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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 SATURDAY,TUESDAY, DECEMBER JUNE 27, 2017 19, 2020 VOL. 75 cents 89 NO. 304 Residents Switch to remote urged to learning stems lock vehicles from one By PETER CURRIER COVID-19 case Staff Writer WESTFIELD — The Westfield Police By PETER CURRIER Department is urging residents to lock their car Staff Writer doors and keep valuables out of their vehicles WESTFIELD — Westfield Public Schools after a string of vehicle thefts and break-ins in Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski said the deci- recent months. sion to close Westfield’s schools until Jan. 19 stems Police Chief Lawrence P. Valliere sent the mes- from one case. sage to Westfield residents Thursday because of A positive COVID- an unusual number of vehicle break-ins in some 19 case from one stu- neighborhoods. Valliere said that 99 percent of all dent in Westfield High vehicles that were broken into were not entered School triggered 45 stu- by force. The perpetrators only had to open the dents and nine teachers car door because residents frequently leave them to quarantine or isolate unlocked. because they were close “All of the stolen vehicles were taken because contacts, a scenario which Czaporowski said will the keys or the key fobs were left inside the Dashing through the snow make it difficult to keep schools open if it escalates vehicle,” said Valliere. or repeats itself throughout the winter. In some cases, Valliere said that the keys that Makayla Calhoun enjoys a sled ride down the hill at Westfield Technical “I don’t think this is a superspreader event, but I were left in the vehicle were stolen, but not the Academy after Thursday’s snowstorm Gail which dropped about a foot of want to be cautious,” said Czaporowski Friday powdery snow on the region. (MARC ST. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) morning, adding that the spike in COVID-19 cases See Vehicles, Page 5 after Thanksgiving leads officials to believe that a similar situation may play out after Christmas and New Year’s Eve. He said that a significant surge in cases after Christmas could cause more individual cases to be detected in schools, which would cause people to have to quarantine, making it exceed- ingly difficult to keep in-person learning. Loved ones symbolized by First Church luminaria display “My responsibility is to make sure we protect By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent See Remote Learning, Page 5 WESTFIELD — A recent fundraising project – a dazzling display of luminaria – will benefit the Deacons Fund at First Congregational Church. “The Deacons Fund has been in place for many years,” said head deacon Carol Southwick Whalen. “In the past we have helped mem- bers pay their fuel bill during the winter months, provided gift cards for food for reports 18 new those who have needed a little help, and other instances that come up as people run into hard times in their lives.” Whalen explained that the project began COVID cases last year at Christmas and continued this By PETER CURRIER year – with each luminaria costing $5. Staff Writer “The First Congregational Church pre- SOUTHWICK — The Town of Southwick sented the display of luminaria on Dec. 12 reported 18 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Old Town Hall steps next to the this week as the town retains its “high risk” desig- church,” said Whalen, noting the fundrais- nation for the fifth straight week. ing project is sponsored by the deacons of The 18 new cases brings Southwick’s pandemic total to 256 cases. Health Director Tammy Spencer said that one Southwick resident passed away from COVID-19 last week. Five people in Southwick More than 140 luminaria bags were displayed on the Old Town Hall steps recently as the have now died due to the virus. First Congregational Church conducted a fundraising project to benefit the Deacons Public Health Nurse Kate Johnson said during Fund. (CAROL WHALEN PHOTO) the remote Board of Health meeting Dec. 17 that 18 people were in isolation and 13 people were in quarantine. She also said that one person was hos- the church. part of our holiday plans each year,” she pitalized and two other people were transported to “Members and friends of the church had said. emergency rooms in the last week. purchased a luminaria in honor or memory Whalen added that a display will be fea- Though the number of weekly cases remains of a loved one,” said Whalen. tured on Christmas Eve titled “Lighting a high relative to the spring and summer in Last year’s luminaria featured 60 on dis- Pathway to Our Door” and will include Southwick, Johnson said that the number of cases play and this year’s event had 142. some luminaria on the church doorstep. are trending down week-to-week. She said that The money raised is deposited in the “Last year our first display was at the Southwick has a positivity rate of 6.54 percent Deacons Fund which is used to help mem- same time as the Christmas Choral Concert while Hampden County as a whole is at 8.55 per- bers and friends in the time of need. which coincided with the Lantern Parade cent. “We do this at Christmas time because we and Tree Lighting on the Green event,” said “The county is creeping up and we are creeping all have loved ones we think of and want to Whalen. “While we could not conduct the lower,” said Johnson. remember at this time of year,” said Whalen. concert this year due to the COVID-19 pan- She said there is no particular age group or “This gives the donor an opportunity to demic, hopefully, that will all happen next demographic that is being infected more than oth- express that love in a unique way.” year.” ers. Most of the time it is whole families being Kailey and Karenna Downs, members of Each luminaria has a label with the name On a related note, Whalen said the church infected at once. First Congregational Church in Westfield, of the person remembered or honored and continues to present Sunday services online, Westfield State University reported zero new prepared the luminaria bags for display on the