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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 201 Chief Bishop Councilors’ recommends renaming questions on Southwick Wells 7 and 8 Hill Road answered By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Editor By AMY PORTER SOUTHWICK – The town is moving Staff Writer forward on renaming a portion of WESTFIELD – All 13 Westfield City Councilors were Southwick Hill Road. present for a Special City Council meeting on Aug. 18 with The Select Board Aug. 18 addressed An ALDI Market is proposed at Westgate Plaza next to TJ Maxx. (HOPE E. only two agenda items; an update on Wells 7 & 8, and to an ongoing concern about several streets TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) approve a $30,000 transfer within the Law Department for that were considered confusing because purchase of services, which passed unanimously. they were split for various reasons. Prior to the update from the Police Chief Kevin A. Bishop said of the ALDI Market looking to Department of Public Works, six or seven streets initially considered Council President Brent B. for renaming, two were considered for Bean II said the Council voted naming and he recommended just one, in June to request a report on Southwick Hill Road, be renamed. come to Westgate Plaza Wells 7 & 8, and submitted Bishop said after meeting with residents more than 50 questions in By AMY PORTER would be delivering to the market. advance. He said no question- of the road, the majority agreed they Staff Writer Currently the plan is to drive around would like the street renamed to Iron ing would be conducted fol- WESTFIELD – Robert Levesque of the back of T.J. Maxx and the proposed lowing the presentation. Horse Hill. R. Levesque Associates and applicant ALDI to the side of the building, The other street considered for renam- “I will say that this is an Reuben Twersky of Brixmore SPE where the tractor trailer would back update. It’s really not going to ing was Evergreen Road, which is divid- came before the Planning Board on into a loading dock located to the rear ed by a pump station. Bishop said he be this back and forth of con- Aug. 18 for a public hearing seeking a of Taco Bell. stant follow ups,” Bean said, believes technology can solve that prob- special permit, site plan and stormwa- Jane Magarian asked whether the HEATHER adding that if follow up is need- , lem. ter permit for an ALDI supermarket in trucks would go through the parking STAYTON P.E., ed, he recommended going Systems Engineer “Prior to the meeting I used Google Westgate Plaza. lot of Taco Bell. Levesque said the directly to the Water Department with the Westfield Maps and put in different [house] num- According to information on its deliveries would be at off hours, and bers and they all came up,” he said. or Water Commission, or taking Water Department. website, ALDI is one of America’s there would be a temporary disruption it up in the council at a later Selectman Russell Fox suggested fastest growing retailers, with nearly when the trucks back into the loading rather than renaming Evergreen, small date. 2,000 stores across 36 states, and is on dock. He said that most of the parking Representing the Water Department, Systems Engineer signs could be added to street signs track to become the third-largest gro- in the rear of Taco Bell is underuti- alerting motorists to which direction to Heather Stayton began by saying that on June 18 the cery retailer by store count by the end lized, and the majority of business Council voted for an update on Wells 7 & 8, and agreed to go for specific house numbers. Selectman of 2022. Ninety percent of its products goes through the drive-through win- Chair Douglas Moglin said he supported submit questions in advance to the department. Fifteen are ALDI-exclusive brands. dow, which would not be impacted. questions were submitted at that time, several of which that idea and likened it to signs indicat- Levesque said the property is owned “We are not anticipating conflict ing room numbers in a hotel. went beyond the scope of an update on Wells 7 & 8, by Brixmore, and they have been with delivery times and peak usage of according to Stayton. She said another 37 questions were Bishop said in his 37 years as a working on a proposed lease agree- Taco Bell,” Levesque said. Southwick police officer he knows of submitted at the end of July. The Water Dept. then con- ment with ALDI for a number of years. Delivery for the ALDI tractor trail- sulted with the Law Department as to which questions only one major concern with confusion He said they have a store in West ers, which would come out of South on Evergreen and that was from an “out- might impact ongoing litigation, including financial ques- Springfield, and feel that Westfield Windsor, Conn. would be between 5 tions. side company” and not a delivery ser- would be a good market for them. p.m. and 5 a.m. A representative said vice. “There is no financial matter relative to Wells 7 & 8 Levesque said the 19,750 square Coca-Cola would also deliver three before the Council,” Stayton said, adding that the status of “In talking with residents, I have not foot supermarket in Westgate Plaza times a week, and milk three times a heard of any issues with deliveries,” said and updates on Wells 7 and 8 and Wells 1 and 2 continue would be located between TJ Maxx week. to be discussed at regular meetings of the Water Bishop, adding that Fire Chief Russell and Taco Bell. The plans include con- Rich Salois said the area in the back Anderson was in agreement. Commission. Regarding questions brought by residents struction of an end cap, reconfigura- of the store would become a two-way and business owners, Stayton reminded them she is avail- Bishop said to let technology work for tion of the parking lot in front of the street, and it is one truck width. users and place the numbered signs and able to answer questions at 413-572-6226 or by email to store, and a loading dock. “We do not Levesque said it has two-way traffic [email protected]. train dispatchers on the streets using plan to impact much more of the park- now, conceding that it is a little narrow cross streets. Although many of the questions were technical and ing than needed. We’re not looking to behind ALDI, but could be handled referred to documents that Stayton said must be obtained “Every call should use cross streets – do wholesale changes to the property,” with signage almost like a one-way Miller Road at Congamond Road,” through public records requests, the majority of the ques- Levesque said, adding that there will bridge. He said there is an opportunity tions pertained to PFAS test results on Wells 7 and 8. Bishop said, noting bigger cities use be minimal disturbance to existing for a truck turn-around behind T.J. cross roads regularly when dispatching Stayton said that on June 22, the Owen District Road plazas, whose leases will be respected. Maxx. Water Treatment Plant at Wells 7 and 8 started up for its first responders. Other plans include upgrading drain- Salois also asked questions about the Sgt. Rhett Bannish weighed-in and operational trial according to Department of Environmental age within the building and in the back truck exit. “Getting out of the shopping Protection guidelines. She said 12 million gallons were run said he was going to recommend the and tying into city water and sewer. All center is not an easy chore,” he said. address number signs as well. during the trial in June and July, and on Aug. 4, the plant required utilities are on site. Levesque “I do agree, the area is a free for all; received approval from DEP to operate. “We’re looking at, at most, six signs,” said because the building is located I’ve been cut off numerous times. said Bannish. within the 100-year flood plain of the Does get to be a little bit of a mess. My See Wells, Page 5 Chief Administrative Officer Karl Little River, they will be filing a Notice main concern is traffic safety,” said Stinehart said he would work with Town of Intent with the Conservation Cheryl Crowe, who was chairman pro Counsel Benjamin Coyle to prepare a Commission. temp for the meeting. document and a public hearing would be Much of the questioning by the An abutter at 10 Mainline Drive DAYTRIPPER: scheduled before the Board votes on the Planning Board centered around the renaming. traffic flow for the 18-wheelers that See ALDI Market, Page 3 Ashintully Gardens Cha-ching: Westfield Bank, Advance MFG offer natural escape By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Editor win in Dan Welch City Cup tourney openers TYRINGHAM – Ashintully Garden offers a picturesque By CHRIS PUTZ came on in relief to force a setting for those daytrippers