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MARIJUANA BUSINESSES Council backs pot ban despite planners’ vote By Michael Ballway “I think that vote was enough [email protected] to convince me,” said Councilor Paul Cavallo. Though the turnout City councilors followed the was only 21 percent, he added, will of voters to ban recreation- “If they didn’t show up, shame al marijuana businesses this on them. If they were really for it, week, but not before receiving a they had an opportunity to vote pro-marijuana recommendation for it.” from the Planning Board. In voting for the ban, the Councilors voted 8-0, with council went against the rec- three members absent, to adopt ommendation of the Planning a permanent ban at their Dec. 2 Board, which co-hosted this meeting. The new law would es- week’s public hearing. sentially extend the current mor- The Planning Board itself atorium, which expires Dec. 31. was split, with member Mario Granger School pupils show off some of the snow globes they helped to As ordinances require two votes Tedeschi, a city councilor-elect, make while enjoying the relaxing sounds of a crackling “fire” in a class- to be adopted, the deciding vote siding with his future colleagues room on Nov. 27. From left are Alexis Gagno, Gabriella Sterner, Connor will be at the council’s next meet- in recommending the ban. He Sullivan, Joseph Uneeger and Hunter Prefontaine. More photos, page 8. ing, scheduled for Dec. 16. was outvoted by Planning Board PHOTOS BY MIKE LYDICK Many councilors have said Chairman Mark Paleologopou- their vote would be determined los and member Charles Elfman. by the results of a non-binding The other two Planning Board referendum on recreational mar- members did not attend the Dec. of the ijuana businesses on the town’s 2 meeting. Nov. 5 ballot. Agawam voted “It’s a missed opportunity for 2,682 to 1,831 against allowing the businesses. MARIJUANA ❙ page 12 Art season Granger student Rachel Haire puts the finishing touches of red PROPERTY TAX paint on a small clay pot that will become a holiday ornament. Business gets a break MAIN STREET Mayor: Town should be the first time in the past several years that Agawam has set a tax encouraging growth of rate without councilors split on industrial, commercial land whether to favor businesses or Organic recycling center breaks ground residents. This year’s tax shift is a factor of 1.55, which works out to By Shelby Macri By Michael Ballway [email protected] [email protected] rates of $16.83 per $1,000 assessed value for residential taxpayers, Commercial taxpayers will see and $31.61 for owners of com- Last month, before the snow a reduction in tax rates this fiscal mercial, industrial and personal started falling, Vanguard Renew- year, while homeowners’ rates are property. ables managed to start work on back on the rise after barely budg- “I always supported less[er] its new organic waste recycling ing last year. residential rates, but I went to facility on Main Street. Accounting for changes in real City Hall and spoke with Sam The company held a ground- estate valuations, the new rates and we analyzed the tax rates, breaking ceremony Wednesday, amount to a $160 annual tax hike and 1.55, I think, is very fair,” said Nov. 20, at the softball field next for the owner of the average Aga- Councilor George Bitzas. to the former Southworth Paper Pink flags mark the limits of the construction site at 299 Main St., Agawam, and the wam single-family house, valued In recent years, the City Coun- building, at 299 Main St., Aga- wam. chipper is in the approximate spot of the entrance to the organic waste recycling at $244,150, and a tax cut of $72 cil has often divided into factions, facility to be built there. PHOTOS BY SHELBY MACRI per year for the owner of the av- with some supporting lower resi- The contractor, Chris Ward- erage small business valued at dential rates than the mayor rec- well, pointed out multicolored $220,032. ommends, and some advocating stakes marking the layout of the building. ruption of the neighborhood as The City Council voted 8-0 to lower commercial rates. Bitzas, 5.4-acre site, including where the A thick tree line separates the possible, and has also committed approve the new rates as recom- for example, had asked for a shift building will be, where the park- building site from the street, so to design features that keep most mended by Mayor William Sapel- ing lot and loading dock will be, that the facility won’t be visible to odors and noises indoors. li and Assessor Sam Konieczny, TAX ❙ page 7 and where the driveway will join the surrounding community. Van- the driveway for the Southworth guard wants to create as little dis- RECYCLING ❙ page 7

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Q & AGAWAM IN THIS ISSUE Eco-friendly a lifestyle for recycling advocate Police Log ...... 5 By Shelby Macri in the toys after a certain lived in Agawam? [email protected] Abbey Massaro set of kids are done playing A: I grew up here, just Opinion...... 6 with them. It’s okay to give over there on Northwood ecycling is more than Why you should know her: En- toys that are gently used Street, I went to UMa- Sports...... 9 putting bottles and vironmental specialist, alumna and parents, grandparents, ss-Amherst for college, and cans and old news- of the SAFE (Students Against aunts and uncles, whoev- then I moved to Springfield. Calendar...... 11 Rpapers into a curbside Violating the Environment) Club er, are invited to come and Then shortly after, I moved toter. It’s a way of think- at AHS, vice president of the shop and make it a surprise back into Agawam and I Zero Waste Club. Seniors...... 11 ing about production and for their kids. think I’ve been living back Favorite thing about Aga- consumption — using less in Agawam for the past Public Notices...12 wam: “People are so generous, Q: What else does the energy, creating less waste and you see the community five or so years. It’s a great club do? Youth...... 13 and putting old products come together.” community, ’cause people to new uses. Abbey Mas- PHOTO BY SHELBY MACRI A: We also organize a are always coming togeth- Classifieds...... 14 saro, a 2010 Agawam High children’s used clothing ex- er and they’re so generous School graduate, knows all many things, like helping Nancy Bobskill, Judy Kie- change once or twice a year. when they’re donating their about that. At her day job, them donate leftover food, ly, Danielle Light, Susan They usually happen in the stuff, or food, anything in 16 PAGES she helps businesses adopt administering food waste Grossberg, and myself. spring or before the spring. general. It’s always nice eco-friendly practices. In programs, maybe divert Anyone is welcome to join, Usually, when people are around the holidays, espe- her hometown, she’s vice food scrapes to a compost they can get in touch with gearing up and thinking cially here, ’cause it’s such a president of the Zero Waste facility. us at our events, they can about warmer weather, close-knit community. Tips offered Club, which helps families help out and volunteer at and they do their spring reduce their environmental Q: Locally, you’re part of the events! Also, the Aga- clean outs, They can bring Q: What’s it like to be on nutrition, impact through programs the Zero Waste Club. How wam High School is really their clothing to the Aga- the vice president of a club like this weekend’s Holiday did that start? great, because their Nation- wam Public Library on a you created with you former weight loss Used Toy Exchange, with A: Nancy Bobskill was al Honor Society usually Friday in order to shop on teacher? free “shopping” of gently my environmental science volunteers for the events. Saturday. We also organize A: Well, we’re friends The Food Bank of West- used items from 10 a.m. to teacher [at Agawam High They’ll take up collections stuff swaps in our own little and colleagues now, and I ern Massachusetts will 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at School], then when I grad- for either toys or clothing at group, were we invite peo- think we were on the same present a seminar on nutri- the Agawam Public Library, uated from college and sort the school and then bring ple over to Nancy’s house page back then when I was tion and weight control this 750 Cooper St. of moved back home and those materials to the Aga- and we do stuff swaps. a student. And we’re still on month in Agawam. started planting my roots wam Public Library, then It’s all about reducing our the same page now, we have The seminar is 10 to Q: What’s your job? back in Agawam, we creat- they even volunteer at the stuff, so before we think that goal of just keeping 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, A: Right now I work for ed this Agawam Zero Waste event. It’s really great, if about placing something as much waste out of the in the Garden Room of the an environmental nonprof- Club and that’s sort of how anyone wants to join the in a trash bin, donation, or landfill as possible. So it’s Senior Center at 954 Main it, the Center for Eco Tech- it was born. We call her the club or volunteer, they can something, try thinking, a good dynamic, we really St., Agawam. Participants nology, and we help busi- president and I’m the vice contact us at helgathehen@ “Can I give this to some- get along and complement will learn how to satisfy nesses, institutions, and president, but it was defi- gmail.com one?” or “Can I post this for each [other] really well, and their appetite while attain- municipalities divert waste nitely a group idea, we both sale online?” that’s important. Every- ing a healthier weight; tips from disposal. We adminis- have our strengths and we Q: How was the idea of body does their part, this is on planning nutritious, ter a couple different waste have a couple members too the toy drive specifically Q: What happens if there our fourth annual year do- lower-calorie meals and and energy programs. who help us out. brought up? are leftover donations from ing the drive, so we all just snacks; and how to read What I do is travel around A: I think we modeled it the exchange? fall into place now. Each food labels and choose ap- to businesses in New En- Q: Who else helps out? to a couple different towns A: What happens is any- of our members know the propriate portion sizes. gland and help them divert A: The Agawam Zero in the area, because a few of thing that doesn’t get picked drill from year after year, To sign up, call Kristina and reduce waste from Waste Club is actually just them have these exchanges; up or anything somebody but it’s definitely growing at 413-726-2836. disposal. That can mean five members, including specifically Northampton. doesn’t take, whether at the in popularity, I think. And They do a fantastic job of clothing or toy exchange, or it great, it’s great to see the structuring the whole ex- any of the other stuff swaps same faces come back year change, and I think we took that we do, they all get do- after year, and some people a lot of what their policies nated to either local chari- say that this is their favorite and procedures are. For ties, a Goodwill or Savers. event of the year. It’s also instance, the “no children We’ve been pretty lucky in nice to see new faces too, allowed” — I don’t like say- previous years that almost we just want the commu- ing that, ’cause it sounds everything has gone and nity to come out and enjoy so harsh, but children are gotten picked up. But what- this great opportunity. invited to not come. This ever doesn’t get picked up, is to pick out Christmas or bought, gets donated. Whom should we inter- presents, we’re trying to We’re pretty good at keep- view next? Who has an inter- promote [a] reuse econo- ing it full-circle, with the esting job, hobby, or story to my. It’s OK to give gifts that intent that nothing gets tell in Agawam and Feeding are once-used or gently thrown away. Hills? Suggest a “Q & Aga- used, they’re still great toys, wam” subject by emailing there’s still a lot of life left Q: How long have you [email protected]. Feline Friends fundraiser Saturday Feline Friends Inc. Cat Sanctuary will approximately $12 will earn two tickets. hold a food and litter drive from 9 a.m. Feline Friends is a community-based to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Dave’s Soda 501c3 non-profit cat sanctuary that does & Pet Food City, 151 Springfield St., Aga- not euthanize or discriminate against wam. A cat basket, complete with Christ- any cat based on age, gender or disability. mas-themed goodies for cats and their Funds raised will help with the care and CLUES ACROSS 43. Superhero group or pity 34. A limb on which to humans, as well as a dog basket, with hol- rehabilitation of rescued cats. For more in- 1. Egyptian bull-god 45. Photographers 3. Large, predatory walk iday-themed goodies for dogs and their formation on the organization, and how to 5. America 48. Small, rich sponge lizard 35. It precedes two humans, will be raffled off at 12:30. Raffle sponsor a cat for as little as $10 a month, 8. Type of field (abbr.) cake 4. River in Romania 36. Of she tickets will be sold for $5, or for a donation visit felinefriendsinc.com, call 413-786- 11. Reagan’s Deputy AG 49. Power to perceive 5. Biased 37. Commercials of $5 worth of food or litter. For example, a 5019 or email [email protected]. 13. Negative 50. Heavy cavalry sword 6. Parties 39. Necessary for donation of a case of cat food cans worth 14. Mother of Hermes 55. Israel’s first 7. TV’s used to need one sewing 15. Summer and Winter permanent UN 8. Philly football player 40. Infectious viral Olympics gold medal delegate 9. Recognized ethnic disease winner 56. Everything group of China 41. Expression of good Disability Commission seeks volunteers 16. In shape 57. Afflicted 10. Gradually disappear wishes Agawam’s Disability Commission is The commission is not funded by the 17. Oh my goodness! 59. Language spoken 12. Large, dark antelope 42. Some are contact looking for new volunteer members and town, but it does receive funds from park- 18. People of Guinea or in Chad 14. Vegetarians won’t 44. More plentiful ideas on how to serve the town’s residents ing violations, which are used for small Sierra Leone 60. Pioneering MC Kool eat it 45. Secret political clique with disabilities. business grants, scholarships and provid- 20. A form of “to be” Moe __ 19. Takes the energy 46. Behind the stern of The commission was established to ing Community Access Monitor training 21. Succulent plant 61. Jewish spiritual out of a ship promote the inclusion and integration of for members, town department employees 22. Estranges leader 23. Body part 47. Supernatural force persons with disabilities in the activities, and Agawam businesses. Donations are 25. Honest 62. Keyboard key 24. Succeed in achieving 48. Altar in Orthodox services and employment opportunities also accepted; they may be sent to Agawam 30. Showing conviction 63. Soviet Socialist 25. Where golfers begin churches in Agawam. This is important, as accord- Disability Commission, care of Agawam 31. High schoolers’ test Republic 26. Computer memory 51. Swiss river ing to the 2010 U.S. Census, approximately Senior Center, 954 Main St., Agawam, MA a quarter of Agawam residents are living 01001. 32. Implant 64. Impudence 27. One who buys and 52. Impartiality with physical, cognitive, visual, auditory or Disability Commission meetings are 33. Acknowledgment sells securities 53. “Luther” actor Idris invisible disabilities. held at 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of 38. Cash dispenser CLUES DOWN 28. Midway between 54. They resist authority Meeting monthly, the Disability Com- each month at the Senior Center. The com- 41. Transferred to 1. Type of degree north and northeast (slang) mission advises and works with the town mission welcomes visitors and potential another 2. Expression of sorrow 29. Quiet and rather dull 58. Criticize officials, residents, businesses, and the members. community to ensure compliance with fed- The commission can be contacted at CROSSWORD SOLUTION ON PAGE 13 eral and state disability laws. 413-821-0604. December 5, 2019 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ Page 3 MassDOT will change exit numbers on most highways By Michael Ballway Dec. 11, at the MassDOT District 1 Office, federal standards allow for local agencies change) [email protected] 270 Main St., Lenox; and 6:30 p.m. Monday, to keep sequential numbering on roads Exit 2: Route 83 (no change) Dec. 16, at the Blackstone Heritage Corri- that are so short, and have exits spaced so Exit 3: Route 5 to South End Bridge (no Drivers will see some new numbers on dor Visitor Center, 3 Paul Clancy Way (off closely together, that a mileage-based sys- change) local highway exits, starting next year. Route 146), Worcester. tem would be more confusing for drivers. Exit 4: Main Street (old exits 4 and 5) The Massachusetts Department of The project is expected to cost $2.8 mil- For individual routes, exit numbering Exit 5: East Columbus Avenue (old Exit 6) Transportation recently announced it lion, statewide, of which 90 percent will conversion will take place east to west or Exit 6: Interstate 291 (old Exit 8), north- will convert expressway exits to a mile- be paid by a federal grant. Judith Reardon, north to south. Following the conversion, bound age-based numbering system, starting in a MassDOT spokesman, said these grant the old exit numbers will be displayed in Exit 6A: West Columbus Avenue (old late summer 2020. In Hampden County, the funds can only be used on guide and mo- yellow “Old Exit” signs for at least two years. Exit 7), southbound change affects the Massachusetts Turnpike torist information signs, and would not be The new numbers for turnpike exits in Exit 6B: Interstate 291 (old Exit 8), (I-90) and Interstate 91. Exit numbers on available for maintenance or construction Western Massachusetts will include: southbound I-291 and I-391 will remain unchanged. projects. Exit 3: West Stockbridge at Route 41 Exits 7A-7B: Route 20 (old exits 9A and “The conversion to mile-based exit The switch will bring most highways in (old Exit 1) 9B) numbers will benefit drivers by providing Massachusetts, one of the last states in the Exit 10: Lee at Route 20 (old Exit 2) Exit 8: Route 116 (old exits 10 and 11) an obvious and straightforward calcula- country to number its highway exits se- Exit 41: Westfield at Route 202 (old Exit 9: Interstate 391 (old Exit 12) tion of driving distances,” said MassDOT quentially, into compliance with 2009 fed- Exit 3) Exits 10A-10B: Riverdale Street (old ex- Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver. eral standards. Reardon said the state tried Exit 45: West Springfield at I-91 (old its 13A and 13B) “Massachusetts will complete installing the to apply for an exemption to the national Exit 4) Exit 11: Massachusetts Turnpike (old new signs in spring 2021 and in the coming standard, but was only given an exten- Exit 49: Chicopee at Route 33 (old Exit 5) Exit 14) weeks and months we will have a compre- sion. If the exit numbers are not changed Exit 51: Chicopee at I-291 (old Exit 6) The northernmost exit in Massachu- hensive process to inform the public about by 2022, Massachusetts could have its fed- Exit 54: Ludlow at Route 21 (old Exit 7) setts, formerly Exit 28 in Bernardston, will the changes. Even when the new exit signs eral highway aid withheld. The amount of Exit 63: Palmer at Route 32 (old Exit 8) become the new Exit 50. are installed, the existing exit signs will re- funding at risk is greater than the cost of Exit 78: Sturbridge at I-84 (old Exit 9) Other Massachusetts routes affected by main in place to allow travelers the time to completing the renumbering project, Rear- The eastern end of Interstate 90, for- the numbering changes include Interstates get accustomed to the changes.” don said. merly Exit 26 at Logan Airport, will now be 84, 93, 95, 190, 195, 290, 295, 395 and 495, Public information meetings are Two short Interstate highways in the numbered Exit 137. and the expressway portions of routes 2, 3, planned for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at Springfield area, I-291 and I-391, are among New exit numbers on Interstate 91 in 6, 24, 25, 140 and 146. For more information the MassDOT District 2 Office, 811 N. King a handful of routes whose sequential exits the Springfield area will include: about the project, visit www.NewMassEx- St., Northampton; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, will remain unchanged. Reardon said the Exit 1: Route 5 to Longmeadow (no its.com.

