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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 261 Southwick Westfield Gardens Public nursing home Library experiencing fees lifted COVID-19 By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Editor outbreak SOUTHWICK – The Select Board By PETER CURRIER Oct. 27 unanimously supported Staff Writer eliminating fines at the library. WESTFIELD — Westfield has 56 new confirmed COVID- Southwick Public Library Director 19 cases this week, with two additional deaths and 28 people Lynn Blair said the Library Trustees in isolation as of Oct. 28. approved the request Oct. 13. She The total number of cases since the said the funds collected by fees are beginning of the pandemic now nominal and during the coronavirus stands at 678 with 61 related deaths. pandemic, she and her fellow librar- Health Director Joseph Rouse said ians wanted to lift fees to lift spirits. Wednesday that about half of the 56 “Ten cents here and 20 cents there new cases this week are from a single doesn’t really add up, and this makes nursing home in Westfield, the people happy,” said Blair. “They are Westfield Gardens on Feeding Hills really appreciative.” Road. Last week there were roughly The Board unanimously agreed seven cases tied to the same home. Sue and Ralph Figy are organizing the Westfield Public Schools Thanksgiving “If we did not have this cluster and Selectman Joseph Deedy said Food Drive for the seventh year. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS) “it’s a great thing.” now, it would be similar to last week’s The library, 95 Feeding Hills number, maybe a little bit lower,” Road, is currently back to its normal said Rouse. hours, however the number of Schools’ Thanksgiving Food Last week the city recorded 36 new patrons is limited and browsing and confirmed cases of COVID-19. computer use is by appointment Rouse said that the two people who JOSEPH A. only. Drive is on, with changes died of COVID-19 this week were ROUSE Blair said patrons have a one-hour senior citizens that were not from the Westfield Director By AMY PORTER Firtion-Adams Funeral Home, John J. window per appointment. Computers Westfield Gardens home. of Public Health Staff Writer Beltrandi, III, Dave Flaherty and Cindy The remainder of the 56 new cases are currently reserved from 2- 5 p.m. WESTFIELD – This year’s Harris also donated multiple turkeys. for student use on weekdays and this week were mostly spread out Thanksgiving Food Drive for families at The Westfield Bank, Polish National among the community, with no single significant cluster out- COVID guidelines are in place. Westfield Public Schools will be a lot Credit Union, Westfield Gas & Electric, Hours are Monday and Tuesday side of the nursing home. different because of COVID, said Sue and Elm Electric provided the cloth One case was detected in Westfield High School this week, from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m, Wednesday and Ralph Figy, who have been organiz- bags that the meals will be packed in 1-8 p.m., Thursday and Friday from but Rouse said that so far there has not been a significant ing the drive for the past seven years at according to family size for distribution. spread of the virus among school-aged youth in Westfield. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday from the urging of Superintendent Stefan G&E commissioners also donated tur- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. To reserve a time, School officials were unable to identify whether the infected Czaporowski. keys. person was a student or faculty member for confidentiality call ahead at 413-569-1221. The “We all have to adapt and make things The Westfield Food Pantry, with library is showcasing the work of reasons. work. This year is our biggest challenge whom they are coordinating, gave them Rouse said if spread among school-aged youth becomes local artist Bernadette Johnson ever,” Sue Figy said. potatoes for the meals. Figy said any through November. significant he will speak to Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski Instead of hosting a public canned leftover ingredients from the school about making the recommendation for ending or postponing food drive, for example, they have gone drive will be donated to the Westfield further in-person learning. to area businesses and individuals to ask Food Pantry. “They would probably have to convene an emergency them to sponsor parts of the meal. For Coldwell-Banker Realty is sponsor- School Committee meeting, but we aren’t there yet,” said example, the green bean casseroles are ing the corn, and Kathy Burns, Real Rouse. being sponsored by Elm Electric. Living Real Estate, is taking on the He will also be speaking with the School Committee Nov. 2 Sue Figy said her goal is to get to 200 cranberry sauce. William and Susan to figure out how to move forward while cases surge locally, meals, although she said she will most Phelon donated the squash, along with nationally and statewide. likely go higher, because the need is so an anonymous farmer who delivered a Aside from the outbreak in the nursing home, there is no great this year. Each school gives them truckload. particular age group that is seeing a higher rate of infection in the names and sizes of the families who The Figy family — Ralph, Sue, Westfield. Rouse said that the average age of those infected will receive the meals. Lauren and Sean – provided the stuffing this week is late 40’s to early 50’s. “I started about a month ago reaching and gravy, and the Westfield Police He said a large reason why Westfield has not seen signifi- out to everybody for help. Nobody has Association is sponsoring brownies for cant spread among schools yet is because schools in Westfield said no to me. I’m really happy with dessert. They also had a huge donation waited more than a month to resume in-person learning. that,” she said. of cereal from Lorena Dondley, “So During that period, Rouse said, there was some spread among Among the contributions they have everyone will get cereal. She does it people involved in youth sports. received to date is an anonymous donor every year for us,” Sue Figy said. “There was a period of about a week or two where the pre- who gave them 100 turkeys for the sec- Advance Manufacturing, the dominant age of new cases was ages of kids who would be ond year in a row. “Truly a blessing,” Westfield Education Association and playing youth sports,” said Rouse, “We weren’t back to school she said. then, so those cases never got into that setting to spread it Figy said Councilors James Adams of See Food Drive, Page 3 around. We dodged a bullet by staying out of in-person learn- LYNN BLAIR ing when we had a problem with youth sports transmissions.” Southwick Public Library Director

YMCAs bring awareness to child safety through Five Days of Action campaign By AMY PORTER having them in bedrooms. Staff Writer Another suggestion of the WESTFIELD – The YMCA Five Days of Action cam- of Greater Westfield is joining paign is to start the conversa- the effort to raise awareness tion with your kids about and educate the community safety by playing the “What on protecting youth through If?” game. the YMCA Five Days of The What If? game is a Action campaign. great way to pose possible The Five Days of Action is situations to kids that they a week designed to raise cially relevant with the added may face in life and would awareness and inspire adults screen time due to remote need to solve. As a parent or to take action to protect chil- learning. Among the sugges- caregiver, it’s important to let dren from sexual abuse. Led tions is to keep your kids on a your kids know you are by the YMCA Guardians for schedule with their virtual always there for them and Child Protection, the goal is learning and online activities they can tell you anything. to engage communities, so you know when and what But you can’t always be there, improve internal operations, they are doing. Be sure to at least not physically. and advance policy and envi- include time away from Allard said by playing the ronmental change to protect devices in the schedule. What If? game, you are youth from sexual abuse. Discuss the importance of empowering your children to YMCA Director Andrea never giving out identifying develop positive decision- Allard said as a youth serving information such as name, making skills and giving them organization, they want to address, the confidence they need to bring awareness and educa- neighborhood, and phone problem-solve on their own. tion to the community through number online and have rules It helps build resilience, positive messages and infor- about where devices live and which is crucial for overcom- WHS Senior Night mation posted at the Y, and can be used – public parts of ing obstacles. through social media. the house where you can eas- Check-in with your kids The Westfield Bombers girls volleyball seniors on “Senior Night”: Grace Regan, One of the messages of the ily monitor their activity. At about how they are feeling Raeana Edwards, Irelis Rodriguez, and Viktoria Pavlyuk. See story and photos Page campaign is how to keep your bedtime have rules around 6. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) kids safe on the internet, espe- turning off devices and not See YMCAs, Page 5 PAGE 2 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Lions Club members display several of the items and baskets to be raffled off. Pictured, from left to right, Karly Grimaldi, Roxann Bradley, Kristy O'Driscoll, Jane Reid, Tim Reid. A glowing tourney The Westfield Centennial Lions Club hosted a day and night golf tournament Oct. 25 at East Mountain Country Club. Proceeds benefit charitable community efforts of the Club.(MARC ST. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Lions Club president Kyle Pierce prepares to putt during Saturday’s Glow Golf Tournament at East Mountain Country Club. He’s cheered on by Jose Diaz putts one in while golfers get ready to Steve Cressotti. play the hole at East Mountain CC.

Jose Diaz looks over raffle prizes with Lion Member Roxann Bradley.

