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INDEX Viewpoints 4 TOWN Sports 9 Public Safety 11 Reminder Public Notices 13 Classifieds 14 A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com Serving the town of South Hadley www.townreminder.turley.com South COMMUNITY, 3 School Com. announces two Steps for Stawasz Hadley regresses Superintendent finalists Site visits, on COVID community Q and A front and interviews to be completed by OPINIONS, 4 By Dalton Zbierski Staff Writer end of April Letters to the Editor SOUTH HADLEY – South By Melina Bourdeau Hadley has taken a step back- Staff writer wards, as its COVID-19 case count rose significantly in the GRANBY – By the end of the FACES & PLACES, 7 past week. Between March month, there will be new Granby 23 and 30, a total of 28 new Superintendent ready to take the Twenty three hours confirmed and 11 new contact helm. of ‘fun’ cases of the novel coronavirus Two finalists have been se- were reported in town. lected by the Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Bienia is one of Courtesy photos Between March 16 and 23, Search Committee to move for- two finalists for the Granby One of the finalists for there were only 12 new con- ward with the interview process, Superintendent position. She superintendent, Stephen Sullivan, firmed and nine new contact which will include a public in- is the current principal at currently works as the principal cases reported. The latest surge terview with the Granby School Glickman Elementary School. of Granby Jr/Sr High School. has brought South Hadley’s Committee. accumulative case count up to Finalists Stephen Sullivan 947 confirmed and 730 contact and Dr. Elizabeth Bienia were executive session on March 3 nia is the current principal of at cases since the start of the pan- announced in this week’s School and reviewed the applications,” Glickman Elementary School in demic. Committee meeting. Pelletier said. “(We) brought Springfield. She was previously No new deaths have been School Committee and Su- forward 11 potential candidates the assistant principal at Gate- reported in South Hadley, as perintendent Search Committee to the committee and from there way High School,” Pelletier said. the statistic itself has not been member Jill Pelletier announced conducted seven semi-finalists “She started her career as an early updated since March 2. On the finalists and updated the interviews.” childhood educator and teacher. the town website, a box that board on the process moving She announced that the com- She is also an adjunct professor SPORTS, 9 still identifies deaths reported ahead. mittee selected Sullivan and Bie- and has published on a variety of up until March 2 has been left “When the application closed nia to move forward as finalists critical educational topics.” empty the past four weeks. on Monday, March 1 there were as well as provided a description Tigers pick up As it was last updated, there 18 total applications received. on their backgrounds. Please see FINALISTS, second straight win have been 41 COVID-19-re- The search committee met in “Things to highlight are Bie- page 6 lated deaths reported in South Hadley during the pandemic. As accessibility to vaccines slowly increases, a false sense of security is becoming prev- SHELD discussed Energy, Climate bill alent. Now, more than ever, COVID-19 safe practices such By Dalton Zbierski On March 26, the Energy for Environmental Justice com- as social-distancing, handwash- Staff Writer and Climate Bill, proposed by munities in Massachusetts. ing, sanitizing and avoiding Gov. Charlie Baker, was signed SHELD General Manager large gatherings all remain nec- SOUTH HADLEY – For the into law at the State House on Sean Fitzgerald celebrated the essary, explained Town Admin- better part of the past decade, Beacon Hill in Boston. passing of the bill, as South istrator Mike Sullivan. the South Hadley Electric Light The law, “An Act on Creat- Hadley already complies with “There’s still a 10% chance Department has placed a premi- ing a Next Generation Roadmap the standards it sets. um on producing clean energy. for Massachusetts Climate Pol- “Some of those targets in that Please see COVID, In South Hadley, the energy that icy,” establishes new mandates, page 6 SHELD sells its customers is sets goals for emissions reduc- Please see SHELD, 90% carbon free. tions and increases protections page 8

MassWildlife proposes first license increase in 26 years

By Tyler S. Witkop button, those license fees remain Correspondent as one of the few relics from BUSINESS, 16 1996 still in place today. Flashback to the year 1996. Now, facing drastic increases Bill Clinton began his second in both costs and services, and Stay a step ahead term as U.S. president, Michael declining revenues, the state’s Di- of scammers Jordan and the Chicago Bulls vision of Fisheries and Wildlife is won their fourth NBA title and proposing its first increase in li- a gallon of gasoline cost $1.23. cense fees, to go in effect in 2022. In Massachusetts, resident To better inform the public of hunting and fishing licenses in- the rationale and license struc- creased to $22.50 and a trapping ture, MassWildlife is offering license rose to $30.50. a series of online informational Fishing and hunting license fees are scheduled to go up this year Despite drastic changes to sessions via Zoom throughout as they have not gone up in 25 years. as costs and services, and everyday life with the advent the month. The last will take declining revenues, The state’s Division of Fisheries and Wildlife has of the internet and smartphone place Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30 proposed the increases as its costs and services go up and revenues technology that connects people p.m. To participate, visit www. are declining. About 40,000 pheasants are raised by the state and to goods and services anywhere stocked on lands across the commonwealth. on the globe with the push of a Please see LICENSES, page 8 Page 2 TOWN Reminder April 2, 2021 Interim South Hadley superintendent tapped for position Committees choose sion,” said Westhampton School la Thompson, a member of the Committee member Morely Chesterfield-Goshen Commit- new superintendent Cleary. “I think that’s import- tee. “What we need is someone ant in a leader and especially in to provide a supportive environ- By Peter Spotts terms of what our district needs ment for staff and students in or- Staff writer to move forward.” der to best serve the kids.” Westhampton Committee Willard said one of the decid- WESTHAMPTON – Af- member Wesley Bowser said ing factors was during the site ter deliberating for three and a when making his pros and cons visit with South Hadley, with half hours, South Hadley Pub- lists of candidates, he struggled multiple people expressing to lic Schools Interim Superin- to find any cons for Choquette. the Hampshire Regional delega- tendent Diana Bonneville was “I was impressed with the tion the district would be lucky unanimously selected by the answers we were getting. A lot to have Bonneville. five Hampshire Regional School of my pros with her, within the “It was really hard ques- District School Committees to frame of the questions she got, tion to ask a school committee be the district’s next Superinten- blew it out of the water,” he said. member and that question had dent. As each round of straw poll- something to do with why isn’t Bonneville’s experience ing continued in 15-to-20-min- [Bonneville] your superinten- guiding South Hadley through ute segments, guided by Tracy dent,” Willard said. “The answer COVID-19, after stepping up Novik from the Massachusetts we received was ‘we are looking and taking the job as interim in Association of School Commit- for something extremely specif- December of 2019, was a cru- tees, more committee members ic and we happened to get what cial factor in setting her apart File Photo across the five committees began it was’…but every other person from the other three finalist South Hadley Interim Superintendent Diana Bonneville, right, was switching their votes to Diana at that site visit all reiterated the candidates. During that time, voted by the five school committees of the Hampshire Regional as the district worked collabora- same thing over and over, that she participated in a full budget District to be the district’s new superintendent on Monday, March tively to reach a consensus. they wanted her to be in their process and also participated in 29. Bonneville is pictures shaking South Hadley School committee “I was the person that had Dr. district so badly, they wanted her union negotiations while navi- chair Kyle Belanger’s hand during a meeting in Dec. 2019. Choquette as my first choice, but to be their full-time superinten- gating the difficult circumstanc- knowing it was very, very close dent, and they were all broken between my top choice and Dr. because she was not…I think es caused by COVID-19. and I don’t see anybody who fits School Principal Beth Choquette Bonneville,” Southampton’s that meant a lot.” “When we go back and look better than Diana,” said Trish also received multiple first place Austin Rogers said. “She [Bon- Following the lengthy debates through that whole brochure, this Colson-Montgomery. votes from several committee neville] comes from a position and discussion, all five school is the closest we’re going to get The five committees went members during the initial straw that she’s confident about…She committees made unanimous for what we’re asking for,” said into breakout rooms multiple polling among committees. The is committed. She wants the next votes in favor of Bonneville to be Chesterfield-Goshen Committee times during the meeting to de- fourth finalist was Susan Henri- position to stick. I don’t want to the next superintendent pending Chair Don Willard. “Diana just bate the candidates and try and chon, assistant superintendent of do this again in one, two, three contract negotiations. Novick kept rising to the top… I thought reach a consensus as all four can- Oxford Public Schools. years. I want some longevity out made a brief call to Bonneville we needed someone with a little didates had committee members “In support of Stacey I have of this person.” and informed the committees she more experience, and Bonneville ranking them as a top two choice. seen through this process and “She has the experience, “absolutely accepts.” had that hands down.” Anne T. Dunphy Elementary through her leadership in the which is the one thing we uni- “We need to look at these School Principal Stacey Jenkins district she demonstrates strong laterally agreed upon as a joint candidates and say who is the and Northampton Bridge Street vision and execution of that vi- best right now for our district school committee,” said Ange-

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Spring yard waste curbside collection held through April 23 Steps for Stawasz SOUTH HADLEY – Curb- alent. A Fundraising Walk the University. Participants will log as many side collection of yard waste Each trash route will have “During his cancer battle, virtual steps as they can during begins March 29 and will run two collections. Brush must be in Remembrance of Dave taught us so much about the month by either walking or through April 23. tied in bundles (no metal) of not courage, perseverance, and love, running while collecting do- Paper bags or open top more than four-foot lengths. WNE University’s all of which were pinnacles nations along the way through containers only. These must Leaves, grass and brush only. of who Dave was,” said Vice friends and family sponsorships. be curbside by 7 a.m. on your No plastic bags. Dave Stawasz President for Enrollment Man- By signing up, participants will trash collection day. 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SOUTH HADLEY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2 SOUTH HADLEY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 ANNUAL ELECTION ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING 20 Woodbridge Street, South Hadley, MA WEDNESDAY, April 14, 2021, @ 6:00 p.m. TO BE HELD AT April 13, 2021 PVPA – PIONEER VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS 10:00 AM TO 6:00 PM 15 MULLIGAN DR, SOUTH HADLEY, MA 01075 This year, due to COVID restrictions, The meeting will be held inside the auditorium at the PVPA. the District 2 election is being held separate Due to COVID restrictions, PVPA and the District have gone to great from the Town election with reduced hours. lengths to make sure the venue will be clean and safe for the public. Temperatures will be taken before anyone enters the building, Absentee ballot applications there will be social distancing, hand sanitizer will be available are available from the District Clerk. and masks will be handed out for anyone who doesn’t have one. Page 4 TOWN Reminder April 2, 2021

