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COMMUNITY Arbors of Chicopee offers residents, families a refreshing option for assisted living By Dalton Zbierski Editor

CHICOPEE – Walking through the front doors of the Arbors Assisted Residential Community in Chicopee is an experience similar to entering a living room. The many resi- COMMUNITY dents who reside in the assist- ed living facility have made the Dion inducted place their home. The complex at 929 Me- into Naval morial Dr. sits on five acres Academy and features 90 apartment units. Residents come from See Page 2 communities including Chi- copee, South Hadley, Holyoke, Ludlow, Granby, Belchertown, Springfield and West Spring- field. One of nine facilities in the Commonwealth operated by the Arbors, the Chicop- TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTOS BY DALTON ZBIERSKI ee assisted living community Family and friends visited the Arbors in Chicopee on July 7 to celebrate John McGuire’s birthday. provides residents three home- Arbors in Chicopee has wel- plex for the past 17 years. Each “They keep me on my toes, made meals a day, housekeep- comed in residents from all month, Nyzio works with res- and I feel that our monthly ac- ing, around the clock staffing, walks of life. Included among idents to craft a schedule that tivities keep up with them. We COMMUNITY nursing support and a range of the facility’s luxuries are a din- offers them a chance to partic- do an array of different activ- activities. ing room, a theatre, a pub, a ipate in more than 100 unique ities in-house and, of course, BBB identifies “It’s like a little cruise sunroom, a courtyard, garden- programs. we do go on trips.” ship that doesn’t really go ing areas, a community room, Activities begin daily at 9 Nyzio emphasized that red flags anywhere,” said Sondra Jones, a salon and access to a barber. a.m. and last through the early activities are not strictly lim- See Page 3 Chief Marketing Officer for Terri Nyzio, the Activities evening. ited to the campus. Later this the Arbors. Director, has worked in the “We have a very active Since March 2002, the Chicopee assisted living com- community here,” said Nyzio. See ARBORS page 5

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY Vieau honors Chicopee Police Officers Youth Cadet IN THE CLASSROOM who saved two-year-old child in June Academy Scholarships By Cara McCarthy Staff Writer returns available for CHICOPEE - The Chi- By Dalton Zbierski STEM students copee City Council and May- Editor See Page 6 or John Vieau honored two CHICOPEE – A popular Chicopee police officers on program will make its return July 6 after they helped in the later this month, as the Chi- rescuing of a 2-year-old girl at copee Police Department and their meeting. Boys and Girls Club of Chi- Vieau and the Council copee coordinate the 2021 welcomed Ofc. Flordemaris Youth Cadet Academy. Delarosa and Ofc. Jack Wanat From July 26-30, teens at the beginning of the meet- aged 14 to 17 are invited to ing to recognize them for their partake in a hands-on experi- services and deemed July 6, ence offering insight into the 2021 as Flordemaris Delarosa field of law enforcement. and Jack Wanat Appreciation Limited spots remain Day. available for the five-day According to Vieau’s PHOTO SUBMITTED BY BOBBI MABB, CHICOPEE MAYOR’S OFFICE Academy, which will be held Mayor John Vieau poses with Ofc. Flordemaris Delarosa and Ofc. proclamation, Wanat and in and outside of Chicopee Jack Wanat on July 6, honoring them for saving a two-year-old SPORTS Delarosa responded to Sarah Comprehensive High School child in June. Jane Sherman Memorial Park on Montgomery Street. Pacers season on June 12 after receiving a “[Delarosa and Wanat] ic efforts of a father and two School Resource Ofc. report of a missing child. The demonstrated reaction skills brave, dedicated officers.” Mark Hammon and Lt. Holly ends in semifinals child’s father located his two- and a sense of duty to the Chi- Gomez presented a cita- Cote have scheduled a range of See Page 7 year-old daughter in the pool copee Police Department and tion to the officers on behalf unique activities that will fea- after the police officers began worked as a team themselves of the Massachusetts Senate ture various police personnel. their search. with other officers and the for their heroism and dedi- “One of the biggest things INDEX “The child appeared mo- Chicopee Fire Department. cation to their badge and the I try to teach our kids is don’t tionless, lifeless, and her face They were able to lead in sav- City of Chicopee. judge a book by its cover,” said Opinion 4 was blue in color,” Vieau said. ing the life of a beautiful, pre- Oliveira said, “Thank Hammon. “Yes, we wear a uni- Schools 5 Wanat and Delarosa per- cious child,” Vieau said. you for the work you have form, but we are human under- Sports 7 formed life-saving measures State Sen. Adam Gomez done to make sure that this neath that. It’s an opportunity to “remove the water from the and State Rep. Jake Oliveira beautiful, young girl, who’s to see us from a different light.” Public Notices 9 girl’s lungs” and performed were also in attendance. with us today, can thrive and This summer’s program Classifieds 10 Gomez said, “Today is grow up here in this city.” CPR to resuscitate the child will mark the third edition of Seniors 11 before the fire department and a good day. Today is a day ambulance arrived. that we recognize the hero- See OFFICERS page 5 See YOUTH ACADEMY page 9 IN THE CITY ChicopeeTV airing virtual concerts all summer By Dalton Zbierski front of live audiences, in venues such as the and Rec. Dept. Editor city’s parks or the library on Front Street. “The Cultural Council and MCC are Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s happy to fund the [concert series] because CHICOPEE – Multiple community performances, as of July 1, have all been it continues to highlight the diversity entities are partnering to launch the Chi- recorded at the ChicopeeTV studios inside in our music and of our artists as a city. copee Summer Concerts 2021, a reoccur- of Chicopee Comprehensive High School. We’re always proud to be a sponsor and ring series of musical performances that In late June, the Parks & Rec. Dept. be able to fund this project,” said Miranda. will span the summer. organized the city’s first mass gathering From Miranda’s perspective, Chicop- Funded by the Massachusetts Cultur- since the pandemic began in early 2020. eeTV is an invaluable resource for city al Council and Chicopee Cultural Coun- Although Miranda does not oversee the residents. In addition to bolstering trans- cil, and organized by the Chicopee Public concert series, he is hopeful that it could parency, the studio allows residents access Library and the Chicopee Parks & Recre- soon shift back outside. to resources that many people never enjoy ation Department, the concert series began “Now that Parks and Rec. was able to or experience. on June 4 and will run through Sept. 6. do the fireworks out in public, I think that “It’s an outlet for artists to present “I’m super impressed that the orga- opens the door for the rest of the summer their work to the community. It’s also an nizers are able to bring together so many concert series to also be some way in-per- outlet for residents,” said Miranda. “Chi- great artists from our city. Having all this son,” said Miranda. copeeTV has a training program; any per- talent gather for a concert series that’s free Each performer is expected to sing son that lives in Chicopee could sign up to the people is incredible,” said Johnny one or two songs, and each week will fea- for the ChicopeeTV workshops to learn Miranda, Chairman of the Chicopee Cul- ture a different artist. how to use a camera, how to set up a stage tural Council. Miranda explained that the Cultural for shooting a show and learn about audio. Each edition of the concert series can Council funds numerous events through- You learn how to edit and how to properly be viewed on Channel 191, Facebook. out the calendar year. Currently, $10,000 balance the visuals.” com/ChicopeeTV and Vimeo.com/Chi- has been allotted to school-related func- More information regarding the 2021 PHOTO SUBMITTED BY CHICOPEETV copeeTV. The majority of the concerts tions, $10,000 has been put towards li- Chicopee Summer Concerts can be found A summer concert series, running from will occur on Fridays. brary events and an additional $8,000 is at https://www.chicopeema.gov/787/Sum- June 4 through Sept. 6, is ongoing in the In the past, the series has occurred in benefiting projects overseen by the Parks mer-Band-Concerts. city of Chicopee.

