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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019 VOL. 88 NO. 284 City seeking community input for five-year plan By PETER CURRIER Development Block Grant will be available at the Senior required of all of the US households and neighbor- Microenterprise Grant Staff Writer (CDBG) as well as the federal Center, the Greater Westfield DEpartment of Housing and hoods of low to moderate Program were also allocated WESTFIELD- The Office HOME Program funds from Boys and Girls Club, and the Urban Development entitle- incomes. funds from the grant. of Community Development 2020 to 2024. Westfield Athenaeum. The ment communities every five The City of Westfield was The survey will be available is seeking input from Westfield “This is something we do survey asks multiple choice years. The idea behind the the recipient of $360,885 in to the public until Dec. 20. residents and those who work every five years. We are look- questions such as: “What pub- required program is that it grant funds to be allocated to a Anyone with questions in the city for its Five-Year ing for community input,” lic services programs are most ensures that municipalities are range of similar programs. regarding the CDBG program Consolidated Plan. said Acting Mayor Ralph J. needed in Westfield?” and addressing the specific needs Some of the funds from that and the survey itself are A 10-question survey was Figy. “This is their chance to “What are the economic of the community. grant were used to repair the encouraged to contact posted on the city website to help shape the direction that development needs of the The national CDBG pro- sidewalks on Washington Community Development help city officials dictate how the city takes in the next five city?” gram was signed into federal Street, the Westfield Housing Director Peter Miller at (413) they will allocate the funds years.” The outreach program being law in 1974 to provide a Improvement Program and the 572-6240 or at p.miller@ from the Community Hard copies of the survey performed by the city is source of federal funding to recently established cityofwestfield.org. DecemberFest festivities continue with parade and tree lighting By HOPE E. The school cafeteria will be each year and St. John’s 12-4 p.m. Starting at WOW’s chase a ticket for the tour and rated for the holidays. TREMBLAY transformed into a land of offered a larger staging area. Creative Arts Center at 105 visit private homes, as well as For more information, visit Assistant Managing Editor snow and families can create The parade steps-off at 6:15 Elm St., participants can pur- The Dewey House, all deco- westfieldonweekends.com. WESTFIELD – Westfield their own lanterns to use in the p.m. Acting Mayor Ralph J. on Weekends is bringing sea- Lantern Light Parade later that Figy, city officials, Westfield sonal cheer to the city with its day. families, floats, the Westfield annual DecemberFest series Plasse stated “It’s a fun time High School Band, communi- of events. for everyone, celebrating a ty organizations and the e DecemberFest began with DecemberFest world of many Giant Puppets of puppeteer the Tree Jubilee Nov. 29, faiths and family traditions Anne Cubberly. Will prome- which continues Dec. 7-8, and with treats, crafting, a special nade down Broad Street and is highlighted by this week- raffle and even a visit from around Park Square Green for end’s Lantern Light workshop ‘Snowy,’ DecemberFest’s the Mayor’s Tree-lighting and parade, Mayor’s Tree jolly Snowman.” Ceremony. Lighting and Holiday House The entire community is Figy, city faith leaders and Tour. also welcome to join in the other officials will help light WOW DecemberFest orga- parade, which assembles at the 20-foot tree. nizer Robert Plasse said he 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at St. John’s The Mount Moriah Lodge hopes the community will join Lutheran Church, 60 Broad will provide hot cocoa, and in the fun beginning with the St. Bring your lanterns and Santa and Mrs. Claus will free Lantern Light Family dress warmly, said Plasse. arrive by firetruck. Workshop Dec. 7 from 10 Plasse said the parade start- The festivities continue James Homan fills the air with frost flakes as the Frost Family parades in a past Lantern a.m. – 2 p.m. at Westfield ing point was moved because Dec. 8 with the WOW Light Parade sponsored by Westfield on Weekends. This year’s parade is Dec. 7.(Photo by Carl Middle School. the parade continues to grow Holiday House Tour from E. Hartdegen) ‘History Chat’ explores holiday traditions at the Athenaeum By LORI SZEPELAK “Sharing those memories often a part of holiday tradi- experiences of living in anyone who chooses not to be Correspondent keeps them alive and adds to tions, added Creighton. Westfield,” she said. “Even if recorded, their wish is respect- WESTFIELD — For resi- our knowledge of what it was “We’ll be showcasing some folks think they have nothing ed. dents who enjoy sharing their like to live in Westfield,” said different cookbooks and reci- to say or talk about, they “If people agree, they sign a memories of life in Westfield, Creighton. “Westfield is a city pes from different eras in might find that comments simple permission form grant- the next History Chat at the that has welcomed a number Westfield, as well as some from others spark thoughts ing us permission to record Westfield Athenaeum explores of different ethnic and cultural history of how food was pre- and memories to share.” them, and share the recorded winter holiday traditions. groups, all of whom bring pared, and a display of histor- Both women also noted that conversation with any inter- The chat, hosted by Kate their own special holiday tra- ic cooking utensils,” said the history chats with people’s ested researchers who come to Deviny, Athenaeum director, ditions with them, and learn- Creighton. “Some of the personal reminiscences can the archives,” said Creighton. and Susan Creighton, archives ing about what those are helps cooking utensils date back to “help fill in the gaps in our Creighton added that con- and museum coordinator, is paint a more vivid picture of the 1700s.” knowledge” from what is in ducting a history chat as a slated Dec. 4 from 2 – 3 p.m. Westfield’s unique history.” For everyone who attends “It’s so valuable to learn the archives. group has several advantages. in the Elizabeth Reed Room. While Deviny and the gathering, there will be about Westfield’s history first- Creighton noted that a new “First, if someone can’t The topic is “Celebrating the Creighton will lead off the handouts of an apple pie reci- hand from people in feature of the chats includes remember particular details of Winter Holidays” and the discussion with a brief favor- pe that has lasted through the Westfield,” said Creighton. recording them with a high- some event, others will often event is free and open to the ite holiday tradition of their decades. “Even if your everyday expe- quality microphone. The help fill in the gaps,” said public. own, they are more interested “We’ll have four different riences now don’t seem note- archival-quality recording Creighton. “Collective memo- “We want to hear from folks in hearing from attendees. recipes from different times worthy, it’s worth remember- will be kept in the archives as ry is a valuable thing here! what winter holiday traditions “We’ll also have some spanning the mid-1800s to ing that in another 100 years, an oral history conversation. Second, doing it as a group they had growing up that have information from the archives today,” said Creighton. it will be a treasure to some- “As a result, researchers in conversation puts everyone at remained meaningful to to share about winter holiday A smaller display in the one to have firsthand accounts the future can listen to the ease, and most times, every- them,” said Deviny, adding, traditions from the past in Reed Room will also tie into of what life in Westfield was voices of Westfield residents one has spoken up about “pictures, letters and memora- Westfield,” said Creighton. the history chat discussion. like.” talking about their own expe- something by the end of the bilia are always welcome.” A new exhibit in the front Creighton noted the goal of Creighton added that our riences,” said Creighton. chat.” Creighton noted that the lobby cases will also be on the Archives Department is to experiences today are the At the beginning of each For more information on holiday season is oftentimes display in December that preserve Westfield history, future’s history. chat, Creighton talks about the gathering, call (413) 568- when family traditions are focuses on cooking in and that includes people’s “We try to focus on topics privacy and permission with 7833 or visit www.westath. observed. Westfield – since cooking is experiences. that speak to the everyday the participants, and if there is org. Bookclub a great way to share recipes, kitchen tips By LORI SZEPELAK ular in libraries across the been mostly experienced “We are doing vegetarian The Westfield Correspondent country over the last several cooks with “great insight and dishes in January because we Athenaeum’s WESTFIELD — Area resi- years. opinions on the writing style, probably will eat so many Cookbook dents who enjoy cooking and “We had several patrons ingredients and processes.” baked goods in December,” Bookclub will sharing their kitchen tips with request we start one so we In December, Blackburn she said. set its sights others should consider attend- did,” said Blackburn. said the format of the monthly Registration is not required on discussing ing the Westfield Athenaeum’s At the first meeting, meeting will take a different to participate in this book- Dorie Cookbook Bookclub. Blackburn surveyed the par- direction. club. Greenspan’s ticipants on their cuisine inter- “Usually everyone prepares “I order multiple copies recipes on ests. a dish from the selected cook- from the CWMARS Library Dec. 5. “I have used that informa- book and we share it that System so everyone can tion to plan the cookbooks for night, potluck style, discussing check out a copy to take home the year,” she said, adding, it afterwards,” said Blackburn. and use as long as they would “but the members are the ones “For December, we are doing like,” said Blackburn. who make this a success.” a cookie swap.” For more details on attend- “I love to cook,” said Becky The gatherings take place Blackburn added that par- ing a bookclub gathering, Blackburn, public services from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the ticipants are making some contact Blackburn at (413) librarian, who is leading the Lang Auditorium. On Dec. 5, cookies to share and some so 568-7833, ext. 111, or send new endeavor. “Cooking is participants will discuss Dorie everyone can take home a her an email to bblackburn@ one of my favorite things to Greenspan’s “Baking: From plateful. westath.org. do, especially with other peo- My Home to Yours.” Blackburn said she chose “The bookclub is such a ple.” Blackburn said the attend- Greenspan’s book because fun night and there is so much Blackburn noted “cookbook ees to date who have attended baking is a “good fit” for enthusiasm and good food,” bookclubs” have become pop- the bookclub meetings have December. said Blackburn. PAGE 2 - MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

FRANKLIN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kiwanis K-Kids Club raise funds for Soup Kitchen with ‘Hat Day’

WESTFIELD — A fun kitchen. ing the total collected to day for some Westfield Members of the Franklin $360. school children will mean a Avenue School K-Kids K-Kids is one of several generous donation to help Club visited each classroom youth leadership operated local families in need. in the school on Tuesday, under the auspices of the The Kiwanis K-Kids Club November 27, to allow their Westfield Kiwanis Club. In at Franklin Avenue schoolmates to make dona- addition to Franklin Avenue Elementary School helped tions and, in return, win the School, K-Kids Clubs are at celebrate the last day before right to wear their favorite Papermill and Southampton the Thanksgiving holiday hats all day. According to Road Schools and at the with the school’s annual Faculty Advisor Julie Boys and Girls Club Greater “Hat Day,” in which stu- Neuser, club members col- Westfield, said Geana dents earned the right to lected a total of $180 for the Delisle, a past president of wear their favorite hats in soup kitchen, an amount the Westfield Kiwanis Club Members of Franklin Avenue School’s Kiwanis K-Kids Club show off the hats they wore to school in return for a dona- that was generously matched and Kiwanis advisor to the school for Hat Day Tuesday, November 26. Members of the club raised a total of $360 for tion to Westfield’s “Our by local business Whip City Franklin Avenue School Our Community Table soup kitchen as part of the Hat Day event. Pictured left to right are Community Table” soup Jerky of 271 Elm St., bring- group. club members Alyna Mileskie, Chloe Fisher, Mackenzie Holmes, Makenna Martellie.

