District Receives Nearly $200K Grant for Science Equipment

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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 TUESDAY,TUESDAY, JULYJUNE 27,13, 2017 2021 VOL. 75 cents 90 NO. 164 Huntington Summer District receives Music Series nearly $200K kicks off July 15 By AMY PORTER Revival is a danceable twist grant for science Staff Writer on traditional gospel music, HUNTINGTON – The Between The Stacks their Huntington Summer Music completely original album Property at the corner of College Highway and Tannery Road Series kicks off this Thursday, with Charles Neville on sax, across from a strip of stores is the site of a proposed Carvana equipment July 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. with a With All Due Respect which facility. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) free concert by the Misty pays homage to some of the By AMY PORTER will go to Westfield Middle Blues Band of Williamstown earliest blues music ever writ- Staff Writer School for digital stereo in the Gazebo on the town ten, and Dark & Saucy their WESTFIELD – microscopes, microscopic common, 20 Russell Road in latest original project which is Campaign against Superintendent Stefan equipment and other assort- Huntington. a interplay of sassy musings Czaporowski and Joanne ed supplies. Westfield High Lawn chairs are welcome, with more introspective ren- Lemelin, grants manager and School will get $82,700 but no pets please, according derings. Carvana continues business analyst for Westfield worth of 3-D printers, mus- to Vicki Mayhew of the The core members are Gina Public Schools, announced cular torso models, skeleton Huntington Community Coleman, Jason Webster, Bill that Westfield has received a models, storage units, bea- Events Committee. The free Patriquin, Jeff Dudziak, $194,742 Life Science grant kers and chemistry equip- concert will be moved inside Benny Kohn, Aaron Dean and ahead of hearing for science and technology ment. Stanton Hall in case of rain. Rob Tatten. The band has (STEM) equipment for Westfield Technical “This year there will be no been fortunate enough to per- grades 7 to 12. By PETER CURRIER Highway. The parcel of land Academy will get $72,300 picnic or bake sales, but we form with some great musi- The grant is competitive Staff Writer is zoned as “Industrial for a 3-D printer cart, chem- anticipate them returning next cians in the Berkshires and from the Mass Life Science SOUTHWICK- Opponents Restricted,” which allows for istry equipment including year. Patrons are welcome to beyond including Charles Center, and this is the first of the Carvana project are a facility like Carvana’s to be beakers and flasks, ther- bring their own snacks or din- Neville, of the legendary time in five years that the continuing their campaign constructed there. The mometers, electrode sensors, ner to enjoy during the con- Neville Brothers, Matt Berger, district has received it, with a fundraising dinner and Planning Board is considering a torso model and DNA cert,” Mayhew said. and Dave Vittone. Lemelin said. a rally ahead of the July 20 a special permit, site plan manipulatives. Misty Blues pays homage On July 22, Rosie Porter & “The district is very fortu- Planning Board hearing. approval, an earth excavation Czaporowski said the to the older blues made popu- The Neon Moons will return nate to have received the The Save Southwick group special permit, a wellhead equipment will be used for lar by the bold and brassy to Huntington with classic grant, which will enhance said in a release that they will protection district special per- classes in biology, chemistry, women of its time, while still country & Old-fashioned the science curriculum,” said have a fundraiser dinner July mit, and a stormwater permit anatomy, physiology, foren- paying respect to classic male Honky-tonk. Czaporowski, adding that the 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the for Brinkmann Constructors, sics, environmental science, artists of the 20’s, 30’s and Upcoming shows include funds are especially timely Southwick Inn. Tickets for the the contractor Carvana chose and core subjects in the 40’s. The band hasn’t com- Acoustic Thunder on July 29; this year because grades 6 to meal will be $20 for adults to build the facility if it is Allied Health programs of pletely abandoned their musi- Rock and Roll power trio 8 are getting a new science and $10 for children 10 and approved to do so. both high schools. cal roots; they frequently per- Barons of Becket on August curriculum this year.. under. Salad, pasta, meatballs, “We now live in an e-com- The grant will now go to form classic rock and folk 5; S&M Acoustic on August Lemelin said that when and rolls will be served. The merce age where huge ware- the School Committee meet- tunes infused with a healthy 12, and singer/songwriter she and Science, Technology funds raised from the dinner house distribution centers are ing on July 19 for approval. dose of the blues. Over the Jake Manzi on August 19. and Engineering Supervisor will go towards the Save the new sprawl,” said Andrea Once approved and accept- years, Misty Blues has pro- All performances are spon- Lauren Figy Cadigan teamed Southwick legal fund, which Bugbee, a Southwick resident ed, the district can go ahead duced five albums, Electric sored by the Huntington up to write the grant, Cadigan totaled $20,000 as of July 12. who has been heavily Juke Joint features classic Events Committee and the worked with the teachers to and put in orders for equip- On July 17 from 10 a.m. to involved with Save blues renditions, Roadhouse Huntington Cultural Council. find out the needs in their ment this summer to ramp up noon, the group will have Southwick. “Southwick’s classrooms. for the next school year, another protest in front of fight against Carvana is a Approximately $40,000 Lemelin said. Town Hall ahead of the con- warning to surrounding towns tinued July 20 hearing. to update their zoning laws Protests took place there on against (or for) similar distri- June 26 and again on June 29 bution centers in their own immediately before the most communities.” recent Carvana Planning Opponents of the facility Board hearing. have cited traffic concerns, The June 29 hearing was water usage concerns, and the continued to July 20 after it impact of 65 acres of asphalt had run past 11 p.m. and had on what is currently farm land totaled nearly four hours of as reasons why they