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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 096 City Council votes to pay down water bond with Air Force funds By AMY PORTER the bond sale to the end of ing and final passage of a Staff Writer May rather than June, due to zoning amendment giving the WESTFIELD – On April the market. Building Inspector broader 16, the City Council voted to “I thought it would be bet- authority to include site grad- apply the $1,350,917 settle- ter to move it forward then ing information as part of the ment funds received in wait to see whether it would building permit process. December 2019 from the be approved or not,” Barnes “This came through as a United States Air Force for said about the request to the recommendation from costs incurred related to the council. Planning Board, is widely treatment of contaminated Barnes said the outstanding supported in the building water sources towards a por- bond needs to be renewed by trades, and went through a (THE WESTFIELD NEWS FILE PHOTO) tion of the $13 million water June, and he would put these public hearing with no oppo- bond passed in 2018. proceeds against the note to sition,” said At-large everybody for their help,” he Greenway Rail Trail is a park, Finance subcommittee reduce the amount. Councilor Dave Flaherty, said. contradicting an opinion from chair Ralph J. Figy said the At-large Councilor Kristen chair of the Zoning Planning A second reading and final the city’s Law Department. KRISTEN L. MELLO passage was also taken for a In other business, renewals vote was requested by Mello thanked Mayor Donald At-large Councilor and Development subcom- Treasurer Matthew Barnes, F. Humason Jr., the Law mittee before the unanimous zoning amendment submitted for junk licenses were also who has moved up the time- Department, former Mayor vote was taken by the Planning Board to passed for a number of busi- table for the next bond sale. Brian P. Sullivan, Senators go. “Thanks to everyone who Ward 5 Councilor John J. strengthen marijuana regula- nesses. Beltrandi, who chairs Barnes said the proceeds, Richard Neal, Ed Markey and had a hand in it,” Mello said. Beltrandi III thanked every- tions by required a special the License committee, said which were received on Dec. Elizabeth Warren, New York The vote to apply the fund- one for their work on the permit if an establishment is they were annual renewals 2, had been put in a separate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and ing to the water bond was amendment. “The Planning located within 500 feet of a that he wanted to see passed, bank account to track the former Councilor Andrew K. unanimous. Board and Building park. in order not to hold up any- funds. He said he has been Surprise for their work on the Other positive votes taken Department put a lot of effort Flaherty said the item was one. “We checked everything, working with a bond advisor reimbursement and directing at the April 16 council meet- into this. It’s a long time com- amended in ZPD to include and everything is in line,” he who advised him to move up the money where it needs to ing included the second read- ing, and a good thing. Thank the phrase that the Columbia said.

Couple receives surprise parade on Rouse requests what would have been their wedding day COVID-19 By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Editor WESTFIELD – Matthew McKearney tracing assistant and Maddie Scozzari should have been married April 18. Because of the By HOPE E. TREMBLAY COVID-19 pandemic, the couple post- Editor poned the wedding and decided to spend WESTFIELD – The Massachusetts Department of their would-be wedding day relaxing at Health is coordinating efforts to assist communities home. with COVID-19 contact tracing, a daunting task for But the couple’s parents couldn’t let Westfield, which had 247 the day pass without acknowledging positive cases as of April 20. Gov. Charlie Baker announced the Community Tracing Collaborative earlier this month and said 1,000 individuals would be deployed through the pro- gram, including college stu- dents. This initiative is a collabo- ration between the adminis- tration and Partners In Health, Well wishers parade past the Day Avenue home of Matthew McKearney and and is the first of its kind in Maddie Scozarri April 18, 2020, which was supposed to be their wedding day. the nation, according to (MARC ST. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Baker’s office. The initia- tive focuses on tracing the JOSEPH ROUSE what was supposed to be the most parents still reside there, while Scozzari’s contacts of confirmed posi- memorable day of their lives, so they two sets of parents live on the Cape. The tive COVID-19 patients, and supporting individuals in planned a surprise “wedding parade.” parents planned the event together and quarantine, and builds on the efforts already underway At 3 p.m. Saturday, the couple was made the trip to Westfield. from the Command Center to leverage public health surprised when they heard car horns “They told us to be home for a deliv- college students to augment the contact tracing being honking and people yelling outside their ery,” McKearney said. “We got flowers done by local boards of health. Day Avenue home. delivered, so we just thought that was Last week, Westfield Health Director Joseph A. “Maddie was working on her com- it.” Rouse said the DPH has “really stepped up” its assis- puter and I was taking a nap,” McKearney Instead, the couple was feted with the tance to the city and he hoped Westfield would have at said. “She woke me up and we looked parade as well as dinner from The least one person helping trace city residents tested for outside and saw everyone.” Tavern and champagne to mark the day. coronavirus. While “parades” and drive-by cele- “We were both disappointed we had to Rouse noted that a community tracer would not be brations have become the norm for reschedule,” McKearney said. “When paid through the city’s budget. Matt McKearney and Maddie Scozzari birthday parties during orders to stay at we saw everyone, Maddie was very “This will all be funded by the state,” he said. during the surprise parade of friends home, this one was a little different in emotional.” Rouse said the college students being deployed are and family Saturday, their intended that not only was it for a wedding, but The couple moved their wedding at fully engaged in their public health studies and would wedding day which had to be post- also because most of the people in the the Mount Washington Resort in New be assigned through the state. poned. (MARC ST. ONGE/THE parade drove several hours to honor the Hampshire from April 18 to July 31 with WESTFIELD NEWS) engaged couple. See COVID-19 Tracing, Page 6 McKearney is from Attleboro and his See Parade, Page 3 J. Dog Hauling touts other small businesses By AMY PORTER “When I first started my to get things done while were more they could do for Staff Writer business, I had a lot of ques- they’re at home. “The good each other,” Rivest said. He WESTFIELD – Wade tions, and I got a lot of help. weather helps,” Rivest said. said he wants people to know Rivest, owner of J. Dog I’m just paying them back,” As for the cross-promotion, that it’s getting difficult for Hauling in Westfield, said he Rivest said, adding that he Rivest said he has always small business owners. has always sought to promote wants to keep people interest- done it since he opened his “When the economy takes a other local businesses, after all ed in helping small businesses. business, but he stepped up the hit on business owners, it’s the help and support he Rivest said his business is frequency about two months pretty scary,” Rivest said. received when he opened his open, and he is starting to get ago, and he is trying to feature J. Dog Hauling specializes veteran-owned franchise in busy, although he said he is other businesses on his per- in decluttering residential and 2018. operating with one crew sonal page five or six times a commercial properties by Since the coronavirus shut instead of two. “We’re one of week. He said he features doing non-hazardous remov- down non-essential business- the lucky ones,” he said. businesses that are still open, als and small demolitions. es, Rivest has been stepping He said people are getting and ones that are still closed; They are open for business, up the cross-promotion, fea- stir-crazy, and giving them- businesses involved in the and may be contacted at 413- turing local businesses on a selves