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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 178 High-speed New Westfield internet could be coming COVID to Southwick By HOPE E. TREMBLAY cases drop Editor By PETER CURRIER SOUTHWICK – The High- Staff Writer Speed Internet Subcommittee WESTFIELD- The rate of coronavirus spread in reported its findings July 21 to the Westfield continues to slow down after a couple of weeks Southwick Select Board. of slightly elevated growth. The group formed in 2019 to The city recorded just five new cases of COVID-19 in research the town’s options regard- the past week, bringing the total number of confirmed ing internet service after being cases to 482 as of Friday afternoon. This is the lowest approached by Whip City Fiber, weekly number of new cases in more than a month in part of Westfield Gas & Electric, Westfield. Health Director Joseph Rouse said that there are on bringing the service to a new eight active cases in the city. development on College Highway. Fifty-five Westfield residents have died due to COVID- Select Board Chairman Douglas 19 since the beginning of the pandemic. Moglin, who served on the sub- The Town of Southwick had not released its weekly committee, said right now the only report on the number of new COVID-19 cases as of press real choice is Comcast/Xfinity. Planting 2.0 time Friday afternoon. The town’s most recent report is “Xfinity is monopolizing Westfield on Weekends, the organization that plants the flowers on the Twin from Friday, July 17 when there were two additional Southwick,” Moglin said, noting COVID cases over the previous week, which brought the that is the case in many communi- River Bridges in conjunction with the Beveridge Family Foundation and City of Westfield, spent time July 24 replanting 20 begonias after vandals pulled the total to 63. ties that only offer Xfinity, Charter The lower weekly case numbers come as Gov. Charlie or Cox. flowers from the planters and tossed them over the bridge. Pictured are Barbara Trant planting flowers and Tom Trant and Bob Plasse. Westfield D. Baker announced Friday that visitors to Massachusetts Moglin said there are some resi- from most other states would be required to produce a dents who have Verizon for inter- Police are investigating and anyone with information on the incident should contact the police. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of arrival. net but the service is not well Otherwise one must self-quarantine for 14 days or risk a received and is being phased out. $500 fine for each day of violation. One of the main takeaways from Exceptions to Gov. Baker’s rule include every New the committee’s online community England state as well as New York. survey was that most residents are satisfied with their current internet provider, however they are dissat- isfied with customer service and the cost. Area realtors describe Committee member Alisha Sullivan presented a powerpoint outlining the findings of the group, a sellers market which met 10 times over the past By AMY PORTER year and also met with town coun- Staff Writer sel, the Westfield Gas & Electric WESTFIELD – Area realtors say there are plenty of (Whip City Fiber) and other inter- buyers out there right now, but a shortage of single-family net/broadband providers. homes and condos for sale. Sullivan said 90 percent of resi- “We’re not having any problem dents who participated in the selling houses, we just need houses online survey stated they would to sell. There’s plenty of buyers out switch to a town fiber internet sys- there,” said Barry Boccasile, director tem if the cost was under $85 per of Park Square Realty in Westfield month. and West Springfield. To offer such service, the town Boccasile said It’s been extremely must become a municipal light interesting, because around the mid- plant, or MLP. Moglin said the dle of March when COVID kicked town cannot run the network but WESTFIELD LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL in, people thought the real estate market would be nega- could hire a company, such as tively impacted. However, he said the supply and demand Whip City Fiber, to run it and pro- just became more intense; a combination of less supply, vide installation and maintenance. Meyers Bros slip past OMG; Westfield more demand, and low interest rates. Moglin said Southwick as MLP “When we put a property on the market at fair market would be “an entity to contract Bank overwhelms Richards Jewelers value, there are multiple offers above market value,” he service” and would not be a sepa- said, adding that his business has been doing well over the rate department with employees of By CHRIS PUTZ past four months. He said for Westfield, sales were the twon. It would simply exist to Sports Editor $26,545,460 as of July 1, 2020, compared to $22,945,082 contract with an outside vendor. on July 1, 2019, an increase of 15.7 percent. ‘The idea is to not put the town July 19 Boccasile said some realtors may have stopped showing in the business of being a provid- 12U Division due to COVID-19, but they can work safely and abide by er,” Moglin said. Meyers Brothers 9, OMG 8: the rules. He said at first they were doing virtual 3D show- To do this, the town would incur Meyers Brothers scored a run in the bot- ings, although they began doing open houses a couple of the cost of purchasing its utility tom of the sixth inning to capture a hard weeks ago, limiting the showing to a few people at a time. poles, now owned by Eversource fought game against OMG. “The Board of realtors is saying we’re 19 percent down, and build out the network. Cost for Meyers Brothers started fast and was out to but the truth of the matter is the average sales price is up. the project is just over $8 million. an 8-2 lead before OMG mounted a come- If we had more houses, we’d sell more houses,” Boccasile Moglin said at first, he was back to tie the game in the top of the sixth. said, which makes for one happy person and a bunch of skeptical but after doing research Caitlyn Arooth started the inning with a base buyers that are backed up and looking. with the committee, he believes it hit and promptly stole second base and then Boccasile said the number of sales may be down a little could offer the town “more cost scored on a game winning hit from Hayley Meyers Brothers' Caitlyn Arooth bit, but the average sale price is up a little bit. “We’re not advantages.” Krupienski. having any problem selling houses, we just need houses to cracks a smile. (DAVE HOSMER PHOTO) To begin the process, Sullivan Sophie Svantesson pitched four strong sell,” he said. said two Town Meeting votes are innings and Gianna Capua pitched two for longest outing of her career and Sydney Sales of condos