Chicopee native enters Class of 2025 RiverMills Center Transportation Services Plebe Summer at the U.S. Naval Academy CHICOPEE – July 1, 2021 – The Chi- ANNAPOLIS, MD – Kayleigh Dion, three calls during the six weeks of Plebe copee Council on Aging’s Transportation a 2020 graduate of Chicopee Comprehen- Summer. Department is doing rides to supermar- sive High School in Chicopee, was in- The pressure and rigor of Plebe kets, pharmacies and doctor’s appoint- ducted into the Naval Academy Class of Summer is carefully designed to help ment for Chicopee seniors 60 and older. 2025 Wed., June 30, and will begin six plebes prepare for their first academic Transportation service is available challenging weeks of basic midshipman year at the Naval Academy and the four Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. till training as part of Plebe Summer. years of challenge, which awaits them. 2:00 p.m., for Chicopee’s older adults. For Approximately 1,200 candidates are As the summer progresses, the new reservations, please call 413-536-5733. selected each year for the Academy’s midshipmen rapidly assimilate basic During the COVID-19 pandemic, the “plebe” or freshman class, and each stu- skills in seamanship, navigation, dam- Chicopee COA follows all CDC Safety dent is required to participate in Plebe age control, sailing and handling yard Standards and adheres to all mandates Summer. Last year, the Naval Academy patrol craft. Plebes also learn infantry from the City and State of Massachusetts. received over 16,000 applications for the drill and how to shoot 9 mm pistols and Both drivers and passengers are required Class of 2025. M-16 rifles. to wear masks regardless of their vaccine During this time, plebes have no ac- PHOTO SUBMITTED BY DION FAMILY status. cess to television, movies, the internet Kayleigh Dion, a 2020 graduate of Chicop- A $10,000 grant from WestMass El- or music, and restricted access to cell ee Comprehensive High School, has begun derCare has allowed the senior center to phones. They are only permitted to make her time in the U.S. Naval Academy. expand its transportation offerings.

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Page 2 ❙ July 9, 2021 Chicopee Register IN THE CITY With summer scammers lurking, BBB identifies red flags By Dalton Zbierski offering unusually low fees for a “great” wake you in the middle of the night, say- Editor amenity that either does not exist or does ing that there’s a problem with your credit not match the online description. card,” said Cahalen. WORCESTER – Scams come in all Before booking a hotel room, a time- Furthermore, scammers have been shapes and sizes, and can be quite intricate. share or a rental car, consumers are en- known to leave fake menus outside of ho- Regardless of how clever a scheme may couraged to do thorough research, vetting tel rooms. When a guest orders food, the be, a scammer’s primary objective is sim- the company or merchant to decipher if it culprit collects the credit card information ple; emptying the wallet or bank account the party is reputable. and never delivers a meal. of a victim. “Find a company independent of a “It’s so simple, it’s diabolical,” said Residents can stay ahead of scams Google search and contact them on their Cahalen. by educating themselves on the latest website,” said Cahalen. “Beware of spon- Guests who are staying in a residence ploys. During the summer of 2021, with sored links and fake websites; always or hotel room should be on alert for fake COVID-19 restrictions lifted, scammers make sure that you click on the correct link Wifi scams. When a guest logs into the are hard at work, but ordinary individu- for a company. When in doubt, verify the “free” connection, scammers are able to als can arm themselves with a wealth of deal directly with the company by calling collect all of the data that the traveler trans- knowledge that will foil most cons. them.” mits. “Any time someone asks you to pay an Before renting a vacation house on- “Always use a secure or private net- upfront fee for a service they have not pro- line, talk to the owner over the phone and work if it’s absolutely necessary to access vided, that’s a red flag. If you get pressure PHOTO SUBMITTED BY BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU check public records to verify that the ad- personal or financial accounts. Be very to accept the offer now or it’s gone forever, Nancy Cahalen, President/CEO of Better dress exists and is available for rent. Never weary of free Wifi connections; they’re not that’s also a red flag,” said Nancy Cahalen, Business Bureau serving Western MA and seal the deal over an email, said Cahalen. safe,” said Cahalen. President/CEO of Better Business Bureau Northern CT, is on a mission to ensure that Additionally, if a cruise line or trav- Avoid doing any banking, transactions serving Western MA and Northern CT. residents are prepared to counter scam- el company advertises a vacation as being or checking personal accounts when using Being asked to use unconventional, mers this summer. “free,” the trip may well include hidden an open Wifi connection. Use a secure, pri- non-refundable payment methods such as aged, as protections are built in. costs and restrictions. Do your research. vate network to access personal or finan- a pre-paid debit card or gift card to com- When a product or sale seems too While staying in a hotel, be aware of cial accounts. plete an online transaction is highly suspi- good to be true, it often is. One must re- late night, fake calls that claim to origi- In the July 23 edition of the Chicopee cious. Getting that money back is “next to member that not all great deals are legit- nate from the front desk and ask guests to Register, Cahalen will offer more advice impossible,” said Cahalen. imate. “re-verify” their credit card information. on how to outmaneuver scammers during Paying with a credit card is encour- Scammers can lure in vacationers by “They’re not going to call you and the summer of 2021. Volunteer Drivers Needed Chicopee teens to participate in Bay State Games hockey showcase MARLBOROUGH – The Bay Skaters rounding out the West Re- State Games hockey showcase will be gion team include Brandon Prior, Brett held at the New England Sports Center Eggleston, and Peyton Buffum (Aga- in Marlborough, July 8 through July wam HS); Brandon Shuman (West- 11. The roster of boys hockey players field HS); Georgios Alimonos (Am- representing Western Massachusetts in- herst-Pelham Regional HS) and Aaron cludes some of the most highly-skilled Picard (Ludlow Senior HS). Jake Mar- talent in the region. tin (Southwick Regional HS) and Kevin Selectees include six players from Baumann (Frontier Regional HS), who the town of Chicopee including Da- are both medal winners on previous vid Shea, Anthony Bartolo and Neftali West Region teams, are the captains for Romero (Chicopee HS); David Gir- this year’s squad. ouard, Dylan Seymour and Danny Ste- The team is coached by Bob fanik (Chicopee Comp HS). Newton with assistant coaches Dan Tryouts and practices were held in MacWhinnie, Brett Geoffroy, Patrick June leading to the selection of the team McCarthy, Andrew Medeiros and Andy to represent the West region. Budz.

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY ENVISION SUCCESS PROJECT Career Exploration Program for talk to current employees, and get a feel for that type of work environment. Stu- legally blind youth dents ask questions, view materials, and Chicopee Parks & Recreation explore whether this might be a place they CHICOPEE, SPRINGFIELD (June can imagine themselves working. Tours Circuit Lab programs 4, 2021) – Now that COVID is finally have included hospitals, lawyers’ offices, passing by us, why not consider getting the State House, photography studios, and CHICOPEE – Join the Chicop- kids in Grades 1-3. This program is a ju- out and doing some volunteer work that news stations. There are also fun tours, ee Parks & Recreation & Circuit Lab nior hands-on electronics class; students is both satisfying and much needed by a such as experiencing audio-described the- for these two new awesome programs. will gain experience with creating their small 501(c)3 non-profit agency that pro- ater productions with a back-stage tour of Circuit Lab programs give kids the op- own electronics; designing custom light- vides opportunities for young people who jobs in the theater industry. portunity to create devices by blending up greeting cards, electric games, mazes, are blind or visually impaired? The group then shares a meal to- technical concepts with hands-on exper- and even musical instruments. The Envision Success Project is one gether, meeting at a local restaurant to imentation in a creative environment. App Invwentors will be held from of the Massachusetts Commission for the discuss lessons learned and whether that They use the latest technologies includ- (1-4 p.m.) is open to kids in Grades 4-7 Blind’s Pre-Employment Transition Ser- occupation may be one the student might ing Arduino and Raspberry Pi to design is a no-experience-required course, we vices programs for students age 14-22 be interested in pursuing (or not!). smarter flashlights, race cars, musical use MIT App Inventor software to make who are legally blind. In this action learn- Volunteers are needed to help instruments, games, and more. Circuit fun, creative apps for Android phones ing experience, participants tour a variety transport students to the tour, to the Lab programs are a fun and creative way and tablets. We will also explore wire- of businesses and explore careers that restaurant, and back home. Most tours to give kids fluency and confidence in an less communication by building cus- might be of interest, learn workplace read- are after-school, mid-afternoon and go increasingly necessary skill. tom Bluetooth hardware controllers and iness skills, and participate in internships, until early evening. Training is provid- We will be offering the following readouts for our apps. projects, and other paid work experiences. ed and mileage and expenses will be two programs during the week of August The cost for either program $160 We make the arrangements with lo- reimbursed. For more information go 9 – 13 at the Parks Office 687 Front St. for Residents and $165 for Non-Resi- cal businesses to give the group a walk to www.poluscenter.org or call Nona at Circuit Makers 101 will be held dents. Register Now! www.chicopeerec. around the facility to view various jobs, 774-420-5678. from (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) and is open to com

