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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com [email protected] www.sun.turley.com HCC honored Creativity key for pushing Vega looks forward to EV adoption to effective HOLYOKE – Holyoke remote Community College was heading back to city hall honored this week by the MassEVolves consortium By Shelby Macri a natural transition to bring with many of the developers learning for taking steps to expand [email protected] my skill set and passion for and businesses in the city will the use of electric vehicles Holyoke and Economic devel- also be an asset to keep cur- By Shelby Macri on campus. opment directly to city hall,” rent projects forward and work HOLYOKE – State [email protected] The Third Annual Representative, Aaron Vega Vega said. “Additionally, hav- on new projects for Holyoke. I MassEVolves Recognition will be taking on a new role ing worked with Marcos and am well aware of the obstacles HOLYOKE – Despite Ceremony was held Wed., in the beginning his team in the and struggles of the city as schools having to do remote Nov. 18, to highlight of next year. Vega OPED office my well as the assets and opportu- learning this year, teachers at Massachusetts leaders in will be the Director ability to hit the nities we have.” Dr. Marcella R. Kelly school the adoption of electric of the Planning ground running is Vega has helped the city are getting creative to get pos- vehicles (EV). and Economic important to ensure in many ways over the years itive student interaction. The The virtual event Development projects keep mov- as a State Rep., and this posi- teachers and staff are trying was co-hosted by the Department, with ing forward.” tion provides more opportu- hard to bring some normalcy national nonprof- his first day being While he nities for Vega to continue into the classroom. it Recharge America, the Jan. 25, 2021. served as a State helping the city. Marrero had The biggest change for Massachusetts Executive Mayor Alex Rep., Vega work- reached out to Vega, saying Principal Luis Soria, is find- Office of Energy and Morse announced ing with city that he was leaving and that he ing ways to engage students Environmental Affairs the resignation administration wanted Vega to consider the Aaron Vega in learning through a screen. and the Massachusetts of the current on legislative pri- position. Vega met with Mayor Teachers typically use, tone, Department of Director, Marcos orities that were Morse and others to explore movements and interaction in Environmental Protection. Marrero on Nov. 12. Marrero included in two landmark the option, before feeling that the classroom but it’s differ- spent more than eight years Economic Development bills, the position was a good fit for EV, 6 ent behind a screen so they’re leading the City’s develop- land transactions, and inno- him. One that would allow coming up with ingenious ment strategies, and he will vative programing. Including him to utilize his skill set and ways interact with the kids Donation effort be retiring on Friday, Jan. 22, the Holyoke-specific liquor interests. now. 2021 to provide a smooth tran- license program and was a “There are a number of Teachers are narrating successful sition for Vega. member of the legislature’s projects in the pipeline includ- and pointing out students who Joint Committee on Cannabis. ing a number cannabis com- The Outreach Vega has experience in are doing well in class and “My work on com- panies, new housing projects Committee at St. Peter’s the City’s economic devel- what they’re doing right. This mittees such as Economic and others that I will be work- Lutheran Church in opment projects and trajecto- encourages students to contin- Development, the Cannabis ing to get to the finish line. Holyoke combined efforts ries. He has served as a City ue to do the things that they Policy Committee Members We have an urban renewal with their Sunday School Councilor and Chair of the were praised for, and other and others has provided me plan, that I ushered in when I children and held a Joyful Redevelopment Committee students will follow lead. One with an understanding of the was on the city council, that Giving “Drive-thru Drive” before becoming a State Rep. teacher would say what stu- State programs and other provides a road map for the on Sunday, Nov. 15. The “Having been the dents were doing right, and for opportunities for Holyoke.” members were asked to Representative for Holyoke Vega said. “My relationship See VEGA, page 6 donate non-perishable for the past 8 years it seemed See LEARNING, page 11 food items in addition to warm coats, mittens, and hats to be donated to Kate’s Kitchen in Holyoke; Kate’s Kitchen is part of Food Bank of Western Mass anticipates winter rush Providence Ministries. Monte’s March Nov. 23 DONATION, 6 and 24 will raise Mall announces money for meals Black Friday, By Dalton Zbierski weekend hours Staff Writer HOLYOKE – While HATFIELD – At all times some of the biggest Black of the year, the Food Bank of Friday deals are already Western Massachusetts serves available online, Holyoke as an invaluable community resource. With temperatures Mall is excited to welcome The Food Bank of Western the most popular shop- plummeting and COVID-19 Massachusetts has been making ping weekend of the year case counts rising on a region- a difference throughout the The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts operates out of a 35,000 for shoppers still looking al scale, the Hatfield facility region since 1982. The COVID- sq. ft. warehouse in Hatfield and serves dozens of member agencies to experience the holiday enters the winter prepared to 19 pandemic has presented the scattered throughout the region. Turley Publications staff photos by Dalton Zbierski shopping tradition in a play a more crucial role than it facility its greatest challenge. safe and memorable way. ever has before. The super-regional shop- “It is a challenge, but we ping center will be closed do have a warehouse full of on Thanksgiving but will food,” said Lilliam Baulding, reopen its doors at 6 a.m. the Food Bank’s communica- on Black Friday, Nov. tions and engagement officer. 27 until 9:30 p.m. On “We have done a lot of pivoting Saturday, the mall will be since COVID started and are open from 9 a.m. until 9:30 meeting the needs. The entire p.m. and on Sunday from team has pitched in. A lot of 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Click people are doing work that they here for a complete list of weren’t doing before. They’re Holyoke Mall’s holiday taking on extra assignments, hours. and it’s just getting done.” The Food Bank distributes Brian Longto operates a piece of Food Operations Manager Mike Cortis stands beside Communications MALL, 6 machinery inside the Food Bank and Engagement Officer Lillian Baulding inside the Food Bank of See FOOD, page 11 of Western Massachusetts. Western Massachusetts in Hatfield. ◗ In The News Library board seeking three new members By Shelby Macri The Board of Directors is a group of attending and participating in all board who represent a brand spectrum of the [email protected] citizen volunteers that the public library is meetings, being informed about all phases community. The MBLC handbook says entrusted to for governing. The Board is a of library operation, lending expertise and “An effective Board member is one who HOLYOKE – The Holyoke Public vital link between the library and the com- leadership to the board for the good of the participates intelligently in the entire Library is currently looking to fill three munity. Members are library advocates, library, helps to secure adequate munic- political process: understanding munic- positions on the Board of Directors as and leaders who develop service willingly, ipal