are in a similar place. Boccasile said one required. Once positive votes are the victorious Meyers Brothers. LaPanne pitched the remainder of the of his agents just put a $150,000 condo listing on Facebook received, the town would establish The hitting stars for Meyers were: Caitlyn game for OMG. Julia Bonfitto scored two and on a few other platforms, and already has multiple the MLP, hire a designer and con- Arooth, who reached base four times and runs, including the game-tying run in the showings, “I know she’ll get multiple offers above that structor and contract services. scored three runs, and Hayley Krupienski, top of the sixth and Emma Nelson, who price,” he said The Select Board will take up who had a double along with her game-win- reached base four times and scored one Boccasile also said he understands that sellers may be the discussion again under old ning single. She also scored a run. Mia run to pace the offense. Lily Clark, Katie hesitant to put their houses on the market at this time, due business. The committee members Houser scored two runs, Gianna Capua, Bouchard, Hazel Olsen, Syndey LaPanne to the shortage in inventory if they are looking for them- are Moglin, Sullivan, Marlene Shannon Wall and Charlie White all contrib- and Emma Callen each scored a run. selves. However a clause may be put in that the sale is Quinlan, James Johnson, Pari uted a run scored. Hoxia and Annie Hanson. Emma Callan threw three innings in the See Little League, Page 6 See Realtors, Page 5 PAGE 2 - SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Police Logs

Major crime and incident report 10:25 p.m.: noise complaint, Russell Road, a caller reports 10:05 a.m.: larceny, Christopher Drive, a caller reports her Saturday, July 18, 2020 persons near the river are yelling and disturbing his peace, the car was stolen overnight and her husband’s unlocked car was WESTFIELD responding officer reports the noise was coming from a gather- entered and his wallet was stolen, the caller said that her keys 12:37 a.m.: officer wanted, East Main Street, a caller reports ing on the other side of the river, the officer was able to speak had been in her vehicle, the responding officer reports the sto- a group of 10 or more youths playing games and music in the with the host who agreed to ask his quests to be quieter; len car was found to have been abandoned in West Springfield parking lot of a fast-food restaurant are drinking and smoking 10:50 p.m.: animal complaint, Briarcliff Drive, a caller and it was towed to the police impound yard, the theft remains and generating complaints, the responding officer reports 20 or reports he has taken custody of an Australian shepherd dog under investigation by the Detective Bureau; more youths were found riding skateboards and playing music, which wandered into his yard, the responding officer reports 10:15 a.m.: breaking and entering, Eastwood Drive, a caller the officer reports he told the youths to leave and they left in the dog was transported to the municipal animal shelter; reports his vehicle was entered overnight while it was in his 12 vehicles without incident; 11:56 p.m.: noise complaint, Bates Road, a caller reports a garage and the keys for the car were stolen, the case was 9:09 a.m.: harassment, Orange Street, a caller reports the large and loud party, the responding officer reports hearing referred to the Detective Bureau; defendant of an harassment prevention order came to her resi- minimal noise as he approached the reported residence where 2:43 p.m.: fire, Elm Street at Franklin Street, multiple call- dence and was seen sitting at a picnic table outside the house, he found 12 persons on a side porch, the residents were advised ers report mulch near the Franklin Street sidewalk is on fire, the responding officer reports criminal complaints were filed; of the complaint and ended their gathering. the responding officer reports he used the fire extinguisher 10:59 a.m.: vandalism, Munger Hill Road, a caller reports SOUTHWICK from his cruiser to extinguish the fire which was apparently her vehicle was vandalized, the responding officer reports the 9:19 a.m.: warning, Feeding Hills Road, a caller reports a started by a cigarette butt; complainant said that sugar had been introduced to her car’s neighbor’s son riding dirtbike on the road, an officer arrived 11:36 p.m.: noise complaint, Monroe Street, a caller reports gas tank and identified two possible suspects, the incident was and found no operator and spoke with the reporting party and loud music, yelling and singing emanating from an apartment, referred to the Detective Bureau; the dirtbike owner; the responding officer reports no noise was coming from the 3:17 p.m.: traffic complaint, Elm Street at Arnold Street, the 2:02 p.m.: officer wanted, College Highway, a caller reports indicated apartment and all the windows on that side of the Community Service Unit supervisor reports he observed a a female driver pulled up next to him and was crying and ask- apartment building were dark. bicyclist ride his bike across the street in a crosswalk, the offi- ing strange questions, police report all in order; SOUTHWICK cer reports he advised the bicyclist to walk his bike in the 2:42 p.m.: officer wanted, Grove Street, a resident reports a 4:14 a.m.: assist citizen, Point Grove Road, a caller reports crosswalk or ride it with the flow of traffic, the officer reports person across the lake is pulling water out of the lake, an offi- an unknown alarm, a check found all was quiet and all in order; he issued similar verbal warnings a short time later to bicyclists cer determined it was for agricultural purposes and is allowed; 9:25 a.m.: verbal warning, Mort Vining Road, an officer who rode bikes in crosswalks at Elm and Bartlett streets, 5:40 p.m.: watercraft violation, Lakeview Street, a resident issued a verbal warning to a motorist backing out onto a public Franklin and Maple streets, Elm and Thomas streets, Elm and reports several boaters erratically operating and the operators way without caution; Orange streets and Elm and Arnold streets; possibly intoxicated, the operator was located and the issue 12:37 p.m.: fire, College Highway, a caller reports driving 4:03 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, Main Street at White addressed; by an automotive store and saw a “car on fire” in the parking Street, the Community Service Unit supervisor reports a traffic 7:13 p.m.: found property, Rebecca Lobo Way, two chil- lot, Southwick firefighters report the brakes were smoking but stop revealed that a vehicle’s registration had been revoked for dren’s bikes were found in the middle of the roadway and no the vehicle was not on fire; lack of insurance, the car was towed to the police impound