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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 THURSDAY,TUESDAY, NOVEMBER JUNE 27, 2017 19, 2020 VOL. 75 cents 89 NO. 278 Southwick Planning Board receives $5,400 permits third recycling grant electronic sign, By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Editor SOUTHWICK -The town received a $5,400 recy- cling grant from the Department of Environmental home bakery Protection to use as needed for the town’s recycling program. Westfield Bank to install its first Department of Public Works Director Randy digital sign on Southampton Road Brown said this is an annual grant applied for by the DPW. By AMY PORTER William Carellas. “This is in the range of funding we have received Staff Writer “Why do you want the in the past,” Brown noted. WESTFIELD – Catherine message to change every 5 In the past, the DPW has used it to purchase recy- Jocelyn, vice president of seconds,” asked Jane cling containers and other items. marketing for Westfield Magarian. “We are looking to use it for similar items,” Bank, brought a proposal to “I think for the type of Brown said. “It can be used for anything needed in the Planning Board on messaging that we’re doing, the recycling program.” Nov.16 for an intermittent, 60 seconds is a lot of time The cost of recycling has increased dramatically moving electronic sign at the Several special sales are planned at Whip City Music in for something that can be over the past year. Brown said the town is in its first bank’s 300 Southampton read in 2 seconds. When Pat of a three-year contract that costs the town $92 per Westfield during Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28. (DOUG Road location COTTON PHOTO) went through the training ton for paper and plastic recyclables. Jocelyn said the bank is and we looked at the analy- looking for more functional- sis of it, it’s more the norm See Recycling Grant, Page 3 ity. “This is our first foray to have 5 to 10 seconds in Instruments play into a digital sign. We’ll between messages,” said have one in Westfield, one in Jocelyn. Springfield. We’re very Westfield Bank consultant excited,” she said. John Bonini asked if the a vital role in The sign will have a series board would be willing to of six digital slides with consider 10 seconds between three different messages; changes, which he said is the music education including a community mes- MassDOT recommendation, sage, date and time, and to which the board respond- By LORI SZEPELAK product message, and will Correspondent ed favorably. adhere to Westfield Bank Vinskey said the board WESTFIELD — As Small Business Saturday draws near on marketing standards. Jocelyn Nov. 28, local business owners including Doug Cotton at Whip may want to understand if said bank members of the there’s any animation pro- City Music on Elm Street are gearing up with special sales. marketing team have taken a posed for the sign, and “We’ll have extended hours on Small Business Saturday this series of training on digital Magarian said she would not year, opening from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.,” said Cotton. signage, and will be looking want to see characters jump- Cotton has planned several “specials” on Nov. 28, including to include industry best prac- the Jasmine S35 Dreadnought acoustic guitar, regularly $149, tices. ing up and down. with a sale price of $99. Also, he will sell a Snark SN-5X elec- The team requested a Bonini said they are not tronic tuner for $9.95, regularly priced at $12.95, and Bach valve 5-second duration for each planning on using animation oil, a 1.6-ounce bottle, at a sale price of $3. slide, saying that each would right now, but said the other “We’ll also have some unadvertised specials in addition to take approximately two sec- bank in Westfield is advertis- these,” he said. onds to read. When asked if ing car loans with animated For parents considering introducing a child to an instrument, they studied safety issues cars driving through the The cost of recycling is increasing across the Cotton suggests a recorder or ukulele for younger children. with the time change, they sign. Vinskey said that is not region, including in Southwick, which just received “It’s important to engage children at an early age to nurture an said there is no documenta- allowed under their special a $5,400 recycling grant. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE tion of a digital signage permit, but is an enforce- WESTFIELD NEWS) See Instruments, Page 3 causing accidents. ment issue, not for the Jocelyn said community Planning Board. messaging would be stream- “You wouldn’t see charac- lined, such as “Westfield ters jumping up and down, Bank supports Run but animation is a part of Regional district remains learning Westfield.” “It’s a good marketing. It would not be community thing both ways; our intention to just have acknowledging the event, animation; it would be more remotely during contract re-negtiation and good for us to say a message with animation to Westfield Bank supports it,” that. It wouldn’t be cartoon- By HOPE E. TREMBLAY union worked together to bring students she said. ish, it would be a messaging Editor back to their classrooms sooner than “If my memory serves me plece,” Jocelyn said. SOUTHWICK — Students in the most districts. They continue to work correctly, we have had a 60 After further discussion, Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional together now to bring them back. second time change on these Carellas said he is opposed School District remain learning remote- “We are working very closely with the signs. This is 5 seconds,” to animation. He acknowl- ly while negotiations for a new contract teacher’s union and paraprofessional’s said vice-chair Cheryl edged that Westfield Bank with the teacher’s union continue. union,” Willard said, noting that they are Crowe. runs a first class operation, Superintendent Jennifer Willard Nov. “keeping the safety and health of stu- City Planner Jay Vinskey and he has no issue with the 17 apologized forlack of warning of the dents and staff at the forefront.” said that the Polish National sign and no issue with drop- situation during the Regional School Current metrics for the district com- Credit Union was the first in static messages. “I’m con- Committee meeting. munities are being used for the amended permit for an electronic sign cerned about the sign after “I apologize to the community that I contract. Students will remain learning granted by the board, which that, and the one after that. didn’t give you enough metrics,” she remotely at least until Nov. 30. allowed static messages I’m just really concerned said about the switch to remote learning. “We are eager to get back in school,” every 60 seconds. Then they with animation, especially Willard said when the decision was Willard said. “There is no replacement permitted Walter Drenin of on Southampton Road,” he made to go fully remote Nov. 9, she had for what teachers can do on a daily basis Drenin Financial Services to said. said the previous week that the Hampden in-person.” put up a flag waving on a John Bowen agreed that County COVID positive numbers were As of Tuesday night there was one sign on South Maple. “It’s there seems to be a progres- rising and mentioned that the contract JENNIFER C. WILLARD positive COVID case at Woodland evolving over time. Those sion. “This is our third sign. states that if those numbers went above Southwick-Tolland-Granville Elementary School, six at Powder Mill were 60 seconds,” Vinskey Each time we’re getting 3% it was an automatic switch to remote Regional School District and eight at Southwick Regional School, said. more lax. I think it’s too classrooms. Superintendent as well as one person who tested posi- “I have no issue with the early for animation,” he said, Willard said Tuesday that the contract ent and she said she should have made tive who is not assigned to a particular sign, just what you want to to which the board agreed. was based on metrics being used by the everyone aware of the potential switch school. The district’s testing numbers do with the time,” said state over the summer. By the time new sooner. are posted on the stgrsd.org site weekly. Planning Board chair See Electronic Sign, Page 3 metrics were being used on Aug. 12, the “I should have told everybody the Willard encouraged everyone to con- contract was written and the district had metric earlier,” she said. tinue to diligently wash their hands, plans to reopen in place. She said at that Willard said, however, that she was cover their faces, socially distance and time, the trends and patterns were differ- proud that the district and teacher’s avoid large gatherings.

