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Serving the city HOLYOKE since 1995 FREE the January 22, 2021 Local news. Local stories. Local advertisers. A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com [email protected] www.sun.turley.com Free tax assistance available Virtual school meeting hacked SPRINGFIELD – By Gregory A. Scibelli taken away as well. that resulted in what the dis- hacking incident. Springfield Partner for [email protected] Following the unfortunate trict described as “revolting “We are writing to you Community Action is decision Holyoke’s Receiver/ behavior.” this evening to apologize for gearing up for the annu- HOLYOKE – It has been Superintendent had to make The school district has the horrific cyber-hacking al free Volunteer Income a struggle for students in in postponing the return to immediately launched an incident that occurred during Tax Assistance Program the Holyoke Public Schools. in-person learning for most investigation into the incident the Special Education Parent (VITA). Income eligible Students have not been able students, a Special Education in order to determine how the Advisory Council Town taxpayers earning less than to have a regular presence Parent Advisory Council hacking occurred so it will Hall Meeting on January 20, $57,000 annually qual- in the classrooms, and high Town Hall meeting was not happen again as well as 2021,” Currier said. “Our ify and should call 413- school and many youth sports scheduled to talk about issues to seek out those who are meeting, dedicated to collab- 263-6500 to schedule an have been taken away due to facing that population. responsible for the incident. oration, information sharing, appointment. Holyoke’s consistent high- During that meeting, Marianne Currier, Chief and unity, was egregious- risk status. which was scheduled to be of Pupil Services, released ly interrupted and comman- TAX, 11 On Wednesday night, the about 90 minutes long online, a statement late Wednesday freedom of the Internet was there was some type of hack evening condemning the See HACKED, page 11 Report clears Morse of Vets receive second any policy violations dose of vaccines By Gregory A. Scibelli Tidwell also found Morse By Gregory A. Scibelli receiving their second dose of [email protected] did not violate Title IX. [email protected] it earlier this week. “Alex Morse’s pursuit Nearly 80 veterans died HOLYOKE – While of dating or sexual relation- HOLYOKE – Following of COVID-19 after extended it was too late to help him ships with university students one of the deadliest outbreaks exposure occurred very early in his bid to unseat First made a number of students in the country at a long-term in the pandemic. Congressional District uncomfortable and led to car facility, the veterans resid- Former Superintendent Representative Richard Neal, UMass Democrats’ decision ing at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Bennett Walsh and his medi- Mayor Alex Morse has been to disinvite him from future Home have been vaccinated cal director are being charged vindicated by an independent events but did not unreason- against COVID-19. in the deaths and are awaiting Road Race going report conducted ably interfere It will likely take another trial. The charges were filed virtual for 2021 by the University with any student’s month or two for the residents by Massachusetts Attorney of Massachusetts- academic perfor- of the facility to be complete- General Maura Healey. HOLYOKE – If you Amherst. mance or ability to ly safe from the virus, but the There are still some res- haven’t heard by now, for With just a few participate in uni- home was among one of the idents of the home that are in the second year in a row, weeks left before versity programs first care facilities vaccines the hospital for various rea- the Holyoke St. Patrick’s the Democratic or activities under were administered to. sons. Some residents who Day Road Race has been primary, the Daily the university’s According to reports, it were infected with the virus cancelled due to concerns Collegian, a pub- sexual harassment takes about five or six weeks had to be isolated at Holyoke surrounding COVID-19. lication at UMass, policy,” the report for the vaccine to give an Medical Center once state We certainly didn’t published a letter concluded. individual the full immune officials got a grip on the out- come to this decision light- from the College The universi- response it intends. The vac- break. ly but in the interest of our Democrats of Devin Sheehan ty’s policy specifi- cines approved for use have There are $6 million participants, volunteers, Massachusetts and cally bans relation- been reported to have more worth of renovations happen- and our community we its chapters at the University ships between professors and than 94 percent efficacy rates. ing at the home currently, but have cancelled this year’s of