name of the donor. led by Pastor Julie Olmsted. Services can be the Old Town Hall steps Dec. 12. “We began this project last year and we viewed by visiting churchonthegreen.org or (SUBMITTED PHOTO) continued it this year and hope to make it on Facebook. See Southwick Cases, Page 5 Southwick history book preorders available now By HOPE E. TREMBLAY “The photos have been carefully restored in February. Editor with state-of-the-art technology, and many There are several options for pre-sale book SOUTHWICK — The Southwick 250 have never been previously published,” said packages, including a single sale with a dona- Committee has a last minute gift for residents, Hamburg. “I’ve created narration that is accu- tion of #21.99 to the Southwick Civic Fund and former residents, or anyone who loves the rate, enjoyable and crisp, and it will greatly and a gift package that includes a numbered town or history – "Southwick Revisted," a expand the reader’s knowledge of our edition signed by the author plus a 250 decal book chronicling Southwick’s history. Southwick heritage while triggering fond for $30.00. There is a $5 to mail a book Advance sales of "Southwick Revisited," memories.” within the United States. curated and narrated by historian Lee There will be 100 copies officially num- The order form is available on Facebook at Hamberg, are now available to preorder. The bered and signed by the author. Numbers will Celebrate Southwick 250. Payment options book is expected to arrive from Arcadia Press be assigned to the pre-purchasers starting include cash at The Southwick Florist, checks in February. The 128-page book contains 209 with #8 based on when the cash or credit card payable to Southwick Civic Fund with images celebrating Southwick’s 250-year his- confirmation is received on a first come, first Southwick 250th Celebration in memo line, tory. serve basis. Based on pre-paid orders as of pay by credit card or PayPal at Anyone who preorders the book as a holi- midnight Dec. 31, 2020, there will be a ran- SouthwickCivicFund.org using the donate day gift will receive a certificate for the dom drawing for two winners to move up to button and be sure to designate Southwick recipient. the #2 and #3 books. 250th Celebration under “Use This Donation By purchasing the book through Southwick Southwick 250 Committee members said to for,” then email the receipt and order form to 250, 100% of the proceeds will go towards order quickly because supplies are limited. [email protected]. supporting future 250 town events. According to a press release, an attractive gift Books will be delivered within three weeks Hamburg put labor and love into the book certificate will be sent to those ordering the of when the Southwick 250 Committee and the selected images. book as a gift for the holidays, to be redeemed receives them from the printer. PAGE 2 - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS ‘Cocoa on the Go Go’ at Southwick Regional

Reiley Young and Heather Ramsey get some hot cocoa from Southwick Regional principal Joseph Turmel. (MARC ST. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Southwick Regional assistant principal Michael Pescitelli hands a cup of hot cocoa to Lauren Kowal at Wednesday’s “Cocoa on the Go Go” event at the high school. Southwick Regional hosted a Cocoa on the Go Go Dec. 16, a drive-through event for students to celebrate the end of the year prior to the first snowstorm of the It’s “Cocoa on the Go Go” at Southwick Regional High School season. (MARC ST. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Wednesday. (MARC ST. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Police Logs

Major crime and incident report none of them had a full drivers license, the officer Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 SOUTHWICK reports that the parties were told to leave the WESTFIELD 9:58 a.m.: officer wanted, Powder Mill Road, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 vehicle where it was until someone sober with a 1:11 p.m.: disturbance, Main Street, a caller the American Legion reports illegally dumped WESTFIELD driver’s license could pick it up, the officers report reports that the owner of a Main Street business trash with identifying paperwork, the person on 4:03 a.m.: motor vehicle theft, Southampton that they gave the parties a warning for drinking in came out of their store and began yelling at indi- the papers was contacted and agreed to pick up the Road, a caller reports that his vehicle was stolen public. viduals for sitting on the benches outside, the trash; sometime overnight, dispatch reports that Holyoke responding officer reports that the owner of the 11:26 p.m.: officer wanted on Hillside Road, a police informed them that the vehicle was SOUTHWICK business was not at the scene when he arrived; resident reports a neighbor is target shooting, involved in an accident with a telephone pole and 9:21 p.m.: animal complaint, Crescent Circle, a 3:10 p.m.: motor vehicle complaint, Southwick responding police officers report audible gunshots the driver fled the scene on foot, the responding resident reports an unwanted raccoon on her back Road, a caller reports that a vehicle is operating from the woods and made contact with the resi- officer filed an incident report; porch, according to the responding officer, the erratically, the responding officer reports that he dent in question and found all was in conformity 7:27 p.m.: suspicious, Fowler Street, two offi- “raccoon fled the scene” prior to police arrival. observed the vehicle make a few marked lanes of the law; cers report that there is a suspicious motor vehicle violations before he pulled them over and issued a 3:09 p.m.: recreational vehicle violation, Miller parked with three male parties inside, the officer verbal warning, the officer reports that the opera- Road, a dirt bike was reported on the rail trail. reports that the parties were drinking and that tor did not appear to be impaired.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Sat., Dec. 19, 2020 is the 354th day of the year. 12 days remain until the end of the year.

