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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com [email protected] www.sun.turley.com Morse will not drop out of race UMass to investigate conduct By Gregory A. Scibelli [email protected] Grab and Go HOLYOKE – The mayor of Holyoke is refusing to crafts available renounce his candidacy for the The Children’s Room U.S. House of Representatives is offering free Grab & Go this week after controver- Kits through our curbside sial accusations of miscon- pickup service! An activ- duct while working as a pro- ity kit about all things fessor at the University of Superheroes is now avail- Massachusetts surfaced late able, as well as several last week. Build Your Own Stuffed Alex Morse, who has Animal craft kits! We’ll be served as mayor for the last offering more throughout eight years, is trying to unseat the summer and fall, so longtime U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Massachusetts. keep an eye out. Mayor Alex Morse is being accused of having inappropriate sexual relationships with students while an adjunct The kits are free and Morse, also a Democrat, professor at UMass. File photo are first come first serve. is set to challenge Neal in the To claim a kit or to see Democratic primary currently The letter alleges Morse tions reaching the mainstream The First Congressional what we have available, set for Sept. 1. engaged in sexual relationships media due to his involvement District in Massachusetts please email our chil- With just a few weeks with students at the school. in the Congressional race. He represents the overwhelm- dren’s librarian Charlie at left before that primary, the It further states he abused is set to debate Neal in the near ing majority of Western cpope@holyokelibrary. Daily Collegian, a publication his power as an adjunct fac- future. Massachusetts cities and towns org or call the Children’s at UMass, published a letter ulty member and someone of With no Republicans in all four counties, Hampden, Room at 413-420-8105. from the College Democrats of Massachusetts and its heavily involved in politics to involved in the race, the Sept. 1 Hampshire, Franklin, and chapters at the University of engage in sexual relationships election will effectively decide Berkshire. Massachusetts Amherst and for his gain. the race barring some type of Coalition seeks Amherst College. After three days of allega- strong write-in campaign. See MORSE page 9 for state to stop COVID outbreak HOLYOKE – A needs assessment conducted by Mayor facing backlash members of the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Coalition from city councilors recommends the state take immediate actions to pre- Two councilors called Councilors have come out vent another outbreak of publicly to request Morse the COVID-19 disease on Morse to resign resign as mayor of the city, at the Soldiers’ Home in while another council believes Holyoke. By Gregory A. Scibelli Morse should take a leave of [email protected] absence. COALITION, 9 Morse is currently in the HOLYOKE – While middle of a four-year term Mayor Alex Morse is look- as mayor of the city. He was ing at the “big stage” as he elected at the age of 22 and seeks to unseat longtime has been re-elected three U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, times, most recently for the D-Massachusetts, amid a sex- first four-year term in the ual misconduct scandal, the city’s history. effects locally are starting to He then declared a run come out. Two Holyoke City See MAYOR, page 9 Grants are available for helping families impacted by The Holyoke Public Schools are planning to start the year fully remote opioid use and abuse. and will not go with a hybrid model. Submitted photo Submitted photo Neal touts $1.89 million to HCC for Matos letter details health program return-to-school plan HOLYOKE – Congressman Richard Dear HPS Families and vious communications, I am Neal visited Holyoke Community Members: committed to making sure all Community College Thank you for your Holyoke students and staff feel Friday, Aug. 7, to announce engagement this summer as safe and valued. the awarding of four-year, we work together to plan for Therefore, I want to pro- $1.89 million federal grant a successful SY20-21. I appre- vide you with an update on aimed at helping families ciate your feedback via sur- my decision. For SY20-21, impacted by opioid use. veys, Facebook Live Sessions, Holyoke Public Schools will public comments, and emails start the school year remote- The Holyoke City Council meets in chambers. Members of the council PROGRAM, 9 regarding our return-to-school are calling for Mayor Alex Morse to resign amid sexual misconduct plan. As I have stated in pre- See PLAN, page 8 allegations. File photo ◗ In The News Neal tours HMC during Health Center Week HOLYOKE, MA - Congressman with colleagues to ensure the CARES and Richard E. Neal, Chairman of the House Heroes Acts prioritized funding to support Committee on Ways and Means visited health centers, but we also need a long- Holyoke Health Center on Tuesday during term funding solution to ensure adequate National Health Center Week. Holyoke resources to meet the needs of communi- Health Center CEO Jay Breines was on ties across the United States. We must con- hand to give Congressman Neal a tour tinue to tout and protect the role of health of the campus, including their drive-thru centers across the nation, like this great coronavirus testing site, just one of the one here in Holyoke.” implementations the Health Center was “Today’s visit by Congressman Neal able to make thanks to almost $2.3 million is a great opportunity to demonstrate how in federal resources to combat the corona- The Holyoke Health Center has been able virus pandemic. to use federal resources to quickly respond “Community health centers are an to needs related to the COVID-19 pan- indispensable and critical part of our health demic,” said Breines. “His leadership in system,” said Congressman Neal. “As we crafting programs like the CARES ACT continue to see the economic devastation recognized that community health centers from the pandemic, we cannot ignore the are vital to meeting the needs of our com- Holyoke Medical Center recently received a visit from Congressman Richard Neal. Submitted photo importance of health centers in the lives munities. Our Drive-Thru COVID Testing of so many who live in underserved com- Program is just one example of what we recognized how health care workers have help move additional resources to the front munities and are underserved, uninsured, have been able to put into place in ser- responded to the pandemic and today’s lines and to community health centers in or marginalized in other ways. I worked vice to our patients. Congressman Neal has visit will offer additional insights that will particular.” Local students receive scholarships Virtual walk HOLYOKE – Olivia A. a four-year member of the 100 academic scholarships totaling in to help NAMI Geitz, a 2020 graduate of South Hadley High School excess of $300,000. South Hadley High School, Girls Varsity Swim Team. Digris was selected due her excep- AGAWAM – The National has been awarded a $3,000 In her community, Geitz tional academic achievements and her Alliance on Mental Illness of Western Certificate of Award from spent four years volunteering ability to balance her academics with a Massachusetts will be holding its 20th the Chicopee Savings Bank in the South Hadley Chapter variety of athletic and community activ- Annual Walkathon Virtual Celebration, Charitable Foundation, of Best Buddies, where ities. Digris graduated with a 4.05 GPA ‘A Journey of Hope and Recovery on an affiliate with Westfield she served as its Treasurer upon successfully completing a rigor- Aug. 23, starting at 11 a.m. Bank. Geitz is one of 11 and then President, afford- ous course of honors, advanced place- The event is suitable for all ages highly deserving scholar- ing her the opportunity ment and dual enrollment classes. She and abilities and will directly benefit ship recipients from 12 to attend the Best Buddies plans to attend Holyoke Community NAMI Western