looking to relax and enjoy a bit Sports Editor quick fly out near the third of nature. WESTFIELD – The base bag to end the inning. Less than an hour up Route 23 from Westfield, the public Greater Westfield Babe Ruth Cortina Tile squandered a garden in Tyringham is part of the Trustees of the Baseball Dan Welch City Cup chance to score some runs as Reservation and is free for visitors. The name is a bit tournament opened and the well. After back-to-back one- deceiving because when most people hear the word garden, first “W” goes to … Westfield out walks in the top half of they typically think of flowers and manicured flower beds. Bank. the fifth – one each from Ashintully is not that kind of garden. Jacob Mello and Shea Westfield Bank starting pitch- Byrnes hit consecutive two- er Deven Werbiskis and the See Daytripper, Page 5 run singles in the fifth inning bullpen, Raymond Vergara to help fourth-seeded came on in relief to force a Westfield Bank cash in a 6-3 ground out and strikeout to win over No. 5 Cortina Tile in get his team out of a jam. the Cup opener Tuesday at Werbiskis pitched 4 1/3 Bullens Field. innings of of one-hit ball, Although Westfield Bank striking out seven batters, doubled up Cortina Tile in the walking three, and hitting one end, it was a tight-knit contest Cortina Tile’s Emmett Garfield runs down Westfield Bank’s by pitch. He left his team in throughout. Deven Werbiskis during a Greater Westfield Babe Ruth good position. Cortina Tile lead-off batter League’s Dan Welch City Cup tournament opener Tuesday at A Cole Page single and two Walter Ninotti was hit by the Bullens Field. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) hit batsmen (Werbiskis, first pitch of the game. He Westfield Bank immediate- drove up the middle of the Durkee) loaded the bases for stole a base and scored on an ly chopped the lead in half in infield. Westfield Bank in the fifth errant throw toward the bag. the bottom half of the first Westfield Bank threatened inning. An infield error knot- Josh Mayo drew a two-out inning. Dacota Durkee to tie or possibly even take ted the game at 2-all. Mello walk and scored on a tower- walked and eventually came the lead when three free pass- drilled a two-run single down ing Emmett Garfield double around to score on a two-out es loaded the bases in the bot- Pineapple sculptures adorn rock walls at the garden. to left center field. line drive single that Mello tom of the fourth, but Garfield See Openers, Page 5 (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) PAGE 2 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Athenaeum opens more services WESTFIELD - The Westfield Athenaeum is open and offering more services! Do you need a computer, printer, scanner or fax machine? Do you need to find a job? Our computers are now available by appointment. Call 568- 7833 to set an appointment on Tuesdays 9 -11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., on Thursdays 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. and on Fridays 1-3 p.m. or 4-5 p.m. We also offer browsing appointments for patrons who want to peruse the shelves and Library- to-Go for those who prefer to order ahead of time and pick-up their items outside. Call 413-568-7833 or visit www.westath.org for more information on all of these services!

Notice regarding destruction of STGRSD student records SOUTHWICK — In accordance with the provisions of state regulation, 603CMR23.06, all Southwick Regional School temporary student records for graduation year 2011, 2012 and 2013 shall be destroyed on September 15, 2020. It is your right to obtain these records before they are destroyed. To obtain records please contact Kimberley Gepfert at the Southwick Regional School at 413-569-6171 or [email protected].

Westfield City Hall closed Summer bummer WESTFIELD – Westfield City Hall and municipal buildings Lifeguards at Hampton Ponds State Park dig holes Aug. 18, 2020 for signs indicating the beach is closed for swimming are closed to the public until further notice. following a routine daily water test. The test detected bacteria in the water likely caused by geese on the pond. Visitors Staff continue to work inside City Hall and anyone needing should call Hampton Ponds for a daily recording on beach conditions. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD to do city business should call individual offices with questions. NEWS) A list of city departments, emails and phone numbers is avail- able online at cityofwestfield.org. Police Logs Court Logs Major crime and incident 1:23 p.m.: larceny, Meadow Street, a the identified homeless woman was sent on Westfield District Court report resident came to the station to complain that her way. Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 a registration plate was stolen from his Allen Carter, 48, of 151 W. Alvord St., Springfield, pleaded WESTFIELD vehicle overnight, an incident report was SOUTHWICK guilty to a a charge of larceny of property valued less than 4:47 a.m.: traffic complaint, Campanelli filed; 10:57 a.m.: investigation, Lakeshore $1,200 brought by Westfield police and was placed on proba- Drive, a caller from a warehouse operation 1:29 p.m.: larceny, East Main Street, a Drive, a 911 caller stated she received a tion for six months. A second charge of larceny off property complains of parked tractor trailer units resident came to the station to complain that package from China marked “earrings,” but valued less than $1,200 and a charge uttering a false check were which are creating a hazardous traffic situ- her purse was stolen when she was shop- inside were seeds, she was advised not to dismissed at the request of the Commonwealth. In a second ation, the responding officer reports 8-10 ping at an East Main Street store, the touch them and the Board of Health took case also bought by Westfield police, Carter was released on units were parked while the operators await responding officer reports the caller said possession of them; his personal recognizance pending a Nov. 3 hearing after he was the opening of a nearby business and the she inadvertently walked away after she he 11:42 a.m.: escort, First Street, an officer arraigned on charges of attempting to commit a crime, larceny operators were asked to move to a safer put the purse on a shelf while shopping, the assisted in keeping the peace while proper- of property valued less than $1,200 and being a common and location, the officer noted that the area is woman said the purse was gone when she ty was removed from a home; notorious thief. very sparsely posted ‘No parking’ so the returned for it, an incident report was filed; 2:31 p.m.: fire investigatioin, College Michael A. Burns, 31, of 138 Point Grove Road, Southwick, issue is likely to be ongoing; 5:40 p.m.: soliciting, Montgomery Highway, Southwick Fire Department submitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for 8:19 a.m.: vandalism, Springfield Road, Road, a caller reports a door-to-door sales- responded to The Notch for a possible fuel charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a caller reports trash and debris has been an man is attempting to sell pest removal leak, no leak was detected; liquor (a second offense) and threatening to commit a crime ongoing problem behind the building but products, the responding officer reports the 6:06 p.m.: officer wanted, Will Palmer brought by Southwick police and the charges were continued now trash and a picnic table have been set man was advised of the peddler’s license Road, a resident reports receiving an unem- without a finding with probation for one year. He was assessed afire, the responding officer reports an inci- which is required for such sales in the city ployment claim from Pennsylvania with $300 and his license was suspended for 90 days. Charges of dent report was filed; and was sent on his way; checks, the resident said she would contact negligent operation of a motor vehicle and malicious destruc- 11:54 a.m.: assist other agency, Malone 11:05 p.m.: suspicious person, Union the Department of Revenue; tion of property valued less than $1,200 were dismissed at the Avenue, a Community Service Unit officer Street, a caller reports an unknown appar- 10:43 p.m.: Assist, Point Grove Road, request of the Commonwealth and he was found to be not as detailed to stand by as city officials auc- ently intoxicated person is loitering at a police assisted the Department of Public responsible for a marked lanes violation. tion a property; vacant house, the responding officer reports Works with an ongoing grinder pump issue.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Thurs., Aug. 20, 2020 is the 233rd day of the year. 133 days remain until the end of the year.

