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November 5, 2020 ❙ Vol. 42, No. 28 ❙ 75¢ www.countryjournal.turley.com

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A Hilltowns Halloween! CHESTER Licenses Trunk-or-treat focus of community effort By Shelby Macri bylaw The Recreation Committee held a trunk-or-treat for Halloween at the Emery Street Ball Field, where a one-way path was set up for fami- hearing lies to safely dress up and pikck up candy. There were cars set up one By Peter Spotts parking space or more away from each other to maintain social dis- The discussion of the tance. proposed Marijuana Bylaw There were plastic pumpkins focused heavily around the set up in between cars to make it number of licenses allowable obvious that cars couldn’t park next in town at a Planning Board to each other. People donated their public hearing on Friday, jack-o-lanterns to Kathy Engwer to Oct. 30. help line the entrance of the trunk- The bylaw as writ- ten would allow licenses TRUNK-OR-TREAT, page 8 equal to 20% of the number From left, Hampshire Regional High School Seniors Larry Weeks, Ashlynn Packey, Jerry Creek, and of liquor licenses in town, Grace Stanek are a group of superheroes for the Senior Halloween Party on Monday, Nov. 2. See HAMPSHIRE which is five. This means more photos on page 10. Photos by Shelby Macri. there would be one license for a marijuana retail estab- lishment. Remote lessons “It’d be the same thing as having one liquor license open opportunity in town,” resident Cai Walkowiak said. “Are you By Peter Spotts going to give that to Corner’s or are you going to give that The Hampshire Regional School to Liston’s? There’s a differ- Committee is looking to make the best ence in services offered.” of the lengthy remote learning schools “What if someone else and teachers have adjusted to since wanted to apply, could we do March and turn snow days into remote a waiver to allow it to round opportunities to keep the school year up?” said Planning Board form getting extended into the summer. Chairman Amy Wang. Pioneer Valley Planning REMOTE, page 11 Commission Senior Planner Ken Comia explained the Left, Ethan Davenport welcomes trunk-or-treaters with a dinosaur and a cat during the trunk- HUNTINGTON language used in this case is or-treat event hosted by the Chester Recreation Committee at Emery Field on Saturday Oct. 31. Right, Kate Dahill carries her tiger, Luke, during the Worthington Halloween parade on Saturday, LICENSES, page 11 Oct. 31. More photos page 7 and 12. Photo by Peter Spotts Truck ready for

HAMPSHIRE winter work By Peter Spotts

Seniors don masks for festive Halloween celebration After a couple tense months wait- By Shelby Macri different to celebrate every with the chance of receiving quick picture. As Smidy ing for word on repairs to the Highway year. a gift card, amongst other photographed the costumes, Department’s one-ton pickup truck, The seniors at “This is something treats like candy. Hallett another staff member wrote Highway Superintendent Charles Hampshire Regional were we’ve done every year; helped to hand out the down the costumes as a way Dazelle notified the Selectboard on able to dress up in cos- we did this when I went doughnut’s while the other to keep track of who dressed Oct. 29 it is ready to go for the winter. tumes, and enjoy some time to school here,” Principal class advisor, Chris Butler, as what. The truck failed a state inspec- outside with hot chocolate Kristen Smidy said. “I helped to hand out the hot There were group cos- tion earlier this year due to a cracked and doughnuts during their remember dressing up and chocolate to the students. tumes like the Wizard of Oz, frame, leading the Selectboard to Halloween party on Monday, celebrating, so it’s great that Smidy had the seniors where even the good witch, have to pull it from the active fleet. Nov. 2. Awards were given we’re able to hold something take a lap around the school wicked witch, and Toto were Following the welding of the frame, out for the best singular, duo, for them today.” to get their blood pump- represented by someone. A the shop spent a couple weeks in shop and group costumes as well. Class Advisor Kim ing, and had then form a few people dressed up as getting mechanical work done to be The Halloween party is Hallett put together 100 line once they got back to characters from the Disney ready for inspection. a tradition in the school, an goodie-bags for the seniors, the courtyard. Each person, TV show Phineas and Ferb, “We got it back. Mechanics been annual opportunity for the and she put 10 gift cards in whether as a single or group two students even hand done, welding’s been done, the red seniors dressing up, while random bags. The seniors costume, took their turn to class advisors do something were able to pick a number pose for Smidy to take a MASKS, page 11 TRUCK, page 2

