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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 MONDAY,TUESDAY, APRIL JUNE 27, 19, 2017 2021 VOL.75 cents 90 NO. 91 Superintendent asks city to restore critical positions with $2.3M increase By AMY PORTER uled for May 4 to review the budget home, particularly given the COVID expanding learning options and Staff Writer line by line. pandemic. “A lot of students are increasing the number of learning WESTFIELD – Superintendent Czaporowski said the FY22 bud- coming in with high needs, and we experiences that are rigorous and Stefan Czaporowski and his admin- get is the start of a new three-year want to meet those needs,” he said. relevant. istrative team presented an FY22 plan for the district. He said there Included in the budget is an New and restored positions budget overview to the School are three main strategic objectives in increase in social emotional support include restoring an English lan- Committee at a special meeting on the new plan, the first of which is for students and strengthening of guage coach and assistant elemen- April 15. The district is asking for a strengthening the school environ- academic supports to address skills tary principal, and adding four full- $2.3 million increase from the city ment and culture that celebrates gaps. Czaporowski said the district time specialist positions, a full-time to restore critical positions and diversity and responds to the social has been hearing this as a need from English as a Second Language building-based cuts that were made emotional experience of every stu- the state department of education teacher split between Highland and STEFAN CZAPOROWSKI last year. dent and family. and from all districts everywhere. Westfield Public Schools Another special meeting is sched- Czaporowski said this goal hits The other strategic goals include See School Budget, Page 5 Superintendent

Westfield Pride Homebound vaccine Alliance seeks program stalled public input after J&J pause By LORI SZEPELAK By PETER CURRIER Correspondent Staff Writer WESTFIELD — Organizers of the SOUTHWICK- The Board of Health and Council on Westfield Pride Alliance are welcom- Aging’s Homebound Vaccine Program efforts were ing area residents to attend a general stalled at the last minute last week after the FDA and interest Zoom meeting on April 28. CDC recommended a nationwide pause on the use of the Persons interested in participating Johnson and Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine. in the 6:30 p.m. meeting are asked to A convoy of police cruisers, firetrucks, and ambulances drove past Baystate Health Director Tammy Spencer said that the recom- register through the link – https:// Noble Hospital while blaring their sirens to give thanks to those on the front mendation came one minute after she had gone to the forms.gle/v28Uxp7D7KzT4HVJ8 lines of the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020. (PETER CURRIER PHOTO) Commonwealth Clinic to pick up 50 doses of the J&J “Pride means so many things to so vaccine for the homebound program. many people regarding their lives, The CDC and FDA recommended the pause, which has jobs, families and relationships,” said since been adopted by all 50 U.S. states, after at least six Kathi Bradford, one of four commu- Baystate Noble president cases were discovered in which women developed blood nity members who met to raise the clots within weeks of receiving the single-dose vaccine. Progress Pride flag at City Hall last All of the women were between the ages of 18 and 48. June. “Support of and by our says there is a ‘strong The six cases of blood clots were reported out of more LBGTQIA+ community and the many than six million people who have received the J&J vac- allies here in Westfield supports the cine in the U.S. so far, though officials have said there diverse and inclusive tapestry that is could be more cases that have not yet been reported. At least one of the women has died due to the blood clots. our city.” bond’ with community Spencer said she was still able to pick up the 50 doses Bradford noted while the group cur- and have them stored until further guidance is given on rently does not have a board of direc- By HOPE health needs. how, or even if, they will be able to use them. The J&J tors, this year’s first conversation E. TREMBLAY “It’s been a gradual vaccine can be stored at normal refrigeration tempera- about celebrating “Pride in Westfield” Editor change to the way we tures for up to 90 days. The Moderna and Pfizer- resulted in a plan to bring more com- WESTFIELD – serve the community and BioNTech vaccines require temperatures that are far munity members together to expand Baystate Noble Hospital do business,” Bryant said lower than what can be achieved by a normal refrigerator the group, and to develop plans for the has continued to care for of the transition from patients throughout the Noble Hospital to or freezer. coming months by outreaching to “We were hoping to get it done before the Big E so we more volunteers in the city. COVID-19 pandemic, Baystate Noble. connecting with them A larger network of could have paramedics available to help administer the Currently, Bradford is working shots,” said Spencer. alongside Dennis Akin, Chris Clark, and the community, physicians helps patients which President Ron see the right doctor when The West of the River Collaborative COVID-19 and Kristen Mello and using a Vaccine Clinic, the vaccine site on the grounds of the Big Facebook group – Westfield Pride Bryant said is what they they need a specialist, do best. and the implementation E, is scheduled to open tomorrow, April 20. Spencer said Alliance – to share news about upcom- that Southwick Fire Chief Russ Anderson said that she ing events. “At Baystate Noble, of electronic medical we have great relation- record makes providing could use some of his paramedics for the homebound ships with our patients,” program. She said that their paramedics will also have to See Pride Alliance, Page 5 Ron Bryant, president of services easier. said Bryant, praising Baystate Noble Hospital. Bryant said Baystate be used for the Big E site, but she is not worried about not staff. “Healthcare work- Noble’s on-site services having paramedics available to administer the shots when ers – especially when COVID hit the area. He have changed, with the the program is restarted. you go through some- said changes to the hos- elimination of some ser- The Homebound Vaccine Program is designed to get thing like this – are pital and having that con- vices that patients can COVID-19 vaccines to people who are physically unable extraordinary people that nection to Baystate still access through the to get out of their homes to get the vaccine at a clinic or are willing to step-up for Medical Center and the Baystate network as well mass vaccine site. Spencer and Council on Aging Director their community.” entire health system as additional services, Cindy Sullivan were going to drive around Southwick Bryant said because enabled patients to be including expanded with paramedics to administer shots to the homebound. Members of the Westfield Pride Baystate Noble is part of seen quickly, whether emergency room service. Should the J&J vaccine no longer be permitted, they Alliance have used the Progress the Baystate Health they were at Baystate Bryant said the Noble will need to use one of the two-dose vaccines, which Pride flag by Daniel Quasar during System, it was able to Noble for COVID- means they will need to run the program again for the Pride Month. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) adapt quickly when related concerns or other See Hospital, Page 5 same people several weeks after the first dose.

Writers’ series: Lessons Staples Connect donates school supplies By AMY PORTER bags containing items such as crayons, rulers, Learned During COVID Staff Writer folders, pens and pencils. He said he would be WESTFIELD – Westfield Public Schools inviting the principals to come in and take what By LORI SZEPELAK for the Holyoke Transcript- Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski was excit- they need for their schools. This is the second Correspondent Telegram and the Springfield ed about a donation of school supplies dropped donation this year from the store to Westfield (Editor’s note: With the Republican. off by Staples Connect, the working and learn- Public Schools. COVID-19 pandemic one- She is a member of Our ing store at 273 E. Main St. in Westfield. Trzepacz said in store they asked customers year mark already observed, Lady of the Blessed Czaporowski said Staples General Manager if they would like to purchase a care package we asked members of the Sacrament Parish in Sovany Trzepacz and Sales Manager John for the schools. “This is all people giving WhipCity Wordsmiths to Westfield. Borgatti Apri 15 brought in the donations from share their thoughts on how Her submission is titled employees and customers in pre-packaged See Supplies, Page 5 their lives have changed – “Lessons Learned During perhaps forever – and as COVID.” always – their insight into Lessons Learned During Iris Alderson is an inspira- every day life is illuminating. COVID tional writer and a member Today’s submission in the In 1788, Scottish poet, of the WhipCity Wordsmiths. ongoing writers’ series is by Robert Burns wrote “Auld (MARK M. MURRAY PHOTO) Iris Alderson.) Lang Syne,” a popular song changed. WESTFIELD — Iris often sung during New Year While we may not look Alderson grew up in England celebrations. One line from back on two hundred and 40 miles south of London. that song asks, “Should old twenty with any kind of fond- She is an inspirational acquaintances be forgotten?” ness, there are things I’ve writer with more than 150 Perhaps not, but because of learned that I don’t wish to articles published in numer- COVID we may feel it’s bet- forget. I especially want to ous magazines including the ter to forget the last year remember the goodness that Catholic Digest, The altogether, rather than look sprang to life during the dark- Lutheran Digest, and back when so many lives est of days, especially people (L-R) Stefan Czaporowski, Staples Sales Manager John Borgatti, General Manager Sovany Women’s World. were lost, and our ways of Trzepacz, Susan Dargie and Debra Ecker hold up a second donation of school supplies from For many years she wrote worship, work and living, See Writers’ Series, Page 5 Staples Connect in Westfield. (PHOTO SUBMITTED) PAGE 2 - MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Don Nemec is decked out in his one-of-a-kind garden hat. Nancy Marshall with her springtime squirrel friend.