projects that require community, and people who 378-0718, or on Facebook at regular basis on his personal hauling away things they’re helped him when he started. JDog Junk Removal & Wade Rivest of J. Dog Hauling in Westfield. (WADE RIVEST Facebook page. tired of looking at, and trying “I think people wish there Hauling Westfield. PHOTO) PAGE 2 - TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS UPDATE: Hooplandia will move hoops tourney, festival to 2021 SPRINGFIELD – Organizers of in Western Massachusetts and Basketball Hall of Fame, “From the be announced; Hooplandia, the planned 3-on-3 bas- Connecticut will remain as the lead beginning, the intent has been to – and Hooplandia Showcase ketball tournament and festival philanthropic recipient of the event, build a legacy event that will last Games on The Court of Dreams at scheduled for this June at The Big E which was slated to host 2,500 teams and grow for decades, celebrating Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. Fairgrounds and to be presented by and 10,000 players. basketball and its culture in this During the winter of 2020-2021, a Eastern States Exposition and “We are heartbroken that the road region and beyond. Like everyone, series of high-profile 3-on-3 games Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall to Hooplandia has been closed to us we look forward to normalcy and will be scheduled for competition on of Fame has announced that the in 2020, but we are fully-committed our great traditions and want the legendary hardwood. Details to event will be cancelled for 2020, and excited about bringing this to Hooplandia to be one of those. The be announced. given the sweeping impacts of life in 2021,” explained Eugene J. passion for Hooplandia and the sport All teams that have registered and COVID-19. Cassidy, President and CEO of has been awe-inspiring to me and, I paid for the event will be issued full At the same time, the organizers Eastern States Exposition. “There know this event will be of champi- refunds. Teams of players at Age 8 reaffirmed their commitment to the has been a tremendous outpouring onship caliber in 2021.” and under were slated for free regis- event in 2021, and in creating a leg- of support from businesses, commu- To help build a bridge to the 2021 tration in 2020, honoring the lives of acy celebration for the Springfield nity partners and organizations and Hooplandia, a number of smaller Kobe and Gianna Bryant – Bryant region and the birthplace of basket- basketball fans from throughout the events are being planned, with wore #8 during a portion of his Los ball, outlined a series of smaller Northeast and, we are grateful for details forthcoming. Those include: ture food, music and entertainment; Angeles Lakers career in the NBA. events in 2020 to engage the com- validating this vision and being a – Hooplandia at Hall of Fame – Hooplandia World Slam Dunk The free Under-8 registration will be munity and build momentum toward part of it. While we cannot properly Enshrinement: A series of 3-on-3 Championship at The Big E Fair: extended to the 2021 event. next year. structure and execute the event this courts and games will be curated for High-flying entertainment comes to Hooplandia’s Instagram account The newly-scheduled dates for year because of these extraordinary outdoor play in the parking lot of the The Big E (September 18-October (@hooplandia) and website (www. Hooplandia in 2021 are June 25-27, circumstances, we are already work- Hall during Springfield Celebration 4), with a spectacle of slam dunk hooplandia.com) will provide ongo- with games at the Big E Fairgrounds ing on our plans for next year.” Day on Sun., Aug. 30, as part of artists from around the world, com- ing information and plans of the and Naismith Memorial Basketball Added John Doleva, President Enshrinement Weekend activities. peting for the title of Hooplandia event and its transition. – Courtesy Hall of Fame. Boys and Girls Clubs and CEO of Naismith Memorial The festival environment will fea- World Slam Dunk Champ. Date to of Hooplandia

Reminder: City of Westfield residents receive tax extension to June 1 WESTFIELD - On Friday, April 3, 2020 Gov. Charlie Baker real estate tax and/or personal property tax bill is May 1, 2020. with the bills or by mailing to City Hall at: City of Westfield, signed into law Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020. This Act gave Please note, even if municipal offices are closed on June 1, 2020 Collectors’ Office, 59 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085. the mayor flexibility to extend the 4th quarter real estate and the due date for payment is not further extended beyond June 1, Payments can be made by check or money order using the drop personal property tax due dates from May 1, 2020 to no later 2020. box at the handicap access entrance to City Hall. than June 1, 2020 due to COVID-19. For those of you who have already made your fourth quarter If residents or businesses would like a receipt, they must Mayor Donald F. Humason Jr. is therefore announcing fourth tax payments, thank you. For those of you who are able to make include a self-addressed stamped envelope and the Collectors’ quarter fiscal year 2020 real estate tax and personal property tax your fourth quarter tax payments prior to June 1, we encourage Office will mail a receipt. Payments can also be made online via payments are now due June 1, 2020. The due date for payment you to do so. the Collectors’ Office website link: www.cityofwestfield. is June 1, 2020 even if the due date on your previously mailed Payments may be made by mail using the envelopes enclosed org/330/Online-Pay. Payment methods available online include credit cards and debit cards subject to the fee schedule found on the website. The City also accepts online payments by elec- tronic check for a fee of $0.25. Payment fees are charged by the payment processing company, not the City of Westfield. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call 572-6229 or Police Logs 572-6237. At this time Westfield City Hall remains closed to the public. Major crime and lot, the responding officer a suspect was identified and of Health requests a violation incident report reports the device was cut his investigation is ongoing. check at a town business. Tuesday, April 14, 2020 from the car, an incident 3:39 p.m.: motorv ehicle WESTFIELD report was filled; SOUTHWICK complaint, Matthews Road, a 12:08 p.m.: burglary, 3:03 p.m.: larceny, Malone 10:50 a.m.: animal com- caller reports a motorcycle Skyline Drive, a caller reports Avenue, Southwick police plaint, Lexington Circle, a racing up and down the street a house undergoing renova- relay a report of larceny of caller reports a large dog run- doing wheelies, officers were tion was broken into and motor vehicles, the respond- ning loose. unable to locate the subject. Court Logs property was stolen, the ing officer reports two dirt 1:24 p.m.: officer wanted, 6:34 p.m.: bylaw violation, responding detectives report bikes were stolen from a College Highway, a woman College Highway, police Westfield District Court entry was gained via a win- garage, the incident was reports a custody issue and report that a gym is still oper- Tuesday, April 14, 2020 dow and a television and referred to the Community her ex-husband would not ating with eight patrons inside Due to the COVID-19 crisis, cases will be heard only other property was stolen, the Service Unit; return their daughter, the ex and advised of current regula- on an emergency basis. Generally, only cases involving investigation is ongoing; 4:28 p.m.: larceny. stated he did not want to tions. defendants in custody will be heard, remotely, utilizing 2:16 p.m.: larceny, Union Princeton Street, a caller return her due to COVID-19, 9:35 p.m.: trespassing, videographic and telephonic technology. No comprehen- Street, a caller from a Union reports her boyfriend’s cell police referred the subjects to Powder Mill Road, three sive system for reporting the results of such hearings has Street automobile retailer phone was stolen after he the court. motocross riders reported on been established. reports a catalytic converter briefly left it atop his vehicle, 3:16 p.m.: bylaw violation, the track, police were unable was stolen from a car on the the responding officer reports College Highway, the Board to locate anyone.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Tues., April 21, 2020 is the 112th day of the year. 254 days remain until the end of the year.

