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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 WEDNESDAY,TUESDAY, JUNE APRIL 27, 14,2017 2021 VOL.75 cents 90 NO. 87 Police raid yields drugs, guns and cash By CARL E. HARTDEGEN Correspondent WESTFIELD – Pounds of marijuana, hallucinogenic mushrooms, thousands of dollars, firearms, ammunition and assorted marijuana products were seized Friday when city detectives executed a warrant at a Clark Street address. Det. Brian Freeman reports in a court docu- ment that he was able to secure an ‘anticipatory warrant’ April 9 which City and State officials, along with three business owners, gathered Friday for ribbon cutting ceremonies at Hilltown Chic, was executed that day Be Bella, and Boho Hair Studio. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) after officers of the Detective Bureau observed a trigger event, resulting SHAKYE GASKINS in an arrest and seizure of Three businesses celebrate opening contraband. By PETER CURRIER downtown in spring time and a post-COVID era,” said A team of detectives set up surveillance of the target of an Staff Writer Humason. ongoing investigation, Shakye Gaskins, 27, and his residence WESTFIELD – Three locally owned neighboring business- Humason said it was brave of the new business owners to on the second floor of 11 Clark Street. es on School Street had a ribbon cutting ceremony April 9 to open their stores during the pandemic, and congratulated them Officers watched him leave his apartment, apparently to celebrate each of their recent grand openings. on their endeavors. meet a customer who parked nearby. After the apparent cus- The three businesses, Hilltown Chic, Be Bella Boutique, and “Our community is open for business,” said Humason. tomer drove away, Det. Lt. Steve Dickinson coordinated with Boho Hair Studio, each opened their doors within the last four Be Bella Boutique owner Bethany Liquori said that her other officers to stop the man’s pickup truck on Union Street. months, even as the economic impact of the COVID-19 pan- business started as a mobile clothing boutique about 18 Freeman reports that the customer, in a brief interview, demic brings struggles to local businesses. months ago, just before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Her told officers that he had just purchased a small amount of The ceremony drew a crowd of dozens on School Street and physical store on School Street opened in February. marijuana “from a person he knew to be named Shakye and was led by Mayor Donald F. Humason Jr. State Sen. John C. “When the pandemic hit I really focused on my online and described him as a tall black male.” Velis and state Rep. Kelly W. Pease offered remarks. Dickinson later explained that the customer’s admission “I think we can all agree this is a great reawakening of our See Businesses, Page 3 served as the “trigger event” which allowed Freeman, back at Clark Street, to take the next step and execute the warrant at the suspect’s apartment with his part of the team. Freeman reports the officers approached the suspect’s door Early plans for new skate park move forward where they “announced who we were and why we were there.” When there was no immediate response, the officers By AMY PORTER opened the unlocked door and entered the apartment where Staff Writer they encountered the suspect and a female resident. WESTFIELD – The Parks & Gaskins was arrested and taken to the police station. A Recreation Commission voted April 12 search revealed a wide array of contraband. to investigate the feasibility of bringing the Westfield Skate Park in Amelia Park See Police Raid, Page 5 to “usability,” after a presentation by former Westfield resident and skate- boarder Jeff Burke and Westfield resident Dan Dziuban, owner of Theory Skate and Snow in Northampton and Giraffe returned, Holyoke. Burke, who previously appeared before the commission in February, said but ‘Berry the Bear’ he would like to see the city replace the existing skate park with a new park. He said the original park was built in 2000 is still missing and is outdated By AMY PORTER “It’s a rough park for beginners. Staff Writer There’s nothing approachable if it’s the WESTFIELD – Golf first day on a skateboard, and it is not a Acres’ iconic “Geoffrey” the safe place to learn. If you’re not getting Giraffe was returned this beginners there, you’re not getting any Zachary Stratton takes advantage of the early spring sun April 13, 2021 at the week, but “Berry” the Bear is legacy users, and attendance is low,” Westfield skate park. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) still missing, and new owner Anthony Witman hopes that Burke said. He said people in the area go he will be found. to the Westfield park only out of neces- Witman said a good samar- sity, because that’s all they have. itan, Mark from West Burke argued that Westfield should Springfield, rescued Geoffrey redo its skate park, because anybody can from the wilderness of a be involved in skateboarding, which he quad trail in Holyoke and said has exploded in the last 20 years, “Berry” the Bear is still miss- brought the giraffe to his ing from Golf Acres at 317 “and is arguably more popular than base- backyard to meet his kids. ball and hockey, which are super expen- Union St. (PHOTO When Mark saw the post on SUBMITTED) sive (to participate in).” social media searching for “Teens are a generation left behind. A him, he contacted Golf Acres and the 12-foot statue returned skate park provides a safe place for teens home. to congregate and socialize together,” There have been no sightings of the life-sized 6 to 8 foot Burke said, adding that it also supports bear yet. local business when families travel to a Witman, who expects to close on Golf Acres at the end of skate park and spend more time in town. the month with financing from Greenfield Cooperative Bank, Dziuban of Westfield said he ran a says the fiberglass resin figures are a nostalgic part of the skateboard camp in Westfield for years, miniature golf in the recreational destination at 317 Union but moved it from the skate park to a St., which also contains a driving range, batting range and municipal playground three years ago, miniature “Indy-style” go-kart track. bringing portable ramps with him, Jonathan Houston stands with his skateboard at the Westfield skate park April 13, See Missing, Page 5 2021. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) See Skate Park, Page 5 WG&E to resume shutoffs after moratorium is lifted March, but residents and commercial ratepay- help alleviate some of the financial stress rate- 1, otherwise a termination notice will be sent. Westfield residents ers who struggled to pay their bills because of payers may be facing. If they do not reply to that notice within 10 the COVID-19 pandemic will be given a “Hopefully the timing of this stimulus will days, the utility can shut off their gas and with overdue utility chance to set up a payment plan to slowly pay further stimulate bills to be paid,” said electricity. off their overdue bills. Flaherty. Gov. Charlie D. Baker’s administration bills have until May 1 Two thousand letters were sent out, 100 of He urged residents to contact WG&E even extended a moratorium on power shutoffs for which were sent to commercial ratepayers, if they know they cannot afford to pay the bill investor-owned utilities to July 1. WG&E is a to contact the company while the rest were sent to residential ratepay- right now. public utility, so that extension does not apply. By PETER CURRIER ers. “We understand the special circumstances,” The Department of Public Utilities lifted the Staff Writer “The customers need to contact us,” said said Flaherty, “We will work with you to fig- moratorium on shutoffs for public utilities on WESTFIELD — Westfield Gas and Electric Flaherty, “They were protected from shutoffs ure out how to get part of the bill paid.” March 15. has begun sending letters to residents inform- last year, but now they need to call us to He said he hopes that most ratepayers will Customers who may have difficulties pay- ing them that the moratorium on municipal address those issues.” be able to have their bills paid in full in ing their overdue bills are encouraged to go to During the April 7 Municipal Light Board September. gas and electric shutoffs has been lifted. www.wgeld.org/pages/residential/assistance- meeting, Flaherty said that he hoped the Anyone who received a letter from WG&E, New WG&E General Manager Thomas P. programs to see what assistance programs recent round of federal stimulus checks would must reach out to the municipal utility by May Flaherty said that the moratorium was lifted in may be available to them. PAGE 2 - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS WG+E supports Barnes Air National Guard Base with energy efficiency funding WESTFIELD — Westfield the base for years to come. ety of programs to help busi- Gas + Electric General “We are proud to support nesses save on your energy Manager Tom Flaherty and the 104th Air Fighter Wing expenses. These include other staff visited the Barnes and Barnes Air National Heating and Hot Water, Air National Guard Base Guard Base as they make Industrial Retrofit, Express (ANGB) in Westfield, MA to these important energy and LED Lighting Programs. deliver a $50,000 rebate improvements,” noted ——— towards a recently completed Flaherty. About Westfield Gas + energy efficiency project Seth Desnoyers, 2d Lt, MA Electric/Whip City Fiber within the base’s buildings. ANG