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INDEX Viewpoints 4 TOWN Sports 7 Public Safety 8 Reminder Public Notices 9 A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com Serving the town of South Hadley www.townreminder.turley.com Classifieds 10 Neighbor News 12 Two police Budding cyclists chief finalists NEWS, 2 New South Hadley announced Police Sgt. sworn in learn rules of the road By Melina Bourdeau Staff writer

By Melina Bourdeau GRANBY – The Granby Select- Staff writer board announced two finalists for the next police chief at its meeting SOUTH HADLEY – A group of on Monday evening. young cyclists got to learn about bi- The Selectboard is set to inter- cycle safety and complete an obstacle view the police chief finalists at its course in the Michael E. Smith Mid- next meeting on Aug. 2. dle School parking lot on Tuesday. Town Administrator Chris Mar- The Bike Rodeo was hosted by tin read the Selectboard a letter from the South Hadley Recreation Depart- the Police Chief Search Committee ment with guests from Valley Bike, announcing the two finalists – Gran- South Hadley Fire Districts 1 and 2 by interim Chief Kevin O’Grady and the South Hadley Police Depart- and Gardner Police Lt. Nicholas ment. Maroni. Children got to learn from Safe The search committee received SOUTH HADLEY, 5 Routes to School Outreach Coordi- eight applications and scheduled six nator Lucy Friedman-Bell and Mass- interviews. Library to host Bike Communications Coordinator “One applicant was found not to wild performances Jes Slavin. have the necessary qualifications to The two taught about the “ABCs” meet the requirements of the posi- of biking – checking the air in the tion,” Martin read. “One applicant tires, the brakes and the chain on the subsequently received an offer from bicycle before riding it. another job.” The committee then interviewed five candidates, after another can- Please see CYCLISTS, page 8 didate declined an interview “after hearing a Selectboard member was Emma Grygus, 4, follows the in the police station stating that the arrows on the obstacle course. town would be hiring from within the department.” Members on the search commit-

Please see FINALISTS, page 12 SPORTS, 7 Belchertown takes Lightning strikes Mount Holyoke residence hall care of Wilbraham

By Cara McCarthy Staff Writer

SOUTH HADLEY - A light- ning strike at Mount Holyoke College on July 17 will most like- ly force the school to close Mead Hall to residents for the fall 2021 semester, according to college President Sonya Stephens. The southwest side of the 120-year-old building was set on fire at approximately 5 p.m. last Saturday. The South Hadley Fire De- A fire at Mead Hall dormitory on partment District 2 was dis- the Mt. Holyoke College campus patched to Mead Hall at 4:47 p.m. was caused by a lightning and the fire was contained at ap- strike during the storm over the NEIGHBOR NEWS, 12 proximately 7:30 p.m., according weekend. to South Hadley Fire Chief Todd Calkins. and Westover Air Force Base Fire Section of East At first, there was no fire or Department aided in putting out Street washed away smoke visible. After completing the fire. South Hadley Fire Dis- a full sweep of the building, fire- trict 1 also responded with mutu- fighters detected smoke from the al aid. A side of the building, according According to Calkins, the fire to Calkins. was “very stubborn, difficult to Calkins said the fire was iso- get to and labor intensive. lated to the fourth and fifth floors “I want to thank all the mutual on the building and the fire sprin- aid companies for their hard work klers worked accordingly to help and support during the incident,” contain the fire until the depart- Calkins said. “I would also like ment was able to take over con- to take the time to thank the dis- trol of the fire. patchers for all the work they do Fire departments from other behind the scenes.” Courtesy photos towns including Granby, Hadley, A lightning strike caused a fire at Mead Hall, a dorm at Mt. Holyoke Belchertown, Amherst, Holyoke Please see LIGHTNING, page 9 College, last weekend. Page 2 TOWN Reminder July 23, 2021 News New South Hadley Police Sgt. sworn in

Photos by Melina Bourdeau South Hadley resident Ray Hebert was Members of the South Hadley Police Department attended the swearing in ceremony of recently appointed Sgt. Ray Hebert. promoted to the rank of Sergeant last week.

Ray Hebert promoted lin outside of the town hall with his family Chief Jennifer Gundersen said days like “He was a great mentor. He taught me and fellow officers. Tuesday are “some of the best days we how to be a supervising officer and taught to position Hebert is a South Hadley High School have – when get to recognize new officers me a lot,” Hebert said. “He set an exam- graduate and resident who said working with new hires and promotions. ple and always told us to take care of each By Melina Bourdeau for the department for the last nine years “He’s so committed to the communi- other.” Staff writer has been an honor. ty, he believes in South Hadley, in South Gundersen said the town has great “It means a lot to see my peers here Hadley Police Department, and I believe support from the town officials to the SOUTH HADLEY – South Hadley to support me,” Hebert said. “It’s a really this promotion is going to lift us all up a community. Police Department promoted an officer to proud moment in my career.” little bit,” she said.” “It’s a gift and we need to earn it,” she the position of Sergeant this week in an Hebert has been a field training officer Hebert fills the position following said. outdoor ceremony on Tuesday. since 2018 and trained seven new officers the retirement of Sgt. Robert Whelihan, Hebert said his “roots run deep in Sgt. Ray Hebert was sworn in by during that time. whom Hebert said he had the privilege to town,” and he’s excited to begin his po- South Hadley Town Clerk Carlene Ham- At the ceremony, South Hadley Police work under. sition.