Police Logs

WESTFIELD tacles in the neighborhood, reports the complainant said reports that while she was dog and advised him to quar- was asked to leave a residence Major crime and the caller provided the regis- that he spoke with a neighbor walking her dog it was antine his dog until he hears has urinated on the sliding incident report tration number of the man’s who said that the described attacked by another dog, the from the responding animal glass door and is trying to Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 vehicle, the responding offi- vehicle stopped and the oper- woman said that her dog did control officer; return, the responding officer 8:36 a.m.: breaking and cer reports he spoke with the ator asked if the leaf blower not suffer any puncture 10:56 p.m.: incapacitated reports the man was deemed entering, William Street, a suspect who appears to be a was his, when the resident wounds and was not bleeding, person, Powdermill Village, to be too intoxicated to care caller reports that her unse- hoarder, the man was advised said that it was not his the the officer reports he spoke 126 Union St., a caller reports for himself and was placed in cured vehicle was broken into of the seriousness of his man scooped up the leaf with the owner of the suspect an intoxicated person who protective custody. over the weekend and a small actions and returned the blower and left with it; amount of cash and other pumpkins and flowers; 3:58 p.m.: fraud, Park items were taken, the caller 1:51 p.m.: illegal dumping, River Circle, a resident came said that she does not require East Silver Street, a caller to the station to report she has a formal report but wants the reports someone has been been the victim of fraud, the incident documented; dumping debris on his prop- responding officer reports the Court Logs 9:04 a.m.: animal com- erty, the responding officer woman said that she found plaint, East Silver Street at reports the caller showed him that her debit card had been Kasper Drive, a caller reports derelict furniture, a dishwash- linked to unwanted internet Westfield District his extradition rights and charges of disorderly conduct he has taken custody of a stray er, paint cans and building services and sought assistance agreed to appear in New York and assault and battery chocolate Labrador retriever debris in his rubbish recepta- removing them on-line, the Court Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 to respond to the charges he brought by Westfield police. dog, the responding animal cle, the man said that he is woman said that she found a Ross Kenyon, 18, of 45 faces there by Dec. 2. Justin T. Kollmorgen, 42, control officer reports the dog planning to lock the refuse bin site and spoke with a man Old Reed Road, Monson, was Nicholas J. Kapper, 25, of of 78 Woods Hollow Road was transported to the munici- and identified a business he who said that he needed her released on his personal 342 Southwick Road, Apt, 36, West Suffield, Conn., was pal animal shelter; suspects is using his contain- debit card information to recognizance pending a Feb. was released on $5,000 per- released upon payment of 10:12 a.m.: fraud, St. er, the officer reports he will assist her in unlinking the 25, 2020 hearing after he was sonal surety pending a Jan. $100 cash bail after he was Dennis Street, a resident came attempt to speak with the accounts, her debit card was arraigned on charges of disor- 31, 2020, hearing after he was arraigned on charges of oper- to the station to complain that management of that company; charged $2,849 and the man derly conduct and resisting arraigned on charges of ating a motor vehicle under he had received a demand for 3:09 p.m.: larceny, Big called her back saying that assault and battery on a fami- the influence of liquor, reck- payment for a cable television Wood Drive, a caller reports more payments would be arrest brought by Westfield ly or household member and less operation of a motor account he had not opened, an the operator of a described required to separate the State University police. strangulation or suffocation vehicle, child endangerment incident report was filed; vehicle stole property at a job accounts, the man instructed Josue A. Rios, 30, of 46 W. brought by Westfield police. while operating a motor vehi- 10:52 a.m.: larceny, Darby site, the responding officer her to send him $1,100 via School St., Westfield, was , cle under the influence of Drive, a caller reports a male reports that the caller said that gift cards and the woman released upon payment of Ronald E. Kuklinski III party who took pumpkins and he had left a backpack leaf transmitted the money, an $5,000 cash bail after he was 32, of 11 Sikes Ave., West liquor and speeding in viola- fall flowers from a porch has blower briefly at a client’s incident report was filed; arraigned on a fugitive from Springfield, was released tion of special regulations been seen previously search- address and returned to find it 4:26 p.m.: animal com- justice warrant issued by New upon payment of $100 cash brought by Westfield police. ing trash and recycling recep- gone, the responding officer plaint, Phelps Avenue, a caller York City police. Rios waived bail after he was arraigned on

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Mon., Dec. 2, 2019 is the 336th day of the year. 29 days remain until the end of the year.

ON THIS DAY the American SS John nism. Communist Party (MCP) Australian journalist and pol- Greek canoe racer Harvey, which is carrying 1962 – Vietnam War: After - Malaysian and Thai itician, 45th Australian 1981 – Eric Jungmann, 1867 – At Tremont Temple a stockpile of World War a trip to Vietnam at the governments. Minister of Health American actor in Boston, British author I-era mustard gas. request of U.S. President 1991 – Canada and 1970 – Treach, American 1981 – Britney Spears, Charles Dickens gives his 1947 – Jerusalem Riots of John F. Kennedy, U.S. Poland become the first rapper (Naughty By Nature) American singer-songwriter, first public reading in the 1947: Riots break out in Senate Majority Leader nations to recognize the and actor dancer, and actress United States. Jerusalem in response to Mike Mansfield becomes independence of Ukraine 1971 – Jüri Reinvere, 1982 – Matt Ware, 1899 – Philippine–Ameri- the United Nations Parti- the first American official to from the Soviet Union. Estonian-German composer American football player can War: The Battle of tion Plan for Palestine. comment adversely on the 1993 – Colombian drug and poet 1983 – Daniela Ruah, Tirad Pass, termed “The 1949 – Convention for the war’s progress. lord Pablo Escobar is shot 1971 – Mine Yoshizaki, Portuguese-American Filipino Thermopylae”, is Suppression of the Traf- 1970 – The United States and killed in Medellín. Japanese illustrator actress fought. fic in Persons and of the Environmental Protection 1993 – Space Shuttle 1972 – Sergejs Žoltoks, 1983 – Bibiana Candelas, 1908 – Puyi becomes Exploitation of the Prostitu- Agency begins operations. program: STS-61: NASA Latvian ice hockey player (d. Mexican volleyball player tion of Others is adopted. – Abu Dhabi, Ajman, launches the Space Shut- Emperor of China at the 1971 2004) 1983 – Jana Kramer, 1950 – Korean War: Fujairah, Sharjah, Dubai, tle Endeavour on a mis- age of two. 1973 – Graham Kavanagh, American actress and singer 1917 – World War I: Rus- Battle of the Ch’ongch’on and Umm al-Quwain form sion to repair the Hubble River ended, with decisive the United Arab Emirates. Space Telescope. Irish footballer and manager 1983 – Aaron Rodgers, sia and the Central Pow- 1973 – Lee Steele, English American football player ers sign an armistice at Chinese victory, UN forces 1975 – Laotian Civil War: 1999 – The United King- were completely expelled The Pathet Lao seizes the dom devolves political footballer 1983 – Daniela Ruah, Brest-Litovsk, and peace 1973 – Monica Seles, Portuguese-American talks leading to the Treaty from North Korea. Laotian capital of Vien- power in Northern Ireland 1954 – Cold War: The tiane, forces the abdication to the Northern Ireland Ex- Serbian-American tennis actress of Brest-Litovsk begin. player 1985 – Amaury Leveaux, – Following 19 years United States Senate of King Sisavang Vat- ecutive following the Good 1927 1975 – Mark Kotsay, French swimmer of Ford Model T produc- votes 65 to 22 to censure thana, and proclaims the Friday Agreement. American baseball player – Dorell Wright, tion, the Ford Motor Joseph McCarthy for “con- Lao People’s Democratic 2001 – Enron files for 1985 Company unveils the Ford duct that tends to bring the Republic. Chapter 11 bankruptcy. 1976 – Eddy Garabito, American basketball player Model A as its new auto- Senate into dishonor and 1976 – Fidel Castro be- 2015 – San Bernardino at- Dominican baseball player 1986 – Veronika Kapshay, mobile. disrepute”. comes President of Cuba, tack: Syed Rizwan Farook 1977 – Siyabonga Ukrainian tennis player 1930 – Great Depression: 1954 – The Sino-American replacing Osvaldo Dorticós and Tashfeen Malik kill 14 Nomvethe, South African 1986 – Song Ha-yoon, In a State of the Union Mutual Defense Treaty, Torrado. people and wound 22 at footballer South Korean actress message, U.S. President between the United States 1980 – Salvadoran Civil the Inland Regional Center 1978 – Jarron Collins, 1988 – Alfred Enoch, Herbert Hoover proposes and Taiwan, is signed in War: Four American mis- in San Bernardino, Cali- American basketball player English actor a $150 million (equivalent Washington, D.C. sionaries are raped and fornia. and coach 1988 – Fuse ODG, English to $2,250,000,000 in 2018) 1956 – The Granma murdered by a death 2016 – Thirty-six people 1978 – Jason Collins, recording artist public works program to reaches the shores of squad. die in a fire at a converted American basketball player 1989 – Etta Bond, English help generate jobs and Cuba’s Oriente Province. 1982 – At the Univer- Oakland, California, ware- 1978 – Nelly Furtado, singer-songwriter stimulate the economy. Fidel Castro, Che Guevara sity of Utah, Barney Clark house serving as an artist Canadian singer-songwriter, 1989 – Cassie Steele, 1939 – New York City’s and 80 other members of becomes the first person collective. producer, and actress Canadian singer-songwriter LaGuardia Airport opens. the 26th of July Movement to receive a permanent TODAY'S 1978 – Peter Moylan, and actress 1942 – World War II: Dur- disembark to initiate the artificial heart. Australian baseball player 1990 – Hikaru Yaotome, ing the Manhattan Project, Cuban Revolution. 1988 – Benazir Bhutto is BIRTHDAYS 1978 – Maëlle Ricker, Japanese idol, singer, model a team led by Enrico Fermi 1957 – United Nations Se- sworn in as Prime Minister Canadian snowboarder and actorrugby league play- initiates the first artificial curity Council Resolution of Pakistan, becoming the 1968 – Lucy Liu, American 1979 – Yvonne Catterfeld, er 126 relating to Kashmir first woman to head the self-sustaining nuclear actress and producer German singer-songwriter 1995 − Inori Minase, conflict is adopted. government of an Islam- chain reaction. 1968 – Nate Mendel, and actress Japanese actress, voice 1961 – In a nationally dominated state. 1943 – World War II: A American singer-songwriter 1979 – Abdul Razzaq, actress and singer Luftwaffe bombing raid on broadcast speech, Cu- 1989 – The Communist and bass player ban leader Fidel Castro insurgency in Malaysia Pakistani cricketer 1998 – Juice Wrld, the harbour of Bari, Italy, 1968 – Rena Sofer, 1980 – Adam Kreek, American rapper sinks numerous cargo and declares that he is a Marx- was ended by peace American actress ist–Leninist and that Cuba agreement signed and Canadian rower transport ships, including 1969 – Tanya Plibersek, is going to adopt Commu- ratified by the Malayan 1981 – Maria Ferekidi, THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019 - PAGE 3 Dave Hayes ‘the Weather Nut’ predicts a colder than average winter By AMY PORTER 2015 was actually a “total A professional musician Hayes also interjects his Staff Writer flop” in Western Mass, but who has been living and per- forecasts with reflections, WESTERN MASS – the eastern part of Hampden forming in Western both serious and humorous, According to Dave Hayes, County got two feet of snow, Massachusetts for over 20 echoing the struggles people “The Weather Nut,” a popular and the Boston area got three years, Hayes said he started have here in dealing with the Western Massachusetts feet. the Facebook page because often changeable weather. weather forecaster with Hayes said that’s not to say he was annoying his friends Sometimes these come in the 35,000 followers on the same thing will happen with his constant weather form of haikus. A recent one Facebook, we’re in for a this year. “There are things reports, and wanted a place to described a windy day in “colder than average winter.” that I know, and so much I gather his thoughts. early November: When asked about his fore- don’t know,’ he said, adding One of the unique qualities cast, Hayes said he usually that there are many complexi- of his daily forecasts is the Leafy dust devils spends the next month gather- ties, but also patterns. active input of people from Cascading chaotically ing information before giving “It’s looking colder than all over the hilltowns on his November Arrives any predictions on snow average overall,” he said, and posts. When a storm is immi- events. But, he said that the will know more about storm nent, Hayes often asks what Through his Facebook main thing to study is the tracks in a month. people are seeing where page, Twitter feed, and web- state of the ocean, which cov- Hayes will be the first to they’re located, and follow- site, he now curates and ers three-quarters of the earth, tell you that he is self-taught ing the thread is a pretty good reports daily on the weather and is the biggest absorber of and doesn’t have a degree. indication of what is coming of Western Massachusetts, the sun. What he has is an obsession and when. and all of Southern New Hayes said if you look at with the weather that clicked Hayes calls it “ground England when possible. He ocean temperatures this time in when he was 12, watching truth.” He said it started hap- culls weather information of year, going back to 1950, Bob Copeland on WCVB pening in 2013, two years from several non-local sourc- you can draw comparisons. Channel 5 give a radar report after he started the page. es, the main one being NOAA This year, the ocean tem- of an imminent thunderstorm “We live in such varied and the National Weather peratures have similarities to where he grew up outside of micro-climates. People would Service, for which he is an the 2014-2015 winter season. Boston. He said five minutes start to chime in and talk official Severe Weather “It should be a strong winter later, the storm blew over- about road conditions and Spotter. for us. The first half of head. give each other information. Hayes doesn’t get paid for December was pretty mild “Something clicked in It can be helpful if people are his work on the weather, but that year into the new year, when that storm came over,” starting to travel,” Hayes he sells calendars with sea- then the bottom dropped out Hayes said. He started relent- said, adding that major media sonal photos of Western the last weeks of January, and lessly paying attention to the outlets often overlook the Mass., monthly weather seg- Dave Hayes ‘The Weather Nut’ February into March,” Hayes weather, and would give hilltowns. ments, moon phases, meteor said. morning, noon, evening and “Weather is so inherently showers and weather-themed accessories, and once a year about Dave Hayes and the He said what he named at night reports to anyone who complex, we need the shoes haikus, which sell out quick- does a support drive for his weather may be found on the time as the Blizzard of would listen. on the ground.” ly. He also sells weather work. More information WesternMassWeather.com.

