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THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 www.warerivernews.turley.com A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com Dangerous Town administrator dog issue resignation accepted

By Paula Ouimette will have to verify with the town revisited Staff Writer accountant, but she believes Hoffman can be paid from the Demo permit for HARDWICK – The Hardwick Town Administrator’s budget. Board of Selectmen met on Hoffman said she would be 114 Main St. pursued Monday, May 3, at 6:30 p.m. via willing to help as much as she Zoom. could. The board approved a By Eileen Kennedy BOS Chair Kelly Kemp said motion to appoint Hoffman Staff writer she has attempted to reach out to assist the board with interim to Town Administrator Theresa administrative duties until a per- WARE – The owner of a dog the Cofske several times since manent town administrator is in SelectBoard had deemed danger- Cofske gave a verbal notice of place. ous in early April asked the board resignation during a meeting on to reconsider its order to euthanize April 26. Kemp said she has not it should it be off the owner’s prop- gotten any response and felt the Community Host erty again. board should “move forward,” Agreements On April 6, the board held a Turley Publications Courtesy Photo with appointing someone to an Planning Board Chair Harry dangerous dog hearing regarding This architectural rendering shows how the mill, located at 94 Main St., would look after redevelop- interim position. Comerford said the town a dog owned by Keith McDonald ment as Hardwick Mill Greenery. The Gilbertville mill complex would house a cannabis establishment as Kemp said she has spo- has three Community Host and Jenafer Kularski, of Howard well as various other businesses. ken with town counsel and was Agreements being reviewed at Street, after a neighbor, Julie advised that Cofske’s verbal this time. Kemp said she is wait- Nicoliello, said their dog attacked resignation in a public, record- ing to hear back from Adroit her much smaller dog on March ed meeting, was sufficient to be Manufacturing LLC after town 17, and her dog died of an infection Redevelopment of mill proposed accepted by the board. The board counsel sent them a revised CHA. two days later. approved a motion to accept Comerford said the impact The order from April 6 included By Paula Ouimette his way up from a dishwasher to history of the building alive,” he Cofske’s resignation given on fees the town could receive, a provision to euthanize the dog Staff Writer a restaurant owner and has spent said. Their goal is to reuse what April 26. which go up to 3%, from each without a hearing if it was off the the past seven years pursuing is already there in an adaptive proposed business may change property again. HARDWICK – Representa- real estate development. He also way, LaFrance said. The gravel in the future, as there is a cur- At Tuesday’s meeting, Kularski tives from the proposed can- introduced Dan LaFrance, a pro- lot between the mill and the river Appointment rent dispute in another munici- said the dog actually belonged to nabis establishment, Hardwick fessional engineer from Fuss & will be used as a parking area with of interim pality over the fairness of the McDonald. Neighbors reported the Mill Greenery, 94 Main St., O’Neill, who has worked on many 43 parking spots, complete with BOS Vice-Chair Julie Quink fees. Kemp said town counsel dog was unrestrained and taken for Gilbertville, hosted a Community historic sites, including 94 Main landscaping and an overlook of said she would continue to help did notify her that impact fees a walk by McDonald only a cou- Outreach Meeting with residents, St. for a previous development the river. with the paying of bills and make could possibly be reduced when ple days after the April 6 hearing. town officials and State Sen. Anne plan, and David Wluka, Realtor The road will remain similar sure they are up to date. Quink the dispute is settled. Comerford Since the hearing, McDonald has Gobi, D-Spencer. Hardwick Mill and planning consultant, who is in design and traffic flow, with said she is working on getting said even if the impact fee were also allegedly driven up and down Greenery is seeking retail adult assisting with developing the busi- the North Street access being one a job description for the Town reduced in the future, the proper- Howard Street in the early hours use, cultivation, manufactur- ness. way and the Main Street access Administrator position. ty tax benefit for a business such of the morning, yelling from the ing and transportation marijuana being two way. There will be 20 Quink recommended hav- as Hardwick Greenery would still window of his car, according to licensing with the town. overflow parking spots beyond ing Lori Hoffman, clerk for be significant to the town. neighbors. Neighbors described the Attorney Brain Palmucci intro- Redevelopment plan the loading dock to the rear of the the Police Department, take Kemp said both Budding LaFrance showed images of the situation as “a ticking time bomb.” duced principal owner George mill. ADA compliant parking will care of the warrants. Hoffman Botanicals LLC and Hardwick mill building when it was in its After talking to Kularski and her Lang, a real estate developer with be located in front of the mill. already manages the warrants prime. “This is a very old prop- lawyer, John Anastasi, the board 30 years of experience in the for both the Police and Highway erty…we are looking to keep the voted that the fence that the six- restaurant industry. Lang worked Please see MILL, page 5 Departments. Quink said she Please see RESIGNATION, page 11 foot fence she has erected must have roof over it and the sides must be embedded two feet in the ground, as specified in the original order. They must also provide proof from their insurance compa- Project 351 ambassadors hold clothing drive ny that their homeowners insurance covers McDonald for $100,000 lia- By Eileen Kennedy took part in multiple Zoom ses- at QRMHS, Warren Community bility, and the dog must be muzzled See story and Staff writer sions where they learned about dif- Elementary School and West and on a leash when it is off the more photos ferent types of community service, Brookfield Elementary School for property. If there is another inci- on page 6. WARREN – Quaboag Regional how to get organized to do it and people to place their donations. dent of the dog being unrestrained Middle High School eighth-grad- how to spread the word so it suc- They are looking forward to having off Kularski’s property, there will ers, Norah Schwenker, of Warren, cessful, Tunley said. many residents donate the cloth- be another hearing, and the board and Parker Tunley, of West Cradles to Crayons, a Boston- ing and they’re happy to be able may vote to have the dog eutha- Brookfield, were chosen this year based nonprofit, helps with Project to help those less fortunate than nized. as Project 351 ambassadors for 351. It also gathers children’s themselves. “We don’t want to be the their towns to learn about commu- clothing and school supplies for “There are 70,000 eighth-grad- bad guys, but we will,” said nity service and bring it back to low-income children. ers in the state and 351 of them SelectBoard Chairman Keith their hometowns. Tunley and Parker are running a are selected to participate in this Kruckas, about future issues. “If I Project 351 is a statewide pro- children’s clothing drive beginning program,” said Duff. “It’s really an was you, I’d get rid of the owner,” gram, started by then Gov. Deval on May 10, which will go through incredible honor and I’m so proud Kruckas told Kularski, referring to Patrick, as a way for students to May 21. There will be large boxes of both you.” McDonald. find out how much can be done Kruckas, SelectBoard Vice through community service and Chairman John Morrin and meet other students in the process. SelectBoard Clerk Tom Barnes said Before COVID-19, each student they are against euthanizing the would head to Boston to hear Tall tales bring laughter speakers and take part in commu- Turley Publications staff photo by Paula Ouimette Donald and Maren Dunbar enjoy a puppet show in Grenville nity service there on the weekend Please see WARE BOS, page 3 Park this past Monday. of Martin Luther King Day, before heading home. Schwenker said they were sometimes broken up into smaller groups to talk about community Regionalization continues to be explored service with other students, which she enjoyed. By Eileen Kennedy Spencer, but Quaboag is now con- make sense from a student stand- Each student is picked by their Staff writer centrating on North Brookfield. point, he said. The school dis- schools and QRMHS Principal Quaboag School Committee trict, along with North Brookfield Steven Duff said the names of WARREN – The Quaboag Chairman Andrew Schwenker also School District, will be taking Schwenker and Tunley came up Regional School Committee announced during the meeting most of the next year to explore immediately when seventh and met the last week of April with that the North Brookfield School regionalizing, and the soonest a eighth-grade teachers were decid- Warren, West Brookfield and Regionalization Committee had vote would be taken would be a ing on who the ambassadors should North Brookfield officials and sev- chosen that evening to explore year from now at Annual Town be this year. eral parents to discuss the district’s regionalization with Quaboag. Meetings in both towns. Both students are strong in grant to explore regionalization. Schwenker said Quaboag’s It would mean amending the academics, have previously been State Rep. Donnie Berthiaume, work must finish by June 30, current regionalization agree- involved in community service and R-Spencer, also attended. and much of it is being done by ment between Warren and West are busy with sports and extracur- Turley Publications staff photo by Eileen Kennedy Originally the grant was to MARS consulting group. Brookfield, which are the two ricular activities, he said. Quaboag Regional Middle High School eighth-graders Norah study regionalization with North While potential costs savings This year, due to COVID-19 Schwenker, left, of Warren, and Parker Tunley, of West Brookfield, Brookfield and East Brookfield/ will be explored, first it has to Please see QUABOAG, page 2 safety precautions, the students were chosen as Project 351 ambassadors this year.

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Ware River News Proposed Warren furniture Obituary Policy warehouse hearing continued

Turley Publications By Kimberly Palmucci and five to 10 people would be working Correspondent on the property daily. There would be Each week the Ware River News offers two types of approximately five deliveries per day of digs into its submitted photo obituaries. WARREN – During its recent meet- furniture to the warehouse. archives and selects a people ing on April 29, the Warren Planning Shrair added that the client had photo to publish. We need your One is a free, brief help to help identify those Board held a public hearing regarding “extensive discussions” with the town’s pictured. Death Notice listing PHONE a request to change the use of a West prior building inspector and the town’s the name of deceased, 413.967.3505 Warren property from manufacturing Fire Chief Adam Lavoie to ensure the Email your answers by date of death and Fax: 413.967.6009 to warehouse for a proposed furniture building complies with code and the Monday at noon to funeral date and place. Subscriptions: 413.283.8393 warehouse facility. necessary town and state requirements, [email protected]. The property is located at 81 South and have made adjustments to the fire The other is a Paid St. in West Warren, which is in the alarm, security alarm, emergency exit Obituary, costing EMAIL Village and Mill Conversion Overlay lighting, and more. $100, which allows District. The hearing was ultimately The applicant has also provided Advertising Sales families to publish continued so that the board could review the Fire Department with a copy of an Dan Flynn more information and hear input from inspection test that states the sprinkler extended death notice [email protected] the town’s Building Inspector Brenda J. system performed at 100%, Shrair said, information of their Church. adding he believes the premises “does own choice and may The applicant has requested to comply” with the bylaw special permit, Last week’s photo featured Managing Editor teammates greet Chris Adams include a photograph. change the use from manufacturing as it is appropriately located and suitable at the plaste following his Eileen Kennedy grandslam home run in the Death Notices & or industrial to warehouse and storage for the proposed use, and will not be a recent Gateway game. This ran [email protected] facility. The building is currently unoc- “nuisance or serious hazard” to vehicles in the May 25, 1989 issue of the Paid Obituaries Ware River News. cupied, according to testimony during or pedestrians. If you know who is in this week’s photo please should be the hearing. Previously, the building was The board asked a few questions send that information and your full name to Subscriptions submitted through a [email protected]. [email protected] occupied by Hardwick Knitted Fabrics. prior to continuing the hearing, and it funeral home to: According to David Shrair, of the was stated that the Building Inspector, [email protected]. Springfield-based Cooley Shrair law who did not appear to be present at the $31 per year pre-paid firm, who appeared at the meeting to meeting, would need to review the plans. QUABOAG from page 1 out seventh and eighth-graders would Exceptions will be made ($36 out of state) represent the petitioner, the property was Lavoie spoke briefly during the hear- provide more space. only when the family Newsstand: $1.00 per copy acquired by the petitioner in November ing and confirmed that he had conducted towns that make up the district. This It also provides an array of provides a death certificate of 2020. The premises are approximate- a site visit at the property and plans to would also happen at town meetings in Advanced Placement classes in differ- and must be pre-paid. ly 241,000 square feet and the proposed do another one. He also confirmed that both towns and North Brookfield. WEB ent subjects, he said. QRSD also offers plans for the property, if approved, the applicant had gotten a full sprinkler One of the potential upsides Project the Lead Way STEM academ- www.warerivernews.turley.com would be a warehouse for furniture, test. to such a union could be creating a ics to students in kindergarten through which would be delivered on pallets. Ultimately, the hearing was continued true middle school for students from sixth grade, which feeds into biologi- Visit us at @ Ware River News No external changes would be made until May 10. all three towns in North Brookfield cal pathways beginning in seventh and www. to the building or the land, Shrair said, Junior Senior High School, according eighth grade as they prepare for the turley The Ware River News is published by to Schwenker and Quaboag School high school grades. He also described .com Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com Superintendent Brett Kustigian. By QRMHS’s state-of-the-art media cen- moving seventh and eighth graders ter, which has computers with many from Quaboag, there would be more different type of software applications, ArtWorks exhibition celebrates room at Quaboag Regional Middle maker spaces and computers on which FOR RENT High School for more programs for an e-sports team practices and com- high schoolers, Schwenker said. “It petes. all creatures great and small could be a true middle school model,” He also said the school fields many Quabbin Estates WARE – ArtWorks Gallery, 69 Main be accepted by drop-off at the gallery he said. varsity and junior varsity teams in a 41 Church Lane, Wheelwright, MA 01094 St., presents “Reigning Cats & Dogs,” on Friday, May 7, from 4-8 p.m. and Right now, QRMHS has a fire- variety of sports. “Cheerleading has Accepting applications for our wait list. an art exhibition on display from May Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9 fighting academy, two classes of a just exploded in the last three or four The apartment features - w/w carpeting, kitchen 22 through June 27. Artists are sought from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. certified nursing assistant program years,” he said. And there are many appliances, maintenance coverage, laundry to display their animal-themed works. An in-person artist’s reception will and is developing an early childhood extra-curricular activities at the school All media and skill levels are welcome. be held Saturday, May 22, from 3 to 7 education program as it now has West as well. facilities. We specialize in Senior Housing and Brookfield and Warren preschool pro- Schwenker said the point of region- “Barrier Free” accessible units. Rent is $797/mo. The cost is $20 per entry, with no com- p.m. Exhibition hours will be May 22 mission taken (cash or card accepted, no to June 27, on Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m., grams combined at the school. The alization would be to provide more or 30% of income, whichever is higher. checks please). People’s Choice Awards and Saturdays and Sundays from noon school will also have advanced man- options for students, and possibly save RD regulations. Handicap Accessible will be given. to5 p.m. ufacturing and already has metal and money in the process. apartments when available. Two-dimensional works should be For more information or people may carpentry shops, along with CAD pro- He said the committee will keep the CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT no larger than 16-inches by 20-inches visit workshop13.org for a printable gramming and CNC machining. There communities informed about it finds isn’t much room left to offer additional 413-477-6496 and must be wired to be hung. Three- entry form or contact ArtWorks Gallery out about regionalization. dimensional works should be no larg- at [email protected] or 413- programs, Kustigian said, and moving TDD (800)439-2379 er than a pug-sized dog. Entries will 277-6072.