Reggie and Ed Ekmalian soak up the sun in their bright red convertible. Spring Fling

The Westfield Senior Center hosted its Spring Fling curbside luncheon April 14. The Senior Center participants dressed for the occasion with straw hats, pastel masks, gardening tools, flowers… anything representative of sunshine and warmer Lucille Nadeau spruced up her hat with a springtime floral Marianne Blackstone is ready for gardening. weather. (TINA GORMAN PHOTOS) touch.

The Council On Aging meal distribution Gail Bean in her handmade Marion Mistretta in her springtime Lorie Putnam gives a thumbs up COA traffic duo Sandra Fisher crew. Happy Spring hat. pink face mask. to warmer weather. and Joanne Ortegas. Police Logs Major crime and incident report 1:12 p.m.: officer wanted, Vining Hill Road, a resident broke into his house to steal his gun safe, the responding officer reports in internet puppy scam, she sent $1,000 to a personon- completed a police report; Monday, April 12, 2021 line for an English bulldog and drove to North Carolina to pick 5:30 p.m.: brush fire, Southampton Road, a caller reports WESTFIELD it up but the seller did not show up, an officer advised her to that there is a brush fire near Southampton Road basketball 11:33 a.m.: motor vehicle violations, Cross Street, dispatch file a report with North Carolina police. courts, the responding Fire Captain reports that the fire is being reports that Southwick Police received a report that a motor knocked down and the scene would be clear shortly; vehicle was operating erratically, a caller reports that a vehicle Sunday, April 11, 2021 6:00 p.m.: traffic or motor vehicle complaint, East Mountain matching the description given by Southwick police was seen WESTFIELD Road, a caller reports that there is a vehicle operating errati- operating erratically on East Silver Street, the responding offi- 10:23 a.m.: structure fire, Elise Avenue, dispatch reports that cally, the responding officer reports that he located the vehicle cer reports that he stopped the vehicle and the operator was not a fire alarm is sounding in an Elise Avenue facility, the respond- after himself observing its erratic operation, the officer reports intoxicated, the officer reports that the vehicle’s cab was filled ing Fire Chief reports that a full first alarm response was that he spoke with the operator who did not exhibit signs on with metal to be scrapped which was why he was operating requested, the responding firefighters report that the fire was intoxication but did appear elderly, the officer reports that the erratically, the officer reports that the male party cleaned his knocked down but the sprinklers would remain offline with operator’s daughter said that her father was new to the country vehicle and was sent on his way; firefighters remaining until they are back online; and had not been driving here for long, the officer reports that 2:07 p.m.: accident, Pontoosic Road, dispatch reports a two 10:59 a.m.: animal complaint, Union Street, a caller reports the operator and his daughter switched seats so she could drive motor vehicle accident with no known injuries, the responding that there is a raccoon that she believes is rabid in the area, the the rest of the way. officer reports that a tow truck was requested to remove one of responding Animal Control Officer reports that the caller state SOUTHWICK the vehicles from the scene. the raccoon was missing hair and was moving from house to 12:45 p.m.: suspicious person, White Street, a white male SOUTHWICK house towards the woods, the Animal Control Officer reports dressed in black with red hair and a beard was reported taking 10:15 a.m.: animal complaint, Stoney Brook Drive, a dog that she would not intervene as long as the raccoon was still photos of homes and vehicles, a responding officer was not versus raccoon bite was reported; mobile; able to locate the person; 10:33 a.m.: animal complaint, South View Drive, a cat bit a 11:37 a.m.: burglary/breaking and entering, Shepard Street, 4:44 p.m.: malicious damage, Lexington Circle, a resident human; a caller reports that he believes that a male party known to him reports a vehicle was egged overnight

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Mon., April 19, 2021 is the 109th day of the year. 256 days remain until the end of the year

1770 – Marie Antoinette marries later seek refuge in Palestine and national colours. ON THIS DAY Louis XVI of France in a proxy wed- the Western world. 1985 – Two hundred ATF and FBI TODAY'S ding. – Mae West is sentenced to agents lay siege to the compound AD 65 – The freedman Milichus be- 1927 BIRTHDAYS trays Piso’s plot to kill the Emperor 1775 – American Revolutionary ten days in jail for obscenity for her of the white supremacist survivalist Nero and all the conspirators are ar- War: The war begins with an Ameri- play Sex. group The Covenant, The Sword, 1933 – Jayne Mansfield, rested. can victory in Concord during the 1942 – World War II: In Poland, the and the Arm of the Lord in Arkansas; American model and actress (d. battles of Lexington and Concord. Majdan-Tatarski ghetto is estab- the CSA surrenders two days later. 531 – Battle of Callinicum: A Byz- 1967) antine army under Belisarius is de- 1782 – John Adams secures the lished, situated between the Lublin 1987 – The Simpsons first appear 1934 – Dickie Goodman, feated by the Persians at Raqqa Dutch Republic’s recognition of the Ghetto and a Majdanek subcamp. as a series of shorts on The Trac- American singer-songwriter and producer (d. 1989) (northern Syria). United States as an independent 1943 – World War II: In Poland, the ey Ullman Show, first starting with government. The house which he Warsaw Ghetto Uprising begins, Good Night. 1935 – Justin Francis Rigali, 797 – Empress Irene organizes a American cardinal conspiracy against her son, the Byz- had purchased in The Hague, Neth- after German troops enter the War- 1989 – A gun turret explodes on the erlands becomes the first American saw Ghetto to round up the remain- USS Iowa, killing 47 sailors. 1936 – Jack Pardee, American antine emperor Constantine VI. He football player and coach (d. 2013) is deposed and blinded. Shortly af- embassy. ing Jews. 1993 – The 51-day FBI siege of the 1809 – An Austrian corps is de- 1943 – Albert Hofmann deliberately Branch Davidian building in Waco, 1937 – Elinor Donahue, ter, Constantine dies of his wounds; American actress Irene proclaims herself basileus. feated by the forces of the Duchy doses himself with LSD for the first Texas, USA, ends when a fire of Warsaw in the Battle of Raszyn, time, three days after having discov- breaks out. 76 Davidians, including 1938 – Stanley Fish, American 1506 – The Lisbon Massacre be- part of the struggles of the Fifth Co- ered its effects on April 16. eighteen children under the age of theorist, author, and scholar gins, in which accused Jews are 1939 – E. Clay Shaw, Jr., being slaughtered by Portuguese alition. On the same day the Aus- 1956 – Actress Grace Kelly marries ten, died in the fire. American accountant, judge, and Catholics. trian main army is defeated by a Prince Rainier of Monaco. 1995 – Oklahoma City bomb- politician (d. 2013) First French Empire Corps led by – Students in South Korea ing: The Alfred P. Murrah Federal 1529 – Beginning of the Protes- 1960 1941 – Bobby Russell, American tant Reformation: After the Second Louis-Nicolas Davout at the Battle hold a nationwide pro-democracy Building in Oklahoma City, USA, is singer-songwriter (d. 1992) Diet of Speyer bans Lutheranism, a of Teugen-Hausen in Bavaria, part protest against president Syngman bombed, killing 168 people includ- 1944 – James Heckman, group of rulers (German: Fürst) and of a four-day campaign that ended Rhee, eventually forcing him to re- ing 19 children under the age of six. American economist and academ- independent cities protests the rein- in a French victory. sign. 1999 – The German Bundestag re- ic, Nobel Prize laureate statement of the Edict of Worms. 1810 – Venezuela achieves home 1971 – Sierra Leone becomes a re- turns to Berlin. 1944 – Bernie Worrell, American rule: Vicente Emparán, Governor of public, and Siaka Stevens the presi- – Air Philippines Flight 541 1539 – The Treaty of Frankfurt be- 2000 keyboard player and songwriter tween Protestants and the Holy Ro- the Captaincy General is removed dent. crashes in Samal, Davao del Norte, (d. 2016) – Ara Gevorgyan, man Emperor is signed. by the people of Caracas and a jun- 1971 – Launch of Salyut 1, the first killing all 131 people on board.