Happy golfers start out on the first half of the day-night double header at East Mt. It’s bright sun and Fall colors as golfers Jackie Guill, Julia Fiore, and Nicole Megazzini watch Ariana Country Club. Martins chip onto the green at East Mountain Country Club Saturday. Police Logs Court Logs Major crime and incident report deployment and fluids leaking on the ground, the respond- Westfield District Court Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 ing officer reports that one tow truck arrived to remove a Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 WESTFIELD vehicle and one party refused medical attention; Sierra C. Simmons, 22, of 429 Dumont Ave., Brooklyn, NY was arraigned 8:04 a.m.: indecent exposure, Cortez Street, a caller 6:24 p.m.: motor vehicle accident, School Street, a on charges of larceny of items valued less than $1,200 and two counts of reports that her neighbor across the street is completely caller reports that a youth on a bicycle was struck by a larceny of items valued over $1,200 brought by Westfield police. She was nude and performing one-man sex acts while staring at vehicle and the youth appears to be injured, the respond- released on her personal recognizance pending a Jan. 26 pre-trial hearing. her, the responding officer reports that and incident report ing officer reports that the youth refused medical services; Nea S. Sutton, 24, of 160 Scholes St., Brooklyn, NY was arraigned on was filed and that charges would be filed against the male 10:07 p.m.: vandalism, Meadow Street, a caller charges of larceny of items valued less than $1,200 and two counts of larceny party; reports that two youths were spotted grabbing pumpkins of items valued over $1,200 brought by Westfield police. She was released on 8:47 a.m.: larceny, St. James Avenue, a caller reports off of people’s porches and smashing them, the respond- her personal recognizance pending a Jan. 26 pre-trial hearing. that someone broke into his vehicle the previous night by ing officer reports that a search of the area turned up Shaquana Q. John, 23, of 2121 Shore Pkwy., Brooklyn, NY was arraigned using a pump and wedge to open the door, the caller negative; on charges of larceny of items valued less than $1,200 and two counts of reports that he simply wants the incident documented by 11:29 p.m.: disturbance, Lincoln Street, multiple call- larceny of items valued over $1,200 brought by Westfield police. She was police; ers report a large group of individuals in the street with released on her personal recognizance pending a Jan. 26 pre-trial hearing. 11:17 a.m.: vandalism, Woodland Avenue, a caller some reported to have knives and firearms on their per- Christine Jajoute, 21, of 759 East 82nd St., Brooklyn, NY was arraigned reports that a tire on her vehicle was sliced with a knife, sons, the responding state police trooper reports that there on charges of larceny of items valued less than $1,200 and two counts of the responding officer filed an incident report; are apparent injuries at the location with one party getting larceny of items valued over $1,200 brought by Westfield police. She was 3:34 p.m.: motor vehicle accident, North Elm Street, a released on her personal recognizance pending a Jan. 26 pre-trial hearing. caller reports a two-motor vehicle accident with airbag See Police Logs, Page 5

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Fri., Oct. 30, 2020 is the 304th day of the year. 62 days remain until the end of the year.

which Denmark relinquishes one province Monarchs signs a contract for the Brooklyn Franco. 1970 – Ben Bailey, American comedian ON THIS DAY each to Prussia and Austria. Dodgers, breaking the baseball color line. 1980 – El Salvador and Honduras agree to and game show host 1888 – The Rudd Concession is granted by 1947 – The General Agreement on Tariffs put the border dispute fought over in 1969's 1970 – Tory Belleci, American visual 637 – Arab–Byzantine wars: Antioch sur- Matabeleland to agents of Cecil Rhodes. and Trade (GATT), the foundation of the Football War before the International Court renders to the Rashidun Caliphate after the effects designer and television presenter 1905 – Czar Nicholas II issues the October World Trade Organization (WTO), is found- of Justice. 1970 – Nia Long, American actress Battle of the Iron Bridge. Manifesto, granting the Russian peoples ba- ed. 1983 – The first democratic elections in Ar- 758 – Guangzhou is sacked by Arab and 1976 – Maurice Taylor, American basket- sic civil liberties and the right to form a duma. 1948 – A luzzu fishing boat overloaded with gentina, after seven years of military rule, ball player Persian pirates. (October 17 in the Julian calendar) passengers capsizes and sinks in the Gozo are held. 1137 – Ranulf of Apulia defeats Roger II of 1978 – Martin Dossett, American football 1918 – World War I: The Ottoman Empire Channel off Qala, Gozo, Malta, killing 23 of 1985 – Space Shuttle Challenger lifts off for player Sicily at the Battle of Rignano, securing his signs the Armistice of Mudros with the Allies. the 27 people on board.[1] mission STS-61-A, its final successful mis- 1978 – Stephanie Izard, American chef position as duke until his death two years 1918 – World War I: Lands of the Crown of 1953 – President Eisenhower approves the sion. – Matthew Morrison, American later. Saint Stephen, a state union of Kingdom of top-secret document NSC 162/2 concerning 1991 – The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The 1978 1270 – The Eighth Crusade ends by an Hungary and Triune Kingdom of Croatia, the maintenance of a strong nuclear deter- Madrid Conference commences in an effort singer-songwriter and actor agreement between Charles I of Anjou (re- Slavonia and Dalmatia is abolished with rent force against the Soviet Union. to revive peace negotiations between Israel 1979 – Jason Bartlett, American base- placing his deceased brother King Louis IX decisions of Croatian and Hungarian parlia- 1956 – Hungarian Revolution: The govern- and Palestine.[3] ball player of France) and the Hafsid dynasty of Tunis, ments ment recognizes the new workers' councils. 1995 – Quebec citizens narrowly vote 1980 – Kareem Rush, American basket- Tunisia. 1920 – The Communist Party of Australia is Army officer Béla Király leads an attack on (50.58% to 49.42%) in favour of remaining a ball player 1340 – Reconquista: Portuguese and Cas- founded in Sydney. the Communist Party headquarters. province of Canada in their second referen- 1981 – Joshua Jay, American magician tilian forces halt a Muslim invasion at the 1938 – Orson Welles broadcasts his radio 1959 – Piedmont Airlines Flight 349 crashes dum on national sovereignty. and author Battle of Río Salado. play of H. G. Wells's The War of the Worlds, on approach to Charlottesville–Albemarle 2005 – The rebuilt Dresden Frauenkirche 1981 – Ian Snell, American baseball 1657 – Anglo-Spanish War: Spanish forces causing anxiety in some of the audience in Airport in Albemarle County, Virginia, killing (destroyed in the firebombing of Dresden player fail to retake Jamaica at the Battle of Ocho the United States. 26 of the 27 on board.[2] during World War II) is reconsecrated after – Ivanka Trump, American model Rios. 1981 1941 – President Roosevelt approves $1 bil- 1961 – The Soviet Union detonates the Tsar a thirteen-year rebuilding project. and businesswoman 1806 – War of the Fourth Coalition: Con- lion in Lend-Lease aid to the Allied nations. Bomba, the most powerful explosive device 2014 – Sweden is the first European Union vinced that he is facing a much larger force, 1982 – Andy Greene, American ice 1941 – Holocaust: Fifteen hundred Jews ever detonated. member state to officially recognize the hockey player Prussian General von Romberg, command- from Pidhaytsi are sent by Nazis to Bełżec 1961 – Due to "violations of Vladimir Lenin's State of Palestine. ing 5,300 men, surrenders the city of Stettin 1982 – Manny Parra, American baseball extermination camp. precepts", it is decreed that Joseph Stalin's 2015 – Sixty-four people are killed and more player to 800 French soldiers. – World War II: Lt. Tony Fasson and body be removed from its place of honour in- than 147 injuries after a fire in a nightclub in 1942 1983 – Trent Edwards, American football 1817 – Simón Bolívar becomes President of Able Seaman Colin Grazier drown while side Lenin's tomb and buried near the Krem- the Romanian capital Bucharest. the Third Republic of Venezuela. taking code books from the sinking German lin Wall with a plain granite marker. player 1831 – Nat Turner is arrested for leading the submarine U-559. 1973 – The Bosphorus Bridge in Turkey is 1984 – Eva Marcille, American model bloodiest slave rebellion in United States 1944 – Holocaust: Anne and Margot Frank completed, connecting the continents of Eu- TODAY'S and actress history. are deported from Auschwitz to the Bergen- rope and Asia over the Bosphorus for the 1988 – Janel Parrish, American actress 1863 – Danish Prince Vilhelm arrives in Ath- Belsen concentration camp, where they die second time. BIRTHDAYS and singer ens to assume his throne as George I, King from disease the following year, shortly be- 1975 – Prince Juan Carlos I of Spain be- 1993 – Marcus Mariota, American foot- of the Hellenes. fore the end of WWII. comes acting head of state, taking over for 1968 – Ken Stringfellow, American sing- ball player er-songwriter and guitarist 1864 – The Treaty of Vienna is signed, by 1945 – Jackie Robinson of the Kansas City the country's ailing dictator, Gen. Francisco THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2020 - PAGE 3

