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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 197 MillWorks Co-Sharing WorkSpace on schedule to open Nov. 1 By AMY PORTER Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The concept for the MillWorks Co-Sharing Gianna Beluzo received first place in a WorkSpace came about last year after the Noble Visiting regional art contest for her collage titled Nurses informed owner J. Rockwell Allen that they would be Kayla Wright took first place in a regional art competition recently with her “Cupcake Headline.” The artwork will vacating their space at The Mill at Crane Pond on 77 Mill work titled “Vortex” in the monochromatic category. The work will now be now be entered into a national competi- Street. Soon afterwards, Allen went to visit his daughter in entered into a national competition. (BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF Greater tion. (BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER Seattle, and while he was there, he toured co-sharing work- Westfield PHOTO) WESTFIELD PHOTO) spaces. “I was amazed,” Allen said. He said the spaces had meeting rooms, casual seating, phone booths for privacy, a shared copy center, and dedicated and flexible desks for solo entrepreneurs Local artwork entered into who might not need to rent an entire office. “I wondered if I could do that at the Mill. Noble VNA had the whole floor, and decided they didn’t need the office space just after the merger with Baystate,” Allen said. He recognized the opportunity, and started renovating the floor for the BGCA national competition MillWorks Co-Sharing WorkSpace in January of this year. MillWorks is now slated to open November 1, and will offer By LORI SZEPELAK winners. Surroundings,” and Olivia Mokan, 9, an a work environment where individuals can share office ser- Correspondent Buckman said the submissions from Image Makers Digital Photography vices, equipment, technology, and space, allowing flexible and WESTFIELD – Four budding artists the local winners were then sent off in regional winner in the age 6-9 category representing the Boys and Girls Club of February to the Northeast Regional host of “Fashion and Design.” See MillWorks, Page 5 Greater Westfield have been chosen to site – the Boys and Girls Club of The Fine Arts and Image Makers compete in an annual national competi- Fitchburg & Leominster. Digital Photography programs are coor- tion, sponsored by Boys and Girls Clubs “At regionals, our submissions com- dinated by visual arts director Jocelyn of America, after having clinched top peted in a second round of judging Erickson. spots in a regional contest. against youth from Boys and Girls Clubs “Fine Arts” is a year-round program “Our local contest, consisting of 180 stretching from Pennsylvania to Maine,” that encourages artistic expression youth submissions, was held in mid- said Buckman. “We received word from among club members ages 6-18 through January,” said Jesse Buckman, market- the Northeast Regional hosts in July that a variety of mediums including drawing, ing and grants coordinator, Boys and our club has four youth art submissions painting, printmaking, collage, mixed Girls Club of Greater Westfield. “A moving on to the national level after media and sculpture. handful of local creative professionals, placing first in their respective age The “Image Makers” program focuses from various backgrounds, were invited group and categories at the regional on categories including portrait, nature to be on the judging panel and select our contest.” and surroundings, fashion and design, local winners in each age group and The local winners recognized are culture and tradition, and editing and category.” Kayla Wright, 10, a Fine Arts regional filter. Buckman noted the only criteria the winner in the age 10-12 category of The “Digital Photography” program judges were asked to consider was the “Monochromatic”; Gianna Beluzo, 10, a is offered in the late fall and members age of the artist and their application of Fine Arts regional winner in the age participate in a variety of activities their chosen mediums. After judges 10-12 category of “Collage”; Vitaliy which introduce different elements of made their top three selections in each Romanchenko, 9, an Image Makers photography such as lighting and com age group and category, the scores were Digital Photography regional winner in tallied together to determine the local the age 6-9 category of “Nature and See Local Artists, Page 3 Theresa Bessette and J. Rockwell Allen in Allen’s office at The Mill at Crane Pond. (AMY PORTER PORTER/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) City Cup tournament set to begin By CHRIS PUTZ Sports Editor WESTFIELD – The stars are about to align on the city’s field of dreams. On Tuesday, the Greater Westfield Babe Ruth Baseball League’s Dan Welch City Cup playoffs will begin. Advance Manufacturing, Batter’s Box, Berkshire Insurance, Cortina Artwork by Kayla Wright Gianna Beluzo received first Artwork by Vitaliy Tile, ITI, and Westfield Bank will vie for the coveted champi- recently placed first in a Romanchenko recently placed place in a regional art contest Olivia Mokan received a onship trophy. Advance Manufacturing is the defending 2019 regional competition. Her first in a digital photography recently. Her work is now first place award for her champion. work will now be entered contest. The work will now be entered into a national compe- digital photography entry The double-elimination tournament will begin with a double into a national competi- tition, sponsored by the Boys judged in a national competi- header Tues., Aug. 18 at Bullens Field. The fourth and fifth titled “Ally.” (BOYS AND tion. (BOYS AND GIRLS and Girls Club of America. tion. (BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB seeds will battle at 5:15 p.m., followed by the third and sixth GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER CLUB OF GREATER (BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF OF GREATER WESTFIELD WESTFIELD PHOTO) WESTFIELD PHOTO) Greater Westfield PHOTO) PHOTO) See Tournament, Page 5 Pomeroy Dairy marks first year of cheesemaking By LORI SZEPELAK prices do not increase but the cost she needs more time for the cream- Correspondent of feed does,” she said. “I love ery. WESTFIELD – As the owners of working with cows. With our prod- “It’s always a challenge to find Pomeroy Dairy on Russellville ucts we can set our own prices and time to get everything done,” she Road continue to adapt to changing it is a way for the community to said. times, the brother and sister team of help keep our farm open.” Pomeroy-Monahan relishes the Randy Pomeroy and Rachel During the height of the COVID- process of cheesemaking which she Pomeroy-Monahan are bullish on 19 pandemic this past spring, says is “really simple.” their latest endeavor – cheesemak- decision to begin cheesemaking Pomeroy-Monahan noted their cus- After she milks the cows, the ing – which has just marked its first had been on the table for several tomers were “fantastic.” milk is cooled and then transferred year of operation. years. “When the coronavirus hit, peo- to the processing center. “It has been an accomplishment,” “When we made the decision not ple wanted to support us,” she said. “In less than 18 hours we go said Pomeroy-Monahan, adding, to open the sugarhouse, we then “We are barely able to keep up with from the cow to cheese,” she said. “We have been able to grow mostly converted the space into a process- the demand and we are flattered by Products available in their farm because of the support of our cus- ing center,” said Pomeroy- it.” store range from a wide variety of tomers. We really appreciate them Monahan, noting four generations Since there are multiple chores yogurts and cheese curds to cannoli and that they are willing to try new have worked the farm. each day on the farm to be accom- dips. Rachel Pomeroy-Monahan is seen in things.” “Every generation it gets harder plished – including milking the the processing center at Pomeroy Dairy in Pomeroy-Monahan noted the to keep the farm going since milk cows – Pomeroy-Monahan admits See Pomeroy Dairy, Page 5 Westfield. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) PAGE 2 - MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Rail Trail group recipient NO-KILL RESCUES Inspection services of Big Y bag funds Donations sought for Westfield WESTFIELD - The Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail business open Trail has been selected to be a part of the Big Y Community Bag Homeless Cat Project Program, which is designed to make it easy for customers to con- WESTFIELD — Are you selling your home and need your tribute to their local community while supporting the environment. WESTFIELD - The Westfield Homeless Cat Project is seeking Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors updated and/or For the month of August, each time a $2.50 reusable Community food, supply and monetary donations during these uncertain inspected? Do you want to be sure your family and home are Bag is purchased at the Big Y located at East.Main Street or East. times. With the cancellation of fundraisers and public apprehen- protected? We can help. 