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By PETER CURRIER Though Pitoniak said that Staff Writer police are still following up WESTFIELD — A K-9 on reports from neighbors of unit, police drone, a State unknown persons seen in the Police helicopter and several neighborhood around that officers were involved in a time, he said that there is no frantic search for a missing reason to believe that foul 8-year-old girl on Wednesday. play was involved, or that any Tina Gorman, executive director of She was found safe a few adult was involved in her the Westfield Council on Aging and Linda Lajoie enjoyed the challenge of hours later behind a neigh- going missing. Senior Center, is scaling up opera- recreating a gladiolus at the Art Florence Berube works on a watercolor bor’s garage. The search involved at tions “gradually” to ensure the safety Unlimited Group class at the Westfield painting during the Art Unlimited Group Westfield Police Capt. Jay least eight Westfield Police of staff members, volunteers and Senior Center. (LORI SZEPELAK at the Westfield Senior Center. (LORI Pitoniak said Aug. 4 that Iris Officers, the drone operator, seniors. (LORI SZEPELAK PHOTO) PHOTO) SZEPELAK PHOTO) Burch, 8, was first reported and Massachusetts State missing by her mother shortly Police. Pitoniak said that after 3 p.m. on Aug. 3. She some neighbors helped with had last been seen on their the search and gave the police Senior Center stays flexible Fairfield Avenue property information. He noted though just after 2 p.m. Pitoniak said that when a K-9 is involved that the search began with a in the search, as one was in thorough search within their this case, additional people home, after which the search being in the search area may as COVID guidelines change area quickly expanded to an only serve to throw the dog area of at least a few blocks. off of whatever scent it picks By LORI SZEPELAK Westfield Police deployed up. Correspondent their aerial drone, but that had Pitoniak said that this WESTFIELD — “Scaling up opera- to be grounded to grant air- search was a standard police tions” continues at the Westfield Senior space to the Massachusetts response for a missing child Center, though the recent rise of the State Police helicopter, which report of this nature. He said Delta variant of COVID-19 has ultimately spotted Burch that one thing he wants peo- Executive Director Tina Gorman re- behind the garage after 5 p.m. ple to take away from this is checking her policies. Pitoniak said that she was that one does not need to wait “The inside of the building is still never in any danger from 24 hours to report someone very much in flux,” said Gorman, add- anything but the elements. He missing. Anyone with a rea- ing, “Putting it back together is proving said a concern with missing sonable belief that a person to be quite the process.” children in areas with pools who cannot be located is in Gorman noted during the past 17 or natural bodies of water is danger should report it to the months the Noble Street building — and that they will end up in the police as soon as possible. in particular the Great Room — resem- water and drown. He said that The idea that one would need bled a “warehouse distribution center.” Burch was found with only to wait 24 hours before “I wish I had taken pictures,” said some scratches and dirt after reporting a missing person is Gorman, adding, “Those of us who having been in an overgrown a commonly cited myth, he spent the last 17 months in the building area. said. can now see a difference.” Gorman said she and Mary Lou Niedzielski, program director, recently spent an afternoon with the director and assistant director of the Health Southwick expects Department to discuss COVID-19 con- cerns. Elaine Lees, standing, facilitates the Art Unlimited Group on Thursdays at the “We went room-to-room in order to Westfield Senior Center. (LORI SZEPELAK PHOTO) Master Plan to cost establish safe and practical room capaci- and Friday, with no indoor dining on Gorman. “As we all work with our indi- ties,” said Gorman. “One of the biggest those days. Congregate indoor dining vidual city and town boards of health, concerns with the Delta variant is the will be offered on Thursdays, and no mayors, town administrators and elected high level of contagion.” curbside meal will be offered on that officials, it is clear that there is no one- $100K over 2 years Gorman emphasized that physical dis- day. size-fits-all strategy for scaling up oper- By PETER CURRIER tancing is imperative. “We still have some seniors who are ations.” Staff Writer “As we reintroduce programs, we’re being cautious and not yet feeling com- In recent weeks a few of the popular SOUTHWICK — In the aftermath of the controversial looking at splitting the most popular fortable about returning to the building, programs have resumed meeting inside Carvana proposal on industrial-zoned land along College ones into multiple sessions, with fewer and we respect that,” she said. the building, including Chair Yoga, Highway, officials are again looking at updating Southwick’s participants attending each,” she said. Since the August Voice of Experience Chess with Les, Sassy Stitchers Knit decades-old Master Plan. While the weekday curbside lunch newsletter was just published and and Crochet Group, the Piecemakers Chair Michael Doherty said the Planning Board will dis- distribution in the parking lot has included new guidelines on indoor and Quilting Group, and the Art Unlimited cuss forming a master plan subcommittee at its Aug. 10 worked well during the past year, curbside dining, those directives will Group. meeting. Doherty had signaled his board’s intent to create Gorman said there are changes expected remain in place until Sept. 1. They are following specific COVID- such a committee during the July 20 hearing in which in the coming weeks, including a Gorman said a key word over the past 19 protocols to ensure the safety of Carvana formally pulled out of Southwick. “Curbside Cuisine” pilot program. year and a half has been “pivot.” everyone in the building. Select Board member Douglas Moglin said that he and the As a result of the ever-changing “One of the lessons we have learned Elaine Lees, who facilitates the Art Planning Board had been negotiating how to fund the project COVID environment, Gorman said it is during the pandemic is the importance Unlimited Group, was elated to be back during town budget talks going back to 2019. He said that it important to stay flexible with schedules of being as flexible and adaptable as and sharing her artistic techniques with would cost a total of $100,000 to update the Master Plan, for programs and services. possible,” said Gorman, noting that attendees. Participants are not required with the costs being spread over two years. “We can’t do everything all at once at senior center directors across the state to have an art background to attend the A master plan is both a statement of a town’s identity and this time,” said Gorman. have met via Zoom every other week for classes, offered Thursdays from 1:30 to a vision for its future. Master plans typically include an Gorman said beginning Sept. 1, 14 months. 