Puerto Rican flag raising is Nov. 1 Athenaeum expands hours WESTFIELD – The Puerto Rican flag will be raised Nov. 1 at City Hall at 1 p.m. WESTFIELD - The Westfield Athenaeum to-go for more information. Staff are avail- The public is welcome to the event hosted by the Westfield Spanish American Association, has heard your requests and we are expanding able to answer questions, place orders or Inc. This year, due to COVID-19, the activities that traditionally follow the flag raising are our hours and services! Starting Nov. 2 suggest your next read by phone or email. canceled. Organizers as that participants wear masks and remain six feet apart. Library-to-Go will be expanded and available At this time, due to high covid transmission five days a week, Monday-Thursday 8:30 rates we are not offering any in-library ser- a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.or vices. For questions on our COVID-19 proto- outdoor item pickup. We are also increasing col please visit https://www.westath.org/com- ways for patrons to discover new and interest- munity-resources/coronavirus-pandemic or ing materials by offering a more personalized call 413-568-7833. All virtual services and service - available on our website. events are available and we have up-to-the- Southwick Public Library offers children’s programs Remote printing services will also be minute information on our services & events SOUTHWICK – The Southwick Public by giving it a disguise! Stop by the library dur- offered and available for pickup at Library- on our website at www.westath.org. Check it Library is hosting several children’s events ing open hours from Nov. 9-14 to pick up your To-Go. Please visit www.westath.org/library- often for updates! throughout November, including the follow- turkey template. Decorate your turkey as your ing: favorite book character using whatever materi- Take Home Craft Kits: Drop by the library als you can find then send us a picture of your Nov. 21 - 25 to pick up a fun Thanksgiving completed turkey so we can share it on our ~ PUBLIC NOTICE ~ craft kit that you can complete at home! All Facebook page. kits will contain materials to create the craft, Pathways for Parents in collaboration with The Southwick Police Department will be but materials like tape or glue will not be pro- the Southwick Library presents Music holding Nighttime Firearms Training Classes vided. Monday's with Miss Renee. Virtual Storytimes: Have you been missing Join Miss Renee from Harmonious on November 2nd through November 7th, storytime during this time away from the Happenings for a live, virtual music and between the hours of 5pm - 9pm library? Now you can watch storytime from movement session streamed into your living the comfort of your home! Visit our Facebook room! Come sing and dance to your favorite at the Westfi eld Sportsmen’s Club, Westfi eld page on Nov. 10 and 17 at 11 a.m. for a live songs as we play together fostering your storytime video. Videos will remain on child’s development and emotional needs dur- Area residents should be aware that there will be a high level of Facebook for a week so make sure to watch ing this time at home. You can find this pro- before you miss it! gram on Pathways for Parents facebook page. nighttime munition noise between those hours on those days. Turkey in Disguise: Help your turkey escape - Mondays Nov. 2, 9, 23, and 30 at 9:30 a.m. We ask the public for their understanding with regards to this essential training.

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield receives grant from Southwick Police Department the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Friends of WESTFIELD - The Boys meals since March 17th to “So far this year they have & Girls Club of Greater families facing food insecuri- supported our efforts to help Star Lights Westfield has received a ty relieve food insecurity in $40,000 grant from the • Helping youth of all ages greater Westfield, and now Community Foundation of stay active and maintain their they are helping us get back LUMINARIA Western Massachusetts as learning while out of school on solid ground to continue part of their newest round of with virtual learning and the important work that we FUNDRAISER funding available to nonprof- interactivity-based program- do. We can’t thank them Order Form its throughout the region. The ming from March to June enough for their generosity.” ~ ORDER FORM ~ grant supports the General • Reopening for on-site The goal of Stabilization Operating costs of the Boys Summer Programming on Grants from the Community From (Your Name): ______& Girls Club, in an effort to June 29th and serving over Foundation of Western help their organization 220 kids throughout the sum- Massachusetts is to provide E-mail/phone: ______achieve financial stabilization mer months up to six months of unre- amid the COVID-19 pandem- • Hosting a remote learning stricted general operating ic. The announcement comes program on-site where staff support for nonprofit organi- In Memory Of: (1) ______after a busy Spring and assist 200 kids a day with zations recovering from the Summer for the Boys & Girls their online schoolwork COVID19 health crisis and (2) ______Club of Greater Westfield, “The Community its economic impact. The who have stepped up to meet Foundation has stepped up grant will further support the the growing needs of the once again to support our work of the Boys & Girls (3) ______community throughout the organization during this diffi- Club of Greater Westfield as pandemic wherever they can, cult time,” said Bill Parks, they provide essential servic- In Honor Of: (1) ______including by: CEO of the Boys & Girls es to families in need within • Serving over 120,000 free Club of Greater Westfield. the greater Westfield area. (2) ______

(3) ______Food Drive Continued from Page 1 In Gratitude to: (1) ______Kathy Wallis-McCann and James McCann to give somebody the dry goods but not the donated financially. “We did pretty well protein,” she said. (2) ______there,” Sue Figy said, adding if any other busi- “This year, I’m finding that kids I’m talking ness would like to be part of the meal, they with who last year were doing okay, are not (3) ______may contact Ralph Figy at 413-883-2537 “We doing okay this year,” Sue Figy said. She said would love to have them,” she said. she received a call from the Westfield There are still ways for the public to support Education Association, saying if she knows Total Number of Luminaria ______at $6.00 each = ______the effort. They still need turkeys, and while somebody in need, to let them know. “They they can’t have people dropping off turkeys (WEA) made a huge donation this year. Additional Donation: ______this year, they can sponsor them at North Elm They’ve also helped families since the pan- Butcher Block for $25 a turkey, by Nov. 18. demic started,” she said. North Elm Butcher Block, which is also a The Figys said they can’t rely on student Total Donation: ______donor to the drive, will then order and deliver volunteers this year as they have in the past, in them to the Westfield Technical Academy. “It order to minimize contact and to not take stu- DeadlineDeadline To toOrder: order: November November 77th makes it very easy,” Sue Figy said. dents out of class. Instead, they are organizing Figy said another way the public can sup- a group to put together all the meals at WTA, Use an additional sheet for additional Luminaria. port the Thanksgiving Food Drive is to pur- which they will then deliver to the individual Use an additional sheet for additional luminaria. Mail order form with Mail order form with check (payable to FOTWA) to address below, chase gift cards in small increments of $10 or schools on Monday, Nov 20. The schools will check (payable to FOTWA) to address below, or use our on-line order form $25 from Stop & Shop, Price Rite or Big Y, then make arrangements with the families for or use our on-line order form and pay with Venmo or Google Pay which may be dropped off or mailed to the meal pick-ups or delivery. and pay with Venmo or Google Pay (https://www.westath.org/friends-of- WTA Office at 33 Smith Avenue, or to the “I’m very grateful for all of the organiza- (https://www.westath.org/friends-of-the-library) Central Office in the Westwood Building at 94 tions and people that have donated,” Sue Figy the-library). North Elm St. “Sometimes we have the ability said. FOTWA • 53 Spruce Street • Westfi eld, MA 01085 FOTWA 53 Spruce St. Westfield, MA 01085

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Garlo focused on unity COMMENT To the Editor, A Message to My Neighbors: As this campaign comes to a close with more momentum than ever, I want to thank my friends and neighbors who have made it all possible. My campaign advertis- ing and mailers have come from endless small-dollar contributors Dems look to ride anti-Trump all across Westfield, and I would have never been able to make it here without a supportive community who knows me as well as my message. Amidst a tense and combative election season, as well as the rising spread COVID-19 in Westfield, it is integral that commu- wave, expand supermajorities nity leaders preach messages of unity rather than fighting and Democrat, but was left vacant after he won a spe- division. I desire nothing more than to be a living example of these Voters will also fill cial election to the Senate in May. Three candidates, values as Westfield’s next state representative. In an era where all Westfield residents, are on the ballot: party affiliations seem to be a taboo topic, I am more than ready to eight open house seats Democrat Matt Garlo, Republican Kelly Pease and prove that Westfield’s best chances at receiving their fair share Independent Compassionate Conservative Ethan come from a Democrat who isn’t afraid to stray away from party By CHRIS LISINSKI Flaherty. Garlo graduated from Siena College in lines. This is Westfield, not Washington, and I am a lifelong resi- State House News Service May 2019 with a degree in sociology, pre-law and dent and believer in Westfield above all else. I am the candidate BOSTON — All 200 seats in the Massachusetts political science and worked in public relations who can assure at all costs that the voices of Westfield’s working Legislature are on the ballot this election cycle, before running. Pease worked as an aide to former class, small businesses, healthcare workers, parents/guardians/ but only one-quarter of them feature contested Republican Sen. Donald Humason, who left part- students, veterans, seniors, and water advocates can be heard loud general elections. way through the term to become Westfield's mayor. Flaherty and clear in the House. I am also the candidate who will pay the In the 160-seat House, 34 incumbents face a major-party is a recent high school graduate. Between 1978 and 2012, the closest attention to the mental health and addiction struggles of our opponent, an independent challenger or both, while there are cycle before Velis first won, Republican candidates won community that have only been exacerbated during the pandemic, contested elections in another eight districts where lawmakers every election to represent the Fourth Hampden District. The a focus that has not been highlighted nearly enough aside from my are retiring. Voters in eight districts in the 40-seat Senate, campaign. area has continued to show Republican