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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 THURSDAY,TUESDAY, DECEMBER JUNE 27, 2017 31, 2020 VOL. 75 cents 89 NO. 311 L&O Committee recommends Host Community Agreement By AMY PORTER and their plan had been approved by Safetiva Labs, said as an indepen- Staff Writer the Planning Board in October. dent testing lab the principals are WESTFIELD – Another in a series Miller said after researching test- excluded from being involved in any of Resolutions to authorize the mayor ing labs in the Commonwealth, the other marijuana business. He also to sign a Host Community Agreement city did not include a 3 percent com- said that the volume of product (HCA) went before the Legislative & munity impact fee in the HCA. There going through the facility is low Ordinance committee on Dec 29, this are only two other testing labs in compared to a grower or retailer. one for a marijuana testing laboratory. Massachusetts, in Framingham and Mensing said the Cannabis Control Community Development Director Salem. Miller said he spoke with Commission reviews testing labs on Peter J. Miller said that over the past former Westfield Councilor an expedited basis. He said the busi- four to six months, he has been work- Chistopher Keefe in Framingham ness is also woman-owned, which is ing with Megan Dobrow and her team about the lab in their town, who also expedited. He said the group at Safetiva Labs for the siting of a verified a zero community impact expected to submit their application marijuana testing lab at 109 Apremont fee, as did the town of Salem. He to the CCC within a week or two, Way, formerly Berkshire Industries. said the HCA included a 24 month and would expect a provisional He said the lab will occupy a 5,000 to The site of the former Berkshire Industries at 109 Apremont Way. (THE start provision. 6,000 sq. ft. building on the grounds, WESTFIELD NEWS FILE PHOTO) Blake Mensing, an attorney for See HCA, Page 3 Westfield gearing up for January practices, tryouts

By CHRIS PUTZ January 11th,” Dunphy stated Sports Editor in a recent e-mail circulating WESTFIELD – The game within the school communi- must go on. ty. As it stands now, high While tryouts/practices for school sports for the boys and girls basketball, Westfield Bombers will boys and girls swimming, begin in a matter of days. boys ice hockey and skiing Art work by Elly, age 9. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) Artwork by Evelyn, age 7. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) Westfield High School ath- begins Jan. 15, girls ice hock- letic coordinator Ryan ey tryouts/practices start Jan. Dunphy reached out to stu- 4. dent-athletes and their par- Registration is open for Local online art show captures ents and guardians recently, winter athletics. Student- reassuring them that winter athletes are urged to sign up sports will still begin as on Family ID. planned in the first couple Before students can partic- unique styles of young people weeks of January (barring ipate in tryouts, he or she any setbacks, of course). must have completed the By LORI SZEPELAK the community.” “With remote learning Family ID registration, have Correspondent Westerlind added that the youth art continuing through January an updated physical on file WESTFIELD – Young artists were show allowed ArtWorks members and 15th, we are still planning on not intimidated by a tight deadline, and the community to see what kids were starting tryouts/practices on See H.S. Sports, Page 3 close to 50 city children entered the creating at home. 2020 Online Westfield Youth Art Show “As we were planning the online presented by ArtWorks of Westfield, event, we were convinced the kids Inc. would be so sick of screen time in “The response from the parents was school and at home that few if anyone overwhelmingly supportive, apprecia- would participate,” said Westerlind. tive and joyous,” said Bill Westerlind, “We were so wrong! With just under 50 ArtWorks president. “They appreciated entries in a very short period of time, the opportunity for their children to we were awed and amazed. The talent, express themselves through art and a creativity, ingenuity and initiative of platform to share that expression with the children of Westfield is truly

Artwork by Renée, age 8. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) remarkable.” Shannon Chiba, a city artist and board member of ArtWorks, shared a similar sentiment. “I got a sense that this show and more like it are needed at this time,” said Chiba, who has been the principle driver behind the ArtWorks youth events. “Parents and caregivers enjoyed sharing their children’s art, and the children loved seeing others ‘likes’ and ‘hearts’ under their pictures.” Chiba said there were 48 submis- sions received with eight show winners and an additional eight winners who will receive prizes for “their amazing works.” “Judging was done completely online and by ‘likes’ and ‘hearts’ under Westfield’s Chandler Pedolzky (10) lets a jumper fly over the submitted pictures,” said Chiba, Northampton’s Emily Sledzieski during a high school girls adding the completed works are posted basketball game in 2018. Tryouts and practices for the 2020 season are set to begin this January at WHS. (THE WESTFIELD Artwork by Lily, age 11. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) See Online Art, Page 3 NEWS FILE PHOTO/CHRIS PUTZ)

Chamber of Commerce collecting winter clothes for Westfield students By PETER CURRIER collecting coats, hats, mittens, and throughout Westfield. One can drop Westfield Athenaeum, Walmart, Staff Writer scarves for students in Kindergarten the clothing off at the Westfield Pottery Cellar, and the Amelia Park WESTFIELD – The Greater through 12th grade for a winter in Public Schools offices, Anytime Arena. Westfield Chamber of Commerce’s which many families may be strug- Fitness, Betts Plumbing, Cannabis Fran Zampini of the Greater Share the Warmth Coat drive is now gling to provide everything they Connection, Rehab Resolutions, Westfield Chamber of Commerce ongoing to benefit students in need for themselves. Results in Wellness, The Carson said that the Share the Warmth Coat Westfield Public Schools. There are more than a dozen drop- Center, Westfield Barnes Regional Drive will be ongoing through the The Chamber of Commerce is off locations for the winter clothing Airport, Richards Grinders, the end of January. PAGE 2 - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Business groups seek certainty on unemployment insurance hikes percent -- from $544 per employee to $866 -- but legislators can -- and have several times in ing the legislation, instead urging lawmakers Labor unions say starting in 2021 that could remain in place at the past -- intervene to freeze the rate sched- to keep attention on what it described as least through 2024. ule. broader structural issues with the state's unem- more systemic Baker's bill would soften the blow, keeping Business leaders argue that the automatic ployment system and on preventing misclas- the increase to a more modest 17 percent by increases would disrupt an already-tenuous sification of workers. UI changes needed freezing rates at their current schedule in 2021 economic recovery in the first few months of Steven Tolman, president of the By CHRIS LISINSKI and 2022. 