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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 SATURDAY, MARCH 07, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 056 Velis, Cain, continue Senate campaign as March 31 special election approaches By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Westfield’s mayor. compelling was the theme have cultivated and built rela- Editor Velis started campaigning that it’s time to move away tionships with leadership on WESTFIELD — The can- nearly a year ago when from the negative, partisan both sides of the aisle that didates for the 2nd Hampden Humason announced his politics that has plagued our have been productive. My and Hampshire State Senate mayoral campaign. In that great nation at all levels. It record clearly demonstrates, I District seat are kicking their time, Velis has visited every has caused bitterness among am a bipartisan lawmaker campaigns into high gear as community in the district. so many and has seriously who has a demonstrable his- the March 31 special election “In the past few months of undermined the problem- tory of doing what is right approaches. this campaign, we have made solving process.” and best for the people I Republican John Cain, a contact with over 15,000 citi- Since his election to the serve, not dictated by any Southwick resident and busi- zens of the Senate district. House in 2014, Velis has political party. I vow – as my ness owner, is facing That experience has been – crossed party lines many past has shown – to put peo- JOHN C. VELIS JOHN CAIN Democrat John C. Velis, and will continue to be – times, joining his Republican ple over politics.” Westfield’s current state rep- highly important to me, in colleagues on votes. Cain joined the race in increasing skilled trade train- are addicted, healthcare resentative. that I heard directly from the “We need more public ser- December, but hit the ground ing opportunities within the workers, and the broken sys- Both candidates have been people about matters that vants, not party servants,” he running and has been meeting district, as well as working on tems that are currently in knocking on doors to get to concern them most. I have said. “The people of Western with constituents around the eliminating sanctuary poli- place. “I have been personal- know the constituents that always listened to the people, Massachusetts need and district. He said each commu- cies that have many adverse ly impacted by the losses of comprise the 11 communities and will continue to do so,” deserve an experienced, nity has its own needs that effects on each community the opioid crisis, but I have in the district. The seat repre- Velis said. bipartisan voice at the table.” “must be met in a temperate and spend money that should also had the opportunity to sents Agawam, Granville, The importance of biparti- Velis said his experience and diligent manner.” be used for citizens such as help close friends and family Easthampton, Holyoke, sanship was a major take- will serve the district well. Cain plans to address the veterans and seniors,” said whose lives have been severe- Montgomery, Russell, away from Velis’ conversa- “Experience has proven to issues facing individual com- Cain. “City specific issues, ly impacted by Opioid Use Southampton, Southwick, tions with residents. always be our greatest teach- munities as well as across the such as the water in Westfield Disorder,” said Cain. “My Tolland, Westfield and a por- “We have learned so much er,” he said, “I have that expe- district. will also be my focus.” wife is an emergency room tion of Chicopee. The seat from the residents of the 2nd rience, and I’ve learned so “My main concerns for our Cain said the opioid crisis nurse at Baystate Noble became vacant when the for- Hampden & Hampshire dis- much from the people that I district are the opioid crisis, is a “very dynamic issue” that Hospital and many of my mer senator, Donald F. trict regarding issues that represent. In my last six years small business growth, infra- requires lawmakers who have Humason Jr., was elected concern them,” he said. “Most as a state representative, I structure improvements, and experience with people who See Election, Page 4 Four longtime Free POPS Concert and volunteers Lunch for seniors By AMY PORTER reappointed Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Westfield High School Band is offering its annual abbreviated POPS concert and lunch By AMY PORTER president. He was recently for seniors March 13 at the school. Staff Writer instrumental in gifting the Lunch will begin at 11:15 a.m. and the concert will be WESTFIELD – At-large city a new scoreboard for from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Councilor Cindy C. Harris, Sadie Knox field. TIckets for the concert, which are free to senior citi- who chairs the Personnel Harris said LaBombard zens and made possible by a grant from the Sarah Gillett Action Committee, brought shows continuing concern MIchael Tirrell, at left, listens to fellow Parks and Recreation Services for the Elderly, are available at the Westfield forward four reappoint- for keeping youth active Commission member Scott Labombard during the Feb. 10, 2020 Senior Center. Tickets are limited to two per older adult. ments of long-time volun- and engaged in various pos- meeting. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) “We would encourage people if they want to get them teers to the City Council on itive activities and has been to come earlier in the week. We actually had people ask- March 5. a valuable member of the LaBombard out on the baseball is highly respected,” Harris said. ing about the tickets before we ever got them this year,” Scott LaBombard, Robert commission. “I personally field. “He is very passionate “There are not many people said COA Executive Director Tina Gorman. She said Veronesi and Vincent have attended many Parks about our parks and recreation who have put in as much time many seniors plan to attend every year. Olinski of the Parks & & Recreation meetings, and areas. I look forward to taking and energy,” said Ward 5 “It’s a great concert and we get a lot of positive feed- Recreation Commission, it is an extremely well-run him on in pickleball this spring,” Councilor John J. Beltrandi, III. back about it. They love the music and the free meal,” and Ronald Cole of the and conscientious commis- Morganelli said. “He’s just a dedicated guy; Gorman said. She said as of Friday, there were about 40 Water Commission were all sion,” Harris said. Harris said Veronesi has been you’re not going to find any- tickets remaining. unanimously confirmed for “An absolutely fantastic on the commission since 1987 body better,” he added. The theme for this year’s POPS Concert is “20/20 reappointment by the City group of people and they and has “a wealth of knowledge Harris said Olinski is a life- Vision: Eye Tunes Through the Years.” There will be a Council until February should all be reappointed,” and history that is most impor- long resident of Westfield and variety of music with eyes or seeing in the lyrics. “Eye” 2023. said At-large Councilor tant to this commission.” She was employed by the Westfield inspired tunes include “Eye of the Tiger,” the “Look of Harris spoke about each Dave Flaherty, adding, “Mr. noted that he is a lifelong resi- YMCA before becoming direc- Love,” and a “Salute to Ol’ Blue Eyes,” featuring some before the Council separate- LaBombard is also one heck dent of Westfield, is retired from tor of the Holyoke YMCA. She of Frank Sinatra’s biggest hits. ly voted them in. She said of a pickleball player.” the U.S. Postal Service and has said he has a BA in physical The full POPS concert on March 13 and 14 will also LaBombard has been a Ward 1 Councilor served as a long-time basketball, education from UMass. “Mr. feature the Dixieland Band, solo and small group perfor- leader in the Babe Ruth and Nicholas J. Morganelli, Jr. baseball and softball official in Olinski is very charismatic, mances, light band classics, pop and jazz numbers and Westfield Little League, said he has also had per- the city. “He is well-known the traditional grand finale, “Sentimental Journey.” which he now serves as sonal contact with throughout our community and See Volunteers, Page 3 “The seniors really enjoy themselves every year, and it’s something different,” Gorman said about the concert. The Westfield Senior Center located at 45 Noble St. is License Commission, Parks and Recreation open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. among boards meeting Monday Quarter Auction to By PETER CURRIER Pepek, who was originally Staff Writer expected to begin working on benefit youth sports WESTFIELD — March 9 April 11. A new start date By LORI SZEPELAK will be a busy day at Westfield should be determined by acad- Correspondent City Hall, with several munic- emy availability. HUNTINGTON-Area residents who enjoy ipal boards and commissions The Police Commission will auctions – and supporting local causes – are set to meet. also conduct the annual sought by Sarah DaSilva for this spring’s