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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 THURSDAY,TUESDAY, JUNEAPRIL 27, 22, 2017 2021 VOL.75 cents 90 NO. 94 Free virtual Permits granted for workshop on April 24 to help home business and students fill out residential kennel federal college Balloon float for Verizon aid application communications tower scheduled By AMY PORTER By AMY PORTER Staff Writer Staff Writer MASS. – A statewide campaign WESTFIELD – The Planning Board issued two special called “Worth It” to encourage stu- permits, amended another, and scheduled a balloon float for a dents and their families to com- new Verizon wireless communication tower at 70 East plete the Free Application for Mountain Road. Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The balloon float for the Verizon kicked off last week, and a virtual tower was scheduled for two consecu- day to help students fill out college tive Saturdays, May 22 from 9 a.m. to aid applications is planned for 1 p.m. and May 29 from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 24. with two successive rain dates for each, According to the announcement, and a hearing for a special permit fewer high school seniors have scheduled for June 1. The company is filled out the FAFSA this year than also seeking a waiver from the Zoning in the previous two years, and the Spring pondering Board of Appeals in May. Department of Elementary and Feeding the ducks in the pond at Stanley Park. (Marc St.Onge/THE WESTFIELD A special permit was issued to Secondary Education (DESE), the NEWS) Andrea York Photography to open a photography studio in her Department of Higher Education, home at 52 Murray Ave. York said she has had office space in and the Massachusetts Educational the Bismark Building since 2013, which she will retain to Financing Authority (MEFA) are meet clients. She previously added studio space in Pilgrim working along with other partners Candle in 2019, but had to close it last year when the owners to help more students complete the FAFSA and keep college an option. Historical Commission votes to needed the space. After an “exhaustive search,” she and The “Worth It” campaign states Donald York, co-owner, decided to convert their two-car that the Free Application for consider certain monuments to be garage at Murray Ave. into a photography studio. Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form Donald York said that 90 percent of the photography busi- is the key to unlocking college ness is done on location for clients in parks or at their homes. financial aid from federal, state, considered historically significant He said the proposed studio space will be for headshots or the and local sources. Filling out the occasional family portrait. He said they are in a residential FAFSA helps keep college an The vote allows the these monuments to be historic so the neighborhood, but don’t expect more than three to four cars a option for the fall but does not CPC can give the funding.” week for the home business. Plans are to leave the overhead commit you to enrolling. Community Preservation Gaylord said that Theroux has learned door in place with minor interior renovation, and no exterior The federal deadline to submit a how to repair some of these monuments signage. Committee to fund on his own. Some of the larger ones, like FAFSA is June 30, 2021, although Planning Board member Jane Magarian asked them about each college may have its own the Grand Army of the Republic monu- monument repairs ment in Pine Hill Cemetery, will require the existing sign for a photography business. Andrea York said deadline. For priority consideration that the sign, York Photography Studio, was found in a flea in Mass., students should submit By PETER CURRIER extra help. Staff Writer She said the General Shepard statue market in Maine, and put up to be decorative. She said she is their applications by May 1, 2021. willing to take it down. On Saturday, April 24, a free, WESTFIELD – The Historical may cost $30,000 to repair. The Civil Commission voted unanimously Monday, War monument will cost about $15,000. Chair William Carellas opened the hearing up for public drop-in, virtual FAFSA Festival participation, and read a letter from Peter and Lisa Orzechowski will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 April 19 to declare that several monu- During a Community Preservation ments in Westfield have historic value for Committee meeting April 8, Theroux on Murray Avenue, who called the Yorks “great neighbors,” p.m. Experts from MEFA will be and said they had no concerns. John Beltrandi also spoke in available all day to answer stu- the purpose of securing funding to have said that the Grand Army of the Republic dents’ and families’ FAFSA ques- the monuments cleaned and repaired. monuments are graffitied and stained, favor of the home business. The permit was granted with no tions and help them complete the Historic Commission Chair Cindy and the largest stone is separating at the signage, and hours permitted seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 7 online application one-on-one. Gaylord said that Westfield Veteran’s seam. p.m. To register for the festival, go to Grave Officer Gene H.Theroux is seek- “At the GAR monument there are 14 A special permit was also granted to Bethany and David www.mefa.org, and fill in your ing to do repairs on significant grave- smaller monuments that we are going to Smith for a residential kennel at 20 Old Holyoke Road, zoned name, high school and what topics stones and monuments that have deterio- raise and level out,” said Theroux. rural residential. you would like covered. According rated throughout the city. Gaylord said He said he had a conservator look at Bethany Smith said she currently has three mixed-breed to the website, students may log in that Theroux was looking to repair the some of the monuments throughout rescue dogs and would like to get a fourth. She said when she anytime on Saturday, April 24 from Gen. Shepard statue and Civil War monu- Westfield and found that some of the called Animal Control, they said she would need a permit. 