[9] 1960 ta is installed. space station. – Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger Armenian pianist, composer, and 1608 – In Ireland: O’Doherty’s Re- 2005 1818 – French physicist Augustin 1971 – Charles Manson is sen- is elected to the papacy and be- producer bellion is launched by the Burning of 1960 – Frank Viola, American Derry. Fresnel signs his preliminary “Note tenced to death (later commuted to comes Pope Benedict XVI. on the Theory of Diffraction” (depos- life imprisonment) for conspiracy in – Fidel Castro resigns as First baseball player and coach[36] 1677 – The French army captures 2011 ited on the following day). The docu- the Tate–LaBianca murders. Secretary of the Communist Party 1964 – Kim Weaver, American the town of Cambrai held by Span- astrophysicist, astronomer, and ish troops. ment ends with what we now call 1973 – The Portuguese Social- of Cuba after holding the title since the Fresnel integrals. ist Party is founded in the German July 1961. academic 1713 – With no living male heirs, – The Treaty of London estab- town of Bad Münstereifel. – Boston Marathon bombing 1978 – James Franco, American Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor, 1839 2013 actor, director, producer, and lishes Belgium as a kingdom and – India’s first satellite Aryab- suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev is killed issues the Pragmatic Sanction of 1975 screenwriter guarantees its neutrality. hata launched in orbit from Kapustin in a shootout with police. His brother 1713 to ensure that Habsburg lands 1978 – Amanda Sage, and the Austrian throne would be in- 1861 – American Civil War: Balti- Yar, Russia. Dzhokhar is later captured hiding in American-Austrian painter and heritable by a female; his daughter more riot of 1861: A pro-Secession 1975 – South Vietnamese forces a boat inside a backyard in the sub- educator and successor, Maria Theresa was mob in Baltimore attacks United withdrew from the town of Xuan Loc urb of Watertown. 1981 – Troy Polamalu, American not born until 1717. States Army troops marching in the last major battle of the Viet- 2020 – A killing spree in Nova Sco- football player through the city. nam War. tia, Canada, leaves 22 people and 1770 – Captain James Cook, still 1982 – Samuel C. Morrison, Jr., holding the rank of lieutenant, sights 1903 – The Kishinev pogrom in 1984 – Advance Australia Fair is the perpetrator dead, making it the Liberian-American journalist, pro- the eastern coast of what is now Kishinev (Bessarabia) begins, forc- proclaimed as Australia’s national deadliest rampage in the country’s ducer, and screenwriter Australia. ing tens of thousands of Jews to anthem, and green and gold as the history. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021 - PAGE 3 ECONOMIC RECOVERY SUPPORT Administration announces Regional Pilot Project Grant Awards “With the assistance of the Regional Pilot applications drew ties to one or more of the "Each of the grant projects in Metro West Total of $5M in grants Project Grant Program, our administration four pillars of the administration’s plan to exemplify the benefits of public-private part- awarded to municipalities, looks forward to continuing to build on our spur economic recovery from the pandemic, nerships and the full range of collaboration to progress toward economic recovery across the Partnerships for Recovery: Get Massachusetts be found in the Commonwealth," said Senate non-profits to assist with Commonwealth,” said Governor Charlie Back to Work, Support Small Businesses, President Karen E. Spilka. "These grant recip- Baker. “These grants will empower recipients Revitalize Downtowns, and Foster Innovation. ients have a demonstrated track record as development of regional to leverage their own local expertise to tailor Grant award totals varied based on each leaders creating access to otherwise unavail- recovery strategies recovery strategies that support the unique applicant’s request, with awards limited to a able expertise. As we continue to go 'back to needs of each region of Massachusetts.” maximum of $250,000. The Regional Pilot better,' it is so critical that businesses are able BOSTON — The Baker-Polito “As we continue to navigate COVID-19 Project Grant Program was funded through to raise their profile in the community and be Administration April 15 announced 37 grants and work toward our recovery, our adminis- the Commonwealth’s fiscal year 2021 operat- involved in our region's full economic recov- totaling $5 million were awarded to cities, tration remains committed to supporting resi- ing budget signed by Governor Baker in ery." towns, and non-profit entities through the dents, businesses and municipalities in every December 2020. “As we approach brighter days ahead, Regional Pilot Project Grant Program. region of our Commonwealth,” said Lt. Gov. “Partnerships have been key to the success restoring the economic loss caused by This program was established to support Karyn Polito. “We are pleased to announce of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan, and COVID-19 is a main priority for us,” said recovery solutions based on the specific eco- $5 million in Regional Pilot Project Grants, the Regional Pilot Project Grant Program is Speaker of the House Ronald J. Mariano. nomic needs of individual regions of the helping 37 cities, towns and non-profit orga- one more way for the state to support and “The Massachusetts House has been proud to Commonwealth and was designed to fund nizations develop and implement strategies to encourage the kind of collaboration that will lead and support initiatives that put us on a projects that uniquely address local concerns. ensure a strong recovery from the impacts of lead to economic recovery, resiliency, and path toward economic recovery. Through pro- Applicants were asked to define a major the pandemic.” growth,” said Housing and Economic grams like these, and many of the initiatives issue associated with the economic recovery The competitive program accepted applica- Development Secretary Mike Kennealy. “In included in our budget proposal for the of a particular region and propose a solution. tions from cities and towns, public entities, order to ensure an equitable and full recovery upcoming fiscal year, we are providing our Among the awarded proposals are projects to and non-profit organizations. Awards were in every region of Massachusetts, our admin- municipalities and nonprofits the opportunity support regional supply chain resiliency and made according to several factors, including istration will continue to embrace locally- to advance projects they know will help their the creation of small business support net- an ability to demonstrate a collaborative driven initiatives to address the challenges local economies. I look forward to seeing the works, as well as support to market the distin- approach on strategies to support recovery and unlock the opportunities that will usher in awardees develop their recovery strategies, guishing features and strengths of the from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 a ‘new normal’ that benefits all communities and the positive impact they will have as we Commonwealth on a regional basis. public health crisis. Additionally, successful and residents.” all work toward long-term recovery.” AWARDEE LIST Region • Communities Served:• Award Amount • Project Description

495/Metro West Corridor Partnership, Inc. Town of Ashland Metro West, Merrimack Valley Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce Metro West, Merrimack Valley 36 communities served by 495MWP Central, Western Ashland, Natick, Framingham $36,750 Ashburnham, Barre, Gardner, Hubbardston, Templeton, Westminster, $250,000 To develop a regional 495/MetroWest Supply Chain Directory, an online infor- Winchendon To create a Business Marketing Technical Assistance Program that would pair mational resource focused on enhancing information about business entities $73,910 marketing professionals with small business owners to help them with a range of located within the region at several different points of a supply chain, aimed at To create the "Build with Us, Grow with Us" campaign to promote the advan- branding, marketing, website, and social media assistance. supporting regional supply chain resiliency. tages, affordability and ready assets of the region. The marketing effort is intended to attract businesses from outside our area, with a focus on the Town of Burlington Amherst Business Improvement District MetroWest and greater Worcester regions. Metro West, Merrimack Valley Western Burlington, Bedford Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce $198,000 Amherst, Pelham, Leverett Western For the creation of a regional workforce development program in life sciences $175,000 Easthampton, Northampton, Amherst and healthcare sectors that offers subsidized training for low to moderate income To lease the largest and most prominent building in downtown Amherst and $80,026 residents (25 participants @ $7,500 /per). create a multi-faceted destination, economic, and job-enhancing anchor. The To replicate and expand the Northampton's “413 Takeout” marketing cam- space will include live performance space, a market, artisans and incubator paign to other cities. The campaign is designed to help local restaurants get to Town of Cohasset space, four artists in residence and teacher space, and a small bistro/café. the other side of the pandemic or at least to warmer days when outdoor dining Greater Boston will allow many of them to accommodate more customers. Current focus is on Cohasset, Hull Arts Extension Institute promoting customer support by encouraging routine takeout orders. $85,000 Western To create a website and expand Cohasset’s e-gift card pilot project into Hull Montague, Springfield, North Adams Greenfield Community College that would drive customers to both retail and restaurants between the two com- $185,934 Western munities. To create an “Online Regional ArtsHub,” an online portal for artists, arts and Greenfield, Orange, Athol cultural organizations, and