2021, making it more difficult to hire new Massachusetts AFL-CIO, wrote in his testi- State House News Service The governor said at a Dec. 18 press confer- workers after widespread layoffs or keep mony that the current structure has a low tax- BOSTON - When he unveiled legislation ence that "we could do this in January or existing ones on payroll. They also note that able wage base, which places too much burden this month to limit sharp increases in the taxes February or March," even as he pushed for the new year will bring several other new cost on businesses with lower-wage workers. He Massachusetts businesses pay to fund the more prompt action. But he gave a more time- drivers, such as a $0.75 increase in the mini- suggested lawmakers raise the taxable wage unemployment system, Gov. Charlie Baker sensitive pitch to the Legislature's Labor and mum wage and the start of most paid family base and adjust it annually to keep up with encouraged lawmakers to act soon but con- Workforce Committee. and medical leave benefits. wage growth. ceded that they could wait up to three months "Time is of the essence," Baker wrote in tes- "Freezing the unemployment insurance "The disproportionate share of the UI fund- to make the change. timony, which the committee collected schedule will avoid an average increase of ing borne by smaller businesses has also Business groups do not share the same feel- remotely Monday. "In years past, our team has more than $300 per employee at a time when served as justification for multiple past legisla- ing of flexibility. worked diligently to deliver rate notices to small businesses are dealing with a recession, tive freezes of the UI rate schedule, contribut- Leaders of several industry organizations Massachusetts employers prior to the end of an increase in the minimum wage, and the ing to an inability to forward fund the Trust to and chambers of commerce urged the the calendar year. Normally, this allows start of paid family and medical leave bene- adequately deal with inevitable periods of high Legislature to make Baker's proposal (H 5206) employers ample time to plan and account for fits," Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce unemployment," Tolman wrote. a priority in the closing days of the lawmaking the financial obligation of their quarterly CEO James Rooney told the committee. Both Tolman and Greater Boston Legal session, arguing that employers who are star- unemployment taxes. During this time of In an autumn survey of businesses, the Services Consulting Attorney Monica Halas ing down a nearly 60 percent increase in the unprecedented economic challenges, it is even Associated Industries of Massachusetts found asked the committee to include language from unemployment insurance contributions they more critical that the Commonwealth provide 91 percent of respondents listing increased a separate bill aimed at preventing worker mis- pay quarterly need immediate assurances that employers the predictability and clarity they unemployment insurance costs as a "top con- classification as independent contractors in any the hikes will not be as severe. need as they enter the new year." cern," while more than a quarter said they UI trust fund action. "The Legislature cannot wait until unem- Joblessness aid has been a vital lifeline for believed the projected increase "would trans- In addition to limiting the rate increases, ployment insurance taxes are due at the end of millions of laid-off workers during the late into further layoffs for their businesses Baker's bill would also authorize using bonds the first quarter to take action," Christopher COVID-19 crisis, but the volume of need during the worst economic recession of this to pay back money Massachusetts borrowed Carlozzi, Massachusetts director of the depleted the state's unemployment insurance decade," AIM Executive Vice President for from the federal government to keep the unem- National Federation of Independent Business, trust fund. Government Affairs Brooke Thomson wrote ployment trust fund running. The more than told lawmakers. "Employers are deciding now The fund now faces a deficit that the Baker in testimony. $2.2 billion the state has received so far from how their staffing will look for next year, so administration estimates will reach nearly While nearly a dozen employer and industry Washington will accrue interest at a 2.4 percent the Legislature must act soon on this critical $2.4 billion by the end of 2020 and grow to groups told the committee they back Baker's rate starting next year, and Baker argued that issue." more than $4.7 billion by the end of next year. proposal, the response from labor has been private interest rates are lower, which he Without action from Beacon Hill, business- Under state law, the taxes on employers more muted. believes could save money in the long run. es across the state will face an average increase used to run the unemployment system are sub- The AFL-CIO's Massachusetts chapter did Another section could carry a new cost for in unemployment contributions of nearly 60 ject to hikes when the trust fund is insolvent, not take a clear position supporting or oppos- employers: Baker proposed Police Logs Major crime and that the dog was brought back inside the arrival; Court Logs incident report residence; 4:58 p.m.: minor property damage Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 1:19 p.m.: animal complaint, City accident, Shaker Road, a caller reports WESTFIELD View Boulevard, an animal control offi- that his daughter struck a deer with her Westfield District Court 10:08 a.m.: animal complaint, cer reports that she is going to pick up a vehicle, the responding officer reports Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 Southampton Road, a caller reports that cat that was reportedly struck by a vehi- that the vehicle sustained damage to its No cases were adjudicated on this date. a dog has been locked in a vehicle since cle, the animal control officer reports front but no injuries were reported. 6 a.m., the responding officer reports that the cat had left the area prior to her

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Thursday., Dec. 31, 2020 is the 366th day of the year. It is the last day of the year

