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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 243 Westfield, Two arrested on Southwick leaders agree drug trafficking, with Gov. on firearms charges By PETER CURRIER trick-or-treating Staff Writer WESTFIELD- Two Westfield residents were arrested and No ban or mandates put arraigned this week for eight charges stemming from illegally owned firearms and an apparent drug trafficking operation. in place, residents should Jeffrey J. Marques, ‘use common sense’ 34, and Kayla R. A tree fell on a shed on Western Avenue Wednesday. (MADISON WALLIS PHOTO) Bolio, 28, both of 35B By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Day Ave., Westfield Editor were arrested after WESTFIELD/SOUTHWICK – Local Westfield Police exe- communities keeping trick-or-treat on Residents assess storm damage cuted a search warrant Halloween were a step ahead of Gov. on the Day Avenue Charlie Baker, who said Tuesday that the as Westfield Gas & Electric residence to discover Halloween tradition would not be banned multiple firearms as JEFFREY J. KAYLA R. in the Commonwealth. well as class A and MARQUES. BOLIO Instead, Baker said it was up to indi- B drugs. vidual communities. Baker made the crews restore power According to the (WESTFIELD DETECTIVE BUREAU PHOTOS) announcement from Salem, arguably the statement of facts provided by police in court documents, Halloween capital of the northeast. By HOPE E. TREMBLAY police had probable cause to be granted a search warrant fol- “We will be putting out tips and advice Editor lowing a lengthy investigation into the apparent operation. with respect to Halloween. You won’t see WESTFIELD – A swift-moving “The arrests were the result of a lengthy investigation into us put out what I would refer to as rules storm brought downpours and hail the sale of heroin out of 35B Day Ave. which led to the search or mandates,” Baker said Tuesday in through the city Wednesday evening, warrant on Monday,” said Det. Sgt. Scott Phelon. Salem. “We do want local communities with Westfield Barnes Regional After the search was complete, officers discovered approx- in this particular case, given how differ- Airport reporting winds of 74 mph just imately 865 bags of pre-bundled heroin, which equals about ent many of our communities are across after 5 p.m. 21 grams. They also discovered 67.59 total grams of cocaine, the commonwealth, the opportunity to Soon after the storm passed, resi- a digital scale with cocaine residue, sandwich baggies that make their own call with respect to how dents began assessing the damage left they presume were used to package cocaine, more than they want to see Halloween operate.” behind. $15,000 in cash, and two improperly stored sidearms along Westfield Mayor Donald F. Humason Karrie Welch, a Springdale Road with improperly stored ammunition and magazines. Jr. announced last week on social media area resident said she had a tree come Neither Marques or Bolio have a license to carry according that he would not “cancel Halloween” as down, downed live wires and a fire at to court documents. One of the sidearms, a Sig Sauer P320, Springfield has done. the end of her driveway. was reportedly stolen from Vermont. “The City will not cancel Halloween,” Lisa Stowe, communications and Humason stated. “I leave it up to people marketing manager for WG&E, said See Charges, Page 5 to decide for themselves if their children the storm wasn’t what they expected. or their households will be involved.” “It was a surprisingly significant Humason urged residents to “use com- storm,” she said Thursday. “At the mon sense” and enjoy Halloween. City- height yesterday we had between A fire broke out on Springdale Road sponsored organized trick-or treat events, 2,000 and 3,000 customers without during the fast but furious storm Oct. however, were canceled. service. By morning we had gotten 7, 2020. (KARRIE WELCH PHOTO) Baker also suggested using common that number down to 500 and now Thankfully, WG+E spends a lot of sense and practicing social distancing. He we’re around 300. We’re grateful for time and resources on good tree main- said trick-or-treaters should go out in the support of mutual aid crews from tenance which reduces the effect of small groups and wear costumes that Chicopee Electric Light and Russell storms on our utility lines.” include masks that meet COVID-19 Municipal Light Dept as well as our Western Avenue resident Madison guidelines. Baker also said families on-call contractor Hawkeye and tree Wallis posted photos of damage to her sleave candy outside for children to pick crews from Asplundh.” backyard on social media and said the up rather than hand-out candy. Stowe said the power company storm was quick, but scary. Police Detectives found in a Day Avenue home in Westfield “The best thing you can do if you want tracked the storm all day and “knew to “I was absolutely terrified,” said more than $15,000 in cash, two illegally owned firearms, to celebrate Halloween, find a way to get expect high winds” but “it’s never Wells. “One minute it’s nice and the and enough heroin and cocaine that police believe it was 100% clear where weather will go but not for personal use. (WESTFIELD DETECTIVE BUREAU See Halloween, Page 5 we clearly took a significant hit. See Storm, Page 5 PHOTO)

Baldcypress tree on Union Local businesses Street slated for removal donate lumber to By AMY PORTER Oct. 6 public hearing for the project, Construction Tech Staff Writer talked about the baldcypress tree. By AMY PORTER WESTFIELD – A mature baldcy- City Planner Jay Vinskey first men- Staff Writer press tree at 102 Union St., which is tioned the tree, acknowledging that WESTFIELD — Matthew Gomes, Construction slated for removal to make room for keeping it would result in a 10% loss of Technology instructor at Westfield Technical Academy, expansion of a parking lot for the Full parking, where the intent of the appli- expressed his gratitude this week to two local businesses from Gospel Church, has been central during cant is to maximize the parking on the Westfield and Williamsburg for a much needed donation. the discussion of the permitting pro- site. Vinskey said the board could “With Covid-19, the state and local governments have had cess. address the taking down of the tree to make dramatic cuts to spending and our shop budget has The expansion, which was permitted with additional ornamentals on the site. seen substantial reductions. When we needed it most, Ponders by the Conservation Commission on “I’d like to see the tree stay where Hollow Custom Flooring and Millwork and Lashway Lumber Sept. 22 after several meetings, is now it’s at. It’s a rare tree,” said Planning Service and Custom Drying stepped forward and donated in the Planning Board for site plan Board member Cheryl Crowe. nearly 1,500 board feet of beautiful clear pine lumber valued approval and a stormwater permit. The Chair William Carellas agreed with at over $3,000,” said Gomes. Full Gospel Church at 110 Union St. is Crowe. “A tree there would be a nice Gomes said the lumber will be used by the students to make looking to add parking spaces on the touch to the parking lot,” he said. cabinetry and furniture projects as part of the regular curricu- adjacent lot of 102 Union St. where a “With these older trees and construc- This baldcypress tree, a rarity in New lum. single family home was razed. The tion around it, they end up dying,” England, will be removed to make room “It has been wonderful to be back in the building live and mature baldcypress sits in the proposed Vinskey said, adding that it was also for a church parking lot. (HOPE E. lot. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) See Construction, Page 3 Planning Board members, during the See Tree, Page 3

100 older adults receive flu shots at drive-through clinic By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Following the clinic, Gorman noted lowed and all volunteers wore masks. Editor that some surrounding communities Gorman thanked those who helped make WESTFIELD – One hundred of the partnered with pharmacies to host simi- the clinic possible and successful. city’s older adults received their flu vac- lar clinics, however, they were not able “Thank you to DPW and the Fire cination during a two-day drive-through to offer a drive-through event. Department for assisting with setting up flu shot clinic at the Westfield Senior “We are the only COA in the area that the parking lot with weighted barriers, Center. held a drive-through clinic. And that’s horses, and cones,” Gorman stated in an The clinic was a joint effort of five city because the vaccine was administered email. “Thanks to the Police Department departments, including the Council on through the Health Department,” said for an officer helping participants to Aging, Police, Fire, Department of Gorman. “The other COAs are partner- safely exit the parking lot onto Noble Public Works and Health Department. ing with local pharmacies and because of Street. And a million thanks to the According to Council on Aging liability issues, most are doing them Health Department… Joe Rouse, Deb Health inspector Tom Hibert and Council on Aging member Director Tina Gorman, the event was a outdoors and the seniors must get out of Mulvenna, Evelyn Bristol, Tommy Joyce Peregrin get medical information from Ed and Roberta success and was much appreciated by their vehicles and get the vaccine in a Hibert, Steve Cipriani, and Juanita Morace during the Oct. 7 flu clinic at the Westfield Senior participants, who received a high dosage designated area.” Center. (MARC St. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) flu shot. Social distancing guidelines were fol- See Drive-Through Clinic, Page 3 PAGE 2 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS WSU students teach urban planning to local Boys and Girls Club participants WESTFIELD —Westfield State University will attend Zoom meetings with students students are teaching local children about enrolled in the course, since they cannot meet urban planning, thanks to a new collaboration in person. They will also work remotely on the between its Department of Geography, curriculum to be either presented remotely or Planning, and Sustainability (GPS) and the recorded for future viewing. Boys and Girls Club of Greater Westfield. Last year, Dr. Gross applied for and was Called GPS Kids, the ongoing program was awarded the University’s Innovative developed during the fall 2019 semester out of Pedagogical Initiative Grant, which is given to a Westfield State regional planning course recipients who employ non-traditional meth- called “Unjust City,” taught by Alina T. Gross, ods of instruction in the classroom. The GPS Ph.D., assistant professor of GPS, who has a Kids program used the funding to buy art sup- history of involvement with diversity and plies, books, and other items to use with the social equity issues. In the course, 20 students children at the Club. learned about community engagement and “I would love if they all wanted to be urban studied equity issues in urban planning, such planners,” said Dr. Gross, “but if they don’t, as the exclusion of historically marginalized our hope is that the program helps them groups. become more engaged citizens who will be “So, we started discussing this,” said Dr. Westfield State students (pictured during the fall 2019 semester) taught Boys and Girls Club excited about getting involved in their com- Gross, “and we established that kids have of Greater Westfield participants about urban planning. munities.” been historically marginalized in the planning Currently, the children range in age from 10 process.” tunities. it also benefits the Boys and Girls Club. In to 12, but Westfield State is developing curri- She connected with Kellie Brown, the Boys “We want our students to be active mem- spring 2020, GPS students helped the club run cula for different age groups. For parents and Girls Club’s director of operations, and bers of their community,” said Tamara Smith, focus groups to obtain feedback from the chil- interested in learning more about the program, the partnership took off. Ph.D., the University’s faculty coordinator for dren for the Club’s annual report. call Kellie Brown, director of operations at the “Working with the students from Westfield civic learning and democratic engagement. “Our faculty are trained to go out into the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Westfield, at State has been a pleasure,” said Brown. “Their GPS student interns teach the children about community,” said Dr. Smith, “to form these 413-562-2301. dedication to our club members has been a different elements of planning, such as envi- relationships and to be reciprocal with our ——— heartwarming experience. You could see the ronmental issues, sustainability, map-reading, community partners.” Founded in 1839 by Horace Mann, Westfield admiration the kids had for these college stu- urban design, and transportation. For exam- Brian W. Conz, Ph.D., associate professor State University is an education leader com- dents, who took time out of their busy days to ple, a park design activity enables children to and chair of the GPS department, said, “As mitted to providing every generation of stu- make a difference in their lives.” Following choose different features they would like to with other well-designed community engage- dents with a learning experience built on its the course’s successful conclusion in have in their parks. They create playgrounds, ment efforts undertaken by our faculty, the founding principle as the first public, co-edu- December 2019, GPS students expressed basketball courts, and fountains. The children GPS collaboration with the Boys and Girls cational college in America to offer an educa- interest in continuing their work at the Boys learn to work within a budget and analyze Club gives our students an opportunity to tion without barrier to race, gender, or eco- and Girls Club, so it morphed into an intern- park layouts. experience how their discipline functions in nomic status. This spirit of innovative thinking ship directed by Professor Gross. Now, “The children were so excited to imagine the world, while serving a need identified by and social responsibility is forged in a cur- Westfield State’s GPS students in the GPS how they could make a park the best for all to the organization.” riculum of liberal arts and professional stud- Kids program receive academic credit for cre- enjoy,” said Julianne Griffiths ’20, a past “It has been one of the most rewarding ies that creates a vital community of engaged ating, planning, and facilitating a curriculum intern with GPS Kids, “and they referred to things I’ve done at Westfield,” said Dr. Gross, learners who become confident, capable indi- on urban planning and environmental issues aspects of parks that they liked.” “because I love seeing our students working viduals prepared for leadership and service to with more than 20 children they work with at Not only is the collaboration a positive with the kids, imparting what they’ve learned, society. For more information about Westfield the Club. The program had three interns dur- learning experience for Westfield State stu- and getting the kids excited about planning.” State University, visit www.westfield.ma.edu, ing the spring 2020 semester, and more have dents because they are involved in planning The coronavirus pandemic has only tempo- www.twitter.com/westfieldstate, or https:// expressed interest in future internship oppor- and facilitating engagement with children, but rarily dictated changes to the program. Brown www.facebook.com/WestfieldStateUniversity. Police Logs Court Logs Major crime and destroyed and antifreeze was leaking onto the road- Westfield District Court incident report way, the officer reports that the caller declined a tow Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 truck because he lived right around the corner and was Jacob J. Sosini, 23, of 26 Silverbrook Ln., North Granby, Conn., plead guilty WESTFIELD able to slowly get the vehicle home. to charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and negli- 3:36 p.m.: motor vehicle accident, North Elm SOUTHWICK gent operation of a motor vehicle brought by Southwick police. He was ordered Street, multiple callers report that a motorcyclist was 11:28 a.m.: officer wanted, Powder Mill Road, a to pay $350 in assessments, lose his license for one year, and serve two years of down in the roadway, the responding officer reports resident requested to speak to an officer regarding probation until Sept. 30, 2022. He was found not responsible for an additional that multiple other vehicles were forced to stop quick- obtaining a trespass order; charge of a marked lane violation. ly due to another vehicle that was stopped around the 12:43 p.m.: officer wanted, Berkshire Avenue, a Thomas R. Longtin, 63, of 21 Ridgeway Dr., Agawam, was arraigned on corner, the officer reports that the motorcycle driver resident reported receiving verbal threats from her charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and posses- tried to stop suddenly as well behind the vehicles, but boyfriend, the responding officer adviser her of sion of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle brought by Westfield in doing so he lost control of the motorcycle and it fell options for a restraining order or harassment orders; police. He was released on his personal recognizance pending a Dec. 4 pre-trial to the ground and spun out of control, hitting a pas- 1:01 p.m.: officer wanted, Depot Street, a resident hearing. senger vehicle in front of it, the officer reports rela- reports an unemployment scam; Robert F. Lambert, 59, of 62 Orange St., Westfield was arraigned on a charge tively minor damage to both vehicles and no injuries; 2:21 p.m.: accident, Feeding Hills Road, a two-car of witness intimidation brought by Westfield police. He was released on his per- 7:21 p.m.: animal complaint, Llewellyn Drive, a accident with possible injury was reported; sonal recognizance pending a Dec. 4 pre-trial hearing. caller reports that multiple pitbulls in the area chased 3:08 p.m.: accident, Vining Hill Road, a motorist Jeffrey A. Christie, 43, of 45 Granville Road, Southwick pleaded guilty to a after her cat and then went after herself and her grand- hit a parked vehicle, no injuries were reported; charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol brought by daughter, the responding officer reports that Animal 4:34 p.m.: general services, College Highway, four Southwick police. He was ordered to pay $350 in assessments and serve two Control was made aware of the situation; cases of empty beer bottles being stored outside a years of probation until Sept. 30, 2022. He was found not responsible for addi- 10:27 p.m.: motor vehicle accident, Holyoke Road, business were taken overnight; tional charges of failure to stop for police and a motor vehicle lights violation. a caller reports that they accidentally struck a deer 4:57 p.m.: larceny, Hillside Road, a debit card was Additional charges of operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license and with their vehicle and that the deer seemed to have stolen; negligent operation of a motor vehicle were dismissed upon the request of the survived and ran off, the responding officer reports 6:55 p.m.: escort, Mort Vining Road, a police Commonwealth. that the plastic grill of the vehicle was completely escort was requested;

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Fri., Oct. 9, 2020 is the 283rd day of the year. 83 days remain until the end of the year.