Southwick DPW director says call with water bill concerns By HOPE E. TREMBLAY “Town-wide, usage increased 27% over last summer,” he Editor said. SOUTHWICK — Residents with concerns about water The increase could be chalked up to more residents being bills should contact the Department of Public Works. home more due to the pandemic. DPW Director Randy Brown acknowledged that some resi- Brown and Select Board Chairman Douglas Moglin dis- dents have complained that their recent bill was significantly cussed the bills and are exploring ways to provide more infor- higher than past bills, however, there have been no changes to mation to residents regarding their water use. the meter system. “We are looking into programs that are compatible with our “We’ve had this system for three years now,” said Brown. meter system that would give residents access to see their “If people have an issue, they should call the DPW and we can water usage online,” said Brown. “We don’t have any commit- walk them through their bills.” ments, but we are looking at how that could work.” Brown said water usage across the town rose significantly Moglin said the system used for water metering collects a Cathy Jocelyn, vice president of marketing at Westfield over the summer. lot of data that could be shared with residents. Bank. (WESTFIELD NEWS FILE PHOTO-2015) PAGE 2 - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Fewer Americans traveling this Thanksgiving amid pandemic AAA advises caution and preparation for those who decide to travel WEST SPRINGFIELD - Thanksgiving will be on the lighter side when it comes to the typical number of travelers on the roads and at airports. According to AAA Travel, effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including health concerns and high unemployment, are impacting Americans’ decisions to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. With health and government officials stressing that staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting sick, AAA anticipates at least a 10% drop in travel – the largest one-year decrease since the What to Know Before You Go tions. Use TripTik.AAA.com to plan your road trip and help Great Recession in 2008. In Massachusetts, the decline in trav- • Plan Ahead. Check with state and local authorities where determine which rest stops, gas stations, restaurants and hotels elers reflects the national number: AAA projects a 9.7% you are, along your route, and at your planned destination to are open along your route. decrease from 2019 in the number of people leaving home for learn about local circumstances and any restrictions that may Thanksgiving. be in place. Road Trips Top Holiday Travel Plans Based on mid-October forecast • Follow Public Health Guidance. Consistent use of face Those who decide to travel are likely to drive shorter dis- models, AAA would have expect- masks combined with social distancing (at least 6 feet) and tances and reduce the number of days they are away, making ed up to 50 million Americans to regular handwashing are the best ways to lower your risk of road trips the dominant form of travel this Thanksgiving. travel for Thanksgiving – a drop contracting COVID-19. Be sure to pack face masks, disinfect- Travel by automobile is projected to fall 4.3%, to 47.8 million from 55 million in 2019. However, ing wipes, hand sanitizer and a thermometer to help protect travelers and account for 95% of all holiday travel. as the holiday approaches and and monitor your health. Also pack water and extra snacks to AAA reminds those hitting the road to plan their route Americans monitor the public reduce the need to stop along your trip. ahead. To minimize the number of stops along the way, pack health landscape, including rising COVID-19 positive case meals, extra snacks and drinks in addition to an emergency numbers, renewed quarantine restrictions and the Centers for Verify Before You Go. Call ahead to minimize any last roadside kit. Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) travel health notices, minute surprises. Before you head out, be sure your vehicle is ready for the AAA expects the actual number of holiday travelers will be • Hotels – Prior to any hotel stay, call ahead to ensure your trip to avoid a breakdown along the way. AAA expects to res- even lower. hotel is open and ask what precautions they are taking to pro- cue more than 413,000 Americans at the roadside this “The wait-and-see travel trend continues to impact final tect guests. Ask about social distancing protocols like capacity Thanksgiving. AAA makes it easy to request assistance – by travel decisions, especially for the Thanksgiving holiday,” said reductions in common spaces, hotel staff requirements to wear phone, app or online – and members can track the service tech- Sandra Marsian, AAA Pioneer Valley’s Vice President of masks at all times and if all amenities are available, like restau- nician’s progress as they make their way to your vehicle. Membership, Travel and Marketing. “The decision to travel is rant dining. a personal one. For those who are considering making a trip, • Car rentals – If renting a car, ask what has been done to Few Travelers to Fly and Use Other Modes of Travel the majority will go by car, which provides the flexibility to clean the vehicle. Hertz, for example, has introduced Hertz AAA anticipates Thanksgiving air travel volume will be modify holiday travel plans up until the day of departure.” Gold Standard Clean, an enhanced vehicle disinfectant and down by nearly half of prior years – to 2.4 million travelers. For Americans who make the personal decision to travel for sanitization process. For extra peace of mind, use disinfecting This would be the largest one-year decrease on record. For the holiday, it is important to know the risks involved and ways wipes to wipe down door handles, steering wheels, shifters and these travelers, AAA notes holiday airfares are the lowest in to keep yourself and others safe. In addition to CDC guidance, control panels. three years. If flying, AAA reminds air travelers that in-flight travelers should also be aware of local and state travel restric- • Helpful AAA Resources. Visit AAA’s COVID-19 Travel tions, including testing requirements and quarantine orders. Restrictions Map for the latest state and local travel restric- See AAA, Page 3 Police Logs Court Logs Major crime and incident report reports her family is not following COVID precautions and Westfield District Court Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 will not let her se her grandchildren, a responding officer Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 WESTFIELD advised the caller to wait in her vehicle, police report the fam- Laramie J. Pinna, 30, of 26 Maple St., Hinsdale, MA, was 6:18 p.m.: motor vehicle accident, Springfield Road, multi- ily wishes to get a no trespass order; arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the ple callers report a two-motor-vehicle accident with airbag 11:20 a.m.: officer wanted, Berkshire Avenue, an anony- influence of alcohol, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, deployment, the responding officer reports that two tow trucks mous caller reports a resident is unlicensed and drunk, a and a marked lane violation brought by Westfield police. He were requested to remove the vehicles from the scene and that responding officer reports the subject was not driving; was released on his personal recognizance pending a Feb. 9 an accident report would be filed. 1:58 p.m.: officer wanted, Depot Street, a fraudulent unem- pre-trial hearing. ployment claim was reported; Paul E. Roach Jr., 58, of 18 Helm St., South Hadley, MA, SOUTHWICK 2:57 p.m.: fire, College Highway, smoke was reported and was arraigned on charges of receiving a stolen motor vehicle, 10:27 a.m.: animal complaint, Woodside Circle, the animal found to be a controlled burn, firefighters advised the citizen using a motor vehicle without authority, and possession of a control officer responded to a resident’s report of a neighbor’s about burning regulations; class B drug brought by Massachusetts State Police. He was dog “going after” his dogs; 5:14 p.m.: officer wanted, Pineywood Road, a resident held on revoked bail pending a Dec. 10 pre-trial hearing. 10:27 a.m.: officer wanted, South Loomis Street, a caller reports a fraudulent unemployment claim.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Thurs., Nov. 19, 2020 is the 324th day of the year. 42 days remain until the end of the year.