1912 – William Van Schaick, captain crewed by Eugene Cernan, Ronald 2001 – Argentine economic crisis: 42nd Premier of New South Wales ON THIS DAY of the steamship General Slocum Evans, and Harrison Schmitt, returns December riots: Riots erupt in Bue- 1968 – Ken Marino, American which caught fire and killed over one to Earth. nos Aires, Argentina. actor, director, producer, and 1154 – Henry II of England is crowned thousand people, is pardoned by 1974 – Nelson Rockefeller is sworn 2012 – Park Geun-hye is elected the at Westminster Abbey. screenwriter U.S. President William Howard Taft in as Vice President of the United firstfemale president of South Korea. 1969 – Michael Bates, American 1187 – Pope Clement III is elected. after ​3 1⁄2 years in Sing Sing prison. States under President Gerald Ford 2013 – Spacecraft Gaia is launched 1490 – Anne, Duchess of Brittany, is 1920 – King Constantine I is restored under the provisions of the 25th by European Space Agency. sprinter and football player married to Maximilian I, Holy Roman as King of the Hellenes after the Amendment to the United States 2016 – Russian ambassador to Tur- 1969 – Tom Gugliotta, American Emperor by proxy. death of his son Alexander of Greece Constitution. key Andrei Karlov is assassinated basketball player 1562 – The Battle of Dreux takes and a plebiscite. 1981 – Sixteen lives are lost when while at an art exhibition in Ankara. 1970 – Tyson Beckford, place during the French Wars of Re- 1924 – The last Rolls-Royce Silver the Penlee lifeboat goes to the aid The assassin, Mevlüt Mert Altıntaş, American model and actor ligion. Ghost is sold in London, England. of the stricken coaster Union Star in is shot and killed by a Turkish guard. 1972 – Alyssa Milano, American 1606 – The ships Susan Constant, 1924 – German serial killer Fritz heavy seas. 2016 – A vehicular attack in Berlin, actress and television personality Godspeed, and Discovery depart Haarmann is sentenced to death for 1983 – The original FIFA World Cup Germany, kills and injures multiple 1974 – Joe Jurevicius, American England carrying settlers who found- a series of murders. trophy, the Jules Rimet Trophy, is people at a Christmas market. ed, at Jamestown, Virginia, the first football player 1927 – Three Indian revolutionaries, stolen from the headquarters of the 1974 – Felipe Lopez, Dominican- of the thirteen colonies that became Ram Prasad Bismil, Roshan Singh Brazilian Football Confederation in the United States. and Ashfaqulla Khan, are executed Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. American basketball player 1675 – The Great Swamp Fight, a by the British Raj for participation in 1984 – The Sino-British Joint Dec- TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS 1974 – Jake Plummer, American pivotal battle in King Philip's War, the Kakori conspiracy. laration, stating that China would football player and sportscaster gives the English settlers a bitterly 1929 – The Indian National Congress resume the exercise of sovereignty 1957 – Kevin McHale, American 1975 – Brandon Sanderson, won victory. promulgates the Purna Swaraj (the over Hong Kong and the United American author and academic 1776 – Thomas Paine publishes one basketball player, coach, and Declaration of the Independence of Kingdom would restore Hong Kong manager 1977 – LaTasha Jenkins, of a series of pamphlets in The Penn- India). to China with effect from July 1, 1997 American sprinter sylvania Journal entitled "The Ameri- 1960 – Derrick Jensen, 1932 – BBC World Service begins is signed in Beijing, China by Deng 1978 – Patrick Casey, American can Crisis". broadcasting as the BBC Empire Xiaoping and Margaret Thatcher. American author and activist 1777 – American Revolutionary War: 1960 – Michelangelo Signorile, actor, producer, and screenwriter Service. 1986 – Mikhail Gorbachev, leader 1979 – Kevin Devine, American George Washington's Continental 1941 – World War II: Adolf Hitler of the Soviet Union, releases Andrei American journalist and author Army goes into winter quarters at appoints himself as head of the Sakharov and his wife from exile in 1961 – Eric Allin Cornell, singer-songwriter and guitarist Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Oberkommando des Heeres. Gorky. American physicist and academic, 1980 – Jake Gyllenhaal, 1796 – French Revolutionary Wars: 1941 – World War II: Limpet mines 1995 – The United States Govern- Nobel Prize laureate American actor and producer Two British frigates under Commo- placed by Italian divers heavily dam- ment restores federal recognition to 1961 – Reggie White, American 1980 – Marla Sokoloff, American dore Horatio Nelson and two Span- age HMS Valiant and HMS Queen the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Po- actress and musician ish frigates under Commodore Don football player and wrestler (d. Elizabeth in Alexandria harbour. tawatomi Native American tribe. 2004) 1982 – Mo Williams, American Jacobo Stuart engage in battle off the 1945 – John Amery, British Fascist, 1997 – SilkAir Flight 185 crashes into basketball player coast of Murcia. 1962 – Gary Fleder, American is executed at the age of 33 by the the Musi River, near Palembang in 1983 – Casey Crescenzo, 1828 – Nullification crisis: Vice Presi- British Government for treason. Indonesia, killing 104. director, producer, and screen- dent of the United States John C. writer American singer-songwriter and 1946 – Start of the First Indochina 1998 – President Bill Clinton is im- guitarist Calhoun pens the South Carolina War. peached by the United States House 1963 – Jennifer Beals, American Exposition and Protest, protesting 1956 – Irish-born physician John of Representatives, becoming the model and actress 1984 – Ian Kennedy, American the Tariff of 1828. Bodkin Adams is arrested in con- second President of the United 1966 – Chuckii Booker, baseball player 1900 – Hopetoun Blunder: The first nection with the suspicious deaths States to be impeached. American singer-songwriter and 1986 – Ingrid Burley, American Governor-General of Australia John of more than 160 patients. Eventu- 2000 – The Leninist Guerrilla Units producer rapper and songwriter Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun, appoints ally he is convicted only of minor wing of the Communist Labour Party 1987 – Ronan Farrow, American Sir William Lyne premier of the new 1966 – Eric Weinrich, American charges. of Turkey/Leninist attack a National- ice hockey player and coach activist, journalist, and lawyer state of New South Wales, but he 1961 – India annexes Daman and ist Movement Party office in Istanbul, – Torrey Craig, American is unable to persuade other colonial 1967 – Criss Angel, American 1990 Diu, part of Portuguese India. Turkey, killing one person and injur- basketball player politicians to join his government and 1967 – Harold Holt, the Prime Minis- ing three. magician is forced to resign. 