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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com [email protected] www.sun.turley.com Receiver resigns SPORTS RETURN TO HOLYOKE HIGH after nine months By Shelby Macri starting in-person learning Sep. [email protected] 14 for high need students. The Holyoke Public Schools HOLYOKE – Receiver/ also had different communica- Superintendent of Schools tion systems in place to connect Dr. Alberto Vázquez-Matos with parents about updates and announced his res- any help they needed ignation on March during these unique 19, after serving times. Vázquez-Matos the Holyoke Public was also working Schools for just nine with many city offi- months. cials like the Health Vázquez-Matos Director and city lead- has served the dis- ers to monitor case trict during a nation- numbers and patterns, al pandemic and was and to discuss the dis- able to accomplish a trict’s strategy to move timely start to schools Dr. Alberto forward. The schools with all the safety and Vázquez-Matos will return to in-per- health mitigation strat- son learning on Apr. 5. egies in place. The “I will be acting district was able to provide elec- receiver for as long as it takes the tronics and other assets for stu- The Holyoke High School boys basketball team is participating in the Fall 2 season, and took the court last week against Sabis. More photos are on page 7. Photo by Gregory A. Scibelli dents remote learning, as well as See RESIGNS, page 5 Morse’s time as mayor ends Panhandling issue By Gregory A. Scibelli to the city’s economy and for the first four-year term in [email protected] improve diversity and bring 2017, telling many it would comes back to council more people into the city. be his final term in office. He HOLYOKE – At the Morse was not without planned to be mayor for no By Gregory A. Scibelli raisers as when the fire depart- close of business on Friday, his controversies during his more than 10 years. [email protected] ment collects money with their March 26, Mayor Alex tenure. His final term includ- boot fundraiser. Morse’s tenure in the top seat He regularly clashed with ed a run last year for U.S. HOLYOKE – For several Panhandlers frequent high will come to a close. the Holyoke City Council on Rep. Richard Neal’s House years, the Holyoke City Council traffic areas, including the medi- Morse announced he was various issues, and used his of Representatives seat. His debated various versions of a ans around the Holyoke Mall. leaving office early, about veto power on a number of bid was unsuccessful, and panhandling ordinance in order Councilors have filed various nine months ahead of the end occasions. The council did included a scandal perpetrat- to respond to resident com- orders to try and put a stop to of his term after he secured a override him a few times. ed by the UMass Chapter of plaints of panhandling being in the issue, responding to resident job as the town administrator He also went through the College Democrats. The various parts of the city. complaints about it. for Provincetown, a town on a number of resignations in group alleged inappropriate Ward 2 Councilor Terence Murphy’s proposal, which the tip of Cape Cod. Morse the past few years, including behavior by Morse during Murphy filed a new order last has to be formally debated secured a position there for the city treasurer and other his time as an adjunct pro- year related to panhandling. by the Ordinance Committee, more than twice the yearly department heads. His man- fessor at the University of His order would make it a would put the responsibility on salary he made as mayor of agement of the police and fire Massachusetts-Amherst. “traffic violation” for a person the drivers who are giving pan- Holyoke. departments also came under Morse was later found to have to hand a panhandler money handlers money. Morse was not seek- scrutiny during his tenure, not violated any university while driving on city roads. Over time, panhandling has ing re-election and made but crime overall went down policies. Murphy’s proposed order been allowed to happen as an that announcement back during his tenure as mayor. For the time being, states: “Ordered that the expression of “free speech” and in December 2020, but Morse was opposed Council President Todd Ordinance Committee consid- the council order attempts are announced at the end of in successful in running for McGee will take over as act- er an ordinance which would criminalizing poverty by target- February he had secured re-election three times. In ing mayor, though he is look- create a penalty for any driver ing people’s First Amendment the position of town admin- 2015, city voters changed the ing for a different solution handing out anything from the rights. istrator. He took a couple of mayor’s term of office from as he does not believe he can car window as a traffic safety While panhandlers can be weeks to negotiate his con- two to four years. Morse won violation.” punished in some fashion if they tract with the Select Board in re-election that year and ran See MORSE, page 5 The panhandling debate leave the medians and block Provincetown before formally was quelled a few years ago traffic, it does not prevent them announcing his resignation. when the Department of Public from using the small areas in an This brings to the end a Works proposed installing some effort collect money. very eventful tenure for the shrubbery on roads with medi- Since the ordered had been longtime Holyoke resident. ans where panhandlers would filed, Councilor David Bartley Morse started out by regularly stand. filed one earlier this year seek- stunning the region when The council also added ing to repeal MGL Chapter he defeated Elaine Pluta to Chapter 85, Section 17A of state 85, Section 17A pursuant to a become mayor in 2012. He laws to its books. The law stip- letter from the American Civil was 22-years-old, the young- ulates that anyone who “signals Liberties Union. They sent est mayor in the city’s history. a moving vehicle on any public a letter detailing a Supreme He was also the first open- way or causes the stopping of a Judicial Court ruling the law to ly-gay mayor in the city’s his- vehicle thereon, or accosts any be unconstitutional. Thus, the tory. occupant of a vehicle stopped ACLU is requesting the city He made huge waves thereon.” Those people could be cease any enforcement of all early on when he fired a num- fined up to $50. ordinances related to the state ber of city employees in order The rule also allows for law. to make improvements in dif- non-profit organizations to seek The Ordinance Committee ferent areas. He went to work exemptions from the chief of will take up the issue at a future trying to make improvements Mayor Alex Morse will leave office on Friday, March 26. File photo police. These include such fund- meeting. ◗ In The News Wistariahurst Museum presents Ida Wells workshop HOLYOKE – On Wednesday, ing and voice changed the formance with Ms. Jordan- is administered through the Holyoke March 31 at 2 p.m., Wistariahurst will trajectory of Black life and Mendez. Participants will Office of Community Development and present Ida B. Wells: The Price of Resistance. While she is then be led through discus- has been planned in consultation with Resistance, an interactive performance marginally celebrated now, sion, writing, and sharing in the Holyoke Council on Aging. and workshop with Amina Jordan- in life she was often shunned a brave and reflective space To register for Ida B. Wells: The Mendez, performing and teaching art- and silenced. forwarding the conversation Price of Resistance, please visit www. ist with Enchanted Circle Theater. This In this workshop we will for equity and healing. Wistariahurst.org or contact Eileen live, virtual program will be presented explore integrity and self The program is also sup- Maginnis at the Holyoke Council on on Zoom. The program is free to attend, determination in the struggle ported through a Community Aging at [email protected]. but spaces are limited and pre-registra- for human rights and protec- Development Block Grant - If you have an idea for a topic you’d tion is required. tions. The program begins COVID-19 Grant to address, like to be considered for a future Ida B. Wells-Barnett was a vision- with a short film about Ida Ida B. prevent, and respond to the Wistariahurst session, please contact ary activist and journalist whose writ- B. Wells and a poetry per- Wells-Barnett COVID-19 Pandemic that [email protected]. COVID-19 testing at HCC Middle School students returning HOLYOKE – Students in Grades ty is on creating a safe environment; fam- 6-8 who selected to participate in school- ilies do need to ensure the student has a extended through June based Campus Learning Centers (CLCs) face covering/mask. Contact your school are scheduled to return on March 29. if you need a mask for your child. HOLYOKE – Even though infec- residents, and conducted on a first- Students will participate in CLCs at their If you haven’t done so already, tion rates have been dropping and come, first-serve basis. There are no regular school for 2 days/week. Schools please complete your child’s Return to vaccinations are becoming more read- appointments and no referral is nec- have been and will continue to reach out School Packet. It is absolutely critical ily available, free “Stop the Spread” essary. Turnaround time for results is to families with further information. that we have the most current phone COVID-19 testing at Holyoke typically four days or fewer. Students who are learning in-person numbers for every student in attendance, Community College has been extended More information on all of the at school do not need to wear uniforms, so that we can quickly contact you if through June 2021, according to the Stop the Spread test sites across the tate although they may choose to. The priori- your child becomes ill while at school. Holyoke Board of Health. can be found at: https://www.mass.gov/ Drive-through testing at HCC is info-details/stop-the-spread conducted six days a week in park- Please Note: Testing may some- ing lot H near the western entrance to times be cancelled due to inclement Equine center hosting fundraiser the Donahue Building on the college’s weather. Be sure to visit the Holyoke main campus, 303 Homestead Ave. Board of Health website for up-to-date HOLYOKE – The Therapeutic such as phones, tablets, and TVs. Binge in Wait times for tests are not nearly information on cancellations: Equestrian Center (TEC), located in one sitting or stretch the viewing out over as long as they used to be, according to https://www.holyoke.org/depart- Holyoke, is hosting a virtual fundrais- the entire weekend – the choice is yours! site administrators, with only a handful ments/board-of-health ing event featuring the 2021 Winnie Film To register for this virtual event, of vehicles lined up at the busiest times. Festival Tour. This film fest will feature please visit our website at tecriders.org. HCC has been serving as a “Stop exclusive world premier short documenta- We are proud and grateful to the Spread” drive-through testing site ry films that celebrate the healing powers announce that Garry Rome Hyundai is our since last summer to help reduce the of the horse. exclusive event sponsor. spread of COVID-19. Enjoy two hours of inspiring and TEC has been closed during the pan- Drivers are asked to enter the cam- heartwarming films anytime from 5 demic but hopes to open later this year. pus from Homestead Avenue, turn left p.m. on Friday, April 9 until 10 p.m. on Proceeds from this event will help feed onto the Campus Road and proceed to Sunday, April 11. A modest fee of $25 is and care for our stable of horses and pro- parking lot H. There will be signs and requested to register and you’ll be pro- vide necessary materials needed for a safe parking attendants on site to manage vided a link to stream to any smart devise reopening. the flow of traffic. The HCC testing site is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Brand expert to make Zoom presentation Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.; and The COVID-19 test site at Holyoke Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to Community College will continue to offer HOLYOKE – Boston-based brand- branding works to make more compel- 7 p.m. drive-thru testing until the end of June. ing expert Mark Gallagher will be guest ling arguments and tell more engaging Testing is free to all Massachusetts Submitted photo speaker at The Communicator Club’s stories through positioning principles,” virtual program from noon to 1:15 p.m. he said.