creative-economy businesses to find jobs, resources, $175,000 Town of Franklin customers, and collaboration opportunities. To create "Greater Franklin County Rural Innovation Accelerator," which will Metro West design and deliver programs/services for individuals and communities throughout Franklin, Wrentham Belchertown Community Alliance, Inc. Franklin County. $188,000 Western To establish a regional Pop-up Shop Initiative: LAUNCH Franklin & LAUNCH Ware, Belchertown Hispanic-American Institute, Inc. Wrentham, by using vacant storefront to increase foot traffic in these areas, Northeast provide opportunities for small businesses to expand their reach, support small $40,000 Chelsea, Lynn, Salem, Haverhill, Springfield, Peabody, Revere, Lawrence, business growth To develop a multimedia interactive mobile app that will support revitalization Taunton, Brockton of economic growth through virtual and regional tourism in Belchertown and $175,000 Town of Hamilton Ware. Assemble a diverse team to provide one-on-one counseling, workshops, train- Northeast ings, and have an online portal for minority businesses that seek to restore or Hamilton, Wenham Bridgewater State University start new businesses. $50,000 Southeast, Greater Boston To launch an integrated marketing campaign focusing on promoting and revi- Bridgewater, Brockton Lawrence Partnership, Inc. talizing struggling Hamilton and Wenham businesses. $110,000 Metro West, Merrimack Valley, Greater Boston To develop the “Bear’s Den” Business Plan Competition to help women, Lawrence, Andover, North Andover, Methuen, Haverhill, Boston Town of Templeton minorities, and ESL individuals create, finance, and build their own small busi- $250,000 Central, Western ness. Help at-risk food-based businesses to increase their digital business capacity Templeton, Phillipston so that they survive the pandemic and are positioned for long-term success. $5,000 Bristol County Chamber Foundation Three-pronged approach consists of: subsidizing and connecting E-commerce To create "Montachusett.TV," a regional web site that will support local busi- Southeast solutions; creating pathways to affordable consultant support; and developing nesses by providing an electronic marketplace and business catalog, enabling New Bedford, Hyannis, Swansea, Fall River, Barnstable and delivering webinars, resources, and technical assistance. local vendors to recover lost sales from the pandemic and thrive in the long-term; $125,000 will also collaborate with Multimedia Lab for area school students to learn media For "MarketShare" to expand the services and strengthen the operations of MA Innovation Network technologies hands-on, with the goal of establishing a high-tech Workforce Metro West, Merrimack Valley, Central Development program with the local Mount Wachusett Community College. four organizations that actively assist small businesses grow their customer base Hudson, Maynard, Stow and provide outlets for their goods and services in the South Coast and lower $130,000 Town of Webster Cape region. To create "Assabet Valley Innovation Alliance (AVIA)" that would develop a Central sustainable, interdependent local network; foster an innovative way of thinking, Webster, Dudley Cambridge Chamber of Commerce especially in the youth population, and spark innovative and regional cross-sector $40,000 Greater Boston activities. To create a Webster/Dudley Entrepreneur Support Micro-Grant program, Cambridge, Somerville providing micro grants (six to 10) to local entrepreneurs in Webster to support or $160,000 Marshfield Chamber of Commerce begin a new business in both towns. For the creation of a multifaceted “Cambridge-Somerville COVID Resilience & Southeast, Greater Boston Recovery Urban Partnership” to raise public awareness about the urban resur- Marshfield, Scituate Town of Westford gence of two commercial districts. This partnership will create a comprehensive $75,000 Metro West, Merrimack Valley marketing program that directly benefits those business sectors most impacted To start an “Open for Business” campaign via videos and social media to sup- Westford, Acton, Littleton, Maynard, Boxboro by the ongoing global pandemic. port struggling small businesses. Will include digitalization of the Marshfield and $150,000 Scituate Chamber community guides, which will serve as a resource for com- To expand the current "Childcare Subsidy Assistance" program to low- and Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce munity members to find and support local restaurants, retail shops, fitness facili- moderate-income residents. Program was initially funded by a CDBG grant Northeast ties, and service organizations. aimed at providing COVID-19 relief to the region. Provide direct financial relief to Manchester, Gloucester, Essex, Rockport households struggling due to employment loss, reduction in hours, and health Middlesex 3 Coalition problems. $180,000 Metro West, Merrimack Valley To form "Cape Ann ComeBack," a collaborative and integrated business Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Lowell, Lexington, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce empowerment and marketing initiative for the Cape Ann region, to help the Cape Tewksbury, Tyngsborough, Westford Central Ann business community make a strong recovery from the severe economic $100,000 Worcester, Leicester impacts of the pandemic. For the creation of B2B videos to encourage spending locally; make short $180,000 videos highlighting downtowns and region; update online resources to centralize To formalize a one-stop shop of incubator and accelerator ecosystem in Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) employment resources. Central MA, named "Massachusetts Startup Consortium.” The funding will go Central, Western toward collaborative regional marketing efforts, incubator space and membership Worcester, Charlton, Rutland, Upton, Barre, North Brookfield Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce vouchers, programming, a new website, and compensation for the partner pro- $53,530 Cape & Islands grams who do so much for our business community. To allow the CMRPC to centralize information and resources, be the aggrega- Nantucket, Martha Vineyard tor connecting suppliers to buyers in the proposed framework; Partner with WPI’s $175,000 Business Digitization Program to build resiliency in the buy-local market in Islands’ “Tap into Technology” project is a grant award program to provide Central Massachusetts. eight grants of $7,500 on each island for a total of 16. The project will allow grantees to assess, select, and then fully leverage the right technology for their City of Lowell businesses to create safe and positive customer experiences. 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POLITICAL NOTEBOOK Mikenzie Cain announces her candidacy for the Southwick Board of Health My name is Mikenzie Cain, and I am a candidate for the Southwick Board of Health because your family, as well as mine, all deserve the best, safest practices when it comes to every- one’s health. I am a lifelong Southwick resident and believe that I understand the nature of our commu- nity, the needs of our neighbors, and the goals of keeping our children, seniors, and families safe and healthy. I am asking for your support in our upcoming Town Elections on May 11th. My qualifications include my posi- MIKENZIE CAIN tion as a registered nurse, working in the Emergency Room at our commu- nity hospital. Being on the front lines, I understand implicitly the challenges our citizen’s encounter. I have a Master of Science in Nursing and work as a clinical educator at a local university as well which helps to keep me current on the latest trends and treatments. These positions give me a firsthand per- spective of how community health guidelines impact patients as well as healthcare providers. Further, I have seen how the recent health challenges have adversely affected so many people and small businesses. I believe that there must be a balance in regulations to insure, first and foremost, the health and safety of everyone, with con- sideration given to the economic impacts of emergency regula- tions. Being in a small business family and with friends who have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 regulations, I have a firsthand knowledge and experience to understand that the health department needs to consider the economic effects of decisions. My goals are to gain access to vaccinations for those who Baker renews bid to further regulate TNC drivers wish to receive them in a timely manner, to return our Town economy to pre-pandemic levels, and to use evidence-based By CHRIS LISINSKI section granting DPU authority to regulate livery companies practice to ensure our collective health. State House News Service with more than 100 drivers on a digital network, effectively Please join me, Mikenzie Cain, along with my husband John BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday renewed his bringing more platforms under the umbrella of state rather than and our two children, as well as our friends, neighbors, and effort to update data collection and safety regulations on ride- municipal oversight. family and honor me with your vote on May 11th. Thank you. hailing companies in Massachusetts, and included a proposed