access to vaccine over full operation of the site later this a trio of new standing committees in the 2021-2022 session The state added an eligibility checker sites. month. aimed at specific areas that they feel require "sustained atten- and the ability to search for vaccination The White House announced Tuesday As of this week, Massachusetts has tion and policy expertise." Those committees will focus on sites by zip code to its appointment web- for the second week in a row that it 125 vaccination sites operating, and the COVID-19 oversight and emergency management, racial site, and the governor said he'll have would increase the vaccine allocation for state expects to have 165 sites open by equity, and cybersecurity. more to say later this week about a call states, this time to 10.5 million for the the middle of February. Baker said the "Government must be responsive to the issues of our time, center, and possibly additional mass vac- next three weeks. Baker, however, said state had received just over 1 million and the state legislature is uniquely equipped to do so," cination sites. He also said the state was the state is still counting on receiving doses of vaccine, and had administered Mariano and Spilka said in a joint statement. "Over the past working with community leaders to about 100,000 new doses for next week, 654,104 doses. year, the Commonwealth has confronted extraordinary chal- improve outreach to communities of which is up from the 80,000 the state The state's vaccination program began lenges. Throughout, the members of the state legislature have color, where the administration of the received weekly before Biden took in late December with front-line health used emergency measures to act decisively to be responsive vaccine has been slower than among office. care workers and slowly expanded to and assist residents. Because of this effort, we have identified white populations. The Biden administration will also nursing homes and long-term care facili- additional areas that require our sustained attention and policy "One of the best things a good man- begin on Feb. 11 to distribute a limited ties, first responders and congregate care expertise." ager does is recognizes and understands supply of vaccine to select retail phar- facilities, like shelters and prisons. Minutes later, Mariano said in a separate, solo statement that they have a problem and then busts macy chains as part of the first phase of The latest data from the Centers for that the Baker administration's vaccine rollout has been their butt to figure out how to fix it," the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. Disease Control, which does not pre- "marked by communications and operational shortcomings" Baker said. Baker said this, along with doses being cisely match the state's data, put 38 states that need to be corrected, in part guided by feedback from the The state opened vaccine eligibility to reallocated from long-term care facilities and the District of Columbia ahead of Legislature, as the effort continues. people 75 and older this week. At Fenway serviced by CVS and Walgreens, will Massachusetts for vaccines administered "Specifically, we have witnessed a disconnect between the Park, CIC Health is helping to vaccinate allow about 30 additional pharmacy sites per capita. Department of Public Health and those administering the vac- 500 people a day, and will increase its to open next week with 21,000 appoint- Baker said he was "not satisfied with cine, siting and availability issues in many regions across the capacity to 1,000 people a day next week ments. where we are," but defended his choices state, and communications breakdowns in the vaccine book- and eventually 1,250 people a day. About The new pharmacy locations, Baker to prioritize certain groups for vaccina- ing system," Mariano said. "We must be particularly mindful 1,200 people had received the shot at the said, will be concentrated in communi- tion, which he said slowed down the about addressing gaps in health equity and supporting indi- iconic ballpark as of Wednesday morn- ties with large minority populations that process. viduals with disabilities and those without access to transpor- ing. have been disproportionately impacted "I get how unhappy many people are tation." "We are very proud to play a small part by COVID-19. Walgreens is expected to with the rollout. I hear it. The lieutenant Mariano said the Legislature has an "active and important in the healing," said Sam Kennedy, the open two new vaccination sites in governor hears it. Secretary (Marylou) role to play" in allocating federal dollars that go toward the president and CEO of the Red Sox, who Mattapan, two sites in Roxbury, and sites Sudders hears it. There are some reasons state's COVID-19 response, including $213 million that joined Baker at the press conference. in Dorchester, Chelsea, Revere, and for that unhappiness that have to do with Massachusetts will receive from the Federal Emergency "Fenway Park has been a place for great Everett. decision we made out of the gate, which Management Agency. moments over a century plus in Red Sox According to the state's last weekly I do not apologize for," Baker said. 