Prudential Member Receives Accolades

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INDEX TOWN Viewpoints 4 Granby 5 Education 6 Reminder Sports 7 A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com Serving the town of South Hadley www.townreminder.turley.com Business 9 Obituaries 9 Classifieds 10 Prudential member receives accolades Public Notices 11 By Dalton Zbierski Public Safety 12 Staff Writer SOUTH HADLEY – A South Hadley man, who is revered by GRANBY, 5 the town’s first responders, was officially honored by the state Kellogg Hall paint last Saturday. Kenneth McKenna project completed served as the town’s Ambulance Director for 32 years, but 160 Massachusetts legislators hon- ored him for a separate achieve- ment. “Be it hereby known to all that the Massachusetts House of Representatives offers its sincer- est congratulations to Kenneth McKenna in recognition of your 20 years of dedicated service to South Hadley Fire District No. 2 Prudential Board,” said Rep. Dan Carey of the 2nd Hampshire District as he read the pamphlet SPORTS, 7 that was awarded to McKenna. “The entire membership extends its very best wishes and express- South Hadley es hope for your future good for- boys track seniors tune and continued success in all Photos by Dalton Zbierski endeavors.” FF/EMT Trevor McKenna, Kevin McKenna, Joan McKenna and Ken McKenna stand in front of the recently A short ceremony occurred acquired Fire District No. 2 ambulance. outside of Fire District No. 2 on said McKenna. “It’s a great day District 2 Fire Chief Todd McKenna was the driving force June 20, 30 minutes prior to a for me. I’m very appreciative. Calkins was one of many town that brought an ambulance to the Prudential Committee meeting It’s been a great ride. I’m very officials and employees that district. that dedicated its yearly report to proud of the accomplishments were on-hand to thank McKen- McKenna agreed that the tri- McKenna. but couldn’t have done it without na for his contributions. Calkins umph was one of the finest of his “I have to admit that I got the cooperation from the taxpay- noted that, alongside retired Dis- blindsided; I hadn’t caught on,” ers and fire chiefs.” trict 2 Fire Chief David Keefe, Please see MCKENNA, page 5

Granby selectboard incumbent scores reelection Town sees School committee consistent COVID sees two new faces numbers By Dalton Zbierski By Melina Bourdeau Staff Writer Staff Writer SOUTH HADLEY – An- GRANBY – The annual other week has passed, but town election drew people to the town of South Hadley’s the limited polling hours or to COVID-19 count remains vir- vote by mail for two contested tually identical to last week’s races – the Selectboard and the numbers. The death toll has School Committee. risen to 23, but Emergency There were a totally of 563 Management/Health Direc- voters, or about 12 percent of tor Sharon Hart described the BUSINESS, 9 the town’s 4,685 voters, ac- trend’s stagnant state during cording to the Granby Town the June 23 Selectboard meet- Local business Clerk, Kathy Kelly-Regan’s ing. Selectboard candidate Sherri takes protective unofficial results. Incumbent Glen Sexton was “It looks like we’ve stayed Laizer received 228 votes in the Incumbent Glen Sexton reelected to the selectboard with the same. We have the same measures annual town election on Monday. was reelected with 327 votes. 327 votes. amount of confirmed; 142, Sherri Laizer received 228 as was last week,” said Hart. votes. “Our contact number went Stephanie Parent and Au- down by one; it’s now 129 and drey Sidak, two first-time not 130 only because one of candidates, won two available the contacts was transferred seats on the Granby School to another town. [The individ- Committee with 355 and 314 ual] had given an address in votes, respectively. South Hadley but is actually Incumbent Michael Simp- living in another location.” PUBLIC SAFETY, 12 son received a total of 275 On a positive note, the votes. Vero Health and Rehab facil- Safe grilling The remaining races were ity on Granby Road has made uncontested. strides following a wide- Gregg Leonard was elected spread outbreak last month to the Board of Assessors with that saw more than 50 Vero 469 votes. The position has a residents contract the virus. three-year term. The compound is nearing Richard Bombardier was normalcy. elected to the Board of Health “We heard from Vero that with 461 votes. The position Stephanie Parent was elected to Audrey Sidak was elected to the the Granby School Committee on Granby School Committee on Please see ELECTION page 5 Monday with a total of 355 votes. Monday with a total of 314 votes. Please see COVID-19 page 8 Page 2 TOWN Reminder June 26, 2020 A Look Back - Mistaking a solider WWI soldier gational Church. and he survived. Another solider from 1918. “It is now learned that the Thayer Cronmiller received a letter alerting Massachusetts had succumbed to a sep- boy that died was in the same regiment as misidentified him to Thayer’s death from Private Frank arate ailment on Sept. 22, 1918, and his Earl Thayer but in a different company.” Spencer, who served along Thayer in Co. identity was mistaken for Thayer’s. Misidentifications were common By Dalton Zbierski D, 42nd Infantry. Spencer’s letter was “According to letters received here during WWI, noted the publication Staff Writer sent after official documents were “mis- from Camp Devens, the local boy died “World War I, Mass Death and the Birth layed or lost.” Sunday night of pneumonia. No official of the Modern U.S. Solider,” by David SOUTH HADLEY – Imagine being The article continues to cite Thayer’s word was sent to his parents, and when Seltz. Diane LaRoche, President of the told that a loved one had passed suddenly, background, noting that he was born in no official word came his father went to South Hadley Historical Society, uncov- only to receive word days later that the in- South Hadley and attended the town’s the Camp on Wednesday. After the father ered the newspaper clippings and offered formation was false; the result of a cler- public schools. It adds that he worked for had left, a notice stating that his son had her perspective on the incident. ical error. For the family of Private Earl his father Wilbur as a farmer while also died was received in Ludlow,” read the “I came across that because some- F. Thayer, a South Hadley resident, that being employed as a conductor by the Holyoke paper. body back then clipped those two ar- exact scenario played out in September Holyoke Street Railway Co. When Wilbur reached Fort Devens, ticles, and they were in a collection of 1918. The Sept. 26, 1918 news report con- he could neither identify nor discover WWI photographs and information that Residing at 30 Canal Street, Thayer’s cludes by stating that Wilbur left South his son’s body. It was only days later that we have in a box,” said LaRoche. “I parents were mistakenly informed that Hadley that morning to claim the body of it was clarified that the deceased was in started reading it and said, ‘Man, what their 22-year-old son had succumbed his son at Fort Devens. Fortunately, there fact a boy by the same name from North a story this is.’ What an awful time for to influenza on Sept. 22, 1918 at Fort was no body to be claimed. Abington; his body was claimed by rel- that family, and then to go from the low Devens, which was then located in the On Saturday Sept. 28, 1918, the atives. to the high.” towns of Ayer and Shirley. Holyoke Transcript-Telegram corrected “[Wilbur] Thayer returned home, For more information on the histor- A Thursday, Sept. 26, 1918 article the false narrative. Both of Thayer’s par- and Chairman Smith of the local Div. 7 ical society or to learn how to become in the Holyoke Transcript-Telegram re- ents traveled to the fort, and when they board took the case up with camp au- involved, one can visit the group’s Face- layed news of Thayer’s reported death to arrived, they found their son at the “base thorities and from them received a report book page. the public. It notes that the Thayer par- hospital.” that their boy was ill with pneumonia in ents were informed of the development Thayer had been stricken with influ- the base hospital and that he was getting Dalton Zbierski is a staff writer and by Rev. Bruce Cronmiller of the Congre- enza, but his condition was improving, along nicely,” read the paper on Sept. 28, can be reached at [email protected]. Continuing the conversation: Gundersen speaks policing By Dalton Zbierski necessary to understand the underlying It’s not as much as I’ve been used to in I think the speed boards can help. I look Staff Writer problems that may have led to a call in my previous employer, but we are very forward to the opportunity to employ order to prevent secondary incidents. critical and we’re thoughtful on how we those,” said Gundersen. SOUTH HADLEY – South Hadley During her recent appearance with the review things,” said Gundersen, referring Gundersen hopes that the state legaliz- Police Chief Jennifer Gundersen remains Selectboard, Gundersen stated that the de- to her 24-year tenure with the Amherst es automated ticketing in the near future confident the local department is up to the partment is working to stay true to several Police Department. and gave insight on how such an action task of serving the community. Since she core principles such as “diversity inclu- When it comes to ticketing, Gunders- could benefit the department. She also arrived in South Hadley, Gundersen said sion and being fair to people.” en said she has not detected any racially spoke about the trend of vehicle thefts she has placed an emphasis on communi- As of last Tuesday, she feels as though fueled patterns within the data. The de- that have plagued multiple communities ty policing, a more civil and communica- the town’s police officers are performing partment’s biggest complaint currently in- in western Massachusetts. tive approach to law enforcement. well. volves the speeding at the rotary near the “I would be a great supporter of such Gundersen joined the June 23 virtual “I can say with confidence that the Connecticut River. things. I would appreciate having our offi- Selectboard meeting for nearly an honor South Hadley police officers comply not “The numbers don’t reach out to me cers out of the business of, at least, speed to address questions that were submitted only by police but also by their practice as a concern,” she said. “I’ve had some enforcement and red-light enforcement to the town. She immediately acknowl- and a culture of being fair to people and pretty extensive training on biased-based and stop light enforcement,” said Gunder- edged the police-related incidents that only using force