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Police Logs Major crime and incident report 2:30 a.m. and lingered at the entrance before coming inside to that, after initial attempts to evade the transfer, the children Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 buy coffee, the caller asked that the man be served with a ‘No were eventually taken into DCF custody; WESTFIELD trespassing’ order, the order was served in hand and the man 6:03 p.m.: infrastructure complaint, Court Street, a caller 1:32 a.m.: larceny, Ridgecrest Drive, a caller reports his car left the property; reports a live power line has fallen into the street and is spark- was stolen from his driveway in the past few hours, the 9:12 a.m.: disturbance, Stephanie Lane, a caller reports a ing and smoking, a G&E dispatcher was notified and reports a responding officer reports the victim said that a key fob had family member told her that a person had broken into his home worker had already responded; been in the unlocked vehicle, the case was referred to the with a firearm, the responding officer reports the caller misun- 10:06 p.m.: assist other agency, Southampton Road, an offi- Detective Bureau; derstood her relative who had been involved in a physical cer detailed to relay a complaint of unmasked customers at a 2:27 a.m.: city ordinance violation, skateboard park, South altercation with his brother, alcohol was involved, peace was convenience store to the store management reports the employ- Broad Street, a patrol officer reports he encountered persons restored; ee he spoke with was cooperative and said that she would using the skateboard park, the officer reports the skateboarders 11:02 a.m.: traffic complaint, Southwick Road, an officer ensure that workers on the other shifts are advised of the issue. said that due to COVID-19 concerns they prefer to ride when monitoring Cowles Bridge for truck violations reports no truck the park is deserted, the officer pointed out that using the park infractions were found but two vehicle operators were cited for in the hours of darkness can present extraordinary complica- cell phone use while driving; tion in case of injury and added that, like all unlighted city 11:54 a.m.: assist other police department, Rider Road, parks and playgrounds, the skateboard park is closed after detectives detail to assist State Police report a suspect was Court Logs dusk, the riders left without incident; located, Demetrius Geovanni Caballero, 24, of 69 Markham 5:07 a.m.: unwanted guest, Main Street, a caller from a Place, Meriden, Conn., was arrested on a warrant issued in Westfield District Court Main Street convenience store said she would like a wheel- 2020 by the Springfield district court; Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 chair-bound man who has been in the parking lot all night to 4:18 p.m.: assist other agency, Franklin Street, a Department No defendants charged with offenses by local law enforcement leave, the responding officer reports the caller said that the man of Children and Families workers requests a police presence as agencies were arraigned nor were any such cases adjudicated. had loitered on the edge of the business property since about she takes custody of children, the responding officer reports

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Mon., Aug. 17, 2020 is the 227th day of the year. 139 days remain until the end of the year.

1717 – Austro-Turkish War of 1716–18: The 1908 – Fantasmagorie, the first animated 184 people. rorists at 300 locations in 63 out of the 64 ON THIS DAY month-long Siege of Belgrade ends with cartoon, created by Émile Cohl, is shown in 1958 – Pioneer 0, America's first attempt at districts of Bangladesh Prince Eugene of Savoy's Austrian troops Paris, France. lunar orbit, is launched using the first Thor- 2008 – American swimmer Michael Phelps 682 – Pope Leo II begins his pontificate. capturing the city from the Ottoman Empire. 1914 – World War I: Battle of Stallupönen: Able rocket and fails. Notable as one of the becomes the first person to win eight gold 986 – Byzantine–Bulgarian wars: Battle of 1723 – Ioan Giurgiu Patachi becomes The German army of General Hermann von first attempted launches beyond Earth orbit medals at one Olympic Games. the Gates of Trajan: The Bulgarians under Bishop of Făgăraș and is festively installed François defeats the Russian force com- by any country. 2009 – An accident at the Sayano-Shush- the Comitopuli Samuel and Aron defeat the in his position at the St. Nicolas Cathedral manded by Paul von Rennenkampf near 1959 – Quake Lake is formed by the mag- enskaya Dam in Khakassia, Russia, kills Byzantine forces at the Gate of Trajan, with in Făgăraș, after being formally confirmed modern-day Nesterov, Russia. nitude 7.5 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake 75 and shuts down the hydroelectric power Byzantine Emperor Basil II barely escaping. earlier by Pope Clement XI. 1915 – Jewish American Leo Frank is near Hebgen Lake in Montana. station, leading to widespread power failure 1186 – Georgenberg Pact: Ottokar IV, Duke 1740 – Pope Benedict XIV, previously lynched in Marietta, Georgia after a 13-year- 1962 – Peter Fechter is shot and bleeds to in the local area. of Styria and Leopold V, Duke of Austria known as Prospero Lambertini, succeeds old girl is murdered. death while trying to cross the new Berlin 2015 – A bomb explodes near the Erawan sign a heritage agreement in which Ottokar Clement XII as the 247th Pope. 1915 – A Category 4 hurricane hits Galves- Wall. Shrine in Bangkok, Thailand, killing at least gives his duchy to Leopold and to his son 1784 – Classical composer Luigi Boc- ton, Texas with winds at 135 miles per hour 1969 – Category 5 Hurricane Camille hits 19 people and injuring 123 others. Frederick under the stipulation that Austria cherini receives a pay rise of 12000 reals (217 km/h). the U.S. Gulf Coast, killing 256 and causing 2017 – Barcelona attacks: A van is driven and Styria would henceforth remain undi- from his employer, the Infante Luis, Count 1916 – World War I: Romania signs a secret $1.42 billion in damage. into pedestrians in La Rambla, killing 14 vided. of Chinchón. treaty with the Entente Powers. According 1970 – Venera program: Venera 7 launched. and injuring at least 100. 1386 – Karl Topia, the ruler of Princedom of 1798 – The Vietnamese Catholics report to the treaty, Romania agreed to join the It will later become the first spacecraft to 2019 – A bomb explodes at a wedding in Albania forges an alliance with the Repub- a Marian apparition in Quảng Trị, an event war on the Allied side. successfully transmit data from the surface Kabul killing 63 people and leaving 182 in- lic of Venice, committing to participate in all which is called Our Lady of La Vang. 1918 – Bolshevik revolutionary leader Moi- of another planet (Venus). jured. wars of the Republic and receiving coastal 1807 – Robert Fulton's North River Steam- sei Uritsky is assassinated. 1977 – The Soviet icebreaker Arktika be- protection against the Ottomans in return. boat leaves New York City for Albany, New 1942 – World War II: U.S. Marines raid the comes the first surface ship to reach the TODAY'S 1424 – Hundred Years' War: Battle of Ver- York, on the Hudson River, inaugurating the Japanese-held Pacific island of Makin. North Pole. neuil: An English force under John, Duke of first commercial steamboat service in the 1943 – World War II: The U.S. Eighth Air 1978 – Double Eagle II becomes first bal- BIRTHDAYS Bedford defeats a larger French army under world. Force suffers the loss of 60 bombers on the loon to cross the Atlantic Ocean when it Jean II, Duke of Alençon, John Stewart, and 1827 – Dutch King William I and Pope Leo Schweinfurt–Regensburg mission. lands in Miserey, France near Paris, 137 1958 – Belinda Carlisle, American sing- Earl Archibald of Douglas. XII sign concord 1943 – World War II: The U.S. Seventh hours after leaving Presque Isle, Maine. er-songwriter 1498 – Cesare Borgia, son of Pope Alexan- 1836 – British parliament accepts registra- Army under General George S. Patton ar- 1988 – President of Pakistan Muhammad 1959 – Jonathan Franzen, American der VI, becomes the first person in history to tion of births, marriages and deaths rives in Messina, Italy, followed several Zia-ul-Haq and U.S. Ambassador Arnold novelist and essayist resign the cardinalate; later that same day, 1862 – American Indian Wars: The Dakota hours later by the British 8th Army under Raphel are killed in a plane crash. 