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Chicopee Register July 9, 2021 ❙ Page 3 OPINION WE CARE ABOUT GUEST COLUMN GUEST COLUMN YOUR NEWS! The Chicopee Register SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS welcomes submissions It’s like clockwork of news in or related I very much to Chicopee and its remember things in the Can I get a higher benefit now residents. Our "People based on the cal- GARDEN News," is filled with endar. “This” submitted engagement usually happens because I’m older? announcements, wed- “then.” Well, the By Russell Gloor butions through payroll taxes) every year ding announcements, Fourth of July Guest columnist to see if you are due a benefit increase and, birth announcements, rolled around, if appropriate, it is automatically given. your new baby or news and two things Dear Rusty: I started getting Social COLA increases are also automatically about your 25th or 50th happened like Security at age 62, and I am now 77. Can given effective with each December’s ben- anniversary celebrations. clockwork, just I get a higher benefit now that I’m older? efit (paid in January) if such an increase is Please e-mail correspon- as expected. The Roberta McQuaid Signed: Needy Senior appropriate due to inflation as measured by dence along with a photo Asiatic Garden Columnist Dear Needy Senior: Probably not. the national Consumer Price Index. So, the to chicopeeregister@ Beetle decimat- When you first start collecting your Social only other possible way your current bene- turley.com or send it to: ed my planters at Security retirement benefits (e.g., at age 62 fit could be increased now is if 1) you didn’t Chicopee Register, c/o OSV and my peas ripened in a fury. Read on or any other age) your Social Security ben- claim a spousal benefit when you were eli- Turley Publications, 24 to learn a little more about two very unlike efit amount is permanently established and gible and you are still eligible because your Water Street, topics. will change thereafter only if: husband is still living, or, 2) your husband Palmer, MA 01069. The Asiatic Garden beetle is a bit small- ·A Cost-of-Living Adjustment is now deceased, and you didn’t apply for er than the Japanese beetle and is chestnut (COLA) is granted (which is usually done a higher survivor benefit you were entitled brown in color. It feeds during the night, so annually, starting with your payment to when he died. If either of those are true, look for chewed foliage in gardens or planter in January of each year). There have only then you should contact Social Security to Chicopee Register boxes under lampposts, streetlights or oth- been 3 years in the last four decades that a request your higher benefit. The Chicopee Register is er outside lights. Cultivate directly under- COLA increase didn’t automatically occur. You do not, however, get a benefit in- published every Thursday neath the affected plant during the day and This year’s COLA increase was 1.3%. crease simply because you are now older by Turley Publications, Inc., you will likely see the culprits scurry back ·You later became eligible for a than you were when you first claimed So- 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. Telephone (413) 283- into the soil. Usually, they snuggle up very higher spousal benefit because your hus- cial Security. COLA will slightly increase 8393, Fax (413) 289-1977. close to the stems an inch or so below the band started collecting benefits after you your benefit automatically most years, but soil surface. Sometimes watering at the base first claimed, and your benefit amount at unless one or more of the other conditions PATRICK H. TURLEY of the plant will bring them to the top of the your full retirement age (FRA) was less above apply, your benefits won’t change CEO soil where they can be easily collected or than 50% of your husband’s FRA benefit further as you age. KEITH TURLEY squished. This is one pest you don’t want amount. This article is intended for informa- President to have around- send them swimming in a ·You later became eligible for a high- tion purposes only and does not represent soapy bath or you may not have any plants er survivor benefit because your husband legal or financial guidance. It presents the EDITOR Elise Linscott left. In my experience, two plants they par- passed away and his Social Security bene- opinions and interpretations of the AMAC [email protected] ticularly love are coleus and calibrachoa. fit was more than you were receiving (you Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited It’s pretty amazing that I’ve found dozens a would need to apply separately for your by the National Social Security Associa- STAFF WRITER day in an eighteen-inch planter. If digging survivor benefit). tion (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foun- Dalton Zbierski around in the soil isn’t your style, go out near ·You had later earnings which were dation and its staff are not affiliated with [email protected] dusk with a headlamp or flashlight and pick higher than any of the 35 years over your or endorsed by the Social Security Admin- ADVERTISING SALES them right off the plant. Hand picking can lifetime used to originally compute your istration or any other governmental enti- Wendy Delcamp significantly cut down on the damage. benefit when you first applied. Past years ty. To submit a question, visit the AMAC [email protected] This year and for the last few years at earnings are adjusted for inflation, so orig- website (amacfoundation.org/programs/ SPORTS EDITOR least one day of the Fourth of July weekend inal earnings amounts in prior years are social-security-advisory) or email ssadvi- Greg Scibelli was spent picking, shucking and freezing increased to today’s dollar value to see if [email protected]. [email protected] peas. Now you may be thinking that I real- your recent earnings are higher. ly know how to have fun, but to me, this is If you are working, Social Security Russell Gloor is a Social Security advi- SOCIAL MEDIA what summer is made of! I plant my peas the monitors your earnings (and your contri- sor for AMAC. end of April, so typically they ripen almost @ Chicopee Register on cue each year. I had ambitions of growing WEB a freezer full of them, but that would take a www.chicopeeregister.turley.com garden entirely devoted to peas. For approx- imately twenty feet of row three peas deep, I yield about four to five pounds of shucked peas. Of course, we eat lots fresh, some shell and all when immature. I plant them three seeds deep a couple of inches apart up against ENJOYING www.turley.com the interior of my garden fence where they Turley Publications, Inc. cannot assume liability for the loss of naturally climb up with their tendrils attach- photographs or other materials ing to one another and the fence. 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ARBORS from page 1 month, residents will travel to a baseball game. At the Arbors, they can participate in shopping trips, visit restaurants and attend outdoor concerts. “I like everything,” said Alice Bel- lerose, a resident. “There are a lot of great people. To tell you the truth, I don’t know what my favorite [activity] is because I like everything and enjoy the whole day.” Making the decision to relocate to the Arbors can occur for a number of reasons. It can be difficult to leave be- hind a residence where one has lived for decades, but the Arbors presents resi- dents with new freedoms. “It can be hard to leave some- Irene and Jolanta pose for a photo at the TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTOS BY DALTON ZBIERSKI where you’ve lived and have so many Arbors Assisted Residential Community in Siobhan Cefarelli, Director of Marketing for the Arbors at Chicopee, poses in the courtyard memories, but assisted living is more Chicopee on July 7. of the assisted living facility on Memorial Drive. of a lifestyle. For seniors, being social is crucial to their success,” said Jones. able to residents at the Arbors. “They might think that they’re losing Personal laundry service is provid- their independence coming here, but ed, as is on-site physical and occupa- they’re actually gaining it. They can do tional therapy and podiatry. Residents a lot more with our help and live their have the ability to call for room service [L to R] Arbors own life.” and are aided by housekeepers regular- of Chicopee The option of a trial stay is available ly. residents Olive to potential residents, and a tax credit Cable, phone and internet services Ware, Stella program exists that can take a substan- are provided, and guest entertainers are Doray and Alice tial sum off of each month’s rent. Dis- known to perform at the facility. Bellerose enjoy counts are also accessible to veterans or Most importantly, at all times of the sunshine their surviving spouses. day, staff members are nearby and on Wednesday Memory Support is a critical com- available to assist during emergency sit- afternoon. ponent of all Arbors-associated facil- uations. ities. At the Chicopee location, 10 “You have staff here that are here apartments units called “Reflections” 24/7. If at two o’clock in the morning are designated to keep residents who a resident is in their apartment and not are struggling with memory loss en- feeling well, all they have to do is pull an emergency cord and they’ll have gaged and active in a safe environ- 413-206-9763. Staff members are eager years and think that it’s beautiful. I’m ment. somebody by their side within a matter of minutes,” said Jones. to help and continue the mission of the lucky to work here. It’s like our second Dementia-friendly dining, color- Arbors, a family-owned, third genera- family. We’re with these residents and ful tableware, a specialized memory Families considering the prospects of renting from the Arbors can walk tion business. staff more than we’re at home I think,” program, medication management and “I’ve worked here for almost 20 said Jones. structured daily programs are all avail- into the facility with inquiries or call