DPU’s Transportation Network Company Division does not reform of the state’s ban on surge pricing during states of have jurisdiction over livery companies, which also offer trips Mikenzie Cain emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. for hire but are regulated at the local level. Southwick Reviving many components of a bill he filed last session, “While this continues to make sense for smaller, traditional Baker unveiled legislation aimed at strengthening the 2016 law livery operators, a greater degree of oversight is necessary for covering transportation network companies, or TNCs, such as large livery companies that operate on a digital network, have Uber and Lyft. drivers located all over the state and, aside from having cars The new bill would strengthen penalties on TNC drivers with livery plates, are otherwise indistinguishable from TNCs,” who fail to abide by safety guidelines or “rent” their driver Baker wrote. Report: Eviction efforts accounts to other individuals, gather more detailed information Like his 2019 proposal, Baker’s new bill could also open the about when and where TNC trips take place, and criminalize door to allowing surge pricing on the platforms during states of disproportionately hitting the use of personal information to stalk, harass or defraud rid- emergency. Surge pricing, when costs for app users increase ers. during periods of high demand, is currently banned during “This reform would ensure that there is a penalty in place to state or federal states of emergency under Massachusetts law. communities of color deter and penalize drivers who improperly use passenger infor- While the practice is unpopular among some riders, surge By CHRIS LISINSKI mation rather than leaving it up to the rider to pursue a protec- pricing has come under additional scrutiny during the COVID- State House News Service tive order,” Baker wrote in a letter to lawmakers. 19 pandemic. As the Boston Globe reported in July, some TNC BOSTON - A disproportionate number of eviction filings in Since 2017, the state has approved more than 240,000 peo- companies argue that their inability to deploy surge pricing Boston involved households of color during the COVID-19 ple to drive on the platforms after background checks, not all reduces the available pool of drivers and lengthens wait times. pandemic, according to a new report published by the housing of whom remain in those positions, according to Baker’s Baker’s legislation would grant DPU authority, if regulators justice group City Life / Vida Urbana. office. deem it appropriate, to permit surge pricing during emergency By examining Massachusetts Trial Court evictions case Drivers could face up to two and a half years in prison for declarations. data, MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning allowing someone else to provide service using their identity, “Enabling surge pricing under certain circumstances and researcher Ben Walker found that from Feb. 28, 2020 to Feb. a practice sometimes known as “account renting.” They would with appropriate limitations could increase the supply of driv- 28, 2021, evictions were filed at more than twice the rate in also face tougher punishment for failing to maintain a back- ers, which reduces wait times and ensures reliable transporta- neighborhoods where a majority of renters are people of color ground check clearance certificate, failing to display TNC tion options,” Baker’s office said in its summary of the bill. than in neighborhoods where most renters are white. vehicle decals, or failing to maintain adequate insurance or Alix Anfang, a spokesperson for Uber, said the company is Seven out of 10 eviction filings in Boston involved proper- vehicle inspection proof. still reviewing the latest bill and added that “it is clear that ties in Census tracts where a majority of renters are people of “From a public safety perspective, this bill will greatly Massachusetts continues to be a leader on innovative policies color, though only 47 percent of the city’s rental housing is in enhance our efforts to protect TNC users,” Public Safety and to help keep residents safe and protect workers.” A Lyft those neighborhoods, the report found. Tracts where a major- Security Secretary Thomas Turco said. “By strengthening the spokesperson could not be reached for immediate comment. ity of renters are white hold 43 percent of Boston rental hous- laws against ‘account renting,’ creating a criminal penalty for Baker first proposed the data collection and safety provi- ing and involved 30 percent of eviction filings. misusing riders’ personal information, and adding additional sions in July 2019, saying at the time that the companies Filing an eviction case is an early step in the process and regulatory safeguards, it will help ensure that riders know needed to be regulated more strictly as they become “an unde- does not always translate into a removal. Massachusetts had a whose car they’re entering and that they can do so safely.” niable thread in the fabric of Massachusetts transportation, state moratorium on executing evictions in place from April to The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) would be tasked environment and overall economy.” October 2020, and a U.S. Centers for Disease Control federal with collecting more granular information about trips taken on His bill never emerged from the Transportation Committee moratorium remains in place through June 30, 2021. TNCs. Under existing regulations, the department tracks the as standalone legislation, though House lawmakers spliced Gov. Charlie Baker launched a $171 million eviction diver- city or town in which each ride begins and ends, then pub- much of its language into a massive transportation funding bill sion program when he allowed the state moratorium to expire, lishes a compilation of the data in an annual report. -- which also called for higher per-ride fees on TNCs -- their and a major boost from federal stimulus funds has since Baker’s bill would require the DPU to monitor pick-up and chamber approved in March 2020. pushed the total amount of support available to Massachusetts drop-off points to within 100 yards, times of day for trips, and The Senate did not take up that bill, in part due to the shifting renters affected by the pandemic to $968 million. how many miles each vehicle travels. That additional data, he climate during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Baker’s changes City Life / Vida Urbana advocated unsuccessfully last year said, can help local and state officials gain a better understand- died with the end of the 2019-2020 lawmaking session. for legislation that would have kept the state moratorium in ing of how the services fit into the broader transportation sys- Baker’s refiled bill would not alter the existing 20-cent flat place alongside a rent freeze for a year beyond the end of the tem as well as their impacts on congestion and emissions -- fee assessed on every TNC ride. He proposed increasing that pandemic. In the report released Thursday, it touted a new bill information that Baker said “assumes greater importance as we to $1 per ride in his original fiscal year 2021 budget proposal, (H 1434 / S 891) that would again pause no-fault evictions seek to understand how road travel has changed during the but since COVID arrived, he appears to have cooled to the during the state of emergency and recovery, and require land- pandemic.” idea. lords to pursue rental assistance before evictions and protect In 2019, the most recent full year for which data is available, In January, Baker vetoed a section of a $16.5 billion trans- vulnerable tenants from being removed due to COVID-related DPU counted a total of 91.1 million trips on ride-hailing ser- portation bond bill that would have instituted a new fee struc- debts. vices in Massachusetts, about 40 percent more than in 2017. ture of 40 cents for a shared ride, $1.20 for a non-shared ride “When we fight for housing justice, we’re fighting for The latest version of Baker’s proposal includes a brand-new and $2.20 for a luxury ride. racial justice,” Alex Ponte-Capellan, a housing justice orga- nizer with the group, said in a statement. “That’s because evictions disproportionately and unjustly impact Boston’s neighborhoods of color, destabilizing whole communities and Non-profits argue against another State targeting in-person pushing families into poverty, physical and mental health struggles, unemployment and often homelessness.” delay in charitable deduction summer learning partnership By COLIN A. YOUNG By KATIE LANNAN State House News Service State House News Service BOSTON - Like Gov. Charlie Baker did in his budget plan, BOSTON - State education officials are working toward the House Ways and Means Committee’s fiscal year 2022 launching a partnership aimed at enhancing summer pro- budget proposes again to delay the implementation of a sched- gramming, particularly for students who have had limited The Westfield News uled tax deduction designed to boost donations to nonprofits experience with in-person schooling, Early Education and charities. The postponement of the tax break would gives A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC Commissioner Samantha Aigner-Treworgy said Tuesday. budget writers an extra $64 million to