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By Cara McCarthy COVID-19 Staff Writer might want to address.” The number is not projected Staff Writer Sullivan presented his report Sullivan said he wanted to to raise too much, according to to the Selectboard and shared the GRANBY - The Granby make it a point to meet with Sullivan the district typically SOUTH HADLEY - The most recent COVID-19 data for School Committee discussed people in the community to loses between six and eight stu- South Hadley Selectboard re- the town. the new superintendent’s entry “get a better understanding of dents annually. ceived an update on the status Sullivan said, “It’s [the num- plan as well the district’s tenta- my vision of the schools.” Sullivan also reported there of Lisa Wong’s offer to be the ber of cases] to be expected. It’s tive enrollment numbers at its This is the first Superintend are approximately 118 students town’s new Town Adminis- not going away, and we encour- July 20 meeting. report from Sullivan since act- who are expected to join the trator as well as an update on age people to consider immuni- According to Granby Super- ing Superintendent Carol Hep- Granby School District for the COVID-19 at its July 13 meet- zation.” intendent of Schools Stephen worth left last month. 2021-22 Academic Year. ing. He added if residents feel Sullivan, he has specifically “I appreciate everyone’s There were 21 new school Current Town Administra- more comfortable wearing a been looking at the junior and support in the transition, and choice-in requests filed; howev- tor Mike Sullivan congratulat- mask, he encourages them to senior high schools “through I have already started meeting er, the school was not allowed ed the Selectboard on their de- continue doing so regardless of the lens of a principal and that’s with some people,” Sullivan to accept one student applicant cision to elect Wong to replace immunization. different from the lens of a su- said. for the eleventh grade because him and said the Selectboard Sullivan also encouraged ev- perintendent” and believes his Interim Principal of Granby there was not an open seat. has “a really great opportuni- eryone to continue using the free entry plan will help him see the Jr/Sr High School Alison Jor- School Committee Chair ty.” testing sites if they are experienc- school district as a superinten- dan and Interim Assistant Prin- Jennifer Bartosz asked why the He added Wong has been ing any symptoms. dent. cipal Todd Dorman have been eleventh-grade student could “very engaged.” Sullivan also recommended His formal entry plan will appointed by Sullivan. not be admitted because she According to Sullivan, he at some point soon the Select- be presented in August, but he They will be hosting a cof- believed there was an open seat has had several conversations board decide on a number of wanted to share some parts with fee and conversation event on for them as they had discussed with Wong and said she is “very goals it has for the community. the School Committee before- Wednesday, July 28 at 9 a.m. at at the previous meeting. excited” to step in as the town’s He specifically placed a large hand. the Granby Jr/Sr High School Sullivan said, “I think we new Town Administrator. emphasis on pursuing goals re- “It [the entry plan] will be cafeteria. could probably get away with Contract negotiations are lated to diversity and inclusion. an outline of intentional actions For those looking to attend, opening eleventh grade.” currently underway and the Se- “I hope we send a strong mes- that I am going to take during RSVP via email at ajordan-gag- He added, “I do think elev- lectboard Chair and Vice Chair, sage in terms of diversity and in- my first year,” Sullivan said. [email protected]. enth grade, and definitely Jeff Cyr and Sarah Etelman re- clusion,” Sullivan said. “We are He added the steps he wants twelfth grade, presents some spectively, are sitting on that working really hard on inclusion to take in his first year as super- Enrollment challenges based on the course committee. and diversity and one of the over- intendent will include strategies Sullivan told the commit- of study request, local require- Wong has a 90-day out arching goals was to make sure such as looking at areas of need tee 116 Granby Public School ments for graduation, and clause with her current role that everyone understands how and looking toward the future. students are projected to attend things like that.” as Town Administrator for the important it is.” He added that the timing schools in different school dis- Sullivan added the previous town of Winchester. According to Selectboard plan also coincides with the tricts for the 2021-22 academic district the student is coming Sullivan hopes once con- member Carol Constant, the Se- district’s strategic plan, which year. from can also pose a challenge. tract negotiations are over, lectboard’s 2019 goals included is scheduled to be up in 2022. Sullivan said one of the There are also three students Wong will be able to assume communication and community “The information I gather missing pieces in the chart he who have been accepted to join the position soon after his relations, organizational struc- through this entry plan in the shared with the committee was the Granby School district who current contract expiration of ture, policy development, inno- first phase will be listing and the number of students who have not confirmed their deci- Sept. 30. vation and fiscal management. having conversations with stu- will be in the ninth grade this sion to attend Granby schools dents, stakeholders, teachers, upcoming academic year who in the fall. school committee members and will be attending Pathfinder Sullivan plans to present town leaders,” he said. “This is Regional Vocational Technical updated numbers to the School School Committee approves to get perspective about what High School (PRVTHS). Those Committee once he receives changes to school calendar people think is working in the numbers should be available in them.

By Cara McCarthy “It’s concerning because it Staff Writer doesn’t look like we are in uni- Family concert at the son with some things that we McNeely Tree Service SOUTH HADLEY - The should be working toward,” Mos- Clapp Memorial Library South Hadley School Committee ley said. Insured • References received a report from the new He added the School Com- BELCHERTOWN – Please come out • Hazardous Tree Removal Superintendent, Dr. Jahmal Mos- mittee and superintendent are with your kids on the evening of Wednesday • Stump Grinding ley at its July 15 meeting. looking for ways to rectify the is- July 28 at 6 p.m. for a concert with Jacques • Bobcat Rental Mosley thanked the School sue in a way that South Hadley’s “Pop” Hooten at Clapp Memorial Library. Committee for assisting in a kids and community are proud to The concert is part of the Clapp Memori- • Lot Clearing smooth transition over the past be in the district. al Library’s summer reading program and is • Furnace Wood couple of months. School Committee member being sponsored by Country Bank. • Storm Cleanup “I know the central office has Jen Matos also shared an update The concert will take place on the front • Firewood $240/cord been very patient with myself … about training being held by the lawn of the library. Bring blankets and chairs • 101 ft Aerial Lift Rental POR just showing us the ropes and Racial Justice Task Force. and your singing voices for some mid-sum- helping us through this transition “We as a district seem to be mer fun singing and dancing to songs from H: 508-867-6119 process,” he added. moving toward more social jus- Raffi to the Beatles. If the weather doesn’t co- 978-888-1693 Mosley also presented new tice, diversity and inclusion,” operate, it will be rescheduled and announced calendar changes for the 2021-22 Matos said. “I was curious to on the CML academic year for approval. know why it was about race and calendar One problem Mosley re- disability. and Face- ported finding with the previous “There is a whole other host book page. school calendar was that kinder- of identities that intersect with garten was scheduled to begin those identities,” she added. on Labor Day and he moved to Matos said she wants to see a change the start date. “Google Earth: kind of view of The new calendar also ac- identity” rather than solely look- Village Eye Care, PC carries quality sunwear from brands like: counts for a missed day in Feb- ing at the one issue. ruary which has been added back She added she would like to to the calendar making the last see the section of cyberbullying day of school June 15, assuming and bullying be “well versed” there are no snow days, accord- on the other things students get ing to Mosley. bullied for, not just race and dis- “I am asking the School Com- ability. mittee to approve this revised calendar so that we can get this information out to the teachers Call Today ff an Apppntment! and to the community,” he said. The School Committee voted to approve the revisions to the Have Something 413-536-6100 2021-22 academic calendar. The Committee also dis- to Share? cussed a recent announcement that the DPW is no longer re- Send your stories and photos sponsible for the maintenance of school grounds in South Hadley. to [email protected] Page 4 TOWN Reminder July 23, 2021 Opinion