OFFICERS from page 1 Gomes said, “When it comes to wa- right direction.” der and opioid overdose fatalities for peo- ter efforts, this is what well-trained public Vieau said since the Fourth of July ple and families,” according to the order. Oliveira also presented Wanat and safety is.” weekend the City has only seen two new Councilor-at-Large James Tillotson Delarosa with a formal “Thank you” from The City Council and those in atten- cases, as of July 6. said, “This is a good thing for our police the Massachusetts House of Representa- dance gave Delarosa and Wanat a stand- The City Council also voted unani- department in that it helps those with sub- tives. ing ovation. mously to accept a $9,500 grant from the stance abuse disorders and opiate over- Vieau said, “The message today re- Vieau also presented the latest City of Northampton for the Police Drug dose itself.” ally is about aquatic and water safety. It’s COVID-19 data for the city and report- Addiction Response Team. The DART program runs in conjunc- probably the most important message that ed there are currently 12 open cases but The grant is to be used for “decreas- tion with the City of Northampton accord- comes out of today.” the numbers are “still trending in the ing the impacts of substance abuse disor- ing to Tillotson. Now Picking FRESH from Our Fields! Sweet Corn 753 Montgomery St. PHOTOS BY BOBBI MABB, CHICOPEE MAYOR’S OFFICE Yellow Squash Elected officials pose with the family of a two-year-old girl Chicopee, MA who was saved in June by Ofc. Flordemaris Delarosa and Zucchini Squash Ofc. Jack Wanat, both pictured here. Mon. - Sat. 8am-7pm Cucumbers, Radishes Sun. 8am-6pm Carrots, Leaf Lettuce Holidays 8am-5pm Rhubarb, Beets 536-2043 Green & Yellow Beans Gournemt Potatoes Onions, Kale Ice Cream Stand We proudly carry local products from Blue Seal, Balboni Bakery NOW OPEN Daily 12pm-8pm & Millies Perogies

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Chicopee Register July 9, 2021 ❙ Page 5 IN THE CLASSROOM Scholarships available for STEM students at HCC HOLYOKE - Students enrolled full an associate degree at HCC, and/or trans- time in chemistry, biology, engineering, fer to an accredited STEM degree pro- mathematics, physics or other STEM gram at a four-year institution. The schol- fields at Holyoke Community College arships are renewable every year students may qualify for a National Science Foun- continue to meet the eligibility criteria. dation scholarship of up to $10,000 a year Beside the financial awards, STEM toward tuition and fees. Scholars become part of a learning com- Through HCC, the National Science munity that fosters a sense of belong- Foundation Scholarship offers on average ing and academic success, and includes $6,500 per year to qualified full-time stu- mentoring, research, and honors experi- dents and prorated amounts for part-time ences; community service; and intern- students. ships. Incoming and current HCC students Eligibility guidelines for the National are encouraged to apply. The STEM Science Foundation Scholarship in STEM scholarship application deadline for the can be viewed at hcc.edu/scholarship Fall 2021 semester is Aug. 1, 2021. STEM disciplines include biological Students chosen for the NSF schol- sciences, physical sciences, math, com- arship become members of HCC’s STEM puter and information services, geosci- Scholars 2.0 Program, also known as ences, and engineering. SCoRE (STEM Cohorts for Research & The program is led by HCC math Engagement). professor Ileana Vasu, coordinator of the STEM Scholars are expected to STEM Scholars program. She can be PHOTO SUBMITTED BY HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE maintain enrollment in a STEM program, reached at [email protected] or 413-552- Professor Emily Rabinsky leads a biotechnology laboratory class in the HCC Center for be in good academic standing, complete 2438. Life Sciences. Colleges list graduates, President’s and Dean’s lists students more letter-graded courses with no fail- Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Jason M. Kulig graduated with a Madison Langlois of ing grades during the semester and earn a Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, MSE in Mechanical Engineering. Chicopee graduates GPA of 3.5 or higher. New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Ore- Justin M. Adamczyk graduated Sum- gon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South ma Cum Laude with a Doctor of Pharma- from Emerson College Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and cy. Chicopee students make Wisconsin. Graduates were also from Troy E. Tanzer graduated with a Juris BOSTON - Emerson College award- Canada, China, and India. Doctor. ed more than 950 undergraduate degrees UMass Amherst Spring Western New England University and more than 470 graduate degrees for 2021 Dean’s List congratulates the following Chicopee stu- the Class of 2021 on Sun., May 2, at Fen- dents: Chicopee residents way Park in Boston, MA during its 141st AMHERST – Below is a list of local Emma Faith Laughlin graduated commencement exercises, and virtually students who were named to the dean’s Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Commu- named to Dean’s List at on Sunday, May 9. list at the University of Massachusetts nication/Public Relations Concentration. Quinnipiac University Madison Langlois of Chicopee, MA Amherst for the spring 2021 semester. Anas M. Serafini graduated with a 01020 received a BA in Business Creative In order to qualify, an undergraduate BS in Chemistry. HAMDEN, CT - The following area Enterprises. student must receive a 3.5 grade-point av- Tuan M. Nguyen graduated Magna students were named to the dean’s list for erage or better on a four-point scale. Cum Laude with a BS in Computer Sci- the Spring 2021 semester at Quinnipiac ence. University: Gabriella Trznadel Kelsi R. Mitchell graduated Magna Chicopee, MA: Samantha Carrier, named to College of the Chicopee students Cum Laude with a BS in Forensic Biol- Hope Gauthier ogy. Holy Cross’ Spring 2021 receive degrees Mohammed Al Juboori graduated from WNEU Cum Laude with a BS in Pharmacy Stud- Siena College Dean’s List ies. SPRINGFIELD - Western New Dominic J. Romano graduated Sum- recognizes WORCESTER, MA - Gabriella England University’s undergraduate ma Cum Laude with a BSBA in Account- Trznadel of Chicopee, was named to the commencement was held on Saturday, ing. local students College of the Holy Cross Spring 2021 May 15. Over 480 students received Connor J. McDowell graduated Cum LOUDONVILLE, NY - Macy Car- Dean’s List. A member of the Class of degrees. The top five fields of study for Laude with a BSBA in Arts & Entertain- leton was named to the Siena College 2024, Trznadel is majoring in Visual Arts: undergraduates in 2021 were Mechan- ment Management. President’s List for the Spring 2021 Se- Studio. ical Engineering, Pharmacy Studies, Benjamin Adam Whitten graduated mester. Macy is from Chicopee. Trznadel was among more than 1,451 Accounting, Criminal Justice, and Psy- with a BSE in Biomedical Engineering. The President’s List requires a 3.9 students named to the Dean’s List for out- chology. Kyle Wesley Wolanski graduated grade point average or higher. standing academic achievement during The graduating class hailed from Cum Laude with a BSE in Mechanical Amanda Shlaferman has been named the spring semester of the 2020-21 aca- 27 states: Arizona, California, Colo- Engineering. to the Siena College Dean’s List for the demic year. rado, Connecticut, Georgia, Florida, Michelle A. Karparis graduated with Spring 2021 semester. Amanda is also To qualify, students must pass four or Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, a MA in English for Teachers. from Chicopee.