Becket...... 6 Goshen...... 6 Obituary...... 14 Russell...... 6 Blandford...... 3 Hilltowns...... 2 Opinion...... 4, 5 Schools & Youth...... 11 Business Directory...... 12 Huntington...... 2 Otis...... 6 Westhampton...... 6 Chester...... 8 Middlefield...... 6 Public Notices...... 14 Williamsburg...... 6 Classifieds...... 15 Montgomery...... 6 Puzzle Page...... 13 Worthington...... 11, 12 PAGE 12 page 2 Country Journal • Thursday, November 5, 2020 HILLTOWNS Hilltown Holiday Help looking for donors this month For more than 20 years local families need as the economic effects of the pan- dents, donors, and staff. For families in HCHC Finance Office at 58 Old North have received help with gifts for their chil- demic have had a great impact on local need, wish lists will be available through Road, Worthington, MA 01098, with dren through a community project called families. Hilltown Community Center staff from checks made out to Hilltown Community Hilltown Holiday Help. Children of fam- Holiday Help is currently looking for Monday, Nov. 2 through Monday, Nov. 30 Health Centers and Holiday Help in the ilies with low to moderate income in the donors. This is a community effort. Local via telephone, email, mail, or Zoom, or at memo. hilltowns are eligible to receive clothing, businesses, schools, churches, organiza- select locations throughout the hilltowns. If someone is unable to commit to books and toys. tions, and area residents are invited to help Families with children from newborns becoming a sponsor this year, please look This effort is organized by the with fundraising and shopping to provide through the age of 12 may be eligible. for the National Honor Society’s fundrais- Hilltown Family Center and Hilltown gifts to someone in need in local com- Proof of residency and birth certificates er or consider donating money or volun- Social Services programs in conjunction munities. Hilltown Holiday Help has also or social security cards for children. Gifts teering to deliver — a great opportunity with the National Honor Society with con- found recipients for holiday meals, cords will be distributed on Thursday, Dec. 10, for someone to channel their inner Santa. tributions from other organizations and of wood, help with utility bills, gift cards, through contactless curbside pickup or If someone’s interested in donating individuals throughout the hilltowns and gifts for teens and adults, and other items delivery. or have questions, please contact Susan at beyond. Last year, we were able to pro- when provided. For donors, please arrange for a drop 413-667-2203, ext. 311 and slebarron@ vide gifts for 96 children from 52 fami- This year, the operation will be a little off time with staff or send monetary dona- hchcweb.org, or Kim at 413-685-3500 and lies. This year, we expect an even higher different for the safety of families, stu- tions to the Attention of Kim Savery c/o [email protected]. Children’s fund auction Public comments sought on Hilltown Land Trust’s accreditation renewal online until Friday, Nov. 13 The land trust accreditation program The Commission invites public input The Chesterfield-Goshen The auction is active now and bid- recognizes land conservation organiza- and accepts signed, written comments on Children’s Fund is hosting an online ding will end on Nov. 13th at 8 p.m. tions that meet national quality standards pending applications. Comments must fundraising auction. The fund’s mis- All proceeds directly benefit the fund. for protecting important natural places relate to how Hilltown Land Trust com- sion is to ensure all school-age chil- Monetary donations may also be made and working lands forever. Hilltown Land plies with national quality standards. dren in the towns of Chesterfield and on the auction website or contact cgc- Trust is pleased to announce it is apply- These standards address the ethical and Goshen and aims to provide winter [email protected] for more ing for renewal of accreditation. A public technical operation of a land trust. For the gear, clothing, and/or a special toy for information. The auction website is comment period is now open. full list of standards see www.landtrustac- the children on their list, and this year cgcf.betterworld.org/auctions/chester- The Land Trust Accreditation creditation.org/help-and-resources/indica- is especially challenging. field-goshen-children-s-f. Commission, an independent program tor-practices. of the Land Trust Alliance, conducts an To learn more about the accreditation extensive review of each applicant’s poli- program and to submit a comment, visit cies and programs. www.landtrustaccreditation.org, or email Scouts collecting donations “As a small, regional land trust that is your comment to info@landtrustaccredi- dedicated to providing excellent conserva- tation.org. Comments may also be faxed Troop 120 from Chester is cur- next several weeks. The Scouts will tion services for our community, we want or mailed to the Land Trust Accreditation rently running a food drive in Chester be at Gateway Farm & Pet, 59 Russell to be sure that we are keeping up with Commission, Attn: Public Comments: and Huntington. Donation drop boxes Road, Huntington, on Saturday, Nov. the best practices in our field,” said Sally (fax) 518-587-3183, or mailed to 36 Phila for non-perishable foods are located 14 from 8 a.m. to noon collecting food Loomis, Executive Director of Hilltown Street, Suite 2, Saratoga Springs, NY in Chester at the Post Office, and in donations. They will also be selling Land Trust. “Renewing our accreditation 12866. Huntington at the Post Office and at candy bars and hand-poured can- with the Land Trust Alliance is the best Comments on Hilltown Land Trust’s Moltenbrey’s market. dles. Please stop by and support local way for us to ensure that we are holding application will be most useful by March The boxes will be there for the Scouts. ourselves to the highest standard.” 21, 2021. HUNTINGTON Cultural Council grant deadline pushed Rec Committee gathers donations for closet HUNTINGTON — The artists in considering creative alterna- HUNTINGTON — The Recreation through Dec. 15 during regular hours Huntington Cultural Council tives for their projects. Flexibility on Committee will be collecting specific and at additional designated times to announced the deadline for grant the part of the applicants, their venues items from the community to donate to be announced. Regular hours are 11 submissions for the 2021 cycle has and the councils will help to ensure The Village Closet to help families in the a.m.-2 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays, and changed. The Massachusetts Cultural success. upcoming winter months. Wednesdays, and 6-8 p.m. on Thursdays. Council has just extended the deadline This HCC receives funding from Items requested are larger sized dia- Special arrangements for drop up and to Dec. 14, 2020. the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a pers and pull-ups, snow pants and snow pick up are available. Due to continuing budget adjust- state agency. For help with the on-line boots. Now that the colder weather has It Takes a Village is a non-prof- ments as a result of COVID-19, there process, applicants can contact MCC arrived and people are pulling out their it organization located at 2 East Main are still no final allocation figures directly at 617-858-2733 or mcc_help_ packed away clothing, it’s a great time to Street, Huntington that serves families in for the Cultural Council programs. [email protected] check to see if they still fit. Gently used the Hilltowns of Western Massachusetts. Last year, $5,116 was awarded by Applications can be submitted snow pants with no tears and boots are Please contact the Huntington recreation Huntington. online at www.mass-culture.org. All welcome in all sizes. committee with any questions at hunting- These Local Cultural Council applications must be submitted by Collection will be from Nov. 15 [email protected]. grants can be used to support activities Monday, Dec. 14. For more informa- including exhibits, festivals, school- tion, please review our local priorities TRUCK from page 1 based events, workshops, lectures, and at www.mass-culture.org or contact media projects. In this challenging Lynn Winsor at 413-667-5563 or hun- ‘R’ is gone,” Dazelle said. “Right now, “Even with spending the nine grand, year, the HCC encourages and supports [email protected]. we’ve brought it down for a sticker. It’s if we went out to hire in a truck for passed inspection.” $108 with a plow and sander, you get The importance for the pickup in a 200-year storm, that would’ve been the department’s plow plans for winter 20 grand,” Dazelle said. “We’re saving NORWICH HILL snowstorms is vital. It handles the small some money by just having a driver in roads of the downtown area, which are our truck, providing it holds through The First Congregational Church tion you will need to participate. difficult for the larger trucks to maneu- maintenance that’s what I’m hoping.” of Huntington reminds everyone that This week’s reading from Joshua ver, as well as going up the dirt roads Dazelle hopes the truck will hold up even though our physical doors are 24:1-2a, 13-25, invites us to consid- and steeper hills to lay down sand and and make it through the winter. Then, the closed until further notice, we are most er that what we worship, and treasure make slick surfaces more traversable department will look to get the support definitely open for worship, praise, shapes our character as we wonder for the larger trucks following behind to of the town at annual Town Meeting for ministry and fellowship. We are an what is it we focus our spirit on. clear them. Outside of plowing, it also is a replacement. The truck is from 2009, Open and Affirming Church and we We wish everyone God’s peace. useful for fire accident scenes. which puts it in the middle of the aver- invite and welcome everyone - seek- Our prayers for health and wellbeing “It’s just a piece of equipment that is age 10 to 12-year replacement schedule ers, believers, and wonderers alike, on are with you and all the world during very well used,” Dazelle said. for highway vehicles. their journey of faith, to join in 10 a.m. this time of pandemic. Please use the The final