when force is necessary policing, looking at motor vehicle stops sen. have occurred nationally over the past and having very strict recording policies and searches and officer discretion. We “I will also add, when we talk about several weeks. and review on when we use force,” said are stopping who is in our community, but officers stopping motor vehicles, crime “We are extremely disturbed and dis- Gundersen. I’m also very aware that if you’re a person moves on wheels,” she continued. “I’m heartened by the violence that police of- Officers who are involved in inci- of color you’re also going to be apprehen- not going to hide the fact that when we ficers have had against people of color dents that include force undergo a re- sive if an officer stops you. We’re trained had five stolen vehicles on the overnight in our country,” said Gundersen. “Our view process. The shift supervisor must on how to answer those questions, allow- shift when COVID-19 first started, I went community, our state and our country are first submit his or her report before the ing somebody to be heard.” to the leadership of the police department a little bit in crisis. My profession is in Lieutenant in charge of patrol operations The department aims to make three and said, ‘We need to be stopping some crisis, as it circles around how we provide reviews the material, as does the training stops each hour; Gundersen noted that the more cars,’ because we weren’t respon- services to our community.” officer. town’s “speed board” have been quite ef- sive to people coming into our commu- While noting that she does not speak Gundersen reviews all officers that im- fective. nity, breaking into cars and stealing cars. for the entirety of the police department, plement force and reported few incidents “I think that the speed boards are very We need to better about pulling motor Gundersen made it clear that recent events have occurred in South Hadley. effective. I know our staff and the DPW vehicles over; it’s good police practice to have alarmed mostly everyone at the sta- “We don’t use force a lot in South put a lot of work trying to identify those do that.” tion. From the moment she assumed her Hadley. We have maybe a few instances high liability areas; those streets that are position in January 2019, Gundersen said a year when force is used; open-hand. most at risk for pedestrians or cyclists Dalton Zbierski is a Staff Writer and she has urged officers to take the time It’s been an easy task for me right now. to be injured or for there to be crashes. can be reached at [email protected].

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The Town Reminder is on Facebook. Log on today and follow us. June 26, 2020 TOWN Reminder Page 3 South Hadley selectboard issues statement against racism SOUTH HADLEY – Recently the language, in publications and teachings, housing, transportation, and planning pol- with all boards, committees, and commis- South Hadley Selectboard issued a state- and in behavior. We stand in mournful icies, addressing racism as a public health sions to ensure that South Hadley is no ment regarding racism and its commit- solidarity with all of those in the Black crisis, offering trainings for our municipal home for racism. ment to anti-racism. community who have lost loved ones to employees, and working with the schools, Let us be mindful of the humanity in- Here is the board’s statement: racist acts of violence. Further, we stand we will not be silent. side each of us and rise to meet the needs Following the recent and ongoing acts with those who have lost their rights and Likewise, we call on the entire South of the Black community with love, digni- of violence against the Black community, their voices based on the color of their Hadley community to not only commit to ty and respect. it has become clear that cities and towns skin. non-racist behavior, but to commit to act Respectfully, across the United States need to reexam- It is the commitment of the South in anti-racist ways whenever racism is en- South Hadley Selectboard ine racism in their communities. Hadley Selectboard to proactively seek countered. We call on the community to Jeff Cyr Chair The South Hadley Selectboard stands out and address racism across our town become educated on racism in all forms, Sarah Etelman Vice Chair against racism in all forms, including, and within our municipal government. passive and active, and the Selectboard Chris Geraghty Clerk but not limited to violence, racism in From investigating policing, to reviewing will regularly and intentionally engage Andrea Miles Member

Coalition petitons Governor to fund a new Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke HOLYOKE – A coalition of veter- the group’s petition. had to work in those conditions and deaths of more than 75 Veteran residents ans, family members, veteran services As of Friday evening, more than 900 right for future generations of Veterans who tested positive for COVID-19 at representatives and concerned citizens people have signed the petition, which who will need the Soldiers’ Home in the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke is a are petitioning Governor Charlie Baker states that conditions at the Soldiers’ Holyoke,” says the group’s message on vastly improved facility for the veter- and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito to immedi- Home in Holyoke are unacceptable and its website. ans, says the petition and letters. ately approve a project that would result violate the patient rights of Veterans for In addition to the online petition, a “We envision a Soldiers’ Home in in a new Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke. safe and adequate care. group of family members of Veterans Holyoke where Veterans enjoy excel- The group has created a web page The coalition formed after news re- who died at the Soldiers’ Home after lent quality of life and quality of care; (FundHolyokeSoldiersHomeNow.org) ports that a project for a new wing at testing positive for COVID-19 sent where they, their families, and the staff where citizens can link to a petition. the Soldiers’ Home was approved for a letter to Governor Baker to request engage in relationships that result in the The web page also provides sample let- 65 percent federal funding in 2013 state approval of the project that would best possible environment where Veter- ters and telephone messages for people but has never received a commitment result in a new five-story addition. ans want to live and staff want to work; to write to and call elected officials. from the Baker Administration for state In his first official action as the new- and where all are protected, sustained “I support immediate action by Gov- matching funds to proceed. ly installed commander of the Massa- in the safest and most compassionate ernor Baker and legislature to provide “We want to be part of the solution chusetts Department of Foreign Wars, Home possible,” said the group. state funding to renovate and expand to take advantage of a major opportuni- Russ Jobe signed a letter on behalf of More information about the group’s the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke by July ty to make things right for the families all state VFW members calling on Gov- mission and vision to include a narra- 31, 2020, in order to allow the correc- of the Veterans who died, right for the ernor Baker to support the new con- tive of the construction project can be tion of serious conditions which have families of the Veterans who died, right struction. found at https://www.fundholyokesol- been ignored for several years,” reads for the incredibly dedicated staff who The best path forward following the diershomenow.org

Pathfinder refunds $100,000 to towns REGION –Granby received $3,767 crease. The original increase was 1.8 from the Pathfinder Regional School percent. District in “a continuing effort to assist Revised assessments that were for- member towns with current and future warded to towns this week included budget concerns,” according to a press $324,887 for Granby. release from the Pathfinder Regional Several items make up a town’s as- School Committee. sessment, but the major component is The school committee members the number of students from that town unanimously approved for Business at Pathfinder. Manager Greg Falcone’s recommenda- “We are still weeks away from know- tion to return $100,000 of 2020 fiscal ing how much state aid Pathfinder will year funds to the towns in the form of a receive, but we anticipate a significant check for their proportional share. reduction,” Paist said. “That may cause Pathfinder Superintendent Gerald us to revise the assessments again.” Paist said, “While each town’s refund was relatively small, ev- ery dollar counts in these uncertain times.” He also stated that the school committee hoped to cre- ate a feeling of good will along with the dollars. In other related busi- ness, the committee also unanimously approved a recommendation by Mr. Falcone to reduce CLUES ACROSS divisible whole angles of weight the 2021 fiscal year bud- 1. Protects from 29. Shrek is one 51. Will Ferrell film 23. Clumsy person get to a zero percent in- weather 30. Egyptian unit of 52. River in NE 24. Paddle 4. Superhigh weight Scotland 27. Worked the soil frequency 31. Fiddler crabs 28. Alias ST. JUDE’S 7. Southern 32. Carroll CLUES DOWN 29. Plant cultivated NOVENA constellation O’Connor’s TV 1. Occur in Peru May The Sacred Heart of On behalf of the 8. Swines wife 2. Show up 31. Side-blotched Jesus be adored, glorified, 10. Self-righteously 39. No longer having 3. Capital of Taiwan lizards genus loved and preserved American Legion Post 325 moralistic person life 4. Former French 32. Wild dog throughout the world now, our thoughts and prayers 12. United Arab 41. Former OSS coin 33. Immoral act and forever. Sacred Heart of Emirates city 42. A way to emit 5. Some are bad 34. Pound Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, go out to our veterans and worker of miracles, Helper 13. Surinam toad sound 6. Monetary unit 35. Manning and Lilly of the Hopeless, pray for their families of the 14. Sign language 43. Mandela’s party 8. Package (abbr.) are two us. Say this prayer 9 times 16. Tattoo (slang) 44. Adult female 9. Indian religious 36. Put on the shelf a day. By the 8th day your Holyoke Soldiers Home. 17. Makes level chicken person for now prayer will be answered. It May the Lord bless you all 19. Sun up in New 45. U. of Miami’s 11. Crew 37. Baltimore has never been known to York mascot 14. Antidiuretic ballplayer fail. Publication must be and give you a sense of 20. It must be 46. Southeastern hormone 38. Cuddle promised. Thank you St. Jude, for comfort to rely on. scratched Chinese people 15. Makeshift 39. Dashes granting my petition. D.D. We also send this out to all 21. Where people live 48. Casino game 18. Baseball box 40. Related on the 25. Swiss river 49. Amos Alonzo __, score stat mother’s side of our members, patrons, 26. Buddy US football coach 19. Make a mistake 44. Witch families and friends. 27. One of two 50. Joint connecting 20. Not moving 47. Kilogram force Support the local equal parts of a two pipes at right 22. Even distribution (abbr.) businesses that support Stay healthy and safe. ANSWERS ON PAGE 9 your local newspaper. God Bless! Let them know you saw their ad in the AMERICAN LEGION POST 325 Submissions always welcome Town Reminder 22 Sycamore Street, Holyoke, MA Send your stories and photos to [email protected] Page 4 TOWN Reminder June 26, 2020 Opinion