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(413)562-4181 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021 - PAGE 5 Holyoke Home plans continue to stir buzz By KATIE LANNAN the point of view that the Legislature has Sudders. Obituaries State House News Service been unable to provide input, noting that Wagner said the recommended number BOSTON - More than 80 lawmakers he, Velis and other lawmakers serve on a of beds for a new facility is "based on a signed a letter Sen. John Velis circulated special oversight committee on the Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 comprehensive and data-driven analy- flagging concerns with plans for a new Holyoke Soldiers' Home, which has sis," and that he believes any suggested Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries Holyoke Soldiers' Home facility, and one questioned Baker administration officials increase in beds "should likewise be sup- western Massachusetts legislator who at hearings. ported by a comprehensive and data- was not among the group -- Chicopee "Additionally, the Legislature will driven, rather than subjective, analysis." Shirley Anne Hotaling Rep. Joseph Wagner -- sent his own letter have the opportunity to discuss and WESTFIELD — Shirley Anne He said it will be "important to have a back to Velis, outlining his reasons why. debate, when filed by the Governor, the robust dialogue which recognizes the Hotaling, 88, passed away peacefully on Velis' letter to Gov. Charlie state matching authorization necessary to February 1, 2021. The youngest of six entire spectrum of long term care ser- children, she was born in Southwick, MA Baker raised concerns that the plans call construct a new Soldiers' Home in vices which are necessary to support our on January 14, 1933, to Minerva and for a 192-bed facility, instead of the cur- Holyoke. We will also consider a series State's veterans here in 2021 and into the Agostino Bernardara. Shirley attended rent 235, and asked the Baker adminis- of reforms relating to the Home," Wagner future," and that he looked forward to tration to "allow input and opinions" wrote, adding that he has been in a "con- St. Mary’s School and graduated with the discussing the matters with Velis in from lawmakers as the effort proceeds. tinuous dialogue" with Baker and Health Class of 1950. On August 29th, 1953, greater detail. Shirley married the love of her life, Wagner wrote that he does not share and Human Services Secretary Marylou Arnold Hotaling. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grand- mother. Devoted to her faith, she taught CCD in her home for many years. Shirley was a fabulous cook and she and her husband found great National COVID-19 cases down 13 percent since Jan. 8 peak pleasure in gathering their family and friends around their table By COLIN A. YOUNG time period, the seven-day average number of hospitalized every Sunday and holiday for dinner. Shirley was a multi-tal- State House News Service COVID-19 patients has declined about 24 percent from ented artist and hobbyist and spent hours tending her herb BOSTON - Across the United States, new COVID-19 cases 2,342.8 as of Jan. 8 to 1,783.8 as of Feb. 1, according to the garden, oil painting, knitting, quilting, cooking, baking, crafts and hospitalizations are on "a consistent downward trajectory" Department of Public Health. and collecting antiques. She took great pleasure in welcoming and cases have returned to pre-Thanksgiving and holiday sea- Walensky said the CDC is keeping a close eye on COVID- her circle of friends for a visit, a cup of coffee and a lively chat. son levels, but mutated variants of the coronavirus and resis- 19 variants that have popped up around the world and have Shirley organized a knitting group who met at her home on tance to measures like mask-wearing threaten those trends, the since been detected in the United States, some of which are Wednesday afternoons. The friendships that were cultivated head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control said Wednesday. thought to be more contagious. She said, "not wearing masks within that group were one of Shirley’s greatest treasures. "COVID-19 cases have declined steadily since hitting a and participating in in-person social gatherings have contrib- Shirley and her husband managed the restaurant and bar at peak on January 8, dropping 13.4 percent to an average of uted to the variants' spread." Edgewood CC for many years and even after retirement, they nearly 144,000 cases per day from January 26 to February 1," Asked if the federal government might impose new restric- cherished