Massachusetts Amherst and students in situations where The Pfizer vaccine was a coalition and the state are in person race. We’ve Amherst College. the professor has a direct distributed to 118 veterans seeking a $300 million new been looking forward to the The letter alleges Morse influence on a student’s stand- in December, with veterans facility for the home. race since the cancellation engaged in sexual rela- ing in an academic course or last year, never thinking tionships with students at in an extracurricular activity. this pandemic would last the school. It further states As the report continues, this long. he abused his power as an Tidwell suggests that Morse adjunct faculty member and did not violate the proverbial RACE, 11 someone of heavily involved “letter of the law,” his pursuit in politics to engage in sexual of the relationships could be relationships for his gain. considered inconsistent with Movement Natashia Tidwell, an other policies concerning program offered attorney who is a partner at employee conduct. Saul Ewing, Arnstein & Lehr, As a result, the university for area youth a Boston law firm, conducted has said the findings will be the investigation on behalf of used to review and possibly WESTFIELD – UMass into Morse’s behavior. make changes to its own pol- The YMCA of Greater She conducted many inter- icies. Relationships between Westfield, in collabora- views and was also searching professors and students are tion with Baystate Health, for Title IX violations com- “discouraged” in school pol- is offering the MIGHTY mitted by Morse. icy. With the recent review, (Moving, Improving, and Tidwell and her firm it is possible they could be Gaining Health Together found Morse did not violate banned altogether. at the YMCA) program; any school policy when he As a result of the allega- Now enrolling children utilized a dating app to pur- tions, Morse was not invited between the ages of 8 and sue relationships with college back to teach at the school 10. Classes will be held on students. this fall as an adjunct profes- Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to Morse, 31, had been serv- sor. 6 p.m. ing as an adjunct professor at Morse said in a statement UMass teaching courses in following the release of the Most of the veterans at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home have now received MOVEMENT, 11 classes like political science. See MORSE, page 11 their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. File photo ◗ In The News Holyoke Mall welcomes Latino’s Cuisine HOLYOKE – Holyoke Mall has (Chicken Skewers) and Canoa de res con cious, home cooked food at affordable “Holyoke Mall is always looking to bring welcomed another small business to the Queso, (Beef Canoe with Cheese). The prices. Everything on the menu is pre- new and unique tenants to the center and shopping center with Latino’s Cuisine, lunch and dinner menu includes Pernil pared 100% fresh and you won’t find a the menu selection at Latino’s Cuisine is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on (Roast Pork), Carne Frita (Fried Pork), microwave or a freezer in the restaurant.” unlike anything else offered here.” the upper level near JCPenney. Latino’s Pulpo (Octopus), Carrucho (Conch Eduardo saw a need for a Spanish Latino’s Cuisine joins a list of ten- Cuisine originally opened as a pop-up Meat), Cabro Guisado (Oxtail Stew), restaurant at Holyoke Mall and even ants that have opened at Holyoke Mall tenant in December of 2019, serving Rabo de Vaca (Oxtail), Mondongo (Beef during the pandemic has felt blessed over the last seven months including hearty portions of authentic Latin favor- Tripe) and Mollejas Guisadas (Chicken with his business. The 1,884-square foot Cinnabon which opened in June, EA ites. Stew), just to name a few selections. restaurant has table seating available and Teriyaki in October, and Wings Express Inspiration for menu items comes Their house specialty is Pasteles en Hoja is open for limited indoor dining, takeout and Furnari Jewelers, both of which from the Caribbean, South America and Yunta (Puerto Rican Tamale). Additional and catering. Menu items range in price opened in November. The restaurant Africa. Breakfast options include tradi- favorites include Mofungo, Maduras, and from $2.00 to $15.00. Guests can also also joins a list of small businesses at tional sandwiches as well as Dominican Tostones. All lunch and dinner plates are enjoy a free lunch on their birthday with Holyoke Mall. Others include Theory favorite, Los Tres Golpes Mangu with served with Rice and Beans. a valid photo ID. Snow & Skate, The Greek Place, Graphic Egg Cheese & Salami. Appetizers “I fell in love with my mother’s “We’re delighted to bring our guests Stop, Sports Zone and A Touch of feature variations of Empanadas and cooking at a young age, said Eduardo this exciting new dining option, and to Beauty Nail & Spa.