spend. Aigner-Treworgy told the Board of Early Education and Massachusetts Nonprofit Network CEO Jim Klocke said a Care that her agency is working with the Executive Office of Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry further delay will make it harder for nonprofits, many of Managing Editor Sales Manager Education and the Department of Elementary and Secondary which had to put critical fundraising events on hold during the Education on the partnership, which would support school Hope E. Tremblay pandemic, to continue to meet the growing needs of their Editor James Johnson-Corwin districts and involve national and community partners, Multi-Media Manager communities and stay afloat financially. including the United Way. “Huge numbers of nonprofits are still on the brink finan- She said it could be able to reach up to 50 communities and Chris Putz Marie Brazee cially,” Klocke said. “They’re trying to rebuild their fundrais- Sports Editor will “amplify the coordination and the duration of services Business Manager ing, they had to cancel in many cases the spring and summer offered through the summer for in-person learning, specifi- and fall fundraising events they would have done last year cally targeted to children who have had very limited in-person Fran Smith Lorie Perry and, frankly, anything we can do to promote giving will help General Manager Director of Ad Production school experiences heading into next year.” this year.” Massachusetts school buildings were initially closed in First approved by voters in 2000, the charitable deduction March 2020, and as in-person learning has been phased back 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 was put on hold by a 2002 state law until the state hit a series in, families are able to keep their students learning remotely of economic triggers that also gradually reduced the income through the end of this school year. Aigner-Treworgy said (413)562-4181 tax rate to 5 percent. The deduction was set finally to take there are some cases where a student going into third grade in effect Jan. 1, 2021, but its effective date was delayed by one www.thewestfieldnews.com See Summer Learning, Page 5 See Non-Profits, Page 5 THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021 - PAGE 5 Westfield Electroplating public reporting creates safer environment BOSTON – Westfield Electroplating tions that produce, manage or store certain 2017 TRI report for nitric acid was due by July cury that the facility had processed in 2018. Company was one of four New England chemicals to report this information every 1, 2018 and two 2018 TRI reports for nitric The company manufactures custom ultraviolet facilities that have reported publicly on their year. Complying with this reporting is an acid and nitrate compounds were due by July germicidal lamps and bulbs for the air and use of certain chemicals, creating a safer envi- essential part of protecting peoples’ health and 1, 2019. St. Albans filed all three missing water purification industries. First Light was ronment for the public, as a result of investiga- for emergency preparedness,” said EPA New reports in May 2020, after being contacted by required to file a TRI report for mercury by tions and enforcement actions taken by the England Acting Regional Administrator EPA. July 1, 2019. The company filed the report ten U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Deborah Szaro. Nichols Portland, LLC agreed to pay a settle- months later in April 2020 after being con- All four facilities quickly corrected their non- Westfield Electroplating Company, a ment penalty of $36,943 to resolve claims by tacted by EPA. reporting when notified of their oversight. Westfield-based company that electroplates, EPA that it failed to timely submit TRI reports Under federal TRI regulations, companies Companies and facilities are required to anodizes, colors, and finishes metals and for both copper and nickel processed at its that use certain listed chemicals must report report annually on their use of certain chemi- formed products for the aerospace and defense Portland, Maine facility in 2018. The facility their chemical usage each year to EPA. This cals and substances under the federal industries, agreed to pay a settlement penalty uses powdered metals to manufacture small information serves as the basis for the Toxic Emergency Planning and Community Right- of $55,862 to resolve claims by EPA that it parts and pump components. Nichols Portland Release Inventory, which is a collection of to-Know Act (EPCRA). The reports are filed failed to submit TRI reports for nitric acid, was required to file 2018 TRI reports for copper data that can be reviewed by communities, in EPCRA’s Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) nitrate compounds and cyanide compounds at and nickel by July 1, 2019. The company filed government and industry. Because the infor- database, which is available to the public. its facility for 2018. the reports for their facility 10 months later in mation is available to the public, companies Complying with EPCRA’s and TRI require- St. Albans Creamery, LLC, a facility located April 2020 after being contacted by EPA. have an incentive to reduce harmful chemical ments helps ensure that communities are in St. Albans, Vermont and a subsidiary of First Light Technologies, Inc., a Poultney, use and improve their environmental perfor- informed about chemical usage that may affect Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., processes Vermont based ultraviolet lamp production mance. TRI reporting informs surrounding public health and the environment. milk and other dairy products. St. Albans company, agreed to pay a settlement penalty of communities about a facility’s toxic chemicals “To inform the public and protect communi- agreed to pay a settlement penalty of $58,765 $23,558 to resolve claims by EPA that it failed that could potentially harm public health and ties, EPA requires companies and organiza- for three alleged violations of TRI reporting. A to timely report more than ten pounds of mer- the environment.

School Funds Hospital Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 Munger, a full-time Criminal Justice teach- summer and before and after school program- Hospital surgical center has “They have stepped up in an optimistic than I did six or er at Westfield High School, a custodian at ming and compensatory services for Special shifted to a day surgery cen- unbelievable way.” eight months ago.” Westfield Middle School, and a manager of Education students. ter, with surgeons from In return, the community Bryant did say staffing is a Autism and Behavior Services. The last posi- Emergency funding will also be used for a throughout the network per- has stepped up as well. challenge during the epidem- tion will be offset by a decrease in contracted Supervisor of Counseling and Social forming procedures there. “The outpouring of support ic and despite being short- vendor services at Paper Mill Elementary Emotional Learning, three new school adjust- The endoscopy department from the community has been staffed, Baystate Noble School that will bring them back into the dis- ment counselors at the elementary level, one has also expanded to include tremendous,” Bryant said, employees are working hard. trict. new adjustment counselor each at Westfield three physicians that rotate recalling a parade of support- “We have to be cognizant There is also additional funding in the bud- Intermediate School, Westfield Middle School their time throughout the ers that drove by the hospital of morale – this affects every- get for technology, including increased repair and Westfield High School, and a new school health system. last year in appreciation of one from environmental ser- and replacement costs. Czaporowski said counselor at Westfield Technical Academy. “By being part of the larger healthcare staff. vices to nurses, doctors and insurance premiums skyrocketed, as did CARES funding will also be used for new system we have more proce- Bryant said right now, he techs,” Bryant said. “We try worker’s compensation. Also new in the bud- phone systems at Highland and WHS, and for dures performed in the com- feels “cautiously optimistic” to support each of them.” get is money for athletic field maintenance, new air conditioning systems at WIS and munity,” Bryant noted. that the pandemic is improv- Support from the commu- which was not previously included. WMS to improve air quality. All of this allows Baystate ing, and fewer people are nity – whether it’s a parade or There is also an increase in transportation, There were few questions at the April 15 Noble to treat patients in the contracting COVID-19 and a public thank you – helps as FY22 begins a new three-year contract. meeting, which was scheduled as a presenta- Greater Westfield area more fewer people are dying from keep everyone working hard Czaporowski said while the district will be tion only. The May 4 meeting of the School efficiently, especially those in its complications. t=and feeling appreciated. receiving supplemental CARES Act funding, Committee will be led by Ramon Diaz Jr., need of emergency care. And, “There is a team at Baystate “There’s a strong bond it is restricted as to how it may be used. Some chair of the Finance