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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com SportsSEND US YOUR SPORTS SUBMISSIONS www.sports.turley.com Pacers season ends in semifinals CHICOPEE – For Chicop- ee High School softball, it was a great run from beginning to end. After and undefeated regular sea- son landed the Pacers in the top of the brackets, the Pacers found themselves up against a tough op- ponent, falling in the semifinals of the Division 1 tournament to Pittsfield 8-2 on June 23. Chicop- ee’s season ends at an impressive 13-1 and the Pacers established themselves as one of the top teams in the region thanks to im- pressive pitching by Sophia Me- ade, and some great offense that resulted in eight games scoring 10 runs or more. Meade has grad- uated, and a new pitcher will have to step up in order for the Pacers to continue contending. PHOTOS BY DAVID HENRY WWW.SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM Sophia Meade pitches in her final game of the year Ashley Hebert attempts to tag a runner out at home. against Pittsfield.

Aneesa Rivera makes a throw to first.Natalie Rodriquez swings and connects for the Pacers. Gwyneth Gagnon fires across the diamond.

Win moves Pioneers back to first place Tri Track event moved By Tim Peterson to Aug. 25 Sports Correspondent SEEKONK – Seekonk asked to keep their pit passes for LUDLOW—It was only Speedway and Tri Track Open re-entry on the new date. fitting that the Western Mass. Modified Series officials -an For Tri Track Open Modi- Pioneers faced the Boston Bolts nounced on Wednesday night a fied Series teams, the five com- on the same night the Boston postponement, and rescheduled petition tires used at Seekonk Red Sox were playing the New date of Wednesday, August 25, on Wednesday must be brought York Yankees at Fenway Park. for Speed51.TV Modified Mad- back for the new date. Those five Just like the rivalry be- ness. Due to an electrical outage tires are not to be altered, and tween the two Major League due to a power line down in the must be brought back dismount- baseball teams, the USL League Seekonk area -- and severe light- ed from their rims, in order for Two soccer clubs really do not ning in the area -- officials had officials to scan them in and like each other very much. no choice but to move the race check for any alterations. The Pioneers, who were in the best interest of safety for “We worked with all three shutout 4-0 by the Bolts in the all involved. divisions to come up with the season opening match on May On August 25, the remain- best date that would work for 11, moved back atop the North- der of the event program will be their teams, as well as our great east Division standings with run, with feature event action for race fans at Seekonk Speedway,” a 5-3 victory in a very intense the NEMA Lites and their 50-lap Ed St. Germain, Director of Dave Steele Memorial, a 40-lap Business Development at See- battle at Lusitano Stadium on PHOTOS BY DAVID HENRY WWW.SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM June 26. The five goals were a Yosuke Hanya makes a quick dribble before serving the ball toward event in the inaugural Seekonk konk, said. “We look forward to season high for the Pioneers. the goal. event for the 350 SMAC Su- welcoming back all of the race “When we lost to the Bolts permodifieds and the 100-lap, teams, and the fans that came out in the season opener, they were to be disrespectful to them.” AC Connecticut on the same $10,000 to win Speed51.TV to support the show, when it con- very disrespectful to us fol- The Pioneers (8-1-2) had night. Modified Madness for the Tri tinues in August. That $10,000 lowing the game and we took sole possession of first place, “We tied Black Rock on Track Open Modified Series. Modified Madness check is on it personally,” said Pioneer’s but they tied Black Rock FC, Wednesday night, which al- Fans are asked to keep their the line and the race is shaping captain Federico Gutierrez. “It 0-0, last Wednesday night. The lowed the Bolts to move into general admission tickets to up to be one of the best in the feels great to beat them on our Bolts (8-3-0) slipped past them first place,” added Gutierrez, be granted re-entry on the new 16-year history of the race.” homefield tonight, but we’re into first place by one point fol- race date. Race teams and fans gentlemen, and we’re not going lowing a 4-1 road win versus See PIONEERS page 8 who entered the pit area are also See RACING page 8

Chicopee Register July 9, 2021 ❙ Page 7 SPORTS MIAA Board of Directors names new president FRANKLIN – The Massachusetts season, Lindsey also served as the Award four times while Lindsey has Sportsmanship Summit at Gillette Interscholastic Athletic Association varsity girls lacrosse coach since pro- been athletic director. multiple times. (MIAA) is pleased to announce Lind- gram inception in 2012. Lindsey’s involvement in the In addition to Lindsey’s service sey von Holtz as the 23rd President of Lindsey strives to improve the MIAA includes serving on the Board and commitment at the state and lo- the MIAA Board of Directors. leadership skills and level of sports- of Directors since 2014 and as the cal levels, she has received numerous Lindsey has been working in ed- manship within Mount Greylock and Chair of the Finance and Personnel awards and recognitions. Lindsey was ucation for twenty years as a teacher, across Berkshire County. She was key Committee for the past two years. honored with the William N. Gaine coach, advisor and athletic director. to organizing the first-ever Berkshire She has served on the Girls Lacrosse Jr. Sportsmanship Award in 2018. She is in her 14th year as athletic di- County Leadership Summit in 2012 Committee since 2013 and became She was named MSSADA District G rector at Mount Greylock Regional and has organized and often present- the Chair in 2017. Additional MIAA Athletic Director of the Year in 2014 School in Williamstown, MA. She ed at the county event each year since Committee involvement includes the and 2020. She was the recipient of received a bachelor’s degree in math- including a virtual event during the Boys Lacrosse Committee (2013 – the MSSADA District G Presidents ematics and computer science from 2020-2021 school year. The event present, Vice Chair 2019 - present), Award of Merit (2016), the MSSA- Mount Holyoke College in South aims to bring together students from the Sportsmanship Committee (2010- DA District G Ted Damko Award Hadley and a master’s degree in ath- across the county to teach and discuss 2017), the Cross Country & Track (2012) and was the District G Rich letic administration from Springfield how students can lead their teams and Committee (2008 - 2013) and the Lewis Award Nominee (2018, 2020, College. Lindsey split time between schools. This event summarizes the Volleyball Committee. Lindsey was a 2021). Lindsey is looking forward the classroom and as athletic direc- educational athletics values that Lind- facilitator during the first three years to working with all those involved in tor for five years at Mount Greylock sey aims to bring to Mount Greylock, of the New England Student Leader- the MIAA to assist in recovery from and then transitioned to her current Berkshire County and the MIAA. ship Conference and she has attended a tough year and looking forward to position as Director of Athletics and Mount Greylock has been honored the MIAA Leadership Institute. Lind- a year full of educational athletic op- Co-Curricular Activities. Until this with the District G Sportsmanship sey has been a presenter at the MIAA portunities. Blue Sox fall to Sharks Sox suffer series of rainouts up three runs in the top of the second and Event rained out, to be four runs in the top of the third. HOLYOKE – The Valley Blue Sox The lone run for Valley came from a faced the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks in Brian Hart (Marist) RBI that brought Tra- made up this weekend their second meeting of the season on Fri- vis Holt (High Point) home. The two-time WINCHESTER, N.H. – Monad- ifieds, Street Stocks, Late Model day night. At the end of nine innings, the NECBL Pitching Honor Roll recipient nock Speedway suffered its second Sportsman, Steve Zebrowski Memo- Sharks won the game by a score of 7-1. Ryan Towle closed out the game for Val- rain cancellation of the season Satur- rial Pure Stock Race Young Gun, Following that, the Blue Sox had ley strong, and the Blue Sox were able to day, July 3, when its scheduled Inde- Classic Lites plus the 50 Lap Mini three games postponed on Wednesday, offensively hold off the Sharks from their pendence Day Weekend Firecracker Stocks Battle For The Belt event. June 30, Friday, July 2, and Saturday, four-run inning in the third but weren’t event was scuttled by persistent rain- Race Time 5:00 The 100-lap NHS- July 3 due to the extended rain that came able to bring runs home despite hitting fall. The annual fireworks extravagan- TRA Modified event postponed by through New England. It also postponed well. za at the quarter-mile speedplant will the July 3 rain has been rescheduled numerous other NECBL games through- “It was a tough one,” said Blue Sox now be held next Saturday, July 10. to an August 7th. out the region. Assistant Coach Jim Woods, “We had That night’s on-track excite- For more information, please The Sharks came out offensively a hard time controlling the zone, and it ment will include NHSTRA Mod- visit www.monadnockspeedway.com strong and claimed the lead early, putting didn’t go our way tonight.”