quarter The Council on Aging will appointment of Westfield’s auction at Stanton Hall. meet at 1 p.m. in room 201, Special Police Officers and “My goal is to raise $500 for the Gateway during which the Highland recognize the retirement of Youth Athletic Association (GYAA),” said Valley Elder Services report Det. Roxann Bradley. DaSilva, who serves as the organization’s fund- will be given by Jim Liptak The License Commission raising coordinator. “GYAA offers area youth and discussed by the Council. will meet in the City Council opportunities to play on teams of rec and travel The Council on Aging will Chambers at 6 p.m.. Two basketball and soccer.” also review the Tax Work-Off tabled public hearings are on The Quarter Auction is planned March 28 with guidelines. the agenda. The first of the doors opening at 5 p.m. and the auction starting The Senior Citizen Tax two will be for One Stop promptly at 6. The cost is $10 to use two paddles Work-Off Abatement Program Convenience on North Road. for bidding. allows senior citizens to vol- Tin Bridge Brewing owners will seek a license alteration dur- Manager Nirah H. Patel will ing the March 9, 2020 License Commission meeting to allow “Without GYAA our children wouldn’t get the unteer their services to the city be requesting a seasonal all opportunity to play team sports in the area,” said or town in order to reduce up for an outdoor patio. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD alcoholic Section 15 package NEWS) DaSilva, noting the programs are for children to $1,000 in their property store license for two rooms on from preschool age to sixth grade. taxes. The program offers also meet in room 201 at 5:30 to accept the resignation of the first floor of the building. This spring, DaSilva anticipates that close to seniors a reduction at a rate of p.m. The Commission will Auxiliary Officer James The second tabled hearing $8.00 an hour of volunteer largely focus on personnel Duperault. They will also dis- will be for Quick Food on See Quarter Auction, Page 3 time. decisions Monday evening. cuss and vote on a new start The Police Commission will The first item on the agenda is date for Officer Thomas See Meeting, Page 3 PAGE 2 - SATURDAY, MARCH 07, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Scholarship available for journalism students SPRINGFIELD - The Valley Press living within the newspaper’s circula- and author, is for students who are aptitude and overall achievement as [email protected]. The dead- Club, based in Springfield, will award tion area who are planning careers in underrepresented, in the Springfield, measured by an applicant's high school line for submissions is April 1. 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School Notes Elms College announces pete in the Midwest Conference if their term GPA is greater than or Richard Wilcox Brown Christopher Wayne Clark Indoor Track and Field equal to 3.400; they do not have any Taylor McKenna Calabro Nicole Marie Clemente Dean’s List Championship on Feb. 28-29 in grades of Nathan Joseph Conklin Claudia Francis Cressotti CHICOPEE – The College of Our Grinnell, Iowa, and select athletes “Incomplete,” “D” or “F”; and Sarah Crosby Allison Julia Davis Lady of the Elms has named the fol- will compete in early March for the they have registered for, and com- Colin J. Devine Darin Zavier Denton lowing students from your area to right to compete at the NCAA indoor pleted, at least 12 credit hours. Julia Stone Fox Alexandra Dinopoulos the dean’s list for the fall 2019 meet March 13-14 in Winston- University of Maine announces Alyssa Taylor Glynn Ellen Olivia Dufraine semester of the 2019-2020 academic Salem, N.C. The Fighting Scots’ fall 2019 Dean’s List Orono, Maine Grace K Ingledue Samantha Loren Feingold year. To qualify, a full-time student outdoor season will begin April 3-4 - Abigail Howe of Southwick was David Jan Koleczek Gabriel Feingold must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher, at Washington University in St. among the 2,572 students recog- David Kolek Daniel Mark Gosselin II without incompletes. Louis. nized at the University of Maine for Kyle Jason Koloski WESTFIELD (con’t) Westfield residents named to the achieving Dean’s List honors in the Andrew Joseph Lachtara Angela Helen Hinck list include: Courtney Adams, Local students named fall 2019 semester. Of the students Jack Richard Lebo Melanie Jeanne Hubbard Jasmine Alvalle, Lyudmila who made the Dean’s List, 1,754 are Carlos Adrian Pereira Camryn Grace Hughes Bienvenue, Janis Christian, Sarah to RIT’s Dean’s List from Maine, 743 are from 30 other Charles Joseph Sclafani III III Hannah Elizabeth Jury Cotto, Amanda Hall, Megan Heath, states and 75 are from 31 countries Jalyn Maureen Sedor Simon Edward Laplante David Ivanov, Alecia Keesee, Kailey for 2019 Fall Semester other than the U.S. Aubrey Jeanne Senterfitt Evelyna A Legkodukh King, Kailynn Kingsley, Lyubov ROCHESTER, NY — - The fol- Sarah Jessica Spagnolo Lauren Elizabeth Longley Pantus, Jillian Russell, Erin Salnick lowing local residents made the Local students earn Kane Elizabeth Toomey Diganta Raj Mainali and Cassidy Sweeney. Southwick Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Kayleigh Paige Vocca Daniel James Maryanski residents are Jane Dugan and Technology for the 2019 Fall UMass Amherst Sena Yacteen Jillian Marjorie McCormick Katelyn Sylvia. Semester: WESTFIELD Gavin Alexander Millikan Yana Khomichuk of Westfield Fall 2019 Dean’s List Paige Olivia Arsenault Autumn Rose Nichols-Moccia who is in the ASL-English interpre- AMHERST – Below is a list of Benjamin Richard Lee Aylward John Robert O’Brien Southwick student tation program. local students who were named to Neal Grady Bachmann Meghan Elizabeth O’Brien on Monmouth College Jack King of Southwick, who is in the dean’s list at the University of Julia Lynn Barouxis Kelsey Kathleen Oleksak the 3D digital design program. Massachusetts Amherst for the fall Amanda Marie Beswick Andrew Charles Poehlman women’s track Gabriel Centeno of Westfield, 2019 semester. Matthew Robert Bonsall Cristina Theresa Roselli who is in the civil engineering tech- In order to qualify, an undergradu- Miranda Rose Boudreau Alexis Nicole Ross and field team nology program. ate student must receive a 3.5 grade- Elizaveta Briksa Padraig M Smith MONMOUTH, IL - Gabriela Austin Davis of Southwick, who point average or better on a four- Joseph Garrett Burzynski Crystal Gail St. Germain Gabriela from Southwick is a mem- is in the biomedical engineering point scale. Devin Katherine Callaghan Dillon Magrath Sullivan ber of the Monmouth College wom- program. SOUTHWICK Armando Cardenuto Elizabeth Marie Vanwormer en’s track and field team. Degree-seeking undergraduate Hannah L Ammirato McKenzie Elizabeth Chaban Bridget Taylor Venezia The Fighting Scots are set com- students are eligible for Dean’s List Aidan Ruth Brown Donald Chang Vera Yurovsky Emily Catherine Chrzanowski Police Logs WESTFIELD ger area was extinguished as towed to the police impound Sunday, March 1, 2020 had been broken and an inci- ongoing; Major crime was a leaf fire which had been yard; WESTFIELD dent report was filed; 10:50 a.m.: accident, North and incident report sparked by the car fire, the 11:47 p.m.: assault, Elm 12:06 a.m.: noise com- 9:16 a.m.: vandalism, Road at Old Stage Road, a cause of the fire is under Street, a caller from the plaint, Franklin Street, a call- Montgomery Road, a caller caller reports a head-on colli- Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 investigation by Westfield Baystate Noble Hospital er reports he had invited a few reports her car was vandal- sion with air bag deployment, WESTFIELD and state police; emergency department friends to visit but the gather- ized with spray paint, the dual response dispatched, the 9:42 a.m.: fire, Christopher 7:05 p.m.: accident, reports a patient stated he was ing has become larger than responding officer reports responding office reports one Drive, a caller reports a car is Pontoosic Road, a caller assaulted earlier in an Elm tolerable and he needs police spray paint had been applied person was transported to on fire near a residence, the reports a single-vehicle crash Street parking lot, the assistance to disperse his extensively to the car and a Baystate Noble Hospital, both first responding firefighters with injuries, dual response responding officer reports the guests, the responding officer tire was vandalized but three cars were towed and one per- report the residence is not dispatched, the responding victim was uncooperative and reports 150-200 persons were other vehicles in the driveway son and his dog were provid- endangered, a fire in the office report the operator was chose not to pursue a criminal in the residence who were were not damaged, the officer ed a courtesy transport to a engine compartment which transported to Baystate Noble investigation. eventually dispersed, the resi- reports a suspect was identi- Pequot Road address. had extended into the passen- Hospital and the car was dent reported that an window fied and the investigation is