of the Civil Engineering Westfield Gas + Electric is The upgrades included instal- Squadron commented, “This a municipal utility offering lation of high efficiency support from WG+E is an residential and commercial HVAC equipment, tankless excellent demonstration of gas and electric services in and heat pump water heaters, our engagement in the Westfield, Massachusetts. LED lighting, low-flow fix- Westfield community. We are Doing business as Whip City tures and building envelope pleased to have a chance for Fiber (WCF), they offer giga- improvements, primarily reuse of these funds in bit internet service delivered related to weatherization. The Westfield while supporting across a fiber optic network Left to right are 2nd Lt. Seth Desnoyers, Jay Kline, Ed Roman, Caitrin Ferriter, Tom new equipment will provide energy efficiency at the base.” directly to homes and busi- Flaherty, Sr. and Col. William Bladen as WG+E presents a check for energy efficency mea- electric and gas savings for WG+E offers offer a vari- nesses in the City of Westfield. sures at Barnes Air National Guard Base. AAA NORTHEAST: Massachusetts average gas prices remain the same WEST SPRINGFIELD — Massachusetts’s Sandra Marsian, Vice President of AAA average gas price is the same as last week, Northeast Pioneer Valley Region. “Cheaper averaging $2.74 per gallon. Today’s price is 1 crude oil prices will likely help to keep price cent higher than a month ago ($2.73), and 74 fluctuation low this week.” cents higher than April 12, 2020 ($2.00). AAA Northeast’s April 12 survey of fuel Massachusetts’s average gas price is 12 cents prices found the current national average to be lower than the national average. 1 cent lower than last week ($2.87), averaging resource for up-to-date fuel price information. with 71 offices in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, “After a wild March, Americans are seeing $2.86 a gallon. Today’s national average price Search average gas prices by Regular, Plus, Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire and a little stability at the pump. On the week, 40 is 3 cents higher than a month ago ($2.83), and Premium and Diesel on National and State New York, providing more than 6 million local states’ averages either increased or decreased 1 dollar higher than this day last year ($1.86). levels, as well as Metro areas. AAA members with travel, insurance, finance, by only a penny, or had no change at all,” said The AAA Gas Prices website is your AAA Northeast is a not-for-profit auto club and auto-related services. Police Logs Major crime and incident report dangerous weapon; Street and cut across the road in front of him while he was oper- Wednesday, April 7, 2021 12:19 p.m.: brush fire, Springfield Road, multiple callers ating a tractor trailer, the responding officer reports that an area Westfield report a brush fire on the West Springfield town line, the search turned up negative. 12:46 a.m.: well being check, East Main Street, a caller responding officer reports that the fire is on the West Springfield reports that she was in a drive thru when she saw a male party side and that he will assist with traffic, the responding firefight- in a vehicle following two female parties who were on foot and ers report that they would assist West Springfield with putting seemed visibly distressed about the male party following them, out the fire, dispatch reports that West Springfield police said the caller reports that she approached the female parties but did that the fire was taken care of; not get their names and she was then briefly followed by the 12:59 p.m.: accident, Holyoke Road, a caller reports a two male party herself, the responding officer reports that they did motor vehicle accident with no airbag deployment, the responding officer reports that two tow trucks were requested to Court Logs an area search and could not locate the female parties or the vehicle that was following them; remove both vehicles from the scene, the responding Fire 7:37 a.m.: animal complaint, Dana Street, a caller reports Captain reports that ambulances were requested, the respond- Westfield District Court that they located a loose bulldog, the responding Animal ing ambulance reports that two patients were transferred to Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Control Officer reports that the bulldog was transported to the Baystate Noble Hospital, another ambulance reports that one Earl D. Lannon, 51, of 116 Colony Drive, was released on Westfield Regional Animal Shelter; additional person was transported to Baystate Noble Hospital; his personal recognizance pending a June 15 hearing after he 11:26 a.m.: assault, Medieros Way, a caller reports having a 3:19 p.m.: suspicious, Southampton Road, a caller reports was arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle under gun drawn on her while she was at work by a male party who that he observes a male party digging an approximately 10 foot the influence of liquor and a marked lines violation brought by then left in his motor vehicle, dispatch reports a second caller by 10 foot hole in the ground in the woods across from him, the Westfield police. called claiming to be the male party wishing to turn himself in, responding officers report that they could not locate anybody in Michael J. Palumbo, 23, of 99 Tannery Road, Westfield, the responding officer reports that he met with the male suspect the area but did find a hole in the woods matching the descrip- was released on his personal recognizance (with pretrial condi- to turn in the gun then went to his residence to turn in his oth- tion made by the caller; tions) pending a June 15 hearing after he was arraigned on a ers, the officer reports that Nicholas Matthews, 29, of 80 West 5:47 p.m.: recreational vehicle complaint, South Broad charge of violation of an abuse prevention order brought by Silver St., Westfield, was placed under arrest for assault with a Street, a caller reports that two ATVs drove up South Broad Westfield police.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Wed., April 14, 2021 is the 104th day of the year. 261 days remain until the end of the year

bellion. For this, he is remembered storms of the Dust Bowl, swept 1991 – The Republic of Georgia ON THIS DAY as the first national hero of Barba- across the Oklahoma and Texas introduces the post of President TODAY'S dos. panhandles and neighboring ar- after its declaration of indepen- – Vitellius, commander of AD 69 – Hungary declares itself eas. dence from the Soviet Union. BIRTHDAYS the Rhine armies, defeats Emper- 1849 independent of Austria with Lajos – World War II: Royal Ma- – In a U.S. friendly fire in- or Otho in the Battle of Bedriacum 1940 1994 1960 – Brad Garrett, American Kossuth as its leader. rines land in Namsos, Norway in cident during Operation Provide to take power over Rome. actor and comedian – U.S. President Abraham preparation for a larger force to ar- Comfort in northern Iraq, two – After his marriage to the 1865 1960 – Tina Rosenberg, 966 Lincoln is shot in Ford’s Theatre by rive two days later. United States Air Force aircraft Christian Doubravka of Bohemia, American journalist and author[39] John Wilkes Booth; Lincoln lives – World War II: German and mistakenly shoot-down two United – Brian Adams, American the pagan ruler of the Polans, 1941 1964 till the following day. Italian forces attack Tobruk in Lib- States Army helicopters, killing 26 wrestler (d. 2007) Mieszko I, converts to Christian- – U.S. Secretary of State ya. people. 1964 – Jeff Andretti, American ity, an event considered to be the 1865 William H. Seward and his fam- – Bombay explosion: A mas- – NATO mistakenly bombs race car driver founding of the Polish state. 1944 1999 ily are attacked at home by Lewis sive explosion in Bombay harbor a convoy of ethnic Albanian refu- 1964 – Jim Grabb, American – Co-Emperor Otto II, a son 972 Powell. kills 300 and causes economic gees. Yugoslav officials say 75 tennis player of Otto I (the Great), marries the – The Four Dead in Five damage valued then at 20 million people were killed. 1965 – Tom Dey, American Byzantine princess Theophanu. 1881 Seconds Gunfight is fought in El pounds. – A severe hailstorm strikes director and producer She is crowned empress by Pope 1999 Paso, Texas. – Razing of Friesoythe: The Sydney, Australia causing A$2.3 1966 – David Justice, American John XIII at Rome. 1945 – The Pan-American Union 4th Canadian (Armoured) Division billion in insured damages, the baseball player and sportscaster – Temür, grandson of Kublai, 1890 – Greg Maddux, American 1294 is founded by the First Internation- deliberately destroyed the German most costly natural disaster in 1966 is elected Khagan of the Mongols baseball player, coach, and man- al Conference of American States town of Friesoythe on the orders of Australian history. and Emperor of the Yuan dynasty ager in Washington, D.C. Major General Christopher Vokes. – Venezuelan President with the reigning titles Oljeitu and 2002 1967 – Barrett Martin, American – The first ever commercial – The Soviet satellite Sput- Hugo Chávez returns to office two Chengzong. 