GUEST COLUMN A QUOTE of NOTE Domestic violence The mutual aid between both victims at higher risk “ districts working together a significant accomplishment. during pandemic I’m very proud. By Mary Kociela, It’s a great system we have, and the Director of Domestic and Sexual Violence people of South Projects for the Northwestern Hadley are being District Attorney’s Office well taken care of. In the current pandemic, when victims of abuse are more isolated than ever, we are seeing Kenneth McKenna in the” story a rise in more serious cases. Although any case “First responder, Prudential Board of domestic violence is serious, and potentially member receives accolades.” lethal, there are some behaviors that can indi- cate a higher risk. One of them is strangulation. According to the Training Institute on Strangu- lation Prevention, a victim who is strangled by OPINION PAGE/ their intimate partner is seven times more likely to be killed by that partner. LETTERS POLICY Non-fatal strangulation is the act of chok- Letters to the Ed- ing/strangling an intimate partner, not with the itor have a maximum intent to kill them, but rather to send the mes- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR of 350 words. We re- sage “I can kill you.” It’s a terrifying means of quire writers to include abuse that happens with much greater frequen- their name, address and cy than you may think. In fact, in just three phone number in order Acting for the future for our office to authen- months since the start of social isolation prac- In the past we have had large problems and pools. We cannot go back! Our society ticate authorship prior to tices in mid-March, there have been 18 strangu- publication. Addresses lations reported to our office, and those are just which were not immediate, so we did noth- built on injustice will never be great. If we and phone numbers are the ones we know about. The number is surely ing about them. Three of them were and choose not to bend with the climate crisis, not published. much higher. In some cases, victims experience are racism, pandemics and global climate nature will break us. These are tragic ways Unsigned or anony- strangulation over and over at the hands of their change. These three have become to the to change. mous letters will NOT partner, rendering them afraid for their life and front. The glimmer of hope is that we cause There are a few other problems loom- be published. afraid to call for help. them and can cure them. ing as cans kicked down the road, nuclear We reserve the right If you or someone you know is in an abusive The difficult part is that we need to weapons, jobs and IA and population growth to edit or withhold any relationship and has been the victim of choking/ change! As soon as the pandemic numbers come to mind. There are others. submissions. Libelous, strangulation here’s some information we want lessened people went back to being in com- unsubstantiated allega- pact groups in bars, in salons, in beaches John Howard tions, personal attacks or you to know. defamation of character Strangulation is one of several factors are not allowed. Dead- known to increase risk of lethality in an inti- line for submissions is mate partner relationship. Other abuser high On Town Meeting Wednesday at noon. risk behaviors/factors include threats to kill, Please email (pre- access to weapons-particularly a gun, threats of At a Town Meeting that was the shortest an important instrument necessary for the ferred) letters to town- suicide, stalking, animal abuse, child abuse or in recent memory, if not ever, much more smooth operation of the town, in a last-min- [email protected]. abuse during pregnancy, escalation of violence, time was spent trying to figure out whether ute, reactive way, is rarely a good idea. Mailed letters can be untreated mental health issues and unemploy- someone from the black community would Finally, members were asked to arrive to sent to Town Reminder, ment. speak than he actually spent speaking. There the Town Meeting in staggered five-minute 24 Water Street, Palmer, If you have been strangled it’s very import- are rules that govern these meetings as well intervals determined by precinct. Such plan- MA 01069. ant to seek medical attention. Even when there as standard parliamentary practice. The ning might have expedited our departure. are no signs or symptoms at the time of the in- moderator must exercise discretion; mem- Directing drivers to exit row by row using cident, symptoms can develop 48-72 hours later bers should challenge inconsistencies. Addi- both exits, with the last row first out the en- and can be potentially lethal. Signs to look for tional thought on a procedure to allow for trance, would have eliminated the free-for- TOWN can include dizziness or seeing spots, difficul- non-member speakers could clarify matters all that ensued as well as protected pedestri- Reminder ty breathing, unable to swallow, raspy voice, for all. ans. Seems to me that we had plenty of time ringing in ears or sore throat. If you can’t seek It might also help if those who were con- to puzzle over giving a man three minutes The Town Reminder is cerned about making changes in the budget to speak, but no time to take simple precau- published every Friday by Turley immediate medical attention call your doctor or Publications, Inc., 24 Water ask a trusted adult to observe you for any of the would participate in the lengthy process tions! St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. signs listed above. which involves all departments of the town, Telephone (413) 283-8393, Strangulation is a felony crime in the state many individuals and much time. Granted, Sincerely, Fax (413) 289-1977. of Massachusetts. Call 911 or your local hotline recent events have quickly changed our col- MP “Chevy” Chevrette for assistance with a restraining order or to press lective perspectives on social issues. But tak- Town Meeting Member PATRICK H. TURLEY criminal charges. The courts are currently closed ing an axe to a carefully considered budget, Precinct E CEO to the public but you can still access legal assis- KEITH TURLEY tance over the phone. President Belchertown, 413-323-4056 EDITOR Northampton, 413-584-7400 GUEST COLUMN Melina Bourdeau Calls to hotlines are free and confidential. [email protected] Advocates can help you think about what to STAFF WRITER do and work with you to create a safety plan Pinks are top notch fragrance-wise Dalton Zbierski [email protected] whether or not you choose to leave. ho doesn’t love the moved there is very little left of Hampshire County-Safe Passage smell of lilacs, roses, the plant to overwinter. 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By Melina Boudreau Staff Writer

GRANBY – Sometimes a new paint job can make all the difference. That is the case at Kellogg Hall, at 250 East State Street. Granby Preservation Society recently completed the paint proj- ect to the building, a Queen Anne belted lady, which is part of a six-year effort to preserve the historic building. The Granby Preservation Society is The project cost about $75,000 and in- still holding its money month calendar cluded removing the old paint, repairs to fundraiser for those that are interesting in the exterior and painting the building. purchasing a July calendar. The restoration continues to provide supported our restoration work to date,” Granby with a facility to be proud of, ac- said Phelps. cording to Granby Preservation Society Phelps said he wanted to thank Sher- President Gary Phelps. win Williams of Holyoke, Northeast “This building has been used for many painting Association of Northampton, things in the past – and we want to bring Mahew Roofs of Granby, Houle Proper- that community aspect back. We want ty Services of Granby and Todd Parker people to come and enjoy this building,” of America’s Original Chimney Sweeps said Phelps. “Our future plans include re- of Granby. storing the interior of Kellogg Hall with Photos by Melina Bourdeau Many planned events have been can- ADA access to all three floors.” A painting project was recently completed on the Kellogg Hall in Granby by the Granby celled due to COVID-19, however the He said the building was scratched Preservation Society. July money month fundraising calendar to find its original color, which had been structural engineer having found Kellogg completed in 2018 in time for the 250th is currently on sale online at granbypres- painted over to white for about 40 years. Hall structurally sound that “we should celebration of Granby’s charter. ervationsociety.org, by individual mem- The group formed and accepted the heat the building and paint the exterior,” Fundraising for phase two of the bers or by calling 413-255-0712. The challenge to preserve Kellogg Hall in Phelps said. painting was completed by the end of calendars will be sold until July 31, and 2014. GPS is a 501-C3 non-profit Mas- “These processes would create a pro- 2019 with a haunted house in October, prizes will be drawn on Sept. 1. sachusetts corporation whose mission tective envelope and stabilize the hall,” a festival of trees in November and gift “Thanks to all for your support, and includes educating folks in the values he added. wrapping at the Hampshire Mall in De- please continue to help us preserve our of historic preservation and encouraging Heating system repairs and the instal- cember. past for the future,” said Phelps. “We the owners of other historic properties in lation of a new donated boiler were com- “We are grateful for the multitude of welcome all to join and be involved in Granby to properly restore them. pleted in 2016. Phase one of the paint- generous friends and members whose the activities of the Granby Preservation In 2014, the group was advised by a ing project was the front of the building, donations of money time and talent have Society.”