1959 – Eric Schlosser, American journal- ist and author King Louis XII of France names him Duke War of 1862 begins in Minnesota as Dakota Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, thus 1991 – Strathfield massacre: In Sydney, of Valentinois. warriors attack white settlements along the completing the Allied conquest of Sicily. New South Wales, Australia, taxi driver 1960 – Sean Penn, American actor, director, and political activist[5] 1549 – Battle of Sampford Courtenay: The Minnesota River. 1943 – World War II: First Québec Confer- Wade Frankum shoots seven people and Prayer Book Rebellion is quashed in Eng- 1962 – Gilby Clarke, American singer- 1862 – American Civil War: Major General ence of Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roo- injures six others before turning the gun on songwriter, guitarist, and producer land. J. E. B. Stuart is assigned command of sevelt, and William Lyon Mackenzie King himself. 1560 – The Catholic Church is overthrown 1962 – Dan Dakich, American basketball all the cavalry of the Confederate Army of begins. 1998 – Lewinsky scandal: US President Bill player, coach, and sportscaster and Protestantism is established as the na- Northern Virginia. 1943 – World War II: The Royal Air Force Clinton admits in taped testimony that he tional religion in Scotland. 1963 – Jon Gruden, American football 1863 – American Civil War: In Charleston, begins Operation Hydra, the first air raid of had an "improper physical relationship" with player, coach, and sportscaster 1585 – Eighty Years' War: Siege of Antwerp: South Carolina, Union batteries and ships the Operation Crossbow strategic bombing White House intern Monica Lewinsky; later Antwerp is captured by Spanish forces un- 1964 – Maria McKee, American singer- bombard Confederate-held Fort Sumter. campaign against Germany's V-weapon that same day he admits before the nation songwriter der Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, 1864 – American Civil War: Battle of program. that he "misled people" about the relation- 1965 – Steve Gorman, American drum- who orders Protestants to leave the city and Gainesville: Confederate forces defeat 1945 – Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta ship. mer as a result over half of the 100,000 inhabit- Union troops near Gainesville, Florida. proclaim the independence of Indonesia, 1999 – The 7.6 Mw İzmit earthquake 1965 – Dottie Pepper, American golfer ants flee to the northern provinces. 1866 – The Grand Duchy of Baden an- igniting the Indonesian National Revolution shakes northwestern Turkey with a maxi- 1966 – Rodney Mullen, American skate- 1585 – A first group of colonists sent by Sir nounces her withdrawal from the German against the Dutch Empire. mum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), boarder and stuntman Walter Raleigh under the charge of Ralph Confederation and signs a treaty of peace 1945 – The novella Animal Farm by George leaving 17,118–17,127 dead and 43,953– 1968 – Ed McCaffrey, American football Lane lands in the New World to create and alliance with Prussia. Orwell is first published. 50,000 injured. player and sportscaster Roanoke Colony on Roanoke Island, off the 1883 – The first public performance of the 1947 – The Radcliffe Line, the border be- 2004 – The National Assembly of Serbia 1969 – Christian Laettner, American bas- coast of present-day North Carolina. Dominican Republic's national anthem, tween the Dominions of India and Pakistan, unanimously adopts new state symbols for ketball player and coach 1597 – Islands Voyage: Robert Devereux, Himno Nacional. is revealed. Serbia: Bože pravde becomes the new an- 1969 – Donnie Wahlberg, American sing- 2nd Earl of Essex, and Sir Walter Raleigh 1896 – Bridget Driscoll became the first re- 1953 – Addiction: First meeting of Narcot- them and the coat of arms is adopted for the er-songwriter, actor and producer set sail on an expedition to the Azores. corded case of a pedestrian killed in a colli- ics Anonymous takes place, in Southern whole country. 1969 – Kelvin Mercer, American rapper, 1668 – A magnitude 8.0 earthquake causes sion with a motor car in the United Kingdom. California. 2005 – The first forced evacuation of set- songwriter and producer 8,000 deaths in Anatolia, Ottoman Empire. 1907 – Pike Place Market, a popular tourist 1955 – Hurricane Diane made landfall near tlers, as part of Israeli disengagement from 1970 – Jim Courier, American tennis 1712 – Action of 17 August 1712 New Deep destination and registered historic district in Wilmington, North Carolina, and it went on Gaza, starts. player and sportscaster naval battle between Denmark and Swe- Seattle, opened. to cause major floods and kill more than 2005 – Over 500 bombs are set off by ter- den. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2020 - PAGE 3 Neal Joins Nearly 200 Colleagues in calling on Postmaster General to reverse assault on Postal Service WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy released on Wednesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Committee on Oversight and Reform Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney and 192 other House Democrats including Congressman Richard E. Neal called for the reversal of poli- cies that have worsened the crisis facing the Postal Service and exacerbated a dramatic increase in delayed and undeliv- ered mail. In the letter, the Members wrote, “[T]he United States Postal Service is a pillar of our American Democracy that is enshrined in the Constitution, which empowers Congress to ‘estab- lish Post Offices and Post Roads.’ The Postal Service provides critical services for the American people: delivering medicine to seniors, paychecks to workers, tax refunds to millions and absentee ballots to voters. “It is always essential that the Postal Service be able to deliver mail in a timely and effective manner. During the once-in-a-century health and economic crisis of COVID-19, the Postal Service’s smooth functioning is a matter of life-or- Hot on the Trail death, and is critical for protecting lives, livelihoods and the life of our American Democracy.” Bicyclists and pedestrians travel on the Rail Trail bridge over South Meadow Road on a hot Wednesday morning. (MARC Congressman Neal commented on the letter saying, “I ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) can’t emphasize enough the role that the Postal Service plays every single day as a service that we all depend on.” In addition, Congressman Neal pointed to the Heroes Act which passed the House in May that included $25 billion in Local Artists relief for the United States Postal Service and $3.6 billion in Continued from Page 1 state election security grants. “At the time of this growing health crisis, these two things position. “I feel very excited and proud of myself,” said Mokan. “It go hand in hand: election security and strengthening the “Club members can submit original artwork and photo- was a good surprise and now I want to keep taking more pic- USPS,” Neal said. graphs created in the last calendar year, into any one or more tures and drawing more!” The grants – which would include over $75 million to the of the 18 categories to compete at the local level,” said Regional winning artists received a certificate of merit as state of Massachusetts alone –can be used for the “planning, Buckman. well as a first-place ribbon, and each national winner will preparation, and resilience of elections” including: For the local youth being recognized regionally and nation- receive a personalized engraved plaque. A date has not been • early voting, vote-by-mail, and prepaid postage require- ally, it is a rewarding feeling. determined at press time for the winners to be announced at ments “I felt so surprised when I heard that my collage won at national headquarters. • hiring and recruitment of additional poll workers, PPE Regionals,” said Beluzo. “There were so many great pieces of Buckman added that all original visual artwork is profes- for poll workers, and sanitization of polling places artwork; it must have been very hard to choose. Now I can’t sionally mounted and framed by Boys and Girls Club of • election security, including cybersecurity of voter regis- wait to see what happens at Nationals!” America (BGCA), then displayed at the national headquarters tration databases and post-election audits Wright shared a similar sentiment. art gallery for one year. Additionally, all nationally winning “I do art because people out there in the world inspire me to artwork is professionally scanned and reproduced on stretch draw, people are greater than they think they are,” said Wright. canvases to become part of a traveling art exhibit at regional “They have not seen what they can really do yet, they have a and national conferences throughout the year. Winning pieces If you would like to run a talent greater than what they could ever imagine. So don’t give are also digitally displayed on the BGCA website. up, you are a winner no matter what!” Birthday Announcement in Romanchenko echoed that sentiment. The Westfield News contact “I’m happy and excited,” said Romanchenko, adding, “It makes me feel like a good artist!” us at: 413-562-4181 Mokan concurred.

