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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 FRIDAY,TUESDAY, JANUARY JUNE 27, 15, 2017 2021 75VOL. cents 90 NO.12 Westfield has ‘nightmare week’ of COVID-19 cases By PETER CURRIER frustrated at how much the pandemic of vaccinations once Phase 2 of the the vaccine plan because they typically Staff Writer has escalated. vaccine rollout plan begins. It is not don’t announce something until a few WESTFIELD — This week, Public Health Nurse Debra yet clear to them if they will be han- days before it is actually going to Westfield had its highest number of Mulvenna said during the meeting that dling vaccines or if that task will be begin. reported COVID-19 cases — 247 – she has been talking more with local left up to the state. The pandemic total for the number since the start of the pandemic. businesses about what to do if one of “If I had to guess from the conversa- of confirmed cases in Westfield is now During the Westfield Board of their employees has a positive case, as tions I have been hearing, the first 1,939. This week marks the first time Health meeting Jan. 13, Health many of them had yet to experience rollout for Phase 2 will be state run more than 200 cases were reported in Director Joseph Rouse said “This any sort of cluster of COVID-19 cases. mass vaccination facilities in conjunc- a week. week was a nightmare week in terms from Christmas and New Year’s gath- “Businesses have been great. tion with the federal government,” With the 247 new cases there are of caseload.” erings. Schools have been great. Everybody said Rouse. “Getting the vaccine into 293 Westfield residents in isolation He said that the record number of “If you would have said to me in has been very receptive to working our seniors who are most high risk is with an active case of COVID-19. The cases could theoretically be explained March or April that it would get worse with us,” said Mulvenna. something the state is also focusing Health Department also reported two by higher numbers of tests being con- at the end than it was at the beginning, Mulvenna and Rouse explained that on.” additional deaths due to COVID-19 ducted. However, he said it is more I would have told you to open a win- the Health Department is preparing for Rouse said that little information this week. There have now been 86 likely that these cases stem largely dow so I can jump out,” said Rouse, a scenario in which they are in charge has come out from the state regarding COVID-19 related deaths in Westfield.

Local first responders receive first COVID-19 vaccine dose By PETER CURRIER the Westover Air Reserve Base threshold. Between each com- Staff Writer and Westfield Barnes Regional munity, 400 people received the AGAWAM — First respond- Airport were able to participate. vaccine Wednesday. ers from Westfield and The vaccine clinic was orga- Westfield Fire Chief Patrick Southwick received their first nized in part by Agawam Fire Egloff said that approximately doses of the COVID-19 vaccine Chief Alan Sirois. Per the cur- 145 doses were given to Jan. 13. rent vaccine guidelines, a depart- Westfield police officers, fire- The departments were among ment would not be able to fighters, dispatchers, and EMTs. 11 communities and depart- receive their first vaccine doses “It’s a major undertaking to ments to be vaccinated in unless they were able to order get to this point,” said Sirois. Agawam. and administer at least 200 Rather than having every first Approximately 400 doses of doses. None of the communities responder show up and wait in a the Moderna COVID-19 vac- involved would have met the line, each person was given a cine were administered at the 200-person threshold by them- time slot. When they arrived Bethany Assembly of God selves with their first respond- they checked in before being church in Agawam Wednesday. ers. pre-screened and asked if they First responders from Westfield, Sirois then reached out to have any possible allergies to Southwick, Agawam, Blandford, other local departments to form Westfield Police Chief Lawrence P. Valliere receives his first dose of the Moderna Montgomery, Russell, Munson, a collaborative to meet that See Vaccine, Page 3 COVID-19 vaccine Jan. 13, 2021. (PETER CURRIER PHOTO)

Students to engage community in civics project By HOPE E. TREMBLAY The project was signed into law by Gov. and she urged everyone to keep in mind Editor Charlie D. Baker in 2018 and calls for this is a student project. SOUTHWICK — Southwick Regional every school serving students in grade Sullivan asked everyone to “be respect- School students in grade eight and 12 will eight and high school to provide at least ful” as these “budding civic activists” participate in the Massachusetts Civic one student-led, non-partisan civics project reach out to the community. Project this year. consistent with the history and social sci- The high-quality projects include six Director of Curriculum and Instruction ence framework for each student. stages for civic action, including examin- Jenny Sullivan told the Southwick-Tolland- Students will choose their own topics ing the self and community, identifying a Granville Regional School Committee this and “move beyond the walls of the class- focus issue, research and investigation, week that the mandated program will take room” said Sullivan. developing an action plan, taking action place and teachers and students are prepar- “They will be connecting with community and reflecting and showcasing. ing for the project now. influencers and decision makers,” she said. Community partners are asked to “Last year we began working on this During the meeting, Sullivan asked that respond to student communications, meet Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the with the Department of Secondary and anyone who is contacted by a student for with student groups, make virtual visits to Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District Elementary Education, and this year we the project please make time for them. the school, provide positive feedback and Jenny Sullivan speaks to the school committee in a have to implement the project,” Sullivan Sullivan said while there is no left or encouragement and maintain a positive and past meeting. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS PHOTO) said. right to the project, it could get political respectful tone on social media. Girl Scout cookie season starts Jan. 15 By LORI SZEPELAK have the option of creating a website Correspondent where customers can order cookies and GREATER WESTFIELD — Girls choose to have the girls deliver them to from across the region will once again be their home for free or shipped anywhere selling Girl Scout cookies – starting Jan. in the country for a small shipping fee,” 15 – using new sales strategies and tech- said Huizenga. nology skills honed during a global pan- Huizenga added that people are being demic. encouraged to use this method so the “Girl Scouts are selling in creative, girls can sort their orders ahead of time socially distant, and contact-free ways to and schedule deliveries in a safe manner. Talia Marx of Girl Scout Junior Troop keep themselves and their customers “It can even be completely contact- 64804 is eager to start selling Girl safe during a challenging time,” notes less,” said Huizenga, adding, “if that’s Scout cookies this month. (SUBMITTED Dana Carnegie, communications man- what people prefer.” ager, Girl Scouts of Central & Western PHOTO) For the drive-up booths, Huizenga Massachusetts (GSCWM). methods to share the joy of Girl Scout said area residents will be able to pull up The regional office of GSCWM is cookies through the largest girl-led and have cookies handed to them with- located at 301 Kelly Way in Holyoke. entrepreneurship program – including out having to get out of one’s car. “Even in light of the COVID-19 pan- taking contact-free pickup and delivery “We’re encouraging the use of credit demic, girls are adapting their sales orders through a new national collabora- cards through the same online platform tion with Grubhub,” said Carnegie. in order to avoid handling excess cash, Carnegie added that Girl Scouts of the though we will still take cash and checks USA is making online cookie ordering as usual,” she said. “People can order available nationwide on Feb. 1 so con- online while waiting in the line and sumers who don’t know a Girl Scout can immediately pick up their order or have still purchase cookies from a local troop our adult volunteers input the credit card for direct shipment to their homes or sale on the spot.” donation to local organizations. Her girls, called “Daisies,” range in For local troops including Troop age from 5-8, and “love” to talk about 65088 in Westfield, there are two main cookie sales. sales methods they are using – drive-up “Some of these girls are very shy, but booths and online orders. Troop 65088 is when they get talking about the cookies led by Heather Huizenga with assistance they really come out of their shell,” said Aurora Labrie of Girl Scout Junior Huizenga, adding, “it’s amazing to see.” by co-leader Laura Harlow. Chloe Fisher, of Girl Scout Junior Troop 64804, poses with Troop 64804 works on her Digital “All the Girl Scouts in Western boxes of cookies to sell. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) Cookie site. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) Massachusetts and Central Massachusetts See Cookies, Page 2 PAGE 2 - FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Cookies Continued from Page 1 Huizenga’s troop will have website.” booths at the GNC Westfield Aurora Labrie, also of location, 257 East Main St., Troop 64804, concurred. on Jan. 17 from 12 – 2 p.m., “Due to COVID, I can only and at the Camp K-9 in do online sales,” said Labrie. Westfield, 202 Union St., on “I do hope our community Jan. 20 from 4 – 6 p.m. will support our troop.” Additionally, Grubhub order- For Huizenga’s girls, they ing will be offered Jan. 16 all are also eager to start sell- from 10 a.m. – noon, and the ing cookies. girls will be at the GNC in “It is fun to sell cookies, I West Springfield, 109 funds they raise through cookies in the coming weeks. get to be with my friends, Riverdale St., on Jan. 16 from cookie sales. The Juniors are “Because of the pandemic, raise money to do fun things 2 – 4 p.m. also looking forward to camp- my cookie business is differ- with my scout friends, and I Patricia O’Connor, leader ing and local field trips, and ent,” said Chloe Fisher of earn badges and prizes,” said of Junior Troop 64804 for are also planning to save the Troop 64804. “I am using Rozalynn Fuller, age 7. grades 4-5, and Brownie bulk of their profits to take a Digital Cookie more than I Abigail Maxwell, also 7, Troop 64936 for grades 1-2, trip to Savannah, Ga., the have in past years. My digital agreed. Emelia Bard and Alessandra Cusack, members of Girl said her girls will have a birthplace of Girl Scouts of sales have really taken off “I like selling cookies and Scout Troop 65088, along with Analee Bard, were selling booth Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. – the USA. this year. I’m getting custom- doing fun things with my cookies the traditional way in 2020. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) 12 at Dunkin’ in the Little “The troops also plan to ers that I wouldn’t normally friends, learning things, earn- River Plaza, 625 East Main donate cookies to Western get to talk to because of ing badges, and helping peo- St., Westfield. Massachusetts Hospital and online sales.” ple,” said Maxwell. and other Girl Scout cookie are imperative for any leader- “Cookie sales will be chal- Shriners Hospital for Talia Marx, also of Troop For Alessandra Cusack, favorites are an investment in ship role,” said Carnegie. lenging for many troops this Children,” said O’Connor. 64804, shared a similar senti- age 6, she hopes to sell Girl girl leadership in the local “Girls also decide how to use year,” said O’Connor. “While “Customers who wish to ment. Scout cookies because they community, noted Carnegie. their portion of the proceeds we still have our traditional donate boxes to these organi- “I have been selling Girl are “so yummy.” One of the 2021 Girl Scout for unforgettable leadership order forms and personal zations must do so directly Scout cookies by making and Leah Nuñez, age 7, said cookie logos – Samoas with a experiences and community sales, social distancing could from the girls, as our online printing out business cards there are several reasons she face mask. projects, while GSCWM significantly hinder our donations will be part of the and putting them in mailbox- likes selling cookies. “With every sale, the Girl depends on the funds to deliv- opportunities to obtain the council’s Project Care & es of people around my “I like selling cookies Scout Cookie Program teach- er life-changing Girl Scout same level of in-person sales. Share which sends them to neighborhood,” said Marx. “I because I get to earn fun es girls how to think like programming to 7,000 mem- Luckily, we have the option the military.” have also been reaching out prizes and patches,” said entrepreneurs as they run bers in central and western of using technology.” Some of O’Connor’s girls to relatives, putting the link to Nuñez. “I also get to help their own small businesses Massachusetts.” O’Connor said her were also eager to share their my cookie site on Zooms earn money for my troop to and learn skills like goal set- To find cookies go to: Brownies are “very anxious” enthusiasm with our readers when I talk to them about Girl do fun things!” ting, money management, https://www.girlscouts.org/ to visit museums and the zoo, and encourage local residents Scouts, and asking the people All purchases of Thin business ethics, people skills, en/cookies/all-about-cookies/ as well as go camping, with to consider buying Girl Scout I know to order from my Mints, Samoas, Lemon-Ups, and decision making – which support-girls-success.html Police Logs Major crime and incident report trol officer reports that the cat was brought to the Westfield reports the youths had permission to be there and advised Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 Regional Animal Shelter; them to find a safer location. WESTFIELD 8:29 p.m.: accident, Union Street, a caller reports that she 9:57 a.m.: accident, Mill Street, multiple callers report a two was involved in a two motor vehicle accident in which the motor vehicle accident with airbag deployment, the responding other vehicle’s driver-side airbag may have been deployed, the officer reports that two tow trucks were requested to remove responding ambulance reports that there are fluids on the the vehicles from the scene, the responding ambulance reports ground, the responding officer reports that two tow trucks were that two parties refused medical attention; requested to remove both vehicles from the scene, the officer 10:21 a.m.: notification, State Street, a Community Service reports that one party was transported via ambulance to Court Logs Officer reports that he spoke with the leadership of a State Baystate Noble Hospital. Street church about the 25 percent capacity restrictions, wear- Westfield District Court ing of masks, and social distancing that are in place due to SOUTHWICK Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 COVID-19, the officer reports that he had similar conversa- 2:05 p.m.: assist citizen, police station, a passerby found a Allan C. Eddy, 20, of 7 Williams Way, Westfield, was tions throughout the day with the leadership at places of wor- 16-year-old male outside the station with his bicycle in released on his personal recognizance pending an April ship on Main Street, Broad Street, Court Street, Western 22-degree weather; the youth said he was traveling to his 9 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of larceny Avenue, Dartmouth Street, Holyoke Road, Montgomery Road, grandmother’s house in Agawam and was transported home; of property valued less than $1,200 brought by Westfield Southwick Road, Ponders Hollow Road, North Road, and 11:03 a.m.: officer wanted, Jeffrey Circle, a resident com- police. Bartlett Street. plained that his neighbor’s dumpster is picked up at 6 a.m., a Jonathan Quinones Natal, 18, of 14 Ford Ave. 12:42 p.m.: animal complaint, Palma Place, an animal con- responding officer advised the complainant to contact the Westfield, was released on his personal recognizance trol officer reports that she and her fellow ACO were able to removal contractor; pending an April 9 hearing after he was arraigned on capture a loose dog with short brindle hair that had been loose 1:52 p.m.: officer wanted, Police station, a citizen requested charges of breaking and entering a building in the night- in the area for at least several days, the officer reports that she a second call regarding harassing calls and texts and he is con- time with intent to commit a felony, larceny of property brought the dog back to the Westfield Regional Animal Shelter; sidering changing his number, the subject was advised that valued more than $1,200, trespass and vandalizing prop- 12:48 p.m.: animal complaint, Notre Dame Street, a caller was a good idea; erty brought by Westfield police. reports that she was able to humanely capture a calico cat that 6:09 p.m.: gathering, College Highway parking lot, two- had been loose near her residence, the responding animal con- three youths on bikes were reported, a responding officer