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Only one (1) coupon per mortgage application allowed. MEMBER FDIC | MEMBER DIF May 6, 2021, Ware River News, Page 3 School Committee passes fiscal 2022 budget Cofske provides sewer update, resignation By Eileen Kennedy the focus of the budget. buses. She said some bus compa- By Paula Ouimette their students are legal residents of to make sure deadlines were met. Staff writer ny employees went away during Staff writer the town. She said she has not received any spring break week and then had Cofske asked McDonald if he support for her efforts and that WARE – The Ware School Budget Subcommittee to quarantine after returning. She A wish list for physical needs HARDWICK – Immediately had located the original contracts tonight’s meeting was the first- Committee voted in the School said the company, along with in the schools buildings from following the joint meeting with the town had requested years ago. time board members “spoke up” District’s fiscal 2022 budget many others across the state, is Building and Grounds Director the Finance Committee, the McDonald said the town should on her behalf after she was called of $16,244,436 million, which looking for additional substitute Bill Deschamps and a list of tech- Hardwick Board of Selectmen have received all of it at the time a derogatory name by an unknown includes $1,841,990 million in drivers. nology needs will be forwarded to went into their regular meeting on of the original project with Tighe person. transportation after holding a pub- the School Committee’s Budget Monday, April 26. and Bond. Cofske said they have Cofske said the board has lic hearing on it during its April 28 and Finance Subcommittee, invoices, but no contracts or allowed McDonald and others to meeting. No one from the public Annual Town Meeting according to School Committee The board approved a request change orders. Cofske said there degrade her, send “nasty emails,” commented during the hearing. Sewer update may be language in those contracts and more. “I am a town employ- Chairman Christopher Desjardins. from Town Clerk Nancy Talbot BOS Chair Kelly Kemp said At a previous meeting in that could assist Eagle Hill School ee, it shouldn’t be allowed,” she Subcommittee members will to hold the Annual Town Meeting she spoke with town counsel the April, School Superintendent Dr. in recouping some of their funds. said. Cofske said town counsel go over the lists and make rec- and the Special Town Meeting on previous week to start arranging Marlene DiLeo said the needs- Quink asked Cofske to share the has copies of all the emails she ommendations to the full School April 24, at 9 a.m., at the Ware a meeting between herself, Town based budget was a 3.7% increase agreement the town has with Eagle has received. Cofske said she has Committee at a future meeting. Junior Senior High School. While Administrator Theresa Cofske, over last year, with the town and Hill School, as she has not seen it. worked with “wonderful people” a user fee will likely be waived, town counsel, Eagle Hill School schools proposals for the schools Cofske said she can email it to all at the town hall, and she hopes the it will have to be determined how Board of Trustees and their coun- only $81,446 apart. She said the Back in school board members. board will “reflect on all of the to pay for the fee of the school’s sel. Kemp said town counsel sug- School Department would be able DiLeo said all hybrid students Cofske said town counsel can things that have transpired.” COVID-19 coordinator Thomas gested contacting RCAP Solutions to provide the difference. were physically back in school, draft the agreement and the board Cofske said she is giving the Shamgocian and the custodial and to receive information about their At that time she said the bud- from kindergarten through 12th can call a BOS meeting with Eagle board her resignation, with one cleaning supplies costs for the review. Kemp sent an email to get would focus on creating new grade, five days a week. There are Hill School. Cofske said the longer reason being the toll this situa- event. RCAP Solutions, which was “not offerings in spite of a very uncer- still 271 students learning remote- it takes, the closer they come to tion has taken on her personally. looked on kindly,” by the USDA tain situation for state-level sup- ly, she said, or about 24% of the losing the money from the USDA. Cofske said she has vacation time Director Jennifer Lerch. port. She said an additional para- students. She said the USDA has Meetings The board agreed to have town accrued and she will finish working Lerch contacted Kemp, stating professional was needed at the also continued waivers for stu- The board agreed to finish counsel draft an agreement. on a project for both highway and that as the project is on hold, so is Ware Junior Senior High School dent meals so all students get free out the next four meetings of the sewer. She said her resignation let- RCAP Solution. Kemp said town as well as a continuation of a meals from the school. School Committee, which are ter and documentation will be filed counsel reached out to Lerch, but part-time technology position that DiLeo said there was a small scheduled during the remainder Town Administrator with the Town Clerk. A resident as of the meeting time, Kemp had helps out with Project Lead the hiccup with busing on April 26 of the school year, via Zoom, the thanked Cofske for her hard work. not heard anything more. resigns Way at the Ware Middle School, and 28, when First Student did video conferencing software. After Cofske said “I have enjoyed Kemp asked Cofske if there was an Cofske asked Kemp if the other and an effort to protect what is not have enough drivers, and stu- that they will determine whether working for the town…had no idea effective date for her resignation board members and sewer com- already offered students, would be dents had to be shifted onto other to hold in-person meetings. what was going on or what the big- and Cofske disconnected from the missioners had seen the email from ger picture was.” She said when meeting. Lerch. Kemp said she forward- she started in her position they had Kemp said they will reach out ed the email to BOS Vice-Chair “serious issues,” including finan- to town counsel, as Cofske is a Julie Quink and BOS member cial and infrastructure problems. contracted employee. Quink said H. Robert Ruggles, who is also a Leaf and branches debris drop-off days for spring “I never had the intent of upsetting she wanted clarification on when Sewer Commissioner. Cofske rec- Eagle Hill School or PJ McDonald. Cofske’s resignation would be WARE – The town will be been hired to clean Ware prop- ed. The maximum size of branches ommended the board meet with the My only intent in doing my job effective, and hopes Cofske will accepting leaves, branches and erties. Users should be prepared is 12 inches in diameter, no excep- Board of Trustees during a BOS was to bring the information for- give the board a chance to sit with vegetative debris from Ware yard to provide identification that veri- tions. Residents are limited to two meeting. Cofske said they cannot ward, raise the red flag and say her. Quink said they need a clear and property clean-ups at the fies that they are Ware citizens or pick-up sized trailer loads per negotiate; Eagle Hill School either ‘hey, we’ve got to figure this out’,” direction on what is ahead of them. Robbins Road site. working for Ware citizens. property address. Positive identifi- accepts the offer or they do not. Cofske said. Residents will not be required The remianing dates will be cation may be required. Eagle Hills School Headmaster Cofske said the last several to get a permit for this drop- Sunday, May 9, and Saturday, All those dropping off debris Dr. PJ McDonald said his concern years have been devoted to secur- Annual Town Meeting off and disposal, but the debris May 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. must stay in their car and they is not about paying the sewer rate The board ratified a motion to ing these funds for the town in must be from Ware properties. It Leaves and yard waste only must wear a mask. as much as it is being reclassified hold the Annual Town Meeting order to complete the sewer proj- must be dropped off by property will be accepted. Absolutely no in the future. McDonald said they on Saturday, June 19, at 9 a.m., at ect, even working on weekends owners or contractors who have trash or other items will be accept- are classified as residential now, as Hardwick Elementary School.

