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SPORTS ECR-WSS Lacrosse LOCAL POSTAL CUSTOMER teams in playoffs Page 11 Dedicated to Improving the Quality of Life in the Communities We Serve A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.comTIMESJULY 8, 2021 www.wilbrahamhampdentimes.turley.com Hampden officials express disappointment in PERAC report on county retirement board By Dalton Zbierski Editor

HAMPDEN – Hampden town officials are none too pleased with a recent progress report released by the Public Employment Retire- ment Administration regarding potentially Photo by Dalton Zbierski fraudulent actions taken Hampden County On June 24, during a meeting of Regional Retirement Board of Retirement. the Hampden-Wilbraham School Earlier this year, PERAC identified a District School Committee, the range of issues stemming from an audit con- Wilbraham-Hampden Academic ducted on the retirement board between Jan. Trust updated the community on 1, 2014 and Dec. 31, 2017. Hundreds of thou- various matters. sands of dollars were unaccounted for. Three of the nine areas flagged in the county’s retirement system have been re- Academic solved, said the commission that oversees the state’s public pensions. PERAC Executive Director John Parsons Trust secures informed retirement board Chairman Richard Theroux on June 24 that the retirement board grants, has thus far been found to be cooperative and genuine in its attempts to reconcile mistakes schedules that were identified by the audit. During the June 28 meeting of the Hamp- den Board of Selectman, Chair Donald Dav- annual gala enport did not hesitate to share his thoughts. By Dalton Zbierski He offered a scathing critique of the PERAC Editor report and Theroux. “There was a intro report filed by PERAC. WILBRAHAM, HAMPDEN The report left a lot of items and issues par- – During the June 24 meeting tially resolved. Mr. Theroux was very happy of the Hampden-Wilbraham with the report,” said Davenport. “I wouldn’t School District School Com- be happy if I was running an agency that had mittee, members of the Wilbra- a state regulatory board come in and have ham-Hampden Academic Trust to oversee it, straighten out a mess from six updated the community on grants years and also have three investigations with and scheduled events. the Attorney General, the Ethics Committee Established in 2003, WHAT and the Inspector General.” is a non-profit organization that The investigations mentioned by Daven- provides community-funded port occurred after the original audit reported grants to educators, fostering that the retirement board spent $234,000 on creative academic opportunities 119 invoices for services never rendered or for students that extend beyond documented. Photo by Dalton Zbierski the limitations of traditional On June 28, the Hampden Board of Selectmen discussed the ongoing saga involving the Please see PERAC, page 5 Hampden County Board of Retirement. Please see SCHOOL, page 5

HISTORICAL WILBRAHAM Looking back 60 years ago communism. James according to church histori- ‘Roaming’ dogs and We were the young generation an Mrs. Harold Swetland. At that ‘Chaug grads in the of the 1950s that was being pre- time Wilbraham was one of the first pared for a very possi- towns to start a church federation. news ble nuclear holocaust. Deemed Nuisance Our elementary teach- The Board of Selectmen, under By Charles F. Bennett ers at Memorial School the leadership of Jesse L. Rice of Times Editor Emeritus trained us to take shelter Rice’s Fruit Farm, apparently lost under our desks, using its temper in July. They voted an his month we are the phrase “duck and order to go into effect to immedi- looking back to July cover” as if that would ately restrain all dogs reported to be Tof 1961 to review prevent our annihila- a “nuisance.” Wilbraham news writ- tion! Rice said such reports had to ten by my mother, Ethel United Church Ob- be given to the dog officer David M. Bennett, who was the serves 50th Anniver- Brehaut. Names would be held town correspondent for the sary confidential, “and will not be dis- Springfield daily newspaper The cussed,” he added. The selectmen Morning Union from the 1940’s It was billed as the largest at- tended church function ever to take told Brehaut that the dogs must be through 1970’s. th restrained for a period of 30 days. My high school class, the first place in Wilbraham: The 50 Anni- versary of United Church. The First “When a dog bites someone, he will class to graduate from Minnechaug not be allowed to roam at will,” said Regional High School, had gradu- Congregational Church, built in ated the month before, but some of 1741 and the Memorial Methodist Please see HISTORICAL, page 7 my classmates were still making Church built in 1791 joined in fel- news in the Morning Union even lowship as the Wilbraham United From a July 1961 Morning Union though some of them were now Church in 1911. photo: Fire Department awards in far flung places in a world em- Fifty years later the 1961 cele- scholarships. broiled in The Cold War fighting brations were led by Dr. Walter T. PHOTO FROM MORNING UNIION Page 2 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES July 8, 2021 NEWS ABOUT TOWN Residents propose improvements to town’s website, request more communication By Cara McCarthy town’s website to better inform Blackboard Connect. Staff Writer residents or having a weekly press “It’s another version of reverse release published in The Wilbra- 9-1-1 or code red,” Andrews said. WILBRAHAM - The Wilbra- ham-Hampden Times. “You can register for notifications ham Selectboard listened to con- Chair for the Board of Select- on the town website with multiple cerns from Wilbraham residents men, Robert Boilard said, “Infor- phone numbers, emails, or text mes- about the town’s website and acces- mation is always key. We don’t like sages.” sibility during its June 28 meeting. misinformation out there.” The Board of Selectmen also Wilbraham resident Dave Sand- He added all Board of Selectmen approved the resignation of Steven ers said there have been a lot of meetings are open to the public and Wickman from the Playground & concerns from Wilbraham residents he agreed with Sanders that there is Recreation Commission and retire- not knowing about the projects and room for improvement in regards to ment notices from health inspector issues within the town. keeping residents better informed. Lorri McCool and dispatcher Mark Sanders proposed that the Wil- Another Wilbraham resident, Duclos. Meet Cara, the newest braham town website “has potential Lisa Andre, said when she moved McCool has been a health in- for being an information media,” but back to Wilbraham two years ago, spector for Wilbraham for approxi- member of the Times added “It would take a lot of work to she relied on the website for infor- mately 30 years, according to Town revamp it.” mation and “got frustrated” because Administrator Nick Breault. My name is Cara McCarthy and I am joining the Wil- Sanders referenced the Wilbra- things were “not easy to find.” Duclos has been a dispatcher for braham-Hampden Times as a Staff Writer. I graduated ham MA Open Forum Facebook Andre also asked what system Wilbraham for 31 years, according this spring from Framingham State University as an En- page as the site where he has seen was in place in the event there is to Anthony Gentile, Communication glish major with a journalism concentration. these concerns. a town-wide emergency such as Supervisor for Central Dispatch. I spent all four years of college working for my school Some of the “hot button” issues someone going missing or a “bad The Board also approved six newspaper, The Gatepost. I knew once I stepped into the Sanders mentioned to the Select- man or woman” in the area. one-day entertainment licenses for office, I was in the right place. I got the opportunity to board included the recycling center, Boilard responded and said, “We the Wilbraham Nature and Cultural cover so many aspects of college, such as student govern- senior center, a business develop- do have a system in place that does Council for its Summer Series Con- ment meetings, public events, and even a concert. ment in the center of Wilbraham, notify the public of hazardous situ- cert. My favorite part of being a journalist is the different sidewalks, town website, solar ations.” Those dates include July 8, July people I get to meet and make connections with, whether fields, town water quality and prop- Wilbraham Fire Chief Michael 15, July 22, July 29, Aug. 5, and they are a member of town government or an everyday erty taxes, among others. Andrews, who was in the meeting Aug. 12. resident. I love being able to meet people and connect Sanders brought two possible for other reasons, told the resident The licenses were approved by with the area I am covering. solutions to the Board: Using the the town uses a program called unanimous vote. I grew up in Millis, a small town in eastern Massa- chusetts, and have been a Massachusetts resident since I was born. I am especially excited to join the Wilbra- ham-Hampden Times because it gives me an opportunity Public Service announcement to learn more about my field and more about my state as regarding submissions a whole, as this is a side of Massachusetts I’ve never had the pleasure of seeing before. Please submit all press releases, photos and other information to be published to Dalton Zbierski at [email protected]. Emails sent to other accounts may not be received. Thank you!