support even with a which does not feature any open seats, will see two or more Democratic state representative in office: it backed Trump by These priorities come to mind quite easily, and that is because I candidates on their ballots. have been living them just like you have since the spring. From 4.1 points in 2016 and Diehl by 5.6 points in 2018. Velis While challenges to incumbents are already rare on Beacon snagged a Senate seat that had been held by the GOP, and this routine volunteering at the senior center, to learning the difficulties Hill, the minority party drew them this cycle at a rate dispro- of this school year through my nephew, I know these struggles and is a seat where Republicans could seek revenge. portionate to the ground it holds: more than half of Republican -- 5th BARNSTABLE: One of two open seats currently I want to help. I have stood alongside nurses outside Baystate seats will see competitive general elections, while for Noble, been briefed by advocates for water safety, and fought for held by Republicans, the race to succeed Rep. Randy Hunt of Democratic seats, that ratio is less than one in five. Sandwich features Democrat candidate James "Jim" Dever of proper care of our veterans through my unfortunately personal Nineteen out of 35 Republican-held districts have connection to the Soldier’s Home COVID-19 outbreak. Sandwich and Republican candidate Steven Xiarhos of Democrats, independents or both on the Nov. 3 ballot, while Barnstable. Dever, a labor attorney at the National Association With a unique district that includes only Westfield, our politics voters in 30 out of 163 Democrat-held districts will see should be about uniting as true neighbors rather than sparring as of Government Employees, served for six years on the Republican or independent candidates on the ballot. In other Sandwich School Committee. Xiarhos worked for the enemies, which we have seen far too much of. If you agree, I words, Democrats are challenging Republicans at a higher kindly ask you to go with Garlo on November 3rd . Yarmouth Police Department for four decades, eventually rate, which may spell trouble for GOP candidates who are at serving as deputy chief before retiring in December 2019. Thinking of You & Yours, risk of getting swept away in an expected wave of voting Matt Garlo, Democrat for State Rep. -- 14th BRISTOL: Two North Attleborough candidates, against President Donald Trump. Republican John Simmons and Democrat Adam Scanlon, will Former Vice President Joe Biden has consistently polled face off for the seat currently held by outgoing Republican with a double-digit lead over Trump in the Bay State. An Rep. Elizabeth Poirier. Simmons, an Army National Guard Allie responds to Kurt Bricault Emerson College/WHDH poll of 763 Massachusetts likely veteran and attorney, is a member of North Attleborough's voters published on Aug. 28 found Biden with 69 percent sup- Town Council. So, too, is Scanlon, who also works in social To the Editor, port compared to Trump's 31 percent. services and is enrolled in a master's program at Northeastern Republicans saw their slim ranks whittled in 2018, and the University. I strongly support free speech. Posts from critics remain on my GOP is at risk next week of losing even more ground after Facebook page. When appropriate, I respond to valid concerns. I do -- 12th WORCESTER: Three candidates are in the run- not know why Facebook locked your account. letting two of its Senate seats and one House seat slip away to ning in a district where Democrat Rep. Harold Naughton is I have worked for years to inform people in Westfield and western Democrats in special elections this year. not seeking re-election. The Democrat attempting to hold the Mass on issues and ballot questions, from repealing the Automatic The Legislature's lone independent lawmaker, Rep. seat, Northborough's Meg Kilcoyne, has worked as Naughton's Gas Tax, voting no to extend the term of Mayor to four years, or Susannah Whipps of Athol, also faces a Democratic challenge legislative director for the past 10 years. Lancaster trying to End Common Core and PARCC testing. Politicians and the from fellow Athol resident William LaRose. Republican Susan Smiley, who previously worked in the media often ignore the will of the people. Ballot questions are con- Democrats have held a supermajority in both branches of Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and sidered “newsworthy” and let voters make their voices heard. Some the Legislature for three decades. Republicans last represent- also has years of experience working on defense contracts, is questions have more impact than intended. Only 4% of voters knew ed at least a third of the membership in either chamber, a member of Lancaster's Finance Committee and a former the legislature passed Automatic Gas Tax hikes in 2013. Because no enough to sustain a veto, during the 1991-1992 session after selectwoman. The third candidate, Green-Rainbow hope- tax should go up automatically, thousands of volunteers came they won 16 Senate seats in the 1990 elections. They lost that ful Charlene DiCalogero of Berlin, has worked in nonprofit together to oppose it. This saved drivers over 2 billion dollars. In edge in the 1992 elections. and higher education grants administration. Whichever candi- 2015, we learned that none of the gas tax increase went to roads, but In the House, Democrats currently hold 127 seats, com- date wins, the district will be represented by a woman in the rather to the MBTA. pared to 31 for Republicans. Whipps had been enrolled as a state House of Representatives for the first time, according A little known fact is when the Olympics wanted to come to Republican before switching to independent in 2017, while to MassLive. Boston, (a 10 billion dollar boondoggle and total nightmare) this another House seat previously held by Democrat Rep. John -- 13th ESSEX: The most crowded legislative field in this group of volunteers threatened to put “No tax funded bailout of the Velis remains vacant. year's general election features two major-party candidates Olympics on the ballot”. They folded their cards and went away. Democrats have an even bigger advantage in the Senate This is the second time I have questions on the Westfield ballot to and three independent candidates who are vying for the seat with 36 of 40 seats. The other four Senate districts are repre- that Democrat Rep. Theodore Speliotis is giving up. One restore Local Aid and road funding. In 2015, Gov. Baker restored sented by Republicans. 100 million dollars in road funding. Westfield received $675,000. candidate hoping to succeed Speliotis is his predecessor: for- The last time Republicans held a majority in both branches mer state Rep. Sally Kerans of Danvers, who served from The state recently passed a 17 billion dollar transportation bond bill, was the 1940s, and heading into Tuesday's contests, the main but only allocates 200 million dollars per year, for the entire state to 1991 to 1997, is the Democratic nominee on the ballot. question is whether Democrats will manage to even further Peabody Republican Robert May, who runs his own elec- cities for road maintenance. The amount should be 400 to 500 mil- expand their supermajorities. lion dollars. If elected, I will file legislation, lobby and vote for tronic components company, will attempt to flip the district. Sitting Lawmakers Challenged Three non-major party opponents are on the ballot, all increased state road funding. Only 42 lawmakers will need to fend off challengers to Not enough “transportation funding” goes to road maintenance. Danvers residents: independent Bill Bates, a former School Drivers pay hundreds of millions of dollars in fuel taxes, and 600 secure another term in the Legislature. Committee member who worked in constituent services for million dollars to the Registry of Motor Vehicles for an operation Setting aside contested races featuring only one major- Speliotis; independent Jason Guida, a former prosecutor who that costs 60 million to run. Where does the other 540 million dollars party candidate and independents, Democrats are vying to flip led the Massachusetts Firearms Record Bureau; and non- go? Westfield collects 5 million dollars in vehicle excise tax. Drivers 15 House seats and three Senate seats from Republicans, party candidate Christopher Keohane, a small business owner. pay enough in taxes, fees and tolls to maintain our roads. Why are while Republicans are challenging Democratic holds on 19 -- 3rd WORCESTER: Fitchburg Republican Glenn we not getting what we have paid for? House districts and four Senate districts. Fossa will compete with Fitchburg Democrat Michael It is the right of the people to petition their government and put Among districts with Republican representatives and Kushmerek to fill the Third Worcester District seat currently forth their own candidates through a write in process when they do Democrat challengers, 11 voted for Hillary Clinton for presi- held by Democrat Rep. Stephan Hay. Fossa spent two and a not want the candidates the parties or others, have picked. I under- dent in 2016. The largest margins were in the First Essex half decades in law enforcement, most of it at the Fitchburg stand the concern some have about splitting the vote, but there are District, where Clinton won by about 23 points, held by Police Department, and has owned a car dealership since other issues that are at stake. Some things are worth fighting for. I Republican Rep. James Kelcourse of Newburyport. Kelcourse 2005. Kushmerek has served as the City Council's president am grateful for the support many people in Westfield have shown, faces a challenge from Democratic candidate Amber Hewett of since 2016 and works at Northeastern University, leading as evidenced by the yard signs, prayers and donations from resi- Newburyport, a clean energy advocate with the National fundraising for the school's College of Professional Studies. dents, without which this campaign would not have moved forward. Wildlife Foundation. If Fossa wins, it will be the first time a Republican holds the Organizations form political action committees (PACS), in order The other 10 Republicans in Clinton-won districts are House 3rd Worcester seat since Edward Harrington in 1976. to raise and spend money for the purpose of supporting political Minority Leader Brad Jones of North Reading, plus -- 7th HAMPDEN: Two Ludlow residents are hoping to candidate, issue campaigns, and ballot