1806 – Prussia begins the War of the Fourth 1914 – World War I: The Siege of Antwerp in Cambodia. 1970 – Steve Jablonsky, American ON THIS DAY Coalition against France. comes to an end. 1980 – Pope John Paul II greets the Dalai composer 1812 – War of 1812: In a naval engagement 1918 – The Finnish Parliament offers to Lama during a private audience in Vatican 1974 – Shmuel Herzfeld, American 768 – Carloman I and Charlemagne are on Lake Erie, American forces capture two Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse the City. rabbi crowned kings of the Franks. British ships: HMS Detroit and HMS Cale- throne of a short-lived Kingdom of Finland. 1981 – President François Mitterrand abol- 1976 – William Alexander, American 1238 – James I of Aragon founds the King- donia. 1919 – The Cincinnati Reds win the World ishes capital punishment in France. author and educator dom of Valencia. 1820 – Guayaquil declares independence Series, resulting in the Black Sox Scandal. 1983 – South Korean President Chun Doo- 1976 – Nick Swardson, American actor 1410 – The first known mention of the from Spain. 1934 – An Ustashe assassin kills King Al- hwan survives an assassination attempt and comedian Prague astronomical clock. 1825 – Restauration arrives in New York exander I of Yugoslavia and Louis Barthou, in Rangoon, Burma (present-day Yangon, 1977 – Brian Roberts, American base- 1446 – The hangul alphabet is published in Harbor from Norway, the first organized im- Foreign Minister of France, in Marseille. Myanmar), but the blast kills 21 and injures ball player – Juan Dixon, American basket- Korea. migration from Norway to the United States. – Boulder Dam (later Hoover Dam) 17 others. 1978 1936 ball player and coach 1594 – Troops of the Portuguese Empire 1831 – Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first head begins to generate electricity and transmit 1986 – The Phantom of the Opera, eventu- are defeated on Sri Lanka, bringing an end 1979 – Vernon Fox, American football of state of independent Greece, is assas- it to Los Angeles. ally the second longest running musical in player and coach to the Campaign of Danture. sinated. 1937 – Murder of 9 Catholic priests in London, opens at Her Majesty's Theatre. 1604 – Kepler's Supernova is the most re- 1979 – Alex Greenwald, American 1834 – Opening of the Dublin and Kings- Zhengding, China, who protected the local 1995 – An Amtrak Sunset Limited train is singer-songwriter, producer, and actor cent supernova to be observed within the town Railway, the first public railway on the population from the advancing Japanese derailed by saboteurs near Palo Verde, Ari- Milky Way. 1979 – Brandon Routh, American island of Ireland. army. zona. model and actor 1635 – Roger Williams is banished from the 1847 – Slavery is abolished in the Swedish 1941 – A coup in Panama declares Ricardo 2006 – North Korea conducts its first nucle- – Zachery Ty Bryan, American Massachusetts Bay Colony after religious 1981 colony of Saint Barthélemy. Adolfo de la Guardia Arango the new presi- ar test. actor and policy disagreements. 1854 – Crimean War: The siege of Sevas- dent. 2009 – First lunar impact of NASA's Lunar 1981 – Darius Miles, American basket- 1701 – The Collegiate School of Connecti- topol begins. 1942 – Australia's Statute of Westminster Precursor Robotic Program. ball player cut (later renamed Yale University) is char- 1861 – American Civil War: Union troops Adoption Act 1942 receives royal assent. 2012 – Pakistani Taliban attempt to assassi- 1983 – Stephen Gionta, American ice tered in Old Saybrook. repel a Confederate attempt to capture Fort 1950 – The Goyang Geumjeong Cave mas- nate outspoken schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai. hockey player 1708 – Peter the Great defeats the Swedes Pickens. sacre in Korea begins. 2016 – The Arakan Rohingya Salvation 1985 – David Plummer, American at the Battle of Lesnaya. 1864 – American Civil War: Union cavalry- 1962 – Uganda becomes an independent Army launches its first attack on Myanmar swimmer 1740 – Dutch colonists and Javanese na- men defeat Confederate forces at Toms Commonwealth realm. security forces along the Bangladesh– 1986 – Derek Holland, American base- tives begin a massacre of the ethnic Chi- Brook, Virginia. 1963 – In Italy, a large landslide a causes a Myanmar border. ball player nese population in Batavia, eventually killing 1873 – A meeting at the U.S. Naval Acad- giant wave to overtop the Vajont Dam, kill- 2019 – Turkey begins its military offensive in 1987 – Bill Walker, American basket- at least 10,000. emy establishes the U.S. Naval Institute. ing over 2,000. north-eastern Syria. ball player – Ani Amiraghyan, Armenian ten- 1760 – Seven Years' War: Russian and 1874 – The Universal Postal Union is cre- 1966 – Vietnam War: South Korean troops 1993 nis player Austrian troops briefly occupy Berlin. ated by the Treaty of Bern. commit the Binh Tai Massacre. 1993 – Lauren Davis, American tennis 1790 – A severe earthquake in northern Al- 1900 – The Cook Islands become a territory 1967 – A day after his capture, Ernesto geria causes severe damage and a tsunami TODAY'S player of the United Kingdom. "Che" Guevara is executed for attempting 1993 – Scotty McCreery, American in the Mediterranean Sea and kills three 1911 – An accidental bomb explosion trig- to incite a revolution in Bolivia. BIRTHDAYS thousand. singer-songwriter and guitarist gers the Wuchang Uprising against the Chi- 1969 – In Chicago, the National Guard is 1993 – Wesley So, Filipino-American 1799 – HMS Lutine sinks with the loss of nese monarchy. called in as demonstrations continue over 1967 – Eddie Guerrero, American wrestler (d. 2005) chess grandmaster 240 men and a cargo worth £1,200,000. 1913 – The steamship SS Volturno catches the trial of the "Chicago Eight". 1970 – Kenny Anderson, American 1996 – Bella Hadid, American model 1804 – Hobart, capital of Tasmania, is fire in the mid-Atlantic. 1970 – The Khmer Republic is proclaimed founded. basketball player and coach THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 - PAGE 3 Senior Center Drive-Up Flu Clinic The Westfield Senior Center hosted a drive-through flu shot clinic Oct. 7, 2020.