Selfies with Santa and Free Pancake Breakfast Southwick SOUTHWICK – The you prefer? Come enjoy a face painting by Santa’s elves, Democratic Town Southwick Community free leisurely breakfast before a craft station and lots of Committee to meet Episcopal Church, 660 the start of the holiday rush. chances for selfies. Be sure to #WOW #WestfieldonWeekends #DecemberFest2019 College Highway, is hosting Sausage, bacon, juice, coffee ask Santa about your gift! SOUTHWICK – The its annual Selfies with Santa or tea, if you please, and back RSVP to 569-9650. Leave Southwick Democratic Town Annual Tree Jubilee Holiday House Tour event Dec. 7 from 8:30-10:30 by popular demand—our Hot your name and how many Committee is scheduled to | a.m.. The event is free and Cocoa Bar! children and adults will be meet on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Nov. 29 & 30 Dec. 1, 7 & 8 Sun., Dec. 8 • 12 noon-4 pm includes a pancake breakfast. Don’t forget to meet with attending or just show up 7 p.m. in the Land Use Room WOW Creative Arts Center, 105 Elm St. Begins at WOW Creative Arts Center Who doesn’t love blueberry Santa himself. Joining him Saturday morning and enjoy at the Southwick Town Hall, 454 College Highway. Lantern Light Lantern Light or chocolate chip pancakes? will be Mrs. Claus and Jangles our continuous servings of Parade & Mayor’s Or maybe plain is the way the Elf. There will also be delicious food Due to a change in schedule, Family Workshop state Rep. John Velis will not Sat., Dec. 7 • 10 am-2 pm Tree Lighting be in attendance at Middle School, West Silver St. – FREE! Sat., Dec. 7 • 6 pm — Park Square Wednesday’s meeting. He looks forward to meeting with Gateway hosts annual Senior Citizen Brunch, Concert members and the public and plans to attend in January. A HUNTINGTON - Senior choir will perform several around a hundred seniors to representative of the office westfieldonweekends.com citizens from all the selections that they are sure attend the event at Gateway will be in attendance. Gateway Hilltown commu- everyone will enjoy. High School, 12 Littleville nities are invited to attend RSVPs are requested to Road in Huntington. The the annual free Senior your local Council on doors will open at 9:15 chriStmaS Citizen Brunch & Concert Aging, but all senior citi- a.m. to receive guests, with on Dec. 4. zens guests who arrive on brunch served in the cafete- The event is a great Wednesday will be wel- ria at 9:30 a.m., and the craft opportunity for seniors in come to participate. concert beginning in the the community to learn Students from the auditorium at 10:30 a.m., fair more about Gateway and Gateway National Honor ending at noon. Questions Sat., Dec. 7th chat with students, as well Society have volunteered may be directed to Jeanne 9:00am - 5:00pm as enjoy food and music. to serve as hosts and wait LeClair (413) 685-1003 or The high school band and staff. Gateway expects [email protected]. Sun., Dec. 8th 8:00am -12 Noon Unique Items Handmade Crafts, Ornaments, Knitted Enchanted Christmas at Items, Decorations and More! Buckboard Antiques Grand Raffle with and Christmas Shop TV & Money Prizes, Annual Basket Raffles, Open House & Sale Lottery Tree DEC. 7-8 / 14-15 / 21-22 • 10 AM–6 PM Bake Sale Walk the 425 Ft. Path, Carriage House, & luncheon Barn & Christmas Shop! Homemade Soup, NTIQUES HOP Children Sandwiches, Sauerkraut, • A S Welcome! • OLD & NEW COLLECTABLES Golumpki, Kugelis, Desserts and more! • OVER 2,000 CHRISTMAS ITEMS • DISPLAYS & ANIMATED ITEMS St. Peter and St. Casimir Furniture from European Castles! Church Parish Center 34 State Street 70 South Maple Street, Westfi eld, MA • (413) 562-9556 Westfield, MA PAGE 4 - MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

COLUMN The good in social media By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Assistant Managing Editor Social media. Friend, or foe? For me, it’s a bit of both. I mostly use Facebook and Instagram. I have a Twitter account, but rarely tweet. My personal account is typically filled with photos of my kids, maybe what I’m eating or drinking, fun times out with my husband and friends – nothing too personal. It always amazes me when I see posts about very personal HOPE E. TREMBLAY things or people complaining, judging and accusing. My life use some help. A veteran who isn’t all rainbows and sun- was struggling, he had run out shine, but so many people use of oil and could not pay the their social media as if it was extra fee to have an emergen- Festivus every day. I’ll follow cy delivery on a weekend and George Costanza’s lead and have his furnace primed and air my grievances at the started. Festivus pole instead of social There was an outpouring on media, thank you very much. social media to assist this To use social media in the man. Strangers offered to help workplace – especially if pay for the fuel and the fees. you’re in my business – One person said he would requires thick skin. It can be a meet a fuel company at the necessary evil and I have man’s house with $100 cash. come to learn that it’s the There were dozens of offers Lawmakers leave budget wreck, vocal minority that typically of help, and even an invitation complains. Social media gives to Thanksgiving dinner. people the ability to type In the end, a fuel company things they would probably break for Thanksgiving waived the fees and delivered not say to someone’s face. It oil to the veteran. But this one can be cruel and tear people post renewed my faith in peo- By CHRIS LISINSKI who plans — absent an agree- later, Senate President Karen procedural hurdle during the apart. ple, even if only for a little and COLIN A. YOUNG ment on the bill — to close Spilka said she had not spo- last formal session of the year, But sometimes, social while, and I saw the value of State House News Service the fiscal 2019 books unilater- ken to DeLeo about the pro- but after appointing a six- media can be amazing. It can social media and its power BOSTON (SHNS) - ally, leaving several accounts posal and does not "know member conference commit- bring people together and when it is used for good. Legislature will drag into with deficiencies, and to even what exactly that would tee led by the Ways and share the good in the world. What do you think of social December its deliberations on transfer the entirety of the mean." Means chairs, lawmakers still Just this past week I witnessed media? Is it your friend or spending priorities for the fis- $1.1 billion surplus to the DeLeo then said Wednesday have not found agreement on such goodness. A resident of foe? Let me know — hope@ cal year that ended in June, state's rainy day fund. he was not sure why Spilka the surplus spending bill Westfield posted on social thewestfieldnewsgroup.com. stretching more than a month Lawmakers won't say claimed to be unaware about itself. media that a neighbor could past a statutory deadline as what's holding up their nego- his suggestion. Gov. Charlie Baker con- Democratic leaders have tiations, instead repeating that "As we speak now, there firmed Wednesday that his failed to find consensus. they are hopeful to resolve the are conversations that are administration has waded into Both branches adjourned budget soon even as they going on," DeLeo told the the protracted negotiations. sessions Wednesday to meet simultaneously question the News Service after a bill- "There are conversations again on Monday, so they will other branch's approach and signing ceremony. "I would that are going on right now be unable to take up the bill, if comments. believe she got a copy of the between the House, the Senate a conference committee pri- House Speaker Robert letter. I honestly don't know and our administration about vately negotiating it reaches DeLeo wrote a letter to the that. But as we speak right trying to get what I would call agreement, until Dec. 2 at the Baker administration and now, we're working with the the final act done on the bud- earliest. Maylor on Monday float- Senate and with the governor get for fiscal 19 before that That would leave only a ing passage of a close-out bill on this most important piece Dec. 11 date," Baker said at a week and a half before Dec. that would pay outstanding of legislation." bill-signing press conference. 11, a deadline set last week by bills but omit all proposed Branch leaders last week "I'm hopeful we'll be able to Comptroller Andrew Maylor discretionary spending. A day finally agreed to move past a put something together." Senate Session Summary before holiday Local Legislators Hold Office Hours BOSTON (SHNS) - In CONVENES: and Human Services. 2307 authorizing the City addition to continued dis- The Senate convened at Council of the city of at the Westfield Senior Center agreement between the House 11:05 a.m. with Sen. SOLAR FOR Somerville to appoint a clerk and Senate over a long-over- Brownsberger of Belmont SOUTHERN of committees and assistant WESTFIELD — Representative John Velis and/or his due supplemental budget, one presiding. Sen. Tran of WORCESTER VOC: clerks of committees. Legislative Aide, Chiara McNally holds office hours at the member of the six-person Fitchburg was also present. The Senate adopted a Sen. Westfield Senior Center every Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon. negotiating panel is preparing Gobi amendment to S 1971 FITCHBURG City Council President Ralph Figy is generally at the Senior to leave office over the PLEDGE: authorizing the Southern FIRE CHIEF: Center on the third Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to Thanksgiving weekend. Sen. Members, staff, and guests Worcester County Regional The Senate engrossed H noon. Please take advantage of these opportunities to meet Vinny deMacedo will resign pledged allegiance to the U.S. Vocational School District to 4071 authorizing the city of with your local Westfield legislators and ask questions, voice his seat effective 11:59 p.m. Flag. enter into solar power genera- Fitchburg to employ Kevin D. your opinion, or just put a face with a name. The Westfield Saturday, according to a letter tion agreements, then ordered Roy as fire chief beyond the Senior Center is located at 45 Noble Street. read into the record at DeMACEDO the bill to third reading and statutory retirement age. Wednesday’s session. RESIGNATION: engrossed it. Minority Leader Bruce Tarr The clerk read a communi- SICK LEAVE: GOVERNMENT MEETINGS will need to appoint a new cation from Sen. deMacedo SICK LEAVE: The Senate engrossed H conferee if the fiscal 2019 of Plymouth, received the The Senate ordered to third 4111 establishing a sick leave WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 close-out talks continue into afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. reading H 4169 establishing a bank for Erica Moore, an next week, according to Tarr’s 26, irrevocably resigning his sick leave bank for Jay D. employee of the Department office. The caucus will also position as senator for Perry, an employee of the of Developmental Services. WESTFIELD: need to name deMacedo’s Plymouth and Barnstable Massachusetts Department of Westfield Board of Health meeting Cancelled successor as the ranking effective 11:59 p.m. on Nov. Transportation. ADJOURNS ‘TIL member of Ways and Means. 30. Sen. deMacedo wrote that MONDAY: Sen. Don Humason is also on he will assume his new posi- JUDICIARY The Senate adjourned at Ways and Means, but he’s tion at Bridgewater State TECHNOLOGY: 11:12 a.m. to meet next on leaving in January to become University on Dec. 1. A Sen. The Senate concurred with Monday at 11 a.m. mayor of Westfield. The third Tran motion prevailed to the House in referring to the Republican on Ways and place the communication on Committee on the Judiciary a DISCLAIMER: The Westfield News Means is Sen. Ryan Fattman. file. petition of Reps. Day and Bill texts and histories are A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC Before adjourning until Harrington for legislation to available at http://www. Monday, the Senate on DiDOMENICO improve and modernize the malegislature.gov/. All votes Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli Wednesday advanced a bill COMMUNICATION: information technology sys- are voice votes, unless other- Managing Editor Director of Sales/ affecting solar power genera- The clerk read a communi- tems and capacities of the wise noted. Bills ordered to Classified Manager tion agreements for the cation from Sen. DiDomenico judiciary. third reading have been given Hope E. Tremblay Asst. Managing Editor James Johnson-Corwin Southern Worcester of Everett explaining he initial approval. To engross a Multi-Media Manager Vocational School. - Sam would have voted in the nega- NORTH ANDOVER: bill is to pass it and send it to Chris Putz Marie Brazee Doran tive on Amendment 4 to the The Senate engrossed S the other branch. The last of Sports Editor Business Manager To track a bill’s legislative flavored tobacco and vaping 2265 exempting Paul Jacques three votes taken on bills that history or view its text, click bill on Nov. 20, but he was from the maximum age reach the governor’s desk is Fran Smith Lorie Perry here and enter the bill num- not in the chamber. requirement for applying for the vote on enactment. So, it’s General Manager Director of Ad Production ber. The News Service fea- civil service appointment as a third reading (initial approv- tures gavel-to-gavel summa- SICK LEAVE: police officer in the town of al), engrossment (passage) 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 ries of all sessions and audio The Senate ordered to third North Andover. and enactment. The News of formal sessions on our web reading S 2415 establishing a Service coverage of legisla- (413)562-4181 page: http://www.statehouse- sick leave bank for Elliot SOMERVILLE tive debate is an accurate news.com. Brown, an employee of the CLERKS: summary of remarks, not a www.thewestfieldnews.com Executive Office of Health The Senate engrossed S verbatim transcript. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019 - PAGE 5 Giving Thanks