Trash day delays Drop-in hoops, Grant funds EV chargers at Pride stores State officials last month announced vate partners to build a cleaner, more resil- continue next week volleyball in season more than $2 million in grants for the in- ient transportation system.” stallation of electrical vehicle charging sta- The awards are part of the Massachu- Because of this week’s winter storms, The Agawam Parks and Recreation De- tions, including several at two locations in setts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program’s curbside trash and recycling were not partment will host supervised weekly drop-in Agawam. Public Access Charging initiative, and were collected Monday or Tuesday, and collec- basketball and volleyball games this winter. The owners of Pride gasoline stations announced Nov. 30 by Martin Suuberg, tions this week were pushed back by two Drop-in basketball is for men and wom- will receive $25,000 to install four charging commissioner of the state Department of days, the Department of Public Works an- en (18 and over), Agawam residents only, stations at 6 N. Westfield St., Feeding Hills, Environmental Protection. nounced on Tuesday. on Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-9:30 p.m., and $12,500 to install two charging stations The MassEVIP PAC program provides To make up for the missed days, trash at Agawam High School, 760 Cooper St., at 824 Suffield St., Agawam. grants covering 80 percent of the cost to ac- and recycling will be collected the next Agawam. The cost is $3 per night, payable Several other grants were announced for quire and install publicly accessible Level 2 two Saturdays. Collections scheduled for to the site supervisor. This program may be charging ports at Pride stations in neigh- EV charging stations, up to $6,250 per port. Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 4 and 5, will canceled for holidays and school events. boring towns, including two locations on This round of funding supports the instal- be delayed two days and will be picked up Drop-in volleyball is for men and wom- Riverdale Street in West Springfield and lation of 368 electric vehicle charging ports Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7, respec- en (18 and over), Agawam residents only, one on East Main Street in Westfield. Fa- across the state. tively. Collections scheduled for Friday, on Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Agawam thers & Sons Inc., an Audi dealership on The $2 million is part of the first cycle Dec. 6, will be picked up Monday, Dec. 9. Junior High School, 1305 Springfield St., Memorial Avenue in West Side, also re- of spending from the state’s $75 million Next week’s collections will all be de- Feeding Hills. The cost is $3 per night. This ceived a grant for two charging ports. share of the Environmental Mitigation layed by exactly one day: Monday routes program may be canceled for holidays and “By putting the infrastructure in place Trust established under the 2016 settle- will run on Tuesday, Tuesday routes will school events. to ensure the reliability of electric vehicles ment between Volkswagen and the U.S. run on Wednesday, etc. Collections for Fri- The Parks and Rec office is open Mon- and encourage electric vehicle adoption, Department of Justice. The settlement will day, Dec. 13, will be held Saturday, Dec. 14. days through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. we can lower transportation costs for fami- also fund MassEVIP Workplace and Multi- Barring additional snowstorms, the For more information or to confirm that a lies and businesses, enhance the common- Unit Dwelling Charging programs, both of normal five-day schedule will resume Mon- program is running on a certain day, call wealth’s economic competitiveness and which are currently open and accepting ap- day, Dec. 16. 413-821-0513. improve the environment,” commented plications. The governor has requested that Gov. Charlie Baker. “Our administration is DEP designate as much as $11.25 million proud to work with our municipal and pri- total for electric vehicle charging ports.

Senator votes for school funding, distracted driving laws Census jobs info State Sen. Donald Humason Jr., R-West- the year was in regards to distracted driv- I was actually rear-ended on the Mass. Pike field, voted in favor of Massachusetts’ new ing. The Senate voted 38-1 in favor of a bill by a driver who admitted to looking at his session next Friday education funding and distracted driving that bans the use of all handheld electronic handheld GPS when he ran right into my laws last month. devices behind the wheel but will allow for pickup truck. I was injured in this accident. Agawam will host a recruiting and in- He was part of a 39-0 Senate vote in fa- use in hands-free mode. Luckily, the other driver was not.” formational session for the U.S. Census vor of the $1.5 billion education funding bill Massachusetts drivers will be allowed The House of Representatives passed Bureau next week. on Nov. 20. The funding is to be spread out to use electronic navigation programs and the distracted driving bill on Nov. 19 and A Census representative will hold a over a seven-year period and will be dis- systems only if the device being used is the education funding bill on Nov. 20. Gov. seminar at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, in the tributed through calculations made from mounted to the windshield, dashboard or Charlie Baker signed both into law before Dining Room at the Senior Center, 954 the Chapter 70 formula, size of ESL pro- center console. Drivers cannot use their the Thanksgiving holiday. Main St., Agawam, to answer questions grams, and income rates. hands to interact with any electronic de- Humason represents Agawam and 11 about Census jobs and the hiring pro- “I was happy to vote in favor of this edu- vice beyond the single touch it may take to other cities and towns in the state Senate. cess. The Census will hire thousands of cation funding bill today, seeing that many activate the hands-free mode. Last month, he was elected mayor of West- temporary workers across the country for of the towns in my district are in great need “The time has finally come to make it field, and is expected to step down from his positions beginning in the spring of 2020. of more funding for their schools. This crystal clear: if you are operating a mo- Senate seat when he takes his new office in These jobs are critical to a complete and funding will help students across the com- tor vehicle, you should not be operating a January. accurate census. monwealth over the next seven years and handheld electronic device,” said Humason. He can be reached at his Senate district The pay rate for a census taker position will presumably change the future of many “Many of my constituents have described office at 64 Noble St., Westfield, at 413- in Hampden County is $19 per hour. Cen- children’s lives,” said Humason. their personal stories of close calls, and in 568-1366, or his Boston office, State House sus takers also receive reimbursement for Another important vote taken by the unfortunate cases, the injuries they experi- Room 313A, at 617-722-1415. His email ad- work-related mileage and expenses, where body on its last day of formal session for enced from being hit by a distracted driver. dress is [email protected]. applicable.