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Fri., Jan. 15, 2021 is the 15th day of the year. 350 days remain until the end of the year

1889 – The Coca-Cola Compa- der: the dismembered corpse of to become the first Common- 1953 – Randy White, American ON THIS DAY football player ny, then known as the Pember- Elizabeth Short was found in Los wealth realm to institute its own ton Medicine Company, is incor- Angeles. Victoria Cross in its honours sys- 1956 – Marc Trestman, 69 – Otho seizes power in Rome, American football player and proclaiming himself Emperor of porated in Atlanta. 1949 – Chinese Civil War: The tem. 1892 – James Naismith publish- Communist forces take over 2001 – Wikipedia, a free wiki coach Rome, beginning a reign of only 1957 – David Ige, American three months. es the rules of basketball. Tianjin from the Nationalist Gov- content encyclopedia, goes on- 1908 – The Alpha Kappa Alpha ernment. line. politician 1541 – King Francis I of France 1957 – Marty Lyons, American gives Jean-François Roberval a sorority becomes the first Greek- 1962 – The Derveni papyrus, 2005 – ESA's SMART-1 lunar or- letter organization founded and Europe's oldest surviving manu- biter discovers elements such as football player and sportscaster commission to settle the prov- 1957 – Mario Van Peebles, ince of New France (Canada) established by African American script dating to 340 BC, is found calcium, aluminum, silicon, iron, college women. in northern Greece. and other surface elements on American actor and director and provide for the spread of the 1963 – Bruce Schneier, "Holy Catholic faith". 1910 – Construction ends on the 1962 – Netherlands New Guinea the Moon. Buffalo Bill Dam in Wyoming, Conflict: Indonesian Navy fast 2009 – US Airways Flight 1549 American cryptographer and 1559 – Elizabeth I is crowned author Queen of England in Westmin- United States, which was the patrol boat RI Macan Tutul com- ditches safely in the Hudson Riv- highest dam in the world at the manded by Commodore Yos Su- er after the plane collides with 1965 – Bernard Hopkins, ster Abbey, London. American boxer and coach – War of 1812: American time, at 325 ft (99 m). darso sunk in Arafura Sea by the birds less than two minutes after 1815 – Palestinian Arabic- Dutch Navy. take-off. This becomes known 1966 – Lisa Lisa, American frigate USS President, com- 1911 R&B singer language Falastin newspaper 1966 – The First Nigerian Re- as "The Miracle on the Hudson" manded by Commodore Ste- 1967 – Ted Tryba, American phen Decatur, is captured by a founded.[10] public, led by Abubakar Tafawa as all 155 people on board were golfer squadron of four British frigates. 1919 – Rosa Luxemburg and Balewa is overthrown in a mili- rescued. – Chad Lowe, American Karl Liebknecht, two of the most tary coup d'état. – A train carrying Egyptian 1968 1818 – A paper by David Brews- 2013 actor, director, and producer ter is read to the Royal Society, prominent socialists in Germany, 1967 – The first Super Bowl Army recruits derails near Giza, 1969 – Delino DeShields, belatedly announcing his dis- are tortured and murdered by the is played in Los Angeles. The Greater Cairo, killing 19 and in- American baseball player and covery of what we now call the Freikorps at the end of the Spart- Green Bay Packers defeat the juring 120 others. manager biaxial class of doubly-refract- acist uprising. Kansas City Chiefs 35–10. 2015 – The Swiss National Bank 1970 – Shane McMahon, ing crystals. On the same day, 1919 – Great Molasses Flood: 1969 – The Soviet Union launch- abandons the cap on the franc's American wrestler and business- Augustin-Jean Fresnel signs a A wave of molasses released es Soyuz 5. value relative to the euro, caus- man "supplement" (submitted four from an exploding storage tank 1973 – Vietnam War: Citing prog- ing turmoil in international finan- 1971 – Regina King, American days later) on reflection of polar- sweeps through Boston, Massa- ress in peace negotiations, Pres- cial markets. actress ized light. chusetts, killing 21 and injuring ident Richard Nixon announces 2016 – The Kenyan Army suffers 1972 – Shelia Burrell, American 150. the suspension of offensive ac- its worst defeat ever in a battle 1822 – Greek War of Indepen- heptathlete dence: Demetrios Ypsilantis is 1934 – The 8.0 Mw Nepal–Bihar tion in North Vietnam. with Al-Shabaab Islamic insur- 1974 – Ray King, American elected president of the legisla- earthquake strikes Nepal and Bi- 1975 – The Alvor Agreement is gents in El-Adde, Somalia. An baseball player tive assembly. har with a maximum Mercalli in- signed, ending the Angolan War estimated 150 Kenyan soldiers 1976 – Doug Gottlieb, tensity of XI (Extreme), killing an of Independence and giving An- are killed in the battle. 1865 – American Civil War: Fort American basketball player and Fisher in North Carolina falls to estimated 6,000–10,700 people. gola independence from Portu- 2019 – Somali militants attack sportscaster the Union, thus cutting off the 1936 – The first building to be gal. the DusitD2 hotel in Nairobi, Ke- 1978 – Eddie Cahill, American completely covered in glass, 1976 – Gerald Ford's would-be nya killing at least 21 people and actor last major seaport of the Confed- – Drew Brees, American eracy. built for the Owens-Illinois Glass assassin, Sara Jane Moore, is injuring 19.[14] 1979 Company, is completed in Tole- sentenced to life in prison. – Theresa May's UK gov- football player 1867 – Forty people die when ice 2019 do, Ohio. 1981 – Pope John Paul II re- ernment suffers the biggest gov- 1980 – Matt Holliday, American covering the boating lake at Re- baseball player gent's Park, London, collapses. 1937 – Spanish Civil War: Na- ceives a delegation from Soli- ernment defeat in modern times, tionalists and Republican both darity (Polish trade union) at the when 432 MPs voting against the 1981 – Pitbull, American rap- 1870 – A political cartoon for the per and producer first time symbolizes the Demo- withdraw after suffering heavy Vatican led by Lech Wałęsa. proposed European Union with- losses, ending the Second Battle 1991 – The United Nations dead- drawal agreement, giving her op- 1982 – Benjamin Agosto, cratic Party with a donkey ("A American skater Live Jackass Kicking a Dead of the Corunna Road. line for the withdrawal of Iraqi ponents a majority of 230. 1943 – World War II: The Soviet forces from occupied Kuwait ex- 1982 – Brett Lebda, American Lion" by Thomas Nast for Harp- ice hockey player er's Weekly). counter-offensive at Voronezh pires, preparing the way for the begins. start of Operation Desert Storm. 1984 – Ben Shapiro, American 1876 – The first newspaper in Af- TODAY'S 1943 – The Pentagon is dedicat- 1991 – Elizabeth II, in her capac- author and commentator rikaans, Die Afrikaanse Patriot, is BIRTHDAYS 1986 – Fred Davis, American published in Paarl. ed in Arlington, Virginia. ity as Queen of Australia, signs 1947 – The Black Dahlia mur- letters patent allowing Australia football player THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 - PAGE 3 Neal Statement on House Westfield Chamber search Passage of Impeachment of President Trump for new director is on hold WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the House of By AMY PORTER $20,000 to $30,000. Morning Brews are held the fourth Representatives voted 232-197 on the Article of Staff Writer Gravanis said the Westfield Chamber Thursday of the month at 9 a.m.; and the Impeachment against President Donald J. Trump for WESTFIELD – Dino Gravanis, presi- still doesn’t qualify for any grants for After 5 events are on the second Monday Incitement of Insurrection. dent of the Greater Westfield Chamber any type of payroll protection. “Most of the month at 5 p.m. These are events “We are a nation of laws, traditions, and values. The of Commerce said this week that the chambers are classified the same. We where members can talk to each other seditious act we witnessed on January 6th was unprece- search for a new executive director to don’t get any of the benefits. Outside of and make connections with the local dented, and President Trump’s response to this