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. ment at Park Square, several monuments plaques cannot be read anymore because Smith said her dogs are up to date on all their shots, neutered Other events and opportunities to in Pine Hill Cemetery, and at least one of how much corrosion they have. The except for the puppy who is not old enough, and have all been get assistance with federal student monument on Southampton Road. Historic Commission voted unanimously through basic obedience. loans are listed on the DESE web- “Gene Theroux works hard to restore to consider any monument that Theroux Magarian asked Smith if she had plans to breed dogs in the site at https://www.doe.mass.edu/ the gravestones of veterans in the city,” wants to repair as historically significant. future, and she said she did not. She also thanked Smith for FinancialAid/events.html. said Gaylord, “Before they can grant him This allows the CPC to fund the cleaning the money, we have to vote that we find and repair projects. See Permits, Page 3 Local authors, books to take center stage on the Green By LORI SZEPELAK WhipCity Wordsmiths group have gathered as Buffum. and fantasy novels and short stories. Correspondent an informal group. Buffum said that all health department and • Mimi Caban is the author of “Binge WESTFIELD – From history and fiction to “The group is welcoming to all writers and CDC rules regarding the COVID-19 pan- Visioning Techniques” and is working on memoirs and dark fantasy, the WhipCity supportive of all members,” said Buffum, not- demic will be observed to ensure the safety of other projects. Wordsmiths Book Show on the Green prom- ing she suggested this literary event earlier everyone attending the free event. • Glen Ebisch is a “prolific author,” notes ises something for everyone on May 23. this year during an ArtWorks of Westfield “I feel that local authors should have a con- Buffum, adding he has written “multiple mys- “Area residents will have the wonderful strategic planning meeting. nection to the community in which they live tery series.” opportunity to engage with the authors and “The literary presence in Westfield has and work,” said Buffum. “Reading is still a • Judith Foard-Giucastro has written fiction, purchase their books,” said Cheryl Crowe, a grown significantly since the first Articulture means to escape from the rigors and stresses a holiday memoir, and just published a new board member of ArtWorks of Westfield. event in 2016 when we had six authors,” said of day-to-day life. To be able to suspend memoir. “There will be authors of all ages and back- Buffum, adding by 2020 there were 21 authors belief, to be able to step into another world • Richard Wayne Horton is the current Beat grounds of writing, something for everyone.” onboard for Articulture including authors created in the imagination of an author/writer Poet Laureate of Massachusetts and a Pushcart The book show is planned from 11 a.m.-3 from Hampshire and Franklin counties. and experience a story is magical.” nominee, notes Buffum. “He tells enigmatic, p.m. with a rain date of June 6. “COVID derailed the event,” said Buffum. Buffum shares some insight about the often dream-like stories that deliver some ArtWorks of Westfield members are hosting “Several of the Hampshire and Franklin authors who are set to participate in the book form of direct experience to the listener,” said the show which is being coordinated by Susan County authors and publishers will join us at show including: Buffum, adding he has several books in print. Buffum, who serves as the organization’s lit- the May 23 event.” • Katherine Anderson, author and publisher • Wallace Johnson is the author of six books erary liaison and is a board member. Buffum As part of the festivities, ArtWorks mem- (Otherwords Press), publishes “all things published under New Mystic Publishing. and her daughter, Kelly Buffum, are cofound- bers will also have a tent set up with details dark, mysterious, and historically significant,” • Grace Kuhn will be promoting her mys- ers of the WhipCity Wordsmiths, a social and about membership, and encourage community said Buffum. tery novel “Knox Hollow-Mystery on support group for writers. members to share ideas on cultural arts events • Rhonda Boulette, author and illustrator, Mayflower.” “Grace is a newer member of the “This is the first stand-alone show for the they would like to see. writes and illustrates children’s books under WhipCity Wordsmiths and has been speaking authors, giving them a day to shine in our “We will also seek donations for the Flitten Fairytales and is working on an adult about writing at local schools, inspiring young community,” said Crowe. Westfield Is Fantastic mural project as well as memoir. Since the summer of 2017, members of the share other planned 2021 events,” said • Kelly Buffum, author, writes paranormal See Authors, Page 3 The Grass is Greener -at-

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Major crime and incident report the group to stop fighting and they responded by telling her to a left turn onto Feeding Hills Road and the vehicle behind it Thursday, April 15, 2021 mind her business before leaving the area in their vehicles, failed to stop and collided with the rear end of the first vehicle, WESTFIELD dispatch reports that the only plate number the caller was able minor damage was sustained and all vehicles were cleared 11:17 a.m.: suspicious, Pumpkin Lane, a caller reports that to provide turned up a cancelled license plate number. from the scene; her security camera picked up a male party coming up to her SOUTHWICK 5:54 p.m.: officer wanted, Feeding Hills Road, management porch and looking at a package left for her before leaving and Saturday, April 10, 2021 at a complex requested patrols from 5-6 p.m. because f com- doing the same thing to her neighbors, the responding officer 12:26 a.m.: concerned citizen, Ahrend Circle, a caller plaints about youth riding scooters in the parking lot and reports that nobody matching the description given by the reports what she believes is a large party and a female scream- throwing rocks; caller could be found, dispatch reports that the caller sent a ing, a responding officer reports a party in the area and advised 6:45 p.m.: animal complaint, North Loomis Street, the ani- copy of the video to an officer; occupants of the complaint. mal control officer was alerted to a dog bite. 11:48 a.m.: larceny, Springdale Road, a caller reports that a Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Wednesday, April 14, 2021 catalytic converter was stolen from her vehicle overnight, the 10:59 a.m.: carbon monoxide alarm, Sheep Pasture Road, 8:50 a.m.: fire, South Longyard Road, a smoldering wood- responding officer filed an incident report; the Southwick Fire Department self-dispatched for a carbon chip fire was extinguished; 5:28 p.m.: be on the lookout, Shepard Street, a caller reports monoxide detector activation; 6:42 p.m.: suspicious person, Berkshire Avenue, a resident that she witnessed a group of male parties with two of them in 5:11 p.m.: accident, Hudson Drive, two vehicles were trav- reports a suspicious person was on the property twice, an offi- an active physical altercation, the caller reports that she told eling south on Hudson Drive, the first vehicle stopped to make cer reports the subject was returning mail. Court Logs Westfield District Court and wanton destruction of property valued more than $1,200 ing for a charge of assault and battery brought by Westfield Thursday, April 15, 2021 brought by Southwick police and the charges were continued police and the charge was continued without a finding with Charges of assault and battery on a police officer and resisting without a finding with probation for 18 months. He was probation for one year. A charge of disorderly conduct was not arrest brought against Jonathan A. Tufts, 30, of 23 Harvard St., assessed $50. prosecuted. Westfield, by Westfield police were ordered to be dismissed Brandon M. Gallacher, 22, of 25 Douglas Circle, Chicopee, Nicholas S. Serre, 31, of 78 Knollwood Drive, Westfield, upon immediate payment of $100 in court costs for each charge. submitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for six submitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for Jacklyn M. Reardon, 33, of 56 E. Carew St., Apt. E, South charges of larceny of a firearm, two charges of larceny of prop- charges of entering dwelling at night with intent to commit a Hadley, was released on her personal recognizance pending a erty valued more than $1,200 and single charges of breaking felony and breaking and entering a vehicle in the nighttime with July 13 hearing after she was arraigned on two charges of lar- and entering a building in the nighttime with intent to commit a intent to commit a felony brought by Westfield police and the ceny of a credit card brought by Westfield police. felony and wanton destruction of property valued more than charges were continued without a finding with probation for six Ethan Santos O’Neill, 19, of 40 Pajak St., Chicopee, submit- $1,200 brought by Southwick police and the charges were con- months. In a second case also brought by Westfield police, ted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for six charges tinued without a finding with probation for 18 months. He was Serre was released on his personal recognizance pending an of larceny of a firearm, two charges of larceny of property val- assessed $50. Oct. 15 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of operating ued more than $1,200 and single charges of breaking and enter- Lindzee M. Simi, 38, of 184 Prospect Street Extension, a motor vehicle with a suspended license and negligent opera- ing a building in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony Westfield, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty find- tion of a motor vehicle.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Thurs., April 22, 2021 is the 112th day of the year. 253 days remain until the end of the year

ter the Battle of San Jacinto, forces World War I escalates when chlo- 1948 – Arab–Israeli War: The port motivated attack while waiting for a ON THIS DAY under Texas General Sam Houston rine gas is released as a chemical city of Haifa is captured by Jewish bus in Well Hall, Eltham. identify Mexican General Antonio weapon in the Second Battle of forces. – Japan’s Prime Minister Ju- – Year of the Six Emperors: The 2005 238 López de Santa Anna among the Ypres. – Korean War: The Chinese nichiro Koizumi apologizes for Ja- Roman Senate outlaws emperor 1951 captives of the battle when some of – The United Kingdom, Japan People’s Volunteer Army begin as- pan’s war record. Maximinus Thrax for his bloodthirsty 1930 his fellow soldiers mistakenly give and the United States sign the Lon- saulting positions defended by the – The Paris Agreement is proscriptions in Rome and nomi- 2016 away his identity. don Naval Treaty regulating subma- Royal Australian Regiment and the signed, an agreement to help fight nates two of its members, Pupienus – The U.S. Congress passes rine warfare and limiting shipbuild- Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light global warming. and Balbinus, to the throne. 1864 the Coinage Act of 1864 that man- ing. Infantry at the Battle of Kapyong. – Portuguese navigator Pedro 1500 dates that the inscription In God We – The 1st Air Commando – Red Scare: Witnesses begin Álvares Cabral lands in Brazil. 1944 1954 TODAY'S Trust be placed on all coins minted Group using Sikorsky R-4 helicop- testifying and live television cover- – Spanish conquistador 1519 as United States currency. ters stage the first use of helicopters age of the Army–McCarthy hearings Hernán Cortés establishes a settle- BIRTHDAYS – The first major league base- in combat with combat search and begins. ment at Veracruz, Mexico. 1876 ball game is played at the Jefferson rescue operations in the China Bur- – British yachtsman Sir Robin 1944 – Joshua Rifkin, American – Treaty of Zaragoza divides 1969 1529 Street Grounds in Philadelphia. ma India Theater. Knox-Johnston wins the Sunday conductor and musicologist the eastern hemisphere between – At noon, thousands rush to – World War II: Operation Times Golden Globe Race and 1946 – John Waters, American Spain and Portugal along a line 1889 1944 claim land in the Land Rush of 1889. Persecution is initiated: Allied forc- completes the first solo non-stop cir- actor, director, producer, and 297.5 leagues (1,250 kilometres Within hours the cities of Oklahoma es land in the Hollandia (currently cumnavigation of the world. screenwriter (780 mi)) east of the Moluccas. City and Guthrie are formed with known as Jayapura) area of New – The formation of the Com- 1949 – Spencer Haywood, – The Capture of Ormuz by 1969 1622 populations of at least 10,000. Guinea. munist Party of India (Marxist-Lenin- American basketball player the East India Company ends Por- 1898 – Spanish–American War: 1944 – World War II: In Greenland, ist) is announced at a mass rally in 1961 – Dewey Nicks, American tuguese control of Hormuz Island. The USS Nashville captures a the Allied Sledge Patrol attack the Calcutta. photographer and director – The second day of the Battle 1809 Spanish merchant ship. German Bassgeiger weather sta- – The first Earth Day is cel- 1966 – Mickey Morandini, of Eckmühl: The Austrian army is 1970 – The 1906 Intercalated tion. ebrated. American baseball player and defeated by the First French Empire 1906 Games, now recognized as part of – World War II: Prisoners at – Optical fiber is first used to manager army led by Napoleon and driven 1945 1977 the official Olympic Games, open in the Jasenovac concentration camp carry live telephone traffic. 1983 – Sam W. Heads, English- over the Danube in Regensburg. Athens. revolt. Five hundred twenty are 1993 – Eighteen-year-old Stephen American entomologist and palae- – Texas Revolution: A day af- ontologist 1836 1915 – The use of poison gas in killed and around eighty escape. Lawrence is murdered in a racially THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021 - PAGE 3 Green Holiday Weekend Continued from Page 1 writers,” said Buffum. • Ayden Rogalski is Westfield’s young- that include ghost stories, paranormal, • Ryan McCarthy has written and est published author, notes Buffum. fantasy, contemporary cross genre nov- Brought Vaccination illustrated a series of manga books. “Ayden is 12 and began writing when he els and short stories. She is also an artist “He’s a talented cartoonist who will do was much younger,” she said. “Ayden in pen and ink and colored pencil. Milestone for Mass. commissioned work upon request,” said loves history, his hometown, and home- “Storytelling has been around since Buffum. “Ryan is an industry in and of steading and has written books on these people began communicating in oral By COLIN A. YOUNG himself with a variety of add-ons that subjects.” Buffum also noted that he has languages with one another,” said State House News Service can be purchased to go with his book branched out into writing fiction with his Buffum. “We all tell stories every day BOSTON — About 100,000 people became fully vacci- series.” book “The Monster in my Basement.” when we talk with family and friends.” nated between Friday and Sunday, pushing Massachusetts • Elizabeth MacDuffie is the founding • Robert W. Thompson is a