The Radzick and Herrick families enjoy a family get together for a Thanksgiving dinner. Pictured from left to right: Roy, Carolyn, Ann, Kathy, Danny, Sophie and Bill.

Volunteers serve dinner at soup kitchen On Thanksgiving Day, the Westfield community of volunteers prepared a full course dinner for over 50 residents who came to the Westfield Soup Kitchen on 101 Meadow St. In the photo, the volunteers pause for a photo before serving the turkey with all the trimmings.

Genesis Health residents celebrate Thanksgiving On Thanksgiving day, many residents and family members enjoyed a full sit down dinner with turkey with all the fixings at the Genesis Health Center.

Volunteers Tina, Terrie, Nicholas, Grace, David, Carmen, and Gail serving the dinner and refreshments,. Residents Sally Humiston, Millie Crane, Pauline Miller and Loretta Kline getting ready to enjoy their thanksgiving dinner.

Westfield Bridge Club Results October 24, 2019 1st, Ann Kousch - Neal Kaplan Tied for 2nd and 3rd: Kathy Meyer - Ann Mello and Vi Martinell - Cindy Fullerton No game October 31. See you November 7th at The American Inn from 1:00 - 4:00.

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December events benefit IN BRIEF through neonatal loss. The Local favorite musician, the group any Monday after- the Westfield Food Pantry Nursing Services baby gown is used to present Richie Mitnick provides the noon. The Westfield Senior at the Westfield the infants to their families as live music each month. The Center is located at 45 Noble WESTFIELD—Members planned. they say a final farewell cost is $3 per person on a Street. of the Advanced Public Organized and staffed by Senior Center before burial or cremation. pay-as-you-go basis. No Relations course at Westfield student members of Westfield The “Heaven’s Angels” advance sign-ups are neces- State University have helped State University’s Advanced Nursing services are avail- group meets on the first sary. The Westfield Senior to plan four December events Public Relations course, each 'Be Aware, able at the Westfield Senior Monday of the month from 1 Center is located at 45 Noble to benefit the Westfield Food event aims to spread aware- Center, 45 Noble Street, Be Prepared!' Pantry. “Paint for Pantry” and ness of the growing issue of to 4:30 p.m. at the Westfield Street. thanks to the generosity of Senior Center, 45 Noble “Feel Good, Feed Westfield,” hunger in the community and Baystate Noble Hospital. Packets will each take place at two the assistance needed by the Street. Participants should Mary Ellen Asher, RN, is at feel free to bring a portable Chess at the area locations. Westfield Food Pantry. Each the Senior Center Tuesday Available The events are as follows: event will include an interac- sewing machine, sewing scis- Westfield and Friday mornings from 9 sors, and pins. Those who The thought of preparing Dec. 3, 12–9 p.m., Tim and tive element to learn more a.m. to noon and can assist Jeanne’s Dining Commons at about the needs of area resi- don’t sew can participate by Senior Center for disasters or emergencies older adults with blood pres- can be overwhelming. Westfield State University, dents and the importance of dismantling wedding gowns Each Monday afternoon sure checks, medication Planning is key! The Medical 577 Western Ave. An activity food pantry donations. as well as tracing and cutting from 1 to 3 p.m., a small review, blood glucose testing, Reserve Corps of Hampden called ‘Toss Out Hunger’ is During the holiday season, patterns. Please call the dedicated group of Chess and one-to-one health educa- County has prepared a family planned. many local families rely on Westfield Senior Center players gathers for one of the tion. There is no charge for records packet to assist in the Dec. 5, 8 a.m.–2 p.m., the Westfield Food Pantry for Program Director, Mary Lou quietest activities at the Can You Help Sarah? this service and no advance planning process. The docu- Dunkin’, Ely Campus Center, essential items that they can- Sarah Helps Seniors Niedzielski at 562-6435, to Westfield Senior Center. Les appointments are necessary. ment is extensive but simple Westfield State University. An not afford. According to local sign up or get additional Hutton offers Chess instruc- Can to complete. “Be Aware, Be activity called ‘Paint for research, the child food inse- information about the pro- tion and guidance to anyone You Prepared!” packets are avail- Pantry is planned. curity rate for Westfield Senior gram. who is interested in learning Help able at the Westfield Senior Dec. 5, 5–8 p.m., The Hampden County is 24.3% the game. No prior experi- Center, 45 Noble Street. Shortstop Bar & Grill, 99 with a child food insecure Center’s Sarah? 'Heaven’s ence is necessary and Chess www.sarahgillett.org www.sarahgillett.org Ballroom Dance Once completed, the docu- Springfield Road. An activity population of 27,530. sets are provided. Lessons called ‘Paint for Pantry’ is Underprivileged high school Angels' Project ment should be kept in a clear at the Westfield are tailored to the partici- planned. students also struggle to obtain watertight plastic bag, ready Michelle Moniz coordi- pant’s abilities and goals. Dec. 7, 12–8 p.m., Holyoke clothes, toiletries, and other to be taken with you in the nates a group at the Westfield Senior Center Experienced players can Mall. An activity called ‘Don’t necessities. Through these ini- event of a disaster if you need Senior Center who sew Do you enjoy ballroom always enjoy a friendly game Drop the Ball on Hunger’ is tiatives, the students hope to to evacuate your home. It is “angel” gowns for newborns dancing? On the fourth and helpful advice. The ben- raise money through dona- the hope of the Medical who never make it home Monday of every month from efits of the game are numer- tions and raffle entries to assist How Did This Reserve Corps that you will HouseHelpfrom the Seniors? hospital. The white 2 to 4 p.m., the Westfield ous. Chess helps to improve the hard-pressed Westfield never have to use the “Be angel gowns are made from Senior Center Great Room is memory, concentration, logi- Want To Know A Secret? Food Pantry. Aware, Be Prepared!” docu- wedding gowns and offer the hot spot to trip the light cal thinking, and creativity. Ask Sarah. For more information, con- ment. But hope is not a plan! comfort to strangers coping fantastic! Couples and sin- But most importantly, it’s an www.sarahgillett.org tact Suzanne Boniface at with the death of a child from [email protected] gles have the opportunity to enjoyable way to exercise www.sarahgillett.orgmiscarriage, stillbirth, or or 413-478-2652. dance the afternoon away. your brain! Drop in and join THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019 - PAGE 7 SPORTS WSU upsets #3 Amherst for coach Sutter’s 300th career win WESTFIELD – Westfield a seemingly impossible turn- second half. Joseph Meade State University senior for- around three-pointer from the netted 14, 11 in the first half, ward Jauch Green, Jr. scored deep left corner with 45 sec- with seven rebounds and four on a drive with 3.7 seconds onds left to play. blocked shots, and senior left to lift the Owls to perhaps Undaunted, Amherst guard Moody Bey played a the biggest upset in program recovered with two free solid all-around game with 10 history, toppling #3 ranked throws from Grant Robinson points, six rebounds, four Amherst College, 68-67, to on the next possession, then steals and three assists. give Westfield State head after an Owls turnover at Robinson led Amherst with coach Rich Sutter his 300th midcourt, the Mammoths Fru 17 points, Josh Chery added Che drained a three pointer 11. Sellew, who came in aver- career win at the Woodward with 17.8 seconds left in reg- aging 14 ppg. was held to just Center on Tuesday night. ulation. six after being saddled with Westfield (4-3) led the After an Amherst time out, two early fouls. Mammoths 35-33 at the half, Green drove the left side of The two teams both shot but Amherst (3-1) led by as the lane and hung in the air 25-65 (38.5 percent from the many as 10 points in the sec- while getting off a contested floor). Amherst connected on ond half, claiming a 52-42 layup that connected with 3.7 12 of 27 three pointers in the lead on Tim McCarthy’s seconds left. game, while the Owls were 3-pointer with 12:05 left in Amherst’s Eric Sellew just 2-13, but Westfield made regulation. launched a three-point try at up the difference at the foul Westfield gradually whit- the buzzer that came up short line with, making 16 of 25 of the rim as Lord secured the attempts, compared to just tled the lead back down with Westfield State coach Rich Sutter is mobbed by his team in the locker room after his 300th a series of drives to the hoop. rebound to clinch the Owls 5-8 for the Mammoths. career win. (Photo courtesy of Westfield State University Sports) The Owls grabbed a 61-60 victory. The win gave Westfield lead on Vawn Lord’s coast- Lord led the Owls with 23 State coach Rich Sutter his product and former Colgate Owls for a .540 winning per- bath’ after cornering him in to-coast drive off a defensive points and eight rebounds, 300th career collegiate head assistant has been the Owls’ centage in 22 seasons. the locker room postgame – rebound, then the Owls went while Green added 17, coaching win, all at Westfield bench boss since 1998. He The Owls drenched Sutter Courtesy of Westfield State up 66-62 when Green netted including 13 in the decisive State. The New York City has a 300-256 record with the with the traditional ‘gatorade University Sports Ratcliffe’s hat trick leads Owls over JWU WESTFIELD – Westfield up 1-0. The tally marked the his first of the season. Westfield State held the State sophomore forward second shorthanded goal in That margin would quickly edge in shots, 44-34, with Jake Ratcliffe (Canterbury, two games for the Owls. be put back to three when goaltender Kam Limburg New Zealand) netted a hat The Owls would tack on Senior Captain Francois- (Howel, Mich.) making 32 trick in the Owls’ 6-2 win two goals in the remaining Xavier Girard (St. Lazare, saves for the Owls. Mike over Johnson and Wales on four minutes from freshman Quebec) one-timed a nifty Rockwell (Poughquag, N.Y.) Tuesday night at Amelia Park John-Michael DiGregorio backhand pass from took the loss for the wildcats Ice Arena. (Montreal, Quebec) and DiGregorio into the back of making 38 saves in the effort. It was the first hat trick of another from Ratcliffe to put the twine for the 4-1 Owl With the win, the Owls Ratcliffe’s career, and all Westfield State up 3-0 before lead. improve to 3-3-2, while three goals came from wris- the end of the period. Westfield State would tack Johnson and Wales drops to ters in the slot. But the Wildcats responded on two to start the third peri- 0-6. Westfield State controlled quickly in the second, with a od, once from Ratcliffe’s hat- The Owls pause for the much of the first period play, tally only 1:29 into the frame trick tally and the other from Thanksgiving break and don’t spending ample time in the to bring the game to 3-1. senior Robert Neuwirth (Zlin, return to action until next Wildcats end and outshooting Senior Conor Cassidy Czech Republic) to put the Thursday, December 5 when them 18-8. The Owls finally (Wilmington, Del.) carried Owls ahead for good. they host MASCAC oppo- capitalized on all of the pres- the puck all the way up the The Wildcats grabbed a nent Framingham State. Puck sure while down a man when left-hand side of the ice and goal from senior Matt Bernot drop is scheduled for 7:35 Jake Ratcliffe netted his first slid a 2-on-1 pass over to (Old Westbury, N.Y.) late, but p.m. – Courtesy of Westfield of the night off a wrister in linemate Connor Bechtel it would be too-little, too-late JAKE RATCLIFFE the slot to put the home team (Doylestown, Pa.) who potted for the visiting squad. State University Sports T-Birds can’t battle back third time over Sound Tigers