WARE BOS from page 1 May 24, at 7 p.m., at the Ware detoured to Church Street for the Gobi testifies in support of bills Junior Senior High School in the duration. dog this time, despite the origi- auditorium. The board will go Also, a design is being pursued nal order, as there was no attack over the warrant articles at their and supplies are being gathered to honoring dedicated civil servants during the time it was loose and next meeting and decided whether fix the walkway at both ends of it wasn’t the dog’s fault it was let to recommend them. the East Street underpass. BOSTON – State Sen. Anne dedicated much of their lives with COVID-19 in May of 2020. out. The board also voted 3-2 to The water line flushing pro- Gobi (D-Spencer), former chair to all aspects of the Quabbin and Songy was an eight-year veteran keep the quorum to hold a town gram is ahead of schedule, in part of the Joint Committee on were instrumental in the founding of the department who previously 114 Main St. meeting at 100, with SelectBoard because regular flushing for the Environment, Natural Resources, of the visitors center that contin- served with the Oakham police, and The SelectBoard voted to start members Nancy Talbot and last few years has made an impact and Agriculture, testified today ues to bring educational benefits to was such a staunch conservationist proceedings to get a demolition Caitlin McCarthy voting against and there isn’t as much to flush before the committee on a pair of the thousands of guests the wilder- that in his spare time he could often permit to pull down 114 Main St., it as they wanted to see a lower out, he said. bills she has sponsored this session ness reserve sees annually. Their be seen patrolling around the boat which it deemed last year to be an quorum. On April 24, the sched- A Memorial Day Parade is aimed at honoring individuals who lasting contributions to the region launch areas. Gobi spoke about how unsafe structure. Town Counsel uled Special Town Meeting, to being considered because on May dedicated their lives through service remain with the many conserva- the boat launch dedication would David Wojcik said it seemed as deal with the proposed water fil- 29, the state will allow parades at to the commonwealth. tion groups they founded and the serve to honor both his memory and if there was movement by the tration plant, could not be held as that point. It is still unclear how “I was glad to offer my support people they touched, including the that of other first responders who owner, 114 Main St. LLC, to the quorum wasn’t met. One of the ceremony in Veteran’s Park for the passage of these bills,” Gobi Friends of the Quabbin, Pioneer lost their lives during the pandemic, get demolition estimates for the the items on the STM warrant is will proceed based on the num- said. “Les and Terry Campbell and Valley Photographic Artists, and the and encouraged the expeditious pas- building, but an agreement has not approving $13.3 million for the bers allowed to gather, he said. Detective John Songy made a posi- Quabbin Photo Group, all of which sage of both bills to honor the fallen been made yet. proposed plant. Beckley said the last few tive difference in Massachusetts and preserve the memory and beauty of during these difficult times. The bill being able to honor them in a tangi- the Quabbin region for future gen- has been co-sponsored by State Rep. “I don’t think the town should Kruckas, Morrin and Barnes day have brought lots of noise ble way is something we should do.” erations. Kim Ferguson (R-Holden), State hold up any longer,” said Wojcik. said they weren’t comfortable complaints about the Palmer The first bill offered by the The second bill the Senator spoke Rep. David LeBouef (D-Worcester), If the owner does get an estimate lowering the quorum because Motorsports Park in Palmer. It is millions of dollars of spending located on the top of Whiskey Hill Senator and co-sponsored by State on today addressed designating and state Sen. Michael Moore and signs a contract to pull it Rep. Susannah Whipps (I-Athol), a boat launch area in the town of (D-Milbury). will be decided and at least 100 and the noise seems to travel in all down, the demolition permit pro- S.544, would designate the Quabbin Rutland as the Detective John D. For more information on the people should take part in those directions. He said the issue was cess can be switched over to them, Visitor Center in Belchertown as the Songy Boat Launch, recognizing the legislation, please contact Gobi via decisions. Talbot said lowering in court Tuesday and expected to he said. Les and Terry Campbell Quabbin life of Rutland Police Detective John email at Anne.Gobi@MASenate. MassDOT has told the town the quorum would allow the town continue Wednesday, as Palmer Visitors Center. The Campbells Songy, who tragically lost his battle gov. it will not finish the work on the to conduct its business, includ- has taken the race course to court. Main Street redesign project in ing setting the fiscal 2022 budget He said the judge might issue front of that building, and the for the town. McCarthy said since an injunction preventing it from contractor, Ludlow Construction, people aren’t coming out to attend operating until the noise issue is The Ware River News will gladly correct factual errors that appear in has told an electrical subcontrac- meetings she was in favor of low- fixed. this paper. Corrections or clarifications will always appear on Page 3. To tor not to put electrical boxes for ering it. The town is also working on request a correction, send information to [email protected], or call the new traffic signal anywhere The Special Town Meeting re-opening the Senior Center as 967-3505. Corrections may also be requested in writing at: Ware River near 114 Main St. as they could originally scheduled for April guidelines are changing around News, Attn: Editor, 80 Main St., Ware, MA 01082. become damaged when the build- 24 will also be held on May 24 COVID-19. He said the Board of ing is demolished. before the ATM, and the mod- Health is looking at what limits erator will likely juggle the two should be put in place, particular- meetings. ly around group dining and other Town Counsel group activities. iNc With Wojcik about to retire, NOTICE . He also said the demolition of ERRORS: Each advertiser is Nesco sales the board heard from Lauren Other business the buildings at 13 and 15 Parker Goldberg, of KP Law, about the The board amended the host requested to check their ad- COMPLETE AUTOBODY CENTER St., which the town owns, will vertisement the first time it company’s services for town community agreement with RS #1688 occur in the next couple of weeks. appears. This paper will not Your Safety is Our Top Priority counsel. She said one person from B’Leaf Wellness Centre LLC to The parcels will become a town be responsible for more than • All vehicles are sanitized before • Pick-Up & Delivery Services Available the law firm is assigned to a client reflect its proposed location has one corrected insertion, nor changed from next to Nat Falk’s parking lot. and after repairs • Collision Specialists as town counsel, and would be The town has hired John will be liable for any error in part of a team of lawyers offer- on Main St. to the former Ware an advertisement to a greater Call Us to Arrange a Free Estimate following Social Distancing Guidelines Cafe building at 24 West Main St. Prenosil as its new conservation extent than the cost of the ing specialized services such as agent, he said. “He’s very steady, We Handle ALL Insurance Claims real estate and contract service. Town Manager Stuart Beckley space occupied by the item level-headed and knowledgeable,” in the advertisement. Rucksacks asked her to send the said MassDOT reported they will 91 State St.,Bondsville, MA 283-6403 www.nescoautobody.com be creating a new sidewalk at the he said town a contract template to go A meeting between Baystate over. bridge over the Ware River on East Street as it considers repairs Health officials, and town and to the unsafe sidewalk. The work state legislative leaders has been Public AuctioN tentatively scheduled for May 17, Town Meeting must take place in the street and THURSDAY, MAY 20TH AT 11:00 A.M. The SelectBoard approved he said. there will be a one-way light there NOW OPEN!!!! MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE the warrant for the Annual Town to manage traffic. 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REGION WARE FOR 1 THE 29 Y ditorial G EA VIN R E ER S The Garden Lady takes on various pests S The Ware River News (USPS laine, who gardens in Ware, wrote in decomposes it will release even more bacteria, trunk in aluminum roof flashing up to four 666100) is published every with this question for the Garden Lady: thereby killing even more grubs. So on and so feet is reportedly enough to deter raccoons Thursday by Turley Publications, Where are E“I have a problem with grubs and forth. It may take a few years for populations and squirrels. Spreading some gooey tangle Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. moles. In your article you said beer is of grubs to decrease but once in the trap on plastic just above the flashing dou- 01069. Telephone (413) 283- effective on grubs. Would you please soil the bacteria will last for years. bles the punch. Squirrels can jump from tree, 8393, Fax (413) 289-1977. I N THE POSTMASTER: Send address Ware’s voters? explain how to do this. My whole G a r d e n Apply when the soil temperature though, but reportedly like a quick get away, changes to Turley Publications, yard and vegetable garden is infested. reaches 65 degrees or more, during and steer away from areas with tall vegetation Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. n Saturday, April 24, Ware held a Last year I found out my vegetables a period of active feeding in summer (news to me!!) so perhaps letting the grass 01069. Special Town Meeting to make deci- had grubs and mole tunnels. Do you or early fall. Since grubs are a food grow up a bit near harvest may help. PATRICK H. TURLEY Osions about whether to go forward have any suggestions on how to deal source for moles, fewer grubs will As far as deterrents go, I am wondering CEO with a $13.3 million water filtration plant with moles also?” likely cut down on mole populations about those fake owls that you often see at that would help cut down on manganese Thanks for your question. Beer as well. Less grubs may also mean pick-your-own orchards. It may be worth a KEITH TURLEY and iron in the town’s water, which turns the is an effective bait for slugs, but I Roberta McQuaid fewer holes in the lawn from skunks shot to install one of those. The same would President water black and brown. The filtration plant have never heard of it used on grubs. who are looking for dinner. Milky go for the big scare-eye balloons. Usually would screen out the problematic minerals, Last year we had lots of rain, right around Spore is registered with the EPA and is report- with these type of deterrents, it’s critical to EDITOR the time that my strawberries were turning ed safe for people, pets, wildlife, beneficials move them often so that they don’t merely Eileen Kennedy although it would not eliminate sediment [email protected] entirely. red. Nothing is more disturbing than pick- and the like. I hope this advice helps! become part of the scenery, but actually scare ing a strawberry and finding a slug burrowed the pest away: think predator/prey. Unfortunately, the quorum of 100 vot- ADVERTISING SALES ers was not met and the meeting could not inside! I set stale beer in a saucer, level with Hanging artificial fruit prior to harvest to the surface of the soil. The slugs were lured Orchard pests the point that the culprit bird gets sick of try- Dan Flynn be held; it never started and folks made Walter is a home orchardist and also has [email protected] in and drowned. I cleaned and refreshed the ing to peck something inedible may also be their way from the Ware Junior Senior High a question about pests. “I have pears, apples, saucer every two or three days depending worth a try. Some people even leave them up plums and nectarine trees. How can I keep School football field to other activities. But on how many slugs were there. Handpicking all year long! And when in doubt, I always SPORTS EDITOR raccoons, possums, squirrels and skunks away Greg Scibelli they showed up, willing to make decisions slugs also works well. Typically they feed in try predator urine. Back in the days of having from my fruit trees? When the trees mature, [email protected] on a very important project. the early morning hours, so I would go out infants in my household, you would often they raid the trees and take bites out of the It seems slightly unbelievable in a town just after sunrise and drop the buggers into see a diaper hanging in an onion bag in my SOCIAL MEDIA apples and other fruit, and then leave the fruits of about 10,000 people that only some 60 or a yogurt container filled with soapy water. orchard to keep animal thugs out. I guess cre- on the ground with one or two bites in the so voters showed up to make decisions on Other folks put down boards in the garden ativity comes into play. Good luck. fruits. Any advice would be truly appreciated. @ Ware River News a topic that remains constantly on peoples’ (they like to hide there) or use cantaloupe How frustrating to wait for your fruit to Roberta McQuaid graduated from the WEB lips or maybe we should say fingertips. rinds face down where they’ll also congregate. mature, only to have it eaten. I consulted my Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the www.warerivernews.turley.com Go to any Ware-related Facebook page Many can be disposed of easily and without favorite orchardist, Michael Phillips, by way University of Massachusetts. For the last 28 and there will be strings of posts about how too much yuck-factor. of his book, “The Holistic Orchard,” to get years, she has held the position of staff hor- awful the water is, complete with photos As far as grubs go, I’ll recommend Milky some answers for you in terms of these pests ticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Village. She of sinks, bathtubs and bottles full of water Spore powder, a bacterium that the Japanese and birds which might also be causing some enjoys growing food as well as flowers. Have of varying, unappealing colors. Or photos grub will ingest as it feeds in the lawn. The of the havoc. One idea I thought that sounded a question for her? Email it to ekennedy@ www.turley.com of hot water heater filters that are entirely bacteria reproduce inside the grub’s gut and interesting is blocking access to the trunk so turley.com with “Gardening Question” in the dark reddish brown. For all the complaining usually kill it in a week or two. As the grub Turley Publications, Inc. cannot that the animals can’t climb up. Wrapping the subject line. assume liability for the loss of and outrage seen online it certainly doesn’t photographs or other materials translate to civic action, which is necessary submitted for publication. Materials will not be returned Ware to either move forward or stay where except upon specific request it is. when submitted. The town has held a number of forums in the past year so citizens could learn why the History Matters plant is needed and how much it will cost. They’ve shared how water rates will rise to History Matters is a biweekly feature cour- pay the $400,000-plus annual cost of bor- tesy of The Grateful American Book Prize, OPINION rowing the money for 40 years. which is given to children’s books that empha- There are varying opinions about wheth- size the importance of American history. er only water rate-payers should foot the POLICY bill, or if it should be a combination of May 1 to May 15 Letters to the editor water rates and money from the general should be 250 words or fund. It also needs to be decided wheth- By John Grimaldi and David Bruce Smith less in length, and “Your er the 3% retail marijuana tax that comes Guest columnists Turn” guest column straight to the town should be used, either between 500-800 words. partially or completely, to pay for it. On May 5, 1961, Navy Commander Alan No unsigned or anony- Complaining about the poor quality of mous opinions will be Bartlett Shepard Jr. became the first American published. We require that Ware’s water on Facebook, no matter how in space. It was just a 15-minute mission, the person submitting the many photos of brown water accompany memorable to the nation, but too late to out- opinion also include his or them, will not solve the problem in any wit the competition. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri her town of residence and way except to allow Facebook participants Gargarin astounded the world when he orbited home telephone number. to vent about town. People complain about the earth, once, in the Vistok 1. We must authenticate being unwilling to bathe in it, cook with it Shepard’s Freedom 7 capsule, however, authorship prior to pub- or drink it. Many people with town water foreshadowed America’s dominance; less lication. We reserve the than a decade later, the Apollo 11 mission right to edit or withhold use bottled water for at least cooking and any submissions deemed drinking. “silenced” the Russians, and catapulted Neil to be libelous, unsubstan- Town officials have said the water meets Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, and Michael tiated allegations, person- all drinking water standards and the water Collins to the moon. al attacks, or defamation quality report is on the Department of Shepard was ranked fifth to walk the lunar of character. Public Works on the town website. A past surface after the Apollo 14 mission. presentation and other information about The Grateful American Book Prize rec- Send opinions to: Ware River News the proposed plant can be found at https:// ommends “Light This Candle: The Life and Times of Alan Shepard,” by Neal Thompson. Letter to the Editor tinyurl.com/7mx7v6hh. 80 Main Street Yes, going to town meetings is some- Ware, MA 01082 times an inconvenience, and with the beau- Transcontinental railroads or via email to: tiful weather on April 24, the temptation to The American Revolution was an unex- [email protected] do a million other things clearly presented pected victory for the colonists. They won Build a Transcontinental Railroad,” by Rhoda French-Canadian fur trader accompanied by itself to many of the town’s voters. an immense land with a myriad of perks and Blumberg. his young Native American wife, Sacagawea, The deadline for joined the expedition as an interpreter. submissions is The good news is that the Special Town perils, but the only way to traverse its complex Monday at noon. Meeting will likely be rescheduled for vastness was to join a wagon train. It was a The group wintered in present-day North Lewis and Clark Dakota before crossing into present-day Monday, May 24, at Ware Town Hall, which complicated and difficult crossing that many In order to determine what it would Montana, where they first saw the Rocky is the same day the Annual Town Meeting did not survive. require to mollify a newly acquired, undo- Mountains. will be held. The STM will likely be opened Then, on May 10, 1869, everything mesticated expanse of land, President They met up with the Shoshone Indians before the ATM, and Moderator Kathleen changed; two railroads completed the task Jefferson determined that a survey was imper- when they reached Colorado, crossed the Coulombe will take it from there. of laying the tracks from “sea to shining ative; he selected two explorers, Meriwether 2021Turley Clearwater and Snake rivers in canoes, and Here’s hoping many of the Facebook sea.” The presidents of the Union Pacific and Lewis and William Clark, to manage the mis- followed the Columbia River to the Pacific Election Policy complainers will come to the STM in May, Central Pacific railroads met at Promontory, sion. Ocean on Nov. 8, 1805. Utah to drive the last spike into the rails of the America was just over 21-years-old, but This newspaper will and help the town figure out what it can do, Two and a half years later, the expedition nation’s first transcontinental railway. the Louisiana Purchase transaction suddenly print free self-submitted because complaints alone sure won’t do it. returned, in triumph, to St. Louis with 33 Seven years earlier, land grants and loans added 828,000 acres, and the equivalent of statements of candidacy men. They had mapped out new lands and only four weeks or more from Congress had equipped them with the approximately 15 states. brought back journals about the Indian tribes out from the election. All fiscal flexibility to build, but according to Lewis and Clark started their journey in St. they encountered; scientific notes of the flora candidates running in both History.com, “In their eagerness for land, the Louis with 55 men on May 14, 1804. and fauna they encountered, and a claim to contested and uncontested two lines built right past each other, and the According to History.com, “The expe- the Oregon Territory. races are asked to submit final meeting place had to be renegotiated.” dition traveled up the Missouri River in a their statements to the For more information, the Grateful To learn more about how the West was sub- 55-foot-long keelboat and two smaller boats. editor to include only bio- @ Ware River News American Book Prize recommends dued, the Grateful American Book Prize rec- In November, Toussaint Charbonneau, a graphical and campaign ommends “Full Steam Ahead: The Race to “Sacajawea,” by Joseph Bruchac. platform details. Total word count for statements is limited to between 300-500 words maximum. Please include a photo. We will not publish any statements of candidacy inside the four If it didn’t grow there, don’t throw it there! weeks from election thresh- old. To publish any other By Julie Midura weekend at the 1,200-acre Facing Rock Over three years for a pistachio shell. Up to campaign publicity during Correspondent Wilderness Area in our hometown of Ludlow, 200 years for an aluminum can, and 450 years the race, please contact our advertising representatives. and we hauled out 19 pounds of trash. We for a water bottle! I don’t know about you, but We also do not allow per- The greatest threat to our planet is the picked up everything from beer cans, water the thought that my great-great-great-grand- sonal attacks against other belief that someone else will save it.” — Robert bottles, and assorted wrappers to old buckets, children will be looking at the same garbage candidates or political par- Swan scrap metal, and car parts. We still have miles that I’m looking at while enjoying time in the ties in statements of candi- and miles of trails to cover, and we plan to wilderness is not something that I can accept. dacy, nor do we publish for Now that spring has arrived and more and clean up every single one. And it makes no difference whether the gar- free any information about more people are flooding to the wilderness to Why? bage is “organic” or “artificial” – trash is key endorsements or politi- enjoy some much needed outdoor therapy, I Because trash and litter in our outdoor spac- trash, and it doesn’t belong in our sacred out- cal fundraisers. would like to talk about one of the seven prin- es is unacceptable. We are blessed to have a door spaces. Letters to the editor of no more than 250 words ciples of Leave No Trace. Otherwise known beautiful wilderness area here in Ludlow, and I believe that it’s our responsibility to treat from supporters endors- as LNT, Leave No Trace is a set of principles it is our responsibility to keep it wild. The the wilderness the same way we treat our own ing specific candidates or designed to educate visitors to the outdoors on assortment of garbage on the trails not only homes. In all seriousness, when we’re at home discussing campaign issues how to leave as minimal impact as possible on detracts from the naturalness of an area, but and we finish eating an orange or drinking a are limited to three total the land. can be extremely detrimental to the animals beer, do we throw the peel or the can on the per author during the elec- Although there are seven principles of LNT, who live there and to the ecosystem itself. floor in our kitchens? Do we drop the empty tion season. No election this column will focus on the one that I believe If you spend time outside in nature, I urge potato chip bag on our lawn and leave it there letters will appear in the is the most widely violated: “Dispose of Waste you to research how long it takes for various after we have a barbecue in our backyard? Of final edition before the Properly.” This is otherwise known as “Carry items to break down in nature. course not. election. We reserve the Julie Midura with just some of the trash right to edit all statements in- Carry Out,” or simply, “Don’t litter.” No, seriously... you can do it now. I’ll wait. Then why do we think it’s acceptable to do of candidacy and letters You remember. It’s what our mothers taught Crazy, right?! it when we’re in the woods? she and Tom collected in the Facing Rock Wilderness Area in Ludlow. The couple to the editor to meet our us when we were about 5-years-old. I thought the same thing when I researched has many more miles of trails they plan to guidelines. Tom and I hiked 10 miles of trails last it! Two years for a banana peel to decompose. Please see HIKING, page 5 police. May 6, 2021, Ware River News, Page 5