1894 1958 drummer, songwriter, and produc- motion picture house opens in nik 2 falls from orbit after a mission days after being ousted and ar- – In England, the Yorkists un- er 1471 New York City, United States, us- duration of 162 days. This was the rested by the country’s military. der Edward IV defeat the Lancas- 1968 – Anthony Michael Hall, ing ten Kinetoscopes, a device for first spacecraft to carry a living an- – The Human Genome Proj- trians under the Earl of Warwick 2003 American actor peep-show viewing of films. imal, a female dog named Laika, ect is completed with 99% of the at the Battle of Barnet; the Earl is 1969 – Brad Ausmus, American – The Exposition Universelle who likely lived only a few hours. human genome sequenced to an killed and Edward IV resumes the 1900 baseball player and manager begins. – Gnassingbé Eyadéma accuracy of 99.99%. – Martyn LeNoble, Dutch- throne. 1967 1969 – The Azusa Street Revival overthrows President of Togo – U.S. troops in Baghdad American bass player – A celestial phenomenon 1906 2003 1561 opens and will launch Pentecos- Nicolas Grunitzky and installs him- capture Abu Abbas, leader of the 1971 – Carlos Pérez, is reported over Nuremberg, de- talism as a worldwide movement. self as the new president, a title he Palestinian group that killed an Dominican-American baseball scribed as an aerial battle. – Hauser Dam, a steel dam would hold for the next 38 years. American on the hijacked cruise player – Imperial forces are de- 1908 1639 on the Missouri River in Montana, – Tbilisi Demonstrations: liner the MS Achille Lauro in 1985. 1971 – Gregg Zaun, American feated by the Swedes at the Battle 1978 U.S., fails, sending a surge of wa- Thousands of Georgians demon- – The Oregon Supreme baseball player and sportscaster of Chemnitz. The Swedish victory 2005 ter 25 to 30 feet (7.6 to 9.1 m) high strate against Soviet attempts to Court nullifies marriage licenses 1972 – Dean Potter, American prolongs the Thirty Years’ War and downstream. change the constitutional status of issued to same-sex couples a year rock climber and BASE jumper (d. allows them to advance into Bohe- – A massacre is organized the Georgian language. earlier by Multnomah County. 2015) mia. 1909 – Adrien Brody, American by the Ottoman Empire against – STS-1: The first operation- 2006 – Twin blasts triggered by 1973 – Khalsa: The Sikh religion 1981 actor 1699 the Armenian population of Cilicia. al Space Shuttle, Columbia com- crude bombs during Asr prayer was formalised as the Khalsa – 1973 – David Miller, American – The British passenger lin- pletes its first test flight. in Jama Masjid, Delhi injure 13 the brotherhood of Warrior-Saints 1912 tenor er RMS Titanic hits an iceberg in 1986 – The heaviest hailstones people. – by Guru Gobind Singh in north- 1974 – Da Brat, American rap- the North Atlantic at 23:40 (sinks ever recorded (1 kilogram (2.2 – Nearly 2,700 are killed in ern India, in accordance with the 2010 per morning of April 15th). lb)) fall on the Gopalganj district of a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in the Nanakshahi calendar. 1975 – Lita, American wrestler – The Bremen, a German Bangladesh, killing 92. Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Pre- – The first abolition society in 1928 1975 – Avner Dorman, Israeli- 1775 Junkers W 33 type aircraft, reach- – The USS Samuel B. Rob- fecture. North America is established. The 1988 American composer and academ- es Greenly Island, Canada - the erts strikes a mine in the Persian – Twin bomb blasts in Abuja, Society for the Relief of Free Ne- 2014 ic first successful transatlantic aero- Gulf during Operation Earnest Nigeria, kill at least 75 people and – Anna DeForge, American groes Unlawfully Held in Bondage 1976 plane flight from east to west. Will. injures 141 others. basketball player is organized in Philadelphia by – The Spanish Cortes depos- – In a United Nations cere- – Two hundred seventy-six 1976 – Kyle Farnsworth, Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin 1931 1988 2014 es King Alfonso XIII and proclaims mony in Geneva, Switzerland, the schoolgirls are abducted by Boko American baseball player Rush. the Second Spanish Republic. Soviet Union signs an agreement Haram in Chibok, Nigeria. 1977 – Nate Fox, American – Bussa, a slave in British- 1816 – The Black Sunday dust pledging to withdraw its troops – In Japan, the foreshock of basketball player (d. 2014) ruled Barbados, leads a slave re- 1935 2016 storm, considered one of the worst from Afghanistan. Kumamoto earthquakes occurs. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 - PAGE 3 (on)Line dancing Franklin Avenue Elementary School students April 9 enjoyed line dancing with classmates in-person as well as other peers via Zoom. At left, Students, teachers, and staff at Franklin Avenue School prepare to line dance.(MARC ST. ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Kate Fahey, Franklin Avenue School Adjustment Counselor, leads students in a group line Other schools were able to participate via a Zoom link over the internet. (MARC ST. ONGE/ dance Friday. (MARC ST. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Businesses Continued from Page 1 social media presence,” wave of COVID-19 was Thanksgiving and I did it all Tristin Denton just opened her due to COVID-19 guidelines. since opening,” said Denton. said Liquori, “I felt it was beginning to escalate. Her in about three weeks,” said studio on March 2. She simply Despite the difficulty, she has She said that there has been time to move up a little bit. shop sells small gifts, candles, cyr, “It was really tough, and described the difficulty of found no shortage of business quite a backlog of people who These spaces were available gag gifts, and a lot of items really scary. You know, it’s a opening the studio during a since she opened her doors. have not had a proper haircut and the rent was great.” themed after the recently-con- big risk. I figured it was a pandemic as “10 out of 10” “This is my first day off for most of the pandemic. Hilltown Chic owner cluded sitcom “Schitts time where people need to Cassie cyr opened her store Creek.” laugh and have fun.” on Dec. 15, as the winter “I got the keys on Boho Hair Studio owner

Veterans COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: Be Bella Boutique owner Bethany Liquori cuts the grand opening ribbon with State Rep Kelly Pease, Mayor Don Humason, Chamber of Commerce President Dino Gravanis, and State Senator John Velis in attendance. (MARC ST.ONGE/THEWESTFIELD, WESTFIELD NEWS) MA Boho Hair Studio owner Tristin Denton cuts the grand opening ribbon with State Rep Kelly Pease, Mayor Don Humason, Chamber of Commerce President Dino Gravanis, and State Senator John Velis in attendance. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System VeteransAnd COVID-19 Our Community Partners Are Offering The Johnson & Johnson (single-dose) Vaccine To All VaccineVeterans Clinic:, Veteran Spouses, and Caregivers of WESTFIELD,Veterans (All Ages MA). Pre-Registration is required. VA Central Western MassachusettsSatu Healthcarerday, A Systempril 1 7, 2021 And Our Community Partners Are9:00 O a.m. ering – 1:00 p.m. The Covid-19 Vaccine To All Veterans, (By Appointment Only) Veteran Spouses, and Caregivers of Veterans (All Ages). Pre-Registration Is RequiredW ~ Calles (413)tfiel 582-3110.d High School SATURDAY, APRIL177 M17,ont g2021omery Road, MA 9:00am ~ 1:00pm (By Appointment Only - Sorry, No Walk-Ins)  All participants must pre-register West eld High SchoolPlease call (413) 582-3110 177 Montgomery Veterans, Road • West bring eld, your MA VA Healthcare ID or DD-214 • All Participants Must Pre-Register • Please Call (413) 582-3110 Hilltown Chic owner Cassie Cyr receives a state proclamation from Senator John Velis, with • Veterans, Bring Your VA Healthcare ID Mayor Don Humason and Chamber President Dino Gravanis also in attendance. (MARC or DD-214 ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) PAGE 4 - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK Stevenson seeks your vote My name is Robert Stevenson, and I am a candidate for the 3-year position on the Southwick School Committee. I believe that I bring a diverse, inclusive parental view to the committee. I have a strong desire to help the school district ensure that they continue to provide exemplary education as well as placing a top priority on the students’ goals and aspira- tions. Our son Noah was a graduate of SRS in 2020. Zoey will be a senior and Aubrey will be entering into 9th grade this fall. With each of them having ROB STEVENSON quite different interests, I have had the privilege of meeting many of the teachers and adminis- trators in all three schools. This opportunity has helped me to become familiar with the schools and understand the need for more timely communication on everyone’s part. I look forward to bringing my organizational experience, finance knowledge, and problem-solving expertise to the school committee while learning the challenges, opportunities, and limitations from the other side of the table. Too often in life we do not make the effort to understand the details that create or constrain certain decisions. With your vote, I hope to achieve that understanding and find solutions that satisfy our children’s needs. I have had a longstanding, personal commitment to community service. During high school, I coached baseball and was a recipient of the prestigious Terry Fox Humanitarian Award. I earned the equivalent of Eagle Scout rank as a member of the Boy Scouts of Canada. Since moving to Southwick, I have been highly active within the Southwick Rec Center, currently serv- Half of Massachusetts adults have ing as a VP on the Rec Center Board, overseeing their school age program. In addition, I have served for the last ten years as treasurer for received at least first vaccine dose the Southwick Soccer committee