SPRINGFIELD – The broke through when John skipped out into the neutral The Thunderbirds’ power time for good, when Arnaud game set with Bridgeport on Springfield Thunderbirds Stevens pulled a puck off the zone, Henrik Borgstrom raced play then connected to tie the Durandeau fired home a Friday night inside the (12-10-0-0) battled back end wall and put it into the past Sebastian Aho, worked score on yet another special rebound from the left-wing Webster Bank Arena. Puck from two deficits, but could blue paint, where Mason his way through a holding teams tally, as Owen Tippett side past Montembeault at the drop is set for 7:00 p.m. not find a third tying goal in a Jobst located it ahead of penalty, and slipped a tricky took the shooting lane avail- 6:47 mark of the third. It was For more ticket information 3-2 loss at the hands of the Montembeault’s paddle to jab snap shot through Gibson’s able to him from the left cir- the rookie’s fifth goal on just or to become a 2019-20 Bridgeport Sound Tigers the puck into the yawning net five-hole to make it a 1-1 cle to beat Gibson at 11:27 to 12 shots on goal this season, Springfield Thunderbirds (7-11-3-1) on Wednesday to make it a 1-0 game. The game. tie the game, 2-2. Springfield and his second in two games ticket package member, or to night inside the MassMutual goal was the rookie’s second The tie score would not last beat Gibson twice in the sec- against Springfield. purchase single game tickets, Center. of the year. long, however, as Kieffer ond to tie the game into the Gibson picked up his third call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) The two teams prodded Other than that, Bellows ended a 16-game final period, and in doing so, win over Springfield this sea- or visit www. through the first five minutes, Montembeault was splendid goal drought by crashing the snapped a streak of 39 con- son with 37 saves on 39 shots, SpringfieldThunderbirds. trading chances but ultimate- in the opening period of his net and firing a rebound to the secutive saves by the Finnish while Montembeault had 32 com. – Story and photos ly not finding the back of a 2019-20 Thunderbirds debut, top shelf off of netminder against the T-Birds. saves for the T-Birds. courtesy of Springfield net in a series where there denying 13 of 14 offerings. Montembeault’s left leg pad Bridgeport would break the The Thunderbirds look to Thunderbirds were a total of just five goals Gibson continued his blank- at 8:58. tie for a third time, and this salvage a win out of the three- between the teams over the ing of Springfield, bringing last two matchups. his total up to 31 straight For a sixth straight game, saves against Springfield, the Thunderbirds would be with 21 in a shutout win on forced to play from a 1-0 Nov. 6 and 10 more in the hole, but it took until the opening period on 12:41 mark of the opening Wednesday. period for either team to Special teams again would strike past steady goaltending become Springfield’s special- by Springfield’s Sam ty in the middle period, Montembeault and beginning with the club’s Bridgeport’s Chris Gibson. sixth shorthanded goal this The Sound Tigers finally season at 8:32. As the puck

The Springfield Thunderbirds (12-10-0-0) battled back from two deficits, but could not find a third tying goal in a 3-2 loss at the hands of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (7-11-3-1) on Wednesday night inside the MassMutual Center. (Photos Submitted)

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Fri., Dec. 6 Fri., Dec. 6 Tues., Dec. 24 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Deerfield Academy Fri., Dec. 27 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. HS of Sci-Tech CHRISTMAS EVE - No Sports Scheduled (Scrimmage), Amelia Park Arena, 5 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Agawam, 7 p.m. (Scrimmage), 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Gloucester HS, Dorothy Wed., Dec. 25 Thurs., Dec. 12 Talbot Rink, 8 p.m. Tues., Dec. 10 CHRISTMAS DAY - No Sports Scheduled GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Monument Mountain, 7 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Windsor Locks p.m. Sat., Dec. 28 (Scrimmage), 4 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 26 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Minnechaug, Amelia Park BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Gloucester HS, Dorothy No Sports Scheduled Arena, 4 p.m. Talbot Rink, Time TBD Fri., Dec. 13 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Belchertown, 7 p.m. Fri., Dec. 27 Fri., Dec. 13 Mon., Dec. 30 No Sports Scheduled BOYS/GIRLS INDOOR TRACK vs. Longmeadow, GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Central HS, 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14 Smith College (Northampton), 3:45 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING @ Monument Mountain Sat., Dec. 28 BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. Amherst-Pelham Tues., Dec. 31 Regional HS, Time TBD BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Greenfield, Collins-Moylan Regional, 4 p.m. NEW YEAR’S EVE - No Sports Scheduled Arena, 6:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 16 Sat., Dec. 14 Wed., Jan. 1 No Sports Scheduled Mon., Dec. 30 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Hudson HS, Amelia Park NEW YEAR’S DAY - No Sports Scheduled GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Putnam, 7 p.m. Arena, 5 p.m. Tues., Dec. 17 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Academy, 7 p.m. Tues., Dec. 31 Mon., Dec. 16 Thurs., Jan. 2 NEW YEAR’S EVE - No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL @ Northampton HS, 7 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING vs. Holyoke, 7 p.m. Wed., Dec. 18 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. West Springfield, 7 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING vs. Athol, 6 p.m. Wed., Jan. 1 Fri., Jan. 3 NEW YEAR’S DAY - No Sports Scheduled Tues., Dec. 17 BOYS BASKETBALL @ West Springfield HS, 7 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 19 BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ Chicopee Comp HS, 4 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Holyoke, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Mahar Regional School, 7 Thurs., Jan. 2 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Worcester Academy, Amelia p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Hampshire, 7 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING @ West Springfield HS, 7 p.m. Park Arena, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Ware, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Turners Falls HS, 7 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING @ John J. Duggan Academy, 7 Wed., Dec. 18 Sat., Jan. 4 Fri., Dec. 20 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, Amelia Park BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Marlborough, Navin Ice No Sports Scheduled Arena, 7 p.m. Hockey Rink, 6:10 p.m. Fri., Jan. 3 BOYS WRESTLING @ Sabis International Charter Sat., Dec. 21 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Belchertown, Mullins Center School, 7 p.m. Mon., Jan. 6 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Swampscott, 7 p.m. Practice Rink (Amherst), 7:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Granby, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Easthampton, 6 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 19 BOYS WRESTLING @ Longmeadow HS, Time TBD BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Putnam, 7 p.m. Tues., Jan. 7 Mon., Jan. 6 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Holyoke HS, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Holyoke HS, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Wahconah, 7 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ Central HS, 4 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. Agawam, 4 p.m. Mon., Dec. 23 BOYS WRESTLING vs. Ludlow, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Pioneer Valley Regional Tues., Jan. 7 Fri., Dec. 20 School, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Ware Jr./Sr. HS, 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Wed., Jan. 8 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Mount Greylock, 6:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 23 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Commerce HS, 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 9 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Northampton, 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. West Springfield, 4 p.m. Fri., Jan. 10 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 7 p.m. Tues., Dec. 24 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Longmeadow, Mass Mutual CHRISTMAS EVE - No Sports Scheduled Center, 4 p.m.

Wed., Dec. 25 Sat., Jan. 11 CHRISTMAS - No Sports Scheduled BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Auburn, Amelia Park Arena, FOOTBALL CHALLENGE 5:40 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 26 BOYS WRESTLING @ Ludlow Duals, Ludlow HS, No Sports Scheduled 10 a.m. Entry Forms will appear in the printed edition of The Westfield News daily Monday thru Friday, and weekly in The Original Pennysaver, East Longmeadow Reminder, Agawam Reminder, and Chicopee Herald. The Putz’ Picks and Winners will be published in the Saturday edition of the Westfield News, and in the following week’s edition of The Original Pennysaver, Agawam Reminder, WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY East Longmeadow Reminder, and Chicopee Herald. Picks and Winners will also be posted on TheWestfieldNews.com and on TheReminder.com Thurs., Dec. 19 Mon., Jan. 6 Original entry forms must be used. No duplicates or copies will be accepted. Completed entry Box Out Cancer Tournament - BOYS BASKETBALL No Sports Scheduled forms must be postmarked by midnight on the Friday of that week’s contest. Beat The ‘Putz’ and vs. Gateway, 7 p.m. finish with the best record overall to claim that week’s prize. Each weekly winner will be entered in Tues., Jan. 7 the end of the season drawing! Fri., Dec. 20 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Gateway Regional HS, 6:30 Box Out Cancer Tournament - BOYS BASKETBALL p.m. vs. TBD, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ John J. Duggan Academy, Wed., Jan. 8 WEEKLY PRIZE: $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO THE TAVERN RESTAURANT 6 p.m. No Sports Scheduled ALL WINNERS WILL BE ENTERED IN OUR END OF SEASON DRAWING... Mon., Dec. 23 Thurs., Jan. 9 No Sports Scheduled GIRLS BASKETBALL @ HS of Sci-Tech, 6 p.m.