GUEST COLUMN A QUOTE of NOTE Summer pruning We are working really hard on “inclusion and diversity questions answers and one of the overarching goals isa, who gardens in Ware, wanted to was to make sure know how to prune her rugosa roses so that everyone Lthat they look their best. “I loved these understands how roses the first year and important it is. the second year they looked pretty good said Michael Sullivan in the story “New TA contract” IN THE too, but now, in year negotiations underway.” three, the roses have GARDEN lots of dark, old wood with sparse growth. Do you have any sug- gestions as to how to OPINION PAGE/ make the plant look LETTERS POLICY youthful again?” Experts say that Letters to the Ed- besides cutting away itor have a maximum unwanted suckers, of 350 words. We re- little pruning is neces- quire writers to include sary on Rugosa roses their name, address and Roberta McQuaid other than to remove phone number in order deadwood in spring. Donuts not volcanoes: for our office to authen- But in my opinion, ticate authorship prior to and apparently yours too, older stems give the publication. Addresses shrub a coarse look. To encourage new growth the right way to mulch and phone numbers are simply cut away the oldest canes just above not published. ground level. Some people like the look of new By Genevieve Van de Merghel Unsigned or anony- growth so much that in late winter entire plants South Hadley Tree Committee mous letters will NOT be published. are cut to within inches of the ground. New ou see them everywhere but that We reserve the right buds will break, and fresh young bushes will to edit or withhold any grow up and flower as usual. doesn’t mean it’s right. “Mulch vol- canoes” are mounds of mulch piled submissions. Libelous, One can’t think of a rose without consid- Y unsubstantiated allega- ering the thorn factor. Yes, rugosas are espe- high up around a tree so it looks like a volca- tions, personal attacks cially thorny. People often plant them to keep no. This isn’t healthy for trees. or defamation of char- animals or other unwanted guests out of areas Because trees are fighters you may think acter are not allowed. of their yard. Taller varieties are especially ef- all is well for years, but your tree may be- Deadline for submis- fective when planted under birdfeeders. Birds come mildly unwell for no clear reason and sions is Wednesday at have a place to hide while they dine where you’ll find yourself working to maintain it. noon. predators can’t reach them. The combination of problems that start- An example of a tree with a ‘mulch volcano’ Please email (pre- ed with a mulch volcano can gradually kill a on the Village Commons. ferred) letters to town- A reader from Palmer wrote in with this [email protected]. question: “I have a hedge of yews that I shear tree. Or, with a rotted trunk and weak roots, your tree will suddenly fall over in a storm. Mailed letters can be with electric clippers each August. The shrubs sent to Town Reminder, look good from a distance, but up close it’s Tree bark needs fresh air to be strong. Smoth- ered in damp piles of mulch, bark decays so 24 Water Street, Palmer, a different story. It seems that there is dense MA 01069. growth on the outer couple of inches only, not that rot, insects, and disease can invade the much at all within the plants. I want to reduce tree. Even rodents like voles can move into the height and width of the hedge. Is there any the volcano and feed on the tree bark. way to do it without revealing all of that dead Too much mulch prevents water from growth at once or is it unavoidable?” reaching down to the roots, too. Then Great question, since many folks will be trees will struggle in dry conditions and TOWN pruning their hedges over the next few weeks. their root systems won’t be as established. Reminder I would recommend reducing the size of your What is the purpose of mulch, anyway? It is there to reduce weeds, moderate The Town Reminder is yews gradually over a couple of years, that way published every Friday by Turley you’ll avoid them looking really bad for the re- soil temperature, and conserve moisture Publications, Inc., 24 Water An example of a ‘mulch volcano’ at the mainder of the summer and then some. Here’s in the soil around the tree for the roots. It St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. Cumberland Farms in South Hadley. how to do it: Rather than using your hedge creates a buffer to protect trees from lawn Telephone (413) 283-8393, mowers, and people just like the look of it. Fax (413) 289-1977. shears this summer, pick up a pair of hand clip- Aged wood chips or shredded bark are pers instead. Grab a section of new growth in There’s a right way to mulch. When mulch- ing around a tree or any plant, think donut, the best choices for mulch. You can let PATRICK H. TURLEY one hand, with the other hand use the clippers the mulch decompose over time. If you CEO to glide along the branch well within the shrub not volcano: Create a donut or a well around the base of the tree where no mulch is touch- don’t like the look, remove decomposed KEITH TURLEY to a cross piece, then make your cut. If you mulch before piling more on top. Main- President need to “look” the first few times, then do so, ing the tree trunk. Outside of that donut, spread mulch two to three inches thick. (No tain the same depth of two or three inches EDITOR but this action will become quite natural after of mulch instead of letting it get deeper. Melina Bourdeau awhile. Your goal is to make “windows” for thicker because we want rain and hose water to penetrate the mulch to reach the soil and Larger trees, 10 inches in diameter and larg- [email protected] light to penetrate the inside of the bush. Evenly er, do not need mulch. STAFF WRITER space these deep cuts along the top, sides and roots.) Spread much about as far as the tree branches extend or at least a few feet. Mulch Follow these simple mulching rules to Cara McCarthy end of your hedge. Next year do the same. By [email protected] should never touch the bark of the tree! create a beautiful yard with healthy trees. the third or fourth year, you will have enough ADVERTISING SALES new growth coming from within the plant to fi- Maureen McGarrett Hall nally reduce it down to the size you wish with- [email protected] out having to endure an ugly phase. HISTORY MATTERS SPORTS EDITOR A gardener from Monson loves butter- Greg Scibelli fly bush. “Do you have any advice on how to History Matters is a biweekly feature Stafford, greeted each other amiably, and [email protected] prune this beautiful shrub so that I will be guar- courtesy of The Grateful American Book dedicated two days of experimenting with SOCIAL MEDIA anteed flowers year after year?” Prize, which is given to children’s books in-space rescue missions for contingency Sure, butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) is that emphasize the importance of American reasons. easy to please as long as you bear in mind that history. “Back on Earth, United Nations Secre- @ Town Reminder it blooms on the current season’s growth. For tary General Kurt Waldheim congratulated WEB that reason, prune it just after it comes out of the two superpowers for the Apollo-Soyuz www.townreminder.turley.com winter dormancy, as soon as you see buds be- July 16 to July 31 Test Project and praised their unprecedented gin to break along the stem. A hard pruning spirit of cooperation and peace in planning generally results in larger flowers. After a mild By John Grimaldi and and executing the mission,” according to winter, your six-foot tall butterfly bush may David Bruce Smith History.com. break bud at four feet. If you cut off the win- Within 16 years, however, Russia’s pow- ter kill but leave it at four feet, you’ll likely On July 17, 1975, a coterie of astronauts erful hold over its Eastern Bloc Republics www.turley.com have fewer flowers than if you reduced it to and cosmonauts rendezvoused in the stars. fizzled; the Berlin Wall broke, and the Cold Turley Publications, Inc. cannot War went up in smoke. assume liability for the loss of 18inches or so. You will reinvigorate the plant According to some, America and the photographs or other materials by cutting it back hard. It will make up the lost Soviet Union had a “heavenly embrace” For more information, the Grateful submitted for publication. height in no time with new, healthy growth ca- moment, for the first time since Apollo 18, American Book Prize recommends “Saving Materials will not be returned except upon specific request pable of producing numerous flowers. Calling and Soyuz 19 anchored in orbit. Their com- when submitted. all butterflies! manders, Aleksei Leonov and Thomas P. Please see HISTORY, page 6 July 23, 2021 TOWN Reminder Page 5 South Hadley Granby To-Go opens for first time since spring