and member of the Southwick Soccer 3v3 planning committee. I am a Lector and a CCD By KATIE LANNAN on to amend that thought. teacher to junior and high school age children at Our Lady of the State House News Service “That’s not fair,” he said. “I’m always worried about the Blessed Sacrament Church in Westfield. BOSTON - Massachusetts this week will likely cross the website, but we’ve been assured that it won’t be a problem, and My education and work experience is in the healthcare field. threshold of 2 million residents fully vaccinated against they’ve run some pretty heavy stress-tests on it.” I have a BSc in Physical Therapy from McGill University in COVID-19 and holds the distinction of being the first state Asked about when he might consider relaxing outdoor mask- Montreal. I have 28 years of experience as a Physical Therapist with at least 5 million people to deliver at least one dose to ing requirements as vaccination proceeds, Baker said a lot will working in multiple treatment settings, with most of my career more than half of its adult residents, Gov. Charlie Baker said depend on federal guidance, the speed at which people con- being spent in the Skilled Nursing arena. I have worked for a Monday during a visit to a Worcester vaccine site. tinue to get vaccinated, and “how big a deal” viral variants national therapy and pharmacy provider, serving in multiple More than 5.2 million vaccine doses have been shipped to become, “not just here in Massachusetts and in the Northeast, executive roles. Massachusetts, and more than 87 percent of those have been but around the country generally.” Our family moved to Southwick in 2009 from Saint John, administered, according to a Monday afternoon report from the During the visit to a vaccination site run by Family Health New Brunswick, Canada. I received my US citizenship in Department of Public Health. Center of Worcester, officials also touted the role of commu- September of 2020. My wife Rachel, children Noah, Zoey, and In a state with a population of roughly 6.9 million people, nity health centers -- which Baker said have administered more Aubrey, and I love this community and hope to become an even almost 1.79 million people have completed their vaccine regi- than 300,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccines -- and marked more integral part of it. So, I ask you to vote for me, Rob men -- either by receiving one Johnson & Johnson shot or two the 15-year anniversary of the state’s landmark health care Stevenson, for School Committee on May 11th. doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines -- and almost 2.77 reform law requiring residents to purchase health insurance. million people have received at least one Moderna or Pfizer The law Gov. Mitt Romney signed on April 12, 2006 also Thank you. shot. created the state authority known as the Health Connector, Rob Stevenson Next Monday, Massachusetts will open up its vaccine eligi- through which individuals can find and purchase insurance. bility to all people age 16 and older who live, work or study Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders said here. that Massachusetts now has the highest rate of health coverage, Gov. Baker expects inspections Baker said he continues to hope the federal government’s at 97 percent, and that the Connector has “maintained the low- vaccine supply will “get to the point where they can actually est average premiums of any exchange market in the nation vendor to compensate stations meet demand.” since 2017.” “I’ve said several times that, you know, supply will be an “The pandemic has made one thing very clear -- we can’t By MATT MURPHY issue, but I do believe that if supply is there, by the time we get always predict what health risks we might face, individually or State House News Service to Memorial Day a significant number of people in collectively,” Sudders said. “Throughout the pandemic, our BOSTON - Drivers whose vehicle inspections expired last month are being given until the end of April to obtain a new Massachusetts will have been vaccinated,” Baker said. health care system has never been overwhelmed in responding sticker, but service stations have seen their businesses disrupted Pressed for a more specific figure, Baker responded, “Tell to the health needs of our residents during COVID. Our health and Gov. Charlie Baker said Monday that he “fully expects” the me what the supply looks like and how much J&J we have,” system wasn’t overwhelmed because of our strong history and state’s Wisconsin-based vendor to make up for some of the referring to the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccines he often commitment to health care in Massachusetts.” losses. describes as a way to boost capacity and accelerate vaccina- Sudders said two-thirds of people insured through the Wisconsin-based Applus Technologies suffered a malware tion. Connector will see their premiums decrease starting in May. attack on March 30 and the technology platform that it operates Public health officials on Sunday reported a seven-day aver- She said more people are likely to qualify for “zero- or low- in eight states to provide vehicle inspection support has been age positive test rate of 2.2 percent and the state is still seeing dollar health coverage” because of the federal spending pack- shut down ever since. significant virus case numbers. There were more than 1,800 age known as the American Rescue Plan, and Health Connector “It’s our expectation that by the end of the week, this needs to new cases confirmed on Sunday and state officials estimate Executive Director Louis Gutierrez said passage of that legis- be solved,” Baker said at a press conference on Monday in there are more than 36,000 active cases in Massachusetts. lation makes this “the best time ever to obtain health insurance Worcester. As the restrictions on vaccine eligibility drop next week, in Massachusetts.” Baker said that “to the best of our knowledge” no consumer Baker said how long people will have to wait for appointments The Connector’s extended open enrollment period runs information has “ended up anywhere in the public domain” as a will depend on the dose supply from the federal government. through July 23, and Gutierrez said current members will result of the cyber attack, but he acknowledged that businesses He expressed confidence in the state’s vaccine-booking web- receive updated premium information this month and next. that employ staff to perform vehicle inspections have been hurt site, which has been updated and modified since its high-pro- People who have been on unemployment income in 2021 will by the pause. file crash when about a million people became eligible on Feb. be able to obtain Connector plans without premium payments “We fully expect the vendor to find a way to compensate 18. starting in July, he said. many of the folks at the dealer and the service station level who “I’m not worried about the website,” Baker said, then went COVID-19 vaccines are free regardless of insurance status. have been horribly inconvenienced by this,” Baker said. The Registry of Motor Vehicles said Friday that it would allow a “grace period” until April 30 for any motor vehicle with an expired inspection sticker from March. New vehicles purchased or registered on or after March 23 will also have until April 30 to obtain an inspection instead of the traditional seven Labor challenges slow MBTA effort to restore service days. By CHRIS LISINSKI crowds that are already running more still shrunk from close to 1,680 to about Any driver whose vehicle failed inspection and was in the State House News Service frequently than they did before the pan- 1,660 due to attrition and hiring has been middle of 60-day retest window will also be afforded one extra BOSTON - In late June, the MBTA demic hit, such as the Routes 32 in slow to fill openings. day for each day the Applus inspection system has been down, will restore service on several closed bus Boston, 77 from Arlington to Cambridge, Between 30 and 40 MBTA employees which currently stands at 14 days. routes, add frequency on the highest-rid- 111 and 116 between Revere and Boston, are out of work with active COVID-19 Baker said the administration has spoken with state law ership bus lines, and boost trips on the and 117 from East Boston to Revere. cases, Poftak said. Workforce impacts enforcement and received assurances that motorists will not be core subway system, early steps in the The latest plan calls for increased ser- and distancing requirements mean there ticketed for having an expired inspection sticker from March. agency’s effort to walk back unpopular vice on the Red, Orange, Blue and Green are fewer operators and buses available COVID-era cuts. Lines starting this summer as well, to run pre-pandemic service levels, he See Stations, Page 5 Two weeks after the T’s board voted to though Gonneville did not provide many said. resume pre-pandemic levels of service on details on those lines Monday. Officials “We’re continuing to hire, continuing most of the system “as soon as possible,” intend to bring more service back in the to move and progress through the pro- officials outlined the first major batch of fall as well, Gonneville said. cess. We’re going to get to a point where changes coming to the bus network start- MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak every eight weeks, we are going to have The Westfield News ing June 20. previously said the T would craft a fiscal operators again coming back to the