oppose mostly Carvana-related pub- the project. lic comment. Carvana estimates that the In the July 12 press release facility will add, on average, The Misty Blues Band performs at the gazebo on the from Save Southwick, orga- 2,665 vehicle trips each day Huntington Town Common in 2018. (AMY PORTER/THE nizers said that in addition to through the intersection of WESTFIELD NEWS) Attorney Tim Ryan, the group Tannery Road and College has retained counsel from Highway. The lone vehicle McGegor & Legere, an envi- access point for the facility ronmental law firm in Boston. will be on Tannery Road. Save Southwick has also been The additional vehicle Participants sought working with Sprawl Busters, activity would be relatively a Greenfield organization that low in comparison to the helps community organiza- average daily traffic on for pageant tions oppose large scale College Highway by itself if By HOPE E. TREMBLAY developments. Carvana’s estimate is correct. Editor The online used car dealer- More than 13,000 vehicles are WESTFIELD – The Westfield Fair Pageant is Aug. 21 and ship is seeking to construct a estimated to travel both ways participants of all ages are sought for the competition. 65.7 acre vehicle processing on College Highway on a Allied Health Senior Savannah Shay (WTA SUBMITTED Organizer Kim Starsiak said facility at 686 College given day. PHOTO) she is thrilled to be back after the 2020 COVID-19 hiatus. She said she wasn’t sure until very recently that the fair and pageant Friends group plans ice cream social; welcomes new members would take place. By LORI SZEPELAK Munchy’s. “This being last minute is not Correspondent For persons redeeming easy but luckily I had everything WESTFIELD — Friends their ticket on July 24, ready to go just in case . . . a few of the Columbia Greenway Munchy’s offers a side win- phone calls and Facebook ads Rail Trail are hosting a mem- dow for ordering, as well as and we are ready,” Starsiak said. ber appreciation ice cream walking inside the restaurant The pageant includes catego- social on July 24. which depicts a soda shop ries for toddlers to women over New and renewed members reminiscent of the 1950s. 30, as well as one for males. and their families will receive For area residents interest- “Categories are formal wear, Nicole Della Ripa, who a ticket for a free medium ice ed in joining the Friends casual wear, talent and photoge- was crowned Miss Pioneer cream cone (plain, sugar or group, an application is avail- nic,” said Starsiak, noting a vari- Valley 2018 at the Westfield waffle), redeemable at able online – https://colum- ety of prizes. “We have trophies, Fair, encourages young Munchy’s at 24 North Elm St. biagreenway.org/store/mem- crowns, sashes, gift cards and people to participate in the that afternoon. bership – or applications can huge stuffed bears.” annual pageant. (THE Friends members will gath- be completed on July 24 with The pageant is open to resi- WESTFIELD NEWS PHOTO er at the Esplanade from 1-3 Friends members at the dents of Westfield and surround- SUBMITTED) p.m. to share the latest infor- Esplanade. An individual ing communities. mation about the status of the membership is $15 and a Starsiak said the pageant is a rail trail, and distribute tickets Carmel Steger, chair of the Friends of the Columbia family membership is $25. city tradition that offers a lot to for members so they can then “We also have sponsor- its participants. Greenway Rail Trail, Inc., discusses logistics for an upcom- walk to Munchy’s and choose ing ice cream social with Jared Desharnais, manager of ships for $150 for businesses “The pageant is a family-friendly community supported from a wide variety of ice who wish to support our event,” she said. “You will gain friendship, confidence — a Munchy’s, 24 North Elm St., Westfield, on July 7. (LORI cream flavors. SZEPELAK PHOTO) efforts and are excited by the true sense of being part of the community. Queens and kings Current ice cream flavors rail trail,” said Carmel Steger, are asked to represent Westfield in local parades, fundraisers offered at Munchy’s range caramel, cotton candy, Maine chocolate, vanilla or a twist. chair of the Friends group. and community events.” from golden vanilla, choco- blueberry, black raspberry, “Each medium cone fea- Steger said the event is a The deadline is Aug. 20. Applications are available at thew- late, strawberry, coffee, mint pistachio almondine, orange tures three scoops of ice way to say “thank you” to estfieldfair.com or contact Starsiak at kim@allstarsdsncecen- chocolate chunk, cookie sherbet, peanut butter and cream with rainbow or choco- those in the community who ter.com, the Westfield Fair Pageant Facebook page or 413-572- dough, cookies and cream, rocky road. Soft serve flavors late sprinkles,” said Jared 1122. and birthday cake, to salted are also available and include Desharnais, manager at See Social, Page 2 PAGE 2 - TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Social GED/HiSET Continued from Page 1 registration have been supportive of the efforts of the Friends group for several years. Parking is avail- scheduled able on a Meadow Street side lot near the bridge, on Elm Street, and on Old Pochassic Street WESTFIELD — behind Munchy’s. Westfield Community “We can’t wait to see you and say thank you for Education Program will supporting our mission to help create a more be hosting its bi-annual pedestrian and bike-friendly Westfield,” said GED/HiSET Registration Steger. Nite for the Fall 2021 Funds raised through the Friends group support Session. a variety of amenities along the rail trail, includ- Classes will be in-per- ing dog waste stations, tree plantings, and histori- son and following all cal signs, as well as having the ability to host safety protocol at the events to bring attention to the rail trail. Westfield Athenaeum “We love the Esplanade and we love Munchy’s located at 6 Elm Street in Westfield. Registration and we want them both to do well,” said Steger, Nite is Aug. 23 from adding the rail trail – when completed this fall – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Classes will be a “great thoroughfare” for those accessing are scheduled to begin on the downtown area for varied reasons – from Sept. 8, 2021. attending church and supporting businesses to Prospective students enjoying being outdoors and exercising. will fill out Registration On a related note, Steger said area residents are Forms and take assess- also encouraged to consider volunteering and can ment tests. Please call assist Friends members throughout the year in a Kelly at 413-564-8340 variety of ways, ranging from outreach efforts to for more information and/ businesses to helping pass out water bottles at or to pre-register if you local events. cannot attend Registration “We also encourage people to attend our Nite on Aug. 23, 2021. monthly board meetings on the third Tuesday of Event will take place in each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Millworks office For those new and renewed members of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail, Inc., a special ice cream social the Lang Auditorium at space at The Mill at Crane Pond,” said Steger. is planned July 24 – featuring ice cream at Munchy’s on North Elm Street. (LORI SZEPELAK PHOTO) the Westfield Athenaeum. Police Logs Court Logs