GUEST COLUMN Opinion Keeping up with Kyle pril is a month of rebirth and renewal. A QUOTE Crocuses, summer diets, the Red ASox/Yankees rivalry –April is nature’s of NOTE green light. This April is even more special, because, Cases come quite frankly, after a year of perpetual March— “ and go. Some one marked with isolation, turmoil, and crisis— of them are it is also the full rebirth and reblooming of our solvable; others school buildings. As of this writing, countless go unsolved. South Hadley households are preparing to pack their first school lunches in a year. There are For me, kids in your neighborhoods who are choosing personally, their first-day-of-school shirts. Maybe those it’s about the kids are in your family. Maybe they are in your relationships. laps right now. To each and every member of our commu- ” nity who is counting the hours until the school Det. Felix Perez in the story bus arrives on April 5: Cheers! We’ve made it. “Detective sheds light on rigors Not to be lost in the shuffle, though, is an- and benefits of job.” other rebirth that’s occurred slowly over the last several months. This one is budget related. Working tirelessly with superintendent Dr. Diana Bonneville and our business manag- OPINION PAGE/ er Jennifer Voyik, and with the support of our incredible Select Board (led by Chair Jeff Cyr, LETTERS POLICY Vice Chair Sarah Etelman, and Town Admin- Letters to the Editor istrator Mike Sullivan), our upcoming school have a maximum of 350 budget is stable and strong. Having reworked words. We require writers and retooled the expectations of our budget pro- to include their name, ad- cess over the last three years, efforts that were LETTERS TO THE EDITOR dress and phone number in put into overdrive a year ago, your school com- order for our office to au- mittee unanimously passed the FY 2021-2022 thenticate authorship prior budget on March 30—a budget that is adding Support for Cooke and Matos to publication. Addresses and phone numbers are not back into our schools, rather than taking from We are writing to say how excited we are expertise on racial justice and education are them. We are adding teachers. We are adding published. to support Danielle Cooke and Jen Matos extraordinarily valuable resources for the Unsigned or anony- an assistant superintendent. We are adding pro- for South Hadley School Committee. We South Hadley schools today. mous letters will NOT be grams. We are growing. We are rising up from feel incredibly lucky to have two extremely They are thoughtful, caring people who published. this pandemic stronger than ever. qualified candidates eager to volunteer their listen and take their responsibilities serious- We reserve the right to Yes, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic expertise on the town’s School Committee. ly. They will be excellent public officials. edit or withhold any sub- will be felt for many years and budget cycles to Both candidates have impressive back- They are the kind of people that make South missions. Libelous, un- substantiated allegations, come. But believe this: Our outlook is strong, grounds demonstrating long term commit- Hadley a good place to live; they care about and our leadership is stronger. Our town is resil- personal attacks or defa- ments to education. They have the creden- this town, and they are willing to put in the mation of character are not ient. Our schools are its backbone. tials and expertise to address systemic issues time to make it the kind of place we can all And we all play a role. allowed. Deadline for sub- facing the schools. Danielle’s expertise with be proud to call home. missions is Wednesday at I suppose this is also the appropriate time developmentally-disabled students at the in- to say my own ‘farewell’ – not to our com- noon. stitutional and administrative level and Jen’s Alexis Allen and Mark Shea Please email (preferred) munity, or my love for our town and schools. letters to townreminder@ I’m not going anywhere, per se. But I am us- turley.com. Mailed letters ing this April for a rebirth of my own. Most of can be sent to Town Re- you likely know that, as of the town election on Vote for Renee Sweeney and Jeff Cyr minder, 24 Water Street, April 13, I will no longer be a member of your Palmer, MA 01069. school committee. As a result, this will be the I’m writing to encourage residents to three years of working with him. I have final installment of this little column of mine. cast their two votes for Selectboard for Re- found Jeff to be reasonable and an open and (Thanks to the remarkable Editor in Chief Me- nee Sweeney and Jeff Cyr. willing communicator. We’re not always lina Bourdeau for lending me these column Renee not only has extensive financial on the same side of votes, but we’re not al- inches to speak directly to you during this most experience, including work in her position ways on the opposite side either, and we’ve TOWN unpredictable and chaotic schoolyear. I hope of Director of Advancement Services for learned a great deal from one another during Reminder you’ve found the insight to be helpful and, even Hampshire College, but is also a commit- the past three years. Jeff has an acute finan- on occasion, entertaining.) ted and active Town Meeting member, par- cial mind, which most know, but it’s vital The Town Reminder is The decision for a chair not to run for ticipating with thoughtful and researched for voters to know that he’s willing to ask published every Friday by Turley insights. Aside from these qualifications questions to seek out opinions and education Publications, Inc., 24 Water re-election is, as you might imagine, not an easy St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. one. However, with my own family itching to that will help strengthen our board, Renee in areas where he’s not as strong or doesn’t Telephone (413) 283-8393, regain some normalcy, and with so many others is committed to keeping the democratic have as much experience. I value what he Fax (413) 289-1977. willing to step in and serve you, I am eager and process in South Hadley inclusive and ac- brings to the table and would appreciate the excited to have these 20 hours a week back in cessible. I know Renee will hit the ground opportunity to continue working with him. PATRICK H. TURLEY my pocket to be a father to my kids and a part- running to brainstorm initiatives to increase In a town of 17,000 residents, a five-per- CEO ner to my incredible wife. citizen participation in boards, public meet- son governing board should not be made up KEITH TURLEY Until we meet again … ings, and voter turnout, especially for those of five equal minds and points of view if President Kyle Belanger is the South Hadley School citizens who feel that participation is out of everyone is to be represented. Strength and EDITOR Committee chair, proud parent of two South their reach. insight can come from everyone. And, with Melina Bourdeau Hadley students, and Assistant Professor of It may come as a surprise to many that that in mind, I ask you to cast your votes for [email protected] Communications at Springfield College. He can I’m asking for your vote for Jeff Cyr. During Renee Sweeney and Jeff Cyr for Selectboard STAFF WRITER be reached at [email protected]. his 2018 campaign, I worked diligently for on Tuesday, April 13. Dalton Zbierski two other candidates, actively campaign- [email protected] ing against Jeff. My concerns over his seat Andrea Miles, ADVERTISING SALES on the board have been erased over the last South Hadley Selectboard Maureen McGarrett Hall [email protected] SPORTS EDITOR Time for Change Greg Scibelli Tell Us What [email protected] I’ve lived in South Hadley for a long There has been a positive side to this You Think time. In fact, I’m entering my second phase pandemic in that government has become SOCIAL MEDIA of living in SH for a long time, having moved more accessible to the people. Remote away for a time and then moving back. I am meetings have increased participation and @ Town Reminder very excited that Renee Sweeney and Trev- more people have been able to see how the or Baptiste have expressed a willingness to sausage is made. Sweeney and Baptiste are WEB www.townreminder.turley.com jump into the pool and run for Select Board. encouraging more inclusion and a broader Both of them bring fresh eyes, new ideas…a perspective, opening up dialog. Read their Share your thoughts and suggestions different perspective. They come from dif- campaign statements and you will be blown with our staff and your fellow readers. ferent places. They haven’t been stuck in the away. That’s how you make South Hadley a Participate in our opinion pages, same place for the past 30 years. That is in- better place. I’m ready for that change and I or contact us anytime with your feedback! valuable and significant. hope you are as well. www.turley.com For the most part, I feel that the same 25 Vote Sweeney and Baptiste for Select to 30 people have been making decisions for Board. Turley Publications, Inc. cannot Town Reminder assume liability for the loss of this town for quite some time. It’s a pretty photographs or other materials Your Community Newspaper tight clique and quite stale. Jacqueline Dupre submitted for publication. Materials will not be returned www.townreminder.turley.com except upon specific request [email protected] • 413.283.8393 Please see more LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Pages 5 and 6 when submitted. April 2, 2021 TOWN Reminder Page 5

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Vote for Danielle Cooke and Jen Matos Carol Constant for South Hadley Selectboard I am writing this in support of Carol view and encouraging mutual delibera- As a school committee member cator and advocate for underserved pop- Constant for election to the South Had- tion to resolve differences. When possi- who has wrestled with a variety of is- ulations. Currently a professor at Mount ley Selectboard. As an eight-year resi- ble and as appropriate, Carol empowers sues including school funding, budget Holyoke College, she has been an educa- dent of Loomis Village in South Hadley, others to use their knowledge, skills and struggles, COVID-19, disparate disci- tor in Springfield, Clark University and I have had the privilege and pleasure of talents to create action plans and achieve plinary application, transportation costs Dartmouth College. Dr. Matos brings working with Carol Constant on a num- mutual goals. and rising special education costs, I a focus of quality education for all stu- ber of projects within The Loomis Com- As a long-time resident of South know how essential it is that members dents and understands that South Hadley munities and also in the South Hadley Hadley, Carol has actively engaged, of the school committee work togeth- Schools serves students of all socioeco- greater community. Until her recent and is still actively engaged, in commu- er collaboratively and have a deep and nomic backgrounds and how to best en- retirement, Carol served as Director of nity projects that serve residents of all broad skillset across a variety of issues. sure a quality education for all. Community Engagement for the three ages. She has demonstrated her commit- That’s why I’m writing in support of Dan- Despite a huge variety challenges, retirement communities of The Loomis ment to South Hadley and has the skills ielle Cooke and Dr. Jen Matos for school South Hadley Schools and the school Communities. essential to being an effective member committee. committee have been working to bring Carol is a natural leader who identi- of the South Hadley Selectboard. Please Danielle Cooke has deep expertise and fiscal discipline, a supportive and open fies key stakeholders in issues and gath- consider voting for Carol Constant on experience in special education and has environment and collaborative teamwork ers them in constructive discussions to Tuesday, April 13. I am going to do so! worked with a variety of large and small into our culture. It’s essential that the solve problems. She facilitates meetings school districts in Western Massachusetts. newly elected members of the committee with ease, embracing various points of Rachel E. Tierney Her experience will be invaluable—espe- be ready to work on many issues, be well cially given her insight into creative pro- rounded and ready to be collaborative gramming, working within a budget and members of our team. For those reasons, how to overcome budgetary obstacles. I ask you to cast your vote for Dr. Jen Selectboard and Fire District endorsements She’s ready to dig in with helping South Matos and Danielle Cooke for the South Dear South Hadley Voters, been to make our town an Age Friend- Hadley Schools build our own capacity so Hadley School Committee. ly place. She is a good listener, always we can move away from paying for ex- On Tuesday, April 13 the elections willing to help and supporter of broad pensive outside consultants and private Charles Miles for South Hadley town boards and com- town interests. Her vast experience as a schools. Member, South Hadley mittees will occur. Voting may be in per- pragmatic decision-maker will be high- Dr. Jen Matos is an experienced edu- School Committee son or by mail ballot and I hope that you ly valuable in future town endeavors. I will actively voice your preferences. urge you to support her candidacy. Among the many choices are two indi- Jeff Millard has a background in Endorsements for Cooke and Matos viduals with outstanding credentials – management of finance planning, serv- Carol Constant, candidate for South ing on government boards and com- In my many years of public life I have ship between an excellent school system Hadley Select Board and Jeff Millard, mittees as member and president. He been very cautious with endorsements. and a good and stable property value. But candidate for South Hadley Fire District applies a commonsense approach to This endorsement for Dr. Jen Matos and more importantly they both lead from the 1 Prudential Board. problem solving and is a listener who Danielle Cooke I give without hesitation heart. Dr. Jen Matos has made racial jus- Carol Constant has long served in di- values input from associates. Further, nor any reservation. If you are a voter that tice one of the pillars of her work when verse capacities in town including sup- he likes to assure that no project is done puts a lot of stock in credentials these two teaching teachers to deal with in-the- port for Public Schools, many produc- until the details are complete. I urge you candidates have plenty: Cooke has a Mas- classroom conflict. And Danielle Cooke’s tive years on the Loomis Communities to support his candidacy. ter’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analy- platform is put in the service of autistic Inc. and in multiple liaison connections sis and Dr. Jen Matos has a Doctorate in children and others with special needs. with the South Hadley Council on Ag- Win Lavallee Education with a concentration in social Both will fight for your children with an ing. She has served in many capacities South Hadley justice. If you want to make sure that they unwavering commitment to fairness, eq- on surrounding area boards besides Town Meeting Member have education experience Cooke provides uity and with an understanding that the those in town. Her efforts recently have consultation for Special Education Teams School Committee is there to set public and Schools Administrators and Dr. Jen policy as well as to hold the Superinten- Please see more , Pages 4 and 6 Matos is currently volunteering for the dent accountable. But mostly these two LETTERS TO THE EDITOR South Hadley Racial Justice Task Force. women will bring to the School Commit- I know Jen Matos and through her I have tee an unequivocal sense of change. If you come to know Danielle Cooke. I can tell want business as usual, there are other please recycle this newspaper you this: they are in it for the kids. They choices. But if you want a school system come from families where education was with fairness, resources and opportunities “the ticket” to a better life. So they under- for all, then on April 13 vote for Dr. Jen stand teachers must have all available re- Matos and Danielle Cooke. Together they sources. They are incorruptible: the only will listen to you and turn your voice into special interest these two will pay atten- action. tion to is the well-being of your children Carmen Yulín Cruz F and the rest of the school community. 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Offering Infant to School Age Fire District 1 Prudential Board ST. JUDE’S Alphabet Soup Care & Summer Programs My name is Jeff Millard and I am running for the NOVENA open South Hadley Fire District 1 Prudential Board seat. May The Sacred Heart of Jesus THREE L O C A T I O N S I believe my many years managing small-to-medium be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world size teams for various national and international finance now, and forever. Sacred Heart of Alphabet Soup Alphabet Soup Alphabet Soup companies, and serving on several boards/committees of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker Childcare Center Preschool. Plus of Preschool. Plus of government and nonprofit organizations, including their of miracles, Helper of the Hopeless, 166 West State Street G ra n by South Hadley executive committees and as their president/chairman, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day. By the 8th day your prayer (Rt. 202) Granby 55 Taylor Street, Granby 5 Ferry Street, South Hadley qualifies me for Prudential Committee membership. My will be answered. It has never been duties in the above organizations required me to listen, known to fail. Publication must be CALL TODAY! analyze and use common sense in solving problems of promised. Bobbi 413-467-2596 all types. Thank you St. Jude, for granting www.ascc.comcastbiz.net These experiences will help me to effectively support my petition. D.D. the mission of Fire District No. 1 by helping to further refine its goals, effectively plan its future and ensure its April 12, 2013 legal and ethical integrity as a fully engaged member of A PRAYER the Prudential Committee. TO THE HOLY SPIRIT I would appreciate your vote on April 13 at the fire- Holy Spirit, You who made me see everything and showed me the way house located at 144 Newton St. If it is more convenient, to reach my ideal. You, who gave me absentee ballot applications are available for the election. the divine gift to forgive and forget Please contact the Clerk/Treasurer at 413-538-9044 for the wrong that is done to me and an absentee ballot application. Should you wish to dis- you, who are in all instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue cuss anything about my background or the Fire District want to thank you for everything please feel free to give me a call at 410-274-9933. Please and confirm once more that I never go to the fire house or re- want to be separated from you no quest an absentee ballot matter how great the material desire may be. I want to be with you and and vote. Thank you my loved ones in your perpetual Thank you. Dear God, glory. Amen. Thank you for your Jeff Millard love towards me and my loved ones. Dear Jesus, Persons must pray the prayer three St. Jude and consecutive days without asking your wish. After third day wish will Visit us at Holy Spirit, be granted no matter how difficult As a way to celebrate turning the big 5, Tovah Woldorf, of South Hadley, received her first www. for all it may be. The promise to publish this dialogue as soon as this favor library card from Meg Clancy at the South Hadley Public Library last week with her parents, turley my blessings. is granted. I will never stop trusting Gillian Woldorf and Heather Reichgott, by her side. .com T.D.S. God and His power. Page 6 TOWN Reminder April 2, 2021