one was in the area, police took custody of the bikes and they 2:16 p.m.: officer wanted, College Highway, a caller reports yard; were returned to the owners. two dogs in a vehicle in a grocery store parking lot, the report- 5:06 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, Southampton Road, a ing party confronted the driver who then drove away; patrol officer reports he observed an operator using a cell Sunday, July 19, 2020 5:11 p.m.: fire, College Highway, mulch around a bank phone, a citation was issued; WESTFIELD ATM was on fire due to a cigarette, the fire was extinguished; 5:17 p.m.: officer wanted, Shaker Road, caller reports a 5:19 a.m.: loitering, Main Street, a patrol officer reports he 8:25 p.m.: concerned citizen, College Highway, a caller neighbor operates his drone about 10 feet above his property spoke with two persons who had been observed outside a con- reports a gray sedan traveling north is losing items from the when his wife is outside, the responding officer reports the venience store throughout the evening, the officer reports he vehicle and possibly driving on a rim. caller and his wife identified a neighbor who they said uses his pointed out a large ‘No loitering’ sign at the store to both men drone to watch the wife when she is outside, the officer reports and noted that they had had previously been warned about he advised the complainants of the procedure to secure an chronically loitering at another Main Street location, the men harassment prevention order from Westfield District Court, the left the area without incident; Class of ‘70 high school reunion postponed officer reports he was unable to speak with the suspect; 7:25 a.m.: vandalism, Pontoosic Road at Knollwood Drive, 5:50 p.m.: public assistance, Sterling Street, a caller requests a caller reports a sign celebrating the high school graduates of WESTFIELD — After careful consideration and with con- assistance rescuing a cat which has been in a tree for three the neighborhood has been vandalized with a racial epithet, the cerns about a possible second surge of COVID-19, the Class days, the responding officers report firefighters removed the responding officer reports he was able to contact one of a of 1970 Reunion Planning Committee has made a difficult kitten from the tree and it was transported to the municipal group of parents who erected the sign who said that a formal decision to postpone their 50th reunion to June 12, 2021. animal shelter; report was not necessary; Organizers of the event for Westfield High School, Westfield Vocational High School and St. Mary’s High School said that 6:13 p.m.: fire, Russell Road, a caller reports a fire started 8:20 a.m.: breaking and entering, Glenwood Drive, a caller “the health and safety of our classmates and their families is in her oven and after she turned off the power she continued to reports his vehicle was entered and his wallet was stolen, the responding officer reports the vehicle had not been locked, the of utmost importance to us.” see sparks and flames, the responding firefighters report the Classmates can contact the reunion committee through fire was out upon their arrival; case was referred to the Detective Bureau; email at: reunion50whsvokestm@gmail or on Facebook at 9:46 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, North Elm Street, a 9:34 a.m.: breaking and entering, Big Wood Drive, a caller sites.google.com/site/whsma70 patrol officer reports he observed an operator using a cell reports her unlocked vehicle was entered and her purse was Once they receive the postcard notification mailed out phone, the operator was provided an instructional pamphlet stolen, the responding officer reports the victim’s wallet was recently to announce the postponement, classmates are asked and a citation was issued, the officer reports a citation for a found on Locust Street by a person who brought it to the sta- to respond with an email address so they can be contacted similar infraction was issued later, also on Both Elm Street; tion, the wallet was returned to the victim; with future updates.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Sat., July 25, 2020 is the 207th day of the year. 159 days remain until the end of the year.

(K550). 1915 – RFC Captain Lanoe Hawker be- B – Viking program: Viking 1 takes the fa- ON THIS DAY 1797 – Horatio Nelson loses more than comes the first British pursuit aviator to mous Face on Mars photo. TODAY'S 300 men and his right arm during the failed earn the Victoria Cross. 1978 – Puerto Rican police shoot two na- – Constantine I is proclaimed Roman BIRTHDAYS 306 conquest attempt of Tenerife (Spain). 1917 – Sir Robert Borden introduces the tionalists in the Cerro Maravilla murders. emperor by his troops. 1799 – At Abu Qir in Egypt, Napoleon I of first income tax in Canada as a "tempo- 1978 – Birth of Louise Joy Brown, the first 1956 – Frances Arnold, American – The Arch of Constantine is com- 315 France defeats 10,000 Ottomans under rary" measure (lowest bracket is 4% and human to have been born after concep- scientist and engineer pleted near the Colosseum in Rome to Mustafa Pasha. highest is 25%). tion by in vitro fertilisation, or IVF.[1] commemorate Constantine I's victory over 1958 – Alexei Filippenko, American 1814 – War of 1812: An American attack 1925 – Telegraph Agency of the Soviet 1979 – In accord with the Egypt–Israel astrophysicist and academic Maxentius at the Milvian Bridge. on Canada is repulsed. Union (TASS) is established. Peace Treaty, Israel begins its withdrawal – Climax of the Siege of Thessalonica 1958 – Thurston Moore, American 677 1824 – Costa Rica annexes Guanacaste 1934 – The Nazis assassinate Austrian from the Sinai Peninsula. by the Slavs in a three-day assault on the singer-songwriter, guitarist, and pro- from Nicaragua. Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss in a failed 1983 – Black July: Thirty-seven Tamil po- city walls. ducer 1837 – The first commercial use of an coup attempt. litical prisoners at the Welikada high secu- 864 – The Edict of Pistres of Charles the 1959 – Geoffrey Zakarian, American electrical telegraph is successfully dem- 1940 – General Henri Guisan orders the rity prison in Colombo are massacred by chef and author Bald orders defensive measures against onstrated in London by William Cooke Swiss Army to resist German invasion and the fellow Sinhalese prisoners. the Vikings. 1960 – Justice Howard, American and Charles Wheatstone. makes surrender illegal. 1984 – Salyut 7 cosmonaut Svetlana Sav- photographer 1137 – Eleanor of Aquitaine marries Prince – Joaquin Murrieta, the famous Cali- – The Norwegian Manifesto calls for itskaya becomes the first woman to per- 1853 1942 – Doug Drabek, American Louis, later King Louis VII of France, at the fornio bandit known as the "Robin Hood of nonviolent resistance to the German oc- form a space walk. 1962 Cathedral of Saint-André in Bordeaux. baseball player and coach El Dorado", is killed. cupation. 