3 p.m. Pre-registration is not required to assessment of the town’s existing zoning, bylaws and infra “Curbside Cuisine” will be offered “We have brainstormed, strategized every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and shared ideas and resources,” said See Senior Center, Page 3 See Master Plan, Page 3 Summer program easing remote students back to school By AMY PORTER to attend daily, either morning or afternoon for Staff Writer three hours. Students are given tours of the WESTFIELD — Westfield Middle School building and get a chance to meet the staff and is holding a summer transition program for all other students, participate in academic, social- students, especially for students who were emotional, and social activities, and reinte- fully remote last year and for those transition- grate back into the school routine. Breakfast ing from grade 6 to grade 7 who are new to the and lunch are also offered. school. “The transition program gets kids back into Program co-coordinator Irene Sweigart said the swing of things,” said Preye. that during registration, parents and students At the start of one of the afternoon sessions, gave a variety of reasons for their interest in Preye set up a giant Jenga game outside with the program, and they opened the doors to any students Logan Byrne, Keishnalee Neal, student who needs support returning to in- Sianna Sgroi and Gabby Pichardo. While they person school this fall. were playing and attempting to beat the Other WMS staff involved in the program 15-story tower that the morning group had include co-coordinator Jackie Osowski, achieved, Preye said during the regular school Matthew Preye, Peyton O’Brien and Alison year he used the game in his environmental Kelly, all WMS teachers with a background science class to show how every action people working with and supporting students that take can have an impact on the environment. may be struggling with school. The group did reach 16 stories before the The first week of the program (Aug. 2-6) is WMS teacher Matthew Preye plays a giant game of Jenga with students Logan Byrne, designed as a week-long program for students See Remote Students, Page 5 Keishnalee Neal, Sianna Sgroi and Gabby Pichardo. (AMY PORTER/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) PAGE 2 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Elementary band teacher Jessica Pietrosanti leads band camp in Middle School Band Director Ryan Emken works with per- a song. (AMY PORTER/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Elementary band instructor Jessica Pietrosanti, High cussion on a song. (AMY PORTER/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) School Band Director Patrick Kennedy, Intermediate School Band Director William Choe and Middle School Band Director Ryan Emken. (AMY PORTER/THE Everyone is happy to be at band camp WESTFIELD NEWS) By AMY PORTER tive effort. have never been in a band before. At the Staff Writer Kennedy said he also recruited juniors end of one session, he told all the students WESTFIELD — Band Camp started this and seniors as student mentors for the that the teachers were really proud of the week under a tent in the field behind the camp. work they were putting in. Band camp will Boys & Girls Club. Approximately 75 “The kids are great. We’re really enjoy- also give them the experience of perform- musicians entering grades 5 to 10 signed up ing being here and doing what we do,” he ing together as a band when they play the for one or both of the free week-long ses- said. songs they have been practicing for their sions from 8:30 to 12 p.m. Emken, Choe and Pietrosanti agreed that families and friends at the end of both Leading Band Camp are High School it was great to be playing together after not weeks. Band Director Patrick Kennedy, Middle being able to play in bands for the past year. For Kennedy, band camp is something he School Band Director Ryan Emken, “We’re really excited to have these kids has wanted to start for a long time. Intermediate School Band Director Will here. After a year of playing at home, on “We finally have a team of teachers will- Choe and elementary band teacher Jessica screens, and mixed, it’s nice to get the kids ing to put in the time in the summer,” he Pietrosanti. General music specialist Emily excited (to play) right before school starts,” said, adding that he is thankful for the sup- Baker is also participating, working with Emken said. port of the Boys & Girls Club and the Intermediate School Band Director William Choe. (AMY Boys & Girls Club campers in the coopera- Kennedy said the incoming fifth graders school district to make it happen. PORTER/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Police Logs Court Logs Westfield District Court Thursday, July 29, 2021 Major crime and incident report branch fell on electrical wires and blew out a attention, the responding officer reports that A charge of negligent operation of a motor Thursday, July 29, 2021 transformer, additional callers report that two tow trucks were requested to remove both vehicle brought against Clinton J. Watson, 24, of Westfield nearby traffic lights had shut down, dispatch vehicles from the scene. of 14 Belmont St., Westfield, was ordered be dis- 4:52 a.m.: fire, Southampton Road, a caller reports that Westfield Gas & Electric respond- missed upon immediate payment of $200 in court reports smoke and fire underneath an awning, ed to the scene to repair the transformer and Southwick costs. He was found to be not responsible for the responding firefighters report that the fire the lights were turned back on; 8:40 a.m.: accident, Feeding Hills Road, charges of operating a motor vehicle without a was small and no significant damage was 5:07 p.m.: accident, Union Street, multiple caller reports a two-car accident with no inju- valid inspection sticker, speeding at a rate greater done before it was put out; callers report a two motor vehicle accident ries; four people decline medical attention, than was reasonable and proper and a marked 11:12 a.m.: weather complaint, Moseley with airbag deployment, the responding med- lawns violation. Avenue, a detail officer reports that a tree ics report that one person refused medical one car is towed;

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Thurs., Aug. 5, 2021 is the 217th day of the year. 148 days remain until the end of the year.