1967 – Charles Austin, American 1990 – Greg Bretz, American ter of Australia, is officially presumed 2001 – A record high barometric snowboarder 1907 – Two hundred thirty-nine coal dead. pressure of 1085.6 hPa (32.06 inHg) high jumper miners die in the Darr Mine Disaster 1972 – Apollo program: The last is recorded at Tosontsengel, Khövs- 1968 – Kristina Keneally, in Jacobs Creek, Pennsylvania. manned lunar flight, Apollo 17, göl, Mongolia. American-Australian politician, THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2020 - PAGE 3 Planning Board approves new KFC, addresses non-compliance issues By AMY PORTER of green and defined lanes,” Levesque said. all the delivery companies. As drivers come in, Carellas. Staff Writer The Planning Board commented that the they are handed a sheet of the plan showing the DeMarinis said he was planning to pave the WESTFIELD — The Planning Board proposal would be an improvement to the area, path,” Coppola said. He said they will also not parking lot in the next year or two. approved the site plan for a new KFC drive- and voted unanimously in favor of the by-right be sending tractor trailers to that property City Planner Jay Vinskey said conditions of through at 301-303 East Main St. following a us in the Business B district. going forward, and will be sending refrigerated the permit for the expanded parking area was continued public hearing on Dec. 15. The Big Y Foods Director of Design and vans instead. He said a fueler truck comes in paving, stormwater and fencing. He said by 2,260 square-foot restaurant will be built on a Construction Tony Coppola joined the meeting after hours, when it easily makes the swing to using the parking area and not paving is non- vacant pad site and parking area owned by in response to a letter expressing concerns top off the tanks. compliance. Streamfield, LLC and contains a portion of the about the temporary egress to the new Big Y Coppola said Big Y had applied to MassDOT “As a small business owner, and dealing existing shopping plaza at 301 East Main St. Express Gas Station and Convenience Store at in Nov 2019, and had been waiting for official with a variety of issues I would expect this owned by Ronald Abdow. 330 East Main St., directly across Route 20 approval of the traffic signal. “Big Y is ready,” board to give me some flexibility. I’m sur- At the hearing, Felipe Creveau and Rob from the Big Y World Class Market. he said. prised the board has brought me in front of Levesque of R. Levesque Associates reviewed Construction on a new traffic signal at the site The board thanked Coppola for the speedy them,” DeMarinis said. some modifications made to the plan in is expected to start on April 19. response, and asked the company to keep an Carellas responded that the special permit response to comments from the board and the Coppola said concerns were addressed by eye on the situation. was issued in 2018, and the parking lot was city planner. The building was reduced by 200 additional signage, as well as paint on the Also joining the call was Frank DeMarinis supposed to be paved before it was used. “We square feet and the entrance changed to a right egress and a do not enter sign in a bucket. A of Sage Engineering and Roots Athletic Center don’t want it being used, if it’s not paved,” he turn only and was aligned with the entrance to right turn only sign out of the property was in response to a letter regarding an unfinished said.. the People’s Bank. The access to two ordering also added. parking lot, fencing and landscaping at Roots. DeMarinis said he felt he was being singled kiosks from the plaza was also improved. An In response to a complaint about a tractor “I have every intention to build the fence out by the board, especially in a situation outdoor dining pavilion with a brick knee exte- trailer observed parking on Route 20 for deliv- and pave the parking lot. I don’t understand where they lost all income for nine months, rior and canopy was also added. ery, Coppola said a letter was sent out to all how I am in non-compliance,” DeMarinis told and the state has granted extensions on many “The plaza right now has funny geometry. companies and drivers instructing them not to the board. permits. Hopefully, the neighbors will all work togeth- park on Route 20 and do any type of loading, “The fence and the landscaping are sup- Carellas ended the discussion on the paving, er. Here, we think this is a pretty good improve- along with a map of the pathway they’re sup- posed to be up by now, and the parking lot and asked about the fencing. DeMarinis agreed ment with defined traffic paths. Instead of posed to follow. paved. What is your anticipated timetable,” to put up a six foot fence around the parking seeing a parking lot there, you’ll see quite a bit “We actually took this plan and sent it out to asked Planning Board chairman William area to block headlights.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Council made the right decision To the Editor, Brave City Councilors this past week joined together in a vote to pledge their support of our Aquifer and the protection of this precious resource. (City Council meeting December 17, 2020) The vote was to allow Home Depot, a super asset to our City and a good corporate citizen, to store empty trailers on the Airport’s property that sits over the aquifer. The vote to allow this would have been an easy one and would have gen- erated approximately $150,000 in revenue to the City. The problem was that our WATER RESOURCE PROTECTION DISTRICT Ordinance expressly prohibits this activity. Thanks to research done by Councilors Matthews-Kane, Mello and Flaherty and the arguments they all made, the matter was defeated. Councilors Mello, Matthews-Kane, Sullivan, Bean, Burns, Figy, Flaherty and Harris all showed their support for protection of the City’s drinking water. It is so heartening to observe this type of discussion and the resulting vote. For those of us who have worked so hard for so many years on this Aquifer Protection Ordinance Christmas came early. Mary O’Connell Westfield