Massachusetts con- local high schools that were Olivia Geitz Leadership Conference in College in pursuit of a master’s degree tinuing efforts to help improve the invited to participate in the Indiana. Her passion for in Business Administration. lives of those individuals living with Foundation’s 14th annual helping others drove her to Digris was an active member of mental health conditions and their scholarship program. Since become involved in Pediatric the Holyoke High School student body families. inception, the Foundation has Cancer Awareness from an where she served as President of the NAMI is the National Alliance dispersed over 100 academ- early age that began with her Business Club and was a member of on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest ic scholarships totaling in fundraising efforts for the the National Honor Society, through grassroots mental health organization. excess of $300,000. We Love Riley Fan Club. which she helped plan many fundrais- NAMI provides advocacy, education, Geitz was selected due Geitz also volunteered at the ers and community service events as support and public awareness so that her exceptional academic annual Bag the Community well as business-related school field all individuals and families affected by achievements and her abil- food drive. For the past two trips. Digris was also a member of the mental illness can Build Better Lives. ity to balance her studies years, Geitz was employed Holyoke High School crew team and Folks may help NAMI-WM’s mission by participating in this with a variety of school and Bailey Digris as a lifeguard at the Holyoke participated in unified track. community activities while YMCA and was active- Digris devoted herself to numer- Virtual Walk or by sponsoring the working part-time. Geitz’s impres- ly involved in the South Hadley Swim ous community activities. Her passion event. Anyone who would like to sub- sive curriculum consisted entirely of Club. and commitment to keep her commu- mit a brief video saying how NAMI- Advanced Placement and Honors cours- Bailey Digris, a 2020 graduate of nity clean and safe was evidenced by WM has helped them or a loved one es. She graduated in the top ten of her Holyoke High School, has been award- her four-year volunteer commitment to or how they maintain good mental class with a 4.22 GPA. She will attend ed a $3,000 Certificate of Award from the Holyoke Ward 4 Cleanup Project. health during these difficult times, Cornell University and plans to pursue the Chicopee Savings Bank Charitable She has also been very involved with these would be most appreciated. a career in biomedical engineering. Foundation, an affiliate with Westfield the veterans of Holyoke through eight Videos should be two minutes or less, Geitz was an active member of the Bank. Digris is one of 11 highly deserv- years of volunteer work at the city’s and the deadline is Aug.7. All entries South Hadley High School student body ing scholarship recipients from 12 local Memorial Day and Flag Day events. In should be emailed to information@ and served various terms on the School high schools that were invited to par- addition to her school and community namiwm.org. Council, Math Team, Drama Club, the ticipate in the Foundation’s 14th annu- commitments, Digris enjoyed working For further information, con- SH*Improv Theater Troupe, and the al scholarship program. Since incep- part-time at the Children’s Museum at tact NAMI’s office at 413-786-9139 Positivity Committee. Geitz was also tion, the Foundation has dispersed over Holyoke. or visit www.namiwm.org/events for entry and sponsorship forms.

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2 • AUGUST 14, 2020 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ RMV expanding drop-off registration and title services BOSTON - The Massachusetts Registration renewals will still be the Service Center to pick up their plates for individual customers. Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) will conducted exclusively online or by mail and/or registration. • Register and title a vehicle on Monday, August 10th, expand drop- for individual customers. Customers will Customers who are dropping-off or • Transfer plate to a new vehicle off registration and title services to 7 continue to be able to make appointments picking-up their paperwork will be served • Reinstate a registration total Service Center locations, includ- for certain vehicle-based registration and in the order of arrival and should antici- • Apply for a registration only ing Boston / Haymarket, Braintree, title services up to 14 days in advance. pate a wait time for the intake and pick- • Transfer a plate between two vehi- Chicopee, Haverhill, Milford, Taunton up process, but will not have to wait for cles and Wilmington. These Registration Drop How Does ‘Drop-Off’ Registration their transaction to be completed that • Register previously titled vehicle Off Centers are dedicated to performing and Title Service Work? same day. • Transfer vehicle to surviving a number of vehicle-based registration Customers in need of one of the ser- spouse and title services for both commercial vices listed below should compile and How Long is the ‘Drop-Off’ • Registration amendments and individual customer transactions on a complete all appropriate paperwork and Turnaround Time? • Plate cancellations drop-off only basis. Customers choosing any supporting documents. This includes While the RMV asks for its custom- this option will be able to drop-off appro- contacting your insurance agent/company ers’ patience during the initial days of Where is My Nearest priate paperwork for processing within a to obtain a completed Registration and this service offering, anticipated turn- Registration ‘Drop-Off’ Center and few business days. Title Application (RTA). Customers must around time for completion of drop-off When Can I Visit? The RMV piloted this new service drop-off the required paperwork within transactions is within four business days. Drop-off hours will be between 9 channel option at the Braintree Service 30 days of obtaining their RTA. Drop- Customers are encouraged to mon- a.m. – 4 p.m. The following locations Center the week of August 3rd, and offs with an incomplete or inaccurate itor and check their emails – including will all be performing drop-off registra- during the first four days processed 402 RTA will not be processed. spam or junk folders – after they have tion and title services effective Monday, drop-off registration transactions with Customers will be able to visit any dropped off their paperwork as some August 10th. an average turnaround time of two days. Registration Drop Off Center between transactions may be completed earlier, • Boston / Haymarket Service Center After observing results the initial week, the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to drop-off and cannot be picked up until payment is • Braintree Service Center the RMV advises customers to monitor their transaction paperwork. An RMV completed online. • Chicopee Service Center and check their emails – including spam door advocate will review the customer’s However, customers may expect • Haverhill Service Center or junk folders – after they have dropped paperwork to determine if it’s correct- additional wait times if their transaction • Milford Service Center off their paperwork as some transactions ly completed and ask customers to fill paperwork is incomplete, inaccurate or • Taunton Service Center may be completed earlier, and cannot be out a coversheet with their name, email requires additional review. Drop-offs with • Wilmington Service Center picked up until payment is completed and phone number. Customers will not an incomplete or inaccurate RTA (see online. be allowed to wait and should expect above) will not be processed. Why is the RMV Offering Certain “The RMV is pleased with the over- a phone call or email from the Service ‘Drop-Off’ Services? whelming response and cooperation from Center within a few days when their What If I Don’t Want to ‘Drop-Off’ The RMV is introducing this ser- the public to this pilot and is excited to transaction is completed. My