1872). escaping. 1974 – Watergate scandal: Presi- ON THIS DAY 1861 – The United States Army 1940 – World War II: The Soviet dent Richard Nixon, under orders TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS abolishes flogging. Union formally annexes Latvia. of the US Supreme Court, releases AD 25 – Guangwu claims the 1862 – American Civil War: Battle 1944 – World War II: At least 1,104 the “Smoking Gun” tape, recorded 1945 – Loni Anderson, American ac- throne as Emperor of China, restor- of Baton Rouge: Along the Missis- Japanese POWs in Australia at- on June 23, 1972, clearly revealing tress ing the Han dynasty after the col- sippi River near Baton Rouge, Loui- tempt to escape from a camp at his actions in covering up and inter- 1946 – Bruce Coslet, American foot- lapse of the short-lived Xin dynasty. siana, Confederate troops attempt Cowra, New South Wales; 545 fering investigations into the break- ball player and coach 1506 – The Grand Duchy of Lithu- to take the city, but are driven back temporarily succeed but are later in. His political support vanishes ania defeats the Crimean Khanate by fire from Union gunboats. either killed, commit suicide, or are completely. 1946 – Shirley Ann Jackson, Ameri- in the Battle of Kletsk. 1864 – American Civil War: The recaptured. 1979 – In Afghanistan, Maoists un- can physicist 1583 – Sir Humphrey Gilbert es- Battle of Mobile Bay begins at Mo- 1944 – World War II: Polish in- dertake the Bala Hissar uprising 1946 – Erika Slezak, American ac- tablishes the first English colony in bile Bay near Mobile, Alabama, Ad- surgents liberate a German labor against the Leninist government. tress North America, at what is now St. miral David Farragut leads a Union camp (Gęsiówka) in Warsaw, free- 1981 – President Ronald Reagan 1947 – Bernie Carbo, American base- John’s, Newfoundland and Labra- flotilla through Confederate defens- ing 348 Jewish prisoners. fires 11,359 striking air-traffic con- ball player dor. es and seals one of the last major 1944 – World War II: The Nazis trollers who ignored his order for 1947 – France A. Córdova, American 1620 – The Mayflower departs from Southern ports. begin a week-long massacre of be- them to return to work. astrophysicist and academic Southampton, England, carrying 1874 – Japan launches its postal tween 40,000 and 50,000 civilians 1984 – A Biman Bangladesh Air- would-be settlers, on its first at- savings system, modeled after a and prisoners of war in Wola, Po- lines Fokker F27 Friendship crash- 1947 – Rick Derringer, American sing- tempt to reach North America; it is similar system in the United King- land. es on approach to Zia International er-songwriter, guitarist, and producer forced to dock in Dartmouth when dom. 1949 – In Ecuador, an earthquake Airport, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, kill- 1948 – David Hungate, American its companion ship, the Speedwell, 1884 – The cornerstone for the destroys 50 towns and kills more ing all 49 people on board. bass guitarist, producer, and arranger springs a leak. Statue of Liberty is laid on Bedloe’s than 6,000. 1995 – Yugoslav Wars: The city 1953 – Rick Mahler, American base- 1689 – Beaver Wars: Fifteen hun- Island (now Liberty Island) in New 1957 – American Bandstand, a of Knin, Croatia, a significant Serb ball player and coach (d. 2005) dred Iroquois attack Lachine in York Harbor. show dedicated to the teenage “ba- stronghold, is captured by Croatian New France. 1901 – Peter O’Connor sets the first by-boomers” by playing the songs forces during Operation Storm. The 1955 – Eddie Ojeda, American guitar- 1716 – Austro-Turkish War (1716– IAAF recognised long jump world and showing popular dances of the date is celebrated in Croatia as Vic- ist and songwriter 1718): One-fifth of a Turkish army record of 24 ft 11.75 in (7.6137 m), time, debuts on the ABC television tory Day. 1957 – Faith Prince, American ac- and the Grand Vizier are killed in a record that would stand for 20 network. 2003 – A car bomb explodes in the tress and singer the Battle of Petrovaradin. years. 1960 – Burkina Faso, then known Indonesian capital of Jakarta out- 1959 – Pat Smear, American guitarist 1735 – Freedom of the press: New 1906 – Persian Constitutional Rev- as Upper Volta, becomes indepen- side the Marriott Hotel killing 12 and and songwriter York Weekly Journal writer John olution: Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qa- dent from France. injuring 150. 1960 – David Baldacci, American law- Peter Zenger is acquitted of sedi- jar, King of Iran, agrees to convert 1962 – Apartheid: Nelson Mandela 2010 – The Copiapó mining acci- tious libel against the royal gover- the government to a constitutional is jailed. He would not be released dent occurs, trapping 33 Chilean yer and author nor of New York, on the basis that monarchy. until 1990. miners approximately 2,300 ft (700 1961 – Tim Wilson, American come- what he had published was true. 1914 – World War I: The German 1962 – American actress Marilyn m) below the ground for 69 days. dian, singer-songwriter, and guitarist 1763 – Pontiac’s War: Battle of minelayer SS Königin Luise lays a Monroe is found dead at her home 2010 – Ten members of Interna- (d. 2014) Bushy Run: British forces led by minefield about 40 miles (64 km) off from a drug overdose. tional Assistance Mission Nuristan 1962 – Patrick Ewing, Jamaican- Henry Bouquet defeat Chief Pon- the Thames Estuary (Lowestoft). 1963 – Cold War: The United Eye Camp team are killed by per- American basketball player and coach tiac’s Indians at Bushy Run. She is intercepted and sunk by the States, the United Kingdom, and sons unknown in Kuran wa Munjan – Otis Thorpe, American basket- 1781 – The Battle of Dogger Bank British light-cruiser HMS Amphion. the Soviet Union sign the Partial District of Badakhshan Province, 1962 takes place. 1914 – World War I: The guns of Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Afghanistan. ball player 1796 – The Battle of Castiglione in Point Nepean fort at Port Phillip 1964 – Vietnam War: Operation 2012 – The Wisconsin Sikh temple 1964 – Adam Yauch, American rapper Napoleon’s first Italian campaigns Heads in Victoria (Australia) fire Pierce Arrow: American aircraft shooting took place in Oak Creek, and director (d. 2012) of the French Revolutionary Wars. across the bows of the Nordde- from carriers USS Ticonderoga Wisconsin, killing six victims; the 1965 – Jeff Coffin, American saxo- 1816 – The British Admiralty dis- utscher Lloyd steamer SS Pfalz and USS Constellation bomb North perpetrator committed suicide after phonist and composer misses Francis Ronalds’s new in- which is attempting to leave the Vietnam in retaliation for strikes being wounded by police. 1966 – Jennifer Finch, American sing- vention of the first working electric Port of Melbourne in ignorance of against U.S. destroyers in the Gulf 2015 – The Environmental Pro- telegraph as “wholly unnecessary”, the declaration of war and she is of Tonkin. tection Agency at Gold King Mine er, bass player, and photographer preferring to continue using the detained; this is said to be the first 1965 – The Indo-Pakistani War of waste water spill releases three 1966 – Jonathan Silverman, Ameri- semaphore. Allied shot of the War. 1965 begins as Pakistani soldiers million gallons of heavy metal toxin can actor and producer 1824 – Greek War of Indepen- 1914 – In Cleveland, Ohio, the first cross the Line of Control dressed tailings and waste water into the 1967 – Matthew Caws, American dence: Konstantinos Kanaris leads electric traffic light is installed. as locals. Animas River in Colorado. singer-songwriter and guitarist a Greek fleet to victory against Ot- 1916 – World War I: Battle of Ro- 1969 – The Lonesome Cowboys 2019 – Revocation of the spe- 1968 – John Olerud, American base- toman and Egyptian naval forces in mani: Allied forces, under the com- police raid occurs in Atlanta, Geor- cial status of Jammu and Kashmir ball player the Battle of Samos. mand of Archibald Murray, defeat gia, leading to the creation of the (state) occurred and the state was 1858 – Cyrus West Field and oth- an attacking Ottoman army under Georgia Gay Liberation Front. bifurcated into two union territories 1970 – James Gunn, American actor, ers complete the first transatlantic the command of Friedrich Freiherr 1971 – The first Pacific Islands viz Jammu and Kashmir (union ter- director, producer, and screenwriter telegraph cable after several un- Kress von Kressenstein, securing Forum (then known as the “South ritory) and Ladakh. 