Healey joins AGs urging drug cost relief for health centers Remote operations complicate By KATIE LANNAN State House News Service BOSTON - Attorney General Maura Healey joined 28 of tradition of farewell speeches her peers this week in urging the federal government to take action against what they described as an "unlawful refusal" By SAM DORAN sendoff. Thirteen representatives opted to retire by drug manufacturers to provide discounts to community State House News Service Retiring Rep. Ted Speliotis said that by not seeking re-election -- Reps. Jose health centers and other entities. BOSTON - Farewell speeches from Speaker Robert DeLeo had been "ask- Tosado, Randy Hunt, Lou Kafka, Denise In a Monday letter, the attorneys general asked Health and retiring lawmakers are usually a note of ing" about possible farewell speeches, Provost, Aaron Vega, Jonathan Hecht, Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and health resources finality that punctuates the end of a two- but Speliotis wasn't sure if any plans Daniel Cullinane, RoseLee Vincent, and services administrator Thomas Engels to provide relief to year session. But after a year that most would pan out. The Danvers Democrat Thomas Petrolati, Stephan Hay, health centers and hospitals involved in what's known as the office-holders have spent working from told the News Service it would be "awk- Elizabeth Poirier, Angelo Scaccia, and 340B Drug Pricing Program. home, without the usual solemnity or ward" giving a farewell speech during a Speliotis. Rep. David Nangle and Sen. "The 340B statute requires manufacturers that want to par- festivity of formal sessions, it's unclear remote session when members are par- James Welch were retired by voters in ticipate in Medicare Part B and Medicaid to 'offer each cov- whether 18 members will even get a ticipating from their homes, and he the primaries, and Rep. Will Crocker and ered entity covered outpatient drugs for purchase at or below final moment in their chamber's spot- would prefer a reception at the State Sen. Dean Tran lost their general elec- the applicable ceiling price,'" they wrote. "Yet, -- amid the light. House after COVID-19 subsides. tion races. John Velis remains on the hill, ongoing COVID-19 pandemic -- drug manufacturers Eli In the last three sessions, farewell "I think that there are some discus- but would be entitled to a farewell speech Lilly & Company, AstraZeneca PLC, Sanofi SA, Novartis speeches have always been scheduled sions [about farewells] but I don't know, in the House where he served until win- Pharmaceuticals, Merck & Co., and United Therapeutics somewhere between Dec. 4 and Dec. 19. and the clock is ticking, and there's an ning a special Senate election in May. Corp. have threatened the loss of or have already refused to A spokesman for the Senate president's awful lot of things on the table that have Departing reps and senators usually provide drug discounts for drugs shipped to contract pharma- office said Thursday that nothing had merit," Speliotis said. "But for me per- have fun with the speeches, telling jokes cies that administer 340B drugs on behalf of some of our been scheduled, but they were communi- sonally, I think it's a little uncomfortable and stories from their earlier years on the nation's most vulnerable safety-net providers." cating with the offices of the two depart- to sit in a remote site and give a speech hill, thanking people who have helped The attorneys general said the 340B program aims to pro- ing senators. A spokeswoman for the and not be in the chamber, and not have them along the way, and perhaps offer- tect federally funded clinics and public hospitals from drug House speaker did not provide any the chamber full, and I just think it's just ing a wish or two for the next General price increases. response when asked about plans for a a little bit too awkward for me." Court. "The more medical care 340B covered entities can provide with their limited resources and state reimbursement, the further state-Medicaid budgets will go in serving the States' uninsured and underinsured residents," they wrote, telling the federal officials that without the program's lower prices, "community health centers may be forced to restrict health- Sen. Timilty tests positive, isolating at home care services provided to at-risk patients in a time of great need." By KATIE LANNAN in hours. I had tested positive for the households. The letter was led by attorneys general Xavier Becerra of State House News Service coronavirus." Timilty is not the first lawmaker to California, William Tong of Connecticut, Derek Schmidt of BOSTON - Sen. Walter Timilty Timilty said his symptoms have been disclose a case of COVID-19; Reps. Kansas and Doug Peterson of Nebraska. Becerra is President- announced Thursday that he recently mild, and that he has been able to work Michael Day and Liz Miranda each had elect Joe Biden's nominee for health and human services tested positive for COVID-19, saying he from home while self-isolating. "I am bouts with the virus this spring. House secretary. wanted to use his experience to remind cognizant however, that many have a and Senate officials also reported a others to stay vigilant against the virus. dramatically different experience when handful of cases among lawmakers and "Early last week, while experiencing they are infected," he wrote. staff in November, though they did not very minor symptoms and upon learning The start of vaccinations offers "a personally identify the people who had that I was in contact with an individual glimmer of hope that a return to nor- tested positive. First state employee receives who later tested positive, I was tested for malcy is on the horizon," Timilty said, Last Monday, Dec. 7, an environmen- the virus," the Milton Democrat said in a urging people not to let up on precau- tal cleaning crew was brought into the COVID-19 vaccine statement. "The test, though momen- tions and to continue wearing masks, Senate Chamber after a person who had By MICHAEL P. NORTON tarily uncomfortable, was quick and practicing good hand hygiene and limit- been present there the previous Friday State House News Service painless and the results came back with- ing contact with members of other tested positive for COVID-19. BOSTON — A janitorial supervisor at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital became the first state employee in Massachusetts to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. State health and human services officials announced early Friday that the vaccine would be administered to Sophal "Paula" Soth, who has worked at the teaching hospital in Jamaica Plain for 30 years. Shattuck Chief Operating Officer Virginia McErlane and Chief Nursing Officer Justin Douglas were also on hand for the photo-only event, which was not paired with a media availability state. The vaccination was administered in the Morton Street hos- pital's Turville Conference Room. Vice President Mike Pence on Friday morning received the COVID-19 vaccine in a public ceremony with "safe and effec- tive" signs as a backdrop.