Animals such as this fox will be at South Hadley Public Henry the juggler is coming to the South Hadley Public Library on July 29. Library on July 28. Library to host wild performances next week Granby To-Go was open for the public last weekend SOUTH HADLEY – The follow- The Gaylord Memorial Library https://www.eventkeeper.com/ with items including free clothing, toiletries and food ing are upcoming events at the South continues to offer a Homebound De- code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=SHAD- for the community. Hadley Public Library. livery Service for residents of South LEY&curID=522460 By Melina Bourdeau Hadley who have health or trans- Staff writer Henry the juggler portation issues. Books and other Outdoor Story Time Come to the South Hadley Pub- library materials are delivered and with Miss Janet GRANBY – Granby To-Go was open for the first lic Library located at 2 Canal St on picked up on a monthly basis. If you, Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (weather time since the spring last weekend, with clothing ar- Wednesday, July 28 at 10:30 a.m. or someone you know would like to permitting) ranging in sizes from children to adults, toiletries, and for Henry the Juggler. Henry’s hi- learn more and sign up for Home- Miss Janet will be doing out- food available at no cost for families. jinks and juggling are fun for the bound Delivery, please visit: https:// door story time on Friday mornings Granby To-Go is a public, non-profit program for entire family. This event will be held gaylordlibrary.org/homebound-de- (weather permitting) at 10:30 a.m. the Granby Public Schools community to provide outside on the library lawn so bring livery/ or call 538-5047. this summer. She will be reading food, clothing, resources and referrals to outreach ser- lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. This animal-themed stories as part of our vices to individuals and families regardless of socio- program is supported in part, by a Nature Walk with Jan Lamberg Tails and Tales summer program. economic status within Granby. grant from the South Hadley Cultur- Gaylord Memorial Library, in Children who are participating in our The non-profit program started as a pilot by Neigh- al Council, a local agency, which is collaboration with Jan Lamberg, Adopt a Pet Project, are welcome bors Helping Neighbors, based in South Hadley. supported by the Massachusetts Cul- a Bi-Lingual Family Support Spe- to bring their pet with them to story Granby To-Go Program Manager Judy Delong said tural Council, a state agency. cialist of the Support Network, on time or a small stuffed animal (no the goal of the group is to “bridge the gap” for people. a guided nature walk through the real pets, please.) Remember to bring “We want to help families who need resources. Es- Animal adventures Mount Holyoke College campus. a towel or blanket to sit on, as the pecially in the wake of COVID-19, people have been Animal Adventures brings sever- Jan is a master birder, lover of na- grass may be damp in the morning. in situations the past year, they don’t know where to al wild animals to the South Hadley ture, and a plethora of knowledge. go to get help,” Delong said. “We want to fill that gap Public Library on Thursday, July She’ll be pointing out birds, plants, New Story Stroll Book through things like social media.” 29 at 10 a.m. Scheduled animals and other animal species seen on the Our second Story Stroll of 2021 District Nurse Leader Nancy Jenks said Granby include a fennec fox, ferret, alliga- walk. Please remember to bring a is Butts are Everywhere by Jonathan To-Go was lucky to be in the former machine shop at tor, chinchilla, tortoise, frog, rabbit, water bottle, sun/bug protection (hat, Stutzman. It is available now and Granby Jr/Sr High School. and more. The event will be on the sunscreen, repellent, etc.), and bin- will be up for about a month. You “We are lucky to have this space and offer as much library lawn so bring lawn chairs or oculars (if you have them). Saturday, may visit the grounds of the library as we can to people,” Jenks said. “We have great co- blankets to sit on. July 24, 9:15 to 11 a.m. (rain date: any day, but if you’d like an activi- operation with local farms and organizations as well July 31). We will meet at Gaylord at ty bag, please visit us on Thursday as the town.” Library delivery service for 9:15 a.m. and begin the walk at 9:30 through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. or homebound South Hadley residents a.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please see GRANBY TO-GO, page 6 Library Strategic Planning Survey available

