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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com [email protected] www.sun.turley.com City works OH THE PLACES YOU WILL GO to re-open businesses, recreation Mall re-opens By Shelby Macri this week [email protected] HOLYOKE – In accor- HOLYOKE – The gover- dance with announcements nor’s re-opening plan includes made this past weekend four phases in order to reopen by government officials in everything within Massachusetts. Massachusetts, Holyoke The phases include starting to Mall will open today for open limited businesses with on-property retail and severe restrictions, opening more restaurants following the business with restrictions and official Massachusetts capacity limits, more businesses Phase Two guidance. open with state/city guidance, As part of its re-opening, and finally a development of Holyoke Mall will intro- vaccines or treatments to resume duce significant changes the ‘new normal’ within the to its safety and sanitiz- state. The Holyoke High School Class of 2020 had a car parade last Sunday morning starting at the Holyoke Mall ing policies and proce- Mayor Alex Morse’s Chief and ended at city hall. With graduation delayed and social distancing required, the parade was created dures, along with Healthy of Staff, Mike Bloomberg, to help the class celebrate its graduation. Graduates were able to travel in small groups or with family. Shopper Guidelines with explained that the reopening plan Vehicles were decorated and music and horns were blaring as the graduates made their way along the parade route, which was led by the Holyoke Police Department. See more photos page 12. MALL, 5 See RE-OPEN page 9 Photos by Gregory A. Scibelli

Homework House to host virtual Holyoke Farmers Market Newly elected State Senator trivia night John Velis gets rolling HOLYOKE – Join set to open up next week Homework House for a fun and virtual night of gener- By Shelby Macri deemed essential and the By Shelby Macri every new city and al trivia on Thursday, June [email protected] market organizers got ready [email protected] town he represents. 18 at 7 p.m. Admission is to open the tents. Holyoke Recently free and the game is family HOLYOKE – The Farmers Market Manager HOLYOKE – Velis met with friendly. Holyoke Farmers Market Sydney Howard explained Recently John Velis, Representative Alex The virtual event will will be returning and vendors that they wanted to open the of Westfield, became Vega of Holyoke, provide the opportunity for will be opening their tents to Market for May 21 but had to State Senator and and was able to families to challenge their the public on Thursday, June push the date back to June. now represents the speak with com- minds and showcase their 18 to Oct. 29. The Farmers “We’re trying to reopen Second Hampden munity members knowledge all while enjoy- Market will be starting its the market in a safe way, to and Hampshire in Holyoke, who 41st season of the Summer ensure that out farmers and District. Along with spoke about the ing the entertainment of John Velis host Bob Charette, ‘Bobby Market, and has operated at volunteers are safe along with the city of Westfield, work they’re doing Roast Beef’. Participants the Veterans Memorial Park all the customers.” Howard Velis represents to address food will be able to compete as from the beginning. said. “There are non-profit 11 towns and cities. Velis has insecurity and other needs in individuals or teams. Team Due to the recent organizations that help and added Holyoke, Chicopee, the city. In addition; Velis met members do not need to be COVID-19 pandemic, the work with farmers, but the Agawam, Easthampton, with the President and CEO in the same location but all Farmers Market was not list- market creates a big oppor- Granville, Montgomery, of Holyoke Medical Center, team members must regis- ed as essential, which has tunity for them.” There are Russell, Southampton, Spiros Hatiras, who gave ter. A prize for first place delayed the season’s open- many new regulations and Southwick, and Tolland to the updates on the hospital’s status will be awarded. ing. There was a lot of media guidelines that need to be list of cities he represents. in relation to COVID-19. While backlash for the decision to obeyed, and the Holyoke Velis was sworn in as state addressing this issue, Velis TRIVIA, 11 not list the farmers market as Farmers Market is dedicated senator on May 28. Just 45 found time to express his grat- itude to the Holyoke Medical essential, so the market was See MARKET, page 6 minutes later, he was casting his first vote with the senate. Center for taking in 40 veteran Colleges “I have been working non- residents from the Holyoke’s stop from the second I was Soldiers Home after the virus announce sworn in.” Velis said. “It’s great struck. resource series and it’s what I came into office Velis admits his new posi- to do. It’s been awesome. And tion is a much larger job that HOLYOKE – the cool thing about this district comes with a larger population Holyoke Community is that there are so many differ- to represent, but that it’s been a College and