Tuesday, April 6. A partner at Blackcoffee, an agency With the term “branding” so often that works exclusively with brands in 2021 Cornelius J. Moriarty, Jr. Scholarship conflated with advertising, marketing transition, Gallagher works at the inter- and design, it’s no wonder so many section of Brand Strategy (how a brand is for Cadet Engineers efforts fail. Effective brands cut through defined) and Brand Identity (how a brand the noise in an overcrowded marketplace is articulated). Pursuant to MGL Chapter 164, Sections 69B to 69F, applications for because they are clear about who they A $10 fee will be charged for the are – and why that matters. Zoom-based program. To register, go to a cadet engineer scholarship will be received at the: Gallagher, the co-founder of https://conta.cc/3qL9Rdq. Blackcoffee, promises to uncover suc- For more information about The Office of the Manager cessful branding’s essence. Those attend- Communicators Club, visit https://com- Holyoke Gas & Electric Department ing the presentation will learn “how municatorsclub.org/. 99 Suffolk Street Holyoke, MA 01040 B&D GENERAL SERVICES - Since 1982 Window & Door Installation Specialist Deadline: May 14, 2021 New & Replacement (Applications will only be considered if received on or before the deadline). Call For Your Free Estimate Today Application forms may be obtained during regular business hours at HIC#1755887 - 413-455-5458 the above address or from school guidance counselors. For further information, please contact the Office of the Manager, at 536-9313. Hablo Español PHONE

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In The News ◗ Food Court seating reopens at Holyoke Mall HOLYOKE – In accordance with food court including Wings Express, experience more enjoyable, it also Massachusetts guidelines under Phase The Greek Place, Cajun Café, Charleys makes them more likely to visit the food Four Step One, seating has reopened at Philly Steaks, McDonald’s, Smoothie court, which was previously only open Holyoke Mall’s food court. Café Square Island and EA Teriyaki. The list of din- for takeout.” was previously only open for takeout ing options will soon include Sbarro, Many stores and restaurants will service. Restrictions will be similar to which is planning to open in the coming continue to offer curbside pick-up. A that of all restaurants and guests will days. complete list can be found at Curbside@ find tables placed at least six feet apart, “With safety as the highest priority Holyoke. parties limited to six people or less and at the shopping center, we are thrilled Mall hours of operation are Monday sanitization in between guests by on-site that we’ll be able to provide guests with through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. housekeeping staff. Guests will also be seating to enjoy their meals purchased and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. required to wear a mask unless seated at in the food court,” said Bill Rogalski, All visitors to Holyoke Mall are a food court table to eat or drink. General Manager for Holyoke Mall. reminded to wear a mask and follow our The Food Court at the Holyoke Mall now has There are seven restaurants in the “Not only does this make the guest’s Healthy Shopper Guidelines. seating once again. Submitted photo Drive-thru Easter event scheduled Library to present Irish HOLYOKE – Holyoke Parks and Recreation cordially invites the Holyoke community to “Drive into Spring.” This event will take place Genealogy research on Sunday, March 28, 2021 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Community Field (off HOLYOKE – Join us uals you are researching, but Cherry Street). via Zoom as Irish genealo- understand that Lisa may or Wave to the Easter Bunny, Paw gy specialist Lisa Dougherty may not have success in find- Patrol Characters, Nick’s Nest Hot provides a brief introduction ing information for you or be Dog and more surprises! to using the online resource able to respond to all participant Music provided by 413 Family Irish Genealogy for family questions. Due to the format of Fitness. history research. Lisa’s pre- this event, attendance may be Collect an Easter gift bag for sentation will be followed limited. children 12 and under while supplies by a question-and-answer About Lisa Dougherty: last! period during which she will Lisa Dougherty has 25 years of This event is free of charge. Rain demonstrate Irish Genealogy experience with family history date is scheduled for Saturday, April using participants’ own fam- Lisa Dougherty research, with a focus on inter- 3, 2021. ily research questions. Users net and Irish research. She is a For more information visit our may follow along on their own devices. member of the Association of Professional web site at www.holyoke.org or call The registration process will provide Genealogists and is the Genealogist-in- the Parks & Recreation Department at instructions for submitting your question. Residence at the Irish American Heritage (413) 322-5620. Feel free to ask about specific individ- Museum in Albany, New York.