Major crime and incident 5:06 p.m.: weather complaints, the responding officer filed a crash Westfield District Court report Russell Road, a caller reports that report; Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Tuesday, July 6, 2021 tree limbs are down in the roadway, 9:49 p.m.: accident, Belmont Anthony Saville, 56, of West Springfield, was released on his personal WESTFIELD the responding officer reports that Street, a caller reports that a truck recognizance pending an Oct. 6 hearing after he was arraigned on charges 12:37 p.m.: vandalism/damage, he removed the trees from the road, struck a utility pole with no appar- of unlawful possession of fireworks, failure to stop or yield, unlicensed Meadow Street, a caller reports that additional weather-related calls ent injuries, the responding officer operation of a motor vehicle, possession of an open container of alcohol in the window of her business had were made from Union Street, reports that a tow truck was request- a motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of been struck by a bb gun or small Montgomery Road, East Mountain ed to remove the vehicle from the liquor (a third offense) brought by State Police. stone, the responding officer reports Road, Holland Avenue, Bates Road, scene, the officer reports that Dylan K. Kelly, 28, of 79 Notre Dame At., Apt. B, Westfield, was that the window was cracked by a Park Drive, East Silver Street, Westfield Gas & Electric responded released on his personal recognizance (with pretrial conditions) pending an single small object but still appeared McKinley Terrace, and North West to the scene to assess the damage to Aug. 13 hearing after he was arraigned on two charges of assault and bat- intact, the officer filed an incident Road; the pole. tery with a dangerous weapon and single charges of assault and battery on report; 6:22 p.m.: trespassing, Free SOUTHWICK a family or household member and malicious destruction of property val- 3:13 p.m.: accident, Southwick Street, a caller reports that a male 6:45 p.m.: animal complaint, ued less than $1,200 brought by Westfield police. Road, a caller reports that a motor party that had previously left the College Highway, a caller reports a Steven J. Zinn, 30, of 158 Reservoir Ave., Westfield, was released on his vehicle struck a utility pole, another area had returned and was threaten- dog is in a vehicle with its windows personal recognizance (with pretrial conditions) pending a Sept. 10 hearing caller reports that their vehicle was ing the caller, the responding officer up in a store parking lot; after he was arraigned on a charge of violation of an abuse prevention order struck by the vehicle that struck the reports that Ke’Juan Sutton, 31, of 6:49 p.m.: recreational vehicle brought by Westfield police. pole, the responding fire captain 34 Hawthorne St., Springfield was violations, Point Grove Road, a Nornand H.Woodward, 38, of 101 St. James Ave., Westfield, was reports that he requested one ambu- placed under arrest for trespassing male was operating a bike with a released on his personal recognizance (with pretrial conditions) pending a lance to transport an injured party, and disorderly conduct; child not wearing a helmet; Sept. 16 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of assault and battery dispatch reports that one person was 8:20 p.m.: accident, Day Avenue, 8:12 p.m.: officer wanted, Point brought by Westfield police. transported to Baystate Medical multiple callers report a motorcycle Grove Road, a resident re[ports a Joseph Baiardi, 51, of 66 Berkshire Ave., Southwick, was released on Center, the officer reports that two accident with injuries, dispatch neighbor is threatening to damage his personal recognizance pending a Sept. 10 hearing after he was arraigned tow trucks were requested to remove reports that one person was trans- the caller’s vehicle; an officer on charges of identity fraud and larceny of property valued less than $1,200 the vehicles from the scene; ported to Baystate Medical Center, reports no damage was done. by false pretenses brought by Southwick police.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Tues., July 13, 2021 is the 194st day of the year. 171 days remain until the end of the year

1830 – The General Assem- 1973 – Watergate scandal: Alex- more than 160 million in East 1957 – Cameron Crowe, Ameri- ON THIS DAY bly’s Institution, now the Scot- ander Butterfield reveals the exis- China and Taiwan. can director, producer, and tish Church College, one of the tence of a secret Oval Office tap- 2016 – Prime Minister of the Unit- screenwriter 587 BC – Babylon’s siege of Je- pioneering institutions that ush- ing system to investigators for the ed Kingdom David Cameron re- rusalem ends following the de- 1960 – Robert Abraham, Ameri- ered the Bengali Renaissance, Senate Watergate Committee. signs, and is succeeded by The- can football player struction of Solomon’s Temple. is founded by Alexander Duff and – Somalia declares war on resa May. 1977 1960 – Curtis Rouse, American 1174 – William I of Scotland, a Raja Ram Mohan Roy, in Calcut- Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden 2020 – After a five-day search, key rebel in the Revolt of 1173– ta, India. War. the body of American actress football player (d. 2013) 74, is captured at Alnwick by forc- 1831 – Regulamentul Organic, a 1977 – New York City: Amidst and singer Naya Rivera is recov- 1962 – Tom Kenny, American es loyal to Henry II of England. quasi-constitutional organic law a period of financial and social ered from Lake Piru, where she voice actor and screenwriter 1249 – Coronation of Alexander is adopted in Wallachia, one of turmoil experiences an electrical drowned in California. 