SOUTH HADLEY – The Library needs. forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpWkgZrGA- Trustees for the Town of South Had- The ideas, comments, and rank- pubwM9JCxjIM7EE9Nuum2L8h- ley have formed a Strategic Planning ings shared in the survey will support Kra5-O2SqBbh1OQ/viewform. Committee to help chart the course planning for both the South Hadley Your time and ideas would be of the library for the next five years. Public Library and the Gaylord Me- greatly appreciated. You do not need Its updated strategic plan will morial Library. to be a South Hadley resident or fre- determine the focus of the library’s Please take a few minutes to quent library user to complete the programs and services, making complete the online survey by go- survey. them more responsive to community ing to: https://docs.google.com/

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Photo by Melina Bourdeau District Nurse Leader Nancy Jenks hangs up clothing for the fall and winter at Granby Courtesy photos To-Go last weekend. The Granby Preservation Society held a food drive for the Granby to Go program last week. saw Granby families coming to get food. from page 5 GRANBY TO-GO “We were able to meet a lot of families She said students can not only access and it was nice to get to know them,” she Granby To-Go as volunteers, but through- said. “We brought our mobile food bank out the school day. today to give families bags of groceries.” “Students come in here with their The mobile food bank will be at East friends and grab snacks or older kids will Meadow School throughout the remain- get food for their younger siblings,” Jenks der of the summer, every other week. said. “We’re in a food desert communi- Guarnera said the important thing is ty and for kids to have this – it’s pretty that families have food. huge.” “We would love to see more Granby This is the fifth year of the program, residents coming to the pantry. People which started as a free resource for fam- can be reluctant to go to the food pantry, ilies with students from pre-school to but we’ve been through a pandemic and grade six but has since expanded to the people need a hand,” she said. “We con- whole district. sider people who use our pantry to be our Jenks said one of the Neighbors Help- family members. This might be a time for ing Neighbors also hosted Grab and Go us to do something for them, but maybe meal pick up at East Meadow School last someday they can do something for some- weekend. one else.” Neighbors Helping Neighbors pantry If people are looking to donate, the operations manager, Mary Lou Guarnera pantry accepts monetary donations as Members of the Granby Preservation Society organized a food drive to help local said during the pandemic, the non-profit well as tomato products and cereal. students who use the Granby to-go program through the public schools. 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By Tim Peterson The Pioneers scoring spree Sports Correspondent continued in the USL League Two Eastern Conference quar- LUDLOW—The Western terfinal match. Mass. Pioneers scored three or The second-seeded Pio- more goals in six of their seven neers scored a pair of goals regular season home matches. in each half against the sev- enth-seeded Cedar Stars Rush en route to a 4-0 shutout victo- ry before the largest crowd of Photos by Gregory A. Scibelli the season at Lusitano Stadium Federico Ucar follows through on his last Friday night. shot. “It feels very good to win a home playoff match,” said Pioneer’s head coach Federico Molinari. “We played very well as a team tonight. Everyone has worked very hard this season.” The Pioneers, who fin- ished the regular season in first place in the Northeast Division standings with a 10-2-2 record, won a home playoff game for the first time since 2005. “Winning a playoff game feels amazing, especially do- ing it at home,” said Pioneer’s captain Federico Gutierrez, who anchors the defensive unit. “We were able to score four goals in tonight’s match, which will give us a lot of confidence going into tomorrow’s match against Seacoast.” Back in 2005, the Pio- Martin Oyenard neers defeated the Wilmington fields a pass. Alejo Bzurovski looks up the field Please see PIONEERS, page 11 with possession of the ball. Jordan Koduah sends a shot at the goal. Blue Sox swept in DH, announce promotions HOLYOKE – The Valley Blue Sox hosted the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks in a double header on Thursday, their second meeting of the week. Holyoke Gas and Electric sponsored a Blue Sox mini hel- met giveaway for the first 250 fans through the gates at MacK- enzie Stadium. The first of the two seven in- ning games ended with a score Eli Sayball-Wimmer makes an Ayden Cardwell pitches for Jacob Smith makes a throw Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com of 2-1 in favor of the Sharks, and off-balance throw across to Belchertown. across the diamond. Ty Sayball-Wimmer makes a the second game started at 6:35 first. catch at first base. p.m., and ended with a score of 2-4. Belchertown takes Tyler McDonald tries Both low-scoring games saw to lay a tag down. good offensive attempts from the Blue Sox, but top-seeded Valley care of Wilbraham had trouble breaking the scoring WILBRAHAM – Last Wednesday night, some early scoring deficit, whereas the Sharks capi- helped pace Belchertown’s Junior American Legion team to a talized on big hits to secure their 9-4 win over Wilbraham Black. Ayden Cardwell and Christo- leads in both games. pher Rivers combined to get Belchertown through the game. Belchertown Junior Legion is an impressive 4-1 this summer. Please see BLUE SOX, page 11 Page 8 TOWN Reminder July 23, 2021