1972 – Darren Shahlavi, English- successful attempts. It will operate the Suez Canal and beginning the Pacific Forum”) is held in Welling- 2020 – Prime Minister Narendra American actor and martial artist (d. for less than a month. Ottoman retreat from the Sinai Pen- ton, New Zealand, with the aim of Modi attends the ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ or 2015) 1860 – Charles XV of Sweden of insula. enhancing cooperation between land worship ceremony in Ayodhya, 1972 – Christian Olde Wolbers, Bel- Sweden-Norway is crowned king of 1925 – Plaid Cymru is formed with the independent countries of the laid the foundation stone of Rama gian-American guitarist, songwriter, Norway in Trondheim. the aim of disseminating knowl- Pacific Ocean. Mandir in Ayodhya after Supreme 1861 – American Civil War: In or- edge of the Welsh language that is 1973 – Mars 6 is launched from the Court rules verdict in favor of build- and producer der to help pay for the war effort, at the time in danger of dying out. USSR. ing the temple on the disputed land 1977 – Eric Hinske, American base- the United States government lev- 1926 – Harry Houdini performs his 1974 – Vietnam War: The U.S. of Ayodhya; Pakistan retaliates by ball player and coach ies the first income tax as part of greatest feat, spending 91 minutes Congress places a $1 billion limit calling it ‘Black Day’. 1977 – Mark Mulder, American base- the Revenue Act of 1861 (3% of all underwater in a sealed tank before on military aid to South Vietnam. ball player and sportscaster incomes over US$800; rescinded in THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 - PAGE 3

Claire Bailey and Shelley Weber also took the gladiolus painting challenge at a recent Art Unlimited Group class at the Westfield Senior Center. (LORI SZEPELAK PHOTO) Senior Center Continued from Page 1 attend the class. one of her flower paintings. join the class right now,” said “It is absolutely terrific to Linda Lajoie shared a simi- Lees. be back in class,” said Lees, lar sentiment. For complete details on all adding, “I missed the class “It is encouraging that one of the classes offered, outside terribly.” day we will get back to nor- and indoors, as well as when Lees said the fee is $5 per mal,” said Lajoie. popular features like the Game Elaine Lees offers techniques on painting a gladiolus during an Art Unlimited Group class. week and some supplies are Claire Bailey and Shelley Room will reopen, seniors can provided. Weber sat together and shared visit the Westfield Council on (LORI SZEPELAK PHOTO) “Some of the cost of the art supplies while working on Aging link on the city of their own safety and the safety class is covered by a grant the day’s project — drawing Westfield website. More of others by not entering the from Sarah Gillett Services and painting gladiolus. information on all programs Westfield Senior Center. MATT’S HOME for the Elderly Inc.,” said “It feels really good to be and services is in the August “During the pandemic, Lees. here,” said Bailey, with Weber Voice of Experience newslet- please be cognizant of your IMPROVEMENT Florence Berube, a newer adding, “It’s fantastic to be ter which is posted on the own personal health and safe- RENOVATE ~ REPAIR ~ REPLACE member of the class, enjoys back.” city’s website, or inquiries can ty as well as that of others Windows, doors, oors, stairs, tiles, lights, working with watercolors, Lees said pre-pandemic she be made weekdays by calling around you,” said Gorman, acrylics and pencil. had 20 registered members of 413-562-6435. adding, “call the Senior cabinets, vanities, shower, toilets, faucets, “It’s great to be back,” she the Art Unlimited Group, and Gorman reminds residents Center if you need assistance crown moldings, framing, baseboards, said, as she quickly set up her now she has 12. who are not fully vaccinated with transportation to a local carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and more! table and began working on “There is ample room to for COVID-19 to consider vaccine site.” [email protected] 413-875-7880 Master Plan Continued from Page 1 Deadline approaching for Big E craft entries structure, as well as recommenda- WEST SPRINGFIELD — orated fake cakes, scroll saw and CALABRESE tions for changes or expansion. The Crafters, bakers and green thumbs many more. recommendations are usually written have until mid-August to submit The deadline to enter for most FARMS by a committee with the help of an out- entries for this year’s Eastern States departments is Monday, Aug. 16. side consultant, after a series of public Exposition. Entries must be dropped off or forums and surveys. The Creative Arts Department at mailed in prior to the fair. Exhibitors CORN Moglin said that the Planning Board the Big E is looking for entries in a have the chance to receive awards applied for $25,000 in Community variety of categories for this year’s and ribbons. Entries will be on dis- Preservation Commission funds for the fair. This is a chance for local resi- play for the duration of the Big E, PEACHES Housing Plan portion of the Master dents to have their art or creations which runs Sept. 17 to Oct. 3. Plan. The first $25,000 installment, and displayed alongside hundreds of More information regarding rules, FRESH FROM OUR FIELDS: the remaining $25,000 for the Housing works from a diverse range of exhib- department-specific guidelines, Squash, Beans, Lettuce, Broccoli, itors, including youth and adults, entry limits, fees, deadlines, receiv- Plan, were approved by Southwick’s Beets, Carrots, Cabbage, Cukes, voters during the Annual Town Meeting from throughout New England. ing dates and how to enter can be in May. Numerous departments are taking found at www.thebige.com/p/com- Picklers and Tomatoes submissions, including quilting, petitions/creative-arts. Those with Chief Administrative Officer Karl ~ WE ACCEPT SNAP & HIP BENEFITS ~ Stinehart said that the Master Plan was knitting, jewelry and beading, dolls, questions can also contact cre- last updated in the 1990s with input holiday ornaments, jellies, honey, [email protected] or call 413- 257 Feeding Hills Road, (Rt. 57) from the Pioneer Valley Planning homemade granola, baked pies, dec- 205-5015. Southwick, MA • (413) 569-6417 Commission.

