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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 THURSDAY,TUESDAY, NOVEMBER JUNE 27, 2017 12, 2020 VOL. 75 cents 89 NO. 272 Conservation LED streetlight Commission conversion continues hearing considered By HOPE E. TREMBLAY on ALDI Market Editor SOUTHWICK – Department of Public Works Director By AMY PORTER Randy Brown Nov. 9 presented options for switching street- Staff Writer lights to LED bulbs to the Southwick Select Board. WESTFIELD – During a continuation of the public hear- The town owns the 58 decorative black light poles that line ing for the proposed ALDI Market at 231 East Main St., the College Highway corridor and lease the rest of the town’s Robert Levesque of R. Levesque Assoc. presented the com- 304 lights from Eversource. munication he had with David Foulis of the Western Brown said the first option would be to do nothing and Regional Office of the MassDEP about the concerns of the keep the current arrangement with Eversource, which costs Conservation Commission and abutters on Mainline Drive of $60,000 annually. While the cost seems hefty at first glance, the project’s impact on flooding in the area. Brown said it includes a lot. At the end of a long discussion, the “We don’t have any responsibility in maintain these,” commissioners were still not comfort- Brown said. “The poles with lights are jointly owned by able with the plan and continued the Eversource and Verizon, and any poles without lights are hearing, charging Conservation The Our Community Food Pantry on College Highway owned by Verizon.” Coordinator Meredith Borenstein with has been rearranged and made safer for participants Brown said the second option was to wait for Eversource seeking advice from an outside expert. during the pandemic. (SALLY MUNSON PHOTO) to update the high-pressure sodium lights currently installed. Levesque said that the DEP made it Brown said Eversource has an inventory of the lights and clear to him that they are not requiring would not be switching to LED for several years. a study of dynamic waters as buildings “It’s five to seven years out,” said Brown. “They will are being introduced. He said the per- Our Community replace them one at a time as lights fail.” formance standards require compensa- The cost to wait and replace will be nearly as much as the tory storage at the same elevation, which the plan has on a current program at $55,000. neighboring farm field, with an unobstructed hydraulic con- Pantry seeks The third option would be to purchase the lights and nection. upgrade. This would have the least annual cost once the lights “They made it very clear. They’re not looking for us to do are paid for, but a hefty upfront cost. Brown said he is not a flood analysis. Nowhere does it say they’re looking for us donations for sure how much it would be to purchase the lights, especially to study floodways. We are well within the regulations,” because the poles are jointly owned. If the town went this Levesque said, adding that the question of whether adding a route, it would cost $10,000 annually, however the town building to the site would increase flooding on Mainline would be responsible for maintenance. Drive may be a good one, but it is not within the purview of Thanksgiving “One of my concerns with ownership is maintenance the commission. He also noted that the Flood Control costs,” Brown said. “When there’s a storm and poles are Commission had approved the project on Oct. 27. down we need those poles up and running ASAP. Right now, Borenstein said the compensatory storage plan does meet and beyond we don’t have the capability to do that.” the performance standard, except for the statement in stan- The town would have to contract with another provider, dard number #2 that work within border lands subject to By HOPE E. TREMBLAY possibly Westfield Gas & Electric, to provide service in case flooding shall not restrict flows, so as not to increase flood- Editor a storm or car accident downed poles. ing. SOUTHWICK – Our Community Food Pantry, which Select Board Chair Douglas Moglin asked if the town “My question is in regards to the building itself, will that serves Southwick, Granville and Tolland, is accepting owned the poles could they charge rent to other utilities. restrict flows or cause an increase in flood or velocity,” she donations for Thanksgiving through Nov. 16. Brown said they would have to figure that out with Verizon, said. Pantry Director Sally Munson said she expects up to 150 At a previous hearing, several abutting business owners meals will be needed and she was grateful that the See Streetlights, Page 3 asked the commission to study the impact the new building Southwick Episcopal Church was donating enough turkeys would have on the area, which is in the 100-year flood zone for everyone. between the Westfield River and Little River. “I am picking up the turkeys, which will then be blessed, “Will, by putting this big building in the path of where and every family will get a frozen turkey for Thanksgiving,” water traditionally flows in a flood event, make it worse? Munson said. Pleasant Street Have we influenced the path of this water? I think we do Distribution is scheduled for 2:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 23. have a responsibility to that immediate neighborhood. How Munson said the reason for the early donation deadline do we find out if we’re making it worse,” asked Commissioner is COVID-19. Market liquor license Thomas Sharp on Tuesday. “We need time,” she said. “We can only have four peo- Commission James Murphy, who stepped in as chair due ple in the pantry at a time and we need the donations to sit to David Doe’s recusal on this project, asked if the proposed for three days, then we sort everything and they need to sit suspended for 30 days storage area is filled before ALDI water reaches it, how can before they’re distributed.” Munson said the pantry looks much different with By PETER CURRIER it be effective. Staff Writer COVID precautions in place. The entire pantry is sanitized “I don’t have the expertise to do that; a peer review is WESTFIELD- Pleasant Street Market had its alcohol throughout the day and plexiglass dividers keep everyone needed. What documents and data exist to ensure that ALDI license suspended for 30 days Nov. 9 after the License apart. Munson said her three-day rule of not touching non- water flow to that basin and not be impeded. What we’re Commission found the corner store in violation of selling perishables may seem “a bit much,” but it has helped keep looking for is data and documentation to show that water is alcohol to underaged persons on at least two occasions. the pantry up and running. going to go where you would like it to go, and also that it The License Commission voted unanimously to suspend “We did not shut down at all since the pandemic start- won’t bounce back and flood Mainline Drive even further,” the store’s alcohol license for 30 days beginning Nov. 19. The ed,” Munson said proudly. “We want to keep everyone store will also have to remove all alcohol advertisements and See ALDI Market, Page 3 remove its alcohol inventory for the store for that duration. See Pantry Donations, Page 3 During the Monday evening License Commission meeting, Chairman Christopher Mowat said that Westfield police had sent an underaged police cadet into the store without identi- fication to purchase alcohol. On both occasions the cadet was able to purchase the alcohol without the clerks checking their Calf