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The legislation, prompted by the COVID-19 crisis, also established in-person early voting for a state primary for the first time, and expanded early voting dates for the upcoming November election. The Secretary of State's Office was charged with sending vote-by-mail applications to all 4.5 million registered voters by July 15. But the work of processing the applications, as well as the cost for overtime pay and postage to mail the bal- lots out, falls to the cities and towns themselves. "We're going to have to stay late to do this work. We're salaried, but our staff, our hourly, they're going to have to be paid for overtime. We didn't budget for any of this previously," Jayne Boissonneault, assistant town clerk in Dracut, told the Norfolk rep says Gov. Baker News Service. "So we're going to be around the clock — we're going to be working Saturdays and Sundays." Local officials say the sheer volume of ballot applications coming in — and the truncated timeline in which they must be processed — has been a significant challenge. Voters must overstepping emergency powers return their applications by Aug. 26, but with a strained U.S. Postal Service seeing substantial delays, several clerks said the Poirier: ‘There are many people $500 fines, adding that it "smacks of 'not America.'" deadline is too late to ensure that ballots are returned to them House Republican Leader Brad Jones said Wednesday he by mail by 8 p.m. on election day as required. who feel like he does’ had not seen Dooley's post but planned to look for it and reach For many communities, the increase in applications has out to him. been astronomical. By SAM DORAN Jones assessed that House Republicans are "probably gener- In a typical election, Fall River might receive about a dozen State House News Service ally" supportive of Baker's actions in response to COVID-19. absentee ballot applications, according to Kelly Souza-Young, STATE HOUSE, BOSTON - As Gov. Charlie Baker contin- "I think there are specific issues that people have concerns chairperson of the Board of Election Commissioners. As of the ues to hammer away at flattening COVID-19 with measures about. One of the challenges is that everybody represents dif- first week of August, the city had already received approxi- like reduced gathering sizes and restrictions on certain out-of- ferent areas with different experiences, different interactions mately 7,000 for the Sept. 1 primary, she said. Dracut had state travelers, a fellow State House Republican thinks the with COVID," he said. received more than 2,000 that week, compared to a few hun- hammer is being swung much too hard -- and is planning to Second Assistant Minority Leader Betty Poirier, whose dis- dred in previous primary elections, according to Boissonneault. support a lawsuit in the state's highest court challenging the trict abuts Dooley's along the North Attleboro-Plainville line, In Brookline, officials expect a turnout of more than 20,000, governor's authority. told the News Service she respects the governor but also with 50 to 60 percent of voters likely casting their ballots by Rep. Shawn Dooley took to Facebook late Friday night to understands how Dooley feels. mail. The town was able to hire about 10 extra temporary staff question the constitutionality of the quarantine and testing "I think all of us feel kind of mixed feelings about the whole to help with preparations, said Jeff Nutting, who spoke on conditions that Baker recently placed on some people travel- thing. I have tremendous empathy with all the business peo- behalf of the town clerk's office. ing from Rhode Island into Massachusetts. ple, I'm very close with many of them in my district," Poirier Other communities, such as Dracut, have tapped volunteers "On it's [sic] face I was ok with it until I started reading into said. "Fortunately, we live in an area of the state that has been to help support their staff, and still others, including Fall the specifics and began to think of different scenarios where not as affected as some other areas, so perhaps we don't feel River, are considering recruiting poll workers to help get bal- he was depriving Massachusetts residents of their personal the same kind of urgency that other places feel. But I under- lots in the mail. liberty by this completely subjunctive edict," Dooley wrote in stand how Shawn feels. You know, there are many people who "Brookline has the resources, but these are tough times for his self-described "bashing the Governor rant" which was re- feel like he does." municipalities, so it's a challenge," Nutting said. "But on the published as an op-ed in the conservative New Boston Post. Poirier, who is retiring in January after more than 20 years other hand, they're helping a lot of people vote that might not "BTW," Dooley wrote, "I firmly believe this is unconstitu- in the House, said she has "no complaints" about Baker, Lt. otherwise vote." tional and I'm trying to find an attorney to help me file suit in Gov. Karyn Polito, or Health and Human Services Secretary "That's What Clerks Do" federal court - so if you know someone, please let me know." Marylou Sudders, saying they have "done everything they Though managing the vote-by-mail process is keeping them In taking issue with Baker's executive actions, the post possibly could in a situation we have no history in" to listen to busy, clerks are also in the throes of preparing for election day referred to him as "King Charles." Dooley told the News health experts and protect lives. and early in-person voting, which is set to take place from Service Wednesday that the nickname was tongue-in-cheek Longtime MassGOP activist Ed Lyons, a computer pro- Aug. 22 to 28. In light of the pandemic, they're now tasked but identified his issue with the governor's orders: "That it was grammer and pundit who worked on Baker's 2015 transition with reconfiguring precincts, creating cleaning plans and just one person being in charge and making these rules unilat- team, expressed admiration for Dooley, calling him "the best securing personal protective equipment and plexiglass shields erally, which is the problem I have. I have less problem per-se of us" and "a great political player," but said his commentary to ensure voters' and workers' safety. with the rules than I do with the methodology." was "outrageous" and represents a growing schism between Some communities have struggled to find poll workers, as The Norfolk Republican said Wednesday he no longer the state's top elected Republican and the party apparatus some who may be more susceptible to COVID-19 have opted planned to file his own lawsuit, but that he would be filing an which leans more conservative. not to return for this election. Barnstable County has offered amicus brief to an existing suit scheduled for arguments in "To attack him as if he is some sort of uncaring monarch is up county employees to fill the gaps at the polls, according to September before the Supreme Judicial Court that challenges unthinkable," Lyons told the News Service. "It shows that this Barnstable Town Clerk Ann Quirk, while officials in Brookline Baker's authority to issue his numerous COVID-19 executive enduring exercise of massive government power is wearing orders. have recruited college students for the job. out the conservatives who oppose government power ... and Baker clarified at a Friday news conference that travel Despite the increased workload, cities and towns have so far they are bristling under it." between the two states was alright for errands like grocery not received any additional funding from the state to cover Asked Tuesday about Dooley's concerns with the Rhode their costs. Local clerks say that while the Secretary of State's shopping or banking, but Dooley cited "other real world situ- ations" like a friend who keeps a boat in Rhode Island and Island restrictions, Baker did not indicate whether he had read Office has provided excellent technical support, the costs the Facebook post in which the Norfolk Republican referred to associated with this year's primary are an added pressure on motors out on fishing excursions in the Ocean State without coming into contact with other people. the governor variously as "King Charles," "Cavalier King communities that are already reeling from the budget implica- Charles Spaniel Baker," and "King Charles Duane (not the tions of the coronavirus pandemic. "He typically goes down, drives to the pier, walks down to his boat, and goes fishing with his kids. Never