the relationships they made with their team of Dr. Rochelle Walensky said. She added, "Similarly, new hos- tions or make new safety recommendations related to the vari- employees, who they often referred to as family and continued pital admissions have continued to decline since they peaked ant strains, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the president's chief medical their close ties all these years later. The center of Shirley’s world was her family – her children, grandchildren, and great- on January 5, decreasing 4.1 percent to an average of approxi- advisor, said things like double masking are being studied, but grandchild, as well as her beloved nieces and nephews. mately 11,400 admissions per day from January 25 to January that it is more important to get people to follow the guidelines Shirley leaves behind her daughter Kimberlee and son-in- 31. While deaths have continued to increase, the pace appears already in place. law John Jaszek, her son Keith and daughter-in-law Theresa, to be slowing." "Right now, we don't have complete full compliance her grandchildren Kevin Jaszek, Jonathan Jaszek and wife Jen, Massachusetts has seen similarly positive trends over the throughout the country of the fundamental public health mea- Jacob Hotaling and Abigail Hotaling, and her great-grandson same period of time. The state's seven-day average number of sures that are necessary to prevent the spread," he said. "And I Charlie. She was pre-deceased by her husband ‘Arnie’, son daily new cases was 6,237.7 as of Jan. 8 and stood at 2,180.6 believe that if we do, we will be adequately addressing the Kevin, brothers William Bernardara, Frank Bernardara, sisters as of Feb. 1, a roughly 65 percent decrease. Over the same transmissibility of these particular mutants." Katherine (Kay) Quinn, Eunice Howe and Thelma Flynn. A private service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery. A memorial Mass and celebration of life service for Shirley will Oversight be planned when it is safe to gather her many friends and fam- Continued from Page 4 ily members. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be In the wake of the pandemic's disproportionate impact on review the thousands of bills filed every two-year lawmaking made to The Jimmy Fund danafarber.jimmyfund.org, The communities of color and last year's massive racial justice session, covering a range of topics from public health and Bernardara Flag Fund, Town of Southwick Treasurer, 454 protests, Democratic leaders will also form a Joint Standing economic development to labor, revenue and financial ser- College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077, or St. Mary’s High Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights and Inclusion. vices. School, 27 Bartlett Street, Westfield, MA 01085. Firtionadams. com The panel will review existing laws and proposals, offer its In addition, the House and Senate each have 11 of their own “May the Lord, whom she loved fiercely, wrap His arms own policy recommendations and study the impacts of legisla- branch-specific committees, including separate budget-writ- around her. May she dance with her husband and hug her first- tion "so that the legislature can craft policy to begin to dis- ing Ways and Means Committees and committees that handle born son….” mantle systemic racism and promote equitable opportunities the flow of lawmaking business in each branch and specific and outcomes for all residents," Mariano and Spilka said. policy areas like global warming and climate change. Richard J. Braccialarghe The third new committee, the Joint Standing Committee on In the past, legislative leaders also have supplemented the WESTFIELD: Richard J. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and massive committee structure with a range of specially appoint- Braccialarghe, 73, (1947-2021) Cybersecurity, will weigh matters under that umbrella of top- ed committees, task forces and working groups to investigate passed away on January 28 at ics. Mariano and Spilka said the "pandemic, together with or study high-profile issues as they arise, including one Baystate Medical Center. Richie was national and world events, has made very clear the importance instructed to craft policy responses to the pandemic's disparate born in Holyoke MA, the beloved son of connectivity and technology." impacts on underserved populations. of Pasquale and Adele (Wojcik). He Early on in the pandemic, the Legislature opted to defer Mariano and Spilka have yet to appoint Democratic legisla- graduated from Springfield Trade most emergency management decisions to the Baker adminis- tors to the dozens of committees or name chairpersons who High School in 1966, and worked at tration. Lawmakers addressed several specific areas such as will guide how the panels work over the two-year session and American Bosch. He loved cars and elections reform