ingrad: Soviet Union forces under storage facility at San Juan Ixhuate- baseball pitcher ON THIS DAY General Georgy Zhukov launch the pec in Mexico City starts a major fire 1965 – Paul Weitz, American Operation Uranus counterattacks at and kills about 500 people. actor, director, producer, screen- 461 – Libius Severus is declared em- Stalingrad, turning the tide of the battle 1985 – Cold War: In Geneva, U.S. TODAY'S peror of the Western Roman Empire. in the USSR's favor. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet writer, and playwright The real power is in the hands of the 1942 – Mutesa II is crowned the 35th Union General Secretary Mikhail Gor- BIRTHDAYS 1966 – Shmuley Boteach, magister militum Ricimer. and last Kabaka (king) of Buganda, bachev meet for the first time. American rabbi and author 636 – The Rashidun Caliphate defeats prior to the restoration of the kingdom 1985 – Pennzoil wins a US$10.53 bil- 1958 – Terrence C. Carson, 1966 – Gail Devers, American the Sasanian Empire at the Battle of in 1993. lion judgment against Texaco, in the American actor and singer sprinter and hurdler al-Qādisiyyah in Iraq. 1943 – Holocaust: Nazis liquidate largest civil verdict in the history of the 1966 – Rocco DiSpirito, American United States, stemming from Texaco 1958 – Annette Gordon-Reed, 1493 – Christopher Columbus goes Janowska concentration camp in chef and author ashore on an island called Borinquen Lemberg (Lviv), western Ukraine, executing a contract to buy Getty Oil American historian, author, and he first saw the day before. He names murdering at least 6,000 Jews after after Pennzoil had entered into an academic 1966 – Jason Scott Lee, it San Juan Bautista (later renamed a failed uprising and mass escape at- unsigned, yet still binding, buyout con- 1958 – Charlie Kaufman, American actor and martial artist again Puerto Rico). tempt. tract with Getty. American director, producer, and 1967 – Randi Kaye, American 1794 – The United States and the 1944 – World War II: U.S. President 1985 – Police in Baling, Malaysia, lay screenwriter journalist Franklin D. Roosevelt announces the siege to houses occupied by an Is- Kingdom of Great Britain sign Jay's 1958 – Michael Wilbon, American 1969 – Erika Alexander, Treaty, which attempts to resolve sixth War Loan Drive, aimed at selling lamic sect of about 400 people led by American actress and screenwriter some of the lingering problems left US$14 billion in war bonds to help pay Ibrahim Mahmud. sportscaster and journalist over from the American Revolutionary for the war effort. 1988 – Serbian communist represen- 1959 – Robert Barron, American 1971 – Saleemah Abdul-Ghafur, War. 1944 – World War II: Thirty members tative and future Serbian and Yugoslav bishop, author, and theologian American author and activist 1802 – The Garinagu arrive at British of the Luxembourgish resistance de- president Slobodan Milošević publicly 1959 – Jo Bonner, American pol- 1971 – Jeremy McGrath, Honduras (Present day Belize) fend the town of Vianden against a declares that Serbia is under attack itician American motorcycle racer 1816 – Warsaw University is estab- larger Waffen-SS attack in the Battle from Albanian separatists in Kosovo 1959 – Allison Janney, American 1971 – Alice Peacock, American lished. of Vianden. as well as internal treachery within Yu- singer-songwriter 1847 – The second Canadian railway 1946 – Afghanistan, Iceland and Swe- goslavia and a foreign conspiracy to actress line, the Montreal and Lachine Rail- den join the United Nations. destroy Serbia and Yugoslavia. 1960 – Miss Elizabeth, American 1972 – Sandrine Holt, English- road, is opened. 1950 – US General Dwight D. Eisen- 1994 – In the United Kingdom, the first wrestler and manager (d. 2003) American model and actress 1863 – American Civil War: U.S. Pres- hower becomes Supreme Command- National Lottery draw is held. A £1 tick- 1960 – Matt Sorum, American 1973 – Billy Currington, American ident Abraham Lincoln delivers the er of NATO-Europe. et gave a one-in-14-million chance of drummer, songwriter, and producer singer-songwriter and guitarist Gettysburg Address at the dedication 1952 – Greek Field Marshal Alex- correctly guessing the winning six out 1961 – Jim L. Mora, American 1973 – Savion Glover, American ceremony for the military cemetery at ander Papagos becomes the 152nd of 49 numbers. dancer and choreographer Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Prime Minister of Greece. 1998 – Clinton–Lewinsky scandal: football player and coach 1881 – A meteorite lands near the vil- 1954 – Télé Monte Carlo, Europe's The United States House of Repre- 1961 – Meg Ryan, American 1975 – Toby Bailey, American lage of Grossliebenthal, southwest of oldest private television channel, is sentatives Judiciary Committee be- actress and producer basketball player and agent Odessa, Ukraine. launched by Prince Rainier III. gins impeachment hearings against 1962 – Jodie Foster, American 1976 – Jack Dorsey, American 1885 – Serbo-Bulgarian War: Bulgar- 1955 – National Review publishes its U.S. President Bill Clinton. actress, director, and producer businessman, co-founded Twitter ian victory in the Battle of Slivnitsa first issue. 1999 – Shenzhou 1: The People's Re- 1962 – Sean Parnell, American 1977 – Kerri Strug, American solidifies the unification between the 1967 – The establishment of TVB, the public of China launches its first Shen- gymnast and runner Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern first wireless commercial television zhou spacecraft. lawyer and politician, 12th Rumelia. station in Hong Kong. 2002 – The Greek oil tanker Prestige Governor of Alaska 1979 – Keith Buckley, American 1911 – The Doom Bar in Cornwall 1969 – Apollo program: Apollo 12 as- splits in half and sinks off the coast of 1963 – Terry Farrell, American singer-songwriter claimed two ships, Island Maid and tronauts Pete Conrad and Alan Bean Galicia, releasing over 20 million US actress 1979 – John-Ford Griffin, Angele, the latter killing the entire crew land at Oceanus Procellarum (the gallons (76,000 m³) of oil in the largest 1963 – Jon Potter, English- American baseball player except the captain. "Ocean of Storms") and become the environmental disaster in Spanish and American field hockey player 1979 – Ryan Howard, American – First Balkan War: The Serbian third and fourth humans to walk on the Portuguese history. 1912 1964 – Fred Diamond, American- baseball player Army captures Bitola, ending the five- Moon. 2004 – The worst brawl in NBA history – Larry Johnson, American century-long Ottoman rule of Macedo- 1969 – Association football player results in several players being sus- English mathematician and aca- 1979 nia. Pelé scores his 1,000th goal. pended. Several players and fans are demic football player 1916 – Samuel Goldwyn and Edgar 1977 – TAP Portugal Flight 425 crash- charged with assault. 1964 – Vincent Herring, American 1980 – Courtney Anderson, Selwyn establish Goldwyn Pictures. es in the Madeira Islands, killing 131. 2010 – The first of four explosions saxophonist and flute player American football player 1941 – World War II: Battle between 1979 – Iran hostage crisis: Iranian takes place at the Pike River Mine in 1964 – Eric Musselman, 1980 – Otis Grigsby, American HMAS Sydney and HSK Kormoran. leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini New Zealand. Twenty-nine people are American basketball player and football player The two ships sink each other off the orders the release of 13 female and killed in the nation's worst mining di- 1981 – Marcus Banks, American coast of Western Australia, with the black American hostages being held saster since 1914. coach loss of 645 Australians and about 77 at the US Embassy in Tehran. 2013 – A double suicide bombing at 1964 – Nicholas Patrick, English- basketball player German seamen. 1984 – San Juanico disaster: A series the Iranian embassy in Beirut kills 23 American engineer and astronaut 1983 – Adam Driver, American 1942 – World War II: Battle of Stal- of explosions at the Pemex petroleum people and injures 160 others. 