horrific replace Kate Phelon, who retired in our immediate staff, we’re all volun- business community, Gravanis said. attack and deadly insurrection was inexcusable. When September, is on hold right now. teers,” he said. The chamber is also sponsoring a pre- the citadel of our democracy comes under attack, actions Gravanis, the general manager of the However, Gravanis said the board of taxation call in March. Gravanis said no taken by the President need to be swift and unwavering. Springfield Country Club, said the directors is committed to continuing the one is sure if there will be further tax Instead, the President incited this mob. He called on his chamber board of directors feels it’s best mission of the Westfield Chamber. “We extensions, but there are currently dead- supporters to come to Washington, to march to the to continue to volunteer their time in have no intention of merging with any lines for getting PPP filings in. He said a Capitol and to fight. When my colleagues plead with him leading the nonprofit business associa- other chambers. We feel Greater taxation attorney has volunteered his to call off his supporters and their dangerous actions, he tion versus spending money to hire Westfield benefits most from having our time for the call, as well as a member of ignored them. someone right now. He said the chamber own chamber,” he said. the board who is a certified public “What occurred last Wednesday afternoon was an wants to “devote our resources back to Westfield did reach out to the Greater accountant. affront to our historic republic, and the President illus- the membership and help them maneu- Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, who For more information or to register for trated his complete inability to lead this country with ver through regulations” during the pan- also put their executive director search these events, visit westfieldbiz.org or honor and effectively fulfill his constitutional duty. demic. on hold a year and a half ago for differ- call 413-568-1618. “When we called for President Trump’s impeachment Chambers of commerce are voluntary ent reasons. “The model they shared Elections for the board were held in in December 2019, I said, ‘Impeachment is reserved for partnerships of businesses and profes- with us will work for our chamber,” November, but Gravanis said there are moments of grave danger, when the constitutional order sionals working together to promote and Gravanis said. openings in subcommittees. He said the becomes dangerously out of balance. Moments like this protect the interests of the business com- “For us right now, part of it is finan- membership committee is constantly one.’ This is unequivocally another one of those moments. munity and improve the quality of life in cial, and two, as we rethink our mission encouraging people attending virtual “We are a nation built on rule of law, not the law of a community. as a chamber, it might affect the job coffee hours and other calls to join. He rulers. Last Wednesday, the President incited an insurrec- This summer at a chamber-sponsored description and the kind of candidate said recently real estate and banking tion and today I voted once again to impeach him.” event at which U.S. Rep. Richard Neal we’re looking for,” he said. folks attending the meetings joined sub- spoke, former director Phelon comment- Meanwhile, Gravanis said the cham- committees, as well as a couple of repre- ed on the federal CARES Act, and noted ber has been hosting virtual After 5 sentatives of marketing firms who joined that chambers of commerce as 501(c)(6) events, and this past Monday held its the marketing committee. not-for-profits have been excluded from first virtual coffee social with Mayor “The board of directors as a whole has Strum and have Fun with the Payroll Protection Program. She said Donald F. Humason Jr. “Those are the committed to volunteer their time and there were representatives from three types of events we will continue to do. drive the chamber in a positive direction FREE online Ukulele Lessons chambers at the luncheon who asked Members and non-members are on the – and as things in our environment begin Neal to include them in the next bill. virtual calls as well,” he said. to change for the better, we’ll resume RUSSELL - Free online ukulele lessons for beginners to Phelon also estimated that program Current virtual events include Virtual our search for an executive director. advanced beginners (ages 8 and older) will be available, via revenue from cancelled events in 2020, Coffee Hours on the first Monday of the Ultimately, we just want to ensure the Zoom, taught by teacher and performer Dave Maloof. including the March breakfast and month with Mayor Humason, scheduled stability of the chamber,” Gravanis said. Lessons will begin the week of Jan. 18; a limited number events planned in June, was down on Zoom at 8 a.m. through June 2021; of lessons are available. Email Dave at MusicPlusComedy@ gmail.com to sign up or to ask any questions about lessons, or about buying a ukulele. Dave Maloof has presented Mass. Cultural Council- funded ukulele workshops at the Russell Public Library and Vaccine throughout Massachusetts, and teaches individual lessons. Continued from Page 1 Each lesson will be 30 to 45 minutes and will be adapted to the vaccine. They were the student’s level of playing and musical interests. then sent to one of the vac- This program is supported in part by a grant from the cine stations where they Russell Cultural Council, a local agency which is funded by received their first dose. Each the Mass. Cultural Council, a state agency. person then sat in another room for 15 minutes under observation to make sure that there were no immediate Spring 2021 GED/HiSET reactions to the vaccine. Egloff said that there were a few people that displayed a free prep classes reaction to the vaccine. From WESTFIELD - Free GED/HISET preparation classes are what he and others could tell being offered starting Jan. 20 at the Church of the Atonement, those people tended to be 36 Court St., or virtually. Call 413-564-8340 to schedule those who had already had your registration and screening & intake appointment for COVID-19 at some point. He classes. Seating is limited.V irtual classes are also offered. said he is unsure if that is the Masks and social distancing are required in-person. case for everybody. Because they received the Moderna vaccine, they will need to return 28 days later to The Westfield Police Department receive the second dose, which will increase the effec- reminds you to Lock It or Lose It! tiveness of the vaccine to 90 WESTFIELD — Criminals often target cars that have per- percent. Sirois said that only about A Southwick firefighter does the final screening before he walks to the vaccination stations, sonal items left in plain view or vehicles left unlocked. There seen in the background. (PETER CURRIER PHOTO) are a few easy steps that will help you from becoming a vic- 50 to 60 percent of his first tim of a vehicle burglary: responders were initially • ALWAYS lock your car door; this includes when it is interested in getting the vac- there was a higher initial navirus was sequenced and cine. As the day of the clinic interest in getting the vac- published by Chinese parked in your driveway or in front of your home. Can You Help Sarah? • NEVER leave items of value, such as your purse, wallet, drew closer, that number cine. He said approximately researchers. The vaccine’s Sarah Helps Seniors briefcase, laptop or cellphone in plain view. Secure your increased. Much of the anxi- 80 percent of the department development was based on valuables inside the trunk before arriving at your destination ety surrounding the existing received their shot. nearly two decades of Can or bring them with you. COVID-19 vaccines stems Approximately 70% of research stemming from the You • NEVER leave your keys and/or key fob inside the car. from the speed at which they Southwick first responders SARS outbreak of 2003. Thieves can just press the start button and drive away. were developed. received the vaccine. “The more people that get Help If you see anything suspicious, MAKE A CALL, MAKE A Egloff said that a similar It was only on Jan. 11 of this vaccine, the faster we scenario played out among 2020, just over one year ago, can get back to normal life,” Sarah? DIFFERENCE at 413-562-5411 or DIAL 911 in case of an www.sarahgillett.org www.sarahgillett.org emergency. Westfield firefighters, though that the genome for the coro- said Egloff.