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www.turley.com Fun with houseplants Turley Publications, Inc. cannot assume liability for the loss of ust about a month ago I decid- compost-based Coast of Maine pot- provided a olfactory pick-me-up whenever photographs or other materials ed to re-pot a number of my in the ting soil and proceeded to pry the needed. Admittedly, this plant struggled over submitted for publication. Materials will not be returned J“houseplants.” I figured the GaRden plants apart, giving the divisions a the winter but with fresh soil and a brighter except upon specific request timing was good, since before too fresh pot and a splash of liquid fer- window it is thriving once more. The same when submitted. long the plants would be respond- tilizer once back on the windowsill. goes for a coleus that I got from a my friend ing to longer days with increased I am happy to say I now have one Jean a year and a half ago. I decided take cut- growth. They would relish new soil flower and a few others awaiting in tings of all three to increase my coffers and and more room for their roots to the crown! Success! happily both the coleus and the lobelia have sprawl in the bigger pots I would Three other plants typically rooted. It’s been tricky to keep the almost A Quote provide. While I have never really Roberta grown as annuals were saved from furry heliotrope leaves from wilting while McQuaid felt that my outdoor “green thumb” Turley winter’s chill and brought indoors awaiting roots. More research necessary there. Publications OF NOTE has transferred to indoor plants, Columnist as an experiment. One was a lobe- Late last spring I made a mixed planter I’ve managed not to kill enough lia plant that grew in a ceramic pot with succulent type plants for my porch. I “Opening Day. of them so that one morning of February by my front door all summer. Usually lobelias used what I had, including two tiny kalachoe All you have to do vacation was spent with my hands in potting peter out during the dog days, but this newer plants rescued from where I don’t recall. They is say the words and soil liberating them from a fate of being root variety kept right on blooming right through looked so pathetic that I planted them almost you feel the shutters bound in the same tired soil. the heat. For the fun of it, I cut it back in late in the same hole to make one decent-sized thrown wide, t One of my favorite houseplants is the October and put it, pot and all in my mud plant. But alas, in just three months of good he room air out, Gerber daisy. Most people think of this plant room. Lo and behold, it started to grow. I soil and a warm porch they tripled in size and as a summer annual, and it technically is here provided it with light, some fresh soil and said by February were full of aphids. After a soapy the light pour in. in the northeast, but frugal Yankees (i.e. Mom liquid fertilizer, and it is actually sporting a bath they were separated, each given their In baseball, no and I) have been keeping them alive through few blossoms right now. I am only hoping it own pot. Now, one has flower buds! I have other day is so pure the winter for years now. Its pretty pastel dai- will be happy indoors for several more weeks; read that kalanchoes are easy to propagate. with possibility.” sy-type flowers remind me of those the prank- thankfully lobelias are fairly cold hardy so I Simply take a cutting of terminal growth two ster clowns use to squirt water in the faces of can probably get it outside earlier than most to three inches long, stripping off all but the Mary Schmich unsuspecting folks. In our house we call it the flowering plants. top 2 or 3 leaves. Allow the stem to callus “happy plant.” I had three good-sized pots of Another annual I overwintered is helio- and then insert into a free-draining type of them, all with tired soil. It showed by how trope. Given to me as a gift last summer, its yellow-green the leaves were. I moistened my purple, vanilla-baby powder scented flowers See GARDEN, page 5 Letters to the Editor Policy March 16 to March 31: American Revolution, OK and March Madness Letters to the Editor have a maximum of 350 History Matters is a biweekly feature materials. By October of that year, nine of the the American lexicon when the editor of words. We require writ- courtesy of The Grateful American Book 13 colonies sent representatives to the Stamp the March 23, 1839 edition of the Boston ers to include their name, Prize, which is awarded to children’s books Act Congress, at which the colonists drafted Morning Post, tagged it “OK” to denote that address and phone num- that emphasize the importance of American the ‘Declaration of Rights and Grievances,’ the copy was “all correct” or– “oll korrect.” ber in order for our office history. a document that railed against the autocratic Other newspapers replicated the abbrevi- to authenticate author- policies of the mercantilist British empire.” ation; it diffused all over the world and mor- ship prior to publication. Although it was eventually rescinded, the phed into “the most frequently spoken word HISTORY Addresses and phone After the Revolution, public’s pique unified the colonists, suffused on the planet.” everything is A-OK MATTERS numbers are not pub- them with nationalism, and, slowly, activated The Grateful American Book Prize rec- lished. America’s war of independence. ommends “OK: The Improbable Story of Unsigned or anony- By John Grimaldi The Grateful American Book Prize rec- America’s Greatest Word,” by Allan Metcalf. mous letters will NOT be and David Bruce Smith ommends “The Stamp Act Crisis: Prologue to Revolution,” by Edmund S. Morgan and March Madness published. y March 22, 1765, the British, short on Helen M. Morgan. March Madness is overwhelming the We reserve the right funds to absorb the costs of their mili- nation. It has been that way since March 27, to edit or withhold any Btary presence in the colonies, unloaded Okay is created 1939, when the University of Oregon beat submissions. Libelous, the Stamp Act on the overburdened citizenry. Did you know that the United States Ohio State University 46–33 in the final game unsubstantiated allega- Already, they were anteing up for the sugar does not have an official language? The of the very first NCAA men’s basketball tour- tions, personal attacks or tax on imported goods, paying an assessment Constitution does not specify one, nor is there nament. defamation of character for paper money, and a quartering fee for the a law which mandates the country to speak If the Super Bowl causes the nation to are not allowed. housing and food costs of the Redcoats. English; most Americans have accepted it stop and focus on football for one day, the Deadline for submis- The Stamp Tax levied a charge on every- as their “mother tongue,” but adapting it in a annual NCAA basketball tournament holds sions is Wednesday at thing from newspapers, and pamphlets, to very un-British way. the attention of the nation about three weeks. noon. playing cards, but that offense kicked off out- Take the distinctly American “okay,” It starts mid-month when the “first four” –or Please email (pre- rage and defiance. According to History.com, which started out as an abbreviation: “OK.” first round games–are played, and last until ferred) letters to the- “They raised the issue of taxation without It was common in the mid-19th century for the “final four” games culminate with the [email protected]. Mailed representation and formed societies through- younger, educated men and women to delib- selection of the two teams that will compete letters can be sent to The out the colonies to rally against the British erately misspell words for amusement. For in the championship. Sun, 24 Water Street, government and nobles who sought to exploit example, the slang for “all correct” became Palmer, MA 01069. the colonies as a source of revenue and raw “oll korrect” or OK, and was sopped up in See HISTORY, page 5