1964 – Shawn Holman, American actor THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 - PAGE 3 Instruments Recycling Grant Electronic Sign Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 interest in music, not only by giving them an instrument to play but “We’re paying a lot for recyclables,” said Brown. also by exposing them to a wide variety of music,” said Cotton. “And right now we are seeing more recyclables.” Vinskey said according to the new lighting ordinance, lit One of the questions Cotton is often asked by parents is whether a Brown said with more people shopping online during signs citywide can only be illuminated during hours of opera- child should begin with an acoustic guitar rather than an electric one. the pandemic, the town’s intake of cardboard has soared. tion, or until 11 p.m. Jocelyn said they would need to have the “Honestly, they can learn on either one, but get them the one Years ago when municipalities began town-wide recy- top part of the sign that says Westfield Bank lit at night, as the they’re most excited about,” said Cotton, adding, “that increases the cling programs, there was revenue to towns. Today, it new sign is replacing a sign with the bank’s name that stays odds that they’ll keep at it.” costs towns, but not recycling is not an option. lit all night. Cotton is also planning on extended hours as the days get closer to “We have to recycle,” he said. “There’s a waste ban Gary Moren of the Moren sign company said the new sign Christmas. from the Mass. DEP.” has an upper sign with the Westfield Bank name, and can be “As we came out of the shutdown, sales on guitars and many The town also mandates recycling in its bylaws. operated separately. instrument accessories were very brisk,” said Cotton, adding, “That Brown said the lack of recycling plants drives up the Vinskey said the ordinance is under the Zoning Board of seemed to continue until around the time the Federal Pandemic cost. Appeals, and the Planning Board has no authority to make Unemployment Assistance ended.” “There are only so many facilities that take recycla- that decision. He said other signs that are ilt all night, if not bles, so our options for finding somewhere less expen- Cotton noted that instrument repairs has remained steady through- during operating hours, were grandfathered in before the new sive are limited.” sign ordinance three or four years ago. out the year. The amount of recycling tonnage grows each year and “An area that surprised us was school band instrument rentals,” The board voted to approve a ten-second change between Brown said “it has increased significantly” this year. messages, with no scrolling, or flashing, or animation, and said Cotton. “Returns from students who began last year were very In 2018, the town had 2,210 tons of general trash and high, and we expected new rentals this year to be sluggish.” illumination levels dimmed at night. Permission to have the 866 tons of recycling, in 2019 there was 2,024 tons of sign lit after 11 p.m. would have to go to the ZBA, Vinskey Cotton said that while the numbers were lower than a normal year, general trash and 1,133 tons of recycling. “We did see much more than we anticipated.” said. To combat the cost of recycling, the town increased its A Special Permit was also granted to Christine Gustafson of Cotton added that the pandemic has created a difficult situation for transfer station sticker fees. In a letter to residents late students just beginning in band. last spring, Brown wrote “the Town of Southwick 9 Michael Drive for a home-based bakery. “We hope that parents will do what they can to help keep their increased the Transfer Station sticker fees 10% over last Gustafson said it would be a part-time venture, as she children interested in music and music education,” he said. “As we year’s rates. This is a direct result of an increase in the works part-time for the city. She will be making special cakes look down the road, fewer musicians starting out now will impact us Town’s cost to dispose of paper and plastic recyclable and puffed pastries ordered in advance that people will pick all many years into the future.” items. Currently, the Town receives a small amount of up at her house. She said usually people pick them up on Cotton works with musicians to ensure there are options for people revenue for these recyclable items ($4/ton). That will weekends in the morning, or by 6 p.m. at night. She said she of all ages to learn how to play their favorite instrument. change on 7/1/2020 when the Town’s new contract for is looking to buy a bakery in the future, so the home business “As we got into the shutdown, which was only initially expected disposal takes effect for those same recyclables. Due to would be short term. to be a couple of weeks, we just postponed classes,” said Cotton. “As a global market shift, the Town will be paying for dis- The board voted to approve a five-year permit for a home- the shutdown began to drag on we took a sampling from our students, posal of recycled paper and plastic items. It is more based business for pre-ordered baked goods, open seven days but didn’t see a large amount of interest in virtual lessons.” important than ever to increase our recycling efforts.” from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., with no signage, and no restaurant. Cotton noted that since the teachers are all independent contrac- tors, he chose to encourage them to consider private lessons. “When things get back to normal we’ll naturally invite all of our teachers and students to return,” said Cotton. “We have recently AAA started some limited in-store lessons, just one teacher and one student Continued from Page 2 in the store at a time in a large room with a large sneeze guard and masks.” amenities, including food and beverage services, may not Thanksgiving holiday travel period is defined as the five- be available. Also, as a precaution, wipe down your seat, day period from Wednesday, Nov.Can 25 You to HelpSunday, Sarah? Nov. 29. By the beginning of 2021, Cotton is hopeful he will have some Sarah Helps Seniors adjoining rooms ready to go with windows and filtered sound holes armrest, belt buckle and tray table using disinfecting wipes. AAA Pioneer Valley is a not-for-profit auto club with 6 so he can expand the lesson programs. Travel by other modes, including buses, trains and offices in Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire counties of Can Current shop hours are 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. cruises, is expected to decline 76%, to 353,000 travelers, as Massachusetts providing more than 200,000 local AAA “We’re often here on Monday as well, but it’s posted as closed, so cruise ships remain docked and more travelers opt for car members with travel, insurance, finance, and auto-related You give a call,” he said. trips instead of taking buses or trains. services. Since its founding in 1901, AAA Pioneer Valley Help While customers like to touch and try out instruments, Cotton said has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security Road Trippers to Be Met with Lower Gas Prices of all travelers. Sarah? he is discouraging that avenue right now because of the pandemic. www.sarahgillett.org www.sarahgillett.org “Sadly, we’re discouraging doing so since any instrument that is Those who decide to hit the road for Thanksgiving will played needs to be sanitized after, and there just isn’t enough staff to find cheaper gas prices. On average, gas prices nationally do that,” he said. “We, of course, will let people play a guitar they’re are nearly 50 cents cheaper than this time last year, with Send your local briefs to The Westfield News truly interested in buying, and we can also demo the instrument for October averages the lowest in more than 15 years. AAA members can fill up for even less at Shell stations WESTFIELD — Now, more than ever, our readers want to them.” know about your business. As we slowly bring back local busi- Cotton noted that musicians – and in turn music stores – have been when they join the Fuel Rewards® program at AAA.com/ nesses, it is important to share what you offer, when and how “hit hard” economically by the epidemic. Shell Nov. 15 through Dec. 31. In addition to the five cents people can make purchases “Two of our local music stores have closed, and we also see Guitar per gallon everyday offer, members will receive an addi- or utilize your services and How Did This Center entering Chapter 11,” said Cotton. “In addition, the supply tional 10 cents off per gallon on their first three fill-ups just know that you are open. HouseHelp Seniors? chain is a real mess.” after joining for the first time as a Fuel Rewards® member, Are you hosting online for a total savings of 15 cents. Cotton said that while supplies have improved since the weeks just events or offer remote ser- Want To Know A Secret? after the shutdown, he expects stores to run out of stock for vices? We want to know! Ask Sarah. Christmas. Methodology: Send your briefs and www.sarahgillett.org “So we hope you’ll support your local music store and other busi- AAA’s projections are based on economic forecasting photos to pressreleases@ and research by IHS Markit, a London-based business nesses but do your shopping early to avoid missing out on a better thewestfield news.com www.sarahgillett.org selection of products,” he said. information provider. For the purposes of this forecast, the