mander Guido Starhemberg defeats the 1940 – In Mexico City, exiled Russian revo- 1991 – Dissolution of the Soviet Union, Au- 2014 – Seventy-two people are killed in ON THIS DAY Spanish-Bourbon army commanded by lutionary Leon Trotsky is fatally wounded gust Coup: More than 100,000 people rally Japan's Hiroshima Prefecture by a series AD 14 – Agrippa Postumus, maternal Alexandre Maître, Marquis de Bay in the with an ice axe by Ramón Mercader. He outside the Soviet Union's parliament build- of landslides caused by a month's worth of grandson of the late Roman emperor Au- Battle of Saragossa. dies the next day. ing protesting the coup aiming to depose rain that fell in one day. gustus, is executed by his guards under 1775 – The Spanish establish the Presidio 1940 – World War II: British Prime Minister President Mikhail Gorbachev. 2016 – Fifty-four people are killed when a mysterious circumstances while in exile. San Augustin del Tucson in the town that Winston Churchill makes the fourth of his 1991 – Estonia, occupied by and incorpo- suicide bomber detonates himself at a Kurd- 636 – Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led became Tucson, Arizona. famous wartime speeches, containing the rated into the Soviet Union in 1940, issues ish wedding party in Gaziantep, Turkey. by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of the 1794 – Northwest Indian War: United States line "Never was so much owed by so many a decision on the re-establishment of inde- Levant away from the Byzantine Empire, troops force a confederacy of Shawnee, to so few". pendence on the basis of legal continuity of TODAY'S marking the first great wave of Muslim con- Mingo, Delaware, Wyandot, Miami, Ottawa, 1944 – World War II: One hundred sixty- its pre-occupation statehood. quests and the rapid advance of Islam out- Chippewa, and Potawatomi warriors into a eight captured allied airmen, including Phil 1993 – After rounds of secret negotiations BIRTHDAYS side Arabia. disorganized retreat at the Battle of Fallen Lamason, accused by the Gestapo of being in Norway, the Oslo Accords are signed, fol- 917 – Battle of Acheloos: Tsar Simeon I Timbers. "terror fliers", arrive at Buchenwald concen- lowed by a public ceremony in Washington, 1962 – James Marsters, American actor of Bulgaria decisively defeats a Byzantine 1852 – Steamboat Atlantic sank on Lake tration camp. D.C. the following month. 1963 – Kal Daniels, American baseball army. Erie after a collision, with the loss of at least 1944 – World War II: The Battle of Romania 1995 – The Firozabad rail disaster claimed player 1083 – Canonization of the first King of 150 lives. begins with a major Soviet Union offensive. 358 lives in Firozabad, India. 1965 – KRS-One, American rapper and Hungary, Saint Stephen and his son Saint 1858 – Charles Darwin first publishes his 1955 – Battle of Philippeville: In Morocco, a 1997 – Souhane massacre in Algeria; over producer Emeric celebrated as a National Day in theory of evolution through natural selec- force of Berbers from the Atlas Mountains 60 people are killed and 15 kidnapped. 1966 – Dimebag Darrell, American gui- Hungary. tion in The Journal of the Proceedings of region of Algeria raid two rural settlements 1998 – The Supreme Court of Canada rules tarist and songwriter (d. 2004) 1191 – Richard I of England initiates the the Linnean Society of London, alongside and kill 77 French nationals. that Quebec cannot legally secede from 1967 – Andy Benes, American baseball Massacre at Ayyadieh, leaving 2,600–3,000 Alfred Russel Wallace's same theory. 1960 – Senegal breaks from the Mali Fed- Canada without the federal government's player – Billy Gardell, American comedi- Muslim hostages dead. 1866 – President Andrew Johnson formally eration, declaring its independence. approval. 1969 an, actor, and producer 1308 – Pope Clement V pardons Jacques declares the American Civil War over. 1962 – The NS Savannah, the world's first 1998 – U.S. embassy bombings: The Unit- de Molay, the last Grand Master of the 1969 – Mark Holzemer, American base- 1882 – Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture debuts nuclear-powered civilian ship, embarks on ed States launches cruise missile attacks ball player and scout Knights Templar, absolving him of charges in Moscow, Russia. its maiden voyage. against alleged al-Qaeda camps in Afghani- of heresy. 1970 – Fred Durst, American singer- 1905 – The Chinese United League, dedi- 1968 – Cold War: Warsaw Pact troops in- stan and a suspected chemical weapons songwriter 1391 – Konrad von Wallenrode becomes cated to overthrowing the Qing dynasty in vade Czechoslovakia, crushing the Prague plant in Sudan in retaliation for the August 7 the 24th Grand Master of the Teutonic Or- 1972 – Derrick Alston, American basket- Beijing, is founded by Chinese students in Spring. East German participation is limited bombings of American embassies in Kenya ball player der. Tokyo. to a few specialists due to memories of the and Tanzania. 1467 – The Second Battle of Olmedo takes 1972 – Melvin Booker, American basket- 1910 – Extreme fire weather in the Inland recent war. Only Albania and Romania re- 2002 – A group of Iraqis opposed to the ball player places as part of a succession conflict Northwest of the United States causes fuse to participate. regime of Saddam Hussein take over the between Henry IV of Castile and his half- 1972 – Chaney Kley, American actor, many small wildfires to coalesce into the 1975 – Viking program: NASA launches the Iraqi embassy in Berlin, Germany for five coach, and sportscaster (d. 2007) brother Alfonso, Prince of Asturias. Great Fire of 1910, burning approximately Viking 1 planetary probe toward Mars. hours before releasing their hostages and 1519 – Philosopher and general Wang 1973 – Todd Helton, American baseball 3 million acres (12,000 km2) and killing 87 1977 – Voyager program: NASA launches surrendering. player Yangming defeats Zhu Chenhao, ending people. the Voyager 2 spacecraft. 2006 – Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan the Prince of Ning rebellion against the 1973 – Donn Swaby, American actor and 1914 – World War I: Brussels is captured 1986 – In Edmond, Oklahoma, U.S. Postal Tamil politician and former MP S. Sivama- screenwriter reign of the Ming dynasty's Zhengde Em- during the German invasion of Belgium. employee Patrick Sherrill guns down 14 of harajah is shot dead at his home in Tellippa- 1974 – Amy Adams, American actress peror. 1920 – The first commercial radio station, his co-workers and then commits suicide. lai. and singer 1648 – A French victory over Spain at the 8MK (now WWJ), begins operations in De- 1988 – "Black Saturday" of the Yellowstone 2007 – China Airlines Flight 120 caught fire 1974 – Misha Collins, American actor Battle of Lens brings the Thirty Years' War troit. fire in Yellowstone National Park and exploded after landing at Naha Airport 1975 – Elijah Williams, American football to a close. 1920 – The National Football League is or- 1988 – Iran–Iraq War: A ceasefire is agreed in Okinawa, Japan. player and coach 1672 – Former Grand Pensionary Johan de ganized as the American Professional Foot- after almost eight years of war. 2008 – Spanair Flight 5022, from Madrid, 1976 – Chris Drury, American ice hockey Witt and his brother Cornelis are lynched by ball Conference in Canton, Ohio 1988 – The Troubles: Eight British soldiers Spain to Gran Canaria, skids off the runway player an angry mob in The Hague. 1926 – Japan's public broadcasting com- are killed and 28 wounded when their bus is and crashes at Barajas Airport. Of the 172 1976 – Kristen Miller, American actress, 1707 – The first Siege of Pensacola comes pany, Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai (NHK) is estab- hit by an IRA roadside bomb in Ballygawley, people on board, 146 die immediately, and producer, and screenwriter to an end with the failure of the British to lished. County Tyrone. eight more later die of injuries sustained in 1977 – Shockmain Davis, American foot- capture Pensacola, Florida. 