ON THIS DAY 1809 – Two Austrian army corps German High Command headquar- Sword, and the Arm of the Lord sur- more than 200 people were killed. are driven from Landshut by a First ters. renders to federal authorities in 753 BC – Romulus founds Rome French Empire army led by Napoleon 1948 – United Nations Security Arkansas after a two-day govern- (traditional date). as two French corps to the north Council Resolution 47 relating to ment siege. TODAY'S 43 BC – Battle of Mutina: Mark hold off the main Austrian army on Kashmir conflict is adopted. 1987 – The Tamil Tigers are BIRTHDAYS Antony is again defeated in battle by the first day of the Battle of Eckmühl. 1952 – Secretary's Day (now blamed for a car bomb that deto- Aulus Hirtius, who is killed. Antony 1821 – Benderli Ali Pasha arrives Administrative Professionals' Day) is nates in the Sri Lankan capital city of 1947 – Iggy Pop, American sing- fails to capture Mutina and Decimus in Constantinople as the new Grand first celebrated. Colombo, killing 106 people. er-songwriter, producer, and actor Brutus is murdered shortly after. Vizier of the Ottoman Empire; he 1958 – United Airlines Flight 736 1989 – Tiananmen Square pro- 1947 – John Weider, English 900 – The Laguna Copperplate remains in power for only nine days collides into a United States Air tests of 1989: In Beijing, around bass player Inscription (the earliest known writ- before being sent into exile. Force fighter jet near Arden, Nevada 100,000 students gather in 1948 – Gary Condit, American ten document found in what is now 1836 – Texas Revolution: The in what is now Enterprise, Nevada. Tiananmen Square to commemo- businessman and politician the Philippines): the Commander-in- Battle of San Jacinto: Republic of 1960 – Brasília, Brazil's capital, is rate Chinese reform leader Hu – Paul Davis, American Texas forces under Sam Houston officially inaugurated. At 09:30, the Yaobang. 1948 Chief of the Kingdom of Tondo, as singer-songwriter and musician (d. represented by the Honourable defeat troops under Mexican Three Powers of the Republic are 1989 – Nintendo launched the General Antonio López de Santa simultaneously transferred from the original Game Boy in Japan. The 2008) Jayadewa, Lord Minister of Pailah, – Patti LuPone, American pardons from all debt the Honourable Anna. old capital, Rio de Janeiro. portable video game system had 1949 Namwaran and his relations. 1856 – Australian labour move- 1962 – The Seattle World's Fair four Japanese launch titles: Super actress and singer 1092 – The Diocese of Pisa is ment: Stonemasons and building (Century 21 Exposition) opens. It is Mario Land, Alleyway, Baseball, and 1951 – Tony Danza, American elevated to the rank of metropolitan workers on building sites around the first World's Fair in the United Yakuman. actor and producer archdiocese by Pope Urban II Melbourne march from the University States since World War II. 1993 – The Supreme Court in La 1951 – Michael Freedman, 1506 – The three-day Lisbon of Melbourne to Parliament House 1963 – The first election of the Paz, Bolivia, sentences former dic- American mathematician and aca- Massacre comes to an end with the to achieve an eight-hour day. Universal House of Justice is held, tator Luis García Meza to 30 years demic slaughter of over 1,900 suspected 1894 – Norway formally adopts marking its establishment as the in jail without parole for murder, 1952 – Gerald Early, American Jews by Portuguese Catholics. the Krag–Jørgensen bolt-action rifle supreme governing institution of the theft, fraud and violating the consti- author and academic 1509 – Henry VIII ascends the as the main arm of its armed forces, Bahá'í Faith. tution. 1954 – James Morrison, American throne of England on the death of a weapon that would remain in ser- 1964 – A Transit-5bn satellite fails 2004 – Five suicide car bombers actor, director, producer, and his father, Henry VII. vice for almost 50 years. to reach orbit after launch; as it re- target police stations in and around screenwriter 1526 – The last ruler of the Lodi 1898 – Spanish–American War: enters the atmosphere, 2.1 pounds Basra, killing 74 people and wound- 1956 – Phillip Longman, German- dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi is defeated The United States Navy begins a (0.95 kg) of radioactive plutonium in ing 160. American demographer and jour- and killed by Babur in the First Battle blockade of Cuban ports. When the its SNAP RTG power source is 2010 – The controversial Kharkiv nalist of Panipat. U.S. Congress issued a declaration widely dispersed. Pact (Russian Ukrainian Naval Base 1957 – Jesse Orosco, American 1615 – The Wignacourt Aqueduct of war on April 25, it declared that a 1965 – The 1964–1965 New York for Gas Treaty) is signed in Kharkiv, baseball player is inaugurated in Malta. state of war had existed from this World's Fair opens for its second Ukraine, by Ukrainian President – Andie MacDowell, date. and final season. Viktor Yanukovych and Russian 1958 1782 – The city of Rattanakosin, American model, actress, and pro- now known internationally as 1914 – Ypiranga incident: A 1966 – Rastafari movement: Haile President Dmitry Medvedev; it was German arms shipment to Mexico is Selassie of Ethiopia visits Jamaica, unilaterally terminated by Russia on ducer Bangkok, is founded on the eastern – Tim Jacobus, American bank of the Chao Phraya River by intercepted by the U.S. Navy near an event now celebrated as March 31, 2014. 1959 King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke. Veracruz. Grounation Day. 2012 – Two trains are involved in illustrator and painter 1789 – George Washington's 1918 – World War I: German 1967 – A few days before the gen- a head-on collision near Sloterdijk, 1961 – Carey Hayes, American reception at Trenton is hosted by the fighter ace Manfred von Richthofen, eral election in Greece, Colonel Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, screenwriter and producer Ladies of Trenton as he journeys to better known as "The Red Baron", is George Papadopoulos leads a coup injuring 116 people. 1961 – Chad Hayes, American New York City for his first inaugura- shot down and killed over Vaux-sur- d'état, establishing a military regime 2014 – The American city of Flint, actor, producer, and screenwriter tion. Somme in France. that lasts for seven years. Michigan switches its water source 1965 – Karen Foster, American 1792 – Tiradentes, a revolutionary 1926 – Al-Baqi cemetery, former 1975 – Vietnam War: President of to the Flint River, beginning the model and actress leading a movement for Brazil's site of the mausoleum of four Shi'a South Vietnam Nguyễn Văn Thiệu ongoing Flint water crisis which has 1965 – Fiona Kelleghan, independence, is hanged, drawn Imams, is leveled to the ground by flees Saigon, as Xuân Lộc, the last caused lead poisoning in up to American academic, critic and and quartered. Wahhabis. South Vietnamese outpost blocking 12,000 people, and 15 deaths from librarian 1802 – Twelve thousand Wahhabis 1934 – The "Surgeon's a direct North Vietnamese assault Legionnaires disease, ultimately 1970 – Rob Riggle, American under Abdul-Aziz bin Muhammad, Photograph", the most famous photo on Saigon, falls. leading to criminal indictments actor and comedian invaded city of Karbala, killed over allegedly showing the Loch Ness 1977 – Annie opens on Broadway. against 15 people, five of whom 1970 – Nicole Sullivan, American three thousand inhabitants, and Monster, is published in the Daily 1982 – Baseball: Rollie Fingers of have been charged with involuntary actress, comedian, and screenwrit- sacked the city. Mail (in 1999, it is revealed to be a the Milwaukee Brewers becomes manslaughter. er 1806 – Action of 21 April 1806: A hoax). the first pitcher to record 300 saves. 2019 – Eight bombs explode at 1971 – Axl Rotten, American French frigate escapes British forc- 1945 – World War II: Soviet forces 1985 – The compound of the mili- churches, hotels, and other loca- wrestler (d. 2016) es off the coast of South Africa. south of Berlin at Zossen attack the tant group The Covenant, The tions in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2020 - PAGE 3