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gently peeling the wax off the bulb. After from page 1 munity and students. Vázquez-Matos RESIGNS, looks forward to pursuing other pro- GARDEN, from page 4 planting in potting soil the amaryllis state to decide what the next steps are fessional interests in education. did bloom and has since put out healthy for appointing either me or someone Media Relations Coordinator potting soil, one comprised of peat moss white roots this last month. Next it will else to a permanent receiver position,” Jacqueline Reis explained that there and perlite is ideal. Begin checking for grow a healthy crop of foliage then go Anthony Soto said. “I want what’s best is no further information at this time roots in about a month. dormant before blooming again next fall/ for Holyoke and we have a lot of work for naming a new receiver, but plans Another plant that faced true liber- winter. to do to get students back to in per- to address the process and any ques- ation a month ago was an amaryllis that It was a lot of fun to repot and son learning and to recover from the tions when more information becomes I received in a fancy clear container. The experiment with my “houseplants.” impact that the pandemic has had on available. This includes whether or not bulb was waxed, or maybe even covered Maybe I’ve had some success because many students, families, and staff.” Soto will finish the academic school in some kind of plastic. Hard to tell.. All not all of them were intentioned for the Soto has been the interim receiv- year as acting receiver. you had to do was put it on the shelf, no house all along. Or maybe my luck is er during the past month and was Soto has been with the Holyoke potting up required. Something did not changing! appointed to acting receiver after Public Schools as the Chief Finance set well with me about this fancy new Roberta McQuaid graduated from Vázquez-Matos’ resignation. and Operations Officer since 2014, he modus…they want you to throw it away the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at In a press release from the will be working with Holyoke staff afterwards! But I kept my comment to the University of Massachusetts. For the Massachusetts Department of and city leader to implement a turn- myself, thanked the person who gave it last 28 years, she has held the position Elementary and Secondary Education, around plan for the district and com- to me and watched as it bloomed, nice- of staff horticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Vázquez-Matos thanked families and plete the school year safely and effec- ly, but on a shorter stem than what I am Village. She enjoys growing food as well students of Holyoke for the opportu- tively. used to. Once the flowers had passed it as flowers. Have a question for her? nity to work in the district this year. Soto says the recovery of the dis- looked as though another stem wanted Email it to [email protected] with Additionally, he thanked the faculty trict from the pandemic is the focus of to put out flower buds, but it just sort “Gardening Question” in the subject and staff of the HPS for their dedica- the HPS, and the team will continue of sat there. I decided I would operate, line. tion to teaching and learning, as well to focus on the families, students, and as the health and safety for the com- staff during these unprecedented times. 32 schools; the 2021 line-up will be gen- HISTORY, from page 4 erated from 64. The Grateful American Book Prize from page 1 There are two declared candi- In the beginning, eight schools were recommends “How March Became MORSE, dates for mayor who will run for elec- invited to participate; this year, 68 will Madness: How the NCAA Tournament handle the job full time. The city coun- tion later this year. Two others have face off in the men’s competition. Became the Greatest Sporting Event in cil has yet to figure out who will be act- expressed interest, but have not formal- The inaugural women’s NCAA tour- America,” by Eddie Einhorn and Ron ing mayor for the remainder of the year. ly announced runs. nament of 1982 had representation from Rapoport.

HOLYOKE WATER WORKS HOLYOKE WATER WORKS Job Posting – March 29, 2021 to Deadline-April 9, 2021 Job Posting – March 29, 2021 to Deadline-April 9, 2021 Motor Equipment Repairman Motor Equipment Repairman One (1) Full Time Position One (1) Full Time Position Position Summary: Performs routine maintenance on all motorized vehicles, tools and equipment along Position Summary: Performs routine maintenance on all motorized vehicles, tools and equipment along with other assigned laboring duties. with other assigned laboring duties. Essential Functions: Repairs and maintains all motorized vehicles, tools and equipment. Performs manu- Essential Functions: Repairs and maintains all motorized vehicles, tools and equipment. Performs man- al labor for the maintenance, repair and improvements to the municipal water system. The functions above ual labor for the maintenance, repair and improvements to the municipal water system. The functions above are normal for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned. The essential functions or duties are normal for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned. The essential functions or duties listed above are intended only as examples of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of listed above are intended only as examples of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logi- specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logi- cal assignment to the position. cal assignment to the position. Duties: Duties: 1. Under general supervision, performs skilled repair and maintenance of all motorized vehicles, tools and 1. Under general supervision, performs skilled repair and maintenance of all motorized vehicles, tools equipment. and equipment. 2. Maintains records on all vehicles, equipment and tools of a mechanical nature. 2. Maintains records on all vehicles, equipment and tools of a mechanical nature. 3. Inspects and troubleshoots gasoline and diesel internal combustion engine-powered vehicles and other 3. Inspects and troubleshoots gasoline and diesel internal combustion engine-powered vehicles and other engine-powered equipment. engine-powered equipment. 4. Performs tune-ups, repairs electrical systems, adjusts or replaces carburetors/fuel injection systems. 4. Performs tune-ups, repairs electrical systems, adjusts or replaces carburetors/fuel injection systems. 5. Replaces faulty or worn parts, grinds valves, replaces brake pads and rotors, and performs engine over- 5. Replaces faulty or worn parts, grinds valves, replaces brake pads and rotors, and performs engine over- hauls. hauls. 6. Performs minor welding and metal working duties as deemed necessary. 6. Performs minor welding and metal working duties as deemed necessary. 7. Performs preventative maintenance tasks such as lubrication and replacing oil filters, changing oil/trans- 7. Performs preventative maintenance tasks such as lubrication and replacing oil filters, changing oil/ mission fluids and other similar duties. transmission fluids and other similar duties. 8. Maintain logs or records and vehicle maintenance for record keeping purposes. 8. Maintain logs or records and vehicle maintenance for record keeping purposes. 9. Supervise a small crew of workers at a lower skill level such as Laborers and Summer Employees. 9. Supervise a small crew of workers at a lower skill level such as Laborers and Summer Employees. 10. Perform laboring tasks as assigned by his supervisors in other departments as deemed necessary. 10. Perform laboring tasks as assigned by his supervisors in other departments as deemed necessary. Experience required: At least five (5) year paid experience as an official Motor Mechanic or Motor Experience required: At least five (5) years paid experience as an official Motor Mechanic or Motor Equipment Repairman. Equipment Repairman. Education, certification, licensure, or other similar requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent; Education, certification, licensure, or other similar requirements: High School Diploma or equiva- lent; Must possess a Massachusetts Driver’s License Class C. Must possess a Massachusetts Driver’s License Class C. Supervision: On occasion supervises a small crew of laborers and/or summer/seasonal employees as Supervision: On occasion supervises a small crew of laborers and/or summer/seasonal employees as deemed necessary deemed necessary Job Environment: Fieldwork is performed outdoors with loud noise levels and exposure to variable Job Environment: Fieldwork is performed outdoors with loud noise levels and exposure to variable weather conditions/hazards associated with utility construction. The workload is subject to seasonal and weather conditions/hazards associated with utility construction. The workload is subject to seasonal and weather-related changes. weather-related changes. Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements: 1. Physical ability to repair/maintain motorized vehicles and equipment and other construction related 1. Physical ability to repair/maintain motorized vehicles and equipment and other construction related tools. tools. 2. Tasks involve the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, 2. Tasks involve the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typical- typically involving some combination of driving, climbing, digging, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and ly involving some combination of driving, climbing, digging, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, crawling, and which involves the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and and which involves the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials materials (up to 50 pounds) and occasionally heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds). (up to 50 pounds) and occasionally heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds). 3. Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in operating hoisting, heavy motor equipment and 3. Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in operating hoisting, heavy motor equipment and other construction tools. other construction tools. 4. Requires the manual dexterity to handle a variety of items, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, 4. Requires the manual dexterity to handle a variety of items, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, tools, etc. Must have significant levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. tools, etc. Must have significant levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. 5. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergencies or tight deadlines. 5. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergencies or tight deadlines. 6. Communications: Requires the ability to talk and hear. 6. Communications: Requires the ability to talk and hear. 7. Exercises some independent judgment on repair methods and replacement of parts; decisions subject 7. Exercises some independent judgment on repair methods and replacement of parts; decisions subject to to review while work is in progress. Tasks may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental condi- review while work is in progress. Tasks may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions. tions. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation(s) if needed will be pro- perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation(s) if needed will be vided for the employee with the adequate strength, dexterity, coordination, and visual acuity in a manner that provided for the employee with the adequate strength, dexterity, coordination, and visual acuity in a manner does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee or others in the workplace. that does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee or others in the workplace. Other requirements: Must be able to pass an employment physical, drug screening, and criminal back- Other requirements: Must be able to pass an employment physical, drug screening, and criminal back- ground check. ground check. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status: Non-Exempt (hourly) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status: Non-Exempt (hourly) Employment Status & Hours: Regular Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m-3:00 PM Employment Status & Hours: Regular Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m-3:00 Pay rate: $23.73 to 25.48 per hour, paid weekly PM Employee Benefits: Health, Dental, Retirement, Life Insurance, Sick, Vacation and Personal Time. Pay rate: $23.73 to 25.48 per hour, paid weekly Reports to: Working Foreman Motor Equipment Repairman Employee Benefits: Health, Dental, Retirement, Life Insurance, Sick, Vacation and Personal Time. Reports to: Working Foreman Motor Equipment Repairman Applications are available upon request at the Holyoke Water Works. Applications are available upon request at the Holyoke Water Works. Apply by completing a Labor Service Application IN PERSON or by contacting: Apply by completing a Labor Service Application IN PERSON or by contacting: Joseph Manzi, Business Manager @ 413-536-0442 Joseph Manzi, Business Manager @ 413-536-0442 or by email @ [email protected] Return the completed Labor Service Application along with a copy of your Mass. Driver’s License or by email @ [email protected] Return the completed Labor Service Application along with a copy of your Mass. Driver’s License (BOTH FRONT & BACK) to: (BOTH FRONT & BACK) to: Holyoke Water Works, 20 Commercial Street, Holyoke, MA 01040 Holyoke Water Works, 20 Commercial Street, Holyoke, MA 01040 The Holyoke Water Works is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of age, The Holyoke Water Works is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender, genetic information, marital status, military ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, any other legally protected category. Bilingual applicants are especially encouraged to apply. or any other legally protected category. Bilingual applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