ON THIS DAY ness. 1951 – Cold War: The Marshall Islands and Line Islands change covery and Interior Laboratory 1775 – American Revolutionary Plan expires after distributing time zones from UTC−11:00 to satellites in orbit around the 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebi- War: Battle of Quebec: British more than US$13.3 billion in UTC+13:00 and UTC−10:00 to Moon. ans cross the Rhine, beginning forces repulse an attack by Con- foreign aid to rebuild Western UTC+14:00, respectively. 2014 – A New Year's Eve cel- an invasion of Gaul. tinental Army General Richard Europe. 1994 – The First Chechen War: ebration stampede in Shanghai 535 – Byzantine general Belisar- Montgomery. 1955 – General Motors be- The Russian Ground Forces kills at least 36 people and in- ius completes the conquest of 1790 – Efimeris, the oldest comes the first U.S. corporation begin a New Year's storming of jures 49 others. Sicily, defeating the Gothic gar- Greek newspaper of which is- to make over US$1 billion in a Grozny. 2015 – A fire broke out at the rison of Palermo (Panormos), sues have survived till today, is year. 1998 – The European Exchange Downtown Address Hotel in and ending his consulship for published for the first time. 1956 – The Romanian Televi- Rate Mechanism freezes the Downtown Dubai, United Arab the year. 1796 – The incorporation of Bal- sion network begins its first values of the legacy currencies Emirates located near the Burj 870 – Battle of Englefield: The timore as a city. broadcast in Bucharest. in the Eurozone, and establishes Khalifa two hours before the fire- Vikings clash with ealdorman 1831 – Gramercy Park is deed- 1961 – RTÉ, Ireland's state the value of the euro currency. works display was due to com- Æthelwulf of Berkshire. The in- ed to New York City. broadcaster, launches its first 1999 – The first President of mence. Sixteen injuries were re- vaders are driven back to Read- 1853 – A dinner party is held national television service. Russia, Boris Yeltsin, resigns ported; one had a heart attack, ing (East Anglia), many Danes inside a life-size model of an 1963 – The Central African Fed- from office, leaving Prime Minis- another suffered a major injury, are killed. iguanodon created by Benjamin eration officially collapses, sub- ter Vladimir Putin as the acting and fourteen others with minor 1105 – Holy Roman Emperor Waterhouse Hawkins and Sir sequently becoming Zambia, President and successor. injuries. Henry IV is forced to abdicate Richard Owen in south London, Malawi and Rhodesia. 1999 – The U.S. government 2018 – Thirty-nine people are in favor of his son, Henry V, in England. 1965 – Jean-Bédel Bokassa, hands control of the Panama killed after a ten-story building Ingelheim. 1857 – Queen Victoria chooses leader of the Central African Canal (as well all the adjacent collapsed in the industrial city of 1225 – The Lý dynasty of Viet- Ottawa, then a small logging Republic army, and his military land to the canal known as the Magnitogorsk, Russia. nam ends after 216 years by town, as the capital of the Prov- officers begins a coup d'état Panama Canal Zone) to Pana- 2019 – The World Health Orga- the enthronement of the boy ince of Canada. against the government of Pres- ma. This act complied with the nization was informed of cases emperor Trần Thái Tông, hus- 1862 – American Civil War: ident David Dacko. signing of the 1977 Torrijos– of pneumonia with an unknown band of the last Lý monarch, Lý Abraham Lincoln signs an act 1968 – The first flight of the Tu- Carter Treaties. cause, detected in Wuhan. This Chiêu Hoàng, starting the Trần that admits West Virginia to the polev Tu-144, the first civilian su- 1999 – Indian Airlines Flight later turned out to be COVID-19, dynasty. Union, thus dividing Virginia in personic transport in the world. 814 hijacking ended after seven the cause of the COVID-19 pan- 1229 – James I the Conqueror, two. 1981 – A coup d'état in Ghana days with the release of 190 demic. King of Aragon enters Medina 1862 – American Civil War: The removes President Hilla Li- survivors at Kandahar Airport, Mayurqa (now known as Palma, Battle of Stones River begins mann's PNP government and Afghanistan. TODAY'S Spain) thus consummating the near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. replaces it with the Provisional 2000 – The last day of the 20th Christian reconquest of the is- 1878 – Karl Benz, working in National Defence Council led by Century and 2nd Millennium. BIRTHDAYS land of Majorca. Mannheim, Germany, filed for Flight lieutenant Jerry Rawlings. 2004 – The official opening 1501 – The First Battle of Can- a patent on his first reliable two- 1983 – The AT&T Bell System is of Taipei 101, the tallest sky- 1965 – Nicholas Sparks, nanore commences, seeing stroke gas engine, and he was broken up by the United States scraper at that time in the world, American author, screenwriter, the first use of the naval line of granted the patent in 1879. Government. standing at a height of 509 me- and producer battle. 1879 – Thomas Edison dem- 1983 – Benjamin Ward is ap- tres (1,670 ft). 1968 – Junot Diaz, Dominican- 1600 – The British East India onstrates incandescent lighting pointed New York City Police 2009 – Both a blue moon and a born American novelist, short Company is chartered. to the public for the first time, in Department's first ever African lunar eclipse occur. story writer, and essayist 1660 – James II of England is Menlo Park, New Jersey. American police commissioner. 2010 – Tornadoes touch down in 1970 – Bryon Russell, named Duke of Normandy by 1906 – Mozaffar ad-Din Shah 1983 – In Nigeria a coup d'état midwestern and southern Unit- American basketball player Louis XIV of France. Qajar signs the Persian Consti- led by Major General Muham- ed States, including Washington 1971 – Brent Barry, American 1670 – The expedition of John tution of 1906. madu Buhari ends the Second County, Arkansas; Greater St. basketball player and sports- Narborough leaves Corral Bay 1907 – The first New Year's Nigerian Republic. Louis, Sunset Hills, Missouri, Il- caster having surveyed the coast and Eve celebration is held in Times 1991 – All official Soviet Union linois, and Oklahoma, with a few 1972 – Joey McIntyre, lost four hostages to the Span- Square (then known as Lon- institutions have ceased opera- tornadoes in the early hours. American singer-songwriter ish. gacre Square) in Manhattan. tions by this date five days after A total 36 tornadoes touched and actor 1687 – The first Huguenots set 1942 – USS Essex, first aircraft the Soviet Union is officially dis- down, resulting in the deaths of 1973 – Shandon Anderson, sail from France to the Cape of carrier of a 24-ship class, is solved. nine people and $113 million in American basketball player commissioned. – Czechoslovakia is damages. Good Hope. 1992 1974 – Ryan Sakoda, peacefully dissolved in what is – Samoa and Tokelau skip 1757 – Empress Elizabeth I of 1944 – World War II: Operation 2011 Japanese-American wrestler Nordwind, the last major Weh- dubbed by media as the Velvet the day of December 30, 2011 Russia issues her ukase incor- and trainer rmacht offensive on the Western Divorce, resulting in the creation as they jump to the other side of porating Königsberg into Rus- – Donald Trump Jr., Front begins. of the Czech Republic and the International Date Line, chang- 1977 sia. American businessman and 1946 – President Harry S. Tru- Slovak Republic. ing their time zones.[5] 1759 – Arthur Guinness signs a son of U.S. President Donald man officially proclaims the end 1994 – This date is skipped alto- 2011 – NASA succeeds in put- 9,000 year lease at £45 per an- Trump num and starts brewing Guin- of hostilities in World War II. gether in Kiribati as the Phoenix ting the first of two Gravity Re- THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2020 - PAGE 3