sys- A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC MBTA Deputy General Manager Jeff 2022 budget that includes funding to run tem and being available for bus opera- Gonneville told the board on Monday a complete slate of service at pre-COV- tions,” Gonneville said. “We are confi- Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry that the T will resume running buses on ID levels, though he noted it would take dent that by fall of 2021, we absolutely Managing Editor Sales Manager Routes 18 in Dorchester, 52 from time to rebuild that capacity. will be where we’re at the point for Dedham to Watertown, 55 in Boston to In December, the T’s board approved a headcount level where we were pre- Hope E. Tremblay Editor James Johnson-Corwin Copley Square, 68 in Cambridge and package of cuts affecting all modes, aim- COVID.” Multi-Media Manager parts of the 465 that runs from Danvers ing to recalibrate service while ridership One component of the T’s new strate- Square to Salem Depot -- all of which languished at less than a third of pre- gy is an increased reliance on Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor Business Manager were partially or fully suspended on pandemic averages. The proposal drew “extraboard,” a term Gonneville used to March 14 in a package of service cuts -- sharp criticism from federal lawmakers describe staff who are scheduled with Fran Smith Lorie Perry in a summer schedule that takes effect and others, who said the T should not flexibility to cover any routes or shifts General Manager Director of Ad Production June 20. trim service after receiving nearly $2 bil- impacted by absences or sudden spikes “We are not committing that we can lion in aid, prompting the agency to in demand. bring back the schedules completely to pivot late last month. Moving forward, Gonneville said 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 what they were pre-COVID, but we are Gonneville said efforts to restore ser- about 15 to 17 percent of trips would rely resuming service on some of these vice quickly are complicated by staffing on those flexible schedules and 2 to 4 (413)562-4181 routes,” Gonneville told the board. challenges. The MBTA did not lay off percent on overtime, compared to a pre- www.thewestfieldnews.com The T will also further boost service on employees in response to its COVID- pandemic model using about 5 percent some other bus lines with significant fueled budget crunch, but its workforce overtime and 13 percent flex extraboard. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 - PAGE 5

Kathleen Bridget (Murphy) Fountain Paul D. Leonard CONNECTICUT — Kathleen WESTFIELD — Paul D. Leonard, Bridget (Murphy) Fountain, 89, joined 80, of Westfield died Sunday, April 11, her devoted husband of 62 years, 2021 in Baystate Medical Center. He Obituaries Richard, in heaven on March 28th. She was born in Springfield on June 6, Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 died peacefully at her residence sur- 1940 to Edward and Marion (Kelly) Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries rounded by all her children and niece and grew up in West Springfield. at Suffield By The River, Suffield, CT. Paul was a graduate of West Born in a stone cottage in the sea- Springfield High School. He was Eileen T. (Kierse) Hurley side village of Ardgroom, County employed as a truck driver for over WESTFIELD — Eileen T. (Kierse) Cork, Ireland to Cornelius and Julia thirty-five years with Longview Fiber Hurley, 87, (1933-2021) passed away Murphy, she came to the United States Company located in West Springfield. at home on Sunday, April 11, 2021. at age 19 by ship and settled in He was a member of the Local #404. She was born in Corofin, County Massachusetts. Paul was married to Mary Jane St. Clare, Ireland to the late James and Kathy was employed by Mass Clair for 55 years until her passing in 2019. Winifred (Brady) Kierse. Mutual Insurance Company in Springfield, MA before getting He was predeceased by his two brothers James and John, Eileen emigrated to the US with married and moving to Southwick, MA. as well as his best friend Ken Morris. Paul enjoyed Bruins her sweetie and future husband, She was affectionately referred to as “Clancy” by husband hockey, Nascar and traveling to Canada for fishing trips with Paddy Hurley, in the late 1950’s and Rick. A fan of Irish music, she loved to go dancing at the John his brothers, as well as to Wells Maine with his children and worked for over 30 years at Old Boyle O’Reilly club, but could also often be seen dancing a jig grandchildren. Colony Envelope, retiring as a super- or singing in her kitchen. She was an active member of the He leaves behind his children, Sean Leonard and his wife visor. She enjoyed spending time Women’s Club. Pamela, Michael Leonard and his wife Donna, Sheila Nassar with her family, listening to Irish music in her gazebo, knit- She was one of seven children and is predeceased by her and her husband Joe, Patrick Leonard and his wife Heidi all ting, and playing checkers. Most of all she loved dancing with sister Elizabeth Griffin, brother Mark Murphy and infant of Westfield, Daniel Leonard and his wife Michelle of her sweetie at the John Boyle O’Reilly Club and Sons of Erin. daughter Carol Ann Fountain. Montgomery and Mary Kate Braccialarghe and her husband She was a longtime member of the Sons of Erin and its Senior She is survived by five children: Deborah Fountain of New Paul of Westfield. Paul also leaves fourteen grandchildren, Suds afternoon group with her dear friend Patti Hills. She was York City, Richard Fountain, Jr. and wife Gretchen of West Ryan and his fiancé Kimberly Perez, Lauren, Ethan, Courtney, also named SOE 2014 Irish Woman of the Year, to which she Hartford, CT, Lori Hoeckele and husband Robert of Granby, Madison, Kayla, Mckenzie, Camryn, Ty, Audrey, Julian, Ella, replied, “Sure, I’m an Irish Woman every year.” CT, Kathleen Fountain, II and husband Bradley Koivisto of Colin and Luke and two nieces and two nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick J. Washington, MA, Sheila Guthrie and husband Douglas of Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 15th from 4-7 Hurley, four brothers, Sean, Patrick, Oliver and Alfie Kierse Milton, Georgia and beloved niece Donna Griffin of Enfield, pm at the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, and two sisters, Claire and Mary Kierse. She is survived by CT. She also leaves six grandchildren: Julia, Connor, Grace, Westfield. The funeral and burial will be private. Donations her three loving sons, Kerry P. Hurley and his wife Lynn of Harper, Claire and Bridget. She is survived by siblings Juliann in memory of Paul may be made to Kev’s Foundation.com or Longmeadow, Sean M. Hurley of Sheboygan, WI and Dermot Murphy and Cornelius Murphy of Ireland, Jeremiah Murphy Kev’s Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 27, Southampton, MA J. Hurley and his wife Maura of Westfield, her sisters, Mona and Bridget Bolger of England along with many nieces, neph- 01073-0027. Firtionadams.com Keatinge, Dymphna Funge and Vera O’Connor, all in Ireland, ews, and great-nieces and nephews in England. and five grandchildren, Meghan Hurley, Griffin Hurley, Sean Kathy was a devout Catholic and member of the Rosary Hurley, Colin Hurley and Patrick Hurley. Altar Society at Our Lady of the Lake Church, Southwick, MA She would like to thank Sr. Mary Caritas Cancer Center, and was an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Missing Trinity Hospice, and her loving neighbor Bonnie Harris for Zephyrhills, FL where she and her husband lived for 30 years Continued from Page 1 in retirement. She regularly volunteered at the local nursing their care and compassion. There will be no calling hours but Another mini-golf member, “Stormy” the Stallion, has been homes. a Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 16, 2021 removed for restoration and safekeeping. A mass of Christian burial will be held at Our Lady of the at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Church, Bartlett St., Westfield. In “We appreciate that the Westfield youth need a place to hang Lake Church, 224 Sheep Pasture Road Southwick, MA at 9:00 lieu of flowers, donations in Eileen’s name may be directed to out and entertain themselves, and we ask that they wait and be am, May 29, 2021, followed by burial at the New Cemetery, the Patrick and Eileen Hurley Scholarship Fund, c/o Sons of patient until it opens,” Witman said, adding, “Let’s try to pre- College Highway, Southwick, MA. In lieu of flowers, dona- Erin, 22 William St., Westfield, MA 01085. Arrangements are serve it so they can come when it’s all back together.” tions may be made in her name to Catholic Charities Agency- under the direction of Firtion Adams Funeral Service, 76 Witman said he plans to begin the work of restoring Golf Diocese of Springfield. Broad St., Westfield, MA. www.firtionadams.com. Acres once everything is finalized, and will be adding in some kids’ play structures and farm animals to make it more well- rounded for family fun. He expects to open to the public on July 4. Skate Park In the future, Witman said he also plans to add walking trails Continued from Page 1 on the 45-acre property which features diverse habitats, because of the condition of the park. interview and get proposals from design- Burke said the Westfield Skate Park is including a big pond, wetlands and Powdermill Brook, which He said he and his 15-year old skate- ers, “which I’m more than