1993 – Israel launches a massive attack – Henry II of France is crowned. 1547 1861 – American Civil War: The United 1943 – World War II: Benito Mussolini is against Lebanon in what the Israelis call 1964 – Anne Applebaum, American 1554 – Mary I marries Philip II of Spain at States Congress passes the Crittenden– forced out of office by the Grand Council Operation Accountability, and the Leba- journalist and author Winchester Cathedral. Johnson Resolution, stating that the war of Fascism and is replaced by Pietro Ba- nese call the Seven-Day War. 1964 – Tony Granato, American ice – Don Diego de Losada founds the 1567 is being fought to preserve the Union and doglio. 1993 – The Saint James Church mas- hockey player and coach city of Santiago de Leon de Caracas, not to end slavery. 1944 – World War II: Operation Spring is sacre occurs in Kenilworth, Cape Town, 1964 – Breuk Iversen, American modern-day Caracas, the capital city of 1866 – The United States Congress one of the bloodiest days for the First Ca- South Africa. designer and journalist Venezuela. passes legislation authorizing the rank of nadian Army during the war. 1994 – Israel and Jordan sign the Wash- 1965 – Marty Brown, American sing- – Henry IV of France publicly con- 1593 General of the Army. Lieutenant General 1946 – The Crossroads Baker device is ington Declaration, that formally ends the er-songwriter and guitarist verts from Protestantism to Roman Ca- Ulysses S. Grant becomes the first to be the first underwater nuclear weapon test. state of war that had existed between the 1965 – Illeana Douglas, American tholicism. promoted to this rank. 1956 – Forty-five miles south of Nantucket nations since 1948. actress, director, producer, and screen- – The English ship Sea Venture, 1609 1868 – The Wyoming Territory is estab- Island, the Italian ocean liner SS Andrea 1995 – A gas bottle explodes in Saint Mi- writer en route to Virginia, is deliberately driven lished. Doria collides with the MS Stockholm in chel station of line B of the RER (Paris re- 1966 – Maureen Herman, American ashore during a storm at Bermuda to pre- 1869 – The Japanese daimyōs begin re- heavy fog and sinks the next day, killing gional train network). Eight are killed and bass player vent its sinking; the survivors go on to turning their land holdings to the emperor 51. 80 wounded. found a new colony there. 1967 – Matt LeBlanc, American as part of the Meiji Restoration reforms. 1957 – The Tunisian King Muhammad VIII 1996 – In a military coup in Burundi, Pierre 1693 – Ignacio de Maya founds the Real actor and producer (Traditional Japanese Date: June 17, al-Amin is replaced by President Habib Buyoya deposes Sylvestre Ntibantung- 1969 – Jon Barry, American basket- Santiago de las Sabinas, now known as 1869). Bourguiba. anya. Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo León, Mexico. ball player and sportscaster 1894 – The First Sino-Japanese War be- 1958 – The African Regroupment Party 2000 – Concorde Air France Flight 4590 1971 – Roger Creager, American 1722 – Dummer's War begins along the gins when the Japanese fire upon a Chi- holds its first congress in Cotonou. crashes at Paris Charles de Gaulle air- Maine-Massachusetts border. singer-songwriter nese warship. 1961 – Cold War: In a speech John F. port, killing 113 people. 1755 – British governor Charles Lawrence 1971 – Billy Wagner, American base- 1898 – In the Puerto Rican Campaign, Kennedy emphasizes that any attack on 2007 – Pratibha Patil is sworn in as India's ball player and coach and the Nova Scotia Council order the de- the United States seizes Puerto Rico from Berlin is an attack on NATO. first female president. portation of the Acadians. 1974 – Lauren Faust, American ani- Spain. 1965 – Bob Dylan goes electric at the 2010 – WikiLeaks publishes classified – French and Indian War: In West- mator, producer, and screenwriter 1759 1908 – Ajinomoto is founded. Kikunae Ike- Newport Folk Festival, signaling a major documents about the War in Afghanistan, ern New York, British forces capture Fort da of the Tokyo Imperial University discov- change in folk and rock music. one of the largest leaks in U.S. military 1975 – El Zorro, Mexican wrestler Niagara from the French, who subse- ers that a key ingredient in kombu soup 1969 – Vietnam War: U.S. President Rich- history. 1975 – Brian Gibson, American bass quently abandon Fort Rouillé. stock is monosodium glutamate (MSG), ard Nixon declares the Nixon Doctrine, 2018 – As-Suwayda attacks: Coordinated player 1783 – American Revolutionary War: The and patents a process for manufacturing stating that the United States now expects attacks occur in Syria.[2] 1977 – Kenny Thomas, American war's last action, the Siege of Cuddalore, it. its Asian allies to take care of their own 2019 – National extreme heat records set basketball player is ended by a preliminary peace agree- 1909 – Louis Blériot makes the first flight military defense. This is the start of the this day in the UK, Belgium and Germany 1978 – Gerard Warren, American ment. across the English Channel in a heavier- "Vietnamization" of the war. during the July 2019 European heat wave. football player – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart com- 1788 than-air machine from Calais to Dover, 1973 – Soviet Mars 5 space probe is 1980 – Shawn Riggans, American pletes his Symphony No. 40 in G minor England, United Kingdom in 37 minutes. launched. baseball player THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2020 - PAGE 3 Happy Birthday! Members of the Purple Heart Trail honored Natalia Masaitis July 24 with an American and Navy flag thanking her for 30 years of military service. Along with the flags she was presented with a custom designed plaque from the Purple Heart Trail committee. Natalia turned 104 years-old July 25. Natalia is pictured sitting proudly with the two flags draped on her shoul- ders and blowing out the birthday candles. Her philosophy has always been that "life is good with humor" and it's been her life long wish for "no poverty in the world." (DON WIELGUS PHOTOS)

RELIGIOUS LISTING The Episcopal Church of the Atonement 36 Court St., Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 562-5461 www.atonementwestfield.net The Westfield High School Class of 2020 would like to thank our Class Advisors, Mrs. Merylina Asselin and Parking off Pleasant Ms. Kristin Puleo, who, with the help of many parent volunteers, community organizations, Westfield Street businesses and parent donations, prepared for this years Senior Banquet.