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MHAINC.ORG July 8, 2021 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 3 THE BEST FRESH Hampden dispatcher, officer fundraises LOCALLY GROWN! for autism It’s Here! By Dalton Zbierski Locally Grown Butter Editor & Sugar Sweet Corn HAMPDEN – A Hampden dis- Fresh Every Day patcher and part-time police officer From Southwick, MA is on a mission to raise autism aware- ness. Radcliffe Kenison, a father of two non-verbal sons with Autism Locally Grown Spectrum Disorder, launched “Rad- cliffe is the Reason and Arthur Too: Fancy Fresh Fight for Autism.” The nonprofit organization is Blueberries named after Kenison’s sons, Rad- From Westfield, MA cliffe, 21, and Arthur, 18. Kenison established the nonprofit alongside Locally Grown his wife Gina more than 15 years ago to help provide critical resources From Nearby Farms to other families with children on the Spectrum. Yellow and Zucchini Squash, “Nobody understands it unless Yellow Beans, Cucumbers, you live it, but I wouldn’t expect any- Pickling Cukes, Cabbage, one to. We try to help as many people as we can. We are a very small, local Red Raspberries & MORE nonprofit,” said Kenison, emphasiz- ing that the money raised does not Made For The Shade directly benefit his sons. During past fundraisers, Keni- Garden Specials son and his team of friends and col- leagues have raised money to donate Hampden dispatcher and part-time officer Radcliffe Kenison poses with Annual Coleus tracking devices, holiday gifts and Police Chief Scott Trombly. Photos submitted by Radcliffe Kenison Thanksgiving dinners to families 6-Inch Pots 3 For $12.00 with children on the Spectrum. (Reg. $4.99) “Our non-profit gives nationally, time and have worked with six Po- regionally and locally,” said Ken- lice Chiefs,” said Kenison, adding Kong and Other Colorful Shade Varieties ison. “Nationally, we give to Au- that he’s worked with over 80 per- tism Speaks. Regionally, we give to sonnel. “I worked on typewriters Whopper and Dragon Wing Community Resources for People with no computers at all and no 9-1-1 Begonias with Autism, which is located out of equipment or cell phones; basic tech- Easthampton. They have over 1,000 nology. Our log, which is everything 6-Inch Pots we type into the computer now, was families with kids with autism. Lo- cally, we have people that come to us done in a green book, hand-written.” 3 For $12.00 in need for say an iPad, or if a school During his first years on the job, (Reg. $4.99) needs an item, we donate.” upon receiving an emergency call, More information pertaining to Kenison would write down the date, Perennial Favorite time, address, name of caller and “Radcliffe is the Reason and Arthur Shade Loving Hosta ~ Too: Fight for Autism” can be lo- what the call pertained to before de- cated on Facebook, online at http:// livering a copy of the information to “Guacamole” and www.radcliffefightsforautism.org or the responding officer. “Patriot” Varieties by contacting secretary@radcliffe- No satellite mapping existed 30 fightsforautism.org. [L to R] Radcliffe Kenison, 21, and years ago, and every call was made 1 Gallon Pots $9.99 (Reg. $12.99) Despite residing in East Long- Arthur Kenison 18, pose with their over a landline phone. As he’s ob- meadow, Kenison has been a pivotal father Radcliffe. Both young men served an evolution of his profes- Tropical Favorite member of Hampden’s public safety are on the Autism Spectrum, which sion, Radcliffe has greatly enjoyed team since joining as a dispatcher in inspired Kenison Sr. to launch the his time spent serving the residents CALADIUMS ~ May of 1994. local nonprofit “Radcliffe is the of Hampden. Stunning Red, Much has changed over the past Reason and Arthur Too: Fight for “Dispatch is the heartbeat of the Autism.” White or Pink Foliage 27 years. When Radcliffe began as community. During the emergency, a dispatcher, Hampden had yet to the very first person you speak to is 8-inch Pots $14.99 (Reg. $19.99) adopt the Massachusetts 9-1-1 Sys- to the state in the early 1990s. the dispatcher,” said Radcliffe, who tem, which was only first introduced “I’ve seen a lot of changes in my was sworn in as a part-time police officer in 2001. 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SCHOOL from page 1 MMWEC Awards Scholarships to Ludlow, school budgets. cially for the pre-K, K and first- WHAT was represented on grade students.” June 24 by Krista Brogle, Grants Superintendent Al Ganem Jr. Minnechaug High School Students Director & Committee Chair, and complimented WHAT on bring- LUDLOW, Mass. – July President Steven Webster. Brogle ing the program to the district, 1, 2021 – The Massachusetts reported that WHAT contributed calling it, “an incredible thing Municipal Wholesale Electric $7,320 in funding towards events they’re doing at Mile Tree.” Company has selected four and programing that occurred Next year, Wilbraham stu- students from Ludlow High during the 2020-2021 academic dents will be given an opportuni- School and Minnechaug Re- year. ty to join a robotics team. Brogle gional High School classes of Brogle said that the past year offered an update on new tech- was slower than most, on account nology that will be implemented. 2021 to receive $1,000 schol- of the COVID-19 pandemic, “We have funded this in the arships. which prevented students from past. We only did a partial fund- The scholarships are gathering together and made it ing, and they’ve refunded $2,000 awarded to deserving gradu- nearly impossible for teachers to of that. The [robots] that they ates pursuing a college edu- be sure of “what was happening wanted to purchase are actually cation in engineering, envi- any day of the week.” going obsolete so they’re waiting ronmental sciences, business, Brogle hopes that WHAT will until August to purchase the most finance, accounting, or a relat- secure more grants moving for- current ones,” she said. ed field. Since 1998, MMWEC John Chen from Minnechaug Paulo Cesar Mendonca, ward. That said, several memora- This summer, Brogle will has awarded $54,000 in schol- Regional High School recently a student at Minnechaug ble initiatives were still funded by communicate with families arships to help students defray received a $1,000 scholarship Regional High School, received the non-profit in recent months. across the school district to ed- the cost of higher education as from the Massachusetts a $1,000 scholarship from “In March this year, a Min- ucate them on the critical role part of its commitment to the Municipal Wholesale the Massachusetts Municipal nechaug [Regional High School] played by WHAT. A grant period Ludlow, Hampden, and Wil- Electricity Company. Wholesale Electric Company. teacher applied for a Native is ongoing currently, and three braham communities. American guest speaker. She was more will occur next school year. This year’s scholarship the Above the Influence Club, embody leadership and deter- going to [speak to] a couple of Following Brogle’s presenta- recipients are John Chen and which promotes awareness