and public health data collection. who receive stipends on top of their standard salaries for the car racing. Drafted into the Army, he The Legislature already has 29 joint committees in place to leadership positions. served a tour in Vietnam, returning home in 1969. Shortly thereafter, he married and raised 2 children in Wilbraham. A talented carpenter, Westfield Police Department reminds you to Lock It or Lose It! Richie operated Braccialarghe Construction and beautifully WESTFIELD — Criminals often target cars that have personal items left in plain view or vehicles left unlocked. There are a remodeled scores of local homes, bars and few easy steps that will help you from becoming a victim of a vehicle burglary: restaurants. He loved trips to Boston, the • ALWAYS lock your car door; this includes when it is parked in your driveway or in front of your home. Cape and Florida. He was soft spoken and • NEVER leave items of value, such as your purse, wallet, briefcase, laptop or cellphone in plain view. Secure your valuables kind hearted and always willing to help inside the trunk before arriving at your destination or bring them with you. friends and family. He loved Klondike bars, • NEVER leave your keys and/or key fob inside the car. Thieves can just press the start button and drive away. winning at board games, and he cooked If you see anything suspicious, MAKE A CALL, MAKE A DIFFERENCE at 413-562-5411 or DIAL 911 in case of an emer- amazing chicken cutlets. He loved his children and grandchil- gency. dren and encouraged them in all of their endeavors. Richie leaves behind his loving partner of 15 years, Sue Gregory; his daughter Carla Johnson, her former husband Ben, and their four children Oliver, Eleanor, Leo and Rosalie of Barre, VT; his son Matthew, his wife Heather (Dennis) and their two children Sophia and David, of Rockland, MA; and his older brother Frankie, of Springfield. A service and burial will take place at Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main St., Agawam on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 2PM. Attendees should plan to wear masks and practice social distancing. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to the American Heart Association.

Betty L. (Densmore) Coughlin WESTFIELD: Betty L. (Densmore) Coughlin, 95, (1925- 2021) passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Arbors in Westfield. She was born in East Montpelier, VT, oldest of ten children, to the late Llewellyn and Ruth (Glading) Densmore. She attended a one room school- house in Vermont and Westfield Schools. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Westfield State and her Master’s Degree Plus 40 from American International College. She worked for American Bosch during World War II, Electrical Engineering and she worked for the Suffield Public Schools as a 5th grade teacher and reading teacher for over 25 years. Betty wintered in Estero, FL for over twenty years, she enjoyed sewing and knitting and was active with the Suffield Retired Teachers Association and served as their secretary. Betty was predeceased by her beloved husband of 28 years, Thomas F. Coughlin in 1983, her brothers, Llewellyn Densmore, Lester Densmore, Loren Densmore and Leon Densmore and two sisters, Lorena McKinstry and Drucylla Masi. She is survived by her loving daughter Merry L. Moriarty and her husband Dan of Westfield, three sisters, Lyle Miller of Monson, Floene Young of S. Carolina and Lorine Liberty of Chicopee. Her family would like to thank the staff in the Reflections Unit at The Arbors for the care and support of Betty. Her funeral service will be held on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 11 AM in the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St., Westfield, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southampton Rd., Westfield, MA. A visiting hour will pre- cede the service from 10-11 AM in the funeral home. www. firtionadams.com PAGE 6 - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS SPORTS

St. Mary’s Allison Goodreau (10) attempts to hoist a shot over the outstretched arms of Westfield Technical Academy’s Lindsey Deland (24) during a high school girls basketball WTA’s Anna Kapinos (32) beats out St. Mary’s Paige Hutkoski game Wednesday night at Westfield Intermediate School. Emma Goodreau (22) keeps the ball in play while Mia Slack (14) for the rebound. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) (50) defends. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Saints take down Tigers to signal 3-0 start By CHRIS PUTZ bucket each from Payton Ramos and height and speed, two juniors and Sports Editor Emma Goodreau, and a free throw one senior. Honestly the competi- WESTFIELD – Historic. Epic. from Goodreau – – that gave them a tion is in the practice, trying to split Although those two words could 31-10 cushion with just one quarter girls in playing time. We’re all just easily be used to describe what has to go. very even. It’s more like who’s on gone on in the world over the course “My coach was saying push it,” today? Paige wasn’t on on a shoot- of the past year, either one of those Emma Goodreau said. “We were all ing aspect but she plays great adjectives can also best describe running up the court and I was like defense, and you have the Goodreaus what is currently going on with the – – fast shots – – obviously I’m up who are driving hard, and Cabrini St. Mary’s girls basketball team. and ready for the shots right away. I who’s just a good shooter. The one For the first time in recent memo- felt like I had an open lane for my who hasn’t heated up yet who hon- ry, St. Mary’s is off to an unbeaten shots.” estly looks like a really good shooter 3-0 start. The latest victory is the Cabrini made three solid shots for is O’Brien.” result of a dominating 39-17 win St. Mary’s during the first four min- Coach Rodriguez said when the over the Westfield Technical utes of the fourth quarter. She fin- shots start to fall for O’Brien, the Academy Tigers Wednesday night ished with 10 points. Deland made competition will have an even hard- at Westfield Intermediate School. an and-one with 3:56 remaining in er time contending with St. Mary’s “Everyone is pretty fast, and just regulation, and scored another buck- offense. like last year I think we have an et late. The two teams will renew their equal amount of athleticism,” said “We’re off to a very good start,” rivalry again Friday when St. Mary’s St. Mary’s junior point guard Allison St. Mary’s girls basketball coach plays at Westfield Technical Macy Woodger (11) grabs the rebound. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD Goodreau (4 points), who worked to Rodney Rodriguez said. “We have a Academy High School. 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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES (February 5, 12, 19, 2021) (February 5, 2021) Dear Annie NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Commonwealth of By ANNIE LANE Massachusetts By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Kyle E. Konrad to Florence Bank FKA Florence The Trial Court Savings Bank, said mortgage being dated Probate and Family Court December 1, 2014 and recorded in the Hamp- den County Registry of Deeds in Book 20518, Hampden Probate and Wedding on Horizon Page 536, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the condi- Family Court Dear Annie: My husband is estranged from his wants you to be OK with his seeing another woman tions of said mortgage and for the purpose of 50 State Street adult children and ex-wife, through no fault of his -- and not just that, but he wants you to see her, too. foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Springfield, MA 01103 own. His son is getting married this summer, and You didn't sign up for any of this, and it's unfair of him Auction at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 5, 413-748-7758 2021, upon the premises described in said Docket No. HD21P0095EA recently we learned that we'll be invited, despite his to expect you to simply go along. mortgage, namely 600 Montgomery Road, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, having cut off contact with his dad years ago. We're I always recommend marriage counseling before all and singular the premises described in said CITATION ON PETITION FOR not sure whether to go to the ceremony or not. It will separation or divorce. Give it an honest shot. But if it mortgage, to wit: FORMAL ADJUDICATION most likely be awkward for both of us. -- RSVP turns out that your lifestyles are irreconcilable, know The land in Westfield, Hampden County, Mas- Estate of: Pondering that it's no reflection on your attractiveness or worthi- sachusetts, bounded and described as follows: Dear RSVPP: You're far more likely to regret not ness. Frank L Bush Situated on the westerly side of the highway Also known as: going than you are to regret going. If you go and it's Dear Annie: In a recent column, you mentioned leading from Westfield to Montgomery and Frank Bush awkward, then at least you can say that you went and how men experiencing ED should talk to their doctors known as Montgomery Road in Wyben, and Date of Death put it behind you. Sit it out and your husband might about it, because it can be a sign of heart disease. beginning at an iron pin in the westerly line of 04/02/2020 Montgomery Road at the southeasterly corner always wonder whether he should have gone. Seeing as it is National Heart Month, I wanted to men- of the conveyed premises and at the northeast- And keep in mind, you can keep it short and sweet tion that heart disease should also be on the radar of erly corner of land now or formerly of Calvin & To all interested persons: June Porter, thence running and leave right after the ceremony or early in the every