sees another rock) Baker, IV." However, election officials are hopeful that some funding "I'm sure he might disagree, but this isn't done as anything may eventually come to municipalities, as the Legislature has person - and certainly not closer than 6 feet," Dooley wrote. "If one of his neighbor's would rat him out to the Governor - against Gov. Baker," Dooley said Wednesday. "This isn't per- previously approved reimbursements for early voting costs sonal, this is something I firmly believe as a representative of after the Office of the State Auditor declared parts of the early this would be a high crime - think about it, 10 days = $5,000." In response to a question about Dooley's post, Baker said my district. ... Taking away somebody's liberty should be done voting law unfunded mandates in 2017. very judiciously, and it should not be a kneejerk thing because According to Nancy Talbot, president of the Massachusetts Tuesday that by giving options to interstate travelers -- quar- some kids in Providence had a party and caused a little spike." Town Clerks' Association, the organization's executive board antine, testing before arrival, or testing after arrival -- "we Dooley said he had reached out to Baker's office indicating recently met with the state auditor's office to discuss the issue, believe it meets any Constitutional test that would be associ- he was "happy to chat" but had not heard back, though he had and clerks across the state have been directed to track their ated with that." expenses for potential reimbursements down the road. "And as I said last week, Rhode Island -- I mean, the num- heard from several legislators -- Republicans and several Spokesperson Debra O'Malley said the Secretary of State's bers are the numbers," Baker said. "We had set a travel advi- Democrats -- who thanked him for his article and said they Office is aware of the burden being placed on local clerks. The sory based on a certain set of criteria and they exceeded them. agreed with his points. office made changes to its voter database ahead of the Sept. 1 And if they come back down and fall under them, then we'll "I truly believe he's doing what he feels is in the public's primary in an effort to streamline the process, she said, such as change our policy. But as it stands right now, we're giving best interest," the Norfolk Republican said. "But my argument a barcode system that allows staff to scan the applications to people coming from Rhode Island options with respect to how against that is it's a slippery slope. ... Especially as a to meet the terms of our advisory. ... So I'm not worried about Legislature, if we allow the executive branch to start doing our See State Primary, Page 5 a challenge on that one." jobs for us, and not have oversight and not have debate and not Dooley said Wednesday that he would have preferred Baker have deliberation, and randomly declare 'I have to do this to urge caution through a travel warning rather than threaten because it's an emergency,' where does it stop?"

The Westfield News Guidance clarifies allowable R.I. trips without quarantine A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC BOSTON — After Gov. Charlie tors from New Hampshire, Vermont, ing in congregate care homes, attending Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli Baker's latest travel restrictions prompt- Maine, New York, New Jersey and religious services, funerals or memorial Managing Editor Director of Sales/ ed questions about what was permissible Hawaii, and initially included Rhode services, or caring for a family member. Classified Manager for residents who live along the Rhode Island until some key metrics in the The clarified rules make clear that Hope E. Tremblay Island border, the state has published Ocean State worsened and it was added people can enter Massachusetts to attend Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager updated guidance that includes exemp- to the quarantine list. a judicial hearing or other official pro- tions for activities like grocery shopping, The new guidance posted online by ceeding or to adhere to child custody Chris Putz Marie Brazee visiting a doctor or attending to the Department of Public Health arrangements without having to quaran- Sports Editor Business Manager needs of a family member. Commissioner Monica Bharel clarifies tine. The new travel rules put in place by the types of day-trip activities that can The new information posted online Fran Smith Lorie Perry General Manager Director of Ad Production Gov. Charlie Baker required that as of take place between states like Rhode also includes answers to commonly Aug. 1 anyone entering Massachusetts Island and Massachusetts without trig- asked questions about permissible activ- from another state not on a safe list gering the quarantine order. ity, such as whether a child needs to 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 would have to either quarantine for 14 That list includes grocery shopping, quarantine or be tested if they attend a days, or show proof of a negative visits to pharmacies, attending appoint- day camp in Rhode Island or (413)562-4181 COVID-19 test within the previous 72 ments physicians, dentists and mental Massachusetts. www.thewestfieldnews.com hours. health care providers, visiting people The answer to that question is no. - That safe list currently exempts visi- receiving treatment in hospitals or resid- Matt Murphy/SHNS THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2020 - PAGE 5

The Maple Yogurt is the best seller at Pomeroy Dairy’s farm store. The maple syrup is from Garlic-Parsley Cheese Curds are a popular the Pomeroy family’s sugaring process. offering at the Pomeroy Dairy farm store. (RACHEL POMEROY-MONAHAN PHOTO) (RACHEL POMEROY-MONAHAN PHOTO) Pomeroy Continued from Page 1

“By far our best seller is the Maple Yogurt,” protect the products from contamination. said Pomeroy-Monahan, noting the maple “I am ServSafe certified, educated and test- syrup is from their sugaring process. “We also ed on proper food handling and environmental make our own maple cream and yogurt. People cleaning standards,” she said. “In addition to absolutely love it. We make everything that these standards we sanitize the farm store mul- goes into it.” tiple times per day, and we are supplying Lysol Yogurt offerings also range from blueberry wipes for customers to clean the fridge handle A worker in the MillWorks conference room/presentation hall. The whole space features and strawberry flavorings to raspberry, French and cash box before they touch it.” twelve foot ceilings and original brick walls. (AMY PORTER PHOTO/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) vanilla and plain. For the latest news on the farm – as well as Cheese curds are also available in a variety when Pomeroy-Monahan restocks the refrig- of flavors with the most popular being Garlic- eration units – check out the Pomeroy Dairy MillWorks Parsley. Facebook page. “Cheese curds are great to cook with and “Our fantastic group of customers is really Continued from Page 1 make a great snacking food – especially with what makes this work,” she said. “So thank beer,” she said. you! Thank you for driving to our farm to sup- affordable options for tele- Cheese curd flavors range from plain and port us, for trying our new products, and for commuters, solopreneurs, garlic-parsley to buffalo. maintaining the farming neighborhood.” start-ups, students, indepen- Cannoli dips are also available – including a Pomeroy-Monahan also thanked friends and dent contractors, traveling Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip. Twelve-ounce family for their ongoing support with farm life. business people, or anyone containers sell for $7 and eight-ounce contain- “Our friends and family are always here to looking for a creative and sup- ers are $5. help us,” she said. “They have been a huge portive place to work. “The Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip is a part of getting through this year helping us MillWorks Community sweet, high protein, creamy combination of rebuild our barn and getting everything else Manager Theresa Bessette, our yogurt and ricotta,” said Pomeroy- done on the farm that needs to be done.” who will be doing some of the Monahan, adding, “try it with fruit, pretzels, marketing, website design graham crackers or cannoli shells.” and community outreach, On a recent Facebook post, Pomeroy- became involved with the Monahan suggested a kid-friendly plate of project after looking for space cheese