1962 – Rhonda Vincent, Ameri- III as King of Scots. the two Danubian Principalities blackout lasting nearly 24 hours can singer-songwriter and man- 1260 – The Livonian Order suf- that were to become the basis of that leads to widespread fires and dolin player fers its greatest defeat in the 13th Romania. looting. TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS 1963 – Kenny Johnson, Ameri- century in the Battle of Durbe 1854 – In the Battle of Guaymas, 1985 – The Live Aid benefit con- can actor, producer, and model against the Grand Duchy of Lithu- Mexico, General José María cert takes place in London and ania 1941 – Robert Forster, American 1964 – Charlie Hides, American Yáñez stops the French invasion Philadelphia, as well as other drag queen and comedian 1558 – Battle of Gravelines: In led by Count Gaston de Raous- venues such as Moscow and actor and producer (d. 2019) – Paul Thorn, American France, Spanish forces led by set-Boulbon. Sydney. 1942 – Harrison Ford, American 1964 Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat 1863 – New York City draft riots: 1985 – Vice President George actor and producer singer-songwriter and guitarist the French forces of Marshal Paul In New York City, opponents of H. W. Bush becomes the Acting 1942 – Roger McGuinn, Ameri- 1965 – Eileen Ivers, American de Thermes at Gravelines. conscription begin three days of President for the day when Presi- can singer-songwriter and gui- fiddler 1573 – Eighty Years’ War: The rioting which will be later regard- dent Ronald Reagan undergoes tarist 1966 – Gerald Levert, American Siege of Haarlem ends after sev- ed as the worst in United States surgery to remove polyps from 1944 – Eric Freeman, Australian R&B singer-songwriter, produc- en months. history. his colon. cricketer er, and actor (d. 2006) 1643 – English Civil War: Battle 1878 – Treaty of Berlin: The Eu- 2003 – French DGSE person- 1969 – Ken Jeong, American ac- of Roundway Down: In England, 1946 – Bob Kauffman, American ropean powers redraw the map of nel abort an operation to rescue basketball player and coach (d. tor, comedian, and physician Henry Wilmot, 1st Earl of Roch- the Balkans. Serbia, Montenegro Íngrid Betancourt from FARC ester, commanding the Royalist 2015) 1972 – Sean Waltman, American and Romania become completely rebels in Colombia, causing a professional wrestler forces, heavily defeats the Parlia- independent of the Ottoman Em- political scandal when details are 1946 – Cheech Marin, American mentarian forces led by Sir Wil- pire. leaked to the press. actor and comedian 1977 – Chris Horn, American liam Waller. 1919 – The British airship R34 2008 – Battle of Wanat begins 1950 – George Nelson, Ameri- football player 1787 – The Continental Con- lands in Norfolk, England, com- when Taliban and al-Qaeda guer- can astronomer and astronaut 1978 – Ryan Ludwick, American gress enacts the Northwest Or- pleting the first airship return rillas attack US Army and Afghan 1951 – Rob Bishop, American baseball player dinance establishing governing journey across the Atlantic in 182 National Army troops in Afghani- educator and politician 1982 – Yadier Molina, Puerto rules for the Northwest Territory. hours of flight. stan. The U.S. deaths were, at 1951 – Didi Conn, American ac- Rican-American baseball player It also establishes procedures for 1941 – World War II: Montene- that time, the most in a single tress and singer 1985 – Trell Kimmons, American the admission of new states and grins begin a popular uprising battle since the beginning of op- sprinter limits the expansion of slavery. 1953 – David Thompson, Ameri- against the Axis powers (Trin- erations in 2001. can basketball player 1988 – Colton Haynes, American 1793 – Journalist and French aestojulski ustanak). – Mumbai is rocked by three 2011 – Louise Mandrell, Ameri- actor, model and singer revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is – The Dartmouth workshop bomb blasts during the evening 1954 1956 1988 – Steven R. McQueen, assassinated in his bathtub by is the first conference on artificial rush hour, killing 26 and injuring can singer-songwriter and ac- Charlotte Corday, a member of intelligence. 130. tress American actor and model the opposing political faction. 1962 – In an unprecedented ac- 2011 – United Nations Security 1956 – Mark Mendoza, Ameri- 1989 – Leon Bridges, American 1794 – The Battle of Trippstadt tion, British Prime Minister Har- Council Resolution 1999 is ad- can bass player and songwriter soul singer, songwriter and re- between French forces and those old Macmillan dismisses seven opted, which admits South Su- 1956 – Michael Spinks, Ameri- cord producer of Prussia and Austria begins. members of his Cabinet, marking dan to member status of United can boxer 1995 – Cody Bellinger, American 1814 – The Carabinieri, the na- the effective end of the National Nations. 1957 – Thierry Boutsen, Belgian baseball player tional gendarmerie of Italy, is es- Liberals as a distinct force within 2013 – Typhoon Soulik kills at race car driver and businessman tablished. British politics. least nine people and affects THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021 - PAGE 3

HARRIET HARRIS THE PITCH A SWINGIN’ LITTLE CHRISTMAS ADAM BOYLES JIAN SUN Arts Beat By MARK G. AUERBACH Broadway will be back at The Bushnell season of plays and musicals, which begins Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles, to Correspondent beginning Oct. 12 with Escape to with The Marvelous Wonderettes-Dream On, Simsbury CT on July 16. Adam Boyles con- Eleanor, Mark St. Germain’s new play Margaritaville. For details: www.bushnell. a sequel to The Marvelous Wonderettes, ducts this salute to Abbey Road and its iconic about First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, plays org. which played The Majestic in 2019, Don’t songs like “Here Comes the Sun,” Barrington Stage’s Boyd Quinson Mainstage Connecticut Shakespeare Festival’s pro- Dress For Dinner, Marc Camoletti’s sequel to “Something” and “Come Together.” For in downtown Pittsfield, July 16 to Aug. 7. ductions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream Boeing Boeing follows. The Majestic’s annu- details: www.hartfordsymphony.org. Tony Award winner Harriet Harris stars; running through July18, and Into The Woods, al favorite, Home For The Holidays, plays the Jiayan Sun, the award-winning pianist, Henry Stram directs. Brian Prather designs running July 28-Aug. 22, have been moved West Springfield venue during the holiday joins Sevenars Concerts for a recital on July the show; Alejo Vietti costumes Ms. Harris, from outdoors at Auerfarm in Bloomfield, CT season. The New Year opens with Betty and 25. As Visiting Artist in Piano at Smith and Philip S. Rosenberg provides the lighting. to indoors at Playhouse on Park in West The Patch, a world premiere by the Majestic’s College, he presented Beethoven’s complete Roosevelt was the longest serving First Lady Hartford, CT. For details: https://www.play- Producing Director Danny Eaton. Noel piano sonatas in recital, and his Sevenars pro- in American history, a US delegate to the houseonpark.org/ Coward’s Blithe Spirit follows. The season gram includes Beethoven’s final monumental United Nations General Assembly, and was The Holyoke Civic Symphony has ends with the musical 9 to 5, based on the Piano Sonatas, Op. 109, 110, and 111, a resti- lauded for her work on human rights issues. announced its 2021-22 season of four con- movie. Incidentally, The Pitch is headed to tution of Beethoven’s 250th anniversary com- For details: www.barringtonstageco.org. certs, according to Maestro David Kidwell. New York this fall. For details: https://www. memoration, shelved by the 2020 lockdowns. The Bushnell has been awarded a much- The season opens Oct. 24 at a site to be majestictheater.com/ For details: www.sevenars.org. needed $5.75 million through the Shuttered announced, with soprano soloist Mary The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in The UMass Fine Arts Center presents the Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program. Annarella. On Dec. 12, the orchestra cele- Great Barrington has announced new live annual Jazz in July, running through July 16. This grant will enable The Bushnell to reopen brates Beethoven’s 251st birthday at a site to events for the Fall and Spring. The Paul The FAC will announce its 2021-22 season on strong; prepared to return to its role as an be announced. The orchestra returns to Taylor Dance Company performs on Sept. August 11. For details: www.fineartscenter. economic driver for Downtown Hartford, Holyoke Community College performance 3-4. Singer Christopher Cross appears on Oct. com. gathering place for community, and employer base for its March 6 and May 1 programs. The 1. Roseann Cash will perform on Nov. 6. Jane ——— of hundreds of artists, stagehands, educators, latter features the premiere of Kidwell’s Lynch and Kate Flannery perform their A Mark G. Auerbach studied theatre at and administrators. Private events at The Shenandoah: A Symphonic Portrait. All per- Swingin’ Little Christmas on Dec. 10. The American University and The Yale School of Bushnell will continue throughout the sum- formances are free. For season details: http:// John Pizzarelli Trio present The New Drama. He has worked for arts organizations mer with an official reopening for public www.holyokecivicsymphony.org/sea- Standards on Dec. 18, and Tom Papa plays the nationwide, and reported on the arts for print performances on September 11 with the son/2021-2022/ Mahaiwe on March 11. These shows join the and broadcast. Mark produces and hosts Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords 20th The Majestic Theater will reopen on Aug. previously postponed performance from Hot ArtsBeat, Athenaeum Spotlight and On The Anniversary Tribute to September 11, 2001. 7, when Stan Freeman’s The Pitch returns to Tuna and David Grisman on Nov. 27. For Mark for WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. He’s a The Hartford Symphony Orchestra will return the stage to finish its world premiere run, details: www.mahaiwe. org. regular contributor to Pioneer Valley Radio to the Belding Theater on Oct. 1 with their which was halted during the pandemic. The Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s Talcott and a member of the Berkshire Theatre Critics first Masterworks Series concert and theatre also announced the line-up for its 24th Mountain Music Festival brings Classical Association.

The sounds of the Eagles Free Sunset Yoga in July SOUTHWICK - The Dhira Yoga Center offers its Ninth at Stanley Park Annual, Free Outdoor Sunset Yoga. Four free classes on LookingLooking for for a a WESTFIELD – Stanley Park presents The Eagles Experience Wednesday evenings in July will be on the lawn in front of July 25 at 6 p.m. in the Beveridge Pavilion as part of its free The Daily Grind Coffee House and Cafe, 568 College Sunday Night Concerts series. Highway, just a few doors down from the Dhira Yoga According to a press release, The Eagles Experience is the Center. UniqueUnique Gift? Gift? most authentic tribute show to the Eagles on the road today. With The classes will be July 14 and 21 and 28 from 7- 8:15 a one-to-one lineup that reflects the Eagles during their heyday in p.m. Preregister at www.DhiraYogaCenter.com. Bring your the late 1970s, the members of The Eagles Experience each emu- own yoga mat or blanket. late their respective “Eagle,” playing the correct instrument and In case of inclement weather, a Free class will be held in singing the songs as sung by their protégé. Every member of the Studio of the Dhira Yoga Center (limited enrollment), “The Eagles Experience” is dedicated to presenting their part as accurately as possible and will provide you with an ultimate 615 College Highway, Southwick. Eagles experience you will not soon forget. The Eagles Experience only plays songs written and recorded by the Eagles as a band, from their biggest hits to hidden gems. Concerts are free to the public and chairs will be available. Carrillon concerts at Stanley Park WESTFIELD - Stanley Park presents Carillon Concerts throughout the Summer Season. The Carillon concert for Put aPut picture a picture of someone of someone July, will be presented on Sunday, July 11 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Stanley Park’s Carilloneur will offer a variety of music you loveyou loveon a on keepsake. a keepsake. from the Carillon Tower. These Theseare pictures are pictures the staff the at staff The at The Find a park bench, sit and enjoy the music as it drifts WestfieldWestfield News GroupNews haveGroup taken have attaken at through the Park. For further information on the Carillon events eventsthroughout throughout our communities. our communities. Concert program, go to www.stanleypark.org or call the Stanley Park office at 413-568-9312.