children’s Buffum noted that authors have the over the 2 million vaccinated mark -- roughly halfway to the editor of the Meat for Tea: The Valley author and illustrator. He has written and ability to tell fictional stories to entertain state's goal for protecting its population from the coronavirus Review magazine. “Meat for Tea pub- illustrated many children’s books and a and enlighten others. that's fueled the ongoing global pandemic for more than a lishes the work of the artists, writers, and middle grade novel, “Tracks.” “He’s a “Part of the mission of the WhipCity year. musicians living in western marvelous storyteller,” said Buffum. Wordsmiths is to encourage and support As access to the vaccine was opened to everyone 16 or Massachusetts and beyond,” said • Luis Manuel Torres has written short young writers on their journey toward older Monday, the Department of Public Health reported that Buffum, adding that MacDuffie is also a stories and had his work published in being published,” said Buffum. “Anyone there are now 2,059,487 people who have completed their poet and author of short stories. anthologies. He writes fantasy and has a who wants to write is welcome to join vaccination regimen in Massachusetts. The state also admin- • Tenzi Moscato writes dark fantasy. short story collection called Midnight the WhipCity Wordsmiths.” istered its 5 millionth vaccine dose over the weekend, boost- “Her ‘The Blood Prophecy’ series is cur- Animals that was published in 2020. For more information on the group, ing the total number of shots given here to 5,130,458 since rently rocking the vampire genre with its • Jeff VanOudenhove is currently send an email to whipcitywordsmiths@ December. unique take on ancient vampires residing working on new novels in his recently gmail.com or visit the blog – whipcity- During the three-day Patriots' Day weekend, DPH also among us in the contemporary world of published dark fantasy series which wordsmiths.blogspot.com and download confirmed 4,195 new cases of COVID-19 and announced 36 today,” said Buffum. includes “Dark Place” and “Dark Lane.” an application form. The group also has deaths caused by confirmed or likely cases of the virus. The • Paul Richmond is a poet and pub- • Melissa Volker’s debut novel in 2010 a Facebook page and currently meets coronavirus has now infected 632,707 people in Massachusetts, lisher (Human Error Publishing), and received accolades from MacArthur and monthly over the Zoom platform. 17,481 of whom have died. was named Beat Poet Laureate of Guggenheim Fellow Award poet Alice “Western Massachusetts has a rich his- The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 and the Massachusetts from 2017-2019, and Fulton, notes Buffum. “Since then she tory of being the home of talented writ- state's seven-day positivity rate continued their yo-yoing National Beat Poet Laureate of USA has written a handful of novels and short ers and that is still true today,” said trends over the weekend. Hospitalizations were up by six from 2019-2021. “Paul is a Pushcart story collections that include literary fic- Buffum. “The WhipCity Wordsmiths patients to 705 as of Monday's report and the positive test rate Prize nominee,” said Buffum, adding, tion, surreal/magical YA fiction, and group collaborates with ArtWorks of declined about 10 percent over the weekend to 2.04 percent. “He is a political poet with a great sense reflections on the writing process,” said Westfield to showcase the literary talent As Massachusetts passed the milestone of 2 million full of humor. His deadpan delivery is kill- Buffum. in Westfield and surrounding communi- vaccinations this weekend, the Baker administration pointed er.” • Buffum will showcase her writings ties.” out that the Bay State is now first for first doses administered per capita and for total doses administered per capita among states with at least 5 million residents. At least 85 percent of

Can You Help Sarah? the state's residents 75 or older have had at least a first dose, Permits Sarahbetter Helps than the Seniors national average of 80 percent, and every county has Can vaccinated at least three-quarters of its 75-plus Continued from Page 1 population. You calling the Animal Control, permit for a house at 11 Bates rectly, and fence it. Help and not just getting another St. He said the property, Beltrandi said the building Sarah? dog. which he purchased last week, inspector,www.sarahgillett.org Carissa Lissee has www.sarahgillett.org Smith said her plans include had a fire in 2018. He said he been trying to get the building building an outdoor enclosure planned on taking the existing taken down for a few years. next to the house away from building and garage down this The board approved the modi- neighbors as a play area for week, and building a fication to the special permit. the dogs and to keep them Victorian-style duplex on the safe. She said the dogs are property, in keeping with the How Did This mostly indoor dogs, and the neighborhood. HouseHelp Seniors? house is 500 feet from the The proposed change is to Want To Know A Secret? nearest neighbor. center the house on the prop- Ask Sarah. Opening it to the public, erty. “It’s before you as a www.sarahgillett.org Suzanne Malloy of Indian modification to the infill per- www.sarahgillett.org Ridge Road asked for clarifi- mit, which said they would cation on where the outdoor build on the same footprint. shelter would be. After hear- It’s moving to the center now, If you would like to run a ing it would be on the other getting further away from the side of the property, she had neighbors on both sides,” Birthday Announcement in no objection. The special per- Beltrandi said. He said that he The Westfield News contact mit was granted with a limit has spoken to the neighbors us at: 413-562-4181 of up to five dogs. on both sides of the property email [email protected] John Beltrandi was granted and also plans to survey the a minor modification on a property, have it pinned cor-

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Lawmakers who filed the week. on assault weapon new bill said banning the manufacture of The lawmakers and their backers said voc-tech admission reform most assault weapons would help reduce Tuesday that it is unclear exactly how By KATIE LANNAN manufacturing the toll of gun violence, particularly many assault weapons are produced in State House News Service mass shootings, elsewhere in America. Massachusetts, though several used in BOSTON - This year's high school junior class will not need By CHRIS LISINSKI “If we no longer produce and manu- mass shootings -- including Aurora, the to take or pass MCAS tests in order to graduate, under a change State House News Service facture military-style assault weapons 2018 shooting in Parkland, Florida, and approved Tuesday by the Board of Elementary and Secondary SPRINGFIELD — When James here in Massachusetts and we impact the the 2015 shooting in San Bernardino, Education. Eagan Holmes shot and killed 12 people ability for private citizens to access California -- were built in Massachusetts. The move is one of a series of pandemic-influenced shifts the in an Aurora, Colorado movie theater