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(413)562-4181 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2020 - PAGE 5 Nobody beats ‘The Putz’ in Week 14 KC-New Orleans cating Masciadrelli’s amazing feat, Obituaries each going 11-1 to win a single Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 highlights week. Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries They, along with Doug LaMont Week 15 slate (Weeks 1, 3), Lisa Dee (Week 4), Lorna Farrington (Week 6), Mike By CHRIS PUTZ Thomas (Week 8), and Michael Charles Robert Onofrey Sports Editor FLORIDA — Charles Robert Gossman (Week 11) will each be Sorry football fans, but there was entered into our end-of-season grand Onofrey, 78, of Port Charlotte, no winner of our Beat The Putz FL, passed away on December 11 prize drawing, along with the win- Football Challenge in Week 14 as ners of Weeks 15-17. at home with his wife by his side. yours truly posted an unbeatable He was born in 1942, in Westfield, The grand prize winner will record of 12-2. receive a Super Bowl party at Massachusetts. Affectionally I won’t boast for long though as it known as Chuck, he was the old- Shortstop Bar & Grill ($500 value). is quite easy to be humbled in this Second place is a $250 gift card to est of five children born to business. Players have come and Charles and Rita (Pierce) Michael Szwed Jewelers. Third gone from NFL lineups at an incred- place is a $100 gift card to Delaney’s Onofrey. Chuck graduated from ible rate this season due to injuries Westfield High, served in the Market. and COVID, making it all the more Although this week’s contest fea- U.S. Army, and then married difficult to predict who is even going Eileen M. (Lynch) in 1966. He tures a bevy of lopsided games, to play. there are two matchups which figure worked his entire career for the Yet through it all, Week 2 winner New England to draw some intrigue. The New Greg Masciadrelli, of Westfield England Patriots will attempt to Telephone Company (later Verizon). found a way to go unbeaten (14-0). Fortunate to retire as a Head Lineman at keep their fleeting playoff hopes Masciadrelli still remains our lone alive against the Miami Dolphins. the early age of 49, he later worked part- “perfect” entrant. time for Lecrenski Transportation and Then, in the late game, the Chiefs Others like Norma Coogan (Week and Saints collide in the Big Easy. George Gary Bus Company. As a life- 5 winner), Nancy Skowyra (Week TENNESSEE BALTIMORE long sports fan, he was pleased to be the bus driver for INDIANAPOLIS L.A. RAMS 7), Ken Martin (Week 9), Tim Tracy Beat The Putz Week 15 Picks: Westfield sports teams. (Week 10), Nelson West (Week 12), NEW ENGLAND ARIZONA Chuck was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and a TAMPA BAY MINNESOTA KANSAS CITY and Richard Borgatti (Week 13) DALLAS lifelong parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church in were just one win away from dupli- SEATTLE CLEVELAND Westfield. He enjoyed participating in the men’s pitch league and generously gave his time to the church by volunteering on bingo nights. Chuck and Eileen wintered in Port Charlotte, Florida for 13 years before making it their permanent home in 2011. His mantra “another day in paradise” was well T-Birds donate over 1,000 teddy bears illustrated throughout his rich retirement. He embraced SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield the event to donate to the Thunderbirds’ multiple hobbies, and fished every day for 10 years. Thunderbirds’ Foundation is pleased to Foundation and sponsor a bear. Over When not fishing, Chuck enjoyed Red Sox spring train- announce a donation of over 1,000 teddy 250 bears were sponsored by local and ing games, traveling, cooking, gardening, and days at bears and stuffed animals to local chari- national supporters of the Teddy Bear the beach. Known for his patience, he was the “go-to” table partners, the culmination of a suc- Toss through donations to the guy for solving problems and was able to repair any- cessful Drive-Thru Teddy Bear Toss Thunderbirds’ Foundation, including a thing under the sun. presented by Teddy Bear Pools & Spas, significant number donated by Balise Chuck, a welcoming host, relished his time with fam- that was held on Saturday, December Auto Group. ily. Chuck is survived by his cherished wife of 54 years, 12th outside of the MassMutual Center “We are amazed and grateful at the Eileen; two sisters, Ann Balch (Albert, deceased) and in downtown Springfield. outpouring of support for the Drive- Eileen Hebda (Michael), both of Westfield, MA. He was This morning, the Thunderbirds’ mas- at the MassMutual Center on the corner Thru Teddy Bear Toss” said Thunderbirds preceded in death by his brothers James and John. He cot Boomer, along with staff members, of Main St. and Bruce Landon Way. President Nathan Costa. “Teddy Bear leaves his three daughters who know they are better made deliveries of hundreds of stuffed Boomer, the Nicebox Icebox, and front Toss is a staple event for the people because of him: Karen Onofrey (Brian Cote) of animals to Square One, Center for office staff were present to collect dona- Thunderbirds, and our fans came out in Solana Beach, CA; Christine Robertson (Derek) of Human Development (CHD), Boys and tions and properly package and sanitize full support. We can’t thank our fans, Auburn, MA; and Denise Onofrey Moore (Kurt) of Girls Club of Springfield, and the Boys them. Those that couldn’t make it that partners, and those that donated to our Denver, CO. Chuck also leaves five grandchildren who & Girls Club, Family Center in day also donated at the Thunderbirds Foundation enough to be able to bring thought the world of him: Maeve, Courtney, Patrick, Springfield. office, at Teddy Bear Pools & Spas in smiles to children at this time of year.” Aidan, and Norah. He was adored and respected by his “Our holiday celebrations are looking Chicopee, the Springfield Visitor Center, The Thunderbirds extend a special nephews and nieces, David Balch (Kimberley) of much different this year, but the or at New Valley Bank’s new headquar- thank you to all of their partners that Litchfield, NH, Michael Balch (Michelle) of Feeding Springfield Thunderbirds have proven ters located in Monarch Place in down- stepped up and were able to make this Hills, MA, Connie