The Holyoke Sun • MARCH 26, 2021 • 5 ◗ In The News Vaccine clinics ramp up

HOLYOKE – Veterans Affairs recently held a vaccine clinic at the War Memorial. Area veterans were able to come to the clinic to receive the COVID- 19 vaccine. More clinics should be com- ing as the vaccine rollout gets bigger.

The main hall of the Holyoke War Memorial building was transformed into a multi-station vaccine clinic for Veteran’s on Tuesday, March 9. Photos by Shelby Macri

From left; Matt Savoie gives veteran Ronald Holmes his first vaccine. Angela Taylor gives veteran Paul Babino his first set of vaccines at the Holyoke War Memorial.

Veteran Lisa Belanger gets her first vaccine from Angela Taylor. There is a section on stage where the vaccines are thawed out and distributed to the stations.

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6 • MARCH 26, 2021 • The Holyoke Sun [email protected]@turley.com @turleysports acebook.com/turleysports

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Knights edged by Sabis

Brian Cristobal tries some fancy footwork to get through the Sabis defense.

Adrix Madera makes his way down the court.

Holyoke sports are back. Last Wednesday, the boys basketball team returned to action in the Fall 2 season, falling to Sabis 58-53. In the loss, Brian Cristobal had a huge game with 32 points, more than half of Holyoke’s total scoring. Moises Silva had eight points. Moises Silva reaches for the basket as he takes a shot. Patrick Gubala heads down the court after making a rebound. Photos by Gregory A. Scibelli Purse structure announced Valley Wheel Baseball WATERBURY, VT and Modifieds, Late Models, SK and the Sunoco World Series NAPLES, ME -- American- Light Modifieds, Limited (Oct. 8 to 10). seeking new talent Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro Sportsman, and Mini Stocks at “When Tom (Mayberry) All Star Series (PASS) offi- each event. All five divisions and I agreed to take on this role By Gregory A. Scibelli gearing for a full season, cials have announced the purse will compete as part of the six- at Thompson, one of our priori- [email protected] but between circumstances structure for the five week- race oval track event schedule at ties was posting a fair purse for changing during the pandem- ly divisions set for competi- Thompson, which begins with all divisions,” ACT managing REGION – The reg- ic and the modifications cur- tion at Thompson Speedway the annual Icebreaker on April partner Cris Michaud said. “I ular season is just a month rently in place for sports The Motorsports Park in 2021. 10 and 11. The schedule also raced for 20+ years, and I expe- away and the members of league is definitely in need of A total of nearly $24,000 includes four Wednesday night rienced firsthand the value of an the Valley Wheel Over-30 more baseball talent. in posted awards have been set races in the summer (June 16, Baseball League are excited Nason is hoping “quar- to be distributed to the Sunoco July 7, Aug. 11 and Sept. 15) See RACING, page ?? to be playing baseball again. antine fatigue” and the need Last year, the season was to get outdoors and get active cancelled once parks were will draw new players to closed due to the coronavirus tryouts when they start next pandemic. weekend. An attempt was made Tryouts for the league by commissioner Jim Nason will take place Saturday, April to hold a short season once 3, and the next two Sundays, modified rules for activity April 11 and 18. were allowed, but there was There are normally six not enough interest to keep teams in the league and the the league operating. hope is to continue to have Now, the league is Information has been released for racing purses for the 2021 season. Submitted photo See BASEBALL, page ??