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Vote for Carol Constant In support of Danielle Cooke and Jen Matos I would like to lend my support to attend. The lively engaging spirit of the It is with full enthusiasm that I write oke College, where she teaches classes in Carol Constant in her campaign for the day cast our town in a positive light to this letter of support for Danielle Cooke teacher preparation and social justice ed- South Hadley Selectboard. I have known many first-time visitors and drew mem- and Dr. Jen Matos for South Hadley ucation, and a noted educational author. Carol for over 30 years as a neighbor, bers of South Hadley together. School Committee. With the election days With a new superintendent starting in Ju- friend, colleague and partner in several In my years of knowing Carol, I have away, I urge each of my friends, neigh- ly-a superintendent who has expressed his volunteer efforts in the town of South found her to be a woman of great energy bors, and fellow community members to dedication to teacher recruitment/reten- Hadley. and capacity to reach identified goals. I do the same. tion and to social justice-Dr. Matos pres- Carol has taken a strong stand on have found her to be a person who has As the current two-year school com- ents a perfect opportunity to supercharge many issues in favor of developing a pos- put the best interests of the town of South mittee chair (not running for re-election), this work for our entire community. itive cohesive community. She was a sig- Hadley in the forefront of her thinking. I am acutely aware of the issues currently In addition to their credentials, I also nificant part of the effort to develop the Through her participation in so many on the docket, as well as those on the hori- have the privilege of serving alongside FallsFest music event which helped to town activities, clubs and volunteer zon. Additionally, and perhaps of equal these remarkable women during our promote a family-friendly, youth-friend- groups over the years, in addition to serv- importance, I understand the importance shared service opportunities, coaching ly music event to foster a positive and ing as a Town Meeting member for 20 for our elected officials to exhibit track youth sports with Danielle Cooke and joyous spirit within our town, and a wel- years, I view Carol as a woman who has a records of respectful cooperation and col- serving on the South Hadley Schools coming venue for visitors from other solid perspective both forward and back laboration. Danielle and Jen check all of Racial Justice Task Force with Dr. Jen towns. For several years FallsFest was about the needs of South Hadley. And be- these boxes-and more. Matos. In each of these roles, Cooke and a day that drew people from all ages to yond perspective, she puts her views into Zoom in more closely, and you’ll see Matos are standouts, conducting them- enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, dis- action. I have been beside her on projects just how natural the fit is: selves with integrity, compassion, and un- plays, entrepreneurs and artisans, with and watched her follow through. To me, Born and raised in South Hadley, Dan- wavering dedication to collaboration and a showcase of both local and national that is a critical component. She gets the ielle Cooke has dedicated her profession- communication. musicians playing for the entire day. job done. I depend upon that from the al life to working with special education Cooke and Matos are, in plain lan- The event drew on volunteers from all South Hadley Selectboard. I feel sure I students and their families. This precise guage, the right School Committee candi- areas of the town, with a special focus could depend on Carol. experience will provide invaluable input dates to serve these incredible schools at on engaging youth in community sup- as the committee will soon be faced with this crucial historical moment. port. And there was never an entry fee to Karen Walsh Pio the educational fallout of the pandem- I urge each of you to support Cooke ic. Her special education expertise will and Matos for School Committee on April benefit students, families, teachers, and 13. tax-payers, alike. To the voters in South Hadley Dr. Jen Matos is an educational lead- Kyle Belanger I am writing in support of Carol Con- Look at her contributions to the town. er. She is a professor of at Mount Holy- Outgoing School Committee Chair stant and Jeff Cyr for the two vacant seats Co-creator of Falls Fest, a community on the Select Board. Jeff is the current music and arts event, educator sharing chair. He understands town politics. Un- her knowledge of dementia friendly Please see more LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Pages 4 and 5 der his leadership, major initiatives that communities, town meeting member benefit the whole town are underway. He who does her homework and addresses COVID from page 1 Board of Health. respects and considers all the issues in the critical issues when they come up for “It was uncomfortable, it was unnec- making decisions. His thoughtfulness a vote. that you can get COVID if you come in essary and it was so uncool,” said Sulli- creates a better community, Consider these two candidates when contact with it, even if you’re vaccinat- van. “How hard is it to wear a mask?” Carol brings an understanding of you vote on April 13. ed. The reality is we still have to do the The town of South Hadley continues what makes a community welcoming things we need to do. You can’t get [a vac- to redevelop its opening plan and is ex- to diverse populations and age groups. Marie Rohan cine], throw caution to the wind, go out ploring the possibility of expanding vir- all weekend and party in big crowds,” said tual services. Currently, there is no press- Sullivan. ing need to reopen the building on Main When discussing vaccinated indi- Street. viduals, who have come down with Many of the residents, who have asked COVID-19, Sullivan acknowledged that that Town Hall reopen, informed Sullivan their symptoms seem to be less severe. that they don’t necessarily need in-person While Sullivan received his second shot assistance with services but miss social- on Thursday, he will continue to follow izing in the building. Sullivan is adamant the advisories put forth by the state. that the purpose of Town Hall is not to so- Sullivan described an incident that oc- cialize; it’s to conduct business. curred recently in a pizza parlor outside of “One could have said the same thing South Hadley. about banks 20 years ago; that you went “I came in with a mask on, and two into banks to socialize, but we don’t func- 40-somethings, who I think had a couple tion that way anymore,” said Sullivan. of drinks in them, were obviously making In recent days, approval was given to fun of me because I was wearing a mask. the regional vaccination site at the Castle I kept ignoring them, as they made stupid of Knights on Memorial Drive in Chicop- comments,” said Sullivan. ee, which serve South Hadley residents. Sullivan was relieved to see other cus- The site has yet to receive doses of the tomers and employees wearing masks. vaccine and a timetable for its opening is By violating mask laws, residents risk unclear. landing establishments in trouble with the