bill is estimated to be “As far as I know. I’ve been try- Zoom Sunday worship. We are also phone numbers and email address pro- around $9,000 for the repairs, plus ing to get it replaced for the past three meeting for Friday Zoom Fellowship vided to stay in touch or to contact Dazelle is searching for a contractor to years,” Dazelle said. “Moneywise and Time and the pastor is always avail- the pastor. You are also invited to find drive the truck this winter. Regardless of everything, the Selectboard and Finance able to speak with you. If you do not us on Facebook at “Norwich Hill” this cost, Dazelle said it will be cheaper [Committee] try the best they can to get receive our emails and would like to for updates, information and spiritual than if thee town had to contract a driver everyone a piece of the pie.” connect with our Zoom worship ser- encouragement. For more information, and truck for the winter — if they could The truck driver position is current- vice or fellowship time, please contact please contact 413-667-3935 or 860- find one. An RFP looking for a contract- ly being advertised and Administrative Pastor Carol at firstchurchofhunting- 798-7771 or firstchurchofhuntington@ ed truck while repairs were underway Secretary Jennifer Peloquin said applica- [email protected] to receive the informa- gmail.com. did not get any responses. tions are due by Nov. 20. Country Journal • Thursday, November 5, 2020 page 3 BLANDFORD Board hears concerns over Covid cases, perc test By Mary Kronholm test performed on land which is the site 310 CMR 15.104 regarding Percolation someone who has something to do with for the new town Highway Garage across Testing to support his statement. perc test…and see where we go from BLANDFORD — Board of Health the street from his home. Selectboard member Thomas Ackley, there.” member Jennifer Girard provided addi- The 500 feet of water line was who by nature of his own contracting Town Administrator Joshua A. Garcia tional information and guidelines since replaced, and there is still 350 feet of less- business is knowledgeable about septic told the board the books for 2019 are the town has become a designated high- er diameter that needs to be replaced as installations, said the witness should have closed and estimated free cash in excess risk community with eight or more cases well. There is not enough volume or pres- recognized that the area for the test was of $567,000 in free cash with an addition- daily. The town now has a cumulative sure to supply everyone there, according not good al $170,000 in reimbursements to come. total of 12 COVID-19 cases. to Hart. Hart also told the board that he didn’t Board member Eric McVey suggested The playground must be closed, If the town does move forward with want the town to spend money on a leach paving the Historical Society’s driveway access to town hall offices is very limited, the highway garage, Hart said it was not field that will fail. and the driveway at The White Church. family gatherings inside should be limited a “good” perc test. “It was not done in “I hope you guys investigate,” said A discussion of town priorities for to 10 people, while outdoor gatherings are virgin soil,” and he was able to provide a Hart. next year, the Highway Garage and Fire limited to no more than 25. video to document his point. Hart said the Monday evening, Nov. 5, Highway Station top the list and Garcia suggested There will be signs at the playground test was done in soil that had been brought Superintendent Rene Senecal told the the projects be combined. indicating closure and the gates to Watson in as fill and it should have been at least a board that he found no reason “to contest” The town signed off on the Green Park will be closed. A stay at home order six foot hole rather than three so the test the perc test. He said there were several Communities report for the town to sub- goes into effect from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. was actually performed in the original soil holes dug at different depths and he was mit to the state Department of Energy on Friday, Nov.6. local to the area. impressed with the thoroughness of the Resource. Safety is the greatest concern. “Unless that test was done at seven or testing process. The board voted to meet bi-week- Last Monday, Oct. 26, Steve Hart eight feet, it’s not a good test,” said Hart. Board member Thomas Ackley said, ly until the town is out of the high risk of Chester Road brought his concerns Hart provided the board this week “At this point, to appease everybody, we COVID-19 category. They will not meet regarding the water line and a recent perc with the Massachusetts General Law should talk with DEP…call, speak with next Monday, Nov. 12. Town considering community Broadband informational development, financial goals session meets twice Nov. 7 By Mary Kronholm The board appointed Stephanie BLANDFORD — “Good News,” aged to sign up because seating is lim- Chaffee to serve on the Planning Board said Municipal Light Board Chairman ited due to COVID-19 restrictions. One BLANDFORD — Last Monday, until the next annual town election in Peter Langmore. It is now possible to session is from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 26, Town Administrator Joshua A. May. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in now sign up for high-speed internet and again from noon to 1:30 p.m. Both Garcia gave a presentation for Community Elementary Education from Westfield service. The MLP is “gathering inter- sessions will be recorded and available Development Objectives, Planning for State University. est” at this time, no cost involved until on the town’s YouTube channel. Financial Security & Improved Quality The board voted to approve a con- equipment is installed. This link to sign up is www. of Life. This plan includes three bench- tract with Franklin Regional Council of The link to sign up is www.whipci- eventbrite.com/e/blandford-broad- marks for the next three years which are Governments for $2,000 to help the town tyfiber.com/blandford. band-marketing-event-nov-7th-tick- Grow Tax Base by 10%; since fiscal 2018, hire a project manager for the construction There will be two information ses- ets-123739733875. total valuations has already grown 2.1%; of a new highway garage as discussed at sions on Broadband coming up Nov. 7. For more information, contact add/expand revenue generating sources last week’s meeting. This is the link, and people are encour- Langmore at 413-505-9086. to town and reduce tax rate to $16 per The board also accepted the Personnel thousand or below, which is currently at Policies and Procedures Manual, signed $17.76. off on the Cannabis Control Commission VOTING DAY He elaborated his plan with ways to stating that Belle Fleur Holdings LLC is in promote business growth with new oppor- compliance with the town’s bylaws. tunities and promoting local attractions. In the 90-day review of Theresa He proposed promoting residential devel- Donovan’s position as Animal Control opment with second homes, attracting new Officer, it was determined that her efforts families and having affordable housing. have “exceeded expectations”. She asked In other business, the board accept- for assistance from the board in having ed and signed a memo of understand- dog license information from the Town ing between the town and the Gateway Clerk’s office in a timelier manner; under- Regional School District in case the school standing that circumstances this year ini- has to evacuate, students would be relo- tiated a delay in the obtaining of licenses. cated at the Blandford Town Offices until She also submitted proposed changes in picked up by parents. bylaws to the board. BOH statement regarding COVID-19 BLANDFORD — On Oct. 29, the If someone travels in an area with town became a high risk COVID-19 high number of COVID-19 cases, they community. This means that over the past are asked to follow the two weeks, residents have tested positive CDC guidelines. They will need to for COVID-19 at an average daily rate of quarantine for the required 14 days or Voters hit the polls early in the morning in Blandford. Photos by Mary Kronholm eight or more per 100,000. have a negative As a high-risk community, the town test result. returns to Phase III, Step I. Blandford If someone has been in close con- will remain a high-risk community until tact with someone infected by COVID- it has three consecutive weeks of lower 19, with a high chance of being infected risk reporting. themselves, stay home and do not come The Town of Blandford Board of into physical contact with anyone. Health has adapted the following infor- mational guidelines to help residents Common Cold, reduce the risk of COVID-19. These Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 guidelines are based on information pro- The Common Cold is a viral infec- vided by the Center for Disease Control, tion that affects the upper respiratory the Division of Local Services and other tract (nose and throat). public officials. It’s generally not considered serious, The Board of Health asks that all and most people recover within a week residents of Blandford are serious in try- or two. A cold can be contagious from a ing to follow the informational guide- few days before you start showing symp- lines diligently so the town can quickly toms until you fully recover. return to a healthy community. COVID- There are over 100 viruses that can 19 is everyone’s responsibility. cause the common cold. The weather Common symptoms include fever, itself cannot cause the common cold. dry cough, tiredness. Less common Influenza (Flu) is a contagious respi- symptoms include aches and pains, sore ratory illness caused by influenza virus- throat, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, headache, es. It can cause mild to severe illness and loss of taste or smell, a rash on skin, or most people recover within five to seven discoloration of fingers or toes. Serious days. The flu can be contagious from symptoms are difficulty breathing or one day before symptoms develop up to shortness of breath, chest pain or pres- sure, or loss of speech or movement. COVID-19, page 5 Tracey Allen checks in for a morning ballot. page 4 Country Journal • Thursday, November 5, 2020