Springfield ent people; and they make up smooth transition thus far and Technical Community the biggest political spectrum, he finds the change cool and is College will jointly host which is perfect for me. I love excited for the next step. a series of online work- it.” Coming from the House of shops in June and July In the two weeks that Velis Representatives, Velis has some for area employers who has been sworn in as a state connections with towns repre- want to explore programs, senator; he’s been to a Board of sentatives, but is excited to get services and grant-funded Selectmen meeting in Tolland, closer and meet new members workforce training oppor- spoke to Mayor Donald of his district. tunities to boost their Humason Jr. of Westfield “I’ve started to connect small businesses. and Mayor William Sapelli with town officials, I recently of Agawam, and he plans on spoke to Mayor Sapelli and he RESOURCE, 11 The Holyoke Farmers Market is one of the largest markets available in connecting with the mayors of the region. Submitted photo See VELIS, page 9 ◗ In The News Mayor announces winners of MGHPCC Scholarships HOLYOKE – Holyoke Mayor Alex pared labor force.” people will succeed in their college word essay answering the question, B. Morse last Friday announced the win- “Part of our mission and commit- careers and beyond,” said Dr. Stephen “What do you see as the three biggest ners of two scholarship awards totaling ment to Holyoke is to provide educa- Zrike, Superintendent of Holyoke Public challenges currently facing Holyoke, and $13,000 from the Massachusetts Green tional and training opportunities to local Schools. “They have been ably helped what would you do to address them?” High Performance Computing Center students,” said John Goodhue, Executive by the Holyoke Public School teachers, In addition to sponsoring the schol- (MGHPCC) to Holyoke Public School Director of the MGHPCC. “The scholar- staff and guidance department, which arship program, the MGHPCC works students. Now in its seventh year, the ship program is one way that we can help has worked tirelessly to help our students with the mayor’s office, Holyoke Public MGHPCC merit-based scholarship pro- create economic opportunity for deserv- navigate the college process during this Schools, Holyoke Community College, gram has awarded more than $60,000 in ing students.” time of crisis.” Springfield Technical Community grants so far. This year’s scholarship recipients are The MGHPCC scholarship program College and local community service “I’m grateful for community part- Christiaan Boria, who will attend UMass is open to any Holyoke Public School organizations to host internships, robot- ners such as the MGHPCC and its mem- Amherst as a political science major, and student enrolling at one of the five ics competitions, teacher workshops, ber institutions for their support of the John Shea, who will major in mechanical founding institutions of the MGHPCC: after-school classes, programming cours- scholarship program, which is just one engineering at Harvard. Boston University, Harvard University, es, career awareness days and summer part of our collaboration around educa- “Christiaan and John are hard-work- Northeastern University, MIT or UMass. camps. tion and workforce training,” said Morse. ing students who have persevered It is open to students in any major and To watch the ceremony via Zoom “Obtaining a post-secondary degree can through the uncertainty of the last few not limited to students of computer honoring the students, go to the follow- help lead to higher paying jobs and com- months to keep up with their studies. I science or other scientific disciplines. ing link: https://www.facebook.com/ munities benefit from having a well-pre- have every confidence these two young Recipients are chosen based on an 800- watch/?v=582531385983827

NEXT PHASE BEGINS USDA announces next sign-up period for updated Conservation Stewardship Program AMHERST – The U.S. Department can spend up to $725 million in the pro- of Agriculture (USDA) has announced gram, which covers part of the cost for that the next deadline for Conservation producers implementing new conser- Stewardship Program (CSP) applications vation activities and maintaining their to be considered for funding in fiscal existing activities. year 2020 is June 26, 2020. USDA’s • Higher payment rates are now Natural Resources Conservation Service available for certain conservation activ- (NRCS) plans to invest up to $725 mil- ities, including cover crops and resource lion nationwide for new enrollments and conserving crop rotations. contract extensions in fiscal year 2020. • CSP now provides specific support “CSP continues to be a very effec- for organic and transitioning to organ- tive tool for private landowners working ic production activities, and a special to achieve their conservation and man- grassland conservation initiative for agement goals,” said Dan Wright, NRCS certain producers who have maintained Massachusetts State Conservationist. “It cropland base acres. is the largest conservation program in CSP is offered through contin- the United States with