curds and cannoli dip as an alternative for herself on a limited bud- treat. get. “It was serendipitous,” “Cheese curds are a soft, mild cheese that Bessette said. An entrepreneur kids love and the cannoli dip is packed with with a long career in health protein,” she said, adding, “The plate is made care, she was familiar with Dedicated desks will be by the windows in the open floor WeWork, a national chain of with our yogurt and ricotta and just enough plan. (AMY PORTER PHOTO/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) co-sharing spaces, and the sugar to make it a delicious snack.” Valley Venture Mentors in Allen is also working with Greater Westfield Chamber Farm fresh eggs are also offered at the farm Northampton. G&E to retrofit the whole of Commerce Executive store, as well as beef from Pomeroy-Monahan’s “So needed,” Bessette said building with LED lighting. Director Kate Phelon is excit- husband Mike’s Monahan Meadows Farm. about co-sharing space. “I He was also able to take ed about the whole concept of “Since the farm store is open from 8 a.m. – 8 know so many of my friends advantage of a state under- MillWorks. “Westfield need- p.m. daily, there might be a time when some- right now who are working writing opportunity to pay for ed this years ago,” Phelon one is not in the store,” said Pomeroy- from home, on a kitchen table half of the equipment for elec- said. She said she and others Monahan, noting that cameras are set up that has been converted into a tric vehicle charging stations have toured co-share spaces around the business. “Since the farm store is desk.” in the East Parking lot, which around the state and talked self-serve, we run the farm store as cash only Bessette calls Allen “the will be free of charge to some about the concept for years. and encourage customers to have small bills brains, inspiration, and moti- co-sharing members. “G&E “This will help home-based with them.” Some of the offerings at the Pomeroy Dairy vation” behind MillWorks, looks to do certain incen- businesses with a business Pomeroy-Monahan noted she also reassures Farm Store. (RACHEL POMEROY-MONAHAN connecting his historical work tives,” Allen said. space to meet, non-profit customers that strict cleaning and sanitizing PHOTO) with the property, which has “We are selling member- associations with no staff who standard operating procedures are in place to served as an incubator for a ships in a space,” Allen said need meeting space and pro- number of businesses in the about Millworks; a space fessional space to meet with State Primary area, to the brand new ven- where people can work alone clients. It’s so long overdue,” Continued from Page 4 ture. and also collaborate. “A lot of Phelon said, adding it will Allen bought what became networking and community give options to entrepreneurs quickly pull up a voter's information. office is in the process of finalizing regula- The Mill at Crane Pond with naturally occurs in a place like that were not available or O'Malley noted that the cost of early voting tions that would allow clerks to begin process- his daughters over 30 years this. The community aspect is affordable before. has been a concern for municipalities since it ing mail-in ballots before election day, with ago out of foreclosure. unique to co-sharing; you Westfield Community began in 2016. the goal of easing their workload on the day Originally, the former paper share in the cost of services.” Development Director Peter "The obvious issue here is that it does itself. mill property had nine build- People will be able to rent J. Miller is also a fan of the require the towns to front the money," Talbot, who is the town clerk in Ware, said ings on 15 acres that ran flexible desks for $135/ project, and recently wrote a O'Malley said. "But unfortunately that is what local clerks should be applauded for their around the edge of Crane month, which they can come letter to MassDevelopment in the law requires, and the Legislature hasn't efforts, especially in light of the unique chal- Pond. He tore down two in the and use 24/7, or dedicated support of a Collaborative allocated any money to them for those costs as lenges they're facing this year. back of the parking area, and desks with a locking cabinet Workspace Grant for of yet." "Is it taking its toll on our physical health? started developing the rest. for $175/month. Rentals MillWorks. Voters were also given the option to request Absolutely. Are we worried and anxious that “Because of the way we include high speed internet, “The City is very pleased a mail-in ballot for both the September and we may not be able to complete the task? bought the property, we were access to the copier and scan- that MillWorks has deter- November elections at one time, which should Absolutely. Will we come through with doing able to do things other real ner, huddle and conference mined this collaborative hopefully mean fewer applications coming in what we need to?" she said. "Yes, I believe we estate people weren’t able to rooms, work lounge, phone workspace model to be a good ahead of the general election, she said. The will, because that's what clerks do." do,” Allen said, adding that room and cafe, and the mail- fit for their remaining space. they were able to build out room. The dedicated desks With a near certain permanent and keep rents competitive. also have access to the electric increase in the number of peo- Currently, the Mill houses vehicle charging stations. ple who will be challenged by Tournament five different social service Also available are a limited their employers to work Continued from Page 1 agencies, and another dozen number of private offices, remotely, as well as a healthy or so commercial tenants, which come furnished with a population of self-employed seeds at 8 p.m. Game 2 at 5:15 p.m. including the Great locking cabinet, and rent for people looking for a more The top two seeds will receive a bye. Games will continued throughout the week- Awakenings brewery and the $285 to $510 a month. social and collaborative envi- On Thursday, the tournament’s overall No. end and the following week until a winner is Pottery Cellar and Cafe, two Bessette said reservations are ronment, I am confident 1 seed will host the winner of Game 1 at 8 crowned either on Aug. 27 (if undefeated) or of the newer businesses. being taken for all the spaces MillWorks will present a pop- p.m. The No. 2 seed will play the winner of Aug. 28. “It’s a place where people at millworkswestfield.com, ular alternative work space Advance can come and start a business and the six available private upon completion,” Miller Manufacturing and grow a business,” Allen offices “are going really fast.” wrote in his letter of support. hoists the Dan said, adding that there are The conference room or “I think it fills an important Welch City Cup probably a dozen companies “presentation hall” will have need in Westfield. Around the after defeating that started at the Mill, out- enhanced video capacity and state, a lot of Gateway cities Cortina Tile in grew their space, and have access to a breakout room, have turned to collaborative become established business- the 2019 cham- and will be available to rent at work spaces. Workers are pro- es elsewhere in Westfield. He $200 a day, with hourly rates vided a place where people pionship at listed Pilgrim Candle, Pro also available. Allen said can maintain social interac- Bullens Field. Graphics, Boval Engine Chambers of Commerce and tion and have access. I am (Photo by Marc Repair and A&D Rentals local civic organizations will certainly supportive of the St. Onge) among them. be able to use the hall at a effort,” Miller said this week, “We’ve been full,” Allen discounted rate if they need a adding that the community said about rentals at the Mill place to congregate for a aspect “is a big deal.” at Crane Pond. meeting. Another early supporter of the MillWorks concept has been Westfield Gas & Electric and Whip City Fiber. After speaking with them last year about his plans, Whip City Fiber underwrote the cost of bringing fiber to the building, and the Mill connected all of the offices to it. “It’s super fast,” Allen said about the hookup. “Whip City Fiber’s been great; very supportive of the whole project,” Bessette said, adding that when power was down last week due to Tropical Storm Isaias, they still had internet in the build- ing. PAGE 6 - MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

ITI’s Starting pitcher Eli Petrone stares down the off-speed pitch for a strike.