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With the addition of the three chambers, the coalition funded by Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and Instacart now counts a total of 15 members including other statewide business groups such as the Massachusetts High Technology Council and the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. Amid Attorney General Maura Healey’s wage and hour law- suit against Uber and Lyft, chamber leaders said they support the companies’ push to keep their existing driver classifications in place while offering some more benefits. “Many of our students and much of our workforce rely on app-based drivers to get to class, work and appointments, so the gig economy supports our community’s workforce needs and the economic growth of our business community and our region,” Springfield Chamber President Nancy Creed said in a State’s $48.1B budget nets statement. “We understand that app-based workers rely on flex- ibilities, which allow them to work on their own schedules, and support policies that will ensure they are able to maintain that freedom.” unanimous, bipartisan support Marie Oliva, president and CEO of the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber, said her group represents “countless small By CHRIS LISINSKI debit cards, which that branch and Gov. Charlie Baker have both businesses that were able to succeed during the COVID-19 State House News Service unsuccessfully sought in previous spending bills. pandemic as a result of app-based meal and grocery delivery BOSTON - More than a week into the fiscal year, the House Negotiators also dropped another section from the Senate services.” The coalition launched in March, less than six and Senate agreed in bipartisan fashion to a $48.1 billion annual budget that would have increased the per-ride fees imposed on months after some of the companies involved secured changes state budget and shipped the proposal to Gov. Charlie Baker’s ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft. to California state law through an expensive ballot question desk. The bill does not propose any broad-based tax increases, a fact Both branches voted unanimously to approve the revised campaign, advocating in favor of legislation that would update that Smola highlighted as he warned against pursuing tax hikes spending plan, which calls for permanently enshrining the state’s to fund priorities. “While we have made so many significant state law to enshrine app-based drivers as independent contrac- controversial film tax credit program, continuing to delay imple- investments in this document, I think it’s important to note that tors while offering some additional benefits. mentation of a charitable giving tax deduction, and setting aside we did it without raising taxes,” Smola said. “I hope my col- They face vocal opposition from the labor-backed Coalition $350 million to buttress a multi-year education funding reform leagues will pay attention to that as we progress throughout the to Protect Workers’ Rights, which formed last month and law. course of this term. While with some it may be desirable to go argues that app-based companies are violating existing state House Ways and Means Committee Chair Rep. Aaron after the pocketbooks of the men and women of this common- law by denying drivers employee benefits and safeguards. Michlewitz, who co-chaired the conference committee that wealth, I think it’s notable to recognize that through good fiscal resolved differences between the House and Senate budget pro- policy and strong management, we are able to invest in these posals, said the vote will “mark a capstone to a volatile 16-month programs that are critical and do it without going after taxes odyssey we have seen since the pandemic first struck the com- across the board.” Mariano: Complete monwealth.” The $48.07 billion bottom line that budget writers assigned to At this time last year, budget writers were fretting a potential their bill differs from the “grand total” of $50.062 billion includ- tax revenue implosion and wondering if state reserves would be ed in the actual budget bill. A House budget aide said the higher State House reopening enough to hold public services together. But taxpayers have figure accounts for anticipated transfers, such as the planned delivered robust collections for the state, enabling significant deposits into the state’s rainy day fund, the $250 million that will spending increases and allowing historic deposits into the rainy go to pension reserves, and the $350 million targeted for a not expected by Oct. 1 day fund. Student Opportunity Act reserve. By CHRIS LISINSKI “We’ve been through a lot, and we’ve come out of the last Lawmakers opted again to postpone the implementation of a State House News Service year and a half in a stronger fiscal situation than any of us could tax deduction designed to increase donations to charities and BOSTON - The State House will not have a “complete have ever imagined,” Michlewitz, a North End Democrat, told non-profit organizations, a move that officials in the spring said reopening” before the start of October, Speaker Ronald his colleagues prior to the vote. would free up $64 million to spend. The charitable deduction, Mariano said Wednesday, adding that he is hopeful that the Rep. Todd Smola of Warren, one of two Republicans involved approved by voters statewide in 2000 but then held up by a building will be at least more populated at that point as legisla- in the budget talks, praised the final accord as a “culmination of series of delays, now will not begin until at least 2023. The bud- tive leaders target some time in autumn to welcome the public those good working relationships that we have with one another get bill does not explicitly set a new start date, and simply says back to Beacon Hill. across the aisle.” the program “shall not be allowed for the taxable year beginning While all 160 representatives and 40 senators voted to accept Jan. 1, 2022.” While introducing a package of House rules for debate the conference committee budget, two Senate Democrats run- Jim Klocke, CEO of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, Wednesday, House Speaker Pro Tempore Kate Hogan -- the ning for higher office criticized some aspects of the spending said both chambers had agreed to delay implementation of the chamber’s number-three Democrat -- said their Oct. 1 effective plan before approving it. deduction, so it wasn’t subject to negotiation. But Klocke said date “will coincide with the timeline of the reopening of the Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz, a Jamaica Plain Democrat vying for the tax policy should move forward. State House.” the gubernatorial nomination, said there were “a few items that “We think the state’s strong revenue growth opens the door to However, asked