MCKENNA rom page 1 tricts for “working very, very closely to- gether,” adding that “a lot of things are career. Including Mount Holyoke College, getting accomplished.” he thanked the entire community for plac- McKenna individually commend- ing an emphasis on supporting both fire ed Calkins and Fire District No. 1 Chief districts. Robert Authier for maintain an effective “It’s very unique here; we’re very fortu- line of communication and being able to nate in South Hadley. I think the taxpayers collaborate together on a consistent basis. and the residents of the community, work- Noting that the districts are responsible ing together, realized the importance of for “water supply and fire and ambu- having safety and the quick response times lance,” McKenna characterized it as being for our ambulances and fire [vehicles],” a “great thing.” said McKenna. Going forward, McKenna is confident Carey was thrilled to be called upon to that the districts will continue to function honor McKenna and lauded the longtime at the highest of levels. On a day where he town official for his unwavering commit- received a high honor, McKenna kept the ment to South Hadley over the years. Car- focus off of himself. ey’s statement was short but precise. “Not many towns have the coverage “Knowing how much this man did for that we have in South Hadley. Going for- this community, I’m very glad to be able ward, I can see nothing but good things to be here and join in this congratulations,” for both districts,” he said. “The mutual said Carey. aid between both districts working togeth- When McKenna addressed the audi- er a significant accomplishment. I’m very Fire District 2, home of the Prudential Committee’s annual meeting on June 20. ence of several dozen supporters, all of proud. It’s a great system we have, and the who arrived early to the meeting to share people of South Hadley are being well tak- in the well wishes, he praised both dis- en care of.” The best of two worlds Photos by Dalton Zbierski Whether you’re a digital reader who Rep. Dan Carey enjoys the ease of congratulates connecting with us longtime town online, or a print employee Kenneth reader that prefers the McKenna after feel of a publication in reading aloud a your hands – you can letter from the interact with many state’s House of Representatives that of our newspapers thanked him for his however you choose. three-decade career in public safety. TO FIND THE CLOSEST PLACE TO PICK UP A COPY OR TO READ CURRENT EDITIONS OF THIS PAPER visit: www.newspapers.turley.com ELECTION rom page 1 With 471 votes, Kevin Brooks was 14 WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS SERVING 50 LOCAL COMMUNITIES elected for a three-year term as com- has a three-year term. missioner of burial grounds. 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Page 6 TOWN Reminder June 26, 2020 Education Living through history College Notes Local elementary Third graders from Mosier Elemen- To be named to the Dean’s List, Lasell tary School were tasked with a writing Isabella Earle named to students must complete at least 12 credits students share their assignment about their thoughts and Dean’s List at Plymouth as a full-time student and achieve a se- thoughts on COVID-19 feelings surrounding COVID-19, ac- mester GPA of 3.5 or higher. cording to teacher Allyson Saul. State University SOUTH HADLEY – Much like This poem could be in any form the rest of the world, children have the students wished and submissions PLYMOUTH, NH – Isabella Earle Local student named to gone through the pandemic and are included haiku, acrostic, shape, free of South Hadley, has been named to the the Dean’s List at MCPHS experiencing history being made verse and rhyming poems. The assign- Plymouth State University Dean’s List for from their homes. ment was created by Leah McCarthy. the Spring 2020 semester. To be named to University the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.69 BOSTON, Massachusetts May 15, By Darius Sholunas By Lilah Smith during the spring semester and must have 2020 - MCPHS University is pleased to an- “Boring boring nothing to do “It’s been cool and it’s been fun, attempted at least 12 credit hours during nounce the student who have been named to I’d rather be at the park playing with but right now I’m really done. the semester. Earle is a Nursing major at the Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 semester: you Social distance, wash your hands. Plymouth State. Thy Ton-Morrison is a native of Gran- But we have to stay away No time with friends, donate peas Established in 1871, Plymouth State by and is pursuing a Doctor of Phar- And we cannot play in cans. University serves the state of New Hamp- macy. Thy will graduate in 2022 from Boring boring nothing to do” It’s been cool and it’s been fun shire and the world beyond by transform- the Boston, Massachusetts campus. but right now I’m really done.” ing our students through advanced prac- The Dean’s List recognizes those students By Lilly Chouinard tices where engaged learning produces with a full-time course load who have “I miss By Emily Stark well-educated undergraduates and by achieved outstanding scholarship with a I miss going to school, “Horrible virus providing graduate education that deep- 3.5 GPA or higher for the academic term. I miss swimming in my cousin’s pool. Stuck at home with my family ens and advances knowledge and en- The mission of MCPHS University is I miss my friends, Doing boring work” hances professional development. With to prepare their graduates to advance I miss doing backbends. distinction, we connect with community health and serve communities worldwide (with my friends) By Daisy Thomas and business partners for economic devel- through excellence, innovation and col- I miss my teachers. “Drawing has been one of my favorite opment, technological advances, health- laboration in teaching, practice, schol- I miss you!” things to do during the Coronavirus ier living, and cultural enrichment with arship, and research. Founded in 1823, Art has been the subject that makes a special commitment of service to the MCPHS University is the oldest insti- By Jack Galik happy during these difficult times North Country and Lakes Region of New tution of higher education in the City of “Can be dangerous I love being at home with my mother, Hampshire. Boston. In addition to the original Boston Oh no! father, brother, and all of my pets campus, the University has branch cam- Really strange Sometimes I think the devil is doing puses in Worcester, Massachusetts, and Outside time can be really fun this to us Oskar Weber of South Manchester, New Hampshire. The Uni- No going near other people You should wash your hands and wear Hadley has been named versity currently offers more than 100 Also some people are dying a mask” unique baccalaureate, masters and doc- a Presidential Scholar at Visiting people outside can be cool toral degree programs and certificates in By Shane Buckley a variety of health-related disciplines and I hope my family and friends don’t “Stay home do nothing Clarkson University get infected professions on its three campuses and on- Relax and lay back for fun POTSDAM, NY – Oskar Weber of line. Rules are strict Got lots of homework” Unique because it’s spreading South Hadley, a senior majoring in me- chanical engineering, was named a Presi- really fast By Kole Bullough Northeastern University Stay safe” dential Scholar for the spring 2020 semes- “Yo some people have the corona ter at Clarkson University. Stay home and do your homework announces Spring semester By Grace Proulx Presidential Scholars must achieve a Staying home means staying safe minimum 3.80 grade-point average and 2020 dean’s list “We all need lots of toilet paper Jumping on the trampoline all day We have to wear a mask carry at least 14 credit hours. Having fun playing with clay BOSTON – Northeastern Universi- On a six feet apart playdate As a private, national research univer- Is how we keep the corona away” ty is pleased to recognize those students We all are stuck at home sity, Clarkson is a leader in technological who distinguish themselves academical- No one really likes it education and sustainable economic de- By Violet Carillon ly during the course of the school year. We can’t go anywhere velopment through teaching, scholarship, Coronavirus Coronavirus, The following students were recently The grocery stores the limit research and innovation. Germs are everywhere, named to the University’s dean’s list for Just because we’re stuck at home With its main campus located in Pots- Nothings open, the Spring semester, which ended in April Does not mean were not connected dam, NY, and additional graduate pro- I can’t even cut my hair, 2020. South Hadley residents include: Together will get through it gram and research facilities in the New We need to wear masks and gloves, Abigail Lacey, a Northeastern Univer- We’ve got through it this far York Capital Region, Beacon, NY, and So we stay safe for all our loves, sity student majoring in chemical engi- Will finish it together New York City, Clarkson educates 4,300 I hope this will end soon, neering. We have each other in are hearts” students across 95 rigorous programs of I miss my teachers and friends from study in engineering, business, the arts, Sophia Wong, a Northeastern Univer- here to the moon. education, sciences and health profes- sity student majoring in cybersecurity. sions. Alexis Legowski, a Northeastern Uni- versity student majoring in general stud- ies, science. Hope Earle of South Hadley To achieve the dean’s list distinction, Local students receive Bachelor’s students must carry a full program of at named to Lasell University least four courses, have a quality point av- Degrees from UMass Amherst Spring 2020 Dean’s List erage of 3.5 or greater out of a possible AMHERST– Below is a list of stu- Richard Frank, Elias Daniel Os, Lindsay 4.0 and carry no single grade lower than dents from your area who earned a de- Marie Rehm and Natalie Anne Richards NEWTON – Hope Earle, a resident a C- during the course of their college gree in February 2020 from the Univer- South Hadley -Sean Bresnahan,- of South Hadley was named to the Lasell career. Each student receives a letter of sity of Massachusetts Amherst. Frank T. Hunter, Caroline Spencer Lee University Dean’s List for their strong ac- commendation and congratulation from Granby -William David Coville,lex and Mackenzie Werenski ademic performance in Spring 2020. their college dean. 