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The Singing Christmas Tree Spectacular, pictured in 2014, is an annual tradition at Bethany Assembly of God. FILE PHOTO Singing Christmas Tree will Agawam’s curbside waste hauler, Republic Services, dropped off Thanksgiving turkeys at the head- return at Bethany this week quarters station on Main Street in Agawam, and the Feeding Hills station on Springfield Street, on Monday, Nov. 25, for the crews that would be working the holiday, in thanks for the support they provide Bethany Assembly of God will present the 60-voice Bethany Choir arrayed in a Republic’s crews that work in the town throughout the year. SUBMITTED PHOTO its 2019 Singing Christmas Tree Spectacu- 25-foot-tall steel “tree” with dancing lights lar over the first two weekends of Decem- in the church’s main sanctuary. Accom- ber, with four performances Dec. 6-8 and panying the choir is the 19-piece Bethany another four Dec. 13-15. Orchestra, and the program is visually en- All eight presentations are free to the hanced by actors from Bethany’s Drama Holiday celebration Sign up for Korean public, with no individual reserved seating. Department. Presentation times are Fridays at 7 p.m., The church’s nursery will be open, at no at Leonard House craft, dessert Saturdays at 6 p.m., and Sundays at both cost, for children birth to age 3 during all 3 and 6 p.m. The church is at 580 Main St., eight performances. For more details or The Captain Charles Leonard House Members of the Korean Spirit and Cul- Agawam. questions about childcare, call the church will open its doors 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, ture Promotion Project will visit the Aga- This 45th annual program features office at 413-789-2930. to celebrate the holidays with a free open wam Senior Center next week to lead a house. craft class. The historical tavern, at 663 Main St. Participants will make a traditional lo- in the Agawam Center National Register tus flower lantern using colored paper and Historic District, will be decorated for the wire frames. After the class, a few short Talk to focus on Catholic women to season as it hosts an afternoon of house films about Korea will be shown, and a tra- tours, historical displays and seasonal re- ditional Korean dessert will be served. balance, endurance freshments. The program starts at 1:30 p.m. Wednes- hear from bell choir Considered Agawam’s finest federal-era day, Dec. 11, in the Senior Center at 954 building, the Captain Charles Leonard The Agawam Senior Center will present The Catholic Women’s Club of Agawam Main St., Agawam. The total cost to attend House was built in 1805 as a stagecoach a workshop on endurance and balance next will hold its December meeting on Mon- is $5. Registration is required with Kristina tavern. The house is available to rent for week. day, Dec. 9, in the Father Joyce Room of the at 413-821-0605, ext. 5; there must be at business functions and social events. For All are invited to this program at 10 a.m. St. John the Evangelist Parish Center, 833 least 20 participants for the class to run. more information, call 413-786-9421, visit Wednesday, Dec. 11, particularly those who Main St., Agawam. captainleonardhouse.com or follow face- live alone; have health or medical concerns The evening will begin with refresh- book.com/captainleonardhouse. but live independently; and caregivers, ments at 6:30, followed by a performance friends or family of anyone who needs edu- by the Alice Moore Golden Bell Choir. The cation for endurance and balance. club’s business meeting will complete the The workshop will discuss how balance is evening. the key to movement, helps posture, muscular Any Catholic woman residing in Aga- Entries now being taken for 2020 balance, joint health, and more, and include wam, or belonging to any Agawam Catho- suggestions for a light exercise program. lic parish, is welcome to attend this festive Light refreshments will be served. To sign event. Those attending are asked to bring Friends of the Library photo show up, call Kristina at 413-821-0605, ext. 5. The new mittens, hats or scarves, which will be The Friends of the Agawam Public Li- tries per category, provided separate fees Senior Center is at 954 Main St., Agawam. donated to the Gray House. brary are accepting early-bird entries for are paid for each entry. Categories include the 10th annual Open Juried Photography creative, nature, photojournalism and pic- Show. torial. All images must be captured with Submission fees are $25 per entry by light-sensitive material (either film or dig- Sacred Heart to hold blood drive in Jan. Jan. 25, or $30 after. Submissions are be- ital). Jury selections will be based on the ing taken until Feb. 1, 2020. A prospectus review of the original images, not digital Sacred Heart Parish will again host a in Feeding Hills began hosting in July 2016. and entry form may be downloaded from files. All images must be original, made by Baystate Health Center blood drive from 8 Winter historically brings higher demands www.agawamlibrary.org/about/friends/#- the photographer, and cannot be previous a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. for blood due to increase accidents, cancer FriendsPhotoShow10. entries in Friends shows. Sacred Heart Parish blood drives have diagnoses and illnesses. Show dates are Feb. 3-28. Juried entries The selection and awards jurors are Sue now saved 756 adult lives or up to 1,410 ba- To sign up, call Pastoral Minister Deb will be exhibited at the Agawam Public Li- Fenton and Kevin Fay. For more informa- bies since the church on Springfield Street Briancesco, RN, at 413-786-8200, ext. 3. brary, 750 Cooper St., Agawam. tion, contact Bob Kadis at r.kadis@com- Photographers may submit multiple en- cast.net or 413-789-4814. EARLY EARLY DEADLINE DEADLINE To celebrate CHRISTMAS, the To celebrate CHRISTMAS, the CHICOPEE REGISTER AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS Advertising Deadline will be Advertising Deadline will be Thursday, Dec. 19 Thursday, Dec. 19 for the Thursday, Dec. 26 issue for the Thursday, Dec. 26 issue

24 Water Street Palmer, MA 01069 www.turley.com “Dogs Have a Better Life,” by Barbara Krawczyk of Westfield, was named best in show in the 2019 Open Juried Photography Show. SUBMITTED IMAGE December 5, 2019 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ Page 5 Cooper’s to host women’s networking Cooper’s Gifts, Apparel, Home, of 161 PWC Networking Nights provide an Main St., Agawam, will host the Profession- opportunity for prospective new and exist- al Women’s Chamber Ladies Networking ing PWC members to meet socially, enjoy Night from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. an evening of refreshments and build new Cooper’s, a second-generation fami- friendships. ly-owned business run by Kate Gourde, Beverages and light hors d’oeuvres will features trendy clothing, jewelry, window be served, and are included in the compli- treatments, décor and gifts. Guests will be mentary admission. Reservations are high- offered 20 percent off one item (with some ly recommended. Contact Lauri Lavell at exceptions) and there will be an opportuni- [email protected]. ty to win a cashmere topper. Workshop to give Discussion to look at iPad, iPhone advice celebrating Advent

The Agawam Senior Center will host a Sacred Heart Parish will welcome Mon- free workshop, “Learn How to Use iPads signor David Joyce for its second Advent and iPhones,” at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. Mission, “How Are You Celebrating Ad- Raymond Rose will lead a discussion on vent?” The gazebo at Storrowton Village Museum is decorated for the annual Yuletide celebration. SUBMITTED PHOTO topics including device security, how it can Joyce will speak at 6:30 p.m. Thurs- improve one’s health, Facebook, Instagram, day, Dec. 12, in the Parish Center at 1061 Siri, email, texting, sending digital pictures Springfield St., Feeding Hills. Yuletide returns at Storrowton and videos, shopping online, saving money This promises to be an evening to open using free restaurant apps, watching free hearts to the wonders of Advent, that will WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Agawam a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. TV, playing games with friends, and more. enable participants as Children of Christ Garden Club is again one of the decorating Open house tours will be offered at $7 Those who own an iPhone or iPad are to embrace him into their daily lives. There groups for Yuletide at Storrowton Village per person, free for children 6 and under, encouraged to bring it to the workshop. will be light refreshments served. There Museum starting this weekend. from Dec. 10 to 14, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, or registrations can will be a collection taken for the Open Pan- The annual winter festival on the East- Lantern Light Evening will be 6-8 p.m. be taken by calling Kristina Lynch at the Se- try in lieu of a free-will offering. Everyone is ern States Exposition grounds at 1305 Me- Wednesday, Dec. 11. Admission is $8 in ad- nior Center at 413-821-0604. welcome to attend. For more information, morial Ave., West Springfield, will be open vance, or $10 at the gate, free for children The Senior Center is at 954 Main St., contact Pastoral Minister Deb Briancesco Dec. 7-14. Attendees can walk through his- under 6. Agawam. at 413-786-8200, ext. 3. torical buildings decorated with wreaths, Visitors to Yuletide at Storrowton are in- swags, garlands, fresh evergreens and nat- vited to bring new, unused and unwrapped ural materials supplied and arranged by toys to donate to Baystate Children’s Hos- local garden clubs, floral shops and horti- pital. Donation boxes will be located in the Atrium collecting stockings for seniors culture education programs. Greenwich Barn and Gift Shop. Family crafts, demonstrations and per- Parking is free for all Storrowton events. The Atrium at Cardinal Drive is holding brought tears to my eyes. In some cases, formances, and chances to meet Santa and Inclement weather may cancel events. For its 11th annual Stockings for Seniors bene- the donated stocking was the only holiday Mrs. Claus, will be offered Saturday and more information, call the village at 413- fit drive through Saturday, Dec. 14. gift received.” Sunday, Dec. 7-8, during Yuletide Weekend. 205-5051 or visit StorrowtonVillage.com. Small stocking stuffers may be donated Donors can contribute items of any The village will be open, at no charge, 11 at the Atrium, at 153 Cardinal Drive, Aga- quantity. Individuals or organizations that wam, to be included in holiday bags for donate 50 or more items may be named in needy seniors. Benchmark Senior Living an acknowledgement letter inserted into PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER has set a goal to deliver 250 stockings to lo- each holiday bag; contact Elena Leon at cal councils on aging and Meals on Wheels 413-668-6807 for more information. programs this year. Recommended large-quantity items in- There is no minimum or maximum limit clude local grocery store or pharmacy gift on monetary value or what can be included. cards, eyeglass repair kits, lens cleaner and “The value’s not a matter — what mat- lens wipes, light-up magnifying glasses, ters are the number of helping hands and flashlights, batteries, nightlights, nail clip- the satisfaction of knowing that one has pers, nail file boards, pocket tissues, tooth- NOW Account helped a senior in need this holiday sea- brushes, toothpaste, hand lotion, stationery son,” said Elena Leon, senior director of and note cards, greeting card assortments, Holders: community relations with Benchmark Se- stamps, pot holders, candy, lottery tickets, nior Living. “There are many programs in sugar-free items for diabetics and Sudoku, What you love, the area to help support children and fam- crossword and word search puzzle books. ilies in need, but often our seniors who are Benchmark, the largest privately held frail with limited resources are forgotten. provider of senior living in the Northeast, but better Over the past nine years, we have distrib- also operates Orchard Valley in Wilbra- uted over 1,700 stockings, and the heart- ham. For more information, visit bench- warming thank-you notes that we received markseniorliving.com.