Transaction or Wait Up to 4 vice channel alternative in light of the expand and offer this new drop-off ser- Transactions will be processed in the Business Days? COVID-19 public health emergen- vice for certain vehicle-based transac- order received. Customers will receive a Customers may alternatively contin- cy to encourage ‘social-distancing’ in tions to additional locations beginning phone call or email when their transac- ue to book an appointment-only reserva- its Service Centers and prioritize other next week,” said RMV Registrar Jamey tion is completed and be instructed to pay tion for these services. Appointments are essential in-person needs by appoint- Tesler. “Customers in need of one of for their transaction online. Customers available online up to 14 days in advance. ment-only. All RMV customers are these vehicle-based transactions can are encouraged to check and monitor encouraged to visit www.Mass.Gov/ drop-off their paperwork and return to their emails – including spam or junk What Type of Transactions RMV to complete one of over 40 other pick it up in just a few business days. folders -- after they have dropped off Can I ‘Drop-Off’ for Service? transactions available online, by mail, or This alternative service channel will help their paperwork, as some transactions The following types of transactions by phone. meet increased RMV service demands may be completed earlier and cannot be can be dropped off by both commercial For additional information on RMV during a time when services are limited picked up until payment is completed and individual customers, including casu- service offerings during the COVID-19 by appointment-only due to the need to online. al sales, campers, trailers and motorcy- pandemic, please visit www.mass.gov/ enforce social-distancing to keep our cus- Customers will need to complete cles. Registration renewals will still be rmv or https://www.mass.gov/info-de- tomers and employees safe.” their payment online prior to returning to conducted exclusively online or by mail tails/rmv-covid-19-information. Virtual 5K to benefit Soldier On 2020 Women’s Leadership Luncheon REGION – Due to the ongo- below and will have the whole week ing reality of the COVID-19 pandem- to run/walk/jog the event on their own Series begins July 29 over Zoom ic, the General Dynamics Soldier On time. HOLYOKE - Holyoke Community different topics: Golf Tournament Committee has decid- Participants will be required to reg- College president Christina Royal and July 29: “Leading Through Change” ed to postpone the 10th Annual Golf ister and use the JustMove app to com- Amanda Sbriscia, HCC vice president -Christina Royal (president, Holyoke Tournament until the summer of 2021. pete, as this tool will track your time, of Institutional Advancement, will kick Community College) and Amanda This was a difficult decision, but neces- distance, and placement. off a reimagined monthly Women’s Sbriscia (vice president of Institutional sary as we greatly value our loyal spon- Men’s/Women’s Race: First place Leadership Luncheon Series on Wed., Advancement, Holyoke Community sors, players, volunteers, and community winners will be ranked based on best July 29. College; executive director, HCC as a whole. It was a risk too great to times as recorded by the JustMove app The 2020 Women’s Leadership Foundation). take. and will receive a prize. Luncheon Series, postponed from Aug. 26: “Empowering Women in Starting on Monday, September Teams Race: Teams must consist spring due to COVID-19, will now take the Workplace” - Denise Jordan (exec- 28 through Sunday, October 4, General of 4 participants. Times identified in the place virtually over Zoom on the last utive director, Springfield Housing Dynamics Mission Systems – Pittsfield, JustMove app will be combined after the Wednesdays of July, August, September Authority) and Julie Quink (managing is hosting the Soldier On Virtual 5K! final race day is complete and the First and October from 12 to 1 p.m. partner, Burkhart, Pizzanelli PC). You are invited to register for the 5K Place Team will receive a prize. The series is sponsored by HCC Sept. 30: “Comfortable in Your Run/Walk/Jog, the September Cash Just For Fun Race: This option is and Training and Workforce Options, Own Skin, Finding Your Voice” - Tanisha Calendar, the Soldier On Jacket OR for those not looking to compete, but a collaboration between Holyoke and Arena (executive director, Arise for YETI Tumbler, or to bundle all three! To rather participate in the 5K for fun. A Springfield Technical community col- Social Justice) and Pam Victor (owner, bundle make sure to click here. prize for this race type will be given out leges. Happy Valley Comedy Theater). Last year’s golf tournament raised at random. “Women leaders and up-and-comers Oct. 28: “Women Leaders in over $59,000 for Soldier On, which was Please visit the SO5K Facebook will be joined by panels of like-minded Non-Traditional Businesses” - Colleen only possible with your participation Page and help us share this wonderful women each month for small group dis- Loveless (president and CEO, Revitalize and generosity! The funds raised will go event for an even greater cause. We will cussions and open dialogue,” said Tracye Community Development Corporation) toward ending veteran homelessness in be providing additional event informa- Whitfield, TWO’s director of Business and Nicole Palange (vice president, V&F the Berkshires and beyond. Soldier On tion on our Facebook Page such as the Development. “Participants will have the Auto). significantly contributes to the improve- Dine to Donate program, swag pictures, opportunity to form a supportive net- The July 29 session is free. The ment of the community and all proceeds jacket sizes, fun routes in the Berkshires, work of women leaders, discuss topics remaining three sessions are $20 each, from the event will directly benefit veter- and more.We hope you tag us in your of interest and enjoy a brown bag lunch, or $50 for the full series. Registration is ans who have served our country. race pictures. virtually. ” required. Space for each luncheon is lim- 5K participants will have the option Questions? Contact us. For registra- Each lunch-time event will feature ited to 25. To register, please go to: hcc. to register for one of the categories tion, call Nick Bourdon (413) 464-3063. two presenters leading discussions on edu/womens-leadership Library to host ‘comic-con’ online HOLYOKE – Take your fandom to the more and register at activatelibcon.org. next level at ACTIVATE, a brand new, fully Brought to you by your local pub- virtual fan convention, completely free for lic libraries: Brockton Public Library, Massachusetts teens between the ages of Lawrence Public Library, Peabody Institute 12-20. Celebrate what you love while also Library in Peabody, Springfield City interacting with a diverse group of artists, Library, Turner Free Library in Randolph, writers, voice actors, and other industry Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield, professionals. Learn how you can use your Waltham Public Library, Worcester Public passions for anime, comics, writing, gam- Library, and LITT, the Library Initiative for ing and more to boost social justice. 