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The state’s PFAS Interagency Task Force, is charged with studying PFAS contaminants, exposure pathways and mitigation strategies and making recommendations to the Legislature by Dec. 31. State Rep. Kelly Pease, R-Westfield, is a member of the task force. Westfield is one of several Massachusetts communi- ties that has found PFAS in its water. Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a group of long-last- ing, man-made chemicals used for decades in products like firefighting foam — the source of Westfield’s water well con- tamination — and nonstick coating. Patrick Breysse, who leads the federal Centers for Disease Control's efforts to investigate links between environmental factors and health, told the task force his agency is working in various communities on studies and exposure assessments to gauge the chemicals' health impacts. Breysse, director of the CDC's National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, said PFAS chemicals can adversely affect different parts of the human body, including potential impacts on choles- terol levels and liver enzymes. "And so the question is, what chemicals affect what organ systems at what levels?" he said. "We need that information to tell communities how to protect themselves, so we're desperately doing everything we can to understand how these toxic effects translates into everyday risks for people." Breysse said his agency is "actively engaged" on PFAS expo- sure in 40 to 50 sites across the country. "This issue, as you're well aware, has really mushroomed over a relatively short period of time," he said. State legislatures this year have considered at least 196 bills State tax collections soared with language related to PFAS, up from 180 last year and 106 in 2019, said Shelly Oren, a research analyst at the National Conference of State Legislatures. "In the historical absence of federal action on this issue, states have led the way on addressing PFAS contamination, and state legislative activity on the issue has increased over the last few 15% during COVID year years," Oren said. She said drinking water "is a primary area of interest" for state By COLIN A. YOUNG the month of August. Fiscal 2021 ended William McNamara has already trans- action around PFAS, with several states, including Massachusetts, State House News Service June 30. ferred $946.5 million to those funds, adopting or moving towards setting a maximum contaminant BOSTON — Beacon Hill is awash Through May, the state had already meaning that the year-end numbers will level for their drinking water in the absence of a national limit. with your old cash. collected $3.9 billion more than project- necessitate additional transfers of $273.7 The U.S. House last month passed a PFAS bill that, among Over the past year, Massachusetts ed over the first 11 months of fiscal million. other measures, would require the Environmental Protection state government collected more than $5 2021, and midway through June the In late June, the Massachusetts Agency to establish a drinking-water standard for PFAS with the billion more from residents, workers and Department of Revenue reported having Taxpayers Foundation published a sev- goal of limiting exposure, said Trahan. businesses than it was expecting, a surge Trahan, a Westford Democrat, said the bill would also mandate already collected 80 percent of what was en-page analysis that projected the state cleanup of sites contaminated with two particularly hazardous in tax receipts that should give lawmak- expected for the full month. could wind up with a discretionary sur- types of PFAS chemicals, provide support to families that have ers a massive surplus to spend at the By the end of June, DOR said it had plus from fiscal 2021 of between $1.13 been exposed to PFAS and take other steps to prevent future expo- same time that they are considering how collected $3.687 billion for the month billion and $1.48 billion after accounting sures. to use billions of dollars that the federal — $1.11 billion or 43.1 percent more for an automatic deposit of up to $1.56 She said she's seen "an unprecedented level of engagement from government has provided in connection than what the agency had been expecting billion in reserves from capital gains col- the Biden administration" on PFAS. with the pandemic and economic recov- to bring in. The June haul capped off a lections and $800 million in projected "For a long time, the EPA stayed away from the PFAS issue, and ery from it. fiscal year during which collections rose balances to end the fiscal year. that inaction is what got us to this point where states have had to act The state Department of Revenue on more than 15 percent from the $29.596 Gov. Charlie Baker had proposed to in the absence of and without robust assistance from the federal Tuesday reported that final tax collec- billion collected in fiscal year 2020. use $900 million of the expected surplus government," she said. "President Biden came out in strong support tions for fiscal 2021 totaled $34.137 bil- Total fiscal 2021 tax revenue nearly on a two-month sales tax holiday, but of this legislation, and it is my hope that as we work to get this done lion, $5.047 billion or 17.3 percent above hit the mark that lawmakers and the that idea was shot down by top Democrats in Congress that the administration will use whatever levers possi- the state’s benchmark, and $4.528 billion Baker administration have set for the and died without a vote in the House or ble to get resources to communities like those here in Massachusetts or 15.3 percent more than the actual current budget year. State tax collections Senate. In addition to the surplus money working to address and prevent contaminations." amount collected in fiscal 2020. will need to grow by less than 1 percent the government collected from taxpay- Trahan said PFAS contaminants can cross town and state lines, “Fiscal year 2021 revenue collections in fiscal 2022 to hit the revenue estimate ers, Massachusetts lawmakers also have and that communities will need investment from the federal gov- reflect the impact of the ongoing eco- of $34.35 billion that lawmakers includ- about $4.8 billion in American Rescue ernment to make meaningful progress in addressing contamination. nomic recovery, federal fiscal and mon- ed in the budget that Baker signed last Plan Act money that needs to be allo- etary policies, and the financial markets’ month. cated by 2024. The Legislature’s public performance,” Revenue Commissioner DOR said Tuesday that it had certified hearing process on how to use that Geoffrey Snyder said. $2.5326 billion in fiscal 2021 capital money is expected to resume once law- CDC chief signs new The year-end numbers mean the gains collections, which generates a makers return from their summer recess. Legislature and Gov. Charlie Baker will $1.098 billion transfer to the stabiliza- After agreeing in January to an esti- have a sizeable surplus to dispense with, tion fund, a $61 million deposit into the mate of $30.12 billion in taxes, lawmak- eviction moratorium though the exact amount of surplus cash State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund and a ers and the administration agreed in the By MICHAEL P. NORTON is still to be determined. DOR said it $61 million contribution to the Pension budget signed last month to increase the State House News Service expects to make some “year-end” adjust- Liability Fund. tax revenue projections for fiscal 2022 to WASHINGTON, D.C. — Citing the emergence of the Delta ments to fiscal 2021 collections during DOR said Tuesday that Comptroller $34.35 billion, a $4.23 billion increase. variant of COVID-19, Centers for Disease Control Director Rochelle Walensky signed a new eviction moratorium order Tuesday that expires on Oct. 3 and applies to tenants in U.S. coun- ties experiencing “substantial” and “high” levels of community transmission of COVID-19. Hampden County falls in the latter category. Ballot question proposed to give The new order comes just days after the federal government’s previous eviction moratorium had expired. According to the CDC, it issued the new order after determin- gig drivers some employee benefits ing the evictions of tenants for failure to make rent or housing payments “could be detrimental to public health control measures By CHRIS LISINSKI drivers value while also offering benefits required to include all moments while a to slow the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID- State House News Service that many contractors cannot currently driver is online. 