The Holyoke Sun • MARCH 26, 2021 • 7 ◗ Sports College conference moves forward with competition WESTFIELD – The eight to move forward safely. The MASCAC prescribed MASCAC health and safety cols to ensure the safety of student-ath- Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic office and eight MASCAC Presidents will guidance and protocols. Institutions will letes, coaches, staff and the campus com- Conference (MASCAC) Presidents be monitoring practices and competition not be traveling to compete against teams munities,” said President Birge. announced today that they have approved to ensure the continued health and safety out of state. Consistent with state restrictions on a plan to have competition for the spring of our student-athletes and staff.” As the MASCAC teams continue gathering limits, spectators will not be sports of baseball, men’s golf, women’s It will remain the decision of each to participate in athletic activities, it is permitted at MASCAC contests at this lacrosse, softball and men’s and women’s member institution to determine if they the continued responsibility of all stu- time. This policy may be revisited for outdoor track and field. The presidents can safely participate in intercollegiate dent-athletes and staff to stay diligent in outdoor sports if conditions improve and have also approved the continuation of athletics this spring and in which sports their safety efforts on and off the field subject to state and local health authori- practice for fall and winter MASCAC they will permit competition. These deci- of play. Individual member institutions ties’ guidance. For the enjoyment of fam- teams subject to health and safety, testing sions will be made in consultation with reserve the right to halt competition if ily, friends and fans of our student-ath- and tracing protocols in place to limit the campus health professionals and the the health of the campus community is letes, the MASCAC will continue to spread of the COVID-19 virus. MASCAC Commissioner. put at risk. In the event of an increase livestream contests on MASCAC.tv. “The MASCAC continues to meet The presidents have approved a con- of COVID-related cases on any of our Throughout the 2020-21 academic regularly with the presidents, athlet- ference schedule where the institutions campuses, the schedules may be adjusted, year, the MASCAC will be celebrating ic directors, athletic trainers and other will play the same school each week in which might include stoppage of play. its’ 50th anniversary with special fea- essential staff as we bring our stu- baseball, softball and women’s lacrosse. “The presidents are excited to move tures, facts and trivia commemorating the dent-athletes back to the playing field, In addition, the membership has approved forward with plans for spring sports com- event. Our conference has a rich history safely, while adhering to all state, federal a men’s golf and outdoor track and field petition,” said Massachusetts College of of success on the playing field and in the and NCAA guidelines,” said MASCAC championship. Additionally, the presi- Liberal Arts President James Birge, Chair classroom. Over the academic year, the Commissioner Angela Baumann. “It dents have authorized institutions to of the MASCAC Council of Presidents. conference will be highlighting the stu- is our intention to have these athletic schedule non-conference contests, pro- “As we plan for spring sports competi- dent-athletes, teams, coaches, and admin- events as long as the conditions allow us vided all non-conference teams follow tion, we will continue to fine-tune proto- istrators from the last 50 years.

Sign up for Quabbin Valley Baseball REGION – The Quabbin Valley who are not already on a team will be Baseball League is an age 28-and-over placed in a draft, currently scheduled to league which plays its games Sundays take place on Sunday, April 11. at 10 a.m. beginning in late April and The league’s first games are ten- concluding in late August. It is a six- tatively scheduled for Sunday, April team league and a 15-game schedule 25. For the 2021 season, there is a with all teams getting at least one play- mask-wearing rule, as well as modifi- off game at the end of August. cations that prohibit any type of spit- The league is seeking new players ting or close contact, and players are to join in the fun. The cost to play in required to take out all trash they bring 2021 is $192.50 and registration can be in with them. The league allows the use found at www.quabbinvalleybaseball. of BBCOR-certified -3 bats as well as org. Games are mostly being played this wood bats. Games are nine innings and year in Easthampton and South Hadley. all players who participate get to hit and Players who wish to pitch in the league play the field. For more information or must be 30-years-old. to contact someone from the league, go Sign-ups are active and players to the league’s website.

RACING, from page 9 edge of their seat with two, and often Valley Wheel Baseball is ready to get started again. Tryouts were held last summer before the three-wide action throughout the field. season ultimately had to be cancelled due to the pandemic. File photos extra dollar. We’ve put together a com- Early entries for the season include petitive structure that rewards everyone former Thompson champions Kyle who shows up and will help teams get Gero and Larry Barnett, along with their cars to the track.” former Seekonk Speedway Sportsman The roar of the Sunoco Modifieds champion Corey Fanning. At the will return to the high-banks with driv- Icebreaker, Limited Sportsman drivers ers chasing a $1,500 winning prize may also take the opportunity to com- for their 30-lap feature races. With pete in a 8-Cylinder Open Street Stock $900 on the line for second, $600 for open on Saturday, which pays $1,000 third and $200 to start each race, the to win. Sunoco Modified purse itself rises over Rising over $3,000, the SK Light $8,500. Some of the top names in local Modified purse includes another $350 Modified racing are expected to com- to win, with $250 for second and a pete, including Keith Rocco, who looks strong distribution of funds throughout to continue his dominance of the com- the field. As a division that puts some of petitive class on Thompson’s 0.625- the youth of Modified racing and veter- mile oval. Other names expected for the ans together, it’s expected to be another opener include Troy Talman, a former stout year. Thompson winner. The Mini Stock thunder will return The Late Models, which will again to Thompson with feature races set for follow ACT Tour rules — including the $200 to win and over $1,600 in pre- addition of the new Hoosier tire — will sented awards. Early entries for the sea- Tryouts are set to begin on April 3. chase $1,200 to win. As part of a purse son include Thompson veterans Russ that was the subject of controversy last better than $7,000 throughout the field, Barboza, Tommy Silva and former divi- BASEBALL, from page 9 summer and ultimately led to the cancel- Late Model drivers will open the season sion champion Steve Michalski. lation of the shortened season. that tradition as players begin to make with a 40-lap special at the Icebreaker. Thompson Speedway Motorsports With vaccinations in Massachusetts their way out to the fields The normal They will continue to thrill Thompson Park opens its 82nd season of oval clearing one million people and the state Valley Wheel season is 15 games begin- fans with some of the top competitors track racing with the Icebreaker on entering Phase 4 of the re-opening plan ning April 25 this year and going until from across New England. Names like Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April earlier this week, Nason is hopeful the the end of July. The league plays nine-in- Woody Pitkat, who swept both races in 11. The 10-division card includes the restrictions will ease as the season goes ning games, allowing all participants an 2020, along with Nick Johnson, defend- $10,000-to-win Icebreaker 125 for the on, especially as it relates to gathering. opportunity to get plenty of at-bats and ing ACT Tour Rookie of the Year Derek Thompson Outlaw Open Modified Comradery is one of the staples of lots of time in the field. Gluchacki and more will be in compe- Series, the PASS Super Late Models, the league, which has usually included The top four teams in the league tition. and five Thompson weekly divisions. tailgating after games. That is a practice make the playoffs and the semifinals The Limited Sportsman are set The 8-Cylinder Street Stock Open, that will also have to be on hold until and finals are held in the first two weeks to return with a purse over $3,000 of NEMA Lites, and EXIT Realty Pro restrictions lift. of August. The schedule also features a their own and $350 on the line to win. Truck Challenge round out the card. For more information on getting couple of weeknights games and a spe- Known as one of the most exciting An optional Test N’ Tune practice day involved in adult baseball, go to www. cial Mother’s Day weekend Saturday divisions at Thompson each year, the is slated for Friday, April 9 with all valleywheelbaseball.com. To play in game. Limited Sportsman keep fans on the Icebreaker divisions welcome. the league, you must be 28-years-old There are still modified rules for before June 1. In order to participate adult baseball under the Office of Energy in the league as a pitcher, you must be and Environmental Affairs, which 30-years-old before June 1. Players can Send Us Your Sports Photos! requires mask-wearing, social distancing participate in at least one of the three when possible, and no spitting among the tryouts dates, usually held at Blunt Park, habit baseball players are not allowed to and then a draft is held prior to the start [email protected] engage in. While the game play is largely of the season. the same, the mask-wearing rule was one