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Sat., Mar. 7, 2020 is the 67th day of the year. 299 days remain until the end of the year.

ON THIS DAY Arkansas. Islamic fundamentalists of 2006 – The terrorist organ- American runner and American actress 1876 – Alexander Graham Fedayan I-Islam. isation Lashkar-e-Taiba coach 1974 – Facundo Sava, 161 – Marcus Aurelius and Bell is granted a patent for 1965 – Bloody Sunday: A coordinates a series of 1961 – David Rutley, Argentinian footballer and L. Commodus (who chang- an invention he calls the group of 600 civil rights bombings in Varanasi, India. English businessman and manager es his name to Lucius Verus) “telephone”. marchers is brutally attacked 2007 – The British House politician 1977 – Ronan O’Gara, 1900 – The German liner by state and local police in of Commons votes to make become joint emperors of 1962 – Taylor Dayne, Irish rugby player and Rome on the death of SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Selma, Alabama. the upper chamber, the Grosse becomes the first 1967 – The Majelis House of Lords, 100% elect- American singer-songwrit- coach Antoninus Pius. er and actress 1977 – Paul Cattermole, 1277 – The University of ship to send wireless signals Permusyawaratan Rakyat ed. Paris issues the last in a to shore. Sementara (MPRS), 2009 – The Real Irish 1964 – Bret Easton Ellis, British singer and actor series of condemnations of 1902 – Second Boer War: Indonesia’s provisional par- Republican Army kills two American author and 1978 – Jaqueline Jesus, various philosophical and Boers, led by Koos de la liament, revoked Sukarno’s British soldiers and injures screenwriter Brazilian psychologist and theological theses. Rey, inflict the biggest defeat mandate as President of two other soldiers and two 1964 – Wanda Sykes, activist 1573 – A peace treaty is upon the British since the Indonesia. civilians at Massereene American comedian, 1979 – Amanda signed between the Ottoman beginning of the war, at 1968 – Vietnam War: The Barracks, the first British mil- actress, and screenwriter Somerville, American sing- Tweebosch. United States and South itary deaths in Northern Empire and the Republic of 1965 – Steve Beuerlein, er-songwriter Venice, ending the Ottoman– 1914 – Prince William of Vietnamese military begin Ireland since the end of The Wied arrives in Albania to Operation Truong Cong Dinh Troubles. American football player 1980 – Murat Boz, Venetian War and leaving and sportscaster Turkish singer-songwriter Cyprus in Ottoman hands. begin his reign as King. to root out Viet Cong forces 1936 – Prelude to World from the area surrounding 1967 – Ruthie Henshall, 1980 – Eric Godard, 1799 – Napoleon Bonaparte captures Jaffa in War II: In violation of the Mỹ Tho. TODAY'S English actress, singer, Canadian ice hockey play- Palestine and his troops pro- Locarno Pact and the Treaty 1971 – Sheikh Mujibur BIRTHDAYS and dancer er ceed to kill more than 2,000 of Versailles, Germany reoc- Rahman, political leader of 1967 – Ai Yazawa, 1980 – Laura Prepon, cupies the Rhineland. then East Pakistan (present Albanian captives. 1952 – Lynn Swann, Japanese author and illus- American actress 1814 – Emperor Napoleon 1941 – Günther Prien and day-Bangladesh), delivers trator 1981 – Brent Kite, the crew of German subma- his historic 7th March speech American football player, I of France wins the Battle of sportscaster, and politician 1968 – Jeff Kent, Australian rugby league Craonne. rine U-47, one of the most in the Racecourse Field – Tommy Kramer, American baseball player player[9] 1827 – Brazilian marines successful U-boats of World (Now Suhrawardy Udyan) in 1955 War II, disappear without a Dhaka. American football player 1971 – Peter Sarsgaard, 1984 – Mathieu Flamini, unsuccessfully attack the American actor French footballer temporary naval base of trace. 1986 – Challenger 1956 – Bryan Cranston, Carmen de Patagones, 1945 – World War II: Disaster: Divers from the American actor, director, 1971 – Matthew Vaughn, 1984 – Lindsay McCaul, Argentina. American troops seize the USS Preserver locate the and producer English director, producer, American singer-songwrit- 1827 – Shrigley abduction: Ludendorff Bridge over the crew cabin of Challenger on 1958 – Rick Bass, and screenwriter er Ellen Turner is abducted by Rhine river at Remagen. the ocean floor. American author and envi- 1972 – Craig Polla- 1985 – Andre Fluellen, – Cold War: The – Lieyu massacre: Edward Gibbon Wakefield, a 1950 1987 ronmentalist Mounter, Australian rugby American football player future politician in colonial Soviet Union issues a state- Taiwanese military massa- league player 1985 – Cameron ment denying that Klaus cre of 19 unarmed 1959 – Tom Lehman, New Zealand. American golfer 1973 – Jason Bright, Prosser, Australian swim- 1850 – Senator Daniel Fuchs served as a Soviet Vietnamese refugees at spy. Donggang, Lieyu, Kinmen. 1959 – Donna Murphy, Australian race car driver mer Webster gives his “Seventh 1973 – Sébastien 1985 – Gerwyn Price, of March” speech endorsing 1951 – Korean War: 1989 – Iran and the United American actress and the Compromise of 1850 in Operation Ripper: United Kingdom break diplomatic singer Izambard, French tenor Welsh darts player order to prevent a possible Nations troops led by relations after a fight over 1960 – Joe Carter, and producer 1987 – Hatem Ben Arfa, civil war. General Matthew Ridgway Salman Rushdie and his American baseball player 1973 – Işın Karaca, French footballer 1862 – American Civil begin an assault against controversial novel, The and sportscaster English-Turkish singer- 1987 – Niclas Bergfors, Chinese forces. Satanic Verses. War: Union forces engage 1960 – Ivan Lendl, Czech songwriter, producer, and Swedish ice hockey player 1951 – In a mosque in 1993 – The tugboat Confederate troops at the tennis player and coach actress 1988 – Larry Asante, Pea Ridge in northwestern Tehran president Ali Thomas Hebert sank off the 1974 – Jenna Fischer, American football player Razmara was shot by and coast of New Jersey, USA. 1960 – Jim Spivey, THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, MARCH 07, 2020 - PAGE 3 Meeting Quarter Auction Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 300 young people will be email to pupluv3@comcast. 50 or more guests,” said Southwick Road. Manager Ilaben S. Patel Commission will be an ABCC Hearing served by the organization. net. DaSilva, adding, “this quarter will be requesting the same Section 15 pack- Decision regarding an alleged violation by the “GYAA prepares youth for DaSilva is being assisted in auction will help with each age store license for just a since room with a nightclub Rain on Elm Street. The nightclub high school sports at Gateway this endeavor by emcee soccer game and referees large cooler. has been accused of two counts of underaged Regional,” said DaSilva, add- Justine Dowd, a sports mom financially.” A single new public hearing will take place possession of alcohol. ing GYAA is not affiliated and friend of DaSilva’s, and DaSilva said support from for Tin Bridge Brewing Company on East The final scheduled meeting of the night with the school system. Jenna Bessey, also a close the community is important Main Street. Manager Joseph Cocchi will be Monday is the Parks and Recreation DaSilva said she has a wide friend. in several ways. requesting an alteration of his premises to Commission at 6:30 p.m. in room 315. Notable variety of auction items “We have a few Boy Scouts “GYAA is so beneficial for include a 1,300 square-foot outdoor patio at agenda items for the meeting include a request including local restaurant gift willing to collect quarters as our children and their fami- the brewery. Part of the request would be to by Nancy Stolpinski to purchase new wind- certificates, cocoa and they help make this a success lies,” said DaSilva. “I know also allow music to be played outdoors at the screens as a gift for the Municipal Pickleball steeped tea supplies, jewelry too,” said DaSilva. I’ve grown friendships with patio. Courts. Joseph Delaney and American Legion and handmade items. For attendees, refreshments my children playing in GYAA During the regular meeting for the License Post 124 will also be seeking a permit for the “If others would be willing for sale will include water, too.” Commission, Amelia Park Children’s Museum Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at Parker to make donations we would soda, and energy drinks, as will be requesting a Section 14 Malt only Memorial Park on April 5. gladly accept,” said DaSilva, well as a table filled with license for June 6, 2020 from noon to 5:00 Bob Eak will also be present to request the who can be reached by call- baked goods. p.m. for the annual Whip City Brew fest. approval of the commission to donate a new ing (413) 426-0517 or by “I’m hoping we can expect The final major item for the License LED scoreboard to Bullen’s Field.

Volunteers Calling all wizards Continued from Page 1 WESTFIELD - Think you’re a Harry Potter trivia wizard? Then come try your hand at Harry Potter Movie Trivia at the well-known and well-liked himself, he takes very seri- he had served eight years with Westfield Athenaeum. There will be questions and scenes throughout the community,” ously his duties and obliga- him on the Water Commission. from the movies. Knowledge of the books might come in Harris said, adding that he has tions to this commission, and “I want to thank him personally handy but isn’t necessary. This event is for all ages and cos- served on the commission his genuine concern for the for his service,” he said. tumes are encouraged. Harry Potter Movie Trivia will take since 1989, and is important safety in all aspects of our At-large Councilor Richard place March 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Westfield Athenaeum. to the commission with his water systems… is paramount K. Sullivan Jr., said that Cole’s Please sign up at westath.org or by calling the Westfield wealth of knowledge. to him,” Harris said. service to the city extends back Athenaeum at 413-568-7833 x5. “They’re all just great, and Beltrandi said he wanted to to his own administration as they all just have such a pas- thank Cole personally and for mayor, and that he deserves sion for Parks & Recreation. the council for his service on special consideration. “His job They do a lot of good work the Water Commission. “He takes him across the country, for our city,” said Morganelli, spends the time and the ener- and there have been meetings who serves as the council liai- gy to make sure he’s in tune, that he’s literally flown home to Classifi eds son to the commission. and any time you need to talk be at the meetings,” Sullivan Harris then spoke about to him he’s readily available,” said. CONTACT US TODAY ABOUT MAKING YOUR CLASSIFIED AD STAND OUT! Cole for reappointment to the he said. “I thank all of them. They’re Email: oram@thewest eldnewsgroup.com Water Commission. She said Ward 4 Councilor Michael all great citizens,” Sullivan Cole is a lifelong Westfield Burns agreed, commenting that said. or Call Us Today ~ 413-562-4181, ext. 118 resident, and has served on the Water Commission for HOME IMPROVEMENT MISCELLANEOUS PLUMBING WANTED almost 30 years. Stay in your home longer with Stay in your home longer with Stay in your home longer with Stay in your home longer with “His knowledge is invalu- american Standard Walk-In bathtub. american Standard Walk-In bathtub. american Standard Walk-In bathtub. american Standard Walk-In bathtub. able and his length of service Receive up to $1,500 o , including a Receive up to $1,500 o , including a Receive up to $1,500 o , including a Receive up to $1,500 o , including a extensive. He has in a calm free toilet, and a lifetime warranty free toilet, and a lifetime warranty free toilet, and a lifetime warranty free toilet, and a lifetime warranty way overseen the various on the tub and installation! Don’t on the tub and installation! Don’t on the tub and installation! Don’t on the tub and installation! Don’t water concerns over these wait, Call us today. wait, Call us today. Whenwait, Call Youus today. wait, Call us today. many years. As a resident CASH FOR CARS! We Buy Any CASH FOR CARS! We WantBuy Any CASH YourFOR CARS! We Buy Any CASH FOR CARS! We Buy Any Condition Vehicles. 2002 and Newer. Condition Vehicles. 2002 and Newer. Condition Vehicles. 2002 and Newer. Condition Vehicles. 2002 and Newer. Nationwide Free Pick-Up. Call Now! Nationwide Free Pick-Up. Call Now! Nationwide Free Pick-Up. Call Now! Nationwide Free Pick-Up. Call Now! Can You Help Sarah? Ad To Sarah Helps Seniors Save Big on Home Insurance! Save Big on Home Insurance! Save Big on Home Insurance! Save Big on Home Insurance! Compare 20 A-Rated insurance Compare 20 A-Rated insurance Compare 20 A-Rated insurance Compare 20 A-Rated insurance Can companies. Get a quote within companies. Get a quote Standwithin companies. Out Get a quote within companies. Get a quote within minutes. Average savings $444/ minutes. Average savings $444/ minutes. Average savings $444/ minutes. Average savings $444/ You year! Call to get a quote. year! Call to get a quote. year! Call to get a quote. year! Call to get a quote. Help CASH FOR CARS! We Buy Any CASH FOR CARS! We Buy Any CASH FOR CARS! We Buy Any CASH FOR CARS! We Buy Any Sarah? Condition Vehicles. 2002 and Newer. Condition Vehicles. 2002 and Newer. Condition Vehicles. 2002 and Newer. Condition Vehicles. 2002 and Newer. www.sarahgillett.org www.sarahgillett.org Nationwide Free Pick-Up. Call Now! Nationwide Free Pick-Up. Call Now! Nationwide Free Pick-Up. Call Now! Nationwide Free Pick-Up. Call Now! Tax Problems: RESOLVED