OPINION EDITORIAL POLICY LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the editor should be 500 words or less in length. We Question about letter require letter writers to include his or Having had one of my letters to your her name, town of paper rejected in recent weeks due to its residence and home “inflammatory” nature, I was taking some telephone number. comfort in the fact that William Santy was We must authenticate sharing my same fate. authorship prior This confidence was dispelled as I read his usual tirades and misstatements on the to publication. We typical Trumpian tropes of the uselessness of reserve the right mask wearing. to edit or withhold A note to your readers explaining how any submissions Santy’s recent letter does not contain “... deemed to be unsubstantiated allegations...” and that said libelous or contain facts “...need to cite credible, unbiased sourc- unsubstantiated es” as your editorial policy mandates, is badly allegations, personal needed. attacks, defamation of character and Richard Mansfield offensive language. Worthington All unknown or alleged facts and quotations offered by the author need A golden thank you to cite credible, I want to thank the Journal for the lovely unbiased sources. article concerning Ted Claydon’s receiving Mail letter to the Golden Cane Ward from the Worthington Country Journal, COA a few weeks ago (The Country Journal, 24 Water Street, Sept. 3). Ted was touched by this honor and Palmer, MA 01069 by the presence of the friends who attended or mail your letter the ceremony. to: countryjournal@ turley.com. Jerrilee Cain Worthington $12.50 GUEST COLUMN Each An iconic song and an iconic tree commemorate Veterans Day s we move closer to Veterans wood is stronger and more durable of the white oak is about one-quarter the size in the Day, our thoughts turn to the than that of most trees, yet to me of the oblong shaped nut. The red oak, on the Digital Amany men and women who GaRden it is humble. At the height of foli- other hand, has a squatty, saucer-like cap cov- Photos serve or have served our country, age season an oak doesn’t shout ering a more globose shaped nut. PUBLICATIONS, INC. and how we can best remember and “look at me!” like other trees do. Most oaks tolerate transplanting the best TURLEY support them. I think back to when It simply waits for the hoopla put when they are young and small in size. 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Did you ever wonder where “tie a yellow throughout the winter months. These oaks are upright. Country ribbon” came from? Read on to learn a bit of are located in the more southern, warmer Did you know that cork is harvested from trivia about an iconic song and an iconic tree. regions of our country. Even though our oaks the bark of a species of oak tree? Yes, the cork Journal We’ve all heard the 70s song, sung by are deciduous, it takes a long time for them oak grows in Spain, Portugal and parts of The Country Journal (USPS Tony Orlando and Dawn that popularized the to completely defoliate. Sometimes it is the Northern Africa. 483-550) is published every Thursday by Turley Publications, yellow ribbon and made it the folk symbol that next season’s emerging leaves that finally push The oak tree can grow to be very old. Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. it is today. Legend has it that the inspiration the old ones off. 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as it the crooked walking stick carried by an old hare Wwith glasses that made Uncle Wiggily so appealing? For those of you who don’t know Uncle Wiggily, it was a board game kids loved to play when the weather forced them inside. Between early snowstorms and COVID-19, many of us are scraping the barrel for enter- tainment ideas. Look no further, board games here to the rescue! How about a peek at the history of board games? Uncle Wiggily came out in 1916 and was based on a popular series of chil- dren’s books by Howard Roger Garis. The Milton Bradley Company made this game right here in Springfield, MA. The company’s first blockbuster game how- ever was The Checkered Game of Life produced in 1860. The goal was to keep Several Dominoes, from the popular game. Battleship, The Uncle Wiggly Game, and Pit, Vintage boards for Parcheesi and Sorry. to a path of honor and bravery and avoid Submitted photos be Deborah Daniels several family fun entertainment options disgrace and ruin as you moved your during COVID-19 shutdowns. player around the board game to reach mary colors that became the standard for happy old age. What a reward, huh? children’s art supplies. Who can forget games you will recognize are Boggle, Some 45,000 copies of this game sold the thrill of being given their first box of Mille Bournes, Ouija, Risk, Sorry and the first year it came out. The game has fat Milton Bradley crayons in school? Clue. Parker Brothers was bought out by evolved over the years and is still sold During the 1870s Milton Bradley Hasbro, Inc. in 1991, after 108 years in as The Game of Life. Milton Bradley had wooden croquet sets manufactured, business in Salem. (1836-1911) was a bit of a genius when because they were all the rage in game Another rival was Selchow and it came to games. playing. He is credited with standardiz- Righter, a game maker who owned the Milton Bradley trained as a drafts- ing the rules for the game, and every set rights to Parcheesi and Scrabble. This man. He moved to Springfield at the sold included a copy of his rules. The company did not design these games, age of 19 to work designing locomo- 1880s saw jigsaw puzzles popularized but owned the copyright to make them. tive railroad cars for the Wason Car and Milton Bradley manufactured those Scrabble is considered the most popular Manufacturing Co. He was given a litho- in addition to his board games. word game in history, so needless to say graph of a lavish train car that he helped Milton Bradley was replaced as it made serious money for the company. Milton Bradley factory buildings in design for the ruler of Egypt. He was so President of the company when he got It later sold Trivial Pursuit, (1980 game) Springfield, MA. They were repurposed as impressed with the picture that he went a little too liberal giving free supplies another blockbuster board game that residential housing in the late 1970s. into the lithography business. His imag- to kindergarten schools. Investors com- enriched the company. It had been in the es of a beardless Abe Lincoln, running plained and his close friend stepped in game business for 119 years before being tinued in 1973. Ditto the MB game of for President, kept him in the money. to buy out the irate investors. Milton sold in 1986 to Coleco Company. Jeopardy. The game of Twister became He conceived of the Checkered Game Bradley was allowed to pursue his kin- Meanwhile Milton Bradley contin- an instant success in 1960 after Johnny of Life while playing a game with his dergarten concepts, while his friend pre- ued to flourish in its five factory build- Carson played the game with Eva Gabor best friend. He test piloted the game in sided over the game board business. By ings in Springfield. It was making some on his late-night talk, a la up close and New York City and it sold out immedi- 1920, one third of Milton Bradley busi- 410 games and making money. During personal show! The electronic game of ately. He ramped up production back ness was in making colored wax crayons WWII the company diversified to make Simon was released in 1978 and it was a in Springfield, where he observed how for children, so the kindergarten theme a universal joint, designed by Milton hit, although MB was ultimately unable Civil War soldiers were bored waiting paid off. It was the biggest manufac- Bradley President James Shea, that was to successfully break into electronic for assignments. Bradley produced small turer of board games. It bought out the used on fighter planes. The woodwork- games. travel sized games of Chess, Checkers, McLoughlin Brothers Co. in 1920, a ing shop of Milton Bradley went into Milton Bradley was bought out by Dominoes and even his Checkered Game major games maker since 1850 in New the production of gunstock barrels, both Hasbro, Inc. in 1984, ending 124 years of Life. He sold the games for $1 each York City. Parker Brothers was Milton endeavors earning large US Army con- of family ownership. Many of its original to soldiers and charitable organizations Bradley’s closest competitor, located in tracts. They stayed true to their gaming games continue to be made and played. jumped in to buy large quantities to dis- Salem, MA. It was started by George roots with production of Milton Bradley Many games are reissued after updat- tribute. Easy money! S. Parker in 1883, who made parlor game kits for soldiers, selling two mil- ing the themes involved. The game of Hearing a lecture about the kin- games aimed for adults. They capital- lion kits. Monopoly was released in a House Rules dergarten movement in 1869, Milton ized on Ping Pong in 1902 and the card Other Milton Bradley games that Edition in 2014 after learning that 68% Bradley was converted to the cause. The games of Pit in 1904 and Rook in 1906. came out after the war were Axis and of players had never read the rules and concept was that creative play educated However, it was the game of Monopoly Allies, Candyland, Cootie, Barrel of 50% made up the rules. This new edition children and fostered healthy develop- that brought it the most success. It Monkeys, Mouse Trap, Rack O, Yahtzee, incorporated popular made up rules like ment. This was an entirely new change became a worldwide best seller in 1935. Connect Four, Battleship, Scattergories, no paying rent while in jail. from the regimented teaching common at Wonder why it was a hit to people com- Hungry Hippos and Jenga and more. Board games have evolved to stay the time. Milton Bradley had two daugh- ing out of the Depression? Where else The number of games was reduced relevant. Belly laughs enrich the game of ters that he and his wife educated under could you buy property and make mil- to some 150 in a belt tightening effort. Life! So, play on, my friend play on. this philosophy. He went on to devote lions instantly, but in a fantasy-come-true The game of Concentration saved the his time to promoting the kindergarten board game! It must have been the tim- board game business from the demise Do you have a memory or historical movement both personally and through ing because Milton Bradley’s similar predicted by the advent of television curiosity from the Hilltowns that you’d his company. He manufactured colored game, Easy Money, released years earli- in 1959. It was a copy of the TV game like to share with your neighbors? Send paper, paints and geometric blocks for er, never reached that degree of popular- show. It sold very well right up to 1982, your story and photos to countryjour- teaching purposes. He introduced the pri- ity. A few other popular Parker Brothers this was after the TV show was discon- [email protected]. BLANDFORD

