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July 15, 2021 ❙ Vol. 43, No. 20 ❙ $1.00 www.agawamadvertisernews.turley.com Town monitoring Carvana project The Agawam City Council Suffriti to oppose the installation of a Carvana facility in Southwick. will consider a resolution The proposal has brought an opposing the project at a outcry of opposition from many Southwick residents due to the in- future meeting. creased traffic and other negative factors of where it will be locat- By Gregory A. Scibelli ed. Major concerns in Southwick [email protected] have resulted in stacked Plan- Feeding Hills Center was recently reconstructed with wider turn lights, better traffic lights, and dedicated turn lanes. The Agawam ning Board meetings and multi- City Council and town officials are considering whether it should oppose the project or not. PHOTOS BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI AGAWAM/SOUTHWICK – ple demonstrations among those The Town of Agawam has not that are opposed to the project. taken a formal position on a hot There are also “No Carvana” signs plate topic in the neighboring throughout the town. Town of Southwick, but the may- The opposition has reached or said he is monitoring the situ- such a fever pitch that groups op- ation closely. posing Carvana are trying to rally Next month, the Agawam City the neighboring towns to South- Council will vote on a resolution wick against the project. They are brought forward by Councilors “No Carvana” signs are erected throughout Southwick to oppose the project. Agawam traffic could be affected by creation of the Rosemary Sandlin and Anthony CARVANA ❙ page 5 200,000-square foot facility. Town working to address debris, Vaccine options still full storm drains after heavy rains available for COVID-19 By Shelby Macri town has lifted restrictions ev- By Shelby Macri DPW Superintendent Mario lay pavement, cement, or asphalt. [email protected] erywhere in town. [email protected] Mazza said the storm work has If the rain is strong enough to last Private businesses are able been a lot of work and does take to the next day it makes it addi- AGAWAM – With the Delta to continue masks at their own AGAWAM – The Agawam De- away from their seasonal work, tionally hard to do the work they variant of COVID-19 gaining discretion as well, though few partment of Public Works has such as street sweeping, filling need to do. attention in some parts of the are doing that. a long list of things to do during potholes, repairing problematic “Potholes are an ongoing task, country, people who have yet The town has ended their the summer, but they are taking a sidewalks, and more work that but they are a priority for us. We to be vaccinated for the virus mass vaccine clinics as the detour and are focusing on storm is weather dependent. Filling pot try to repair the pot holes and are still being encouraged to re- town’s supply of the vaccine has cleanup work while the rain con- holes and repairing sidewalks for roads as fast as possible.” Maz- ceive the vaccine shots. been exhausted. tinues to fall. example, if it rains the DPW can’t za said. “With all the storms and The town has been through Petrucci said she complet- rain, it is hard to do the street many changes between initi- ed all homebound calls she work we need to do, but it is a ating COVID-19 restrictions to received while they still had a main focus for us.” lifting those restrictions and vaccine supply. Without a sup- He said they also try to focus everything in-between. Res- ply, Petrucci said they are not on trip-hazard sidewalks with idents should know that the making efforts for those res- cracks, or if roots start to push town has lifted all restrictions. idents unvaccinated, though through pavement. These things The departments at Aga- there are alternative vaccina- haven’t been addressed yet. When wam Town Hall use their own tion methods if people are in- there is dry weather, residents discretion in their offices, in- terested in receiving the vac- can expect to see road and side- cluding some departments cine. walk work being done. having plexi-glass barriers up Petrucci said the state has During the storm a few weeks and only one person being al- recently enacted a mobile vac- ago the DPW was busy cleaning lowed in an office space. cine clinic. She said it’s ear- storm damage and debris from Appropriate signage and marked for schools and busi- town trees, in the area around six notices are posted inside and nesses, but companies can call flags and not inside as they han- on the automated message for to schedule a vaccination site dled their own storm cleaning. the Town Hall. for their building. Petrucci said The DPW cleaned along their tree Public Health Nurse Sher- the information and the num- Debris is all over town from downed trees and branches during the past two weeks. ry Petrucci said besides those PHOTO BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI STORM ❙ page 6 exceptions at Town Hall, the VACCINE ❙ page 5

413.283.8393 • Facebook: @AgawamAdvertiserNews • Email: [email protected] Page 2 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ July 15, 2021 Library to host series on extinct species AGAWAM – The Agawam Library is mid-nineteenth century. On July 14, we became extinct in 1914. There is plenty to Cultural Council, a local agency which is pleased to virtually host the White Me- will take a look at the Thylacine. The Thy- learn about these species! Each presenta- supported by the Massachusetts Cultur- morial Conservation Center in a four-part lacine was an Australian marsupial that tion take place virtually at 7:00 p.m. al Council, a state agency. This series is series on extinct species. Each Wednes- was once considered the largest known The White Memorial Conservation also a part of our Tails and Tales Summer day evening in July will feature a different carnivorous marsupial before its extinc- Center is an Environmental Education Reading Program. Please register for each species that became extinct. Participants tion. The well-known Dodo Bird will be the Center and Nature Museum located in the week on our online events calendar found will learn about the species lives and the topic for our presentation on July 21. The heart of the 4,000-acre White Memorial at www.agawamlibrary.org. This series reasons they became extinct. The first in Dodo Bird was a flightless bird from the Foundation, in the hills of northwestern will be held on Zoom. Participants will be the series will take place on July 7th and same family as today’s pigeons and doves. Connecticut. We are grateful to the Aga- emailed the program links on the day of the species will be The Great Auk- a flight- Our last discussion in the series on July 28 wam Cultural Council. This program is the event. This program is free of charge less seabird that became extinct in the will feature the Passenger Pigeon, which supported by a grant from the Agawam and all are welcome. Ziegert homicide investigation West Springfield drive-in to be feature on ‘Forensic Files’ theater expanding operation SPRINGFIELD – This Sunday, Head- Nanolabs’s, DNA Phenotype testing, they WEST SPRINGFIELD – The West Spring- guests to not only enjoy popcorn, but popu- line News’s Forensic Files II will feature were able to return to various lists of per- field Drive-In, located on the grounds of lar Fair foods such as fried dough, fried Ore- the Lisa Ziegert Homicide Investigation sons of interest that were developed over Eastern States Exposition, begins operating os, cotton candy and more. during the premier its new season this the years, and narrow the scope of the in- seven days a week through Labor Day week- Combine an evening under the stars din- Sunday at 10 p.m. The show will profile vestigation. end with showings of “F9 – The Fast Saga” ing alfresco, Fridays or Saturdays, at either the homicide investigation into the disap- In this review, a list was formed of no- and “NOBODY” on Screen 1 and “Shrek” Storrowton Tavern or The Sam Adams Beer pearance and murder of Ms. Lisa Ziegert table individuals who previously refused and “ET” on Screen 2. Movies change often Garden before your double feature movie on April 15, 1992 in Agawam. to voluntarily provide samples for DNA and information on current viewings and experience. Tickets are $75 and include a The show will feature how the investi- testing. Gary E. Schara was one of these tickets can be found at www.wsdrivein. $50 gift certificate to either restaurant and gation