The Rev. Nancy Webb Although this was not the finish we had anticipated for high school, we have accomplished a major step Stroud, Rector GO BOMBERS! The Westfield High School TheClass Westfield of 2020 would High School like to Classthankupward of our 2020 in Class our would livesAdvisors, likeby graduating to Mrs. thank Merylina our high Class school. Asselin Advisors, andFurthermore, Mrs. Merylina by graduating Asselin and high school during a global Ms. Kristin Puleo, who, with the help of many parent volunteers,pandemic, wecommunity have learned organizations, important Westfield life lessons about how to persevere and overcome adversity. The office is Ms. Kristin Puleo, who, with theThe help ofWestﬁ many parent eld volunteers,High School community Class organizations, of 2020 Westfield would like to thank our local businesses, businesses and parent donations,businesses prepared and parent for this donations, years Senior prepared Banquet. for this years Senior Banquet.

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YOUNG State House News Service BOSTON - The Department of Public Health is integrating its hotlines that provide assistance and resources to people dealing with substance use issues and problem gambling, and an official said it could result in having up to 20,000 additional people screened for problem gaming. As of the start of July, the two helplines are being operated by Health Resources in Action (HRiA). HRiA now is in charge of providing support and referrals for problem gambling, substance use and mental health. In a slide presented to the Lottery Commission this week, officials said the decision to integrate the helplines was made "based on evidence, data, and the results of a 2019 helpline evaluation" and that the combination "would improve align- ment, efficiency, caller experience, and cost effectiveness." "We are so excited, after a very competitive procurement process, that we are able to integrate the problem gambling helpline that was traditionally seeing somewhere in the neighborhood of about 400 calls per year, and we're able to integrate it in the substance use helpline," Victor Ortiz, director of problem gambling services at DPH's Office of Problem Gambling Services said this week during a meeting of the Lottery Commission. "As a result of that integration, we will be able to screen somewhere in the neighborhood of 18,000 to 20,000 substance use callers for problem gambling." Ortiz said the helpline will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is available in English and Spanish. The Sen. Velis offers weekly district update helpline is available at 1-800-327-5050. Hello All! Senate Caucus with my colleagues, I then had a number of con- As the weather is getting hotter, and my weeks are getting busi- stituent meetings in the afternoon, including a great conversation er! This week was packed full of constituent meetings and events with members of GreenMoneyMA and Climate Action Now about Report: Mass. smokers, vapers in the district, with plenty of Senate business and legislation as climate and carbon legislation. I am proud to have signed on to my well. colleague Senator Pacheco’s recent letter urging the legislature to This week I was named to the legislature’s Holyoke Soldiers’ pass a climate bill before the end of session. help NH avoid tax hike Home Oversight Committee that will be tasked with making rec- Thursday morning, I drove to Easthampton to present Captain By COLIN A. YOUNG ommendations for changes at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. I’ve Chris Patnode with a Senate citation in honor of his last shift. State House News Service said it before, and I’ll say it again. We need to do everything we Captain Patnode has dedicated so many years to the community of BOSTON - A New Hampshire think tank says businesses in can to make sure that the Home has the support, resources, and Easthampton, and we are lucky to have him as part of our law the Granite State recently avoided a tax hike thanks in part to funding it needs. The committee’s work will involve looking at all enforcement. Thursday afternoon, the Senate convened in formal "cigarette smokers and flavored tobacco scavengers from aspects of the facility, including levels of staffing and medical care, session. During this session, S.2829 was passed, a bill that will and will make recommendations on infrastructure and administra- support over 200 craft brewers in Massachusetts, by creating a Massachusetts." tive changes. I will continue to advocate for the Home wherever pathway out of harmful brewery-wholesaler relationships and Had general and education fund revenue in fiscal year 2020 possible, and hope the work we accomplish on the committee will establishing a process to compensate wholesalers for a terminated fallen at least 6 percent below New Hampshire's projections, it substantively improve the home for years to come. agreement. Additionally, S.2835 was passed, a bill expands EMS would have triggered automatic business tax increases, the Earlier this week, I spent the early afternoon at Lorraine’s Soup worker authority to help to prevent death and disability from Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy said. But buoyed by Kitchen & Pantry in Chicopee. Lorraine’s is an amazing organiza- strokes. This bill would allow EMS workers to take a tobacco tax revenue that came in $14.5 million or 7.3 percent tion in our community, and has provided resources to those strug- patient to the hospital best suited for their condition, instead of above budget and $13.7 million or 6.9 percent higher than last gling with food insecurity for over 30 years. At Lorraine’s I was the closest one which might lack the necessary expertise and year, New Hampshire tax revenue appears to be 5.4 percent lucky enough to have Imani, a high school student volunteer, as my resources. With little time left in this legislative session, the Senate below estimates, the center said. drill instructor and supervisor as I helped prepare grocery packag- will be meeting rapidly and consistently throughout next week to "If these figures hold, business owners could reasonably es. Imani expressed interest in becoming an attorney someday, and get many other important legislative matters across the finish line. thank smokers and Massachusetts lawmakers for helping to I’m so inspired to know there are youth like her in our community. On Friday morning, I had a meeting with SolaBlock, a tech start- prevent those automatic tax hikes. Tobacco tax revenue was Shortly after, I had a call with Secretary Sudders of the Executive up in Easthampton that is pursuing exciting advancements in solar 34.6% above budget in