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BECKET There is no lunch at the Senior is unable to be held due to COVID-19, Center, 169 Skyline Trail, Middlefield, but the Center sends all Middlefield on Wednesday, Nov. 11. veterans heartfelt thanks during this Becket goes for Joe Biden The annual Veteran’s Day dinner time. BECKET — Joe Biden received While voters supported Question 758 votes from town voters, beating 1’s bid for increased access to mechan- Donald Trump’s 411 in the Nov. 3 elec- ical data for independent vehicle repair tion. facilities and dealerships 875-231, GOSHEN Sen. Ed Markey also staved off Question 2’s bid to add ranked choice challenger Kevin O’Connor 740-395. voting was defeated 467-622. Biden beats Trump among voters GOSHEN — Eighty-five percent of Question 2, ranked choice voting, was town voters turned out to the polls on defeated 287-361; Question 3, instructing RUSSELL Nov. 3 and boosted Joe Biden to a 418- the district representative to vote in favor 231 victory over Donald Trump for pres- of legislation to have the state achieve ident. 100% renewable energy in the next Voters also backed Sen. Ed Markey decade, passed 433-193; and Question 4, Engineering month at library 422-234 over challenger Kevin O’Connor. to instruct the representative to vote in RUSSELL – Calling all engi- design and create an engineering proj- Question 1, expanded mechanical favor of making all votes in the House of neers! Come on in and see the variety ect. Plus, try the engineering challenge. data access for independent repair facil- Representative’s Legislative committees of books the Russell Public Library has Check the Country Journal, the ities and dealerships, passed 534-121; publicly available, passed 519-91. just for kids on engineering. message board at the library, and the Also, look for the weekly Grab & library Facebook page for the details. Go Bag on how to use recycled mate- Happy reading, designing, and build- rials to make a simple machine, or ing! WILLIAMSBURG Biden favorite among voters WILLIAMSBURG — Joe Biden Voters passed all four ballot ques- was the town choice for president by a tions in the Nov. 3 election —Question massive 1,445 to Donald Trump’s 337. 1 had 1,454 in favor to 313 opposed, Sen. Ed Markey received similar Question 2 1,130 to 648, Question 3 WE’RE support, defeating challenger Kevin 1,377 to 345, and Question 4 1,543 to O’Connor 1,428 to 364. 138. ALL Volunteer spots open for EARS Council on Aging Advisory Board Questions? WILLIAMSBURG — The programs for seniors. Commitment Comments? Council on Aging Advisory Board has includes a meeting at 12:15 p.m. on Story Ideas? open spots for any interested volun- the third Wednesday of each month. teers. Appointments are for one, two, or three Let us know Board members work with the years. how we're Senior Center Director and staff to This is a chance to collaborate identify needs of the community’s with congenial colleagues to support doing. elderly population; to educate and our most vulnerable citizens. If inter- enlist community support concern- ested, please reach out to the Board of ing these needs; and to help design, Selectmen at [email protected] or Your opinion is something promote, and implement services or by 413-268-8400, ext. 9. we always want to hear. Call or contact us via email [email protected]. WESTHAMPTON 24 Water Street King’s Highway Bridge closed in Nov. Country Journal Palmer, MA 01069 countryjournal.turley.com 413.283.8393 WESTHAMPTON — Effective tation will close the Kings Highway www.turley.com Nov. 3, the Westhampton Highway “skinny” Bridge for repair work through Department announced that the the end of November. Plan ahead and Massachusetts Department of transpor- seek alternate routes during repairs. A Turley Publications, Inc. Community Newspaper Country Journal • Thursday, November 5, 2020 page 7 trunk-or-treat