Artwork titled “Christmas Princess” by Riley, age 4. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) Artwork titled “Landscape” by Liam, age 8. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) Artwork by Chloe, age 10. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) Online Art Continued from Page 1 on the 2020 Online Westfield offering artistic “Kids are often left out of the opportunities for our children Westfield Youth Art Show on opportunities and events in artistic loop, and we want to to show the art work they cre- WASH & FOLD Facebook. Westfield. I love that they highlight their budding tal- ate is very important for the “After winners were offer events like this to engage ent.” children and the community.” LAUNDRY SERVICE announced, folks flooded our and encourage children in Westerlind agreed. Chiba echoed that senti- PICK UP AND DROP JUST Artworks inbox with messag- artistic endeavors.” “Creating opportunities for ment. OFF AVAILABLE es of thanks for uplifting kids’ Karen Pighetti, parent of the youth of Westfield to share “From these pictures, you 90¢ LOCAL TO spirits during this time,” said Liam, age 8, noted Liam said, their work and motivate them can see the joy children have PER LB. Chiba. “I am surprised I won and it to pursue their artistic passions as they create and you can see WESTFIELD The winners of the youth art made me happy.” has always been a focus of the art from the perspective of a PERFECT FOR STUDENTS show are: Riley, age 4; Another happy winner is ArtWorks Westfield team,” fresh take on the world; it is FOR MORE INFO CONTACT Annabelle, age 6; Evelyn, age Elly, age 9, who said, “I love said Westerlind, noting the lovely, lovely, full of color and LINDA 413-433-2644 7; Renée, age 8; Liam, age 8; art and my art teacher Kayla. I inaugural youth art show in wonder,” said Chiba. Elly, age 9; Chloe, age 10, and like to sketch, draw, paint, and 2019 was “very well received Lily, age 11. trace. I draw a lot since I and extraordinarily success- Parents also shared their started art. I think it’s fun, ful.” enthusiasm for the show, relaxing, and calming. When I “We were excitedly plan- including Amy May am done with art class and I ning the 2020 version of the McGowan, parent of Evelyn, get home I feel good about show but the pandemic made a age 7. what I drew.” real world show impossible,” “This was such a good “Seeing all of the art renews said Westerlind. “The reaction opportunity for her to share our confidence in our mission to the online version of the her artwork and see what other of creating venues and experi- show was equally impressive kids are doing,” she said. “I ences for artists of all ages and and positive, which only bol- really appreciate ArtWorks abilities,” said Chiba, adding, stered our view that more

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The grand L&O chairman William Onyski asked what he’s been voting due to previously voiced prize winner will be selected by a random drawing of the weekly winners from the 17-week regular seas on. This contest is merely for entertainment purposes. It is not meant to promote or to facilitate gambling or percentage of the marijuana is tested. Dobrow objections to the marijuana industry. illegal activity. PAGE 4 - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT Mariano prepares for ‘culmination’ of life in public service Speaker-to-be IDs health care, wind industry as priorities By MATT MURPHY State House News Service BOSTON - On the verge of leading an institution he has served in for 30 years, House Majority Leader Ron Mariano pushed back Tuesday against the notion that his politics are not progressive, and suggested he would be a more visible leader than Speaker Robert DeLeo with an open-door policy for law- makers. Mariano, a Quincy Democrat, was poised to be elected the next speaker of the House on Wednesday, after spending 10 years as DeLeo's top deputy and the number two Democrat in the House. He said the survival of community hospitals and the development of a wind energy industry in Massachusetts will be two of his top priorities moving forward. "I view this as the culmination of my lifetime in public ser- vice, from a grunt that went out to help get people elected early on, to someone who voted on policy, now to someone who can make policy," said Mariano, a former teacher and Quincy School Committee member. Mariano, 74, and DeLeo, 70, entered the House the same year -- 1991 -- and have been close political allies for more than a decade, but Mariano also said they are "different people with different styles and different personalities." He rebutted criticisms leveled by outside progressive groups in recent days that his leadership would be a continuation of a centrist agenda on Beacon Hill that has frustrated more liberal Democrats during DeLeo's tenure. And he also said he would DeLeo reflects on record-setting run as speaker not necessarily shy away from close votes, which have become ‘It's so hard to say goodbye to this place’ catch up with the Red Sox at spring training and was typically a rarity over the past 12 years. surrounded by a large cast of representatives at the Beanpot "Look at my track record. I was the only representative south By COLIN A. YOUNG and MATT MURPHY tournament each February. In his speech, he made frequent of Boston along the coast that voted for gay marriage when no State House News Service mention of his love for baseball, and also called attention to the one was voting for gay marriage. It's issue by issue. Am I pro- BOSTON - As the sun set on his time in the Massachusetts success of the Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins and Northeastern gressive? I don't know. I don't label myself. But if you look at House, Speaker Robert DeLeo took to the House floor one last Huskies during his tenure atop the House. my career I don't shy away from taking a difficult vote," time Tuesday to reflect on a three-decade Beacon Hill career "Our sports teams have exceeded my wildest expectations. Mariano said. that he said he tried to center around one overarching philoso- During my time as speaker, which I'll take credit for, we've Before DeLeo tapped him as assistant majority leader in phy: that "what this job is all about, very simply, is helping seen six sports championships -- three Super Bowls, two World 2009, Mariano chaired the Committee on Financial Services, people." Series, and a Stanley Cup, and those trophies have all come to and worked on many insurance-related policy issues. The Winthrop Democrat resigned from the House effective this chamber," he said. "And let me not forget the multiple DeLeo planned to give a farewell address to the House on 6 p.m. Tuesday and hopes to soon begin working for his alma Beanpots that Northeastern University has won as well." Tuesday afternoon after submitting his letter of resignation mater, Northeastern University. So with less than three hours He also addressed his presumed successor, Majority Leader Monday as he prepared to leave for an unspecified position at left in his career as a representative, DeLeo stood at the lectern Ron Mariano, directly. Mariano has been DeLeo's number two Northeastern University. in the well of the House Chamber to address the body he has for a decade and has been part of leadership throughout A caucus had been scheduled for noon Wednesday where been a part of for 30 years and has led for the last 12 years. DeLeo's tenure as speaker, often handling some of the most Mariano