PIONEERS from page 7 the home win. “We just need to keep bar, I got a little bit nervous,” said Le- winning the rest of our games now.” rech, who didn’t play in the first match who’s the anchor of the Pioneers defen- Entering last Saturday’s match, the against the Bolts. “Fortunately, the ball sive unit. “We were only one point be- Pioneers had outscored their previous went into the net, and everyone was very hind them entering tonight’s match and nine opponents, 20-2. Western Mass. happy about it. We do have the best fans with this win we moved back into first goalkeeper Blake Mullen also had post- in our conference.” place again. We now control our own ed five consecutive shutouts and the Pio- The score was tied five minutes later destiny, and we really want to host the neers went 4-0-1 during that stretch. when Tyler Bagley ended Mullen’s shut- playoffs this year. It has been a long time Referee Alexander Parent, who near- out streak by firing a low shot into the since we’ve done that.” ly lost control of last Saturday’s match left corner following a defensive break- The Pioneers will be looking to re- a couple of times, awarded the Pioneers down. main in first place when they host AC their first penalty kick following a foul The contest didn’t remain tied for Connecticut at 7:30 on Friday night. in the box during the 20th minute of the very long, as Patrick Agyemang drib- They’re schedule to close out the regular opening half. bled the ball into the left side of the box season home slate against Black Rock Lerech, who leads the Pioneers before firing a rocket shot into the right FC on July 9 before playing a road match with eight goals, stepped up to the line. corner of the net past Bolts goalie James versus the Seacoast United Phantoms in His shot deflected off the crossbar and Swomley during the 26th minute. the regular season finale two days later. bounced off the ground. The ball hit off “I beat the defender with my speed, “It was a great team effort in to- the crossbar a second time before finally and I just kept going,” Agyemang said. night’s game,” said Ignacio Lerech, who going into the net. “Then I fired a shot into the net. I was converted a couple of penalty kicks in “When I saw the ball hit the cross- on a scoring drought the past couple of games, and I felt very good following Cemetery Memorials ✦ Markers that goal.” Granite Benches Ten minutes later, the Pioneers took a 3-1 lead. Religious Statuary ✦ Outdoor Display Swomley made a save on a head- Fede Gutierrez makes a slide-step to keep MEMORIALS RAY HALUCH INC. er, but the ball got away from him and possession of the ball. haluchsmemorials.com 1014 Center St ❙ Ludlow, MA ❙ 583-6508 Agyemang put it into the back of the net corner kick during the 52nd minute. for his second goal of the match. Bagley took the kick from the left “Ignacio was pressuring the goal- corner and Noam Kolakofsky headed it ie and he dropped the ball,” Agyemang into the net. said. “The ball came right to my feet, and The home team, who never trailed I was able to put it away. Scoring another in the match, retook the lead again when goal just felt great.” Lerech scored his pk goal on a shot into The Pioneers would let the two-goal the right corner during the 57th minute. lead slip away from them. Khalid Rose, who had entered the Bagley converted a pk during the match during the 80th minute, scored an th 40 minute slicing the Bolts deficit in insurance goal in stoppage time, which half at halftime. last more than ten minutes, sealing the The Bolts scored the tying goal on a Pioneers biggest victory of this season.