Nick and Angelique Toroni dress as Beauty and the Beast for the Hamilton Memorial Library trunk. Liz Massa from the Board of Health makes an impact with a spooky set up.

Officer Tammy Weidhaas mans the Chester Blandford Police Department trunk. Janine and Steve Savoy set up shop as the final car in line.

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TRUNK-OR-TREAT from page 1 or-treat, while other volunteers helping was unable to hold their annual book “I brought just under 100 bags, for her first trunk-or-treat. during the event. The pumpkins block- sale, so they handed out books with and I’ve had to barrow to candy “I was working up until four and ing spaces also helped to light up the craft kits and candy to those coming from other trunks already,” Tammy I rushed home to get dressed and set path for the excited candy hunters to around. The library trunk was run by Weidhaas said. “I’ll have to be more up the car, and I had to grab the candy follow. There were volunteers who set Director Angelique Toroni, while Mary prepared next year; there will probably of course,” Massa said. “I wanted to up their trunks with decorations and Ann Pease set up a trunk across from be another police trunk next year.” go all out so I decided to dress more bags of candy, and there were trunks her with bags of candy. Pease brought Board of Health member Elizabeth scary. I made a few kids cry and I felt representing town departments as well. 150 goodie-bags of candy, and had 40 Massa decorated her truck with a light bad, but it’s been a good night.” Including the Police department, the left after the first hour. Other trunk-or- up ghost and fall decorations. Massa There was a large community turn- library, and the Board of Health. treat hosts were running out of candy donned a red cloak and a mask as she out for the event and Engwer said she The Hamilton Memorial Library too. wanted to make a spooky impression was happy it was a success.

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Hampshire Regional High School Seniors, from left, Jillian Scott, Maddie Jenkins, Jessie Paradis Stern, Morgan Dunham, Zoe Paradis Stern, and Katarzyna Salomao did a group costume of the Wizard of Oz for the Senior Halloween Party on Paige Lech, Kaylie Novak, and Erin Reynolds dress up as the Monday, Nov. 2. Photos by Shelby Macri Clueless girls.

Seniors enjoy hot chocolate and donuts in the courtyard outside Hampshi The seniors take a walk around the building in their costumes.

Olivia Donais as Daphne and Alyssa Beaulieu as Velma from Scooby-Doo. From left, Sarah Guiel, Anna Madden, Emily Godden, and Eliza Reynolds dressed as characters from “Phineas and Ferb.”

Class advisors Kim Hallett and Chris Butler dress as Flo Hampshire Regional Principal Kristen Smidy take pictures of each student costume before seniors grab their gift bags. from Progressive and Jake from State Farm Country Journal • Thursday, November 5, 2020 page 11 WORTHINGTON Claydon Clarification Biden favorite among voters Editor’s note: Jerrilee Cain would position of Head of all Maintenance WORTHINGTON — Joe Biden was O’Connor 571-278. like to add the following informa- for American’s fleet of planes at La the town choice for President, amassing Question 1 passed with an over- tion about Ted Claydon to the article Guardia, as well as all maintenance 570 votes to Donald Trump’s 270 on whelming majority, 686-167. The addi- “Oldest resident honored with Golden personnel there. Finally, American Nov. 3. tion of ranked choice voting in Question Cane” (The Country Journal, Sept. 3). wanted to add Ted to their executive Sen. Ed Markey was voted to 2 was narrowly defeated 405-435. Ted Claydon’s fascination with air- force at their headquarters in Dallas, return to office over challenger Kevin planes began when, at 7 years of age, Texas, but Ted, who had purchased the a World War I biplane made a forced old Johnson Farm in Worthington and landing in a pasture at Mlrador Estate, planned to retire there, turned down Greenwood, Virginia, where Ted lived. that opportunity. Meals from the Rabbit Hole return That fascination never left him so that The American executive who WORTHINGTON — With the very p.m. on Friday by either leaving a mes- when he graduated from Huntington, spoke at Ted’s retirement dinner ended generous assistance of the Rabbit Hole, sage at 413-238-1625, texting 413-228- Long lsland, High School, he immedi- his speech by saying, “Ted, through all Penny Molyneux and a group of donors, 1625 with the number of meals needed, ately enrolled and later graduated from of the problems and crises that we have the Town of Worthington will resume or contacting [email protected]. Roosevelt School of Aviation. faced throughout the 40 years that you providing meals for anyone who may If someone does not have the trans- In 1941, he began his first job have been with American, you have have a need based on finance or access portation to pick-up a meal or are oth- with American Airlines at La Guardia always conducted yourself as a gen- during the COVID-19 pandemic. erwise incapacitated and need delivery, Airport as a mechanic. However, tleman.” And that rare characteristic is Meals will be available for pick-up please also leave a name and address. American began promoting Ted one that has been true of Ted his entire at the Rabbit Hole on Sundays from 1 to Please be sure to speak slowly when immediately and he soon rose to the life. 1:30 p.m. Please reserve meals before 3 leaving the message.