1938 – Lou Gehrig hits his 23rd career 1989 – The pleasure boat Marchioness the crash. ball player 1710 – War of the Spanish Succession: A grand slam, a record that stood for 75 years sinks on the River Thames following a colli- 2012 – A prison riot in the Venezuelan capi- 1977 – Josh Pearce, American baseball multinational army led by the Austrian com- until it was broken by Alex Rodriguez. sion. Fifty-one people are killed. tal, Caracas, kills at least 20 people. player THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 - PAGE 3 Arts Beat: Berkshire Opera Festival’s Virtual Concert stars John Cheek By MARK G. AUERBACH Correspondent Berkshire Opera Festival (BOF) launches its first virtual concert comprised of musical selections from across the operatic spectrum and beyond. The Aug. 28 concert will feature performances from the internationally renowned cast of BOF’s (recently canceled) 2020 pro- duction of Don Giovanni, as well as internationally acclaimed bass and Western Massachusetts resident John Cheek. This concert will fea- ture bass-baritone André Courville, bass Erik Anstine, soprano Laura Wilde, a 2019 Richard Tucker Foundation Career Grant recipient, tenor Joshua Blue, who sings fre- quently at Washington National JAMES McLINDON NATASHA BANINA Shakespear and Company’s Lenox Opera, soprano Joanna Latini, JOHN CHEEK FONTANA SANTINO soprano Natalia Santaliz, and bari- with the playwright. The cast fea- campus, and online on ZOOM at Tribute Band concert, scheduled for tone Brian James Myer. Hosted by ArtsBeat TV/Radio chats with tures Frank Aronson, Jarice Hanson, home. A performance in both BOF’s Co-Founders Brian Garman Aug. 29 at the field behind the Boys Springfield Symphony Orchestra and Rocco Desgres. For details: English and Russian will be pre- and Jonathon Loy, the hour-long and Girls Club in Westfield, has Executive Director Susan Beaudry, https://silverthornetheater.org/play- sented at 8:15 p.m. on Aug. 26 at concert will feature pieces filmed been cancelled, according to pro- and TheaterWorks’ Michael reading-series/ 8:15 p.m. For details: www.shake- from homes near and far—some ducers Gaslight Entertainment, who McKiernan. Tune in or stream on Goodspeed by The River speare.org. from the singers’ homes, others power The Westfield Concerts. WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, west- Concert Series, featuring The The Mahaiwe Performing Arts from BOF’s home base at St. James Changes in COVID19 safety guide- fieldtv.org, wskb.org, Playbillies, a Broadway bluegrass Center will present a Music Film- lines prompted the cancellation, Place in Great Barrington. Judgement Day, Rob Ulin’s new band, brings musical theatre, stories, Filled Labor Day Weekend at the One of the most accomplished art- which had been a benefit for the play, will have an online reading and entertainment to the shores of Mahaiwe Drive-in at Simon’s Rock ists of our time, bass-baritone John Boys and Girls Club. Refunds are Aug. 22-25 to benefit Barrington The Connecticut River, on the cam- in Great Barrington. Fiddler: A Cheek has appeared at the available at point of purchase. Stage Company and The Actors pus of Goodspeed Opera House in Miracle of Miracles, the documen- Metropolitan Opera in over 360 per- The Hartford Symphony Fund. Matthew Penn of the East Haddam, CT. Matt Cusack, tary about the making of the original formances. He sang many leading Orchestra has cancelled its entire Berkshire Playwrights Lab, and Mike Rosengarten and Sam Broadway Fiddler on The Roof, roles at New York City Opera, and fall season of concerts at The stage and screen director of Orange Sherwood are the Playbillies. screens September 3. Amazing has performed at all of the major Bushnell. This cancellation includes is The New Black, Law and Order, Performances are Thursdays through Grace, the 2018 documentary fea- American opera houses, including the Pops’ performance of “The and Barrington’s 10×10 New Play Sundays at 6 p.m., weather permit- turing Aretha Franklin performing Houston Grand Opera, Los Angeles Empire Strikes Back.” The box- Festival, stages the reading. The all- ting, from Aug. 20- Sept. 6. Dinner the song in 1972, screens Sept. 4. Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Cincinnati office will assist ticketholders with star cast includes Jasson Alexander and concert packages are available. Martin Scorcese’s Shine a Light, a Opera, and Pittsburgh Opera. Cheek exchanges and refunds. For details: as a morally-corrupt lawyer; Patti For details: www.goodspeed.org. portrait of the Rolling Stones, is is active in oratorio performance, www.hartfordsymphony.org. LuPone as a terrifying angel; Playhouse on Park’s upcoming featured on Sept.5. The series con- appearing with all the greatest Fred Sokol, former Springfield Santino Fontana as the Priest. Othjer season is fluid, depending on the cludes on Sept. 6 with Mary orchestras in North America. He Republican theatre writer and now stars include Michael McKean, current COVID19 precautions and Wharton’s new film “Jimmy Carter: participated in the Cincinnati May theatre critic for the national online Loretta Devine, and Elizabeth social distancing orders change, but Rock and Roll President.” For Festival and Ravinia Festival for 15 TalkinBroadway.com, has published Stanley. Access to the show is avail- they’ve announced that their season details: www.mahaiwe.org. seasons. Other festival appearances a new novel, Destiny, on Bellastoria able with a donation of $35 or more. opener, David Arrow’s Kennedy: ——— include the Blossom, Mann Center, Press. Sokol has written fiction and For details: www.barringtonstageco. Bobby’s Last Chance, will be per- Mark G. Auerbach studied theatre Tanglewood, Saratoga, Bard, Mostly plays, taught theatre on the college, org. formed on video, Sept. 16-Oct. 4. at American University and the Yale university and community theatre Mozart, and Marlboro festivals. Distant Music, an award-winning For details: www.playhouseonpark. School of Drama. He’s worked for For details: https://www.berkshir- level, and has directed over 45 the- drama by Northampton playwright org. arts organizations and reported on eoperafestival.org/ atre productions. Destiny is avail- James McLindon, will be featured State vs Natasha Banina, a ven- theatre for newspapers and radio. able on Aug. 31. For details: https:// on Silverthorne Theater Company’s ture of Shakespeare & Company Mark produces and hosts ArtsBeat www.bellastoriapress.com/destiny Of Note… Theater Aug. 20. Penney Hulten and Cherry Orchard Festival, brings TV/Radio for WCPC15 and 89.5fm/ directs the online performance, Arlekin Players Theatre’s live, inter- WSKB, and is a contributor to Kashmir: The Led Zeppelin Keep in Mind… which is followed by a talk back active art experiment to both Pioneer Valley Radio. ALDI Market Continued from Page 1 called in to say that she was also concerned about the tight ROOTS ACADEMY space in the back of ALDI’s. “It is very tight for tractor trailers to go around,” she said, adding that she would also be going to the Conservation Commission with concerns about displace- STARTING SEPTEMBER 2020 ment of water in a flood zone. Levesque and Twersky said they would take a closer look at LEARN the truck route on the property for the next meeting, which was continued to Sept. 15. Levesque said they would also address other comments from City Planner Jay Vinskey at that time. GROW SUCCEED Enrollment Opens August 11th!! Field Sports, Gymnastics, Swim Lessons & More HOW CAN I AFFORD A BABY SITTER? WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF MY KIDS WHEN I WORK?