funding, participates in fundraising ipal finance, local budgetary pressures, City Representatives. This position responsibly, and creatively for all mem- activities, and visiting the library often. personnel concerns, and the administrative involves a volunteer that is appointed by bers of the public. Qualifications for board members practices of the municipality as a whole.” the City to serve as a Library board mem- Each board member, whether elected include the appreciation of the library and The Library Board of Directors ber. or City appointed brings certain strength, a desire to provide the best library service recognizes the library is part of a larg- According to the Massachusetts skills, talents, and personal experience to for the community, and a willingness to er municipal structure and members will Board of Library Commissioners hand- the Board in order to uniquely serve the be a team player. Those who are inter- build stronger partnerships within the book, “The Library Board as a whole library. The Board is successful when cre- est should have the ability to work with community. If any resident is interested in should represent a broad spectrum of the ating working relationships with the com- people, to plan, and to put aside personal applying they can send a letter of interest community. A Board consisting of diverse munity, library staff, and fellow Board preferences for the greater good of the and a resume to mayorsoffice@holyoke. viewpoints assures that the library will members. library. org or call the Mayor’s Office at 413-322- save the total community.” Member responsibilities include The library is looking for volunteers 5510. MUSEUM DONATION Rapid COVID-19 test to be offered at public schools HOLYOKE – This week, the Testing to diagnose COVID-19 is Holyoke Public School were notified just one part of the COVID-response it was selected by the Department of strategies and is used with health-pro- Elementary and Secondary Education moting behaviors that reduce the spread (DESE) to offer the Abbott BinaxNOW such as frequent hand cleaning, physical rapid antigen test for COVID-19 in distancing of at least 6 feet, and wearing school health offices across the district. face-coverings properly. Additionally, The Abbott BinaxNOW test is a highly the schools are working to maintain a accurate and minimally invasive ante- healthy school environment and healthy rior nasal swab test. The test must be operations, and are prepared for when administered by a trained health profes- someone gets sick. The school district sional and results are available in just 15 will be providing additional information minutes. The school nurses will be par- about rapid antigen testing over the com- Pam Brough, President of the Board at The Children’s Museum is presented a check ticipating in training and will be admin- ing weeks. Please watch for it. The safety for $1,000 by Tom Bartley, General Manager and Chief Engineer, Essential Power, West istering the test at the point-of-care to of students and staff is a top priority at Springfield Station. Essential Power made the donation to the museum’s Gratitude individuals with COVID-like symptoms. HPS. Campaign recently. Submitted photo Six Flags planning holiday event AGAWAM – The most wonderful tickets for $19.99. time of the year kicks off on select nights We are following direction from the starting November 27 with Holiday in CDC and local officials and are operating the Park Lights! at a limited capacity. It’s very important We will be open from 5 p.m. to 9 that you make an advance reservation; p.m. Holiday in the Park Lights will failure to do so will deny entry to the feature a one-way path with more than park. one million dazzling lights, beautifully adorned Christmas trees and an extraor- dinary synchronized light display. Holiday in the Park Lights jingles weekends and select days this holiday season and reservations are required! All guests will review our enhanced safety opening procedures while making their reservations online. While the property’s world-class rides and attractions will remain closed for the 2020 season, Six Flags New England is thrilled to welcome guests back to the park and warm their hearts this holiday season on this whimsical light trail that is over one mile long! CLUES ACROSS 41. NW Chinese people 69. Whale ship captain 33. Subatomic particle Tickets are only $19.99 of free of 1. Cold War player 42. “Westworld” actress __ 34. Part of an organism charge to Members and Season Pass 5. Flat-bottomed sailboat Rachel Wood CLUES DOWN 36. 007’s creator Holders Six Flags normally has a holiday event, 10. Jamaican tangelo 43. Northeastern US university 1. Language 37. Burned material residue Holiday in the Park Lights is free but it will be modified this year due to the 14. Debauched man 44. Poplar trees (Spanish) 2. Fly high in the air 38. Brain layer: __ mater of charge to all Members and Season pandemic. There will be Lights in the Parks 15. Less covered 45. Hip hop legend Kool 3. Made musical sounds 40. Unable to partake Pass holders. Or enjoy single-day beginning Nov. 27. Submitted photo 16. Require to live Moe __ 4. Organized again 41. Lesion 17. Patrick and Aykroyd are 46. Not or 5. TV channel 43. Historic railroad company two 47. Corpuscle count (abbr.) 6. Unable to fly (abbr.) Spots open for ‘Learning Support Pods’ 18. Mixes 48. Comedienne Gasteyer 7. Get up 44. Basics 19. Insurance claim expenses 49. Fonts 8. Air traveler 46. Scottish port HOLYOKE – HPS has partnered round. Apply now to be on the waitlist. 20. Tries to persuade 52. Female cattle mammary 9. Married woman 47. Flower cluster with the Boys and Girls Club, Homework The pods have begun, and we have 22. Equal (prefix) gland 10. Take weapons from 49. Instruct House, OneHolyoke, Girls Inc. and the funding to continue at least through 23. Czech name for Prague 55. Down time 11. Sicilian city 50. Untamed YMCA to offer Learning Support Pods January. Learning pods have up to 13 24. London soccer team 56. Spiritual leader 12. Actress Remini 51. Moth genus for students in grades K-8. Learning students, supported by 2 staff mem- 27. Greek letter 60. Small brown and gray 13. Thought 52. Utilizes Support Pods provide supervision and bers. They operate during typical school 30. Small Eurasian deer American rail 21. Infections 53. Foolish support with remote learning, especially hours, 5 days a week. All health and safe- 31. Swiss river 61. Trimmed by cutting 23. Golf score 54. Fall in small drops for students for whom remote learning ty guidelines will be followed, includ- 32. Miller beer 63. NY Giants owner 25. Hill or rocky peak 57. A place to get clean is least likely to be effective or for fami- ing wearing face coverings/masks, phys- 35. Less appealing 64. A long narrative poem 26. Witch 58. La __ Tar Pits lies whose parents are essential workers. ical distancing, frequent hand washing, 37. 8th month (abbr.) 65. Old World lizard 27. Adjusted 59. Metrical foot Students will still be taught by HPS teach- enhanced cleaning, and staying home 38. __ Alto, California city 66. Product for sale 28. Succulent plant 61. Semiliquid food ers and staff in the remote setting and the when sick. Transportation will not be 39. Grandmothers 67. Shut Your Pie Hole (abbr.) 29. Forearm bones 62. Small crow community-based organizations provide provided because families need to drop 40. American time 68. Pacific Island country 32. Hot fluid in the earth’s crust supervision and facilitation support. We their child off at the host organization in are collecting applications for the waitlist, order to comply with a wellness check, a since we have been able to offer a seat to requirement of the Department of Early CROSSWORD ANSWER on page 5 nearly everyone who applied in the first Education and Care (EEC).