HIKING from page 4 When Tom and I see empty cans and bottles when Beware, it’s bear season we’re hiking, we shake our heads in disbelief. We just can’t understand how someone had the energy to carry it into the woods when it was full and weighed almost a pound, yet lacked the stamina to carry it WARE – Four bears back out once it was empty and weighed less than an took a stroll through the ounce. yard on Old Gilbertville I ask each of you to please join Tom and I in Road Sunday morning our efforts to help clean up our outdoor spaces this took the pictures and spring by: Logan Rodrigues was Carrying gloves and a plastic bag for the trash ready for them. that you find while you’re spending time outdoors. Organizing a cleanup day at your local trail. Sharing your knowledge about LNT with those around you, especially with your children. All four of the bears on their way out of a backyard on Old Gilbertville Road. Courtesy photos by Logan Rodrigues We all need to be part of the solution. We owe it to each other. We owe it to those who will come after us. And, we owe it to the natural places that many of us call home. Peace, and hike on, friends! Follow our hiking adventures on Instagram @ morethanthemountain.

While cleaning up the Facing Rock Wilderness Area, Tom finds a more comfortable way to cart out some of the nearly 20 pounds of trash he and Julie collected.

MILL from page 1 the Mass Central Rail Trail runs Security alongside the mill complex, and People will need to be 21 years The mill will be divided into he hopes to establish that trail as Two of the four bears roaming a backyard on Old of age to enter the building with Three of the four bears exploring a backyard on three primary buildings: Mill #1 is a way to encourage more travel Gilbertville Road in Ware Sunday. positive identification. All can- Old Gilbertville Road. the back end and left side, which through the town, thus bringing nabis product and waste will be is the largest building with the more customers to businesses. strictly accounted for and heavily peaked roof, closest to the river; Wluka said the mill offers “more regulated. Doors will be secured the Carter Building, the right side building than we need for cannabis with electronic key entry. Staff of the mill bordering Gagne’s uses,” and would make an ideal Leading a healthy lifestyle can help prevent stroke must always wear IDs and will be Garage; and the Office Building, space for restaurants, shops, year- granted different security access Center. linked to stroke and related condi- which faces the World War I vet- round farmers’ markets, breweries, levels. Good nutrition and According to the study co-au- tions, however, not all fat should be eran’s memorial. The combined bakeries and more. He said local thor, Megu Baden, PhD, in the avoided and consuming some unsat- total square footage for all three farmers growing hemp could have exercise are key Department of Nutrition at the urated fat from avocados, liquid buildings is 115,000. it processed at the mill. Community Impact Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public olive and canola oil, nuts, and salm- Each building will be complete- “We believe the project will SPRINGFIELD – The good news Health, the benefits of these foods on is usually regarded as a healthy ly separated and sealed; the bridg- have a significant positive impact is that stroke – every year more have been highlighted in other stud- choice. ing would be removed between on the community,” Palmucci said. Energy conservation Palmucci said 70 to 80% of the than 795,000 Americans suffer an ies showing reduced risk of diabe- “The fats to limit are definite- Mill #1 and the Carter Building. They proposed a 3% impact fee, cost to operate the proposed estab- often-debilitating stroke – can be tes, some cancers, and cardiovas- ly the saturated and trans fats. The “Our main focus is to keep the which is the current state maxi- lishment is energy. They will be prevented by living a healthy life- cular disease, but this is one of the saturated fats are mainly found in historic look and aspects of the mum, for the recreational canna- exploring adding solar to the roof style. first to link this kind of diet to stroke foods that come from high fat meats building, while at the same time bis and a 1% impact fee for the to increase energy efficiency of A stroke, sometimes called a prevention. and whole-fat dairy products, but reinvigorating them to be the eco- wholesale. the site. Lang said the Cannabis brain attack, occurs when a blood Among a long list of dark green they can also be found in fried foods nomic engine they once were,” They will also hire local ven- Control Commission recommends clot blocks blood supply to part of leafy vegetables include beet greens, and baked goods. Trans fats are pro- Palmucci said. dors and employees whenev- they use LED lighting, but they the brain or when a blood vessel in chard, Chinese cabbage, watercress, duced when liquid oils are trans- The expected cost to redevelop er possible. The Carter Building have not determined what type of the brain bursts. When the flow of collard greens, kale, spinach, leaf formed into solid fats during food the mill is $5 million. and Office Building will be light they will utilize yet. blood is blocked, brain cells start lettuce, chicory, and romaine lettuce. processing. In order to avoid trans available to be used for a vari- to die within minutes because they “Dark green veggies are low in fats, read food labels to determine ety of non-cannabis businesses. can’t get oxygen. This causes a calories, carbohydrates, sodium and the amount of trans fat in products, Marijuana cultivation LaFrance said the Carter Building Palmucci said their plan Community stroke, which can result in lasting cholesterol, but very rich in fiber. such as commercially baked cook- would be ideal to house a restau- includes 50,000 to 60,000 square brain damage, long-term disability, These nutrient-packed greens con- ies, crackers, pies and fried foods. rant and the Office Building could involvement feet of marijuana cultivation, or Palmucci said, “this is the first or even death. tain many vitamins and minerals, Both saturated and trans fats can be retail use that includes marijua- about half of the floor space in step in a formal process.” He said Among the healthy choices you including iron, zinc, calcium, potas- increase our LDL, the ‘bad’ cho- na or other uses. This would open Mill #1. The building will be they want to hear from the com- can make to decrease your risk of sium, magnesium and vitamins A, lesterol levels in our blood,” said many business and employment sealed, with the windows blacked munity and know what ideas they stroke, which increases with age, is K, C, E, and many of the B vita- Martin. opportunities in town. out to prevent light pollution and have for uses of the space. “Mr. to eat a healthy diet. mins. Eating a diet rich in greens, Another lifestyle choice is to Palmucci said they want sever- odor issues. They will install an Lang wants it to be a success- “The results of a new study in as part of an overall healthy diet, control your high blood pressure al non-cannabis businesses in the HVAC system to scrub the odors ful joint effort...the best projects the journal “Neurology” recommend may reduce risk for many diseas- which is the number one control- complex. “It’s still in the forma- from the air, similar to a marijuana are the ones the communities are stocking up on plant-based foods if es, including stroke,”said Donna lable risk factor for stroke. Blood tion process,” he said about the establishment located in Holyoke. engaged in,” Palmucci said, “I’m you are looking to reduce stroke risk Martin, RD, clinical dietitian pressure is the pressure of blood types of businesses that could use Palmucci said the noise should really excited to bring this to real- while also improving your cardio- III, Food and Nutrition Services, pushing against the walls of your the space. “All facilities will be not be an issue as cultivation oper- ity.” vascular health,” said Dr. Sharjeel Baystate Health. arteries, and high blood pressure, isolated from the cannabis area,” ations do not produce excessive Panjwani, of the Department of She also noted diets high in sat- which nearly half of all Americans he said. noise. Because the windows will Neurology at Baystate Medical urated fats and trans fats have been have, is when the force of blood is be blacked out, no cannabis will be visible from the outside. Boost to tourism Wluka said they would like Wluka said, “I’m very excit- to drill a well on the property to ed to be working on this proj- provide water for agricultural use ect…this building is crying to only. All other water uses would be brought back to life.” Wluka utilize the town’s water system. noted that undeveloped branch of

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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com SPORTSSEND US YOUR SPORTS SUBMISSIONS www.sports.turley.com Tri-County legend Karl Oliveira passes away

By Gregory A. Scibelli moved around the league for 10 calling Oliveira the “Godfather of men, women, and children. And [email protected] years before coming to agreement Western Mass. Baseball.” above all, a true and sincere friend.” for the St. Joseph’s Club to sponsor Oliveira’s legendary status was Tommy Bouvier, a member of PALMER – With just a month to a Tri-County team, and St. Joseph confirmed just two years ago when his top competition over the past go before the season is set to begin, was once again a part of the league he was inducted into the Western decade PeoplesBank, said Karl was the Tri-County Baseball League, after leaving it for nearly 20 years. Mass. Baseball Hall of Fame. a great part of the league and some- and the region at-large are mourn- Oliveira served as a player-manager While Oliveira at times had one he enjoyed playing against. ing the loss of a league legend, as for the team and became an active taken on a more reserve role, he “It’s a huge loss for the league well as a Western Massachusetts participant in the league’s leader- still continued to actively play in and for the Town of Palmer,” said Baseball Hall of Famer. ship, serving as the league’s secre- games at the age of 55. He would Bouvier. “He was one of the most Karl Oliveira, who played in the tary for many years. often play first base or serve as a committed people I have ever met.” Tri-County League for almost 40 St. Joseph’s has been a main- designated hitter for St. Joe’s, con- Oliveira’s life was celebrated years, passed away at the age of 57. stay in the league since that time. tinuing to play under the lights at earlier this week. When news of his passing began Oliveira enjoyed the competition the old field in Thorndike. He was “You are an inspiration to all circulating last Monday, April 26, of the league as well as participat- set to participate in the 2021 season baseball lovers,” said Brian Hayes. it was a shockwave throughout the ing in other baseball in the region, prior to his passing. Like many, the “You live by simple rules, balls and entire Western Massachusetts base- including the Full Count League, pandemic cancelled his 2020 sea- strikes, fair or foul. I loved being ball community, including his own which was eventually absorbed by son and he was itching to get back your teammate and loved compet- team, and even his competition. Tri-County. on the field. ing against you. For the past 20 Oliveira’s legacy in the Tri- Following news of his passing, “This is sad news,” said Bill years I’ve watched you share your County League began when he social media was flooded with Bathel, who previously was a coach greatness with us. Thank you, and Photo by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com was just 17-years-old. He made comments from his teammates to for DiFranco Realty. “Karl was a thank you to your family for shar- Karl Oliveira, a Western Mass. Baseball Hall of Famer and longtime the Fenton’s of Amherst roster. He his competition, one of them even leader of the league, of a team, of ing.” player-manager for St. Joe’s of the Tri-County League, passed away last week at the age of 57.