LICENSES from page 1 language recommended by the state and “The approval process is a very long specific tax enacted for retail sales of to bring before the town at next year’s it only applies to retail; other forms of process. We determined we cold revisit it marijuana and it’s a 3% tax, which coin- annual Town Meeting. The Planning marijuana business such as cultivation or at another time if we determine we want cidentally is the same as the community Board feels it’s important to have town manufacturing would still be able to get to have another retail establishment,” impact fee. If adopted, it goes to the protection on the books as currently a licenses. Wang said. “We can revisit it at that Department of Revenue and sent to us prospective marijuana establishment “Some communities put that lan- time. We’d have to amend our bylaw.” for any sales.” would have to meet the state guidelines guage in cause they’re ambivalent to The board also discussed the 3% Another major concern noted during as the town has no bylaw of its own. marijuana in the first place,” Comia said. community impact fee, a staple of many the meeting is the importance of strictly The board is focused on making sure the “There are some communities that are Host Community Agreements signed regulating odor control. There are con- residents are protected, especially with open, and they can remove that language between marijuana businesses and the cerns as to the negative impact marijuana the addition of three phase power instal- with regards to limiting it. That’s lan- host town. Wang said during the hearing facilities can have due to odor. As the lation down Route 143 from Peru mak- guage that’s suggested by the state.” there’s pushback against the fee as it growing season in town is short, any cul- ing a commercial greenhouse operation He later noted, “You could have a was never intended to be a consistent tivators would be expected to be indoors, more feasible. cultivator and a retailer and another cul- revenue stream for the town and there’s making it easier to regulate. “We want to show we have things tivator, but you could only have the one an alternative to implementing a more “Jay Dwight, who is no lon- in place to protect Worthington, to pro- retailer.” permanent income source for the town. ger on our board since he moved to tect our community, and to protect the The other factor with the license “Town counsel advised that what Cummington, he mentioned he was in members of our community,” Wang said. number is it can be amended later on if is happening is people are pushing back California visiting a friend the fellow “We want to make sure we have our own the town decides it wants to increase the against that. It’s also a time limited fea- said it’s [his property] basically not sale- standards.” number. As the application process is ture, it was never designed to be a reve- able now cause of the marijuana,” Wang The board has lengthy for a prospective marijuana busi- nue stream for the town,” she explained. said. “He said the smell from the facility Margaret O’Neal said the town ness to enter the town, there would also “What we will be doing, the Selectboard is absolutely unbearable and the property anticipates holding a special town meet- be time to make any necessary amend- has agreed to put it on the next warrant has devalued considerably.” ing sometimes this fall for the bylaw ments. for annual Town Meeting, is there is a The plan is to have a finalized bylaw update. SCHOOLS & YOUTH

MASKS from page 1 made the characters heads to put on over costumes, with Butler dressing as Jake did their best to keep things running It’s the second creative gathering their face. There were animal costumes, from State Farm and Hallett dressing smoothly. Some students were prepared the senior class has found this year; they inflatable costumes, and plenty of super- as Flo from Progressive. The party was with blankets, even over their coats as met before school started for the park- heroes and super naturals. After the held outside the school to make social flurries made their way to the party. ing lot paint party. The advisors will seniors had their fill of the food, drink, distancing easier. The advisors had to “I’m glad we were able to at least continue to work to find ways to create and prizes, they were able to leave as it deal with the wind and slight flurries hold something, we have to be careful fun and safe events for the Class of 2021 was a half day for them. as well, and though the wind misplaced while serving the food, but we’ll do it to during the unique circumstances caused The class advisors also dressed in a few things both Hallett and Butler be able to put this on,” Butler said. by COVID-19.

REMOTE from page 1 The procedure, accepted as part of ing approximately 90 minutes later “How will we notify that’s not [a how a snow day or remote snow day the Quarter 2 plan, outlines a remote than normal just for stability’s sake.” snow day]?] How will we know the will be communicated to parents and snow day would start at 9:30 a.m. with If the snow day falls on Monday, difference between what will be an when that communication takes place. the schedule depending on what day of Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday, stu- actual learning day and what will be a Sullivan said he anticipates it’d be the week snow falls, which the com- dents will have four six-minute periods snow day?” asked Paul Marcinek, com- similar to the current strategy used by mittee discussed on Oct. 26. The offi- online starting at :30 a.m. with a break mittee member from Goshen. the district, which involves a robocall cial policy is still being finalized. for lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 12:10 “Out of fairness, I’d advertise around 5:30 a.m. to notify of a school “The admin team had a fun con- p.m. Wednesday would have eight that’s coming,” Sullivan said. “Let’s closure. versation about what to do with snow 30-minute periods. say it’s the second week of February “I think it would be a remote day days this year,” Interim Superintendent Sullivan also broached the idea of, and it looks like a big storm is coming, of learning almost all the time, with Michael Sullivan said. “we are inter- in the event of a very heavy snow- we’d send out a phone message that if the exception of if you want to have a ested in using our remote capacity as a storm, possibly having the occasional we have substantial snow next week, fun snow day once or twice,” he said. way to handle snow days, so we won’t fun snow day, which would be a full we’re going to have a snow day.” “Largely I’d think, Paul, we’d still be have snow days… The nuance to that cancellation of school for the day as in One of the areas the committee deciding and messaging it the same is our principals are interested in start- years past. said could use more clarification is way.”