2 • NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ Online Program to discuss local labor activist HOLYOKE – On Wednesday, Dec. than did the less labor-intensive paper istered through the Holyoke Office of 2 at 2 p.m., Wistariahurst will host Anna mills. The textile industry also employed Community Development and has Sullivan: Labor’s First Lady in Western more women (50-60% of workers) at far been planned in consultation with the Massachusetts presented by historian lower wages. In Holyoke, until recent- Holyoke Council on Aging. Additional Mara Dodge as part of an ongoing series ly, most popular histories celebrated the support has been provided through NEH of live, virtual programming. This pre- alleged benevolence and paternalism of CARES Act funding granted by Mass sentation will be free and open to all. the mill owners, championing Holyoke Humanities. Pre-registration is required. as a city where class conflict did not To register for Anna Sullivan: Heralded by Senator Ted Kennedy exist. The fact that 5,000 Holyoke work- Labor’s First Lady in Western as “Labor’s First Lady in Western ers participated in the 1934 national tex- Massachusetts or any future programs, Massachusetts,” those who knew Anna tile strike was rarely mentioned. This please visit www.Wistariahurst.org or Burns Sullivan (1903-83) used similar presentation explores Anna Sullivan’s contact Eileen Maginnis at the Holyoke terms to describe her: she was a “dyna- pioneering work as a female labor union Council on Aging at maginnise@holy- mo” and “a real fighter for her peo- activist, the role of unions in creating the oke.org. If you have an idea for a topic ple.” Although well-known throughout middle class, and the impact of deindus- you’d like to be considered for a future her lifetime as “the little fireball from trialization. Wistariahurst session, please contact Western Massachusetts,” her memory has This program has been special- [email protected]. been all but forgotten. Equally forgotten ly designed to address the needs of Future virtual programs will focus is the experience of an entire generation area seniors, many of whom continue on a diverse range of historical and of textile mill workers who labored in to be socially isolated as a result of the cultural topics including programs on obscurity from the Great Depression to COVID-19 pandemic. The program nature, art, history, travel, and social jus- the closing of the New England textile is supported through a Community tice. Upcoming presentations are set to Anna Sullivan will be the subject of a mills in the 1950s and 1960s. Although Development Block Grant - COVID-19 include the natural history of the Pioneer presentation by Wistriahurst Museum on nicknamed the “Paper City,” Holyoke’s Grant to address, prevent, and respond to Valley and the history of Holyoke’s St. Dec. 2. Submitted photo textile plants employed far more workers the COVID-19 Pandemic that is admin- Patrick’s Day Parade. Showing appreciation to veterans by handing out turkeys By Jonah Snowden [email protected]

LUDLOW —Despite the cold, gloomy weather, local officials lined up outdoors to serve those who serve their country. Director of Veterans Services Eric Segundo, Event Coordinator of Massachusetts Military Support Foundation Ken Melanson and Selectman Derek DeBarge participated in Ludlow’s third annual turkey drive on Nov. 16 outside Town Hall to make sure local veterans can celebrate a traditional Thanksgiving. This event, “Turkey 4 Vets,” took place not just in the town of Ludlow, but in different Western Massachusetts towns, such as Chicopee, Holyoke, North 200 Thanksgiving turkeys from 90 Meat Town officials and other volunteers gathered outside Town Hall to distribute several dozen Adams and more, in an effort to sup- Outlet in Springfield were collected at Ludlow turkeys to local veterans for Thanksgiving last week. Courtesy photo port local veterans. In preparation of the Town Hall to distribute to local veterans. annual event, Town Veterans Service Courtesy photo out are a blessing, for sure.” DeBarge officers picked up 200 packaged turkeys “Especially this year, of all years, also was happy to play his part in distrib- from 90 Meat Outlet in Springfield to with the pandemic, many families are uting the main dish that makes a thanks- distribute to their veterans. struggling to get by,” said Segundo. “Just giving dinner complete. Classic Hits 97.7 FM, 90 Meat being able to provide a turkey is another “I enjoy everything about my Outlet, and News Radio 560 WHYN also great way that we take care of our veter- involvement in this event and any event, helped put this event together. ans here.” that I participate as a selectman,” he said. Segundo said they advertised the Similar sentiments were shared by “I can’t express my affection event through social media and on the Melanson and DeBarge, who helped dis- [enough] for this town, its people. Any town’s website to let area veterans know tribute the packaged turkeys. event that we do, I try to make myself about this opportunity and sign up to “Anytime he [Segundo] has an available. Obviously, when it has to do receive a Thanksgiving turkey. Segundo opportunity to serve those who have with our veterans, being one myself, I said about 45 veterans requested turkeys, served our country, I’m happy to try to make myself as available as I can. Selectman Derek DeBarge hands out a turkey which were distributed in a drive-through oblige and be a part of the team,” said Whether it be serving dinners, or being to one of the veterans who showed up for pick-up line to minimize COVID-19 Melanson. “It’s an honor and privilege here to hand out turkeys, I’ll be there for Ludlow’s annual giveaway to local veterans. spread. to serve our veteran. These turkeys going them.” Turley Publications staff photos by Jonah Snowden Our advertisers NOTICE make this ERRORS: Each advertiser is publication requested to check their ad- vertisement the first time it CASH PAID possible. appears. This paper will not be responsible for more than Let them know you one corrected insertion, nor saw their ad in the will be liable for any error in HAMPSHIRE TOWING an advertisement to a greater Holyoke extent than the cost of the space occupied by the item Time To Clean Up Your Property! Sun in the advertisement. FOR UNWANTED VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT Trucks • Vans • Cars • Trailers FREE REMOVAL ANYWHERE IN THE PIONEER VALLEY OPTION 1 OPTION 2 Sight unseen We go to you and complete auto/truck make a cash offer $50 on your eye sore SUPPORT Call 24 hours a day 413-534-5373 COMMUNITY Hampshire Towing is also a full service towing and recovery company anywhere! BUSINESSES NO BOATS, NO CAMPERS, TRAILERS OR RV’S

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Poetry Corner HOLYOKE the Thanks Giving – Sun The Sun is published every Friday by Turley Publications, Inc., 24 Giving Thanks Water St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. Telephone (413) 283-8393, Fax by Thomas J. Kennedy (413) 289-1977. PATRICK H. TURLEY Thanksgiving is a day of brotherly/sisterly love CEO Whether the person is here or far away . . . KEITH TURLEY He has inspired our parents with vigor and vim, President And we children should be grateful to them. INTERIM EDITOR He has shown the love and discipline instilled Greg Scibelli by grandparents [email protected] Who soon missing – Heaven sent STAFF WRITER Now, last or first for some. Peter Spotts [email protected]