FINALISTS from page 1 each candidate during the deliberation pro- cess that’s where you would pool all the Currently Sullivan is the principal of information together. (You’d) say, ‘On the CLUES ACROSS 1563 2. Fast mammal Samoa (abbr.) Granby Jr/Sr High School. site visits, this is the information I thought 1. Now and __ 33. Savory jelly made 3. Oh goodness! 35. Wrinkled dog: Shar “He’s held that position since 2017 and was relevant,’” said Pelletier. 5. Israeli city __ Aviv with meat stock 4. The back of one’s __ was previously an assistant principal and School Committee and Search Com- 8. Indicates near 38. Journalist Tarbell neck 36. Denotes equal principal of Holyoke High School,” Pel- mittee member Audrey Siudak explained 11. Minneapolis suburb 41. Most suspenseful 5. One who lives in 37. TV network for letier said. “He started his career in educa- some of the potential people the candidates 13. Large Australian 43. Festivity another’s property children tion as an English Language Arts teacher.” would have School Committee members flightless bird 45. Animal embryos 6. Involve deeply 39. Take the value The group will have site visits to the speak with on a site visit. 14. Fine-grained earth 48. Fertility god 7. Alfalfa away from finalists’ respective schools, a tour of the “Usually it’ll be School Committee, if 15. Plant genus that 49. Medical patients’ 8. Tropical tree resin 40. Female graduates Granby schools, a community question available, central office, secretaries, cus- includes water choice (abbr.) 9. Sudden fear 41. Don’t know when and answer event and an interview before todial, building staff, and, if possible, par- caltrop 50. Type of sword 10. Jewish religious yet the School Committee. ents, students or any municipal officials,” 16. Peacock network 55. Competition month 42. “__ tú”: Spanish School Committee Chair Jenn Barto- she said. “You’ll have your teacher clus- 17. TV writer Dunham 56. Bird of the cuckoo 12. Veterans song sz said there will need to be two School ter, your admin cluster… It will be a half 18. Excessive fluid family battleground 44. “Seinfeld” Committee members to do site visits to the a day.” accumulation in 57. Afflicted in mind or 14. Musical symbol character candidates’ districts. In order to accommodate the candi- tissues body 19. German river 45. Bleated “Then the candidates should be able dates’ schedules, the group provided sev- 20. They __ 59. Engineering 23. Paddle 46. Entwined to provide with those names (of who the eral dates to have potential site visits. 21. Muslim ruler title organization 24. Lizard 47. Away from wind members will meet on the site visit to the On July 30, 2020, the previous Super- 22. Position given in 60. Beverage receptacle 25. Shock treatment 48. Soft creamy white candidates’ schools),” said Bartosz. intendent Sheryl Stanton stepped down respect of 61. Spiritual leader 26. The common cheese When the group was working to decide from the position after four years. Carol 25. Explaining further 62. Doctor of Education gibbon 51. Swiss river wo would go to which meeting, Pelletier Hepworth, formerly the district’s Pupil 30. Measuring 63. Where golfers begin 27. Brew 52. Prejudice said it would be important that members Services Director, postponed her retire- instrument 64. Impudence 28. Usually has a lid 53. Actor Idris area able to share information with the ment and accepted the position of Interim 31. Romanian monetary 29. Lenses in optical 54. They resist committee. Superintendent. unit CLUES DOWN instruments authority (slang) “Ideally, no matter who does what and With Hepworth set to retire at the con- 32. Council of __, l545- 1. Vietnamese offensive 34. Time zone in 58. Speak ill of participates in what way, the result is that clusion of the current school year, the dis- you’re taking notes and taking information trict began the process of selected a long- and when it comes to sharing out about term replacement last fall. April 2, 2021 TOWN Reminder Page 7 Twenty-three miles of ‘fun’ Saving the best – age. Something called self-preservation. We asked ourselves if it would be and worst – for last worth the potential suffering just to bag several peaks. After all, we began this hike of winter quest to have fun and to challenge our- selves, not as a test to determine how By Julie Midura much misery we could withstand. So we Correspondent decided to go in spite of the wind chills predictions with the caveat that we would hen Tom and I lost our minds turn back if the conditions were too ex- and decided to attempt to climb treme to continue. Wall 48 New Hampshire 4,000- Snow was falling steadily and the wind foot mountains in winter, the Zealand/ was howling when we stepped out of our Bonds traverse was the one that made me car near Zealand Road at 4:30 a.m. One lose sleep at night. of the drawbacks of winter hiking is that How on Earth would we be able to several of the mountains require a road pull off that little miracle? Not that we’re walk just to get to the trailhead because “old” by any means – well, one of us some of the roads are not maintained in isn’t anyway – but this is the Bonds we’re winter. On this particular hike, we needed talking about! What kind of demented to walk 3.7 miles on the road just to reach couple, one of whom is a senior citizen, the trailhead. decides it would be fun to hike 23.2 miles We were able to wear micro-spikes on over five, 4,000-foot mountains in a sin- our feet for the road walk, but switched to gle day in the dead of winter?! And more snowshoes once we reached Zealand trail. importantly – why? The snow continued to fall, so we were Well, the answer is pretty obvious. We forced to break trail through fresh snow want to earn that cute little round patch that was anywhere between three inches that we get to sew onto our backpack once to over a foot deep. Breaking trail is ex- we complete them all. But in all serious- hausting work, so Tom and I took turns ness, this crazy adventure has allowed taking the lead position. Tom and I to move beyond our comfort Once we were above tree line, the zone and to challenge ourselves in ways combination of fresh snow and fierce Courtesy photo we never dreamed possible. wind erased all signs of the trail. We spent Julie and Tom on the summit of Mt. Bond, their 44th winter ascent. So on the final Saturday of winter, we valuable time trying to find the path that hiked what has been our most challenging is usually very obvious on a summer day. of Mt. Guyot, we experienced the full shoes and wear our spikes for the descent. hike so far – the Zealand/Bonds traverse. Based on the less than ideal conditions, onslaught of nature’s fury as the wind As we strapped our snowshoes onto These mountains are in the heart of the we began to wonder if we’d have the roared all around us. I braced myself our packs, I groaned under the added 45,000-acre Pemigewasset Wilderness. stamina to complete the entire traverse, or a few times with my trekking poles to weight on my back. However, heavier The Bonds are among the most remote of if we’d need to turn back after reaching avoid being knocked off balance. If the packs mean lighter feet. Without heavy the 4,000 footers, and as such, every trail Zealand Mountain – our first mountain of hike had required several miles of hiking snowshoes on our feet, we practically that reaches their summits is a long and the day. above treeline, we couldn’t have endured flew down the mountain. arduous one. But alas, there is a God, because not the strength of the wind, but knowing that We arrived at the bridge that marks When we originally planned this hike, only did the sun finally make an appear- we would periodically escape its wrath the end of the hike just as I was certain we envisioned sunny skies, temps in the ance, but about a half mile before we by hiking into the protection of the trees that I couldn’t take one more step. My 30s, minimal wind, and a solidly packed reached Zealand Mountain, two angels made it tolerable. legs were propelling me forward only out trail. What we actually encountered was appeared from behind us – and they were We hiked up West Bond next, followed of sheer necessity. We crossed the bridge nothing of the sort. The forecast called for wearing snowshoes! We stepped aside, by Mt. Bond. It was 3:30 p.m. when we that leads to the parking lot at 7:30 p.m. – wind chill temps in the negative 20s and enormously relieved to have someone reached Bondcliff – our final peak of the 15 hours from the time we started. sustained winds in the 35 mph range with in front of us breaking out the trail. We day. We had been hiking almost non-stop We did it! gusts up to 50 mph. reached Mt. Zealand shortly after, then for the past 11 hours. As elated as we Twenty-three miles, five mountains, Tom and I know our limits regarding continued on. were to be standing on our final mountain 15 hours. It’s amazing what the mind and wind speed and temperature and as such; The entire traverse is a blend of above of the day, we knew that we still had nine body can do when the heart leads the way. We’re unwilling to take the risks that treeline exposure intermixed with hik- miles to go to get to our car. Thankfully, Peace, and hike on! we were willing to take when we were ing in the shelter of the trees. When we Bondcliff Trail was well packed out, so Julie Midura is a resident of Ludlow. younger. What can I say, it comes with reached the alpine zone on the shoulder we were able to remove our heavy snow- ‘Attracting Birds, Butterflies, Jenks Productions Presents the 30th Annual Connecticut and Springfield Bees and Other Beneficials’ GRANBY – There will be a power point Granby Community Access and Media will presentation offered by naturalist and land- be made accessible at their website via You- scaper John Root, on “Attracting Birds, But- Tube. terflies, Bees and Other Beneficials” on Tues- Cosponsored by the Friends of the day, April 6 at 7 p.m. Granby Free Public Library. 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is proposing a new stamp for resident Steve Flaherty said, from page 1 LICENSES pheasant and quail hunting at expressing concerns during $20. the March 9 session. “We need mass.gov/info-details/masswild- “We don’t like the idea at somebody at the state level advo- life-funding#how-will-mass- all,” Tisa said. “It’s unfortunate cating for us.” wildlife-fund-conserva- it’s happening at a difficult time,” Amidon and Tisa said they tion-in-the-future? but the proposal should sustain need residents to advocate the MassWildlife Director Mark the Inland Fish and Game Fund legislature for changes, whether Tisa informed participants of until fiscal 2030. it be funding, access or enforce- a March 9 informational ses- Tisa and Fish and Game ment. They also reminded those sion that each year, roughly Commissioner Ron Amidon said on the call that should the new 500 bodies of water are stocked that the state legislature would license fee schedule move for- with trout with nearly half being need to address other changes, ward, there will be public hear- 12-inches or larger, more than whether they be reimbursing for ings. Any resident wishing to 40,000 pheasant are released free licenses, imposing fees on provide input on the proposals on public lands for hunters, and Courtesy photo State fishing and hunting other “non-consumptive” public are invited to direct comment the state manages more than land users like bird watchers or electronically at mass.gov/mass- 226,000 acres of land. In addi- Proposed licenses may go up for the first time in 25 years. The state’s kayakers, or increasing funding. wildlife-funding or by sending tion to managing game species, Hunting and Unfortunately, they told those in mail to MassWildlife re: License all of the state’s threatened and Division of Fisheries and Wildlife stocks about 500 bodies of attendance March 9, neither one Fee, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, West- endangered species fall under Fishing License of them can lobby legislators for borough, MA 01581. the management of MassWild- water with trout. These fish are rainbow trout. such changes. That, they said, is life. Fees 2022 incumbent upon individual resi- ‘Make it easy’ (Source: MassWildlife) dents. While he was unable to at- Budget gap licenses and roughly 20 percent tend the information session, For fiscal 2021, the division’s • Resident fishing (17 and for sporting licenses. Addition- Mixed reaction Chicopee sportsman Nelson Mo- revenue, according to the presen- ally, the state now issues in ex- Reaction to the proposal has lina, who has been hunting for tation, was roughly $16.9 mil- older) - $40 • Resident Fishing (65-69) cess of 27,000 free licenses to been mixed. While most seem to the last three years, expressed his lion. Fees from licenses, permits sportsmen and women aged 70 understand the issues at hand, in- frustration that the state seems to and stamps accounted for 39% - $20 • Resident fishing 3-day - and older each year, resulting creasing the cost of licenses is an be making it harder for folks to of that figure or roughly $6.6 in a loss of about $1 million in added expense for no added ben- enter the woods legally, especial- million. Forty-eight percent, or $20 • Non-resident fishing - non-reimbursable funds. efits in the field. Some expressed ly those in urban communities. $8 million, came from federal This year alone, Tisa esti- disappointment that there is little “How do you make [hunting] wildlife and sport fish restoration $50 • Non-resident minor fish- mates a budget gap of $1.5 mil- bass management taking place appealing to people who have funds. lion between revenue and ex- statewide, others that hunters never hunted?” Molina asked, State mandated expenses ing (15-17) - $8 • Non-resident 3-day fish- penses, which will be made up seem to be taking the brunt of noting his own struggles as a such as salaries and health insur- by tapping into the roughly $9.5 the increases. Georgetown resi- new hunter trying to learn every- ance amount for 20% or nearly ing - $30.50 • Resident trapping - $40 million in the state’s Inland Fish dent Bob Pasquale asked if there thing from safe firearm handling $3.5 million of the $18.4 million and Game Fund. At the current had been any thought to adding to where to go. in expenses for fiscal 2021, more • Resident trapping (65-69) - $20 trajectory, MassWildlife will a trout stamp, as anglers are able “I ate pheasant for the first than what the Division pays for have a $4.1 million revenue gap to use their licenses essentially time in my life this year and its hatcheries, which is nearly • Non-resident trapping - $215 and deplete the balance of the 24/7, 365 days a year. it’s not as crazy people make it $2.5 million, or land acquisi- Inland Fish and Game Fund by Tisa said they had consid- seem,” he said. tion and maintenance, which is • Resident hunting - $40 • Non-resident big game - fiscal 2025. ered such a stamp, however it Molina said the issue, from roughly $2 million. Thirty-three would likely create more prob- his perspective, is a tricky one percent, or roughly $6 million, is $112 • Non-resident small game ‘Path Forward’ lems, particularly with enforce- as the state has only gotten more used for habitat management. “The challenge is finding a ment and fish mortality rates. He restrictive with gun laws and the “We have been very fiscal- - $78 • Resident sporting - $75 path forward,” Tisa said. “We noted that unlike states, such as free, mandatory hunter educa- ly responsible,” Tisa said of the only have so many tools in our Virginia, which have few trout- tion (required for new hunters) management of MassWildlife, • Resident sporting (65-69) - $37.50 tool box,” noting that the license stocked waterbodies, nearly all courses are almost non-existent pointing to the fact that licenses fee structure is the one tool the of Massachusetts’ freshwater in Western Massachusetts. He haven’t increased in 25 years. He • Trap registration number/ renewal - $20 Department of Fish and Game resources are stocked with trout. said he paid to take the Texas said had license fees kept with and MassWildlife controls. And, unlike pheasant or quail hunter education program on- the rate of inflation, hunters and • Archery stamp - $20 • Primitive firearms stamp Under the new proposal, resi- hunters, who can easily identify line because he couldn’t find a anglers would be paying $37.52 dents would pay $40 for hunting, a flushing pheasant or quail from course in Massachusetts that fit today (in addition to the $5 wild- - $20 • Waterfowl stamp - $20 fishing and trapping licenses. a ruffed grouse or a non-game his schedule. He said more pro- land stamp fee). Sporting licenses would increase species, anglers typically have grams should be offered online A major issue leading to the • Antlerless deer permit - $20 from $40 to $75. Archery and no idea what fish took the bait on and locally in order to remove declining revenues is the de- primitive firearms stamps would the other end of the line. barriers to accessibility. cline in hunting and sporting • Turkey permit - $20 • Bear permit - $20 increase from $5.10 to $20. All “Everyone walking a dog “You have to make it easy,” (combination hunting and fish- other hunting stamps and per- on a wildlife management area Molina said. “People don’t want ing) licenses, which Tisa said • Pheasant and quail stamp - $20 mits would increase from $5 to [during hunting season] is in- to do work.” is about 50 percent for hunting $20. Additionally, MassWildlife terfering with a hunt,” Norwood

week’s legislation validates the commitment that SHELD carbon footprints, according to Fitzgerald. SHELD from page 1 made years ago, together with other municipal light de- “The overarching benefit is that it’s good for the envi- bill are very specific. By 2030, you have to achieve 50% partments in the state. ronment,” said Fitzgerald. “Another one of the benefits to carbon-free emissions. By 2040, you have to achieve “I’ve been working proactively on this bill with oth- having this bill is we’ve been proactive anyways. We’ve 75% carbon-free emissions from the energy you sell. er municipal light plants since I arrived at SHELD four- been doing this for years. We’ve been creating an energy What’s good about this is it gives us all a roadmap of and-a-half years ago. For me, and I think for many in portfolio that is carbon free already. It’s acknowledge- where the state wants us to go,” said Fitzgerald. our business, it’s a relief that we now have an established ment of what we’ve been doing already.” Fitzgerald has emphasized the need for clean ener- plan,” said Fitzgerald. In Massachusetts, 41 municipal light plants represent gy since he arrived at SHELD in January of 2017. Last The bill will leave a positive impression on the planet, hundreds of thousands of residents. Many of these plants as communities across the state are forced to reduce their have already taken significant measures to drastically re- duce carbon emissions. “Many municipal light plants are far above where the state wants us to be,” said Fitzgerald, who credited Rep. Thomas Golden, Jr. of the 16th Middlesex District for staunchly advocating the importance of clean energy be- fore the state legislation. “He was really the true champion of municipal light plants. We’re really grateful for Thomas Golden and our local representatives, [Rep] Dan Carey [of the 2nd Hamp- shire District] and Sen. Jo Comerford [of the Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester District] for getting this over the