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Charlie Baker offered a revised State House News Service budget plan in mid-October, one of the highlights flagged by BOSTON — Massachusetts correctional officials violate the administration was a $100.7 million recovery plan that inmates' constitutional rights by providing insufficient super- would invest in small businesses and community lenders that vision and mental health care, failing to protect them from had not been helped during the pandemic by federal aid. self-harm, and frequently placing them into restrictive hous- Baker and his top budget chief said $35 million would be ing, federal prosecutors concluded Tuesday after a two-year set aside for grants targeting businesses with 50 or fewer investigation. employees in underserved markets or owned by women, vet- Citing hundreds of examples, U.S. Attorney Andrew erans and minorities. Another $35 million would go to com- Lelling's office and the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division found that DOC staff fail to prevent self-harm or munity development financial institutions. Boston Municipal Court Judge Serge Georges Jr., nominated But as the budget process has moved along, Baker's recov- suicide among inmates who are already on mental health Tuesday by Gov. Charlie Baker to the Supreme Judicial watch, in many cases because of a lack of "clear and uniform ery plan has been chipped away by legislative Democrats Court, presided over the Dorchester Drug Court from 2014- who are electing to use the state's available resources in dif- training." 2018. (MATT STONE/BOSTON HERALD/POOL) ferent ways. And several business group leaders say they're In some cases, they said, staff were aware of potential more concerned now with the way Baker proposed to pay for problems but intentionally disregarded them. his recovery plan than the fact that lawmakers have reduced "Our investigation found cause to conclude that the the size of the effort. Baker caps off SJC Massachusetts Department of Correction fails to properly The $46 billion budget passed by the House and the one supervise and accommodate prisoners suffering from serious currently being debated in the Senate this week would reduce mental health issues," Lelling said in a statement outlining the size of Baker's small business relief effort by close to overhaul with District alleged violations of the Eighth Amendment, which forbids half, with the House approving almost $54 million in compa- cruel and unusual punishment. "The conditions at MDOC rable programs and the Senate Ways and Means Committee facilities show how systemic deficiencies in prison facilities proposing about $56 million. Court’s Georges can compound each other and amount to constitutional viola- "We put some of the governor's small business recovery By CHRIS LISINSKI tions." plan in it, but it was not as much as the governor had," House State House News Service A spokesperson for the department said it has already taken Ways and Means Chairman Aaron Michlewitz said early this BOSTON - Serge Georges Jr.'s nomination to the Supreme several steps to address the deficiencies. month when he presented his plan. Judicial Court is poised to make history in more ways than "The Department of Correction continues to work closely Both the House and Senate leaders want to trim the $35 one. with DOJ and has already begun to address the issues raised million small business grant program and community devel- Georges, announced Tuesday as the latest pick from Gov. in the report and maintain the significant progress we have opment lending support by half to $17.5 million. Baker's Charlie Baker to fill existing or impending vacancies, would already made," the spokesperson said. "As the report indi- capital investment matching grant program for businesses join only a handful of district court judges in Massachusetts cates, investigators found no violations in the use of restric- with fewer than 20 workers was cut by $5 million to $10 mil- ever elevated to the state's highest court in its lengthy history. tive housing for inmates or in the geriatric and palliative lion in the House budget, and the branches proposed to cut Depending on the confirmation timeline, his ascension to medical care provided to all inmates. The Department back on Baker's plan to turn vocational high schools into the SJC could make him the seventh and final sitting member remains deeply committed to the health and well-being of all career technical institute's to train people for new types of of the court appointed by Baker, giving the governor a poten- entrusted to our care and fully invested in protecting their jobs. That career training initiative was slashed from $8.4 tially unprecedented clean sweep of the entire panel. physical safety and civil rights." million in Baker's budget to $1.5 million in the House and Georges would also recast the balance of representation on Among other changes, several DOC facilities have stopped $5.5 million in the Senate Ways and Means budget. the SJC. As the son of Haitian immigrants, he could become selling razors to inmates and have expanded their training and The House did boost adult education funding by $5 mil- the court's third non-white justice alongside Justice Kimberly communication protocols. lion. Budd, whose confirmation as chief justice is expected Federal officials did not announce any charges and Lelling "It's disappointing and shortsighted that the House and Wednesday, and another Baker nominee, Appeals Court Judge said the Department of Correction cooperated with the inves- Senate would look to reducing funds to help our mom and Dalila Argaez Wendlandt. tigation and that his team "look(s) forward to working with pop business owners get back on their feet. We all know how Assuming Georges and Wendlandt are confirmed, the SJC state prison authorities to implement reform measures." challenging these times have been and it's going to get much would feature four men and three women. Investigators outlined changes the DOC must implement as worse before it gets better. We need every resource we can While unveiling the nomination, Baker read verbatim a a minimum response, including ensuring that prisoners can- muster to help get these folks through the next several comment from one of Georges's colleagues on the Boston not access instruments used to injure themselves while on months," said Greg Reibman, president of the Newton- Municipal Court: Georges, the person said, is "everything you mental health watch, enhancing training protocols, conduct- Needham Chamber of Commerce. would want in a judge." ing daily out-of-cell mental health assessments, hiring suffi- Some senators, including Sen. Eric Lesser, want to put Georges has served as an associate justice in the Boston cient mental health clinicians, minimizing isolation and more. some of the governor's funding back into the budget. He and Municipal Court's Dorchester Division since he was nominat- If the state does not meet those necessary conditions, the nine of his colleagues filed an amendment to increase the ed by former Gov. Deval Patrick in 2013. Between 2014 and U.S. Attorney General has authority to initiate a lawsuit small business grant funding to $35 million. 2018, he presided over the Dorchester Drug Court. against Massachusetts 49 days after Tuesday's notification, But not all business groups are putting their energy into Both Baker and Georges himself praised that experience -- which falls on Jan. 5, 2021. getting that funding restored to the budget. working as close to the judiciary's ground level as possible, Some reforms are underway, according to a report from Jon Hurst, the president of the Retailers Association of rather than in a superior or appeals court setting -- as vital to investigators, such as expanded training and more frequent Massachusetts, said small business grants are more effective ensuring that the SJC's work does not occur in a vacuum. communication about which prisoners face self-harm risks. when they come from the federal government in larger dollar Georges cited his Jesuit education at Boston College High The investigation launched in October 2018 under the Civil figures. School and later Boston College, where he graduated from in Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, focusing on how "We are far more concerned on preventing MANDATED 1992, as influencing his approach in municipal and drug court. Massachusetts handles the roughly 2,100 prisoners with seri- COSTS and red tape at the state level," Hurst emailed, listing "There are plenty of people that have just made mistakes ous mental illnesses, who comprise about 24 percent of the the elements of a "perfect storm" next year for small busi- that need some guidance in order to get back on their feet, stop state's prison population. nesses that includes a minimum wage increase, the imple- committing crime and be productive members of society," he Department of Correction facilities frequently place pris- mentation of paid family and medical leave and increases in said. "That's a cornerstone principle of the Jesuit tradition, and oners on mental health watch, where they are housed in more unemployment insurance taxes and health insurance premi- I try to do that, to give people an opportunity to be successful." protective cells and watched under close surveillance, but the ums. Georges's background also