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Guest Column HOLYOKE theSun Questions on The Sun is published every Friday by Turley Publications, Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. Telephone (413) 283-8393, Fax peppers and (413) 289-1977. PATRICK H. TURLEY CEO cucumbers KEITH TURLEY President randma visited today and questioned INTERIM EDITOR why her pickling cucumbers were Greg Scibelli G“funny looking.” She was hoping for [email protected] blocky, straight fruit, but what she has are tapered to a point. Some even curl. Looks STAFF WRITER Peter Spotts don’t matter much to her but unfortunately [email protected] they don’t taste very good either. They are quite bitter. How can this be remedied? ADVERTISING SALES Wendy Delcamp This is an easy fix. Curling, bitter fruit are [email protected] an indication that cucumber plants are crying out for more water, and it is no wonder with SPORTS EDITOR Greg Scibelli the drought we are having. They are shallow [email protected] rooted and depend on a steady amount of moisture to grow evenly. Your goal should be SOCIAL MEDIA an inch of rain per week. Sometimes summer rains are deceiving; while you think that pass- @ The Holyoke Sun ing shower saturated the earth, chances are it didn’t. WEB www.sun.turley.com Just for the fun of it, set up a homemade rain gauge in the garden. This way you can see for yourself just how much rain we are Letter to the Editor Poetry Corner actually getting. Simply position an empty tuna fish can marked in quarter-inch incre- www.turley.com ments among your plants. You can even leave Please pass Noble Turley Publications, Inc. cannot it there while your sprinkler is at work or assume liability for the loss of while you hand water as normal. After each photographs or other materials ‘death with dignity’ New England submitted for publication. “rainfall” record your results, and at the end Materials will not be returned of the week, make up the difference to achieve except upon specific request Dear Editor: By Thomas J. Kennedy when submitted. the desired one inch. I don’t expect you to be I was thankful to see several this fussy all the time, but this little exper- Springfield-area physicians share their sup- Free will rampant and righteous iment will give you a sense of how little or port for “Death with Dignity” legislation on Before the Movers and Doer – much rain you and Mother Nature are actually recent TV news programs. This is a legal New England highest hills are providing to your plants. While we have little option for dying well which we all should More magical than Other’s mountains say in what falls from the sky, we can make A Quote have. In other states who have this law, the And meadows. adjustments to our sprinkler timers. Another option has not been abused. New Englanders are not cold way to help out your cukes would be to pro- I am 80 and disabled with multiple As they give time – OF NOTE vide their shallow roots with a little mulch. sclerosis. My disability is only one of many So the strangers obediently matures – The mulch will regulate moisture and prevent factors I will consider in a choice to die New England is part of the picture “Don’t let weed competition. Accomplish this well after with dignity. I share the perspective of many And not the frame. your plants are up and growing, and of course, other human beings who do not want to live New England not only the most beautiful yesterday don’t pile it up too close to the stem. beyond “our time.” In other words, I do not In the world, This question came from Robin, who want to live beyond the days that hold my But the gentle spirit refreshing the calm. take up gardens in Hardwick: “My pepper plants are interest, that give me the opportunity to be New England most four season beautiful laden with fruit but slow to turn color. When useful, and allow me to be comfortably con- In the World. too much will they be ready to harvest? I’d like to pre- nected to my friends. I do not want to live But the gentle spirit refreshing the calm. serve them somehow for use over the winter. in suffering. of today.” What would you suggest?” I will say that I totally respect those Usually you will have to wait at least who vehemently object to this legislation, two to three weeks after green peppers have and would not want to even consider avail- Will Rogers reached full size before they will ripen com- ing themselves of this option. While I have pletely. Now you know why colored pep- no current plans to take advantage of it at pers command a higher price than their green the moment or in the future, I want the counterparts, they are taking up space on the option available to me. Who knows what plant for a longer period and because of that my situation will be in the future. Letters to the inhibiting, to some degree anyway, new fruits Please ask the Joint Committee on from forming. In our part of the country it is Health Care Financing to pass H. 4782. Call Editor Policy smart to search out pepper varieties that reach Co-Chair Rep. Daniel Cullinane at 617-722- Letters to the Editor 2430. have a maximum of 350 See GARDEN page 5 Martha Johnson words. We require writ- ers to include their name, address and phone num- ber in order for our office to authenticate author- HIDDENHIDDEN ship prior to publication. Addresses and phone numbers are not pub- ININ lished. Unsigned or anony- mous letters will NOT be Ho ly o ke published. We reserve the right to edit or withhold any submissions. Libelous, unsubstantiated allega- tions, personal attacks or defamation of character are not allowed. Each week, The Holyoke Sun will feature a photo of a distinctive place, landmark, Deadline for submis- sculpture, sign or other recognizable object located somewhere in the city. sions is Wednesday at noon. Think you know what or where it is? Readers are encouraged to submit their guesses to Please email (pre- “Hidden in Holyoke” via email to [email protected]. In order to qualify for the weekly ferred) letters to the- contest, entries must be received by Wednesday at noon for inclusion into Friday’s edition. Last week’s [email protected]. Mailed Please include your full name with your guess in an email to [email protected]. If more than “Hidden in Holyoke” letters can be sent to The one correct answer is received, the names of all those who submitted guesses will be listed. was the Holyoke sign Sun, 24 Water Street, at the corner of Palmer, MA 01069. For more information, contact The Holyoke Sun at 413-283-8398. Northampton and Beech streets.

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Guest Column In My Backyard By Ellenor Downer I also have not seen Baltimore orioles coming for orange halves that I put out. The catbird, a red-bellied Yellow warbler woodpecker and a red squirrel also ate the oranges. saw either a female or immature yellow warbler in the Baltimore orioles start their migration south as early as forsythia bush this Sunday. The female or immature is July. Ia duller yellow than the male. It either has faint breast streaking or none at all. The immature females lack Ruby-throated hummingbirds breast streaks and are buff olive with less yellow. The Although Baltimore orioles migrate early, the male is yellow with reddish streaking on its breast. ruby-throated hummingbirds do not start their migration The yellow warbler is five inches long. They eat until September. I fill my two nectar feeders every other caterpillars, cankerworms, gypsy moths, beetles, aphids day. I enjoy watching the hummingbirds chase each Other birds at the lake and other insects. The female lays four to six white eggs other around the feeders and spread their tail feathers I saw one loon, three cormorants, some mal- with blotches in a nest of milkweed, stem fibers, grass- while they hover. Whenever, I look at one of the nectar lards and seagulls. The seagulls would land near boats es, down and spider’s silk. The yellow warblers song is feeders, I do not have to wait long before one or more anchored in the cove across the lake. They probably get a “sweet sweet sweet I’m so sweet” with the last note hummingbirds appear. some tidbits from people eating in their boats. accented. It also has a musical “chip” call. Northern water snake Although it isn’t a bird, I saw northern water snake swimming near the bottom of the lake while standing on the dock. Lynn and Cora were swimming. Lynn hurried Cora to the ladder and they climbed onto the dock. The snake went under the dock and surfaced on the other side. It was the biggest water snake I’ve ever seen. It headed to a shallow area with reeds. Cora was fascinated by the snake and climbed onto her mother’s paddleboard in hopes of getting a better view. Lynn got her off the paddleboard and onto shore. Cora, unlike her mother and grandmother, likes snakes. Great blue heron I was at Lake Winisquam this past Saturday with Scarlet tanager my daughter, Lynn and granddaughter, Cora. Cora and My son-in-law, Brian, saw a scarlet tanager in his Baltimore orioles I were swimming when a great blue heron flew over the yard. He went inside his house to look it up. It was a I received an email from a North Brookfield res- water and landed on the dock of elderly neighbors. It first sighting for him. ident. She said, “I have had Baltimore orioles at my was a beautiful day to be in the water, but they do not People may report a bird sighting or bird related jelly feeder up until this week. I have put out seven get outside very much so the dock is a quiet place even experience by calling me at 413-967-3505, leaving a quarts of grape jelly so far. But I have not seen an oriole on a summer Saturday. I wondered if they saw it land message at extension 100 or emailing mybackyard88@ this week can you explain where they could be?” and watched it as Cora and I did. aol.com or [email protected]