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Compiled by The officer effected a stop of the The officers found a vehicle on 4:17 p.m. – An officer re- Melina Bourdeau vehicle, and the suspect was tak- Newton St with damage but were sponded to Rocky’s Ace Hard- Monday, June 21 [email protected] en into custody and transported unable to positively affirm it was ware on Newton St for a report 10:32 a.m. – Officers got a to Eastern Hampshire District from the same incident. There of a past shoplifting incident. call from a person who reported Editor’s note: The following court. are no suspects at this time. The reporting party said two men they found someone’s prescrip- are brief explanations of select 11:36 a.m. – Officers re- wearing dark shorts and back- tion on the side of the road. The entries in the South Hadley Po- sponded to a Bridge St residence Saturday, June 19 wards snapback hats entered the person dropped off the prescrip- lice log and arrests for the weeks for a report of breaking and en- 9:53 a.m. – A summons was store grabbed Craftsman tool tion at the station. The person of June 15 to June 21. The infor- tering. The officers made entry issued to Timothy Hurlburt, 35, sets and fled without paying. The was contacted by an officer and mation was provided by Chief into the house and conducted a of Easthampton for possession products were worth $270. They their medication was returned to Jennifer Gundersen based on search. However, they were un- of class A drugs, class B drugs were observed entering a white them. review of the detailed log sum- able to find anyone, but it was and a marked lanes violation. Nissan utility vehicle and left the 12:26 p.m. – A Boynton Ave mary. This feature is designed evident that someone had been Units dispatch to the Route 202 area. The matter is under inves- residence reported a previous in- to provide context and explana- into the residence. There are no rotary for single vehicle crash tigation. cident of breaking and entering tion to some of the calls police suspects at this time. into a light pole. It was reported into their home. Upon speak- respond to every day. Mass Gen- the driver was in possible need Sunday, June 20 ing with the owner, the officer eral Law prohibits the release of Friday, June 18 of medical attention. Upon their 7:47 a.m. – Officers respond- discovered a screen on a storm names of those arrested for do- 3:10 p.m. – A DPW employ- arrival, they observed a mini- ed to a restaurant on Main St for door was cut. It appeared that mestic incidents. ee reported finding hypodermic van perpendicular to the travel a report of malicious damage. the suspect was unable to make needles and drug paraphernalia lanes, before the entrance block- Upon their arrival, the officers it through the door. There are no Tuesday, June 15 on the ground in a parking lot. ing traffic as well as a streetlight observed the bottom glass pan- suspects at this time. 11:20 a.m. – Jesse Seward, All items were secured for prop- pole. The officers made contact el of the door was damaged and 12:55 p.m. – A Riverwood 50, of 27 Fulton St of South er disposal. with the operator of the vehicle. cracked. The officers noted it Condominiums resident reported Hadley was arrested on two 3:55 p.m. – A Pine St resi- First aid was administered to the didn’t appear entry was made suspicious activity. The matter is warrants. An officer traveling on dent reported 30 minutes prior operator. During the invest ob- into the business. There are no under investigation. Layman St observed a vehicle a vehicle drove over their front serve paraphrenia and packag- suspects at this time. 10:35 p.m. – Officers investi- and recognized the operator to lawn. There was damage to a es of heroin within the vehicle. 7 p.m. – An officer took a gated a motor vehicle violation. be the suspect. The officer was small decorative wall as well as Officers were able to speak with report of graffiti on an electrical aware of an outstanding warrant to the lawn. The officers attempt- the operator, and suboxone was box. There are no suspects at this for failing to appear in court. ed to locate the involved vehicle. located. time. Budding cyclists

For the last event of the Bike rodeo, participants had to compete in the slowest race. The last person to cross the finish line won.

CYCLISTS from page 1 South Hadley School Resource Officer Joshua Helems said the department was not only happy to have the bike patrol in the community, but to be Photos by Melina Bourdeau involved in recreational activities. “We’re proud and happy to get kids outside, ABOVE: With the help learning the rules of the road and etiquette while of Officer Spencer Hart, riding a bike,” Helems said. “Hopefully it will lead Jordan Cloutier, 6, spins to safer streets in the future.” his wheel on his bike Bike Patrol Officer Spencer Hart said it was to check if the chain is good to get the newly reestablished bike patrol into properly on his bike. the public awareness. “We want people to be familiar with the officers LEFT: South Hadley Police and the unit in general,” said Hart. “This a great Department Officer partnership for the event.” Spencer Hart shows Mary South Hadley Recreation Department Director Barrett, 7, how to check Andy Rogers said the hope is that the event will the air levels in her tires. grow each year. “This is a fun and free event to get families out- side,” said Rogers. “With South Hadley making an effort to be more bike friendly, having bike safety is important.”

Mary Barrett, 7, goes through the zig zag portion of the obstacle course at the Bike rodeo event on Wednesday. Children learned how to look over their shoulder while riding a bike at the Bike rodeo on Tuesday. July 23, 2021 TOWN Reminder Page 9