in these weapons, we know there will be John Rosenthal, a co-founder of Stop state has made within its standardized testing program since 2012, one of the weapons he used was fewer mass shootings,” said Rep. Handgun Violence, said there are at least COVID-19 first shuttered school buildings last spring. an AR-15-style rifle manufactured in Marjorie Decker, a Cambridge Democrat 24 known gun manufacturers in Students are typically required to pass 10th grade English Massachusetts. and one of the bill’s authors. “We know Massachusetts, including Smith & and math MCAS exams in order demonstrate competency in The Bay State has banned civilians less people will die.” Wesson, Savage and Springfield Armory. the two subjects and graduate. Last year's 10th graders, the from purchasing or owning assault Decker co-authored the bill alongside In 2019, he said, Massachusetts compa- class of 2022, did not have an opportunity to take those tests weapons and high-capacity magazines Rep. Frank Moran of Lawrence, Sen. nies produced more guns than any other last spring because education officials obtained a federal for decades, but companies like Smith & Cynthia Creem of Newton, and Rep. state in the nation. waiver and legislative approval to cancel the spring 2020 Wesson, headquartered in Springfield, Bud Williams of Springfield, whose dis- “If a gun manufacturer in MCAS administration in the early days of remote learning. can still build them here and sell them trict includes Smith & Wesson’s head- Massachusetts doesn’t make military- Juniors will still be able to take the test in the spring and next elsewhere. quarters and a manufacturing facility. style weapons, they’ve got nothing to fall to pursue scholarship opportunities, but the board voted to Backed by parents who lost children Williams forecast that he will face a worry about,” Rosenthal said about the modify graduation requirements for the class of 2022 to allow to mass shootings and the Stop Handgun wave of criticism from gun owners and proposed manufacturing ban. those students to demonstrate competency in math and English Violence organization, a group of groups such as the National Rifle It’s also unclear what impact the man- by completing a relevant course instead of earning a passing Democratic lawmakers launched an Association for backing the proposal. ufacturing ban would have on the state’s MCAS score. effort Tuesday to change that dynamic, He described the bill as a “common- economy and jobs outlook, in large part The change, which board member Matt Hills described as a filing legislation that would extend the sense approach.” because the production breakdown "very narrow, tailored approach" affecting one class and one existing assault weapon ban to cover “We have a responsibility when we between assault weapons and other per- component of the exams, cleared the board unanimously. their manufacture for civilian use as see something that’s not right, that’s missible weapons and devices is not "I think we're as far as we need to go, and I hope this is the well. incorrect, we need to fix it,” Williams widely known. end of the modifications to MCAS," Hills said. The proposal drew immediate criti- said. “They’re going to come charging. Asked about the chances that Smith & Darlene Lombos, the board's labor representative, and Jasper cism from gun ownership advocates, Gun rights advocates are going to make Wesson or another company could leave Coughlin, its student representative, both said they'd like to who described it as misguided and insuf- that conversation about my right to bear Massachusetts in response to the bill, have additional conversations about MCAS testing. ficient to address underlying causes of arms and all that. That’s far from the Manuel Oliver, whose son, Joaquin, died "During this year when it's really easy for students to feel violence. truth. These assault weapons are meant, in the Parkland shooting, replied that the cold and to feel that there aren't people at higher levels looking Sandy Phillips, whose daughter, plain and simple, for war.” focus should be on saving lives. out for them, I think this is exactly the type of thing that shows Jessica Redfield Ghawi, was killed in Jim Wallace, executive director of the “It’s about saving lives and protecting students that we're caring about them," said Coughlin, a the Aurora shooting, said Tuesday that Gun Owners Action League, said his people,” Oliver said. “I feel that we’re Billerica Memorial High School student. gun violence victims and their families group opposes the latest proposal and more concerned about the final destiny The pandemic's disruptions to schooling have renewed have been unable to convince manufac- the state’s existing ban on the purchase of the manufacturer and not the final debates about the role of standardized testing, with teachers turers to stop producing military-style of assault weapons. destiny of our kids and civilians in gen- unions and some lawmakers calling for the MCAS to be can- weapons. “We oppose the ban itself because it’s eral.” celed this year, and the Baker administration describing the “These weapons are made in your not based on anything that’s actually Six other states have a ban on assault exams as a key tool for gauging where students may have state, but they can’t be sold in your state, safety-related,” Wallace said in an inter- weapons similar to that in place in fallen behind while learning remotely. so in effect, Massachusetts is exporting view on Tuesday. “It’s more political Massachusetts, and three of them -- New Ed Lambert, executive director of the Massachusetts Business bloodshed to the rest of the country,” agenda and what I call social bigotry Jersey, New York and California -- also Alliance for Education, wrote to the board on Tuesday voicing Phillips said at a virtual press conference against gun owners by people who don’t ban their manufacture, supporters say. a position that members of the class of 2022 should still be alongside Massachusetts lawmakers. understand what’s going on.” During the 2018 Democratic gubernato- required to take the MCAS even if they are not required to earn “There are no reasons other than the Wallace said he believes the rial primary campaign, eventual a certain score to demonstrate competency. pleas of Americans for them to do any- Legislature should address the role of Democratic nominee Jay Gonzalez Lambert said that past years' passing rates suggest 85 percent thing to stop the carnage. Legislation is mental health in gun violence and sui- called for Springfield-based Smith & or more students would achieve what would normally be con- the only way.” cides -- which in 2017 accounted for 60 Wesson to halt the manufacture of sidered a passing grade, and crossing that threshold would The bill (HD 4192 / SD 2588) filed percent of all gun deaths nationwide, assault weapons. allow them "to know their diploma is of equal weight to those Tuesday would prohibit Massachusetts according to the Pew Research Center. The bill could emerge as the center of of previous classes of graduates." companies such as Smith & Wesson He pointed to the 2018 debate on a the first major gun control debate under For