Tues., Dec. 24 Fri., Jan. 10 GRAND PRIZE 2ND PRIZE 3RD PRIZE CHRISTMAS EVE - No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School SUPER BOWL PARTY WEBER Q3200 $ of Science, 7 p.m. 100 Wed., Dec. 25 Catered By GAS GRILL CHRISTMAS DAY - No Sports Scheduled Mon., Jan. 13 GIFT CARD BOYS BASKETBALL @ John J. Duggan Academy, North Elm Butcher Block!! Thurs., Dec. 26 7 p.m. $419 No Sports Scheduled RETAIL Tues., Jan. 14 Fri., Dec. 27 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Franklin Tech, 6 p.m. $1,000 No Sports Scheduled Value! Wed., Jan. 15 Mon., Dec. 30 No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL @ Ludlow HS, 2:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 16 3 Country Club Rd. Tues., Dec. 31 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Pioneer Valley Christian 37 North Elm St. • Westfield, MA www.mannystv.com Holyoke, MA NEW YEAR’S EVE - No Sports Scheduled Academy, 7 p.m.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Dec. 2, 2019: This year, you will be unusually fortunate dealing with money, investments and assets. You will need to gather some self-discipline If single, you will enjoy dating and meeting peo- ple. Take your time getting to know someone before deciding “This is it.” If attached, the two DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker of you evolve to a new level and could make some positive and extensive decisions together as a couple. AQUARIUS reminds you of the importance of friendship.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  You might feel that a friend could be more present for you. Relax, as this person is simply very busy and assessing a personal situ- ation. Focus on a respected associate or situa- Mark Buford tion. Prepare to enter a sociable period. Tonight: SCARY GARY A must appearance. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  An appearance cannot be avoid- ed. You will gain through your willingness to grow and learn more about a specific interest. Some of you become armchair travelers; others will truly travel. Your desire to learn takes the lead. Tonight: Make a long-distance call. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Crosswords You will be able to make a differ- ence as long as you keep your concerns high priority. One-on-one relating becomes your strong suit. In the next few months, you will see DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni several matters involving partners and finances evolve. Tonight: Make fun plans with a loved one. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Relating to others becomes important in order to clear the air. You could find financial benefit to following others’ sugges- tions more often. Listen to a friend’s or partner’s idea, and try it out. Tonight: Say yes to an offer that’s too good to be true. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Today marks a period where you will be more expressive at work and in daily B.C. Mastroianni and Hart matters. You could see benefits come through your work. A partner or associate seems unusu- ally giving and open. Listen more. Tonight: Choose to relax. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  You enter a very creative period where your libido dominates. In the next few months, you could meet someone very special to your life or add to your immediate family. Focus on day-to-day matters. Tonight: Run errands on the way home. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Your imagination could go hay- wire. You cannot tame your imagination, but ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie you can pick and choose which ideas to play out. You might be considering a positive change around your household. Give yourself time. Tonight: You can be such a flirt! SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Deal with an emerging situation around property, investments and/or your family life. Finances could be involved. The sooner you get involved, the better. You will be far more upbeat than in the recent past. Tonight: Hang close to home. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  You are likely to speak your mind and tell it like it is regarding how you see a situ- ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett ation developing. Be careful with funds. Although you may soon see an increase in funds, you also might have more bills. Tonight: Catch up on a friend’s news. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  Listen to news, especially around finances, carefully. Your intuition might give you a sense of direction. Take a risk only if you can afford the loss. You are entering a lucky life cycle today. Tonight: Make it your treat. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  You feel as if nothing can stop Cryptoquip you right now. Emphasize a friendship and long- term goals in making a decision. Know that you ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe are changing, and so are your needs. Tonight: All smiles. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Starting today, you are eyeing a year where you can wish upon a star and make a dream a reality. However, at the moment, you might want to give some thought to your long- term desires. Pursue a hunch. Tonight: Go for a quiet night. BORN TODAY Singer Britney Spears (1981), actress Lucy Liu (1968), football player Aaron Rodgers (1983) PAGE 10 - MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Dear Annie By ANNIE LANE To Advertise Call 413-562-4181 Ext. 118 Concerns up with Smoke Email [email protected]

Dear Annie: I smoked cigarettes tims of black-market liquids for feat rather than your fear. for 18 years and tried to quit many either nicotine or marijuana. Dear Annie: I would like to thank LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES different times. I tried all the recom- I really don’t want to take up ciga- you for responding to my recent let- December 2, 9, 16, 2019 November 25, 2019 mended treatments including hyp- rettes again. But our state is consid- ter about my husband’s “wandering December 2, 9, 2019 nosis, nicotine gum, patches and a ering banning vaping, and I feel like eye.” By expressing my frustrations hundred other things. But three they will force me back to cigarettes. on paper, it helped me realize that LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE years ago, I quit for good, and I feel If the illnesses were caused by my concerns should not be so worri- MORTGAGEE'S SALE so much better. That was possible black-market products, and if vap- some. I am trying not to be that OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale because I started vaping. I have said ing is made illegal, won’t we have green-eyed monster. And your wise contained in a certain mortgage given by Linda By virtue of and in execution of the Power of A. Jaskulski to Mortgage Electronic Registra- many times that vaping is saving my even more black-market products? comments affirming my sentiments Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by tion Systems, Inc., dated July 28, 2003 and re- life. I am turning to you for advice, but gave me the confidence to calmly Marcus Houston to Mortgage Electronic Regis- corded in the Hampden County Registry of tration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, acting Deeds in Book 13443, Page 461, as modified My doctor says that I’m in much please don’t tell me to stay away and rationally confront my husband, solely as a nominee for New Penn Financial, by a certain modification agreement dated better shape than I was when I was from cigarettes if I don’t have the “Craig,” about the main issue, and LLC, dated December 3, 2015 and recorded in September 1, 2014, and recorded with said smoking cigarettes. My husband alternative of vaping. Why can’t to put it into perspective because he Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 20977, Page 222 (the “Mortgage”), as affected 20376, Page 587, of which mortgage the un- says that he and our children are vaping be legal but regulated? -- took my comments seriously. -- by a Loan Modification Agreement dated April dersigned is the present holder, by assign- extremely grateful that I managed to Quitting Cigarettes Formerly Aggravated 10, 2017, and recorded at said Registry of ment from: quit. I have way more energy, and I Dear Quitting Cigarettes: First, Dear Formerly Aggravated: Deeds in Book 21822, Page 490, and further affected by a Loan Modification Agreement Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. no longer cough in my sleep, which congratulations on quitting smoking Thank you for your kind words, and dated November 14, 2018, and recorded at as nominee for Webster Bank to JPMorgan I used to do all the time when I cigarettes. You should be commend- for sharing an update. Expressing said Registry of Deeds in Book 22516, Page Chase Bank, N.A, recorded on October 3, smoked cigarettes. ed for sticking with it. Second, some our frustrations, or any feeling for 343 of which mortgage NewRez LLC, F/K/A 2011, in Book No. 18940, at Page 129 Mort- New Penn Financial, LLC, D/B/A Shellpoint gage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as However, now I’m hearing that states have banned the sale of fla- that matter, on paper can be very Mortgage Servicing is the present holder by as- nominee for Webster Bank to JPMorgan Chase vaping is causing health problems, vored vaping products but not vap- therapeutic. We gain perspective. signment from Mortgage Electronic Registra- Bank, N.A, recorded on May 10, 2012, in Book tion Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee No. 19252, at Page 169 JPMorgan Chase and I am really scared. In fact, I have ing itself. These states are doing this Writing is a great stress reducer, and for New Penn Financial, LLC, its successors Bank, N.A to Bayview Loan Servicing. LLC, re- been thinking about going back to to combat the growing number of a place where you can express your- and assigns to New Penn Financial LLC d/b/a corded on April 27, 2018, in Book No. 22149, cigarettes. teenagers who have been attracted self free of judgment or interruption. Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing dated June 20, at Page 339 for breach of the conditions of said 2016 recorded in Hampden County Registry of mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, Because of the news, I have been to vaping. ——— Deeds in Book 21324, Page 341, for breach of the same will be sold at Public Auction at 12:00 reading a great deal about vaping, Vaping is being studied very care- “Ask Me Anything: A Year of conditions of said mortgage and for the pur- PM on December 23, 2019, on the mortgaged and my understanding is that the fully because of the illnesses, and Advice From Dear Annie” is out pose of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged premises located at 23 Hancock Street, West- premises located at 961 Blandford Road, Rus- field, Hampden County, Massachusetts, all and vaping itself is not the problem, deaths, that have been attributed to it now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- sell, MA 01071 will be sold at a Public Auction singular the premises described in said mort- since it has been popular for a num- -- whether it is the vaping itself or featuring favorite columns on love, at 2:00 PM on December 23, 2019, at the mort- gage, gaged premises, more particularly described ber of years and legions of smokers contaminated liquids. As this is such friendship, family and etiquette -- is below, all and singular the premises described TO WIT: Certain real estate situated in WEST- from around the world have been a new development, there is a lot of available as a paperback and in said mortgage, to wit: FlELD, Hampden County, Massachusetts, situ- vaping without problems. From misinformation out there. Have a e-book. Visit http://www.creator- ated in the southwesterly corner of Hancock The land in Russell, Hampden County, Mas- and Howard Streets and bounded: what I can tell, the people who have frank conversation with your doctor spublishing.com for more informa- sachusetts, more particularly bounded and de- suffered lung ailments and other about your concerns before taking tion. Send your questions for Annie scribed as follows: NORTHERLY on said Hancock Street; health issues from vaping were vic- any drastic actions. Focus on your Lane to [email protected]. Beginning at an aluminum pin at the south- EASTERLY on said Howard Street; westerly corner or land now or formerly of Paul E. LaPrise, et ux, thence running SOUTHERLY on land now or formerly of Ad- elaide Smith; S. 65° 16' 00" W. a distance of two hundred fifty and 00/100 (250.00) feet to a point at a and WESTERLY on land now or formerly of HINTS FROM HELOISE hole in a rock; thence one Potter. Said premises are four (4) rods on Hancock Street and four and one-half (4 1/2) N. 78° 22' 30" E. a distance of two hundred rods on Howard Street. forty and 50/100 (240.50) feet to an iron pin at land now or formerly of Julia Ann Ferriter, the A Declaration of Homestead dated September last two described courses being along the 4, 1992 and recorded in the Hampden County southerly boundary of said land now or Registry of Deeds in Book 8165, Page 385 is Christmas by the letters? formerly of Paul E. LaPrise, et ux; thence hereby subordinated to this mortgage. Being the same premises conveyed to Linda A. S. 19° 13' 130" W. along said land now or Jaskulski by deed of Joseph M. Jaskulski and Dear Readers: Today’s repurposing ideas: when I vacuum up the baking formerly of Julia Ann Ferriter, a distance of Linda A. Jaskulski dated June 23, 1992 and re- three hundred thirteen and 93/100 (313.93) corded in the Hampden County Registry of SOUND OFF is about Christmas * An empty tissue box makes a soda. -- Helen in Illinois feet to an iron pin at land now or formerly of Deeds in Book 8094, Page 550. For letters: good place for plastic grocery Helen, I love it! Baking soda can Martha G. Deacon; thence mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with “Dear Heloise: I hate to be a bags. certainly look like snow, and it can Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book N. 87° 54' 00" W. along last name land a dis- 8094, Page 550. These premises will be sold Scrooge, but I don’t really care for * Use address labels to identify eliminate odors from the carpet tance to two hundred ninety and 47/100 and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of Christmas letters. Most of the your possessions. too. It’s a workhorse in the home. (290.47) feet to an iron pin at land now or all rights, rights of way, restrictions, ease- formerly of George and Joan Deacon; thence ments, covenants, liens or claims in the nature information is either mundane or * A cardboard six-pack holder -- Heloise of liens, improvements, public assessments, exaggerated. Does anyone really can be used for condiments on a PET TREAT N. 26° 06' 30" W. along last named land and a any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, care that Susie got her braces off picnic. Dear Heloise: I like to pour distance of two hundred and 00/100 (200.00) water and sewer liens and any other municipal feet to an iron pin at the southeasterly corner of assessments or liens or existing encum- her teeth or that Tommy made a * Use a plastic shower cap to meat drippings or gravy over my the right of way hereinafter described; thence brances of record which are in force and are touch-down for his high school pack your shoes for a trip. dog’s dry food. He really loves it applicable, having priority over said mortgage, team? -- Heloise and licks his bowl clean! -- Pam T., N. 06° 41' 00" E. along said right of way a dis- whether or not reference to such restrictions, tance of one hundred sixty-three and 44/100 easements, improvements, liens or encum- “The last Christmas letter I got WEDDING BELL BLUES Lubbock, Texas (163.44) feet to the aluminum pin at the place brances is made in the deed. of beginning. recounted how the author’s father Dear Heloise: I have been to HANGERS TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Five Thou- had been in the hospital six times two lovely weddings and we were Dear Heloise: I got so frustrated Said premises are shown on a plan of land en- sand ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified or bank during the year, the family dog seated by number, but sad to say, with many of my silky blouses and title “Plan of Land of Stanley C. and Roberta D. check will be required to be paid by the pur- died and their daughter dropped we were apart from our family and sweaters sliding off the hangers. A Markey in Russell, Mass., Scale 1” = 100,’ chaser at the time and place of sale. The bal- November 1971, by R.A. Foresi, RLS” said ance is to be paid by certified or bank check at out of college. Please, no more friends. I wish the parents of the friend of mine suggested a simple plan is recorded in said Registry of Deeds in Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California St., Book of Plans 133, Page 17. Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to Christmas letters.” -- Larry in bride and groom would work remedy: Put two wide rubber P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Mas- Oklahoma together so they knew where to put bands on the hanger, one on each For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded with sachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days I agree that sad news might be us. -- A Reader, Canfield, Ohio side. So easy and inexpensive! -- the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to Book 20977, Page 219. purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of inappropriate during the holidays, SANTA’S FOOTPRINTS Carrie R., Bonner Springs, Kan. the purchase price. The description of the but entertaining, newsy letters Dear Heloise: We have a silly GIFT FOR THE ELDERLY The premises will be sold subject to any and all premises contained in said mortgage shall con- trol in the event of an error in this publication. from family and friends are always but fun Christmas tradition: On Dear Heloise: I wondered what unpaid taxes and other municipal assess- Other terms, if any, to be announced at the welcome. Keep it up, folks! -- Christmas Eve, after everyone has to get an elderly but very mobile ments and liens, and subject to prior liens or sale. Heloise gone to bed, I put on big boots and neighbor of mine for Christmas. I other enforceable encumbrances of record en- titled to precedence over this mortgage, and BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC SEND A GREAT HINT TO: create a trail (with sprinkled bak- found that a gift card to a grocery subject to and with the benefit of all ease- ments, restrictions, reservations and condi- Present holder of said mortgage Heloise ing soda) from the chimney to the store was a favorite for many older tions of record and subject to all tenancies P.O. Box 795001 tree -- it’s Santa’s snowy foot- adults. It helps them stretch their and/or rights of parties in possession. By its Attorneys, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001 prints! budget and buy a few items they HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. Fax: 1-210-HELOISE In the morning, the little ones normally wouldn’t buy for them- Terms of the Sale: 150 California St. ash, cashier's or certified check in the sum of Newton, MA 02458 Email: [email protected] really get a kick out of seeing “evi- selves. -- June S., Santa Fe, N.M. $5,000.00 as a deposit must be shown at the (617)558-0500 FAST FACTS dence” that Santa has stopped by. (c)2019 by King Features time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the mortgage holder and its design- 13635 Dear Readers: Here are some And bonus -- the carpet is refreshed Syndicate Inc. ee(s) are exempt from this requirement); high bidder to sign written Memorandum of Sale upon acceptance of bid; balance of purchase price payable in cash or by certified check in thirty (30) days from the date of the sale at the offices of mortgagee's attorney, Korde & Asso- Can You Help Sarah? ciates, P.C., 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell,Sarah MA 01851 Helps or such Seniors other time as November 28, 2019 may be designated by mortgagee. The descrip- December 2, 2019 tion for the premises contained in said mort- gage shall control in the event Can of a typograph- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ical error in this publication. You Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Other terms to be announced at the sale. 7:15 p.m. Help Land Use Hearing Room NewRez LLC, 454College Highway F/K/A New Penn Financial, LLC, D/B/A Shellpoint Sarah? Notice is hereby given in accordance with the www.sarahgillett.org Mortgage Servicingwww.sarahgillett.org provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 11, that the Planning Board will hold a public hear- Korde & Associates, P.C. ing on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 7:15 900 Chelmsford Street p.m. in the Land Use Hearing Room, Town Suite 3102 Hall, 454 College Highway on an application by Lowell, MA 01851 the 141 Properties LLC, for a Special Permit (978) 256-1500 and a Site Plan Review for property located at 141 Congamond Road, zoned as Business (B) Houston, Marcus, 17-030979 and Residential (R20) zone. The property is shown on current Assessors Map 149, Parcel 001 in accordance with Chapter 185 Sections 9, 10 and 16.