question initiatives. There are Reps. Timothy Whelan of Brewster, Fred "Jay" Barrows of replace outgoing Democrat Rep. Thomas Petrolati. many PACS in Massachusetts including Republican, Democratic, Mansfield, William Crocker of Barnstable, Shawn Dooley of Democrat Jake Oliveira is a prominent official in the town's construction industry, correctional officers, real estate and taxpayer Norfolk, Leonard Mirra of Georgetown, Sheila Harrington of associations, environmental and healthcare groups, dentists, nurses political hierarchy, serving as chair of its Democratic Town Groton, Elizabeth Poirier of North Attleborough, Mathew Committee since 2008 and on its school committee since and teachers. Super PAC’s allow billionaires and millionaires to Muratore of Plymouth, and David DeCoste of Norwell. pour unlimited amounts of money into campaigns, drowning out the 2009. As a student, he was a founding member of the Republicans are running in six Democrat-held House dis- PHENOM advocacy group, and today he works as assistant voices of ordinary voices. That is a big difference. The Massachusetts tricts that former Rep. Geoff Diehl carried in his 2018 race Majority IEP is spending several hundred thousand dollars this year, executive officer of the Massachusetts State Universities against U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Those include the Sixth Council of Presidents. The Republican candidate, James 90% to help elect 18 Democrats and 10% to elect four Republicans, Plymouth District, represented by Rep. Josh Cutler of including Pease. Our campaign simply wanted to let people know "Chip" Harrington, is a program manager focusing on recov- who was influencing their elections and ask the question, “Why is a Pembroke and challenged by former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown ery at the state Department of Correction and part-time police Super PAC so interested in Westfield elections?” How did this PAC aide Tatyana Semyrog of Duxbury, which Diehl won by 11 officer. He is also a member of the Ludlow School Committee, find Kelly Pease when many people in Westfield were asking, “Who points, and the Twelfth Plymouth District, represented by Rep. and previously worked as one of Petrolati's aides. is she?” Kathleen LaNatra of Kingston and challenged by Halifax -- 9th HAMPDEN: The district currently represented by Big money in politics is a major concern for many voters. The School Committee member Summer Schmaling, that Diehl Democrat Rep. Jose Tosado is the only district among the average donation to this Super PAC is over $25,000 per person. won by 9 points. eight open seats that has a contested general election but does Another problem was the deceptive mailers giving the impression Fellow Democrats representing House districts that Diehl not feature both a Republican and a Democrat on the ballot. Mayor Don Humason endorsed Pease, when Humason had not won in his U.S. Senate campaign are Reps. Patrick Kearney of Springfield City Councilor Orlando Ramos won the endorsed anyone. On primary night, that is all we knew. If this mail- Scituate, Theodore Speliotis of Danvers, Jonathan Zlotnik of Democratic primary election, and he will face unenrolled ing swayed just 60 voters into voting for Kelly, it was enough to Gardner, and David Robertson of Tewksbury. candidate Robert Underwood, a computer programmer and affect the outcome of an election. The day after the primary, Mayor In the Senate, Democrat Sen. Anne Gobi of Spencer will analyst who is a member of the Libertarian Association of Humason gave me a letter stating he had not given any organization attempt to fend off a rematch challenge from Sturbridge Massachusetts. or candidate permission to use his photo, image of his son or Republican Steven Hall in a district that opted for Trump and endorsement. Shouldn’t a candidate run on his own merits? Diehl each by 9 points. See Election Day 2020, Page 5 With so few votes deciding the outcome, it was very troubling to Larger races are not always direct indicators of smaller learn what else affected the outcome. The following week, the Voter legislative contests, though -- for example, the First Essex Activity Report showed 14 Democrats voted in a Republican pri- District represented by Kelcourse has historically flipped mary. The clerk said it because these Democrats registered as between selecting Democrat and Republican state representa- Independents so close to the primary they were listed as Democrats. tives every few cycles. The Westfield News Many had well-known names with political and other connections. Not all regions are equally competitive, with challenges We processed the Activity Report using voter history. Over 600 concentrated in southeast and central Massachusetts. A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC Independent and Democrat voters with no history of voting in a Half of the 18 House seats in Plymouth and Barnstable Republican race had voted in this primary. Many with family names counties will have contested general elections, as will a third Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli and associates connected to Democrat organizations. This explained of Worcester County's 18 districts, about a quarter of the 33 Managing Editor Director of Sales/ how more Independents than Republicans voted in our primary and in Norfolk and Essex counties, and a fifth of the 37 in Classified Manager raised “Red Flags” especially given the interest and massive turnout Middlesex County. Hope E. Tremblay in the Democrat primary with Neal/Morse and Kennedy/Markey. Editor James Johnson-Corwin Two months later, Kelly has not corrected the misrepresentation On either end of Massachusetts, competition for the House Multi-Media Manager or asked the PAC to stop. Requesting a PAC to stop interfering in an is nowhere to be seen: all 26 House seats across Berkshire County, Hampshire County and Suffolk County will be unop- Chris Putz Marie Brazee election is not “coordination”. At this point it has become consen- Sports Editor Business Manager sual. The Super PAC is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to posed on Nov. 3. help elect Democrats and Kelly Pease on November 3rd, and using Eight Open Seats Decided Fran Smith Lorie Perry the same photo with Don and his son on two more mailings. At least eight new members of the Massachusetts House are General Manager Director of Ad Production Too many people running for office are more concerned with win- set to be decided in the general election in districts where sit- ning and their personal reputation, above all else. I am not a politi- ting lawmakers are not seeking re-election. Given the cian, and care too much for the people of Westfield, to turn a blind Legislature's massive incumbency advantage, open seats are 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 eye to what we know is going on. In the end, the truth will always the predominant route that new elected officials take to shine. Beacon Hill. (413)562-4181 -- 4th HAMPDEN: The Fourth Hampden District was rep- www.thewestfieldnews.com Dan Allie resented for much of the session by Velis, a Westfield Westfield THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2020 - PAGE 5 Westfield Gas + Electric Covid-19 Relief Program SEA Change Community WESTFIELD — Westfield Gas + Electric and the Municipal Light Board have established a $500,000 fund to provide assistance to residents of Westfield who are financially strug- gets new Charter Members gling due to effects of the current pandemic. It has been a challenging year for many, and this program will provide SEA Change – the initiative of the American Association for additional support for those who are struggling to balance the Advancement of Science to support colleges and universi- their utility bills along with other daily expenses. Residential, ties as they systematically transform themselves into diverse, small commercial (E21 and E22 rates), and non-profit cus- equitable, and inclusive institutions – is expanding its reach tomers can apply online at wgeld.org for assistance with their with the announcement of four new charter members across gas, electric, and Whip City Fiber accounts. Applications can the country. also be processed over the phone at 413-572-0100. Starting in The new charter members are Arizona State University; the October, applications will be reviewed in rounds and custom- University of California, Irvine; the University of Florida; and ers will be notified of any credit applied to their account. Westfield State University. They join the first SEA Change During this time, WG+E encourages any customer in need charter members, announced in August, in a national network to contact us for information about other support agencies and publicly committed to creating sustainable changes to recruit, to set up a payment plan for past due balances. The customer retain and advance the full range of diverse talent in science, service team can be reached at 413-572-0100. technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine. ——— “We’re just thrilled to be part of this initiative that can help About Westfield Gas + Electric/Whip City Fiber us connect with others, have some foundational conversations Westfield Gas + Electric is a municipal utility offering about our efforts and really do a deep dive into our own insti- Westfield State University faculty and students teach and residential and commercial gas and electric services in tution,” said Jennifer Hanselman, dean of the College of learn in the Dr. Nettie M. Stevens Science & Innovation Westfield, Massachusetts. Doing business as Whip City Fiber Mathematics and Science at Westfield State University in Center. (WCF), they offer gigabit internet service delivered across a Massachusetts. fiber optic network directly to homes and businesses in the SEA Change, short for STEMM Equity Achievement, sup- • the publicly accessible SEA Change Community, which City of Westfield. ports institutions as they undergo a rigorous self-assessment contains private spaces for SEA Change Members to connect process to interrogate their own culture, policies, and proce- • the Institute, a library of resources that includes a research dures that stand in the way of access and success for students, repository, trainings, and virtual events faculty, and staff from groups marginalized in STEMM. From • the Awards, which honor institutions for their progress this self-assessment, participating institutions