of mination both inside and out- classes that are studying that par- tion, Webster spoke on June 24, Paulo Cesar Mendonca from social issues. side of the classroom,” said ticular topic but ended up open- regarding a virtual, silent auc- Minnechaug Regional High Pires will attend Western MMWEC Chief Executive ing it to the whole junior class. tion that occurred last fall and School and Jacob Belden and New England University and Officer Ron DeCurzio. “We They were all able to access the raised approximately $10,000 for Catarina Pires from Ludlow speaker. That was for $600,” said WHAT. major in accounting. At Lud- wish them continued success Brogle. WHAT’s traditional year- High School. low High School, she played during their collegiate jour- A $2,000 allocation also fund- ly in-person initiative brings in Chen will attend UMass basketball, soccer, and track neys.” ed Breakout EDU, a virtual game anywhere between $20,000 to Amherst and study civil engi- and field and was a member of MMWEC is a non-prof- library, featuring over 1,700 $30,000, said Webster. It could neering. During high school, the National Honors Society it, public corporation that standards-aligned games, that not be held last year but will take he participated in band and and Portuguese Club. provides a variety of electric was offered to Wilbraham Mid- place again this fall. served on the Diversity Club, Belden plans to attend power supply, financial, risk dle School students. Next school The event will feature an open Above the Influence Club, and Western New England Uni- management and other ser- year, students will be able to par- bar for the first hour. It’s theme the Key Club. versity and major in mechani- vices to the Commonwealth’s ticipate in more games courtesy will be “Jeans and Jewels.” Mendonca plans to at- cal engineering. While in high consumer-owned municipal of Breakout EDU and WHAT. “We will be having the gala tend Gordon College in school, he was on the Honor utilities. MMWEC is the op- HWRSD Director of Student this year at the Starting Gate at Wenham, Mass. and major Roll and participated on the erator and principal owner of Services Gina Roy applied for a GreatHorse on Nov. 12. It will be in environmental science. At basketball, cross country, and the Stony Brook power plant unique program to benefit stu- a Friday night, and we’re putting Minnechaug, he played on the skiing teams. on Moody Street and has been dents with disabilities at Mile a little bit of a different spin on school’s football, rowing, and “The students selected for a corporate resident of Lud- Tree Elementary School. the event,” said Webster. “We’re wrestling teams and served on MMWEC’s 2021 scholarships low for over 40 years. “It’s for students at Mile Tree hoping to get more community who are unable to speak using members and more supporters, traditional means of communi- versus the very formal events that cation,” said Brogle. “It’s a board we’ve had in the past. There’s BUSINESS where they can point to pictures more to come out on that, but Turley Publications is liberal with regard to its business coverage polices, but we do have some standards or symbols, so they can get their we’re putting together a commit- folks need to understand. First, local businesses and merchants are just as much institutions in our towns as messages across. They are differ- tee.” the library and schools. Without them, there are no towns. We will feature coverage of local businesses that are new, have a major expansion, moving, closing, ent ways to communicate, espe- under new management or ownership, celebrating a milestone anniversary, or have been thrust into the news realm. Merchants can request that coverage through the editor, or for our existing advertising clients, through their ad representatives. For more information on business coverage for the Wilbraham Hampden Times, please email dzbierski@ PERAC from page 1 turley.com. “Another issue with that is I sent a letter today to the Hampden County Retirement Board requesting that they seek, from their bonding agency, a claim to recover the $234,000 that was fraudulently obtained through fake invoices and was approved continuously by the board,” said Davenport, on June 28. An additional sum of $179,266 in legal fees and $448,210 in premiums was also paid to two attorneys, who were inappropriately made to be members of the re- tirement system. The recent PERAC report noted that, since both at- torneys are no longer employed by the board and have been provided with refund applications, the situation is resolved. Two new attorneys have been hired. Most alarmingly, Theroux submitted $1,825 in re- ceipts and was reimbursed for rentals on Hyannis Point Road in Mashpee between 2014 and 2017. Since 1998, Theroux has owned a condominium at 11 Hyannis Point Rd. “A rental to himself; that’s an interesting concept,” said Town Administrator Bob Markel, who added, of the report, “I thought the response was lackluster; it doesn’t give us any confidence that they’re going to right the ship.” The report noted that Theroux repaid a total of $5,650, covering money he received to allegedly rent his own condominium before, during and after the completion of the audit. Theroux was also cleared for increasing his own salary without approval. The original PERAC audit reported that multiple re- tirement board members collected Social Security, which is prohibited for employees of the public sector. The is- sue, like several others, has not been fully addressed by PERAC. Undocumented and unapproved overtime granted by the board has not been resolved either. Davenport, Markel and other town officials in numerous Hampden County communities will not rest easy until they feel as though justice has been served. “The next step in that, of course, is that the board members can be held liable personally,” said Davenport. Page 6 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES July 8, 2021 Wilbraham library of- Story Walk opens on the Oakland Trail fers virtual program, “Norman Rockwell: Inclusion, Exclusion, and Evolving Views on Race” WILBRAHAM – On Tues., July 20 at 6:00 p.m., art historian Jane Oneail will offer a virtual program, “Norman Rock- well: Inclusion, Exclu- sion, and Evolving Views on Race,” for Wilbraham Public Library. Norman Rockwell is heralded for depicting and defining American life. He often captured bitter- sweet images of people Art historian experiencing universal and Jane Oneail relatable feelings of being left out of left behind. Yet, as an artist working in the 20th century, his works are curiously devoid of America’s rich cultural and racial diversity. Toward the end of his career, Rockwell painted several poignant works about race in America that can be seen as an extension of his earlier sense of the power of inclusion and exclusion. Story Walk photos submitted by Megan Harrigan. Jane Oneail holds a master’s in Art Histo- ry from Boston University and a master’s in WILBRAHAM – The Wilbraham Open Space Committee in partnership with One Book One Community installed this Education from Harvard University Graduate summer’s Story Walk on the Oakland Trail on June 29 to remain up for the rest of the summer to enjoy at your own School of Education. She has taught Art His- pace. Tracey Plantier and her crew worked hard to clean and clear brush from the trail over the weekend. 