narrowed to focus on Gary Schara, individuals. Upon the completion of this com. admission to the movie for one vehicle. who later plead guilty to first degree mur- list, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Located in the Exposition’s Gate 9 park- Tickets are available online only and are not der on September 25, 2019. Included in D. Gulluni convened a Grand Jury to be- ing area, the West Springfield Drive-In, in sold at the gate. Visit www.wsdrivein.com the show will be members of the Ziegert gin an investigation. This investigation partnership with Eastern States Exposition, for details. family, Hampden District Attorney An- ultimately leads to troopers attempting to features two 45’ by 60’ screens and can ac- Dining rooms and patio are open for res- thony D. Gulluni, and investigators who provide notice of a hearing to Schara. This commodate 300 cars at each. This outdoor ervations or walk-in dining. Hours on Fri- worked on the case. contact led to Schara penning a number movie experience, under the stars, harkens day and Saturday are 11am to 9:30pm. For After taking office in 2015, Hampden of documents that amounted to admis- back to the 50s, 60s and 70s when the drive- full menus, visit www.storrowton.com. District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni, sions to the crimes committed against in movie experience created life-long mem- Relax and enjoy your favorite Sam Ad- along with detectives and prosecutors Lisa Ziegert. These documents were pro- ories for people of all ages. Gates open at ams brews paired with a menu of appetiz- from his office’s Unresolved Case Unit, be- vided to law enforcement, which lead to 6:30 p.m. Coming in July will be: ”Boss Baby,” ers, burgers, pizzas, salads and more before gan taking a new approach in attempting investigators of the Massachusetts State “Black Widow” and “Space Jam 2.” heading over to the movies. Hours are 4:30 to solve the then 23 year old murder case. Police and Agawam Police Department Tickets are $30 per vehicle. There is a $6 to 9:30 p.m. For full menus, visit www.the- Utilizing advancements in DNA testing encountering Schara in Connecticut and extra charge per passenger for vehicles with bige.com/bigsummer and technology, specifically Parabon his eventual arrest on September 16, 2017. more than six people. Tickets purchased at Stay informed about all the happenings the gate are $33 per car. Motorcycles are at ESE by visiting www.TheBigE.com to join $27. the mailing list and connect through social Entries being accepted for short story contest A full concession stand is available for media. AGAWAM – As part of the 2021 Sum- are can use words or can be told using mer Reading Challenge the Agawam only with illustrations. Stories cannot Volunteers needed for ‘Faith on Fire’ Library is having a short story contest be longer than three pages. Authors can for kids and teens. We are accepting submit up to three entries during the AGAWAM – The Faith on Fire commit- or health professionals etc… Sept. 11 at 10 entries through Aug. 6. To submit your contest. Stories must be family friendly. tee is looking for volunteers for the Faith a.m. for take-down of tents, putting away story go to https://www.agawamlibrary. Winners will get a small prize. All on Fire Catholic Charismatic Rally 2021. tables and chairs cleaning up the grounds org/teens/short-story-contest-for- stories will be published online and The areas of need are: September 9 at 5 etc. Please contact our Pastoral Minister kids-teens/. Stories can be of any genre. bound into a book to be viewed at the p.m. for set-up which includes putting up Deb Briancesco RN at 786-8200 ext. 3 with Some examples are: autobiography, Agawam Library. If you have any ques- tents, bringing out tables and chairs etc… any questions and to sign up. We sincere- mystery, graphic novel, science fiction, tions, please email pweingart@aga- Friday, Sept. 10 during the rally to assist in ly hope to see you as this is a most worthy etc. Illustrations are allowed. Stories wamlibrary.org. any areas of need such as Greeters, nurses cause, answering the call of the Holy Spirit. 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AGAWAM – General Dynamics Mission contests, lunch and dinner. bottom of the waiting list if no open slots waitlist for your preferred flight. Systems – Pittsfield (GDMS) is hosting its Additional Team Registration Details: remain. • If slots become available leading up to 10th annual golf tournament to benefit If your desired tee time is not available, • If your preferred flight fills up before the tournament, teams remaining on the Soldier On! The tournament will be held GDMS highly encourages participants your team is registered, you will be given waitlist will be contacted to register. at Wyndhurst Manor & Club in Lenox, MA to sign-up for the Waitlist. GDMS has re- the option of joining the other flight if slots If you are interested in playing but do and will be open to the public. Even if you served spots for sponsors and if those are remain. not have a complete team of four there are not an experienced golfer, GDMS is not purchased then they will be working • If you commit to the other flight, you are options when registering to sign up as planning a fun day with raffles, auctions, through the Waitlist on a first-come-first- can choose to remain on the waitlist for a single, twosome, and threesome on the lunch (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), and a closing serve basis. your preferred flight. website. The GDMS Golf Committee will dinner; so please consider coming out and Below are the rules regarding how • If you cannot commit to the other match your group accordingly with anoth- joining us! GDMS will be handling team registration flight, you can still choose to remain on the er incomplete group to create a foursome. The 2019 tournament raised more than and waitlisting. This ruleset applies equal- $59,000 for Soldier On, which was possible ly to all teams. with your participation and generosity. • Participant registration is first come, MA LIC#107 GDMS will be hosting two separate first serve and all sign-ups and payments flights on the day of the tournament. They will be through the website provided do expect the flights to fill up quickly, so above. sign up beginning June 30 to get your pre- • From the time your team is registered, ferred timeslot (7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.). you have 72 hours to pay the registration The tournament is captain and crew for- fees for the total number of slots you re- mat and will be a shotgun start. served to guarantee your slot. The cost to play is $135 per golfer • If you do not submit your payment TOWN OF AGAWAM or $540 for a team. The price includes in the 72-hour window your team will be 18-holes of golf with a cart, hole-in-one given a warning and then moved to the PUBLIC AUCTION Eucharistic Adoration at St. John’s MULTI-LOT POTENTIAL!! AGAWAM – All are welcome and in- p.m. with Holy Mass at 6:00 p.m. vited to join us at St. John the Evangelist Come and spend some time in quiet Church, 833 Main Street, for Eucharistic prayer with our Lord Jesus Christ, pres- 6.6± Acres with Dwelling Adoration, Wednesdays, 12 noon to 5:45 ent in the Eucharist. 445' Frontage 128 North West Street Church announces ARREST LOG Parcel C10-2-2 open house dates The Agawam Police Department re- sponded to 1,180 calls for service from for pre-school July 5 to July 11 and recorded the follow- ing arrests. No arrests in the public log AGAWAM – “In the Beginning” Pre- have been omitted. All suspects are inno- school, located at St. John the Evange- cent until proven guilty. list Church, 833 Main Street, Agawam, is hosting several open houses during Friday, July 9 6.6± Acres the month of July: Judd Jackson, 29, of 67 Basil Road, Chi- copee, was arrested at 1:46 a.m. for oper- Thursday, July 15, 6 to 7:30 p.m. ating under the influence of liquor, negli- Saturday, July 17, 5 to 6:30 p.m. gent operation of a motor vehicle, leaving Sunday, July 18, 9 to 10:30 a.m. the scene of a property damage incident, Tuesday, July 20, 6 to 7:30 p.m. marked lanes violation, and wanton de- struction of property over $12,000. The preschool opened its doors in November 2020 with a blessing from Meghan Jessica Regan, 28, of 418 Bishop William Byrne. Temporarily Meadow St., Agawam, was arrested at Conducted On-site housed in the gymnasium, in June 2021, 8:23 p.m. on a straight warrant. the preschool moved to its permanent 128 North West St, Agawam location within the Pastoral Center. The Christopher James Murray, 33, of 418 public is invited to attend one of the Meadow St., Agawam, was arrested at WED., JULY 28 @ 12:00PM open houses, or call to schedule a pri- 8:25 p.m. for operation of a motor vehicle vate tour with Claire Riberdy, Interim with a suspended license, possession of a TERMS: $10,000 Deposit by bank check payable to TOWN OF AGAWAM. Preschool Director, 413-786-8105. Class A drug, and marked lanes violation. 