appeared to have the votes he needed to become "I stand before you with great humility. Sitting in my office sensitive and complicated negotiations for the House. speaker. He faces no known opposition after Rep. Russell last night for one of the last times, I thought back to the night "With your commonsense know-how and your understand- Holmes said he would no longer challenge Mariano. before I was elected as speaker. I remember it was around dusk Though he ultimately lacked the support to challenge for the time and I was sitting back there ... and feeling immense grati- Speaker Robert DeLeo gave his farewell address in the speakership, Holmes criticized the process that led to Mariano tude that I would be leading this esteemed institution; an insti- House Chamber on Tuesday afternoon. Sitting behind him being able to lock up the votes to succeed DeLeo, suggesting tution I had revered my entire career," DeLeo said. "Sometimes was Majority Leader Ron Mariano (left), who is expected to the hand-off of power was evidence of structural racism on it feels like those 12 years went by in an instant." become speaker on Wednesday. (Sam Doran/SHNS) Beacon Hill. In a 30-minute speech peppered with the kind of self-depre- Mariano and Holmes talked last Wednesday and agreed to try cating asides that endeared him to many of his colleagues, ing of how policies affect people, you have provided inordinate to work together moving forward. Holmes said he hopes DeLeo thanked his family for staying at his side through "both value to the House of Representatives. You are a tremendous Mariano elevates more minority lawmakers into the ranks of triumph and, well, less triumphant times," recognized staff friend and a wise counselor," DeLeo said to Mariano, who was leadership, and while Mariano gave no assurances, he said he members past and present, and reminded members of the seated nearby. "Perhaps most importantly, in our three decades understands the importance of listening to diverse viewpoints. House what the chamber was able to accomplish during his serving together ... I have witnessed you mentor many mem- "I'm going to pick the people I think represent the diversity tenure as speaker. bers. The House is better off because of your openness to the that we have in the commonwealth and that we have in this DeLeo pointed to gun safety legislation and health care cost relationships that make the House what it is at its best. I want House. Those choices will be made on ability and I think that's reform laws that have become national models and said they to thank you for that." the only way an effective leader can function, but I do recog- represent "the power of what we can achieve when we Though DeLeo would sometimes give an agenda-setting nize the need to have points of view represented," Mariano approach policymaking with open minds -- leaving behind speech to the House early in a new legislative session, it is said. entrenched ideas -- and a commitment to being a force for unusual for the speaker to address the membership in full as he The leader granted brief interviews Tuesday ahead of good." did Tuesday. Representatives who resign, retire or are other- DeLeo's farewell address and his expected elevation to the He thanked members of his leadership team for their work wise leaving the House are typically given an opportunity to speaker's chair. on major legislation, like Rep. Claire Cronin's work leading offer farewell remarks. He said his first order of business after the leadership vote recent criminal justice reform efforts, Rep. Alice Peisch's role DeLeo made his so-called maiden speech on the House floor Wednesday will be to continue overriding the governor's bud- in passing a new education financing law last year, and Rep. 10,613 days earlier, on Dec. 9, 1991, while the House was get vetoes and to finalize as many of the remaining conference Sarah Peake's work to guarantee protections for transgender debating a bill that dealt with full funding of public pension committee bills as possible before the session ends on Jan. 5. individuals. systems, according to News Service coverage of the session. Those bills include economic development, clean energy and "During my years as speaker, the most impactful meetings The freshman representative from Winthrop spoke about the transportation financing legislation. I've had have been with young folks and families facing hard- local aid his district had lost and the impacts as municipalities "Then moving forward, my issues will be the same. Health ships, often in situations I couldn't relate to," he said. DeLeo had to lay off employees. He mentioned a fire in Revere that care and the community hospital situation, I'm very concerned added, "As I look back, I can see the faces of the young people damaged a home just 100 yards from where there was a fire- about, their survival and prospering in these difficult times. I've spoken to, their passion and their pain. And I know this, house before the city had to close it for lack of funding. And my involvement in clean energy, especially around wind. that this House made a difference." "When local aid is cut, it is the cities and towns that bleed," I think we have an opportunity to be a leader in wind energy The speaker became most animated during his speech the News Service wrote in its summary of DeLeo's remarks. and we're foolish if we don't take advantage," Mariano said. Tuesday when he talked about the pride he has in the House DeLeo alluded to his earliest days on Beacon Hill in his Since it became clear that Mariano would succeed DeLeo as and each of its members, a section of the speech that was not speech Tuesday, recalling how he arrived with "a strong desire speaker, many have questioned what might change under a in his remarks as prepared for delivery and that he appeared to to represent my district" and how an older member of the Mariano speakership. deliver off the cuff. House once told him, "Bob, you're not a selectman any more." "I'll be in the chamber more, I guarantee you that," Mariano Speaker Robert DeLeo waved as he walked across the Over the years, through conversations with representatives said. Mount Vernon Street archway to his car around 5:30 p.m. of different stripes -- like former Rep. Ellen Story of Amherst, Mariano said the open-door policy that enabled him as Tuesday, half an hour before his resignation took effect. [Sam whom DeLeo mentioned by name -- DeLeo said he learned the majority leader to build a base of support would also continue Doran/SHNS] importance of listening to other members, learning about the when he moves down the third-floor hallway to the speaker's "The thing I remember most is that to a person, each and issues in their districts and finding solutions that work across office. "I think if you ask the members many just wander in and every one of you spoke what you felt would help your district, the state. He said he came to learn that "central to the role of we end up having good conversations and that's something that what was important to the people of your district," he said. speaker is recognizing that each and every member, regardless has worked for me," Mariano said. "That is something I will never forget about each and