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HISTORICAL from page 1 Road and Main Street to a meeting place. Edward birth Pease was one of the first fellows from Wilbraham announcements to die in the war so they named the Legion after him. My father, Francis Bennett, could not serve in World War II because of a punctured ear drum but he andwww.newspapers.turley.com our family were always invited to Legion events. A special summer social was planned for the Legion on July 4 of 1963. It started at 8 p.m. with Miss Jean Bennett presenting organ melodies. A smorgasbord was to be served at midnight. The planning committee was a list of well-known men in town headed by Comdr. Stephen Baker (father of Kenneth Baker mentioned above) and Alvin Bart- lett (who was in a tank that came ashore in Normandy on D-Day); also, Harry King (active at St. Cecilia’s) , Everett Warner (the wall paper man), Ivan Nelson, Phil Edson, Jack Wahlberg (an Army Air Force pi- lot) Maitland Shults (who owned the Village Store), Wilbur Barnes and Robert Covel (the father of Bob Covel mentioned above) and Albert Greendale, who sold me my first house. Barnes, Covel and my father continued to play poker at the Legion on Thursday nights until well into the new millennium. Next Open House History buffs and those interested in Wilbraham history will want to attend an outdoor (weather per- mitting) in-person Open House put on by the Athene- um Society at the Old Meeting House in the center of town on Sunday, Aug. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission Patrick Duquette will give an in-person outdoor talk on “Glacial Lake Hitchcock” at the Old Meeting House Open is free and open to the public. The guest speaker will be historian Patrick House on Sunday, Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. PHOTO SUBMITTED Duquette who will give a fascinating talk on prehis- toric “Glacial Lake Hitchcock.” the selectmen. The lake was left behind by the melting of the At that same meeting the selectmen reminded towns- Laurentide Glacier (two miles high in thickness) people that Alberici’s Dump on Boston Road was now 30,000 years ago. It didn’t drain to the ocean due to Submitted by Lawler family closed and residents should use the Town Dump opposite a natural debris dam in Rocky Hill, Conn. The lake Bernet’s Store further down on Boston Road. covered Wilbraham, Indian Orchard, Chicopee and ‘Chaug’ Grads Make News Ludlow, which were under water. The sandy soil on The Minnechaug Class of 1961, the first to graduate Wilbraham’s Main Street at the edge of the mountain Congratulations from the new high school, were in the news in July. Two was the result of Lake Hitchcock’s beach. to Mr. and Mrs. Evans! of its students received scholarship awards on a Tuesday For more information about the Old Meeting night at the Wilbraham Fire Station. They were Robert House Open House email president@wilbrahamath- Joseph & Michelle Lawler of Wilbraham proudly Grosso of Old Boston Road and Kenneth Baker of Soule eneum.org. announce the marriage of their daughter, Caitlin, 2012 Road. Also, Bob Covel, a friend of Baker’s, from Soule graduate of MRHS to Kyle Evans of Haverford, PA. They Road, received the highest score in his Army platoon at Sources: Various issues of the Springfield Morning Union. met while attending Drexel University in Philadelphia, Ft. Dix, N.J. Before Covel left for the Army, he attend- PA. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in Drexel’s Nurs- ed a surprise farewell party for Frank Lombard, another Editor Emeritus Charlie Bennett is a member of ing Program and is an Operating Room Nurse at Penn Minnechaug graduate who entered the Army. Another the Historic Commission and a trustee of the Wilbra- Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia. Kyle is a Senior friend of Covel’s, Charlie Thompson, also entered the ham Atheneum Society. Readers can contact him with Associate at Mondrian Investment Partners in Philadel- Army that summer. Word came back in the newspaper comments or ideas for the column at cbennett4765@ phia. The wedding took place on May 16, 2021, in Bed- that Thompson, a track star a Minnechaug, also earned charter.net. ford, N.H. They will be residing in Malvern, PA. a high score in physical training at Army Boot Camp WeatNavigating make senior life’s Navigating life’s Ft. Dix. WeNavigating make senior life’s Navigating life’s Meanwhile, 1961 graduate Martha Furnans left townliving simple. in July for Union, N. J. to compete in the Woman’s Na- living simple. tional AAU Outdoor Synchronized Swimming Champi- We make senior living simple. onship. She was a member of the Springfield Aqualinas. Jim Gozdowski, whose father Matthew, a druggist Findingin andFinding understanding and understandingFinding senior and living understanding options senior can living seniorbe options living options can becan overwhelming be Palmer, was chairman of the School Committee, traveledoverwhelming and confusing.and confusing.overwhelming Oasis Oasis Senior Senior and confusing. Advisors Advisors Oasis isis here hereSenior to Advisors help, is here that month to Ft. 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Grosso has passed away, Baker Once the right place is selected, Once the we right make place transitions is selected, easy! we make transitions easy! happily lives in Cincinnati with his wife, Linda Willis, ➤ Once the right place is selected, we make transitions easy! another of their classmates. Covel disappeared to Flor- Call for a free in-depthCall for consultation a free in-depth today! consultation today! ida about 20 years ago and never came back. Lombard Call for a free in-depth consultation today! is currently traveling the west, with his dogs Rico and Bandit, in a recreational vehicle; he keeps up with his EricEric Aasheim AasheimEric Aasheim old classmates on Facebook from places like Yellowstone CertifiedCertified Senior SeniorAdvisor Certified(CSA)®Advisor (CSA)Senior® Advisor (CSA)® [email protected]@YourOasisAdvisor.com National Park. Thompson now lives in Hampden and is [email protected] Serving Western Mass and Surrounding Areas Serving Western Mass and SurroundingServingOasisSeniorAdvisors.com/WesternMass Areas Western Mass and Surrounding Areas the Minnechaug Land Trust Trailmaster. Gozdowski be- 413-351-6577413-351-6577 OasisSeniorAdvisors.com/WesternMass came a doctor. 413-351-6577 OasisSeniorAdvisors.com/WesternMass That July Minnechaug music teacher Dwight Killam hosted 25 graduates and senior members of the Choraly- eers and the Men’s Glee Club with a barbecue held at his USDA INSP. FRESH BONELESS home on Maple Street. BUY DIRECT AND SAVE $$$ USDA INSP. FRESH USDA INSP. FRESH BONELESS BEEF $ 44 Joins the Peach Corps ASSORTED $ 66 RIB EYE BEEF CHUCK STEAKS ...... 