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July 15, 2021 PRSRT STD Belchertown, Granby & Amherst U.S. POSTAGE PAID PALMER, MA PERMIT NO. 22 ECR-WSS LOCAL POSTAL CUSTOMER THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021 ENTINELYOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1915 A TURLEY PUBLICATIONS ❙ www.turley.com Volume 106 • Number 17 www.sentinel.turley.com COMMUNITY EDUCATION FACES & PLACES SPORTS Back at the BUCC..p. 2 Scholarship recipients Boston Bolts to play in Youth join together with announced...p. 9 national match...p. 9 Legion Post 241..p. 12 BELCHERTOWN FAMILY HOSTS MEMORIAL Board approves asst. town clerk MELINA BOURDEAU Staff writer BELCHERTOWN – The Selectboard approved the hir- ing of Audrey Williams as assistant town clerk in its meet- ing Monday evening as well as other agenda items including the UMass transportation agreement and others. Former Town Clerk Colleen Toothill-Berte did not seek reelection for her position in May, and former Assistant Town Clerk Terry Camerlin ran and won the position. Camerlin then received appli- cations and interviewed candi- dates. She then presented her rec- ommendation for appointment – Williams. Williams currently works PHOTO BY MELINA BOURDEAU in the Finnerty House as an Ceremony held for late Vietnam Navy nurse administrative secretary for the (From left to Selectboard. She’s been in the right) Catherine MELINA BOURDEAU While COVID-19 put a delay on law, brother-in-law and cousin, was position for the past 20 years. Hogan-Gancarz, Staff writer the timing, her family fulfilled those her bother Edward Gancarz, who Town Administrator Gary Edward Gancarz, wishes last weekend, on the two-year drove up from Alabama. Brougham said he is “very sad to Jacquelynn BELCHERTOWN – When anniversary of her death. The family met on the Belchertown see Audrey go.” Reid and Kaitlyn Jacqueline Gancarz Rachmaciej died Last Saturday, her family met on Common for a small ceremony in “I’m happy for her at the Reid gathered on July 19, 2019, she left her family the Belchertown Common at the front of the Vietnam War memori- same time, this is a step up. It’s to honor the life members with two specific requests Vietnam War memorial with her ashes al. Gancarz and Gancarz Rachmaciej a different type of position with a of their relative – hold a memorial ceremony on the to pay homage to her life. both served in the Vietnam War. higher rate of pay,” he said. Jacqueline Town Common and go to the town Gancarz Along with Gancarz Rachmaciej’s beach. daughter, granddaughter, sister-in- Rachmaciej. See MEMORIAL, page 11 • See BOS, page 7 • GRANBY Veterans Memorial Committee hosts cook out for a cause MELINA BOURDEAU a $50,000 allocation for the ans in town, some of which have Staff writer Veterans’ Memorial. been produced by the non-profit “We’re in phase one of this already. GRANBY – With food, games project and we’re pretty much “The walls, benches, earth, and live music, “Saturday in the there,” he said. “The next phase and trees define a private interior park” drew people to Dufresne is probably going to be $250,000 space of contemplation and refec- Park last weekend for a cause and then we’ll need to be able to tion while still being connected to – fundraising for the Granby maintain it with things like adding the surrounding landscape,” states Veterans’ Memorial. names to plagues and upkeep.” the website. Hosted by the Friends of The proposed building site is Veterans Memorial Project Granby Veterans, the event was on open land near State Street Chair Jason Richard said he’s the first fundraiser the group and North Street in the center of been with the project since its has been able to do this year Granby. inception in 2012. due to COVID-19. However, the Stone walls will reflect the “This has been a long time non-profit’s President Michael local vernacular of New England running,” he said. “We hit a few Pandora said the group is rising to stone walls which are found bumps along the way, but in the the occasion. throughout the town of Granby, end, this is a great location.” The group has already raised according to the Friends’ web- He said the design is being about $175,000 and voters at the site. There will also be bronze PHOTO BY MELINA BOURDEAU Annual Town Meeting passed plaques with the names of veter- See VETS, page 15 • Old Country Road performed at the “Saturday in the park” event last weekend. Call Surner Surner Heating has partnered with the and ask for our Susan G. Koman Foundation to support all 60 Shumway Street PINK truck those whom have been touched by to make your Breast Cancer. Amherst, MA 01002 next delivery. lone! ts A igh e F 413.253.5999 No On CONTACT SURNER HEATING TODAY! VISIT OUR WEBSITE SURNERHEAT.COM PAGE 2 THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021 ❚ COMMUNITY Back at the BUCC Lampson BELCHERTOWN – The Belchertown United Church of Christ has reopened Brook Farm PHONE to in-person services in its spacious, 413.283.8393 well-ventilated sanctuary. There is ample room for attendees to Community Fax: 413.289.1977 spread out comfortably and remain social- Subscriptions: 413.283.8393 ly distant from other congregants and at Meeting EMAIL the same time appreciate the beauty and peace found in a church that has been part BELCHERTOWN – There will be a Advertising Sales of this town since 1792. The windows and community meeting about the Lampson Maureen McGarrett Hall doors are open to allow fresh air to circu- Brook Farm on July 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. [email protected] late in and out. Since the state has lifted in the Belchertown Town Hall Auditorium. all restrictions face masks are optional. Come share your vision for the future of Editor the Lampson Brook Farm. In January 2021 Melina Bourdeau The church will continue to follow [email protected] safety protocols which are displayed in legislation created five sectors at the farm: a the narthex (or lobby) of the church. 44-acre community farm, 10-acre enterprise Subscriptions The Sunday morning worship service zone, 240-acre forested/recreational land, $31 per year pre-paid begins at 9:30 a.m. Communion service is 120-acre commercial agricultural land, and ($36 out of state) served on the first Sunday of each month the 16-acre Jepson House. – all are welcome. For those who prefer to • Provide input on what Lampson Brook worship from home, virtual service is still Farm should look like in 10 years WEB available. BUCC’s Zoom link is listed on www.sentinel.turley.com • Learn about what uses will be allowed its website (Belchertownucc.org) and its and what restrictions will be put in place to @ The Sentinel Facebook page. protect this community gem while bringing Along with the reopening of the sanc- new opportunities to Belchertown tuary, the parish house is now open for • Hear from Conservation Works, LLC The Sentinel is published by meetings and gatherings of support COURTESY PHOTO about the process for developing a Land Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com groups, clubs and of course the Food Church Bob Stephens (left), from the Belchertown United Management Plan and transferring owner- Pantry distribution on the third Thursday Church of Christ, presents Brian Cameron (Belchertown of each month. ship of the farm from the Commonwealth Schools Superintendent) with Dunkin Donut gift cards for all of Mass. to new owners – nonprofits, farm- Interested parties should contact the Belchertown Teachers and Support Staff in recognition of their main church number, 413-323-7442. efforts throughout the pandemic. ers, businesses NOTICE • The Board of Directors of Lampson ERRORS: Each advertiser is Brook Farm will be present to answer your requested to check their ad- questions. vertisement the first time it Light refreshments will be served. appears. This paper will not Teen write night Pre-Meeting Farm Tour July 20 from 4 to be responsible for more than Correction BELCHERTOWN – The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting one corrected insertion, nor 5:30 p.m. In the July 8 issue of a virtual creative writing workshop for teens on Monday, July Meet at Lampson Brook Farm parking will be liable for any error in 26 from 7 to 8 p.m. Teens ages 12 to 19 are welcome to attend the Sentinel, Granby inter- area (275 Jackson St.) next to historic yel- an advertisement to a greater this creative writing workshop, also known as a “Teen Write extent than the cost of the im Police Chief Kevin low barns for a tour of the community farm O’Grady’s name was Night,” and no creative writing experience is necessary. space occupied by the item There will be writing games and prompts, and the optional and enterprise zone (old dairy farm); or in the advertisement. spelled incorrectly. opportunity to share your writing with others! Teens must meet at Foley Field (off of Whitlock Way) email [email protected] to for a tour of forested/recreational land. register for this virtual program. Teens For more information, contact Pete who attend this program will also earn Westover at [email protected] or a raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Elizabeth Wroblicka at elizabeth@conser- Reading Program. vationworksllc.com UUMassMass Wegs at Dickinson Farms & Greenhouse SUNDAY AUGUST 1ST | 11AM-3PM Our Farmstand Is NOW OPEN! Our Own Fresh Sweet Corn Is Here! Our Own Radishes, Leaf Lettuce, Pickles, Scallions, Squashes,Blueberries, Carrots, Beets, Green & Yellow Beans Join us Sunday, August 1st to New local vendors: coffee, gourmet oils, health shots, fresh baked goods, French meat pies & turkey pies WE NOW HAVE GIBBLES POTATO CHIPS! Assorted Flavors! experience the endless wedding PICK YOUR OWN BLUEBERRIES! possibilities at UMass Amherst.
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