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WESTFIELD — The Gaslight Entertainment and the Music Department planned live concert with Kashmir, The Led Zeppelin tribute band, scheduled to be held drive-in style on August 29th, has been cancelled. The concert, which was to be a benefit concert for The Boys and Girls Club of REGISTER ONLINE: Greater Westfield, would have been held outdoors. Jay Pagluica of Gaslight Entertainment said "Due to ROOTSVACATION.COM Massachusetts Governor Baker’s recent order to further limit both indoor and outdoor gatherings, we had no option but to MUST PAY IN FULL UPON SIGN-UP cancel the performance. We regret this difficult decision and are sorry for any inconvenience." Ticket refunds will be made at point of purchase. Online ticket buyers should contact www.pujrplepass.com. Patrons Roots Complex, 181 - 217 Root Road, Westfield, MA 01085 who purchased their tickets at Rocky's Hardware on Free Street, should obtain refunds at the store. www.rootsvacation.com | 413-729-0740 PAGE 4 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT Seventy percent of districts plan some in-person instruction By KATIE LANNAN State House News Service BOSTON - More than two-thirds of the Massachusetts school districts that have so far reported their reopening plans to the state envision some sort of in-classroom education, while the others are poised to resume remote learning, Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday. Baker said 371 of the 400 districts had submitted their plans as of Monday, and 70 percent involved either a full return to in-person classes or a hybrid of remote and in-person learning. He said 30 percent were pursuing a fully remote model. The governor has raised concerns about the difficulty of students getting to know their teachers and learning to read over digital platforms and said that communities where public health metrics show lower risks of COVID-19 transmission should feel comfortable reopening their school buildings for at least some classes. "We're encouraged that nearly three-quarters of the school districts are planning for at least a partial in-person learning experience for kids. Students have been away from their class- rooms and their teachers and peers since March," Baker said. "Since then we've learned a tremendous amount about COVID and have put together guidelines to allow for a productive and safe learning environment that adapts to the challenges that come with COVID-19." A more detailed breakdown provided by an Executive Office of Education spokesperson shows that hybrid models are the most popular choice, and that the decisions vary by grade level. None of the 371 districts plan for fully in-person classes at the high school level, where 66 percent are planning to use a hybrid model and 34 percent plan on full remote learning, according to the administration's data. At the middle school Pandemic refuels debate level, 2 percent are opting for fully in-person, 62 percent for hybrid and 36 percent fully remote. Among elementary schools, it's 10 percent fully in-person, 63 percent hybrid and 27 percent fully remote. Among districts that describe their models as hybrid, the over role of MCAS exam specifics also vary. The Norfolk Public Schools, for example, are dividing stu- By KATIE LANNAN knowing that it is likely that all they will be receiving from the dents in grades one through six into two cohorts, with one State House News service State is a levelally (sic) funded budget," wrote Fitchburg City physically reporting to school on Mondays and Tuesdays and BOSTON - Supporters of legislation that would pause the Council President Michael Kushmerek, a Democrat running for the other on Thursdays and Fridays, while learning remotely use of MCAS tests as a graduation requirement and for school the House seat Rep. Stephan Hay is vacating. "While this bur- the other days. accountability measurements have another shot this week at den is already significant for school committees and district The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's hybrid plan trying to bring the Education Committee to their point of view. leadership, the additional burden on teachers not only needing makes in-person education available as a choice for students in Critics of the assessments have for years been filing bills that to adapt their teaching style to whatever model their school pre-kindergarten through first grade while older students are would impose a moratorium on "high-stakes" elements of district chooses but additionally to ensure that each of their remote, with in-person schooling slated to expand in phases if MCAS exams, and the COVID-19 pandemic, by highlighting students is prepared for the MCAS is unacceptable and unreal- certain public health benchmarks are met. the importance of in-person learning, has reignited longstand- istic." "Generally speaking in Massachusetts, the rules of the road ing debates over the use of standardized testing, how to close Groups opposing the bill include the Massachusetts Business around education, historically, have been state sets standards, achievement gaps, the best ways to gauge students' proficiency, Alliance for Education, Education Reform Now Advocacy, locals decide what the best way to execute on state standards and the degree of state involvement in local school systems. Mass. Parents United and the Greater Boston Chamber of will be for their community," Baker said. "And part of the rea- Sen. Jo Comerford and Rep. Jim Hawkins filed MCAS Commerce. son for why we've done it that way, historically, has been moratorium bills in June, each noting in the bill title that the "A moratorium on MCAS testing, of any length of time, even because we have 351 and cities and towns, and many of them proposal was a response "to the COVID-19 emergency." The one year, is bad for students,particularly our most disadvan- have different needs and different requirements and different bills are similar to legislation Rep. Marjorie Decker and Sen. taged, and the Chamber urges you oppose it," Greater Boston ways of doing things." Michael Rush filed at the start of this session in January 2019. Chamber President and CEO James Rooney wrote. "Forced State education officials directed local school districts to The Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Alice Peisch and school closures from the COVID-19 pandemic have only inten- prepare a final reopening plan that included remote, in-person Sen. Jason Lewis, effectively killed the Decker and Rush bills sified the need to objectively measure how much students are and hybrid models, and to prioritize their chosen approach. (H 431, S 328) earlier this year by including them in orders for learning to determine whether they are meeting expectations or Baker said that part of why the state asked for plans for all further study. Comerford's bill (S 2814) met the same fate on need extra support to stay on track." three models was "because we thought over the course of the Monday, with a study order of its own. Rooney said the educational impact of the COVID-19 crisis year, you might need more than one" as local public health The version filed by Hawkins (H 4947) remains before the can't be fully quantified without "comparable and consistent" situations change. committee, where it arrived last week as committee members data from standardized tests. Teachers unions have been calling for all schools to start were collecting testimony on Comerford's bill. The committee Ed Lambert of the Massachusetts Business Alliance for their year remotely and wait to phase-in a physical return until plans to accept emailed comments on the Hawkins bill through Education said testing performance "during this period should certain safety standards are met. On Wednesday, members of 5 p.m. Wednesday. be looked at within the unique context of the times," but that it the Massachusetts Teachers Association, the American More than 220 individuals and groups sent in written testi- would be "absolutely unacceptable to deprive parents and tax- Federation of Teachers Massachusetts and the Boston Teachers mony on Comerford's bill by an Aug. 10 deadline. According to payers of essential information about school and district perfor- Union plan a suite of socially distanced rallies to make their the committee's log of testimony received last week, more than mance." case, including one at the State House at 3 p.m. 200 of the comments were in support. This spring, after schools were abruptly forced to transition Baker suggested more news about schools and COVID-19 Along with Hawkins and Comerford, five other legislators to remote learning as COVID-19 cases mounted in could come in the