19.” BOSTON — A coalition of gig econo- access, noting a poll the coalition com- The proposal would allow app-based The CDC said the moratorium allows more time for relief to my power players launched a ballot missioned finding that a majority of Bay drivers to access the state's paid family reach renters, and for people to get vaccinated. question campaign Tuesday that would State drivers prefer their independent and medical leave benefits on the same “The emergence of the delta variant has led to a rapid accelera- charge voters in 2022 with deciding the contractor status. basis as covered contract workers, unless tion of community transmission in the United States, putting more employment status and benefits for more "Let's be clear: we need options, they decline the option in writing. They Americans at increased risk, especially if they are unvaccinated,” than 200,000 Massachusetts drivers because otherwise, we see a one-size- would also accrue paid sick time at a rate Walensky said in a statement. “This moratorium is the right thing working on popular app-based ride and fits-all model applied by the courts that of one hour for every 30 hours of engaged to do to keep people in their homes and out of congregate settings where COVID-19 spreads. It is imperative that public health delivery platforms. will make every driver an employee," time, maxing out at 40 hours per calen- authorities act quickly to mitigate such an increase of evictions, After months of anticipation fueled by said James Hills, a spokesperson for the dar year. which could increase the likelihood of new spikes in SARS- a similar and successful effort in coalition. "That approach will hurt some Drivers who average at least 15 hours CoV-2 transmission. Such mass evictions and the attendant public California, the group funded by Uber, small businesses. It will hurt consumers, per week of engaged time would also health consequences would be very difficult to reverse.” Lyft, DoorDash and Instacart unveiled and it will hurt communities. But most qualify to receive stipends from the com- the initiative petition it plans to file. The importantly, it will hurt drivers." panies toward enrollment in a health proposal would declare all app-based The initiative petition, which the plan. The Coalition for Independent drivers to be independent contractors industry-backed coalition shared with Work estimates that 82 percent of app- rather than employees and grant them the State House News Service ahead of based drivers in Massachusetts work access to some minimum pay guaran- its publication on the attorney general's fewer than 15 hours per week, so slightly The Westfield News tees, sick leave and other benefits. website, would create a new section of less than one in five current workers in A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC The question, which immediately state law declaring that app-based driv- the field would be eligible for that ben- drew opposition from labor and civil ers are independent contractors and out- efit. Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry rights leaders, will likely set off a bruis- lining benefits specific to their field. If a company deactivated a driver's Managing Editor Sales Manager ing and expensive campaign, all fore- Drivers would all be subject to a guar- account, the driver could appeal that grounded against Attorney General anteed "earnings floor," equal to 120 decision, which supporters say is a pro- Hope E. Tremblay Editor James Johnson-Corwin Maura Healey's lawsuit alleging that percent of the state's minimum hourly tection not currently available for inde- Multi-Media Manager Uber and Lyft violate existing state law wage, for the "engaged time" that they pendent contractors. by classifying their drivers as indepen- work. If any person did not earn at least Companies would be prohibited from Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor Business Manager dent contractors. that rate through their share of trips in a "unilaterally" prescribing dates, times of The Massachusetts Coalition for given pay period, the company would day or minimum hours for a driver to Fran Smith Lorie Perry Independent Work, which counts busi- need to pay the difference no later than work, or from limiting the number of General Manager Director of Ad Production ness groups such as the Massachusetts the subsequent pay period. platforms a driver could use. High Tech Council among its member- Companies would need to pay drivers "Without this flexibility, I wouldn't be ship alongside major app-based compa- 26 cents per mile for vehicle expenses, a able to be there for my family as much as 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 nies, marked the campaign launch rate that would be adjusted every five I am," Marcus Cole, a rideshare driver Tuesday with a rally outside the State years based on the consumer price index. with more than six years of experience, (413)562-4181 House. They would also be required to purchase said at the State House event. www.thewestfieldnews.com Supporters said the initiative petition occupational accident insurance for driv- would balance the "flexibility" that many ers, though coverage would not be See Ballot Question, Page 5 THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 - PAGE 5 Remote Students Continued from Page 1 blocks fell. Obituaries The second week of the Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 transition program will be Step Up Day Plus, designed as Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries more of a step-up day pro- gram. Students will have 3 Paul F. Risko hours to tour the building, see WESTFIELD — Paul F. Risko, 55, of a mock schedule, meet staff, Westfield, MA passed away peacefully and get a general feel for at home on Sunday, August 1, 2021. WMS and all that WMS has to Paul was born on October 30, 1965 and offer, according to Sweigart. was a lifelong resident of Westfield, “It encompasses much of where he graduated from Westfield the first week, but in a con- Vocational High School. He worked at densed manner to accommo- Al’s Tire Shop, Westfield Coatings and date a larger number of stu- for the Westfield Public School system. dents throughout the week,” Paul loved riding his motorcycle, fishing, golf, and of she said. course, football and his beloved Patriots. His huge laugh Both programs are intended and smile will be greatly missed. to help students ease back into Paul is survived by his mother Carole (Malec) Risko of the routine and procedures of Westfield, his sister Audrey (David) Smith of Rhode school at a slower, more com- Island, his daughter Jessica (Brandon) Chisholm of fortable pace, with an empha- Shirley, MA and his grandchildren, Ethan, Olivia and sis on individualized comfort Colton Chisholm, his nieces Kayla Hewes, Crystal levels. Hewes, Jennifer Pepek, Lindsey Santos and nephew “Staff members will focus Aaron Smith, and countless other family members, lessons on topics and difficul- friends and neighbors. He is predeceased by his brother ties that students may face Michael Risko in 2012. during the first few weeks of A graveside service at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, school to better prepare them Southampton Road, will be held Sunday, August 8th, and help ease their transition Middle School Transition Program co-coordinator Irene Sweigart. (AMY PORTER/THE 2021 at 11 am. A celebration of life will follow at the back,” Sweigart said. Italian Fraternal Club in Westfield. In lieu of flowers, WESTFIELD NEWS) please consider a donation to www.crohnscolitisfounda- tion.org. Vaccinated people have COVID Kids can paint rocks at Shawn P. Whalen WESTFIELD: Shawn P. Whalen death rate of 1-in-50,000 Stanley Park next week (Pipes) age 40, passed away peace- By CHRIS LISINSKI WESTFIELD — Children can paint a Stanley Park rock fully in his sleep on Saturday, July State House News Service and take it home at a special event next Wednesday, Aug. 11. 