Diana Adair Lindsay Berry Raphael Elison Courtney Kinney finish line,” said Fitzgerald. 413-687-2863 413-695-3907 413-687-1716 413-800-5134 The ACNG Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Pol- icy also creates a first-time greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants, requiring them to purchase 50% non-emitting electricity by 2030 and get to “net zero” emissions by 2050. In the meantime, South Hadley will work towards Gretchen O’Neil Val Rutkowski Brad Spry Libby Talbot 413-626-8653 413-835-5943 413-519-4049 603-477-5767 eliminating its carbon footprint entirely. “SHELD is 90% carbon-free, and we have contracts in place that will keep us that way for the next 30 years. Work with the Best! The reason that’s important is all the debt service on our energy investment is paid for,” said Fitzgerald. “We will Named Top 1% Best of Zillow be able to maintain great stability for many decades to Brokerages Nationwide. come; that’s critical.” cbCommunityRealtors.com Dalton Zbierski is a staff writer and can be reached at 383 College Street, Amherst Locally Owned. Globally Known. [email protected]. April 2, 2021 TOWN Reminder Page 9

[email protected] @turleysports acebook.com/turleysports SPORTS A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com SEND US YOUR SPORTS SUBMISSIONS www.sports.turley.com Soccer alignments proposed for new tourney format By Gregory A. Scibelli been playing in Division 1 for [email protected] many years, and have compet- ed in Division 1 tournaments REGION – Holyoke and at the regional and state level. Central will stand together Ludlow was a Division 1 state as the only two schools from champion a couple of years Western Massachusetts that ago. will compete in Division 1 soc- Belchertown will be among cer under the new alignments the teams that will be featured that have been proposed. in Division 3. This is not a This fall, the Massachu- change for those teams. They setts Interscholastic Athletic have been in Division 3 in re- Association will change to a cent years, though girls soccer statewide tournament. In an at- has been playing Division 1 to tempt to equalize the competi- improve its competition level. tion, Massachusetts will move Belchertown won the boys Di- from four to five divisions in vision 3 state championship in James Couture most major sports, such as soc- 2019. heads to the right cer, basketball, and baseball South Hadley, which won a side on a run. and softball. girls soccer Division 3 state ti- According to the align- tle in 2019, will move to Divi- ments that have been proposed, sion 4. Also included in Divi- Photos by David Henry Holyoke and Central are the sion 4 will be Mahar Regional. www.sweetdogphoto.com only schools in the region that Moving to the newly creat- have enough enrollment to be ed Division 5 will be Palmer, Shawn Mitchell part of Division 1. Pathfinder, Monson, Granby, rears back to make a Many current Division 1 Ware, Quaboag, and North throw. schools in the region will now Brookfield. move down to Division 2. In Central Mass., Tanta- Among the Division 2 squa will be a part of Division teams in soccer will be Aga- 2, while Quabbin Regional Tigers pick up second wam, Chicopee, Chicopee will join Division 3. Comprehensive, Minnechaug The divisions the teams will Regional, Amherst, and Lud- win defeating Ware low. All of these teams have Please see SOCCER, page 10 By Tim Peterson Sports Correspondent Entry list growing as SOUTH HADLEY— While Ware has been one of the best high school football teams in Di- Icebreaker event nears vision 8, South Hadley has been WATERBURY, Vt. — Con- first green flag falls for quali- one of the top teams in Division necticut’s Thompson Speed- fying. The list includes former 7 during the past several years. way Motorsports Park is just track and series champions, In the first meeting between over three weeks away from many multi-time winners, and the two football teams in many opening the 2021 Northeast rising stars looking to start the years, the Tigers scored three Auto Racing season with the season with a bang. rushing touchdowns and cele- annual Icebreaker. The head- To no one’s surprise, a brated a 20-6 home victory over lining $10,000-to-win Ice- huge contingent of racers from the Indians last Friday night. breaker 125 on Sunday, April the “Modified Country” of “This is a very big win for 11 continues to draw buzz Southern New England have us,” said South Hadley head and big names as the entry list entered. Former NASCAR coach Scott Taylor. “Since coach grows leading up to the event. Whelen Modified Tour cham- (Mike) Fazio took over the Ware Nearly 30 Tour-type Mod- pions Doug Coby of Mil- football program, they’ve been ified teams have registered for ford, CT; Bobby Santos III of one of the top Division 8 teams the debut of the Outlaw Open Franklin, MA; and Ronnie Silk and they’re a force to be reck- Modified Series. Even more oned with.” Ishmael Flores blocks for James Couture. are expected by the time the Please see RACING, page 10 The Tigers, who captured the 2019 Western Mass. Divi- sion 7 championship title, im- execute against these higher Di- will be sidelined for the rest of proved their record to 2-0. They vision teams in order to be suc- the football season. began the Fall 2 football season cessful,” Fazio said. “My players “Keith is one of our senior with a 7-0 shutout win against are hurting right now because leaders,” Fazio said. “He’s a Northampton and the defense they came here really wanting very good football player and nearly posted another shutout to win this game. Playing a good not having him on the field is a against Ware (1-1). football team like South Hadley huge loss for us.” The Indians, who lost to will only help make us become a The Tigers defense limited Lee High School in last year’s better team down the road.” the Indians to only two rushing Western Mass. Division 8 finals, The Indians played their first yards on the game’s opening defeated Belchertown, 37-8, in road game of the season with- possession. The visiting team their season opener. out senior Keith Smith, who’s was forced to punt into a gutsy Ware made several costly an outstanding two-way starter. wind. Submitted photos mistakes against South Hadley. Smith suffered a right thumb The Icebreaker 125 is just a few weeks away and the entry list is “We just need to be able to injury against Belchertown and Please see TIGERS, page 10 piling up. Page 10 TOWN Reminder April 2, 2021

Wilbraham & Monson Academy basketball program expands Sign-ups now WILBRAHAM – Wilbraham opens defense of its New England professional men’s basketball club-level team for boys and girls available for & Monson Academy’s Boys Bas- Class AA championship. The Ti- minor league. He helped lead the for the 2021-2022 winter sea- ketball program is excited to an- tans won the program’s fifth New Rochester (N.Y.) RazorSharks to son. The Academy is finishing a nounce an expansion of its New England Championship, and first seven league championships and full year of full-time, on-campus 2021 Relics England Championship-winning in 34 years, in March 2020. was twice named as the league’s classes with socially distanced Boys Basketball program - with a The varsity team will be run Coach of the Year. Iversen joins classrooms and dining halls. softball newly created and named Varsity under the direction of Prep Head WMA after holding a position as Students and the entire WMA basketball team. The Varsity team Coach Mike Mannix and will be an assistant coach and co-direc- community are COVID-19 tested LUDLOW – The West- will begin the 2021-2022 season coached by newly hired Chris tor of player development at the twice a week. ern Mass Relics has opened as a Class C Associate member Iversen. United States Basketball Acade- To learn more about WMA’s registration for the 2021 of the New England Preparatory Iversen’s basketball back- my in Eugene, Oregon. boys varsity basketball program Senior Softball Season. The School Athletic Council. ground includes extensive ex- WMA’s announcement fol- or any of the other Academy’s Silver Division (age 50 to Wilbraham & Monson’s cur- perience at numerous admin- lows its recent decision to rein- offerings, visit www.wma.us/var- 64) has filled 36 of the 112 rent varsity team will be rebrand- istrative levels in the Premier state ice hockey to the school. sity or www.wma.us. spots and the Gold Division ed as a Prep level team when it Basketball League, an American The program will start as a (65-and-up) has filled 32 of the 96 spots. The registra- tions are accepted on a first come first serve basis. All our games are played at the version instead of an extra point. TIGERS from page 9 Fish & Game in Ludlow. Mailhot was tackled on the The punt went less than ten play by Ware senior Jack Tweed- For further information or yards before going out of bounds ie before reaching the end zone. to register go to http://www. and the Tigers offense took over The Tigers, who held a 13-0 westernmassrelics.org. at the Indians 33-yard line. halftime lead, scored another “It was a poor punt, but we rushing touchdown on the open- made many more mistakes that ing possession of the second half. hurt us during the course of Johnson capped off the nine- SOCCER from page 9 the game,” Fazio added. “They play scoring drive with a 15-yard be assigned will determine scored their first touchdown on run into the end zone untouched what state tournament that a four downplay. If we stop them with 6:57 left in the third quarter. team will have an oppor- there, the punt wouldn’t have Mendoza added the extra point. tunity to be a part of. With been a factor.” Holding a three-touchdown the number of divisions in- A couple of runs by senior advantage at the start of the fi- creasing, there will be more Kyle Johnson and junior Collin nal quarter, the only question re- opportunities for teams to Mailhot moved the ball down to maining for the home team was if qualify, though there could the 14. the defense would be able to post be a lot of excessive travel Then on a fourth and four another shutout. play, senior James Couture took a With a little more than four in the early rounds of the handoff from senior quarterback minutes remaining on the score- tournament depending on Shawm Mitchell and completed board clock, South Hadley tried what part of the state a team the six-play scoring drive with a a fake punt play at their own 24- comes from. 14-yard touchdown run with 6:04 yard line. The play came up a lit- Teams will have an op- left in the first quarter. The extra tle bit short giving the ball back portunity to appeal their di- point attempt was good by junior to the Indians in very good field visional placement, whether Brady Mendoza. position. it before enrollment or com- “It’s always very important “I put the defense in a bad petition reasons. whenever your team takes the spot by calling for a fake punt What has yet to be de- lead in a game,” Taylor said. in that situation and I’ll take the termined is what a Western “Our offense did an outstanding blame,” Taylor said. “It still took Massachusetts tournament job during that drive.” them six or seven plays to go may look like. While the Led by senior quarterback score. We do have a very strong MIAA will not sponsor a Dillon Slattery, the Indians of- defense this year.” tournament going forward, fense responded with a time-con- Seven plays later, Slattery the Pioneer Valley Inter- suming drive. called his own number and dashed scholastic Athletic Con- Slattery kept the series alive into the end zone on a three-yard ference wants to sponsor a by throwing a 10-yard screen Kyle Johnson rushes into a crowd. run with 40 seconds left ending tournament. It is unknown pass to junior Andrew Soltys at the Tigers shutout hopes. how the competition will midfield. The Indians, who only had be aligned, but it could be On the next play, Slattery endzone. missed a lot of time last year with three offensive series during the difficult to place the teams gained ten more yards with a With 8:10 remaining in the an injury,” Taylor said. “I’m also second half, missed the extra according to division, with power run over sophomore center first half, Couture, who missed glad that our other three seniors point attempt. situations like having just Cam McCormick. most of last season with an inju- have an opportunity to play foot- South Hadley sophomore Holyoke and Central in Di- Following two short runs by ry, scored his second rushing TD ball this year.” Brayden Harper fell on an onside vision 1. The PVIAC had to senior Rockeem Handfield and of the game on a two-yard scam- The other South Hadley se- kick before Mitchell took a knee put planning for sectional per up the middle. nior is Austin Robinette. an incomplete pass, the Indians on the final play of the game. tournaments on hold due to “It’s nice to see James play- Going into the wind, the Ti- were forced to punt once again. the pandemic. This time the punt sailed into the ing well this season because he gers attempted a two-point con-