next few days. -- Sens. Sal DiDomenico, Michael Brady and Pat Jehlen, and Massachusetts, state officials waived the MCAS testing require- After the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Reps. Denise Garlick and Carol Doherty -- wrote in to back the ment for 2020. Affairs last week published guidelines laying out new ground bill. Liam Kerr wrote in the Education Reform Now testimo- rules for youth and adult amateur sports, Baker said he believed Comerford, a Northampton Democrat, wrote in a letter to the ny that officials "acted correctly" in doing so. "there'll be guidance put out for after-school sports probably committee that her bill gives lawmakers an opportunity to "High standards paired with assessments have served the sometime later this week." "meet the current crisis in education with necessary compassion Commonwealth well, propelling us from the middle of the pack He also said administration officials will "have more to say and prioritization of time on learning" while also addressing to the nation's leader in education outcomes," Kerr wrote. on school testing hopefully later this week." persistent critiques "of what many believe is a failed test "While much work remains to close learning gaps, the MCAS through setting up a robust process to usher in an exam worthy is an invaluable component of that work." of 21st century ideals and educational aspirations." Hawkins, in a weekend Facebook post, wrote that the Both the Comerford and Hawkins bills propose a moratorium Education Committee received an "avalanche" of testimony on on the use of MCAS tests as a graduation requirement, Hawkins Comerford's bill, and said the same was needed for his. through 2023 and Comerford through 2024. Each also creates a "Both bills received immediate and profound support within special commission to review the state's school and district both chambers and from our constituents when shared via evaluation system. social media platforms," the Attleboro Democrat said in The Massachusetts Teachers Association and the American an Aug. 4 letter to Elementary and Secondary Education Federation of Teachers of Massachusetts both back an MCAS Commissioner Jeffrey Riley, signed by 32 other lawmakers. moratorium, and dozens of teachers contacted the committee "There are very few with a true understanding of the implica- last week to voice their support. tions who believe we should continue with MCAS during this "Currently, school districts across our Commonwealth are pandemic. We implore you to respect the social/emotional making the difficult, but important decision, of what school needs of our students and decide swiftly and judiciously to will look like for their students in the 2020-2021 school year, cancel MCAS now."

Mayor Walsh: July’s rise in COVID-19 cases has ‘leveled off’ By COLIN YOUNG 8.6 percent from the previous week. State House News Service As of Tuesday, Walsh said there have been 14,940 cases of BOSTON - The rise in coronavirus activity that worried COVID-19 in Boston and 746 people in the city have died with some public officials last month has "leveled off" in Boston but the virus. The mayor said the city had 24 new cases reported The Westfield News the city is still scrutinizing data for signs of shifts in the pan- Tuesday and no new deaths to announce. "Thank God," he A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC demic, Mayor Martin Walsh said Tuesday afternoon. said. Speaking outside of City Hall, Walsh said that the "uptick Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli that we saw in the second half of July has leveled off." He said Managing Editor Director of Sales/ the city has maintained at least 20 testing sites and continues to Classified Manager make testing more accessible. Hope E. Tremblay "We're expanding testing and continuing contact tracing. The Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager positive test rate for the week ending August 10 was 2.6 per- cent, that's down from the previous week of 2.8 percent. Visits Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor to Boston emergency rooms for COVID-like illnesses are Business Manager down somewhat and stable over time," the mayor said. Fran Smith Lorie Perry Intensive care unit "usage in Boston at Boston hospitals are General Manager Director of Ad Production down to 74 percent from 82 percent, but our daily average positive test stayed up around 40 cases." The number of tests conducted in Boston is up in every 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 neighborhood except Allston/Brighton, Walsh said, though he noted that there was recently a pop-up testing site in the area (413)562-4181 and the city is working to get the results from those tests. www.thewestfieldnews.com Walsh said that the last full week of data showed the city conducted more than 1,600 tests daily, which he said was up THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 - PAGE 5 MIAA Task Force proposes full year of high school sports By CHRIS PUTZ Sports Editor WESTFIELD – The Massachusetts Interscholastic Advance MFG starting pitcher Ethan Athletic Association’s COVID-19 Johnson in the windup. Task Force voted Tuesday to send its recommendations to the MIAA Board of Directors on Wednesday, calling for a 2020-21 high school sports year, according to various reports. The recommendation calls for soccer, gymnastics, cross country, field hockey, girls volleyball, and golf to be held this fall from Sept. 14 to Nov. 20, followed by tradi- Berkshire Insurance’s Grady Flaherty tional winter sports like basketball, Nathan Blackak tries to dodge the pickoff attempt by Ethan Johnson and Cameron makes it to third base. (MARC ST.ONGE/ ice hockey, wrestling, indoor track Advance MFG’s Andre Phaneuf tags the ball. and field, alpine skiing, winter Hoynoski. THE WESTFIELD NEWS) cheer, and dance Nov. 30 through Feb. 21, 2021. Openers The proposal also suggests foot- ball be played Feb. 22 through Continued from Page 1 April 25. the third base line for a 4-2 lead. reliever Durkee struck out the next bases-clearing, two-run double; some wildness from the BIG The spring calendar, which Byrnes hit a two-run single to right batter to end the game. Brayden Burgielewicz doubled, defense allowed two more runs to includes baseball, softball, lacrosse, field, giving WestBank a four-run Westfield Bank advances to take tripled and knocked in a run; and score on the play, an epic “slam” of tennis, boys volleyball, outdoor advantage. on top-seeded ITI Thursday at the defending champions, Advance sorts. track and field, would run from Cortina Tile put forth one last Bullens Field at 8 p.m. MFG won a mercy-shortened Cup Tyler Sampson and Ethan April 26 through July 3. run. game on the opening night of the Johnson also doubled for Advance. Member schools would have the In the seventh, Ninotti singled Dan Welch City Cup tournament. Advance MFG will next take on ability to adjust the dates with No. 3 Advance MFG 14, No. 6 with two outs. Consecutive walks Rodriguez’s extra base hit with No. 2 Batter’s Box Thursday at approval from their respective dis- Berkshire Insurance Group 2 (6 loaded the bases. A bases-loaded the bases loaded in the third inning Bullens Field at 5:15 p.m. trict’s Athletic Committee, allow- inn.) walk from Mayo led to a run, but Jayden Rodriguez slammed a actually resulted in four runs as ing some flexibility if certain schools cannot play sports right away or have to postpone a season at some point. “As an athletic director we want to provide kids to stay active and stay engaged as long as these guide- lines are deemed safe for the stu- dents and the entire community,” Westfield High School Athletic Coordinator Ryan Dunphy said. If the MIAA approves recom- mendations set forth by the organi- zation’s Task Force, each sport’s respective committee will need to determine if that sport can be played with modifications made to the game under the new state COVID-related guidelines formu- lated for sports activity. Once that Westfield Bank’s lead-off has been determined, proposals pitcher Deven Werbiskis fires will be sent to the state’s secretary one in at Tuesday’s game Cortina Tile’s Kaevon Eddington is of education for final approval. against Cortina Tile in the Josh Mayo dodges a low one at Tuesday’s opening game of the Dan tagged out at first by Westfield Westfield Bank’s Cole Page scores Schools will still have the opportu- game. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD Welch City Cup tournament. Bank’s Patrick Flaherty. a run. nity to opt out. NEWS)