31. He was born on June 16, 1981 to One hundred of the nearly 4.3 million people fully vacci- Organizers will provide rocks found throughout the park’s Michael P. and Suzanne (Davis) nated in Massachusetts have died of COVID-19, a rate of 0.002 grounds for the children to paint. Each participant will be able Whalen. percent, according to state data on breakthrough cases pub- to take home his or her “special” rock upon completion. The He loved spending time with his lished Tuesday. goal of this free program is to inspire children to be creative, son, family and friends. He loved The Department of Public Health tracked a cumulative 7,737 use their imagination and have some fun. playing baseball and soccer and was confirmed COVID-19 infections among those fully vaccinated Rock painting will take place 10-11 a.m. on Aug. 11, a huge Red Sox and Patriots fan. in the Bay State as of Saturday, July 31, representing 0.18 per- weather permitting. For further information, visit www.stan- Giving dollar bills to his little cousins cent of the immunized population. leypark.org or call the park office at 413-568-9312. was a highlight at the family parties. Saturday’s cumulative count reflects an increase of 1,364 Shawn leaves his son Colin Patrick breakthrough cases over July 24. That accounts for a bit more and his mother Kathryn Murphy, his parents Mike and than 30 percent of all new cases confirmed in the one-week Sue Whalen, his brother Michael and his wife Jenn span. Whalen, brother James and his wife Heidi Whalen, neph- Since the first residents became fully vaccinated in January, PUBLIC NOTICE ew Tyler, niece Katherine, grandmother Stacia Whalen, DPH has counted 395 immunized residents hospitalized with and many loving cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. COVID-19 cases and 100 who died from the virus. Those num- The calling hours for Shawn will be held on Thursday, bers include 34 new breakthrough hospitalizations and nine Annual Water Quality August 5, 2021 from 4-7 PM in the Firtion-Adams additional deaths among those fully vaccinated tracked in the Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085 past week. Report made available followed by a service at 7 PM. A graveside service will be Overall case numbers have been on the rise in Massachusetts held on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 10 AM in St. Mary’s and nationwide for weeks as the more infectious Delta variant WESTFIELD — The City of Westfield Department of Public Cemetery in Westfield. In lieu of flowers, donations in spreads, including among those who are fully vaccinated, but Works - Water Division announces distribution of the annual Shawn’s name may be made to his son Colin P. Murphy, health experts have repeatedly stressed that vaccinations reduce Water Quality Report in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water 122 Joseph Ave., Westfield, MA 01085 in care of James the risk of serious injury or death in the rare breakthrough Act. This report is sometimes referred to as a Consumer and Heidi Whalen. www.firtionadams.com cases. Confidence Report (CCR) and has been sent out by mail to all customers of the City water system and shows the results from annual water quality sampling for the calendar year 2020. The Westfield Department of Public Works - Water division is Cat shelter now open Wednesdays happy to report that we had no violations during the calendar year Ballot Question 2020. In addition, sampling shows that the water met all state and Continued from Page 4 WESTFIELD — The Westfield Homeless Cat Project will now offer adoption hours on Wednesdays. Adoption clinic federal guidelines for clean and safe drinking water. hours are now 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, In order to provide access to this document for other interested In a key distinction, not every minute a driver spends in a individuals, and residential users who do not receive a bill, such as vehicle with an app running would count as time clocked and 5-7 p.m. Thursdays. renters and those living in group situations, the CCR has been toward many of the benefits. WHCP is also seeking gently used household goods and posted to the City website under the “Most Recent Consumer The proposed law defines engaged time as the period furnishings to be sold at upcoming tag sales. The shelter also Confidence Report” link at this address: www.cityofwestfield. between a driver accepting a delivery or transportation request continue to collect new and gently used jewelry, handbags, org/236/Water-Quality-Reports. A news flash has also gone out and fulfilling that request. That excludes any span in which a scarves and other women’s accessories, which will be offered over text, email, and facebook, and signboards are posted in vari- worker is online and driving around waiting for the next trip for sale during regular business hours at Choice Health, 307 E. ous locations around the city with the announcement of its avail- request to pop up. Main St., Westfield. All donations should be dropped off at ability. Once they are again open to the public, copies will also be University of California Hastings law professor Veena 1124 E. Mountain Road, Westfield. All proceeds go directly posted at City Hall, the Athenaeum, and the Westfield Senior Dubal, who is a member of the coalition fighting the ballot in towards the care of WHCP’s cats and kittens. Center. Massachusetts, said industry-sponsored research found drivers Westfield Homeless Cat Project also accepts food, supply If you would like to view the report, please visit the City of spend up to 37 percent of their online time waiting for their next and monetary donations as it continues to assist cats at risk and Westfield website. For a hard copy, all customers will be receiving ride or delivery. In the course of her own work studying condi- in need. The shelter is in desperate need for cat food donations, one by mail, however if you do not receive one or would like an tions for app-based drivers, Dubal said, drivers reported spend- especially canned Fancy Feast and Friskies, as well as cat and additional copy, you may request one from the office of the ing 40 to 60 percent of their time online but not "engaged" shelter supplies such as litter, towels and blankets, household Department of Public Works at 28 Sackett Street by phone at 413- under the formal definition — minutes and hours that would 572-6226. not count toward the earnings floor or qualifying for a health cleaners and paper products. Monetary donations would be care stipend. most appreciated. She pointed to research the UC Berkeley Labor Center pub- WHCP never denies a cat or kitten in need, and depends lished in 2019 that estimated workers were only guaranteed the upon the generosity of donors. Donations can be dropped off ~ CELEBRATION OF LIFE ~ equivalent of $5.64 per hour under similar language in or sent to 1124 E. Mountain Road, Westfield, MA 01085. California. Donors may also check out WHCP’s Amazon wish list at "We can try and predict how much engaged time is, but the www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2UX2QSYXRP3OG. fact that researchers disagree and workers will give you differ- Amazon customers can support WHCP while shopping on ent numbers — all of that speaks to the reality that this is really Amazon Smile. The site has the same products, prices and unpredictable and really insecure work," Dubal said. "Their shopping features as Amazon.com, but buying at www.smile. 'guarantee' isn't a guarantee, because you can't know how much amazon.com and selecting Westfield Homeless Cat Project as engaged time you're going to get on any given shift." the preferred charity will result in the Amazon Smile Opponents include leaders of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, Foundation donating 0.5 percent of the purchase price of eli- the Brazilian Workers Center and Community Labor United, as gible products to WHCP. well as several other labor organizations. They launched their campaign weeks ago to fight the pro- posal, hoping that early organization will achieve better results in Massachusetts than in California, where voters approved Send local briefs to The Westfield News Please join us for a Celebration of Life Event Proposition 22 after Uber, Lyft and DoorDash spent more than Sunday, SEPtEmbEr 12th $200 million advocating for its passage. WESTFIELD — Now, more than ever, our readers want to Mike Firestone, a former chief of staff to Healey who is lead- know about your business. As we slowly bring back local busi- from 4:00-9:00pm to remember ing the Coalition to Protect Workers' Rights fighting the ballot nesses, it is important to share what you offer, when and how question, on Tuesday called it "a warmed-over version of Prop people can make purchases or utilize your services and just HELmut Windzio 22." know that you are open. RSVP [email protected] for more details. "This is a question of whether companies can buy a law for Are you hosting online events or offer remote services? We themselves, and before you know it, every industry is going to want to know! Send briefs, photos to press releases@thewest- WESTFIELD PURPLE HEART TRAIL get in line to try to buy their way out of our laws," said Shannon field news.com Liss-Riordan, a labor attorney who has worked on cases against the companies, said. "We're not going to let that happen." If the ballot question clears the attorney general's legal review and the subsequent signature-gathering thresholds, the proposal would go before voters on Nov. 8, 2022. Supporters said Tuesday that filing the initiative petition keeps options open while they wait to see if lawmakers address the topic before the next statewide election. "We still want to work with the Legislature to find a solution, and we still think working with the House and the Senate is the best approach, but this ballot question does provide another option," Hills said. Sen. Patricia Jehlen, who co-chairs the Legislature's Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development, told the State House News Service on Tuesday that she is "concerned" by the ballot question's language. "Their proposal would dismantle employer responsibility for Visit us in our showroom! adequate wages, for unemployment, for Social Security, for workers' comp," Jehlen said. 