June, 34.9% above budget in April, and Office Health and Human Services to receive updates on the power technology. They are creating their products locally in 10% above budget in March," the center wrote in a report last Commonwealth’s unemployment and workforce numbers. Later Western Mass, and are hoping to help the push to net zero carbon week. "Department of Revenue Administration staff say those that afternoon I continued my listening tour of the district and had emissions. Later in the morning, I toured Victory Theatre in increases are most likely caused by smokers stocking up a meeting with Mayor Morse of Holyoke. Among other things, we Holyoke, and in the afternoon I had a meeting alongside State for the first lockdown and in anticipation of a second lock- had an extensive conversation on the impact that COVID-19 has Representative Vega with Girls Inc., an organization in the Pioneer down, combined with Massachusetts residents crossing the had on mental health issues, and what the best path forward for Valley that focuses on empowering girls and providing them with border to buy flavored tobacco." recovery is. educational resources and mentorship. I capped off the day by tour- Massachusetts is the first state in the country to prohibit the Wednesday morning, I visited the Boys and Girls Club of ing Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport, where I learned more about Greater Westfield. I was honored to present Jenalyse Ayala, the how the Airport operates. retail sale of flavored vaping products and flavored tobacco Club’s Youth of the Year, with an official citation from the As always, if there is anything I can do to assist you, please never products, including menthol cigarettes. The new ban -- though Massachusetts State Senate! I spoke with Bo Sullivan and William hesitate to reach out to my office! I can be reached at my email: flavored tobacco is allowed for sale exclusively for on-site Parks, two of the Club’s great leaders, about how things have been [email protected] or phone: (413) 572-3920. consumption at the state's 26 licensed smoking bars -- took going during the pandemic, what changes have been made to their Sincerely, effect at the start of June. programs, and how plans for the fall are shaping up. After a virtual John C. Velis Before the law took effect, the New England Convenience Stores and Energy Marketers Association said its member businesses "fully expect Massachusetts menthol, mint and wintergreen customers to travel to bordering states, especially (New Hampshire), to purchase these products," eliminating a source of foot traffic for their stores and, during the pandemic, encour- aging interstate travel. NECSEMA has said that the Massachusetts excise and sales taxes on menthol cigarettes and mint/wintergreen/menthol smokeless tobacco totaled about $228.45 million annually.

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General Manager Director of Ad Production sion pushes on various topics, the group es" include an issue falling outside a Charlie Baker's opposition would be an Progressive Massachusetts posted a list lawmaker's expertise, lack of constituent obstacle, the group's rejoinder is, "What of the "Top 10 Excuses You'll Hear pressure, a conservative district where is the point of a massive legislative 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 When Lobbying Your Legislators," progressive ideas are unpopular, and supermajority if you're never going to accompanied by its rebuttals that knock competing priorities. use it? Charlie Baker only has the power (413)562-4181 the reasons a lawmaker might say no. "Here in Massachusetts, we have a that the Legislature chooses to give www.thewestfieldnews.com "It's almost the end of the session, so full-time legislature," Progressive Mass. him." you're probably hearing a lot of excus- writes as its counterpoint to a lawmaker THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2020 - PAGE 5 Live drive-in concert to feature Led Zeppelin music By LORI SZEPELAK Obituaries Correspondent WESTFIELD-For fans of Led Zeppelin, the sports field [email protected] • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 • behind the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield on West Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries Silver Street will be the setting for a rock ’n roll open air concert featuring Kashmir on Aug. 29. Mary Josephine Jemiolo “We’ve been wanting to bring live music back to Westfield WESTFIELD — Mary and have heard from people that they are just itching to get out Josephine Jemiolo, 92, of and enjoy a concert again,” said Jay Pagluica, co-owner of Westfield, MA, died Wednesday, Gaslight Entertainment, adding, “but we want to do it safely.” Pagluica, along with co-owner Patrick Berry, had been dis- July 22. She was born to the late Kashmir will take the stage on Aug. 29 in Westfield, hosted Oswaldo and Angeletta Pighetti, cussing a “drive-in” type of event with Boys and Girls Club officials and a movie idea immediately came to mind. by Gaslight Entertainment and The Music Department. November 17, 1927, in Westfield, (SUBMITTED PHOTO) MA. After graduating from “We wanted to take it a step further and do a drive-in concert,” said Pagluica. “This is the first of its kind in southern Westfield High School Mary went the public safety guidelines provided by local and state health on to beautician school. She mar- New England that we’re aware of. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Westfield Boys and Girls Club.” officials will be in place. ried the late Stanley Jemiolo on Water and other soft drinks and snacks will be sold on-site August 6th, 1946, and they lived Kasmir: The Live Led Zeppelin Tribute event is being pro- duced by Gaslight Entertainment and The Music Department, by the Boys and Girls Club. together in Westfield, MA for 53 “Attendees can bring coolers but we ask that people support years. As an active member of Holy Trinity Church, and will feature Dan Watson as the opening act at 7 p.m. “Dan is from Mystic, Conn., and plays in a variety of popu- the Boys and Girls Club and buy soft drinks and water from Mary worked many nights at bingo. She loved traveling them,” said Lococo. and took many trips with her husband over her lifetime. lar southeast Connecticut bands and he also has a very popular solo act of which he will bring to our show,” said Paul Lococo, Bo Sullivan, chief advancement officer at the Boys and Girls She was a beautician, working for many different salons Club, thanked Gaslight Entertainment and The Music before starting her own in Westfield. Mary moved to owner of The Music Department, who is also serving as the event organizer. Department