Maureen and Tom Sturm announce the arrival of the parade. A police car leads the parade of friends and family. Wedding Parade Matt McKearney and Maddie Scozzari were supposed to be married April 18. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple postponed their special day so they could share it with fam- ily and friends. To fete the couple and cheer them up on what would have been their wedding day, family and friends drove by their home for a Wedding Parade Saturday. (MARC ST. ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Janice McKearney brings balloons and flowers to Matt McKearney and Maddie Scozzari while a line of cars bearing friends and family parades by their house. Parade Continued from Page 1 little disruption of plans. “We postponed it in late March,” McKearney said. “We spoke with our wedding planner and they were able to move everything pretty easily.” Both McKearney, who works in defense manufacturing, and Scozzari, a hospital dietician, are still working during the pandemic. “We are fortunate to still be able to work,” McKearney said. The couple enjoyed their would-be-wedding parade and said the day would always be memo- rable. Matt McKearney and Maddie Scozzari receive presents from Maddie’s parents Tom and Maureen Sturm.

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To the Editor We would like the community to know that the Thom Westfield Infant Toddler Services is continuing to take referrals and provide services to children and families in the following towns: Westfield, Southwick, Huntington, Montgomery, West Springfield, Granville, Middlefield, Tolland, Agawam, Blandford, Russell and Woronoco. During the COVID-19 emergency, while in-home services have been suspended, the program’s dedicated staff continue to work with families using a tele-health approach. Early Intervention (EI) is a program for children birth to three who have developmental delays or are at risk of a devel- opmental delay. If you are concerned about your child under the age of three, don’t hesitate to call and make a referral. The Thom Westfield staff is comprised of highly experienced clini- cal professionals who can support your child and family. All early intervention services are provided at no cost to the family. You do not need a referral from a pediatrician. If you have questions or want to make a referral, you can call the program directly at: (413) 568-3942 or refer online at thom- child.org/referrals/. With Appreciation, Patricia Kuzmeski, Program Director, MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNOR CHARLIE BAKER Thom Westfield Infant Toddler Services

Maura Buglione, Director of Development, Thom Child and Family Services Mass. now at center Army Chief: ‘We will defeat this virus’ of national outbreak By KATIE LANNAN The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug State House News Service Governor talks layoffs, Administration also have an important role to play in working BOSTON - U.S. Army chief of staff Gen. James McConville with companies to develop effective treatments for COVID-19 compared efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus to a testing on ‘Face the Nation’ patients and, eventually, a vaccine. battle against an invisible enemy as he joined Gov. Charlie By COLIN A. YOUNG "They approve and drive a lot of the policy and what ulti- Baker and National Guard officials for a pre-Patriots Day visit State House News Service mately becomes sort of the facts on the ground with respect to to the field hospital set up in South Boston. BOSTON - On the heels of the two deadliest days so far in testing and treatments," Baker said. "And in a state where there "We're all going to work together with a whole-of-govern- Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker said Sunday morning that are a number of companies that are deeply invested in either ment effort to defeat it and we will defeat this virus," "we're right in the middle of the surge now" and a top White the development of treatments or vaccines or have hospitals McConville, a Quincy native, said. House official highlighted the state as an area where the con- that are involved in clinical trials associated with treatments for With COVID-19 infections rising and a surge in patients tinued spread of COVID-19 is a concern. COVID-19, the federal government's role with respect to treat- needing care expected to peak in the next few days, Baker said Massachusetts reported 156 deaths on Saturday and a single- ments is enormously important." "people feel pretty good about where we are with respect to" day high of 159 fatalities on Friday, bringing the COVID-19 Baker did not directly answer when asked if Massachusetts hospital capacity for both that population and individuals with death toll here to 1,560 people. Nearly 2,000 new cases of needs more federal funding as part of a relief package Congress medical needs unrelated to the virus. infection reported Saturday brought the total number of cases has been discussing, but he talked about the ways in which the Saturday's numbers from the Department of Public Health in Massachusetts to 36,372 as the state continues to deal with federal government would need to help states if the economy show 36,372 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, an influx of cases. is to make a rebound. with 1,560 deaths. "We're still very much focused on Boston and across "I think every state in the country is struggling with what the Of the 1,000 beds in the Boston Hope medical station inside Massachusetts where the epidemic continues to spread across hit to their economy has done to their balance sheet and to their the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, about 150 are Massachusetts as well as in Boston, and we're watching very budgets. And if the feds are interested in sort of reopening the currently filled, Baker said. closely Chicago," White House coronavirus response coordi- economy -- and they've certainly talked a lot about the impor- The Army deployed two urban augmentation medical task nator Dr. Deborah Birx said on CBS's Face the Nation. "And tance of stimulating the economy going forward -- for states to forces from the Reserves, McConville said, and their members then we watch every single outbreak that occurs in different be able to support that initiative, obviously it's important for are "very, very proud to have this opportunity to serve side by the feds to support our efforts to fund the stuff we do," he said. side with the great medical professionals" at Boston Hope. states around the Untied States including the most recent one in Ohio." Massachusetts, like other states, is expecting a sizable reve- "We are in a war against an invisible enemy, the COVID-19 nue shortfall to