happy to help the most unique skate park in the world, runs through it. He said there are a lot of different species of boarding son only go to the Westfield with, Dan as well.” Burke said if a state and in the 90’s, skate parks were only 20 birds. “There’s a lot of ecological wealth,” he said. park once a year. of the art park is built, it could last anoth- years old. “Only a few builders in the He said it will be a great place for shoppers from Route 20 Burke talked about potential funding er 30 or 40 years, and designers would world could pull it off. Now companies to come over, take a quick break with their children and have sources for a new park, including help the city set realistic goals. He said all over the world do beautiful work,” he some ice cream snacks. Community Preservation Act funds, skateboarders are going to want to get said, adding that he didn’t know who Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Berry the which he said are being used for skate involved, and a public design meeting is built the park, but he could bet they Bear may contact the Westfield Police Department, or email parks in Braintree, Sandwich, North important.. weren’t skateboarders. [email protected], who will arrange for the bear to Adams and Easthampton. Other potential Burke said other area towns rehabbing Dziuban said the concrete pourers be picked up if found. sources include local taxes on marijuana or building new skate parks include didn’t do a good job building from the “These are historic Westfield heirlooms that many people and hotels and meals taxes. Greenfield, Longmeadow, Worcester and design. “They tried. We were ahead of remember from their youth,” Witman said. “Grants are huge. The Tony Hawk Pittsfield. the rest at that point, but it didn’t work Foundation provides matching grants of Commissioner Ken Magarian said out.” up to $50,000, and is supportive of the when the initial skate park plans were Commission chair Mike Tirrell said he Stations project,” Burke said. He said public fun- brought before them in the late 90’s, is in favor of the project, and would love Continued from Page 4 draising is also a factor. In Easthampton, skateboarding experts made suggestions to see the feasibility of building the new a local brewery is donating proceeds then. He said not a lot of attention was skate park at the existing location. After The RMV said licensed those inspections. from a fundraiser to the skate park. paid to beginners, but at the time, the park the motion passed, Jim Blascak and Scott inspectors historically per- “It’s a big part of our busi- “Local businesses are going to want to be was supposed to be special and unique. Hathaway of Parks & Rec said they formed approximately 15,000 ness ...,” Elias said during a involved,” he said. “That being said, I support this 139 would explore options with Burke and inspections a day and can radio interview. “Right now inspect as many as 20,000 we’re uncertain when we’re Moving forward, Burke said if Parks & thousand percent. Anything I can do I Dziuban and get back to the commission vehicles or more on the first going to get the system back Rec greenlights the project, they could will,” Magarian said. in the next month or two. and last two days of every up online so we’re really frus- month. The agency estimates trated right now.” there are 40,000 to 50,000 Elias said as much as 90 vehicles that still have a March percent of his business comes Reminders from the Southwick sticker and require an inspec- from inspections and needed Mother’s Day fundraiser Can You Help Sarah? tion. Sarahrepairs Helps that areSeniors discovered dur- Town Clerk’s Office Applus CEO Darrin Greene ing inspections. He said his at the Athenaeum SOUTHWICK — The second half Real Estate and Personal said last week that the compa- shop in Millis Can typically does WESTFIELD - Our Hearts Belong to Mom this Mother’s Property bills have been mailed out. Due date is May 3, 2021. ny would take financial com- about 15 Youto 20 inspections Day, brought to you by the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum. A second reminder is being mailed out for the annual cen- pensation for station owners every day. Help Personalized paper hearts will be displayed in the windows of sus, please return to the Town Clerk. “under consideration,” accord- “Between Sarah? the stickers and ing to the Boston Globe. between the repairs, we’re los- downtown Westfield businesses May 3-14. Say thank you to The 2021 dog license is available forwww.sarahgillett.org purchase. A late fee www.sarahgillett.org your mom -- and your mother-in-law, your grandmother, your will be assessed after May 3, 2021. Applus Technologies is repre- ing close to a couple thousand aunt, and your treasured family friends -- and support your Last day to register to vote for both the Annual Town sented in Massachusetts by dollars a day. That’s how bad it Preti Strategies, according to is,” Elias said. local library. Election and Annual Town Meeting is Wednesday April 21, public lobbying records, but Evangelos “Lucky” Hearts are $3 each, and you get to choose from three sweet 2021. Town Clerk Office will be open from 8:30am to 8pm. could not be reached for com- Papageorge, executive director sayings. Order online and pay through Google Pay or Venmo, Annual Election will be held on Tuesday, May 11 and the ment Monday about the gover- of the Alliance of Automotive or fill out the paper order form and mail a check (payable to Annual Town Meeting on nor’s remarks. Service Providers, said con- FOTWA) to 53 Spruce St. Westfield, Ma 01085. The deadline Tuesday, May 18. How Did This Nick Elias, owner of MillisHouseHelp sumers Seniors?whose vehicles have to order is April 28, 2021. See the Friends of the Westfield The Town Clerk’s Office is Gas, told Bloomberg Baystate been damaged in collisions are Athenaeum webpage for details and to order: https://www. available 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Want To Know A Secret? Business last week that his also being hurt by the disrup- westath.org/friends-of-the-library. Monday through Friday. Ask Sarah. business was losing out on tion in inspection services. www.sarahgillett.org thousands of dollars a day The AASP represents most- from lost inspections and www.sarahgillett.orgthe ly collision repair shops in Police Raid repair work that comes from Massachusetts, and said in Continued from Page 1 Gaskins was arraigned “Approximately 50 empty may be heard in District Monday in Westfield District large plastic bags, many of Court, the two large capacity Court before Judge Charles which would have each con- firearms charges (for posses- Groce. tained a pound of marijuana.” sion of the semi automatic There, Assistant District and “Three boxes of sandwich AR-15 rife and the 30 round Attorney Andrew D. Ott filed bags that appear to be the type magazines) may not be adju- an affidavit supporting a of bags that the target uses to dicated there. motion for pretrial detention package marijuana.” in the due to dangerousness. He apartment. noted that Gaskins had previ- Gaskins was arraigned on a In Loving Memory of ously been found to be guilty, total of eight charges: distri- in Maine, of charges of aggra- bution of a Class D drug, pos- vated assault and domestic session of a Class D drug with violence assault and had been intent to distribute, possession incarcerated. He also listed of a Class C drug with intent the contraband found in to distribute, possession of a Gaskins’ apartment. firearm without a Firearms Ott wrote “A search of the Identification Card, two home yielded over 6 pounds charges of possession of of marijuana, THC vape car- ammunition without a tridges, pre-rolled marijuana Firearms Identification Card cigars, 156 THC edibles, an and two charges of possession Lorraine AR-15 rifle .556 caliber with of a large capacity firearm. Crevier no serial number, 2 30 round Groce ordered that he be ~ April 14, 2020 ~ magazines, 50 rounds of held without right to bail ammo, 169 grams of psilocy- pending a dangerousness One year has bin mushrooms, 9mm pistol, hearing on Thursday. gone by, and you 21 rounds of ammunition, Ultimately, Gaskins’ case are missed very (and) over $10,000 in cash.” will almost certainly be trans- much by your Dad Freeman reports that the ferred to Superior Court. and Family. detectives also found Although most of the charges PAGE 6 - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS SPORTS Red Raiders run past Rams By CHRIS PUTZ “We didn’t play very well in the first half and we didn’t play Sports Editor with a lot of energy, we didn’t play with a lot of effort,” SOUTHWICK – For the Southwick Regional High School Southwick boys basketball head coach Pete Fiorentino said. boys basketball team, the third quarter of Monday night’s game Hampshire closed out the first quarter on a 13-0 run. Justin against Hampshire definitively was a charmed one. Unfortunately Forest and Kyle Dale each converted 3-point shots for the Red for the Rams, the Red Raiders came out red-hot and never Raiders during the run. looked back. Despite two 3-pointers from Grayson Poole and one from Hampshire built a 38-17 lead through the game’s first two Leighton Billings in the second quarter, Hampshire continued to quarters and cruised to a 63-47 win over host Southwick build on its lead. Jamil Rodriguez made a nice and-one, Dale Monday evening. The Rams outscored the Red Raiders 21-11 in popped a three, and the Red Raiders closed out the half on a 8-0 the third quarter. run.