4 lb Wilbraham’s contribution to the Peace Corps, John M. PORK CHOPS ...... 1 lb CUT $ 88 WHOLE USDA INSP. FRESH Lovejoy, distinguished himself athletically in the training FREE lb OR HALF program for the Corps at Rutgers University according to USDA INSP. FRESH 8 BONELESS & SKINLESS an article in the New York Times. The article said Love- PORK $ 89 $ 99 USDA INSP. CHICKEN BREAST 10 LB BAG ... 1 lb joy was a good example of physical training according TWIN PAK lb FRESH BONELESS to Harry J. Rockefeller, P.T. director. “He couldn’t do a SPARE RIBS ...... 2 USDA INSP. FROZEN single pushup when he came here,” he said. “After two USDA INSP. FRESH BEEF TOP SIRLOIN CHICKEN BREAST weeks of calisthenics, no one could do any better,” said PORK STEAKS $ 29 Rockefeller. $ 24 BONE-IN SPLIT TRAY PAK ...... 1 lb SHOULDER PICNIC ...... lb $ 94 Lovejoy would go on to return to town and became a 1 lb USDA INSP. FRESH selectman in the late 70s. Over the years he often spoke SLICED IN OUR DELI 4 USDA INSP SLICED IN OUR DELI up at town meetings as a private citizen and was a lead- $ 99 CHICKEN COOKED CORNED BEEF ...... 4 lb USDA INSP. ¢ er in building a new Minnechaug high school in recent GROUND FRESH DAILY DRUMSTICKS 10 LB BAG ..... 77lb years. Lovejoy died of Covid-19 last year. 80% LEAN USDA INSP. GREAT ON THE GRILL ¢ Summer Social USDA INSP STORE MADE ITALIAN MARINATED GROUND BEEF $ 99 FARM FRESH EGGS ...... 79 dz My mother always gave a lot of good publicity to the 1/2 CHICKEN ...... 1 lb $ 25 7 LB BAG 90 Avocado St. Edward Pease Post 418 of the American Legion. 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The Davis children are pictured participating in the Summer Reading WILBRAHAM Program at the Wilbraham Public Library. (Photo submitted by Heidi Kane, Children’s Librarian) Readers are encouraged to send in medium to high resolution HAMPDEN photos for this page by e-mail to [email protected] or mail to TIMES, 24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069. Please note that if you send us a photo of the Times in different parts of the world, please include a recognizable landmark in the background. Examples: Eiffel Tower; castle in Spain.

Kim Lee, Tehya Karas and John Collins are pictured here on June 30 at the Wilbraham Country Club during a fundraiser to benefit the Mental Health Association.

On June 30, Evelyn MacEacgern, Frankie Pofumi and Lionei Green enjoyed relaxing at Spec Pond in Wilbraham.

Wilbraham Police Capt. Timothy Kane enjoyed his recent retirement party alongside his wife Heidi. With temperatures in the high-90s during the final week of June, it was almost too hot to enjoy the open beach at Spec Pond in Wilbraham.

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WILBRAHAM – Thanks Pioneers to strong defense in the sec- ond half, Minnechaug over- back to first came an early deficit and came back to defeat Shrewsbury in place the boys lacrosse semifinals, winning 9-8. Joshua Kozub By Tim Peterson scored four times and assisted Sports Correspondent on two other goals while Peter Wurszt had a pair of goals and LUDLOW—It was only fit- Mike Montoya made eight ting that the Western Mass. Pio- saves. Minnechaug would go neers faced the Boston Bolts on on to face Longmeadow in the same night the Boston Red the tournament finals on June Sox were playing the New York 25, and photos and highlights Yankees at Fenway Park. from that game will be in next Just like the rivalry between week’s edition of the Wilbra- the two Major League baseball ham-Hampden Times. teams, the USL League Two soc- cer clubs really do not like each Isaiah Kozub holds the ball back Joshua Kozub fights against a Shrewsbury player to get near the goal. after experiencing a block.

Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Joseph Robinson makes a Fede Gutierrez makes a slide- pass near the goal as Chaug step to keep possession of the Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Dillon Moriarty rushes the goal. starts an attack. ball. Luke Ross catches a pass on the run. other very much. The Pioneers, who were shut- Sydney Harrison out 4-0 by the Bolts in the sea- makes a run son opening match on May 11, across the field. moved back atop the Northeast Division standings with a 5-3 victory in a very intense battle at Lusitano Stadium on June 26. The five goals were a season high for the Pioneers. “When we lost to the Bolts in the season opener, they were very Falcons fall disrespectful to us following the Bella game and we took it personally,” to Lancers in Woodbury said Pioneer’s captain Federico holds on to Gutierrez. “It feels great to beat quarters the ball as she them on our homefield tonight, advances up but we’re gentlemen, and we’re LONGMEADOW – The end the field. not going to be disrespectful to to Minnechaug’s girls lacrosse them.” season wore a familiar face as The Pioneers (8-1-2) had sole the Falcons fell to Longmeadow possession of first place, but they in the quarterfinals two weeks tied Black Rock FC, 0-0, last ago. The two teams have been Wednesday night. The Bolts (8- rivals for many years with Long- 3-0) slipped past them into first meadow often getting the better place by one point following a of most teams in the region. The 4-1 road win versus AC Con- Lancers won the matchup 11-3. necticut on the same night. Madi Fox rushes the “We tied Black Rock on Longmeadow goal. Minnechaug got goals from Au- brey Welch and McKenzie Mur- Wednesday night, which al- phy. Minnechaug went 7-3 in the lowed the Bolts to move into first Photos by David Henry regular season. place,” added Gutierrez, who’s www.sweetdogphotos.com the anchor of the Pioneers de- Goalie Hope fensive unit. “We were only one McKenzie Murphy Pettengill point behind them entering to- comes in from the gets set to night’s match and with this win sideline, ready to defense her we moved back into first place shoot. goal. Please see PIONEERS, page 12 Page 12 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES July 8, 2021 Blue Sox fall MIAA Board of Directors names new president FRANKLIN – The Massa- this season, Lindsey also served Sportsmanship Award four times the MIAA Sportsmanship Sum- to Sharks chusetts Interscholastic Athletic as the varsity girls lacrosse coach while Lindsey has been athletic mit at Gillette multiple times. Association (MIAA) is pleased since program inception in 2012. director. In addition to Lindsey’s ser- Sox suffer series of to announce Lindsey von Holtz Lindsey strives to improve Lindsey’s involvement in the vice and commitment at the state as the 23rd President of the the leadership skills and level MIAA includes serving on the and local levels, she has received rainouts MIAA Board of Directors. of sportsmanship within Mount Board of Directors since 2014 numerous awards and recogni- HOLYOKE – The Valley Lindsey has been working in Greylock and across Berkshire and as the Chair of the Finance tions. Lindsey was honored with Blue Sox faced the Martha’s education for twenty years as a County. She was key to orga- and Personnel