Don’t forget your teachers ADVERTISING SALES Especially the one who believed, Wendy Delcamp gave you confidence [email protected] By nourishing you – SPORTS EDITOR yes, no, also made you responsible Greg Scibelli With balanced happiness, humor and fun. [email protected] SOCIAL MEDIA Anyone may teach But not everyone can educate. It involves hard work, pride and idealism. @ The Holyoke Sun WEB It also involves genuine love, concern Guest Columns www.sun.turley.com In putting the child first, listening with genuine love, Protecting students no matter Wishing for winter squash how much time given; And listening to their problems – ou should never take any- I gave the rest to the chickens; at in the www.turley.com whether intellectual, thing for granted, espe- least they got to enjoy them. Turley Publications, Inc. cannot Special or psychological . . . cially when it comes to the GaRden Gratefully my mom will pro- assume liability for the loss of Y photographs or other materials garden’s bounty. While it doesn’t vide the coveted butternut squash Listen a little bit more. submitted for publication. seem possible to have 50 winter for Thanksgiving dinner. There is Materials will not be returned Looking at a time when students deserve more. squash one year and none just a an easy way to prepare it with- except upon specific request More generosity needed during this virus . . . couple years later, that is the pre- out peeling and chopping! Simply when submitted. Kindness, compassion, dicament I found myself in this wash the squash and cut it in half empathy as being cheated fall. I thought I did everything length-wise. Then, scoop out the In so many things as it should be right! I planted the seeds a day Roberta seeds and bake cut-side down on McQuaid slower and calmer for them. or two shy of Memorial Day in Turley a greased cookie sheet or in a cas- Publications So be unselfish as these are cheating times. a sunny spot that had been fertil- Columnist serole dish. At 375 degrees, a but- A Quote ized and composted. The seed- ternut can take anywhere from 40 But remember suffering now . . . lings came up strong. I left a floating row minutes to one hour to cook. Test by inserting OF NOTE will make you stronger later. cover over them until they were ready to a fork into the thickest part of flesh; if it goes Look at the heart with bust through, preventing cucumber beetles in easily, it’s done! Scoop out all of the flesh, “The turkey. encouragement and compassion from nibbling when they were most vulner- even the caramelized parts, and mash with a The sweet potatoes. More than the mind. able. But alas, the drought came and with fork or an immersion blender depending on The stuffing. God bless the young teens today. it a dry well. The plants became stressed. how chunky (or not!) you like it. Season it to Happy Giving Thanks! Some developed vine borer and/or powdery taste with cinnamon or better yet, pumpkin The pumpkin pie. mildew While it looked as if I would still get pie spice. And if you have a sweet tooth, try Is there anything else a harvest, this was just wishful thinking. Not adding maple syrup or brown sugar; or even a we all can agree so long after setting the few fruits I had on the bit of molasses. A little butter helps too! stone wall to cure, most began to rot. Once vehemently about? I realized that this is the way it was heading See GARDEN, page 11 I don’t think so.”

Nora Ephron • Election takeaways By Lee Hamilton in country after country pay close attention. So, to see one party mounting an all- Letters to the Because the U.S. plays such a critical global out attack on the integrity of the countless very year right after an election, I’d find role, they worry when they see us conducting Americans who view running elections as Editor Policy a small pile of requests waiting for me an election that the losing side characterizes as a sacred trust is, to put it mildly, disturbing. Efrom journalists. They wanted some sort corrupt or in some way faulty. That’s why the We’re all pleased or disappointed with the Letters to the Editor of comment on what it all meant. “What are statements of the outgoing president and his results of elections, depending on our pref- have a maximum of 350 the voters telling us?” they’d ask. Republican allies have been damaging. They erences, but win or lose, our civic duty as words. We require writ- It’s human nature to want to make sense feed into the false narrative Vladimir Putin has citizens is the same. We should take pride in ers to include their name, of such a complex picture—to draw con- been trying to peddle about our system, that it our country and its ability to conduct these address and phone num- clusions from many millions of individual is falling apart. elections fairly. The dangerous game of ques- ber in order for our office decisions. But it is also politically important, ... to see one party mounting an all- tioning the validity of the vote could have to authenticate author- out attack on the integrity of the countless reverberations for years to come, and sow even because how elected officials interpret the ship prior to publication. results, or seek to convince others to interpret Americans who view running elections as a more division than we already face. Addresses and phone the results, goes a long way toward shaping sacred trust is, to put it mildly, disturbing. The point is a lot of candidates lose in an numbers are not pub- the impact of the election. In the run-up to the election, my chief election. Half of them, roughly. A vital part of The key thing to recognize in the wake of concern was about efforts to suppress votes. our democracy is how we and they come out lished. November’s voting, and this will not come as Yet despite the obstacles thrown in their way, of it—that we accept the result and continue to Unsigned or anony- news, is that we live in a sharply divided coun- millions more Americans voted this time support and improve the system, always work- mous letters will NOT be try. When the votes are all counted, projections around than ever before. Their determination ing toward a more perfect union. published. suggest Joe Biden will wind up with about an to make their voices count despite long lines This is what makes it possible for us We reserve the right 8 million-vote, 4 percentage-point lead, hardly and other inconveniences was inspiring. to govern in this great and diverse country. to edit or withhold any a landslide but still a decisive margin. At the Similarly, the remarkable efforts by state Americans can accept differences of opinion submissions. Libelous, same time, Republicans retain a narrow mar- and local elections administrators of both par- and not condemn the people who voted for a unsubstantiated allega- gin in the Senate and made gains in the House. ties to hold a free and fair election in the mid- different candidate. We accept the results of tions, personal attacks or What all this adds up to is a gover- dle of a pandemic, with more turnout than the election and move on. To behave otherwise defamation of character nance challenge. Without Republicans and they’d ever experienced, ought to be recog- is to weaken our democracy, perhaps beyond are not allowed. Democrats agreeing to find common ground, it nized and celebrated. It was a heartening dis- bearing. Deadline for submis- will be hard for the U.S. to exert strong influ- play of dedication to American values. It is Lee Hamilton is a senior advisor for the sions is Wednesday at ence around the world and to get ambitious not a perfect system; we always have islands Indiana University Center on Representative noon. things done. When voters are as on edge as of misconduct. But I used to spend election Government; a Distinguished Scholar at the Please email (pre- they still appear to be, building a broad and day going around to visit precincts, and always IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and ferred) letters to the- sustainable consensus in favor of difficult poli- was deeply appreciative of the seriousness of International Studies; and a Professor of [email protected]. Mailed cy decisions is arduous. election day workers from all walks of life Practice at the IU O’Neill School of Public letters can be sent to The It’s also worth remembering that our elec- and backgrounds. They understood what was and Environmental Affairs. He was a member Sun, 24 Water Street, tion is watched all over the world, and not at stake and wanted to make sure our system of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 Palmer, MA 01069. casually: ordinary citizens and political leaders worked and was fair and honest. years.