SPRING SPORTS RETURN MIAA Sam Rameau takes win in approves Monadnock season opener modified rules for wrestling By Gregory A. Scibelli [email protected]

REGION – Though it came down to the last minute, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association has approved modifications for high school wrestling that will allow for competition to take place during the spring season. Submitted photo Last Friday, the MIAA Board Sam Rameau won the Tri Track Open Modified series opener last Angelina Morassiyellow fields a Ava Theoclis catches the ball at sec- Jake Reithle winds back to make a of Directors held a special meet- grounder. Saturday afternoon at Monadnock Speedway. ond and pivots for a double play. long throw. ing to approve modifications to the sport after the Office of WINCHESTER, N.H. — Sam Joey Cipriano III. Energy and Environmental Rameau dominated early, restart- Devin O’Connell advanced the Affairs officially cleared wres- ed deep in the field after a pit most positions during the race, tling for Level 3 competition. stop, drove to the front, made a scoring the Green Construction, Level 3 competition allows dual pass for the lead, and rolled to LLC Hard Charger award, worth meets to take place. Victory Lane. The Westminster, $500. Earlier in the day, Justin Wrestling is normally a win- Massachusetts, native, and driver Bonsignore, Woody Pitkat, Earl ter sport, so participation will ultimately be up to the individual for Rameau Family Motorsports, Paules and Ben Byrne won heat schools. Some may or may not was victorious in the sea- races, scoring $300 each courtesy PALMER – After be participating due to numbers, son-opener for the Tri Track of Pepsi and the Pepsi Challenge. no action at all last year, especially with multiple sports Open Modified Series present- Anthony Sesely and Brian Robie Pathfinder spring sports going in the spring such as base- ed by All Phases Renovations also scored $300 each from Pepsi began last week. Teams ball, lacrosse, and track. at Monadnock Speedway on with consi race wins. were in full practice mode Like all other high school Saturday, May 1. The Tri Track Open Modified with a quick turnaround sports, the MIAA is requiring In the Wonder Casino 100, Series returns to the track at Star to games beginning this wrestlers to wear face masks to Rameau made a late pass on Ron Speedway in New Hampshire week. The spring season participate. Wrestling is one of Silk to score the $6,000 win- on Saturday, May 22. For more will be played until the end the most close contact sports that ning check — besting more than information on the Tri Track of June. is offered for high schoolers, 30 cars that showed up to the Open Modified Series, visit tri- and officials deferred allowing Winchester, New Hampshire oval. trackmodifieds.com and follow the sport to take place in the last Silk crossed the line second, with the series on social media. possible high school season in defending series champion Matt order to allow the vaccination Hirschman third. Brianna Beynor throws the ball back home. Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com effort to gain traction. Rameau pitted from the lead, THE FINISH: Ashton Tebo makes a long catch with defense stick. along with the rest of the field, Sam Rameau Please see MIAA, page 8 during a caution period just after Ron Silk halfway. He restarted outside the Matt Hirschman top-15 and his chances of win- Chase Dowling ning at that point appeared slim. Les Hinckley But the rising Modified talent Ben Byrne Pioneers ready to get back on the pitch worked his way to the front. Woody Pitkat “I was just going at my own Anthony Nocella pace early, and we came in and Ryan Preece By Tim Peterson 2019 regular season with a 2-1 win I’m not going to lie, I was really Joey Cipriano III Sports Correspondent at Manhattan SC the following nervous over the radio,” Rameau Anthony Sesely weekend. said. “With 40 laps to go, I said Max Zachem LUDLOW — After the 2020 The Pioneers, who finished in there was no way we were win- Devin O’Connell soccer season was canceled due first place in the Northeast Division ning the race. The car just rolled Joel Monahan to the COVID-19 pandemic, the standings with an 11-0-3 mark in the outside great. We all come Chase Dowling members of the Western Mass. 2019, began the USL League Two here for the same reason. It’s real- Chris Pasteryak playoffs by dispatching the North Pioneers and the New England ly cool. I just really can’t thank Kurt Vigeant Carolina Fusion U23 squad, 3-1, Mutiny are eager to start playing my guys enough. They do a great Brian Robie matches again at historic Lusitano in the Eastern Conference semifi- job.” Doug DiPisa Stadium. nals at Gurski Stadium in Reading, Two-time NASCAR Whelen Richard Savary “Everyone has been impact- Pennsylvania. Their outstand- Modified Tour champion Justin Matt Swanson ed by the pandemic during the ing season came to an end twen- past year,” said Joe Ferrara Jr., ty-four hours later following a 1-0 Bonsignore and Les Hinckley fin- Matt Kimball the Pioneers first-year General loss to Reading United AC in the ished the top-five. Ben Byrne was Kirk Alexander Manager and the Mutiny Managing Conference finals. sixth, followed by Woody Pitkat, Austin Kochenash Director. “The players and coach- The Pioneers are scheduled to Anthony Nocella, NASCAR Cup Ronnie Williams es from both teams are itching to return to action for the first time Series driver Ryan Preece and Glen Reen get back out on the pitch and play in almost two years by host- some soccer. It should be another ing Fall River FC in a friendly at exciting season.” Lusitano Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on The deadline for submissions for this sports section The last time the Pioneers Friday night. No Spectators will is the Monday before publication by noon. be allowed to attend the preseason played a match at Lusitano To send in information, contact Sports Editor Stadium was a 1-0 shutout victory match. Photo by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com at 413-283-8393, send an e-mail to [email protected] or send it through the mail to: versus Manhattan SC on July 6, Several defenders create a way to block a free kick. The season kicks Turley Publications • c/o Sports Editor • 24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069 2019. They then wrapped up the Please see PIONEERS, page 8 off this week with an exhibition match. Page 8, Ware River News, May 6, 2021 public safety