Committee for the the William N. Gaine Jr. Sports- Vineyard Sharks in their second teacher, coach, advisor and ath- nizing the first-ever Berkshire past two years. She has served manship Award in 2018. She was meeting of the season on Friday letic director. She is in her 14th County Leadership Summit in on the Girls Lacrosse Committee named MSSADA District G Ath- night. At the end of nine innings, year as athletic director at Mount 2012 and has organized and of- since 2013 and became the Chair letic Director of the Year in 2014 the Sharks won the game by a Greylock Regional School in ten presented at the county event in 2017. Additional MIAA Com- and 2020. She was the recipient score of 7-1. Williamstown, MA. She received each year since including a vir- mittee involvement includes the of the MSSADA District G Pres- Following that, the Blue a bachelor’s degree in mathemat- tual event during the 2020-2021 Boys Lacrosse Committee (2013 idents Award of Merit (2016), the Sox had three games postponed ics and computer science from school year. The event aims to – present, Vice Chair 2019 - pres- MSSADA District G Ted Damko on Wednesday, June 30, Fri- Mount Holyoke College in South bring together students from ent), the Sportsmanship Commit- Award (2012) and was the Dis- day, July 2, and Saturday, July Hadley and a master’s degree across the county to teach and tee (2010-2017), the Cross Coun- trict G Rich Lewis Award Nom- 3 due to the extended rain that in athletic administration from discuss how students can lead try & Track Committee (2008 inee (2018, 2020, 2021). Lindsey came through New England. It Springfield College. Lindsey their teams and schools. This - 2013) and the Volleyball Com- is looking forward to working also postponed numerous other split time between the classroom event summarizes the education- mittee. Lindsey was a facilitator with all those involved in the NECBL games throughout the and as athletic director for five al athletics values that Lindsey during the first three years of the MIAA to assist in recovery from region. years at Mount Greylock and then aims to bring to Mount Grey- New England Student Leadership a tough year and looking forward The Sharks came out offen- transitioned to her current posi- lock, Berkshire County and the Conference and she has attended to a year full of educational ath- sively strong and claimed the tion as Director of Athletics and MIAA. Mount Greylock has the MIAA Leadership Institute. letic opportunities. lead early, putting up three runs Co-Curricular Activities. Until been honored with the District G Lindsey has been a presenter at in the top of the second and four runs in the top of the third. The lone run for Valley came Event rained out, from a Brian Hart (Marist) RBI that brought Travis Holt (High to be made up Point) home. The two-time NECBL Pitching Honor Roll WINCHESTER, N.H. – Monadnock Speed- recipient Ryan Towle closed out way suffered its second rain cancellation of the the game for Valley strong, and season Saturday, July 3, when its scheduled In- the Blue Sox were able to offen- dependence Day Weekend Firecracker event sively hold off the Sharks from was scuttled by persistent rainfall. The annual their four-run inning in the third fireworks extravaganza at the quarter-mile speed- but weren’t able to bring runs plant will now be held next Saturday, July 10. home despite hitting well. That night’s on-track excitement will include “It was a tough one,” said NHSTRA Modifieds, Street Stocks, Late Mod- Blue Sox Assistant Coach Jim el Sportsman, Steve Zebrowski Memorial Pure Woods, “We had a hard time Stock Race Young Gun, Classic Lites plus the 50 controlling the zone, and it Lap Mini Stocks Battle For The Belt event. Race didn’t go our way tonight.” Time 5:00 The 100-lap NHSTRA Modified event postponed by the July 3 rain has been resched- uled to an August 7th. For more information, please visit www.monadnockspeedway.com

Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Yosuke Hanya makes a quick dribble before serving the ball toward the goal.

PIONEERS from page 11 when Tyler Bagley ended Mullen’s shut- out streak by firing a low shot into the left again. We now control our own destiny, corner following a defensive breakdown. and we really want to host the playoffs The contest didn’t remain tied for very this year. It has been a long time since long, as Patrick Agyemang dribbled the we’ve done that.” ball into the left side of the box before fir- The Pioneers will be looking to remain ing a rocket shot into the right corner of in first place when they host AC Con- the net past Bolts goalie James Swomley necticut at 7:30 on Friday night. They’re during the 26th minute. schedule to close out the regular season “I beat the defender with my speed, home slate against Black Rock FC on July and I just kept going,” Agyemang said. 9 before playing a road match versus the “Then I fired a shot into the net. I was on a Seacoast United Phantoms in the regular scoring drought the past couple of games, season finale two days later. and I felt very good following that goal.” “It was a great team effort in tonight’s Ten minutes later, the Pioneers took a game,” said Ignacio Lerech, who convert- 3-1 lead. ed a couple of penalty kicks in the home Swomley made a save on a header, but win. “We just need to keep winning the CLUES ACROSS moral standards 69. Verses unit the ball got away from him and Agyemang rest of our games now.” 1. Plant of the mint family 38. Letter of the Hebrew 70. Come into view 27. Calendar month put it into the back of the net for his sec- Entering last Saturday’s match, the Pi- 7. Hand tool alphabet 30. Cena and Lennon are ond goal of the match. oneers had outscored their previous nine 13. Made of the color of 40. Notes to be sung CLUES DOWN two “Ignacio was pressuring the goalie opponents, 20-2. Western Mass. goal- gold 41. Women’s garment 1. Short stick used as a 32. Monetary unit of Serbia and he dropped the ball,” Agyemang said. keeper Blake Mullen also had posted five 14. A volume of several 43. Coarsely ground corn weapon 35. First time on the market “The ball came right to my feet, and I was consecutive shutouts and the Pioneers novels 44. One point south of due 2. An alternative 37. Georgia rockers able to put it away. Scoring another goal went 4-0-1 during that stretch. 16. Type of degree east 3. Laws 38. Free from just felt great.” Referee Alexander Parent, who near- 17. Good job! 45. A way to deplete 4. Sense organs contamination The Pioneers would let the two-goal ly lost control of last Saturday’s match 19. Seventh tone in major 47. Rough, prickly covering 5. One from Utah 39. Coastal region of lead slip away from them. a couple of times, awarded the Pioneers scale of a seed 6. Mariner Canada Bagley converted a pk during the 40th their first penalty kick following a foul 20. Fevers 48. LA hoopster, but not 7. People in charge of 42. Clothing retailer minute slicing the Bolts deficit in half at cattle 43. It rises and sets in the box during the 20th minute of the 22. One’s mother a Laker halftime. 