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CHICOPEE CITY Springfield St., Chicopee, MA Carmen Batista, 79 Newell St., Massachusetts Uniform Pro­ 2005 HONDA CIVIC LX Commonwealth of COUNCIL 01013 to discuss the follow- Chicopee, MA 01020. bate Code without super- VIN: 1HGEM22575L044728 Massachusetts ZONING COMMITTEE ing: The plans/application vision by the Court. Inven­ Donte C Recchia The Trial Court LEGAL NOTICE Zone Change applica- can be viewed on the City tory and accounts are not 95 Hitchcock St Probate and Family Court The Zoning Committee tion from Business A to Council website https://www. required­ to be filed with the Holyoke, MA 01040 Hampden Division of the Chicopee City Council Residential B for 6,869 sq. chicopeema.gov/880/Pending- Court, but interested parties 50 State Street will hold a public hearing ft. of property located at 287 Applications are entitled to notice regard- 2006 CHEVROLET Springfield, MA 01103 Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Chicopee St. for the purpose *COVID-19: Pursuant ing the administration from MALIBU LS (413)748-8600 6:30 PM* in the Auditorium, of uniformity with neighbor- to the Governor’s Order the Personal Repre­sentative VIN: 1G1ZS51896F251519 Docket No. HD20P2017EA 3rd floor, City Hall, 17 hood zoning. Applicant – John Suspending Certain Provisions and can petition the Court Andre G Germain Estate of: Springfield St., Chicopee, MA Vieau, Sherry Manyak, 287 of the Open Meeting Law, in any matter relating to the 24544 148th Dr Alfonse Martin Piela 01013 to discuss the follow- Chicopee St., Chicopee, MA MGL c. 30A due to the novel estate, including distribu- Rosedale, NY 11422 Also Known As: ing: 01013. Coronavirus outbreak, the July tion of assets and expenses Alphonse Martin Piela 07/02, 07/09, 07/16/2021 Special Permit application The plans/application 28, 2021 Zoning Committee of administration. Inter­ested Date of Death: under section 275-22 C for the can be viewed on the City hearing shall be available to parties are entitled to petition 04/15/2020 purpose of expanding exist- Council website https://www. the public via zoom and in the Court to institute formal Commonwealth of INFORMAL PROBATE ing residential use to 3 fami- chicopeema.gov/880/Pending- person. Anyone wishing to proceedings and to obtain Massachusetts PUBLICATION NOTICE ly located at 246-248 Grattan Applications participate remotely shall, pro- orders terminating or restrict- The Trial Court To all persons interested in St. Applicant – Bigos Family *COVID-19: Pursuant vide notice to the Office of the ing the powers of Personal Probate and Family Court the above captioned estate,­ by Trust, Claire & William Bigos to the Governor’s Order City Council by calling (413) Representatives appointed Hampden Division Petition of Petit­i­oner Phyllis Trustees, 103 Caddyshack Dr., Suspending Certain Provisions 594-1435 M-F 8:30 AM – 5 under informal procedure. A 50 State Street M Winiarski of Chicopee, Chicopee, MA 01020. of the Open Meeting Law, PM or by email at aczarniec- copy of the Petition and Will, Springfield, MA 01103 MA The plans/application MGL c. 30A due to the novel [email protected] by July if any, can be obtained from (413)748-8600 a Will has been admitted to can be viewed on the City Coronavirus outbreak, the July 26, 2021. Those giving such the Pet­itioner. Docket No. HD21P1204EA informal probate. Council website https://www. 28, 2021 Zoning Committee notice will need to identify 07/09/2021 Estate of: Phyllis M Winiarski chicopeema.gov/880/Pending- hearing shall be available to the public hearing and pro- Joseph F Partyka, Jr of Chicopee, MA has been Applications the public via zoom and in vide their name, address and SALE OF Also Known As: informally appointed as the *COVID-19: Pursuant person. Anyone wishing to contact phone number to min- MOTOR VEHICLES Joe Partyka Personal Representative of the to the Governor’s Order participate remotely shall, pro- imize the potential for zoom Under G.L. c.255 Sec. 39A Date of Death: estate to serve without surety Suspending Certain Provisions vide notice to the Office of the bombing. Notice is hereby given by 03/27/2021 on the bond. of the Open Meeting Law, City Council by calling (413) The petition and mate- Interstate Towing, Inc. pur- INFORMAL PROBATE The estate is being MGL c. 30A due to the novel 594-1435 M-F 8:30 AM – 5 rials related to this proposal suant to the provisions of G.L. PUBLICATION NOTICE administered­ under informal Coronavirus outbreak, the July PM or by email at aczarniec- are on file in the Office of c. 255, section 39A, that on To all persons interested procedure by the Personal 28, 2021 Zoning Committee [email protected] by July the City Council, Chicopee July 16, 2021 at Interstate in the above captioned est­ate, Representative under the hearing shall be available to 26, 2021. Those giving such City Hall, 274 Front Street, Towing, Inc the following by Petition of Petiti­­oner Joan Massachusetts Uniform Pro­ the public via zoom and in notice will need to identify (plans and applications are Motor Vehicles will be sold Partyka of Springfield, MA bate Code without supervision person. Anyone wishing to the public hearing and pro- also available on the City at private sale to satisfy our a Will has been admitted to by the Court. Inven­tory and participate remotely shall, pro- vide their name, address and Council website https://www. garage keeper’s lien thereon informal probate. accounts are not re­quired to vide notice to the Office of the contact phone number to min- chicopeema.gov/880/Pending- for storage, towing charges, Joan Partyka o f be filed with the Court, but City Council by calling (413) imize the potential for zoom Applications. You may also care and expenses of notices Springfield, MA has been interested parties are entitled 594-1435 M-F 8:30 AM – 5 bombing. call (413) 594-1435 or email and sale of said vehicles. informally appointed as the to notice regarding the admin- PM or by email at aczarniec- The petition and mate- [email protected]. Personal Representative of the istration from the Personal [email protected] by July rials related to this proposal 07/09, 07/16/2021 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS estate to serve without surety Repre­sentative and can peti- 26, 2021. Those giving such are on file in the Office of VIN: JTDKB20U677623495 on the bond. tion the Court in any matter notice will need to identify the City Council, Chicopee Commonwealth of David Sterrett The estate is being relating to the estate, includ- the public hearing and pro- City Hall, 274 Front Street, Massachusetts 893 Monkton Rd administered under informal ing distribution of assets and vide their name, address and (plans and applications are The Trial Court North Ferrisburgh, VT 05473 procedure by the Personal expenses of administration. contact phone number to min- also available on the City Probate and Family Court Representative under the Inter­ested parties are enti- imize the potential for zoom Council website https://www. Hampden Division 2006 AUDI A6 3.2 Massachusetts Uniform tled to petition the Court to bombing. chicopeema.gov/880/Pending- 50 State Street QUATTRO Probate Code without super- institute formal proceedings The petition and mate- Applications. You may also Springfield, MA 01103 VIN: WAUDH74F16N102580 vision by the Court. Inventory and to obtain orders terminat- rials related to this proposal call (413) 594-1435 or email (413)748-8600 Robert Desrosiers and accounts are not required ing or restricting the powers are on file in the Office of [email protected]. Docket No. HD21P0996EA 67 Partridge Lane to be filed with the Court, but of Personal Representatives the City Council, Chicopee 07/09, 07/16/2021 Estate of: West Springfield, MA 01089 interested parties are entitled appointed under informal pro- City Hall, 274 Front Street, Kathryn Andrews to notice regarding the admin- cedure. A copy of the Petition (plans and applications are CHICOPEE CITY Date of Death: 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY istration from the Personal and Will, if any, can be also available on the City COUNCIL 03/10/2021 SOLARA SE/SLE Representative and can peti- obtained from the Petitioner­ . Council website https://www. ZONING COMMITTEE INFORMAL PROBATE VIN: 2T1CF22P9YC274946 tion the Court in any matter 07/09/2021 chicopeema.gov/880/Pending- LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE William Tanguay relating to the estate, includ- Applications. You may also The Zoning Committee To all persons interested 522 West Shaft Rd Apt 31 ing distribution of assets and Notice Of Sale call (413) 594-1435 or email of the Chicopee City Council in the above captioned est­ North Adams, MA 01247 expenses of administration. By MA Gen Laws c. 255, [email protected]. will hold a public hearing ate, by Petition of Petit­i­oner Interested parties are enti- Sec. 39A,Chucks Towing. 07/09, 07/16/2021 Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Kathleen A Lingenberg of 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ tled to petition the Court to 78 West St., Chicopee, MA 6:30 PM* in the Auditorium, Longmeadow, MA. S430 institute formal proceedings is holding a private sale uly CHICOPEE CITY 3rd floor, City Hall, 17 Kathleen A Lingenberg VIN: WDBNG70J3YA107650 and to obtain orders terminat- 23,2021 at 2 P.M. to satis- COUNCIL Springfield St., Chicopee, MA of Longmeadow, MA has Michael L Klein ing or restricting the powers fy garage keepers lien for ZONING COMMITTEE 01013 to discuss the follow- been informally appointed as 781 Wilson Ct of Personal Representatives storage, towing charges, and LEGAL NOTICE ing: the Personal Representative Valley Stream, NY 11581 appointed under informal pro- notice of sale expenses. The Zoning Committee Special Permit appli- of the estate to serve without cedure. A copy of the Petition 02 Subaru Forester Grey of the Chicopee City Council cation under section 275-52 surety on the bond. 2008 MAZDA CX-7 and Will, if any, can be Vin: JF1SF63552H759397 will hold a public hearing B 13 for the purpose of dog The estate is being VIN: JM3ER29L080194651 obtained from the Petitioner. Owner Ismael Diaz Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at kennel license for 8 pet dogs ad­ministered under informal Jennifer Lee 07/09/2021 Date of tow:1-16-21 6:30 PM* in the Auditorium, located at 79 Newell St. procedure by the Personal 159 Brayton Hill Terr 06/25, 07/02, 07/09/2021 3rd floor, City Hall, 17 Applicant – Marcolino Belen, Representative under the North Adams, MA 01247