every of their political persuasion, is sent to Beacon Hill with the DeLeo also built a reputation over the years as a go-slow person in this chamber. You're all good people. And you all exact same mandate: To ably represent their 40,000 constitu- fought hard for the people in your district to make their life ents." See Mariano, Page 5 better. And I hope that people realize that." "Throughout my tenure, I strove to listen deeply to my col- DeLeo left his office for the last time at 5:30 p.m. with sev- leagues, keep an open mind, and identify solutions that work eral senior members of his staff, including chief of staff Seth for the commonwealth -- from the Berkshires to Boston," Gitell and deputy chief of staff Whitney Ferguson. He was led DeLeo said. He added, "And while our solutions may not down the Grand Staircase and into the Great Hall where his receive accolades with those who want us to move faster or The Westfield News staff had set up a virtual meeting on a large-screen television win the blessing of political pundits, our legislation fulfills the with dozens of lawmakers who did not attend his farewell in exact mandate I spoke of earlier. Our deliberative process A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC person because of the pandemic. results in laws that are representative of the diverse perspec- "This is unbelievable," DeLeo said multiple times, thanking tives and needs of this great commonwealth's constituents." Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry them for their partnership over the years. Managing Editor Though the Democrats who control the Massachusetts Sales Manager In a brief interview with the News Service afterward, DeLeo House will choose the next speaker, the constituents of the Hope E. Tremblay called it "an emotional day," but said he was comfortable with 19th Suffolk District, which includes Winthrop and part of Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager his decision to step down. Revere, will select their next representative during a yet-to-be- "I can't say there was one thing in particular. I was proud of scheduled special election since DeLeo ran and won re-elec- Chris Putz Marie Brazee the work that we've done for so many years. I love this place. tion last month but will not take office when the new Sports Editor Business Manager But on the other hand, now having grandchildren, I think, was Legislature is sworn in next Wednesday. one thing, and spending more time with the family was impor- Four Democrats have already filed papers with the Office of Fran Smith Lorie Perry tant to me at this point," he said. Campaign and Political Finance to run for the seat DeLeo is General Manager Director of Ad Production "I felt that we accomplished quite a bit. I think when you feel vacating: Juan Pablo Jaramillo, former legislative director for it's the right time, you sort of know it's the right time," he Sen. Joe Boncore; Tino Capobianco, chief of staff to Sen. Paul added. 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 Feeney; Revere Beach Partnership President Jeffrey Turco; DeLeo wouldn't say what he hoped to do at Northeastern and Marc Silvestri, the director of veterans services in Revere. University. "That we'll let you know, but we're working on it," After concluding his remarks Tuesday, DeLeo shook the (413)562-4181 he said. www.thewestfieldnews.com A diehard Boston sports fan, DeLeo made annual trips to See Reflection, Page 5 THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2020 - PAGE 5 Abortion access policies become Christmas Tree Drop Off Locations WESTFIELD — The City will be providing residents drop law despite Gov. Baker veto off locations for their Christmas Trees this year from January By KATIE LANNAN 2-16. Obituaries All trees will be chipped, and repurposed; therefore, all State House News Service trees must be free of lights, ornaments, and any debris. Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 BOSTON - Abortion rights will be formally codified in state Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries Drop off areas at each location will be clearly marked, and law, and access to the procedure will be expanded after the all sites will be monitored. Senate on Tuesday joined the House in overriding Gov. Charlie Drop off locations and hours are as follows: Patrick Henry Webster Baker's veto of the legislation. WESTFIELD — Patrick Henry The Senate reaffirmed its support for the abortion access CITY HALL Webster passed away to COVID- measures (H 5179) on a 32-8 vote, one day after the House's 59 Court Street 19 after a long battle on December 107-46 vote. Back parking lot 26, 2020 surrounded by his sib- The bill, initially passed within the state budget and then 7 days, 24 hours lings, Fred, Foster, Chris and his returned by Baker with amendments that lawmakers ultimately wife Carrie, and Brenna Webster. rejected, will allow abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy in HAMPTON PONDS PLAYGROUND He was pre-deceased by his par- cases with a fatal fetal anomaly and if "necessary, in the best 121 Old Stage Road ents Roger H. Webster and Anne medical judgment of the physician, to preserve the patient's 7 days, 24 hours M. Webster. physical or mental health." It would also lower from 18 to 16 Patrick was a special man who the age at which individuals can seek an abortion without con- HIGHWAY GARAGE sent from a parent or a judge. DPW 12 Ponders Hollow Road lightened our world. He brought Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m. us many wonderful memories of laughter and love. "Beginning today, pregnant people who once faced near- What he enjoyed most in life was playing his piano, insurmountable barriers accessing abortion care can now seize the right to control their own bodies," said Senate President LITTLE RIVER FIRE STATION quading, snowmobiling, and ice fishing. He was king of 366 Little River Road the ice! However, he also most of all loved being with Emerita Harriette Chandler, who filed one of the bills on which the budget language was based. She said supporters had been Back Parking area his family; especially on Christmas which was his 7 days, 24 hours favorite holiday. He also loved very much going to his pushing for the changes for two years. brother’s house, Chris and Carrie Webster and spending The ROE Act Coalition said the reforms mean that "no Bay State family who receives a devastating diagnosis later in preg- TWISS STREET TRANSFER STATION special weekends. He will be sadly missed by all. 37 Twiss Street The calling hours are 11-1 pm followed by a service nancy will ever be forced to fly across the country to access No sticker needed. Can drop off tree only. on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 1 PM at the Firtion- compassionate care and no 16- or 17-year-old will ever be Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. In forced to navigate the court system to access the health care Saturday, 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shriner’s they need." Hospital, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. When this pandemic or say COVID-19 comes to an end, we will have a Celebration of Life. Firtionadams.com The Westfield Police Department