6% Buyer’s Premium & closing to take place in 30 days. Sold “AS IS”. See web for Auction Info Package. Subscribe online: www.agawamadvertisernews.turley.com Sullivan-Auctioneers.com • 617-350-7700 Page 4 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ July 15, 2021 Opinion Guest Column GET READY TO EXPLORE Troubles with get to tomatoes PHONE haven’t been blessed with in the 413.283.8393 a ripe home- GaRden Fax: 413.283.7107 Igrown tomato just Subscriptions: 413.283.8393 yet. Cabbage, kale EMAIL and broccoli yes, Advertising Sales but no tomatoes. John Baskin Not to discourage [email protected] my 12-year-old’s new found affin- Roberta Interim Editor McQuaid Gregory Scibellli ity for this fruit, I Turley Publications [email protected] bought a vine of Columnist three from the store Subscriptions and promptly placed it on my window- [email protected] sill. Within a day or two one showed an impressive crack. I chuckled a bit, think- $35 per year pre-paid ing that wherever these tomatoes were ($40 out of state) grown, they too must have been part of Newsstand $1.00 the recent deluge of rain we’ve been expe- Guest Column WEB riencing. Enough rain to stretch the skin www.agawamadvertiser and cause it to burst. No better time than news.turley.com the present to share with you the mala- When should I claim my survivor benefit? dies that you may experience once your @ Agawam Advertiser News own fruit begins to ripen! By Russell Gloor SOCIAL SECURITY to your FRA are high enough, it could Blossom end rot occurs when there is MATTERS disqualify you from receiving a survivor The Agawam Advertiser News trouble with calcium absorption, and is is published by ear Rusty: My wife passed away benefit. Of course, if you are not work- Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com characterized by leathery brown or black in 2014. I’m 60-years-old and ing and do not plan to return to work, spots on the bottom of the fruit. Usually have been retired since August 2020. I know the earnings test is not a concern. it is seen on the first few developing to- DI’m entitled to survivor benefits, but my question Assuming you are fully retired from working, matoes. The plan of action for this year relates to when to file for them. To say the infor- here are some things to consider: would be to regulate your watering, since LETTERS TO THE ED- mation online is confusing is an understatement. • Claiming your survivor benefit now at age 60 ITOR must include a calcium assimilation can get botched up Some background. My wife was born in 1960, and would permit you to receive 71.5% of the survivor when plants suffer from drought. Apply- name, address, and day- would have turned 62 next year. I was born in 1960, benefit for at least seven years (until you reach your time telephone number ing a layer of mulch will help to encour- and turned 60 this past April. I do not plan on tak- FRA), or perhaps longer until you are 70. Although age the deep rooting that is essential for for author verification ing my Social Security until age 67 (I could wait the survivor benefit would be reduced, claiming purposes. We do not pub- nutrient transmission. If by chance you it at age 60 would also permit you to delay taking until age 70 if it is more beneficial). I have not re- lish anonymous letters. are growing a new variety of tomato and married. When should I file for survivor benefits to your own Social Security benefit until age 70 when All letters are subject to are experiencing blossom end rot for the maximize the benefit? Signed: Surviving Husband your personal benefit would be 24% more than it editing for content and first time, consider switching to another Dear Surviving Husband: Survivor benefits will be at your FRA. The above would be prudent length. The deadline is variety; some are more susceptible to it reach maximum when you reach your full retire- if your age 70 (or 67) benefit amount will be higher than others. I have seen this in my own ment age (67), but you can claim a reduced survivor than the survivor benefit you would be entitled to Monday at noon. Please garden with certain paste types. This benefit as early as age 60. The amount of your sur- at your full retirement age. send letters to Agawam problem can also be seen on peppers and vivor benefit will be determined by a) the benefit • If your survivor benefit at your FRA would be Advertiser News, care of eggplants. A soil test may provide an- your wife had earned up to the month she passed, more than your own benefit will be at age 70, then it Turley Publications Inc., swers for future tomato growing. and b) your age when you claim the survivor ben- would be wisest to maximize your survivor benefit. 24 Water St., Palmer, MA Another problem that is evident on efit. At age 67 you would get 100% of the amount To maximize your survivor benefit you must wait 01069, or e-mail aan@ the blossom end or bottom of the to- your wife was entitled to when she passed; if you until age 67 (your FRA) to claim it. If your full sur- turley.com. mato is called catface. Severe scarring claim at age 60 you would only get 71.5% of the ben- vivor benefit will be the highest you can get, then or ridges are seen on the first fruits and efit amount your wife had earned up to her death. maximizing it by waiting until your FRA to claim it very last fruits of the season, especially The reduction may, or may not be, acceptable to is your smartest move. on large types. This problem is caused you depending on your personal circumstances. So, as you can see, you have a choice of when to by low temperatures (60 to 65 daytime First, you should be aware that if you claim your claim your survivor benefit. If your personal benefit AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS and 50 to 60 nighttime) that injure flow- survivor benefit before your full retirement age at age 70 would be higher, it would be wise to claim er buds. Use row covers or other devices (FRA) and return to work, you’ll be subject to Social your survivor benefit first (at age 60) and collect the The Agawam Advertiser News to protect tomato plants from cool tem- Security’s earnings test which limits how much you reduced survivor benefit until you later switch to (USPS 001-170) is published every peratures, and experiment with varieties Thursday by Turley Publications, can earn before Social Security takes away some of your own higher benefit. But if your survivor ben- Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. especially suited for the north, since they your benefits. efit at maximum would be more than your age 70 01069. Telephone (413) 283-8393, are used to our varying New England The earnings limit for 2021 is $18,960 (changes benefit, then waiting until your full retirement age Fax (413) 289-1977. temperatures. Since we did experience annually) and if that is exceeded, Social Security of 67 to claim your survivor benefit would be your POSTMASTER: Send address some chilly nights off and on in June, and changes to Turley Publications, Inc., will take back benefits equal to $1 for every $2 you best choice. 