Arnie and Jean Paye are greeted by Mary Lou Niedzielski at Wednesday’s Senior Center drove-up flu clinic. (MARC St. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Juanita Carnes, chairperson of the Board of Health, monitors Mary and Ken Fedora after their flu shots. (MARC St. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Drive-Through Clinic Continued from Page 1 Carnes for making this one-of-a- well as faithful and selfless volun- kind in the area senior flu clinic teer, Barbara Martone. possible.” “On behalf of Westfield’s older Gorman also offered k”udos to adults, thanks to each and every Council on Aging staff who assist- one of you! It takes a village,” ed with scheduling, set-up, and said Gorman. Health inspector Steve Cipriani and Public Health traffic flow — Mary Cohutt, Alex This was the only planned flu Westfield supervising public health nurse Deborah Nurse Evelyn Bristol prepare Robert Blanchard for Hibert, Mary Lou Niedzielski, clinic the COA is hosting this Mulvenna is assisted by Joe Rouse, Director of Public a flu shot. (MARC St. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Joanne Ortegas, Joyce Peregrin, as year. Health. (MARC St. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Tree Continued from Page 1 too big to move, in response to a suggestion from Crowe. The representative from R. Levesque Assoc, who was present on behalf of the church, said he believed the tree also interfered with the stormwater plan. The site plan approval at the Planning Board was continued to Oct. 20. All of these same questions about the tree came up during the Conservation Commission hearings on the Full Gospel church parking lot plan, portions of which are within the buffer zone of bordering vegetative wetlands. Before approving the plan, several commissioners expressed regret that the mature baldcypress tree located within the proposed parking area could not be saved. Conservation Coordinator Meredith Borenstein agreed, while also saying the species is not indigenous to this zone, and its loca- tion was not in the buffer zone and therefore not within their jurisdiction. According to the Arbor Day Foundation website arborday.org, the baldcypress is native to southern swampy areas from Maryland down the eastern coast to Texas, although it has adapted to north- ern climates given the proper soil and conditions. WTA Construction Tech students (L-R): Griffin Derosier, “I did talk to the landscape architect who designed it, and he Isabella Purdy, Mackenzie Chase, Kaden Rodriguez, Kira “Come out and explained why the stormwater had to go there and the tree was in Stoops, Michael Seaha, Darin Towle, Aidan Fifield, Lisette the way… I would like landscape architects to think more about Ramos, Ryan Pellegrini, Dillon Hall, and Tanner Lafreniere. help our city’s saving trees,” Borenstein said at one of the Conservation (WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY PHOTO) Commission meetings. team get to Construction Cooperstown!” WASH & FOLD Continued from Page 1 What: Fundraiser LAUNDRY SERVICE in person with our shop stu- There have been changes to for Westfield dents,” Gomes said, adding our routines to include lots of Wizards baseball PICK UP AND DROP JUST that all of the students have social distance, wearing masks, OFF AVAILABLE returned and a full class of cleaning, and sanitizing, but team . . . 90¢ freshmen are now doing we are back together and mak- Pocketbook Bingo! LOCAL TO PER LB. WESTFIELD exploratory weeks in all of the ing sawdust again – and the Where: Shaker Farms Country Club shops. students have been doing a PERFECT FOR STUDENTS “Every aspect of life these great job at keeping each other When: October 16th at 6:30pm FOR MORE INFO CONTACT days seems to be challenging safe and adjusting to the $35 entry fee includes ticket for door prize. LINDA 413-433-2644 and complex, but being back changes,” he said. Food and Drinks will be available. in the shop feels like home. Later this fall, the shop plans to start new house construction All current safety guidelines will be followed strictly. in Westfield with the juniors Masks must be worn until seated at your table the night LOCALLY RAISED BEEF FOR SALE and seniors, a project that has of the event. Due to safety guidelines, we must have GROUND HAMBURG, Raised in West eld on a 4th generation been in the planning stage for a a firm count of all attendees, so... Don’t miss out! Reserve your spot today for a ASSORTED STEAKS, farm. Our cows are humanely raised on couple of years. pasture, without growth hormones. “It’s been an interesting fun night out, a chance to win some prizes and ROASTS, USDA inspected, stamped and in year,” Gomes said. ”If anyone and support your team! available in bundles vacuum sealed freezer bags. out there needs to renew their Reservations should be emailed to of meat or, Pick up at the farm, or delivery available faith in humanity, they can 1/2 - 1/4 of a cow. within West eld and surrounding towns. look no further than the [email protected] by Oct.13th Lashway Family, Ponders You can also call/text 413-437-3277 with any questions. FOR PRICING CALL: Hollow, and Lashway Lumber, 413-454-1042 who came through for our stu- Be sure to Follow us on Facebook @ The Wizards of Westfield!!! WESTFIELD, MA dents with their thoughtfulness The Westfield Wizards Baseball Organization is a 501(c) 3 non-profit charitable organization. and generosity,” he added.

Local Real Estate Sales PAGE 4 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT Budget managers still sizing up depth of problems

By COLIN A. YOUNG State House News Service BOSTON - There is no doubt that Massachusetts will have a budget hole to dig itself out of, but state budget overseers still have plenty of work to do to determine how deep that hole will be and what the best strategies are for climbing out of it. Wednesday's hearing with economic experts was meant to give the three chief budget managers -- Ways and Means Committee chairmen Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and Sen. Michael Rodrigues, and Secretary of Administration and Finance Michael Heffernan -- another chance to get their arms around the scope of the state's budget problems and to set them on a path towards budgeting in a time of widespread uncertainty. They heard a wide range of forecasts for the expected rev- enue decline in fiscal year 2021 -- generally in the $2 billion to $5 billion range. The nearly four-hour hearing set the table for difficult decisions on Beacon Hill around the possibilities of raising taxes, slashing state spending and tapping into the state's reserve account to plug the gap -- and revealed a poten- tial rift on taxes between the administration and Legislature. Though Heffernan, Michlewitz and Rodrigues heard an array of possible outcomes, the Department of Revenue's pro- jection for fiscal 2021 was perhaps the most meaningful since it represents the current thinking of the executive branch and Gov. Charlie Baker's administration. Revenue Commissioner Geoffrey Snyder told budget man- agers Wednesday morning that DOR now expects fiscal year 2021 tax revenues will total between $25.918 billion and $28.387 billion -- between $2.76 billion and $5.23 billion below the assumption agreed to before the pandemic upended the economy. The range Snyder provided would represent a drop of between 4 percent and 12 percent from final fiscal year 2020 collections of $29.596 billion, and the commissioner added that he leans toward the optimistic end of DOR's range. Health equity ideas run into He also said DOR's estimate takes into consideration actual tax collections for the first quarter of the fiscal year, which began July 1. DOR reported Monday that year-to-date tax col- lections total roughly $7.27 billion through three full months of fiscal year 2021, which is $69 million or 1 percent more wall of state budget woes than was collected during in the same time period of fiscal 2020, a period when the economy was humming along. By CHRIS LISINSKI achieved through the fiscal year 2021 as $3 billion below collections last fiscal "The first quarter of the fiscal year has given us some indi- State House News Service budget or other legislation. year. cation of where our economy has stayed steady and what por- BOSTON - A panel of public health Among their suggestions, the task The forecast points to the likelihood tions have fallen off. This information is proving to be very experts and elected officials is poised to force plans to recommend enacting of difficult debates over how to cut important for all of us as we plan out the rest of the fiscal recommend sweeping legislative action emergency paid sick leave legislation to spending or find new revenues. year," Michlewitz said Wednesday morning. to address the COVID-19 pandemic's help any employees not covered by a Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz pushed back Though year-to-date tax receipts are up through the first disproportionate impacts across demo- similar COVID-era federal program, on