reminds you to Lock It or Lose It! Mariano Continued from Page 4 WESTFIELD — Criminals often target cars that have per- sonal items left in plain view or vehicles left unlocked. There are a few easy steps that will help you from becoming a victim consensus builder on major "I guarantee it won't be of a vehicle burglary: policy issues, and rarely put 12," he said when asked how • ALWAYS lock your car door; this includes when it is legislation on the floor of the many years he planned to parked in your driveway or in front of your home. House for a vote unless he stay. • NEVER leave items of value, such as your purse, wallet, we’re open! Visit us in our NEW Showroom! was confident it was sup- But Mariano declined to briefcase, laptop or cellphone in plain view. Secure your valu- we’rewe’re open! open!VisitVisit us us inin our NEWNEW Showroom! Showroom! ported by a supermajority of put an expiration date on his ables inside the trunk before arriving at your destination or 413.731.0610 the House. yet-to-begin speakership. bring them with you. 138 Memorial413.731.0610413.731.0610 Avenue • West Springfield, MA Mariano said his approach "I'm excited about it and I www.MemoryLaneLamps.com • NEVER leave your keys and/or key fob inside the car. 138 Memorial Avenue •• West Springfield, MA to advancing legislation think it's a great way to wrap Thieves can just press the start button and drive away. 138 Memorial Avenue West Springfield, MA might be the "biggest differ- up my career, unless I decide If you see anything suspicious, MAKE A CALL, MAKE A www.MemoryLaneLamps.comwww.MemoryLaneLamps.com ence" between his style of to run for president. I'll be DIFFERENCE at 413-562-5411 or DIAL 911 in case of an leadership and DeLeo's just the right age," Mariano emergency. approach. said. "I would probably move things without the superma- jority...just to expose the issues and debate some of Reflection these issues. I think that will Continued from Page 5 be another bit of a difference you'll see between me and hand of Mariano, seated behind him, and fist-bumped Rep. Paul Donato, who listened to the my predecessor," Mariano speech from the rostrum. said. He then made his way over to Minority Leader Brad Jones, and the two men embraced. As someone who served DeLeo then walked up the aisle to his office, bumping fists with some of the roughly two dozen under the longest-tenured members who attended the remote session in-person to witness his farewell speech, and hugged speaker in state history and Ways and Means Chairman Aaron Michlewitz. helped DeLeo get rid of the His made his exit from the chamber after choking up as he concluded his remarks. term limits to make that pos- "Finally, as I close I want to say thank you," DeLeo said. 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FIRST HONORS GRADE 9 Sajan, Anjana Ammu Kudrya, Elizabeth Sash Scanlon, Samantha Casey Jones, Kristin Elizabeth Ackley, Karissa Lynn Schnopp, Darrin Lee Kuzon-Burnette, Madison Marie Schabowski, Anthony Thomas Jones, Logan Clash Ahearn, Colin Shawn Shvetsov, Alexander Anthony LaMountain, George Wesley Scherpa, Jay Jones, Madeleine Nancy Anderson, Brielle Ann-Marie Sicard, Jack James Lopez-Heredia, Shayna Marie Scherpa, Kyle Jury, Ellen Michaelina Arkoette, Andre Jared Slowik, Kasia Allison Lopez-Knight, Ayanna Jenee Scott, Andrew Robert Keeney, Jack Anthony Avery, Emma Jane St Pierre, Isabella Rose Lukasik, Dillon John Shvetsov, Arthur Stanislav King, Spenser Mccrae Backholm, Rylee Alice St Pierre, Jaden Robert Maldonado, Jadalene Rebecca Siart, Brooke Louise Kostecki, Jacob David Bargatti, Norah Katherine Talbot, Grace Elizabeth Marrero Krstyen, Zaraya Marlene Slivca, Roman Petru Koumentakos, Beaulieu, Emma Kathryn Theriault, Drew Joseph Mayhew, Piper Nano Slonka, Isabella Angeline Chancellor Alexander Bouchard, Kelsey Lynn Williams, Lizmarrie Mayo, Joshua Gregory Urban, Martyna Justyna Kravchuk, Evelyn Bouyea, Charlotte Song Zhuk, Matthew Ethan McCarthy, Shane Patrick Urbanski, Cara Elizabeth Kukharchuk, Khristina Ilona Brenzel, Abigail Beth McDonald, Shae Bresnahan Valeri, Nathan Edward LaCourse, Alex John Briksa, Gleb Morin, Nevaeh Ashley Ward, Connor Todd Lafountain, Jaidyn Brooke Bruno, Camille Catherine FIRST HONORS GRADE 10 Morrissey, Mallory Nicole Yesu, Silas James Lapik, Sergey Sergeyevich Burke, Grace Elizabeth Adamtsev, Samantha Grace Moskalenko, Daniel LaPointe, Ethan William Camilleri, Milana Lauren Andras, Gianna Nicole Noel, Jaden Michael SECOND HONORS GRADE 11 Laquerre, Gillian Coccia, Isabella Chloe Baig, Roman Peshko, Julia Adamites, Matthew Kiet Liptak, Kylie Czepiel, Madison Johanna Baker, Malaina Cora Petrovych, Ilona Diana Allen, Alyssa Marie Loper, Max Jakob Darling, Brooke Elizabeth Balser, Abigail Lauren Pyatachenko, Luba Victoria Altieri, Rylee Elizabeth Lussier, Charlotte Stephanie David, Grace Autumn Barber, Christopher Robert Quaglieri, Krista Marie Alvalle, Josiah Ignacio Mazeika, Emma Jane Dekastrozza, Jaden Elizabeth Bard, Taylor Jean Rickson, Alena Marie Anciello, Michael Salvatore McClenahan, Jesse Morgan DiGianni, Autumn Gianna Beach, Savannah Marie Roldan-Wirth, Diana Nicole Arooth, Dylan Michael McMahon, Matthew Ryan Doyle, John Frank Bermejo-Verdugo, Layla Haylei Sadique, Hana Bates, Peyton Christopher Mihalek, Emily Nancy Duffy, Grace Marie Berrian, Christian Matthew Senecal, Elizabeth Jane Beattie, Ryan Thomas Miller, Wade Jess Dupuis, Arianna Lynn Bonacci, Anton Joseph Shuman, Brandon Patrick Byers, Madison Jean Moniz, Emily Jeannette Edelson, Jeremy Shane Bowen, Meghan Marie Slivka, Simion Danial Carey, Tucker John Morash, Ryan Alexander Ellis, Zachary Daniel Breck, Kathryn Elizabeth Soto, Ian Michael Casey, Abigail Victoria Morrissey, Catherine Elizabeth Ferreira, Daniella Cristina Bulan, Jonathan Michael Velez, Ethan Ciubotaru, Livia Narkiewicz, Ethan David Florek, Luke Michael Bush, Kaden Seth Wagner, Jacob Aaron Clark, Jack Ryan Navarro, Solimar Michelle Frangie, Emily Rose Cardin, Jenna Marie West, Evan Michael Clarke, Ethan Thomas Niyogushima, Eraston Gall, Jordan Shelagh Castillo, Tanya Burata Zaghloul, Yana Collins, Matthew Robert O'Connor, Kathryn Gelinas, Conner Kent Cichonski, Megan Elisabeth Collins, Michael Kenneth Oliver, Kieran Brice Gibson, Reese Linda Collingwood, Emma Riley FIRST HONORS GRADE 11 Denisyuk, Tatyana Vitalina Osowski, Cayla Beth Goodreau, Isabella Carrollann Corliss, Abigale Margaret Acevedo Vega, Alison Siana Diaz, Jake Ramon Pedolzky, Chandler Olivia Hamel, Ella Kathyrn Cowles, Audrey Lynn Alcantara, Nahzarhea Amani Dolan, Autumn Mary Pedolzky, Emma Lauryn Hitchcock, Zuzanna Crean, Cailyn Grace Arbuzov, Aviella Taya Edwards, Tirhanah Atarah Persuitte, Isabel Cosette Holmes, Kennedi Leigh Delmonte, Isabella Claire Ashton, Piper Marie Eidinger, Andrew Scott Pighetti, Ashton Edward James, Casey Faith Dziuban, Noah Joseph Bacon, Ian Francis Estevez, Antoannet Pikulskyi, Borys James, Emery Elizabeth Eidinger, Elyse Marie Biskupic, Mia Angelina Gall, Aidan Mckay Piper, Alyssa Sheileen Jones, Katelyn Olivia Elderkin, Gage Lucas Vasquez Bongiovanni, Angela Rose Gomez, Derek Loren Prenosil, Nina Marie Kafanov, Saveliy Farzaan, Athif Mohamed Bradley, Avery Noel Gonzalez, Nicholas Galaleo Prystowski, Maggie Vera Kelso, Amelia