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. even the first days of July, I will be curious are over the limit. The earnings limit applies until This article is intended for information pur- to see if we have this situation brewing in PATRICK H. TURLEY you reach your full retirement age, although the poses only and does not represent legal or finan- CEO my garden. limit is much higher and the penalty less severe SECURITY ❙ page 5 KEITH TURLEY Fruit cracking around the stem, either in the year you attain FRA. If your earnings prior President in rings or radiating downward is caused INTERIM EDITOR by overwatering; recently we may blame Greg Scibellli Mother Nature. Keep in mind that most [email protected] veggies require about an inch or rain A missed sign spoils a surprise, but hearts connect STAFF WRITER per week. Adjust your irrigation so that Shelby Macri By Julie Midura [email protected] you aren’t providing too much water. As backpacking through the Pemigewasset Wilderness Peter Spotts mentioned above, mulches do well to of New Hampshire. I wanted to prove to myself that [email protected] moderate soil moisture; if you mulch, remember the first time Tom and I encountered age is just a number and that I am stronger and more ADVERTISING SALES you can water less often. If cracking ends a backpacker while we were out in the woods on capable than what the date on my birth certificate John Baskin up being a big problem for you, consider a day hike. would suggest. [email protected] scouring the seed catalogs for varieties IAfter the man passed us, I declared, “I love hiking, A 48-mile hike over 12 4,000-foot mountains SPORTS EDITOR that are resistant to it. Juliet is one I am but there is no way I’d want to lug all of that gear on would do just that. Greg Scibelli [email protected] familiar with. my back just to spend a night in the middle of the If you’re ultra impressed with our extraordinary SOCIAL MEDIA Another problem many gardeners woods. At the end of a long day of hiking, I just want feat of endurance and physical prowess, don’t be. We experience is a condition called yellow a hot shower and a juicy burger.” didn’t complete the loop in one night. We didn’t even shoulders, in which tomatoes never rip- Fast forward to the present day, with dozens of get it done in two. Rather, we started at 7 p.m. on a @AgawamAdvertiserNews en fully on the top or stem end. This is backpacking trips under our belts. The hot shower Thursday and finished at noon on a Tuesday. Yes, WEB usually a genetic problem, but it can be has been replaced with an ice-cold stream, and the that means that we were out there for six days. www.agawamadvertisernews.turley.com lessened by allowing the fruit to ripen juicy burger has been replaced with food that is eat- If we are to receive any accolades, it should be due slowly under the cover of surrounding en out of the bag it has been cooked in. to the fact that we managed to remain married af- foliage rather than out in the open. High And, we wouldn’t have it any other way! ter hiking up and down mountains all day and then organic matter content and a pH of 6.4 or Although Tom and I love day-hiking, backpack- sleeping side by side in a tent for five nights with no lower is said to help with this condition. ing allows us to unplug from the chaos of the world shower. www.turley.com I hope I didn’t scare you right out of for more than just a single day. Falling asleep to the One of the numerous highlights of our extraor- Turley Publications, Inc. cannot assume liability for the loss of the garden! Sure, some of your tomatoes sounds of nature while cocooned between the pa- dinary trip was receiving a video from my daugh- photographs or other materials may look a little funny now and then, but per-thin walls of our three-person tent brings the ter midway through our hike, when Tom and I submitted for publication. don’t despair, most problems are easi- outdoor experience to the next level. were on the ridge between Galehead Mountain Materials will not be returned except upon specific request Which is why I chose to celebrate the birthday when submitted. GARDEN ❙ page 5 that brings me closer to 60 than to 50 not at a spa but HIKING ❙ page 12 July 15, 2021 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ Page 5

CARVANA ❚ from page 1 “Southwick is looking to bring a large VACCINE ❚ from page 1 receiving a vaccine. business to town, to help with a tax base It is not known how many residents doing this despite the fact the neighbor- and jobs in town. I think it’s great that they ber for the mobile vaccines will be on the in Agawam have received their vaccine. ing towns do not have any power to stop want to improve the community with this, state’s website as they are in charge of Petrucci said she does not have exact Southwick’s Planning Board from approv- but you have to look at it from all angles,” the mobile vaccine clinics. numbers for those vaccinated in town, ing the project. Sapelli said. “We have to weigh everything There is also a call list for others look- and would have to specifically request In Southwick, the proposal is calling for out, the good and bad. Traffic is a main -fo ing to be vaccinated. They have to find that information form the state. She be- a 200,000-square foot facility. There would cus for us.” the number on the state website as well, lieves the number of active cases in town be room on the proposed site for 8,200 cars Sapelli said he and the Planning Board but they will be placed on a wait list for has dwindled to near zero as many peo- and would generate an estimated 2,600 ve- are looking at different traffic options and vaccines after they give all the needed in- ple are vaccinated and new cases num- hicle trips per day through the area, includ- impact that the Carvana would bring, in- formation. People can check on https:// bers are very low throughout the state. ing 90 trips by car carriers. There are 400 cluding truck traveling through Agawam www.mass.gov for the mobile vaccine Those interested in getting a vaccine employees working in two shifts scheduled and Feeding Hills where there’s access to and the wait list. can call or visit the pharmacies in town, for the facility. The facility would be used highways and routes like Route 202. Locally, there are four sites in town or the state programs of the mobile vac- by Carvana to fix, maintain, wash, and pre- Sapelli and the Planning Board will as- that continue to carry vaccines for resi- cine clinic and the call list. People can pare cars for sale through its online buying sess the traffic options and the most possi- dents. They are the two CVS pharmacies visit the Health Department’s page on format. ble routes trucks and cars would take to get in town, Walgreens, and the Stop & Shop the town website or call the department For Southwick, it would generate ap- to the Carvana, they’ll speak to Southwick Pharmacy. Residents can call or visit for more information at https://www. proximately $900,000 in property taxes, if they find a large traffic issue or anything those locations for more information on agawam.ma.us or call 413-786-0400. almost 10 percent of its yearly operating else concerning the town. budget minus what is spent on schools. They want to look at the possible impact If city councilors were to vote in favor on main roads, routes and highways, and SECURITY ❚ from page 4 by the Social Security Administration or of the resolution, it would send their res- residential roads and streets especially. any other governmental entity. To submit olution and their desire to see the project They are trying to make sure the residents cial guidance. It presents the opinions a question, visit AMAC’s website (amac- not go forward to the Southwick Planning won’t be largely impacted by the noise and and interpretations of the AMAC Foun- foundation.org/programs/social-securi- Board and other town officials. traffic associated with the business. While dation’s staff, trained and accredited by ty-advisory) or email ssadvisor@amac- Mayor William Sapelli said the traffic Sapelli understands the appeal of the busi- the National Social Security Association. foundation.org. issues the project could create are of great ness, he’s going to be looking out for Aga- NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its Russell Gloor is a Social Security advi- concern. He and the Agawam Planning De- wam and Feeding Hills to make sure the staff are not affiliated with or endorsed sor for AMAC. partment have reached out to Southwick town isn’t negatively impacted by another and sought information on the project. town’s opportunity. Southwick Select Board member Russ The continuation of the public hearing Fox said the town is aware of the concerns in Southwick is scheduled for Tuesday, July of its neighbors, which also includes West- 20 at 7 p.m. field. Ultimately, the final approval belongs The city council resolution was new to the Planning Board, which must approve business for the July 12 meeting. The result a special permit for the use of the property of that meeting was not available at press in an industrial-restricted zone. A special time and will included in next week’s edi- permit in Southwick, however, requires a tion of the Agawam Advertiser News. “super majority,” which is four of their five Staff Writer Shelby Macri contributed to members voting in favor. the content of this story.