Southwick’s Rylan Secovich (11) lays one in over a Hampshire Regional defender at Monday’s high school boys basketball game. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Southwick came alive in the third quarter. Nick Michael and Billings made 3’s. Billings also made two free throws, and Michael made four straight foul shots to end the quarter. The Rams trailed 49-38. Southwick had a few chances to cut the lead to single digits throughout much of the fourth quarter, but settled for long- range jump shots that fell just short. A couple of controversial offensive fouls also wiped out two baskets by the Rams. “I thought our third quarter was a lot better,” coach Fiorentino said. “I thought they showed a lot of resolve, a lot of fight, a lot of effort in the fourth quarter as well. We just dug ourselves too deep of a hole.” Forest (19 points), Miles Lance (14), and Rodriguez (10) each finished with double-digits in the scoring column for Grayson Poole (24) tries to maneuver past a Hampshire Leighton Billings (21) puts one up surrounded by Hampshire Hampshire. Southwick’s Michael had 11, and Rams’ Billings defender. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) defenders. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) and Poole had 10 apiece.

Fall II Sports Schedules Gateway girls basketball vs. Belchertown, 5 p.m. Southwick boys basketball @ Gateway, 5 p.m. “FALL II” Southwick boys basketball @ Monson, 6 p.m. April 14 Southwick girls basketball vs. Monson, 7 p.m. April 22 Southwick girls volleyball vs. South Hadley, 6:30 p.m. Gateway boys basketball @ Monson, 6 p.m. April 19 Gateway girls basketball vs. Monson, 5 p.m. April 15 Southwick boys basketball vs. Gateway, 3 p.m. Southwick girls volleyball vs. South Hadley, 6:30 p.m. Southwick girls basketball @ Gateway, 5 p.m. April 23 Southwick girls volleyball vs. South Hadley, 6:30 p.m. Westfield football vs. East Longmeadow, 6 p.m. April 16 Southwick boys basketball vs. Belchertown, 7 p.m. Westfield football vs. Agawam, 6 p.m. April 20 Southwick girls basketball @ Belchertown, 6 p.m. Gateway boys basketball @ Belchertown, 6 p.m. Southwick girls basketball vs. Gateway, 5 p.m.

CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars hosts shredding event WESTFIELD — CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars is hosting a paper shredding fundraiser, rain or shine, on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 9 a.m. - 12 DON’DO T JJUSTUS KINDAD TV.. DDIRECTV.C p.m. or until the truck is full at the Westfield Senior Center parking lot at 45 Noble St. Valley Green Shredding of Westfield is donating its equipment so that all proceeds will fund scholarships for Westfield students. While you remain safely at home, this is a good time to box up old documents, protect your identity and help our young scholars. A $5 donation is requested for every box, Limit 3 boxes. No Early Birds! Mandatory COVID-19 Procedures must be followed: • Must wear a mask • Remain in vehicle at all times • Follow all instructions from volunteers and Valley Green Shedding employees • All material must be accessible in the trunk, truck bed, or cargo area • Pets should not be in the vehicle • Please pay with exact amount IF YOU ARE SICK OR AWAITING

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, April 14, 2021: Animated, pioneering and fearless, show the world what sets you apart. This year, you use your unique abilities to advance your professional goals. Volunteer those talents for a meaningful cause, and you’ll see the world through eyes other than your own. Don’t take financial risks. DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker Make long-term investments and watch them grow. If single, be yourself and you’ll attract the right person. If attached, renew your vows. AQUARIUS keeps you guessing.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  A high-tech gadget could be worth a small splurge. You’ll want to bring the most cutting-edge device with you on SCARY GARY Mark Buford warmer weather adventures. Thank a friend for a favor. Pick up the tab for lunch or dinner. Tonight: Be playful. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  Do things that make this day all about you. Change something about the way you look that makes people take notice and comment favorably. Someone with a carefree, fun attitude will win you over. Tonight: Confide in a close friend. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Seek out quiet time and put inspirational thoughts to paper. That could Crosswords include a journal entry, composing a poem or writing song. You can keep it to your- DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni self or show it to someone you trust. Tonight: Zoom call with relatives. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Dive into a group activity and show off your skills. Being part of a team lets you do things that have far more impact than when working solo. Avoid mixing work and romance. Tonight: Meet with former co-workers. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Let people show you their appreciation. You’ve been doing a stellar job, and those around you want to offer their thanks and shower you with compli- B.C. Mastroianni and Hart ments. This will most certainly make you smile. Tonight: Plan your next major project. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Your studious mood will lead you to learning something meaningful. A friend from another part of the world might be ready to plan a visit. Be sympa- thetic and offer to help someone who needs an advocate. Tonight: Relax and read. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Your intuition could tell you not to trust a co-worker. Watch what you say in casual conversations and keep it ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie professional. While it is disappointing, always trust your instincts. You can never go wrong. Tonight: Envision your summer activities. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Ask for feedback from a practical person you truly respect. It’s always good to find out what other people see, just in case you’ve missed something. Set aside one-on-one time with someone you love. Tonight: Start a challenging word game. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Put one foot in front of the next and do one activity at a time. Focus makes ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett the most annoying and complicated tasks go by much faster. Go for a walk or run to vent frustration. Tonight: Work up a sweat. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  Let your inner child loose and have some fun. Telling jokes could become a team-building tool to encourage cooperation. If you are struggling with a task, take a deep breath and your ideas will flow. Tonight: Sweet-smelling candles and incense. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Make your living space clean but cozy. Organize files, rearrange furniture and fluff up the couch pillows. An Cryptoquip ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe emotional text from family will touch your heart. Return the thought with a call or Zoom. Tonight: Add oldies to your playlist. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  A spontaneous road trip sounds appealing. Make plans for a quick over- night with a friend or sibling. You do not have to travel far to get out of a rut. Be an explorer. Tonight: Call someone for a special occasion. BORN TODAY Singer Loretta Lynn (1932), actress Julie Christie (1940), actor Adrien Brody (1973) PAGE 8 - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

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The Trial Court Probate and Family Court APPLIANCE REPAIR Hampden Probate and Compliment Good Behavior Family Court ALLEN ST. JEAN APPLIANCE 50 State Street Dear Annie: A few months ago, someone wrote to a few years back. I understand his pain and how Springfield, MA 01103 Repairing all major 413-748-7758 brands of appliances. you about how uncomfortable the bad manners of badly it can affect you. I was especially touched + Docket No. HD21P0619EA A BBB Rating. Feel free to children of a relative made her feel at large family because I, too, was asking those exact same ques- leave a quote on our services! gatherings and dinners. I read your column faithfully tions when it happened to me. CITATION ON PETITION FOR Senior/Military discounts available. and did not see any readers’ suggestions printed in Please let him know that he is not alone and there FORMAL ADJUDICATION 413-562-5082 the following weeks. are plenty of us out here that this has happened to. If Of course, large family gatherings have not hap- he needs a friendly ear from someone that gets it, Estate of: pened this past year due to the pandemic. But we will please let him know that he is not alone. You never Donna L Beattie AUTO DETAILING return joyfully to them, probably toward the 2021 totally recover from something like this, but you can Also known as: Donna L Yvon Joe's Auto Detailing-Westfield holidays. The writer mentioned that another family move on from it. Date of Death in attendance displayed commendable behavior. My life has improved dramatically over the last 09/25/2020 Great rates on detail packages That presents a golden opportunity, and I would offer four years, and I look forward to what is still to We can customize our service her this suggestion: Compliment those well-behav- come. Thanks for giving “Crushed Spirit” some To all interested persons: to your budget and needs. ing children in front of all assembled at the table. good advice. -- Crushed but Not Broken 413-579-5518 Compliment the parents of those children. No matter A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intest- Dear Crushed but Not Broken: Although you acy and Appointment of Personal Repres- how rude the other children are, ignore their bad might not know the writer of the question personally, entative has been filed by behavior. But watch for good behavior from them, AUTO FOR SALE you certainly display a level of understanding and CASHFORCARS! We buy all cars! Junk, and compliment them immediately if and when it compassion for what he went through, and that goes Redstone Rehab & Nursing Cent of East high-end, totaled-it doesn't matter! Get free occurs. Attention-seeking in bad ways should not be Longmeadow MA towing and same day cash! NEWER MODELS a long way. Thank you for writing. too! Call 844-813-0213 rewarded. -- 81 Years Wise Dear Annie: I read the sad letter from the woman Dear 81 Years Wise: You certainly are 81 years requesting that the Court enter a formal De- who left her restrictive religion and was cut off by cree and Order and for such other relief as re- TIMOTHY'S AUTO SALES wise. Praise has all sorts of benefits for children. It her sister. They were reunited after 10 years of quested in the Petition. helps build a positive self-concept and can keep a silence, and her sister is still being preachy. We might have exactly what The Petitioner requests that: you want, if not, let us child on track for the task at hand. Good table man- There is a book that deals with this issue, among locate it for you! ners are an important part of teaching your child how Specializing in vehicles others, when leaving a restrictive religion. The book Audrey S Boulanger of Chelmsford MA under $4,000. to behave in public, but providing extra praise for the is “Leaving the Fold” by Marlene Winell, who holds behaviors you want to increase is proven to work. be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of Bartlett Street, Westfield a doctorate in psychology. Winell has many videos (413)568-2261 My only advice is to be careful not to shame the on YouTube that may be helpful. The book is avail- said estate to serve With Personal Surety on children who are behaving badly, and your sugges- able on Amazon. My copy is full of underlines, notes the bond in unsupervised administration. tion to ignore the rude behavior sounds perfect. Children need attention, so by giving them atten- on the margins and dog-eared pages. IMPORTANT NOTICE CAREER TRAINING tion when they are behaving nicely, you are encour- I read your column every single day. You dispense You have the right to obtain a copy of the Peti- TRAINONLINETODOMEDICALBILLING! a lot of good common sense. Thank you! -- Hope tion from the Petitioner or at the Court. You Become a Medical Office Professional at CTI! aging that. Bravo! have a right to object to this proceeding. To do Get trained & certified to work in months! Call Dear Annie: I just read a column from “Crushed This Helps 888-572-6790. (M-F 8-6 ET) Thank you for your sug- so, you or your attorney must file a written ap- Spirit,” whose wife cheated and ruined their mar- Dear Hope This Helps: pearance and objection at this Court before: riage. I went through nearly this exact same scenario gestion. I hope it helps many readers. 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 05/04/2021. CHIMNEY SWEEPS This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and HENTNICK objection if you object to this proceeding. If you CHIMNEY SWEEPS Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel fail to file a timely written appearance and ob- caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry jection followed by an affidavit of objections work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. In- HINTS FROM HELOISE within thirty (30) days of the return day, action sured. Quality work from a business you can may be taken without further notice to you. trust. (413)848-0100, (800)793-3706.