4 • NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • The Holyoke Sun Public Notices ◗

Holyoke Historical 7.1.6) at Lower Westfield Chi Wong be received by Holyoke Gas Commission Rd. (Map 117 Block 00 Holyoke Gas & Electric Dept. & Electric Dept. until 2:00 baby's first Public Hearing Notice Parcel 005) Meeting will take 99 Suffolk St. p.m. December 17, 2020 at Demolition Application: place remotely and can be Holyoke, MA 01040 the Office of the Manager, 58 Waldo Street - Garage accessed via www.zoom.us (413) 536-9308 99 Suffolk St., Holyoke, MA (092-00-079) Meeting ID: 842 2808 2035 [email protected] 01040, at which time propos- Christmas Applicant: Meeting Passcode: 100297 The right is hereby als will be publicly opened Jonathan and Rema Mills, or by call in at 1 (929)205- reserved to reject any or all and read. 58 Waldo Street, 6099 with same Meeting ID proposals, or to accept any Additional information may Holyoke, MA 01040 and Password. Written public proposal that in the opinion be obtained from: Monday, December 14, 2020 comment can be submitted of the Manager may be for Chi Wong at 6:30 p.m. to publiccomment@holyoke. the best interest of the City of Holyoke Gas & Electric Dept. Due to the declared public org. For information on these Holyoke. 99 Suffolk St. health emergency, the meet- applications please contact Please mark sealed enve- Holyoke, MA 01040 ing will be held via zoom.us City Council Admin. Assistant lopes “Bid for Jackson (413) 536-9308 Join Zoom Meeting: Jeffery Anderson-Burgos at Street Upper Yard [email protected] https://us02web.zoom. anderson-burgosj@holyoke. Repaving” and address them The right is hereby us/j/82923085674 org or by phone at (413) to: reserved to reject any or all Or call 1(301) 715 8592 322-5525. James Lavelle, Manager proposals, or to accept any (Meeting ID: 829 2308 5674) DGR Chair: Bartley Holyoke Gas & Electric Dept. proposal that in the opinion For additional information 11/27, 12/04/2020 99 Suffolk St. of the Manager may be for contact: Ben Murphy Holyoke, MA 01040 the best interest of the City of [email protected] LEGAL NOTICE 11/27/2020 Holyoke. (413) 322-5655 CITY OF HOLYOKE Please mark sealed enve- 11/27, 12/04/2020 GAS & ELECTRIC Notice of Public Hearing lopes “Bid for 2021 Utility ------DEPARTMENT The DGR Committee of Line Material” and address Comisión Histórica de JACKSON SREET UPPER the Holyoke City Council them to: Holyoke YARD REPAVING will hold a public hearing James M. Lavelle, Manager Aviso de Audiencia Pública Sealed bids for the above on Monday, December 14, Holyoke Gas & Electric Solicitudes para will be received by Holyoke 2020 at 6:30 pm to hear a 99 Suffolk St. Demolición: 58 Waldo Street Gas & Electric Dept. until Special Permit application Holyoke, MA 01040 - Garaje (092-00-079) 2:00 p.m., January 19, 2021 of The Log Cabin Banquet 11/27/2020 Solicitante: at the Office of the Manager, & Meeting House, Inc. for a Jonathan and Rema Mills, 99 Suffolk St., Holyoke, MA Drive-Thru Facility per sec- Notice of Public Hearing 58 Waldo Street, 01040, at which time bids tion 7.1.6 of the Holyoke The DGR Committee of Holyoke, MA 01040 will be publicly opened and Zoning Ordinance at 500 the Holyoke City Council Rayah Marie Bassett lunes 14 de Diciembre de read. Easthampton Rd. 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from page 1 install EV charging stations. EV, “We have been working with HCC was one of 19 Mass. orga- MassEVolves to come up with a plan nizations and colleges singled out to install more charging stations and during the ceremony, including just encourage EV adoption,” said Narayan three others from western Mass.: Sampath, HCC vice president of Hampshire College, the University Administration and Finance. “We are of Massachusetts Amherst, and Bard also looking to purchase at least one College at Simon’s Rock. electric vehicle with grants or subsidies “The work you are all doing is crit- from the state. These efforts are not only ical to the future of the Commonwealth good for the environment but will also and critical to us making this important help us realize significant cost savings.” transition” to the state’s goal of reaching Increasing the number of electric zero net emissions by 2050, said EEA vehicles in Massachusetts is expect- Secretary Kathleen Theoharides. “A key ed to revitalize local economies in piece of bending our emissions curve” Massachusetts and across the country. will be electric vehicles, she said. Recharge America has shown that EVs To receive recognition, can deliver over $1,000 per year per MassEVolves participants create and vehicle in local economic development execute an EV Action Plan that out- benefit to communities where they Dexter Gess, Deb Callahan and Cassie Cervone, members of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, lines steps they are taking to help reside. collect donations to benefit Kate’s Kitchen. Submitted photo Massachusetts residents gain greater “We congratulate each of our 2020 access to electric vehicles, which may MassEVolves Honorees for the work Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 include installing EV chargers, holding they’ve done and the commitments DONATION, from page 1 noon titled “Giving Tree 2020.” The educational events, and more. they’ve made toward the adoption of community can help their efforts by HCC has an EV station in the park- electric vehicles in Massachusetts,” said The drive thru was a rousing suc- dropping off men’s and women’s toilet- ing lot outside its Center for Health Kirk Brown, chief executive officer cess; they collected enough donations ry kits/gift bags, new blankets or toys Education and Simulation on Jarvis of Recharge America. “The initiatives to fill the backs of 2 pickup trucks with on that day to once again benefit Kate’s Avenue in Holyoke along with spaces undertaken by MassEVolves participants food and warm clothing. It was all deliv- Kitchen. Please label your gift if you allocated for zero emission vehicles in will benefit their employees, customers, ered to Kate’s Kitchen on Monday, wrap it (EX: female toiletries, stuffed the visitors parking lot by its Campus and all residents of the Commonwealth Nov. 16. The church has been holding animal, toy truck). Santa and his elves Center, where wiring already exists to for the years and decades to come.” “Drive-thru Drives” as a way to contin- (a.k.a. church volunteers) will gladly ue their outreach activities to the com- accept your donation and get it down to munity