LIGHTNING from page 1 pus evacuated in spring 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. According A total of 50 emergency responders to Stephens letter, all students who left Public Notices were on the scene throughout the fire. their belongings in Mead Hall will be In a letter addressed to the Mount contacted by the college once the status TOWN OF 2008 Saturn Astra 2016 Honda Odyssey Holyoke College community, Stephens of their items is assessed. SOUTH HADLEY W08AT671685042791 5FNRL5H92GB026223 said, “It is very likely that Mead Hall Stephens said, “While it was deep- ZONING Michele R. Griffen Robert L. Mooney will remain unoccupied throughout the ly distressing today to see one of our BOARD OF APPEALS 7 Trafton St. 175 Orange St. fall semester.” cherished buildings so badly damaged, I NOTICE OF Chicopee, MA 01013 Nantucket, MA 02554 PUBLIC HEARING While the fire was contained to a rel- was heartened by the prospect of its full 1998 Toyota Corolla 2005 Volkswagen Jetta In accordance with the atively small section of the roof, accord- restoration. Thanks in large part to the 2T1BR12E7WC054505 3VWSR69M55M033035 provisions of Chapter 40-A ing to Stephens, there was “extensive rapid and effective response of our lo- Barbara M. Llanos Ivonnett Guzman of the Massachusetts General water damage to a significant part of the cal firefighters, and to the efforts already 18 4th Ave. 71 High St. Apt. 12 Laws, and Section 10 of the Taunton, MA 02780 Agawam, MA 01001 building.” undertaken by our colleagues in Facili- Town of South Hadley Zoning The letter said the College’s emer- ties Management.” By-Law, the South Hadley 2003 Honda Civic 2005 Honda Civic gency response team is currently work- The letter added that clean-up opera- Zoning Board of Appeals 2HGES26713H590792 Arelis 2HGES16605H575804 Luis ing to find alternative housing for the tions are already underway. will hold a public hearing on Diaz A. Reyes 140 students who were originally sched- According to the National Weather Monday, August 23, 2021 10 Laurel St. Apt. 1 95 Linden St. Apt. 3L uled to be housed in Mead Hall. Service, Lightning strikes cause approx- at 7:00 p.m. virtually to Holyoke, MA 01040 Holyoke, MA 01040 “We are currently exploring a num- imately 4,000 house fires a year. hear the appeal of Edward 2000 Acura TL 2007 Dodge Caliber ber of options, including off-campus ac- While the fire was contained to the Courchesne, 1 Wood Avenue, 19UUA5667YA014914 1B3HB48B27D589163 commodations,” the letter added. fourth and fifth floors, there was water South Hadley, MA 01075. Jannette Ramos Hidalgo William M. Shabazz While no one was in the building at damage throughout the entire south end Mr. Courchesne has filed an 17 Ashley St. 18 East St., Apt. 2 appeal of the decision of the Springfield, MA 01105 Dorchester, MA 02122 the time of the fire, some students had of the building from the attic to the base- Building Commissioner to left items in the building when the cam- ment, according to Calkins. issue a Cease & Desist Order 1997 Buick Century 1998 Honda Accord regarding a “boat repair and 2G4WS52M1V1457750 1HGCG564XWA251032 storage business” at their Eric M Lamagdelaine Joseph A. Farrell property at 1 Wood Avenue, 28 Springdale Ave. 17 New St. 25 Wood Avenue, and 0 Foch Holyoke, MA 01040 North Adams, MA 01247 Avenue in South Hadley. The 2003 Ford Focus 1998 Honda Accord subject property is identified 1FAFP34Z13W341138 1HGCG2257WA005892 in the Notice of Appeal as 1 Denisse Rodriguez Kelvin M. 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PIONEERS from page 7 kick from about 20 yards away giving his team a 2-0 when forward Patrick Agyemang doubled the ball into halftime advantage. the box before firing a low shot into the back of the net. (North Carolina) Hammerheads in the USL Second Divi- “I just saw the keeper positioned on the other side of Ten minutes later, Agyemang gained possession of sion semifinals at Lusitano Stadium before losing to the the goal and I sent a bender into the left corner,” Regragui the ball before sending a crossing pass to Ignacio Lerech, Charlotte Eagles in penalty kicks. added. “I’m more of a defensive midfielder, so it feels who put a shot into the left corner sealing the quarterfinal Jay Willis, who’s one of the Pioneer assistant coach- nice to get on the score sheet.” victory. es, along with Dennis Gomes and John Voight, was a Regragui’s lone goal of the regular season came in the Lerech led the Pioneers with 11 goals during the reg- member of the Pioneers 2005 squad. final home match against Black Rock FC. ular season. The quarterfinal match began an hour later than it was Regragui, who played in 11 regular season matches, The Cedar Stars played the final 30 minutes of the scheduled to start. took all of the Pioneers corner kicks and free kicks in the contest with 10 men, as Tony Yeboah received a red card A thunderstorm passed by Lusitano Stadium delay- quarterfinal match. from referee Randall Kelley. ing the start of the first quarterfinal match of the evening “I’m thankful that coach Molinari and my teammates Western Mass. goalkeeper Blake Mullen only made between the third-seeded Long Island Rough Riders and have a lot of trust in me,” he said. “I always do my best at two saves in posting his ninth shutout of the season. the sixth-seeded Seacoast United Phantoms by about 45 every training session and in every game. We just want to The other members of the Pioneers defensive unit be- minutes. That match was decided in extra time with the keep playing games together as long as possible.” sides Gutierrez are Federico Ucar, Nicholas Oberrauch, Phantoms pulling out a 2-1 upset victory. The home team took a 3-0 lead in the 49th minute and Carlos Emery. Both of the Pioneers first half goals against the Cedar Stars (8-3-3), who are from New Jersey, were scored on free kicks by midfielder Samir Regragui, who’s from the United Kingdom. During the 22nd minute of the first half, Sebastian Arriagado was fouled by a Cedar Stars player setting up the Pioneers first goal. Regragui, who’s a member of the AIC men’s soccer team, took the free kick from about 30 yards out. Cedar Stars goalie Ethan Koehler froze on Regragui’s line-drive shot, which sailed into the left corner of the net. “It was a power shot, and luckily their goalie didn’t make the save on it,” said Regragui, who’s a first-year member of the Pioneers squad. “It was good for us to get a 1-0 lead in this match. Late in the first half, Regragui converted another free