sub-committee. Diaz said Bryant said, it lets staff con- Health of epidemiologists and between Baystate Noble and of the emergency funding will be used for there will be a lot of questions asked at the centrate on COVID patients. infectious disease experts the Greater Westfield com- staffing, technology and supplies for the next meeting. “We are still within the guiding how we go forward munity,” said Bryant. “That’s Virtual K-8 school. Other plans for it include third surge of the pandemic and get back to normal – or what gets them through these and I am so grateful for our how the new normal will tough times.” Supplies employees,” Bryant said. look,” he said. “I feel more Continued from Page 1 locally — they shop at the local Staples and added. support the community,” she said. “We continue to be grateful for the generos- Writers’ Series “This year has been just phenomenal. The ity of our community. Staples is a great partner Continued from Page 1 last batch of bags had hand sanitizers and that continues to support Westfield Public pocket tissues. People really wanted to give Schools and our students. We can’t thank them helping people in whatever way they could, darkest days of isolation when we needed it back and help keep the kids safe,” Trzepacz enough,” Czaporowski said. serving others in many diverse ways; espe- the most. This technology allowed us to com- cially doctors and nurses who worked tire- municate with work, family and friends, and Non-Profits lessly to care for others while putting their even attend church, and prayer services and Continued from Page 4 own lives at risk. partake in the Holy Mass in ways we never I want to remember that light appearing in thought possible. year as lawmakers sought to makes no withdrawal from its “No one is out of the fiscal the darkness during the early days of COVID, I am grateful for the gift of an e-reader capture as much revenue as stabilization fund, according woods, but the picture of the when Italians under lockdown gathered on when the libraries closed, enabling members possible in the middle of the to the Massachusetts economy is better than it was their individual balconies singing, playing to digitally browse through the library any pandemic. Taxpayers Foundation. a year ago. The picture of the flutes and other musical instruments to the time of day or night. The House budget (H 4000) With the state now running economy is for growth, hope- amazement of the world. I never thought I would feel grateful grow- calls for another one-year well ahead of its tax revenue fully, in the months ahead. If ever the words of the Christmas Carol, ing up in a time and place where many foods delay in the deduction’s projections for fiscal 2021 and And if that happens, I think “Joy to the World,” had any special meaning, were rationed, and our way of life was one of implementation. Baker’s fis- an overall economic picture that would enable us to make those captured moments of men and women making do or going without. This mindset cal year 2022 budget plan (H that’s brightening, Klocke said this deduction a reality for singing on balconies, and others doing similar served me well whenever I found empty 1) also recommended another lawmakers should consider everyone in Massachusetts communal things, certainly did. shelves at the supermarket. Like St. Francis of delay, but until the fiscal year allowing the deduction to take who supports charitable non- I learned about, and am grateful for tele- Assisi, I learned to accept those things I could after the first year the state effect at long last. profits,” he said. medicine that enable us to have a fifteen min- not change, helping me remember God is still ute consultation with the doctor in the comfort in charge. of our own home, without having to step on Last but not least I’ve learned wearing a Pride Alliance the doctor’s scale, that has an uncanny way of mask is not so bad after all. Just this morning Continued from Page 1 continually reading my weight wrong, as that after weeding a flower bed, I needed to run to little metal arrow points in the wrong direc- The name of the group was created by Clark Westfield Pride Alliance. the store. I saw no need to change out of my tion instead of the right. muddy clothes, bother with hair or make-up, and the original call to meet came from Mello “We expect the meeting to be an hour and And then there is Zoom. and Akin, noted Bradford. because behind a mask, who knows this slop- look forward to seeing much interest based on Zoom exploded onto the scene during the pily dressed person—is—me. “There were many others who assisted with last year’s attendance,” said Bradford. “Our the idea, program and event as we moved for- meeting will determine if additional events are ward, including the Honorable Judge John planned but currently, we are awaiting approv- Greaney who was on the frontline in support al to kick off the month by raising the Progress of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts,” said Summer learning Pride flag in early June.” Continued from Page 4 Bradford, adding, “Mayor Donald Humason, While approximately 100 area residents are Jr. gave his support for the event, as well.” following the Westfield Pride Alliance the fall could have been attending school in- really critical summer weeks to try to capture Bradford said the group formed with the Facebook page, there are 12-15 active volun- person for less than six months in total. some of those important collaborations,” she intention of raising a visible symbol, the teers who assisted with last year’s event. “We know that for young children entering said. Progress Pride flag, in support and awareness school, these relationships with the teacher, Aigner-Treworgy said the new partnership is “Anyone who identifies as part of the familiarity with location, and for families who not designed to “replace or replicate” the sum- of the Westfield LBGTQIA+ community dur- LBGTQIA+ community and/or considers ing June when Pride Month is observed. may have not have had as much experiences mer plans districts are already developing but to themself an ally is welcome,” said Bradford. with the school district to date, that these may be “enhance or expand or deepen that opportunity.” LBGTQIA+ stands for lesbian, bisexual, gay, “We encourage folks who might want to offer transgender, queer, intersex, and ally. more plans for Pride Month event program- “While the desire to make this happen has ming, as well as future development of the existed for a number of years by many com- group to attend.” munity members, City Councilor Kristen It’s All About YOUR Business!! Bradford added that raising the Progress Mello brought the group together,” said Pride flag and growing the organization 1669-2019 $2.00 Bradford. 2019 “shows we are recognized and part of the WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS A two-fold goal is planned for the general Business west eld350.org Westfi eld, Mass. Westfield community.” industry & 2019 interest meeting – deciding whether the flag- JOURNAL Business raising should be a larger event or part of a On a related note, Bradford said there are West eld, Southwick and Surrounding Hilltowns variety of events, and thoughts on creating a plans to host a logo contest for the group in the coming months. formal board and/or organization for the 1909 & TAG SALE Westfield Homeless Cat Project seeks donations Industry

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Southwick Regional’s Sarah Cerone (12) taps the ball over the net during Thursday’s high school girls volleyball Mia Pompi (24) is set to return a South Lina Carr (4) returns a serve backed up by game against South Hadley. (MARC ST. Alexandra Methe (26) receives a South Hadley Hadley serve. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD Alexa Rogers (7). (MARC ST.ONGE/THE ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) serve. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) NEWS) WESTFIELD NEWS) Tigers get even with Rams By CHRIS PUTZ Hadley out of the Southwick gymna- three straight sets Thursday night made nine digs, and collected 10 emerge with considerable statistical Sports Editor sium, the Southwick Regional High 25-20, 25-22, 25-21. assists. production. SOUTHWICK – My, how a lot can School girls volleyball team experi- Despite the loss, Kayla Andrade It was a sharp contrast in results The two teams are scheduled to change in a span of just 24 hours. enced the other side of the coin. had a nice all-around effort for from the previous meeting, which meet one more time on Monday in One day after running South South Hadley swept Southwick in Southwick. Andrade landed two kills, saw several Southwick players Southwick. Game time is 6 p.m.

Fall II Sports Schedules “FALL II” 6:30 p.m. April 22 April 23 Gateway boys basketball @ Monson, 6 p.m. Westfield football vs. East Longmeadow, 6 p.m. April 19 April 20 Gateway girls basketball vs. Monson, 5 p.m. Southwick boys basketball vs. Belchertown, Southwick boys basketball vs. Gateway, 3 p.m. Southwick girls basketball vs. Gateway, 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Southwick girls basketball @ Gateway, 5 p.m. Southwick boys basketball @ Gateway, 5 p.m. Southwick girls basketball @ Belchertown, Southwick girls volleyball vs. South Hadley, 6 p.m.