other students, Lambert said, their scores would provide from manufacturing assault weapons “red flag” risk protection gun bill that House Speaker Ronald Mariano, who information that could be used "to create an Educational and high-capacity magazines covered ultimately passed and earned Gov. rose to the top position following former Proficiency Plan for their final year of school designed to assist under the state’s existing ban on their Charlie Baker’s signature, recounting Speaker Robert DeLeo’s departure in them in meeting the essential standards prior to graduation." purchase and possession. Anything man- an unsuccessful push by some December. Board member Martin West suggested that schools encour- ufactured to be sold to law enforcement, Republican lawmakers to focus the Decker noted that Mariano, as major- age students to take the test, both for a chance to qualify for the military or foreign governments debate on mental health. ity leader, played an important role in scholarships and to "learn about where they stand, relative to would be exempt from the newly pro- “The people who have been doing this generating support for previous gun con- the expectations that we as a board have laid out for them." posed ban, and handguns -- which are are not serious about addressing the trol legislation, and he recently called on The board also voted to solicit public comment on used in a vast majority of gun violence actual problem,” Wallace said. “All they Congress to follow the lead of Commissioner Jeff Riley's proposed amendments to admis- -- would not be affected. want to do is pass something to ban a Massachusetts and pass more restrictive sions regulations for vocational-technical schools. A final vote Massachusetts first implemented a thing, because a thing is easy, and the national gun laws. is expected in June after the comment period. state ban on assault weapons in 1998, human element is difficult.” “Speaker DeLeo, in spite of all the Among other changes, Riley's proposal would give the when a similar federal law was already Smith & Wesson, which did not pressure to act quickly to support it or to schools flexibility to set their own admissions policies "that in place. In 2004, Republican Gov. Mitt respond to an immediate request for not support it, was really committed to promote equitable access," and would remove the requirement Romney signed a permanent ban into comment, is one of the top firearm due diligence with members and advo- law shortly before the federal policy manufacturers nationwide. In the most cates,” Decker said. “That has been my See MCAS, Page 5 expired. recent financial quarter, the company experience with Speaker Mariano, that Supporters described the ability of reported selling more than 600,000 guns he will be committed to due diligence.” Massachusetts companies to manufac-

UMass hockey title celebrated as ‘bright moment’ for state UMass toppled the University of really important for our university sys- Championship team Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs -- the team tem, but particularly Amherst, to have a that beat UMass 3-0 for the 2019 crown championship program -- big state feted at state house -- in the national semifinals. school has something that they can cheer By COLIN A. YOUNG “I couldn’t be more proud of the way loud about,” head coach Greg Carvel State House News Service these folks made it almost all the way said. “I’m just really proud that we’re BOSTON - Ashburton Park was splat- two years ago, had an opportunity to able to provide that.” play again taken away from them last Patricia (left) and Manuel Oliver, whose son, Joaquin, was tered with maroon and white Tuesday There are 10 NCAA Division 1 men’s year, and then dealt with all the stuff the killed in the 2018 mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., gave afternoon as Gov. Charlie Baker, House hockey programs in Massachusetts, pandemic threw at them this year, and a their support Tuesday to a bill that would prevent Speaker Ronald Mariano and other offi- about one-sixth of all the programs in the really tough game in the semis against Massachusetts companies from manufacturing assault cials welcomed the 2021 NCAA Division country and second only to the 11 pro- Minnesota Duluth to pull this off,” Baker weapons like the one used in the Parkland shooting. “I feel 1 men’s hockey national champions grams in New York. In addition to the said. “They are a terrific hockey team that we’re more concerned about the final destiny of the from the University of Massachusetts UMass Minutemen and Riverhawks, the and the chancellor would be first to tell manufacturer and not the final destiny of our kids and civil- Amherst to the State House. commonwealth is home to the you they’re also great students. And they ians,” Manuel Oliver said. [SCREENSHOT] “This team was such a bright moment Northeastern Huskies, BC Eagles, Holy have made all of us here in Massachusetts for all of us in Western Mass., across the Cross Crusaders, American International state of Massachusetts and for hockey so proud of their work, their perfor- mance, their excellence and their deter- College Yellow Jackets, Bentley Falcons, fans across the country,” Rep. Dan Carey Harvard Crimson, Merrimack Warriors, of Easthampton said before presenting a mination.” and Boston University Terriers. resolution from the House and Senate At the end of Tuesday afternoon’s cer- that noted the team’s GPA of 3.70. emony, UMass officials presented Baker, “This is a hockey state, let’s not forget The Westfield News The Minutemen walloped the Huskies Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and Mariano with that. I mean, we take enormous pride in A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC of St. Cloud State University 5-0 in the UMass swag, including a home hockey the fact that it’s not that unusual for a national championship game on April 10 jersey with each of their names and the college hockey team from Massachusetts Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry in Pittsburgh, avenging their loss in the number 21. Baker put his jersey on right -- sometimes more than one -- to end up Managing Editor Sales Manager 2019 title game and capturing the first away, but told the players in attendance in the final four in college hockey, men’s that he was not a hat guy. Polito also and women’s. Let’s remember that the Hope E. Tremblay Division 1 college hockey championship Editor James Johnson-Corwin donned her sweater for the rest of the Northeastern women’s team made it all Multi-Media Manager for a Massachusetts school since Boston College won in 2012. press conference. the way to the final four as well,” Baker Chris Putz Marie Brazee Before the NCAA tournament, UMass The Minutemen’s national title was said. “And I think we love the fact that Sports Editor Business Manager won its first-ever Lamoriello Trophy the first championship for the UMass this is sort of a ‘hockey mad’ common- with a 1-0 victory over the UMass Amherst athletic department since the wealth, and for these folks to take this Fran Smith Lorie Perry Lowell Riverhawks in the Hockey East now-defunct skiing team won the 2008 one all the way to the top of the pile and General Manager Director of Ad Production Association championship. The confer- United States Collegiate Skiing and to do it in such a determined and exciting ence title got the Minutemen an auto- Snowboard Association national cham- way is a big lift, I think, for everybody.” matic bid in the NCAA tournament, pionship and the first NCAA title since 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 If the Minutemen make it back to the where they defeated Lake Superior State the women’s lacrosse program claimed Frozen Four next season, they would and Bemidji State in regional play to top honors in 1982. have the opportunity to defend their title (413)562-4181 advance to the Frozen Four. “We just wanted to build a program in familiar territory: The 2022 Frozen www.thewestfieldnews.com To get to the championship game, that we can be proud of. And I think it’s THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021 - PAGE 5