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Exec: Air traffic numbers reflect ‘tip of iceberg’ from COVID-19 By MICHAEL P. NORTON State House News Service In a sign of the economic toll that coronavirus is exacting, global air traffic data for January showed demand in January rose 2.4 percent compared to last January, the lowest monthly increase since 2010 when volcanic ash from Iceland grounded planes in Europe. “January was just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the traffic impacts we are seeing owing to the COVID-19 outbreak, given that major travel restrictions in China did not begin until 23 January,” Alexandre de Juniac, International Air Transport Association director general and CEO, said in a statement. The monthly increase was the lowest since April 2010, when an ash cloud in Europe led to massive airspace closures and flight cancellations. Jets are sitting unused, de Juniac said, and employees are being asked to take unpaid leave. “The COVID-19 outbreak is a global crisis that is testing the resilience not only of the air- line industry but of the global economy. Airlines are experi- encing double-digit declines in demand, and on many routes traffic has collapsed. January also marked the tenth consecu- tive month of year-over-year declines in cargo volumes.

Deadline pushed back At a coronavirus response update on Wednesday, Mass General emergency preparedness chief Dr. Paul Biddinger said the hospital’s pathogen treatment center has been “planning and preparing since 2014 for exactly this kind of outbreak.” (SAM on interlock, Baker DORAN/SHNS) transportation bills By CHRIS LISINSKI State House News Service Top docs offer look inside The Transportation Committee wants another three weeks to consider some of the most high-profile bills in its purview, including a trio of proposals from Gov. Charlie Baker. During a Thursday session, the House approved an order for 22 bills that extends the deadline for the panel to recommend coronavirus preparations passing or not passing them until March 25. Most of the bills included had already been extended from the original Feb. 5 with one another to identify areas where tory illnesses and those who have trav- deadline for most committees to complete their work to March Fatigue a factor the medical system may eventually eled out of the country to refrain from 4. become “overloaded” in the event of in-person visits.” Three of the further-extended bills were filed by Baker: a in sustaining “sustained transmission” of the virus Rausch also asked the panel of doctors road safety package including greater seat belt use enforce- within communities. for ideas of how state lawmakers can ment mechanisms (S 7), a proposal to collect more trip data emergency response In China and in South Korea, he said, help the medical community. and impose new safety requirements on ride-hailing compa- By KATIE LANNAN some health care systems have become Mina answered that one of the “great- nies (S 2289), and legislation reforming access to commercial State House News Service “overloaded with patients, many of est pinch points” facing the field is tech- drivers licenses that was prompted by a fatal crash (H 3980). BOSTON - The Massachusetts health whom do not need medical evaluation nical staff. He said the discussion of pay A transportation funding bill the House approved Wednesday care system “sprung into action” after a and care.” He said there could be a situ- for hospital staff might be a discussion includes similar data and ride-tracking requirements for com- new coronavirus was identified, accord- ation where people are advised not to for the private sector rather than the panies such as Uber and Lyft. ing to an emergency preparedness spe- seek medical care unless they meet a Legislature, “but the discussion is a real Several of the bills under the latest extension order (H cialist at a Boston hospital. certain set of criteria. one.” 4520), including Baker’s road-safety legislation, also call for Dr. Paul Biddinger, the chief of emer- Sen. Becca Rausch, a Needham “Technical staff has been difficult in installation of devices that test motorists’ blood-alcohol con- gency preparedness at Massachusetts Democrat who serves on the Public hospital settings for a long time, in tent before they are able to start a car after first-time drunk General Hospital, gave two separate Health Committee, asked Biddinger molecular biology labs, all these things, driving offenders. updates at the State House Tuesday, first about the “sustainability of the emer- because -- especially in Boston -- they State law currently requires the ignition interlock devices be addressing reporters and the public gency preparedness system,” noting that get sucked up into industry and paid a lot used by drivers with hardship licenses after they are convicted after meeting with Gov. Charlie Baker the outbreak could last “for quite a more,” he said. twice or more for operating under the influence. Massachusetts and other officials, and then later testify- while.” He also pointed to the state’s Life is the only state in the country that does not mandate the ing before lawmakers. “None of us has a crystal ball, but I Sciences Fund and other initiatives to devices after first-time offenses In both instances, Biddinger said the think we expect at least a couple of support biotechnology in Massachusetts, state’s hospitals and public health sys- months of some phase of this operation, amid worldwide efforts to better under- tem have been preparing for infectious and sustainability’s an important ques- stand the virus and potentially develop a disease outbreaks since 2002 and 2003, tion, because frankly, we’re all a little vaccine. learning lessons about pandemic plan- tired already,” Biddinger replied. “That type of funding is what’s needed ning, travel history and personal protec- He said staff fatigue is being studied for, sort of, global translational science tive equipment from high-profile ail- and there are plans that can be put in to really progress and help the entire GOVERNMENT MEETINGS ments like the H1N5 bird flu, SARS, and place for longer shifts, rotations of staff globe,” Mina said. Ebola. and support protocols “if we really need On Wednesday, U.S. Sens. Elizabeth MONDAY, MARCH 9 “I do believe that we are beginning the to surge up.” Warren and Ed Markey announced that response to this outbreak from a position Biddinger testified alongside Dr. the CDC awarded $500,000 in initial WESTFIELD of being stronger than we ever have been Davidson Hamer, an infectious diseases funding to Massachusetts to support License Commission 6 p.m. City Hall specialist and Boston University profes- efforts to address a potential COVID-19 Council Chambers in the past,” he told the Public Health Council on Aging 1 p.m. City Hall Room 201 Committee at an oversight hearing on sor of global health and medicine, and outbreak, to assist with costs including Park & Recreation Commission 6:30 p.m. the state’s response to COVID-19 respi- Dr. Michael Mina, an assistant professor lab equipment, supplies, staffing, infec- City Hall Room 315 of epidemiology at Harvard’s T.H. Chan tion control and the monitoring of travel- Police Commission 5:30 p.m. City Hall 201 ratory illness caused by the new corona- virus. School of Public Health. ers. That money is separate from the SOUTHWICK Two people have tested positive for Hamer said that while the disease “can $8.3 billion emergency funding bill the Board of Assessors 6:30 p.m. Town Hall COVID-19 in Massachusetts. One of be very mild” for many, it can “cause Senate passed Wednesday. Board of Appeals 7 p.m. Town Hall those cases has been confirmed by the severe disease and potentially be fatal” The emergency appropriations bill Centers for Disease Control and for older individuals and those with includes $826 million for the National TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Prevention, while the second remains a ongoing medical problems. There is cur- Institute of Allergy and Infectious “presumptive positive” case as state rently no vaccine or treatment. Diseases for research and development health officials await a response from the “One area that we really need atten- of vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnos- WESTFIELD tion on are more vulnerable populations, tics, along with $61 million to the Food Housing Authority 6 p.m. Alice Burke Way CDC. Conservation Commission 6:30 p.m. City As of Thursday, 13 states were report- including nursing home residents, and and Drug Administration for work on Hall Room 201 ing a total of 99 cases of the illness, helping them prepare,” he said. countermeasures, therapies and vac- Board of Public Works 7 p.m. City Hall Earlier this week, Massachusetts cines; monitoring and mitigation of any Council Chambers including 10 deaths, according to the CDC. Senior Care Association President Tara medical product shortages; and support- SOUTHWICK Biddinger told reporters that Mass Gregorio said her group’s members “are ing the U.S. medical product manufac- Library Board of Trustees 7 p.m. Southwick General has one of 10 special pathogen taking necessary precautions to ensure turing sector, according to a summary. Public Library the safety of our residents and staff, Also Wednesday, 62 state lawmakers Select Board Town Hall treatment centers designated by the fed- eral government, and that the center has including use of personal protective sent a letter to Gov. Baker, urging him to been “planning and preparing since 2014 equipment, posting signage at entrances follow New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for exactly this kind of outbreak.” and throughout our facilities on best and require that insurers waive patient He said its tools for staff training, iso- practices, providing alcohol-based hand cost-sharing associated with COVID-19 lation, visitor management and accom- sanitizer, and asking those with respira- testing. modating a potential surge in patients have been “shared widely” in collabora- The Westfield News tion with public health partners. “Although it is important to remember A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC that most cases of COVID-19 that we have seen are mild, we note that we do Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli not know what the future of this out- Managing Editor Director of Sales/ break may look like,” Biddinger said. Classified Manager “And I’m very gratified to know how Hope E. 