materialize while demand and costs for public virus," McConville said. "And what I saw here today is tremen- Birx called the pandemic "a series of small epidemics across the United States," but Boston was the first place she men- benefit programs are climbing. Last week, the bipartisan dous teamwork, from the governor to the mayor to the real National Governors Association called on Congress to provide heroes of this fight, which are the doctors, the nurses, the tioned when asked where her concerns lie. At 528 cases per 100,000 people, Massachusetts has the third at least $500 billion specifically for states to address budget medical professionals and all the committed folks that are shortfalls caused by the pandemic. working against this." most cases per capita of any state in the country, according to data compiled by the New York Times. Only New York and "If we're laying off tens of thousands of people at exactly the The Boston field hospital, and similar sites in Worcester, time when they want to reopen the economy, we're going to be Lowell, Dartmouth and Bourne, are part of an effort to make New Jersey outpace the Bay State. At 23 deaths per 100,000 swimming against the current they're trying to create," Baker sure the state's health care system does not become so over- residents, Massachusetts has the sixth most deaths per capita. said. whelmed with COVID-19 cases that it cannot tend to other "The surge is in different places, in different states, at differ- Also on Face the Nation, former FDA commissioner Scott patients. ent times. We're in a very different place here in Massachusetts Gottlieb, who serves on Baker's COVID-19 Advisory Board, Baker and Partners HealthCare’s Chief Clinical Officer Dr. than other states are," Baker said during his own segment on Gregg Meyer said people should still seek care if they need it. Face the Nation. "We're right in the middle of the surge now." said there may be a few drugs capable of treating COVID-19 "I would urge you, if you need care of a medical condition, Much of Baker's Sunday morning remote interview with in patients by this fall. COVID or non-COVID, the hospitals, and the medical centers Margaret Brennan, though, focused on what might come after "We may have one or more treatments by the fall. I don't in this region are open to you and they're available to provide the surge and what needs to happen for Massachusetts and think any one is going to be a home run, but we may have care," said Meyer, who is also interim president of Newton other states to resume more normal levels of economic and something that can help," he said. Wellesley Hospital. social activity, like a significant increase in testing for the Though widespread availability of a COVID-19 vaccine is The Massachusetts Medical Society sounded a similar note, highly-contagious virus. thought to be a year or more away, Gottlieb said Sunday that a reminding patients that doctors and health care workers are Asked whether there needs to be a national strategy for test- vaccine might be ready for testing in America by this fall, and available by phone, telehealth and in-person visits. Society ing, Baker said he appreciates that the federal government that it could be pressed into use if an area sees a second-wave President Dr. Maryanne Bombaugh said patients who need to recognizes that different states are in different stages of dealing outbreak of the viral infection. make in-person visits should be assured that safeguards are in with the pandemic but that there is a role for federal involve- "In terms of the vaccine here in the United States, we may place in doctor's offices. ment, "especially the ability to put the foot on the accelerator have hundreds of thousands of doses available in the fall for "It is more important than ever for our patients to be as with respect to advancements in testing." testing and if there is an outbreak -- a big outbreak in an healthy as possible, and forgoing appropriate and timely care "Everything associated with testing, ultimately has to be American city -- I think it would be made available in the city from their physician could prove dangerous," she said in a approved by the CDC and the FDA, as it should be," he said. under some kind of protocol," he said. "So we would have it statement on Saturday. "Ensuring patient safety is our respon- "The state shouldn't be making their own decisions on that available in the setting of an outbreak, certainly not a national sibility and our obligation in any and every interaction. We stuff." epidemic like we have right now." urge patients to never abstain from seeking care out of fear of contracting COVID-19." Baker said testing, contact tracing and isolation make up a "crucial element in our ability to provide people with confi- High court slashes candidate signature requirements dence that we're doing all the things we need to do to contain clerks from April 28 until May 5, and ber. the virus on a go-forward basis once we get past the surge." He SJC acts swiftly after bill will allow for some use of electronic That left the decision to the court. touted the state's status as "a top five player in terms of testing fizzles on Beacon Hill per capita in the United States." signatures. The new May 5 deadline is "Here, where the filing deadline for The 156,806 people who have been tested for COVID-19 as By MATT MURPHY consistent with the deadlines for candi- nomination papers fast approaches, and State House News Service dates running for federal office. the Legislature has yet to take decisive See Army Chief, Page 6 BOSTON - Solving an issue that "We emphasize that the declaration we action, we have little choice but to pro- Democrats have been at loggerheads make and the equitable relief we provide vide equitable relief," Gants wrote. over for weeks, the Supreme Judicial is limited to the primary election in these In the decision, he added: "No fair- Court made clear Friday that the inaction extraordinary circumstances, which is minded person can dispute that the fun- of the Legislature left them with little the sole subject of the case before us, and damental right to run for elective office choice but to intervene and reduce the does not affect the minimum signature has been unconstitutionally burdened or The Westfield News signature-gathering requirements for requirements for the general election this interfered with by the need to obtain the year or for the primary elections in any required 'wet' signatures in the midst of A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC candidates running in 2020. The state's highest court issued its rul- other year," Gants wrote in the court's this pandemic." ing one day after hearing oral arguments decision. The lawsuit was brought by U.S. Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli Many candidates have been clamoring Senate candidates Kevin O'Connor, a Managing Editor Director of Sales/ in a lawsuit brought by three candidates Classified Manager running for offices with the highest and for weeks for relief from the signatures Republican, U.S. House candidates Hope E. Tremblay lowest requirements for collecting the requirements, while others have said Robbie Goldstein, a Democrat running Editor James Johnson-Corwin they've found ways around social dis- the Eighth Congressional District, and Multi-Media Manager signatures of voters. The decision, written by Chief Justice tancing precautions by leaving nomina- Melissa Bower Smith, a Democrat run- Chris Putz Marie Brazee tion papers on unmanned tables with ning for the state House on the South Sports Editor Business Manager Ralph Gants, ordered that requirements for all candidates seeking to appear on pens, or using the mail to send and Shore. the Sept. 1 primary ballot be reduced by retrieve papers. The candidate's attorney Robert Jones, Fran Smith Lorie Perry After a few snags, the Senate on of Ropes and Gray, asked the SJC on General Manager Director of Ad Production 50 percent in order to ensure easier access to the political process for office- Thursday passed a bill to reduce the Thursday to either waive signature seekers struggling to collect signatures requirement by 50 percent for all candi- requirements altogether, or reduce the 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 from voters during the coronavirus pan- dates needing 1,000 or more signatures, totals by two-thirds. The plaintiffs were demic. which would have excluded itself and also seeking the extension and the use of (413)562-4181 The court also extended the deadline candidates for the House. House offi- electronic signatures. www.thewestfieldnews.com for candidates for state and county offic- cials, however, told the News Service es to submit signatures to local election that bill was unlikely to pass that cham- See Signatures, Page 5 THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2020 - PAGE 5 Obituaries [email protected] • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 • Obituaries available to all on-line at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries Joyce B. Jones Sally Oleksak Francis Cain WESTFIELD – Sally (aka, WESTFIELD – Francis Joseph WESTFIELD — Joyce B. Jones, Salamea Bannish) Oleksak, 96, died Cain 92, of Westfield, MA passed 76, (March 2, 1944 – April 16, 2020) Friday, April 17, 2020 at her home away at home of natural causes on passed away at her home in Westfield, in Westfield. Her daughter’s Donna Saturday April 18, 2020. He was MA on Thursday, April 16, 2020. and Jo-Ann and her good friend born August 21, 1927 in Joyce was with her devoted husband Patricia were by her side to help her Springfield, MA to the late Frank of 8 years who held her hand through transition to heaven. Sally was born and Catherine (Moriarty) Cain. the evening in celebration of their in Westfield on August 3, 1923 to He would have been a member of wedding anniversary, and her loving the late Anthony and Rosalia (Lesko) the 1946 West Springfield High family at the time of her passing. Bannish. She was a lifelong resident School graduating Class but left Joyce was born on March 2, 1944, of Westfield and attended local pub- to join the U.S. Merchant Marines in Westfield, MA to Peter Monczka lic schools. Sally worked at Stevens in 1945 due to WWII. He returned and Gertrude (Ouilette) Monczka. Paper Mill and Stanley Home and started working at Springfield Although Joyce needed the care and Products before she married her hus- Street Railway when he was support of her family during her last band Andrew T. Oleksak Jr. in 1946. She spent a lifetime drafted in 1950 and served in the weeks, she often dedicated her time to taking care of family and raising and loving her children, grandchildren and great- Army during the Korean War. Upon his discharge he went friends in their final days. Her big heart and loving spirit pro- grandchildren. She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Church. back to Springfield Street Railway until he was hired by vided comfort for many. Proclaimed as the best grandmother Sally was predeceased by her husband Andrew T. Oleksak Hyster Company and was with them until and lovingly referred to as “Momma Moose” for her extensive Jr. in 2005. Sally leaves her children Andrew T. Oleksak III his retirement in 1992. His great love of collection of moose decorations and memorabilia, there are big and his wife Modwyn of Westfield, Daniel Oleksak and his automobiles, especially Packard’s, got shoes to fill to carry on her legacy. Joyce’s favorite past time wife Charlcey of Granville, Donna Michel and her wife him into car collecting and he traveled was the many summers she spent camping at Lake George with Patricia Sicard of Westfield and Jo-Ann Orluk and her hus- throughout the U.S. to car meets. He was her family and friends. She also enjoyed her time spent at the band Stephen of Montgomery. She also leaves her grandchil- active for many years and still belonged Italian Club in Westfield, MA. Joyce held a special place in her dren Charlotte, Nathan, Katie B., Jennifer, Sarah, Nicholas, to Western Mass Model A Ford Restorers, heart for animals, especially the furry friends she leaves Jessa Mae and Andrew; as well as, her great-grandchildren Packard Club, and Early Ford V-8 Club of America. One of behind, her dog Bobby-Jo and her cat Whiskers. Mary, Lily, Britney, Codey, Remmington and Gage. Sally also his most memorable moments was when his 41 Mercury Joyce is predeceased by her leaves her brother Frank Banas of Chicopee, her sister-in- took front and center in the movie “The Cider House parents Peter and Gertrude laws Joan Bannish and Wanda Bannish both of Westfield and Rules”. He loved his trips each October to the Fall Hershey Monczka. She leaves her hus- many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at Car meet with Paul, Timmy and Cracker. band Gene Jones of Westfield, a later date. Donations in memory of Sally may be made to He was preceded in death by his brother John and sisters MA, her daughter Rose Baystate Hospice, 30 Capital Drive, West Springfield, MA Margaret Croteau and Kathleen McGovern. He is survived Lafreniere and her husband 01089, Holy Trinity Church, 330 Elm Street, Westfield, MA by his wife of 64 years Carol Towne Cain, his three sons Timothy of Westfield, MA, 01085 or to The Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew Street, and their spouses David and Terry of Southwick, Jerry and her son Anthony Monczka of Springfield, MA 01104. Firtionadams.com Liz of Westfield, and Francis of Westfield. He also leaves Westfield, MA, her sister his six grandchildren John and his wife Mickenzie, Ben, Shirley Tatro and her husband Tim and his fiancé Alex, Kathleen Minnich and her husband Paul of Westfield, MA, her granddaughters Kaitlin Robert W. Pike, Jr. Stephen of Alexandria, VA, Meghan of St. Louis, MO, and WESTFIELD – Robert W. Pike, Hannah of San Diego, CA. He also leaves behind three Lafreniere and her fiancé Anthony King of Westfield, Jr., 81, (1939-2020) passed away great grandchildren Colleen, David and John Francis. peacefully at home Easter Sunday Francis also leaves his sisters Mary Corcoran of Holyoke, MA, and Krystal Monczka of FL, her best friend Lucille with his wife of 62 years by his Marrianne Piper and her husband Donald of Great side. He suffered with several Barrington MA, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Ober of Westfield, MA along with other family members health issues. He was born in Memorial Mass will be scheduled at St. Mary’s Church in Springfield in January, 1939 to the Westfield at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- and friends. All services for Joyce are late Robert W. Pike, Sr. and June tions can be made at St. Mary’s Church, 30 Bartlett Street, (Taylor) Pike. He attended Westfield, MA. Firtionadams.com private for the family only. Avalon Life Celebration Springfield schools, graduated Center & Cremation