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STORM ❚ from page 1 or close to their house. NOTICE As for tree damage during storms, Mazza said they typ- ERRORS: Each advertiser is requested to check their advertisement the first time it appears. This paper will not be responsible for belt as it’s town property, for those with tress on their land ically pick of smaller debris but they had a tree hit by light- more than one corrected insertion, nor will be liable for any ning and they had to go to the scene to assess the damage error in an advertisement to a greater extent than the cost of the that’s considered private property and the residents must space occupied by the item in the advertisement. clean the damage. Though Mazza gave some information and call a professional to inspect and take care of the re- on tree cleaning for residents to consider during the up- moval. Residents with broken tress and debris from storms coming storms. bigger than three inches in diameter should call private Mazza says residents have two options to dispose of companies for removal as well. Residents can also prepare Go Ductless! their debris and leaf and yard waste, including the regular for storms by trimming trees that are on their property and trash pick-up and drop of at Bondi’s Island off Route 5 in close to their house. Mazza said there was only one report Agawam. of a tree falling on a home in the past storms, but trimming Let us design a system There is also a residential curbside collection that col- and removing trees ahead of storms can help homeowners that works for your lects yard waste eight times a year, twice in the spring, once in the long run. in late spring and mid-summer, and four times in the fall; For more information on the DPW services people can environment. there is a schedule on the town website for specific collec- look at the Public Works page of the town website. If peo- tion dates. There are guidelines on packing waste and de- ple want to know more about storm debris and yard waste bris for both options. they can visit the Leaf and Yard Waste page on the town Looking for an Storm debris like tree limbs must be three inches or less website. Go to the Public Works page, then the Trash and in diameter and they must be tied in bundles no more than recycling tab, Leaf and Yard Waste will be under that tab AC solution three feet in length and no more than 40 pounds in weight. on the town website at https://www.agawam.ma.us. for your home Mazza said residents can put those appropriate bundles or office? with their regular trash on their regular collection day; though yard waste like shrub and gras clippings, leaves, weeds, and more should be deposited on the scheduled AC Tune-Ups & New Installations curbside collection days. The same guidelines apply if residents want to drop off OIL • HVAC waste at Bondi’s Island; tree stumps, limbs, shrubs, and 413-998-0090 brush over three inches in diameter will either cost addi- tional money or will not be accepted. 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SOCCER SOCCER Murphy’s pair Pioneers stay hot, win league title By Tim Peterson goal was to finish in first place in nari said. “I’m excited that the Sports Correspondent our conference, which we did to- playoffs will be played here for night,” said Pioneer’s head coach the first time in many years.” beats Agawam in LUDLOW – Just like in 2019, Federico Molinari. “We have a Two quarterfinal matches are the Western Mass. Pioneers are group of very talented players on scheduled to be held at Lusitano the 2021 USL League Two North- this year’s team.” Stadium on Friday. The Pioneers east Division regular season The Pioneers, who were will be playing in the second summer soccer champions. scheduled to wrap-up the regu- match at 7:30 pm. The two quar- Unlike in 2019, the Pioneers lar season at Seacoast United on terfinal winners will face each players and coaches will not be Sunday night, had a 10-1-2 over- other in the conference semifi- By Tim Peterson has been preparing for the 2021 making a five-hour bus trip to all record following the final reg- nals at 7pm on Saturday night. Sports Correspondent season since the day after his Reading Pennsylvania to play ular season home match against The playoff seedings were sched- team defeated South Hadley, 2-1, their first playoff match. Black Rock. uled to be announced earlier this on a frigid afternoon at Larry AGAWAM – It’s hard to be- The Pioneers, who finished A total of 26 USL League Two week. Tassinari Field in Monson, last lieve, but the start of the fall high atop the league standings for teams will be competing in this The ticket prices for the play- November. Degnan, who isn’t school sports season is about only the fifth time since they year’s playoffs. off matches at Lusitano Stadium allowed to coach the summer eight weeks away. were founded in 1997, defeated The Pioneers will be hosting on both Friday and Saturday are league team under MIAA rules, The Monson and Agawam Black Rock FC, 4-1, before a large the Eastern Conference quarter- $10 per person. watched last week’s game in Aga- girls soccer teams are preparing crowd at historic Lusitano Stadi- finals and semifinals at Lusitano The Eastern Conference fi- wam from behind the fence along for the upcoming season by play- um, last Friday night. Stadium this weekend. nals and the National semifinal with the parents. ing in the Pioneer Valley Summer “Our first goal before the start “Being able to host the play- Soccer League. The only meeting “Coach Degnan has come to of the season was to qualify for offs is very special for our club PIONEERS ❙ page 8 almost all of our summer league of the summer league regular the league playoffs. The second and for the community,” Moli- season between the two squads games,” Murphy said. “He gets to was played in a downpour during watch the younger players and the first half. The rain stopped at the returning varsity players play.” the beginning of the second half Under the new state tourna- and Tennessee Murphy, who’s one ment format, which begins in of the returning varsity players the fall, the Monson girls’ soccer for Monson, scored a pair of un- team will be competing in Divi- assisted goals giving her team a sion 5. Agawam, who went 7-1 2-0 shutout victory at Harmon last fall, will be competing in Di- A. Smith Field in Agawam, last vision 2. Thursday night. Agawam had a 2-3-2 summer “We did lose a lot of seniors league record following the home from last year’s team, and we’re loss. going to be a much young young- “I think we still have a very er team this year,” said Murphy, good chance of making the