creates ID. The License Commission decided on a six-day base sus- pension in addition to one 12-day suspension for each of the ‘quite a splash’ at known offenses. The suspension comes on the heels of the arrest of the owner of Pleasant Street Market, Bhikhabhai C. Patel, in animal sanctuary October. Patel was caught selling thousands of cigarettes that By LORI SZEPELAK had an out-of-state or nonexistent tax stamp. He was charged Correspondent in Westfield District Court with possession of more than WESTFIELD — A year ago, Robin Plourde’s dream of 12,000 cigarettes without a tax stamp, selling more than owning an animal rescue and sanctuary came true, and 12,000 cigarettes without a tax stamp, and tax evasion. this past week, the Whip City Farm and Sanctuary has More than $150,000 in illicit and improperly taxed tobacco been the talk of the town because of a little calf named products were seized from the store on Oct. 14. “Teddy.” Two weeks later on Oct. 29 a representative of the “We purchased this farm a year ago,” said Kerry Department of Revenue entered Pleasant Street Market to Plourde, noting they have been married 32 years. “This perform a compliance check. An additional 400 packs of has been Robin’s dream since I met her.” illegal cigarettes were discovered. Police Capt. Michael The couple’s daughter, Jessica Coggin, and her husband Five-year-old twins Skyler and Camden Coggin, grandchildren McCabe said that he believes the cigarettes were brought into Jayme and their 5-year-old twins Camden and Skyler, live the store after Patel’s arrest on Oct. 14. of Robin and Kerry Plourde, pose with the Whip City Farm and “right down the street to help when needed.” Sanctuary’s latest addition, “Teddy,” who loves hugs. (ROBIN See Suspended, Page 3 PLOURDE PHOTO) See Sanctuary, Page 3 Regional school district to remain remote at least until Nov. 30 By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Memorandum of Agreement with the students back in school as quickly as students until at least November 30, ued support and patience.” Editor teachers’ union called for remote possible. 2020.” The announcement came the day SOUTHWICK – The Southwick- learning if Hampden County COVID- In a letter sent to families Nov. 10, Willard said she hopes they will after Willard shifted Powder Mill Tolland-Granville Regional School 19 positivity rates rose above 3%. Willard wrote that “additional time have a signed MOA soon. “We rec- School to remote learning through District will continue fully remote The union and administration are is needed to negotiate a new ognize the impact that this has on November because of several learning at least until the end of renegotiating the MOA to reflect the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) students and families and hope to COVID-19 positive cases that may November. rates of district communities. between the District and the have an agreement soon that keeps have been transmitted in the school. The district switched to remote Superintendent Jennifer Willard last Teachers’ Union. Therefore, full our students and staff safe,” she Families of those potentially affect- from hybrid this week because the week stated they would work to get remote learning will continue for all stated. “Thank you for your contin- ed were notified. PAGE 2 - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Southwick Cultural Council grant deadline extedned SOUTHWICK - The Southwick Cultural Council (SCC) for arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences, is now accepting grant applications on-line from individuals, orga- nizations, and schools. Deadline for applications is Dec. 14. The online applica- tions can be completed and submitted at www.masscul- ture.org. The application pro- cess is simple asking appli- cants for basic budget informa- tion and the scope of a project. According to Chair Susan Kochanski, the Council is looking to gift $6500 in grants that support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Southwick including exhibits, festivals, short-term residenc- es, or performances in schools, the public library, workshops and lectures. For more infor- mation contact Susan Kochanski at 413 569 0946. The Southwick Cultural Council (SCC) is an all-volun- teer local partner of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), a state agency and is funded in part by the MCC and Town of Southwick. The SCC is devoted to bring- ing engaging, entertaining, and educational events to the chil- dren and adults from Southwick and surrounding communities. Centennial celebration For additional information, Southwick Select Board member Russ Fox looks over Ursula Mac's shoulder Nov. 9 after presenting her with a recognition of her 100th birthday, Mac, a visit www.southwick.org/cul- resident of The American Inn, celebrated with a cake and balloons. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) tural. Police Logs Major crime and incident report weapon, the officer reports that the weapon was returned to the requested to escort a person moving personal belongings; Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 female party; 1:52 p.m.: shoplifting, College Highway, a farm stand WESTFIELD 4:38 p.m.: suspicious person, Munger Hill Road, a caller reports $30 worth of items stolen. 11:06 a.m.: larceny, Jefferson Street, a caller reports that a reports that her son had just been approached by a male party male and female party pulled up to her house in a passenger in a vehicle who asked if he wanted candy the responding offi- vehicle and stole two political signs from her yard, the cer reports that he patrolled the area and did not observe any- responding officer reports that the parents of the parties were thing suspicious; contacted and the signs were later returned to the caller; 8:04 p.m.: animal complaint, Roosevelt Avenue, a caller 2:10 p.m.: firearms incident, Delancy Street, a caller reports reports that she trapped a cat, the responding animal control Court Logs that an unknown female party walked by his house and pointed officer reports that the cat was dropped off at the Westfield Westfield District Court a handgun at his three dogs, the responding officer reports that Regional Animal Shelter. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 the female party was located and willingly disarmed herself for SOUTHWICK Jacob E. Schipper, 28, of 200 Montcalm St., Chicopee was police, the officer reports that the female party said she briefly 9:09 a.m.: animal complaint, Depot Street and Powder Mill arraigned on a charge of violating an abuse prevention order felt threatened by the dogs due to having been bit in the past, Road, a caller reports an injured hawk; brought by Westfield police. He was released on his personal recog- but quickly realized they were not a threat and holstered the 12:03 p.m.: escort, South Loomis Street, an officer was nizance pending a Feb. 4 pre-trial hearing.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Thurs., Nov. 12, 2020 is the 317th day of the year. 49 days remain until the end of the year.