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The Holyoke Sun • AUGUST 14, 2020 • 5 ◗ In The News Baystate Health announces new visitor check-in SPRINGFIELD – For the con- In June, Baystate Health resumed patients at all hospitals, except: visiting outpatient practices remains tinued safety of patients, visitors and hospital visiting hours which are daily • Patients under the age of 18 are the same, no visitors can accompany staff during the coronavirus pandemic, from noon to 8 p.m. allowed one parent or guardian. patients. Exceptions are as follows: effective Monday, Aug. 3, all Baystate Visitors coming to Baystate Medical • OB patients who are in labor are • One parent/guardian for a patient Health hospitals will be implementing Center should allow for extra time for allowed 1 birthing partner. 18 years old or younger. a visitor check-in log as part of its visi- our enhanced check-in process, especial- • Hospice patients and end-of-life • One companion for patients with tation policy. ly during peak visiting hours from 12 to patients are allowed 1 person and 1 cler- disabilities, including physical and cog- Visitors to Baystate Medical Center 1 p.m. gy member per day. nitive. and Baystate Children’s Hospital in One visitor at a time is allowed in • Patients with disabilities, including Masks must be worn correctly at Springfield, Baystate Franklin Medical the hospital for non-COVID patients physical and cognitive, are allowed 1 all times at all Baystate Health facili- Center in Greenfield, Baystate Noble at Baystate Medical Center, Baystate companion. ties. Visitors wearing masks with vents Hospital in Westfield, and Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Wing Hospital Visitors must travel directly to and are not allowed and will be issued an Wing Hospital in Palmer, will be asked and Baystate Franklin Medical Center. from the patient’s room when entering approved mask from the hospital. to provide their full name and phone Baystate Children’s Hospital allows and leaving the hospital and will not be All visitation is at the discretion of number to be recorded in the log, as one parent/guardian or one visitor of permitted in common areas such as wait- Baystate Health. well as the name of the patient they are patients. No visitors are allowed in our ing rooms, cafeterias or gift shops. For the latest information on visi- visiting. Visitors must also provide a emergency departments. The visitation process for patients tor guidelines, visit baystatehealth.org/ photo ID. No visitors are allowed for COVID attending outpatient appointments or visitors. Governor Baker issues new travel order for residents, visitors BOSTON – Massachusetts Gov. Massachusetts. Other exemptions include their negative test results. Failure to com- Charlie Baker issued a new order man- people passing through the state, those ply may result in a $500 fine per day. dating all travelers from coronavirus hot commuting across state lines for work, Based on current public health data, spots entering the commonwealth to fill people traveling to Massachusetts for med- those lower risk states include New York, out a Massachusetts travel form and quar- ical treatment, people complying with mil- New Jersey, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, antine for 14 days. The order took effect itary orders, or those traveling to work in New Hampshire and Hawaii. The list of Saturday, Aug. 1. federally designated critical infrastructure lower risk states is subject to change based All travelers entering the common- sectors (essential services). on public health data and states may be wealth will be required to comply with a The travel order and other infor- added or taken off the list at any time. new travel order unless they are coming mation is available at www.mass.gov/ Prior to travel, people should visit from a low risk COVID-19 state or are MAtraveler. www.mass.gov/MAtraveler to fill out able to produce a negative test result no Individuals who get a test must the “Massachusetts Travel Form” or text more than 72 hours prior to their arrival in remain in quarantine until they receive “MATraveler” to 888-777.

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By Gregory A. Scibelli September. Football could take in the summer months. Only tricts, like Southwick, are giving MIAA did release this brief [email protected] longer if it is allowed to be baseball and softball games students and their families the statement to schools. played. have been played during the choice of doing a hybrid model “As school Districts decide REGION – With a num- Also to keep in mind for the month. or remote only, which means the format of their school ber of school districts already MIAA is the recent decision by With Baker putting further some students will in school re-opening plans,” the MIAA declaring whether or not they Gov. Charlie Baker to put any parts of Phase 3 on hold and a limited number of days per states. “The MIAA is fielding will engage in regular in-person further phases or parts of phases rolling back crowd numbers on week. questions about the impact of learning, remote-only learning, of re-opening on hold due to outdoor gatherings, it is possible Agawam recently voted to those decisions on interscholas- or hybrid situations where stu- small increases new cases. that football and soccer games have a hybrid learning model tic athletics from school con- dents would spend some time When Phase 3 of the may not be allowed to play and bring students back to stituents, School Committees, in school and some time out of re-opening plan took effect unless an exception is made at school as much as possible. Superintendents, school leaders school, the MIAA will need to on July 6, it limited the ability the high school level, or num- Other school districts will and media outlets. Please be consider the consequences of for people to play soccer, bas- bers of new coronavirus cases be making their decisions this advised the Association has no those decisions while determin- ketball, football, and lacrosse. significantly improve soon. week and next. All schools must current policy which negates ing when and how student-ath- While practices could occur, But the decisions by be submitting plans to the state any athletic participation rel- letes will be able to hit the games and other types of con- schools also could make play for multiple situations sometime ative to a District’s school fields. tests were not allowed at any of sports difficult. With some in the next week. re-opening plans. Members will The MIAA Board of level. schools like Springfield, School starts are also sup- be notified if there is any future Directors recently voted to This cancelled the Pioneer Longmeadow, and East posed be delayed for two weeks modification to this guidance.” move the start of the season to at Valley Summer Soccer League, Longmeadow going all remote, for additional COVID-related The MIAA will likely be least Sept. 14. That would likely as well as the Spec Pond it could be difficult for eligi- testing for teachers. meeting again sometime this mean the soonest games could Summer Basketball League, and bility to appear in games to be Following the first few month, though a date has to be start would be near the end of various other leagues that play determined. Other school dis- decisions being made, the determined.