Services, from Technical High School in LLC 691 College Hwy. 1956, and furthered his education at Paul F. Collier Southwick, MA has been American International College. entrusted with arrangements. Bob married his high school and WESTFIELD – Paul F. Collier DeMolay sweetheart, Julie A. MacNayr, in 1958. He lived in passed away April 17, 2020 peace- In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Westfield Animal Shelter, checks or money orders should be Springfield with his family until they built a home in fully at his home. Paul was born in Montgomery in 1975, and was a member of the Foster Westfield to the late Elaine made payable to Hearts to Pawz Project and mailed to Westfield Regional Animal Shelter, 178 Apermont Way, Westfield, MA Memorial Church (Springfield) for many years. He was very (Masciadrelli) (2014) and William proud of his Scottish and Scotch-Irish heritage, serving many Collier (2006). Paul was a 1978 01085. Donations may also be made to Baystate VNA Hospice- Memorial Donations, Baystate Health Foundation, 280 years on the Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival committee. graduate from Westfield High School Bob’s early employment was with Friendly Ice Cream as a where hockey was his passion. He Chestnut Street 6th Floor, Springfield, MA 01199. Online donations to Baystate VNA Hospice may be made by visiting manager trainee, and later owned Golden Star restaurant in furthered his education at Bridgton Springfield. Bob retired from his company, Lifeguard Academy and was co-owner of www.baystatehealth.org/giving To express condolences to the family, to share photos or Security Systems (1973-2002), having also served as presi- Collier Fence Company in Westfield. dent of the Western Mass. Alarm Association and director of He enjoyed hunting at his camp in memories, please visit Joyce’s memorial page at www.avalon- celebrations.com the Massachusetts Burglar and Fire Alarm Association. He West Jamaica VT, all Boston Sports served the Town of Montgomery as Town Moderator, Special teams, the beach, cooking and spending time with his sons. Police, Board of Appeals (including Chairman), Fire He leaves behind his sons Nathan & Adam Collier, his Department/First Responder, Right-to-Farm Committee, sister Sally Ingalls and her husband Scott, his niece and Signatures Civic Association, and Historical Society. Always a dog- nephew Bill & Julie Ingalls, his former wife Eileen Murray, Continued from Page 4 lover, as the Town’s Dog Officer he developed a deep sym- many loving aunts, cousins, & friends. A celebration of life pathy for homeless or suffering canines. His family re-homed will be held at a later date. The ruling allows for a lim- erings to no more than 10 ited use of electronic signa- people, which is "almost many dogs over the years; his latest companion was Molly, a tures, consistent with the rec- exactly fifty percent" of the Sheltie-Pomeranian mix. Bob found joy in nature and grew ommendation of Secretary of time between Feb. 11 and the gladiolas and dahlias to sell and show, winning many awards Lorraine Crevier State William Galvin, who had new May 5 deadline. with his glads. He established Pike’s Peak Christmas Tree WESTFIELD — Lorraine recommended to the court a The decision was cheered Farm in the late ‘70’s where he enjoyed growing and pruning Crevier, 57, passed away early remedy very similar to the one not just by the plaintiffs, but trees and hosting families as they chose “that special tree” Tuesday April 14th, 2020. provided. other candidates seeking over the years. He also enjoyed singing – in church choirs, Lorraine was born in Springfield In order to meet their office and struggling to meet the Greater Westfield Choral Association, and the Festival Massachusetts, and called several reduced requirements, the their requirements. Chorus of Westfield (including three appearances at Carnegie Western Mass cities her home court said candidates can scan Dave Cavell, a candidate Hall). Bob loved trips to Good Harbor Beach and visits to throughout her life as well as very and post their nomination for Congress in the Fourth extended family in Gloucester. He was proud to watch his short time in Vermont. Lorraine papers online for voters to District, Tweeted, grandchildren participate in sports and in school music con- was raised by her loving father print or download the image "BREAKING: We won the certs. Bob was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Philip Edward Crevier and mother and either apply an electronic signature gathering case!!! H. Pike (2008), his brother-in-law Russell I. MacNayr Theresa Crevier. Her mother signature with a computer Signature requirement cut in (2003), and Julie’s parents, Loyd and Gladys MacNayr. In passed away on September 19th, mouse or stylus, or sign the half, electronic signatures addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his three dear chil- 2017. She is survived by her two printed version, and return the allowed. This is a victory not dren and their spouses: Robert W. III and Amy Pike in brothers; Kevin Crevier and his fiancé Nancy, Joseph form electronically or by mail. just for campaigns, but for McPherson, KS; Laura (Pike) and Daniel Flechsig in Crevier and his wife Ollie both of Westfield, and Mark In a concurring opinion, public safety and for democ- Montgomery; and Melissa (Pike) and Albert Wilder in LaValley and his wife Carolyn of West Springfield. She Justice Scott Kafker said he racy." Lebanon, CT. He also leaves eight cherished grandchildren leaves her three children; her sons James, worried the court was being O'Connor's campaign said it plus step-grandchildren, and nine+ great-grandchildren; sev- Christopher MacLaughlin and his wife forced to "stray into territory was "satisfied" with the reduc- eral nieces and nephews and their families, and several cous- Annabella Silva, and her daughter Theresa reserved for the Legislature," tion by one half, and not two- ins. A celebration of his life will be scheduled when travel and her husband Anthony Diaz, her and his preferred remedy thirds. The Republican started restrictions are lifted and gatherings are allowed. In his beloved grandchildren Christina, might have been to simply to make a big push for the memory, the family suggests donations to Shriners Hospital, Christopher, Kamren, Xzavier, Atticus, allow the full use of electronic change after his father con- 516 Carew Street, Springfield 01104; Foster Memorial and August, and several nieces and neph- signatures for campaigns to tracted COVID-19 and he Church, UCC, 1791 Wilbraham Road, Springfield 01119; or ews. Lorraine joined the Army after graduating Westfield meet their statutory signature shared that his mother had been Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival, P.O. 86, Blandford, MA High school. Shortly after graduating she also married gathering requirements. gathering signatures for his 01008, a 501c3 corporation. “Rest in Peace, Dear One.” Theodore MacLaughin and had three children together. "In sum, while I agree with campaign until he ceased all Firtionadams.com After some time they divorced and she remarried Hollis the court that the technological collection activity. Wright who passed on October 11, 2008. Lorraine was a limitations described by the very loving kind-hearted tiny woman, who enjoyed arts and Secretary prevent us from crafts as well as her beads. Even though she didn’t seem to replacing the in-person