Nations. 1970 – The Oregon Highway Division at- terminding the 1993 World Trade Center ON THIS DAY 1936 – In California, the San Francisco– tempts to destroy a rotting beached Sperm bombing. TODAY'S Oakland Bay Bridge opens to traffic. whale with explosives, leading to the now 1999 – The 7.2 Mw Düzce earthquake 954 – The 13-year-old Lothair III is crowned 1940 – World War II: The Battle of Gabon infamous "exploding whale" incident. shakes northwestern Turkey with a maxi- BIRTHDAYS at the Abbey of Saint-Remi as king of the ends as Free French Forces take Libreville, 1970 – The 1970 Bhola cyclone makes land- mum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). At 1969 – Ian Bremmer, American West Frankish Kingdom. Gabon, and all of French Equatorial Africa fall on the coast of East Pakistan becoming least 845 people were killed and almost 1028 – Future Byzantine empress Zoe political scientist and author from Vichy French forces. the deadliest tropical cyclone in history. 5,000 were injured. 1969 – Rob Schrab, American takes the throne as empress consort to Ro- 1940 – World War II: Soviet Foreign Minis- 1971 – Vietnam War: As part of Vietnam- 2001 – In New York City, American Airlines manos III Argyros. writer and artist ter Vyacheslav Molotov arrives in Berlin to ization, US President Richard Nixon sets Flight 587, an Airbus A300 en route to the 1970 – Elektra, American wres- 1330 – Battle of Posada ends: Wallachian discuss the possibility of the Soviet Union February 1, 1972 as the deadline for the Dominican Republic, crashes minutes after Voievode Basarab I defeats the Hungarian tler, model, and dancer joining the Axis Powers. removal of another 45,000 American troops takeoff from John F. Kennedy International 1970 – Tonya Harding, army by ambush. 1941 – World War II: Temperatures around from Vietnam. Airport, killing all 260 on board and five on 1439 – Plymouth becomes the first town in- American figure skater Moscow drop to -12 °C as the Soviet Union 1975 – The Comoros joins the United Na- the ground. 1971 – Chen Guangcheng, corporated by the English Parliament. launches ski troops for the first time against tions. 2001 – War in Afghanistan: Taliban forces 1892 – Pudge Heffelfinger becomes the first Chinese-American lawyer and the freezing German forces near the city. 1977 – France conducts the Oreste nuclear abandon Kabul, ahead of advancing Afghan activist professional American football player on re- 1941 – World War II: The Soviet cruiser test as 14th in the group of 29, 1975–78 Northern Alliance troops. cord, participating in his first paid game for 1975 – Jason Lezak, American Chervona Ukraina is destroyed during the French nuclear tests series. 2003 – Iraq War: In Nasiriyah, Iraq, at least swimmer the Allegheny Athletic Association. Battle of Sevastopol. 1979 – Iran hostage crisis: In response to 23 people, among them the first Italian ca- 1893 – Abdur Rahman Khan accepts the 1976 – Tevin Campbell, 1942 – World War II: Naval Battle of Gua- the hostage situation in Tehran, US Presi- sualties of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, are American R&B singer-songwriter Durand Line as the border between Afghan- dalcanal between Japanese and American dent Jimmy Carter orders a halt to all pe- killed in a suicide bomb attack on an Italian istan and the British Raj. and actor forces begins near Guadalcanal. The battle troleum imports into the United States from police base. 1976 – Richelle Mead, 1905 – Norway holds a referendum result- lasts for three days and ends with an Ameri- Iran. 2003 – Shanghai Transrapid sets a new ing in popular approval of the Storting's de- American author and educator can victory. 1980 – The NASA space probe Voyager I world speed record (501 kilometres per hour 1978 – Ashley Williams, cision to authorise the government to make 1944 – World War II: The Royal Air Force makes its closest approach to Saturn and (311 mph)) for commercial railway systems, the offer of the throne of the newly indepen- American actress launches 29 Avro Lancaster bombers, takes the first images of its rings. which remains the fastest for unmodified 1979 – Matt Cappotelli, dent country. which sink the German battleship Tirpitz, 1981 – Space Shuttle program: Mission commercial rail vehicles. 1912 – King George I of Greece makes a American wrestler and trainer (d. with 12,000 lb Tallboy bombs off Tromsø, STS-2, utilizing the Space Shuttle Colum- 2011 – Silvio Berlusconi tenders his resig- 2018) triumphal entry into Thessaloniki after its lib- Norway. bia, marks the first time a manned space- nation as Prime Minister of Italy, effective eration from 482 years of Ottoman rule. 1979 – Lucas Glover, American 1948 – In Tokyo, the International Military craft is launched into space twice. November 16, due in large part to the Euro- golfer 1912 – The frozen bodies of Robert Scott Tribunal for the Far East sentences seven 1982 – USSR: Yuri Andropov becomes the pean sovereign debt crisis. and his men are found on the Ross Ice Shelf 1979 – Corey Maggette, Japanese military and government officials, General Secretary of the Communist Party's 2011 – A blast in Iran's Shahid Modarres American basketball player and in Antarctica. including General Hideki Tojo, to death for Central Committee, succeeding Leonid I. missile base leads to the death of 17 of the 1918 – Austria becomes a republic. After the sportscaster their roles in World War II. Brezhnev. Revolutionary Guards members, including 1980 – Shaun Cooper, proclamation, a coup attempt by the com- 1954 – Ellis Island ceased operations. 1990 – Crown Prince Akihito is formally in- Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam, a key figure munist Red Guard is defeated by the social- American bass player 1956 – Morocco, Sudan and Tunisia join the stalled as Emperor Akihito of Japan, becom- in Iran's missile program. 1982 – Anne Hathaway, democratic Volkswehr. United Nations. ing the 125th Japanese monarch. 2014 – The Philae lander, deployed from the 1920 – Italy and the Kingdom of Serbs, Cro- American actress 1956 – In the midst of the Suez Crisis, Pal- 1990 – Tim Berners-Lee publishes a formal European Space Agency's Rosetta probe, 1983 – Charlie Morton, ats and Slovenes sign the Treaty of Rapallo. estinian refugees are shot dead in Rafah by proposal for the World Wide Web. reaches the surface of Comet 67P/Churyu- 1927 – Leon Trotsky is expelled from the American baseball player Israeli soldiers following the invasion of the 1991 – Santa Cruz massacre: Indonesian mov–Gerasimenko. 1984 – Omarion, American Soviet Communist Party, leaving Joseph Gaza Strip. forces open fire on a crowd of student pro- 2015 – Two suicide bombers detonated ex- Stalin in undisputed control of the Soviet singer, songwriter, actor and 1958 – A team of rock climbers led by War- testers in Dili, East Timor. plosives in Bourj el-Barajneh, Beirut, killing dancer Union. ren Harding completes the first ascent of 1995 – Erdut Agreement regarding the 43 people and injuring over 200 others. 1928 – SS Vestris sinks approximately 200 1985 – Arianny Celeste, The Nose on El Capitan in Yosemite Valley. peaceful resolution to the Croatian War of 2017 – The 7.3 Mw Kermanshah earth- American model and actress miles (320 km) off Hampton Roads, Virginia, 1961 – Terry Jo Duperrault is the sole survi- Independence was reached. quake shakes the northern Iran–Iraq border killing at least 110 passengers, mostly wom- 1988 – Russell Westbrook, vor of a series of brutal murders aboard the 1996 – A Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 747 with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII American basketball player en and children who die after the vessel is Ketch Bluebelle. and a Kazakh Ilyushin Il-76 cargo plane col- (Severe). At least 410 people were killed abandoned. 1992 – Trey Burke, American 1969 – Vietnam War: Independent investi- lide in mid-air near New Delhi, killing 349. and over 7,000 were injured. basketball player 1933 – Nazi Germany uses a referendum gative journalist Seymour Hersh breaks the The deadliest mid-air collision to date. to ratify its withdrawal from the League of story of the My Lai Massacre. 