UNSUPERVISEDADMINISTRATIONUNDER THEMASSACHUSETTSUNIFORMPRO- A STEP ABOVE THE REST! BATECODE(MUPC) Chicken idea A Personal Representative appointed under JMF CHIMNEY SERVICE the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is Need chimney repair? not required to file an inventory or annual ac- We do brick repair, crown Dear Heloise: The special roasting pans for Add oil, water and eggs and heat until smooth. Add counts with the Court. Persons interested in seals and repairs. Stainless chicken that hold the chicken upright are a bit half of the strawberries and juice (keep the rest for the estate are entitled to notice regarding the steel liner installs, as well administration directly from the Personal Rep- as stainless rain caps. expensive. Instead, I use a simple fluted cake pan. I icing). We sweep all flues. use a cooking spray inside the pan then set the Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour or so. This resentative and may petition the Court in any Stove Installations. matter relating to the estate, including the dis- Free estimates provided. chicken upright in the pan with the open center piece makes three round layers. tribution of assets and expenses of administra- Owner operated inside the chicken to hold it up. The juices collect in Icing tion. the ring and the chicken roasts evenly and is very 1 box powdered sugar Call: 413-330-2186 tender -- Rosemary W., Grimes, Iowa 1 stick butter/margarine WITNESS, Hon. Barbara M Hyland, QUICK APPETIZER 1/2 box of strawberries (from above) First Justice of this Court. ELECTRICIAN Dear Heloise: So many times I find I need a quick Mix well and spread on cooled cake. Date: April 06, 2021 FLOREK'S ELECTRICAL appetizer when company drops by. I always have Are you looking for a recipe your friends and fam- Rosemary A. Saccomani SERVICE cream cheese on hand, and what I do is crush some ily will all enjoy every time they come to visit? Then Register of Probate Fully experienced for all your electrical needs, nuts very fine and press the cream cheese into these you’ll need my pamphlet “Heloise’s Cake Recipes.” in your home or business. No job too small or chopped nuts. Then I take a flavored oil and lightly It’s so easy to get a copy. Just go to www.Heloise. too big. Electrical service upgrades, new construction or additions, emergency generators; drizzle some over the cream cheese/nut combina- com, or send $3, along with a stamped (75 cents), (April 14, 21, 28, 2021) New installation and maintenance service. Fully insured/licensed. tion. Serve with crackers; it makes a quick treat for self-addressed envelope to: Cake, P.O. Box 795001, NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S guests. -- Gloria Y., Hooper, Utah San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. -- Heloise SALE OF REAL ESTATE Call Jason, Master Electrician: CAKE FOR KIDS POTATO SALAD SECRET By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale 413-568-6293 Dear Heloise: My grandbabies love it when I Dear Heloise: My neighbor, who is an outstand- contained in a certain mortgage given by Dav- id W. Boucher to Mortgage Electronic Registra- have a cake waiting for them when they come for a ing cook, taught me a little secret when making tion Systems, Inc., as nominee for U.S. Bank, visit. I think their favorite one was a strawberry potato salad. After dicing the potatoes into cubes and N.A., dated December 20, 2007 and recorded JAMES FERRIS ELECTRICIAN in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Lic.#E16303 gelatin cake, but I have lost the recipe. It was simple cooking them, she ran them under cold water to cool Book 17081, Page 481, as modified by a cer- to make, as I remember, and it was a real hit with my them off. After that she squeezed lemon juice over tain modification agreement dated August 31, Free estimate, senior discount. 2010, and recorded with said Hampden County Insured. 40-yrs. experience. little ones. Would you reprint that recipe for all of us the potatoes, not a lot, but just enough to add some Registry of Deeds in Book 18636, Page 231 of No job too small. which mortgage the undersigned is the present who love to spoil our grandchildren? -- Joan C., flavor. She made the best potato salad I’ve ever holder, by assignment from: Call 413-330-3682 Mesa, Ariz. eaten. Lots of flavor! -- Mary Jane J., Maui, Hawaii Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. POEHLMAN ELECTRIC Joan, of course I will. And here it is: SPATULA SERVICE to U.S. Bank National Association, recorded on Strawberry Gelatin Cake Dear Heloise: I used to use a spoon to stir pots of January 6, 2012, in Book No. 19071, at Page All types of wiring. 413 Free estimates. Insured. 1 box white cake mix chili, spaghetti and soups. Not anymore. My sister- SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE 1 box strawberry gelatin in-law always used a spatula, and it works much U.S. Bank National Association to Selene Fin- AND WHOLE HOUSE ance LP, recorded on March 19, 2019, in Book KOHLER GENERATORS, 1/2 cup oil better. It can get foods out of corners and seems to No. 22590, at Page 597 SERVICE UPGRADES, 1/2 cup water be better at getting everything mixed together and SMALL JOBS, POOLS. Selene Finance LP to Specialized Loan Servi- 1 box frozen strawberries evening out the various flavors. -- Jack R., Durango, cing LLC, recorded on November 23, 2020, in Gutter de-icing cables 4 eggs Colo. Book No. 23551, at Page 326 installed. All calls answered! Best prices, prompt service. Mix the cake mix and the gelatin together well. (C)2021 BY KING FEATURES SYNDICATE INC. for breach of the conditions of said mortgage Lic. #A-16886 and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same (413)562-5816 will be sold at Public Auction at 9:00 AM on May 12, 2021, on the mortgaged premises located at 198 Lockhouse Road, Westfield, FIREWOOD Hampden County, Massachusetts, all and sin- gular the premises described in said mortgage, AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD TO WIT: The land in Westfield, Hampden County, Mas- sachusetts, with the buildings thereon, Seasoned and green. Cut, bounded and described as follows: split, delivered. Any length. Being known and designated as Lots 40 and Now ready for immediate 41 on a plan entitled, "Plan of Lots of Elm Ter- race, Section D Annex" recorded with the delivery. Senior, Veteran and Hampden County Registry of Deeds in File bulk discounts apply! 323. Being the same premises conveyed to mort- Call: 413-530-4820 gagor herein by deed recorded in the Hamp- den County Registry of Deeds immediately pri- or hereto. GENERAL SERVICES For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 17081, Page 479. A.R.A. 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