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1911141_FCU-NowAccountPrintAd.indd 2 12/2/19 10:54 AM Page 6 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ December 5, 2019 Opinion OUR VIEW Give thanks, help to tree PHONE lighting 413.786.7747 Fax: 413.786.8457 akny Chonmany is the anti-Santa. Not in every respect, of course. EMAIL They have a few things in com- mon.V Both brought joy to children last Advertising Sales winter. Both embodied the Christmas John Baskin [email protected] spirit. But there’s one key difference: While Managing Editor Santa Claus has crafty elves and flying Michael J. Ballway reindeer making the magic happen up [email protected] there in the North Pole, Vakny Chonma- ny is here in Agawam reminding us that Office Manager Christmas cheer doesn’t “just happen.” Teri Machia The town’s Christmas tree lighting [email protected] doesn’t “just happen,” either. For four years, it didn’t happen at all, because no- Subscriptions [email protected] body was willing to put in the time and effort required to organize it. Then along $35 per year pre-paid came Chonmany — a local business ($40 out of state) owner and martial arts coach — who Newsstand $1.00 saw a need and worked hard to create a fun, family event. WEB Because of the leadership and hard FAITH MATTERS www.agawamadvertiser work of one dedicated person, Agawam news.turley.com had an inviting, non-sectarian, civic cel- ebration of the winter season. Children Emmanuel – God with us @ Agawam Advertiser News got to see Santa Claus arrive by fire truck atthew’s Gospel relates that in a dream godliness. …” Within us now dwells the same limit- and take photos with him. Families had The Agawam Advertiser News sent to Joseph an angel quotes God’s less Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead. We lack is published by a chance to get outdoors and gather with prophetic word from Isaiah and declares for nothing beyond unpacking the gift Who is resi- Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com their neighbors. Student artists and mu- Mof Jesus, “they shall call his name Em- dent with us. Paul writes: Christ in you, sicians could showcase their talents. manuel, which being interpreted is ‘God the hope of glory. This didn’t “just happen.” To say with us.’” Holy Spirit within us establishes faith LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Chonmany worked hard last year is an Jesus is God’s Plan A. When born to that “all things are possible through must include a name, ad- understatement. He spent hours outside Mary, Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s Christ.” Jesus promises that He will nev- dress, and daytime tele- in the cold, decorating a whole town plan to reconcile His family to Himself. er leave us, or forsake us. Lo (he says) I phone number for author park with just one or two helpers, or He is the Savior of the world. No won- am with you always, even to the end of verification purposes. We sometimes all by himself. He spent even der angels celebrated. Jesus lived here the world. Limitation falls away. Peace do not publish anonymous more time meeting with vendors and among us, pointing to our Father. As a settles us. Faith arises in our hearts as letters. All letters are sub- performers and town officials, arrang- man, He lived a life without error filled confidence establishes assurance that ject to editing for content ing and booking and permitting. He had with and guided by God’s Holy Spirit. Bob Olmstead nothing can separate us from His love, and length. The deadline to figure out how to stage the Veterans Jesus demonstrates how we can walk in from His essence. All things are possible is Monday at noon. Please Green, and shop for the decorations — living relationship with our Father and in His love, by His love, for His love. This send letters to Agawam halfway through the Christmas season, how we are to relate to each other. We are drawn, is “reason for this season.” Advertiser News, care of with the hardware and party stores al- desiring to follow Him, wanting to know and be Each of us are called to share and to be the ex- Turley Publications Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, MA ready well picked-over. On the sched- with Him. pression of the love of God. The Bible says, as He Believing in Him is not like having a member- is, so are we in this world. As we go (wherever we 01069, or e-mail aan@ uled day of the event, it rained, and he turley.com. had to scramble to pull everyone togeth- ship to the gym. He is not an “outside” Savior, sat- go), let’s shine as His lights, that we might be His er for an alternate date, just two days be- isfied to simply be a segment, an external part, of expression. As ambassadors representing His fam- fore Christmas. Yet all he wanted to talk our lives, to be a ticket to heaven. As we believe, ily, His government, His presence, we are called to about was the contributions made by his the “inside” heart of man is changed, redeemed, love, even as Christ loved and gave his life ransom converted, and becomes new. No longer are we for many. AGAWAM business sponsors and volunteers, and ADVERTISER NEWS how he wanted to work harder to make slaves to sin. God’s spirit comes in and transforms From heaven to earth; from the earth to the The Agawam Advertiser News the 2019 event even better. our spirit and we come “alive” and “born anew” to cross; from the cross to the grave; from the grave a new way of living. We live now knowing we really to the sky. In this of all seasons, Lord, we lift your (USPS 001-170) is published every There’s no doubt he will put in as Thursday by Turley Publications, Name on high. much effort as required this year, but are in God’s family and are called sons (offspring, Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. springing forth from) God. We delight in Jesus’ call God with us — Emmanuel. unlike Santa Claus, it’s unreasonable to 01069. Telephone (413) 283-8393, — Follow me. Fax (413) 289-1977. expect one man to do this much work on I like what Curry Blake has said, “ When God Bob Olmstead is a senior elder at Lighthouse POSTMASTER: Send address his own. He needs a few more elves and changes to Turley Publications, Inc., moves in, He brings all His stuff with him.” Peter in Christian Church on Springfield Street in Feeding reindeer to help him out. Agawam’s tree 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. his second letter states, “… his divine power hath Hills. lighting doesn’t “just happen” — it takes given unto us all things that pertain unto life and PATRICK H. TURLEY a lot of hard work from volunteers. The CEO more people sign up, the lighter the load KEITH TURLEY will be — and the better the event will President be. Our Back Pages EDITOR Apart from a few cookies and a glass Michael J. Ballway of milk, even children rarely think to lieve in the “heavy-handed, us-against-them approach, [email protected] thank Santa Claus, and certainly don’t From yesteryear’s editions of the Agawam Advertiser the lock-’em-up-and-throw-away-the-key approach” to STAFF WRITER News, compiled by Michael Ballway. policing. Gulluni, who just a month earlier had become Peter Spotts volunteer to take time out of their lives [email protected] to help out at the workshop or on the the youngest person ever elected DA in Hampden Coun- ADVERTISING SALES sleigh. Santa Claus “just happens,” and A year ago: The Agawam Fire Department dedicated ty, at age 34, said he wanted to build a positive relation- its two new fire engines on Dec. 10, 2018. As part of a ship with youth. John Baskin doesn’t ask for any assistance or even [email protected] tradition started in 2015, the vehicles bear nicknames Ten years ago: Though residents said in a survey that understanding. suggested by elementary school students. Engine 1, they want more big retailers in town, Agawam has very SPORTS EDITOR Vakny Chonmany gave Agawam a based at Agawam Fire Headquarters, was named “The few parcels suitable for large-scale commercial or in- Greg Scibelli [email protected] great gift by reviving this tradition last Scarlet Rider” by Violet Pryce of Clark School. Engine 2, dustrial development, planning officials said at a Dec. 10, year and delivering it seemingly effort- at the Feeding Hills station, was named “Red Raptor” by 2009, public forum. The town’s first-ever comprehensive SOCIAL MEDIA lessly. Agawam can repay the kindness Dominic Manes of Robinson Park School. analysis of its economic base identified five “priority de- by helping him keep it going through the Five years ago: Newly elected District Attorney Anthony velopment sites”: Walnut Street Extension; Tennis Road; @AgawamAdvertiserNews efforts of volunteers. Gulluni visited Agawam High School on Dec. 5, 2014, Shoemaker Lane and Garden Street; southern Feeding telling students and school officials that he doesn’t be- Hills; and Bondi’s Island. WEB www.agawamadvertisernews. For more information on this year’s turley.com tree lighting, slated for the Veterans Green on Main Street at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, or to volunteer, call Vakny Chonmany This paper publishes birth, engagement, wedding and signifi cant anniversary announcements free of charge. at 413-657-8237, or email harnessingmb@ Simply log on to our web site, choose the paper you want the announcement to appear in, then use our SUBMISSION link to email your information. hotmail.com. Who do you think deserves www.turley.com recognition this season? Send your letter Turley Publications, Inc. cannot assume liability for the loss of to the editor to [email protected]. birth photographs or other materials announcements submitted for publication. Find us online: Materials will not be returned except upon specific request agawamadvertisernews.turley.com www.newspapers.turley.com when submitted. December 5, 2019 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ Page 7

RECYCLING ❚ from page 1 Some of the practices to be used at their crete in order to erect the physical struc- new recycling facility come from Europe, ture over the winter. Don’t let holiday including the machinery. It is the first facil- “We’re trying to get as much done as we The new facility supports Vanguard’s ity of its kind in Massachusetts. can right now,” Wardwell said on Nov. 20. anaerobic digesters at farms across Massa- “We’re pleased and really proud that “Then, in the spring, we’re going to finish lights tangle chusetts, which turn manure and organic Massachusetts can lead [as] an example everything off and pave the parking lot as waste — spoiled or unwanted food — into that the rest of the country can follow,” said soon as the plants open.” bedding and fertilizer, which can be used John Hanselman, the CEO of Vanguard Re- Though they will share a driveway, the recycling on the farm, and methane gas, which can newables. Vanguard facility will have a separate park- Agawam’s Department of Public Works be burned to generate electricity. The Aga- He added: “We’re really appreciative of ing lot from the former Southworth build- is collecting old holiday lights throughout wam facility will not be a digester or a pow- Agawam’s speed of getting us through the ing. December and January, to prevent them er plant, but will separate organic waste licensing step. And thank you to everyone Hanselman said construction should from tangling in the trash and recycling from inorganic packaging so that the or- for their help to take the next step to a re- take about six months. His goal is for work machinery. ganic matter can be used at digesters, and newable future for the country.” to proceed continuously until a projected Whether broken or simply unwanted, the packaging can be sent to recycling cen- Wardwell said the first step in construc- opening date in the beginning of April. holiday lights should not be thrown out ters. By diverting food waste from landfills, tion is to cut down the trees that stand on “I’m very excited, we’ve been dying to with the regular curbside trash or recy- the recycling facility will cut down on the the parking lot and loading dock area, and get into construction and it’s delightful to cling. Light strings are known as “tan- amount of methane gas at those facilities. after that’s done they’ll need to pour con- be breaking ground,” Hanselman said. glers” in the recycling industry — like plastic bags, ropes, cords, hoses and wires, they can jam sorting machinery by wrap- ping around moving equipment, also pos- ing a danger for workers. To keep them out of the regular waste stream, the DPW will accept unwanted holiday lights at its office at 1000 Suffield St., Agawam, during weekday business hours from Dec. 2 to Jan. 31. This program is for light strings only: incandescent, LED and “icicle” light strings with wires and at- tached bulbs. Boxes, bags and packaging must be removed before placing lights in the recycling container. Alternative op- tions for recycling light strings include From the Southworth building parking lot, red flags outline where the cutoff mail-back programs such as HolidayLEDs. road will lead to the organic waste recycling facility. PHOTOS BY SHELBY MACRI com or Christmas-light-source.com. Construction workers cut down trees on Nov. 20 to make room for the organic waste recycling facility parking lot and stormwater runoff basins at 299 Main St., Agawam.