23. Fertile desert spots 51. Hindquarters 8. Health insurance 46. Fathers opening half. The Bolts scored the tying goal on a 25. Large integers 53. Franz van __, German organization 47. Stain with mud Lerech, who leads the Pioneers with corner kick during the 52nd minute. 26. Plate for Eucharist diplomat 9. Ornamental box 49. Suitable for crops eight goals, stepped up to the line. His shot Bagley took the kick from the left cor- 28. Tennis matches have 55. Liquid body substances 10. Forest-dwelling deer 50. Feels concern for deflected off the crossbar and bounced off ner and Noam Kolakofsky headed it into them 56. Rhythmic patterns 11. One quintillion bytes 52. Orange-brown the ground. The ball hit off the crossbar a the net. 29. Peyton’s little brother 58. A beaver might build (abbr.) 54. Buddy second time before finally going into the The home team, who never trailed in 30. Monetary unit of N. one 12. Atomic #71 55. Late sportscaster Craig net. the match, retook the lead again when Le- Korea 59. Police officer’s tool 13. Become less intense 57. Used to align parts “When I saw the ball hit the crossbar, I rech scored his pk goal on a shot into the 31. Head movement 60. Indicates who you are 15. Cowards 59. Wake up got a little bit nervous,” said Lerech, who right corner during the 57th minute. 33. Twelve 61. Pinwheel 18. Body ornament (slang) 62. Solid water didn’t play in the first match against the Khalid Rose, who had entered the 34. Renaissance musical 64. Exist 21. Applicable to all cases 63. Semiprecious stone Bolts. “Fortunately, the ball went into the match during the 80th minute, scored an instrument 65. Ornamental molding 24. Multiplied by 6 66. Atomic #45 net, and everyone was very happy about insurance goal in stoppage time, which 36. Behavior showing high 67. Closes again 26. Afghanistan monetary 68. Top lawyer it. We do have the best fans in our con- last more than ten minutes, sealing the Pi- ference.” oneers biggest victory of this season. The score was tied five minutes later July 8, 2021 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 13 COLLEGE NOTES Wilbraham students Springfield College Recognizes graduate from 2021 Graduates from Wilbraham SPRINGFIELD – Springfield MA has earned a Master of Ed- MA has earned a Bachelor Endicott College College Recognizes the following ucation degree in Education. of Science degree in Sports local 2021 graduates: Amanda Ingerson of Wilbraham, Biology. BEVERLY (June 17, 2021) - Endicott College, the Madalyn Salvatore of Wilbraham, MA has earned a Bachelor of Springfield College concluded first college in the U.S. to require internships of its stu- MA has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. its 2021 Commencement Week- dents, held its 81st annual Commencement exercises on Science degree in Applied Exer- Alexis LeBrasseur of Hampden, end ceremonies with eight separate May 22. Endicott’s undergraduate, graduate, and doctor- cise Science. MA has earned a Bachelor of in-person ceremonies at Stagg Field al students participated in the ceremony at Hempstead Noah Bleakley of Wilbraham, Science degree in Environmen- on the Springfield College main Stadium on the Endicott campus in Beverly, Mass. The MA has earned a Bachelor of tal Science. campus, four on Saturday, May 15 commencement speaker was Dana Bash, CNN’s Chief Science degree in Business Daniel Peterson of Wilbraham, and four on Sunday, May 16. Political Correspondent and Co-Anchor of State of the Management. MA has earned a Bachelor “To the Class of 2021, I congrat- Union with Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, who provided Korbin Wurm of Wilbraham, of Science degree in General ulate you and I thank you, you have a virtual address. Bash received an honorary Doctor of MA has earned a Bachelor of Studies. made us proud in more ways than Journalism, which was accepted on her behalf by Melissa Science degree in Business Nicholas Scibelli of Wilbraham, we can count,” said Springfield Col- Hempstead ’69, Chair of the Endicott College Board of Management. MA has earned a Bachelor of lege President Mary-Beth Cooper. Trustees. Grace Nemphos of Wilbraham, Science degree in Health Sci- “Please remember to stay connected Of local interest, the following students from Wilbra- MA has earned a Master of Ed- ence/Pre-physician Assistant. to us and to each other. Through the ham received degrees: ucation degree in Counseling. Ciara Antaya of Wilbraham, MA Springfield College network, great Rachel Silk of Wilbraham, MA has earned a Master of Social things can be accomplished. And Timothy Denault, Bachelor of Arts, History, , son of has earned a Master of Educa- Work degree in Social Work. remember to come back and visit Maureen Denault and Scott Denault tion degree in Counseling. Hannah Fowle of Wilbraham, us. You will always have a home Elizabeth Long, Bachelor of Arts, English, Graduated Nadine Awkal of Wilbraham, MA MA has earned a Bachelor of here. All the best as you continue Summa Cum Laude, daughter of Tracey Long and has earned a Master of Educa- Science degree in Sport Man- your journeys.” Robert Long tion degree in Education. agement. Sarah O’Brien, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Grad- Rachel Graziano of Wilbraham, Patricia Murphy of Wilbraham, uated Magna Cum Laude, daughter of Kymberly O’Brien and Timothy O’Brien Summer Williams, Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Graduated Cum Laude, daughter of Sheila Williams and Scott Williams Wilbraham Marykate Ashley Genza students Moriarty Inducted graduate from graduates from into Health Local students Roger Williams Union College University Professions graduate from SCHENECTADY, NY – Honor Society BRISTOL, RI – The follow- Marykate Moriarty, of Wilbraham, ing local residents were among graduated from Union College last OLD WESTBURY, NY – Ash- Western New England the students who received their weekend. ley Genza of Wilbraham is one of degrees in May as part of the Moriarty, a member of the Class more than 100 students from New University Class of 2021: of 2021 majoring in Psychology, York Tech’s School of Health Pro- Noah Gougeon of Wilbra- graduated with a Bachelor of Sci- fessions inducted into the Alpha SPRINGFIELD – On Sun., May 16, Western New ham, graduates with a B.S. in ence magna cum laude. Eta Society, the national scholastic England University conferred degrees to over 160 grad- Accounting Through the hard work and sac- honor society for allied health stu- uates receiving masters, law, and doctorate degrees from Connor Moriarty of Wil- rifices of many, Union was able give dents, for the 2020-2021 academic its Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, braham, graduates with a B.S. in its seniors an in-person ceremony. year. With the motto “Together We Pharmacy, and School of Law. Marketing The featured speaker was Sue J. Serve,” Alpha Eta promotes and Western New England University congratulates the Anthony Soares of Wilbra- Goldie ‘84, a renowned physician, recognizes significant scholarship, following