Holmes earlier in the hearing, noting quarter, Snyder and Office of Tax Policy Analysis Director graphic groups, but their ideas could be reducing prison populations to limit that "crisp, specific asks" are helpful but Kazim Ozyurt cautioned that the trend is not likely to continue clouded by the state's shaky economic COVID-19 spread, ensuring state pan- warning against the task force limiting because, as Michael Goodman from UMass Dartmouth's footing. demic response resources are available its scope based on state finances. Department of Public Policy put it, the increase in year-to-date On the same day that the state in multiple languages, and continuing "The charge to this task force is not for revenues has been "driven by unemployment insurance bene- Department of Revenue projected tax funding for "isolation hotels." the public health experts here to tell us fits and the taxable nature of them." revenues this fiscal year could drop well Their list also includes language keep- what we can afford as a state. The "Withholding tax revenues grew about four and a half per- below collection levels last fiscal year, ing an eviction and foreclosure morato- Legislature stood up this task force in cent, that's a growth of about $142 million from the same some members of a legislative task force rium, which is currently set to expire on order to get public health advice from period last year we can see in these three months," Ozyurt cautioned that the long list of policy sug- Oct. 17, in place until officials can public health experts about what it will said. "Roughly about $364 million withholding from the UI gestions in its draft report may not all be implement a plan to prevent large-scale take to close these disparities," Chang- benefits has been received. So in the absence of that, the affordable. housing removals and displacement Diaz said. "The Legislature will have to growth in withholding, for example, would have been a Jeffrey Sanchez, an advisor at Rasky amid the pandemic. make those difficult decisions. That's decline, in the negative territory." Partners who previously served as chair Specific details about each proposal, our constitutional obligation. But we Ozyurt also said there's a thought that "pent up demand" of the House Ways and Means including costs, were not immediately look to this task force for public health among consumers for summertime purchases helped bump up Committee, urged the task force to make available, though the sick leave proposal advice, not fiscal advice." sales tax revenue during the warmer months, but the question clear which ideas are most achievable is based on existing legislation that "It's true that the Legislature does not is whether consumer spending will continue as the weather when it publishes its report next week, would allocate $55 million into a pool to have the money, but to say that the com- gets colder and the possibility of additional business shut- even as he praised its work to identify start the program. monwealth of Massachusetts ain't got no downs looms this winter. crucial inequities. Several lawmakers including Rep. money right now is factually incorrect," Though they will have to agree on the best guess for the "This end of the year, $700 million in Russell Holmes asked the task force to Chang-Diaz added. "There's a lot of revenue drop in FY21, that answer will spark a bigger and the hole, up to $4 billion going into next develop cost estimates, prompting others money in Massachusetts. It's not in the more complicated question: How should the state address the year -- so there's not going to be that to argue that legislators are better tax coffers of the state, and that also is a difference between what it takes in as tax revenue and what it much money," Sanchez said. "Where's equipped to determine fiscal impacts. fiscal policy question that the Legislature wants to spend? the opportunity to highlight, right now, Holmes urged medical experts to is going to have to grapple with, but we "Even under the rosiest of projections, we still have some for Oct. 14, what can we do? From Oct. refine the report both to outline the have to remember to look at the biggest real difficult decisions to make in relation to trying to balance 14 to the end of the year going into the highest-impact suggestions regardless of version of the picture here." our books for FY 21," Michlewitz said, adding that "every new year, what can we do?" price and also to look for "low-hanging Over the next week, members will option is really on the table at the moment." The Health Equity Task Force, which fruit that doesn't cost as much." refine a draft version of the interim Among those options is cutting spending to match the lim- the Legislature created under a bill Gov. "I like to deliver stuff. That's what I report, which co-chair and Massachusetts ited revenues expected to come in, raising taxes to generate Charlie Baker signed in June to address like to do. I don't like to make promises League of Community Health Centers new revenue, making withdrawals from the state's $3.5 billion disparate health outcomes for under- on all these big things and what I might Legislative Affairs Director Michael rainy day fund and borrowing money that would have to be served or underrepresented populations, be able to do in the future," Holmes said. Curry said will focus on "most urgent" paid back over a number of years. plans to file an interim report next week "I need to deliver something. I'm not issues. Michlewitz and Rodrigues said they have begun talking to proposing ways to address health inequi- asking you to go and do my job, I'm just A second and final report will be pub- the members of their committees and legislative branches ties. asking you -- it would be nice if you lished several months later with more about budget priorities and approaches. Rodrigues suggested Throughout the pandemic, infection could say, 'hey, here is a lot of bang for comprehensive, longer-term sugges- he would favor a "balanced" approach and Michlewitz said rates have been significantly higher in the dollar.' That's all I'm asking. If I tions. each of the strategies has its problems. But Heffernan was communities of color, many of which could have one, two, three of those "All the priorities on that list are abso- willing to draw a line in the sand and declare that one strategy are in densely populated cities. Older things, that'd be helpful, and then if lutely important," said Dr. Assaad Sayah, was a non-starter for the Baker administration. residents have also been far more likely people want to go fight for the $100 mil- CEO of the Cambridge Health Alliance "Right now, from what we see, we won't need to raise to face death or other serious conse- lion things, let them go fight for that and the panel's other co-chair. "Our goal taxes," Heffernan said after the hearing. "We've got a lot of quences from the highly infectious virus. stuff." at this stage is: we have an opportunity, levers and a lot of ways to put together a good budget for [FY] The panel's draft report was not avail- Massachusetts likely faces a decline in and we need to maximize this opportu- 21." able Wednesday, but a slideshow during revenue fiscal year 2021, with experts nity with items that are very important its virtual meeting listed nearly two predicting collections might equal fiscal and items that are highest likelihood to See Budget, Page 5 dozen points as priorities that could be 2020 collections but could fall as much be funded."

The Westfield News Reappointed top housing justice eyes ‘workable solutions’ A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC By MICHAEL P. NORTON Said Sullivan: "We recognize the significant challenges that Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli State House News Service the pandemic has created for tenants and landlords and will Managing Editor Director of Sales/ BOSTON - Chief Justice Timothy Sullivan of Topsfield has work closely with communities across the state to develop Classified Manager been reappointed to a second five-year term as head of the workable solutions wherever possible." Hope E. Tremblay Housing Court, which is embroiled in ongoing talks over ways A statutory moratorium on evictions and foreclosures, Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager to stop a flood of evictions when a pandemic-related morato- enacted in response to the economic hardship caused by pan- rium expires on Oct. 17. demic-related business closures, is due to expire on Saturday, Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor Trial Court Chief Justice Paula Carey on Wednesday Oct. 17 but talks involving judiciary leaders, lawmakers and Business Manager announced Sullivan's reappointment and court officials pointed the Baker administration are continuing on potential solutions. Fran Smith Lorie Perry to the six-division court's expansion to 84 communities and its A graduate of Merrimack College and New England Law General Manager Director of Ad Production transition to virtual operations during the pandemic. School, Sullivan ran a general law practice in Newburyport Carey praised Sullivan's philosophy of "open communica- focused on landlord-tenant matters before his 2004 appoint- tion, collaboration and team building." She added, "He has ment to the bench, where he served as a housing judge in the 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 worked hard to roll out the expansion of the Housing Court and Worcester division and as first justice in the Northeast e-Filing initiatives. He has strongly led the Court in response Division. (413)562-4181 to the eviction moratorium. I am confident his hard work will Sullivan and Trial Court Administrator Jonathan Williams www.thewestfieldnews.com ensure balance and fairness, as we all address this crisis and reappointed Benjamin Adeyinka as deputy court administrator push to preserve tenancies, if possible." for the Housing Court Department. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 - PAGE 5 The Diocese of Springfield Halloween seeks help from the community Continued from Page 1 outside and just be careful and cautious,” said Baker. “Wear Online survey to improve Diocese a face covering. Keep your distance and take advantage of all the guidance that’s been out there previously about the best response to sexual abuse allegations way to avoid further infection.” Baker did say that Halloween parties were “a bad idea.” and victim assistance “I’ve had a number of people tell me they’ve been invited SPRINGFIELD — The Diocese of Springfield is publishing to those kinds of gatherings. Most years at Halloween, I an online survey and is seeking help from the community to understand why and it makes sense. This is not one of those provide input into a strategic plan to improve its response to years,” he said. Baker later added, “the reason we’re not can- sexual abuse allegations and victim assistance. celing Halloween is because that would have turned into The survey can be found at diospringfield.org and will be thousands of indoor Halloween parties, which would have available from Thursday, October 8 through Monday, been a heck of a lot worse for public safety and for the spread October 19. of the virus than outdoor organized and supervised trick-or- The information will be used by the Independent Task Force treating.” on the Response to Sexual Abuse within the Diocese of According to State House News, in Salem, which annually Springfield which has been charged with providing recommen- receives flocks of tourists from around the world leading up to dations to improve how the diocese responds, investigates and and around Halloween, Mayor Kim Driscoll said she is work- Salem, MA 10/6/20 Governor Charlie Baker (cq) talks with handles allegations of sexual abuse. The task force will also ing with public health officials to issue guidance for trick-or- Salem Mayor Kimberley Driscoll (cq), after his press confer- focus on identifying actions and resources needed to promote treating. ence inside the Olde Main Street Pub, during the continuing healing of survivors and the faith community. “We’re purists, folks are probably going to go out. And we coronavirus pandemic. Inside he was joined by Lt. Governor “We are hoping to reach the people in the pews as well as feel like there’s family decisions … we have throngs of tour- Karyn Polito (cq), Secretary of Transportation Stephanie survivors and their family members, clergy, advocates, and the Pollack (cq), and Driscoll to make an announcement about staff of the diocese to hear what they think we should be advo- ists that are here and if families can safely, certainly following those directives and guidance, in small groups with masks go, the Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program. POOL (Pat cating,” said Judge Daniel A. Ford, retired Superior Court Judge Greenhouse/Globe Staff) and chair of the task force. we’d love to be able to enable that,” she said. “And if resi- The community’s feedback will be used to help inform the dents don’t feel comfortable having people come, there are development of a strategic plan with specific steps for improve- ways that you can turn off porch lights and give that direction Anyone interested in hosting a trunk should contact Kim ment in the following areas: as well.” Starsiak at (413) 572-1122, or via email to kim@allstars- 1. Acknowledging the trauma of sexual abuse on members The Witch City was in the yellow, moderate risk category dancecenter.com. of our community and ensuring the allocation of resources with a rising incidence rate in the Department of Public Westfield State Representative Candidate Kelly Pease is needed to promote healing of survivors and the faith commu- Health’s latest update on town-by-town COVID-19 transmis- hosting a drive-through trick-or treat Oct. 31 from 5-7:30 nity; sion data. Driscoll had previously said her city would not p.m. in the Mestek parking lot on North Elm Street. Pease and 2. Responding to all allegations of sexual abuse in our move into the latest economic reopening round authorized by his costumed campaign volunteers will offer candy as resi- church community in a timely, compassionate and fair way; Baker, canceled all parades, festivals and large events, prohib- dents drive-through the lot. Pease is seeking candy donations 3. Ensuring the diocese has a transparent system of proto- ited street performers from the downtown area, ceased all for the event and can be reached via kelly@peaseforstaterep. cols and procedures that guarantee respect and due process for marketing, implemented a mandatory mask zone in the down- com. all involved; town area, and began requiring all overnight guests in Salem Westfield on Weekends’ is hosting its annual PumpkinFest 4. Ensuring that local church leadership is held responsible to complete a local traveler form. with a socially distant drive-in movie Oct. 17 and drive-by and accountable for failing to protect children and other vulner- Baker said he expects Salem will get “hundreds of thou- Scarecrow Trail and Haunted House tour Oct. 16-31. able persons; sands” of tourists this month despite the changes to cope with Information is available at westfieldonweekends.com. 5. Holding those who have been credibly accused of sexual the pandemic and he praised Driscoll’s work to plan for the ; and In Southwick, a Trunk or Treat is planned at Southwick abuse responsible and accountable inevitable. 6. Preventing sexual abuse of anyone in our faith communi- Regional School from 2-6:30 p.m. on Halloween. The event ties in the future. “There’s no question there will be people in Salem in is sponsored by the Southern Tri-Town Girl Scouts, Southwick October, it’s like the swallows going home to Capistrano or Civic Fund and Police Chief Kevin A. Bishop. Vendors will The survey and naming of the task force are just the latest wherever it is they go. It just is going to happen,” the governor wear costumes and pass out candy through a vehicle’s pas- actions undertaken by the diocese to improve its safe environ- said. “But the work that the mayor and her team have done to senger window. Anyone interested in being a “trunk” should ment efforts. In June 2019, Jeffrey Trant was brought on board establish a culture here of wearing masks and socially distanc- send an email to [email protected]. as the director of the diocesan Office of Safe Environment and ing and recognizing and understanding the issues associated Southwick has a list of suggestions posted on its website, Victim Assistance. Under his leadership, the diocese has com- with this is pretty powerful.” southwickma.org, on how to safely celebrate Halloween dur- missioned an independent and outside investigation by retired Westfield has two options, so far, for those who want to ing the pandemic. Super Court Judge Peter A. Velis, brought on a new team of participate in Halloween in a safe, socially distanced way. All ——— investigators, and signed onto a joint memorandum of under- Stars Dance Center is hosting a limited version of its annual Some information for this article was by Colin A. Young/ standing with the three district attorneys’ offices whose jurisdic- Trunk or Treat at its 209 Root Road center from 2-4 p.m. State House News Service tions cover all of western Massachusetts. Should you have any questions, please contact the diocesan Office of Safe Environment and Victim Assistance at (413) 452- Budget 0624 or at [email protected] Continued from Page 4