create individu- toward true systemic transformation. Allie campaign issues poll alized action plans and carry out changes that break down The first SEA Change Institutional Bronze Awards were barriers for those excluded or marginalized based on gender, given in 2019 to three institutions that successfully completed watching information race, ethnicity, disability status, or any other aspect of identity self-assessments of their policies, procedures, and climate and that has been a source of bias in STEMM. developed an action plan to address the challenges they uncov- WESTFIELD – City Councilor and Write-In candidate for SEA Change is “an opportunity and a lever to accelerate our ered. State Representative Dan Allie is providing information for ongoing efforts in institutional transformation,” said Douglas The benefits of enabling the full range of talent to thrive in voters interested in poll watching on Nov. 3. Haynes, chancellor for equity, diversity, and inclusion at UC STEMM are wide-reaching, for the institutions, their people, “Our City Clerk’s office and poll workers do a great job on Irvine. and the communities they serve, participants said. Election Day. Occasionally, issues do arise. If people want to Participants compared the SEA Change initiative to a scaf- “We have this unique set of conditions and moment to poll watch, which is their right to do so, it is important that fold and an umbrella – offering necessary structure for pursu- really redefine a new category of university: to become an they have information and know to follow the rules,” says ing goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion and bringing inclusive excellence university. That means that we mobilize Allie. together different units and efforts within the university that talented people, scaffold them to maximize their potential and Poll watching is legal in Massachusetts. Every polling might be starting from different places. “You need to know enable our faculty to do their best work here,” said Haynes. location has a designated area for poll watching. There is no what everybody else is doing and how your project will affect Added Farias, “By tapping into the diverse talent we already technical limit to the number of poll watchers observing the theirs, and vice versa, and what you can learn to make your have in the state of Florida, we are absolutely going to regen- election. Debra O’Malley, a spokeswoman with Massachusetts project better,” said Stanlie James, vice provost for inclusion erate the STEMM workforce for Florida.” Secretary of State William Galvin’s office said that disruptive and community engagement at ASU. “We see SEA Change as A fully inclusive scientific enterprise improves not just sci- poll watchers, who do not follow the rules, will be removed helping us to think this through.” entific output but also broadens the kinds of questions that are from the polling place. They are not permitted to speak to any Participants also look forward to learning from the network even being asked, added Miki Kittilson, a professor in the voters, or to speak to any poll workers besides the warden. of other SEA Change charter members. School of Politics and Global Studies at ASU. They must remain outside the immediate voting area. “Change, I think, only happens when you have a level of Said Kittilson, “The collective benefits for scientific discov- If the warden does not address a matter, a poll watcher may transparency with the world outside of your institution,” said ery are really exciting.” contact Galvin’s office or the City Clerk. Antonio Farias, chief diversity officer at the University of For more information about SEA Change charter member- Florida. ship, or to join, visit https://seachange.aaas.org/membership/ The SEA Change initiative has three pillars: membership-form. Election Day 2020 Continued from Page 4 The winners of those races will join the seven candidates who won primary elections for open seats and do not face any Westfield Homeless Cat Project seeks donations declared opponents in the general election, effectively hand- WESTFIELD — While National Cat Day was Oct. 29, the ls/2UX2QSYXRP3OG. As always, we thank you for your sup- ing them early victories. Westfield Homeless Cat Project celebrates all that is feline each port!! Special Election Rematches and every day. WHCP is seeking food, supply and monetary dona- Speaking of Amazon, did you know you can also support Four of the five seats legislative districts that were filled tions during these uncertain times. With the cancellation of fund- WHCP and do your shopping at the same time through Amazon earlier this year in special elections will feature Nov. 3 raisers and public apprehension over Covid-19, we have grave Smile? AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the rematches. concern as to the financial effect this may have on small no-kill same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. In each case, a now-incumbent Democrat will once again rescues such as ours. 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Susan Moran of Falmouth versus Jay McMahon of Bourne in the Plymouth and Barnstable District; WHCP never denies a cat or kitten in need and your generosity Please note our adjusted adoption clinic hours: Thursdays from and Sen. John Velis of Westfield versus John Cain of Southwick will allow us to continue our efforts. Donations can be dropped off 5 – 7 p.m., Saturdays from 1. – 3 p.m. and Sundays from 1 – 3 p.m. in the Second Hampden and Hampshire District. or sent to 1124 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Don’t Please note that all safety protocols are followed, including facial The fifth special-election winner, Rep. Kate Lipper- have the time or inclination to visit our shelter? Check out our coverings and hand sanitization. For more information please Garabedien of Melrose, faces no opposition as she seeks her Amazon wish list at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ contact Denise at [email protected]. first full term. Democratic candidates topped all five special elections this session, breaking Republican holds on the two Senate seats and the Third Bristol District House seat. Report: Some nursing homes still lacked PPE in August By KATIE LANNAN State House News Service BOSTON - A new report measuring personal protective equipment shortages at nursing homes nationwide found that 8 percent Police Logs were without one or more types of PPE in August. Continued from Page 2 The report, a U.S. PIRG Education Fund and Frontier Group analysis of data submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services from May through August, said that in August, 226,495 residents were at risk "because they were in homes a ride to the hospital, the responding officer reports that Alec that were out of or were dangerously low on one or more types of PPE such as N95 masks, gowns or hand sanitizer." Rodriguez, 19, of 79 Franklin Street was arrested for disorderly The review included 360 Massachusetts nursing homes. According to MASSPIRG, shortages of eye protection, N95 masks conduct and resisting arrest. and surgical masks "increased significantly in the first half of July and remained at roughly the same levels through August." SOUTHWICK During the week ending Aug. 23, MASSPIRG said, about one in 10 Massachusetts nursing homes had less than a week's sup- 6:50 a.m.: officer wanted, Depot Street, a caller requested to ply of N95s, surgical masks, eye protection and gowns, and more than one in 13 had no supply. speak to an officer regarding a past incident at the Mobil sta- "It's unconscionable that we are dealing with any PPE shortages at this point in the pandemic, especially in nursing homes tion; where the most vulnerable are exposed and where the disease can spread quickly in and out of the facilities," MASSPIRG con- 9:50 a.m.: officer wanted, College Highway, a gas station sumer program director Deirdre Cummings said. attendant reports a customer left without paying for fuel; The report suggests policy actions to boost PPE availability, including full Defense Production Act implementation and fund- 10:50 a.m.: suspicious person, Powder Mill Road, a caller ing for nursing homes in a new COVID-19 relief bill. In a statement from MASSPIRG, Elder Affairs Committee co-chair Rep. reports six-seven adult males at the playground, the responding Ruth Balser recommended "an exchange to facilitate the purchase of PPE for nursing homes." officer reports a person at the park said the males left the area Gov. Charlie Baker said two weeks ago that the state has added millions of PPE pieces to its stockpile, and will "have sufficient and may have been part of a group for people with special PPE to support emergency supply needs of health care and human services providers and first responders from now until the end needs; of 2021." 12:48 p.m.: officer wanted, Bugbee Road, a resident reports a fraudulent unemployment claim; 1:20 p.m.: officer wanted, Point Grove Road, a person sought information on a tenant parking an unregistered vehicle YMCAs on his property after numerous requests to remove it, the land- lord was informed “his situation is a landlord tenant issue and Continued from Page 1 he could take whatever action was reasonable to remove the right now. Ask them hypothetical ques- – what would you do?” Identify age- Some children may want to write their vehicle from his property.” tions: “What would you do if…?” Mix appropriate, potential safety scenarios. own scenarios, once they have the hang of 5:09 p.m.: services rendered, Davis Road, a restraining order real questions in with silly questions to Be clear it is a game. It’s not that you it. Let them give it a try, and ask you the was served; keep them engaged. For example, “What expect these things to happen, but you’re questions, too. They can learn from the 11:30 p.m.: accident, College Highway, a vehicle went into if you met an alien – what would you ask? prepared if it does. Include only two or way you would respond. a ditch near the intersection of College Highway and Congamond What if you could be a superhero – what three scenarios at a time, and play the For more information on these ideas Road, an officer reports the crash was caused by a second would your superpower be? 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Westfield’s Kaitlin Price goes low to return the Senior Irelis Rodriguez serves one up at Viktoria Pavlyuk spikes one from the corner Grace Regan tips the ball over the net. ball at Wednesday’s game against Amherst. Wednesday’s game. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE with Kailey Rowell backing her up. (MARC (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) WESTFIELD NEWS) ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Bombers beat back Hurricanes By CHRIS PUTZ Pavlyuk serving – – she landed an ace – – the Paighton, 4) that we really wanted to show cannot thank them enough for all their contri- Sports Editor Bombers went on a 4-0 run to reclaim the them how much they have meant to us. They butions.” WESTFIELD — The Westfield High School upper hand, 19-14. are part of the foundation that has been built Olearcek also noted the strong play up front girls volleyball team has overcome several Westfield smelled victory. Rodriguez and to make us a better all-around team, and a from the Goodreau sisters, Williams, Puttick, obstacles this season, including COVID and Petzold smashed kills in the final minutes to team that is competitive year in and year out. Kimura, and Lussier, as well as the stout seven opponents. close the door on Amherst. For Rodriguez, it They are both wonderful young ladies whom defensive effort from Ramos, Macy Woodger, The Westfield Bombers dispatched their lat- was her 13th kill. Rodriguez and Pavlyuk we wish all the success in the world to and and Willenborg. est opponent, the Amherst Hurricanes, in four combined for nine aces. sets on a somewhat subdued “Senior Night” Rodriguez, who also finished with 13 digs, Wednesday in front of a sparse home crowd, said the motivating factor is quite simple. “We 25-12, 25-7, 26-28, 25-16. really wanted this season,” she said. “We keep “Maybe we were feeling the good vibes of looking forward to keep on doing it.” senior night, but honestly, that was some of Pavlyuk echoed the sentiments of her team- the best volleyball we have played in a couple mate. of years,” said Westfield girls volleyball coach “We’re super thankful that we have a team Tyler Wingate. this year and to be able to play,” Pavlyuk said. Those are big words from a head coach that “Our coaches worked really hard to make this led his team out of obscurity and into the season happen. We’re just super thankful we semifinals last season, as well as a champion- get to play with such an amazing team of play- ship appearance in 2018. ers this year.” “That was top notch stuff in those first two Wingate appeared just as appreciative as his sets,” he said. players, following Wednesday night’s game. The rules are quite simple: choose the winner from every game on the Sunday slate. The entrant with the most Sparked by strong play from seniors Viktoria “You value every day in the gym,” the wins will be deemed the weekly winner. winning entry must also beat the Putz. The total combined points from Pavlyuk and Irelis Rodriguez, Westfield post- Bombers head coach said. “You go out and the Sunday night game will be used to break any ties. If any ties still remain, a random drawing will used to de- ed a convincing 25-12 victory in the opening give your best performance every match day. termine the sole winner. Entry forms must be postmarked and mailed OR DRO PPED OFF to: reminder publishing, game. Then, in one of the most dominating We’ve really been doing a really good job of 181 Root Road, westfield, Ma 01085 or emailed to: [email protected] every Friday before that sets recorded by any high school girls or boys that. This group has been extremely focused weekend’s football games by 11:59 p.m. One entry per household. Each weekly winner will be entered into a drawing held at season’s end. If less than 6 weeks of the 2020 pro football season is played due to Coronavirus, volleyball team in some time, the Bombers given the circumstances with everything that’s protests, or any act of God, there will be no end o f season drawing prizes awarded. In the event of a game not opened up a commanding lead. going on….We’re just trying to play really being completed, that game will not be considered in the final tabulation for that week’s games.good luck! With Rodriguez serving to begin the second well on a given night.” Entry Forms will appear in the printed edition of The Westfield News daily Monday thru Friday, and weekly in set, Westfield (7-0) reeled off 15 straight The Pennysaver, East Longmeadow Reminder, Agawam Reminder, Easthampton Reminder and Chicopee Herald. The points. She landed an ace during the 15-0 run; GIRLS SOCCER Putz’ Picks and winners will be published in the Saturday edition of the Westfield News and in the following Abigail Menzel (35 assists) and Emma Petzold week’s editions of The Pennysaver, East Longmeadow Reminder, Agawam Reminder, Easthampton Reminder and converged for a nice block of Amherst; and Goodreau nets six points Chicopee Herald. Picks and winners will also be posted on TheWestfieldNews.com and on TheReminder.com Pavlyuk landed several kills with regularity. “We were playing every ball aggressively in Saints’ sixth straight win WEEKLY PRIZE: $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO DELANEY’S MARKET. with a lot of confidence and trust in our team- – ALL WINNERS WILL BE ENTERED IN OUR END OF SEASON DRAWING – mates,” said Pavlyuk, who finished with a St. Mary’s 7, Pioneer Valley Chinese total of 19 kills to go along with 15 digs. Immersion Charter School 0 2ND PRIZE 3RD PRIZE St. Mary’s stayed unbeaten, improving to GRAND PRIZE As much disparity there was between $ $ Westfield and Amherst in the first two games, 6-0 with a convincing shutout on “Senior SUPER BOWL PARTY 250 100 there was very little separation between the Day.” Saints junior Ali Goodreau led the way GIFT CARD GIFT CARD two teams in the third set. Both squads were offensively with a tremendous effort, scoring IINCLUDES: Super bowl Sunday - playing in lockstep during the third game, so six points on four goals and two assists. Freshman Emma Goodreau put home a goal Party for 10 people much so that they were tied 16 times. The $500 VALUE Hurricanes squeaked it out, 28-26. and had two assists and fellow freshman Anna (alcohol NOT included) Up until that third game, Westfield had led Puttick notched a goal and an assist. Getting in every step of the way. on the offensive fun as well were junior Anna 807 Williams StREET longmeadow • wilbraham Williams with a goal and senior Chloe Lussier 99 Springfield Road, Westfield, MA Longmeadow, MA westfield “(Amherst is) a dangerous team,” coach www.shortstopbarandgrill.com www.michaelszwedjewelers.cOM www.delaneysmarket.com Wingate said. “We kind of played with fire a and eighth grader Eliana Umana Kimura with little. 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All contestants shall release Reminders Publishi ng, LLC, its agencies, affiliates, sponsors or representatives from any and all liability and injury, financial, personal, or otherwise, resulting from any contests presented by Reminders Publishing, LLC Additions or deletions to these rules may be made at the discretion of Reminders Publishing, LLC and may be enacted at any time. Contestants WHS girls volleyball vs. West Springfield, 5 p.m. enter by filling out the “Beat the Putz” pick sheets, included in Monday through Friday’s editions of The Westfield News and The Original Pennysaver. Copies of entry forms will not be accepted. Contestants choose Gateway Regional HS, 4 p.m. one team to win each game from the list of NFL games for that particular week. The winning entry will be the one with the most wins on Sunday. In the event of a tie among more than one entry, the Sunday night St. Mary’s girls soccer vs. Gateway, game score will be used as a tie-brea ker. Contestants are to choose the total number of points scored in the Sunday night game. To be given credit for the tiebreaker, the contestant must come closest to the total Westfield Technical Academy girls soccer vs. points scored in the game. Reminders Publishing, LLC will award a maximum of one (1) prize per week. The exact number of prizes awarded each month will be decided by Reminders Publishing, LLC in its sole Westfield Intermediate School, 4 p.m. discretion. The prizes to be awarded each week will be determined by Reminders Publishing, LLC In the event that there are more eligible winners than the number of prizes awarded for a particular week, Reminders Publishing, LLC will randomly select one winner for that particular week. Winner is determined by most correct games won. The tiebreaker is used when more than one entry have the same number of wins. At that Easthampton, 4 p.m. point, the total number of points given by the contestant will determine winner. 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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Oct. 30, 2020: Multitalented, gutsy and attentive, you often work in the service of a cause. This year, spend more time and energy on your- self and keep in mind the larger picture. You become top of your field. If single, prepare for a time of excitement and intensity in love, even when playing the field. If By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker attached, your brightest love cycle is this DUSTIN year. Your partner is also successful. TAURUS never lets you go.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  A fiery natural leader who is quick to act and speak, Aries keeps life moving. Each new day brings a fresh start, a time to welcome a myriad of novel possi- bilities. Love prospects and great opportuni- ties abound today. Tonight: In wonderment at your good fortune. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) SCARY GARY Mark Buford  Dreams reflect and provide insights concerning your path. Be aware of how repeating habits and patterns affect your life’s path for good or ill. Examine the past if you would know the future. Tonight: Invoke an angel or spirit guide for assis- tance and protection. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Today offers a marvelous cycle for professional networking. Call up Crosswords old friends with whom you haven’t spoken to in eons. Politics, community activities and new friendships link to long-term goals. Tonight: You feel it all dropping into place and coming together. DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Express creative ideas at work. It’s a wonderful day to combine busi- ness with pleasure. One who admires you can offer a valuable recommendation lead- ing to a promotion. Place a small potted pine tree in your workspace. Tonight: It will promote growth and stability. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Projects that were once labori- ous are easier to complete today. Make a social occasion of doing chores by asking for a friend’s assistance. Your creativity is blossoming. Trust your hunches and reach B.C. Mastroianni and Hart out to those who can help you. Tonight: A touch of magic. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Both business and personal relationships reach a turning point. Hidden factors are revealed to change your opinions and perspective. Detective and research skills serve you well. Problems and argu- ments are resolved. Tonight: An early night’s sleep for the detective. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  You greet the day with a volatile and intense relationship situation in prog- ress. Meditate on whether to hold on or to just let go and move forward. A matter can be resolved in your favor. Tonight: A make- ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie up date. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Revel in the success some- one close to you enjoys. Then the rest of today is just for you. The magic of extra sleep. Drink fluids to detoxify the body. Try foot baths or steep healing herbs in your bath water. Tonight: Pampering day becomes pampering night. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  You are a wandering free spirit in matters of the heart, even if completely attached. Your romantic needs are evolving. Today initiates some unexpected develop- ments in love, perhaps a change in the status ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett of a relationship. Tonight: People appreciate your creativity and breezy personality. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  Modernization of your sur- roundings might be pleasing. A new theme or home remodeling project appears. The sale or purchase of property could pave the way to financial freedom. A family mem- ber’s contribution or advice brings welcome financial assistance. Tonight: Relax. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Today finds you especially talkative and promises an interesting daily schedule punctuated by numerous messages and outings. The stars favor a focus on plan- ning and correspondence. Embrace future Cryptoquip ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe travel opportunities too. Tonight: Catching up with a sibling or a neighbor. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  You experience some frustration linked to money matters today. Go over everything with a fine-tooth comb, and con- sider new strategies for enhancing your finances and your security. Talk with an elderly female family member. Tonight: Be adaptable and economize. Don’t let yourself splurge.

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LEGAL NOTICES CHIMNEY SWEEPS (October 30, 2020) HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS Dear Annie (SEAL) Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel By ANNIE LANE COMMONWEALTH OF caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry MASSACHUSETTS work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. In- sured. Quality work from a business you can trust. (413)848-0100, (800)793-3706. LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT Stifling Ex A STEP ABOVE THE REST! 20 SM 001647 Dear Annie: I have a dilemma. My ex-husband, colon removed in July and am fully recovered. (My JMF CHIMNEY SERVICE who is the father of our two children (ages 16 and son says I'm now a semicolon.) ORDER OF NOTICE Need chimney repair? 17), always seems to end up back in my day-to-day I never had a colonoscopy at age 50, as recom- We do brick repair, crown life. He has stayed with me at least four times since mended, because I was too busy with work and kids. TO: John R. Colbert, Heirs, Devisees, and seals and repairs. Stainless steel liner installs, as well we have been divorced. He always gets me with a I had no family history and no symptoms. So, I am Personal Representative of the Estate of as stainless rain caps. sob story about why he needs to stay at my house writing for two reasons. Debra R. Pauze-Colbert, Christopher L. We sweep all flues. Pauze, Nicole A. Colbert, Gianna Marie Stove Installations. with me and the kids. First, please go get scoped if you are over 50. If Pauze and Rachael R. Jurgensen, As Legal Free estimates provided. Currently, he has been staying with us for three you are younger than 50 and have a family history or Guardian Of Justin Pauze Jr. Owner operated months, because he decided to rent his home out and any symptoms such as a change in bowel habits, Call: 413-330-2186 I was his backup plan apparently. I don't want a constipation or diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea or and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the romantic relationship with him and I'm trying to be vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, shortness of Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. diplomatic when telling him to get out. By the way, breath, unexplained weight loss or dark or bloody 50 §3901 (et seq) ELECTRICIAN every place I've lived since our divorce, he has used stools. Many, many young people are being diag- Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor by mer- FLOREK'S ELECTRICAL the address to send his mail. I'm tired of his smother- nosed with colon cancer -- some even in their teens. ger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A., SERVICE ing nature but I want to maintain a civil friendship And second, I found a fantastic support group on f/k/a Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A., solely as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Fully experienced for all your electrical needs, for the sake of the kids. Help! Is there a way out of Facebook called Colontown, a nonprofit, private in your home or business. No job too small or Securities I Trust 2007-AC4 Asset Backed too big. Electrical service upgrades, new con- this tangled situation? -- Smothered in Georgia online community for colorectal cancer patients, Certificates, Series 2007-AC4 struction or additions, emergency generators; Dear Smothered: The next time he starts up with survivors and carepartners. There are separate New installation and maintenance service. one of these sob stories, plug your ears. There is no "neighborhoods" you can be placed in depending on claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage cov- Fully insured/licensed. ering real property in Westfield numbered 327 excuse for his imposing on you this way. And by your age, gender, geographical location (I was able Call Jason, Master Electrician: Little River Road, given by John R. Colbert and 413-568-6293 desperately inserting himself into your life, he's pre- to meet two local members for lunch), stage, side Debra R. Pauze-Colbert to National City Mort- venting you both from beginning to heal and move effects, clinical trials and many more factors. To gage a division of National City Bank, dated on with your lives. learn more, visit colontown.org. -- CRC Survivor January 19, 2007, and recorded in Hampden JAMES FERRIS ELECTRICIAN Set boundaries and stick to them. Tell him the cur- Dear Survivor: I'm so glad that you found a sup- County Registry of Deeds in Book 16463, Page Lic.#E16303 rent situation is not working and that you need him portive community to help make a scary, challenging 567, and now held by Plaintiff by assignment, Free estimate, senior discount. have filed with this court a complaint for de- Insured. 40-yrs. experience. to find somewhere else to stay. This isn't just the time a bit more manageable. I appreciate your shar- termination of Defendants' Servicemembers No job too small. right thing to do for your mental health but also the ing this resource, and I think your letter will have an status. Call 413-330-3682 smart thing to do for the sake of civility: If you con- added benefit of encouraging people who have been tinue letting him stay with you and bottle up your putting off colonoscopies to schedule those appoint- If you now are, or recently have been, in the FIREWOOD real feelings, it's only a matter of time before you ments. If detected early, colorectal cancer is one of active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the bene- Seasoned, mixed hard explode. the most curable cancers, according to the Cleveland fits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If firewood. Cut, split, delivered. Dear Annie: I am 54 years old and have been Clinic. you object to a foreclosure of the above-men- $220/cord, 128 cu.ft. tioned property on that basis, then you or your $120/half-cord 64 cu.ft. donating blood since college. I went to donate in "Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Delivered to Westfield area. May this year, but when they tested my hemoglobin Annie" is out now! Annie Lane's debut book -- fea- attorney must file a written appearance and an- Call Joe Firewood swer in this court at Three Pemberton 413-454-1559 it was too low to donate. I went to my doctor and he turing favorite columns on love, friendship, family Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before ordered labs and found that I was very anemic. He and etiquette -- is available as a paperback and December 07, 2020 or you may lose the oppor- sent me to a gastroenterologist to be scoped, and she e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for tunity to challenge the foreclosure on the found a five-centimeter tumor in my colon and sent more information. Send your questions for Annie ground of noncompliance with the Act. AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD me to a surgeon to have it removed. I had half of my Lane to [email protected]. Witness, Seasoned and green. Cut, GORDON H. PIPER split, delivered. Any length. Chief Justice of this Court Now ready for immediate on October 26, 2020 delivery. Senior, Veteran and bulk discounts apply! HINTS FROM HELOISE Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder Call: 413-530-4820 FREE GIVEAWAYS (October 30, 2020) Free box springs. Pair of twin Stearns & (SEAL) Foster box springs. Excellent condition. 413- Let it grow, then let it go 445-3145 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Dear Heloise: A thought for individuals: Donate and documents that would give some insight into the GENERAL SERVICES your hair to cancer patients. 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