8 • MARCH 26, 2021 • The Holyoke Sun Public Notices ◗

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL at this Court before: 10:00 Hampden Division Ordinance Chair Demolition that the court enter a Decree #001-6393 a.m. on the return day of 50 State Street Rebecca Lisi Mass. State Project No. changing their name to: HOLYOKE BOYS & GIRLS 04/19/2021. Springfield, MA 01103 03/26, 04/02/2021 DCP2121 HC1 Davina Fiamma Drema CLUB This is NOT a hearing date, (413)748-8600 Quabbin Building IMPORTANT NOTICE (70 Nick Cosmos Way) but a deadline by which you Docket No. HD21P0478EA Notice of Public Hearing Demolition, Monson State Any person may appear Sealed proposals for the must file a written appearance Estate of: The Ordinance Committee Hospital, Palmer, MA for purposes of objecting replacement of existing dual and objection if you object to Paul F Hogan, Jr. of the Holyoke City Council E.C.C: $750,000 to the petition by filing an fuel heating boiler and domes- this proceeding. If you fail to Also Known As: will hold a public hear- This project is scheduled for appearance at: Hampden tic water heater with new elec- file a timely written appearance Paul F Hogan ing on Tuesday, April 13, 45 calendar days to substantial Probate and Family Court trical and control support as and objection followed by an Date of Death: 2021 at 6:30 p.m. to hear a completion and includes the before 10:00 a.m. on the necessary will be received by affidavit of objections within 02/14/2021 Special Permit Application of removal of all structures of a return day of 04/20/2021. the President/CEO, 70 Nick thirty (30) days of the return INFORMAL PROBATE EMB Natural Ventures LLC connected building and remov- This is NOT a hear- Cosmos Way, Holyoke, MA day, action may be taken with- PUBLICATION NOTICE Marijuana Facilities-Cultivation al of all elements and safe dis- ing date, but a deadline by up to 3/31/21 at 10:00 AM out further notice to you. To all persons interested for the establishment of a posal of all refuse as required which you must file a written in which bids will be publicly UNSUPERVISED in the above captioned estate, Marijuana facility for cultivation by law off-site. appearance if you object to opened. ADMINISTRATION UNDER by Petition of Petitioner purposes at 140 Middle Water A Pre-Bid meeting will this proceeding. Plans will be available dig- THE MASSACHUSETTS Patrick H Hogan of Holyoke, St (047-01-015) Meeting will be held on March 30, 2021 WITNESS, Hon. Barbara itally by request to both rwil- UNIFORM PROBATE CODE MA. take place remotely and can @ 12:00 PM at 175 State M Hyland, First Justice of this [email protected] & mbi- (MUPC) Patrick H Hogan of be accessed via www.zoom. Avenue, Monson, MA. Court. [email protected]. A Personal Representative Holyoke, MA has been us Meeting ID: 837 0239 0719 Minimum rates of wages Date: March 16, 2021 informally appointed as the Rosemary A Saccomani A pre-bid walk thru will be appointed under the MUPC in Meeting Passcode: 631952 to be paid on the proj- an unsupervised administra- Personal Representative of Register of Probate held on site Tuesday, March or by call in at 1 (646)558- ect have been determined tion is not required to file an the estate to serve without 03/26/2021 23, 2021 at 10:00 AM. 8656 with same Meeting ID by the Commissioner of inventory or annual accounts surety on the bond. This project is Federally and Passcode. Written pub- the Department of Labor with the Court. Persons inter- The estate is being Commonwealth of funded. In order to be eligi- lic comment can be submitted ested in the estate are enti- administered under informal Standards. These rates are Massachusetts incorporated into the bid doc- ble for federal funds, respon- tled to notice regarding the procedure by the Personal topubliccomment@holyoke. The Trial Court dents must have a valid administration directly from Representative under the org. For information on these uments. Probate and Family Court DUNS number and be regis- the Personal Representative Massachusetts Uniform applications please contact Bid documents for this proj- Hampden Division tered in the System for Award and may petition the Court Probate Code without super- City Council Admin. Assistant ect may be accessed or down- 50 State Street Management (sam.gov). in any matter relating to the vision by the Court. Inventory Jeffery Anderson-Burgos at loaded at no cost to potential Springfield, MA 01103 The work to be performed estate, including the distribu- and accounts are not required anderson-burgosj@holyoke. bidders exclusively through (413)748-8600 is subject to requirements of tion of assets and expenses of to be filed with the Court, but org or by phone at (413) 322- DCAMM’s E-Bid Room https:// Docket No. HD21P0482EA Section 3 of the Housing and administration. interested parties are entitled 5525 www.bidexpress.com/busi- Estate of: Urban Development Act of WITNESS, Hon. Barbara to notice regarding the admin- Ordinance Chair nesses/10279/home One hard Phyllis Marie Welch 1968. M Hyland, First Justice of this istration from the Personal Rebecca Lisi copy set is also available for Date of Death: 03/19, 03/26/2021 Court. Representative and can peti- 03/26, 04/02/2021 viewing by appointment only February 12, 2021 Date: March 22, 2021 tion the Court in any matter in DCAMM’s Bid Room located INFORMAL PROBATE Commonwealth of Rosemary A Saccomani relating to the estate, includ- NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS at One Ashburton Place, 1st PUBLICATION NOTICE Massachusetts Register of Probate ing distribution of assets and - CLASSIFIED LEGAL Floor, Room 107, Boston, MA To all persons inter- The Trial Court 03/26/2021 expenses of administration. ADVERTISEMENT during normal business hours. ested in the above cap- Hampden Probate and Interested parties are entitled MASSACHUSETTS Please contact DCAMM’s Bid tioned estate, by Petition of Family Court Notice of Public Hearing to petition the Court to insti- EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR Room at (617) 727-4003 or Petitioner Theresa A. O’Neil 50 State Street The Ordinance Committee tute formal proceedings and ADMINISTRATION AND [email protected] of Northampton, MA a Will Springfield, MA 01103 of the Holyoke City Council to obtain orders terminating FINANCE for an appointment. has been admitted to informal (413)748-7758 will hold a public hear- or restricting the powers of DIVISION OF CAPITAL In order to access bid probate. Docket No. HD21P0517EA ing on Tuesday, April 13, Personal Representatives ASSET MANAGEMENT & documents and submit bids Theresa A. O’Neil of Estate of: 2021 at 6:30 p.m. to hear a appointed under informal pro- MAINTENANCE through DCAMM’s E-Bid Northampton, MA has been Maria F Colon Special Permit Application cedure. A copy of the Petition Electronic Bids submit- Room potential bidders must informally appointed as the Also known as: for Marijuana Retail and and Will, if any, can be ted in the format furnished by first be verified by DCAMM’s Personal Representative of Maria Francisca Colon Manufacturing Establishment obtained from the Petitioner. the Division of Capital Asset Bid Room and then register the estate to serve without Date of Death: 02/27/2020 of Green Highland LLC to 03/26/2021 Management & Maintenance with the E-Bid Room ven- surety on the bond. CITATION ON PETITION FOR build & operate a marijuana (DCAMM) and clearly identi- dor. Instructions on the pro- The estate is being FORMAL ADJUDICATION retail, cultivation and process- Notice of Public Hearing fied as a bid will be received cesses can be found on administered under informal To all interested persons: ing establishment at 26 Hadley The Ordinance Committee through DCAMM’s E-Bid DCAMM’s website www.mass. procedure by the Personal A Petition for Formal Mills Rd (023-01-004). Meeting of the Holyoke City Council Room at www.bidexpress.com/ gov/dcamm/bids or contact Representative under the Probate of Will with will take place remotely and will hold a public hear- businesses/10279/home no DCAMM’s Bid Room at the Massachusetts Uniform Appointment of Personal ing on Tuesday, April 13, later than the date and time phone number or email listed Probate Code without super- Representative has been can be accessed via www. 2021 at 6:30 p.m. to hear a specified and will forthwith be above. vision by the Court. Inventory filed by Hilda M Schwartwald zoom.us Meeting ID: 837 Special Permit Application publicly opened remotely by Carol W. Gladstone and accounts are not required of Holyoke, MA requesting 0239 0719 Meeting Passcode: for Massbiology Technology, DCAMM Bid Room person- COMMISSIONER to be filed with the Court, but that the Court enter a formal 631952 or by call in at 1 (646)558-8656 with the same LLC to build & operate a mar- nel and read aloud over a 03/26/2021 interested parties are entitled Decree and Order and for such to notice regarding the admin- Meeting ID and Passcode. ijuana cultivation & processing conference call line. Persons other relief as requested in the establishment at 6 Appleton istration from the Personal Petition. Written public comment can be interested in accessing the Commonwealth of St (048-01-003). Meeting will Representative and can peti- The Petitioner requests submitted to publiccomment@ remote bid opening can Massachusetts take place remotely and can tion the Court in any matter that: Hilda M Schwartwald of holyoke.org. For information do so by using the following The Trial Court be accessed via www.zoom. relating to the estate, includ- Holyoke, MA be appointed as on these applications please conference line number and Hampden Probate and us Meeting ID: 837 0239 0719 passcode: CenturyLink Audio Family Court ing distribution of assets and Personal Representative(s) of contact City Council Admin expenses of administration. Meeting Passcode: 631952 or Conferencing Dial in number 50 State Street said estate to serve Without Asst Jeffery Anderson-Burgos Interested parties are entitled by call in at 1 (646)558-8656 1-877-820-7831, Passcode: Springfield, MA 01103 Surety on the bond in an at anderson-burgosj@holyoke. to petition the Court to insti- with the same Meeting ID 818087. (413)748-7758 unsupervised administra- org or by phone at (413) 322- tute formal proceedings and tion. 5525 and Passcode. Written public General Bids at 2:00 PM: Docket No. HD21C0047CA comment can be submitted to In the matter of: to obtain orders terminating IMPORTANT NOTICE Ordinance Chair April 12, 2021 or restricting the powers of [email protected]. Sara Elizabeth Rivera You have the right to obtain Rebecca Lisi Every General Bidder must Personal Representatives For information on these appli- CITATION ON PETITION TO a copy of the Petition from the 03/26, 04/02/2021 be certified by DCAMM for the appointed under informal pro- Petitioner or at the Court. You cations please contact City category of work listed below CHANGE NAME A Petition to Change cedure. A copy of the Petition have a right to object to this Commonwealth of Council Admin Asst Jeffery and for no less than the bid and Will, if any, can be proceeding. To do so, you or Massachusetts Anderson-Burgos at ander- price plus all add alternates of Name of Adult has been filed by Sara Elizabeth Rivera obtained from the Petitioner. your attorney must file a writ- The Trial Court [email protected] or this project, if applicable. 03/26/2021 ten appearance and objection Probate and Family Court by phone at (413) 322-5525 The Category of Work is: of Holyoke, MA requesting