puts him in rarefied company: investigation found serious gaps in those practices. Hurst said he's worried that Baker's plan to pay for his according to Baker, only about "four or five" members of the Prisoners who are placed on mental health or suicide watch small business recovery program, which has been largely state's top court in its centuries-long history, including current continue to have access to instruments such as razors, batter- adopted by the Legislature, would add to that growing finan- SJC Justice David Lowy, ever served at the district court level ies and paint shards that they can use to harm themselves, cial burden on small employers. before climbing the ranks -- a fact that Baker called "shock- investigators found. Baker put forward an accelerated sales tax plan that would ing." In a 26-page report, they cited hundreds of instances of net the state $267 million in one-time revenue by requiring "Having another voice on our highest court that comes with self-harm, including many suicide attempts, among inmates businesses that have at least $2.4 million in annual sales to the real-world experience of the district court will improve the in DOC facilities under mental health watch, many of whom speed up the timeline on which they remit sales taxes to the quality of the discussion and debate and, ultimately, the qual- were held in that watch status for longer than the maximum state. ity of the decisions that will be rendered," Baker said. four-day period outlined in DOC policy. House and Senate leaders rejected Baker's proposal to Boston Municipal Court Judge Serge Georges Jr. got a hug Report authors described several specific examples in har- move to real-time sales tax remittance by 2024, but embraced from his wife Michelle in the lobby of the State House's rowing detail, such as one incident at the Souza-Baranowski the more immediate shift to having business transfer sales Gardner Auditorium on Tuesday, joined by daughters Olivia Correctional Center in which an inmate on one-on-one men- taxes before the end of the month in which they were col- and Samantha. [Matt Stone/Boston Herald/Pool] tal health watch cut himself badly enough to bleed on the cell lected. Before he joined the bench, Georges, 50, had a wide-ranging floor but staff did not intervene for 45 minutes. Christopher Carlozzi, state director of the National legal career, working at a practice and also running his own "Although only approximately 1% of the MDOC’s Federation of Independent Business, said his lobbying efforts solo practice covering topics such as commercial and business total population can be housed in one of its mental health have been focused on communicating to legislators the litigation, criminal defense, and professional licensure and watch cells at any given time, between July 1, 2018, and NFIB's concerns with the accelerated sales tax plan and liability. August 31, 2019, more than 56% of the 1,200 systemwide "most notably the fairly low threshold that will impact some He continues to teach at Suffolk University's School of Law, 'self-injurious behavior' incidents occurred in a mental health smaller businesses." where he obtained his law degree. watch cell," investigators wrote. While officials say the threshold will hit only the largest 6 His parents were one of the first Haitian families to settle in Investigators also found that the housing conditions under percent of businesses in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Dorchester's Uphams Corner neighborhood, according to mental health watch are often isolating and "unnecessarily Taxpayers Foundation said the change will be "costly for Baker, remaining in a two-bedroom apartment until all three of harsh," exacerbating risks. them at a time many are reeling from the loss of business their children had left home. Lelling and the department said Tuesday that they closed a resulting from the pandemic." Today, Georges and his wife, Michelle, live in Randolph part of their investigation on restrictive housing and geriatric The business-backed foundation is supporting a Sen. Joan with their two daughters only a few minutes from his parents. and palliative care. Lovely amendment that would allow businesses to make an Describing the nomination as a great honor, Georges Civil rights and prisoners' advocacy groups described the estimated prepayment by the 25th of each month rather than stressed that "you don't get to this position of being the gover- results of Lelling's investigation as alarming but unsurprising. an actual payment before the books are closed for the month. nor and the lieutenant governor's nominee for the Supreme "Access to mental health care is not only extremely limited Judicial Court by yourself." inside jails and prisons, it is counter-therapeutic," said "Through all of the things that the Haitian people have been Elizabeth Matos, executive director of Prisoners' Legal through with natural disasters and some of the other chal- Services of Massachusetts. "People facing a crisis are rou- lenges with the governmental systems over the years, it's tinely placed on mental health watch, which is widely consid- The Westfield News incredibly important for (my parents) to see that -- that they ered worse than solitary confinement." came with the hope of giving us a better life, and I think Noting that the investigation predated the COVID-19 pan- A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC through some measure of our achievement, they feel that they demic, Matos warned the months-long outbreak could accel- have." erate the dangers highlighted. PLS, she said, has observed its Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry Managing Editor The nomination sets into motion the final step in a flurry of clients' mental health "decompensating due to the never- Sales Manager activity to reshape the SJC. ending lockdowns, having limited family contact, lack of Hope E. Tremblay Former Chief Justice Ralph Gants and Justice Barbara Lenk access to real programming and treatment, and the ever- Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager had been the only sitting members nominated by a preceding present threat of coronavirus infection with no ability to pre- governor, but Gants died suddenly in September and Lenk is vent it." Chris Putz Marie Brazee approaching the mandatory retirement age. American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts Executive Sports Editor Business Manager Baker selected Budd, who has served as one of the SJC's Director Carol Rose said the investigation underscores the associate justices since 2016, to take over as chief justice, need to reduce the scope of its criminal justice system. Fran Smith Lorie Perry which opens up another associate seat to fill. "Far too many people are incarcerated in conditions that General Manager Director of Ad Production The Governor's Council, an eight-member elected body that threaten their health, safety, and human dignity on a daily vets and confirms judicial nominees, held a hearing to inter- basis," Rose said in a statement. "From providing adequate 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 view Budd last week and will do the same for Argaez mental health care to slowing the spread of COVID-19, Wendlandt, Baker's other nominee, on Wednesday. Massachusetts must do more to save the lives of people in "Judge Georges has made a legal career out of his grit, his jails and prisons. Above all, Massachusetts must downsize (413)562-4181 the footprint of its criminal legal system for the sake of public www.thewestfieldnews.com See Judge Georges, Page 6 health and justice." 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280 NORTH MAIN STREET, EAST LONGMEADOW, MA 181 ROOT ROAD, WESTFIELD, MA HOLYOKE | SOUTH HADLEY | GRANBY PAGE 6 - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Judge Georges Lines underscore need for virus testing changes Continued from Page 4 By COLIN A. YOUNG lines for testing but that his administration has work ethic and his intelli- State House News Service "a bunch of things going on with respect to gence," said Lt. Gov. Karyn BOSTON - Gov. Charlie Baker agreed testing generally and asymptomatic testing in Polito, who presides over Tuesday that long lines at COVID-19 testing particular" and is looking for ways to do more. Governor's Council assemblies sites are an issue and said his administration is "As we move into the rest of this year, you'll but typically does not vote on talking to the federal government and others see us working to try to get some latitude from nominations. "Those that have about ways that Massachusetts could soon the feds to do some things that will help with worked with him have said that expand testing capacity, provide access to new respect to the lines we have now around our he's impossible not to like and types of coronavirus tests, and change the way existing testing protocols," Baker said. "But I respect. He always finds a way it makes testing