Daytripper Continued from Page 1 Most of the flowers are actually According to the Trustees website, weeds, such as Queen Anne’s Lace “in the early 20th century, Robb and and Goldenrod. Tall grasses and wild Grace de Peyster Tytus purchased weed-flowers comprise much of the 1,000 acres of land and built a property, but they add to the sense of Georgian-style mansion dubbed the nature. Marble Palace—a name local resi- Wide grass paths are mowed dents supplied because of the way throughout the property, which the pure white sand used for the includes a ½ mile walking loop that stucco reflected the sunlight—on the takes visitors from the shaded gar- brow of a hill. Two subsequent gen- dens that have a bit of a formal feel, erations of the Tytus-McLennan fam- through the open fields and into the ily occupied the home. When con- ruins of the Marble Palace that once temporary classical composer John stood on the property. McLennan assumed ownership, he There is a bridge and pond as well devoted 30 years to creating the gar- as sculptures throughout the 120- dens, an effort that paralleled his acre property. Stone rams, peacocks musical output and earned the This ram is one of several sculp- and pineapples greet guests, along Hunnewell Medal from the with urns and other statuary. Massachusetts Horticultural Society The wide grassy path at Ashintully tures at Ashintully Gardens. Gardens allows visitors to walk and Shade plants thrive under trees at (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE There are plenty of spots to take in in 1997.” social distance. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/ Ashintully Gardens. (HOPE E. WESTFIELD NEWS) the beauty of the valley and the The Garden is open April – mountains to the north. November from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. THE WESTFIELD NEWS) TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Wells HCC receives $1 million grant Continued from Page 1 for STEM Scholars program Stayton said that all tests have shown the presence of PFAS tests for the complete list of compounds required by the DEP. HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College has been award- in raw water, and non-detect for all PFAS at the mid-point of Stayton said testing of the water is done at least as often as ed a five-year, $1 million grant from the National Science treatment in each vessel, as well as non-detect for each filter required by DEP, and will continue as long as needed. Foundation that will enable students majoring in STEM fields to at the point of entry into the water system. “This demonstrates Regarding where residents can have access to the testing qualify for scholarships of as much as $6,500 a year toward tuition the GAC (Granular Activated Carbon) is working as designed information, Stayton said all residents receive a water quality and fees. to remove PFAS,” Stayton said. report by June 30 of each year which is posted under the Water The scholarships are open to current and incoming HCC stu- The Well 2 temporary treatment plant is also running con- Department on the city website (www.cityofwestfield.org), as dents enrolled full time or part time in chemistry, biology, biotech- tinually to keep up demand for the water in the city. Stayton are all PFAS testing results. nology, environmental science, computer science, engineering, said the water at Well 2 is sampled monthly going in, at mid- Mello also asked about disposal of spent GAC, if it will be mathematics, physics or other STEM areas of study. Students selected for the scholarship awards will become part Mayor Walsh: July’s rise in COVID-19 cases has ‘leveled off’ point, and point of entry to the city, and all samples have incinerated and where it will go. “When we get to the point, of HCC’s STEM Scholars 2.0 Program. HCC started a STEM shown non-detect for all compounds at the point of entry into we will dispose of it by law,” Stayton said. Scholars Program in 2015 after receiving its first five-year STEM the city. More than 300 million gallons of water have been run Another question from Mello asked when the work on Dry grant from the National Science Foundation. through the Well 2 filtration since it was brought online a year Bridge Road, the treatment plant being built for Wells 1 and 2, “We are really excited to be re-funded for this program so we and a half ago. is completed, will the city still use Wells 7 and 8 as a primary can continue and expand the work that we’ve been doing for the Stayton then answered several questions from Councilor source. “We will operate the sources based on the best judge- past five years,” said Ileana Vasu, HCC professor of math and Dan Allie regarding arsenic, which she said is a naturally ment of our educated, experienced and qualified operators, coordinator of HCC’s STEM Scholars program. “The grant not occurring element in a wide variety of materials, including based on the needs and requirements of the city at the time,” only provides significant money to students for college but will granular-activated carbon. She said water is run through fresh Stayton said. enable us to focus on culturally relevant practices in STEM that carbon to reduce arsenic levels to negligible or non-detect Stayton said she could not answer a question posed by will help us work toward equity in education for all members of prior to putting any water into the distribution system. Mello about the total amount of money spent by the city to test our community.” “We expect to see similar behavior from any fresh carbon and treat water at Wells 7 and 8, because it would have a direct HCC STEM Scholars are required to complete a one-credit and the same protocols will be in place to verify the reduction impact on litigation. She said what goes into the calculation is STEM seminar each semester and attend several STEM events in arsenic levels to negligible or non-detect before the filter is not only bills, but money spent through the design, testing, each semester they are enrolled in the program. The NSF STEM put into service,” Stayton said. staff and city resources, and at best she would have only been Scholarships continue each semester students remain in good In response to another question from Allie, Stayton said able to come up with rough estimates, adding that answering academic standing. since June, a total of approximately 30 million gallons have the question would “cripple litigation.” The scholarship application deadline for the 2020-2021 aca- been run through Wells 7 and 8; 6 million in June, 6 million in Following the questioning, councilors thanked Stayton for demic year is Sept. 4. Awards will be announced by Sept. 8, the July, and 18 million to date in August. Stayton also said there the update. first day of classes of the fall 2020 semester. have been no additional costs to Wells 7 and 8 since last “Great job, great presentation, thank you for coming. I do Applicants must be enrolled in a STEM program, demonstrate academic ability or potential, and demonstrate financial need. Full August. think one of the reasons we ask for this is for the citizens who eligibility guidelines for the NSF Scholarship in STEM can be At-large Councilor Kristen Mello submitted several techni- are concerned about this kind of stuff. They don’t generally go viewed at hcc.edu/stem-scholarship, where there is also a link to cal questions regarding specific chemical compounds, and to the Water Commission. I appreciate the effort of the Water the online application. whether they were included in the testing. Stayton repeated Department to get these answers and to get the information to For more information, please contact Ileana Vasu at ivasu@hcc. several times in responses to various questions that the city the public,” said At-large Councilor Dave Flaherty. edu. PAGE 6 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Saturday, Sept. 19th 2020