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SOUTH HADLEY – Coach Nick Davis reflected on the South Hadley High School se- nior boys track team members. He had the following to say about each of them: Bradyn Cote is one of the strongest distances runners to come through the high school in the last few years. He has com- peted in everything from the 400m up to the 2 mile as well as the 5k in cross country with large success. He is part of the indoor school record holding, National Qualifying, Sprint Medley relay. Next year Brady will be attend- ing Springfield College to study Communications and Sports Journalism while also competing on their Cross Country and Track & Field teams. Oscar Cruz came to the track & field team with an immediate impact in the sprint group. This season Oscar was looking to com- pete in the post season in either the 100m or 200m dash as well File photos The South Hadley High School boys track would have boasted a sizable squad for the 2020 season. Coach Nick Davis highlight all of the as on the 4x100m relay. In the fall senior boys. Oscar will be attending Westfield State University to study Criminal to some of the middle and dis- pionship in the 600m and he was Caleb was finding success in this has made vast improvements in Justice. tance events. This outdoor season on the school record holding, Na- event as well as long jump, this his events. Jared will be attending Dante Danilchenko joined the John was looking to compete in tional Qualifying, Sprint Medley year he was hoping to compete in Boston College next year to earn track team for the first time as a the postseason as well as set some relay. Justin will be attending the post season on the 4x400m re- a degree in Economics. junior in the 2019 outdoor season. new personal bests. John will be American International College lay as well as individually. In the Logan Waite, another of our He worked with the sprints and attending the University of Mas- to pursue a degree in Physical fall Caleb will be studying Musi- javelin and discus specialists, has jumps crew primarily and was sachusetts in the fall to earn a de- Therapy while also competing in cal Theatre and Communications been working towards post season looking to learn some new events gree in Hospitality and Tourism Cross Country and Track & Field. at the University of Massachu- points since his freshman year. this season. Next year Dante will Management. Caleb Kovalchik has made im- setts. Last year Logan competed at the be joining the Armed Forces, Justin Kennedy, another of our pressive improvements over the Jared Waite has had a home D2 Western Mass Championships thank you Dante. middle/distance runners came to last few years. Starting his career in the throws since his freshman in the Javelin, he was hoping to John Hoefler has been a sta- us a transfer student this year. He as a sprinter, he knew there was year, specifically in the discus return to that meet again this ple on the team over the last few competed on the indoor team with some more in the tank so he tried and javelin. He has been an inte- spring. Next year Logan will be years, competing in multiple great success in the 600m and up. his hand in the middle distance gral part of the team in securing earning a degree in Economics events ranging from the 100m up He won the Western Mass Cham- events, specifically the 400m. points each meet in the field and and Finance at Boston College. TMC postpones MaxPreps NECBL alums drafted by MLB teams use this fall NORTH ADAMS – Despite who had their name called over NECBL alumnus to earn a first- By Gregory A. Scibelli that tracks schedules, rosters, the 2020 Major League Baseball the course of the draft, including round draft curtain call. [email protected] results and playing statistics. First-Year Player Draft being 2019 outfielder Hudson Haskin In addition to Newport’s five MaxPreps also has a proprietary shortened to five rounds due to (Tulane) going 39th overall in draft selections, as well as New REGION – With COVID-19 rankings system that would have the COVID-19 pandemic, the the second round. Meanwhile, Bedford’s representation through completely cancelling out the been utilized to determine play- New England Collegiate Base- Jared Schuster (Wake Forest), Schuster, NECBL organizations Spring 2020 season for all high off seeds for the new state tour- ball League (NECBL) saw eight who played in the New England Upper Valley and Vermont also school sports, there has been lit- nament. of its alumni selected during the League in 2018 with the New had one alumnus drafted each, as tle opportunity to continue work- Many have questioned two-day event followed by near- Bedford Bay Sox, kept the NEC- the Nighthawks saw 2018 right- ing at integrating new changes whether or not the system was ly 20 others inking free agent BL’s strong reputation of first- hander Levi Thomas (Troy) go in set for the upcoming school year fair, especially considering the contracts in the days that fol- round selections intact after be- the fourth round (109th overall) and next. diversity of the schools in West- lowed. ing picked by the Atlanta Braves One of those changes has ern Mass., the main reasons the The Newport Gulls boasted with the 25th overall pick; the Please see NECBL ALUMS, been postponed for the upcom- Walker system was created. five of the eight NECBL alumni southpaw is the 29th all-time page 8 ing fall season Now, the MIAA’s Tourna- In late February, the Massa- ment Management Committee chusetts Interscholastic Athletic has voted to postpone the use of Association’s member schools the MaxPreps ranking system Senior athletes features wrapping up voted to go to a statewide tour- for at least the 2020 fall season. By Gregory A. Scibelli tact their coach to speak with us. would like to see published in nament. The majority vote took As a result, Western and some [email protected] We have reached out to the upcoming editions of the pa- place Feb. 28 and uprooted a Central Mass. sports will utilize spring coaches and athletic di- per. tournament Western Massa- the Walker system to rank teams The Turley Publications rectors, but are still trying to All submissions can be made chusetts was used to having for for sectional tournaments. East- sports department will soon be collect info on every team that to Sports Editor Gregory A. Sci- many years. ern Mass. schools typically rank wrapping up its features on se- would have been involved in this belli at [email protected]. In Further, the “Walker” sys- by overall record with tiebreak- nior spring athletes spring’s season. the subject line, please identi- tem, a ranking system formula ers for similar records. If you have not seen your se- We hope to also publish ac- fy the school and sport you are utilized in Western Mass. as well The MaxPreps site will still nior or their sport featured, we tion photos of seniors from pre- writing in about. Senior athletes as some Central Mass. sports, be used to input scores for the encouraged you to send photos vious seasons, though parents are also encouraged to write was scrapped in favor of Max- and info on your son or daugh- and coaches are encouraged in to talk about the season that Preps, a CBS-sponsored website Please see MAXPREPS, page 8 ter, and encourage you to con- to send photos of seniors they wasn’t. Page 8 TOWN Reminder June 26, 2020 T-Birds celebrated growth during 2019-2020 season SPRINGFIELD – Today, the American ing to support us through this season and partial plans, and individual ticket sales. through June 19, is a program of online Hockey League announced that the Spring- beyond,” said Nathan Costa, President of Since the team’s inception in 2016, they presentations and discussions being host- field Thunderbirds have been named the the Thunderbirds. have achieved a staggering 87% growth in ed by the league’s Team Business Services league’s Ticket Sales Department of the The T-Bird’s fourth season saw a con- ticket revenue. This past season, they cele- department. Team and league front-office Year and also recognized the franchise for tinued upward trajectory for the franchise, brated a new milestone of over 1,000 full personnel from throughout the American achieving 15% growth in group ticket reve- which is a product of the team’s ongoing season ticket members, achieved eight sell- Hockey League meet each offseason to nue for the 2019-2020 season. commitment to fan and community en- outs, and averaged 5,262 fans per game. discuss best practices and innovative ideas “We are truly proud to receive this gagement. This year, the T-Birds ranked This marked the team’s second straight in several areas, including ticket sales, cor- award from the AHL. Ticket sales growth is second in the AHL in year over year growth year with over 5,000 average attendance. porate sales and marketing. only possible through the hard work of our in both total revenue and total tickets sales. The announcement was made as part For more information or to become a sales team and the commitment of our fan The team placed in the Top 5 in year over of the month-long 2020 AHL Team Busi- 2020-2021 Springfield Thunderbirds ticket base. I want to express my heartfelt thanks year growth across all ticket categories: ness Spring Series. The 2020 AHL Team member, call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) or to our staff and our community for continu- total sales, full season tickets, group sales, Business Spring Series, running May 19 visit www.SpringfieldThunderbirds.com.