That puts Heffernan and the Baker administration at odds fund will be appropriate. However, simultaneously, they want with a handful of the people who testified at Wednesday's to see other budget considerations on the spending side. So if hearing and called for the state to increase certain taxes to raise one were to not do any cuts or adjustments on the spending additional revenue that will help sustain state programs and side and solely spend from the rainy day fund, then that would services through the pandemic and recession. be viewed very adversely." "When private spending falls during a recession ... cutting Evan Horowitz, executive director of the Center for State public spending only prolongs and deepens the recession," Policy Analysis at Tufts University, projected a nearly $1.6 Marie-Frances Rivera, president of the Massachusetts Budget billion reduction in anticipated tax revenues in fiscal 2021 and and Policy Center, said. She argued that Massachusetts should said he thinks a gap of that size can be prudently plugged using instead raise taxes on "people who have benefited from the the rainy day fund. economic growth that we've seen, wealthy individuals, [and] "It doesn't seem like the FY21 budget will require dramatic corporations" as a way to raise money for state programs or actions on either side of the ledger, be it spending cuts or tax services that "really get money flowing through our local increases," he said. He added, "They don't seem to be neces- economies." sary for deficit fighting, for fighting a deficit, as a gap of this Winds of up to 74 mph tore through a Western Avenue back- Goodman suggested the idea of temporary tax hikes to size could comfortably be filled with money from the state's yard during the fast but furious storm Oct. 7, 2020. maintain state programs that help people through the pan- stabilization fund leaving behind enough money for future (MADISON WELLS PHOTO) demic. That notion might have more support than others. The draws." business-backed Massachusetts High Technology Council has Horowitz said he understands the desire to not over deplete long resisted efforts to impose new or higher taxes at the state the fund, but added, "the prime rationale for the stabilization Storm level, but it acknowledged as recently as Wednesday morning fund is to help fill temporary budget gaps from sudden eco- that it is not entirely opposed to tax increases. nomic downturns, which is precisely today's situation." Continued from Page 1 "Temporary revenue raising options may be necessary and The next steps for the FY21 budget are a bit cloudy. next it’s windy and pouring. I just grabbed my pets and ran could attract significant support from business leaders -- Michlewitz has said he expects the Baker administration to into the kitchen then saw this huge tree down in my backyard including the High Tech Council -- provided they are coupled formally revise its FY21 revenue estimates by Oct. 15, and and ran downstairs with my pets.” with a combination of prudent and forward-looking approach- that that updated information would kickstart the budget pro- When the storm passed, she went back outside. es that optimize 'rainy day fund' resources, budget reductions, cess. Heffernan said after Wednesday's hearing that the admin- “After it lighted up I went outside to see the damage and public procurement reforms, state borrowing and federal aid," istration is still charting its path forward. the whole tree was in my shed and my canopy was blown Christopher Anderson wrote in his August bulletin. The same State government has run on a series of temporary budgets down, bent, and broken,” said Wallis.”I saw that the tree was language was repeated in a memo sent to state legislators since FY21 began July 1 and the current budget is expected to out of the ground. I was just in shock that that big of a tree Wednesday morning. expire at the end of this month. Gov. Baker has filed each of came down in my backyard. Now this is the first tree down The simplest strategy may be to tap into the $3.5 billion the two fiscal 2021 budgets this year and with prospects for a since I have lived here with my parents (19 years) and we stashed away in the state's stabilization fund. But Michlewitz longer term budget accord dimming by the day, it's looking lived through snowtober, the hurricane and multiple severe and Rodrigues seemed hesitant to lean on the rainy day fund more likely that the governor will file another temporary bud- thunderstorms and had no problem with trees coming down. to solve all of the state's budgetary problems in fiscal year get, perhaps in tandem with an updated fiscal 2021 spending It’s absolutely terrifying even though it wasn’t for that long.” 2021, in part because state tax revenues could take years to plan. City police and fire departments responded to multiple fully rebound and partially out of a concern that an overreli- Not only must Michlewitz, Rodrigues and Heffernan figure calls as did the Westfield Gas & Electric (WG&E). ance on reserves could harm the state's credit rating. out how to budget for the rest of this fiscal year, but they also WG&E crews immediately began efforts to restore power Treasurer Deborah Goldberg said credit rating agencies gen- have to begin working on the plan for fiscal year 2022, which and continue to do so, however most residents had power as erally want to see that the state has used all available public will start July 1, 2021. of Thursday. finance tools, including cutting discretionary spending, before "Good luck," Northeastern University economist Alan “At this time, we are continuing to address some remaining it begins to draw from the stabilization fund. Clayton-Matthews told Michlewitz, Rodrigues and Heffernan larger pockets without service and then will turn to individu- "Clearly, we're in a rainy day. However, we do not know on Wednesday afternoon. "You have a hard task ahead of you." al house services which do not have power,” said Stowe mid- how long that rainy day is going to last," the treasurer said. ——— day Thursday. “Clearing downed trees and pole sets are both "And so, consequently, the way that the rating agencies look at Matt Murphy contributed to this report. time consuming tasks that have to be completed before we that is, yes, it is quite possible that spending from the rainy day can finish restoring service. We expect to have many services restored by the end of the day. Crews will be working into the night and everyone should be restored by some time tomor- row.” Alzheimer’s Association Virtual Support RELIGIOUS LISTING Group at Armbrook Village The Episcopal Church of the Atonement WESTFIELD – On Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. the Alzheimer’s Charges 36 Court St., Westfield, MA 01085 Association Virtual Support Group at Armbrook Village will Continued from Page 1 (413) 562-5461 meet in the comfort of your living room! Caregivers and fam- www.atonementwestfield.net ily members are invited to share their personal experiences and Police said both parties have lengthy criminal histories. Parking off Pleasant Street strategies for communicating with their loved ones. Groups are Marques was out on bail on previous gun and drug charges out The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector held on the last Wednesday of every month. To be added to the of Springfield Superior Court. The office is open by appointment Zoom invite list, contact Executive Director Beth Cardillo at Bolio was out on bail on drug charges stemming from a Phone (413) 562-5461 [email protected]. Group is offered by 2017 arrest in Westfield. Those charges are also being adjudi- Email: [email protected] Armbrook Village Senior Living and Memory Support cated in Springfield Superior Court. Website: www.atonementwestfield.net Community, 551 North Road, Westfield. The pair is being treated as co-defendants, and were each Facebook @ECOTAWestfield given the same eight charges. They are being charged with possession of a Class A drug This Week at Atonement with intent to distribute, trafficking of cocaine between 36 and Sunday, October 11 100 grams, two counts of possession of a firearm without a 10 am The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Firearms Identification Card, receiving stolen property of less Holy Eucharist Livestreamed than $1,200, two counts of improper storage of a firearm, and See website for info possession of ammunition without a Firearms Identification Wednesday, October 14 Card. Noon The pair were each originally offered bail for $25,000. Holy Eucharist, in person However, their bail from previous offenses being adjudicated Must reserve a place by calling 413-562-5461 in Springfield Superior Court was revoked without prejudice due to their arrest Monday. They are being held in the Hampden County House of Corrections pending a Dec. 8 pre- VOTE 2020 trial hearing. PAGE 6 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS SPORTS Fortier-Keeney-Liquori connect the dots for WHS boys soccer Westfield’s Jack Fortier, T.J. Liquori, and Jack Keeney connected the dots against Hampshire in more ways than one during Monday’s 4-0 shutout of visiting Hampshire. Liquori finished with one goal and two assists, setting up two Fortier goals. Keeney tallied a goal and assisted on Liquori’s first score. Bombers’ goalie Aiden Van Oostveen collected five saves. (BILL DEREN PHOTOS) Surrounded by Hampshire players, Thaddeus Westfield’s Jack Demarinis (5) plays the Liquori (10) still manages to get out of the trap ball past the Hampshire defenders. with control of the ball.