Mabli (James) of Sudbury, MA, that with a bit of creativity and careful town Springfield. event a reality, including: Teddy Bear Michael Hebda (Leah) of Westfield, MA, and Brendan planning, the children in our community “The T-Birds and their loyal fans have Pools & Spas, Balise Auto Group, Lynch of New York, NY. can still experience the magic of the again stepped up to bring holiday joy to Western Mass News, the Springfield His family was blessed to have had the opportunity to season,” says Kristine Allard, Vice children and families receiving services Business Improvement District & down- love him and be loved by him. Chuck will always be President of Development & in CHD programs across western town Visitor’s Center, New Valley Bank remembered as a true gentleman with an easy laugh that Communications, Square One. “We are Massachusetts,” said Ben Craft, CHD’s & Trust and Dunkin’. The Thunderbirds defined his eternal optimism and kind soul. so grateful to Nate Costa and the entire Vice President of Community also would like to thank their teddy bear Services will be held at a future date when his entire Thunderbirds community for keeping Engagement. “We deeply appreciate the delivery partner, BMW of West family can safely gather to celebrate Chuck’s life. the tradition of the Teddy Bear Toss Thunderbirds organization’s partnership Springfield. alive. Our children will be overjoyed!” and strong commitment to our commu- The Thunderbirds Teddy Bear Toss Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the nity, and we can’t wait to get back to the was established in 2016, whereby the John F. Boudreau annual Teddy Bear Toss event was much arena to cheer them on when it’s safe to Thunderbirds’ first goal in the annual WESTFIELD — John F. Boudreau, 72, (1948-2020) different than previous years. Instead of do so.” Teddy Bear Toss game results in a cele- beloved husband of Deborah (Atkins) Boudreau, died tossing the bears onto the ice after the The virtual and drive-thru version of bration of bears being thrown onto the December 16, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. first T-Birds first goal during a home the Teddy Bear Toss kicked off on ice. Since starting the tradition four sea- John was born in Springfield on January 31, 1948 to the game in December, fans brought their #GivingTuesday, the annual global sons ago, the Thunderbirds have contrib- late Adolph H. and Frances E. (Mazzolo) Boudreau. new teddy bears or stuffed animals down movement that encourages people to do uted more than 10,000 bears to local He lived most of his life in Springfield; having moved and ‘tossed’ them out of their vehicles as good and support nonprofits, encourag- Springfield charities. – Courtesy of to Westfield in 2005. He retired 30 years ago, working part of the Drive-Thru Teddy Bear Toss ing fans that couldn’t physically attend Springfield Thunderbirds for the city of Springfield as a Springfield police officer. John was a member of the former Knights of Columbus in Springfield. In addition to his wife, he leaves his two sons, Joseph Vehicles Southwick Cases A. Boudreau of Westfield, Michael W. Boudreau of West Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 Springfield; a special cousin, Renee Hamilton of Feeding vehicle itself. He said this is weekly COVID-19 cases reported 117 new confirmed highest single day case count Hills, and his loving canine companion Socrates; along still problematic because the with extended family members. for the first time in weeks. COVID-19 cases and one for the week. The percent- key fobs typically have house Westfield State returned to additional death this week, positivity rate statewide from In keeping with his wishes, John has requested that no keys on them as well, raising funeral services be held. The family was so very grateful remote learning in November matching the previous week- Dec. 10 to Dec. 17 was 5.33 the risk of a home break-in in after the outbreak on campus ly record for new infections percent. to the kindness extended to them by the following staff the future. that memorial contributions may be made to either the grew out of control and quar- set two weeks bago. The city Nationally the spread of Valliere said that the spike in antine space ran out. Just a has now had 1,285 confirmed COVID-19 continues to be D’Amour Cancer Center, 3350 Main St., Springfield, vehicle break-ins is playing out MA 01107, or Baystate VNA and Hospice, P.O. Box couple hundred students cases and 80 deaths since the out of control. On Wednesday, in other nearby communities as remain on campus because start of the pandemic. There Dec. 16 the U.S. reported 9058, Springfield, MA 01102. well as other parts of www.forastiere.com they have coursework that were 155 people in isolation more than 250,000 COVID- Massachusetts. cannot be done remotely. 126 as of Thursday. 19 cases for the first time, “The individuals responsible positive cases had been Across the state the number with hospital space and staff for the majority of these crimes detected at Westfield State of daily infections remains becoming constrained across are from out of state,” said since students first returned high. On Friday, Dec. 11, the country due to the surge Valliere. to campus on Sept. 29. 5,475 cases were reported in of COVID-19 hospitaliza- He said that it is believed The City of Westfield Massachusetts, which was the tions. Remote Learning that the thieves are operating Continued from Page 1 out of the Hartford, Conn. area, as several of the stolen vehicles our students and staff,” said Czaporowski, “I am deeply have been discovered there. disappointed that this needed to happen. I know our kids need Westfield police have not been to be at school.” able to find a pattern to deter- He said that there have been some cases in which students mine when or where the next were sent to school by their parents even though they knew break-ins will occur. they were sick. At one point, Valliere said, “I want to emphasize to families that if their child has the police had positioned them- symptoms, they need to stay home,” said Czaporowski, point- selves in neighborhoods that ing out that Westfield is one of the last districts locally to have they expected would be hit schools consistently open. next, but without results. “I was at the Middle School