1997 – Ramzi Yousef is found guilty of mas- THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - PAGE 3 Sanctuary Pantry Donations Movie benefits Wreaths Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 For visitors to their Facebook page – safe, and people are struggling; we sure everyone who needs a meal gets Across America Whip City Farm and Sanctuary – the new want to give them food.” it,” Munson said. resident rescue, a Scottish Highland calf, Another way to keep pantry partici- Another change this year is with the SOUTHWICK – The Southwick Regional School is hosting a has made “quite a splash” according to pants and volunteers safe is with a new traditional pies baked at Southwick double-feature drive-in movie event to benefit Wreaths Across the couple. beeper system. Munson said when fami- Regional School and given to each fam- America. “Teddy is absolutely as sweet as he lies arrive for their weekly distribution, ily at the pantry. Munson said they The Nov. 19 event is at The Wick 338 motocross track. Gates looks,” said Robin Plourde. “He loves they are given a beeper to take to their could not safely distribute homemade open at 5:30 p.m. The first movie is “Polar Express,” followed people and loves spending time being vehicles. When it’s their turn to pick up pies and instead, each meal will come by “Home Alone.” brushed, pet, and lying his head on a lap their groceries, the beeper alerts them to with a dessert mix for families to pre- Tickets can be purchased in advance at pawsptoswk.weebly. for some hugs.” come inside. pare at home, such as cake mix or pie com. Kerry Plourde shared a similar senti- Munson said this year, every family in filling and crusts. Munson said dona- Everyone is encouraged to wear an “ugly sweater” to enter a ment. need of a Thanksgiving meal has to pre- tions of everything but turkeys are chance to win a $25 Big Y gift card. “Teddy is starting to get some energy register and will receive a ticket that encouraged and appreciated. and can be superexcited in the morning must be turned in the day of distribu- “We are giving everyone a frozen doing little leaps in the air,” said Kerry tion. turkey, stuffing, cranberry, a dessert Plourde. “He calls out when he sees “We know people without tickets will mix, mushroom soup and green beans Streetlights either one of us for hugs.” come, but we will ask them to return the for a casserole, fresh carrots and pota- Continued from Page 1 While Teddy has adapted quickly to next day,” Munson said. toes and any extras we have,” said life on the Plourde farm, not all of the Everyone with a ticket Nov. 23 will Munson. but there was “potential revenue.” rescue animals have been as welcoming receive their meals that day while any- To donate non-perishable Following the presentation Moglin asked what the board to him. one without a ticket can return the next Thanksgiving trimmings, or to donate members would like to do with the information and if they “Although he really wants to be friends day in case there are extra meals to dis- any non-perishable food or to make a wanted to further explore any options further. with the turkey, Thomas doesn’t feel the tribute. Munson stressed that preregis- monetary donation, contact the pantry at “I don’t think it’s much of a decision,” said Board member same,” said Robin Plourde. “He has tried tration and receiving – and turning in – 413-569-9876. Joseph Deedy. befriending the ducks but they … are the ticket will be an important part of The pantry is open Monday from 3-5 Chief Administrative Officer Karl Stinehart asked Brown if ducks.” the process this year. p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 he had the cost to replace the 58 lights the town already owns. The couple noted that Teddy is still too “Getting those tickets helps use make a.m. – noon and Thursday from 5-6 p.m. “I don’t have those numbers but I can get them,” Brown fragile to spend unsupervised time with said. the horses yet. The board agreed to take up the discussion again once that “He has not yet been with any other cost was obtained. calves or cows because he was so sick ALDI Market and significantly smaller than the others the same age,” said Robin Plourde. Continued from Page 1 Teddy was found in a field in the Murphy said. said. Suspended Sheffield area after a farmer vetted him Commissioner Alex Fagnand said he Levesque said they don’t do that type hoping he would grow and be profitable wasn’t convicted one way or the other. of modelling in house. “I’ve been Continued from Page 1 for beef, according to Kerry Plourde. “We have to be careful we don’t start instructed by the DEP that we be careful “As I have posted on Facebook, he was talking hydraulics. We have to use a that we don’t do that. If we introduce Westfield police are not likely to add new charges to Patel’s found in a field covered with maggots static flood map. I have a hard time with hypothetical assumptions into the pro- case, but the cigarettes seized Oct. 29 will be a factor in the and clinging to life,” said Plourde. “The it because it’s a highly distrubed area,” cess, we’re still required to meet the investigation into Patel. mother cow rejected him, and he spent Fagnand said, adding, “To me, floodwa- same performance standards,” he said. The License Commission did not address this matter, as the his short life struggling to survive. ter is coming from Little River so it is a Opening the meeting up to public Health Department has jurisdiction over enforcement of Despite all of this, he is such a happy, straight path. To me, the compensatory comment, Ruth Aborjaily, who owns tobacco laws in the city. trusting, lovable calf.” storage area addresses that directly.” three abutting properties at 227 East Patel no longer works at Pleasant Street Market. As for Teddy’s ongoing treatment, he “I really appreciate Tom’s comment Main St., 6 Mainline Dr., and 10 Management of the store was transferred to other members of has an appointment with Katie Pruett, that we want to make sure we’re not Mainline Dr. said the compensatory stor- the Patel family. DVM, from the Fenton River Veterinary going to make anything worse; our most age is not in question. She said the ques- Commissioner Edward Diaz said that there is serious con- Hospital on Nov. 13. important achievement. Jim and Alex tion is whether the ALDI’s building will cern in the area because of Pleasant Street Market’s proxim- “Robin is a nurse and comfortable made good comments about concerns. be placed such that the water flowing ity to a school. Diaz said that the store must card every single treating the wounds, etc. with the guid- We have to be careful we don’t exceed from the Little River will be stopped person who attempts to purchase alcohol, regardless of how ance of a veterinarian,” said Kerry our purview. I hear great arguments on instead of going down. old they appear. Plourde. “I believe Teddy will have some either side. I don’t feel well qualified. “All that natural flow of water is going significant vet bills. He leaks urine, seems Makes me want to talk to somebody who to be diverted, and that is a major ques- hard of hearing, and his vision seems can answer them,” said Commissioner tion. The performance standard #2 needs impaired. He is unsteady on his feet and I Carl Grobe. to be met. We’re not talking about com- am not sure why this is.” “I think you’re