if Hogan’s description was accurate, Mariano give me real concern,” including the decision to shift $350 mil- implementing the state charitable deduction,” he said. “We replied, “No, not a complete reopening.” lion into a reserve for later years of the Student Opportunity Act. understood the need to delay it during the pandemic. But now “The hope would be that we would have people in the build- The budget funds one-sixth of that $1.5 billion school funding we’re in a better place and now we should move to implement ing before then, and by Oct. 1, we should be able to give a reform law, approved in 2019, after the pandemic disrupted its the deduction.” pretty accurate prediction on when we would reopen the build- original seven-year implementation timeline. Chang-Diaz said Klocke predicted the deduction would benefit hundreds of ing,” he said. “It’ll be done in stages, I think, is the most intel- she believes the Legislature should have used part of the $350 thousands of taxpayers, most of whom have low or mid-level ligent way to do this.” million fund to immediately increase school funding this year, incomes, while promoting donations “to all types of nonprofits The state capitol has been mostly closed for more than 15 particularly as districts attempt to recover from more than a year that have been doing so much to address our health, racial months due to the pandemic, during which the majority of of pandemic-fueled upheaval. equity and opportunity challenges.” elected officials have participated remotely in hearings, ses- “If districts have to engage in accounting acrobatics to figure The compromise spending plan would also convert a child sions and votes. out how to stretch their one-time (American Rescue Plan Act) care tax deduction into a refundable credit, a $16.3 million pro- Gov. Charlie Baker lifted the COVID-19 state of emergency money to cover operational costs that the state is dropping the posal that Senate leaders have said would offer an average on June 15, and more than three weeks later, the State House ball on, that means they’re not moving to spend the recovery credit of $190 to about 85,000 low-income families. reopening plans are still murky. money now to meet the needs of the moment,” Chang-Diaz said. After tax revenues surged well beyond expectations in fiscal “It’s a pretty big task, a little bit bigger than people think,” “That will be an awful and avoidable shame on our common- 2021, the conference committee revised its fiscal 2022 tax col- wealth.” lection estimate upward by $4.2 billion, with much of that rev- Mariano told reporters, referencing the 40 senators and 160 State auditor candidate and Methuen Democrat Sen. Diana enue used to eliminate the reliance on one-time revenues in the representatives who will each have at least one staffer back at DiZoglio slammed the final budget for dropping language that earlier House and Senate proposals. work. “If you’re bringing 40 people in with an aide, that’s a would have required a study on allowing legislative staffers to The original budget bills both branches approved this spring little bit easier than 320. I want to make sure there’s no signifi- get health insurance through the state Group Insurance each called for using at least $1.5 billion from the state’s “rainy cant mistakes.” Commission. She also jabbed at leaders for scheduling a vote on day” fund, but the conference committee rewrite cancels that Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka said on June 30 the compromise less than a day after the conference committee withdrawal. they were developing a “comprehensive and nuanced reopen- submitted its report. Lawmakers instead suggest bulking up the savings account ing plan” to bring more employees and outsiders back in the “This is occurring yet again, positioning members to vote on further with $1.1 billion from a surplus in fiscal 2021 and with fall, but they did not offer more details on a date something we did not get adequate time to review. It’s not another $1.2 billion in fiscal 2022, which officials said would acceptable,” DiZoglio said. “If we keep doing this over and over push its total balance to about $5.8 billion by this time next year. again, it’s not going to become magically acceptable.” Michlewitz said that amount would represent “an unparalleled Legislative negotiators found compromise on the multiple record that will position the commonwealth to weather any fis- policy areas that separated the House and Senate budget bills, cal troubles that might be before us.” including the future of a program offering tax credits to film and “Achieving a balance well in excess of $5 billion is a critical television productions in Massachusetts. Supporters praise the goal for the Commonwealth as we build our economic recovery program as an economic boon, while opponents contend it and prepare for future challenges,” the Massachusetts Taxpayers The Westfield News siphons resources away from the Bay State with insufficient Foundation wrote in a report about the budget redraft. A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC returns. Other budget highlights include $20 million to increase pro- The House voted unanimously in April to eliminate the sunset vider rates at early education and care centers, $13 million for Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry date altogether, while the Senate voted to push it back four years offshore wind career training, and a $40 million reserve to help Managing Editor Sales Manager while imposing several additional eligibility requirements on the K-12 districts impacted by pandemic-related enrollment chang- tax credits. es. Hope E. Tremblay In their compromise, the Legislature agreed to make the One section of the budget will create new statewide standards Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager credit permanent while imposing one of the Senate-backed for certifying U-visa and T-visa applications for survivors of changes. Production companies would now be required to con- violent crime and human trafficking, according to Sen. Mark Chris Putz Marie Brazee duct at least 75 percent of their principal photography days or Montigny, who also filed the measures as a standalone bill. Sports Editor Business Manager spend at least 75 percent of their budget in Massachusetts, up “These protections for victims and survivors are long over- from 50 percent currently. due,” Montigny said in a statement. “We know from talking with Fran Smith Lorie Perry “Thanks to the legislature’s action today, Massachusetts will advocates and community partners that this type of violence has General Manager Director of Ad Production be poised and ready to capture the growing streaming TV indus- thrived during the pandemic, which has inflicted intense finan- try that will bring even more good-paying jobs to Massachusetts cial pressures, family illness, heightened workplace demands, for years to come, employ more local workers, and spend mil- and increased levels of isolation. I hope that our action today 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 lions of dollars with more local businesses,” said David will provide enhanced access to the resources and protections Hartman, executive director of the Massachusetts Production necessary to escape such abuse, especially at a time when immi- (413)562-4181 Coalition. grants have been the target of intense fear mongering and attacks www.thewestfieldnews.com The final budget does not include Senate-authorized language in our political discourse.” allowing the purchase of Massachusetts Lottery products with [Michael P. Norton and Sam Doran contributed reporting.] THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021 - PAGE 5