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DADDY’S HOME Tony Rubino and Gary Markstein JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS ontract ridge YOUR C B HOROSCOPE HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020: Imaginative, courageous and fun, you empathize so much you must be careful not to self-sacrifice this year. Allow your- self the very best that there is, and laugh about the past. This year is a discovery year, with stellar recognition. If single, you search for ecstasy with another, which sometimes turns into escapism. Few can DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker keep up with you. If attached, your joyful bond is unbreakable. TAURUS is as loyal as they come.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Now is a good time to keep up with regular medical checkups. Taurus, ruler of sound and hearing, is accented. Listen carefully. Casual conversations or podcasts about health overheard coinci- dentally offer useful information. Tonight: Catching up with an old friend. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) SCARY GARY Mark Buford  Romantic needs are evolving. Today initiates some unexpected develop- ments in love, perhaps a change in the status of a relationship. Practical expres- sion of your creative ideas, perhaps involving a project that you love, makes this a cycle of contentment. Tonight: Dance like no one’s watching. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Today brings family matters and heritage to your attention. Home improve- Crosswords ments, genealogy or real estate transac- tions can be involved. This is an intense pattern. Your workload is heavy, but much can be accomplished. Tonight: Extra responsibilities involving a family mem- DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni ber. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  The day starts quietly and then gets faster and faster. Pace yourself and your priorities. Your monetary pros- pects should improve dramatically. This pattern has been dubbed “the millionaire’s aspect.” Make the most of opportunities for gain today. Tonight: In pure disbelief. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Excessive generosity could create a pitfall now. An old obligation is completed or a purchase is finalized. You seek to balance career goals with family life. A change in the status quo is coming. B.C. Mastroianni and Hart Let matters evolve. Tonight: All will be well after a period. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Today ushers in fresh enthusiasm and a desire to begin new proj- ects. Business travel is likely. Remember to get both sides of every story. Sort through the facts and finalize decisions. Cheerfully demonstrate what you’re capa- ble of. Tonight: A new professional status unfolds. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Be aware of how repeating habits and patterns affects your life’s path for good or ill. Examine the past if you want to know the future. Know that you ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie can change your habits and patterns, and thus change your future. Tonight: Write it down. In stone. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  A perspective on how you affect associates, what you can and can’t do with them, is a focus. Today also brings a renewed sensitivity to the ecological, eco- nomic and political issues that impact the quality of life for the masses. Tonight: Take the night off. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Self-reliant Sagittarius is forever dedicated to growth and expan- sion. Set goals to honor today and begin fresh projects. You are moving forward on ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett so many levels. This is marvelous for travel and for overall decision-making. Tonight: Write a wish list for the year. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan 19)  Your intellectual gifts are in top form. Relationships with in-laws or between grandparents and grandchildren will improve. Old wounds are soothed. It is an optimum time to pursue independent study or to enroll in educational programs. Tonight: Quick, bright solutions to prob- lems. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Mysteries and all kinds of research captivate you. This can involve communication with a spirit guide or a Cryptoquip ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe friendly ghost. Reflect carefully if you’re considering a career change. The day’s end brings contentment and a positive resolution regarding finances. Tonight: Giddy with relief. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Keep love expressions light and friendly. An old flame can reignite, but a past pattern is likely to repeat. Don’t rule out being friends with someone who is a generation (or more) older or younger. Tonight: Talk honestly with an old friend. ——— BORN TODAY Theologian Paul Tillich (1886), author Jacqueline Susann (1918), filmmaker David O. Russell (1958) PAGE 8 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

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My hus- To the named Respondent and all other inter- family members don't like Tricia because of what she band is always talking and texting young girls. He's ested persons, you are hereby notified pursu- ant to Rule 72 of the Supplemental Rules of Call: 413-330-2186 did. even been slapping our granddaughter on the behind the Probate & Family Court, that the First An- My mother-in-law and the ex are still good friends, and trying to make our younger granddaughter kiss him nual account(s) of ELECTRICIAN and she always wants her to be involved in our lives. on the lips. My daughter and I both told him this behav- Wendy J. Loubier of Southwick, MA I'm writing now because my husband's son is staying ior is unacceptable. He is no longer allowed around any as Conservator of the property of said Re- FLOREK'S ELECTRICAL with us for a vacation. His birthday is coming up, and of my grandchildren. spondent has or have been presented to the SERVICE we're having a party for him. My mother-in-law wants I told him that I wanted a divorce, and he said that he Court for allowance. Fully experienced for all your electrical needs, Tricia to join us with the rest of her family. I feel hurt didn't care what I wanted. He said that he was not going You have the right to object to the in your home or business. No job too small or because it seems like my mother-in-law doesn't care anywhere. account(s). If you wish to do so, you or your too big. Electrical service upgrades, new con- attorney must file a written appearance and ob- struction or additions, emergency generators; about what I feel. Recently, he was also being touchy with some of the jection at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on New installation and maintenance service. My husband also doesn't seem to care about my situ- ladies where we live. Finally, I told him that I had talked the return date of 09/15/2020. This day is NOT Fully insured/licensed. ation, even though I told him that I feel offended most to a lawyer. If he didn't straighten up, then I would sign a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to object to the account(s). If you fail Call Jason, Master Electrician: of the time for his mother's actions. He will only look at papers and he'd be out. to so file the written appearance and objection 413-568-6293 me and say, "You should have known my mom would So far, he has been behaving himself. But I can never by the return date, action may be taken in this act this way." -- Feeling Jealous trust him again. And now, on top of this, I have people matter without further notice to you, including the allowance of the account(s). JAMES FERRIS ELECTRICIAN Dear Feeling Jealous: Inviting Tricia to her son's telling me that he is digging in trash cans for cigarette Additionally, within thirty days after said return Lic.#E16303 13th birthday party is the gracious thing to do (assum- butts. What should I do? -- Disgraced, Disgusted day (or within such other time as the Court Free estimate, senior discount. ing things are amicable enough between your husband Dear Disgraced: I'm so sorry you're in this awful upon motion may order), you must file a writ- Insured. 40-yrs. experience. ten affidavit of objections stating the specific and her). Dig deep within yourself to find the fortitude. situation. From your letter, it sounds like this has been facts and grounds upon which each objection No job too small. Set your feelings aside for two hours. an abrupt personality shift. That could indicate a serious is based and a coy shall be served upon the Call 413-330-3682 Conservator pursuant to Rule 3 of the Supple- Beyond the birthday party, though, it sounds as health problem such as dementia, which can damage mental Rules of the Probate & Family Court. though your main problem isn't with the ex-wife but parts of the brain that impact sexual behavior. You and FIREWOOD You have the right to send to the Conservator, with your mother-in-law. You're afraid she's rejecting your husband should consult his doctor, who can diag- by registered or certified mail, a written re- you. Rather than pouring all your thought and energy nose any potential health issues or refer you to a special- quest to receive a copy of the Petition and ac- AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD into trying to make her like you more than his ex, let it ist who can better help. count(s) at no cost to you. IMPORTANT NOTICE Seasoned and green. Cut, split, delivered. Any length. 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