getting beyond what pensatory storage, this is in addition to Currently, there are 13 animals residing the commission is charged with; whether compensatory storage,” Aborjaily said, in the sanctuary, including a shire draft we are in the same reach of the river, adding that Levesque is advocating for and saddlebred horse who were adopted same incremental elevation and volume, Brixmore, the owner of Westgate Plaza, from the Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue. unrestricted hydraulic connection. We and his discussion with the DEP was in “They continue rescuing horses who have all those. Beyond that, the commis- line with the project. would otherwise go to slaughter,” said sion is not charged with answering ques- ”If I could be a part of that discussion, Kerry Plourde. tions about dynamic flood. They (DEP) the answers from the DEP might be very Also residing at the sanctuary are two made it very clear to me it is not different,” Aborjaily said. mini horses who were adopted from required,” Levesque said. The commission voted unanimously Gerda’s Animal Aid, an organization that Sharp asked Levesque if the commis- to ask Borenstein to seek an outside con- we’re open! Visit us in our NEW Showroom! also rescues animals who would go to sion could get an elevation flow plan, a sultant to clarify some of their questions, we’re open! Visit us in our NEW Showroom! slaughter. proposal of what might happen in a flood and to continue the hearing to the next we’re open! 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With an eye on the trends and the growing number of people with COVID-19 in the hospital -- it increased by 30 to 618 people as of midday Tuesday -- Baker said Massachusetts hospitals will be able to convert 400 acute care beds into ICU beds, if needed, and that his administration is planning for the return of field hos- pitals like the ones established this spring in Worcester, Boston, on Cape Cod and elsewhere. More details on the location of the new field hospitals will come later this week, the governor said. "COVID-19 has now been with us for the better part of a year and we've learned a lot about how to address this terrible virus. In addition to building a massive testing and tracing infrastructure, we've also executed on plans to better manage our health care systems during a pandemic," Baker said. "Our experience from last spring shows that creating enough space to safely treat COVID-19 patients and other patients throughout our health care House rejects increase in capital gains tax system is the single most important aspect we have in navigating By CHRIS VAN BUSKIRK the subject of one of two roll call votes during the first few the pandemic as safely as possible, and being prepared for every State House News Service hours of session. The only other roll call vote came at the start scenario is critical." BOSTON - The full House gave initial approval Tuesday to when lawmakers indicated their presence. Joining Baker at the State House on Tuesday were Jody White, a fiscal 2021 state budget without making revenue-related Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier spoke in support of Connolly's CEO of Lowell General Hospital, and Kate Walsh, president and changes to the plan recommended by the Ways and Means amendment, which failed 30-127, and for "revenue in general," CEO of Boston Medical Center, who said that this second surge of Committee, sticking to plans to rely on one-time funding arguing the state has raised new revenue, including broad- COVID-19 will be very different from the April surge that strained sources like the state's stabilization fund and federal aid to based taxes, "following every recession of the last few hospital resources. bridge a big gap between spending and recurring revenues. decades." "I know there are concerns about increased hospitalizations, but Lawmakers filed 25 revenue-related amendments to the bud- "And honestly, failing to do so now would be the unprece- we are prepared. We're prepared for increased COVID patients get but for the most part opted not to push for any public debate dented thing," she said during a virtual floor speech. " ... We and we remain confident that we will not see the numbers that we or votes on their proposed changes. Two were rejected, one are going to be digging out for several years to come and in saw during the first surge," Walsh said. She added, "While the ris- pulled by its sponsor after a floor speech, and the rest were order to address the coming shortfall, we need to raise revenue ing cases that we are seeing in our state causes apprehension and withdrawn without public discussion or a vote. or we will be facing cuts. We must, we must make choices that we know we cannot underestimate this virus, the Massachusetts "We have a balanced budget with no major cuts in this bud- lead to a faster recovery." hospital community is in a very different position today than we get, something that none of us thought was possible going back At 1 p.m., lawmakers were privately discussing amendments were last spring. We are well prepared for a second surge. It'll be to the beginning of this pandemic in March," Revenue related to education, local aid, transportation, social services, much less disruptive to our operations. And there are several rea- Co-Chairman Mark Cusack said in opposition to an unsuccess- and veterans. In lieu of the typical huddle that takes place in a sons why we're more confident." ful amendment (675) that would have raised the tax rate on room adjacent to the House Chamber, legislators were pitching Testing capacity has dramatically increased since the spring -- unearned income from 5 percent to 9 percent. and privately debating amendments virtually, in what was Baker said the state could handle 2,000 tests per day in March and That amendment was filed by Rep. Mike Connolly and was described Tuesday afternoon as Room 348 Zoom. now averages 73,000 tests per day -- which has allowed hospitals to build predictive models and set up early warning systems, Walsh said. And hospitals have established lines of communica- tion to compare notes on treatment protocols and ways to "reimag- Successful appeal sends Eversource profit case back to DPU ine" spaces within hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients. "Another key difference is that we have sufficient personal pro- By COLIN A. YOUNG DPU to lower it to 8.875 percent. The Appeals Court said that tective equipment on hand," Walsh said. "Last spring at Boston State House News Service DPU determined the possible range of allowable ROE was 7.5 Medical Center, we were counting PPE in days. Now, we're count- BOSTON - The Appeals Court last week vacated a portion percent to 10.88 percent, but that "the department does not ing in months and we have a year's supply of hard-to-acquire of the Department of Public Utilities' approval of a 2017 rate explain how it arrived at the ten percent ROE it ultimately items." increase for Eversource and directed DPU to justify its deci- selected." White, who leads Lowell General Hospital, said doctors, nurses sion to allow the utility to increase shareholder profits by 10 Citing a previous court ruling, the Appeals Court said a fair and hospitals learned a lot about COVID-19, its symptoms and percent. and reasonable return is one that "covers utility operating ways to treat them from the springtime wave of cases and used the Attorney General Maura Healey, who serves as the state's expenses, debt service, and dividends, . . . compensates