COIVID-19 from page 1 noted Sullivan. He added an inquiry, pon- Valley Wheel Baseball tryouts ongoing dering why the town does not keep track REGION – The Valley Wheel Over-30 to play its season once bans on gather- they have closed their COVID floor – it’s of the number of residents who have re- Baseball League is seeking new players ings are lifted. League tryouts are June 28 good news. No residents are currently covered from COVID-19. for the upcoming 2020 season. The league with a possible additional tryout sched- hospitalized, and all staff have come back “I noticed in a couple of other states is seeking players ages 28 and up. Players uled. The league is built on comradery, to work,” said Hart. they don’t only report the number of turning 28 this year are eligible. However, fair play, and having a good time with Financially speaking, the town has deaths and the number of active cases,” only players 30 and older can pitch. friends. If interested in trying out, go to received a drastic boost from the Corona- he said. “They also report the number The league plays 15 regular season www.valleywheelbaseball.com. The rules virus Aid, Relief and Economic Security of recovered cases, which I think is in- games with games being held mostly of the league and new player forms can be Act, which was passed by Congress and teresting and gives some perspective to on Sundays with a couple of weekday found on the site. signed into law in March. As of Tuesday, citizens. Is there a reason why the state games thrown in the mix as well as a For further information, you can con- the act has delivered the town $1.57 mil- has not adopted to report people that have special Mother’s Day Saturday game in tact the league’s commissioner, Jim Na- lion of federal funding. recovered?” early May. However, due to the current son at [email protected] or call him Town Administrator Mike Sullivan Hart responded in agreement, claim- circumstances, the league schedule has at (413) 433-4308. New players are still clarified that the money must be used ing that she reached out to the state re- been pushed back. The league still plans needed for the abbreviated season on COVID-19-related expenditures such questing the information last week. The as air purifiers for the public schools, state currently uses the Maven disease $200,000 of Chromebooks for students surveillance and outbreak management and $28,0000 to upgrade voting booths. system, which does not currently provide Quabbin League hoping for mid-July start The grant will also be used to enhance the desired statistics. contact tracing and enforcement to be Selectboard member Christopher Ger- REGION – The Quabbin Valley Over- forward. Sign-ups should resume soon. completed by contractors. aghty inquired as to how the town will 30 Baseball League is seeking new players Based on the governor’s re-open plan, the It is too soon for the town to determine proceed if and when local colleges return for 2020 season. The league has six teams, league is aiming for a start to the season in many of the purchases it will make using to the area in the fall. He referenced the several with open roster spots. Last year, mid-July with a modified schedule. Games the money. Sullivan hopes that funding can number of institutions nearby and the the league voted to allow players age 28 are nine innings and metal (BBCOR -3) strengthen the town’s collaborative efforts. traffic that they could bring to town; Hart and 29 to be able to join the league, though or wood bats are allowed. Fields locations “We’re going to try to form a coali- responded. players under 30 are not eligible to pitch. are throughout Western Mass. For more tion between the police and health depart- “Right now, I don’t know what that The cost of the league this season is $192. information on the league, or if you are in- ments because sometimes people will call looks like, but I do have a meeting; [Pub- For returning and new players, sign-ups terested in registering, go to https://www. the police department when people aren’t lic Health Nurse] Marge Bernard, myself have been placed on hold until a determi- quabbinvalleybaseball.org/. The league is wearing their masks. We certainly don’t and a couple members of the Mount Holy- nation has been made on the season going also in Facebook. want to have policemen allocated to that oke College health staff are going to do a issue where it might be more appropriate Zoom call in on Friday to talk about what to have a health official or a health official that’s going to look like and what their plan is and how we would do the disease MAXPREP from page 7 The use of MaxPreps as a unifying through a contract,” said Sullivan. system is reliant on the coaches and ath- Contracting gives the town “flexibili- tracing,” said Hart. entire school year and then MaxPreps will letic directors making sure scores and ty” in the case that the funding runs dry, be used for all aspects of the tournament statistics are entered into the website in a as the statewide tournament is set to begin timely manner. in the 2021-2022 school year. There are still multiple steps to go be- has had to endure this season, we could There was a movement at the TMC’s NECBL ALUMS rom page 7 fore a full 32-team (in most cases) state not be more proud of each and every one June 18 online meeting not to use Max- tournament is implemented. The PVIAC to the San Diego Padres, while the Moun- of our alumni that were either drafted Preps for the entire school year, but that is also still looking to develop an alterna- taineers’ 2019 NECBL All-Star, righty or signed as free agents after this past motion was defeated. The body, which tive to the departing Western Mass. tour- Ryan Murphy (Le Moyne), went in the weekend,” NECBL Commissioner Sean had 12 members present, voted unani- nament. The hope is when meetings are fifth round (144th overall). McGrath stated. “No doubt will we con- mously to postpone it for just the fall. able to resume on a more regular basis, At the conclusion of the draft, another tinue to see more familiar faces do sim- The fall season was not in question those discussions will be able to continue 17 NECBL alumni spanning each of the ilarly in the days and weeks ahead, but when the coronavirus pandemic first in a productive manner. last three seasons signed free agent con- regardless, I am so thrilled for all the started in March. But as the situation de- Schedules have been set by athletic di- tracts with a variety of MLB franchises. young men who have been rewarded for veloped, upcoming seasons has come into rectors for the fall season, however, it re- In total, nine of the league’s 13 active or- their hard work and dedication not only question because of the extended need to mains to be seen what guidance the state ganizations from the 2019 campaign had during their time in the New England control large gatherings, the continued will issue as it relates to athletic contests. at least one alumnus either drafted or sign League but throughout their collegiate need for masks, and the idea that life can- It also remains to be seen how high school as a free agent highlighted by the Gulls’ careers, both on the diamond and in the not truly return to normal until a vaccine athletics will adjust to state guidance on seven such honorees, while Mystic led classroom. The best of luck to each of is created. 