MCAS Continued from Page 4 that grades, attendance, discipline record and counselor Justice Coalition, which supports moving to lottery-based Obituaries recommendation be used as admissions criteria. admissions. Riley's plan also would require each vocational school and Riley's amendments seek to make clear that the Department Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 program to annually submit its admissions policy to the state of Elementary and Secondary Education can order changes to Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries by Aug. 15 and would bar the use of selective criteria that a school's admission policy in cases of non-compliance, and disproportionately exclude members of protected classes, those changes "may include requiring a lottery," according to unless the criteria is "validated as essential to participation" a memo outlining the proposal. Sally Beaudry Wheeler and alternatives are unavailable. Another coalition member, Dan French of Citizens for GRANVILLE: Anyone who Two Chelsea High School students, Aya Faiz and Emily Public Schools, urged the board to have updated rules for knew Sally is familiar with her Menjivar, told the board that criteria like grades, attendance, vocational school admissions in place by July so that school loving touch and kind heart. She disciplinary records and recommendations can create barriers policies would be submitted for review this August, before the always had an open door and a for students of color, who can face bias at school. school year begins. good meal ready for any visitor. Faiz said she is "extremely cautious" about her behavior at "We don't need another year of a discriminatory and exclu- She relished in her role as a school after getting suspended for two days in middle school mom and especially as a grand- sionary state policy in place," he said. for using a curse word. She said she saw her white peers French said the new proposal does not go far enough mother “Mammy”. Every instead get punished with detentions for cursing, and that grandchild was her favorite and because it gives each school "too much latitude" to interpret Black and brown students are often viewed as "more adulti- what criteria is allowable. she made sure to understand fied" in schools and therefore receive harsher discipline. their unique personalities. She Board member Michael Moriarty called Riley's recommen- "We are handed higher expectations despite usually being dations a "stronger approach than simply imposing lotteries would go out of her way to from schools that have less resources and we are punished make them feel as loved and across all schools." He said lotteries amount to "a solution that more severely for not meeting them," she said. addresses access" but have "absolutely no eye on outcome." cherished as possible. Menjivar and Faiz are members of the Vocational Education Sally was born in Springfield, MA on July 25th, 1948 to par- ents Stuart Lomas and Ruth (Russell) Lomas and was the third child of the four sib- lings; Marcia Dower, Jackie Parrish and Russell Lomas. Her compassion was nurtured from a young age with two PUBLIC NOTICE: Police department reminds you to Lock It or Lose It! loving and attentive parents. Sally graduated from WESTFIELD — Criminals often target cars that have personal case, laptop or cellphone in plain view. Secure your valuables inside Springfield Technical High School in 1966. She was very items left in plain view or vehicles left unlocked. There are a few the trunk before arriving at your destination or bring them with you. proud that her senior class’s gift was the “Tech Tiger” that easy steps that will help you from becoming a victim of a vehicle • NEVER leave your keys and/or key fob inside the car. Thieves resided in Forest Park Zoo until its closure. burglary: can just press the start button and drive away. She met her lifelong sweetheart Thomas Earnest Wheeler • ALWAYS lock your car door; this includes when it is parked in If you see anything suspicious, MAKE A CALL, MAKE A as teenagers at summer camp in Westfield, MA in the sum- your driveway or in front of your home. DIFFERENCE at 413-562-5411 or DIAL 911 in case of an mer of 1966. They married on October 10, 1970 and soon • NEVER leave items of value, such as your purse, wallet, brief- emergency. after started a family. Their first home in Easthampton, MA is where they met their best friends Terry and Ann (Missy) St. Marie, whose families remain extended family 48 years later having seen each other through all of life’s ups and downs. Tom & Sally moved to West Springfield, MA in 1982, raising their three children there: Susan Reminders from the Southwick WESTFIELD Wheeler Brown, Timothy Lomas Wheeler and Matthew EXTERMINATING, INC. Thomas Wheeler. Town Clerk’s Office 58 Years Serving Western Mass Sally followed in her mother’s footsteps to become a SOUTHWICK — The second half Real Estate and Personal TERMITES • CARpENTER ANTS • RoDENTS Registered Nurse graduating from Springfield Technical Property bills have been mailed out. Due date is May 3, 2021. Termite Damage Repair & Building Maintenance Community College in 1991 with an Associate’s Degree in A second reminder is being mailed out for the annual census, Real Estate Termite Inspectors Science. Sally’s loss of both her parents deepened her please return to the Town Clerk. compassionate nature, which served her well as a hospice The 2021 dog license is available for purchase. A late fee will Nuisance Wildlife Control nurse and case manager. She always ensured the absolute be assessed after May 3, 2021. Squirrels, Birds, Bats, Moles, Racoons, etc. best care of her patients and their extended families. Sally Last day to register to vote for both the Annual Town Locally Owned Great Guarantees found her true passion as a nurse instructor at the American Election and Annual Town Meeting is Wednesday April 21, • Red Cross and Holyoke Community College teaching the 2021. Town Clerk Office will be open from 8:30am to 8pm. Senior Citizen DiSCountS CNA course for the past 12 years. There are hundreds of Annual Election will be held on Tuesday, May 11 and the CNAs who benefited from Sally’s compassionate