TAX ❚ from page 1 apportioned between residential and was filling up, low commercial tax- commercial property owners. es were “a major factor” in attract- Historical rates Konieczny said the new rate ing businesses to relocate or expand factor of up to 1.59 last year. means a tax bill hike of less than $84 in Agawam, said Council President Agawam’s residential and commercial tax rates Anticipating councilors’ argu- per year for average condo owners, Christopher Johnson, who was mayor over the past 10 years, and the rate voted this week ments in favor of residential tax re- who saw their property values rise by at the time. for fiscal 2020, the year that ends June 30, 2020. lief, Sapelli said there’s a limit to the 1.8 percent this fiscal year. Owners of Konieczny said most surrounding Tax rates are expressed in dollars paid per $1,000 rates that businesses will bear. When single-family homes saw their values towns have not yet set their tax rates, assessed value. “Split factor” is the tax split adopt- merchants and manufacturers leave rise by 2.4 percent, on average, and 63 but based on fiscal 2019 figures, Aga- ed that year by the City Council; a higher number or go out of business, the commercial percent of all single-family homeown- wam will likely continue to have the means a larger split between commercial and resi- tax base shrinks, which has the effect ers will see their annual tax bills go up lowest residential rate in the area, and dential rates. The size of the split has gone both up of pushing even more burden onto $160 or less. the lowest commercial rate among and down over the past 10 years, and before that, homeowners. Councilor Rosemary Sandlin said cities with split rates. dating back to the town’s first tax rate split in 1989. “If we’re going to continue to be she hoped that with residential rates Towns with a smaller industrial Fiscal Residential Commercial Split sincere around having our rates low, and valuations rising, the town could base — such as Southwick and Long- year tax rate tax rate factor we’re going to have to talk the talk 2010 $12.94 $27.07 1.71 promote and expand property tax meadow — do not split their rate, and walk the walk on being busi- 2011 $14.00 $28.32 1.67 relief benefits for seniors and veter- and charge the same tax rate to both 2012 $14.40 $28.46 1.64 ness-friendly,” said Sapelli. “Our rates ans, as well as growing the tax base residents and businesses. This makes 2013 $15.60 $27.79 1.50 are low, overall, because we have busi- through new industrial properties, their residential tax rates higher, but 2014 $15.55 $27.93 1.49 n e ss .” even a new industrial park. their commercial rates much lower 2015 $15.74 $28.29 1.48 The tax levy — the overall amount Sapelli told the councilors that a than Agawam’s. 2016 $16.18 $29.98 1.52 of money that Agawam has to col- new industrial park “is exactly what Because large commercial proper- 2017 $16.31 $31.12 1.55 lect from all property taxpayers — is we are looking for.” After leaving the ties have appreciated in value faster 2018 $16.61 $31.47 1.55 $64,534,408 this year. The levy is de- meeting, he said he does not have a than smaller commercial properties, 2019 $16.65 $31.92 1.57 termined by the town budget, which particular site in mind, but his ad- the owner of a typical $1.5 million 2020 $16.83 $31.61 1.55 is proposed by the mayor and voted ministration is actively looking for a business property would see a tax by the City Council in June. The vote location. hike of $318 per year, not a tax cut, taken each December simply deter- Back in the 1990s, when the Aga- said Konieczny. How Agawam compares mines how the tax burden will be wam Industrial Park on Bowles Road Agawam ranked as the least expensive per $1,000 assessed value for residential tax rates among neigh- boring communities in fiscal 2019. LOCAL LOCAL Agawam...... $16.65 LOCAL W. Springfield ...... $16.96 Southwick...... $17.47 IS KNOCKING Chicopee...... $17.96 IS KNOCKINGIS KNOCKING Holyoke...... $19.29 Westfield...... $19.67 EDITOR POSITION STAFF WRITER Springfield...... $19.68 POSITION E. Longmeadow ...... $20.55 Turley Publications is seeking an energetic person to fill the position Longmeadow...... $24.34 of editor for two of its weekly publications, the Journal Register, which Turley Publications is seeking an energetic person to fill the covers Palmer and surrounding towns, and the Ludlow Register. This full- position of staff writer for two of its weekly publications: the Agawam’s commercial tax rates were the least time position is based in our Palmer office at 24 Water St. Ware River News, which covers Ware, Hardwick and Warren, and expensive of the cities with split rates in fiscal 2019, The successful candidate will have strong community journalism the Quaboag Current, which covers the Brookfields, Sturbridge though they were higher than towns with single tax skills. They must also be able to manage a staff writer, including copy and New Braintree.This full-time position is based in our Ware rates (marked with an asterisk). editing and guiding coverage. The editor is also expected to gather news office at 80 Main St. The successful candidate will have strong and write stories for the two papers as well as for other companywide Southwick* ...... $17.47 publications. community journalism skills or the enthusiasm to develop them. E. Longmeadow*...... $20.55 This is a job for a self-starter who has a vision for growing and The staff writer will cover municipal meetings, features Longmeadow*...... $24.09 connecting with our valued readers, and who enjoys community and general news; essentially everything that unfolds in small Agawam...... $31.92 journalism. towns. Assignments will be for both newspapers as well as other W. Springfield ...... $32.55 Qualifications should include: companywide publications. 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TurleyPublications www.newspapers.turley.com www.turley.com www.turley.com Page 8 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ December 5, 2019 ‘Extra’ activities spice up Granger’s Thanksgiving week By Mike Lydick dents were given one of the [email protected] options they chose. Students were offered ranger School held nearly 20 activities on Nov. a “Wellness Day” for 27, including going on a vir- all students during tual field trip, learning sign Gthe morning half-day ses- language, creating perfume sion on the day before their scents, gardening, and var- ious arts and crafts, some Thanksgiving break. Teacher Sharon Mitchell helps Granger School students pick out Mark Melinkov concentrates on coloring within the lines on a sheet of Stephanie Gendron, related to Thanksgiving and crayons from a box for a variety of Thanksgiving-themed activities on paper with Thanksgiving-related pictures. the school’s lead teacher, Christmas. Nov. 27. PHOTOS BY MIKE LYDICK helped organize activities “The goal is to have a va- that lasted an hour and a riety of activities planned half. She said one of the to spark the interests of all main goals of the Wellness students,” said Gendron. Day is to allow students Each activity had stu- and teachers to connect on dents ranging in age from a different level. 5 to10 based on the choices “Teachers team up with they made on their selec- another staff member in tion sheet. The activities the building — not nec- also help to build a school essarily someone in their community. Students from grade level — to come up kindergarten to fourth with an activity that they grade worked together to enjoy doing and would love complete the activities and to share/teach to students,” tasks. Gendron explained. Gendron said Wellness Gendron took the ac- Days are scheduled right tivity ideas and descrip- before a holiday break or tions and created a sheet school vacation. on which students could “By providing mean- Students work together to make holiday ornaments during one of nearly 20 activities for mark their top four choices. ingful and fun activities, Granger’s Wellness Day last week. Once all students returned students have that extra the sheets, she placed them incentive to attend school Alaysia Newcomb found the perfect spot — a comfy corner into groups based on their on days when attendance chair — to sit and sketch for her wellness activity. selections so that all stu- tends to drop,” she said.

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Jermaine Norfleet, Jr. dives to make a tackle for the Brownies. PHOTOS BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI

Evan Cruz makes a block at the line.

Thomas Caracciolo runs into a tackler while on a carry. Jovaun Tudor heads up the field on a return for Agawam. Agawam quarterback James Flood hands off to Michael Ramos.

AGAWAM HIGH SCHOOL SNOWBOARDING Home games moved from Young snowboarder training to be elite coach Massachusetts resident is was inspired and wanted to offer programs to other children and Agawam gymnasium focused on coaching those young adults that included ac- By Gregory A. Scibelli “We’ll let people bring their own with Type 1 diabetes tion sports. Currently ROI offers [email protected] chairs to watch if they wish.” ski and snowboarding, mountain Stratton also noted there is By Karen A. Lewis biking and surfing camps all over There are still no bleachers in wrestling going at four different [email protected] the country and in Canada. the Agawam High School gymna- mats, so many stand anyways as Howard’s mother Laurie first sium, and now winter sports will they move throughout main gym- BARRE - Living with Type 1 di- read about ROI online and was be affected by the issue. nasium and the alternate gymna- abetes (T1D) can be challenging, thrilled to see the program held a With no seating, the Brownies sium. but for Barre resident Tyler How- session in Massachusetts. boys and girls basketball teams Agawam had one dual meet it ard, he’s using his experience with “I saw they added Wachusett along with the wrestling team will might have hosted in December, the disease to help others. Mountain as a new camp and have to move contests off-site for but Stratton was able to switch it. Next month the 19-year-old knew immediately that Tyler the entire month of December, “We did not lose any home Howard has the opportunity to Tyler Howard from Barre is making plans would want to attend,” said Lau- and into January. meets for wrestling,” Stratton travel to Montana to train to be to go out to Montana to train to be an rie Howard. But one thing that was not said. an elite coach for the Riding On Elite Coach in the Riding On Insulin (ROI) The younger Howard was 11 moved was the Phil Tomkiel Holi- Basketball is where the players Insulin (ROI) program, which program. SUBMITTED PHOTO years old the first time he partic- day Wrestling Tournament. and the fans will suffer. teaches other kids with T1D to The group Howard is referring ipated in the one-day camp, tradi- Athletic Director David Strat- Stratton said he moved seven snowboard and ski. to is the ROI team and non-profit tionally held on a Saturday in Feb- ton said that event will still take games between boys and girls off- “I’ve never been out west and organization, initially founded by ruary and open to kids and teens place in the gymnasium on Mon- site. He made attempts in some am really looking forward to seeing professional backcountry snow- from age 7 to 17 with T1D, their day, Dec. 30. The holiday wrestling cases to switch league games, but Montana and having the time of boarder Sean Busby, who was di- siblings or close friends. tournament is a tradition and was met with resistance in a cou- my life,” Howard said, who shared agnosed himself in 2004 with T1D “I really love snowboarding so Stratton said the seating is not a ple of cases. his itinerary. “They will be teach- while he was training for the 2010 that was really fun, but also being necessity for the tournament. “We had a few issues where ing us how to properly instruct Winter Olympics. able to connect with other diabet- “A lot of the people who come the teams we were playing would kids on how to ski and snowboard After hearing stories of young- ics makes you feel really at home are wrestlers and there are not as and how to help them with their er children living with the disease many spectators,” said Stratton. BLEACHERS ❙ page 10 diabetes on a deeper level.” and overcoming obstacles, Busby HOWARD ❙ page 10 Page 10 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ December 5, 2019 Sports Agawam girls prepare for winter season HOWARD ❚ from page 9 WEST SPRINGFIELD – The existing signs in the tournament that another because they are able to and some hopeful members of the Aga- good season is on the way. The Brown- relate to you in a way most wam High School girls basketball team ies fell to Holyoke, but played Chicopee people can’t,” said Howard, participated in the 32nd Annual Pre- Comprehensive in a consolation game explaining his experience season Girls Basketball Tournament to conclude their tournament experi- as a camper. sponsored by Whip’s Sporting Goods. ence. The preseason was a bit delayed In eighth grade Howard The Brownies have had moderate suc- by snow, but began earlier this week. was able to join the junior cess during the past few seasons in The tournament was held at the West coaches program, helping girls varsity basketball, and showed Springfield Boys & Girls Club. other kids when ROI came to Wachusett during Feb- ruary and when he turned 18, Howard signed up to be a volunteer with ROI. SUBMITTED PHOTO “I’ve been able to teach Tyler Howard takes a break in many kids the fundamen- the lodge after a day of snow- tals of snowboarding, the boarding. basics of keeping your meter warm, watching “The parents would have your blood sugar level and an opportunity to hang to be a better diabetic,” out and discuss problems, stated Howard, who ex- successes, helpful tips and plained that T1D is a dis- just be there for each other ease where the pancreas while the kids were on the no longer produces any slopes.” insulin to counteract the “I have not spoken to sugar levels in the food anyone that did not abso- eaten. “Ever since I did lutely love their experience the junior coaches camp I with ROI, most families have wanted to become an come back year after year,” elite coach, and when I was continued Laurie Howard. finally old enough to go, I “There is so much to T1D Stephanie Maloni makes her way down the was so excited.” that nobody sees. It takes court. A recent graduate from so much work on a daily PHOTOS BY DAVID HENRY Gianna Smith takes a shot with pressure in Keeley Cote tries to make an off-balance Montachusett Regional Vo- basis to attempt to keep WWW.SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM front of her. pass in the paint. cational Technical School blood sugars in range. Ty- in Fitchburg, Howard is ler’s done a really great job currently working full time of not letting it define who and keeping active with he is. He’s been a good role ROI. model and has proven that “Since ROI is a nonprof- T1D will not stop him from it, we don’t get paid, but I doing anything he wants.” don’t mind it at all, I love Once Howard com- the experience,” said How- pletes his training in Mon- ard. tana, he will be able to trav- As a matter of fact, How- el anywhere that is in need ard is actually raising funds of his help. for his training trip and “You can do anything the organization through with T1D, there are just an online page, hoping to some things you have to reach the $2000 mark. do differently than other “It’s made my heart so people, like dealing with full that so many people blood sugars, making sure wanted to help Tyler,” Lau- infusion sites don’t get rie Howard said, as her son ripped out, etc.,” comment- has already raised $1500. ed Howard. “There isn’t “We are blessed to have anything in my life that has formed relationships with been a big challenge for me so many supportive and with T1D. Sometimes you generous people along the get really sick of it, but you w ay.” have to just keep going.” The elder Howard has The Wachusett ROI Delaney Brown goes for a crafty layup. Jessica D’Amours lumbers down the court Nadia Ghareeb takes a shot on the hoop. with guards right on her. been overjoyed with all the Camp is set for February connections both her and 8, 2020, with more infor- her son have made through mation found on the ROI ROI over the years. website. Donations are still “There are so many being accepted on How- families that completely ard’s webpage for his Mon-