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Lic. #14960A Insured 533-8867 TFN 534-1002 TFN www.turley.com June 26, 2020 TOWN Reminder Page 9 Business Obituary Jean Mytkowicz Mullins, 59 Local business takes protective measures SOUTH HADLEY – Jean By Dalton Zbierski Mytkowicz Mullins, 59, passed Staff Writer away unexpectedly on June 16, 2020. She is survived by her hus- REGION – From small business- band Richard, her four children, es to corporate chains, all enterprises Caitlin (Saahil), Colleen, Cam- were forced to improvise when the eron, and Carson, brothers Allen COVID-19 pandemic struck Massa- (Kathy), Jim (June), and Richard chusetts in mid-March. Cumberland (Cindy), and sister Joanne; Rick’s Farms is among the many operations siblings Mac Mullins, and Judy who have adapted. (Greg) Lucas in addition to nu- Cumberland Farms, a regional merous nieces and nephews. chain of convenience stores based Jean was born on October 30, 1960 in South Hadley. in Westborough, has more than 550 She graduated from South Hadley High School and con- locations in eight states ranging from tinued to receive her BA in Economics at Mount Holy- Maine to Florida. As the pandem- oke College where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa. ic forced the business to stray from Jean and Rick were wed on July 24, 1982; they were routine, it prioritized its curbside Cumberland Farms enhanced its standards and procedures for cleaning married for 37 years and are truly soul mates. Jean was pickup. protocols, encouraged symptomatic individuals to stay home and a brilliant woman, and supported Rick during medical “Curbside pickup allows guests temporarily discontinued reusable cups. school and residency. to use the SmartPay Rewards app state earlier this month. Several other Massachusetts However, for the last 30 years her main role was to order their favorite Cumberland Cumberland Farms has encoun- “Cumbies” were also forced to shut Mom, and she was the best one in the world. Farms items and have them delivered tered multiple obstacles as it con- down temporarily over the course of Those who knew Jean will always remember her for right to their car door, curbside or tinues to press forward during the the past three months after an em- her love of reading and walking, her impeccable organi- while they’re filling up on gas at the pandemic. ployee tested positive for COVID-19. zation skills, and her complete willingness to offer help pump. Our most popular products Considering its hundreds of Those locations include Ashley to anyone. are available to order via the new fea- locations, it is not surprising that Blvd. in New Bedford on May 12, While we are all mourning the loss of such an amaz- ture, including beverages, groceries, there have been more than a doz- Mansfield Ave. in Norton on May 8, ing woman, we are happy knowing that she passed with essentials, snacks and candy, and hot en incidents involving Cumberland Electric Ave. in Fitchburg on April full knowledge of how much she was loved not only by food items like pizza,” said Cumber- Farms workers who have contracted 21, Oak St. in Brockton on April 19, her family, but by the numerous people both inside and land Farms in a statement released COVID-19. Main St. in Southbridge on April 18 outside of the Reno community who were touched by her by Danielle Datre, a Senior Account Most recently, on June 17, a and Broadway in Taunton on April amazing kindness and selflessness. Manager for Kel and Partners, a Pub- Cumberland Farms location in Gre- 5. A viewing will be held on Thursday June 25, 2020 at lic Relations Firm. enacres, Florida was temporarily In an effort to prevent against the Walton’s Funeral Home from 3 to 7 p.m. Additionally, South Hadley Selectboard Chair shut down after a team member test- spread of COVID-19, Cumberland there will be an open house at the Mullins Family home Jeff Cyr was complimentary of ed positive for the virus. A Meriden, Farms has implemented numerous on Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 3 to 8 p.m. the Cumberland Farms located on Connecticut franchise was closed for measures outside of curbside pickup. Please email [email protected] for the Newton Street but questioned why several days after an employee tested The chain enhanced its standards and home address. self-service was recently disallowed, positive. procedures for cleaning protocols, In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the as part of a dialogue during the June The most recent incident in Mas- encouraged symptomatic individuals Jean Bear Mullins Memorial Scholarship which will 23 Selectboard meeting. sachusetts occurred on May 22 at to stay home and temporarily discon- support inbound Physician Assistant and Medical School “I understand that the operation the Cumberland Farms on Turnpike tinued reusable cups. students. To donate, checks can be made out to the Com- over there is drastically changed,” Road in Ipswich. After an employ- “We are doing everything we can munity Foundation of Western Nevada (memo: Jean said Cyr. “Out of all the places since ee tested positive for COVID-19, to maintain your trust and provide Bear Mullins Memorial Scholarship) and be mailed to Covid started, I think that they were the location was shuttered and thor- you with a safe environment while 50 Washington Street Suite 300 Reno, NV 89503. An on- instrumental in policing how people oughly cleaned before reopening continuing to provide all of the es- line donation option will also be available in the coming were social distancing and making several days later; the same location sential services, such as fuel and weeks. sure people were in the right places. had previously decontamination for groceries, that we can,” said George Then, one day, people walked in and cleaning on May 3 for the same rea- Fournier, President of Cumberland experienced no longer self-serve but son. Farms’ parent company, EG Ameri- DEATH NOTICE being served certain products.” On May 15, the chain announced ca. “We are committed to remaining The location was resistant to that an employee at the Cumberland open to serve you for as long as it is Mullins, Jean Mytkowicz Emergency Management/Health Di- Farms on Post Road in Brookfield safe to do so.” Died June 16, 2020 rector Sharon Hart’s initial requests was ailed with the virus. Fortunately, Dalton Zbierski is a Staff Writer Services June 25, 2020 to limit self-service and only acted the western Massachusetts location and can be reached at dzbierski@ Walton’s Funeral Home upon them when forced to by the has reopened for business. turley.com.

at least a foot to 15 inches wide by eight great candidate for draping over the edge of them a very delicate appearance that is best GARDEN rom page 4 inches tall with flowers too numerous to a raised border or rock wall. The flowers are admired (and sniffed) up close. Like the my socks off. Clove, indeed! I’ve heard count. Each individual floret is composed less prolific than cheddar pink but similar others mentioned here, these are also won- that these aren’t reliably hardy in our area; of five flat petals that get a bit deeper in in appearance except that they have an even derfully fragrant. we’ll have to see what I’ll be left with next tone near the center and tatter somewhat at more pronounced, dark eye, hence its name. Many of these Dianthus varieties are spring. One rule of thumb about overwin- the edge. Curly stamens popping up in the I’ve seen them in white, light pink and deep available by seed through JL Hudson, tering clove pink and most silver-leaved middle add to the interest. Although it may pink, each with a magenta center and the Seedsman (jlhudsonseeds.net). Plants are plants: they hate wet feet and love alkaline be tempting to take hedge shears and lop same tattered petals and wonderful scent. easy to grow, best started off the heat in late soil. Provide good drainage throughout off all the spent flowers at once, don’t do The last pretty pink I’ll mention today is February. the year and a dusting of lime each spring. it! Better to cut each stem back to a point of Dianthus superbus, fringed or superb pink. Roberta McQuaid graduated from the Planting along the edge of a rock garden new growth, time consuming as it may be. It differs from clove, cheddar and pheas- Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the would be ideal. Your plant will look better and might even ant eye in that its foliage is green and less University of Massachusetts. For the last Dianthus gratianopolitanus is a mouth- reward you with a few more flowers later in spiky, more grass-like. And while the oth- 28 years, she has held the position of staff ful for a plant better known as cheddar pink. the season. ers top off under a foot, fringed pink grows horticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Village. The first year from seed is a tease. You’ll Pheasant-eye or cottage pink, Dianthus two feet tall or taller. Because of this, it will She enjoys growing food as well as flowers. settle for a few quarter-sized fragrant pinks plumarius, is less behaved than its cousins. require staking: simple “pea brush” is usu- Have a question for her? Email it to eken- to dark pink blooms. By mid-June of year The silver foliage has a tendency bend and ally enough support. Pink or purple flowers [email protected] with “Gardening Ques- number two, however, the plant will be grow in funny, rambling angles, making it a are, you guessed it, deeply fringed, giving tion” in the subject line.