students: ham, graduates Magna Cum medical researcher and educator leadership, and contributions to Taylor N. Loveling of Hampden graduated with a Laude with a B.S. in Finance whose work has greatly influenced the allied health professions. Doctor of Pharmacy. the field of public health. Hameed O. Bello of Wilbraham graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy. Melissa M Modzelewski of Hampden graduated with a Juris Doctor. Daniel J. Gomez of Wilbraham graduated with a MS in Organizational Leadership. Wilbraham, Hampden students make Western New England University’s undergraduate Springfield College Dean’s List commencement was held on Sat., May 15. Over 480 stu- dents received degrees. The top five fields of study for SPRINGFIELD – Springfield major of Environmental Science. Jacob Bailey from Hampden, undergraduates in 2021 were Mechanical Engineering, College Recognizes Dean’s List Francesca Bongiorni from Wil- MA. Bailey has a primary major of Pharmacy Studies, Accounting, Criminal Justice, and Students for the 2021 Spring Se- braham, MA. Bongiorni has a pri- Psychology. Psychology. mester. mary major of Health Care Man- Gianna DeRose from Wilbra- New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Scott Dunbar from Wilbraham, agement. ham, MA. DeRose has a primary Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Ver- MA. Dunbar has a primary major of Madison Bonavita from Wilbra- major of Psychology. mont, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Graduates were also from Accounting. ham, MA. Bonavita has a primary Bailey Tatro from Wilbraham, Canada, China, and India. Grace Brennan from Wilbra- major of Health Science/Pre-physi- MA. Tatro has a primary major of Western New England University congratulates the fol- ham, MA. Brennan has a primary cian Assistant. Rehabilitation and Disability Stud- lowing students: major of Applied Exercise Science. Alexandrea Maziarz from Wil- ies. Jordan J. Brown of Wilbraham graduated Summa Cum Madalyn Salvatore from Wilbra- braham, MA. Maziarz has a primary Hannah Fowle from Wilbraham, Laude with a BA in American Studies. ham, MA. Salvatore has a primary major of Health Science/Pre-physi- MA. Fowle has a primary major of Sophia Victoria Eady of Wilbraham graduated Cum major of Applied Exercise Science. cian Assistant. Sport Management. Laude with a BA in Psychology. Noah Bleakley from Wilbraham, Madison Roy from Wilbraham, Frank Gulluni from Wilbraham, Ryan E. Monteiro of Wilbraham graduated with a BS MA. Bleakley has a primary major MA. Roy has a primary major of MA. Gulluni has a primary major of in Criminal Justice. of Business Management. Health Science/Pre-physician As- Sport Management. Thomas Blair Carpenter of Wilbraham graduated Cum David Franco from Wilbraham, sistant. Joseph Manning from Wilbra- Laude with a BS in Psychology. MA. Franco has a primary major of Nicholas Scibelli from Wilbra- ham, MA. Manning has a primary Antonio Palermo of Wilbraham graduated Magna Cum Computer and Information Scienc- ham, MA. Scibelli has a primary major of Sport Management. Laude with a BSBA in Finance. es. major of Health Science/Pre-physi- Joseph Maurer from Wilbraham, Eric John Garete of Wilbraham graduated Magna Cum Timothy Connors from Hamp- cian Assistant. MA. Maurer has a primary major of Laude with a BSBA in Management & Leadership. den, MA. Connors has a primary Kelsey Allard from Wilbraham, Sport Management. Hailie J. Franklin of Wilbraham graduated with a major of Criminal Justice. MA. Allard has a primary major of Samantha VanZandt from Wil- BSBA in Marketing. Kaila Franco from Wilbraham, Health Science and Pre-Physical braham, MA. VanZandt has a pri- Dylan S. Hathaway of Wilbraham graduated Cum MA. Franco has a primary major of Therapy. mary major of Sport Management. Laude with a BSBA in Marketing. English. Gabriella DeRose from Wilbra- Patricia Murphy from Wilbra- Samantha Marie Dion of Wilbraham graduated Mag- Amanda Ingerson from Wilbra- ham, MA. DeRose has a primary ham, MA. Murphy has a primary na Cum Laude with a BSBA in Marketing Communication/ ham, MA. Ingerson has a primary major of Health Science. major of Sports Biology. Advertising. major of English. Emma Robinson from Wilbra- Asher Simon-Plumb from Julianna Foley of Wilbraham graduated with a BSE in Abigail Roebuck from Wilbra- ham, MA. Robinson has a primary Hampden, MA. Simon-Plumb has a Biomedical Engineering. ham, MA. Roebuck has a primary major of Health Science. primary major of Studio Art. Isabella Marie Bartolomei of Wilbraham graduated major of English. Amy Cotter from Wilbraham, Summa Cum Laude with a BSE in Mechanical Engineering. Alexis LeBrasseur from Hamp- MA. Cotter has a primary major of den, MA. LeBrasseur has a primary Human Services. Page 14 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES July 8, 2021

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Town of Hampden Town Clerk’s Office and is Sullivan and Anthony Dimaio for review during normal busi- Notice of Public Hearing available for review by the d/b/a Cima Restaurant seeking ness hours and posted for pub- The Hampden Planning public during normal busi- a special permit finding pursu- lic viewing on the Zoning Board will hold a Public ness hours. ant to Sections 15.5.2.1 and Board of Appeals page of the Hearing on Wednesday, July For the Board, 3.9.3.3 of the Wilbraham Town of Wilbraham website at 28, 2021, at 6 PM in the Judge Robert Howarth, Zoning By-Law to allow the www.wilbraham-ma.gov/135/ Town House, 625 Main Chair, construction of a 26’ x 30’ Zoning-Board-of-Appeals. Street, Hampden, MA, on the Hampden Planning Board deck attached to the restaurant While in-person atten- application of Hampden Self 07/08, 07/15/2021 for outdoor dining as a sea- dance is possible the public Storage LLC – Daniel P. sonal use and a MGL Chapter may also remotely join and Garvey, for a Special Permit 40A, Section 6 and participate in the public hear- and Site Plan Review in Wilbraham Zoning By-Law ing using GoToMeeting video accordance with Zoning WILBRAHAM Section 3.3.2 finding to alter a conferencing technology by Bylaw Section 10.31 and a BOARD OF APPEALS pre-existing nonconforming following the instructions on Special Permit for Water PUBLIC HEARING structure on the property the meeting agenda that will Supply District per Section The Wilbraham Board of owned by Minton, LLC locat- be posted on the town website 6.11 to construct a self-stor- Appeals will hold a Public ed at 2200 Boston Road as on or about July 16th, 2021. age facility on 5.81 acres of Hearing on Thursday, July further detailed on the applica- Edward Kivari, Jr. land located at 2 Somers 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM in the tion and plans on file in the Chairman Road (Parcel ID 12-40-0) Town Office Building, 240 Planning Office at Town 07/08, 07/15/2021 Information related to this Springfield Street, on the Office Building, 240 application is on file in the application of Melinda Springfield Street, available

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