PANDEMIC ELIMINATES AUGUST PLAYOFFS Volleyball induction cancelled for 2020 HOLYOKE – The Board of Directors of the International Volleyball Hall of Fame has made the difficult decision to can- cel the 2020 Hall of Fame Induction Celebration due to safety concerns for the international event that takes place at venues in Holyoke and throughout Western Massachusetts. “Induction week- Last year, PeoplesBank of the Tri-County Baseball League won its seventh straight playoff championship in the American Division. Tri-County end is a celebration of our cancelled its American Division season, while teams in the National Division played in their own league this summer. File photos sport and its greatest leg- ends, and while we are dis- appointed to cancel this incredibly special event, the Board of Directors’ over- riding concern is the health and well-being of those who travel from all over the world to celebrate with us,” said IVHF Executive Director George Mulry. This will be only the second time since the first induction was held in 1985 that the annual celebration will not be held. There will not be a designated induc- tion Class of 2020. Instead, the IVHF will recognize its next class of inductees in the fall of 2021. “We looked at every possible option to hold the event in 2020 including host- ing a virtual Induction but it was clear that the right decision was to cancel,” stated Mulry. “Most impor- tantly, we strive to honor Spec Pond was not buzzing in the second week the inductees in the proper of August as the summer basketball league was The Pioneer Valley Summer Soccer League The PVSSL also featured an adult league that cancelled when Gov. Baker barred basketball was another casualty of the governor’s ban on was not able to play. All of the summer leagues contests from being played. “at-risk” sports. hope to be back in action next summer. See INDUCTION, page 8

The Holyoke Sun • AUGUST 14, 2020 • 7 ◗ Sports Locals seek checkered flags this weekend SEEKONK – When the Tri Byrne feels like he needs some tually finish sixth. tors is expected Saturday at Monadnock. Track Open Modified Series rolls into redemption after showcasing the speed It was a long day for Kimball, but Lutz and Hinckley could renew their bat- Monadnock Speedway this Saturday, under the hood in the last few Tri Track well worth the sixth-place result driv- tle for the win, while names like Chase August 15, the race will be a battle races at Monadnock and not coming ing the No. 50. Robie would lead all 15 Dowling, Ron Silk, Matt Swanson, between some of the Tri Track stars and away with the checkered flag. laps in his heat race, start the feature up Ronnie Williams, Woody Pitkat, Dave Monadnock regulars. Monadnock runs a “We started running just for giggles towards the front, and finish 12th in one Sapienza and more are expected. weekly Modified division as part of their to see how we would shape up against of the most competitive fields Tri Track Teams will compete in heat racing, NASCAR program, and multiple of the them,” Byrne, the driver of the No. 6, has ever assembled. Robie also currently consi rounds, and the 100-lap feature as competitors will be jumping up to the said. “We led a whole bunch of lap the leads the track point standings by a large race three of the season takes the green Tri Track Series looking to defend their first time but got tied up in a wreck, in the margin over Byrne. flag. home-turf in the 100-lap feature. second one we led a bunch of it and we For Byrne, winning with the Tri Fans are encouraged to pur- Ben Byrne, who is a three-time win- messed up the pit stop, and this last time Track Series would be the top moment in chase their tickets ahead of race day ner in the NHSTRA Modified weekly we came back to finish third. We usually his career. on the Monadnock website, with New division this year, has shown his strength run the short races weekly... playing with “We put a lot of homework into the Hampshire limiting grandstand capac- multiple times in the past with Tri Track. the big boys is good experience for us.” new car we built this year,” Byrne said. ity to just 50% because of COVID-19. Byrne was a frontrunner in the race last Brian Robie and Matt Kimball are “It’s really been paying off. To be running Masks are recommended and social dis- year, and on July 5, he charged to the also two Monadnock regulars who are toe to toe with the Tri Track guys with a tancing will be enforced. front of the field, taking the lead on lap no stranger to running with the Tri Track crate motor and 200 horsepower down, it For more information on Monadnock 33, and holding the top spot through a Open Modified Series. In July, Matt means a lot to us... I think we will proba- Speedway, visit them at monadnock- caution period on lap 64. Byrne would Kimball was fastest in the only practice bly have to burn the tires off it for a min- speedway.com. For more information lose the lead but settle for a third-place session of the day, but struggled in his ute or two (if we win). It would be pretty on the Tri Track Open Modified Series, finish after Les Hinckley and Craig Lutz heat, and didn’t qualify through it. He close to a dream come true.” visit tritrackmodifieds.com and follow got together racing for the lead in the would finish second in the consi race, Along with the Monadnock regu- the series on Facebook, Twitter and final corner, with Lutz pushing to the win. advancing to the feature, and would even- lars, a stout field of Modified competi- Instagram. Amherst College announces golf program changes AMHERST — Elizabeth Davis ing experience for both teams.” of men’s golf in 1993. Mammoths to four NESCAC crowns and has been promoted to head coach of the Named the 2016-17 Women’s Golf “I have been very fortunate to work two NCAA Division III Championship men’s and women’s golf programs, it was Coaches Association (WGCA) East with Jack for the past four years,” said appearances. He also holds the honor of announced today by Director of Athletics Region Coach of the Year and the 2017 Davis. “He is someone who exemplifies helping snap Williams College’s streak Don Faulstick. Jack Arena ‘83, who had NESCAC Women’s Golf Coach of the the unwavering qualities it takes to be a of 14 consecutive Little Three titles been the Mammoths’ lone head coach of Year, Davis has mentored eight All- successful college head coach, and his after Amherst clinched the Little Three two varsity programs, will stay on as an NESCAC and three All-Region honorees leadership and dedication to the Amherst Championship crown in 2011-12. assistant coach of the men’s golf team while leading the women’s golf program College golf program and our student-ath- “I was fortunate to inherit the men’s in 2020-21 and will continue to serve as to seven first place finishes in her first letes is unmatched. He is highly respected team from Tracy Mehr and have always head coach of Amherst’s men’s hockey four seasons. Earning a bid to the NCAA among both his peers and the students. I felt a responsibility to continue the pro- team, where he has led the Mammoths for Championships for the first time since look forward to continuing to work with gram in a way that would meet and further the past 37 seasons. 2009, and fourth time overall, Davis’ Jack to enhance Amherst College’s overall his vision,” Arena continued. “I believe Davis, the head coach of the women’s Mammoths finished ninth at the national golf program, and I want to thank him for this is the right time and Coach Davis is golf program since the 2016-17 season, competition in 2017 before returning in trusting me with the leadership of it.” the right person to continue that legacy. becomes the second female head coach of 2018 and placing 14th overall. “I’m excited to have Coach Davis A legacy that makes Amherst, Amherst a men’s program in Amherst College his- A graduate of University of Mary take leadership of both of the Amherst Athletics and everyone who has been tory. She joins men’s and women’s cross Hardin-Baylor (UMHB), Davis was golf programs,” said Arena. “I’ve associated with Amherst Golf proud to be country head coach Cassie Funke-Harris, a standout member of the 2013 NCAA observed many coaches over the years, a part of. I look forward to staying active- who took over the helm of both of those Division III National Team Champion but few have impressed me as much as ly involved with the teams and supporting programs in 2018. squad and was named the team’s most Elizabeth. Her enthusiasm, knowledge of her in every way possible.” “I’ve been so impressed by valuable player after leading the program the game, competitive spirit and love for “Jack’s dedication and success in Elizabeth’s leadership in her relatively to a nNational runner-up finish in 2014. Amherst and Amherst golf make her the both programs, quite a rarity, has been short time at Amherst,” said Faulstick. Davis takes the reins of the men’s perfect choice to direct both teams mov- stellar,” Faulstick continued. “I’m excited “She has been a great mentor and teacher golf program from Arena, an alumnus ing forward.” that he’ll remain as a resource and assis- since her arrival, and I have no doubt we of the College who began his coaching Arena led Amherst to the NESCAC tant coach with