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By MICHAEL P. NORTON State House News Service BOSTON • Craft brewers will more easily be able to sever their contracts beer distributors if they feel their product is not being properly marketed, under a bill (S 2841) signed Tuesday by Gov. Charlie Baker. The governor also signed legislation (S 2979) holding higher education institutions in Massachusetts accountable to a new set of standards and requirements intended to prevent sexual assaults on college campuses. Baker also signed the following bills on Tuesday: • H 4924 to promote the well-being of minor children living with guardians; • H 4921 promoting awareness of sewage pollution in public waters; • H 5230 relative to the board of directors of the Mass. Credit Union Share Insurance Corp.; • S 2828 modernizing the credit union laws; The governor on Tuesday signed the following local bills: • S 2826 reorganization of the water, highway and park, and cemetery departments in Topsfield; • H 4645 authorizing Medford to use funds from a surround- ing community agreement with Wynn MA; • H 4963 authorizing the town of Egremont to use a portion of French Park to construct a broadband headend; • H 5094 authorizing DCAMM to convey parcels of land in Few Massachusetts House members have walked Walsh’s path Westborough; Harvard at around 13 years old and served multiple stints in • H 5237 amending the charter of the city of Everett; By COLIN A. YOUNG State House News Service the Massachusetts House in the 1820s, 1830s, 1840s, 1850s • H 4985 allowing Giggles and Grins LLC to connect into BOSTON — Mayor Martin Walsh said during a speech to and 1860s. Cushing was first elected to the House in 1825, the Leominster water system; the city Tuesday night that he is going to bring Boston with served in the state Senate in 1827 and rejoined the House in • H 5069 relative to civil service positions in Agawam pub- him when he goes to Washington, D.C., to serve in the Biden 1833 and 1834. Cushing was elected to Congress in 1834 and lic schools; administration as secretary of labor. Whether he intends to served as a member of the U.S. House from 1835 until 1843. • S 2910 relative to the Burncoat Pond Water District; pack it or not, Walsh will also have a bit of the Massachusetts He did not stand for renomination in 1842 and in 1843 was • S 2914 providing retirement benefits to the widow of House of Representatives in tow. tapped by President John Tyler to be envoy to China. When his police captain Richard Basteri of Everett; If he is confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Walsh will be the lat- diplomatic service ended in 1845, Cushing returned to the • H 2645 property tax exemptions for rental properties in est in a line of at least a dozen men to serve in both the Massachusetts House and commanded the 1st Massachusetts Lincoln deed restricted as affordable housing; Massachusetts House and in a presidential Cabinet. Volunteer Regiment during the Mexican-American War as a • H 5068 authorizing Dedham to grant an additional license Most recent on the list was Rep. Andrew Card, a Holbrook colonel. Gubernatorial campaigns in 1847 and 1848 were for the sale of wine and malt to be drunk on premises; Republican who served about eight years in the House in the unsuccessful for Cushing, and he instead returned to the Mass. • H 5200 sick leave bank for Karl Schneider of the Mass. late 1970s and early 1980s and served as transportation secre- House in 1850. He turned down the chance to be Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. tary under President George H.W. Bush in 1992 and 1993. attorney general in 1851 to instead serve as mayor of There's also George Meyer, a House speaker in the late 19th Newburyport. In 1852, Cushing was appointed to the Baker Refiling UI Rate Relief Bill That Died Last Session century who was postmaster general under President Teddy Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and in 1853 was Gov. Charlie Baker had hoped the Legislature would act Roosevelt and secretary of the Navy under President William appointed U.S. attorney general by President Franklin Pierce. quickly on a business relief bill he filed last month, but law- Howard Taft. Richard Olney spent one term in the House and He served in the Cabinet until March 1857 and again returned makers were unable to get the proposal across the finish line later served the U.S. as President Grover Cleveland's attorney to the Mass. House in 1858, 1859, 1862 and 1863. In the late before the last session ended, prompting Baker to restart his general and secretary of state. 1860s, Cushing was dispatched to Colombia to help negotiate push Wednesday. But Walsh, who was elected to the House in 1997 and served a treaty for a canal to move ships across the isthmus of Baker announced he would refile a bill later in the afternoon until he was sworn in as Boston mayor in early 2014, would Panama. President Ulysses Grant nominated Cushing to be freezing the rate schedule for unemployment insurance trust bring a much longer House tenure to his new federal post than chief justice of the Supreme Court in 1874 but the nomination fund contributions, softening the blow from a nearly 60 per- any of his predecessors. From the very first presidential was quickly withdrawn when it became clear that the Senate cent average increase to a roughly 17 percent hike. Cabinet to the one that is still in the planning stages, here's a would not confirm him. Cushing died in 1879. The new rates kicked into effect when the calendar flipped snapshot of some of the people who have both House service Maurice Tobin, depicted in 1947 by artist Howard Everett to 2021, triggered to keep the unemployment fund above water and Cabinet service on their resumes: Smith. amid massive demand for joblessness aid, but Baker said his Henry Knox, portraited around 1805 by Gilbert Stuart. -- Maurice Tobin: Of all the men who have served in the legislation would charge employers a lower cost retroactively [Museum of Fine Arts via Wikimedia Commons] Massachusetts House and a presidential Cabinet, Maurice once bills are due. -- Henry Knox: General Henry Knox is most well-known for Tobin has the most in common with Marty Walsh. The Mission "While we wish this legislation could have been passed leading the Herculean effort to drag 60 tons worth of cannons Hill native entered politics at 25 when he took a seat in the before the end of the last legislative session, we're committed and other weaponry from Fort Ticonderoga some 300 miles to Massachusetts House in 1927, serving just two years. After to providing this important relief for employers early this year Boston in order to fortify Dorchester Heights and force the years on the Boston School Committee, the protégée of and to ensure the solvency of the UI Trust Fund," Baker said. British to evacuate Boston on March 17, 1776. The Boston- James Michael Curley surprised the political world by chal- "To ensure we provide timely relief to employers, we're going born bookseller worked closely with George Washington and lenging his mentor's mayoral bid and beating him in 1937. The to continue to urge the Legislature to act on this bill by early was named chief of the Continental Army artillery. He then mayor was elected governor of Massachusetts in 1944 and March, which is when rate notices will be issued." took over command of the United States Army upon served one term until 1947. "During his tenure, the fair The original bill cleared two committees in the final days of Washington's resignation amid demobilization in 1783. After employment practices bill was sanctioned; and workmen's the 2019-2020 session, but never emerged from the House the Revolutionary War, Knox served the Congress of the unemployment and compensation benefits were improved," Ways and Means Committee during the last flurry of activity. Confederation as secretary at war between 1785 and 1789, and the National Governors Association said of Tobin's term. After Baker's legislation, which does not yet have a bill number was appointed by Washington to serve as the new country's leaving office, Tobin campaigned for Harry Truman and was for the 2021-2022 lawmaking session, would also authorize first secretary of war in September 1789. "In this capacity, he chosen by Truman to serve as secretary of labor in 1948. The issuing special obligation bonds to repay the more than $2.2 developed a plan for a national militia, setting a precedent that U.S. Department of Labor said its "budget and staff were billion in federal loans Massachusetts receive to keep its guided the new nation's military training for more than a cen- restored and international responsibilities were strengthened" unemployment fund solvent. tury and a half," according to the National Library for the under Tobin, that he "made effective use of his Trade Union Study of George Washington. Knox retired from the Cabinet at