in a socially distance and safe Kate’s Kitchen for the Christmas holi- worn by everyone and must cover both manner during the Covid-19 Pandemic. days. The church is located at 34 Jarvis from page 1 the mouth and nose. Face masks must The next drive-thru will be on MALL, Avenue in Holyoke. be worn both inside and outside of the On Black Friday, select stores will property. be opening even earlier. Anchor store 2. Refrain from touching your nose, out this recession and getting people hours are listed below: mouth and eyes. VEGA, from page 1 back to work, safely, will be a major • Best Buy: Opens at 5 a.m. on 3. Keep a safe distance from other direction the city is going,” Vega said. priority.” Black Friday and remains open until 10 people, a minimum of 6 feet. “Making sure the Mall is supported as Vega will be welcomed to his new p.m. 4. Stay to the right and follow the well as the other businesses in the city city position, on Monday, January 25, • Burlington: Opens at 7 a.m. on one-way traffic arrows throughout the is key. Of course managing our way 2021 where he will be able to put his Black Friday and remains open until 10 property. skills to work for the city once again. p.m. 5. Wash your hands with soap and • Christmas Tree Shops: Opens at 6 warm water frequently and for at least 20 a.m. on Black Friday and remains open seconds. Acres of Beautiful Live Christmas Trees until 10 p.m. 6. Use hand sanitizer stations located • Hobby Lobby: Opens at 8 a.m. on throughout the property. 222 Upper Moss Hill Rd. Black Friday and remains open until 9 7. Avoid standing in lines and keep a p.m. safe distance from other people. Russell, MA 01071 • JCPenney: Opens at 5 a.m. on 8. Avoid touching products you do MOSS HILL 413-862-3815 Black Friday and remains open until 10 not intend to purchase. p.m. 9. Please assess your health before Find us on Facebook • Macy’s: Opens at 5 a.m. on Black visiting. Please do not enter the building TREE FARM at Moss Hill Tree Farm Since 1956 Friday and remains open until 12 a.m. if you have, or recently have had, symp- The Mason Family • Target: Opens at 7 a.m. on Black toms associated with COVID-19: a tem- Open Dawn to Dark Friday and remains open until 10 p.m. perature greater than 100.00°F, cough, until Christmas Holyoke Mall is taking necessary body aches, rash, sore throat, loss of taste steps to ensure the safety of guests and or smell, etc. employees this holiday shopping season 10. We ask that you not enter our SELECT & CUT-YOUR-OWN by following guidelines issued by the property if you, or anyone you have been Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the in close contact with, has been diagnosed Live Spruces • Balsam • Frazier • Concolor Firs State of Massachusetts and Hampden with COVID-19 or been placed in a quar- $25 - $50 All Sizes up to 16 feet County. 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By Gregory A. Scibelli Athletic Director David their schools had to go in front get about 10 to 12 games at the to the virus as the country pre- [email protected] Stratton, a member of the of their school committees and most played. pares for possible distribution of PVIAC Board of Directors, the respective boards of health,” Taking into account the a vaccine. REGION – In a bit of said he believes a similar said Stratton. “And those boards holiday breaks as well as the Stratton said the PVIAC a switch from the normal decision will be made by the only meet once or twice a winter weather, the winter sea- expects the winter season to decision-making process- Massachusetts Interscholastic month, so it took some times for son is usually the longest, start- go from Jan. 14 to Feb. 21. He es filtering down, the Pioneer Athletic Association in the com- towns to get the various approv- ing in early December and end- said one other proposal had Valley Interscholastic Athletic ing weeks. als needed.’ ing in mid-March. the season going from Dec. 14 Conference made a pre-emptive “We looked at a number of Taking into account a Stratton said other factors to Feb. 12, but said the point decision about the upcoming things as it related to this deci- full season will not be played, played into making the decision about towns needing time to get winter season. sion,” said Stratton. Stratton said delaying the sea- even easier to make. He said approvals prevailed. In Western Massachusetts, The top factor was learning son to January was the easiest the current spike in COVID- Sports specific guidelines there will be no winter sports from what schools and commu- step to take. 19 cases made it easier for the are scheduled to be made public action before Jan. 14. Practices nities went through in the fall Just like the fall season, PVIAC to take a break. The soon, and local town boards and cannot begin before Jan. 4. season. teams will play in geographic break will keep more students Agawam High School “A number of towns and bubbles and will only be able to at home and reduce exposure See WINTER, page 9 Pioneers join USL Indoor track could Academy League move to bubble season LUDLOW – The Western players and will require a min- Mass Pioneers have been imum number of U16/U17 By Gregory A. Scibelli endorsed as one of the found- players and encourage the [email protected] ing members of the USL clubs to integrate the top U15 Academy League’s Northeast players when developmentally REGION – Could indoor Division. The Academy appropriate. track become outdoor track League season is due to kick “Whether a player is this year? off in late spring 2021 and looking for a profession- Indoor track coaches will provide clubs in all three al opportunity or a success- around the region are looking of the USL’s senior divisions ful college career, the USL at the possibility of that if a with an elite youth develop- Academy League provides different solution is not found ment and competition plat- the perfect platform to bring to hold indoor track when the form. As such, the clubs can together the top youth play- winter season starts in January. now develop a more clearly ers in the area. The league Indoor track facilities are defined path for the top youth is designed to supplement a few and far between in Western prospects in their area to reach player’s current program and Massachusetts. the professional and collegiate with no age restrictions this The teams in the Pioneer levels. will allow the best players in Valley Interscholastic Athletic Conference have typically used The Western Mass. the area to develop and