ITI catcher Aidan Porier looks to the dugout for Westfield Bank catcher Jacob Wagner walks back instruction on how they want to play with runners behind the plate after a quick talk to his pitcher. Westfield Bank’s Dacota Durkee fires home a strike in the first inning. on base. Babe Ruth Baseball - Westfield Bank vs. ITI

Above, Westfield Bank’s Joey Calderella (14) drives one to left field but was robbed by a great catch from the outfielder. Westfield Bank deals ITI their first loss of the season with a 10-9 win on Sun., Aug. 9, at Bullens Field after a late rally. (Photos by Dave Hosmer)

TUESDAY GOLF LEAGUE SHAKER FARMS COUNTRY CLUB Results from August 11, 2020 PRESIDENTS CUP (36 HOLES NET) 1st Place Bill Lawry & Joe Clifford 131.0 Points Bob Berniche 116.0 Points 2nd Place Eric Wilder & 11th Place Mark Thompson & LADIES: Rich Chistolini 130.0 Points Harry Thompson 115.5 Points Kathy Sanville 138 3rd Place Ray West & 12th Place Bob Callahan & Nancy Lancto 147 Bob Czarnecki 127.5 Points Mike Ripa 112.5 Points Lynn Robienciezak 153 4th Place Jim French & 13th Place Bob Dudas & Pat McKenzie 159 Dave Liberty 127.0 Points Skip Couture 112.0 Points 5th Place Harry Pease & 14th Place Jim Johnson & MEN: Ed West 125.5 Points Jim Besaw 107.0 Points Trevor Wilder 148 6th Place Jack Pocai & 15th Place Dick Williams & Bill Melo 152 Bill Wallinovich 124.5 Points Ron Sena 98.0 Points Clyde St. Amand 152 6th Place John Kidrick & 16th Place John Lucas & Pops Marks 153 Erroll Nicholls 124.5 Points Jim Liptak 96.5 Points Ray Nardi 154 7th Place Jack Campaniello & 17th Place Dave Rathay & Tom Daley 154 Phil Lewis 121.0 Points Jeff Guglielmo 95.0 Points 8th Place Angelo Masciadrelli & 18th Place Gene Theroux & Kevin Lancto 154 Frank Kamlowski 119.5 Points Pat McGinn 93.5 Points ——— 8th Place Jack Blascak & Low Gross Angelo Masciadrelli @ 40 SHAKER FARMS COUNTRY CLUB Bob McCarthy 119.5 Points Low Net Erroll Nicholls @ 28 866 Shaker Road • Westfield, Mass. 9th Place Dave Galczynski & Closest to pin on 11th Frank Kamlowski Fred Rogers 119.0 Points Closest to pin on 16th Joe Clifford 10th Place Jim Sokolowski & Closest to pin on 18th Pat McGinn THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2020 - PAGE 7

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  The good times are finally in full swing and roll on through today. A merry romantic dance involving more than one prospect is possible. This influ- ence is exceptionally creative too. Give tangible expression to your original ideas. Tonight: Don’t stop. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) SCARY GARY Mark Buford  A home remodeling project or a new residence might be desirable. Talk to contractors today and make up a bud- get. Modernization of your surroundings would be pleasing. You are ready to go after too much waiting. Tonight: Family discussion at dinner. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  You’re able to employ your natural promotional skills effectively today. Good conversation and journeys of Crosswords the mind and body are always appealing to you. The pace will be quick. Get orga- nized and much can be accomplished. Tonight: Return all calls and emails. CANCER (June 21-July 22) DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni  There can be some cash-flow situations to resolve. It is a good time to bless your wallet and bank book. Welcome all that is fresh and unexpected. Today can bring surprise announcements from oth- ers. Tonight: Follow all laws, directions and rules scrupulously. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Dramatic and proud, you glow with a magnanimous warmth that honors your ruler, the Sun. Your appear- ance and personality charms others. Pursue creative outlets and business opportunities. Tonight: Either a close rela- tionship improves or a new one is drawn B.C. Mastroianni and Hart to you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Meticulous and analytical, you find satisfaction in being helpful. Today, helping others who are less fortu- nate brings you joy. Take time for quiet reflection. Explore your subconscious needs through meditation. Tonight: Begin your own private journal and start writing. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Healing and growth are due. A reunion of some type can be planned. A new cycle directly related to discovering personal happiness starts. A larger than life quality prevails, but stay grounded and keep perspective. Seek effi- ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie ciency. Tonight: A change of heart is beginning. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Today creates a limiting and somewhat frustrating career situation. Accept others as they are and use your creative ideas constructively. Recognition will be yours following this trying and testing time. Tonight: Blitz out in front of the TV. Enough is enough. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Taurus and Scorpio compan- ions can offer valuable insights or intro- duce you to groups or mentors who will pave the way toward personal awakening. Scheduling time for regular meditation ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett will help you grow. Tonight: Establishing these patterns will nurture your psyche. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan 19)  An old demon no longer trou- bles you. Inwardly, you will feel more peaceful and strong. New financial strate- gies are worth considering. Your legend- ary analytical ability is in top form, enabling you to find solutions to pesky problems. Tonight: Take the night off and relax. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  A really odd situation can develop with an interesting but eccentric person. Do not overreact. Allow it to be transitory and chalk it up to experience. Cryptoquip ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe Legal matters can be brought to a success- ful conclusion. An important new relation- ship develops. Tonight: Date night. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  The cell salt for Pisces is iron phosphate. Pisces rules the feet, and this immune system enhancer boosts steadi- ness while assisting with the distribution of oxygen throughout the body tissues. Tonight: Find it in apricots, pumpkin, rai- sins, molasses, yeast, sauerkraut and chamomile.

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August 13, 17, 2020 HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS Dear Annie Town of Southwick Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel By ANNIE LANE Board of Appeals caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. In- August 5, 2020 sured. Quality work from a business you can trust. (413)848-0100, (800)793-3706. Please find below the legal notice for the fol- Averted From Unrequited Love lowing hearing: Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held Monday, August 24th, 2020, online via A STEP ABOVE THE REST! Zoom at 7:00 pm to hear the petition of Ed- Dear Annie: When I was in my 20s, I thought I was on and find someone who does. ward Calhoun, 1 Third Street, Southwick, MA. JMF CHIMNEY SERVICE in love with a man who strung me along for his own Dear Annie: My heart goes out to Mother of an The applicant is looking for a 30 foot front set- Need chimney repair? reasons but obviously didn't love me. I wasted three Alcoholic, whose 52-year-old son followed her to back and a 30 foot side setback in order to ex- We do brick repair, crown pand an existing deck. seals and repairs. Stainless years of my life giving him every opportunity I could to Florida. As the mother of a recovering addict, I felt your steel liner installs, as well love me back. I finally realized intellectually that I advice was spot on! I would like to add a few thoughts: Zoom.us Meeting as stainless rain caps. needed to break it off, but emotionally, I couldn't. If the son is 52, then Mom is probably in her 70s. She ID: 899 3321 6011 We sweep all flues. Passcode: 260877 Stove Installations. I was lucky. I found a book about how to fall out of should consider that if she is tempted to enable him, she Free estimates provided. For: Paul A. Grégoire Owner operated love with someone. It was based on the psychological needs to think long term. Once she is gone, he MUST Chairman, Board of Appeals Submitted: August 5, 2020 principle of aversion therapy. The theory is that your be able to care for himself, or he won't be far behind her. Call: 413-330-2186 mind has become accustomed to associating the love She also needs to be able to care for herself finan- Contact: Paul A. Grégoire object with something pleasant that you want and need, cially and not throw good money after bad. A dear fam- (413) 569-5230 such as