inves- summer, when the virus had receded somewhat, to begin getting ratepayer advocate and has challenged the proposed rate hike tors for the risks of investment, and . . . is sufficient to attract ready for this fall and winter. since Eversource first filed for it in January 2017, had appealed capital and assure confidence in the enterprise's financial integ- White, Walsh and others said the administration and hospital the DPU's approval over concerns with the 10 percent rate of rity." community are trying to avoid having to cancel elective proce- return on equity (ROE). In an order published last week, the Healey said the court's ruling will help ensure that ratepayers dures and want people to feel comfortable getting care for some- Appeals Court said that it is "unable to discern the legal rea- know what they are paying for. thing other than COVID-19 at a hospital. soning supporting the department's ROE determination." "Eversource's customers deserved to know why the DPU "I want to give the residents of Massachusetts a sense of confi- "The determination of a ROE generally has a significant chose to give the utility's shareholders millions of dollars extra dence; confidence that our hospitals and our health care organiza- impact on both the utility's investors and the Commonwealth's at the expense of ratepayers. We're glad the Appeals Court tions across the commonwealth are safe and are prepared. You are ratepayers. Here, the ROE at issue will result in an annual agreed with us and the Department will now have to explain its safe with us," White said. "Now, we don't know precisely what the increase in customer rates of approximately $37 million," the reasoning for allowing this extraordinarily high rate for the second wave of COVID might look like, but we are in a much order, which sent the ROE issue back to DPU for further expla- company's shareholder profits," Healey said. "We need more stronger position to respond because of the many lessons learned nation, says. clarity and openness in the rate-setting process, and we hope from the unprecedented challenges that we faced earlier this year." Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders said When Eversource first filed for its rate increase, it requested the DPU will now provide more transparency in its decisions, there were fewer than 3,500 people treated for something other a 10.5 percent shareholder return and Healey's office asked the so they are understandable to the public." than COVID-19 at Massachusetts hospitals in the third week of April and that today the hospitals are treating 7,000 people for something other than COVID-19. More than 42,000 Mass. mail-in ballots received on or after Election Day By MATT MURPHY far amount to about 1.2 percent of the more than 3.5 million State House News Service ballots cast, though counting continues and the totals have yet BOSTON - A little over 1 percent of the ballots legally cast to be certified. in Massachusetts in 2020 arrived in the mail or were placed by With eyes glued to vote counting in states like Pennsylvania, voters in drop boxes on or after election day, according to the Nevada and Georgia for days after the close of the polls last secretary of state's office, adding to the record number of vot- Tuesday, counting in states like Massachusetts also continues ers who participated in this year's election. despite little doubt about who won the major races. President- Secretary of State William Galvin's office reported Monday elect Joe Biden appears to have prevailed with close to 66 that preliminary counts show that 42,602 ballots were received percent of the vote in Massachusetts and U.S. Sen. Edward by local clerks by mail or in drop boxes since 7 a.m. on elec- Markey claimed victory with 66.5 percent. tion day. Under a new state law this year that expanded voting Ballots that had been cast on or before election day and by mail due to the pandemic, ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 and arrived by the close of business last Friday may be counted received by local clerks by Nov. 6 could be counted. under state law, but clerks must first check those ballots against "The number of ballots received will continue to change the list of voters to make sure that person didn't decide to show throughout the week, as some local election officials are still up on election day and vote in person instead. processing ballots that arrived or after Election Day and are Official results cannot not be certified until 5 p.m. on Friday, also still resolving provisional ballots and receiving ballots Nov. 13, which is the deadline for overseas ballots to arrive, mailed from overseas," Galvin spokeswoman Deb O'Malley and clerks have five days from that deadline to certify the local said. results before they are presented to the governor and the The ballots that arrived by mail on or after election day so Governor's Council for final certification.

House budget debate opens with GOP call for restraint By CHRIS LISINSKI The Westfield News State House News Service BOSTON - As the House settled in A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC Tuesday for multiple days of delibera- tions on a long-overdue state budget, Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry Managing Editor Sales Manager the Ways and Means Committee's top Republican called on members to keep Hope E. Tremblay their focus "narrow." Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager The House hopes to complete its work on a $46 billion spending plan for Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor fiscal year 2021, which started in July, Business Manager in time for the Senate to start its subse- quent work on Nov. 17. Representatives Fran Smith Lorie Perry General Manager Director of Ad Production will meet in formal sessions at least Tuesday and Thursday, with more days added as needed, to consider 777 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 amendments that lawmakers proposed. While he praised advocates for their House Republican Leader Brad Jones walked across the Mount Vernon Street (413)562-4181 work, Rep. Todd Smola, a Warren Republican and the ranking minority parking area outside the State House after a fire alarm pushed lawmakers outdoors www.thewestfieldnews.com shortly before noon Tuesday, on the first day of House budget debate. (SAM DORAN/ See House Budget, Page 5 SHNS) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - PAGE 5 House Budget Continued from Page 4 member of the Ways and Obituaries Means Committee, said at the start of Tuesday's session that Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 the unusual circumstances Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries inflicted by the pandemic and the abbreviated timeline Dorothy “Dot” (Monczka) Goneau should constrain the House's GRANVILLE — Dorothy focus. “Dot” (Monczka) Goneau, 78, "By the conclusion of this (1942-2020) passed away process at the end of the Friday, November 6, 2020 at week, I think we are all hop- Baystate Medical Center. Born ing we can do as narrow a in Hartford, CT, she was the budget as we possibly can daughter of the late Alexander under the circumstances that and Frances (Kuras) Monczka. we're dealing with," Smola Dot worked for the Buxton and said. Notion Thread Companies and Both branches typically as a dispatcher for the Police meet in several consecutive and Fire Departments in days of formal sessions dur- Granville and was a member of ing budget debates, where the Granville Ladies Auxiliary