and thoroughly under- tana training at https:// 443 Springfield St. ∙ Agawam stood what our lives were www.classy.org/fundrais- Monday – Friday 7:30 – 5PM like,” Laurie Howard said. er/2503776 . 413-789-2181 www.vfauto.com BLEACHERS ❚ sium will finally be able to from page 9 resume its normal activity. “It hasn’t been fun,” said have had extended road Stratton. “And I feel bad trips late in the season, and for the kids who have lost they did not want that,” games in their home gym. said Stratton. “So there are It’s important to them.”

some lost home games that Stratton was able to get we will not get back.” some temporary seating for As for the bleachers the girls volleyball’s Senior themselves, it has been an Night match in late Octo- issue since before school ber. And teams have been started. The delivery of the able to practice in the gym. new bleachers funded in But other than that Senior the fiscal year 2020 budget Night contest, no games of WARRANTY We can handle all of have been delayed a few any kind have taken place. Preowned vehicles you can different times, and now Girls volleyball played the 3 Years / 36,000 Mile your motorcycle’s trust! Financing available. will not arrive until the end rest of its home schedule maintenance & tire of the month. Installation at Agawam Junior High From a basic oil change to complete car will take place during the repair services, our professional staff can needs, including MA School, which was a tight handle all of your needs! alue riendly first couple of weeks in fit for the fans who regular- State Inspections service is in our name! January, and the gymna- ly attended those matches. AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR EXPERTS *Inspections coming soon WE FIX EVERYTHING! Find us online: FREE Wi-Fi ∙ Shuttle Service ∙ Financing Available ∙ Rental Cars Available ∙ State of the art equipment www.sports.turley.com