Frances Fillion, Morgan Ashley Brenzel, Rachel Ann Guarente, Kristen Margaret Rae, Mackenzie Alice Kuzon-Burnette, Florek, Allison Michelle Brodeur, Abigail Erin Hosmer, Kevin Hautin Regan, Grace Elizabeth Mackenzie Sylene Fuller, Quintin Rielly Brown, Jenna Anne Jachym, Jake James Regnier, Elizabeth Louise LaPanne, Alexandra Linn Gaugh, Samuel Jacob Bryon, Lindsey Patricia Jorgensen, Gracia Chella Dawn Richter, Alexa Marie Lowe, Cody Louis Gogol, Nora Elizabeth Burke, Allysen Stephanie Kestler, Drew Olivia Rinaldi, Dominic Matthew Luis, Noah Jacob Gordner, Madeline Talulah Byrnes, Riley Meghan King, Hunter Matthew Robitaille, Alexander James Mackey, Chaeli Lynn Gorgas Roman, Gabriel Alejandro Byrnes, Shea Andrew Kozar, Inna Mykhailivna Rodriguez Escobar, Irelis Zaiyan Maffia, Frank Joseph Gorman, Isabella Alene Calderella, Joseph Elliott Krawiec, Nicholas Matthew Rowbotham, Sean Edward Masotti, Rebecca Anne Grady, Jax Thomas Callahan, Patrick Thomas Lambert, Ryan Elyse Salzer, Emily Kate May, Tariq Darnell Harlin, Karlie Marie Carboneau, Sophie Grace LaMountain, Grace Elizabeth Santaniello, Aimary Joy McDonald, Rowan Teresa Hubbard, Eric Anthony Cardona, Chavelie Marie LeBlanc, Hannah Marie Serafinski, Madison McDonnell, Riley Jane Jasmin, Ella Grace Cervonayco, Katherine Ann Lucia, Faith Renee Silvia, Anita Gail Moriarty, Matthew Robert Johnson-Corwin, Ciara Catherine Charland, Ryan Peter Matranga, Cassidy Jean Slivka, David Ivan Padilla, Emily Elizabeth Kahlon, Anjli Tia Chrisanthopoulos, Anna Rose McGlynn, Aidan Michael Slowik, Jessica Elizabeth Pedersen, Ava Patricia Kashouh, Amir Edmond Ciaschini, Ariana Rae Misseri, Jacob Daniel Smith, Saige Kathleen Phaneuf, Andre Normand Labonte, Rylee Marie Cichonski, Ava Julia Mohammed Zakir, Fathima Fazna Sokolov, Svetlana Prystowski, Ryan Elizabeth Langford, Olivia Cimini, Ryan Anthony Mulvenna, Gina Rose Sotolongo, Melody Rose Rehor, Allison Grace LaPoint, Colby Donald Cloutier, James Gerald Nieves, Dominick Joel Stern, Karenna Eliana Riga, Grace Miller Levesque, Aiden Taylor Contreras Munoz, Ariana Janeth Packard, Rachel Rose Stucenski, Trent Robert Ritter, Gabriella Irena Liucci, Alessandro Gerardo Cotto, Raelanni Janine Panasiuk, Angela Julie Stucenski, Troy Jeffrey Rowe, Quinn Mckenzie Lund, Ella Catarina Daly, Sean Patrick Patridge, David Carl Sundararajan, Suvin Salzer, James Stephen Masciadrelli, Alexis May Darling, Charles Edward Peloquin, Isabella Rose Taupier, Joseph Alan Scarpa, Sophia Ren Masi, 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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020: Idealistic, pragmatic and tasteful, you wish to spread harmony and beauty. This year, you succeed brilliantly by a creation of your own making. Not making a crusade of it makes you even more successful. If single, this year a psychic connection with someone who is unusual for you results in a happy match. If DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker attached, your love life is perfect, and a life- changing trip brings you even closer together. PISCES mystifies you. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19)  A positive influence on this last day of 2020 allows the good times to continue and the bad to fade into the past. Express your creative and artistic talents today. Listen care- fully to family discussions. Words have hid- den nuances. Tonight: Hanging out with loved SCARY GARY Mark Buford ones. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  Concerned with home and prop- erty as you go into 2021, you will notice fam- ily members are growing and changing. Your residence might require remodeling, minor repairs or redecorating to make it comfortable for the coming spring. Tonight: Low-key and relaxed. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Crosswords  Influential books open you up to new ideas. Make calls and write emails. Share information and ideas on this last day of the year. Your heart will be warmed by the DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni loyal support for your ideas from those closest to you. Tonight: Fun. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Use care with purchases made on credit. Don’t be tempted to overstep your budget, and all is well. You will revel in crea- ture comforts such as gourmet food, silk gar- ments or a fragrant bath. Tonight: Pamper yourself as you go forward into the new year. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Issues that began last February can become important again. It is a return of sorts going into the new year, and with it your chance to resolve for 2021. You are dynamic, B.C. Mastroianni and Hart assertive and able to solve anything at this point. Tonight: Unusually reflective. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  You will have an active inner life as the year ends. Many of your deepest thoughts and feelings will be internalized. It’s a perfect time to begin a journal and spend extra time recording and analyzing your dreams. Tonight: You are quite psychic! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  The way is clearer and answers come as you go into 2021. Surprisingly, you’ll be talking to people today as it’s a social day for you. Choose friends and ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie ideals that uplift you. Tonight: Making new year resolutions while celebrating. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Your image is enhanced today and you’re given opportunities to demonstrate what you can do. The beginning of a new year is a good time to think about a new job or project. This brings more dimension to your 2021. Tonight: Bask in the limelight. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  The end of the year is the perfect time to go back to school or to take a return journey to a place connected to happy memories. Remember, doing this in your mind is preferable to actual travel. Tonight: ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett Telling stories by the fire. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  It’s a powerful and passionate trend at the end of 2020. You’ll be swept along by strong likes and dislikes. You devel- op constructive desires. Friends help you select the right priorities. You sense more support and approval from others. Tonight: Quiet time. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  This New Year’s Eve solidi- fies bonds. Other people make plans with you. Partnerships intensify. You recognize the value in teamwork and enjoy camaraderie. A Cryptoquip ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe business contact offers an unusual opportuni- ty that you should consider carefully. Tonight: Feeling very social. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  2020 ends with you happily fitting in with others -- and with your love of animals. This last day of the year could bring a beautiful cat or dog your way. Wild birds and squirrels would appreciate a handout. Tonight: Life showered with new pleasures. BORN TODAY Artist Henri Matisse (1869), actor Ben Kingsley (1943), gymnast Gabby Douglas (1995) PAGE 8 - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

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