RACING from page 9 type of race,” Williams said. “I New Hampshire racers July 7, August 11, and Septem- the PASS North Super Late think a lot of guys will be push- Andy Shaw (Center Conway) ber 15. The season concludes Models. They’re joined by the of Norwalk, CT are among the ing hard in the early laps of the and Trevor Bleau (Troy) live in with the return of the Thompson Sunoco Modifieds, NEMA LI- biggest names preparing for the race. It’s the start of a new sea- an area typically dominated by 300, a $20,000-to-win event on TES Midgets, EXIT Realty Pro season-opener. son, and a lot of guys haven’t Late Model-type cars. However, October 9 and 10 as part of the Truck Challenge, Mini Stocks, Other touring series champi- raced yet. I’m expecting a strong they’re ready to make Modifieds annual World Series of Speed- and an 8-Cylinder Street Stock ons on the entry list are Chelms- run out there. The No. 25 with the Granite State headliner for at way Racing. Open. An optional Test N’ Tune ford, MA’s Jon McKennedy; Gary Casella always runs well at least one day. Riverhead, NY’s Drivers can still register for practice day is slated for Friday, Moosup, CT’s Chris Pasteryak; Thompson.” Eric Goodale is one of several the Icebreaker 125. Outlaw Open April 9 with all Icebreaker divi- and Woborn, MA’s Anthony “You just have to play your drivers who are expected to do Modified Series entry forms sions welcome. Nocella. Although NASCAR cards right with all of the pit double-duty with the NASCAR and rules are available at www. Adult general admission is Cup Series regular Ryan Preece strategy and 125 laps that are all Whelen Modified Tour event at acttour.com/outlaw-open-modi- $30 for Saturday and $35 for has not officially entered the green flag laps,” Rocco added. Virginia’s Martinsville Speed- fieds. General event Information Sunday. Kids ages 12 and under Icebreaker, he has publicly ex- “Fuel is probably going to play a way. Goodale’s fellow Long Is- can be found at www.acttour. are $10 each day. Advance tickets pressed his interest in compet- role in it for this one, too. There lander Artie Peterson III is also com/thompson-speedway. are available at https://happsnow. ing. are a lot of aspects that are go- representing the Empire State. Thompson Speedway opens com/event/Thompson-Speed- Plenty of weekly Modified ing to be part of trying to win the Anthony Sesely is making its 82nd season with the annual way-Motorsports-Park-YHPQ. warriors are also ready for the race. We always do really well the trip to Thompson from Port Icebreaker on Saturday, April 10 Grandstand attendance is limited long-distance challenge. They in the open shows, from the SK Monmouth, NJ. Earl Paules has and Sunday, April 11. A total of to 50% of capacity per Connecti- include Berlin, CT’s Keith Modifieds to the Tour Modifieds. an even long drive from Palmer- 10 divisions will compete across cut COVID-19 guidelines. Pit Rocco, a seven-time Thomp- Hopefully, we’ll come out of the ton, PA. Patrick Emerling has two days of racing. Sunday’s passes will be sold at the track. son Speedway champion, and box strong to start the season.” the current “long haul” award, card features the $10,000-to-win For general Thompson Tolland, CT’s Ronnie Williams, However, the hunger for vic- though, with a 432-mile journey Icebreaker 125 for the Outlaw Speedway inquires and camp- a two-time SK Modified champi- tory isn’t just limited to Con- each way from Orchard Park, Open Modified Series. There’s ing reservations, call (860) 923- on at Stafford Motor Speedway. necticut and Massachusetts. NY to drive Ted Anderson’s also a 40-lap ACT-type Late 2280, email oval@thompson- With 125 green-flag laps on the Racers from six different North- #1CT. Model shootout plus the Limited speedway.com, or visit www. card, many factors will play into east states already entered the The Icebreaker 125 is the Sportsman and SK Light Modi- thompsonspeedway.com. You who ultimately takes home the Icebreaker 125, giving the event first event in the new Outlaw fieds. can follow Thompson Speedway big check. a regional flavor that speaks to Open Modified Series. A quar- Saturday’s six-division on Facebook and Instagram at @ “I think you’re going to see a its appeal among the Modified tet of $5,000-to-win Wednesday card is highlighted by the sea- ThompsonSpeedway or on Twit- lot of different strategies in this ranks. events are scheduled for June 16, son-opening Thompson 75 for ter at @ThompsonSpdwy. April 2, 2021 TOWN Reminder Page 11 Public Safety South Hadley Police Log Detective sheds light on Compiled by Melina Bourdeau fraudulent charges on the report- [email protected] ing party’s bank account. The re- porting party provided personal rigors and benefits of job Editor’s note: The following information to the calling party are brief explanations of select before realizing it was a scam By Dalton Zbierski entries in the South Hadley Po- attempt. The reporting party saw Staff Writer lice log and arrests for the weeks $2,000 worth of transfers were of March 15 to March 21. The in- made out of their account. Their SOUTH HADLEY – Det. formation was provided by Chief bank was going to assist with the Felix Perez of the South Had- Jennifer Gundersen based on re- matter. ley Police Department is many view of the detailed log summary. things – a veteran, a wood- This feature is designed to pro- Thursday, March 18 worker and a 25-year member vide context and explanation to 12:23 p.m. –A Taylor St res- of the department. some of the calls police respond ident reported a suspicious ac- “I’m proud to say that I’ve to every day. Mass General Law tivity occurred at their home. It helped out quite a few people, prohibits the release of names of occurred earlier that morning. At and many people have helped those arrested for domestic inci- the time it was reported at 10:39 me out along the way,” said dents. a.m., in the morning a vehicle un- Perez. “I love the job; hands known to him parked in the area down. I love the interaction Monday, March 15 of the home. The reporting party with people; good or bad, it 3:27 p.m. – An officer re- said there was a person vehicle doesn’t matter. I treat everyone sponded to report of an injured was seen looking at reporting with respect.” deer on Lathrop St that appeared party’s cars in the backyard and Perez joined the depart- to be struck by vehicle. Due to its onto the back deck of the prop- ment as a full-time member in Photo by Dalton Zbierski injuries, the deer was put down erty. Had not seen the male in the 1996 in a town he knew little Det. Felix Perez has been a full-time member of the South Hadley and removed. vehicle until his drove off. The about. He felt strongly that Police Department since 1996. 5:57 p.m. – Officers respond- incident was recorded on a home a career in law enforcement ed to a report of a two-vehicle surveillance system. The rp indi- would best allow him to help crash at the Rt. 202 rotary. On cated he didn’t notice anything others, a belief he feels has streets of South Hadley as an siders the art to be his “Zen.” arrival, the officers saw two in- missing at the time. The male since been validated. undercover officer. In a separate, paid posi- volved vehicles. One vehicle ap- party was identified and it was Raised in a “screwed-up “When I first came on, I tion, Perez helps to maintain peared to be rolled over. During determined there was no criminal household” in New York City, used to do undercover stuff the police station on Bridge an investigation, the operator of intent involved. Perez moved to Springfield because no one knew me in Street, where he’s installed one vehicle exhibited signs of 1:32 p.m. – A North Main St with his mother, where he at- town,” said Perez, who grew woodwork all throughout the impairment. Both vehicles were resident reported an incident in- tended Forest Park Middle his hair out and had a beard. building. towed from the scene. Both op- volved a FedEx driving making School and Classical High “The detectives, at the time, “The day I leave, I want erators transported to the hospital her delivery. The reporting party School. He then joined the used me to do drug buys and to be able to say that I did my with suspected minor injuries. indicated she was struck by the Army, where he saw combat everything that they couldn’t best to make this a better place A vehicle was traveling around FedEx truck after a dispute. The in Operation Desert Storm do. I was Latino; I knew the for the younger guys,” said Pe- rotary off the bridge and was matter was investigation There during the Gulf War. drug scene and was able to get rez, adding that many officers travelling around the rotary. The were no apparent signs of injury. “The military opened my into it. Those were fun days, call him “Pop.” vehicle operated by the second Insufficient facts were able to be eyes to a lot of things; you take but times were different.” For Perez, a true sense of operator was travelling south found to support the allegation. the good experiences with the After four years on the job, partnership exists at the de- bound on Purple Heart Dr when There was no indication of marks bad,” said Perez. “I’m very Perez was promoted to detec- partment, as members often they failed to negotiate turn into on the woman. Officers investi- grateful for my military days tive, although he relinquished attend sports games, musicals the rotary across median striking gated the matter. because I was able to go all the role one year later to ded- and theatrical performances the median. 8:29 p.m. – Officers respond- over the world on Uncle Sam’s icate more time to his young together. The second operator, a ed to Belmont Ave after a resi- dime. Some places, I’d love to family. With all his children Just as younger department 20-year-old Chicopee man will dent reported there was ongoing go back; some places, not so grown, Perez, who has nine members look to Perez for be summons to court on charges harassment from a relative which much.” grandchildren, pursued and re- guidance, he looks to them for of operating under the influence began a year ago. The involved Upon returning to western claimed the position last year. new knowledge. of drugs, negligent operation of relative was sending rude mes- Massachusetts, Perez passed “It felt like unfinished busi- “When you think you know motor vehicle, a marked lanes sages. The party was advised of the Civil Service Exam for ness,” said Perez. “I left it the everything, this job humbles violation, speed greater than rea- their options. Police and committed to the first time around not because you real quick,” said Perez. sonable and a marijuana viola- 11:03 p.m. – A resident want- SHPD, as it was the first de- I got tired of it; I chose my “You don’t know everything tion. ed to file a report on a threat. partment to seek his employ- family over the job. I had little because this job is forever ment. guys, and they were growing changing. I am just as much a Tuesday, March 16 Friday, March 19 “South Hadley, to be hon- up.” student of the field as they are. 7:35 a.m. – Officers respond- 8:30 p.m. – A Holyoke po- est, was my last choice be- As a detective, Perez pri- We all have our strengths and ed to a two-vehicle crash on lice officer reported someone at cause I didn’t know anything marily works child abuse cas- all have our weaknesses. We Granby Rd. Minor injuries were Holyoke hospital with a gunshot about South Hadley, but I was es. Growing up in a troubled all lean on each other.” reported. A vehicle on Granby wound indicated the incident always told that the first de- home, Perez said he is highly On a day-to-day basis, Pe- slowed down after something occurred in South Hadley. Offi- partment that calls, that’s the motivated to deliver justice to rez is responsible for a lot of fell off the passenger’s seat, and cers spoke with the victim who department you go with. If you victims of abuse, regardless paperwork. He cherishes his a second vehicle travelling in indicated that while standing start picking and choosing, of how disturbing the job may time spent as a patrolman in the same direction was unable to outside their home, they heard you end up with nothing,” said become. the field but greatly enjoys his stop in time. Both operators re- multiple gunshots and struck by Perez, who considers the de- “You have to put your per- new position and the work he fused medical treatment and no a ricocheted bullet. The reporting cision one of the best he ever sonal feelings on the back end accomplishes. vehicles were towed. party said there was a vehicle ap- made. and be professional. We’re all Serving the residents of proached the area in front of the Perez became a reserve human. I grew up in an abused South Hadley has been his Wednesday, March 17 home prior to the incident. The officer in 1995 and joined the home so I feel more for these greatest joy. 1:06 p.m. – Officers took a re- incident is under investigation by force full-time in 1996, al- kids,” said Perez. “Cases come and go. Some port of phone scam. The report- the South Hadley Police Depart- though he did not enter the To help ease his mind, Pe- of them are solvable; others go ing party indicated they received ment and the Massachusetts State academy until several months rez is an avid woodworker, and unsolved. For me, personally, a phone call from Amazon. The Police through the DA’s office. later. Prior to entering the spends countless hours in his calling party said there were academy, Perez worked the basement workshop. He con- Please see PEREZ, page 16