for choosing the club as a beneficiary of the event. York, Maine to be with her daughter and son-in-law. She “This will be a great night for the city of Westfield and a lived there for many years before becoming a resident of Lococo noted that the Kashmir concert will offer “big venue sound and special effects” without having to go to a large chance to get out and enjoy some great entertainment,” said Sentry Hill Assisted Living Care in 2017, where nurses Sullivan. “Music is a great way to bring people together and and staff took exceptional care of her, and have become indoor venue. “The music of Led Zeppelin appeals to a wide variety of age Kashmir, and Led Zeppelin, will do just that and give the com- part of her family. Mary is survived by her four children, munity a chance to just relax and have a little fun.” David Jemiolo and wife Kristen, Karen Thompson and groups,” said Lococo. “Their combination of heartfelt ballads, rock anthems laden with guitar harmonies, and their unmistak- Pagluica shared a similar sentiment. husband Sid, Anita Roche and husband Peter (her favor- “The Westfield Boys and Girls Club has been working hard ite) and Mary Mahan, her grandchildren, Paula and able sound has propelled the band for the past 40-plus years to be one of the most successful and popular bands in music his- and spending a lot of money to make the facility safe for kids partner Michael, Angie and husband Brian, Tristan, this summer,” said Pagluica. “If we can help contribute a few Kaedin, John, Stan, Ned and partner Cait, Curtis, Ryan tory.” Lococo said Kashmir is the “most authentic” representation dollars to that effort, it’s good for everyone.” and wife Michele, as well as her great granddaughters, Lococo said Gaslight Entertainment and The Music Alex and Avery. She also is survived by her sister, Esther of Led Zeppelin on the modern national touring scene. “Each of the four band members assumes their individual Department have brought several benefit concerts to the Courtney, and her very best friend and sister-in-law, Western Massachusetts area, including the Beatlemania Stage Stella Chmura. In lieu of flowers, spend time with your role with pinpoint accuracy,” said Lococo. “Kashmir possess- es the live stage show, sound, and likeness to bring audiences Show to benefit the Westfield High School and Chicago Total mother or someone you love. Access which benefited the Westfield Police Auxiliary. Of late, There will be a short service at St. Mary’s Cemetery and fans back to the days when the mighty Led Zeppelin ruled the musical landscape.” Gaslight Entertainment hosted a winter concert series at the on Tuesday, July 28th at 1 pm (social distancing and Westfield Woman’s Club until the coronavirus pandemic shut masks required.) Firtionadams.com Tickets are on sale at Rocky’s Hardware on Main Street, at www.purplepass.com, or by calling (800) 316-8559. A rain down further events. date of Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. has been set. “The city of Westfield has been supportive of this drive-in “While most area live events are being canceled, this event effort,” said Pagluica. “We’re very grateful that we have the offers a safe way to enjoy live music again,” said Lococo. city to work with. We all want to ensure the events are as safe “Enjoy this concert for just $80 per car – a great deal for live as possible. We’re excited and hope the idea takes off. If it entertainment.” does, you can be sure there will be more.” Thomas Lococo noted that attendees are welcome to bring lawn Lococo concurred. chairs and blankets if they wish to sit outside their car since “Kashmir is the next best thing to the real Led Zeppelin,” the space on the drivers’ side will be their designated area to said Lococo. “Why fight the crowds at a big venue and pay Champiney enjoy the concert. hundreds of dollars for tickets when you can see the next best July 17, 1951 ~ August 5, 1990 “Cars will be spaced in between your outdoor space provid- thing right here in Westfield at an affordable price and all for ing a buffer zone from others,” said Lococo, adding that all of a good cause supporting our community.” Happy memories Golf tournament to benefit Westfield Homeless Cat Project silently WESTFIELD - Join the Westfield ner and prizes! Not a golfer? You can Laporte at either 413-454-7275 or 413- Homeless Cat Project for a fun filled day donate a raffle prize, sponsor a hole for 568-5143 or you can email her at kept, on the links at WHCP’s Golf Tournament a $50.00 donation or join us for a won- [email protected]. No need for Sunday, Aug. 2. derful dinner for only $25.00. Registration should be made payable The tournament will be held at the Try your luck with one of our many to WHCP and mailed to 36 Elisabeth words... Oak Ridge Country Club in Feeding raffle prizes! Registration begins at Ave., Westfield MA. 01085. Registration Hills. Registration fee is $100 per play- 11:30 a.m. with a Shotgun Start at 12:30 and sponsorship deadline is July 30, and we’ll never er, which includes golf, cart, lunch, din- p.m. For more information contact Anna all proceeds benefit WHCP. forget. Realtors your Cuz, Lou Continued from Page 1

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26 Nonprofits receive grants in latest COVID response round of $725K; $5.5M awarded to date SPRINGFIELD — The Executive Director of Dress for feeding the homeless and the com- Ministries tions, people with disabilities and Community Foundation of Western Success, “As soon as the Governor munity. According to Marisol • Pioneer Valley Project those facing food insecurity. The Massachusetts has announced new announced shelter in place, we Feliciano, President, “We feed and • Pioneer Valley Workers Center Fund works in concert with regional grants to 26 local nonprofits through picked up the phone - we spoke serve the community daily while • Project New Hope community foundations and non- the COVID-19 Response Fund for directly to our participants and providing breakfast and lunch, • Public Health Institute of profit leaders who partner with local the Pioneer Valley totaling $725K, asked them about their current clothing, personal hygiene products, Western MA leaders to understand the response targeting employment assistance, needs. We quickly found that 1) the diapers, undergarments, to under- • Rivera and Rivera Acts Against and relief landscape, strategically food insecurity, homelessness and digital divide was a barrier to women privileged populations. This funding Foreclosure filling in where gaps are pro- foreclosure prevention, and address- accessing online trainings and work will help our program provide these • Safe Passage nounced. ing immediate