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Karen Ellen Willey, 67, formerly of so she could hear the sound of the waves and Chester and Westfield MA, most recently smell the salty air, and seeing the autumn residing in Plattsburgh NY, passed away due colors. She will always be remembered to complications of living with lung cancer for her strength, kind smile, and legendary for many years. strawberry jam — as well as the many way- Karen was born in Shirley, MA, ward felines who adopted her home as their but spent her early years in Germany and own over the years. California due to her father being in the Air Karen was predeceased by her moth- Force. She eventually returned to Western er Barbara Carrington, stepfather Albert Massachusetts and graduated from Westfield Carrington, father Harold Viock, and sister High School in 1971. After marrying her Debra Whitmore. husband Steve in July of 1971, she spent her adult She is survived by her husband of 49 years life living in various locations in Michigan, New Steven A. Willey, her daughters Heather C. Willey and Hampshire, and New York while her husband served in Courtney E Willey, her son Steven A. Willey II, and Direct the Air Force. Her home for the last 35 years has been their respective partners; as well as her grandchildren Plattsburgh, NY in the Champlain Valley. Jacob, Mason, Rhonan, Malachi, Quinn, and Sterling. from the Karen enjoyed volunteering at her children’s She is also survived by her sisters Diane Dunham, Kelly schools and creative pastimes such as baking, cake dec- Cooley, Kim Graham, and many nieces and nephews North Pole orating, crocheting, cooking for her family, and crafts. Karen will reach her final resting place at Russell Her greatest joys in life were celebrating holidays and Cemetery in Russell, MA on Friday, Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. special occasions as well as vacationing with the people All are welcome to join us. Due to Covid concerns, she loved, especially her children and grandchildren there will be no calling hours. Send a child to whom she was exceptionally devoted. Her favorite In lieu of flowers we ask that you donate to your activities included camping, sitting on an ocean beach favorite charity, to love one another, and be kind. something special this Christmas –

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Photos by Peter Spotts www.turley.com WILLIAMSBURG Vietnam War veteran Roy Beals rings the Bell of Peace 21 times to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I Armistice during the Quantities are limited. Turley Publications reserves the right to end offer at any ceremony at the Williamsburg Veteran’s Memorial on Sunday, Nov. 11. Members of the American Legion Post 236 perform the customary gun salute before the playing of taps. ‘Not happy’ with delay in time. Payment will be returned if offer expires due to limited quantity being sold RUSSELL LED upgrades fund and put against the tax title out or multiple names per letter. Sales are based on a first come first serve basis. standing taxes plus whatever for the property. If Redevco Ex-owner wantswhich led the townto to buygo to land backmoney the town town-owned has invested reclaims the property, mill the insur- By Peter Spotts By Peter Spotts court for a resolution. into the property. ance cost will be included in the “If you do not pay your One of those expenses payments that need to be cov- Funding to convert all Redevco LLC Is working taxes, you’ll be put on tax title includes a $6,151.88 insur- ered in order to “make good.” town-owned lighting fixtures to If negotiations fall through LEDs was approved 13 months to get its property at 261 and with a tax lien,” Select Board ance policy for liability with an ago, but installation still hasn’t 268 Woronoco Avenue back Chairman Jeff Bean said. “We added $5 million umbrella for a and the town ends up selling the happened as project manage- from the town after it was taken try to work with the people to total annual cost of $9,765.88, property at auction, the insur- ment turnover has hindered the in land court for unpaid taxes, set up a payment plan for them which selectmen voted to pur- ance costs will be taken into to pay off the taxes. If we don’t chase during their meeting on consideration when the town process. according to a report at the RealTerm Energy US Board of Selectmen’s meeting get any movement in that case, Oct. 23. At the time, the board decides how much to it looks LP was contracted back in on Tuesday, Nov. 6. we proceed to land court. That was looking into options to to recoup. Either way, the town The property, which usually pushes people to come sell the property at auction and will eventually get the insur- March to handle the conver- sion, but has changed project Redevco has owned in town for up with a payment plan.” wanted to make sure any liabili- ance investment back, eventu- managers two times in a pro- six years and includes the site The property was award- ty was covered. ally. Water rates will also be cess that has been frustrating of the former Strathmore Paper ed to the town at the begin- “If we pay this and we auc- for town officials. Mill, has more than four years’ ning of October. Legal counsel tion in three months, we get this increasing for fiscal 2019 worth of unpaid taxes, accord- notified the town of Redevco’s back. They’ll pro-rate it,” Bean as approved by the Water LED, page 12 ing to Town Collector Wendy intentions to “make good” and said during the Oct. 23 meeting. Brunet. Brunet added there redeem the property last week. The funds for the poli- STRATHMORE, page 9 has been no communication It has 12 months from the land cy are taken from the general between Redevco and the col- court decision to pay the out- lector’s office during this time, Russell...... 9 Middlefield ...... 14 Sandisfield ...... 15 Classifieds ...... 18,19 Obituaries ...... 17 Westhampton ...... 12, 13 Becket ...... 14 Cummington ...... 7 Opinion ...... 4 Williamsburg ...... 14 Blandford ...... 7 Gateway ...... 10, 11 Public Notices ...... 17 Worthington ...... 8 Business Directory ...... 15 Hilltowns ...... 2 Puzzle Page ...... 16 Chester ...... 6 Huntington ...... 3 Chesterfield ...... 13 PAGE 13 Country Journal • Thursday, November 5, 2020 page 15

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All real estate advertising in this CATEGORY: newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes 1 2 3 4 it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on Hilltowns race, color, religion, sex, handicap, 5 6 7 8 familial status (number of children and Circulation: 11,900 or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or any intention to make any such preference, limitation or 9 10 11 12 discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby 13 14 15 16 informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain about discrimination call The Department of Base Price 17 18 19 20 $9.50 Housing and Urban Development “ HUD” toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E. area, call HUD at 617-565-5308. The toll free number for the hearing impaired is 21 Base Price 22 Base Price 23 Base Price 24 Base Price $10.00 $10.50 $11.00 $11.50 1-800-927-9275.

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