December 5, 2019 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ Page 11 Sports Power play leads way for Red Sox Winter Weekend coming Springfield Thunderbirds to Western Mass. next month SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Thun- 17:53, with former Rocket centerman Dan- SPRINGFIELD – The Boston Red Sox and take photos with players, see the four derbirds (13-11-0-0) rediscovered their of- iel Audette parking himself at the crease will host a weekend getaway of hot stove World Series Trophies, and Red Sox ar- fensive firepower as they bested the Laval after a lengthy offensive zone sequence, fun for fans and families in the City of tifacts such as Silver Bats, Gold Gloves, Rocket (12-9-3-0) by a final score of 6-3 on picking up the loose puck and pounding it Springfield, MA, for the first time on Jan. MVPs, and Cy Young Awards. Saturday night inside the MassMutual Cen- to the net to give Springfield the two-goal 17 and 18, 2020. The sixth annual “Red Sox Family-friendly activities include wiffle ter. lead into the second intermission. Winter Weekend” will take place at MGM ball on the indoor field, a virtual reality ex- For an eighth straight contest, the Thun- The third period would be far from a Springfield and its neighboring facility, the perience, batting and pitching cages, and derbirds saw themselves in a 1-0 hole when smooth finish for the T-Birds, as Laval Mass Mutual Center. the chance to meet Wally and Tessie. Panel the Rocket connected on a power play redi- tied the game on back-to-back goals just Red Sox Winter Weekend includes a discussions will also take place throughout rection from Michael McCarron at 9:38 of 11 seconds apart from Ryan Poehling and Town Hall Meeting with Red Sox leaders, the day on Saturday, with popular favorites the period. The 6-6 forward parked himself Matthew Peca. Peca’s power play goal autographs and photos with Red Sox play- returning such as the kids-only press con- right in front of Sam Montembeault’s goal came on a deflection in the high slot mo- ers, and round-table discussions on a va- ference and a game show presentation. crease, and he set himself up perfectly to ments after Poehling banked one in off riety of baseball topics. The weekend also NESN and WEEI will broadcast live get a piece of an Otto Leskinen point shot. Montembeault from behind the goal line includes a full baseball festival for fans of from Red Sox Winter Weekend on Satur- It was Springfield’s first failed penalty kill on the left side. all ages. day with interviews with Red Sox players in the last 17 chances. Despite the tie game, the Thunderbirds’ Weekend passes for Winter Weekend and leadership. Red Sox radio partner Despite having a slow offensive week, offense did not relent, and on a power play are on sale now at redsox.com/winter- WEEI will have a fan interactive photo the T-Birds quickly erased their deficit past the five-minute mark, Owen Tippett weekend. Passes provide access for the opportunity, and NESN will give Winter when Henrik Borgstrom hit Riley Stillman scored his 10th goal of his rookie season, entire event and are $80 for adults and $30 Weekend attendees the opportunity to with a slick feed into the high slot, and crashing the right side of the net to locate for children 14 and under. Children two meet the NESN network broadcasters. Stillman’s wrist shot skidded off a body and a rebound and beat a fallen Primeau at 5:38 and under are free. Red Sox Season Ticket NESN Clubhouse, presented by Delta Den- between the legs of Laval rookie netminder to make it 4-3. Holder prices (for adults) are $70 and their tal of Massachusetts, will also be hosting Cayden Primeau to tie the score at 12:25, Stillman added a second goal for his children’s price is $25. Information about open auditions for young fans who want 1-1. first multi-goal game as a pro at 12:49 from discounted hotel rooms in the area are the chance to be on NESN’s award-win- Springfield’s power play then thrust it- Aleksi Heponiemi and Jonathan Ang. With available on the website. Mastercard is the ning and commercial-free pre-game show self into the limelight in the second period Laval battling late, Montembeault shut the preferred payment of the Boston Red Sox. for kids, which airs every Sunday. when they drew two penalties just 28 sec- door to finish his night with 38 saves, and Members of the 2020 Red Sox, including The popular “Breakfast with Wally and onds apart to open up a 5-on-3 chance in Aleksi Saarela rounded out the scoring coaching staff, are invited to attend. Red Tessie” will take place on Saturday morn- the opening half of the middle frame. From with an empty-net finish at 18:25. Sox alumni, Wally the Green Monster and ing with a dinner session also available to there, Tommy Cross joined the scoring par- Saarela (1g, 2a), Tippett (1g, 2a), Cross his sister Tessie will also be in attendance. fans this year. Tickets for the breakfast and ty from the T-Birds blue line when he crept (1g, 1a), Borgstrom (2a), Kevin Roy (2a), and The weekend will begin Friday night dinner are available for an additional cost up into the high slot, accepted a feed from Stillman (2g) all had multi-point nights for with the introduction of the participating and can be purchased at redsox.com/win- Borgstrom, and snapped a wrister to the Springfield in the victory. players, followed by a fan-interactive Town terweekend. upper portion of netting behind Primeau. The Thunderbirds stay on home ice for Hall Meeting with Red Sox leadership on In addition to MGM, Winter Weekend Montembeault stayed on the top of his the next two full weeks, with a five-gome hand to answer questions from fans. The is supported by Mastercard, Tufts Health game, turning away all 11 Laval shots in the homestand on the horizon against Lehigh Town Hall event will be televised by NESN Plan, and Dunkin. Fans are encouraged second, and the Thunderbirds power play Valley, Hartford, Laval, Binghamton, and at a later date. to check redsox.com/winterweekend pe- rewarded him with an insurance goal at Providence. Throughout the day on Saturday, fans riodically for updates on participants and will have an opportunity to get autographs activities. Out & About Out & About is a community calendar for Agawam Monday, Dec. 16 and neighboring towns. Free listings are available Agawam Senior Center UGLY APPAREL CRAFT NIGHT at Agawam Public for non-commercial, non-political entertainment or Library, 750 Cooper St., Agawam, 6:30 p.m. Adults educational events that are free to attend, or fund- The Senior Center at 954 Main St., Agawam, is p.m.; survivor group, 6 p.m. are invited to bring a sweater, tie, or vest; deco- raisers that benefit a non-profit organization. Only open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more in- Tuesday, Dec. 10: Weight training, 8:30 a.m.; rating materials will be provided. Trophies will be events in Agawam or one of its immediate border- formation, call 413-821-0605. Lunch is served open knit, 9 a.m.; computer help — Ask the awarded for the ugliest holiday creations. More ing towns, or events that benefit an organization daily at 11:30 a.m. for a $3 suggested dona- Techs, 10 a.m.; Zumba Gold ($6), 10:15 a.m.; info: 413-789-1550, ext. 4, or www.agawamli- based in Agawam, will be listed. Submitted items tion; diners must register 24 hours in advance ladies-only billiards, noon; Senior Cinemas brary.org. should be brief, with only time, date, location, ac- at 413-821-0604. (“Miracle on 34th Street”), 12:30 p.m.; mah tivity explanation, and contact information, and jongg, 12:30 p.m.; Mexican train dominoes, Wednesday, Dec. 18 may be edited for length and style. Items may be Lunch Menu 12:30 p.m.; canasta, 1 p.m.; writing group, WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL at Agawam High School, sent to [email protected], faxed to 413-283-7107 Monday, Dec. 9: Cream of broccoli soup, ham 1:30 p.m.; yoga ($6), 4:30 p.m.; Bright Nights 760 Cooper St., Agawam, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Students or mailed to Agawam Advertiser News, c/o Turley and cheese sandwich, lettuce and tomatoes, and pizza (must pre-register), 4:45 p.m.; begin- from 10 art classes, STEAM and photography Publications, 24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069. The oranges. ner line dance, 6 p.m. groups will present their works, along with perfor- deadline for calendar listings is noon Friday, the Tuesday, Dec. 10: Birthday lunch — chick- Wednesday, Dec. 11: Yoga ($6), 8:15 a.m.; mances by high school choral groups. Admission week before that Thursday’s newspaper. en cacciatore, pepper and onions, pasta and gentle yoga ($6), 9:45 a.m.; bereavement is $5. sauce, Caesar salad, birthday cake. group, 10 a.m.; Golden Agers Chapter 1 Christ- Friday, Dec. 6 Wednesday, Dec. 11: Roast turkey with home- mas Party, 11:30 a.m.; bridge, 12:30 p.m.; LAUGHTER WELLNESS PROGRAM in the Lang Au- SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS at Doering School, 68 made gravy, stuffing, peas, cranberry sauce, ballroom lesson (see staff), 1 p.m.; lotus lan- ditorium at the Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm St., Main St., Agawam, 6-8 p.m. All families are invited sliced apples with cinnamon. tern class (must pre-register), 1:30 p.m.; ADA Westfield, 6:30 p.m. Free. This hourlong program to enjoy sundaes, stories and a photo opportunity Thursday, Dec. 12: Country pie, layered ham- meeting, 4 p.m.; Zumba Gold ($6), 5:30 p.m. will help reduce daily stress, develop a positive at- with Santa Claus, sponsored by the GFWC Agawam burger, rice, tomatoes and cheese, cucumber Thursday, Dec. 12: Weight training, 8:30 a.m.; titude, foster trust and better communication, and Junior Women’s Club. This event also includes col- salad, pudding. Quilting Club, 9 a.m.; Wii Sports, 10:15 a.m.; create mental balance and perspective. More info: oring activities and a story walk provided by the Friday, Dec. 13: Chicken cordon bleu, roasted reiki, 10:30 a.m.; bridge, 12:15 p.m.; Mexican www.westath.org or 413-568-7833, ext. 111. Agawam Family & Community Program. Admission potatoes, glazed carrots, pears. train dominoes, 12:30 p.m.; open art, 1 p.m.; is $5 per child, $3 per adult. Richie Mitnick concert, 1:30 p.m.; yoga ($6), 4 ONGOING Daily Events p.m. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS can help with eating DAN KANE AND FRIENDS free concert at the Senior Monday, Dec. 9: Yoga ($6), 8:15 a.m.; line Friday, Dec. 13: Yin Yoga ($6), 8:15 a.m.; Let’s problems. Meetings are held throughout Western Center, 954 Main St., Agawam. Doors open at 6:15 dancing ($3), 9:45 a.m.; gentle yoga ($6), 11:30 Paint ($10), 9:15 a.m.; tai chi ($6), 10 a.m.; Massachusetts, including regular meetings in p.m.; concert at 7. Part of the Agawam Cultural a.m.; bridge group, 12:30 p.m.; bingo, 1 p.m.; canasta, 1 p.m.; cornhole, 1 p.m.; cribbage, 1 Agawam. There are no dues, fees, weigh-ins or Council’s Applause Series. Some of the region’s social dance, 2-4 p.m.; Zumba Gold ($6), 5:30 p.m.; card games, 1 p.m. special foods to buy. All are welcome. For more best vocalists will present Christmas favorites and information, call Springfield Answering Services hits from the Great American Songbook. More info: at 413-783-4198 or Marcia at 703-415-6744, or www.agawamcc.org. visit www.oawmass.org. refreshments. More info: 413-786-9421 or cap- Saturday, Dec. 14 Saturday, Dec. 7 tainleonardhouse.com. HOLIDAY BAZAAR at Community Grange 382, 47 N. THE TRADING POST consignment shop is open USED TOY EXCHANGE at the Agawam Public Li- West St., Feeding Hills, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Gift items, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 brary, 750 Cooper St., Agawam, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 ornaments, bake sale, dog items, soaps, knit and p.m. Saturdays at First Baptist Church, 760 Main THE ELM-BELCHER MASONIC LODGE, 53 River St., All are welcome to “shop” for free items to be re- crochet items. Proceeds benefit Grange activities. St., Agawam. The Trading Post carries a variety of Agawam, offers an all-you-can-eat spaghetti sup- used. Children’s activities will be available while items, including clothes, shoes. handbags, jewelry, per at a cost of $9 for adults, $5 for children under adults are shopping. Shoppers should bring their SKI AND SNOWBOARD SALE at St. Mary’s Parish books, toys, household and gift items. Donations 12, veterans and first responders. All are welcome. own bags. More info: [email protected]. Center, 519 Longmeadow St., Longmeadow, 9 a.m. are welcomed during store hours. to 3 p.m. New and used alpine and cross-country NEW VALLEY SINGERS HOLIDAY CONCERT at the Thursday, Dec. 12 skiing, snowboarding and ice skating equipment THE AGAWAM ST. PATRICK COMMITTEE meets the Agawam Senior Center, 954 Main St., Agawam, 3 RICHIE MITNICK & FRIENDS concert at the Aga- will be sold to benefit Knights of Columbus chari- second Wednesday of each month, September p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance (purchased from wam Senior Center, 954 Main St., Agawam, 1:30- table programs. through June, at 6:30 p.m. in the Peirce Confer- Carol Pash at the Senior Center) or $7 at the door. 3:30 p.m. Admission is a suggested donation of $3 ence Room at the Agawam Public Library, 750 and two canned goods for the local food pantry. WEST MASS BRASS CONCERT at the Springfield Sunday, Dec. 8 Cooper St. For information on how to join, call Armory, 1 Armory Square, Springfield. Free. The Vera Conway at 413-786-3247 or email Rosemary HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE at the Captain Charles DISNEY TRIVIA NIGHT at the Westfield Athenaeum, band includes members from throughout West- Sandlin at [email protected]. Leonard House, 663 Main St., Agawam, 1-3 p.m. 6 Elm St., Westfield, 6:30 p.m. Individuals and ern Massachusetts and Connecticut playing in the The restored 1805 house’s Board of Trustees will teams welcome for Disney trivia, fun, snacks and British brass tradition. All are invited to sing along host house tours, historical displays and seasonal prizes. to favorite holiday songs. Page 12 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ December 5, 2019 Public Notices Commonwealth of You have the right to Personal Representative and Settlement including the Massachusetts obtain a copy of the Petition may petition the Court in any allowance of a final account, The Trial Court from the Petitioner or at the matter relating to the estate, a determination of testacy and Hampden Probate and Court. You have a right to including the distribution of heirs at law, construction of Family Court object to this proceeding. To assets and expenses of admin­ the will as proposed and other 50 State Street do so, you or your attorney istration. such relief­ as may be request­ Springfield, MA 01103 must file a written appearance WITNESS, Hon. ed in the Petition. (413)748-7758 and objection at this Court Barbara M Hyland, First IMPORTANT NOTICE Docket No. HD19P2261EA before: 10:00 a.m. on the Justice of this Court. You have the right to Estate of: George H Dean return day of 12/23/2019. Date: November 25, 2019 ob­tain a copy of the Petition Date of Death: 10/29/2018 This is NOT a hearing Suzanne T. Seguin from the Petitioner or at the CITATION ON date, but a deadline by which Register of Probate Court. You have a right to PETITION FOR you must file a written appear­ 12/05/2019 object to this proceeding. To FORMAL ance and objection if you do so, you or your attorney ADJUDICATION object to this proceeding. If Commonwealth of must file a written appear­ To all interested persons: you fail to file a timely written Massachusetts ance and objection at this Direct A Petition for Formal appearance and objection fol­ The Trial Court Court before: 10:00 a.m. on Probate of Will with lowed by an affidavit of objec­ Hampden Probate and 12/19/2019. from the Appointment of Personal tions within thirty (30) days of Family Court This is NOT a hear­ Representative has been filed the return day, action may be 50 State Street ing date, but a deadline by by James R Dean of West taken without further notice Springfield, MA 01103 which you must file a written North Pole Hartford CT and Daniel F to you. (413)748-7758 appearance and objection if Dean of Nashua NH request­ UNSUPERVISED Docket No. HD18P1249EA you object to this proceed­ ing that the Court enter a for­ ADMINISTRATION Estate of: ing. If you fail to file a timely Send a child mal Decree and Order and for UNDER THE Jeannette V Tesny written appearance and objec­ such other relief as requested MASSACHUSETTS DATE F DEATH: tion followed by an Affidavit something special in the Petition. UNIFORM PROBATE 11/03/2017 of Objections within thirty The Petitioner requests CODE (MUPC) CITATION ON (30) days of the return date, this Christmas – that: James R Dean of West A Personal Represent­ative PETITION FOR action may be taken without Hartford CT and Daniel appointed under the MUPC in ORDER OF COMPLETE further notice to you. a Personalized F Dean of Nashua NH be an unsupervised administra­ SETTLEMENT WITNESS, Hon. Barbara ap­point­ed as Person­al Rep­ tion is not re­quired to file an A Petition for Order of M Hyland, First Justice of Letter from Santa! resentative(s)­ of said estate inventory or annual accounts Complete Settlement has this Court. to serve Without Surety on with the Court. Persons inter­ been filed by John Tesny Date: November 26, 2019 the bond in an unsupervised ested in the estate are entitled of West Springfield, MA Suzanne T. Seguin Brought to you by Turley Publications, administration. to notice regarding the admin­ requesting that the court enter Register of Probate this memory of a lifetime is a IMPORTANT NOTICE istration directly from the a formal Decree of Complete 12/05/2019 special opportunity to personalize a child’s Christmas holiday! MARIJUANA ❚ from page 1 whether it is grown or sold commer- states to legalize the drug. cially in town. Under state law, fol- City Councilor Anthony Suffriti, They will also lowing a 2016 statewide referendum, despite voting for the ban, said he our town to gain some more tax reve- the cultivation, possession and use understood Paleologopoulos’ argu- receive an nue,” said Elfman, referring to the host of small quantities of marijuana will ment that if marijuana hurts society, autographed agreement payments and cut of the remain legal in Agawam no matter its availability in neighboring towns marijuana sales tax that go to towns what local ordinances are passed, and means Agawam won’ t be immune. photo along that allow retailers to open. Agawam residents can easily travel to “What we won’t see is the tax reve- with a Tedeschi said he agreed that Aga- other towns such as Springfield and nue boost side of it, but we will see the wam could use the revenue, but wor- Northampton to buy marijuana prod- increased services,” Suffriti said. “You special gift. ried about the effects of having mari- ucts at retailers there. will have these increased services that juana shops in town. He said despite “The fact is, the regulated sale of we’ll have to address, budget-wise.” the argument that marijuana is no pot is legal in Massachusetts,” Paleolo- The ban covers not only retailers, Simply cut out more harmful than alcohol, the drug’s gopoulos said. “It just doesn’t make but any kind of recreational mari- the coupon below, impairing effects don’t “have the re- sense to turn down revenue. Without juana business, including cultivation fill in your spect” that liquor has. He said he has [marijuana tax] revenue, the burden operations, manufacturers, ware- falls on the residents, and more im- houses and laboratories. It does not payment information seen, on building sites, people who wouldn’t dream of getting drunk at portantly the businesses. I’m always affect medical marijuana businesses, and enclose your check for $10.95.* work think nothing of using marijua- disappointed when Agawam chooses which are explicitly allowed in parts The letter will be delivered with the autographed na during breaks. to shoot itself in the foot.” of Agawam under a zoning ordinance photo and special gift just in time for Christmas! “I feel that it’s not time for Agawam Robert Rossi, the council’s most passed two years ago. Quantities are limited, so don’t delay, order today! to get involved in the recreational outspoken critic of recreational mar- Planning Board members and city [marijuana] business,” he said. ijuana, said the industry brings with councilors were the only speakers at Paleologopoulos said Agawam it “a lot of collateral issues,” as seen the public hearing on the ordinance ONLY ONE NAME PER LETTER PLEASE. will feel the effects of recreational in rising crime and impaired driving held Dec. 2. *$10.95 for the first one, $9.95 for each additional. marijuana legalization regardless of statistics in Colorado, one of the first Please include phone number. Make copies of this form as needed. Expires 12/25/19. 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Payment will be returned if offer expires due to limited quantity being sold Happy Holidays! out or multiple names per letter. Sales are based on a first come first serve basis. Thank you. December 5, 2019 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ Page 13 Schools & Youth School Lunch Free family events scheduled All lunches served with fresh and chilled fruit. garlic knot, seasoned green beans. The Agawam Family and Communi- nication, gross motor, fine motor, prob- Instead of the main entrée, students can substi- Thursday, Dec. 12: Spicy chicken patty, sweet ty Program has announced the following lem-solving and personal social skills. tute a deluxe salad or the sandwich of the day. potato fries, seasoned broccoli, apple slices, ice events this month. For all event registra- Shake, Shimmy and Dance: 9:30-10:30 cream cup. tions and questions, email Erin Cosgrove a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at LHQ Dance- AGAWAM HIGH SCHOOL Friday, Dec. 13: Ultra-grain stuffed crust at [email protected] or call 413- force, 159 Main St., Agawam. Parents and High schoolers can also substitute a pizza meal cheese pizza, salad with light dressing, cookie. 821-0597. caretakers will participate with their chil- for their entrée. Learn, Play and Grow: 6-7 p.m. Thurs- dren (birth to age 5) in exploring rhythm, Monday, Dec. 9: Popcorn chicken, potatoes, ROBERTA DOERING SCHOOL seasoned broccoli, garlic knot; or loaded na- ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS day, Dec. 5, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. beats, songs and movement. Advance reg- chos, seasoned ground beef, lettuce, tomato, Monday, Dec. 9: Popcorn chicken with dipping 6, in the lower level at Agawam Congrega- istration is required. salsa, cheese, corn and black bean salad. sauce, whipped potatoes, garlic knot. tional Church, 745 Main St., Agawam. Chil- Weekly Playgroup: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10: Chicken and waffles with Tuesday, Dec. 10: Hamburger or cheeseburger, dren aged 2-5, with parent or caretaker, will every Thursday, in the lower level at Aga- syrup, hash browns, muffins; grilled cheese lettuce and tomato, oven-baked fries, chickpea do counting activities as well as arts and wam Congregational Church, 745 Main St., and tomato soup, Goldfish crackers, tater tots. salad. crafts. This month’s theme is the lights and Agawam. Open to families with children Wednesday, Dec. 11: Chicken fillet wrap with Wednesday, Dec. 11: Pasta with meat sauce, sounds of the holiday season. Participants birth to 5 years old, the drop-in playgroup assorted sauce, lettuce, tomato, cheese, side of garlic knot, seasoned green beans. will make holiday crafts. Advance registra- has two age-appropriate rooms for chil- coleslaw. Thursday, Dec. 12: Chicken patty on a bun, tion is required. dren and a parent or caregiver to learn, ex- Thursday, Dec. 12: Fresh assorted calzones, sweet potato fries, seasoned broccoli, apple Watch Me Grow: 9:30-10:30 a.m. every plore and build friendships. garden salad with light dressing; or pasta with slices, ice cream cup. Tuesday, in the lower level at Agawam Con- Coffee and Conversation: 9:30-10:30 meatballs, garlic knot, seasoned vegetable. Friday, Dec. 13: Ultra-grain stuffed crust gregational Church, 745 Main St., Agawam. a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, in the lower level Friday, Dec. 13: Spicy chicken sandwich, curly cheese pizza, salad with light dressing, cookie. This weekly drop-in program for children at Agawam Congregational Church, 745 fries, seasoned carrots; or chicken parmesan from birth to age 5 (with parent or care- Main St., Agawam. All parents, grandpar- grinder, celery sticks with ranch, potato wedg- BREAKFAST taker) helps them meet and celebrate their ents and caregivers can bring a topic to es. The daily breakfast entrée menu was not developmental milestones as described in discuss, share their parenting experiences available at press time. All breakfasts include the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. Topics or simply enjoy adult conversation. Coffee AGAWAM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL assorted cold cereal, muffins and pastries, follow a five-week rotation, with activities and tea will be served. Free childcare is Monday, Dec. 9: Popcorn chicken with dipping cheese sticks, fresh fruit and orange juice. sauce, whipped potatoes, garlic knot. Serving times: High school, 7 a.m.; junior high, focusing on the ASQ standards of commu- provided. Tuesday, Dec. 10: Meatball grinder, mozzarella 7:15 a.m.; Granger, 7:55 a.m.; Doering, 8:10 cheese, celery stick with ranch, low-fat Cape a.m.; Phelps, 8:20 a.m.; Robinson Park, 8:30 HOW TO SUBMIT TO THE AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS Cod chips. a.m.; Clark, 8:35 a.m. Submit your events, photos, milestones and Wednesday, Dec. 11: Pasta with meat sauce, calendar listings to [email protected].