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Dear Annie NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING By ANNIE LANE To be held remotely May 5, 2021, at 7:15PM To be held remotely May 4, 2021, at 7:00PM by the Westfield Zoning Board of Appeals for by the Westfield Planning Board for Joseph Christopher & Kara Wood for variance relief Zelez for a definitive subdivision plan not con- from 4-20.1 to allow a lot area reduction at 18 forming to zoning (one-lot frontage waiver) at Together Apart Crestwood Cir., zoned Res. A; see details on- City View Blvd. (a.k.a. 66 Butternut Rd./ Par- line at: cels 27R-22, 20); see details online at: Dear Annie: Here’s a poem I wrote called “In the private messages, even when I don’t ask about them. time of COVID.” While I understand this is a big part of her life, I am cityofwestfield.org/applications cityofwestfield.org/applications I got your hugs today over it. I offered my support initially, but I am finding View the hearing on local cable Ch. 15 or 12 or View the hearing on local cable Ch. 15 or 12 or not with your arms about my shoulders it harder and harder to do so. It is a constant negative online at westfieldtv.org or youtube.com (West- online at westfieldtv.org or youtube.com (West- but with your thoughts around my heart presence, which she brought on herself, and I don’t field Community Programming). To comment field Community Programming). To comment they raised my spirits and hopes high understand why she can’t see that. enter Meeting ID 828 1560 0962 via phone: enter Meeting ID 838 0890 2271 via phone: they crushed the loneliness and sadness of being Are my thoughts unreasonable, and, if so, what 646-558-8656 with Passcode 25567916 or on- 646-558-8656 with Passcode 56043063 or on- line at: zoom.us/join with Passcode ErxJu#1a shut down should I do about them? -- Aligning With Apathy line at: zoom.us/join with Passcode %3kq^Pcx a note to tell me that I am loved and thought of Dear Apathy: Try putting your thoughts down on a moment of your time to make my day paper and then expressing them to your friend. Being (April 19, 26, 2021) I thank you friend for care and love a good friend is not pretending that everything your (April 19, 2021) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING that broke through that barrier of aloneness friend is doing is OK. We all make mistakes, and NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING that caused my heart to remember that with sometimes it is up to our friends to point them out -- To be held remotely May 5, 2021, at 7:15PM friends, loved ones and God in my life lovingly, of course. But you are building up resent- by the Westfield Zoning Board of Appeals for INACCORDANCEWITHTHEPROVISIONS that I can go on and that I am never alone -- Hugs ment toward your friend, and you run the risk of Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for OFTHEMASSACHUSETTSGENERAL Dear Hugs: I have tears in my eyes. Thank you for ruining your friendship. She is clearly struggling variance relief from Sec. 5-50.II (A) to allow for LAWS, CHAPTER 131, SECTION 40 (WET- a 125-foot wireless communication tower to be LANDSPROTECTIONACT)APUBLIC this wonderful poem. May it be an inspiration to all right, wanting to have her cake and eat it, too, with her erected in a residential district (subject to a MEETINGWILLBEHELDON April 27, 2021 those who feel alone -- to know that they are loved. ex-husband. And your instinct that that is not fair to Planning Board Special Permit) at 700 East at 6:30 PM. Dear Annie: I find myself becoming apathetic him is a right one. But she probably doesn’t realize the Mountain Rd., zoned Rural Residential; see toward my friend. We are both in our early to mid-20s, extent of her negativity. That’s when a friend’s tough details online at: Public Participation will be via teleconference only. See Agenda on the City’s website for and where I have never been in a relationship, she is love comes in handy. public access information: recently divorced. Initially, I was very supportive, Now, if she gets angry with you and continues on cityofwestfield.org/applications offering to do whatever she needed help with. I volun- negative rants, then let her know that the toxic nega- View the hearing on local cable Ch. 15 or 12 or https://www.cityofwestfield.org/AgendaCenter teered to act as a distraction whenever she needed it. tivity cannot continue and that she has to accept her online at westfieldtv.org or youtube.com (West- field Community Programming). To comment The application can be reviewed: Although her divorce was amicable at first, it has ex’s wishes to create boundaries with him. If she still https://www.cityofwestfield.org/ started turning messy. She is the one who initiated the gives you a hard time, then it’s time to give her some enter Meeting ID 828 1560 0962 via phone: 646-558-8656 with Passcode 25567916 or on- conservationfilings divorce, and her ex-husband is reacting in what I space and back away. But don’t back away before you line at: zoom.us/join with Passcode %3kq^Pcx would consider a reasonable manner. For instance, have taken all the steps to try to help your friend first. THIS M EETING IS HELD FOR A: she wanted to stay best friends, but he did not. ——— DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY However, her reactions to these boundaries are shock “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear (April 19, 2021) SUBMITTED BY: Mildred Odabashian and surprise, which I am having trouble understand- Annie” is out now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- featur- ing. She gets angry with the way he is acting and ing favorite columns on love, friendship, family and NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR WORK TO BE PERFORMED AT: doesn’t seem to understand that, even though she is etiquette -- is available as a paperback and e-book. 5 Rider Road fine, he needs time and space. Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more INACCORDANCEWITHTHEPROVISIONS OFTHEMASSACHUSETTSGENERAL WORK WILL CONSIST OF: Installation of pool It seems that all of our conversations have turned information. Send your questions for Annie Lane to LAWS, CHAPTER 131, SECTION 40 (WET- with fence, enlargement of deck to 10’ x 24’, toward how much she hates him. She displays their [email protected]. LANDSPROTECTIONACT)APUBLIC new retaining wall, addition of patio and drive- MEETINGWILLBEHELDON April 27, 2021 way change. at 6:30 PM. POSTED: April 20, 2021 HINTS FROM HELOISE Public Participation will be via teleconference only. See Agenda on the City’s website for DAVID A. DOE public access information: CONSERVATION COMMISSION CHAIRMAN

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The application can be reviewed: NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING https://www.cityofwestfield.org/ Wedding bell blues conservationfilings INACCORDANCEWITHTHEPROVISIONS Today’s Sound Off is about the wedding bell blues: husband from all of us here at Heloise Central! -- OFTHEMASSACHUSETTSGENERAL Dear Heloise: My fiance and I wanted a small, Heloise THIS M EETING IS HELD FOR A: LAWS, CHAPTER 131, SECTION 40 (WET- intimate wedding with only a few people, a nice lun- SEND A GREAT HINT TO: DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY LANDSPROTECTIONACT)APUBLIC MEETINGWILLBEHELDON April 27, 2021 cheon and we would be off on our honeymoon. We Heloise SUBMITTED BY: The Stanley Park of West- at 6:30 PM. had a budget that wouldn’t budge, which meant each P.O. Box 795001 field, Inc. family could invite only 25 to 30 people. My in-laws San Antonio, TX 78279-5001 Public Participation will be via teleconference were furious. They had a list of 116 people they Fax: 1-210-HELOISE FOR WORK TO BE PERFORMED AT: 400 only. See Agenda on the City’s website for wanted to invite, but we stuck to our plan and Email: [email protected] Western Avenue public access information: explained that instead of a huge, fancy wedding, we FAST FACTS WORK WILL CONSIST OF: Repair of existing https://www.cityofwestfield.org/AgendaCenter wanted to put a down payment on a home. We both Additional uses for old newspapers: boardwalk. had good jobs, had saved up a nice down payment and -- Use under a kitty litter pan. The application can be reviewed: explained that at this time in our lives (I’m 33, my -- Line a bird cage. POSTED: April 20, 2021 https://www.cityofwestfield.org/ fiance is 34), buying a house rather than a big wed- -- Plant three or four inches under topsoil in fall to conservationfilings ding was the best choice for us. prevent frozen plant roots in your garden. Water the DAVID A. DOE CONSERVATION COMMISSION CHAIRMAN THIS M EETING IS HELD FOR A: Despite my in-laws’ offer to help pay for the wed- ground well. DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY ding, we said, “Thank you but no thank you.” My -- Crinkle and stuff in the leg part of boots to main- advice to all brides is to sit down and make a budget tain their shape. (April 19, 2021) SUBMITTED BY: The Stanley Park of West- plan, then stick to it. No, you can’t make everyone ADIOS CASHMERE SWEATER field, Inc. happy, but you can have a nice wedding. Whether it’s Dear Heloise: I received a lovely cashmere sweater NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR WORK TO BE PERFORMED AT: 400 a big one or a small affair, your wedding should be for Christmas. Unfortunately, it got mixed in a laun- INACCORDANCEWITHTHEPROVISIONS Western Avenue what you want. The day we got married no one was dry wash, but not the dryer. It shrank! Is there any- OFTHEMASSACHUSETTSGENERAL stressed out, everyone had a good time and, best of thing I can do to restore it? -- Maryann B., Rancho LAWS, CHAPTER 131, SECTION 40 (WET- WORK WILL CONSIST OF: Repair of existing all, we weren’t broke or in debt afterward. Palos Verdes, Calif. LANDSPROTECTIONACT)APUBLIC water pump building. I may not have had an elaborate wedding, but I had Maryann, try this: Begin by placing the cashmere MEETINGWILLBEHELDON April 27, 2021 the most important thing, which was the man with sweater in a bowl of warm water with about 2 table- at 6:30 PM. POSTED: April 20, 2021 whom I want to spend the rest of my life. -- Katharine spoons of hair conditioner. Let it soak for several Public Participation will be via teleconference DAVID A. DOE M., Charlottesville, Va. hours or overnight. Patience! Without rinsing the only. 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