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Jeannette Y. Williams James J. “Java” Sullivan Richard J. Magdycz WESTFIELD — Jeannette Yvette Williams, 85, (1934- SOUTHWICK — James J. “Java” Sullivan, 73, died WESTFIELD — Richard J. Magdycz, 67, of Westfield, 2020) passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2nd, 2020 Thursday, March 5, 2020 in Mercy Medical Center. He was passed away, March 5th, surrounded by his loving family. in her home in Westfield, Massachusetts surrounded by her born in Holyoke on September 9, 1946 to the late James J. and Rich was born on February 10, 1953 to parents Helen A. loving family. She was born Grace (Maloney) Sullivan. He (Michalowski) Magdycz and the in Manchester, New grew up in the Hungry Hill sec- late Raymond I. Magdycz Sr of Hampshire to Clement and tion of Springfield and was a 1965 Hatfield MA. He attended Hatfield Simone (St. Pierre) Trottier. graduate of Tech High School. He Public Schools, North Adams State Jeannette attended Saint then went onto receive a degree in College, New England Institute of George High School in mechanical engineering from Funeral Directing in Boston and Manchester and later went on S.T.C.C.; formerly known as worked for many years as a funeral to work for KC Aviation, Springfield Technical Institute. director in the area. Rich loved Barnes Airport in Westfield. He was a member of the Plumbers spending time with his family and She was an active member of and Pipefitters Local 104 and grandchildren, working outside in St. Mary’s Parish and worked for 46 years in the HVAC his yard, and hunting with his Confraternity of the Most field and retired from Johnson brothers. Holy Rosary in Westfield, Controls. Jim was one of the orig- Rich was married to his wife of inal founders of the Sons of Erin The Westfield Women’s Club and Cooking Club as well as the 40 years, Christine M. (Canning). in Westfield. He was a member of He is survived by his daughters YMCA Swimming Club. Jeannette was known for her kind- the NRA and the Westfield ness, generosity towards family, neighbors and friends and her Kristin M. Cronk and her husband Kevin, Alyssa M. Olesen Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed attending local car shows and and her husband Steven as well as his cherished grandchil- great cooking, particularly her delicious apple pies and cook- building his 1941 Willy’s Coupe. He enjoyed a good cigar, ies. She had many fond memories over the years traveling was a wine collector and woodworker. Jim’s family would like dren, Benjamin and Emily Cronk and Macie, Daniel, and with her husband, David, to Europe and Hawaii and their to thank Dr. Phillip Glynn and the Oncology Department at Awbrey Olesen. He is also survived by his sister Lynn cherished family beach vacations with her children and grand- Mercy Medical Center for the great care that they gave to him Grondin, and his brothers Raymond and Kenneth Magdycz as children in Maine. Jeannette was preceded by her mother and for the last five and half years. Jim leaves his wife of 40 years, well as several nieces and nephews. father, Simone and Clement Trottier and her son, James Linda M. (Goncalves) Sullivan, his daughter Maria (Sullivan) Calling hours will be held Tuesday, March 10th from 9am- Williams. She leaves her husband of sixty-five years, David Rivera and her husband Jason of West Springfield, his grand- 12pm at Ahearn Funeral Williams and son, Robert Williams of Westfield and daughter, children Jayden and Carter Rivera. Home, 783 Bridge Rd., Susan Williams of Jersey City, NJ. Jeannette also leaves her Calling hours for Jim will be held on Tuesday, March 10th Northampton. A service will sister, Jacqueline Duhaime of St. Petersburg, Florida. She also from 6-8 pm from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 immediately follow to cele- In Loving Memory leaves her granddaughter, Nicole Perry and her husband Tim Broad Street, Westfield, MA. A service will follow at 8pm. brate his life. In lieu of flow- of Hadley, her grandson, Grant Williams and his wife Casey The burial will be private. Donations may be made to the ers, the family asks that of Tempelton, two great-grandsons, Charlie and Hugh and Sister Caritas Cancer Center, 271 Carew Street, Springfield, donations be made in his many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. MA 01104. Firtionadams.com name to a charity of their Calling hours will be held Friday, March 6th from 4-7 p.m. choice. at Firtion- Adams Funeral Home, 76 Broad St. Westfield. The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 7th at 10:30 a.m. Lenten Devotions at St. Mary’s Parish 30 Bartlett St. Westfield with Christian slated burial taking place afterwards in Pine Hill Cemetery. “We will 413-527-0194 • RichardsFuel.com ake asmin r always carry your memories in our hearts.” We love you WESTFIELD - Join First J J , J . Jeannette! Congregational Church of ~ 1 Year Anniversary ~ Westfield for a short Lenten March 4th 2019 Devotion before our luncheon begins at 11 a.m. each Friday We miss you more throughout Lent. each day. First Congregational Church hosts The devotion includes You may be gone from Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner prayer, sharing and a time of sight, but you are not silent reflection. Devotions will WESTFIELD — First Cong-regational Church of be based on Lenten booklets gone from our hearts. Westfield is hosting its Annual Corned Beef and from the Still Speaking Writers’ Now you are together Cabbage Dinner March 14 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be group through the United with Dad and brother Church of Christ. Make this WEN purchased in the church office. Office hours are Gary in heaven. Monday –Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. the Church is Lent meaningful and beautiful $200 OFF located at 18 Broad St. (On the Green) in Westfield. in the company of friends, old MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Love, The cost is $12.50 for Adults and free for children and new. Please arrive by 10:15 DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT a.m. in Fellowship Hall, Mom, Daughter Kayla, under 10 Years of age. For more information, please Sister Gail and call the church Office at 413-568-2833 or check us out Academy Street entrance. Coffee and tea provided. First Valid with coupon only. One coupon per customer. Brother Guy at www.CHURCHONTHEGREEN.ORG. Not to be combined with other offers. 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St. Mary’s High School senior Jack Masciadrelli won the Pioneer Valley Interscholastic Athletic Conference individual ski championship at Berkshire East in Charlemont, and then nearly St. Mary’s skiers Manny Umana Kimura, Jack Masciadrelli, coach Andrew Lussier, Hayden Lussier and Collin Freeman have had a cracked the top 10 at the state championships magnificent run of success since the birth of the program in 2015. (FILE PHOTO) Wednesday. (GREG MASCIADRELLI PHOTO) Masciadrelli, St. Mary’s state case for best Saints’ ski team ever By CHRIS PUTZ “It was a magnificent run,” St. less if it’s the state championship Sports Editor Mary’s coach Andy Lussier said, or a PVIAC (Pioneer Valley CHARLEMONT – St. Mary’s noting the challenging conditions Interscholastic Athletic High School senior skier Jack due to a warmer-than-average win- Conference) championship.” Masciadrelli set the slopes at ter. “Everybody skied really well While Masciadrelli and Hayden Berkshire East ablaze throughout on our team.” Lussier will be sorely missed – the 2020 ski season, keeping all of It wasn’t very long ago that this both anticipate to graduate this Western Massachusetts in his rear- program was in its infancy so to spring – there are still some solid view mirror. He capped off the accomplish so much in such a skiers with potential behind them year on a strong note against the short amount of time shows the expected to fill those spots on the best of the rest, fairing very well dedication of the skiers, coach team, according to the head coach. against the eastern part of the state. Lussier, and the parents of the stu- “It will be a little bit of an uphill Masciadrelli nearly cracked the dent-athletes at St. Mary’s. battle, but we should still be solid,” top 10 on the Slalom, placing 11th “We’ve never really had a big coach Lussier said. “We’ve had a overall with a timed run of 46.44 team,” coach Lussier said, “but the good run. Hopefully we can keep it seconds at the state championships core of it is strong all the way rolling for the next few years.” Wednesday. He was 22nd on the through … and you can always The future is bright, especially Giant Slalom (46.37). count on Jack and Hayden to fin- with the return of St. Mary’s junior Masciadrelli’s combined total ish. They’re the backbone of this Chloe Lussier, who will have time of 1:32.81 resulted in a 13th team.” another year to make a run at a overall finish. Masciadrelli and coach Lussier’s title. Chloe posted a 39th place fin- St. Mary’s earned a fifth place son Hayden began their high ish on the Slalom (53.10). overall finish among 55 teams school skiing careers as seventh “It was a good season for her with senior Hayden Lussier graders, the same year the ski pro- coming back,” said coach Lussier, (1:37.02), junior Manny Umana gram at the small private Catholic whose daughter Chloe posted a Kimura (1:38.31), and sophomore high school was born. strong comeback season following Collin Freeman (1:44.49) also “Both are really good athletes, a broken fibula suffered a year St. Mary’s High School skiers, from left to right, Hayden Lussier, Chloe contributing for the Saints. very coachable,” coach Lussier ago. “She had a lot of ups – there Lussier, and Jack Masciadrelli completed a successful 2020 run among the It was St. Mary’s highest finish said. “They also don’t get too con- were some downs too – but you state’s best skiers. Hayden and Chloe are brother and sister. Their father, Andy ever as a team at the state competi- sumed by the event. They don’t get would be hard-pressed to find she Lussier, is the team’s head coach. Jack Masciadrelli is a cousin of Hayden and tion. that performance anxiety, regard- had had a broken leg.” Chloe. (ANDY LUSSIER PHOTO)