How Did This The Applicant proposes to substantially raze HouseHelp Seniors? the existing structure and replace it with a 6,000 square foot structure. There is no pro- posed change in the use. Want To Know A Secret? A copy of the application and the plans may be Ask Sarah. inspected at the Planning Board office or the www.sarahgillett.org Town Clerks office during regular office hours. Any person interested or wishing to be heard www.sarahgillett.org on the application should appear at the time and place designated.

If you would like to run a Birthday Announcement in The Westfield News contact us at: 413-562-4181 November 25, 2019 December 2, 9, 2019 NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by An- November 18, 25, 2019 thony Paroline to Mortgage Electronic Regis- December 2, 2019 tration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for Country- wide Home Loans, Inc., dated January 23, LEGAL NOTICE 2007 and recorded in the Hampden County MORTGAGEE'S SALE Registry of Deeds in Book 16497, Page 465, of OF REAL ESTATE which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, by assignment from: By virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Shawn J. Eriole to Mortgage Electronic Regis- as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. tration Systems, Inc. as mortgagee, acting to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA solely as a nominee for United Bank, dated THEBANKOFNEWYORK,ASTRUSTEE December 10, 2015 and recorded in Hampden FORTHECERTIFICATEHOLDERSOF County Registry of Deeds in Book 20986, Page CWABSINC.,ASSET-BACKEDCERTIFIC- 91 (the “Mortgage”) of which mortgage United Bank is the present holder by assignment from ATES, SERIES 2007-3, recorded on Septem- Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, ber 14, 2011, in Book No. 18913, at Page 445 Inc.,as nominee for United Bank, its suc- cessors and assigns to United Bank dated for breach of the conditions of said mortgage June 20, 2019 recorded in Hampden County and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same Registry of Deeds in Book 22742, Page 47 and will be sold at Public Auction at 12:00 PM on assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registra- December 23, 2019, on the mortgaged tion Systems, Inc. as mortgagee, as nominee premises located at 2 Bristol Street, Westfield, for United Bank, its successors and assigns to Hampden County, Massachusetts, all and sin- United Bank dated July 19, 2019 recorded in gular the premises described in said mortgage, Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 22771, Page 186, for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclos- TO WIT: ing the same, the mortgaged premises located at 470 Colebrook River Road, Tolland, MA Loan Number: 01034 will be sold at a Public Auction at 12:00 PM on December 12, 2019, at the mortgaged The land with the buildings thereon situated in premises, more particularly described below, Westfield, Hampden County, MA known and all and singular the premises described in said being numbered 2 Bristol Street: Being known mortgage, to wit: and designated as Lots 151 (one hundred fifty- one), 152 (one hundred fifty-two) and 153 (one Closing Date: December 10, 2015 hundred fifty-three) all as shown on a plan en- THE WESTFIELD NEWS titled "Plan of Lots at Homefield, Westfield, Borrower(s): WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COMMass." dated April 1912 andMONDAY, recorded in DECEMBER 2, 2019 - PAGE 11 Shawn J. Eriole and Hampden County Registry of Deeds as File Amy Eriole #290. Property Address: The premisesDEADLINE: are conveyed subject to 2 and DAYS with DAY BEFORE 470 Colebrook River Rd, the benefit of all rights, rights of way, ease- Tolland, MA 01034 ments, appurtenances, reservations, restric- tions, and layouts and takings of record, inso- That certain tract or parcel of land situate in the Town of Tolland, Hampden County, Common- far as they are in force and applicable. wealth of Massachusetts and shown as Lot 4 on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Tolland, Meaning and intending to mortgage the sameTo Advertise Call Massachusetts prepared for B & N Lands, premises by deed of Kimberly A. Gage to An- LLC", dated February 7, 2001, prepared by thony Paroline, dated 06/26/2006 and filed with E.B. Holmberg & Associates as recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds413-562-4181 at Re- Ext. 118 Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Plan cord Book 16017, Page 224; wherein a more Book 321, Page 79 and being further bounded detailed description of the premises is set forth. and described as follows: CLASSIFIEDAvailable Online 24/7 at www.thewestfieldnews.com/classifieds ForEmail mortgagor's(s') floram@ title see deedthewestfield recorded with newsgroup.com Beginning at an iron pipe set at the northeast corner of the parcel herein described on the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book westerly line of Colebrook River Road; thence, 16017, Page 224. S 18 degrees 8' 37" W along said Colebrook These premises will be sold and conveyed LEGAL NOTICES River Road, 275.00 feet to an iron pin set at LEGAL NOTICES subject to and with the benefit of all rights, LEGAL NOTICES land of B & N Lands LLC; thence rights of way, restrictions, easements, coven- November 18, 25, 2019 November 25, 2019 ants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, im- December 2, 2019 December 2, 2019 N 76 degrees 16' 28" W along land of B & N December 2, 9, 2019 provements, public assessments, any and all Lands LLC, 550.00 feet to an iron pin; thence, unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and (SEAL) LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S sewer liens and any other municipal assess- N 18 degrees 20' 35" E along said land of B & SALE OF REAL ESTATE ments or liens or existing encumbrances of re- THE COMMONWEALTH MORTGAGEE'S SALE N Lands LLC 281.62 feet to an iron pin set at OF MASSACHUSETTS OF REAL ESTATE the southwesterly corner of Lot 3 as shown on cord which are in force and are applicable, By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale having priority over said mortgage, whether or said Plan; thence, LAND COURT By virtue of and in execution of the Power of contained in a certain mortgage given by An- not reference to such restrictions, easements, Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by thony Paroline to Mortgage Electronic Regis- improvements, liens or encumbrances is made S 75 degrees 35' 35" E along Lot 3 as shown tration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for Country- DEPARTMENT OF Shawn J. Eriole to Mortgage Electronic Regis- on said Plan, 548.55 feet to the point of begin- in the deed. THE TRIAL COURT tration Systems, Inc. as mortgagee, acting ning. wide Home Loans, Inc., dated January 23, 2007 and recorded in the Hampden County solely as a nominee for United Bank, dated TERMS OF SALE: December 10, 2015 and recorded in Hampden Containing 3.500 acres, more or less. Registry of Deeds in Book 16497, Page 465, of 19 SM 005419 which mortgage the undersigned is the present County Registry of Deeds in Book 20986, Page A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dol- 91 (the “Mortgage”) of which mortgage United Deed to be recorded herewith. holder, by assignment from: ORDER OF NOTICE Bank is the present holder by assignment from lars by certified or bank check will be required Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded with Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to be paid by the purchaser at the time and To: Inc.,as nominee for United Bank, its suc- the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. place of sale. The balance is to be paid by cer- cessors and assigns to United Bank dated Book 20986, Page 89. to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA tified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, James Senecal, Jr. June 20, 2019 recorded in Hampden County THEBANKOFNEWYORK,ASTRUSTEE P.C., 150 California St., Newton, Massachu- Registry of Deeds in Book 22742, Page 47 and The premises will be sold subject to any and all FORTHECERTIFICATEHOLDERSOF setts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registra- unpaid taxes and other municipal assess- CWABSINC.,ASSET-BACKEDCERTIFIC- Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461- Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. tion Systems, Inc. as mortgagee, as nominee ments and liens, and subject to prior liens or ATES, SERIES 2007-3, recorded on Septem- 0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of 50 §3901 (et seq): for United Bank, its successors and assigns to other enforceable encumbrances of record en- ber 14, 2011, in Book No. 18913, at Page 445 sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for re- United Bank dated July 19, 2019 recorded in titled to precedence over this mortgage, and cording upon receipt in full of the purchase Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book subject to and with the benefit of all ease- for breach of the conditions of said mortgage price. The description of the premises con- to Wells Fargo Bank Southwest, N.A., F/K/A 22771, Page 186, for breach of conditions of ments, restrictions, reservations and condi- and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same Wachovia Mortgage, FSB, F/K/A World Sav- said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclos- tions of record and subject to all tenancies tained in said mortgage shall control in the will be sold at Public Auction at 12:00 PM on event of an error in this publication. ings Bank, FSB ing the same, the mortgaged premises located and/or rights of parties in possession. December 23, 2019, on the mortgaged at 470 Colebrook River Road, Tolland, MA premises located at 2 Bristol Street, Westfield, claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage cov- 01034 will be sold at a Public Auction at 12:00 Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier's or certified Hampden County, Massachusetts, all and sin- Other terms, if any, to be announced at the ering real property in Westfield, numbered 883 PM on December 12, 2019, at the mortgaged check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit gular the premises described in said mortgage, sale. Western Avenue, given by Jessi J. Duval to premises, more particularly described below, must be shown at the time and place of the World Savings Bank FSB, dated March 29, all and singular the premises described in said sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the mort- TO WIT: THE BANK OF NEW YORK 2006, and recorded in the Hampden County mortgage, to wit: gage holder and its designee(s) are exempt MELLON FKA Registry of Deeds in Book 15806, Page 561, from this requirement); high bidder