and the Highland School on Valliere said that doing this Wednesday. The kids were excited to be back in school,” he every night would be impracti- said. cal. PUTZ’S WEEK 14 PICKS On Jan.4, 2021 Health Director Joseph Rouse will provide He said that when the stolen CHICAGO GREEN BAY an update on the situation to the Westfield School Committee. vehicles are located, they look TENNESSEE L.A. CHARGERS Should the rate of spread recede by that point, schools could for fingerprints and receipts DENVER NEW ORLEANS return to in-person learning before Jan. 19, though that have been left behind. Czaporowski said that is not likely. They use those receipts to go to DALLAS WASHINGTON Rouse said that Westfield High School was going to remain stores or gas stations and pull KANSAS CITY PITTSBURGH closed until after Christmas anyway due to the high number security footage to try to iden- ARIZONA of close contacts. He said that, just to be consistent, all tify the thieves. He said that in schools would be closed so that a Christmas surge does not doing so some of these indi- TAMPA BAY impact them. viduals have been identified. INDIANAPOLIS “The worst case scenario is that holiday gatherings cause Because the situation is SEATTLE us to close all schools down with no end in sight,” said Rouse, ongoing, Valliere is urging all “We want this to be under control. We want to be able to residents to keep their vehicles control how our schools function. 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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 Passionate, daring and indomitable, you achieve the impossible purely by being your- self. Gritty determination enables a project this year to succeed, and it goes on to be emulated by many others. If single, you need to lighten up to find your soul mate. Mutual friends introduce you in August. If attached, your relationship is super romantic and filled DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker with joyous laughter. GEMINI stops you from hiding out too much. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Today finds you dwelling on old regrets or a lost love. Realize that memories are tricky. A situation might not have been exactly as you remember it. Learn from the past, appreciate and then release to make way for the new. Tonight: Feeling introspective. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) SCARY GARY Mark Buford  Today brings volatile individuals your way. Avoid potentially turbulent con- frontations. Keep tense situations in good taste and as friendly as possible. There is much you would like to learn and understand. Tonight: Your body will communicate the adjustments you need. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Flexibility is important, so wait and see how the natural flow of events goes Crosswords today before initiating changes. The concept of synchronicity is at work. Being in harmony with its message is important in assuring suc- cessful outcomes. Tonight: Try hard for Mick and Mason Mastroianni patience. DOGS of C-KENNEL CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Today finds you sharing anec- dotes with others in an effort to teach as well as to entertain. There is some uncertainty regarding goals. If in doubt, reflect before act- ing. Tonight: Reach out to a loved one on distant shores. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  A deepening of your truths will develop today. Attending an online medi- tation circle facilitates the awakening of the higher mind. Try toning at the end of the meditation meeting to help extend healing and good will. Tonight: Nuances and messages B.C. Mastroianni and Hart will be revealed. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Your feelings about an existing relationship change. An old attachment might unravel in order to make way for something new. Explore the possibilities. Above all, allow love situations to grow. Tonight: Air sign influences (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) prevail when you focus on love. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Today brings a wonderful influence for overcoming existing medical conditions and for establishing good dietary and lifestyle habits to assure optimum health. A sage smudge of your home will usher out ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie stale energies and allow you to begin afresh. Tonight: Congratulate yourself. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  There has been great evolution coupled with life-changing experiences as you’ve followed the quest for the perfect romance. Today you might enjoy a dalliance with an attractive, special someone from a different age or ethnic group. Tonight: Stay open and flexible. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Today, your home and family sector is activated. Your residence can be redecorated or repaired, making it more com- fortable in anticipation of the winter holiday ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett season. Family ties are growing stronger and offer greater happiness and emotional sup- port. Tonight: Making merry. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  You will be able to solve diffi- culties through discussion and multitask with ease. Future travel aspects are finally wonder- ful. Willingly extend a welcoming embrace to all that is new. Some memorable social oppor- tunities. Tonight: A loved one surprises you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Extra cash allows you to purchase a long-desired item. Be patient if plans for holiday celebrations have to be modified at the last minute. Have vehicles serviced if Cryptoquip ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe you’re planning to drive a long distance. Tonight: Make notes to jog your memory. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Guided more by emotion than intellect today, you can seem childlike and impulsive to those who don’t understand you fully. Still, your loving and caring nature exudes a captivating compassion, and you draw a new admirer or two. Tonight: Celebrate yourself. BORN TODAY Singer Edith Piaf (1915), actress Cicely Tyson (1924), actor Jake Gyllenhaal (1980) PAGE 8 - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

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