T-Birds sign agreement with Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues SPRINGFIELD- The Springfield the affiliate of the Florida Panthers. to ensure that the Thunderbirds Thunderbirds announced Friday The team will maintain their affilia- remain an institution in Springfield that the franchise has signed a five- tion with the Panthers for the for years to come. We are excited to year affiliation agreement with the remainder of the 2019-2020 season. report that our five-year agreement NHL Stanley Cup Champion St. “The Panthers have been a truly with the Blues will do exactly that,” Louis Blues. The agreement will great partner over these past four said Paul Picknelly, Managing begin with the 2020-2021 season seasons and we look forward to fin- Owner of the Thunderbirds. and run through the 2024-2025 sea- ishing this season strong. We want Since their inception in the 2016- son. to thank their front office, players, 17 AHL season, the Thunderbirds “We are pleased to announce our coaches, and staff for all they have have seen significant growth in the affiliation agreement with the St. done to help us build and grow our areas of attendance, revenue genera- Louis Blues. Our two organizations franchise,” commented Costa tion, and community engagement. share a commitment to community, Based in Springfield, T-Birds teams have played before a fan engagement, and putting a first- Massachusetts, the Thunderbirds sellout crowd of 6,793 on 28 occa- rate product on the ice. With this play their home games at the sions, and the franchise has been partnership, we believe the future is MassMutual Center. The franchise recognized at the league level for bright for professional hockey in is owned by a broad-based group of business excellence in the areas of Springfield,” said Nathan Costa, local investors committed to build- Ticket Sales, Community Relations, President of the Thunderbirds. ing an exciting and innovative brand and Corporate Sales. In January of The St. Louis Blues are the NHL’s of sports entertainment and main- 2019, the franchise hosted and sold reigning Stanley Cup Champions. search for a new affiliate,” said allow us to continue to develop our taining professional hockey as a out both nights of the AHL All-Star The team currently sits in first place Blues general manager Doug players and further strengthen our civic asset for the region. Classic in just the team’s third year in the league’s Western Conference. Armstrong. “Springfield is a strong franchise as a whole.” “As an ownership group, we felt of existence. – Courtesy of “We are excited to announce our franchise in a city with a rich hock- The Thunderbirds first began play it was extremely important to enter Springfield Thunderbirds deal with Springfield and close our ey history. Our partnership will in the AHL in the 2016–17 season as into a long-term partnership in order

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SPEED BUMP Dave Coverly AGNES Tony Cochran RUBES Leigh Rubin

ARCHIE Fernando Ruiz and Craig Boldman

DADDY’S HOME Tony Rubino and Gary Markstein YOUR Contract Bridge HOROSCOPE By Jaqueline Bigar

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, March 7, 2020: This year, you have many inspirational ideas. Your creativity and ability to influence others could make all the difference. If single, you might experience unusual intensity between you and another person. Let the bond develop, but do not feel the need to push. If attached, the two of you break boundaries and make deci- DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker sions that add to the dynamic of your bond. The two of you might be on the verge of fulfilling a romantic aspiration. LEO is unusually expres- sive and romantic.

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

ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Though your actions often express your intentions, you might keep some of your feelings hush-hush. You will decide when the time comes how to reveal what is in your heart and mind. Make the most of the SCARY GARY Mark Buford moment. Tonight: Play the night away. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  Reach out for friends. You often enjoy getting together to watch a ball game or get into a preferred hobby or sport. You might decide to spend some extra time close to the home. You plunge into a project. Tonight: Spontaneity rules. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  You are likely to speak your mind. The words you choose and how they are Crosswords said could make a big difference. Give others plenty of space to respond. Caring between you and another person might be deeper than you DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni realize. Tonight: At a favorite haunt. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  You understand your penchant for buying attractive things. Whether you opt to join a friend at the flea market or go to a favor- ite store makes little difference. You have a good time. Tonight: Keep to your budget. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  No one can rain on your parade at the moment. You choose to look at various matters from the sunnier side of life. A key person in your life is drawn to your friendli- ness. Let the good times roll. Tonight: All smiles. B.C. Mastroianni and Hart VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  How you deal with a subtle upset could determine the quality of your day. Fatigue could be a strong force in making decisions. You might need to slow down and indulge in a lengthy nap. Tonight: Keep it low-key. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Zero in on your priorities. You don’t need to make a big deal about what is happen- ing behind the scenes. Your sense of humor emerges when dealing with a friend or loved one even though at times you may feel uncom- fortable dealing with this person. Tonight: Where crowds can be found. ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Stay on top of a project or get- together. You might be surprised at how many people check in or want to join you. A party could start out of nowhere. Someone wants to share special news. Make a point of listening. Tonight: A must appearance. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Look beyond the obvious and see what is going on with a loved one. You might need to walk in another person’s shoes to under- stand where he or she is coming from. A discus- sion could prove lively. Tonight: Where you can hear great music. ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  One-on-one relating draws a loved one closer to you. Seize this opportunity and be willing to share more of what you feel. The other party expresses his or her feelings as well. You could be amazed at how you feel after this openness. Tonight: Dinner for two. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  A loved one or dear friend makes an effort to draw you in closer. Be open to sharing with this person. You might suddenly feel more upbeat than you have for a long while. You value the closeness between you. Tonight: Out among friends. Cryptoquip PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe  More feelings surface than you thought existed between you and a friend. Your efforts toward him or her mean a lot to both of you. This person appreciates your friendship more than ever. Tonight: Take a brisk walk after dinner.

BORN TODAY Artist Piet Mondrian (1872), actress/come- dian Wanda Sykes (1964), actor Bryan Cranston (1956) *** Jacqueline Bigar is on the internet at www. jacquelinebigar.com. PAGE 10 - SATURDAY, MARCH 07, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS NASCARNASCAR THIS THIS WEEK WEEK