PUBLIC NOTICE Obituaries Annual Water Quality Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries Report made available WESTFIELD — The City of Westfield Department of Public Works - Water Division announces distribution of the Joan B. Ackerman Robert E. Nesin annual Water Quality Report in compliance with the Safe WESTFIELD – Joan B. WESTFIELD — Robert “Bob” Drinking Water Act. This report is sometimes referred to as a Ackerman, 87, passed away Earle Nesin died at his home in Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) and has been sent out by peacefully at home on Westfield, MA on Sunday, July mail to all customers of the City water system and shows the Tuesday, July 6, 2021 sur- 11, 2021 surrounded by his lov- results from annual water quality sampling for the calendar rounded by her loving family. ing family. Born on March 31, year 2020. She was born on July 15, 1944 to Helen (Mikuski) and The Westfield Department of Public Works - Water division 1933 in Hartford, CT, the Asher Nesin, Bob was a graduate is happy to report that we had no violations during the calendar daughter of Grace Kempton of Westfield High School. He year 2020. In addition, sampling shows that the water met all (Brett) and John Alden Brett. attended Western New England state and federal guidelines for clean and safe drinking water. She graduated from College and proudly served his In order to provide access to this document for other inter- Springfield Technical High country as a member of the Army ested individuals, and residential users who do not receive a School (class of 1951) and National Guard. bill, such as renters and those living in group situations, the from Duke University (class Bob was a longtime president of Micro CCR has been posted to the City website under the “Most Recent Consumer Confidence Report” link at this address: of 1955). She met her future Abrasives Corporation and an active member www.cityofwestfield.org/236/Water-Quality-Reports. A news husband Barclay H. of the Unified Abrasives Manufacturer’s flash has also gone out over text, email, and facebook, and Ackerman in their freshman Association. From Southampton Road, Micro signboards are posted in various locations around the city with year at Duke and they were married just three months after Abrasive’s products are used by industries the announcement of its availability. Once they are again open graduation. The two settled in Westfield in 1955 and lived across the globe. to the public, copies will also be posted at City Hall, the there for over 40 years where they raised three children. A lifelong resident of Westfield, Bob was a dedicated sup- Athenaeum, and the Westfield Senior Center. They were married for 62 years prior to Barclay’s passing porter and member of many local civic organizations including If you would like to view the report, please visit the City of in 2017. In 1975 Joan became a librarian at the Westfield the Rotary Club of Westfield and the Greater Westfield Westfield website. For a hard copy, all customers will be Athenaeum. She loved work and eventually became head Chamber of Commerce. receiving one by mail, however if you do not receive one or of the Circulation and Reference Departments before retir- Bob was a communicant of St. Peter & St. Casimir Parish would like an additional copy, you may request one from the ing in 2005. During her tenure there she wrote three books since 1970, and will be remembered by all who knew him for office of the Department of Public Works at 28 Sackett Street of Westfield history which were published by the Arcadia his integrity, strength of character, generosity and kindness. by phone at 413-572-6226. Publishing Company. Outside of work Joan had many and Bob leaves his loving wife of 50 years, Kathleen (Martin) varied interests. She loved all animals especially dogs and and his sons Benjamin Robert Nesin and Jonathan Martin she raised, trained and showed dogs of several different Nesin. He is survived by his brothers-in-law and their wives: breeds. She was an amateur photographer and belonged to George W. and Dorothy Martin; John F. and Elena Martin; and WESTFIELD PURPLE HEART TRAIL the Westfield Camera Club and the Springfield Kenneth C. and the late Candice Martin. “Uncle Bob” leaves Photographic Society for more than 20 years. She entered his dear nieces and nephews and their spouses: Michael and and won awards in international competitions and had Cindy Kolendo; Timothy Kolendo; Laurie (Martin) and David many of her photos published. Above all of her accom- Cecchi; Michael Martin; Jesse Martin; Sarah Teal (Martin) and plishments her family was the most important thing in her Jim Wood; Nathaniel and Kimberly Martin; Zachary and life. Her love and devotion was unwavering and felt by all. Rachel Martin and several special grand-nieces and nephews. She is survived by her three children Karen Wzorek Bob was predeceased by his parents and his sister Judith Ann (Joseph) of Southwick, MA, Paul Ackerman of Southwick, and her husband Michael Kolendo. MA, and Mark Ackerman (Laurel) of Broad Brook, CT; At the request of the family, services and burial will be pri- also six treasured grandchildren Joseph (Laura), Brenda vate. (Bob), Matt (Hannah), Niles, Dean, and Francine; and In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to three great-grandchildren Jackson, Eleanor and Owen. The St. Peter & St. Casmir Parish, 24 State Street, Westfield, MA. family wishes to express their gratitude to Sherri and Liz www.firtionadams.com for the loving care they provided for Joan. At the request of the family services will be private. 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With two outs in the inning, Jacob Elmer (43) hustles down the line and beats the throw to first allowing anoth- Westfield scores its first run on a sac-fly by Drew Bean (8), scoring Logan Bard (88). (BILL DEREN PHOTO) er Westfield run to cross the plate. (BILL DEREN PHOTO)

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