sum- who’s going to be a freshman. mer league playoffs this year,” “Playing in this summer league said Agawam summer league will help us get ready for the reg- coach Frank DeGeorge. “We’ve ular season.” had a lot of players on vacation, Monson (6-1) entered the road so we haven’t had our whole team match tied for first place in the in very many games.” PVSSL A-Division standings with A couple of minutes into East Longmeadow North. the opening half of the summer Monson, who’s lone loss this league match, Agawam starting summer came against East Long- goalkeeper Kayla Santucci made meadow North, finished the an outstanding diving save on a COVID-19 shorten 2020 regular breakaway shot attempt by Mon- season with a 5-0 overall record. son’s Emilia Finnegan, who’s go- Eric Degnan, who’s the Mon- Samir Regragui tries to avoid traffic in Tyshawn Rose looks to avoid an oppo- Nichoals Oberrauch dribbles away from son girls’ varsity soccer coach, SOCCER ❙ page 8 the midfield. nent. the sideline. PHOTOS BY DAVID HENRY Page 8 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ July 15, 2021 Sports Pole wins race at Hudson Speedway WALPOLE, N.H. -- Joey Pole wasn’t going spinning in turn three early, then Angelo to be denied on Sunday evening, July 11, at Belsito and Mike Mitchell getting togeth- Hudson Speedway. The veteran Pro Stock er off turn two just a few laps later. When competitor dominated the 100-lap Granite Belsito and Mitchell tangled, Kevin Casper, State Pro Stock Series return to the high- Kevin Folan and Bobby Cabral were col- banks, driving the No. 97 into Victory Lane lected in the crash, all with extreme dam- for the second time this season. With the age that ended their efforts for the night. win -- Pole became the first driver to win From there, the race was clean and two races in the first five events -- and did green -- amid a few sprinkles of rain. Pole it in impressive fashion -- passing young drove away from the pack, lapping all the rising star Casey Call for the lead early and way up close to the top-five by the end never looking back. of the race. Behind Pole, Call and Brown Pole crossed the line nearly seven sec- was Cory Casagrande in fourth and Bryan onds ahead of his closest challenger -- Joey Pole won the 100-lap race at Hudson Speedway on Sunday night. SUBMITTED PHOTO Kruczek, driving for Bobby Webber Racing, which at the tight New Hampshire oval -- is in fifth spot. Pole, Belsito, David Oliver and nearly half the track. Call, who led the first “That was unbelievable, the car was re- Pole started on the outside of the third Kruczek have been to Victory Lane in the eight laps from the outside pole and chal- ally good last time we were here and it was row, but quickly worked his way to the first five races of the year. lenged Pole for the lead in the first quarter good, if not better tonight,” Pole said. “It front. He passed for the second spot on lap The second-place effort was a career of the race, finished second. New series was fun racing with Casey, and it’s so cool eight, and drove around Call one lap later best for Call. points leader Gabe Brown drove to a third- to be able to come here twice this year and to the lead. The first 15 laps of the race were place finish. win two of them.” marred with trouble -- with Kevin Casper RACING ❙ page 9

PIONEERS ❚ from page 7 erico Ucar, Khalid Rose, and Connor Hicks, conference title with these guys feels even ly looking forward to it.” who’s from Monson. better,” Lerech added. “No matter where I The Pioneers took a 1-0 during the sixth matches are scheduled to be held the fol- “It feels great winning back-to-back Di- play soccer in the future, a little piece of minute when midfielder Samir Regragui lowing weekend. The Pioneers also submit- vision titles,” said Gutierrez, who’s the Pio- my heart will always be here with the Pi- received a pass from Rose before firing a ted a bid to the league to host those match- neers captain. “We do have a large group oneers.” low shot into the right corner of the net. es if they’re still playing in the tournament. of returning players, which is our strength. Molinari is proud of Lerech for being Black Rock, who finished their season The date of the National Championship We also have a couple of very good first- named as the Player of the Month, but he with a 4-7-3 record, tied the score on a goal match is July 31 at the site of the highest re- year players. quickly pointed out that it took a whole by Kelvin Mutaya Mwape ten minutes later. maining seed. One of the Pioneers newcomers is mid- team effort for him to be selected for the It was the only goal allowed by Western The Pioneers captured the USL D-3 Pro fielder Ignacio Lerech, who’s looking for- award. Mass. goalie Blake Mullen, who was credit- League championship title in 1999. They ward to playing in Friday’s home playoff “Ignacio was selected as the Player of ed with four saves. lost a heartbreaker to the Charlotte Eagles match. the Month, but he had ten other players on The score remained tied until in a penalty shootout in the 2005 USL Sec- “We always have the advantage when- the field helping him,” Molinari said. “We’re Agyemang’s header twelve minutes into ond Division championship match, which ever we play at home,” Lerech said. “Our a team and that’s the main reason why the second half, which was assisted by Le- was played before more than 4,000 people fans are great and they’re always here sup- we’ve been so successful this year.” rech. at Lusitano Stadium. It was the last time porting us even in the rain. This is a special Another first-year member of the West- The Pioneers final two goals of the home that the Pioneers hosted a playoff match. team.” ern Mass. Pioneers is forward Patrick match were scored by Martin Oyenard and Seven of the players listed on this year’s Lerech, who scored 11 goals and had Agyemang, who’s header in the 57th min- Deal, who were both substitutions during Pioneers roster were members of the 2019 four assists in the Pioneers first 13 match- ute gave the home team a 2-1 lead. the second half. squad, which captured the Northeast Di- es of the regular season, was named as the “Being a member of this soccer team It was also the third consecutive match vision title with an 11-0-3 record. Those USL League Two Player of the Month for has been a great experience for me,” that the Pioneers scored at least four goals. seven players are Federico Gutierrez, Maxi June. Agyemang said. “We haven’t hosted a They’ll be looking to continue that streak in Viera, Guillermo Deal, Blake Mullen, Fed- “It’s a special award but winning the playoff game in a long time and we’re real- the playoffs.