QUESTIONS & QUESTIONS & ATTITUDE THREETHREE THINGS THINGS ATTITUDE CompellingCompelling questions questions ... and ... and PHOENIXPHOENIXTOTO WATCH WATCH maybemaybe a few a few actual actual answers answers 1. Phoenix favorites ninth-place finish at Califor- Feeling better about Jimmie? ninth-place finish at Califor- Feeling better about Jimmie? 1. Phoenix favorites nia. “I am just having a hard Unlike many NASCAR tracks, nia. “Itime am getting just having the car a to hard be Let’s go with the always popular Unlike many NASCARwhere tracks, an underdog can pull time balancedgetting theall the car way to throughbe “cautiouslyLet’s go with optimistic.” the always A year popular where an underdog canout a pull win here and there, balancedthe corner,” all the he way said. through ago,“cautiously Jimmie Johnson optimistic.” finished A year out a win here and there,Phoenix Raceway favors the the corner,” he said. 15thago, and Jimmie 19th the Johnson two weeks finished driver elite. The most improb- 3. Performance test after Daytona, so finishing fifth Phoenix Raceway favorsable victory the was by Alan and15th seventh and 19th is obviously the two “the weeks driver elite. The mostKulwicki, improb- who scored his first 3. PerformanceFor those keeping testcount, rightafter direction,” Daytona, as so Jimmie finishing said fifth able victory was by Alancareer Cup Series win there all three car manufacturers Sundayand seventh in Fontana. is obviously These next “the Kulwicki, who scoredin his1988, first the year Phoenix was For thosehave scoredkeeping a Cup count, Series win fewright weeks direction,” bring diversity as Jimmie in said added to the schedule. Since this season. Chevrolet has a speedways — Phoenix, Atlanta career Cup Series win there all three car manufacturers Sunday in Fontana. These next then the wins have gone to big test at Phoenix, accord- and Homestead — so if he’s in 1988, the year Phoenixchampions was or near champi- have ingscored to its alatest Cup winner, Series Alex win decent-to-strongfew weeks bring at all diversity three, it in added to the schedule.ons Sinceof NASCAR’s marquee this season.Bowman. Chevrolet “At Phoenix has I think a shouldspeedways be a good — finalPhoenix, season. Atlanta then the wins have goneseries. to big testwe finishedat Phoenix, like 25thaccord- there and Homestead — so if he’s champions or near champi- ing toin its the latest fall last winner, year,” he Alex said. Whodecent-to-strong are the bounty hunters?at all three, it 2. Harvick’s haven “We were absolutely horren- ons of NASCAR’s marquee Bowman. “At Phoenix I think should be a good final season. dous, so hopefully we can go For now, it looks like it’ll be series. There was a time not so long Alan Kulwicki drove his Zerex Ford to his first NASCAR Cup victorywe finishedthere and like run a25th ton better.”there It Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson ago that you could almost at Phoenix in 1988. No underdogs have won at Phoenix since his in thetook fall Chevy last year,” 10 races he to said. score whoWho get are a chance the bounty to collect hunters? 2. Harvick’s havencount on Kevin Harvick win- surprising victory. [PHOTO/NASCAR/RACINGONE/GETTY IMAGES] “We wereits first absolutely win in 2019. horren- $100,000 in added “bounty” loot ning at Phoenix. In one span, dous, so hopefully we can go ifFor they now, can beatit looks Kyle likeBusch it’ll in be from 2012-16, he won six has nine career wins at the win to get his 2020 program Godwin Kelly, godwin. a Truck Series race. In March, There was a time not so long Alan Kulwicki drove his Zerex Ford to his first NASCAR Cup victory there and run a ton better.” It Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson times over eight starts. He flat 1-mile oval. He needs a on track. He’s coming off a [email protected] Elliott will drive a GMS Racing ago that you could almost at Phoenix in 1988. No underdogs have won at Phoenix since his took Chevy 10 races to score truckwho at get Atlanta a chance while Larsonto collect count on Kevin Harvick win- surprising victory. [PHOTO/NASCAR/RACINGONE/GETTY IMAGES] its first win in 2019. will$100,000 drive one in at added Homestead. “bounty” In loot ning at Phoenix. In one span, May,if they Elliott can gets beat another Kyle shot Busch in from 2012-16, he won six has nine career wins at the win to get his 2020 program Godwin Kelly, godwin. ata Kansas. Truck SeriesIt might race. not be In as March, exciting as the old Jack Sprague- times over eight starts. He flat 1-mile oval. He needs a on track. He’s coming off a Elliott will drive a GMS Racing [email protected] Ron Hornaday truck wars, but it FONTANA shouldtruck be at fun. Atlanta while Larson will drive one at Homestead. In THREE THINGS WE LEARNED KenMay, Willis, Elliott ken.willis gets another shot @news-jrnl.com at Kansas. It might not be as 1. Proving ground a factor in the Auto Club 400, but somehow finished exciting as the old Jack Sprague- Alex Bowman is in his third second. “We finished the end Ron Hornaday truck wars, but it season as Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s of last year so strong, I don’t GODWIN’Sshould be fun. PICKS FONTANAreplacement in the No. 88 know what we’re missing FOR PHOENIX Hendrick Motorsports Chevy here,” he said. “Obviously, Ken Willis, ken.willis THREE THINGSand needs to deliver. WE He’s onLEARNED it’s a little bit of something WINNER: Ryan Blaney a one-year contract. “Every here; maybe a little bit of [email protected] OF TOP 5: Denny Hamlin, 1. Proving groundyear is a contract ayear,” factor he in the Autosomething Club in a few different Alex Bowman celebrates his Fontana win Sunday in California. Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Tyler said. “Every year 400,of my but life somehowareas.” finished [AP/WILL LESTER] Reddick Alex Bowman is in hisin thethird Cup Series hassecond. been a“We finished the end FIRST ONE OUT: Cole Custer contract year.” 3. Blaney’s luck driver is leading Cup Series got swallowed up,” said the DARK HORSE: Matt DiBenedetto season as Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s of last year so strong, I don’t points. He led 54 laps at Team Penske driver. DON’TGODWIN’S BE SURPRISED PICKS IF: Blaney replacement in the No.2. Kyle’s 88 Californiaknow what we’reRyan missing Blaney could be sitting California, but … “We lost the couldFOR easily PHOENIX be a three-time Hendrick Motorsports Chevy here,” he said. “Obviously,on three wins if things had lead there at the beginning Godwin Kelly, godwin. winner this season. The luck and needs to deliver.Kyle He’s Busch on was neverit’s areally little bit ofgone something his way. The 26-year-old of the third stage and kind of [email protected] goesWINNER: his way Ryan in the Blaney desert. a one-year contract. “Every here; maybe a little bit of REST OF TOP 5: Denny Hamlin, year is a contract year,” he something in a few different Alex Bowman celebrates his Fontana win Sunday in California. Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Tyler said. “Every year of my life areas.” [AP/WILL LESTER] Reddick in the Cup Series has been a FIRST ONE OUT: Cole Custer contract year.” 3. Blaney’s luck driver is leading Cup Series got swallowed up,” said the DARK HORSE: Matt DiBenedetto points. He led 54 laps at Team Penske driver. DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: Blaney 2. Kyle’s California Ryan Blaney could be sitting California, but … “We lost the could easily be a three-time on three wins if things had lead there at the beginning Godwin Kelly, godwin. winner this season. The luck Kyle Busch was never really gone his way. The 26-year-old of the third stage and kind of [email protected] goes his way in the desert. Dear Annie HINTS FROM HELOISE By ANNIE LANE Drat the gnats! Dear Readers: GNAT Dear Heloise: I have a gas ill, and dogs and cats instinc- SEASON is the end of spring furnace, water heater and tively know when it’s time. into the beginning of summer, clothes dryer side by side in Watching can provide closure Don’t Settle With That Service and it will soon be upon us. my basement. I recently for the whole family. -- Dear Annie: I’ve had the saw a letter to you about hesitant. But after I joined, I Gnats are tiny black flying bought an inexpensive ($25) Heloise same woman, “Veronica,” workplace body odor. Years realized that no one cared insects, related to the mos- natural gas detector that plugs SHOWER SPRAY doing my hair for several ago, we had a similar situa- how fast I was. Everyone quito, that can bite and impart into my wall outlet near my Dear Heloise: To avoid years now. She also does my tion. We had to work in very was friendly, supportive and a nasty, itchy (and although gas appliances. -- Mary, via hairspray getting stickiness pedicures and massages. I close quarters, and one per- encouraging. To this day my relatively minor) welt to the email all over the bathroom, my love her shop and all of her son who worked the very friends are people from the skin. SAYING GOODBYE hint is this: I step into the co-workers, but I’ve never early morning shift had a real Manasota Track Club. In They thrive on houseplants, Dear Readers: As sad of a shower before I spray my been very happy with how problem. Everyone talked fact, that is how I met my but the good news is, there’s a subject as it is, we have to hair. That keeps the overspray she cuts and colors my hair. about how awful it was; current husband. We met on way to control them in your face that sooner or later we contained, so I only have to It usually takes a week or however, nobody did any- a New Year’s Day morning home. Mix a drop or two of may have to say goodbye to a clean the shower of the sticki- more to get my hair back to thing but jabber about it. run on the beach. dishwashing soap with about beloved pet when he becomes ness, not the whole bathroom. Feeling bad for that person, I how I like it after each I recommend he join a club a cup of water, and either mist ill. -- Pam G., Colorado Springs, appointment. I’ve talked with went into the small room, that interests him. In our the leaves or pour a bit onto Many veterinarians agree: Colorado her about it, but nothing has asked the person whether club, there are people in their changed. When Veronica was they knew that we were the soil. This should kill the Having the entire family pres- P.S. I love when I read 80s and 90s who walk, and gnats. -- Heloise ent, including the other dogs someone’s clever hint that I out having surgery, “Kirsten,” friends and all, and got a even some who run. Walking “Yes, of course, why?” I PET PAL in the family, is beneficial for am already doing! It not only one of her employees, did my with people not only hair, and I liked it a lot better. politely said, “Your day has Dear Readers: Meet all involved, but only if they makes me feel clever, but improves your cardiovascu- I want to start having Kirsten lasted longer than your Gizmo. Gizmo is Rosie M.’s want to be there. connected, too! do my hair, but Veronica is deodorant,” and presented lar health but also benefits 6-year-old Tibetan terrier The other dogs will already (c)2020 by King Features very sensitive and tends to that person a salt crystal your emotional health. You who loves day care and toler- know that their pack mate is Syndicate Inc. get defensive. Any sugges- deodorant to try. There was feel better after walking or ates taking photos while he’s tions? -- Hairy Situation never a problem after that! -- running with good friends. there! Dear Hairy Situation: I Compassionate Sniffer And it gets you out of the He’s looking quite dapper know that it’s the easiest Dear Compassionate house! -- Betsie with a wide red tie and big advice to give and the hard- Sniffer: Kudos for resolving Dear Betsie: That last smile. To see Gizmo and our est advice to follow, but I’ll an awkward situation using point alone is reason enough other Pet Pals, visit www. say it anyway. Be honest. empathy and generosity. to