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JOHN STEINBECK Low of 55. www.thewestfieldnews.com VOL.Survey 86 NO. 151 and communityTUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents meeting planned for new elementary school By AMY PORTER Franklin Avenue and 220 at Abner Gibbs. Correspondent Czaporowski said that plan could change WESTFIELD – The Westfield Public after the feasibility study if the MSBA deter- School district is sending out a public survey mines that it would be more cost effective to on Thursday, May 30 in advance of a com- start over with a new school on the site, munity meeting to be held June 12 at 6:30 which is owned by the city. p.m. at Franklin Avenue Elementary school. Czaporowski said Abner Gibbs, built in The main purpose of both the survey and 1914, needs to be replaced because of the the meeting will be to inform the community significant work that would need to be done and get input on a new elementary school for to renovate the building, which he said is not downtown Westfield. Currently, the district is cost effective. He said they have patched the in the eligibility period with the Massachusetts roof, but it needs a whole new one. The class- School Building Authority (MSBA), to rooms are smaller than in any other school, enlarge Franklin Avenue to accommodate and the entire building is not handicap acces- students from Abner Gibbs. sible. School Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski “The biggest reason is we want modern said the district submitted its Statement of facilities for our students in the downtown Interest (SOI) last year, and were invited to area,” Czaporowski said about the plan. He enter the eligibility stage, which lasts 270 said the end result will be a cost effective and days. The next step will be a MSBA feasibil- educationally appropriate solution. ity study. The district is also putting together a build- Currently the plan is to add two wings to ing committee to go forward with the project. Franklin Avenue Elementary School, which Included will be the principals of both was built in 1955, to accommodate 400 stu- schools, the superintendent, mayor, chief dents. At present, there are 210 students at financial officer, a representative from the School Committee, the Ward 3 councilor, parents from each school, and a member(s) from the community not affiliated with the schools. “Our meeting is to basically inform the community of where we are, where we’d like Braceland to sing at Red Sox game to go, seek their input and build community Westfield student athlete Shea Braceland will perform the national anthem at the support for the school,” Czaporowski said. Boston Red Sox her second time May 29. Braceland is a 13-year-old student at The He added that the meeting is open to all mem- Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Conn. Shea recently added the Boston Bruins to bers of the community, and there will be time her resume on March 5 and is looking forward to the opportunity to sing at Fenway for questions and answers. The meeting will again. Game time has been moved to 6:10 p.m. due to the Bruins Stanley Cup game FRANKLIN AVENUE two that evening. See Elementary, Page 8 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL New vendors, Beer, food and special features music on tap at at Westfield Whip City Brewfest By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Farmers’ Correspondent WESTFIELD – The Second Annual Whip City Market Brewfest June 1 should be hopping. By LORI SZEPELAK With 38 breweries sampling over 80 different beers, Correspondent there’s sure to be a flavor that appeals to everyone. WESTFIELD-A passion for read- Last year was the inaugural event and 500 beer lovers ing has opened a new door for Loreen attended the festival, which benefits the Amelia Park Emmonds – one she looks forward to Children’s Museum. sharing with city youngsters this This year, event organizers say Whip City Brewfest summer. will be bigger and better. Emmonds, who spent her career “We have a bigger tent, with 50% more space, and we working in the special needs field will be pushing the tent back toward the building to cre- with the Holyoke Public Schools, ate more of a courtyard space for people to socialize and will become the “Pocket Lady” dur- wander among vendors,” said organizer Michael ing a multitude of Thursdays at the Roundy. Westfield Farmers’ Market. The Whip City Brewfest takes place in The Westfield The Westfield Farmers’ Market News parking lot at 62 School St. from 1- 5 p.m. for will open May 30 and run through general admission. VIP admission starts at noon. Oct. 10 from 12 – 6 p.m., rain or Vendors include Rob Thrasher, Northampton Olive shine, on Thursdays on the front Oil Company, TLavalee wood working, Cruise Planners lawn of the Episcopal Church of the and Hop Hollow Beer Soap. Atonement on Court Street. School Street will be shut down from the intersection Emmonds, who recently joined the church and its farmers’ market com- See Whip City Brewfest, Page 8 mittee, will be dressed in a calico print dress with a maroon apron fea- turing large pockets filled with story- books. “My storybooks will focus on gar- dening as well as classic stories like “Little Red Hen” and “The Hungry WHS vs. East Longmeadow Caterpillar,” said Emmonds, noting Westfield’s Emma Metcalf (19) goes high to snag the ball before going on that the themes tie in nicely with the to score the first goal of the game. See story and additional photos in today’s farmers’ market. Sports Section. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) See Market, Page 8 wgby.org/asparagus Saturday, June 1 Free Admission HADLEY TOWN COMMON, 10–6 Recommended Donation: $5/Person ($20/Family) sponsored by: ALL AGES Proceeds Benefit Meet Curious George Public Media Play PBS Kids Games PAGE 2 - WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS SOUTHWICK Camryn Hughes A’Jenai Thompson Connor Roy REGIONAL SCHOOL Camryn Hughes is one of the most conscien- A’Jenai Thompson is one of the most charm- Connor Roy tious and good-natured students in the high school. ing and reliable students in the high school. She is one of the Emerald Shield She has challenged herself in the classroom elect- has worked diligently inside the classroom, most amiable ing to enroll in electing to and respectful accelerated and enroll in chal- students in the 2018-2019 finalists Advanced Placement lenging courses level courses high school. SOUTHWICK — Southwick throughout high Regional School is proud to announce throughout high Connor chal- school. She is mem- school. She is a lenges himself the finalists for the school’s prestigious member of the Emerald Shield Award. The finalists ber of the National in the class- were chosen by their peers from a field Honor Society, the National Honor room, electing of twenty-one students nominated by Conservation Club Society. A’Jenai to enroll in the faculty. This award is given annually and has represented has been elect- some of the to the member of the graduating class our school at Model ed by her class- school’s most who has made the greatest contribution Congress. Camryn mates to serve academically to Southwick Regional School, in the has been elected by as the Class of challenging opinion of the faculty and senior class. her classmates to 2019 Vice courses. He is a The twenty-one nominated students serve on the Student President for member of the are Taylor Calabro, Isabel Cheffer, Council for the past the past two National Honor Society as well as Kamaris Desroches, Rebecca Drohen, two years – striving years and has Students Against Destructive Decisions. Emily Giancola, Camryn Hughes, to make the high worked tirelessly to make sure that the Class of His scholarship, leadership and superior Andrew Lachtara, Aelish McGivney, school experience positive and fun for all stu- 2019 has a memorable high school experience! school citizenship have earned him Devin Parrow, Brittany Penland, Dylan dents. In addition, Camryn has been elected the She is an integral member of the Health Careers Renaissance Honors for four years. Not Porter, Erica Pierson, Alyssa Pompi, Class of 2019 Secretary for the past two years! Club, Spanish Club and Mock Trial Team. In only does Connor excel in the classroom, Connor Roy, Valeria Salva-Martorell, Camryn has demonstrated impressive leadership addition, A’Jenai has been a member of the Girls but he excels on the athletic field as well. Jacqueline Seddon, Daniel Scharmann, qualities on the athletic fields as well. She was a Soccer and Track and Field Teams. As a sopho- three year member of the Track and Field Team He is a four year member of both the A’Jenai Thompson, Ashley Wild, John more, A’Jenai represented SRS at the Hugh Boys Basketball and Baseball Teams. His Westcott and Cecilia Winiarski. and a four year member of the Girls Soccer Team.

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