SOCCER ❚ from page 7 With less than ten minutes remaining summer league match, Provost, who’ll the referees because a Monson player was in the first half, Agawam had a golden op- probably be the starting keeper for the ju- offsides on the play. ing to be a junior. portunity to take a 1-0 lead. A shot attempt nior varsity squad, played the entire match. Murphy finally broke the ice during the Santucci, who’ll also be a junior, played by Emily DeGeorge skipped on the wet turf The starting keeper for Monson varsity 21st minute of the second half by lofting a the entire first half, while Clara Laudato, field past Monson goalie Emily Provost, team could be Sam Stewart, who’s going to shot into the right corner. who’ll be a senior, was Agawam’s goalie who made the save on the rebound shot. be a junior. She didn’t attend the Agawam During the next 10 minutes, the duo during the second half. This past spring, DeGeorge was a junior game. of Finnegan and Murphy had a couple of “I thought both of our goalkeepers on the Agawam girls’ lacrosse team, which In the final seconds of the first half, San- shots saved by Laudato. played fantastic tonight,” coach DeGeorge lost to Longmeadow in in the Central/West tucci made a save on a long free kick taken With less than two minutes remaining said. “They made a couple of outstanding Division 1 finals. She’ll be playing college by Aniah Myrie, who’ll be a sophomore. in regulation, Murphy netted her second saves, which kept us in the game.” lacrosse at Bryant University in a couple of About ten minutes into the second half, goal with a low shot into the left corner of Santucci made another save on a shot years. Murphy fired a shot off the left post into the the net. by Murphy in the middle of the first half. While Agawam used two goalies in the net. However, the goal was disallowed by

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You have a right to MASSACHUSETTS In addition to filing the writ- Representative under the Thursday, July 22, 2020. ment of a Conservator is nec- object to this proceeding. To UNIFORM PROBATE ten appearance, you or your Massachusetts Uniform Pro­ Information on how to join essary, and that the proposed do so, you or your attorney CODE (MUPC) attorney must file a written bate Code without supervision this remote meeting will conservator is appropriate. must file a written appear- A Personal Represent­ative affidavit stating the specif- by the Court. Inventory­ and be available on the Town of The petition is on file with this ance and objection at this appointed under the MUPC in ic facts and grounds of your accounts are not re­quired to Agawam website at www.aga- court. Court before 10:00 a.m. on an unsupervised administra- objection within 30 days after be filed with the Court, but wam.ma.us or by contacting The petition asks the 08/05/2021. tion is not re­quired to file an the return date. interested parties are entitled the Agawam Planning Office. court to determine that the This is NOT a hearing inventory or annual accounts IMPORTANT NOTICE to notice regarding the admin- The purpose of this meet- Respondent is disabled, that date, but a deadline by which with the Court. Persons inter- The outcome of this istration from the Personal ing will be to hear the peti- a protective order or appoint- you must file a written appear- ested in the estate are entitled proceeding may limit or Repre­sentative and can peti- tion of Eric Hollander for a ment of a Conservator is nec- ance and objection if you to notice regarding the admin- completely take away the tion the Court in any matter Request for Determination of essary, and that the proposed object to this proceeding. If istration directly from the above-named person’s right relating to the estate, includ- Applicability on property at 42 conservator is appropriate. you fail to file a timely writ- Personal Representative and to make decisions about ing distribution of assets and Warren Street. The petition is on file with this ten appearance and objection may petition the Court in any personal affairs or financial expenses of administration. By Order of court. followed by an Affidavit of matter relating to the estate, affairs or both. The above- Inter­ested parties are enti- Henry A. Kozloski, You have the right to Objections within thirty (30) including the distribution of named person has the right tled to petition the Court to Chairman object to this proceeding. If days of the return date, action assets and expenses of admin- to ask for a lawyer. Anyone institute formal proceedings AGAWAM you wish to do so, you or your may be taken without further istration. may make this request on and to obtain orders terminat- CONSERVATION attorney must file a written notice to you. WITNESS, Hon. Barbara behalf of the above-named ing or restricting the powers COMMISSION appearance at this court on or WITNESS, Hon. Barbara M Hyland, First Justice of person. If the above-named of Personal Representatives 07/15/2021 before 10:00 a.m. on the return M Hyland, First Justice of this Court. person cannot afford a law­ appointed under informal pro- date of 07/20/2021. This day this Court. Date: June 25, 2021 yer, one may be appointed at cedure. A copy of the Petition AGAWAM is NOT a hearing date, but a Date: July 01, 2021 Rosemary A Saccomani State expense. and Will, if any, can be CONSERVATION deadline date by which you Rosemary A Saccomani Register of Probate WITNESS, Hon. Barbara obtained from the Pet­itioner. COMMISSION have to file the written appear- Register of Probate 07/15/2021 M Hyland, First Justice of 07/15/2021 LEGAL AD ance if you object to the peti- 07/15/2021 this Court. The Agawam Conserva- tion. If you fail to file the writ- Commonwealth of Date: July 01, 2021 Notice of Private Sale tion Commission will meet ten appearance by the return Commonwealth of Massachusetts Rosemary A. Saccomani Notice is hereby given by remotely at 6:00 PM on date, action may be taken in Massachusetts The Trial Court Register of Probate USA Towing, 71 Garden St., Thursday, July 22, 2020. this matter without further The Trial Court Probate and Family Court 07/15/2021 Feeding Hills, MA 01030, sale Information on how to join notice to you. In addition to Hampden Probate and 50 State Street of a motor vehicle pursuant this remote meeting will filing the written appearance, Family Court Springfield, MA 01103 Commonwealth of to the provisins of M.G.L. be available on the Town of you or your attorney must file 50 State Street Docket No. HD20P0753GD Massachusetts C. 255, Section 39A, that on Agawam website at www.aga- a written affidavit stating the Springfield, MA 01103 In the matter of: The Trial Court Monday, August 2, 2021 at wam.ma.us or by contacting specific facts and grounds of (413)748-7758 Hortense E Murphy Probate and Family Court 8:00 a.m., at USA Towing, the Agawam Planning Office. your objection within 30 days Docket No. HD21P1212EA aka Hortense Murphy- Hampden Division said motor vehicles will be The purpose of this meet- after the return date. Estate of: Edwards 50 State Street sold at a private sale to sat- ing will be to hear the peti- IMPORTANT NOTICE Patricia J George Of: Agawam, MA Springfield, MA 01103 isfy the garage keeper’s lien tion of Matthew Quinby for a The outcome of this Date of Death: 05/06/2021 RESPONDENT (413)748-8600 for towing, storage and costs Request for Determination of proceeding may limit or CITATION ON Alleged Incapacitated Docket No. HD21P1131EA of sale. Applicability on property at PETITION FOR Person Estate of: completely take away the 2013 Ford Focus 187 Clover Hill Drive. above-named person’s right FORMAL CITATION GIVING Florence A. McIntyre VIN: 1FADP3F26DL305245 ADJUDICATION NOTICE OF PETITION Also Known As: By