BLUE SOX from page 7 The losses tonight didn’t change the Blue Sox stand- ings as first in the Southern Division. The team will host the Bristol Blues on Saturday at 6:35 p.m. for St. Pat- rick’s Day in July, sponsored by Holyoke Medical Cen- ter. July 29 – O’Connell Development Group and Holy- oke Boys and Girls Club Night, who are being honored with a donation. The Valley Blue Sox will be retiring #41 Endy Morales’ number in recognition of his time spent with the Blue Sox and all he has contributed to baseball in Western Mass. July 31 – UMass Amherst Athletics Night, where members of the National Champion UMass Hockey team will be in attendance, in addition to members of the women’s basketball team. Come down to MacKen- zie Stadium for a photo with the National Champions and their trophy. Page 12 TOWN Reminder July 23, 2021 Section of East Street washed away Residents evacuated Department of Fish and Wild- falls in shorter periods of time, life, local elected officials, the and that is not going away any for several hours Belchertown Fire Department, time soon.” Police Department and other Larner added that because By Melina Bourdeau agencies throughout the events “everything is so saturated, nor- Staff writer last weekend. mal runoff can’t soak into the Brougham said this is the ground, and can create flooding BELCHERTOWN – After second dam that failed this sum- and erosion.” With potential for several inches of heavy rain this mer, which he has not seen be- more rain throughout the week, past weekend, a large portion of fore. He said the storms have on Monday Larner said, “I am East also increased, and the state may worried about more property Street collapsed due to a even be approaching a record in damage in the future.” beaver dam failure on July 18, for the month of July. Though that doesn’t mean the making it necessary to evacuate “Even compared to previous town isn’t working to find ways several residents for a few hours. flooding, I’ve never seen a fail- to prevent events like a road The combined rain and dam col- ure like this,” Brougham said. collapse from happening lapse were among several factors “It’s not only the intensity of the again. Larner said the town is over the weekend that caused rain, but lightning, too. My sis- going to look to replace the cul- Belchertown Selectboard to de- ter, who lives in the area, has had vert with up-to-date Department clare a state of emergency. Photo by Melina Bourdeau her house struck by lightning of Environmental Protection East Street will be closed to The former culvert under East Street in Belchertown has been three times in the last few years.” standards, which now require through traffic until further no- destroyed by the recent storm last weekend, which caused a beaver He said from the former road- higher stream cross standards. tice, according to Department dam to fail. way to the bottom of the stream These standards will allow a cul- of Public Works Director Steve is about seven feet. vert that will “be sized to amount Williams. life Management area, causing “Residents in the nearby ar- Conservation Commission- of water currently there, the run- “Due to the record rainfall a stream to overflow through the eas also reported their basements er Erica Larner said the strong off we are having and what we this July, stormwater has filled culvert. flooding, losing electricity and weather events that have affected might deal with in the future.” natural storage areas to capacity Town Administrator Gary other Belchertown can be attributed to Through the Municipal Vul- and completely saturated soils Brougham said early Sunday roads, like Railroad Street climate change. nerability Preparedness grant, creating ideal conditions for morning residents who live and Pine Street as well,” “A substantial portion of this the town was able to create a flash flooding during even minor around a stream on East Street Brougham said. is due to climate change. As beaver management plan, which rain events,” he said. “We will were evacuated from their homes Due to the range of affects the more land is developed, there are identifies areas where having continue to monitor the location due to the roadway collapse. recent storms have had, Select- fewer surfaces to hold this excess beavers could be helpful and ar- on East Street as well as oth- “We got a call that a dam board Chair Jen Turner declared moisture,” she said. “The loss of eas where they may need to be er areas of town that have been broke and opened Town Hall to a state of emergency on Sunday. vegetation reduces transpiration removed. affected by these unprecedented folks around 4 a.m.,” he said. This might make potential relief from plants, and impacts the lo- Larner said if residents have a conditions. The DPW will begin “They were back home by 10 funding through the state avail- cal evapotranspiration water cy- beaver dam near their residence to make repairs as conditions im- a.m.” able, according to Brougham. cle. This combined with global they are concerned about or if prove.” He added that Steve and Lin- Brougham said the town has climate change results in more they need help with restoration, The dam that failed was lo- da Wood’s residence was great- been in touch with the Massa- high intensity storms and leads they should contact the Conser- cated about a quarter of a mile ly impacted, their driveway was chusetts Emergency Manage- to events like dam breaches. vation Department at conserva- into the Herman Covey Wild- swept away by the water. ment Agency, Massachusetts “We are seeing higher rain- [email protected].

FINALISTS from page 1 As a THANK YOU to all First Responders, tee included Selectboard member Glenn Sexton, Michael Barrett, Wayne Wilson Sr., Bryan Hauschild and Virginia Frontline and Essential Workers, Snopek. The Selectboard appointed O’Grady to be interim chief BUY or SELL with me as of July 1, following the retirement of the former chief, in 2021 and receive a Alan Wishart. Fire Chief position $500 Closing Cost Credit Another position the town is seeking to permanently fill is that of the Granby Fire Chief. Joni Fleming 2 Lyman St., South Hadley, MA 01075 Sexton asked Martin for a status update on the job post- ing during the meeting. 413-315-0570 • www.jonifleming.com “I am currently going through a former advertisement to see if we should adjust it,” Martin said. “The interim chief gave me a site to advertise on, saying he receives a lot of job postings from it.” The town also plans on posting the job to the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts website as well. Now Picking Granby Selectboard appointed Robert Czerwinski as the interim fire chief in Nov. 2020, but his contract is set to expire on July 31. FRESH from Martin said there have also been discussions to appoint a captain and a deputy chief. “Before we need to develop some job descriptions for Our Fields! those positions, which I will forward to the board,” he said. “The next meeting, we can discuss what we want to do.” Sexton said he would like to establish a fire chief search Sweet Corn committee to do a similar process as the police chief search 753 Montgomery St. committee did. Yellow Squash Martin asked if the board had any idea who would be Chicopee, MA appointed to the search committee. Zucchini Squash “I would ask the interim chief to at least be an advisor Mon. - Sat. 8am-7pm to the committee. He’s been with the department for a short time now, but he also has experience,” Sexton said. “I think Cucumbers, Radishes Sun. 8am-6pm he would be a good resource for the search committee.” Carrots, Leaf Lettuce Holidays 8am-5pm Broccoli, Field Tomatoes 536-2043 Green & Yellow Beans Gournemt Potatoes Beets, 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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