outlook Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 18. DON KOzaCzKa 562-9999 on care and made every student understand the important The Town Clerk’s Office is available 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, ENTOMOLOGIST Monday through Friday. www.westfieldexterminating.com role they played in the medical field. During Sally’s last 10 Westfield, MA months of hospital and nursing home rehabilitation care, the impact she had was evident when former student after student stopped in to check on her and shared a fundamen- tal life and work lesson Sally had taught them. Send your local briefs to The Westfield News In 2005, Tom and Sally realized a lifelong dream by building a log cabin home in Granville, MA. “Windy Crest WESTFIELD — Now, more than ever, our readers want to know about your business. As we slowly bring back local businesses, it is Looking for a Farm“ named after their summer cabin filled with family important to share what you offer, when and how people can make memories, became their happiest place; raising chickens, purchases or utilize your services and just know that you are open. grandkids and developing what might be the best soaps on Are you hosting online events or offer remote services? We want to Unique Gift? the planet. Windy Crest Farm soaps are now sold at mul- know! 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We didn’t These eight Westfield Bombers was cancelled due to COVID con- really respond well enough to that high school senior football players cerns. type of adversity.” have one thing in common – they “I think the kids always look for- Westfield ran into another wall – – very nearly had their seasons cut ward to the matchup,” coach Parent or rather a solid offensive and defen- short one year early. said, “because they potentially could sive line – – a week later against The pandemic halted the comple- be playing against players who pos- Agawam in their home opener at tion of the state high school hockey sibly could start at a D1 level college Bullens Field. It was déjà vu for the championships, forced the cancella- or maybe even the NFL. It typically Bombers as they suffered another tion of the 2020 spring sports season, gives our kids a chance to measure 26-7 loss. brought about several modifications up and get themselves on a scout’s Westfield’s lone touchdown for to the entire high school sports land- radar. There was definitely some the second straight week was anoth- scape, and derailed the fall football disappointment. Some players were er one-yard Cimini plunge. season, ultimately delaying the start likely disheartened they were not “At times we looked really, really until “Fall II,” a season created in able to showcase their talents at that good; at other times we had some between the winter and spring sports time.” real lapses in judgement,” coach seasons by the Massachusetts Although the coronavirus offered Parent explained. “That ultimately Interscholastic Athletic Association Westfield a bit of a reprieve of sorts took the wind out of our sails.” in response to guidelines set forth by from facing a powerhouse, a match- Now, at 1-3, Westfield will attempt lawmakers and state and local health up against the #2 team in Western to snap a three-game losing streak and school officials. Massachusetts, the Minnechaug against East Longmeadow (1-4) in “I think it’s meant a lot to get (our Falcons, proved to be a bit problem- their final game of the 2021 “Fall II’ players) back on the field,” Westfield atic. The Falcons posted a soaring season on Senior Day Friday at High School football head coach 28-0 shutout. Bullens Field. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. Rob Parent said. “It has been con- “There is no question this year that East Longmeadow will be seeking structive to work toward some bal- Minnechaug was one of the top two to snap a losing streak of its own, ance, some normalcy. Even though or three teams in Western having lost to West Springfield, the game has been riddled with Massachusetts,” coach Parent said. Agawam, Minnechaug, and restrictions and rules, the kids are “They were a really sound football Longmeadow by a combined score super grateful for it.” team. They’re deep on both sides of of 173-49 in their last four games. The season began like no other. the ball and extremely well-coached. The Spartans lone victory also came Westfield wide receiver Mike Collins (88) celebrates with wideout Conor Westfield kicked off 2021 on the We made some tough turnovers and on opening day, a 21-6 win over Connally (85) after Connally hauled in an 11 yard touchdown pass from road against Chicopee never rebounded.” Amherst. quarterback Matt Adamites in a 2021 “Fall II” high school football sea- Comprehensive Friday, March 19. The following week, Holyoke run- “I think both teams are struggling son opener at Chicopee Comprehensive High School. The Bombers will Junior quarterback Matt Adamites ning backs Dylan Lubold and to find their real identity,” coach look to return to its high-flying ways in their final game of the season tossed three touchdowns and the William Dumoulin combined for Parent said. “It’s going to be a battle Friday night against East Longmeadow. The game kicks off at Bullens Bombers routed the Colts 35-0. more than 300 rushing yards and of who can control those moments Field at 6 p.m. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS FILE PHOTO) Westfield was stopped on its ini- three touchdowns as the Purple the best on Friday night to see who tial drive of the season, moving the Knights ran past Westfield, 26-7. can pull it off.” ball all the way to Chicopee Comp’s with an 11-yard touchdown pass to A safety, a Brewster 62 yard kick It was not a runaway early on The season may not end with a 11-yard line only to be stopped on Conor Connally. On the Bombers’ return for touchdown, and another though. Westfield fell behind 8-0 traditional Thanksgiving Day game, fourth-and-one. But the Bombers third drive, Adamites hooked up Adamites-to-Scott TD had Westfield from the outset but rallied to within but the Westfield Bombers will be would not be denied. with Andrew Scott for a 23-yard reveling in all its glory. 8-7 when junior running back Ryan looking to feast. On their second possession, scoring play. The next series resulted “We were hungry to play, excited Cimini plunged into the end zone “I’m happy with our progression,” Westfield drove 52 yards in nine in a 10-yard touchdown run from to play and we were healthy,” coach from one yard out to begin the sec- coach Parent said. “It’s just time to plays. Adamites capped off the drive Barber. Parent said. “It just so happened we ond half. Holyoke countered with 18 finish our drive.” See all our Fall II Sports Schedules photos “FALL II” April 23 at ... Westfield football vs. East Longmeadow, April 22 6 p.m. Gateway boys basketball @ Monson, 6 p.m. Southwick boys basketball vs. Belchertown, Gateway girls basketball vs. Monson, 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Southwick girls basketball @ Belchertown, 6 p.m. thewestfieldnews.smugmug.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021 - PAGE 7

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