make May necklaces or bracelets, she enjoyed organizing requirement with electronic Our hearts go out to the family & friends of those that have lost loved them. Lorraine enjoyed watching YouTube videos of birds signatures alone in the short ones, always, and especially now during the COVID-19 pandemic. singing with her parakeet Tweety Bird. One of Lorraine’s time before the signatures are hobbies was collecting anything from unicorns to porcelain due, and require the multifac- Services have been put on hold, and families are alone. dolls. Her apartment was filled to the brim with things she eted remedy the court propos- Here are some suggestions on how to best support those who are grieving and loved! She especially loved her garden where she sent many es, I feel compelled to empha- sunny days feeding and watching the birds and squirrels. size that those responsible for mourning, especially during this time when there’s no personal touch or gathering. All services are postponed due to Covid-19. Arrangements our election process must have It’s a critical time to support our loved ones. Below are suggestions (e.condolences.com) are under the direction of Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. the necessary tools to quickly Westfield, MA 01085. Donations in memory of Lorraine adapt to the current pandemic ❖ Send one or several cards, emails, or ❖ Send sympathy and commemorative may be made to The American Cancer Society, 30 Speen and the future crises to fol- text messages to those grieving. items and care packages such as food, Street, Framingham, MA 01701. www.firtionadams.com low," Kafker wrote in his own Check-in frequently; owers, and condolence baskets. These opinion. ❖ Call those grieving frequently to check meals and gifts provide nourishment The court agreed with the and comfort; plaintiffs that relief provided in on them. It’s okay to leave voicemail to candidates for all offices, messages and not expect a call back. ❖ Remember to listen. Sometimes, there If you would like to run a not just federal and county Just let them know you are there; is no better way to express condolences Birthday Announcement in candidates, and said it found a ❖ Embrace and use technology in an than by being there to listen. The Westfield News contact "rational connection" to reduc- appropriate way to stay connected. ing the totals by half. Know that your voice and face help us at: 413-562-4181 Gants wrote that candidates had 41 days from Feb. 11 until mourners through the grieving process; March 23 when the governor issued an order limiting gath- ARTSBEAT PAGE 6 - TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COVID-19 Tracing Continued from Page 1 “This will all be remote,” he noted. “Enhanced contact tracing capability is ty, while the Massachusetts Department of capacity to reach individuals who have come in Rouse and the city’s Board of Health are another powerful tool for public health officials Health will maintain data, guides and process- close contact with individuals are confirmed charged with all tracing of COVID-19 patients. and health care providers in the battle against es. Accenture, a leading global professional positive for COVID-19,” said Health and With more than 200 city residents having tested COVID-19,” said Baker in a press release. services company, and Salesforce, a global Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders in positive, that is a lot of follow-up. “Massachusetts is the only state in the nation leader in CRM, are implementing support cen- a release from Baker. “I encourage residents to Currently, everyone who tests positive implementing this type of programming, and ter capabilities for the CTC’s tracing purposes. cooperate with the operation so that we can receives a call from Rouse’s team to track this collaborative tracing initiative will break “This is a key effort in the Commonwealth’s further slow the spread of COVID-19 in where they have been, who they came in con- new ground as we work together to slow the work to slow the spread of the virus by adding Massachusetts.” tact with, etc. For someone who is still going to spread of COVID-19.” a workplace or not practicing social distancing Partners In Health will provide staff and con- for any reason, that could be a long list. tribute technical expertise in community trac- The person performing the patient tracing ing. 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Army Chief Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19. Continued from Page 4 of Saturday afternoon cal distancing and practice tancing guidelines and crite- account for about 2 percent of good hygiene, including fre- ria that we've set up, wear a Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, the population in a state with quent hand washing. Baker mask or a face covering if then throw the tissue approximately 6.9 million reiterated that people should you can't keep distance residents. cover their faces in situations between yourself and the in the trash. "If you were to say to me when they can't guarantee a people you come in contact today, 'What's the right num- safe distance, and can use a with so that we can stop this ber of testing?' I would say scarf, bandanna or heavy tur- disease and run the big race I'm not sure," Baker said. "I tleneck if a mask is not avail- that everybody thinks of as a just know it's a lot more than able. signature event here in we're doing now, even though "Everybody needs to con- Massachusetts and the city of we're one of the three or four tinue to do what we have Boston, on September 14th," biggest testers on a per capita done so well for the past said Baker, who wore a mask basis in the country right month or so, which is to stay during the press conference now." at home, follow all the dis- when he wasn't speaking. The state holiday Patriots Day is Monday, and it is tra- Clean and disinfect frequently ditionally marked by the run- touched objects and surfaces. ning of the Boston Marathon. CLEANING OUT YOUR This year's marathon has been postponed until GARAGES & CLOSETS? September, and Baker echoed calls made by Boston Mayor Martin Walsh in asking peo- ple not to visit the route or attempt to run it. Staying away from the Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. course, Baker said, will allow the law enforcement person- nel, National Guard members and medical professionals who typically support the marathon to focus on their Stay home when you are sick, efforts fighting COVID-19. except to get medical care. "This year while the race will not be taking place on Monday, the sentiment I think YOU HAVE THINGS THAT we all feel here in Massachusetts on Marathon OTHERS WANT! Monday remains true, and that's that Massachusetts is Safe and Easy Way to Sell Your Items... Wash your hands often with soap strong, we are resilient, and and water for at least 20 seconds. we can run any marathon Call Flora Today 413-562-4181 ext. 118 or anybody wants us to run," the governor said. "We'll get email: oram@thewest eldnewsgroup.com through this crisis and we'll get through it together." cdc.gov/COVID19 The Westfi eld News ~ Reminder Publications McConville, Baker and 314915-A March 16, 2020 1:02 PM Meyer all encouraged people 62 School Street • Westfi eld, MA • (413) 562-4181 to maintain social and physi- SAVE ON HOME SECURITY Monitored by ADT ® the #1 home security company in the U.S.

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