needs during the opportunities and 2) we had to take services for the next six weeks.” • Springfield Partners for According to Katie Allan Zobel, COVID-19 pandemic. all of our programs online. The 26 nonprofits that received Community Action President and CEO of the Including this latest round, the “Funding from the Community grants from the COVID-19 Response • St. Mary’s Parish Community Foundation of Western Response Fund has awarded more Foundation has allowed us to main- Fund from the Pioneer Valley are: • Sunshine Village Massachusetts, “The pandemic is than $5.5 million in grants to non- tain our staffing levels so we can • Amherst Community • United Service Organization of adversely impacting individuals, profits in Western Massachusetts address both of these issues. We are Connections Pioneer Valley families and communities in the that are on the front lines of serving able to continue to deliver our qual- • Amherst Survival Center • Valley Opportunity Council region. This round of grants includes vulnerable populations affected by ity programs and add a new program • Brick House Community • Wheelhouse Farm funds to address the economic insta- the crisis. The statewide around digital literacy. The women Resource Center • The Westfield State Foundation bility that many are facing.” Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief in our community are going play an • Center for New Americans The COVID-19 Response Fund Fund has provided $4.3 million in essential role in the economic recov- • Chicopee Boys & Girls Club The Response Fund has raised for the Pioneer Valley was estab- funding to support the Community ery, and we are providing the essen- • Community Upliftment Program $7.6 million from 650 donors, lished to provide grants to commu- Foundation’s response to the pan- tial tools to help women maintain • Dress for Success of Western including foundations, businesses nity nonprofit organizations serving demic crisis in our region. their employment and/or reenter the Massachusetts and individuals, and resources from the needs of the most vulnerable Dress for Success of Western workforce when businesses start • Franklin and North Quabbin the statewide Massachusetts populations affected by the pan- Massachusetts is one recipient in the reopening.” Children’s Advocacy Center COVID-19 Relief Fund. demic in Western Massachusetts. latest grant round. Located in Rivera and Rivera Acts Against • Franklin County Community The Massachusetts COVID-19 The Community Foundation wel- Springfield, Dress for Success has Foreclosure, located in Springfield, Meals Program Relief Fund supports those across comes additional donations to the utilized grant funds from the serves populations that have been • LifePath the state most impacted by the COVID-19 Response Fund for the COVID-19 Response Fund to disproportionately affected by the • Mary Lyon Education COVID-19 health crisis, focusing Pioneer Valley. 100% of donations address the barrier of the digital impacts of the COVID-19 pandem- Foundation on essential frontline workers and go to community needs. Gifts can be divide during the pandemic. ic. The organization will use grant • Mental Health Association vulnerable populations, including made online at: www.community- According to Margaret Tantillo, funds to address food security by • Montague Catholic Social the homeless, immigrant popula- foundation.org/covid19.

Little League 2020 GREATER WESTFIELD BABE RUTH BASEBALL SCHEDULE Continued from Page 1 July 20 SAT., JULY 25 Field, 12:30 p.m. 14U Divison ITI vs. Advance Manufacturing, Bullens Field, 4 p.m. ITI vs. Cortina Tile, Bullens FIeld, 3:30 p.m. Westfield Bank 14, Richards Jewelers 5 Berkshire Insurance vs. Westfield Bank, Bullens Field, Batter’s Box vs. Westfield Bank, It took a few innings but Westfield Bank's high- flying offense got untracked and scored 12 unan- 7 p.m. Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. swered runs to erase a 5-2 deficit and pull out a big SUN., JULY 26 TUES., AUG. 4 win. The big hit in the game was Marlow Murphy's Advance Manufacturing vs. Batter’s Box, Bullens Field, Westfield Bank vs. Berkshire Insurance, bases-clearing triple. Murphy also added a double to 10 a.m. Bullens Field, finish the day with four RBIs and two runs scored. 6 p.m. Leadoff hitter Grace LeDuc was on base five times MON., JULY 27 and scored five runs to lead the charge for Westfield Westfield Bank vs. Cortina Tile, Bullens Field, 5:15 p.m. WED., AUG. 5 Bank. Savannah Beach also reached base four times Berkshire Insurance vs. ITI, Bullens Field, Cortina Tile vs. Batter’s Box, with two extra base hits and a run scored. 8 p.m. Bullens Field, 6 p.m. Julia Bonfitto pitched an inning in her debut at 14U TUES., JULY 28 THURS., AUG. 6 and Camiile Bruno threw three strong innings and Allie Stucenski continued to confound the opposition ITI vs. Westfield Bank, Bullens Field, 6 p.m. Advance Manufacturing vs. ITI, Jachym Field, 6 p.m. with three shutout innings. WED., JULY 29 FRI., AUG. 7 For Richards Jewelers, Ali LaPanne battled through Batter’s Box vs. Berkshire Insurance, ITI vs. Berkshire Insurance, Bullens Field, 7 p.m. six innings and Lexi Sanchez closed it out. Ciara Bullens Field, 6 p.m. SAT., AUG. 8 Toporowski paced the offense, reaching base three times, including a double and a run scored while Lexi THURS., JULY 30 Cortina Tile vs. Westfield Bank, Bullens Field, 4 p.m. Sanchez reached base three times and scored a run. Cortina Tile vs. Advance Manufacturing, Batter’s Box vs. Advance Manufacturing, Bullens Field, Rachel Bonfitto, Grace Trempe, and Jahneesa Armsted Bullens Field, 6 p.m. 7 p.m. all scored a run apiece to finish the scoring for SAT., AUG. 1 SUN., AUG. 9 Richards. Batter’s Box vs. ITI, Bullens Field, Advance Manufacturing vs. Cortina Tile, FUTURES COLLEGIATE BASEBALL Bullens Field, 1 p.m. Bullens Field, LEAGUE UPDATE: Cortina Tile vs. Berkshire Insurance, 12:30 p.m. The highly-anticipated, three-game showdown Bullens Field, 4 p.m. Berkshire Insurance vs. Batter’s Box, Bullens Field, 3:30 between the Westfield Starfires and first-place Westfield Bank vs. Advance Manufacturing, p.m. Worcester Bravehearts hit a bump in the road. For the second straight night, Thursday, the “series” was post- Bullens Field, 7 p.m. Westfield Bank vs. ITI, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. poned due to rain. The two teams were scheduled to SUN., AUG. 2 AUG. 17-27 play the third of the three games Friday night in Berkshire Insurance vs. Advance Manufacturing, Bullens Dan Welch City Cup Championship Tournament Worcester. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2020 - PAGE 7

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