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TESTING, from page 11 HCC to host film and talk April 7 individuals are presumed to not have COVID-19. HOLYOKE – The Latinx Studies If the result of the pool is positive, department at Holyoke Community then all individuals in the pool must College will host a short film and be retested individually at school using live presentation by dancer Michelle the Abbott BinaxNOW Rapid Antigen Marroquin and musician Tony Silva on Diagnostic Test. This test would be per- Wed., April 7 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 formed by your child’s school nurse p.m. using a nasal swab. Their film, Volver a los 17 (“Return Since pooled testing does not give to 17”), was inspired by the iconic individual results, you will only be noti- Chilean folk song of the same name by fied if your child requires this follow-up singer Violeta Parra, whose poetic lyrics testing. speak to the longing, remembering and Additionally, the Abbott honoring of the tender age of 17, when BinaxNOW Rapid Antigen Diagnostic love first bursts into bloom. In the film, Test is also available at all schools to Silva plays guitar as Marroquin’s dance test students and staff who show symp- leads viewers on an abstract journey of toms consistent with COVID-19. memory and loss and asks how the past Emails and texts have been sent this has made us who we are. afternoon to families to: Marroquin is a bicultural dance ask permission to regularly test artist who has created interactive per- their child as part of a free COVID- formances in the Pioneer Valley since A film presentation will be made by the Latinx Studies department on April 7. Submitted photo 19 pooled testing program at school, 2014. Silva is a guitarist and composer, ask permission to use the Abbott specializing in Rumba Flamenca and Volver is the third film they have cussion on the themes that inspired the BinaxNOW rapid diagnostic test if their Latin American folk music. co-created in the last six months. film: exile, memory, loss, and identity. child exhibits symptoms consistent with Since COVID -19 severely limited During the April 7 Zoom event, The presentation is part of the COVID-19 while in school their ability to perform in person, the Marroquin and Silva will share the film HCC’s ongoing series of events high- provide information about how to Easthampton-based husband and wife and present a brief retrospective of their lighting Latinx artists and cultures and register their student through Project team shifted into making music/dance work. The audience will have an oppor- the college’s Latinx Studies program. Beacon for this program. films under the name Dragon Circle tunity to converse with one another, To register for the event, please go We are aiming for 100% student Productions. share responses, and participate in a dis- to: hcc.edu/volver and staff participation.” License fees waived for 2021 season to help local businesses HOLYOKE – As part of an effort • Restaurant All Alcohol & Wine/ • Automatic Amusement Devices to help local businesses. Utilizing to help businesses in Holyoke cope Malt Any business seeking to renew federal Community Development with the ongoing restrictions due to • Hotel/Innkeeper All Alcohol & these licenses for the 2021 season will Block grants, the City in partnership the pandemic, the City of Holyoke’s Wine/Malt not have to submit a license fee. For with the Greater Holyoke Chamber License Board, with the encourage- • Club All Alcohol businesses that have already submitted of Commerce, has also established a ment of Mayor Morse, has waived the • Veteran’s Club All Alcohol payment for these fees, the City will small business grant program to assist following license fees for the 2021 • Common Victualer return those payments to the business. local businesses during these uncer- season: • Entertainment Waiving fess is just one small effort tain times. w Granby Public Schools Come Grow With Us

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