the program. I certainly will continue to have great success in both career at Amherst in 1983-84 as the head title in his inaugural season. The 2010 thank him for his tremendous contribu- programs under her guidance. She has all coach of the men’s ice hockey program NESCAC Men’s Golf Coach of the Year, tions to the program and our students as the tools to make this transition an amaz- before also being named the head coach Arena steps down having guided the the head coach.” Raised Covid-19 concerns cancel Baseball clinics to take place in August HOLYOKE – The Holyoke Parks (age group 7-10) practice, race at Thompson and Recreation Department in con- Wednesday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. – 12 junction with the John Murphy Youth noon (age group 11-13) THOMPSON, Conn. – Due to with professional sporting events was Baseball League will be conducting Wednesday, Aug. 19, 5:45 p.m. - mounting concerns over the health and chief among the reasons for the decision. baseball clinics. To sign up for the clin- 7:45 p.m. (age group 14-17) economic effects of COVID-19, Econn “We had initially thought that the ic, please contact Coach Terry Murphy at Thursday, Aug. 20, 5:45 p.m. - 7:45 Motorsports announced today they are virus would be of minimal concern by [email protected]. p.m. (age group 7-10) not moving forward with the traditional now, but the numbers are still very con- Clinics will follow all of the board Wednesday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m. – 12 Bud 150 which had been scheduled for cerning”, said Terry Eames of Econn of health requirements regarding masks, noon (age group 14-17) August 19th at Thompson Speedway Motorsports. “We remain committed spacing and cleaning of equipment. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 5:45 p.m. - Motorsports Park. An open practice pre- to keeping oval track racing alive at Players with their own bats and helmets 7:45 p.m. (age group 11-13) viously scheduled for August 5th has Thompson and will continue to work or catcher’s gear are encouraged to bring Clinics will be run by former also been canceled. The recent out- with the Hoenig family about the possi- to the clinic. All clinics to take place Holyoke Community College baseball breaks of COVID-19 cases associated bility of events later in the year.” at Mackenzie Field. Free of charge for coach Terry Murphy. He will be assist- Holyoke residents, $10 for non-residents. ed by Bob Prattico, former Holyoke Catholic coach, Mike Afflitto, Smith Potential Baseball Clinics Schedule Academy coach, and Mike Prattico, metrics that will help local municipali- from page 1 Wednesday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. – 12 Amherst High School coach. Added PLAN, ties and school districts plan according- noon (age group 7-10) to the coaching staff is Dioni Soriano ly, as it relates to the operation of cities, ly, with an opt-in component that will Wednesday, Aug.12, 5:45 p.m. - Bello, a former player in Japan and Latin towns, and school districts. allow parents/guardians of vulnerable 7:45 p.m. (age group 14-17) America. They will also be assisted by Please note that on Friday of this students and for those for whom exclu- Thursday, Aug. 13, 5:45 p.m. - 7:45 several former high school players as week, we will release the detailed plan sive remote learning is less conducive p.m. (age group 11-13) well. A trainer will also be on hand for to the entire school community. Our to have small in-person learning dis- Monday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. – 12 noon each session. trict-wide. We will be in contact with plan will detail our commitment to families of students who may qualify ensuring that every student in Holyoke (e.g. students with disabilities, English receives high-quality teaching and Learners, disengaged youth, students learning this school year and we look on the IVHF calendar for 2020. The in the Career and Vocational Technical forward to working with you to make INDUCTION, from page 7 Nationwide Charity Ride & Run, a Education program at HHS-Dean this a reality. collection of virtual bike and running Campus) soon. Thank you for your patience and way they are most deserving of. Our next events along with in-person Motorcycle We will monitor health metrics understanding during this time. I hope Induction Class should enjoy the same rides will take place across the U.S. throughout the year to help us make you and your loved ones are safe and wonderful experience in the Birthplace September 12-13, 2020. For more infor- decisions about whether and when to well. of Volleyball as previous classes and they mation on the Nationwide Charity Ride bring more students back to school. Sincerely, will have that opportunity next Fall.” & Run please visit VolleyHall.org/ Today, the Governor’s Office released Dr. Alberto Vázquez Matos There is still one major event NationwideRide.

8 • AUGUST 14, 2020 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗

Since the virus has re-emerged at the looks at the relative strengths, weak- of the previously approved Adult Day COALITION, from page 1 facility, each day of delay continues to nesses, opportunities and threats related Healthcare Program at the facility. put veterans and staff at the facility at to the Soldiers’ Home and, in addition 5. Immediately scheduling outreach The advocacy group, which con- further risk.” to an infection control plan, recom- and listening sessions with key audienc- sists of former executives of the Our Coalition researched several mends several additional actions the es to include the Coalition to discuss the Soldiers’ Home, as well as family mem- systems and found that one in partic- state needs to take, to include: state’s path forward with its plans for bers of veteran residents at the Home ular, Xenex, is currently being used at 1. Immediate steps for an infection improvements and for construction of a and veterans who died of COVID-19 at the New Hampshire Veterans Home control plan to meet expected “Second new Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke. the Home, are concerned about recent in Tilton, N.H., a 250-bed, state long- Wave” and the immediate acquisition of 6. Link annual budget increase to news that 11 people at the Home have term care facility. The New Hampshire the Xenex UV disinfection system and inflation rate, thereby preventing reduc- again tested positive for COVID-19. home reports zero COVID-19 cases, other best practices in infection control, tion in services to Veterans due to infla- The Coalition’s analysis calls on and among many practices, to include such as the Clorox 360 System. tion. the state to publicly report details of its the use of Clorox 360 to disinfect toi- 2. Eliminating Part-Time positions 7. Consider increase in per diem infection control plans to confront the lets, has highlighted the success of the while increasing staffing levels. charge, also linked to inflation. current outbreak and how the Soldiers’ Xenex system. The system is used in 3. Development of a detailed stra- 8. Restore the Board of Trustee’s Home will prevent an expected second hospitals, VA medical centers, VA treat- tegic plan with communication strate- authority to hire, evaluate and terminate wave of the COVID-19. ment centers, and health care sites of gies for Veterans, family members, the the superintendent, thereby allowing Coalition research conducted this care throughout the nation. Veteran community, and the Coalition superintendent to honestly discuss the month revealed that there are feder- In addition to COVID-19, the sys- to clarify the fall/winter infection actual status and needs of the Home, al funds to purchase state-of-the-art tem, the most widely deployed form control procedures for COVID-19 to and advocate for resources. disinfection devices, such as Xenex of no-touch germicidal disinfection in include addressing adequate staffing Since its inception in June, the Disinfection Services, which is the first the United States, kills other pathogens and PPE supplies. Coalition has grown to more than 70 and only UV disinfection technolo- including C. diff, Ebola, and MRSA. 4. Expedited planning for the members and has received the support gy that has been proven to deactivate The Coalition has informed leader- construction and renovation of the of more than 20 municipalities, veter- COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2). ship at the Soldiers’ Home of the sys- Soldiers’ Home to meet the April 15, an groups and civic organizations in “We have learned that the state has tem and the availability of federal funds 2021 deadline for VA construction calling for immediate state action to an opportunity to acquire the Xenex dis- to help offset the costs of the system grant. The “reimagined Home” design increase funding at the Soldiers’ Home infection system, through the CARES and calls on the state to immediately should include accommodations for 250 to ensure sufficient staff, equipment Act, which could immediately help pre- pursue the system or a similar system. Veterans with a private room/private and supplies to provide safe care for vent COVID-19 from further spreading. The Coalition’s needs assessment bath for every Veteran and inclusion veterans.