com- Indoor track is usually held at Smith College in Northampton, but that Smith College over the past Pioneers are the defend- pete at the highest level,” facility is unavailable this winter due to the pandemic. File photos ing Northeast Conference added General Manager Joe several years. Champions of USL League Ferrara. Several teams would each Two. The team will begin For more information participate in one of two meets its 22nd season of play this on the Academy League and on Friday evenings. There coming spring – having won for tryout details contact Joe would be a meet at 3:45 p.m. a National Championship in Ferrara at jferrara@wmpio- and a second meet at 6:45 p.m. 1999. Over the years, sever- neers.com or 413-330-9775. Schools would be counted with al Pioneers’ players have More than 50 clubs certain schools matching up gone on to the profession- across 25 states comprise their results individually. al ranks; including Thomas the wide geographic foot- Smith College, like many McNamara of the New print of the USL Academy college campuses, are not England Revolution and most League. The league will be open for high schools to use recently Guzman Diaz of divided into seven regions: for track meets. Springfield Club Deportivo Maldonado Northeast, Atlantic, Southeast, College, which has indoor (Uruguay). Florida, East Central, South track facilities, is also not “This is a great opportu- Central and Southwest. The available due to the pandemic. nity for us to start preparing 12 clubs set to compete in With the Fall 2 or bub- for the USL team in years to the Northeast Division of the ble season set to happen in come and for players to com- USL Academy League and the February, coaches are discuss- pete with and against USL territories in which they will ing the idea of doing indoor players in the future,” stated compete in are as follows: track at the various artificial Pioneers Head Coach Federico • Black Rock FC: Lake turf facilities available through- Molinari. Placid, NY (USL League out the region. The structure of the USL Two) “If the weather cooper- Academy League provides the • Boston Bolts: Boston, ates, we would be able to hold Pioneers a progressive model MA (USL League Two) meets outside and would not have to rent a place like Smith to develop local players for • Cedar Stars Academy: Hurdles are another event that is part of the indoor track season. Indoor College,” said Agawam High their Senior Team, at a frac- South Hackensack, NJ (USL track could move outdoors in the bubble season in late February. tion of the cost of traditional League Two) School track coach Dan Pryce. pre-professional academies. • FA Euro New York: “We would have to modify a mile and two miles are events Pryce said while there is Teams participating in the New York, NY (USL League few of the events, but it would done in both the indoor and nothing official, there is a lot Academy League will field Two) work really well.” outdoor seasons, as well as the of good feedback among the one elite youth team, made up • Hartford Athletic: During indoor track, the long jump, high jump, and shot indoor track coaches in the of the top U15-U19 prospects Hartford, CT (USL running events including the 55 put. The outdoor season has region to move indoor track to in their area. Each team will meter, 300 meter, 600 meter, 100, 200, 400, and 800 meter limit the number of U18/19 See PIONEERS, page 9 and 1000 meter runs. The one races in comparison. See TRACK, page 9

8 • NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • The Holyoke Sun Sports ◗ Western United Pioneers begin road to return LUDLOW – The Western United by COVID-19. With a vaccine on the to try and make the team. Players from Pioneers have had a long-standing tra- horizon and hope for a regular 2021 all over the Western Mass. region made dition of great spring and summer soc- season, the Pioneers hosted tryouts for their way to the tryout. Younger players cer throughout the years, only to have their Senior League team. Several male tried out for the youth Pioneers teams that tradition, like many others, stopped competitors came out Saturday, Nov. 14 throughout last week.

Noah Dunn works out for Pioneers coaches. Coach Federico Molinari briefs the players on how tryouts will work. Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Full basketball ‘Bubbleville’ schedule released UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The At this time, all games are expected to be on computers, smartphones, tablets and sented by Old Trapper, the 2K Empire Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall played without fans in attendance. connected devices to fans who receive Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior of Fame and Gazelle Group today The event will feature 45 games in their video subscription from an affiliated Project presented by Continental Tire, announced the complete schedule of 11 days, showcasing 40 NCAA Division provider. All other games will be streamed the HomeLight Classic, the Air Force matchups for the season-opening event I men’s and women’s teams. The sched- via FloHoops. The schedule to date is Reserve Basketball Hall of Fame Tip- known as “Bubbleville.” Games will be ule will be headlined by several presea- available in the attached PDF, along with Off Tournament, the Air Force Reserve played Nov. 25 to Dec. 5 at Mohegan Sun son ranked squads including #2 Baylor, broadcast information. Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. #3 Villanova, #4 Virginia, #18 Arizona In the coming days, additional games Challenge, the Jimmy V Women’s Classic Bubbleville will house several events State and #20 Oregon for the men and #3 featuring Oregon and Missouri will be and several pods and single game contests relocated and reimagined due to COVID- UConn, #5 Louisville and #6 Mississippi added to the schedule on December 2 developed specifically for Bubbleville. 19 and provides a controlled environment State for the women. Select games will be and 3. Each school will play two games, To learn more, visit https://www. with teams and event staff adhering to available on ESPN networks. All games including one game against each other. hoophall.com/events/bubbleville or follow tribal, government, and NCAA health and airing on ESPN networks will also be Events taking place in Bubbleville @hoophall #Bubbleville on Twitter and safety protocols and testing requirements. available on the ESPN App, accessible include the Roman Legends Classic pre- Instagram.