to sign writ- Loan Number: THE BANK OF NEW YORK, has/have filed with this court a complaint for Closing Date: ten Memorandum of Sale upon acceptance of AS TRUSTEE FOR THE determination of Defendant's/Defendants' Ser- December 10, 2015 bid; balance of purchase price payable in cash or by certified check in thirty (30) days from the The land with the buildings thereon situated in CERTIFICATE HOLDERS vicemembers status. Borrower(s): date of the sale at the offices of mortgagee's Westfield, Hampden County, MA known and OF CWABS, INC., Shawn J. Eriole and attorney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 900 being numbered 2 Bristol Street: Being known ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, If you now are, or recently have been, in the Amy Eriole Chelmsford Street, and designated as Lots 151 (one hundred fifty- SERIES 2007-3 active military service of the United States of Suite 3102 Lowell, MA 01851 one), 152 (one hundred fifty-two) and 153 (one America, then you may be entitled to the bene- Property Address: hundred fifty-three) all as shown on a plan en- Present holder of said mortgage fits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If 470 Colebrook River Rd, or such other time as may be designated by titled "Plan of Lots at Homefield, Westfield, you object to a foreclosure of the above men- Tolland, MA 01034 mortgagee. The description for the premises Mass." dated April 1912 and recorded in By its Attorneys, tioned property on that basis, then you or your contained in said mortgage shall control in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds as File attorney must file a written appearance and an- That certain tract or parcel of land situate in the event of a typographical error in this publica- #290. swer in this court at Three Pemberton tion. HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. on or before Town of Tolland, Hampden County, Common- 150 California St. Square, Boston, MA 02108 wealth of Massachusetts and shown as Lot 4 The premises are conveyed subject to and with December 30, 2019 or you may lose the oppor- on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Tolland, Other terms to be announced at the sale. the benefit of all rights, rights of way, ease- Newton, MA 02458 tunity to challenge the foreclosure on the Massachusetts prepared for B & N Lands, ments, appurtenances, reservations, restric- (617)558-0500 ground of noncompliance with the Act. LLC", dated February 7, 2001, prepared by United Bank tions, and layouts and takings of record, inso- E.B. Holmberg & Associates as recorded in far as they are in force and applicable. 13995 Witness, Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Plan Korde & Associates, P.C. Gordon H. Piper, Book 321, Page 79 and being further bounded 900 Chelmsford Street Meaning and intending to mortgage the same Chief Justice of this Court and described as follows: Suite 3102 premises by deed of Kimberly A. Gage to An- on November 12, 2019 Lowell, MA 01851 (978) 256-1500 thony Paroline, dated 06/26/2006 and filed with Beginning at an iron pipe set at the northeast the Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Re- Attest: Deborah J. Patterson corner of the parcel herein described on the cord Book 16017, Page 224; wherein a more Recorder westerly line of Colebrook River Road; thence, Eriole, Shawn J., 19-035092 detailed description of the premises is set forth. 17462 S 18 degrees 8' 37" W along said Colebrook For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with River Road, 275.00 feet to an iron pin set at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book land of B & N Lands LLC; thence 16017, Page 224. N 76 degrees 16' 28" W along land of B & N Lands LLC, 550.00 feet to an iron pin; thence, These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, N 18 degrees 20' 35" E along said land of B & rights of way, restrictions, easements, coven- N Lands LLC 281.62 feet to an iron pin set at ants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, im- the southwesterly corner of Lot 3 as shown on provements, public assessments, any and all said Plan; thence, unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assess- S 75 degrees 35' 35" E along Lot 3 as shown ments or liens or existing encumbrances of re- on said Plan, 548.55 feet to the point of begin- cord which are in force and are applicable, ning. having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, Containing 3.500 acres, more or less. improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. Deed to be recorded herewith. TERMS OF SALE: For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dol- Book 20986, Page 89. lars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and The premises will be sold subject to any and all place of sale. The balance is to be paid by cer- unpaid taxes and other municipal assess- tified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, ments and liens, and subject to prior liens or P.C., 150 California St., Newton, Massachu- other enforceable encumbrances of record en- setts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, titled to precedence over this mortgage, and Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461- subject to and with the benefit of all ease- 0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of ments, restrictions, reservations and condi- sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for re- tions of record and subject to all tenancies and/or rights of parties in possession. cording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises con- Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier's or certified Zoning GARAGEtained in said mortgage DOORS shall control in the LOCKSMITH SERVICE C & C event of an error in this publication. check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit New Installations must be shownHeating at the time& Cooling, and place of theINC Replacements 
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Town of Granville, MA MEETING NOTICE To Advertise Call Notice is hereby given that the Conservation Commission will hold a special meeting in the Granville Town Hall, 707 Main Road, at 413-562-4181 Ext. 118 7:30pm on Monday December 9, 2019 to con- sider a Request for Certificate of Compliance for the Ecological Restoration Order of Condi- CLASSIFIEDAvailable Online 24/7 at www.thewestfieldnews.com/classifieds Email [email protected] tions under MASSDEP File #WE 166-0057 for the Winchell Reservoir Dam Removal Project in the Town of Granville, as requested by Tighe & Bond. PETS APARTMENT Leon Ripley LEGAL NOTICES AUTO FOR SALE Chair, Granville TIMOTHY'S AUTO SALES WEST SPRINGFIELD, 2 room apartment, new Conservation Commission December 2, 9, 2019 paint, fresh looking. Backyard, parking. We might have exactly what 413-736-2120 City of Westfield you want, if not, let us locate it for you! Special- PLANNING BOARD izing in vehicles under $4,000. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Westfield; 3 Bedroom; W/D Hook-up, Parking, Back yard. December 2, 9, 2019 Bartlett Street, Westfield Central location to downtown area. Nice, quiet The Westfield Planning Board will conduct a (413)568-2261 Public Hearing on December 17, 2019, at 7:00 street. No pets. $1,100 per month. References City of Westfield P.M. in City Council Chambers, Municipal and 1st/Last month required. PLANNING BOARD Building, 59 Court St., Westfield, MA on the ap- plication of Wal-Mart Non-REBT Properties for 413-362-5991 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING an amendment to a Special Permit, Site Plan & Stormwater Permit (granted 6/5/12) for the ad- HELP WANTED dition of a grocery pickup area at 141 Spring- The Westfield Planning Board will conduct a field Rd. The application is available for public ROOMS Public Hearing on December 17, 2019, at 7:00 inspection at the Planning Office and at P.M. in City Council Chambers, Municipal www.cityofwestfield.org/application Town of Southwick LARGE FURNISHED ROOM Building, 59 Court St., Westfield, MA on the ap- DPW Division Parking, bus route, walking plication of Sao Joao Realty, LLC, for a Site Heavy Equipment Operator SHELTIE PUPPIES distance to all amenities. $125/weekly. Re- 2 Males left sponsible Plan Approval per Zoning Ord. Sec. 6-10 to al- mature male preferred. low a restaurant /drive-thru building construc- ST. JUDE The Department of Public Works is seek- Ready to go now! 1 sets of puppy shots & Non-smoker. tion at 93 & 95 Main St. & ing an employee for a Heavy Equipment (413)348-5070. THANK YOU ST. JUDE Operator. Candidates must be able bodied, de-worming complete 4 Taylor Ave., zoned Business A. The applica- I promise o blessed Saint June to be ever Call Kelly: 413-569-1420 tion is available for public inspection at the 18 years of age, have an active Massachu- mindful of this great favor, to always honor you setts Driver’s License, Class B CDL Li- Planning Office and at as my special and powerful patron and to cense and 2B Hoisting License and Heavy www.cityofwestfield.org/applications gratefully encourage Equipment Operator License. Candidate devotions to you by publishing this request. HOUSE RENTAL Amen must also be willing to work at outdoor job FIREWOOD S.F.O. related activities. Interested individuals may obtain a copy of the Town Employment Ap- Seasoned, mixed hard plication online at www.southwickma.org or firewood. Cut, split, delivered. $225 a cord, Huntington Position Description and Town Employ- 128 cu. ft. 2-Bedroom Cape, large front yard. Beauti- ment Application by contacting the Select Delivered to Westfield area. ful view of the river, off Rt. 112. All appli- Board’s Office @ 569-5995, 454 College Call Joe Firewood ances included. $1350 p/month +utilities. Highway, Southwick, MA 01077. South- @ 413-454-1559 No pets/No smoking. 1st/Last/Security and wick is an AA/EOE/ADA employer. Posi- references required. tion open until filled. WANTED TO BUY Call: 413-531-2197 Buying junk or wrecked cars and light trucks. Call Mark's Auto Parts, HOME FOR RENT E. Granby, CT 860-653-2551 Southwick, MA JOB OPPORTUNITY Dutch Colonial 8 rooms, 3 bed, 2 bath,kit- Busy coating, distribution facility seeks am- chen,living, dining, den, family room, 2 car bitious persons to join our team and parti- APARTMENT garage cipate in all aspects of order processing and machine operation no experience ne- HUNTINGTON: 1st floor, 2 bedroom, all appli- Call 860-558-1077 cessary, just a good attitude. Extremely ances. Tenant pays utilities. 1st/Last/Security. Before 2PM clean working environment and excellent 413-667-3149 benefits. Send information to: careers@titan- WEST SPRINGFIELD, 4 room apartment, all cuttingtools.com new ceramic, large deck (12x12), new paint. LAND 413-736-2120

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