YOUTH ACADEMY from page 1 using their equipment,” said the program will open the eyes of the Academy. The first series of Hammon. youths to the possibility of pursu- exercises occurred in July 2019, The department’s Special ing a career in law enforcement. and a socially-distant version Response Team will also present “The officers who partic- took place on a weekly basis at during the Academy. At the 2020 ipate in this program want to the Boys and Girls Club on Mead- edition of the program, the SRT make a difference in the kids’ ow Street last fall. made a great impression on the lives,” said Hammon. Inside the Public Safety teenage participants. The Youth Cadet Academy Department on Church Street, “They actually got to use is funded through the Boys and anticipation is building for the the equipment and try to break Girls Club by the Shannon Com- last week of July. Personnel who in the door. Basically, they get to munity Safety Initiative, named participate in the Academy arrive see all the cool parts of the police for the late State Sen. Charles E voluntarily. department but they also will get Shannon Jr. “The reality is that not every- exposed to other things like the Shannon CSI funds are used body we meet is at the best place K9s,” said Cote. to address gang and youth vio- in their lives,” said Cote. “These This month’s Academy will lence through social interven- TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTO BY DALTON ZBIERSKI include marching and physical tion, suppression, opportunity kids put into perspective that not During the 2019 edition of the Youth Cadet Academy, Chicopee K9 training. As Cote alluded to, par- provision, organizational change everybody is at that point of their Ofc. Chris Galindo speaks to participants at the Boys and Girls Club of ticipants will also observe the de- and community mobilization. life; not everything is an emer- Chicopee on Meadow Street. gency. It reminds the officers to partment’s K9 Unit at work. Currently, a select number remember that the kids are our fu- ened the safety of all residents, that the department’s Underwa- “Then, we also have other of openings are still available for ture. We want to treat them well.” only five or six could be complet- ter Response Team will lead an divisions within the police de- this month’s Academy. Cote added that this year’s ed. activity in the school’s swimming partment come and show them Individuals seeking informa- Academy, “might have some ex- Last fall’s Academy was a pool. how to do things,” said Cote. tion on how to attend can contact tra surprises,” including a pre- success by all accounts, but Ham- “We’re going to try to get “We have the detective bureau the Chicopee Police Department sentation by the Chicopee Fire mon is excited to help lead a less our dive team in there in hopes come in and bring their finger- on Facebook or call the depart- Department. restricted program this summer. that we can put them in the pool print kits, and the kids get to ment at 413-592-6341. Lynn In a typical year, the depart- He thanked Chicopee Pub- with the dive gear so that our hands-on forensics.” Morrissette, Marketing & Devel- ment organizes up to 45 commu- lic Schools Superintendent Lynn divers can explain to them how For many of the officers in- opment Director of the Boys and nity engagement events. In the Clark for opening the doors of they use their dry suits or their volved, the Academy is a way to Girls Club can also be reached at past year, as COVID-19 threat- Chicopee Comp and is hopeful wetsuits or how they go about pay it forward. It is their goal that [email protected].

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Page 10 ❙ July 9, 2021 Chicopee Register SENIORS RiverMills Center’s July programming CHICOPEE – The RiverMills Cen- ming will require registration, including Devices on Tuesday, July 13 at 11am. offer the Zoom presentation “Adding ter, Chicopee’s Senior Center, located at 5 fitness classes. Unvaccinated people must Robin Putnam, with the Office of More Fruits & Veggies to Your Diet” on W Main St., has announced its July slate wear a mask. Vaccinated individuals are Consumer Affairs and Business Regu- Wednesday, July 21 at 11:00 a.m. of programming. Several exciting activi- not required to wear a mask, but should lation, will present on credit card skim- Ascentria Care Alliance will lead ties and developments are listed below. do what makes them feel comfortable. All ming devices and how to spot them at this workshop and will give participants programming is subject to change, and gas stations and ATMs and how to avoid tips on how to add more fruits and veg- RiverMills Center Reopening! cancellations may happen. Inside con- them. This will be a Zoom presentation gies to traditional meals, as well as rec- Chicopee Council on Aging’s Riv- gregate meal dining is planned to resume that you can join from home or you can ommendations for aerobic and strength erMills Center reopened its doors to the in September. The curbside meal pick- join in from the Senior Center as the pre- training activities. Vegetarian options public on July 6th. The Senior Center up program will continue throughout the sentation will be broadcast here as well. will also be reviewed! This will be a closed in March 2020 due to the Co- month of August, which is open to Chi- You must register in advance by calling Zoom presentation that you can join div-19 Pandemic. The centers hours are copee seniors. If you have any questions, 534-3698 or by stopping by RiverMills from home or you can join in from the 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. please call 534-3698. Center. Senior Center as the presentation will be Programming will be limited throughout broadcast here as well. the month of July. As of August, all pro- Skimming Devices Zoom Presentation Adding More Fruit & Veggies to Your Diet You must register in advance by call- gramming, including fitness classes, will The Chicopee Council on Aging will Zoom presentation ing 534-3698 or by stopping by River- resume. For the time being, all program- offer a Zoom presentation on Skimming The Chicopee Council on Aging will Mills Center.

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Chicopee Register July 9, 2021 ❙ Page 11 AROUND THE REGION From the 413 to the NBA: A 10-Year Retrospective Exhibit SPRINGFIELD – Chris Marion Photography is sharing a 10-year retrospective of his work at a public showing. It is a glimpse from behind his lens fea- turing photographs he has taken in Western Massachusetts and for the NBA, WNBA, and the G League. The exhibit is being held Saturday, July 17, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gasoline Alley, 250 Albany St., Springfield. The show is entitled “From the 413 to the NBA.” Chris has prepared more than 100 of his most artistic, creative, moving, and captivating photos. These include Spring- field’s September 11th Monu- ment, from its beginnings to its PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY CHRIS MARION Photographer Chris Marion took this photograph of Vanessa Ford, dedication, basketball legends, Sports photographer Chris Marion captured this image of [L to R] today’s top players, and icons of founding director of the Springfield CommUnity Chorale at the Commu- Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James at the 2016 NBA All-Star Game in nity Music School of Springfield. the entertainment industry who Toronto, Ontario, Canada. are basketball fans, and some of Vice President of Corporate Springfield’s own legends. not be a form of activism; regard- Springfield’s Union Station,” said less, it’s my hope to educate and Spirit of Springfield President Brand Marketing with MGM Re- “This exhibit is a look back sorts International. “I think one at the last ten years, ‘’ Marion inspire “ Judy Matt. “He has since cap- A Springfield native and tured the essence of our events of his most memorable series said. “A photographic journey of photos are of the Dropkick from my hometown in the 413 current resident, Chris has been and the many faces of those in at- photographing Western Massa- tendance. When I told him about Murphy’s concert taken during to some of the world’s biggest our opening weekend in 2018. A celebrities both on the court and chusetts for The Republican and Springfield’s September 11th MassLive, the Spirit of Spring- Monument, he was quick to vol- memory I’ll never forget.” off. It still feels like a dream that During the exhibit, White I grew up in the birthplace of field, MGM Springfield, and unteer his services to document many others. He has worked for the evolution of the monument Lion Brewing will host a beer basketball and now I get to help garden and guests can enjoy live document the game at such a high Sports Illustrated, UConn and, and its dedication.” most notably, the NBA. He has “From before we opened music in the afternoon. Admis- level. sion is free. Prints, posters, and “Of everything I’ve done, photographed basketball across our doors to the present, Chris the United States, Canada, Japan, continues to be an asset to MGM merchandise will be available I’m truly most proud of my work for purchase. with the WNBA. My goal has and in the G League’s COVID-19 Springfield. He has consistent- always been to chronicle these bubble in 2021. ly captured the best of MGM Chris Marion, a Springfield-based amazing athletes in a way that “In 2017, we had the plea- through his incredible images, photographer, photographed fittingly captures their power and sure of working with Chris for exceeding all of our photography 14-year NBA veteran and former intensity. What I do may or may the first time for the reopening of standards,” said Sarah Moore, Boston Celtic Amir Johnson.

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