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Because football is nor- age we can possibly manage and fill our and check with coaches, if necessary, the bubble season so competitors can mally a fall sport and indoor track a pages with names and color. before submitting. take part in the sports. winter sport, some students may have We know that fans will be limited to Additionally, with the various senior There is potential competition in to choose one sport over the other if the home crowds, but that is where you games that have been held already or the sport if it moves to the bubble sea- they are normally involved in both. all come in. are still waiting to be held, we welcome son. Football is currently scheduled Cheerleading is also currently sup- We have a limited number of staff submitted photos from those events and to be the main sport during the bub- posed to be part of the Fall 2 season. to start the school year due to the pan- information about graduating seniors demic, and while we strive to get to as who participated in Fall 1 sports. many games as possible, we cannot get We also encourage all coaches to to everywhere. submit their results and details as much WINTER, from page 8 The Office of Energy and If you are a parent, coach, or even as possible. Send any and all information Environmental Affairs issues the guid- player, and you have information or pho- and photos for inclusion to sports@tur- school committee members would have ance high schools are using to play tographs to share, we definitely want to ley.com. to review them and see if they want sports currently. The EEA was sched- hear from you. their schools to participate. uled to release guidance for winter As of now, basketball and hockey sports to be considered by the vari- are supposed to be played while wres- ous subcommittees of the MIAA Board League will help all USL clubs iden- tling will not be allowed to have any of Directors. Stratton, who is on the PIONEERS, from page 8 tify top prospects, and provide more school-to-school competition. Sports Medicine Committee, said votes on the guidelines are ongoing. Championship) players with the opportunity to compete Stratton said while news of a vac- Stratton said the PVIAC will • Ironbound SC: Newark, NJ (Part against professionals at a younger age. cine continues to circulate, the PVIAC re-evaluate the bubble leagues schools of the New York Red Bulls’ player path- The 2020 USL Championship season and MIAA are continuing to prepare will play in. They were geographical- way) has shown that young players on USL for seasons as if the pandemic is still in ly-based, but the number of schools • Long Island Rough Riders: Long Academy contracts can break through effect. participating in the winter season could Island, NY (USL League Two) to their local Senior Teams. Players like “We are preparing for the condi- change. He also said with a limited • Morris Elite: Madison, NJ (USL Orange County SC’s Aaron Cervantes tions that currently exist until we have number of ice hockey teams, those bub- League Two) and Francis Jacobs, San Antonio FC’s information that would cause us to do ble leagues will look much different. • Queensboro FC: New York, NY Jose Gallegos, Austin Bold FC’s Beto otherwise,” said Stratton. (USL Championship) Avila, • Seacoast United: Portsmouth, NH Birmingham Legion FC’s Jaden (USL League Two) Servania, Sacramento Republic FC’s • Westchester Flames: Westchester, Hayden Sargis, Indy Eleven’s Josh Penn Send Us Your Sports Photos! NY (USL League Two) and Phoenix Rising FC’s Ansu Kanneh, • Western Mass Pioneers: Ludlow, among others, demonstrate the benefits MA (USL League Two) of an established youth development [email protected] The launch of the USL Academy pathway at USL clubs.

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For no the school will continue time the class was over there were 20 or observed a breakout room were kids together and it helps to keep up the spir- to come up will fun incentives to keep more stickers on her face, but the stu- were working together well but I’ve seen it and collaborative between everyone. kids engaged, and Soria will continue to dents enjoyed it. when they get distracted too.” Soria said. Kelly school serves Pre-K to fourth grade pop into classrooms. Teachers can’t always do the same “It gives more individual focus and is a and eighth grade, they used to have all “I’m going into the classrooms to thing so they’re constantly things of ways way to check for understanding.” grades through eighth, but the virus has say hi and bring some help to the table to keep students interested in class. The Soria explains that the teachers’ changed more than in person learning. where it’s needed, I’m not just observ- students often work together in class, and creativity and the students grit to stay There are bands of grades that are ing.” Soria said. “It can be distracting the staff wanted to continue to do that so focused is keeping online learning going, separated as the district returns to the because kids see me and chat with me, so students are able to phone a friend during it’s not easy but they’re making things middle school model. Grades sixth I have to keep them on track but I enjoy class. They can call on a peer during work. With the recent spike in cases in through eighth or sometime seventh and interacting with them that way.” class for help and support. The teachers Holyoke, Soria says that it keeps the eighth are separated in online classes, it’s The teachers are passionate, the stu- have also been able to make sure the staff and students aware and informed because there are such different needs dents are hardworking, and the school small group collaborative instructions of what’s happening and that there’s still between the grades. The school district is supplying teachers some normalcy to can still occur. an issue. The virus continues to be real recently sent out surveys to parents about help them carry out classes. Staff is mak- A group of five or six students go and staff and students need to be diligent returning kids to in person learning, the ing sure that while they are online learn- to a break-off room with a teacher or in wearing masks, washing hands, and district is working on phasing kids back ing, students are having fun, are engaged, paraprofessional, from there they will social distancing. into schools but they have to do it in a and are actually learning.

from page 1 Baulding credited the communi- Food Bank to make up for absence of 43-mile masked march that will begin in FOOD, ty’s support for keeping the Food Bank food donations that it had been previous- Springfield and finish in Greenfield, cov- much needed food to member agencies alive and thriving during a challenging ly accustomed to receiving. ering three counties. Monte Belmonte, a spread throughout Berkshire, Franklin, year. The massive 35,000 square-foot “It’s critical because for every dol- radio personality for 93.9 WRSI, leads Hampden and Hampshire counties. warehouse that employs 45 serves as the lar donated, we can provide four full, the annual initiative. Established in 1982, the Food Bank headquarters for the entire operation and healthy meals,” said Baulding. “That Those who participate in the march serves dozens of independent pantries, is currently abuzz with energy and pro- means one individual could get four will push empty shopping carts along the meal sites, shelters and food assistance ductivity. meals, and it’s not just one part of the entirety of the route to raise awareness programs in western Massachusetts. “People are working double-time, meal; it’s the entire meal, or a family of about hunger in the region and funds to The operation is a member of Feeding from the pickers who pick the food and four could have a dinner. It’s critical, par- stop it in its tracks. This year, the fund- America, a national network of more put it together for our member agencies ticularly at this time where so many of raiser aims to raise $365,000, which is than 200 food banks. to the volunteers who are in our sorting our neighbors are out of work or maybe the equivalent of 4,000 meals per day for During the pandemic, the Food room who are actually putting boxes of their hours have been cut dramatically.” an entire calendar year. Bank’s demand has increased dramatical- food together. It’s really incredible,” said As temperatures continue to “We pivoted this year, and it’s going ly. Baulding detailed the added responsi- Baulding. decrease, nutritious meals become more to work. It’s going to be on a smaller bility that the facility has assumed over One of the greatest obstacles that essential. On a regular basis, the Food scale, and we’re asking people to donate the past eight months. the pandemic has placed before the Food Bank’s Mobile Food Bank visits 27 what they can,” said Baulding. “If they “We have seen an increase in the Bank is a dwindling amount of food locations in western Mass., distributing can’t come out and march with us, per- amount of people who have needed donations. COVID-19 protocols prohibit healthy food items. haps they can virtually march online, our services because of COVID,” said the facility from accepting most food “We want to help people stay or they can donate on those two days or Baulding. “Many people have come in donations from the public. healthy and strong as they are going online as well.” for the first time. They may have never For residents looking to contribute, through this difficult time,” said To register for Monte’s March or thought that they’d ever need assistance monetary donations are highly significant Baulding. donate to the Food Bank, visit https:// from the Food Bank or a food pantry but and much needed. Baulding noted that On Nov. 23 and 24, the Food Bank www.foodbankwma.org/events/mon- they do because of job losses.” monetary donations have allowed the will participate in Monte’s March, a tes-march11/.

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