available to residents. think you're also going to see some new prod- to connect with people and With a second surge of COVID-19 cases ucts come into the marketplace that are going commands attention in a room underway in Massachusetts and as elected offi- to make it possible for people to significantly Rep. Shawn Dooley (R-Norfolk) at a legislative hearing in cials urge people to get tested regardless of expand testing without necessarily having to while giving people an oppor- 2019. (Chris Lisinski/SHNS/File) tunity to just be themselves." their own symptoms or exposure, lines of use the pathways and the routes that we've The Council has not yet people waiting several hours outside the state's used traditionally to make this happen." scheduled a hearing for Dooley plans to challenge free testing sites in the increasingly chilly One new product Baker mentioned was Georges's confirmation, but it weather have proliferated in recent days. Lines Abbott's BinaxNOW, a 15-minute rapid anti- could put one on the calendar as Lyons for GOP chair are also popping up at urgent care sites. It's gen test that uses a nasal swab and test card. soon as Wednesday. unclear how many people may be forgoing Last month, the Trump administration said it If all three nominees are con- By MATT MURPHY But in late September when testing to avoid the lines. was sending more than two million of the firmed, Baker will have select- State House News Service Kelly had raised over $50,000 The free testing sites, part of the Stop the BinaxNOW tests to Massachusetts The tests ed all seven justices on the BOSTON - After a disap- for his campaign and was look- Spread initiative, are generally located in com- "will be distributed at the discretion of pointing election during which ing for the party to help him state's highest court, appearing munities at high risk of coronavirus transmis- Governor Charlie Baker to support testing the state Republican Party with a $4,000 mailer targeting sion and are a popular option for people who K-12 students, teachers, nursing home patients to join a rare list of warmly embraced a deeply voters in Millis and Attleboro, Massachusetts chief executives want to be tested but don't have symptoms and and staff, higher education, critical infrastruc- unpopular President Trump, and Lyons said the party couldn't have not been in close contact with someone ture, first responders, and other priorities as he who have picked the entire continues to do so, MassGOP help. membership of the SJC. Jim Chairman Jim Lyons is "Happy to hear that the cam- who has tested positive, making it likely they deems fit," the federal government said at the In 1781, Gov. John Hancock confronting growing frustration paign is going well. As you would have to spend $160 to be tested else- time, while adding that the state has indicated appointed the entire member- from within the party over his point out a lot has changes since where. plans to use the BinaxNOW tests "to support ship of the SJC as the common- leadership and now competition January. At this time the mass The sites are also seeing additional traffic K-12 schools." wealth came into being under for his job. gop is not able to assist you your from people who want to be tested before see- Baker said Tuesday his administration "just its new constitution. His initial Norfolk Rep. Shawn Dooley (sic) campaign," Lyons replied ing others for Thanksgiving next week. finished a fairly big sampling exercise around picks included holdovers from of Norfolk announced Monday in a short email, a copy of which "It's an issue, I agree," Baker said Tuesday accuracy and performance" of the tests and the previous high court. A evening that he would challenge was shared with the News afternoon when asked about the increased expects to get "a couple of million" of them in News Service review found Lyons for chairmanship of the Service. demand for free testing. total. that for a period in the 1810s party in January when the A follow-up email from Kelly At the free testing site at Lawrence General On most recent weekdays, somewhere and 1820s, it appeared that 80-person state committee, of to Saint Aubin seeking her inter- Hospital, demand for coronavirus testing has between about 70,000 and 105,000 coronavi- which he is a member, votes to vention was not returned. been so high in recent days that officials rus tests have been performed each day. On Gov. Caleb Strong had nomi- elect the chair for a new two- "We believe they were spe- nated all of the SJC's sitting announced Tuesday that it will stop allowing Saturdays and Sundays, the number of tests year term. cifically not helping us because more people to get in line once the wait has conducted typically drops to between 25,000 justices, and Gov. John Long Dooley, who was first elected we refused to endorse Donald by 1882 also appeared to have exceeded two hours. and 35,000, according to the Department of in a special election in 2014, Trump," Fantasia said. "Increased community spread of COVID-19 nominated all sitting justices. said the Republican Party needs A spokesman for the party Public Health. "All seven of these folks are, a new and positive message in did not immediately respond combined with a higher number of people In some ways, the long lines at free testing to use one of the words that was order to unify and win seats on Monday to questions about the seeking tests before holiday travel is leading to sites mean people are listening to the messages used in some of the feedback Beacon Hill. The former town party's finances, how much sup- higher volume at the testing center," the hospi- coming from Baker and other elected leaders we got about Justice Georges, clerk pointed to the loss of one port the MassGOP gave to leg- tal said. "With an estimated wait time of 4-5 like Boston Mayor Martin Walsh. Baker's rock stars," Baker said. Senate seat this month and the islative Republican candidates hours on Mondays and Tuesdays, we will be administration "urges" people living in high- Before the latest trio of nom- net loss of one seat in the House this cycle or Dooley's decision closing the end of the wait line to accommo- risk communities to get tested regardless of inees, Budd was the court's as evidence of the need for to run against Lyons. date everyone in line and will continue whether they have symptoms and Walsh only nonwhite member. With change. Fantasia said he doesn't mean increased hours of operation by opening an recently launched a "Get The Test Boston" the administration's picks, it "I am not running to maintain to suggest that if the party had hour earlier at 8:00 am." pledge, in which local employers commit to could soon feature three non- the status quo - but instead for helped Kelly he might have The governor said the state is constrained in making sure their employees know when and the opportunity to create a new won. Even though Kelly outper- some ways by the federal government's guide- how to get tested. white jurists and maintain the beginning, to usher in a new age formed Trump in the district by gender balance at three women for the Massachusetts GOP, and focusing on local issues, Rausch and four men. most importantly - to win," defeated her challenger with 60 Governor's Councilor Eileen Dooley said. percent of the vote. Duff praised Georges and the Republicans this year also "Did we lose because of Jim broader shift to the panel that lost two Senate seats in special Lyons? No, we didn't lose his selection would achieve, but elections, and the caucus in the because of Jim Lyons. But Jim argued that Massachusetts has 40-seat Senate will shrink to Lyons didn't do anything to help "more work to do to achieve three in January. local races. That is clear," full diversity on the bench Dooley has contributed to Fantasia said. throughout the state's judicial some of the division within his Just why the MassGOP was system." own party by supporting a law- unable to help a candidate like "According to Massachusetts' suit challenging Gov. Charlie Kelly is unclear, but the party's most recent Annual Diversity Baker's executive actions to fundraising this cycle has great- Report, only 11% of the state's control COVID-19 and refer- ly lagged past elections. Trial Court Justices identify as ring to the governor derisively The party reported raising on social media as "King just $1.7 million in 2019 and a racial or ethnic minority, Charles." 2020 through its federal account, The rules are quite simple: choose the winner from every game on the Sunday slate. The entrant with the most compared to nearly 30% of the But with the party unable to compared to $5 million in the wins will be deemed the weekly winner. winning entry must also beat the Putz. The total combined points from state's population as a whole. capitalize on having a popular previous cycle, and spent $1.94 the Sunday night game will be used to break any ties. If any ties still remain, a random drawing will used to de- Further, only 44% of Trial governor in office for six years, million, which was consider- termine the sole winner. 