Warren Police Log Warren Police Log Editor’s Note: People in this country are pre- Monday, April 26 10:56 a.m. Ambulance Request 9:03 p.m. Motor Vehicle Sunday, April 25 Main Street – Written Warning sumed to be innocent 8 a.m. Vandalism Church Street Coffey Hill Road – Services Violation Main Street – Written 2:29 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Southbridge Road – Written Thursday, April 29 until found guilty in a – Services Rendered Rendered Warning court of law. Police pro- 8:41 a.m. Vandalism Church 11:11 a.m. Abandoned, 911 10:28 p.m. Motor Vehicle Warning 1:39 a.m. Diabetic Yankee Street – Services Rendered Call West Street – Services Violation West Main Street – Drummer Drive – Refused Service vide us with the informa- 10 a.m. Motor Vehicle Rendered Citation Issued Monday, April 26 tion you read on this page Violation Church Street – Written 3:15 p.m. Ambulance Request 6:32 a.m. Gunshots East Road – Friday, April 30 as public record informa- Warning Vernon Street – Services Rendered Monday, May 3 Investigated 1:28 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop tion. If you or any sus- 11:03 a.m. Abandoned, 911 3:38 p.m. Motor Vehicle 5:29 a.m. Fire, Report River 9 a.m. Motor Vehicle Collision/ Southbridge Road – Written pect listed here is found Call Williston Drive – Services Violation West Street – Criminal Road – Services Rendered Fire Coy Hill Road – Vehicle Warning not guilty or has charges Rendered Complaint Issued 8:21 a.m. Ambulance Request Towed 1:41 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop dropped or reduced, we 12:25 p.m. Ambulance Request 7:18 p.m. Abandoned, 911 Call Vernon Street – Services Rendered 12:27 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Southbridge Road – Written Southbridge Road – Citation Issued Warning will gladly print that Cummings Road – Services Otis Avenue – Investigated, Report 8:54 a.m. Alarm Burglar Main information as a fol- Rendered Filed Street – Services Rendered 5:38 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 4:06 p.m. Motor Vehicle 1:29 p.m. Accident, Vehicle 7:28 p.m. Shoplifting West 9:22 a.m. Trash Dumping Southbridge Road – Citation Issued Collision/Fire Main Street – low-up upon being pre- West Street – Motor Vehicle Street – Investigated, Report Filed Complaint Canal Street – Services Ambulance Signed Refusal sented with documented Accident Over $1,000 10:10 p.m. Motor Vehicle Rendered Tuesday, April 27 5:21 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop proof of the court’s final 6:17 p.m. Fire, Report Violation North Street – Criminal 9:30 a.m. Ambulance Request 5:21 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Old West Brookfield Road – disposition. Malboeuf Road – Referred to Complaint Issued Valley View – Services Rendered Main Street – Written Warning Prisoner Bailed Other Agency 10:42 p.m. Ambulance Request 11:01 a.m. Ambulance Request 5:37 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Arrest: Christopher J. Robinson, 10:10 p.m. Ambulance Request Spring Street – Services Rendered South Street – Services Rendered Main Street – Written Warning 30, New Braintree Greenwich Plains Road – Referred 11:05 a.m. Motor Vehicle 8:18 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Fugitive from Justice on Court to Other Agency Friday, April 30 Violation Church Street – Written Southbridge Road – Citation Issued Warrant Fires Main Street – Fire 11:29 a.m. Ambulance Request Warning Extinguished Tuesday, April 27 West Street – Services Rendered 12:16 p.m. Fire, Report Wednesday, April 28 Saturday, May 1 6:33 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 12:12 a.m. Accident, Vehicle 12:21 p.m. Motor Vehicle Belchertown Road – Services 5:04 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 10:27 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main Street – Written Warning Palmer Road – Referred to Other Violation East Street – Written Rendered Main Street – Written Warning Southbridge Road – Citation Issued 7:10 p.m. Motor Vehicle Agency Warning 12:26 p.m. Ambulance Request 11:56 a.m. Motor Vehicle 2:12 p.m. Follow-up Collision/Fire Old Douglas Road – 9:40 a.m. Motor Vehicle 12:57 p.m. Ambulance Request Highland Street – Services Stop Southbridge Road – Written Investigation Southbridge Road – Transported to Hospital Violation Church Street – Written Church Street – Services Rendered Rendered Warning Services Rendered 8:56 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Warning 2:03 p.m. Ambulance Request 12:32 p.m. Ambulance Request 2:40 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Summons: Serena M. Smith, 40, Maple Street – Citation Issued 9:44 a.m. Accident, Vehicle Monson Turnpike Road – Services Church Street – Services Rendered Main Street – Citation Issued Warren West Main Street – Motor Vehicle Rendered 1:11 p.m. Ambulance Request 5:39 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Forgery, Signature; Identity Sunday, May 2 Accident Over $1,000 8:12 p.m. Ambulance Request Church Street – Services Rendered Southbridge Road – Citation Issued Fraud; Drug, Obtain by Fraud 4:44 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 11 a.m. Ambulance Request Campbell Road – Referred to 2:11 p.m. Accident, Vehicle 7:07 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 4:08 p.m. Brush and Wildland Boston Post Road – Citation Issued Valley View – Services Rendered Other Agency Palmer Road – Services Rendered 11:04 a.m. Ambulance 9:17 p.m. Motor Vehicle 4:06 p.m. Ambulance Request Request Vigeant Street – Services Violation Pulaski Street – Written Lower Cove Road – Referred to Rendered Warning Other Agency 11:17 a.m. Fraud North Street – 10:36 p.m. Motor Vehicle 4:49 p.m. Motor Vehicle Services Rendered Violation Belchertown Road – Violation North Street – Written New Braintree Police Log 12:35 p.m. Motor Vehicle Written Warning Warning Violation West Street – Written 6:15 p.m. Motor Vehicle Warning Saturday, May 1 Violation East Court – Citation During the weeks of April Tuesday, April 27 Saturday, May 1 12:39 p.m. Fire, Report 12:32 a.m. Motor Vehicle Issued 27 to May 3, the Hardwick/New 5:43 p.m. 911 – Medical 1:44 p.m. 911 – Medical Fisherdick Road – Services Violation East Street – Citation 6:27 p.m. Motor Vehicle Braintree Police Department Emergency McKay Road – Emergency Padre Road – Rendered Issued Violation West Street – Written responded to 15 building/property Transported to Hospital Transported to Hospital 12:55 p.m. Trash Dumping 1:18 a.m. Ambulance Request Warning checks, 22 directed/area patrols, 2:11 p.m. 911 – Animal Call Complaint East Main Street – Sherman Hill Road – Services 8:34 p.m. Motor Vehicle eight radar assignments, nine traf- Friday, April 30 Hardwick Road – Negative Services Rendered Rendered Violation West Street – Written fic controls, three emergency 911 3:17 p.m. Initiated – Suspicious Contact 4:27 p.m. Disturbance Webb 2:20 a.m. Motor Vehicle Warning calls, two motor vehicle stop, two Activity Memorial Drive – Officer 6 p.m. Phone – Safety Hazard Court – Investigated, Report Filed Violation West Street – Written 8:50 p.m. Larceny, Theft animal calls, nine traffic controls Handled Mara Road – Taken/Referred to 4:30 p.m. Abandoned, 911 Call Warning Report Belchertown Road – and two safety hazards in the town 8:46 p.m. Radio – Safety Other Agency Sygiel Road – Services Rendered 4:44 a.m. Motor Vehicle Services Rendered of New Braintree. Hazard Hardwick Road – Taken/ 7:35 p.m. Phone – Complaint 10:33 p.m. Fire, Report West Violation West Street – Citation 8:57 p.m. Larceny, Theft Referred to Other Agency Bernard Whitney Road – Spoken Street – Services Rendered Issued Report North Street – Investigated, To Report Filed Wednesday, April 28 Sunday, May 2 11 p.m. Motor Vehicle 4:18 a.m. Ambulance Request 2:19 a.m. Ambulance Request Violation West Street – Written West Main Street – Services Coffey Hill Road – Referred to Warning Hardwick Police Log Rendered Other Agency 10:59 a.m. Accident (Hit and 2:47 a.m. Ambulance Request Tuesday, May 4 During the weeks of April Tuesday, April 27 Friday, April 30 Run) Aspen Court – Motor Vehicle School Street – Referred to Other 4:25 a.m. Ambulance Request 26 to May 3, the Hardwick/New 7:45 p.m. 911 – Lockout 11:51 a.m. 911 – Misdial Accident Over $1,000 Agency West Main Street – Referred to Braintree Police Department Church Lane – Officer Handled Petersham Road – Spoken To 11:24 a.m. Ambulance Request 7:14 a.m. Ambulance Request Other Agency responded to 75 building/property 3:59 p.m. Phone – Welfare Valley View – Services Rendered West Street – Referred to Other 4:29 a.m. Motor Vehicle Theft checks, 17 directed/area patrols, Wednesday, April 28 Check Petersham Road – 1:31 p.m. Ambulance Request Agency West Main Street – Services 10 radar assignments, nine traf- 1:32 a.m. 911 – Medical Transported to Hospital Vernon Street – Services Rendered 9:59 a.m. Ambulance Request Rendered fic controls, seven emergency 911 Emergency Mechanic Street – 7:16 p.m. Phone – Safety 4:54 p.m. Ambulance Request Malboeuf Road – Referred to 5:51 a.m. Motor Vehicle calls, six motor vehicle stops, Transported to Hospital Hazard Lower Road – Taken/ West Street – Referred to Other Other Agency Violation West Main Street – three safety hazards, one larce- 7:54 p.m. 911 – Fire Alarm Referred to Other Agency Agency 10:20 a.m. Ambulance Request Written Warning ny/theft/shoplifting, one complaint Barre Road – Services Rendered 7:32 p.m. Phone – Safety 11:07 p.m. Fire, Report North Monson Turnpike Road – Referred 6:57 a.m. Motor Vehicle and one animal call in the town of Hazard Old Greenwich Plains Street – Services Rendered to Other Agency Violation West Warren Road – Hardwick. Thursday, April 29 Road – Taken/Referred to Other 11:55 a.m. Motor Vehicle Written Warning 10:54 a.m. Phone – Larceny/ Agency Thursday, April 29 Violation Church Street – Written 7:14 a.m. Accident (Hit and Monday, April 26 Theft/Shoplifting Church Lane – 8 p.m. Radio – Safety Hazard 1:10 a.m. Ambulance Request Warning Run) Upper Church Street – 3:47 p.m. Initiated – Motor Report Taken Greenwich Road – Merge South Street – Services Rendered 11:56 a.m. Fire, Report Services Rendered Vehicle Stop Lower Road – 7 p.m. 911 – Disturbance Main 2:53 a.m. Ambulance Request Greenwich Road – Referred to 7:37 a.m. Ambulance Request Citation Issued Street – Arrest(s) Made Saturday, May 1 West Main Street – Referred to Other Agency Aspen Street – Referred to Other 4:47 p.m. Phone – Complaint 9:13 p.m. 911 – Misdial 4:07 p.m. 911 – Misdial Barre Other Agency 3 p.m. Motor Vehicle Violation Agency Mechanic Street – Unknown Chagnon Road – Services Road – No Action Required 4:28 a.m. Ambulance Request East Main Street – Written 9:39 a.m. Accident, Vehicle Outcome Rendered 9:20 p.m. Phone – Medical Highland Village – Referred to Warning Upper Church Street – Services 4:56 p.m. Phone – Serve Alarm Main Street – Transported Other Agency 8:32 p.m. Ambulance Request Rendered Warrant Turkey Street – Arrest(s) to Hospital 8:13 a.m. Ambulance Request Willow Street – Referred to Other 9:48 a.m. Ambulance Request Made School Street – Services Rendered Agency Maple Street – Services Rendered

PIONEERS from page 7 couple of the foreign players are members “Jeb is an outstanding soccer coach, MIAA from page 7 of a college soccer team in the United and he loves coaching this team,” Ferrara There is a very good chance many of States. Some of them are looking for pro- said. “All of the players respect him.” Among the highlighted rules for high the Pioneers faithful supporters will be fessional opportunities.” Matt Johnson, who coached the AIC school wrestling, masks are not only able to attend the first home match of the Mullen, who’s from Manchester, women’s soccer team for nine seasons required for the participants, but all those regular season against the Seacoast United Connecticut, was the Pioneers starting and is the first-year head women’s soccer involved, including coaches, facility per- Phantoms on May 21. A new state guide- goalkeeper in 2019. He only allowed seven coach at Franklin Pierce, will be an assis- sonnel, and officials. Spectators will also line which goes into effect on May 10, goals during the regular season and was tant coach for the Mutiny this season. likely be allowed in a limited capacity will increase the capacity from 12% to selected to the All-League team. He also While the Pioneers roster is made up with indoor gathering numbers of the 25% at all indoor and outdoor stadiums in received the USL League Two Golden of mostly international players, most of increase beginning on May 10. Massachusetts. Glove Award. the Mutiny players are from Western While many wrestlers are used to par- “We’re currently working with the Back in 2016, Hicks, who graduated Massachusetts. ticipating in large tournaments on the Ludlow Board of Health on the situation, from Monson High School, scored the “The talent pool has been rich in this weekend, that will not be the case. There but we’re really hoping to welcome our game winning goal in overtime against area during the past couple of seasons.,” also will not be any dual meet tourna- fans back to the stadium at some point this Cohasset in the Division 4 state champion- Ferrara said. “We have players from ten ments. Only team versus team duals meets season,” Ferrara said. “We want everyone ship match. Hicks is also a member of the different communities in Western Mass.” are allowed during the spring season, and to feel safe at our matches. I feel like our AIC men’s soccer team. A few of the local Mutiny play- at the most, three teams are allowed to safety protocols are second to none. Sports The Mutiny played their home matches ers are Jocelyn Trajkovski (Ludlow), participate in a given event. have always been an important part of our at several different high school in Western Trystin Burger (Granby), Kayla Henry Weigh-ins are a big part of the sport. community.” Massachusetts, before moving to Lusitano (Belchertown), Hope Santaniello The MIAA is encouraging each school All of the Pioneers home match- Stadium in 2019. (Agawam), Laura Gouvin (Monson), to hold morning weigh-ins with no addi- es this season are scheduled to start at “The Mutiny had a great first season at Alexis Legowski (South Hadley), Lily tional weigh-ins prior to the meet. A rule 7:30 p.m. Their other six home matches Lusitano Stadium two years ago,” Ferrara Fabian (Monson), Brooke Murphy allowing the plus-three at night will not be will be against FC Malaga City (June 4), said. “We also had great weather for all of (Monson), Nissa Pereira (Ludlow) and Ela allowed for the modified season. AC Connecticut (June 11), Black Rock our home games, which helped bring even Kopec (Ludlow). Another big part of the wrestling sea- Photo by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com FC (June18), Boston Bolts (June 26), AC more fans to our games.” The Mutiny home opener is scheduled son will be the possibility of competition Micah Umeh sends a shot away during a The Mutiny, who celebrated their 20th to be against the Scorpions SC, who are taking place in the open air. Schools par- Connecticut (July 2), and Black Rock FC 2019 playoff. (July 9). season in 2019, finished the regular season a first-year team from the Boston area, on ticipating in the wrestling season are being For more information about how to pur- with an 8-0-2 record. May 15. encouraged to hold meets outdoors. Just like the Pioneers, the Mutiny fin- Their other home matches, which will There are only a few major match chase tickets online please visit wmpio- Voight. ished in first place in the league standings all begin at 7 p.m., are against CT Rush modifications that have been put in place. neers.com. A couple of returning Pioneers play- and advanced into the Eastern Conference (May 22), NJ Copa FC (June 5), Syracuse There will be frequent sanitization of mats Federico Molinari, who’s a former ers are Guillermo Deal, Blake Mullen, finals of the United Women’s Soccer DA (June 19), and the L.I. Rough Riders and for participants. Referees will need Pioneers player, returns as the head coach. Connor Hicks, and Maxi Viera, who’s the league. (July 10). to stop matches in instances where pro- “Federico and his players did a tremen- girls’ varsity soccer coach at Ludlow High After defeating the Long Island Rough If fans are allowed to attend soccer tective ear guards come off. There will be dous job winning the conference title in School. Riders, 3-0, at home in the semifinals, the matches at Lusitano Stadium this season, no handshakes before, and after matches. 2019,” Ferrara said. “Federico and I have Viera and Deal were two of the nine Mutiny’s outstanding season come to an it’ll be a good sign that things are finally The referee will also only point to winners been working very well together during players from Uruguay listed on the end following a 2-1 loss to the Lancaster getting back to normal again. The home instead of raising their hands. the offseason. He has a passion for the Pioneers 2019 roster. There were also Inferno at the stadium two days later. fans also help energize both the Pioneers Competitions for all spring sports, game of soccer. He also has a lot of inter- players from France, Spain, and Argentina, Jeb Booth returns as the Mutiny head and Mutiny players. including wrestling, were set to start this national contacts.” which is Molinari’s home country. coach following a very successful first sea- week. The Pioneers assistant coaches are “We do have a lot of international play- son at the helm. Dennis Gomes, Jay Willis, and John ers on this year’s roster,” Ferrara said. “A May 6, 2021, Ware River News, Page 9 Quabbin School Committee votes new budget obituaries tendent planned to fund through higher enrollment numbers. It Figure includes Elementary Secondary School went from 1.59% to 4.35%. Emergency Relief I monies new use of reserves, staff including a board certified MCAS testing Mildred B. Muir said DESE opted to hold Death notices Ware River News analyst and behavior assistants, 1.7% increase Massachusetts Comprehensive Donnelly, Mildred B. elementary social worker, inter- Donnelly Assessment System testing for this Died: April 19, 2021 Obituary vention programing at the middle By Ellenor Downer school year. It was not held last Funeral Mass May 22, 10 a.m. school, a middle/high school lit- WEST BROOKFIELD – Mildred Staff Writer year due to the COVID pandem- St. Joseph’s Church Policy eracy coach, two technology inte- B. “Millie” (Barrett) Donnelly, 83, of North Brookfield ic. MCAS tests will take place in gration specialists and restoration West Brookfield, BARRE – The Quabbin May and June. She said students Turley Publications of the middle school therapeutic died peacefully on Maznick, Gabriel Lexton Regional School District in grades 9 and 10 would test in classroom. Pre-school would also Monday, April 19, Died: April 21, 2021 offers two types of Committee listened to a presen- person only. Students in grades be offered at each of the elementa- 202, at Quaboag obituaries. tation about changes to the fiscal 3-8 would have a remote testing Mathieu, Normand ry schools. Rehabilitation and 2022 budget at its April 27 meet- option. Died: May 3, 2021 Duval presented the School Skilled Care Center, One is a free, brief ing.. Middle/High School Principal Services are Private Committee with a request to use with her loved ones Death Notice listing Director of Administrative Greg Devine said he believed unencumbered funds from this by her side. Services Cheryl Duval said there all seniors met the graduation the name of deceased, year of about $1 million to cover She leaves her were budget changes since the requirements. The district was date of death and the retired teachers health bene- daughter, Lauri weekly lunch date with “the girls” that public hearing March 15. When still waiting for the state Board fit costs next year. The unencum- Williams, and her often lasted all afternoon. It is rumored funeral date and place. the superintendent and staff of Education to change school bered figure was due in part to husband, Michael, of Brookfield; her they were always the loudest table in the built the fiscal 2022 budget, they and district accountability practic- The other is a Paid a reduction in transportation as six grandchildren, Sara, Eric, Thomas, restaurant; their laughter being heard assumed there would be three es. Muir said she was concerned there were fewer school days with Elizabeth, Pamela and Melissa; eight throughout. She will be missed by all Obituary, costing modes of education: remote, about participation in the testing hybrid learning of sixth, mid- great-grandchildren as well as niec- those who knew her. $100, which allows hybrid and in person. Since then on remote students, and said there dle and high school students and es, nephews and friends. She was The family would like to express the Department of Elementary were still just under 12% of stu- families to publish a reduction in special education predeceased by her son, Michael, their gratitude to the staff at Quaboag and Secondary Education deter- dents participating 100% remotely. transportation. Water and sewer her daughter, Lisa, and her siblings, Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center extended death notice mined all students would return to New close contact guidelines bills were lower as students were Nelson Barrett, Roberta Lavallee and for all the acts of kindness shown during information of their the classroom for the 2021/2022 The superintendent said the not in school as much. Dawn Desy. Millie was born in North Millie’s stay. A special thanks is given school year. Executive Office of Health and own choice and may The new budget number pre- Brookfield, daughter of the late Nelson to the staff of 3A who cared for her School Superintendent Sheila Human Services, DESE and the include a photograph. sented of $35,589,974 was a and Mildred (Wade) Barrett. during these last few months. Muir discussed the plan for next Governor’s Medical Advisory 1.7% increase over last year Millie believed in hard work and A funeral Mass for Millie will be Death Notices & school year due to DESE chang- Board set new close contact guide- and included the use of school doing the job right. Anyone who ever held in St. Joseph’s Church in North Paid Obituaries es. She anticipated returning to lines. Quarantine would not be reserves. Assessments dropped for met her at the Salem Cross Inn during Brookfield on Saturday, May 22, at 10 the normal school day with typi- required when individuals have should be four of the five-member towns. the 40 plus years she worked there as a.m., and everyone is asked to go direct- cal lunch periods. Teachers now been between three and six feet submitted through a Barre went from a 3.6% assess- a waitress, was instantly treated to her ly to church. Burial will follow in St. devoted to teaching remote learn- in a classroom or school bus with ment to a 1.97% and Hubbardston excellence. Joseph’s Cemetery. Social distancing funeral home to: ing would be teaching in person. a positive COVID student when changed from 4.31% to 3.48%. After retiring, Millie found great joy guidelines must be followed and masks [email protected]. Sixth-graders would remain at the both students wore a mask. They New Braintree went from -2.07% in reading and watching the humming- must be worn while in the church and middle school for one addition- just need to be notified. Close con- to -4.53% and Oakham changed birds that gathered outside her window. at the cemetery. A celebration of her Exceptions will be made al year. Classroom staffing would duct was defined as anyone within from 3.8% to 3.14%. Hardwick Once she joined Facebook in 2018, she life will be at Salem Cross Inn in West only when the family increase to support students’ six feet of a COVID positive indi- was the only town with an spent many happy hours enjoying the Brookfield to be held after. provides a death certificate social, emotional, behavior and vidual for 15 minutes or more in a increase in its assessment due to “antics” of those she loved and cared An online guest book is available at and must be pre-paid. academic needs. The superin- 24-hour period. about. She also looked forward to her varnumfuneralhome.com.