more than 70 mil- uous sign-ups. The program provides lion acres of productive agricultural and many benefits including increased crop forest land enrolled.” yields, decreased inputs, wildlife habitat While applications are accepted improvements and increased resilience throughout the year, interested produc- to weather extremes. CSP is for working ers should submit applications to their lands including cropland, pastureland, local NRCS office by June 26, 2020, to nonindustrial private forest land and ensure their applications are considered agricultural land under the jurisdiction for 2020 funding. of a tribe. The 2018 Farm Bill made sever- For more information and to apply, al changes to this critical conservation contact your local USDA-NRCS office: program, which helps agricultural pro- Hadley field office – 413-585-1000, ext. ducers take the conservation activities 3, serving Hampden and Hampshire on their farm to the next level. Some counties. important improvements to the program NRCS is a federal agency that Tents are set up outside of Partners Restaurant on Springfield Street in Agawam last include: works hand-in-hand with conservation weekend as the restaurant, like a few others in town, prepare to get permits to have • NRCS now enrolls eligible, high districts and the people of Massachusetts outdoor dining temporarily as the state’s re-opening plan allows outdoor dining in the ranking applications based on dollars to improve and protect soil, water and second phase. Photo by Gregory A. Scibelli rather than acres. For fiscal 2020, NRCS other natural resources.

Harvard Pilgrim Foundation awards UMassFive extends personalized assistance nearly $230,000 in grants to those facing income reduction WORCESTER – A total of 25 cen- impact of this pandemic is enormous HADLEY – While the COVID-19 Deferral requests through an easy-to-fill- tral and Western Massachusetts non- and right from the start we responded pandemic continues, many employers out web form. profits have received nearly $230,000 to the immediate needs facing nonprofit are facing difficult choices in regards to from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care partners and communities. We are very staffing, and reduction of operation. As GreenPath Financial Coaching Foundation for COVID-19 relief grateful to all who are helping to feed furloughs and layoffs are announced, GreenPath is an additional com- efforts. and care for our community members, UMassFive College Federal Credit plimentary service UMassFive offers, Among those to receive grant and we are committed to supporting Union (UMassFive) would like to which includes assistance in creating funding is Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen them in the weeks and months ahead.” remind those facing loss of income that and managing debt management plans. & Pantry in Chicopee and Greater Other recipients as part of Harvard they are here to help. To find more information about these Springfield Senior Services Inc. Pilgrim Foundation’s COVID-19 services, please visit umassfive.coop/ “Now more than ever it is so crit- Assistance Fund include Gardening the One-on-One Phone Consultations resources/greenpath-financial-coaching. ical to support our communities and Community, of Springfield, Nuestras UMassFive is committed to answer- organizations who are providing ser- Raices Inc., of Holyoke, and the ing questions and helping members Reduced Rates for vices to those residents of central and University of Massachusetts-Amherst. understand the options available to them Short-Term Personal Loans western Mass. impacted by COVID- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care throughout this ongoing time of eco- As a way to make things a little eas- 19,” said Patrick Cahill, vice president, Foundation committed more than $3.5 nomic uncertainty. Members, as well as ier for qualified borrowers who decide Massachusetts market lead for Harvard million in initial grants for COVID-19 those looking to work with the Credit to take on some short-term debt to Pilgrim Health Care, parent company relief efforts in Maine, Massachusetts, Union, are encouraged to reach out for address their current needs, UMassFive of Harvard Pilgrim Foundation. “The New Hampshire and Connecticut. one-on-one phone consultations with the has temporarily lowered the rate of all Credit Union’s knowledgeable staff by new personal loans to 5.99 percent APR calling 800-852-5886. for amounts of $2,000 or less. New and existing members can apply for this loan Community Newspaper Emergency Relief Payment online at www.umassfive.coop/person- Deferral alloan. After signing up (for new users), UMassFive is offering loan payment or logging in, applicants should select ADVERTISING deferral for up to three months on all “Fixed-Term Loan,” then “Loan Special” qualified consumer loans. Members can and continue filling out the form until visit umassfive.coop/Emergency-Relief fully submitted. The Credit Union Works! to learn which loans qualify, and to sub- strongly encourages seeking alternative mit their Emergency Relief Payment options before taking on additional debt.