woman in America. It's our No. 1 killer! And I A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Ap- reception. learned recently that some risk factors, such as diabe- N. 64° 34’ 12” W. a distance of two hundred pointment of Personal Representative has Dear Annie: I've been with my husband for six tes, heighten the risk of heart disease more signifi- forty-five and 47/100 (245.47) feet to an iron been filed by years, and we've been married for four. There are a lot cantly in women than in men. A diet rich in whole pin; thence running of issues and problems. One of these he knew I was grains, fruits, vegetables (including starchy veggies N. 65° 38’ 18” W. a distance of two hundred Lynn M Hills of Westfield, MA battling when he first met me about two years prior to like potatoes) has been shown to be a boon for cardio- fifty-eight and 96/100 (258.96) feet to an iron pin; thence running requesting that the Court enter a formal De- us getting together. I've been in many long-term rela- vascular health. Although I believe you've mentioned cree and Order and for such other relief as re- N. 63° 21’ 22” W. a distance of two hundred tionships and am pretty accommodating of partner's this in a previous column already, I would like to quested in the Petition. sixty-five and 15/100 (265.15) feet to an iron wishes and idiosyncrasies in general, and I can brush strongly recommend Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn's book pin; thence running off disagreements easily. But my husband said some- "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease," for anyone who The Petitioner requests that: thing recently that has sent me into a tailspin. He said is concerned about her heart health. -- Take Care of the N. 62° 14’ 33” W. a distance of four hundred sixty-two and 25/100 (462.25) feet to an iron Lynn M Hills of Westfield, MA he wants us to have a girlfriend. I can't, and I won't. Ticker pin; thence running And now just the thought of him and another women Dear Take Care: Thanks for the timely message. N. 62° 42’ 15” W. a distance of three hundred be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of even talking drives me out of my mind. But I can't get That book is a wealth of information on the link eleven and 89/100 (311.89) feet to an iron pin; said estate to serve Without Surety on the past the fact that he wants to sleep with another between diet and cardiovascular disease. thence running bond in unsupervised administration. woman. Do I just force myself to go with this and find "Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear N. 62° 48’ 26” W. a distance of four hundred IMPORTANT NOTICE a woman who is reasonably agreeable to me? Annie" is out now! Annie Lane's debut book -- featur- eighteen and 22/10 (418.22) feet to an iron pin; thence running You have the right to obtain a copy of the Peti- Otherwise, he said he's going to divorce me. I hurt like ing favorite columns on love, friendship, family and tion from the Petitioner or at the Court. You I've never hurt in my life. -- Worried Wife etiquette -- is available as a paperback and e-book. N. 62° 42’ 48” W. a distance of five hundred have a right to object to this proceeding. To do Dear Worried Wife: Your husband pulled the old Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more one and 31/100 (501.31) feet to an iron pin; so, you or your attorney must file a written ap- said iron pin being at land now or formerly of pearance and objection at this Court before: bait and switch. He presented himself as a monoga- information. Send your questions for Annie Lane to Wallace & Mabel Hayden and at toe of ledge mous man who wanted to be with you alone. Now he [email protected]. and at the southwesterly corner of the con- 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 02/25/2021. veyed premises and at the northwesterly This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by corner of said land now or formerly of Calvin which you must file a written appearance and and June Porter; the last seven (7) described objection if you object to this proceeding. If you courses and distances being along said land fail to file a timely written appearance and ob- now or formerly of Calvin & June Porter; thence running jection followed by an affidavit of objections HINTS FROM HELOISE within thirty (30) days of the return day, action N. 45° 05’ 55” E. a distance of one hundred may be taken without further notice to you. fifty-three and 91100 (153.91) feet along toe of ledge, being along land now or formerly of Wal- UNSUPERVISEDADMINISTRATIONUNDER lace & Mabel Hayden, to an iron pin at the THEMASSACHUSETTSUNIFORMPRO- northwesterly corner of the conveyed premises and at the southwesterly corner of Lot 2 on BATECODE(MUPC) Plan hereinafter referred to; thence running A Personal Representative appointed under Stuffed toys the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is