many wide-ranging amend- Fire Dept. ments -- including both local She leaves her beloved husband of 58 years, Wilfred earmarks and substantive “Chick” Goneau, her loving children, Michael (Mary) of policy proposals -- are decid- Southwick and Susan (James) Tenerowicz of Granville, ed in closed-door negotia- her beloved siblings, Alexander Monczka of Southwick, tions. Post 454 donates to Mount Moriah Lodge Irene Waniewski from FL and Joanne Campagnari from During his introductory West Springfield, her loving grandchildren, Stephanie remarks Monday, House Some of the Westfield Purple Heart Trail members gave a monetary donation to the (Daniel), Brandon (Annalia), Elizabeth, Sierra (Dylan) Ways and Means Committee Holyoke Hospital and presented Brendan "Bud" Cloran with a certificate honoring and Mitchell, her special great-grandchildren, Isaac, Chair Rep. Aaron Michlewitz him for being a double Purple Heart recipient. Standing in the back is, Dennis Yefko, Jonas and Emma and dear family friends, Tom and Della. said the spending plan that Adjutant of American Legion Whip City Memorial Post 454, Mary Argenio, Activities She was predeceased by her brother William and her sis- leans on one-time revenues Director, Spiros Hatiras, President of the Holyoke Hospital, Mark Fedora, Co-chairman ter Alice Wojcik. allows the Legislature to of the Westfield Purple Heart Trail, front left, Robert Ragone, Treasurer of the All services are private and the Toomey-O’Brien "invest in areas of the com- American Legion Whip City Memorial Post 454, Bud Cloran, double Purple Heart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. monwealth hit hardest by the recipient, and George Barnet, Chairman of the Westfield Purple Heart Trail, and also pandemic." a recipient of a Purple Heart presenting "Bud" Cloran with an honorary citation. "This is a budget that is Recentl,y the American Legion Whip City Memorial Post 454 made a donation to appropriate for the times we Mount Moriah Lodge A.F. & A.M. located on 72 Broad Street Westfield Massachusetts. Ronald Luther Hawley (Ronnie) find ourselves in right now. In Funds will be used in the general fund for up keep of the building and activities pro- WESTFIELD — Ronald times of need, people rely on vided to the community throughout the year. (DON WIELGUS) Luther Hawley (Ronnie) – 58 the services that government passed away. He was pre- provides," Michlewitz, a deceased by his parents Beatrice Democrat from Boston's Duval Hawley and her husband North End neighborhood, Mr. Ray Allan. He was also pre- said. "The commonwealth deceased by his brothers Richard Barton, Douglas Hawley cannot shrink from its respon- (October 20, 2020) and a sister sibilities on vital issues, and Dorothy Piel. His surviving sib- this budget does not do that." lings are William Hawley, Sally Democratic House leaders Hawley Angers and Roger had signaled to members that Angers. He leaves his wife they did not want to use this Laura Bennett Hawley; his chil- year's budget as a vehicle for dren, Ronald Hawley II, Amanda and Jeff Orlandi, major policy changes. They Nicholas Hawley, Christina Hawley and Lindsay Hawley. later signaled support for one He leaves his brother and best friends Dennis and Deborah amendment that would codify Pike. He leaves six grandchildren, Josiah, Vincent, abortion rights, make abor- Jocelyn, Cheyenne, Brena, and Alexis. He had many, tions legal after 24 weeks in cases with a diagnosed fatal many friends and was well-known and liked in his com- In the photo are Dennis Yefko, Adjutant of American Legion Whip City Memorial Post munity. fetal abnormality, and create 454 and member of the Lodge, Jonathan Flagg, Master of the Mount Moriah Lodge, In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Suicide a process for women under and Daniel C. Flechsig, member of the Lodge and Judge Advocate of the American Prevention Awareness. www.firtionadams.com the age of 16 to secure court Legion Whip City Memorial Post 454. (DON WIELGUS) approval for an abortion without parental consent.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020: Magnetic, seductive and attractive -- what more could you wish for? Beware what you wish for this year. 2021 is when you get it. You excel in your challenging career and the beauty all around you. If single, you can have anyone you choose, and this year you’re extremely choosy! If attached, your bond’s a passionate one. DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker Dueling is OK, because the makeup is so good. LIBRA still gives you goosebumps.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Moves are in progress. Elements of the unpredictable are at work, both within your own psyche and involv- ing others. Release the past and be recep- tive. Associates are stimulating yet exas- perating. Double-check legal guidelines and instructions. Tonight: Not a time to bend the rules. SCARY GARY Mark Buford TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  Today emphasizes your physical and emotional health. Written affirmations can be very helpful for the latter, and get- ting several second and third opinions about health-related decisions is very help- ful for the former. Tonight: Watch for an opportunity to try something new. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  The gambler and rogue within you surfaces. You’ll be at the center of attention; make sure this generates Crosswords celebrity rather than notoriety. Your natural eloquence opens new doors. Romance, as well as financial situations, will be excep- tionally positive. Tonight: Dance to your DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni favorite music. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Today highlights your home and family. Redecorating, spring cleaning or a reunion can be planned successfully. A family member can be argumentative. Building repairs might be needed. Venus glides in to save the day, and misunder- standings can be resolved. Tonight: A peaceful dinner. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Allow extra time for traveling, as there could be delays. A vehicle might need service or replacement. Be aware of events in your neighborhood that could B.C. Mastroianni and Hart affect you. Stay on top of home repairs. A neighbor reaches out. Tonight: A fun, chat- ty time. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  The changing financial structure of the world is impacting you in a very personal way. Stay alert to promising new trends in your professional sphere. Rise to meet challenges. Constructive effort on your part will bring financial rewards. Tonight: Return calls first. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Your charm and good looks open doors and make a good impression. Ask for favors. Express affection. Associates are very focused on you. This ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie can be stimulating but a little unsettling. Encourage good-humored tolerance with those who seem too demanding. Tonight: As you like. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  It’s essential for you to sim- plify, focus and decide what is really important. Meditation helps you attune to subconscious needs. You find deep satis- faction in volunteer work. Helping those less fortunate can dispel personal frustra- tion. Tonight: An early night’s sleep. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Attitudes about long-term goals are changing. Your feelings about several friendships are in flux. Attune to what you ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett really want. If unsure, explore your options before finalizing anything. You mull over unresolved issues with a friend. Tonight: Online networking. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  Today brings refinement and charm to your professional sphere. A fan helps brighten your status. Career cir- cumstances are more comfortable. Diplomacy is essential in delicate negotia- tions. Use care in making promises. Employ humor and perspective. Tonight: Up late. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Tone down your natural com- petitive and assertive traits. It’s better to be Cryptoquip a bit subtle today. Seek ways to make your ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe work environment more wholesome and nurturing. A friendly business associate does you a favor. Tonight: Reach out to a friend who is far away. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Today promises change in your schedule, both at work and at home. Completely new long-term goals can emerge. Be progressive. Clinging to the past does not serve you well. Physical activity will uplift and improve your mind. Tonight: Try a serious meditation. BORN TODAY Activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815), actress Grace Kelly (1929), actor Ryan Gosling (1980) PAGE 8 - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

LEGAL NOTICES APPLIANCE REPAIR (November 12, 2020) ALLEN ST. JEAN Dear Annie COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS APPLIANCE By ANNIE LANE Repairing all major TOWN OF GRANVILLE brands of appliances. OFFICE OF THE TAX COLLECTOR Senior discounts available. 413-562-5082 Avoiding Intimacy Due to Coronavirus Fears The owners or occupants of the following de- scribed parcels of land situated in the Town of Dear Annie: My wife and I are in our early 70s. If she's not open to physical touch no matter what Granville in the County of Hampden and Com- AUTO FOR SALE She has had some health problems in the past, so she precautions you take, it might speak to a deeper monwealth of Massachusetts and the public are hereby notified that the taxes thereon as- CASHFORCARS! We buy all cars! Junk, has been extremely cautious in light of COVID-19. I anxiety brought on by the pandemic. Respect her high-end, totaled-it doesn't matter! Get free am very concerned about the virus, too, and want to boundaries. Offer empathy, emotional support and sessed for the year(s) hereinafter specified, ac- cording to the list committed to me as Tax Col- towing and same day cash! NEWER MODELS be careful, but my wife's level of carefulness has loving patience. This, too, shall pass. lector for the Town of Granville, by the Town too! Call 844-813-0213 been impacting our intimacy. Since the start of the Dear Annie: Thank you, Annie, for your response Assessors of said Granville, remain unpaid, pandemic, she has cut off all physical contact with to "Omnivore." I was thrilled. As a vegan of 25+ and that said parcels of land will be taken for TIMOTHY'S AUTO SALES me -- not just sex but also kissing and even hugging. years, I know first-hand the health benefits of eating the said Town of Granville on November 30, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. for the non-payment of We might have exactly what I do go out often to run errands -- grocery shop- clean, nutritious, plant-based foods -- not just for me said taxes and interest, if any, unless the same you want, if not, let us ping, picking up fast-food, going to the bank. I but for the planet and, of course, for the animals. shall be previously discharged. locate it for you! Specializing in vehicles always wear proper masks, which my wife makes for Two other resources are Dr. John McDougall (drmc- under $4,000. me. I wash my hands frequently. But due to her past dougall.com/) and Will Tuttle's "World Peace Diet." Owner: health problems, she would prefer to avoid any sort Many of the people who have become severely ill Beth A. Sweeney, Trustee sub. Bartlett Street, Westfield William A. Brown and Helen M. Brown, (413)568-2261 of physical togetherness, to be safe. or died from COVID-19 have had comorbidities -- Trustees of the William A. Brown Trust I would appreciate your thoughts on this situation, namely, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, with any buildings thereon, at as I am getting a little frustrated! -- Waiting in etc. 359 North Lane shown as Roanoke I hope more and more people who have a wider Assessor's Map 8-27-0. CAREER TRAINING Hampden Registry of Deeds Dear Waiting: Physical touch is important, not audience than I do with my local paper are willing to Computer & IT training program! 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So the Centers for Disease Control and the hotel I was staying in. They made me nervous. I Gordon H. Sandman and Fully experienced for all your electrical needs, Prevention (www.CDC.gov) has come out with the was glad that I had looked up the non-emergency Barbara L. Sandman in your home or business. No job too small or with any buildings thereon, at too big. Electrical service upgrades, new con- following suggestions for a safe Thanksgiving cele- number of the police in the city I was visiting before 0 McCarthy Road, shown as struction or additions, emergency generators; bration: I left on my trip. I called them and told them of my Assessor's Map 21-49-0. New installation and maintenance service. LOW RISK concern. They could not have been nicer, and they Hampden Registry of Deeds Fully insured/licensed. sent an officer by and presumably told the kids not to B. 11053, P. 472. * Having a small dinner with only people who live 2019 Taxes: $1,398.40 Call Jason, Master Electrician: in your home. loiter in the parking lot, and the kids left the area. 413-568-6293 * Safe delivery of foods to neighbors and home- It saved time having this number handy. -- Justine Owner: bound folks that doesn’t involve contact. in Ohio Debra R. Rosenfield and * Virtual dinner and sharing recipes and stories SLIP ON OVER Barry K. Rosenfield JAMES FERRIS ELECTRICIAN with any buildings thereon, at Lic.#E16303 with friends and family. Dear Heloise: I have found that by using a king- 353 South Lane, shown as Free estimate, senior discount. * Shopping online instead of in person on the days size satin-like (slippery) pillowcase under my bum in Assessor's Map 21-7-0. 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My grand- 2020 Taxes: $1,203.76 Best prices, prompt service. * Shopping in crowded stores just before, on or mother’s favorite saying was “a place for everything Lic. #A-16886 Owner: (413)562-5816 after Thanksgiving. and everything in its place.” Between the two of them Jonathon Isner and Annette Isner * Participating or being a spectator at a crowded (and you, too), my home is never cluttered. Neatness with any buildings thereon, at race. counts! -- Jean Farnam, Three Forks, Mont. 1587 Main Road, shown as FIREWOOD Assessor's Map 23-18-0. * Attending a crowded parade. ——— Hampden Registry of Deeds * Going to large indoor gatherings with people not Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, B. 18961, P. 466. AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD in your family. P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001, or 2020 Taxes: $3,489.19 * Drinking alcohol or taking drugs, which can you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Seasoned and green. Cut, impede judgment and lead to risky behavior. 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