Fire Marshal announces no child deaths in fires for two years STOW – There have been no a child has died in a fire in Mas- frameworks,” said Ostroskey. 65. “Regardless of your age, gram, the state created the Se- deaths of children in fires over sachusetts.” The last fire that “The collaboration between make sure you have working nior SAFE Program to reduce the last two years, and state of- claimed a child’s life occurred firefighter-educators and class- smoke alarms that are less than fire deaths among what is now ficials are crediting education on March 16, 2019, in Pittsfield. room teachers has made fire 10-years-old on every level of the most vulnerable population – programs as one of the prime “I attribute this record-break- safety accessible to our young- your home and practice your seniors. People over 65 account reasons for that statistic. ing milestone to the 26 years of sters who brought these mes- home escape plan,” said Ostros- for nearly half of all fire deaths “On January 8, 2021, I an- the Student Awareness of Fire sages home to their families. key. “You may only have one to in the commonwealth. nounced that for the first time Education Program (S.A.F.E.). Thank you,” Fire Chief Michael three minutes to escape a typical Both the S.A.F.E. and Senior on record, there had been zero Firefighters and classroomNewbury, president of the Fire house fire before being over- SAFE Programs provide grants child fire deaths in a calendar teachers have raised a fire safe Chiefs’ Association of Massa- come by toxic gases and extreme to local fire departments to col- year,” State Fire Marshal Peter J. generation of children by teach- chusetts said. heat.” laborate with local schools and Ostroskey said. “Today (March ing key fire safety lessons in an So far this year, there have Building on the success of senior service agencies to pro- 18) marks a new milestone. It age-appropriate manner that been 12 fire deaths and 75% of the Student Awareness of the vide fire safety education. has been two whole years since fits with the state’s curriculum the victims were people over Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) Pro- Page 12 TOWN Reminder April 2, 2021 South Hadley candidate Chamber delivers checks Question and Answer By Dalton Zbierski Staff Writer SHELD Board of SOUTH HADLEY – Over the past month the Commissioners, South Hadley & Granby Chamber of Commerce delivered assistance grants to 22 local businesses. Incumbent Awards ranged from $250 to $2,000, as nearly I’ve been a resident of South two dozen businesses capitalized on the funding Hadley since 1973 and I rec- made available through the Business Assistance ognize how fortunate we are to Grant program. have a municipal utility. I was “It’s fantastic to get out and see our commu- elected to the SHELD Board of nity businesses and just hear their appreciation Commissioners in 2016 and I’ve and gratitude for the funds that we were able to enjoyed the opportunity to par- deliver through the MA Office of Travel and Tour- ticipate in the leadership of this ism,” said Chamber President Michelle Theroux, incredible community asset and as she walked down Main Street in South Hadley lead on several key decisions on March 15. involving fiber, redundancy, ca- Over the span of several days, Theroux, joined Serenity Yoga owner Michele Lyman, and Rep. Gregory R. Dubreuil CMA, CPA pacity and the environment just at times by State Rep. Daniel Carey of the 2nd Dan Carey, celebrate funding awarded to the to name a few. business. for the board back in 2016. Tele- Hampshire District and fellow board members, Why are you running for this vised meetings, comprehensive ventured to each business, presenting owners with position? If you are seeking re- minutes, a redesigned and easi- a jumbo check that revealed the awarded amount. election what qualifies you to er to navigate website, manage- Actual checks were later mailed to each re- continue in this role? ment evaluations, comprehen- spective business. I feel my financial, energy, sive monthly financial reports and facilities management back- Please see , page 15 with summarized information, CHAMBER grounds are a good fit for the and an annual financial audit board and add value. Also, the are now in place to provide the various decisions and strategies highest level of transparency to the board has implemented since the rate payers. Management’s I was first elected places me in a connection to and engagement good position to continue to rep- in the community as a whole resent the best interest of the rate also fosters improved transpar- payers, the department, and our ency and openness. community. Do you feel the town is doing What is the biggest challenge enough to foster racial/social the board/committee is facing? equity? How would you do so, if Chamber of Commerce member Steven How will you address it? elected? Laplante poses next to River’s Edge Barbershop The board needs to contin- We all need to do better when Owner Paul Dove. ue to address shrinking electric it comes to diversity, equity and revenue which also results in inclusion. At SHELD our efforts an over purchased commodity need to be directed towards three [L to R] Michele Lyman, Steven Laplante, Anita position during the “shoulder” primary areas; our workforce, Yee, Nick Yee, Michelle Theroux, Sean Parent and seasons. Conservation, distribut- our ratepayers and our board. Rep. Dan Carey celebrate funding awarded to the ed generation and reductions in With an aging workforce, we Group. commercial consumption have are in an opportune position to all contributed to lower reve- address our workforce diversity. nues. To continue to promote At a recent board meeting we fo- conservation and distributed en- cused on recruitment of diverse ergy and to continue to provide candidates as vacancies occur exceptional service at stable, and we emphasized this as a pri- affordable rates, we need to di- ority to Management. Relative versify revenue sources which to our customer base, we need to we’ve begun to do with the intro- be sure resources and programs duction of “Fiber to the Home,” offered by the department are which will allow fixed overhead accessible to individuals where costs to be distributed over a English may not be the primary larger allocation base easing the language or disabilities hinder Dan Carey and Karla Pratt celebrate funding burden on the electric rates. We access to SHELD resources. awarded to South Hadley Board & Brush. also need to be cautious about Diana Molina and Shannon Cruz, owners of Marketing images must reflect adding additional generation Salon 16 Main on Main Street, celebrate an the diversity of our rate payers sources that could worsen our assistance grant award. and guidance as to how to ac- current over purchased position cess and use our services. Our leaving us in a greater “buy high, board is the biggest challenge. sell low” situation. We need to identify ways to not Discuss your commitment to only generate greater interest transparency and openness in but to generate that interest to South Hadley municipal govern- underrepresented groups. I be- ment. Do you have suggestions lieve this is not only a challenge for improving either? for SHELD, but is a town-wide Transparency and fiscal re- challenge that we need to ad- sponsibility were two primary dress as a community. areas of need when I first ran

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC 101 Lowell St. Apt 411 2002 Suzuki XL-7 2 Fay Rd TOWN OF GRANBY by adding sentence, “All HEARING Springfield, MA 01107 JS3TY92V224110810 New Salem, MA 01355 PUBLIC HEARING applications shall be consis- RE: Application for a Rebecca Rivera Hernandez LEGAL NOTICE tent with federal and state reg- 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage Gold 03/26, 04/02, 04/09/2021 Package Store Beer & Wine In accordance with ulations that may govern the JA3AY26C7YU050889 79 Oswego St Apt 4L license Massachusetts General Law, land.” Rodney A Lopez Alvarado Springfield, MA 01105 Licensee Address: 2086 Chapter 40A, Section 5 and 5. Amend Section III 21 Samoset Street 1998 Ford F-150 TOWN OF Memorial Drive, South Chapter 41, Section 81Q – Use Regulations, Table Holyoke, Ma 01040 1FTZX18W3WNB08738 SOUTH HADLEY Hadley, MA 01075 and the Bylaws of the Town 1, Schedule of Uses, 3.7 Efrain Marquez PLANNING BOARD LEGAL NOTICE 2006 Honda Civic Tan of Granby, that Granby Accessory Uses, amend- 16 McCauley Ave NOTICE OF Town of South Hadley 2HGFA16596H517304 Liam Planning Board will hold a ing 3.7.4 and 3.7.5, Private Waterbury, CT 06705 PUBLIC HEARING Selectboard L. Wright virtual public hearing using The South Hadley garage and stables and new Licensing Authority 555 Russell Road #E27 2000 Volvo V70 GoToMeeting on April 12, Planning Board, in accor- size thresholds for permitting Notice of Hearing Westfield, MA 01085 YV1LZ56DXY2667047 2021, at 5:15 PM. The nature dance with the provisions of requirements. Notice is hereby given in Dean Doan of the hearing is to present 2013 Volkswagen CC Silver Chapter 40-A, Section 11, 6. Amend Section accordance with the provi- 1343 Riverdale St Apt 54 and discuss proposed amend- WVWAP7AN9DE547926 Massachusetts General Laws I – Authority, Purpose sions of Chapter 138, Section West Springfield, MA 01089 ments to the Bylaws of the Darrell Reeder as modified by Chapter 53 and Definitions, Section 15A of the General Laws of Town of Granby Volume III 159 Laurelton Street 2001 Toyota Camry of the Special Acts of 2020 1.2 Definitions, by add- Massachusetts, as amended, Chapter XXI - Zoning Bylaws Springfield, MA 01109 4T1BF22K21U961836 and the Governor’s Executive ing definitions, Section III that Leena, Inc d/b/a Hadley and the Granby Zoning Map. Facundo Mieres-Sosa Orders pertaining public gath- – Use Regulations, Table Mart has applied for a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Red Members of the public 61 Hancock St erings during the COVID 1, Schedule of Uses, 3.2 Change of Manager, Change 1G1PE5SB6E7307806 can attend virtually by phone Fitchburg, MA 01420 19 State of Emergency, will Agricultural, adding 3.2.10, of Officers/Directors/LLC Johanna Montalvo-Saez +1 (408) 650-3123 and using hold a virtual public hearing Private event venues, and Managers, Issuance/Transfer 6A Randolph Place 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander access code 271-907-781 or on Monday, April 26, 2021 Section V – Special Use of Stock/New Stockholder, Northampton, MA 01060 JA4LX41F74U029944 by visiting https://global.goto- at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the Regulations and Performance Pledge of Inventory and No Records Found meeting.com/join/271907781. 1997 Chevrolet C1500 applications of South Hadley Standards, by adding Section Pledge of Collateral to be No Records Found The complete applications 1GCEC14M2VZ190371 Plaza, LLC; 40 Island Pond 5.14 – Private event venue, exercised at 2086 Memorial No Records Found and plans are available for Gerald Sullivan Road; Springfield, MA establishing standards and cri- Drive, South Hadley, public inspection during regu- P.O Box 725 2006 Buick Lacrosse 01118 for Site Plan Review teria for permitting. MA. The Select board as lar business hours (9:00AM – Chicopee, MA 01021 2G4WC552461247765 under Article XII of the 7. Section III – Use Licensing Authority will 3:00 PM, Monday-Thursday, Alice Schultz Town’s Zoning Bylaw and Regulations, Table 1, hold a public hearing on said 2002 Ford Escape Silver and 9:00AM – 12:00 PM 1118 St James Ave G28 a Stormwater Management Schedule of Uses, 3.5 Retail application at which time 1FMYU04172KC50381 Chris Fridays) at the Selectmen’s Springfield, MA 01104 Permit under Chapter 200 and Services, amending all interested parties will be Moreira Office located in the Granby (Stormwater Management 3.5.21, and renumbering the heard on April 20, 2021 at 7: 53 Empire St Apt.P 2004 Audi A6 Senior Center Building, Bylaw) of the Town’s Code. following 3.5.22, 3.5.23, 1 0 p.m. virtually at Chicopee, MA 01013 WAUCD64B34N093134 2nd Floor, 10-B West State 3.5.24, Large Scale Ground https://us02web.zoom. The public hearing will be 2002 Ford Explorer Jeffrey Williams Street, Granby, MA 01033. Mounted Solar Photovoltaic us/j/83171639001 conducted virtually/online 1FMDU73EX2UA12640 65 Braddock St Additionally, copies of the Installation (LSGMSPI) ?pwd=czBaUkp using the Zoom Webinar plat- Kevin & Kelsey Mckenzie Springfield, Ma 01109 plan and application may be mounted on top of a cano- JbklGUHBBTXV form and persons may join 2 Edward Road #2 1998 Saturn S-Series inspected on the Planning py that is constructed over a JRkFIb3VGZz09 the meeting by either joining Woburn, MA 01801 1G8ZH528XWZ227274 Zoom Webinar or by phone Board’s web page at https:// parking lot. or by calling 1 301 715 859 . www.granby-ma.gov/ . Deborah Collazo Anyone wishing informa- Meeting ID: 2007 Dodge Charger At present, the log in informa- planning-board/news/pro- 831 7163 298 Orange St #2 tion and/or to be heard on this 2B3KK43G97H625183 tion is as follows: posed-zoning-law-changes. 9001 Springfield, MA 01108 URL to join: matter should appear at the Passcode: 755273 Briana Akers The subject matters of the https://us02web.zoom.us/ time and place designated. Town of South Hadley 58 Williams St Apt 2 2008 Honda Accord proposed amendments are as j/88572488156?pwd=czdxN- James Trompke, Chair Selectboard, Danville, NY 14437 1HGCP36858A077820 follows: 0FvTTl6b2VsR3hOWHkx- Granby Planning Board Licensing Authority Josh Turner Zoning Map 2007 Nissan Quest eERKQT09 03/26, 04/02/2021 Jeff Cyr, Chair 10 Depot Rd 1. Amend the Granby 5N1BV28U87N138357 Or join by phone: Sarah Etelman, Vice Chair Leverett, MA 01054 Zoning Map by rezoning in Alexander Pabon US: +1 301 715 8592 Chris Geraghty, Member its entirety parcels as fol- 49 Fair Street 2011 Chevrolet Malibu Webinar ID: 885 7248 Bruce Forcier, Member lows, Assessors Map 5-E-1, Chicopee, MA 01020 1G1ZB5E17BF170641 No 8156 Andrea Miles, Member 5-E-2, 5-E-3, 5-ED-13, from Records Found Passcode: 723770 Under M.G.L. Chapter 2006 Suzuki Reno Red Residential – Single Family No Records Found However, interested per- 138, § 15A and § 16C, any KL5JD66ZX6K423009 Units (RS) to Industrial (I). No Records Found sons should review the agenda school, church, or hospi- Francis Magagnoli 2. Amend the Granby for the meeting which will be tal within 500 feet of 2086 1270 Main Street 2000 Nissan Maxima Zoning Map by overlaying the posted on the Town’s website Memorial Drive, South Agawam, MA 01001 JN1CA31A3YT222502 Professional Office Overlay no later than Thursday April Please check Hadley wishing to object to Nancy Gonzalez District on parcels on both 2007 Toyota Corolla 22, 2021 for any updated log the issuance of such license 178 Florence Rd Apt12D sides of Pleasant Street and the accuracy of 2T1BR32E87C803745 in information for the meeting. must voice objections in Florence, Ma 01062 East Street between Barton Wilfredo Delvalle Lopez The applicant is seek- your legal notice writing. Street and New Ludlow Road, 9 Maple Ave #2B 2007 Jeep Compass ing Site Plan Review & 04/02/2021 not exceeding a depth of 300 prior to submis- Ware, MA 01082 1J8FT47W77D204423 Stormwater Management feet from Pleasant and East sion (i.e., date, Sheneile Gordon Permit approval to allow Sale Of Motor 2007 Toyota Corolla Streets to rear lot line. 11151 Arrow Tree BLVD development and operation time, spelling). Vehicles Under 2T1BR32E87C803745 3. Amend the Granby Clearmont Fl 34715 of free-standing retail store G.l. C.255 Sec. 39A Luis Vazquez Collazo Zoning Map by overlaying Also, be sure including a garden center and Notice is hereby given 99 Oswego St Apt 1A 2002 Honda Civic the Mixed Use Development outdoor display area on a por- the requested by Hampshire Towing, 650 Springfield, MA 01105 2HGES26752H597677 Overlay District on parcels tion of the Woodlawn Plaza publication date New Ludlow Rd., South 2003 Mazda Tribute Victoria Ortiz on both sides of East Street shopping center property. No Hadley, MA 01075, pursu- 5 Lyman St between New Ludlow Road coincides with 4F2YZ94123KM11134 exterior alterations are pro- ant to the provisions of G.L. Britton CT 06053 to the Ludlow Town Line, not Migdalia Colon posed. The subject property the purpose of the C. 255, Section 39A, that a 2005 Saturn Relay exceeding a depth of 300 feet 184 Sergeant St Apt 1L consists of a 9.2+ acre parcel SEALED BID auction with from East Street to the rear notice, or as the Holyoke, MA 01040 5GZDV23L25D272231 located at 501 Newton Street bids due Monday, April 12, Katiria Collazo lot line. law demands. 2021 at 9 a.m. Vehicles will 2004 Nissan Sentra and identified on Assessor’s Zoning Bylaws 309 Hampden St Apt 2R Map Number #28 as Parcel Thank you. be available for viewing 3N1CB51D14L870485 4. Amend Section 4.42(2), Holyoke, MA 01040 #200. between the hours of 9 a.m. No Records Found 2003 Ford Focus Plans and the applica- and 12 p.m. by appointment No Records Found tion (and supporting docu- only. Please call 413-534- No Records Found 1FAFP363X3W293664 mentation) are on file in the 5373 for appoinments. 1987 Chevrolet R/V 20 Series William Carroll Planning & Conservation The following motor 1GCGV24K6HF367047 62 Turkey Hill Road Department Office (Room vehicles will be sold to sat- Collen Voudren Belchertown, MA 01007 U6) in Town Hall. The plans isfy our garage keeper’s lien 19 Dell Street 2015 Toyota Prius and application (and support- thereon for storage, towing Turners Falls. Ma 01376 JTDKDTB36F1586275 ing documentation) are also charges, care and expenses Elizabeth Raphad 2004 Nissan Quest posted on the Planning & of notices and sale of said 1256 East Windsor Road 5N1BV28U04N338368 Peter Conservation Department’s vehicles: Windsor, MA 01270 Cortes-Soto “Project Plans” Page of the 2005 Buick Lesabre Gold 158 Pendleton Ave 1993 Honda CBR600F2 Town’s website www.south- 1G4HP52K55U106515 Springfield, Ma 01109 JH2PC2507PM200457 No hadleyma.gov in a Section No Records Found 2002 Honda Accord Records Found titled “Newton Street (501) – No Records Found 1HGCG16512A057131 Juan No Records Found SPR Rocky’s Hardware”. Any No Records Found Morales No Records Found person interested in, or wish- 2000 Saturn S-Series Blue 246 Mill St 2003 Honda Accord ing to be heard regarding, this 1G8ZH5288YZ228703 Jan A. Springfield, Ma 01108 1HGCM716X3A029857 application should appear/join the hearing at the time and in Thomas 2005 Acura TL Sandra Burnham 886 Main St. Apt 51 the manner designated. 19UUA66285A048732 110 Richmond Rd Agawam, MA 01001 Assonet, MA 02702 Joanna Brown, Clerk James Bushy South Hadley Planning 2001 Ford Focus 13 Beyer Drive 2002 Ford Econoline Board 3FAFP31351R251085 Easthampton, MA 01027 1FTRE14272HA33012 04/02, 04/09/2021 Julio F Montes Cat Transport Inc