Order of to make decisions about Plate # LDX-5802 PA Henry A. Kozloski, To all interested persons: FOR APPOINTMENT OF Florence Mcintyre personal affairs or financial Last known reg. owner: Chairman A Petition for Formal GUARDIAN FOR Date of Death: affairs or both. The above- Cesar Bautista AGAWAM Probate of Will with INCAPACITATED April 10, 2021 named person has the right 4838 N. Fairhill St. CONSERVATION Appointment of Personal PERSON PURSUANT TO INFORMAL PROBATE to ask for a lawyer. Anyone Philadelphia, PA COMMISSION may make this request on Representative has been filed G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 PUBLICATION NOTICE 07/15/2021 by Mary Elizabeth Beatrice To all persons interested in behalf of the above-named To the named Respond­ 2010 Nissan Sentra person. If the above-named of Lynnfield, MA requesting ent and all other interested the above captioned est­ate, by VIN: 3N1AB6AP1AL712098 that the Court enter a formal Commonwealth of person cannot afford a law- persons, a petition has been Petition of Petit­i­oner Paul H. NO PLATES Decree and Order and for such Maysek of New York, NY Massachusetts yer, one may be appointed at filed by Heritage Hall East Last known reg. owner: other relief as requested in the a Will has been admitted to The Trial Court State expense. of Agawam, MA in the above Nicholas Capano Petition. informal probate. Probate and Family Court Witness, Hon. Barbara M captioned matter alleging 142 Penney Dr. The Petitioner requests Paul H. Maysek of New 50 State Street Hyland, First Justice of this that Hortense E Murphy East Hartford, CT Springfield, MA 01103 Court. that: Mary Elizabeth aka Hortense Murphy- York, NY has been informal- Docket No. HD21P1168PM Date: June 22, 2021 Beatrice of Lynnfield, MA Edwards is in need of a ly appointed as the Personal 07/15, 07/22, 07/29/2021 In the matter of: Rosemary A Saccomani be ap­point­ed as Person­al Guardian and requesting that Hortense Murphy aka Register of Probate Rep­resenta­tive(s) of said Nancy Godbout of South Hortense Murphy-Edwards 07/15/2021 estate to serve Without Hadley, MA (or some other Of: Agawam, MA Surety on the bond in suitable person) be appointed RESPONDENT Commonwealth of unsupervised administra- as Guardian to serve Without (Person to be Protected/ Massachusetts tion. Surety on the bond. Public Notices Minor) The Trial Court IMPORTANT NOTICE The petition asks the CITATION GIVING Hampden Probate and You have the right to court to determine that the ARE NOW ONLINE NOTICE OF PETITION Family Court obtain a copy of the Petition Respondent is incapacitat- FOR APPOINTMENT 50 State Street from the Petitioner or at the ed, that the appointment of Email all notices to [email protected] OF CONSERVATOR OR Springfield, MA 01103 Court. You have a right to a Guardian is necessary, and (413)748-7758 object to this proceeding. To that the proposed Guardian is 1 OTHER PROTECTIVE Docket No. HD18P1946EA do so, you or your attorney appropriate. The petition is on Access archives and digital tear sheets by ORDER PURSUANT TO In the matter of: must file a written appearance file with this court and may 2 newspaper title. G.L. c. 190B, William F Frain and objection at this Court contain a request for certain §5-304 & 5-405 TRUST CITATION before: 10:00 a.m. on the specific authority. Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’ To the named Res­pondent To all interested persons: return day of 07/27/2021. You have the right to public notice web site to search all notices in and all other interested per- A Petition has been This is NOT a hearing ob­ject to this proceeding. 3 Massachusetts newspapers. sons, a petition has been filed filed by: David W Frain of date, but a deadline by which If you wish to do so, you or by Heritage Hall East of Montgomery, MA request- you must file a written appear- your attorney must file a writ- Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon, Agawam, MAin the above ing Respectfully request the ance and objection if you ten appearance at this court Fridays noon for Monday holidays. captioned matter alleging that Court to order that the Trust object to this proceeding. 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HIKING ❚ from page 4 the five-mile trail toward the summit. Along sign she reached – never even looking at the Five nights… 12 summits… 48 miles… with her essentials, she was carrying a birth- sign in her haste to surprise us on the sum- and memories that will last a lifetime! and South Twin. day card, cookies, and chocolate for me as mit. We fell asleep under the stars. Prior to our hike, we sent our itinerary to well as a Father’s Day card and a thermos of As she reached the summit, she realized We awoke with the sun. our children so that they would be aware of hot coffee for Tom. why the trail had looked so familiar. She was We tasted freedom. our planned route. We also sent them one As she hiked towards the summit of Gale- standing on Garfield, not Galehead. She had We heard silence. update per day, knowing that they worry head Mountain, the terrain reminded her climbed the wrong mountain! We inhaled serenity. about us when we’re out backpacking. of a hike to the summit of Mt. Garfield that I received her video message when I was We talked. We listened. We laughed. Boy, the tides have turned. It’s like we’re she and I had completed together in 2017. standing on South Twin. At first, I was disap- We rejoiced on every summit. the teenagers now. She thought that it was strange that the two pointed that I had missed out on seeing my It’s amazing how little we need in this life Unbeknownst to us, our 25-year old trails were so similar, but, intent on reaching daughter in person on the summit; but when to be truly happy. daughter Emelie decided to surprise us by the summit of Galehead before we did, she I watched the video message she sent me Once we arrived on Bondcliff – the final climbing Galehead Mountain and waiting brushed it off. from two mountains away, my heart filled mountain of our hike – we remained on the for us to arrive on the summit. Although she When she arrived at the summit a few with gratitude. I couldn’t possibly have felt summit for over four hours. We placed our is working on climbing all 48 4,000-footers hours from the time she started, she imme- her love more than if she had been standing Z-Rest sleep pads on a flat rock, laid on our in New Hampshire, she has never climbed diately realized her mistake. right beside me. backs, and closed our eyes while the billow- Galehead. On her drive to the mountain in the wee The birthday surprise never happened, ing white clouds floated above us. She woke at 2 a.m., drove from Boston to hours of the morning, she had shut off her but the gift was not the chocolate, the cook- There was nowhere we needed to be. New Hampshire, and arrived at the trailhead GPS once she arrived at the dirt road leading ies, or the card. It was the knowledge that my There was no need to rush down. Since we at 5 a.m. It was still dark outside. Afraid that to the trailhead. What she failed to realize is daughter had climbed a mountain for me. planned to primitive camp for one final she’d miss us, she jumped out of her car and that there are TWO trailheads a short dis- We may not have been physically connected, night, we had all the time in the world. raced past the trailhead sign – never giving tance from each other on the same dirt road. but in that moment, my heart could not have And we used it wisely. it a second glance. She hauled herself up She had parked her car at the first trailhead been joined more completely with hers. And that, my friends, is backpacking! CALL YOUR TURLEY REP TODAY! 283-8393

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