S. 63° 09’ 03” E. a distance of two thousand not required to file an inventory or annual ac- three hundred seventy-two and 63/100 counts with the Court. Persons interested in Dear Heloise: I’m a widower with two young numerous items (combs and brushes) to keep it nice (2372.63) feet to an iron pin at the westerly line daughters, ages 4 and 6. They have stuffed animals and neat. Just by accident, I found out that a medi- of Montgomery Road at the northeasterly the estate are entitled to notice regarding the corner of the conveyed premises; thence run- administration directly from the Personal Rep- that they dearly love, but both stuffed toys (a bear um-size toothbrush works best of all. Looking back ning resentative and may petition the Court in any and a dog) need to be washed. I’m not sure how to at all the paraphernalia I’ve spent money on, I just matter relating to the estate, including the dis- S. 10° 35’ 18” W. a distance of one hundred tribution of assets and expenses of administra- wash these toys. How do you wash stuffed toys and shake my head and wish I’d known this 30 years ago fifty and 00/100 (150.00) feet to the iron pin at not ruin them? -- Chet Y., Parkersburg, W.Va. when I started to grow a mustache. -- Henry S., the place of beginning. tion. Chet, you can put the toys in a mesh bag or a pil- Lafayette, Ind. Containing 8.53 acres. WITNESS, Hon. Barbara M Hyland, lowcase, closed with a rubber band, and put them on EXTENSION CORD First Justice of this Court. Being Lot 3 on plan of lots in Westfield, Mas- the “delicate” cycle to wash. Use your regular deter- Dear Heloise: I know there aren’t many people sachusetts, entitled “Plan of Lots For Helen & Date: January 21, 2021 gent, but don’t overdo it. Just enough soap to do the taking trips anywhere these days, but when we get Francis Szenda, dated May 15, 1974…” by Pharmer Engineering Corporation, recorded job, and be sure to put it through the rinse and spin back to normal travel, you might want to remind with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Rosemary A. Saccomani cycle twice. Set your dryer on a low setting (not too your readers that one of the best tools they can pack Book of Plans 152, Pages 108 & 109. Register of Probate hot) for a longer period. If the toys are still damp in their suitcase is an extension cord. This is espe- Being the same premises conveyed to this after a while in the dryer, let them air-dry over night. cially true if you have to share a room with a room- mortgagor by deed of Robert J. Burke dated November 25, 2014 and recorded December 1, (February 5, 2021) --Heloise mate. Bathrooms in hotels usually only have one 2014 in the Hampden County Registry of SEND A GREAT HINT TO: outlet, one bathroom mirror and two women trying Deeds immediately prior hereto. Heloise to get ready in the morning! -- Delores R., Oklahoma Commonwealth of Said premises will be sold subject to and/or Massachusetts P.O. Box 795001 City with the benefit of any and all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, improvements, The Trial Court San Antonio, TX 78279-5001 THE MISSING MASHER covenants, outstanding tax title, municipal or Fax: 1-210-HELOISE Dear Heloise: I loaned my potato masher to my other public taxes, assessments, liens or Probate and Family Court Email: [email protected] sister-in-law and never got it back. So, while making claims in the nature of liens, rights of parties in possession, and existing encumbrances of re- Hampden Probate and DOWN THE DRAIN mashed potatoes one evening I let the potatoes cook cord created prior to the mortgage, if any there Family Court Dear Heloise: I forgot to pull the drain stopper in a little longer than usual so they were soft. Then I be, whether or not reference to such restric- 50 State Street tions, easements, improvements, liens or en- my bathroom sink while putting on my earrings, and used lots of butter and a whisk to make mashed pota- cumbrances is made in the Deed. Springfield, MA 01103 a valuable earring fell down the drain. I had to call a toes. They turned out creamy and not one single 413-748-7758 No representations, express or implied, are plumber to come and take everything apart to lump could be found. -- Christina A., Coon Rapids, made with respect to any matter concerning Docket No. HD21P0122EA retrieve it. This was not a small expenditure, and my Minn. the premises which will be sold "as is". husband was NOT happy about the bill. This is just DONATIONS The successful high bidder will be responsible CITATION ON PETITION FOR a reminder to stop the drain or place a washcloth Dear Readers: If you have any coats, jackets, for paying the Massachusetts State Document- FORMAL ADJUDICATION ary Tax Stamps, all closing costs and all re- over the drain in your bathroom sink to catch any- sweaters or sleeping bags you no longer want, there cording fees. Estate of: thing that falls in. It’s a lesson