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CHAMBER from page 12 Pratt. were well taken care of. The chamber facilitated the “I can’t even express in “Our members did get pri- grant program alongside the words how much the extra mon- ority, and for all the members, Greater Northampton Chamber ey is going to help us. It’s huge, who did apply, we were able to of Commerce. being a small business,” said fund them at the capacity of the When applying for funding, Pratt, who has made the work- grant, which was $2,000,” said applicants were required to pro- shop COVID-19 friendly. Theroux. “From there, we were vide basic information pertinent Salon 16 Mane, located at able to fund the other businesses to their business and how it has 16 Main St., offers hair, nail based off of needs that they artic- been affected by the COVID-19 and waxing services and also re- ulated in the grant application.” pandemic. ceived funding through the grant Theroux cherished the oppor- “It’s great to hear how [busi- program. Co-owners Shannon tunity to meet business owners nesses] are feeling hopeful and Cruz and Diana Molina com- face-to-face for the first time in optimistic,” said Theroux. mended the chamber for its will- over a year. A growing sense of Paul Dove, owner of River’s ingness to assist local businesses positivity is prevailing, as own- Edge Barbershop at 28 Main St, that are not chamber members. ers anticipate warmer weather was appreciative of the funding “I actually saw it on Face- and an increase in business that his businesses received. Dove book and shared it with [Cruz]. will follow. explained that business has fluc- We figured we’d give it a shot,” Most of all, Theroux enjoyed tuated during the pandemic, and said Molina. “The [chamber’s] spending time with her fellow that the grant money will be im- support is incredible. When I chamber mates. mediately put to good use. saw it, I thought, ‘If we could “We have a great camaraderie “It’s awesome. I can’t say get that, it would help us tremen- amongst our chamber members, Alongside Chamber of Commerce President Michelle Theroux, Marco dously.’ We just opened in July as well as the board members so how great it is; [the chamber] is Carreira of the Yard Tavern celebrates funding awarded to the restaurant. great,” said Dove, divulging that in the middle of the pandemic so for us to get together and share in he might put the money towards every little bit helps for sure.” this experience to fund our local the electricity bill. “This helps South Hadley Board & Brush, ing will help the business con- While the chamber allowed businesses at this time is really a lot more than people think. It located at 19 College St. Suite 4, tinue to persevere through the non-member business to apply amazing,” said Theroux. helps out a ton.” was awarded $2,000. The fund- pandemic, said co-owner Karla for funding, chamber members Page 16 TOWN Reminder April 2, 2021 Stay a step ahead of scammers

By Dalton Zbierski fake checks that look identical to $25,000, after attempting to pur- Staff Writer government-issued paper stimu- chase a Maine Coon Cat, a rare lus checks. Once the victim de- breed, online. WORCESTER – As the posits his or her actual check, the More people are becoming COVID-19 pandemic lingers, scammer makes contact, claim- susceptible to online scams, and online scams are evolving, as ing to be the government, de- it isn’t because they are naïve or schemes become more intricate manding that some of the money particularly vulnerable. Cahalen and difficult to avoid. The Better be returned. believes that scammers are sim- Business Bureau reports that on- Over the past several months, ply improving and complicating line scams are on the rise. a popular social media trend has their ruses at an alarming rate. “They play on fear, they play popularized posting pictures of The BBB’s Scam Tracker can on uncertainty and what do we vaccination cards, which, unedit- be accessed at BBB.org/Scam- have this year? We have a lot of ed, can reveal important personal tracker. The technology collects that. It’s perfect for scammers,” details. reports of scams, documenting said Nancy Cahalen, President/ “Some people just don’t a myriad of schemes that af- CEO of the BBB Serving Cen- know when to stop sharing,” said fect residents all throughout the tral and Western MA and North- Cahalen. “I don’t think they re- country. eastern CT, which operates out alize that a lot of this personal “We ask consumers if they of Worcester. information can be used to steal think they’ve been scammed or In 2020, the BBB’s Scam their identity. Don’t be posting a there was an attempt to scam Tracker technology tracked more picture of the actual card.” them, to report it. All that infor- than 46,000 scams nationally, a Not all prevalent online scams mation helps law enforcement, 24.9% increase in the number relate directly to the pandemic. the media and other consumers. reported in 2019. Online scams Many scammers post pictures of We call those consumers who played a significant role in the animals, fabricate a backstory, report these scams our ‘Scam upsurge. including the animal’s need for Tracker heroes’ because they’re Cahalen encourages residents Nancy Cahalen, President/CEO of the BBB Serving Central and a new home, and then request a sharing valuable information to rely solely on trusted sources Western MA and Northeastern CT, is on the front line in the fight below market price and an online that will do good,” said Cahalen. for information. Rather than look against online scammers. payment for the animal. Surprisingly, data collect- to social media, Cahalen recom- “A large number of scams ed during 2020 revealed that mends seeking COVID-19-relat- Receiving an unexpected has your information; they don’t pull at the heart strings. Don’t residents aged 18-25 are more ed guidance from the website of email or text message should need it from you. Don’t believe think with your heart. Think vulnerable to online scams than the Centers for Disease Control also warrant suspicion. When in any of that,” said Cahalen. with your head,” said Cahalen. most other age demographics, and Prevention. presented with a link to an un- At all stages of the pandemic, “They’ve moved on from pup- further supporting the theory that “Go to the CDC. Don’t learn known site, never click on it. online scammers have profited pies to shelter dogs. Sometimes, anyone can fall victim to a ruse. about the vaccine from Face- “To get an email or text mes- from a wide range of schemes. you’ll hear people say, ‘Don’t For more information per- book. It’s really important that sage out of the blue; that should Some request payments, offering buy a puppy; get a dog from the taining to scams, one can visit people find a trusted site, stick seem a little off. They’ll proba- priority access to be vaccinated; shelter,’ so the scammers hear bbb.org. with it and get their information bly tell you to click on a link to others collect a victim’s personal this too and say, ‘Oh, we can Dalton Zbierski is a Staff there,” said Cahalen, adding that verify information; that’s a com- information and use it to steal his make some money there.’” Writer at Turley Publications municipal websites ending in mon threat as well. Don’t ever or her stimulus money. Cahalen reported that a local and can be reached at dzbier- ‘.gov’ are also reliable sources. do that. The government already Other scammers mail out resident was recently robbed of [email protected].

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NOTICE Det. Felix Perez of the South Hadley Police Department ERRORS: Each 35 Year Fire Fighter - East Hartford Fire Department is an avid woodworker and crafted the bench pictured advertiser is re- Current Fire Marshal - East Granby, CT here, on the first floor of the police station on Bridge Street. quested to check Past Chairmen - East Hartford Fire Department Safety Committee their advertise- Public Safety Committee - East Granby, CT PEREZ from page 11 ment the first time it appears. This it’s about the relationships,” said Perez. paper will not be On April 13th Vote For When asked what he’s enjoyed most about the profes- responsible for sion, Perez made it clear that there is no greater feeling than making a positive impact. On someone’s worst day, more than one Community Commitment Perez aims to be a calming presence. corrected inser- “I’ve locked up people where they see me in public tion, nor will be li- and come up to me and give me a hug. My wife will ask able for any error VOTE FOR them who they are, and they’ll say, ‘This is the nicest in an advertise- officer who’s ever arrested me,’” said Perez. “It’s grat- ifying to know that a person, who was probably having ment to a greater their worst day, I treated with respect. They see me on extent than the KENNETH BELIVEAU the street, regardless of what I’m wearing, they’ll forget cost of the space I was blue that day and will come over and say, ‘You occupied by the Working For The Community. helped me out; thank you for being a gentleman.’” item in the adver- Dalton Zbierski is a staff writer and can be reached at tisement. [email protected]. PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT KENNETH BELIVEAU