STCC announces registration for summer, fall classes Gabriel Lexton Maznick SPRINGFIELD – Registration Arts and Professional Studies. Registration for fall classes LAUREL, MARYLAND – serve the community as a volun- Carlos Rodriguez, Blake Rodriguez is open for summer and fall “Summer classes are available not also is open at STCC, which was Gabriel Lexton Maznick, known teer assisting and mentoring other and his former wife, Sharyn Bell. classes at Springfield Technical just for STCC students. We also ranked as the fourth best commu- to friends as “Gabe,” of organ transplant recip- As a longtime partner to Kelly Community College, a flexible welcome students from other col- nity college in the United States Laurel, Maryland, passed ients as well as those Abbott, Gabe is lovingly remem- and affordable opportunity for stu- leges and universities who find by Academic Influence, a col- away on April 21, 2021, awaiting transplants. He bered as step-dad by Shannon dents enrolled at STCC or another that taking a class at STCC is a lege-ranking system. at the age of 74 years. had a lifelong love of Murphy and Brandi Lauer, and college or university. great experience and a fraction STCC offers a variety of Born in Holden, woodworking and was a a grandfather to their children, STCC offers morning and eve- of the cost of a class at their own instructional methods allowing Massachusetts, in 1946 member of the Howard Brittany Gaughan, Collin Mutton, ning on campus classes as well school.” students to choose the course to Gabriel and Marion County Woodworkers and Cole and Lilli Murphy. He as online instruction. The courses General education class- delivery option that best suits their Maznick, Gabe spent Guild. Throughout his is survived by one brother, Dale include general education classes es available for summer include needs, from on campus to online his childhood living life, Gabe loved traveling, Maznick, his wife, Linda, and their that are guaranteed to transfer to English, history, math, among or hybrid. in Hubbardston. After crazy hats, making people children Jason, Simon and Nicole. the University of Massachusetts, other subjects. Federal financial The college provides a path- serving in the United smile and great food. As a As a double lung transplant Westfield State University and aid is available for students who way to certificates and associate States Army,during military veteran and his- recipient in lieu of flowers, memo- other institutions and offer a cost qualify. Additionally, students degrees as well as transfer oppor- which he served in the tory major, one of Gabe’s rial donations may be made to the savings. Electives also are avail- who receive a federal Pell Grant tunities to four-year colleges and Korean War, Gabe great passions was mili- Living Legacy Foundation online able. often qualify for additional Pell universities. attended the University tary history, especially via https://www.thellf.org/get-in- Summer sessions are divid- funding during the summer. “Some students have decid- of Massachusetts and World War II. volved/make-a-contribution/ or ed into three blocks for students’ Because the Pell grant money ed to start their college career graduated with a bach- Gabe is survived by by mail via: The Living Legacy convenience: does not need to be paid back, stu- at STCC instead of a four-year elor’s of arts degree in his best friend and part- Foundation, Attn: Ann Bromery, • Summer Session 1: June 7-July 9 dents who qualify can effectively institution when they consid- history. Upon gradua- ner of 30 years, Kelly 1730 Twin Spring Road Suite 200, • Summer Session 1E (extended): take the courses for free. Students er the cost,” Greco said. “STCC tion, Gabe continued to Ann Abbott. He was Baltimore, MD 21227. June 7-Aug. 12 should contact Student Financial is the most affordable college in serve the country in the a loving father of two To send flowers to the family or • Summer Session 2: July 12-Aug. Services to discuss if they qualify. Springfield and is a fraction of the Department of Defense daughters, Shelly-Anne plant a tree in memory of Gabriel 12 Email [email protected] or call 413- cost of a private college.” for over 30 years. Kelly and Ginna Lynne Rodriguez; L. Maznick, please visit our floral “Summer session offers a 755-4214 and leave a voicemail. To apply for fall, visit stcc. As a double lung transplant five grandchildren, Sarah Patrick, store. chance for any student to catch up For more information, includ- edu/apply. For questions, call recipient, Gabe continued to Alexander Chin, Rachel Kelly, or get ahead,” said Richard Greco, ing how to register, visit stcc.edu/ Admissions at 413-755-3333. dean of the School of Liberal summer.

ing to split EMS coverage with “oversight” committee should Normand Theodore Mathieu RESIGNATION from page 1 either Ware and Barre, which both be formed to investigate this fur- WEST BROOKFIELD – Sergeant. Normand was employed Normand is survived by his Greenery are both looking to be offer ALS, or Barre and West ther and come up with a cohe- Normand Theodore Mathieu, age for 30 years (1962-1992) for loving daughter, Christine Widen, added to the agenda for next week. Brookfield Rescue Squad, which sive agreement that benefits both 90, passed away at home Warren Pumps as a sales and son-in-law, Daniel, and lov- Selectman H. Robert Ruggles said is currently BLS only. Barre BOS towns. Clark said he wants to on Monday, May 3, engineer. ing grandchildren, Ryan Horner, he would prefer more time to go Clerk Maureen Marshall asked the see a clear proposal that anyone 2021, with his family by On Nov. 22, 1956, and Benjamin and Abigail Widen. over the CHAs. The aboard agreed Hardwick board how comfortable can understand and stressed that his side. Normand was in St. Joseph Church in Normand was predeceased by his to review both CHAs by Thursday their residents would feel if the “these are vital services and a lot born in New Bedford, New Bedford, he entered brothers, Roger A. Mathieu, Leo H. of this week before submitting town was divided with one portion of money.” Quink said they had an Massachusetts on Jan. into holy matrimony Mathieu and Raymond A. Mathieu. them to town counsel. receiving ALS coverage and the oversight committee for Hardwick 25, 1931, son of the late with Therese Cormier. All services for Normand Comerford said another pos- other BLS coverage. Quink said and Ware, and it helped in work- Albert Ovila Mathieu Normand and Therese will be private. In lieu of flo- sible marijuana establishment before their agreement with Ware, ing through issues and concerns. and Noella (Chandonet) were married for 60 ral offerings, please make dona- may be looking to start up in their own ambulance was BLS Quink said being able to pay Mathieu. He was raised years, before Therese tions to the National Shrine of St. Hardwick. He said a representa- only, so residents were already both Barre and Ware’s assess- and educated in New passed away on March Jude, Claretain Missionaries, 205 tive from a group in Boston will used to that. ments would be a “heavy lift” for Bedford and received a bachelor of 27, 2017. Normand was a longtime West Monroe St., P.O. Box 8531, be joining the Planning Board O’Sullivan asked Rogowski Hardwick and asked Rogowski science degree from Southeastern resident of Ware, prior to moving Chicago, IL 60680. if they would need a third ambu- if he was willing to work with meeting on May 11. Comerford Massachusetts University. to West Brookfield in August of Cebula Funeral Home, of lance to cover part of Hardwick. WBRS. Rogowski said he and said the group is from a neighbor- Normand proudly served his 2020. While a resident of Ware, Ware, was entrusted with the final Rogowski said they are already Sizer have discussed this and they hood that was unfairly impacted country in the United States Air Normand was a communicant of arrangements. For more infor- by former marijuana laws, so they covering a lot of those calls both had reservations about work- now and would not need anoth- ing with WBRS. Sizer said they Force during the Korean War. He All Saints Church, and was cur- mation and an online guest book, have “top priority,” on the state enlisted on Nov. 13, 1951, and rently a communicant of Our please visit www.cebulafuneral- list. er ambulance. Both O’Sullivan worry that WBRS is “over-prom- and Marshall asked how the poor ising” their services. Quink said was honorably discharged on Nov. Lady of the Sacred Heart in West home.com. The meeting was recessed in 12, 1955, with the rank of Staff Brookfield. order to join the Barre Board of conditions of some of Hardwick’s she just wanted to understand Selectmen meeting for 7:15 p.m. roads would affect the wear and Barre’s position on WBRS and to discuss emergency medical ser- tear on Barre’s ambulances. acknowledged that Barre already vices. Rogowski said they cover calls works “really well” with Ware. to those areas of Hardwick now Rogowski said it costs Barre to assist Ware, and Barre also has $75,000 a year to have an ambu- Meeting with roads in need of work. lance and with Hardwick’s assess- Barre BOS Rogowski said he has discussed ment, they would add approxi- Memorial Service in memory of Due to the Barre select- applying for a grant to secure a mately $57,000 to their budget, men being in executive session, rapid response vehicle with reducing the financial burden on Hardwick’s BOS joined their Hardwick Fire Chief Raymond Barre. SHEILA A. MACHNIK meeting at 8:10 p.m. to discuss Walker, Ware Fire Chief Chris O’Sullivan said he would like emergency medical services. Gagnon and West Brookfield this agreement drafted prior to Quink said she emailed Barre Rescue Squad President Dan town meeting and reviewed by Town Administrator Jessica Sizer McCall. Having a rapid response the town attorney. The Barre BOS with the financial information vehicle could provide faster made a motion to draft a prelimi- related to ambulance calls from response to remote areas of towns. nary document to approve at their Ware. She said from July 2019 Rogowski said he felt sharing next meeting in two weeks. Kemp to June 2020, they had $95,678 coverage of Hardwick with Ware requested an email of the draft in payments for ambulance calls, would be the most benefit to the agreement be sent to Quink to making the average trip cost $471. residents. He suggested looking present at Hardwick’s joint meet- Barre BOS Chairman Greg at Barre’s agreement with New ing with their Finance Committee 1955-2020 O’Sullivan asked if this figure Braintree and drafting some- next Monday, in order to help plan represented the entire town of thing similar for Hardwick. Barre their budget. FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS JESSE L. ALDRIDGE Hardwick, or just the area Barre receives a $15,000 assessment Rogowski said one thing they A Memorial Funeral Mass will be offered on CMSgt. USAF/Ret would possibly be covering. from New Braintree, in addition could look forward to with the Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 11 AM in to invoicing for ambulance trans- potential agreement, is the oppor- 27 Dec 1940 - 2 May 2020 Quink said this number was for St. Mary’s Church, 57 South Street, Ware. the entire town. Barre Fire Chief ports. The assessment fee offsets tunity to apply for regionalized Forever in our thoughts Sheila’s family will receive friends from Robert Rogowski said he expected assists, refusals, and non-trans- grants to help get an ambulance Always in our heart Barre to cover between 75 to 100 ports. back in Hardwick. “We have to 10 AM until the time of the Mass, in St. Mary’s calls on their side of Hardwick, or O’Sullivan, Marshall and start at the small level first,” he Church. Inurnment with Prayers of Comittal Loving wife Pat, daughters Kimberly, Lynn, about a third of the calls. Barre BOS Vice Chairman Dylan said. will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ware. Tammy and son Jesse and families Hardwick selectmen are look- Clark agreed that some type of Page 10, Ware River News, May 6, 2021