I’ll never forget! -- are many organizations that would love to have them Patricia L Scibelli-Mendes TERMSOFSALE: The highest bidder in the DeeDee L., Dallas, Texas so they can help others in need of warm clothing and sale shall be required to deposit cash, bank Date of Death MUSTACHE shelter. -- Heloise treasurer's check or certified check in the 07/03/2020 : I have a mustache, and I’ve bought (c)2021 by King Features Syndicate Inc. amount of FIVETHOUSANDDOLLARS Dear Heloise ($5,000.00) at the time and the place of the To all interested persons: sale of the premises to qualify as a bidder (the present holder of the mortgage is exempt from A Petition for this requirement) to be held by the Mortgagee. Formal Adjudication of Intest- The successful bidder will also be required to acy has been filed by deposit a sum equal to ten percent (5%) of the amount bid (less the $5,000.00 deposit) with Joseph J Mendes of Southwick, MA the Mortgagee’s auctioneer, Aaron Posnik & Co., Inc., 31 Capital Drive, West Springfield, requesting that the Court enter a formal De- Massachusetts 01089 or the Mortgagees attor- ney as may be directed within five (5) days of cree and Order and for such other relief as re- the date of the sale to be held by the Mort- quested in the Petition. gagee, and the balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash, certified or bank treas- The Petitioner requests that: urer's check at the closing which shall occur within thirty (30) days after the date of foreclos- ure sale, time being of the essence, unless the Joseph J Mendes of Southwick, MA Mortgagee agrees otherwise. The successful bidder at the sale shall be required to sign a be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of Memorandum of Terms of Sale containing the said estate to serve on the bond in unsuper- above terms at the auction sale. vised administration. In the event that the successful bidder at the public auction shall default in purchasing the IMPORTANT NOTICE within described property according to the You have the right to obtain a copy of the Peti- terms of this Notice of Mortgagee's Sale and/or tion from the Petitioner or at the Court. You the terms of the Memorandum of Sale ex- have a right to object to this proceeding. To do ecuted at the public auction, the Mortgagee re- serves the right, at its election, to sell the prop- so, you or your attorney must file a written ap- erty to the second highest bidder at the public pearance and objection at this Court before: auction provided that Mortgagee, in its discre- 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 03/03/2021. tion, may require (1) said second highest bid- This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by der to deposit the amount of the required de- which you must file a written appearance and posit as set forth herein within three (3) busi- objection if you object to this proceeding. If you ness days after written notice to the second highest bidder of the default of the previous fail to file a timely written appearance and ob- highest bidder, (2) the second highest bidder to jection followed by an affidavit of objections execute a Memorandum of Sale, and (3) the within thirty (30) days of the return day, action closing to occur within twenty (20) days of said may be taken without further notice to you. written notice, time being of the essence un- less the Mortgagee agrees otherwise. The Mortgagee reserves the right to sell any parcel UNSUPERVISEDADMINISTRATIONUNDER or any portion thereof separately, or in any or- THEMASSACHUSETTSUNIFORMPRO- der that Mortgagee may choose and/or to post- BATECODE(MUPC) pone this sale to a later time or date by public A Personal Representative appointed under proclamation at the time and date appointed for the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is the sale and to further postpone any ad- journed sale date by public proclamation at the not required to file an inventory or annual ac- time and date appointed for the adjourned sale counts with the Court. Persons interested in date. the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Rep- Other terms, if any, to be announced at the resentative and may petition the Court in any time and place of the sale. matter relating to the estate, including the dis- The description for the premises contained in tribution of assets and expenses of administra- said mortgage shall control in the event of a ty- tion. pographical error in this publication. WITNESS, Hon. Barbara M Hyland, Florence Bank FKA Florence Savings Bank Present Holder of said Mortgage First Justice of this Court.

By ______Date: January 26, 2021 Rebecca M. Rivaux, Its Attorney BACON WILSON, P.C. Rosemary A. Saccomani 33 State Street Register of Probate Springfield, MA 01103 413-781-0560 THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021 - PAGE 9

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