time for our community and economy,” the toll that recent events are taking on PROGRAM, from page 1 said HCC president Christina Royal. MORSE, from page 1 them and their supporters. “COVID-19 has made clear how essen- Over the weekend, the Daily The funds – $399,676 in the first tial community health workers are in Neal, who has been representing Collegian published a story that alleged year – will enhance HCC’s existing addressing the wide range of physical, Massachusetts since 1989, was once that I abused my power in having con- Community Health Worker training behavioral and mental health issues faced mayor of Springfield. sensual sexual encounters with college program with the goal of increasing the by members of our community. Through The two candidates have had various students, and that I made other college number of CHW’s qualified to work on this program and with our partners, we TV ads fueling their rivalry, but Neal’s students feel uncomfortable by convers- integrated opioid use disorder teams in will not only have the ability to support campaign denies having anything to do ing with them on social media. area health centers in medically under- more families struggling with substance with the sexual misconduct allegations I want to be very clear about this. served communities. use, but we will also be creating more being made public with just three weeks I have never, in my entire life, had a The grant comes from the Health jobs in a sector central to our region’s to the election. non-consensual sexual encounter with Resources and Service Administration economic growth.” Morse, Sunday night, said he would anyone. I have never used my position of (HRSA), part of the U.S. Dept. of Health Community health is an emerging not leave the race, and released a state- power as Mayor and UMass lecturer for and Human Services. healthcare field and community health ment to that effect: romantic or sexual gain, or to take advan- “We all know someone who suffers workers are typically employed by agen- “I announced my candidacy for tage of students. I have never violated from this epidemic,” Neal said during cies to focus on underserved populations, Congress because I believed our coun- UMass policy. Any claim to the contrary a press event outside the HCC Campus conducting home visits and connecting try needed leadership that understood is false. As I’ve acknowledged, I have Center. “This disease touches all people clients with needed services. They do not the urgency of this moment. I believed had consensual relationships with other from all walks of life. We must continue provide medical care. that the voters of the First Congressional men, including students enrolled at local to work together to combat this critical Five years ago, HCC became one District deserved a member of Congress universities that I’ve met using dating public health and safety issue, and I am of the first colleges in Massachusetts to who would put their interests before apps.” grateful for the good work HCC contin- offer a community health worker certif- those of wealthy and influential donors. I Morse said he welcomes any investi- ues to do in this realm.” icate program, which is part of the col- believed that the health of our democracy gation and says he will be cleared of any HRSA’s Opioid-Impacted Family lege’s Foundations of Health program. relied on envisioning a new kind of poli- wrongdoing. Support Program supports training pro- The funding from the grant will tics – a politics of lifting up and empow- On Monday, the University of grams that enhance and expand parapro- provide training for an additional 100 ering ordinary people. Massachusetts-Amherst released a fessionals knowledge, skills, and exper- individuals (25 students and incum- I still believe these things. If any- statement confirming an investigation tise. It aims to increase the number of bent workers each academic year thing, my time as a candidate has only in Morse’s conduct. UMass has also peer support specialists and other behav- for four years) as CHWs in western deepened my conviction that people are gone on record saying Morse will not be ioral health-related paraprofessionals Massachusetts. looking for a politics that is more gener- re-hired as an adjunct professor. Morse who work on interprofessional teams to Each participant will receive $3,000 ous, more open, and more just. I’ve heard taught classes in government and politi- provide services to children whose par- to help defray the cost of tuition, fees stories from people in every corner of cal science since 2014. ents are impacted by opioid use disorders and supplies, and a $5,000 stipend while this district that I’ll carry with me for the “The allegations that Holyoke and other substance use disorders, and they’re in Level 1 training. rest of my life. Mayor Alex Morse engaged in inappro- their family members in guardianship The grant will also allow for the Our campaign is fueled by the hard priate behavior with UMass Amherst roles. creation of a registered apprentice- work and dedication of my amazing staff students are serious and deeply concern- HCC’s partners in the grant proj- ship program with HCC’s partners that and volunteers and the contributions of ing,” UMass states. “And the university ect include Behavioral Health Network, will be the first of its kind in western small grassroots donors. Our campaign is is launching an immediate review of the Holyoke Health Center and the MassHire Massachusetts. also lifted up by the support of progres- matter to determine whether the alleged Hampden Country Workforce Board. Students who enter an apprentice- sive organizations that helped take our actions during his time as a university “Funding to launch this new pro- ship after they finish training are eligible efforts to new heights. I remain commit- lecturer were in violation of university gram could not come at a more critical for an annual stipend of $7,500. ted to their missions, but also understand policy or federal Title IX law.”

Vacon said a broad investigation said he believes Morse should take a MAYOR, from page 1 should begin to look into his conduct leave of absence. while serving as the mayor of Holyoke This would allow city business to be for congress, looking to take a seat held as well as chairman of the Holyoke conducted without the distraction of the by Neal, a representative since 1989. School Committee, a position he has by investigation,” Murphy stated. With three weeks till the election, virtue of being mayor. Murphy is also calling on city Morse is facing allegations of improp- Vacon is also calling on the city employees to report any concerns to the er sexual behavior while he was an council to launch its own investigation. council. adjunct professor at the University of She said his alleged sexual conduct while Three other councilors have vocal- Massachusetts-Amherst (see related teaching at UMass occurred in years he ized opinions on the issue. Both Rebecca story). was mayor of the city. Lisi and James Leahy have said they will Morse is not dropping out of the “Since he has admitted to the con- wait for the results of the UMass inves- race, and has said he welcomes an inves- duct while in a position of authority, tigation while Ward 6 Councilor Juan tigation. an abuse of power, I believe he should Anderson-Burgos said he will continue Meanwhile, the Holyoke City resign his position as he has lost the pub- to support Morse. Council, which has several members that lic trust,” Vacon said. The city council could vote on have often been at odds with Morse, is Following Vacon’s request for launching an investigation of its own as responding to the allegations. Morse’s resignation, Sullivan pledged to soon as its next meeting, which is cur- Ward 5 Councilor Linda Vacon and work with member of the city council rently scheduled for early September. No Mayor Alex Morse speaks at the Aug. 2 At-Large Councilor Michael Sullivan to begin an investigation into Morse’s special meetings have been called since Holyoke High School graduation. Morse’s have both publicly stated Morse should behavior. the allegations against Morse have been behavior is being investigated by UMass. immediately resign as mayor. Ward 2 Councilor Terence Murphy made public. File photo

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