Westfield’s Blake Braceland (24) gets Westfield goalie Aiden VanOostveen comes out ahead of the Hampshire player on an and makes the sliding save with Aiden Quarterley upfield rush. (21) holding off the Hampshire attacker. As he’s falling away, Jack Fortier (4) watches his shot make it past the Hampshire goalie and into the far corner for Westfield’s third goal of the half. WSU Owls announce hockey locker room plans, campaign WESTFIELD – Westfield State Athletics has announced a campaign to outfit a new hockey locker room for the Owls’ varsity program. Westfield State recently reached a license agreement with Amelia Park Arena in Westfield for a dedicated locker room for the Owls’ varsity ice hockey program. “This is a great step forward for our men’s ice hockey program,” said Westfield State Athletic Director Richard Lenfest, Jr. “Since we returned the program to varsity status in 2008, a lot has changed in intercollegiate ice hockey and hav- ing a dedicated space for the team had become a The rules are quite simple: choose the winner from every game on the Sunday slate. The entrant with the priority.” most wins will be deemed the weekly winner. winning entry must also beat the Putz. The total combined points “It has been a long time coming”, said Kevin from the Sunday night game will be used to break any ties. If any ties still remain, a random drawing will used Chrisanthopoulos, President of the Board of to determine the sole winner. Entry forms must be postmarked and mailed OR DROPPED OFF to: reminder pub- Trustees for Amelia Park Ice Arena. “Our facil- efits our ice hockey team, and creates additional ity has always had a great relationship with locker room space in the arena,” said Lenfest. lishing, 181 Root Road, westfield, Ma 01085 or emailed to: [email protected] every Friday before WSU athletic programs, and this partnership “We had discussed options with the rink man- that weekend’s football games by 11:59 p.m. One entry per household. Each weekly winner will be entered into further solidifies that relationship and finally agement for quite some time in making this a drawing held at season’s end. If less than 6 weeks of the 2020 pro football season is played due to Coron- provides their varsity hockey program with a agreement a reality.” avirus, protests, or any act of God, there will be no end of season drawing prizes awarded. good luck! dedicated locker room. I’m proud that we were “Our men’s ice hockey program, led by coach Entry Forms will appear in the printed edition of The Westfield News daily Monday thru Friday, and weekly in able to finally make this a reality.” Miele, recruits qualified student athletes from Westfield State hockey alumni banded togeth- not just New England, but all over the U.S., and The Pennysaver, East Longmeadow Reminder, Agawam Reminder, Easthampton Reminder and Chicopee Herald. er in the early and mid-2000’s to form the international players as well,” said Lenfest. The Putz’ Picks and winners will be published in the Saturday edition of the Westfield News and in the following “Blueliners Club” which supported the fundrais- Westfield’s 2019-20 roster featured players week’s editions of The Pennysaver, East Longmeadow Reminder, Agawam Reminder, Easthampton Reminder and ing effort which restored hockey to varsity status from nine different states, Canada, Czech Chicopee Herald. Picks and winners will also be posted on TheWestfieldNews.com and on TheReminder.com in 2008 after an 18-year hiatus. Republic, Finland and New Zealand. Current Washington Capitals head coach The Owls finished 12-10-5 overall in the Peter Laviolette is a 1986 graduate of Westfield 2019-20 season and advanced to the semifinals WEEKLY PRIZE: $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO DELANEY’S MARKET. State and was a four-year member of the Owls of the Massachusetts Collegiate Athletic – ALL WINNERS WILL BE ENTERED IN OUR END OF SEASON DRAWING – hockey team, who helped lead the first Blueliners Conference tournament. campaign. Laviolette has already lent his sup- Owls’ alumni Dennis Zak ’11, Vince Perrault port to the new fundraising effort, recording ’14 and Jackson Leef ’17 were each named GRAND PRIZE 2ND PRIZE 3RD PRIZE video message to his fellow alumni to start the named as MASCAC player of the year during $ $ campaign. their tenure in Westfield. Multiple Owls have SUPER BOWL PARTY 250 100 “I can tell you, being a coach, there’s nothing signed minor-pro contracts after playing at GIFT CARD GIFT CARD like having a locker room – it’s a sense of home Westfield State, highlighted by Leef, who has and a sense of identity for your team to come in played several seasons in the ECHL and earned IINCLUDES: and be a part of,” said Laviolette. “It will benefit a call up to the American Hockey League in Super bowl Sunday - the current players and be a tremendous recruit- 2018. Party for 10 people ing tool for incoming players to continue to push Amelia Park Arena is located at 21 S. Broad $500 VALUE Westfield State hockey into an elite MASCAC St. in Westfield, less than three miles from the (alcohol NOT included) team.” Westfield State University campus. The main “We are lucky and grateful to have Coach arena is a 47,000 square foot facility that 807 Williams StREET longmeadow • wilbraham Laviolette in our corner as an alumnus,” said includes an NHL-sized ice rink with a capacity 99 Springfield Road, Westfield, MA Longmeadow, MA westfield Westfield State men’s ice hockey coach Bob for over 1,000 spectators for hockey, five large www.shortstopbarandgrill.com www.michaelszwedjewelers.cOM www.delaneysmarket.com Miele, “and to have the support of all the alumni team rooms, three conference/party rooms, skate who have come through the program. They rental, and concessions. The facility was built in know how important this is for us to continue to 2000 by late philanthropist Albert Ferst, in improve our hockey team,” said Miele, who has memory of his wife Amelia. Throughout their NAME: been the team’s head coach since 2009 after lifetimes, the Fersts made it a priority to give WEEK 5 PICKS serving as an assistant coach in the team’s return back to the community, especially the youth, in SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2020 ______season. providing positive opportunities. Carolina Atlanta “One of the first questions players ask when The Owls will take occupancy of the team J @ J we are recruiting them is about the rink and the locker room for the 2020-21 season, once con- J Buffalo @ J Tennessee ADDRESS: locker room,” said Miele, “this will definitely be struction is complete on the new locker room a new feature for our program and will help five at Amelia Park. Westfield State hopes to J LAS VEGAS @ J Kansas City ______tremendously.” complete improvements in the room in the sum- “Amelia Park has been our home since 2008,” mer of 2021. J ARIZONA @ J N.Y. 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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Oct. 9, 2020: Multitalented, sensitive and inspiration- al, you have a penetrating gaze that sees into others’ lives. Extremely magnetic, you do not have to please quite as much. This year is a great success and the finale of a not so great relationship. If single, you are variously involved, sometimes when you shouldn’t be. No serious commitment DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker until next April. If attached, you’re bound at the hip. LIBRA is the best hip partner.

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

ARIES (March 21-April 19)  It’s a poignant day. You will communicate better with authority figures at work. You’ll be aware of how family traits affect you. Family history can pro- vide clues to maintaining health and well- being. It’s easier to enlist cooperation and support from others. Tonight: Relax. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) SCARY GARY Mark Buford  Your schedule is full. You’ll use words in a clever, convincing way. Your judgment is good; make choices and com- mitments. Don’t let yourself become scat- tered. Concentrate. It is very important to return all phone calls and emails promptly. Tonight: A surprise call. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Be receptive to a new work location. A project you’ve contemplated is worth pursuing. Extra effort extended Crosswords today leads to future benefits. There could be some new developments at work to analyze. Tonight: Thoughts and conversa- tion revolve around money matters. CANCER (June 21-July 22) DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni  It’s a time to be assertive and seek what you most want. An aware- ness of your inner gifts and potentials surfaces. You have much energy and strength today. Resist the temptation to vanquish an old adversary if it arises. Tonight: Pour energy into constructive projects. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Today you’ll be vibrant and sensitive. Psychic energies are high, and you could experience telepathy with a loved one. Allow a little slack in your schedule. Projects can take longer than B.C. Mastroianni and Hart you expect. Tonight: You might need extra sleep. Try to go to bed early. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Laugh at gossip and scandal; be discreet about what you say and to whom. There might be changing relationships in your social circle. Wait until the alliances are more settled before voicing your alle- giance. Tonight: A partner could make important choices. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Today generates a need for freedom of expression. You’ll be seeking an outlet for your inner enthusiasm. An old friend puts in a kind word. You can com- bine friendly interaction with business ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie matters. Tonight: Your pleasant impres- sion opens doors to what you’ve long deserved. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Ask yourself which issues genu- inely matter. Dreams can provide clues to inner guidance. Direct your tremendous emotional energy toward constructive out- lets. Talk over feelings with others and give them a chance to explain their view- points if you’re upset. Tonight: Tension- free. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  You will do some investi- gative work to solve a mystery. Today brings help from hidden sources. You will ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett have a sense of spiritual guides and enti- ties watching over you. You will discover hidden aptitudes. Tonight: In wonderment at the day you’ve just had. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  Today you insist on fairness. This is annoying to a certain someone who is tempted to overlook awkward details. Stand your ground. Your ethical attitude wins admiration in the end. Others are loyal. An important new partnership can be forged. Tonight: Making a difference. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Health and fitness come up strongly today. You might be critical of Cryptoquip yourself and want to overcome any ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe unhealthy habits or shortcomings. Have faith that as long as you do your best, all will be well. Tonight: Your sense of humor helps a great deal. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  There’s a chance to escape from responsibilities for a time. Separate work into small segments and take breaks to avoid fatigue. Be aware of how emo- tions and attitudes affect your work. A pet needs extra tender loving care today. Tonight: Play with friends. BORN TODAY Director Jacques Tati (1907), baseball player Joe Pepitone (1940), musician John Lennon (1940) PAGE 8 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

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