Advisory Committee for International Affairs in mobilizing the end of 1794 and retired to his mansion in Thomaston, American unions' support in the rebuilding of war ravaged Maine. He did not stray too far from public life and was seated Europe under the Marshall Plan" and that he consolidated in the Massachusetts House as a representative from the terri- "most of the widely dispersed government labor functions" tories that would become the state of Maine in 1820. "He was under his department. Tobin served as secretary of labor until induced repeatedly to take a share in the government of the the end of the Truman administration in early 1953 and died in state, both in the house of representatives and in the council July 1953. -- in the discharge of whose several duties, he employed his -- Martin Walsh: Dorchester's Martin Walsh won his seat in wisdom and experience with the greatest assiduity. At that time the Massachusetts House in a 1997 special election to replace Maine and Massachusetts composed one great and powerful Jim Brett, who left elected office to lead the New England state. His enlarged and liberal policy, as a legislator, was Council. Walsh had already beaten cancer as a child, worked manifested on every question on which he acted, and in every as a union laborer and become sober. He topped a six-person debate in which he took a part," James Thatcher wrote of Knox field that also included Martha Coakley, who would go on to in his 1862 tome "Military Journal of the American Revolution." be elected Middlesex County district attorney and Knox died suddenly in 1806, reportedly of an infection caused Massachusetts attorney general. Another member of the when he choked on a chicken bone. Boston delegation, Tom Finneran, was speaker of the House at William Eustis, painted by artist Henry Williams in 1825. the time, but Walsh was in office about six months before he -- William Eustis: By the time William Eustis became a was given anything to do. By the time Walsh was sworn in, member of the House of Representatives in 1788, he had been Finneran had already filled every committee seat and it took trained under Dr. Joseph Warren and graduated Harvard then-Rep. Patricia Jehlen of Somerville giving up her spot on College, treated the wounded at the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the Public Safety Committee for Walsh to get his first commit- was the surgeon for the militia that was sent to put down tee assignment. In his first months as a state rep in 1997, Walsh Shays' Rebellion. He served in the Massachusetts House until voted against legislation reinstating the death penalty in 1794, when he declared himself "sick of the whole of this kind Massachusetts and it ultimately failed after Peabody Rep. John of life." He chose instead to take up another kind of life: that Slattery switched his vote and doomed the measure to an The Westfield News of a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Eustis 80-80 tie. An early 2004 profile in the Dorchester Reporter said was elected to the Seventh and Eighth Congresses, serving that Walsh "still grapples with" that decision, his most high- A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC from March 1801 to March 1805. His 1804 reelection cam- profile vote to that point. Walsh would face another high-pro- paign unsuccessful, Eustis instead found himself serving on file decision over the next three years as the House repeatedly Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry Managing Editor Sales Manager the Governor's Council from May 1807 to December 1808. debated the issue of gay marriage, a controversial topic for a When James Madison became president in 1809, he appointed representative of a district packed with Irish-Catholics. "I Hope E. Tremblay Eustis as his secretary of war. When tensions with Great think my support of gay marriage came as a surprise to some Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager Britain boiled over in 1812, Eustis found himself trying to run people. In many ways it went against expectations," Walsh a war on a budget and was criticized greatly for his perceived wrote to mark the 10-year anniversary of the 2007 vote to Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor failings in the early months of the war. He resigned the Cabinet protect gay marriages in Massachusetts. "But the truth couldn't Business Manager position effective in early January 1813 and the next year was be farther from those expectations." During his time in the appointed diplomatic envoy to the Netherlands. Eustis returned House, Walsh spent much of his time focused on labor issues, Fran Smith Lorie Perry General Manager Director of Ad Production to the U.S. House in 1820 to fill a vacancy and was subse- substance abuse funding and delivering for his district. He quently reelected for another term. Following three unsuccess- found himself on the wrong side of the speakership contest ful attempts, Eustis was elected governor of Massachusetts in when Finneran left -- Walsh backed Norwood Rep. John 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 1823 and served until his death from pneumonia in February Rogers against Salvatore DiMasi in 2004 -- and had his com- 1825. mittee chairmanship yanked. He was with Rogers again in (413)562-4181 Caleb Cushing, copied by artist John Mix Stanley in 1857 2009 when Winthrop's Robert DeLeo ascended to the speaker's from an earlier portrait. [U.S. Justice Department] www.thewestfieldnews.com -- Caleb Cushing: This son of the North Shore entered See Path, Page 5 THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 - PAGE 5 Mass. poised to send National Guard members to D.C. By COLIN A. YOUNG "We have had -- and I would imagine this is true for many State House News Service states, especially those on the East Coast -- we've had an ask Obituaries BOSTON - As Washington, D.C. prepares for next week's from Washington to support a fairly significant request for inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden while dealing with Guard personnel in our nation's capital," the governor said. He Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 the fallout from last week's deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol, said the amount of personnel being requested is "an immi- Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries the federal government has asked Massachusetts to make "a nently manageable number." few hundred" members of the National Guard available, Gov. There were reports this week that protests were being Mary (Mickey) S. Allen (Shea) Charlie Baker said. planned from at least Jan. 16 through Jan. 20 at State Houses NEVADA — Mary (Mickey) The New York Times reported Wednesday that more than across the nation and at the U.S. Capitol from Jan. 17 through S. Allen (Shea), 78, passed 20,000 members of the National Guard are expected in the Jan. 20. away January 7, 2021, from Washington metro area on Inauguration Day amid ongoing Baker said he had a call with state and federal law enforce- natural causes. Mickey was threats of demonstrations and violence from supporters of ment officials Wednesday morning, "And the answer here born January 1, 1943, in President Donald Trump. Baker's administration is processing remains that there are no, at this point in time, what we would Springfield, MA to Harold the request, he said Wednesday. call known or credible threats in Massachusetts." (Skip) and Gertrude (Toots) Shea and raised in Westfield, MA. She was married to CDR Mark E. Allen. Mickey was the YMCA of Greater Westfield to second of six children and CSF Westfield Dollars attended Saint Mary’s School in Westfield, MA. She received a BA degree from the University of offer LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Massachusetts, Amherst, MA in 1966. In 1979 she for Scholars elects officers WESTFIELD - The YMCA of Greater Westfield is offering received a Juris Doctor degree from the Western New LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a research-based physical activity England College School of Law, WESTFIELD - The Board of Directors of CSF Westfield and well-being initiative that helps people affected by cancer Springfield, MA and passed the Dollars for Scholars held an election of officers during a Zoom reach their holistic health goals. Massachusetts State Bar Exam. From meeting. The following members were voted into positions: This free 12-week exercise program will be on Mondays and 1979-1983 Mickey served as a Cynthia Neary, president; Nan Pease and Kathryn Milligan, Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m. Enrollment is currently open. Lieutenant and attorney in the US Navy vice presidents; Michael Rockwal, treasurer Laurie Millikan, Registration and medical clearance form is required before Feb. Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps recording secretary; Laurie Lombardini, corresponding secre- 1, 2021. in Yokosuka, Japan. In 1987 she became a member of tary; Christine Swords, assistant corresponding secretary; “Research shows exercise is the simplest way for cancer sur- the California State Bar and practiced as a California Betsy Ogonis, selection chair; Diane Chambers, assistant selec- vivors to reduce fatigue, improve their mood and bounce back tion chair; Laurie Lombardini, publicity chair; Valerie Tettemer, from the debilitating effects of cancer treatment more quickly,” Workers’ Compensation Attorney until 2003. She and said Greg Lee, President and CEO of the LIVESTRONG® Mark then moved to Las Vegas, NV, where she worked website coordinator and Board Directors as follows: Tori Denton, Joanne Fouche, Richard Holcomb, Amy Jacobson, Foundation. “But there weren’t enough programs to help people as a Social Security Disability Attorney until she retired. affected by cancer reach their health and well-being goals, so Mickey was known and loved for her wit, friendliness, Kate Wailgum, and Samantha Whalen. LIVESTRONG and the Y joined forces to create LIVESTRONG and incredible honesty. She was always the person that at the YMCA. The Y is the perfect collaborator because of its others turned to so that they could get help with the little national reach, commitment to meeting the needs of all commu- difficulties in their lives. She was easily approachable Take the ‘Plunge’ for Amelia Park nity members and history of program innovation in support of and always took the time to listen to others and help health and wellness.” them. Mickey loved reading, traveling, playing Trivial Children’s Museum Feb. 27 As part of LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, the Y engages can- Pursuit, and attending musical plays. She was also cer survivors through an approach that focuses on the whole known to break out singing at any time. She particularly WESTFIELD – The annual Penguin Plunge to benefit the person. Participants work with trained Y staff to build muscle liked the song “The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow” Amelia Park Children’s Museum is Feb. 27 at Hampton mass and strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and from the musical Annie which reflected her view of life. Ponds. improve functional ability. In addition to physical benefits, the Mickey is survived by her husband of forty years, Participants can register online now at ameliaparkmuseum. program also focuses on the emotional well-being of survivors CDR Mark E. Allen, sisters Kathy Wolfe (Gene) and org or can download the registration form and pledge sheet, by providing a supportive community environment where people Eileen Pettengill (Dave) of Las Vegas, NV, brother Chris fill out the registration form and either email it to plunge@ affected by cancer can connect during treatment and beyond. Shea (Tracey Bey) of Westfield, MA, stepdaughters ameliaparkmuseum.org or print it out and mail it back. “We are excited to collaborate with LIVESTRONG to offer Stephanie Demeter (Lou) of San Ramon, CA, Sydney Participants collect donations for the Museum and “plunge” those who have been diagnosed with cancer the support they McLaughlin (Mick) of Alamo, CA, granddaughter into the icy water at the pond. need to build both emotional and physical strength,” said Cindy Emma McLaughlin, and grandsons Mark Demeter, Because of COVID-19, there will be no spectators this year. Agan, Health & Wellness Director. “With a mission centered on balance, the Y strives to be a leading voice on health and well- Mickey McLaughlin, and Jack McLaughlin, and numer- Each participant can bring one guest and will have a scheduled plunge time. being for our community by providing resources and guidance so ous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. that all people, no matter what their circumstance, can achieve Mickey is preceded in death by her sister Pat McBride, Funds raised sustains Amelia Park Children's Museum through the whole year by providing a safe and welcoming greater health and well-being in spirit, mind and body.” her brother Chip Shea, and her parents Skip and Toots For more information, contact Health & Wellness Director Shea of Westfield, MA. Mickey will be buried at sea by place for children to learn, explore, and grow. The Museum, at 29 South Broad St., is open Thursday – Monday from 10 a.m. Cindy Agan at 413-568-8631 or email cagan@westfieldymca. the US Navy on a ship out of San Diego, CA. In lieu of org flowers, please consider a tribute gift to the Alzheimer’s – 12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. Call 413-572-4014 to schedule a visit. Association (https://www.alz.org).

Stacia M. (Sally) Humiston Rotary Southwick planning Summer Concert Series for 2021 CONNECTICUT — Stacia M. SOUTHWICK — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ing Rotary to get these programs together. (Sally) Humiston, 99, (1921-2021) create uncertainty and hardship around the world, Rotary Details will be posted as we get closer to summer. If you passed away of natural causes on members continue to innovate, care for those affected, and should have any questions or comments, contact Fundraising Wednesday, January 13, 2021. showing that even remotely, help is possible. Chair Bob Fox at 413 579 4585, [email protected]. You can Sally was born in Westfield on Fundraising has always been a challenge for service clubs. also email the club at [email protected]. January 26, 1921 to the late Stanly However, Rotary Southwick is taking a positive approach and Best wishes to the community for a safe and happy and Marie (Czostnyka) Wielgus. is currently making plans for a summer concert series to be Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday. She married Clifford B. Humiston held during the months of July and August at Whalley Park in Rotary Southwick are “People of Action” who share a pas- on December 24, 1948 and lived Southwick. sion for community service and friendship working together as in West Suffield, CT for most of The concerts are being scheduled for Wednesday evenings volunteers under the motto of “Service above Self.” The Club her life. They were married 53 starting at 6 pm until 9 pm. The concerts will be FREE. A spe- meets at Nora’s Restaurant every Wednesday at 6:00 pm. For years before his death in November cial thanks goes to our local businesses and services for help- information, visit southwickrotary.org or Facebook 2001. She was predeceased by her brothers, Edward, Matt and Dolph and her sister Helene Sera. She leaves many nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews. There are no calling hours. The funeral and burial Send your local briefs to The Westfield News Virtual Alzheimer’s Support Group to meet will take place at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Agawam at the convenience of her family. WESTFIELD — Now, more than ever, our readers want WESTFIELD - The Armbrook Village Alzheimer’s to know about your business. As we slowly bring back www.firtionadams.com Association Virtual Support Group will meet Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. local businesses, it is important to share what you offer, Caregivers and family members are invited to share their per- when and how people can make purchases or utilize your sonal experiences and strategies for communicating with their services and just know that you are open. loved ones. 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It should also come WESTFIELD – A long as no surprise in his 30-plus- time ago in what seems like a years of coaching that he galaxy far, far away…. enjoyed his 300th victory A boy by the name of C.B. during what can only be Matthews attended The described as an unprecedent- Vocational High School in ed run. Westfield and played hockey “It was a tough 2-3 years to for the Berkshire Blades, a get rolling … but once we got Junior B hockey team out of organized,” Matthews said, Lenox. Matthews enlisted in “things were moving pretty the United States Air Force good.” out of high school, serving as Matthews said he did not a load master on C-130 and perform any Jedi-like mind C-141 aircraft; and, after tricks over his players, but leaving the Air Force, played rather, it was the type of play- semi-professional hockey for ers that started to show up the Bristol Champions (South wanting to play hockey for Windsor, Conn.) from 1970- Westfield High that made the 73, according to data com- difference. piled from Hometeamsonline. “I got players that wanted com. to be Bombers, that wanted With his playing days to be on the ice, and who behind him, Matthews turned were proud to put that jersey to coaching. From Westfield on,” Matthews said. “We Youth Hockey to the District don’t care who scores a goal, 6 Allstars to Williston if it’s a defenseman. Just put Academy and eventually to ‘W’s up on the board. It was Westfield High School in the players from the fresh- 1988, a legacy was born. He men to the seniors who want- became THE man, although ed to put on a good show. most knew him simply as Every year I had super cap- “Moose”. tains.” What coach “Moose” Matthews, who won his Matthews did for the 15th Western Mass champi- Westfield Bombers was a onship three years ago, thing of beauty. recently announced his plans In the last two decades as to retire as head coach of the head coach of the Westfield Bombers, paving the way for High School boys ice hockey a former assistant, David team, Matthews compiled 13 Pelletier, to take over the Western Massachusetts titles reins of the program. during a 17-year stretch that “I figured it was time for Westfield High School boys ice hockey coach C.B. “Moose” Matthews, right, earns his 301st victory as coach of the Bombers culminated with a third some young blood,” on Jan. 18, 2018. Assistant coach David Pelletier, left, looks on, at left. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS FILE PHOTO) straight championship in Matthews said. “It was time 2018. for a change. …I think (coach Pelletier served as head coach of the of the Bombers but he will never be for- hockey game. Matthews coached three Pelletier) will keep the pro- Longmeadow girls ice hockey co-op gotten, and while he might be out of “I still love Bombers hockey,” he said. Bombers teams to state gram moving in the right prior to Melissa Vandermyn’s arrival. mind, you might just catch sight of him “I’ll be at the games watching them.” championship victories and direction.” Matthews might be out as head coach during an upcoming WHS boys ice

Vaccines start Monday for 94,000 in congregate care plus the corrections system. weeks following Monday, Baker said. Inmates Massachusetts has administered fewer Some senior housing "These facilities are prioritized because will get their vaccines from Wellpath, DOC's doses on a per capita basis than any of its sur- they serve vulnerable populations in densely medical provider, and employees will be able rounding states and the vaccine has been made residents move up populated settings, which means they're at to get vaccinated at regional vaccine sites the available so far primarily to COVID-facing significant risk for contracting COVID-19," state is working to establish. In county houses health care workers, long-term care residents, on priority list Baker said. "The staff are also high risk for of correction, in-house medical staff will and first responders. exposure at these facilities, and many of them administer the jabs. Massachusetts might eventually get to the do amazing work and it's important that Baker also announced Wednesday that resi- point that mass vaccination sites are inoculat- By COLIN A. YOUNG they're vaccinated to protect themselves and dents and staff at public and private low- ing people of any age or profession at a rapid State House News Service their families." income and affordable senior housing around clip, Baker said Wednesday as he defended BOSTON - Beginning Monday, roughly For non-correctional congregate care facili- Massachusetts have been moved up to the first the way his administration has made the 94,000 people living and working in congre- ties, there are three options for residents and step of Phase Two of the vaccine distribution COVID-19 vaccine available. gate care settings like group homes, shelters, staff to become vaccinated. First, organiza- plan, which means they are now expected to "I know this isn't popular, but I really hope residential treatment programs and correc- tions that have the ability to do so can "self- get vaccinated sometime in February. that early on we are able, with the vaccine tional facilities will start to receive the administer" the vaccine to their residents and "This is just so great," an exuberant Amy that's available, to hit the populations for COVID-19 vaccine as the state continues its staff if they meet the state's criteria and plan to Schectman, president and CEO of 2Life whom life is most at risk and for whom the effort to blunt the impact of the coronavirus. vaccinate at least 200 people. In cases like Communities, said. "I'm so happy. This is just health care system relies on and depends on to Congregate care settings, where people live that, the program would receive the vaccine a really important milestone for older adults provide care. I do know that in a lot of states, and work in close proximity to others and doses directly from the Department of Public living in subsidized housing. They face a people who are the same age as my kids have where residents sometimes have complex Health. double threat from COVID, by virtue of their gotten vaccinated before people who are medical needs, have been prioritized to Programs that have existing relationships age more vulnerable to serious illness and home health workers or health care workers or become eligible for the vaccine as part of the with pharmacies, hospitals or other providers death, and also more at risk for the dire conse- long-term care workers or long-term care resi- first phase of the state's vaccination plan, and for things like annual flu shots can arrange to quences of social isolation." dents or some of these other populations or the governor's announcement that shots for have residents and staff vaccinated through About 29.38 million doses of COVID-19 people who have multiple comorbidities and many will begin Monday came as a relief to those partnerships. In those cases, DPH will vaccine have been distributed nationwide and are over the age of 70," the governor said in care providers and family members. allocate doses directly to the clinical partner. about 10.28 million people have received at response to a question about vaccinations in Diane Gould, president and CEO of The third option is to have residents and least the first of two doses, according to the Arizona. "Honestly, I just don't think that's the Advocates, said her organization serves peo- staff of congregate care centers receive their U.S. Centers for Disease Control. In way we should do this. I think the focus early ple who have intellectual and physical dis- shots at one of the mass vaccination sites that Massachusetts, 656,850 doses have been dis- on should be on those who have the most to abilities, autism, serious mental health condi- are expected to be established. The one tributed and nearly 217,500 people here have lose or who are fundamental to our ability to tions, and substance use problems. She said announced so far, at Gillette Stadium in received the first shot, the CDC said. take care of those who have the most to lose." the last several months have been particularly Foxborough, is also serving first responders difficult for the people her organization serves. starting Monday with the initial capacity to "We're very excited about this plan, as are deliver just 300 shots per day. the families we support. In fact, we had a fam- "We are working with each provider on the Become a Published Author with ily forum just last night in which we provided entirety of their congregate care and shelter education and answered questions, and to a site lists to make sure that every provider and person, family members spoke about their every site, whether they were matched to the Dorrance. We want to read your book! immense relief and appreciation that their FPP or not, has a vaccination administration loved ones would soon be vaccinated," she plan under development," Health and Human Trusted by authors for nearly 100 years, Dorrance said. "All in all, this is going extremely well. Services Secretary Marylou Sudders said. It is a bright light in what has otherwise been "Our programs have different clinical capacity has made countless authors’ dreams come true. a very dark time." partnerships and serve residents with different Some congregate care facilities that have needs, which requires us to employ a range of enrolled in the Federal Pharmacy Partnership strategies. One size does not fit all." (FPP) Program with CVS and Walgreens have For facilities operated by the state already begun the vaccination process, Gov. Department of Correction, about 6,500 Our staff is made Complete Book Charlie Baker said, but Monday will mark the inmates and 4,500 officers and staff members Publishing Services beginning of inoculation for about 3,500 sites, are expected to get the vaccine in the three up of writers, just like you. We are FIVE EASY STEPS dedicated to TO PUBLICATION: YMCA of Greater Westfield offers free MIGHTY making publishing 1. Consultation 4. Distribution dreams come true. 2. Book Production 5. Merchandising Pediatric Weight Management Program 3. Promotion and Fulfillment WESTFIELD) – The YMCA of Greater specialists, nutritionists and behavioral Westfield, in collaboration with Baystate health workers in classroom instruction Health, is offering the MIGHTY (Moving, and group exercise sessions. 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