Used toys available Saturday Youth lacrosse signup dates announced Registration begins Dec. 17 for next cost is $50 for returning mites and bantams year’s Agawam Parks and Recreation De- with their 2018-19 uniform ($90 for new at Zero Waste free exchange partment youth lacrosse teams. players or those who need a new uniform), Agawam High School’s National Honor General public free shopping of these The brochure for winter Park and Rec $150 for returning juniors and seniors with Society and SAVE Club, and Agawam’s Zero gently used toys will be on Saturday, Dec. programs is now available at www.aga- their 2018-19 uniform ($190 for new play- Waste Club, will offer donated items at a 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children should wam.ma.us/255/Parks-Recreation. Regis- ers or those who need a new uniform). All Holiday Used Toy Exchange this Saturday. not be brought into the shopping area, so trations will be taken both in person during players and parents must attend a manda- Gently used, clean, working toys may be that each toy will be a surprise. Games and business hours at the Municipal Annex, tory meeting on Feb. 12. dropped off at the Agawam Public Library activities will be available to children in the 1000 Suffield St., Agawam, and online at Girls lacrosse divisions and registration on Friday, Dec. 6, from noon to 5:30 p.m. library children’s area while adults shop. www.agawam.ma.us/256/Online-Recre- schedule are the same as in boys lacrosse. Gently used toys wanted include musical In order to share with as many families ation-Registration. Players must provide their own stick, instruments, action figures, dolls, sports as possible, families will be limited to an Online and in-person registration runs mouth guard and eyewear. The cost is $90 equipment, books, bicycles, electronics, amount they are able to carry in one trip to Dec. 17 to Jan. 20; late registrations, Jan. for mites and bantams, $150 for juniors video games, DVDs, stuffed animals, model their vehicle. Shoppers are asked to bring 21-31, must be done in person. Fees for and seniors. Fees increase by $25 for late kits, art supplies, building toys, creative their own reusable shopping bag, as this is late registrations are increased by $25. No registrations. The mandatory player and learning toys, outdoor toys and struc- a zero-waste event. Any toys remaining will registrations will be accepted after Jan. 31. parent meeting is Feb. 11. At that time, all tures, games, puzzles and baby toys. be donated to a local charity. Players must play in the division that cor- registered players will be invited to partic- No dirty, broken or incomplete toys will For more information, email Nancy responds with their current grade level: ipate in a preseason program at an addi- be accepted. All donations should be in- Bobskill at [email protected]. The 1-2, mites; 3-4, bantam; 5-6, junior; and 7-8, tional fee. spected before being dropped off. library is at 750 Cooper St., Agawam. senior. The Parks and Rec office is open Mon- Boys lacrosse players must provide their days through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. own helmet (no hockey helmets), mouth For more information or to confirm that a guard, shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves, program is running on a certain day, call Families of autism spectrum kids stick and cup. Practices start in April. The 413-821-0513. enjoy Lego activities at library Colleen applications are now available The Agawam Public Library hosts a Applications for the 2020 Agawam Col- wam or Feeding Hills, between the ages monthly program where kids and teens on leen Pageant are available at the Agawam of 17 and 22, unmarried, with no children, the autism spectrum are invited to bring Public Library, Agawam High School, Coo- and have plans for higher education. They their families to the library to play games per’s Gifts and Agawam Town Hall. must also have some Irish ancestry. and build using Lego blocks. During this The colleen and her court will represent The deadline for application is Dec. 31, time, participants will play a game using Agawam during many fun-filled events of 2019. The coronation will take place on Legos, solve a puzzle using Legos, build a “Irish season,” culminating in the Holyoke Feb. 8, 2020. For more information, contact small object out of Legos by following di- St. Patrick’s Parade on March 22, 2020. Ap- Colleen Committee Co-Chairman Mary Jo rections that are provided, and then build plicants must be young ladies from Aga- Safford at 413-789-6216. something using their imagination that goes with the object they built. Families work together as a team during this time A train and a pelican were two of the Lego proj- while allowing the family member on the ects built by families with youngsters on the autism PEOPLE/ autism spectrum to be the team leader. spectrum during an Agawam Public Library activity. MILESTONE NEWS On Nov. 26, the group started by hav- SUBMITTED PHOTO ing families play tic-tac-toe using Legos. As a free service for Players worked on anticipating the other skills, including communication, organi- our readers, we will print all person’s next move, while at the same time zation, following directions, spatial aware- births, weddings, engage- ness and creativity. Each family works on ments, milestone anniver- trying to work on their own strategy. Partic- saries, major birthdays, ipants then worked on a puzzle where they the activities at their own speed, and there military achievements, had to completely cover a Lego plate with is no pressure to complete every planned honors and awards. We Legos, without any bricks sticking out. That activity in the program. have a “people news” form let them work on special awareness, espe- The creations that were built during this available for you to submit program will be on display at the Agawam these listings. This mate- cially when trying to fill the plate by using rial is provided to us by our the fewest number of Legos. Then, during Library until Dec. 14. During that time, readers and local institu- building time, one family chose to make a people can come to the library to see what tions and we do not charge small pelican by following the instructions, has been made. to print this content. while another family worked together to The next meeting of Legos for Senso- For more information, ry Friends is 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, in or to submit people or mile- follow instructions to make a small train. stone news for Agawam This class is free and open to all kids and the library at 750 Cooper St., Agawam. To Advertiser News, please teens on the autism spectrum and their learn more about this program, or other email mballway@turley. families. This is a time for the family to programs offered at the Agawam Library, com. do an activity together in a quiet, calming visit www.agawamlibrary.org or call 413- environment and to work on different life 789-1550. 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Mike Lukomski makes it across the finish line, with Nikita Reznichenko coming in right behind him as they complete this year’s Turkey Trot.