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In the event of a game not commit to diversity fulfillment has fallen below 10 percent of the ticket. being completed, that game will not be considered in the final tabulation for that week’s games.good luck! on the courts, so that our judi- registered voters. On the state side of its ledger, Entry Forms will appear in the printed edition of The Westfield News daily Monday thru Friday, and weekly in cial system truly represents the "We need to show that we are the story was similar. focused on moving in a positive The Pennysaver, East Longmeadow Reminder, Agawam Reminder, Easthampton Reminder and Chicopee Herald. The Commonwealth." Over the past two years with Putz’ Picks and winners will be published in the Saturday edition of the Westfield News and in the following Georges's nomination drew direction with real solutions not Lyons as chairman, the party week’s editions of The Pennysaver, East Longmeadow Reminder, Agawam Reminder, Easthampton Reminder and praise from across the judiciary empty rhetoric. We cannot sim- raised $1,265,222 and spent Chicopee Herald. Picks and winners will also be posted on TheWestfieldNews.com and on TheReminder.com and legal field. ply say the democrats are $1.55 million through its state Suffolk County District wrong, we must prove that our account. 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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020: Powerful, rebellious and constructive, you’re a brilliant individual indeed. In 2021, you convince many with a success- ful creation of yours. You won’t have to worry about money. You are up to date with everything. If single, you’re highly sensuous and physical, so you have many dates, but no tomato until 2022. If attached, DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker you love your relationship. Until you don’t. You hang through such a time now, but soon it’s over. SCORPIO doesn’t mind.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  A presentation before a group could inspire the confidence of busi- ness associates. Do research connected to career goals. The additional information can open a real window of opportunity. You want to advance at work. Tonight: New horizons beckon. Get excited. SCARY GARY Mark Buford TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  Travel plans and opportunities are available. Your mental energy will be in top form. It’s especially easy to assimi- late new information. And you have much to express. But preserve the status quo at work. Tonight: A change made in haste now could lead to regret. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Your feelings will be very intense today. Add a note of humor if you sense you’re coming across as overly opinionat- Crosswords ed. Be true to yourself, yet sensitive to the needs of companions. Observe others’ facial expressions in order to maintain DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni perspective. Tonight: Relax. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Responsibility, commitment and a reality check directly linked to marriage issues are a certainty. A partner might need more encouragement and support from you. Patience is important, but be honest and let go if a situation just isn’t working. Tonight: Date night. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Plan for the future by establish- ing good habits. You can effectively work on your health today, making changes for the better. Conversations can be a little confusing. Insist upon clarity. When your B.C. Mastroianni and Hart concern for others lessens, you should experience an enhanced vitality. Tonight: Emails. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Love and appreciation for all that you do and are will be given freely today. This sets the stage for commitments and a cycle of meaningful creativity. You experience a burst of artistic energy. Tonight: A new project can be shared with one you love. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Today could find you dreaming of a residential move, and at the same time brings some wonderful opportunities to acquire a different dwelling. Shop for ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie items you would especially like to have in your home. Tonight: Your day dreaming continues. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Animal companions heal and comfort. Make certain that cherished crit- ters are current on their shots and veteri- nary checkups. A new animal companion may join you. The love and advice of a neighbor or sibling can make a difference for the better. Tonight: Up late. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Enthusiasm to add to your income is at an all-time peak. Be careful, however, not to overwork yourself. Peace of mind, rest and wellness must not be ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett sacrificed for material security. Control any irritation with others about money matters. Tonight: Finding constructive solutions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  You’ll have tremendous energy and motivation today, but could be quick to anger. Focus on only constructive thoughts and actions, and the world will be at your feet. An aromatherapy or home remedy suggested by a friend could be a godsend. Tonight: Celebrate yourself. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  You are more introspective than usual today. Dream activity acceler- Cryptoquip ates. Try keeping a journal as an aid in ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe understanding your personal motivations. Solitary meditations and rituals will be quite effective. Tonight: An herbal soak followed by a good, long night’s sleep. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Friendships will offer many a new opportunity. Creative projects, including musical studies, will provide a catalyst in selecting long-term goals. It will be especially easy for you to read others psychically today. Tonight: Experiment with aura gazing and telepathy. BORN TODAY Actress Allison Janney (1959), actress Jodie Foster (1962), choreographer Savion Glover (1973) PAGE 8 - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

LEGAL NOTICES ELECTRICIAN POEHLMAN ELECTRIC (November 19, 2020) Dear Annie All types of wiring. City of Westfield Free estimates. Insured. By ANNIE LANE SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE PUBLIC NOTICE OF KOHLER GENERATORS, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. Boyfriend Texts Female Friend Back But Not Me PROJECT: Access Improvements to Western Avenue – East Phase Gutter de-icing cables installed. All calls answered! Dear Annie: A few months ago, I found out that did not tell me of either the engagement or the wed- LOCATION: Westfield, Massachusetts Best prices, prompt service. my boyfriend was messaging a girl. He says she is ding. I had to, unfortunately, find out on Facebook. PROPONENT: City of Westfield Lic. #A-16886 (413)562-5816 just a friend. I've asked where he knows her from, She did not invite anyone from my side of the fam- The undersigned is submitting a Notice of but he brushes it off and says it was just a friendly ily. She did invite her dad (my ex-husband) and his Project Change (“NPC”) for a previously FIREWOOD text. I believe him that she's just a friend, but what new wife. She also invited her new mother-in-law, filed Environmental Notification Form (EEA bothers me is that the whole time this was happen- father-in-law and brother-in-law and his girlfriend. I #15835) to the Secretary of Energy & Envir- onmental Affairs on or before: November 16, AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD ing, he would tell me that he was too busy to reply to have been so hurt I'm at a loss for words. -- Mom 2020. me. He does work a lot so I've tried not to be under- Cast Aside Seasoned and green. Cut, standing when there's limited communication. Dear Mom Cast Aside: One of the hard parts of This will initiate review of the above project split, delivered. Any length. However, it hurts me that he took the time to reply this job is trying to discern what a letter leaves out. pursuant to the Massachusetts Environ- Now ready for immediate mental Policy Act ("MEPA", M.G.L. c. 30, delivery. Senior, Veteran and to her messages during his workday while saying I'm struggling with that here. It would be strange s.s. 61-62I). Copies of the NPC may be ob- bulk discounts apply! that he didn't have time to reply to mine. It has been indeed for a son and daughter to both abruptly cut off tained from: two months since I discovered this, and I am still contact with their mother for no reason. I wonder Call: 413-530-4820 very upset. I've brought it up again a couple of times, what their perspectives might be. Michael R. Gagnon, P.E. 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