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We have Baystate Children’s Hospital in All visitors must adhere to nity COVID-19 vaccinations, been longing for the day when Springfield, Baystate Franklin Baystate Health infection con- Baystate Health is updating its we could safely re-introduce Medical Center in Greenfield, trol practices that are in effect WARREN Agenda at mytowngov- of the petition are avail- visitor policy guidelines for visitors to the Baystate Health Baystate Noble Hospital in throughout the health system: PLANNING BOARD ernment.org. All inter- able at the office of the each tier and effective May 3, hospital environment and have Westfield, and Baystate Wing wearing facemasks, frequent PUBLIC HEARING ested parties are urged to Town Manager, 126 Main will open to visitation in the now reached a point where this Hospital in Palmer, allowing handwashing, maintain phys- NOTICE attend. Street, Ware, MA. This inpatient units and Emergency is possible,” said Dr. Andrew patients one visitor at a time for ical/social distance of six feet Pursuant to MGL, Applicant: DPC notice shall also be post- Departments at all Baystate W. Artenstein, chief physician those not in the ICU, two visi- as possible, and no shared food Chapter 40A, Notice is Engineering, LLC ed on the Massachusetts hospitals. executive and chief academic tors at a time for those in ICU sources. hereby given that the Description of Work: Newspaper Publishers “Visitors, loved ones and officer, Baystate Health. and two parents/guardians for To stay up to date with these Warren Planning Board Utility trenching; gravity Association’s (MNPA) others, are known to have sig- All Baystate Hospitals are pediatric patients. Additionally, policies, visit baystatehealth. acting as the Special sewer installation; road website (http://masspub- nificant benefits to the heal- now in the yellow tier, including visiting hours have been extend- org/patients/visiting. Permit Granting Authority, resurfacing with loam licnotices.org). will hold a Public Hearing and seed placement of All interested parties “Usually consuming a gen- the stairs instead of the elevator, greater risk for a stroke. on Monday, May 24, disturbed areas; and site are invited to attend. STROKE from page5 erally healthy diet, rich in lean parking further away, or walking “If you smoke, stop. There 2021 at 7:15 PM on the cleanup. Keith J. Kruckas consistently too high damaging protein choices, whole grains, or riding a bicycle to the store. are many ways that we can help application of Donna Location: Hardwick Chairman your arteries and organs and over vegetables, fruits, and low-fat Also, be aware of the amount of you with this goal. And when Skoczylas. The Hearing Road at Town Common Board of Selectmen time increasing your likelihood dairy products helps to provide time that you are sitting daily drinking, it should be in moder- will be held via digital Town: Hardwick 05/06/2021 of stroke, noted Panjwani. our bodies the nutrients that are and make an effort to move at ation as chronic alcoholism and platform Zoom Meeting. Interested parties Foods high in salt (sodium) needed. However, when we con- least a few minutes each hour, binge drinking can increase the The Applicant, Donna may also view this Legal can raise your blood pressure. sume excessive portions of any even when you are unable to get risk of both ischemic and hemor- Skoczylas is requesting Notice at http://masspub- Please check Most of the sodium Americans food, especially calorie-dense in a full workout,” said Martin. rhagic stroke,” said Panjwani. a Special Permit No. 300 licnotices.org. eat comes from packaged, pro- the accuracy of foods such as fried foods, sweet- Smoking and drinking too For more information on and Site Plan Approval 05/06/2021 cessed, store-bought and restau- ened beverages, desserts, candy, much alcohol can also raise your stroke, visit baystatehealth.org/ No. 66 under Section 1.5 your legal notice rant foods. and baked goods, weight gain blood pressure putting you at stroke. of the zoning by-laws to “To decrease intake of salt, is likely,” said prior to submis- read food labels of processed expand/alter a non-con- LEGAL AD sion (i.e., date, Martin. forming structure in the Town of Hardwick foods or snacks and select lower To prevent village district located at Cemetery Commissioners time, spelling). sodium varieties. Be mindful that obesity, the 2282 Main Street (Map are accepting bids from Also, be sure regular sauces, such as soy, bar- Baystate dietitian becue, teriyaki, and ketchup are 20, Lot 38). Contractors for the the requested noted mindful eat- A complete copy of mowing of Cemeteries very high in sodium. Experiment ing is important as the application may be and Common Area for publication date with sodium-free herbs and spic- well as engaging inspected in the Office of FY/2022 beginning July coincides with es rather than using salt or salt- in regular physical blends and other high sodium the Planning Board or the 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. the purpose of the activity. Town Clerk during normal The Scope of Services seasonings. When dining out, “Try to find request that salt not be added to business hours. Anyone is available by contact- notice, or as the exercises that you your foods and request that any interested or wishing to be ing Paula Roberts – 413- law demands. enjoy doing to dressings/sauces be served on the heard on the application 813-8809, or e-mail Thank you. increase the like- side,” said Martin. lihood that you should appear at the time cemetery.hardwick@ “Once again, your food choic- and place designated. All gmail.com. Bids will be will continue this es and overeating leading to obe- healthy behav- interested parties are invit- accepted until Monday, sity can have a big impact on ed to attend via Zoom. May 17, 2021 by 2:00 ior. Many people your blood pressure,” she added. report lack of time https:/join.zoom.us PM and shall be marked Obesity is a disease that Meeting ID: 869 2706 “Mowing of Cemeteries as a reason not to affects 34% of adults age 20 and exercise, however, 4530 and Common Area Bid”. over. Excess body fat can lead Passcode: 784772 Bids may be mailed to you can incorpo- to inflammation, which results rate simple ways Phone # 646-558-8656 Cemetery Commission, in poor blood flow and potential Warren Planning Board PO Box 575, Gilbertville, to increase activ- blockages – two major causes of ity such as taking Derick R. Veliz, Chairman MA 01031 or hand stroke. 05/06, 05/13/2021 delivered to Hardwick Municipal Building, 307 Main St., Gilbertville, MA CLUES ACROSS of due south 2. Polynesian island alliances Town of Hardwick 01031. 1. Engine additive 26. Japanese country 20. One’s mother Conservation 05/06, 05/13/2021 The Library Loft Schoolhouse Commons Historical Center • 1085 Park Street, Palmer 4. A hearty laugh honorific 3. Shrub of the (British) Commission 8. Restrain 27. A way to induce olive family 23. Landholder Notice is hereby given 10. Dried coconut sleep 4. Self-governing 24. Peter’s last in accordance with the TOWN OF WARREN We are celebrating our kernels 34. Makes cash Netherlands name Wetlands Protection Act MASSACHUSETTS 20th year at the Schoolhouse Commons. 11. Nefarious register rolls territory 25. Parties that a Public Meeting will The BOS seek quali- Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons. 12. Elderly 35. A city in S 5. Shared one’s 26. Title of respect be held for a Request fied bids for the purchase Hours: 13. Central part of a Louisiana view 27. Red wine for Determination of the road materials and church building 36. Make more 6. Tailless 28. Pearl Jam’s of Applicability on services for the Town’s Tues. 10am - 4pm • Wed. 10am - 4pm Thurs. 10am - 4pm • Fri. 10am-4pm 15. Throw into cheerful amphibians debut Wednesday, May 19, Highway Department; confusion 37. Manicurist 7. Charge 29. Shaft 2021 at 6:30 PM via for the purchase of road Hope to see you there 16. Intestinal 38. Consents passengers horsepower Zoom. The Zoom link minerals & services; bitu- 17. Qualities of 39. Network of must pay (abbr.) for this meeting will minous concrete in place, Book donations will be accepted at the Palmer Public being religious nerves 9. Sound sheep 30. Frosts be posted on the Town Ca2FDR, crack sealing, Library or the Library Loft during open hours. 18. Live up to a 40. Mocking smile make 31. Cry of joy Website and with the 3/4” washed stone,1 1/2” Please, no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books. standard 41. It covers the 10. Known for sure 32. Induces Agenda at mytowngov- washed stone, 2”-3” trap We accept books only in good, clean condition. 21. Seize body 12. Filled with vomiting ernment.org. All inter- rock-hard pack, crushed 22. Go quickly 42. Partner to pans unexpressed 33. Mother or father ested parties are urged to gravel. For more information call 283-3330 ext. 100 23. Automated teller 43. Perform in a anger 34. Dal __: Musical attend. Specifications may machine play 14. Student (abbr.) navigation Applicant: Carolyn be obtained in the Town 24. Bowling 15. Criticize marker Blum, Budding Botanicals Accountant’s Office in the necessity CLUES DOWN 17. Gathering place 36. Door fastener Description of Work: Town Hall, 48 High Street 25. One point east 1. Beautiful 19. Informal part Marijuana cultivation or at the highway garage Proceeds To Benefit the Palmer Public Library establishment, to include starting May 5, 2021. clearing of trees and veg- Sealed bids are due etation including inva- in the Towns Accountant sive species, on proposed office on May 19, 2021 building site. by 1 p.m., where they will Location: 664 North be publicly opened and Road read. The BOS reserves Town: Hardwick the right to reject all bids Interested parties not in the best interest of Parents, may also view this Legal the Town of Warren. Notice at http://masspub- 05/06/2021 licnotices.org. 05/06/2021 Grandparents PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Town of Hardwick The Board of Selectmen Conservation will conduct a Public Commission Hearing on Tuesday, May & Friends Class of Notice is hereby given 18, 2021 at 7:10 p.m., in in accordance with the the Selectmen’s Meeting Wetlands Protection Act Room, 126 Main Street, that a Public Meeting will Ware, MA, to hear an be held for a Request Application for Change SPECIAL HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE for Determination of Manager, Change of Applicability on of Officers/Directors, 2021 Wednesday, May 19, Stock or Ownership 2021 at 6:30 PM via Interest, License #00016- Zoom. The Zoom link PK-1326, Bruso Liquor for the meeting will be Mart, Inc. d/b/a Bruso’s Honor Your Class of 2021 Graduate published on the Town Liquor Mart, 144 Main website at with the Street, Ware, MA. Copies We are offering a great deal for you to celebrate your 2 x 3 Advertisement graduate in your community graduation issue. 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