get involved with an orga- Heloise.com and click on Stay positive yet truthful. Dear Annie: I would like to nization of some kind. Thank “Pet of the Week.” Do you Make the focus how much add some advice for the you for sharing how picking have a funny and furry friend? you liked how Kirsten did 95-year-old man, “Lonely,” up a simple hobby can be Email a picture and descrip- your hair, rather than the fact who has been lonely since invigorating, even life- tion to: Heloise@Heloise. that you don’t like how his wife died. As someone changing. com. -- Heloise who has lost a loved one, I Veronica does it. Tell her “Ask Me Anything: A Year FUR BE GONE how much you love her pedi- can understand how he feels. of Advice From Dear Annie” Dear Heloise: To remove cures and massages and A support group is helpful is out now! Annie Lane’s would like to keep seeing her and a possible place to meet debut book -- featuring pet hair on large or small sur- for those. people, but not people who favorite columns on love, faces, I’ve found that the If you feel too bad to speak are ready for a relationship. I friendship, family and eti- thing that works best for me up, try this useful thought wasn’t ready for a while and quette -- is available as a (I have six pets) is to use a experiment: If you were in had turned down dates for a paperback and e-book. Visit kitchen rubber glove. I just her shoes and a customer long time. I had a friend who http://www.creatorspublish- dampen the glove, slide it expressed all that to you, encouraged me to join a run- ing.com for more informa- across the surface, and the fur would you be angry? It’s ning/walking club after my tion. Send your questions for rolls up and is easily removed your hair. Anyone less than loss, and it was the best thing Annie Lane to dearannie@ from the glove. -- Bernadette the best won’t cut it. I have ever done. I was not a creators.com A. via email Dear Annie: I recently fast runner, so at first I was GAS DETECTOR THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, MARCH 07, 2020 - PAGE 11 Advertising community Deadline is 2 Days Before classifiedsemail Flora at [email protected] LEGAL NOTICES APARTMENTS FOR RENT ARTICLES FOR SALE ELECTRICIAN HELP WANTED MARCH 7, 2020 5 ROOM, 3 bedroom, FLOREK'S ELECTRICAL The Cutting Edge Hair Salon of Westfield is $1,000 p/month. Refrigerator seeking booth renters. Monthly rent negotiable. FINAL PUBLICATION Also 8 ROOM, 5-Bedroom SERVICE OF A BOND ORDER Stove Great location, free parking, handicapped ac- $1,400 p/month Fully experienced for all your electrical needs, cessible. TAg CITY OF WESTFIELD Microwave in your home or business. No job too small or Interested? Completely renovated. Westfield/Russell area, Dishwasher too big. Electrical service upgrades, new con- 413-896-5739SAle IN CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3, 2019 country setting. NEW stove, refrigerator and struction or additions, emergency generators; heating unit. Large yard, parking. No pets New installation and maintenance service. ANORDERAUTHORIZINGABONDINTHE please. Call today, won't last. 413-562-4964 Fully insured/licensed. SUMOFNINEHUNDREDTHOUSAND Town of Southwick ($900,000.00) DOLLARS FOR THE FOR THE Available Immediately Call Jason, Master Electrician: PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE FRANKLIN AV- 413-568-6293 ENUEELEMENTARYSCHOOLFEASIBILITY (413)348-3431 STUDY AUTOS emplOymenT reAl eSTATe hOme imprOvemenT TACoordinatorg SAleS of Children’s AUTO FOR SALE Services, WHEREAS, the City of Westfield has been in- JIM FERRIS ELECTRIC Southwick Public Library vited by the Massachusetts School Building DUPLEX CARS/TRUCKSWANTED!!! All Makes/Mod- Senior discount. AuthorityTo (MSBA)place to enter intoyour the 270 dayclassified eli- ad call 413-562-4181,els 2000-2019! Any Condition. Runningext. or Not.118 External Posting gibility period for consideration by MSBA to 2 Bedroom, Large Kitchen, Large Living Top $$$ Paid! Free Towing! We're Nationwide! No job too small! Insured, free estimates. 40 enter into a Feasibility Study, and Room. Office or den off kitchen. Fin- Call Now: 1-888-513-1505. years experience. Lic. #16303. Call (413)330- The Southwick Public Library 3682. WHEREAS, in order to become eligible to be ished room in basement, large attic. Gas seeks to fill the position of Co- invited to the Feasibility Study phase the City heat. W/D hook-up. 1 car garage, nice ordinator of Children’s Services. has complied with the requirements of the eli- TIMOTHY'S AUTO SALES gibility period by completing the preliminary re- yard. Centrally located. 1st/Last/Security This position is a 37.5 hour per POEHLMAN ELECTRIC quirements required by MSBA, and and References required. NO PETS. We might have exactly what week, benefitted and union posi- WHEREAS, Westfield is now required to $1300 per month. you want, if not, let us All types of wiring. tion paying $20.12/hourly. A provide to MSBA a local vote authorizing a Call 413-454-3546 locate it for you! Free estimates. Insured. Bachelor’s degree is required, Feasibility Study; Specializing in vehicles SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE for appointment AND WHOLE HOUSE Master’s degree preferred. A min- NOWTHEREFORE, in consideration of the under $4,000. KOHLER GENERATORS, imum of 3 years of progressively foregoing, and by virtue and in exercise of the SERVICE UPGRADES, responsible library experience, in- power conferred by the City Charter, Chapter Bartlett Street, Westfield SMALL JOBS, POOLS. cluding 1 year in a supervisory 342 of the Acts of 1895, the General Laws of (413)568-2261 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Gutter de-icing cables position or an equivalent combin- every other power, it is hereby installed. All calls answered! ation of education and experi- APPLIANCE REPAIR Best prices, prompt service. ORDERED: That the City is authorized to bor- Lic. #A-16886 ence, as well as experience row the sum of Nine Hundred Thousand and ALLEN ST. JEAN CEILINGS (413)562-5816 working with children and famil- 00/100 ($900,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is APPLIANCE ies. The Coordinator of Children’s appropriated from said loan for the purpose of PRIME PAINTING funding the feasibility study. Ceiling repairs, texturing, plastering, texture re- Services is responsible for man- Repairing all major aging all aspects of library ser- ITISFURTHERORDERED That the City ap- brands of appliances. moval and skim coating. Fully insured, free es- EXCAVATING propriates Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars timates. 594-4479 vices and programs for children ($900,000) for the purpose of paying costs of a Senior discounts available. through grade 6. A copy of the feasibility study to consider whether the Frank- 413-562-5082 JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICE lin Avenue Elementary School, located at 22 job description can be obtained at CHIMNEY SWEEPS Grading & leveling of driveways, yards, the library. Applications should in- Franklin Avenue in Westfield, should be renov- and lots. Motor & backhoe work. Mowing ated and expanded or if a new school should clude a resume and Town of be constructed, including the payment of all ARTICLES FOR SALE A STEP ABOVE THE REST! of fields & lots with large rotory mower. costs incidental or related thereto, and for Prepare now for pot hole season! Southwick application. 3X 24" 21-speed. Ready to which City may be eligible for a grant from the (2) Bikes. Marin Call: 413-530-5430 Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MS- ride. $175/each or $300 for both. 413-207- JMF CHIMNEY SERVICE Applications must be returned in BA”), said amount to be expended under the 3237. direction of the School Committee. To meet Need chimney repair? hard copy to the library. Hire is this appropriation the Treasurer, with the ap- contingent upon a background proval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow We do brick repair, crown GENERAL SERVICES said amount under M.G.L. Chapter 44, or pur- All Electric Hospital Bed - $200 seals and repairs. Stainless check and successful physical. suant to any other enabling authority. The City Hospital Tray on Wheels - $25 steel liner installs, as well PHIL'S DUMP RUNS & Applications are due by March 11 acknowledges that the MSBA’s grant program as stainless rain caps. DEMOLITION SERVICE at 5pm. Southwick is an Equal is a non-entitlement, discretionary program Heavy Duty Wheel Chair - $100 Removal of all items. Basements, attics, based on need, as determined by the MSBA, We sweep all flues. Opportunity Employer. The Town Stove Installations. yards, etc. Small demolition, sheds, decks, and any project costs the City incurs in excess All very good condition. fences. Insured, free estimates. Member of Southwick is an ADA/EOE/AA of any grant approved by and received from Free estimates provided. BBB employer. the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the 413-209-4204 Owner operated PHIL 525-2892 City. The amount of borrowing authorized pur- Cell 413-265-6380 suant to this vote shall be reduced by any grant amount set forth in the Feasibility Study Agree- Call: 413-330-2186 ment that may be executed between the City and the MSBA. Any premium received upon . General maintenance/repairs. HOME IMPROVEMENT the sale of any bonds or notes approved by Solid Cherry Entertainment Handyman Residential/commercial. Painting, carpet & this vote, less any such premium applied to the Center - Includes TV CARPENTER/HANDYMAN payment of the costs of issuance of such HENTNICK gutter cleaning, powerwashing, masonry, etc. bonds or notes, may be applied to the pay- Just about everything. Call 746-2171; Cell CHIMNEY SWEEPS 246-0927 Windows, doors, floors, stairs, lights, kitchen ment of costs approved by this vote in accord- Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel ance with M.G.L. c. 44, §20, thereby reducing 413-562-4964 and bath remodeling, drywall & plumbing. the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry Small jobs welcome! 15+ years experience. such costs by a like amount. No amounts shall work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. In- HAULING Call Matt 413-875-7880 be borrowed or expended hereunder until the sured. Quality work from a business you can City shall have entered into a Feasibility Study CHILDREN'S ITEMS: trust. (413)848-0100, (800)793-3706. Agreement with respect to this project with the A.R.A. Junk, Furniture & MSBA as described above. Children's Crib Appliance Removal RICHIE’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS Toddler Bed Contractor/Mechanical Services. Snow rak- In City Council October 3, 2019 5 Shelf Book Case w/books ing, snow removal from roof.Replacement DRYWALL Full house clean-outs. windows, vinyl siding, roofing, gutters in- Given First Reading, October 3, 2019 and stuffed animals Basements, attics & garages. stalled, remodeling, painting, flooring, ma- Passed to Second Reading, Brand new car seat Demolition: Patios, sheds sonry, ceramic tiling. Residential/ commer- October 3, 2019 413-562-4964 T-BEST DRYWALL and swing-sets. cial. No job too small. Lic#148425, insured. Complete professional Given Second Reading You name it...we take it! 413-746-2171 drywall at amateur prices. Senior discounts. and Final Passage, Our ceilings are tops! October 17, 2019 Privacy Hedges - SPRINGBLOWOUTSALE Free estimates on phone. 6ft Arborvitae Reg $179 Now $80 Beautiful, Credit cards accepted. DALE'S STRUCTURAL Ralph Figy, President Nursery Grown. FREE Installation/FREE deliv- Call Mike 413-821-8971 Termite damage, sagging floors, rotted beams, Free estimates 7 days a week. basement columns, foundation repairs, homes, A true copy, Attest: ery, Limited Supply! ORDER NOW: 518-536- Emergency, same day service. garages, barns. Small jobs welcome. 1367 www.lowcosttreefarm.com Call Pete 413-433-0356 413-667-3149 Karen M. Fanion, City Clerk

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