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BHN clinic for the treatment of substance Public Notices TOWN OF Site Plan Review appli- and Article IX of the cation (and supporting use disorders opens SOUTH HADLEY cations of PeoplesBank; Town’s Zoning Bylaw documentation) are on MASSACHUSETTS 330 Whitney Avenue; to construct and operate file in the Planning & SPRINGFIELD—Behavioral Health Network BOARD OF Holyoke, MA 01040. The a drive through teller ser- Conservation Department (BHN) as of June 1 started a new outpatient clinic for HEALTH AMENDS public hearing will be vice and an ATM as part Office (Room U6) in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD) on its GLYPHOSATE conducted virtually/online of the proposed bank Town Hall. The plans Liberty Street campus. The clinic offers medically su- REGULATION ON using the Google Meet facility. Additional ele- and application (and sup- pervised methadone in addition to suboxone, vivitrol, TOWN OWNED/ platform and persons may ments of the development porting documentation) other FDA approved medications and counseling. OPERATED join the meeting by either include parking, landscap- are also posted on the BHN offers a full continuum of care and services PROPERTY joining Google Meet or by ing, utilities, Stormwater Planning & Conservation in Springfield for those in addiction recovery. Recov- Town of South Hadley phone. The login infor- management systems, and Department’s “Project ery programs include acute treatment (detox), residen- Glyphosate Regulations mation will be provided similarly related items. Plans M through Z” page tial recovery homes, clinical stabilization, outpatient on TownOwned/ Operated on the posted agenda for The subject property on the Town’s website treatment and Driver Alcohol Education services. The new clinic will serve those who have start- Property were amend- the July 13, 2020 meet- is located along the west www.southhadleyma. ed medication treatment for their addiction in other ed by the South Hadley ing. side of Newton Street (aka gov in a section titled healthcare facilities or can be a first step in starting Board of Health. Copies PeoplesBank has sub- Route 116), north side of “Newton Street (468- medication treatment for their addiction. FDA-ap- may be obtained at the mitted an application for Lyman Street, and south 480) - New Peoples proved medications in combination with counseling Board of Health Office. Site Plan Review under side of Dayton Street and Bank Branch with Drive and behavioral therapies will provide a “whole-pa- Diane Dietzen, MD, Chair Article XII of the Town’s identified on Assessor’s Through - 2020”. tient” approach to the treatment of substance use dis- Jessica Collins, Vice- Zoning Bylaw to con- Map Number #28 as Any person interested orders. Chair struct and operate a 2,000 Parcels #190, #191, #192, in, or wishing to be heard The new clinic is open seven days per week and is Walter R. Wolf, DPM, +/- square foot bank #193, # 258, and #260. regarding, this application located at 395 Liberty Street, sharing building space Clerk on the subject proper- The property is located should appear at the time with other BHN programs. The campus also houses 6/26/2020 ty. PeoplesBank has also in the Business A zon- and place designated. a crisis center, the Living Room, other 24-hour treat- submitted an application ing district and is within Joanna Brown, Clerk ment programs, an adult outpatient clinic, care co- TOWN OF for a Special Permit under the Newton Street Smart South Hadley ordination and outreach services and administrative SOUTH HADLEY Chapter 225-Attachment Growth Zoning District. Planning Board offices. PLANNING BOARD 1, 255-19, Article VIII, Plans and the appli- 6/26, 7/03/2020 According to BHN President and CEO, Kathy NOTICE OF Wilson, “We are filling the gaps in treatment and ex- PUBLIC HEARING – pect that this clinic will help a substantial number of TO BE CONDUCTED people who are finding the substance use disorder VIRTUALLY/ONLINE NOTICE program a lifesaver as they continue on their road to The South Hadley ERRORS: Each advertis- Public Notices recovery.” Planning Board, in accor- er is requested to check Medical Director for substance use disorders at dance with the provi- their advertisement the ARE NOW ONLINE sions of Chapter 40-A, BHN, Dr. Ruth Potee said, “The data show better out- first time it appears. comes with the use of medication to treat substance Section 11, Massachusetts Email all notices to [email protected] use disorders. We have nearly 50 years of experience General Laws as modi- This paper will not be 1 using methadone to save lives in the United States. fied by Chapter 53 of the responsible for more Access archives and digital tear sheets by BHN has a full scope of services to help people who Special Acts of 2020 and than one corrected in- 2 newspaper title. struggle with addiction.” the Governor’s Executive sertion, nor will be li- Orders pertaining pub- Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’ BHN has been providing behavioral health ser- able for any error in vices to children and families in Western Massachu- lic gatherings during 3 public notice web site to search all notices in setts since 1938. The agency provides communi- the COVID 19 State of an advertisement to a Massachusetts newspapers. ty-based services that include innovative, integrated Emergency, will hold a greater extent than the whole-health models as well as traditional clinical and virtual public hearing on cost of the space occu- Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon, Fridays noon for Monday holidays. outpatient and therapeutic services, day treatment, Monday, July 20, 2020 pied by the item in the addiction services, crisis intervention and residential at 6:45 p.m. to discuss advertisement. supports. the Special Permit and visit www.publicnotices.turley.com Page 12 TOWN Reminder June 26, 2020 Public Safety State Fire Marshal urges Springing Safely into Summer State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey property damages. flames, travel fast. If you smoke, put it out provided some tips and safety informa- Here are some tips: all the way, every time. Extinguish smok- tion, following the kick-off of the summer Read and follow the owner’s manual ing materials in a can with sand or water, grilling season. for any cooking appliance. not in the mulch, leaves grass, a potted “Take a few minutes for a safety check Always grill outdoors. plant or other container that can catch fire. and inspect grills for leaks and cracks Keep children and pets three feet away Don’t snub them out on the porch railing and teach children to stay three feet away from the grill area. Create a circle of safe- or stairs. from any grill in use,” said Ostroskey. ty. On May 9, 2020, one woman was hos- Check for Leaks Place grills 10-feet away from the pitalized with burns suffered escaping a “Check to make sure all the connec- house. Make sure they are not under fire in her two-family home. The improp- tions are tight and secure before firing eaves, overhanging branches or against er disposal of smoking materials ignited up the gas grill for the first time this the side of the building. Keep them away the porch fire. season,” said Fire Marshal Ostroskey. from deck railings. A 58-year old woman died in a May “Using a brush, apply a soapy solution Grills can be used on open (no roof) 4, 2020 fire in her home in Hanson when made of one part dish liquid and one part first floor porches, decks or patios if there improperly discarded smoking materials water to the tank connection. If the solu- is an exterior stairway to the ground, or it ignited a fire on the porch of the one-fam- tion bubbles, you have a leak that needs is at ground level. ily home. repair.” Grills should never be used indoors or “Practice safety around charcoal grills.” Gasoline and Lawn Mowers He recommended checking for and re- on fire escapes. Once the coals have been lit, never add Ostroskey said, “If your older children placing any cracked hoses. Never leave a grill burning unattended. lighter fluid to the fire – flames may trav- are learning to mow the lawn, be sure to Rules for Grills on Porches, Decks Keep the grill clean by removing el up the stream of lighter fluid resulting teach them about gasoline safety at the and Patios grease or fat build-up from the grills and in serious burns. Charcoal briquettes give same time.” “Grills can only be used on first floor trays below the grill. off carbon monoxide, a colorless, odor- Gasoline vapors are highly flammable. porches, decks, or patios if there is an out- If you smell gas while cooking, imme- less gas that can be deadly. They stay on your clothing and can ignite door stairway to the ground, or the porch diately get away from the grill and call the “Make sure to always use charcoal if you light a match. is at ground level. Grills are prohibited on fire department. Do not move the grill. grills outside in a well-ventilated are,” he Here are some tips: any porch, balcony or deck that has a roof, If the flame goes out, turn the grill added. “Let the coals cool completely be- Store gasoline only in approved con- or overhang,” said State Fire Marshal Os- and gas off and wait 15 minutes before fore disposing in a metal container.” tainers, outside. troskey. For more information, contact relighting. Charcoal grills cannot be used on Keep gasoline away from all heat your local fire prevention office. Never use gasoline on any grill. decks, balconies or fire escape stairways. sources, such as smoking materials, pilot Safety First Shut Off the Gas at the Tank Smoking Fire Safety lights, campfires, and grills. Over the past five years (2015 to After each use, and before disconnect- There have been so many fires this Fill a cooled lawn mower. Never refill 2019), there were 449 fires involving ing the propane tank, be sure to shut off spring from improperly discarded smok- while it is hot. grills, hibachis and barbeques. These fires the gas at the tank. ing materials on porches and in back- Keep hands and feet away from a caused 20 civilian injuries, five firefight- Charcoal Grill Safety yards. These fires can smolder undetected mower while it’s running. er injuries and $3.8 million in estimated State Fire Marshal Ostroskey also said, for a long time and when they erupt into Never use gasoline to start a campfire.

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