attention, affection and security, instead of the ily member of mine went through every resource she ELECTRICIAN pain of what you're really getting, such as rejection, had trying to help, only to live her last years broke and abuse and uncertainty. sick. August 17, 2020 FLOREK'S ELECTRICAL The author suggested that whenever I thought about But the MOST important piece of advice for her SERVICE BID ADVERTISEMENT my young man I immediately replace with a mental health, peace and well-being is to find an Al-Anon fam- Fully experienced for all your electrical needs, picture of him doing something disgusting and repul- ily support group for herself. She can't help anyone if FY21 BID FOR CIR PAVING in your home or business. No job too small or AND SURFACE TREATMENTS too big. Electrical service upgrades, new con- sive. she doesn't take care of herself. -- Prayerful in struction or additions, emergency generators; For me, all I had to do was picture him sitting on the Birmingham SOUTHWICK, MASSACHUSETTS New installation and maintenance service. Fully insured/licensed. toilet. Someone else might picture their love object Dear Prayerful in Birmingham: Your letter is one The Town of Southwick is seeking sealed Bids being cruel to animals or losing his or her looks. I was of hope and faith. Al-Anon is a wonderful family sup- for “FY21 CIR Paving” and “FY21 Surface Call Jason, Master Electrician: "cured" of my addiction to my phony lover in just a few port group. Thank you for sharing your story and Treatments.” Bids will be received at the Se- 413-568-6293 lect Board Office, Town Hall, 454 College High- weeks. reminding people there is support out there if you or a way, Southwick, MA 01077 until 11:00 AM on Surprise! He married someone else not long after loved one is suffering from addiction. Thursday September 3, 2020, and then at said JAMES FERRIS ELECTRICIAN that. The best part was, I didn't care. "Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear office publicly opened and read aloud. Lic.#E16303 Just a suggestion. It worked for me. -- Happy in Annie" is out now! Annie Lane's debut book -- featuring Due to COVID-19, in-person bid openings are Free estimate, senior discount. Houston favorite columns on love, friendship, family and eti- not permitted. Contact the Southwick DPW to Insured. 40-yrs. experience. obtain instructions how to view the bid opening No job too small. Dear Happy in Houston: That is an interesting type quette -- is available as a paperback and e-book. Visit in real time. Bidders shall furnish a Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of the Bid price with the Call 413-330-3682 of therapy. If it worked for you, that's awesome. No http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more informa- signed Bid. The Bidder must be bondable for sense in staying with someone who does not love you. tion. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearan- the stated size of any project where the work is The sooner you discover that, the sooner you can move [email protected]. requested by the Town. Bidders shall be pre- qualified with Massachusetts Department of ENTERTAINMENT Transportation (MassDOT). Aardvark Tent Rental. Local business, great pricing! Last minute no problem! Call Rich 413- All bids for this project are subject to the provi- 563-3108 sions of MGL Chapter 30, Section 39M as amended. No Bid may be withdrawn within 60 days after the Bid opening. Wages are subject to Massachusetts minimum wage rates as per FIREWOOD HINTS FROM HELOISE MGL Chapter 149, Section 26 to 27D, inclus- ive. Owner reserves the right to formally waive any informality in or to reject any or all Bids, or to accept any Bid in which in their opinion, is in AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD the public interest to do so. Seasoned and green. Cut, Karl J. Stinehart Chief Administrative Officer split, delivered. Any length. Now ready for immediate Good fences make good neighbors delivery. Senior, Veteran and bulk discounts apply! Today’s Sound Off is about irresponsible neigh- * To make a wreath, tape or glue ends together to August 17, 24, 2020 bors: form a circle, then cover with fabric and decorations. City of Westfield Call: 413-530-4820 Dear Heloise: Last week my neighbor’s three large * Slice open and fit around plants for extra support. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING dogs tore down a section of my fence in the backyard. * Cut to size and use to keep drawer organizers GENERAL SERVICES I brought this to the attention of my neighbor, who from sliding around. To be held remotely September 2, 2020, said he’d fix it. He took a rusted piece of tin and * Use to cover trampoline springs. -- Heloise at 7:15PM by the Westfield Zoning Board nailed it to the fence on his side. I spent a considerable LET HIM DO IT of Appeals for Ann Barone appealing an A.R.A. JUNK & order to remove farm animals kept on a FURNITURE REMOVAL amount of money having the fence put up, and now I Dear Heloise: I read a letter in your column from a lot of less than 5 acres (Sec. 2-20.1) at 2- have a large section of my fence covered in rusted tin. woman whose husband was unhappy with the fact 3 Delancey St., zoned Industrial A & FULL HOUSE CLEANOUTS I plan to have it fixed on my side, but I think my that his collars on his polo shirts wouldn’t lie flat and Floodplain; see details at Appliances, Gararage We Recycle & Donate neighbor should be financially responsible for at least he wanted HER to buy him new ones. You suggested www.cityofwestfield.org/applications half, if not all, of the repairs. -- Grace in California that she spray starch and iron the collar instead. Open & In Business during this Grace, I know this is a touchy situation because we My question is, why should his wife have to buy The hearing can be viewed on local difficult time to serve you! cable Ch. 15 or online at westfieldtv.org, all want to have good relationships with our neigh- him new shirts? If he’s unhappy, he should iron it with public comment by teleconference: bors, but your neighbor really should pay for the himself and flatten his own collars. I fail to see why Call 646-558-8656 with PETE 413-433-0356 repairs. I would approach him and ask if the tin is a his wife should be responsible. -- Mary, via email Free Estimates Meeting ID# 910 6096 0534 Credit cards accepted temporary fix. If he says no, let him know that you EMERGENCY DOORBELL www.arajunkremoval.com would appreciate it if he would be responsible for Dear Heloise: My husband and I have both had a Passcode# 85231311 properly repairing it. Hopefully, this can be resolved lot of birthdays. Since I heard that so many accidents August 17, 24, 2020 Air Conditioning in a friendly way and avoid harsh feelings, or, as a last happen in the bathroom, I was concerned when one of Service/Trouble, Sales, Installs. Call 413.205.8204 resort, legal action. -- Heloise us was in the shower and might slip and fall and the City of Westfield SEND A GREAT HINT TO: other one wouldn’t hear anything. We bought a wire- Heloise less doorbell and attached the button to the outside of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING P.O. Box 795001 the tub and the chime part near the living room. This To be held remotely September 2, 2020, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001 way if we fall in or out of the tub, we can reach the at 7:15PM by the Westfield Zoning Board Fax: 1-210-HELOISE button to alert the other one for help. -- Suzie H., New of Appeals for Jeremy Beltrandi for a CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS special permit per 3-40.4(13) to allow for Windows cleaned inside and out. Free estim- Email: [email protected] Braunfels, Texas a house with a reduced rear yard set- ates, fully insured. Call Paul 413-237-2053 FAST FACTS Suzie, good idea! Sometimes accidents cannot be back at 330 Pochassic Rd., zoned Rural New uses for pool noodles: prevented, but being prepared when one occurs can Residential; see details at RICHIE’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS * Use inside boots to help retain their shape. make a difference in the outcome. -- Heloise Contractor/Mechanical Services/ www.cityofwestfield.org/applications Handyman * Slice into 1-inch pieces and use as napkin rings ——— Replacement windows, vinyl siding, roofing, gutters installed/cleaned, remodeling, painting, for a backyard barbecue or pool party. (c)2020 by King Features Syndicate Inc. The hearing can be viewed on local flooring/carpeting, masonry, powerwashing & cable Ch. 15 or online at westfieldtv.org, ceramic tiling. Residential/commercial. No job with public comment by teleconference: too small. 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