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Westfield Post 124 starting pitcher Riley Sullivan (7) winds up against Northampton Post 28 in an American Legion Baseball tournament game Tuesday night at Jachym Field. (MARC Catcher Jayden Rodriguez (14) makes the out at home plate for Westfield. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) WESTFIELD NEWS) Rodriguez’ heroics keep Post 124 unbeaten (4-0) in tourney play By CHRIS PUTZ seized the lead in the second when pitcher Riley Sullivan had allowed just Sports Editor Northampton’s staff labored. Consecutive four hits. Sullivan gave up just one more WESTFIELD ­— It is a familiar phrase walks from Ryan LaPoint, Tuckey Carey, hit before exiting with two outs in the fifth known by many — saving the best for and Dan Provost to begin the inning inning. Ayden King came in and retired last. Well, on Tuesday night Westfield loaded the bases. Rodriguez drew a fourth six of seven batters. Post 124’s No. 9 hitter, catcher Jayden straight walk to tie the game. Before King struck out the final batter Rodriguez saved the best for last, knock- “Those were big walks by everyone in he faced in the top of the seventh, ing in the game-winning run with a double front of me,” Rodriguez said. “I laid off Rodriguez spotted him a one-run lead. in the bottom of the sixth inning to defeat some good pitches.” Carey walked to begin the bottom of the Northampton Post 28, 6-5, to remain A wild pitch put Westfield out front 3-2. sixth, moved into scoring position on a undefeated (4-0) in the American Legion Dylan King and Jake Jachym each drove Provost sac-bunt, and scored when Senior Baseball double elimination tour- in a run with ground outs to give Post 124 Rodriguez got ahold of one. nament. a 5-2 lead. “I was locked in the whole game,” “This whole tournament we’re unde- Northampton rallied in a big, big way. Rodriguez said. “Then, I just got lucky. I feated, luckily,” Rodriguez said. “We’re With the bases loaded in the fourth slapped a nice double the other way to get just taking key situations and getting big inning, clean-up batter Wilson Heath loft- our final run in.” hits when needed as a team.” ed a ball well over the right fielder’s head, King started out the top of the seventh Westfield fell behind 2-0 in the top of scoring three runs to tie the game before inning by striking out the first batter he the first inning but quickly chopped the being thrown out at third base attempting faced. Dan Provost came on and struck Relief pitcher Danny Provost (11) saves the game for early deficit in half with a first-inning run to stretch the extra base hit into a triple. out the final two Northampton hitters to Post 124. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) on a Dylan Arooth ground out. Post 124 Up until that big hit, Westfield starting close out the game.

Dylan King (1) safely steals third base. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Joey Calderella (27) tags a low one. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Ayden King (15) fires one in. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 - PAGE 7

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Today is the perfect day to cocoon at home or relax with family mem- bers. A discussion with a female family member might be significant for both of you. However, you might want to “hide” in comfortable, familiar surroundings. SCARY GARY Mark Buford Tonight: Home surprise. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  In discussions with others today, you want a genuine connection with whomever you are talking to. This means you will be disappointed if the conversa- tion remains at a superficial, chitchat level. You want a real exchange. Something meaningful. Tonight: Change of plans. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Financial matters are on your mind today, which is why this could be a tricky day if you are shopping. You might Crosswords make purchases based on emotional deci- sions rather than practical decisions. The best way to protect yourself is to save your DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni receipts, and the box. Tonight: Watch your money. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Today the Moon is still in your sign, which makes you more emo- tional than usual. However, it also increas- es your good luck just a tiny bit. (And as we all know, every little bit helps!) Therefore, ask the universe for a favor today. Tonight: You’re restless! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  With the Sun and Mercury in your sign now, you are powerful and busy relating to others. However, today you have a chance to seek some solitude and escape from the busyness around you, if B.C. Mastroianni and Hart you choose to do so. Welcome any oppor- tunity to replenish and restore yourself. Tonight: Something unexpected. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  This is a good day to have a heart-to-heart talk with someone, perhaps a female acquaintance. It might benefit you to share your hopes and dreams for the future with this person, because quite possibly, their feedback will help you. Tonight: A surprising encounter. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Once again, today the Moon is sitting at the very top of your chart, which seems to put you in the public eye. In other words, at some point people will notice ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie you more than usual, and they will be talk- ing about you. Tonight: A boss or parent might surprise you. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Because you feel a bit rest- less today and eager for adventure, give yourself a chance to explore something new. Do something different! Go some- place you have never been before. Obviously, travel will appeal to you. Learn new things and meet unusual people! Tonight: Sudden travel? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Although you have a desire to travel and “get away from all this,” today you cannot ignore certain details regarding shared property, taxes, debt, insurance matters or something to do with inheri- ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett tances. Whatever calls to you. Tonight: Check your finances. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  Because the Moon is in the sign that is 180 degrees opposite from your sign, the best way for you to handle this is to be ready to go more than halfway when dealing with others. In other words, you have to cooperate and be supportive. No biggie. Tonight: A friend or partner will surprise you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Very possibly, you will have to perform a service for someone else today or help them in some way. You also might Cryptoquip be more involved than usual with a pet. At work, you might find that a co-worker ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe wants to confide in you. Tonight: Avoid computer glitches. Be aware of your pet. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  You’re in a playful frame of mind today, which is why you will enjoy fun activities with children, the arts or any kind of mental, intellectual games. You also will be attracted to sports events and the entertainment world. Tonight: Social plans change. Be vigilant about your kids.

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