2 • JUNE 12, 2020 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ Make sure to communicate with creditors during pandemic REGION – Be safe, stay in your the pandemic. Every step of the evic- ants need to let their landlords know, ment because of the pandemic. Banks home, pay what you can, and let your tion process is blocked until August in writing every month, that the failure and other lien holders can offer tem- landlord, bank, utility, know if you can- 18 or until 45 days from the lifting of to pay rent is due to financial hardship porary forbearance on residential mort- not pay right now. Governor Baker’s declaration of emer- because of COVID-19. Additionally, gages. If you can’t afford to pay your “If you can’t pay all your bills gency, whichever comes first. This leg- the law states that a mortgage forbear- rent in full, assistance can be available during this pandemic, make sure you let islation has been recognized as the best ance applies to owner-occupied dwell- for eligible households through a spe- your creditors—landlord, bank, utility, in the country to protect people from ings up to four units, and also requires cial state program. For more infor- credit card, loan, etc. know.” That is the losing their homes, but regional hous- a written notification to the lenders that mation, contact Way Finders at 413- key message from the Pioneer Valley ing advocates are worried that people the failure to pay a mortgage is due to 233-1600 or go to wayfindersma.org/ Planning Commission’s Regional won’t fully understand how the law financial hardship because of COVID- resources. Housing Committee. The group met works. First, the law does not forgive 19. Mortgage payments would then be The ability to pay rent, mortgage, this week to advance initiatives across the rent. If rent is not paid and there is delayed until the end of the loan. or utilities should not jeopardize your the region designed to keep people in no payment agreement set up, a land- The PVPC regional housing com- health or well-being during this public their homes during the pandemic. lord can still evict after the temporary mittee urges people to pay what you health emergency. But be sure to pay The Massachusetts legislature has eviction shut-down is over. Second, in can and talk to your landlord, mortgage what you can and seek assistance now put a halt to non-emergency residen- order for tenants to avoid late fees and holder or other creditors to whom you so that you will not face eviction once tial evictions and foreclosures during reports to credit reporting agencies, ten- are temporarily unable to make pay- the eviction ban is over. Baystate: Don’t skip child visits, vaccinations during Covid-19 SPRINGFIELD – It’s a message that children at risk of preventable diseases itoring; spread out appointments to min- exposure at school. all parents and caregivers need to hear: such as measles, whooping cough, men- imize the number of people in waiting At age 11, children receive another Don’t skip your child’s vaccines during ingitis and other life threatening illnesses. areas and only one adult may accompany booster vaccine for tetanus and whooping the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control a pediatric patient. Potentially sick chil- cough to protect them through middle “Since March, we have been see- and Prevention reports that for children dren are separated from healthy patients/ and high school. At that visit, they also ing the rate of under-immunized infants born between 1994 and 2018, immuni- patrons. receive vaccines against a type of men- double from 25 percent to 50 percent. zations will prevent about 419 million During the early months of a baby’s ingitis seen in teens and young adults This means that in our community, 50 illnesses, 8 million hospitalizations and life, they receive key infant immuniza- and against HPV, a virus that can cause percent of babies under 18 months old 936,000 early deaths. tions to protect them from common child- cancer in both males and females. Teens have not completed their immunization So, why are parents skipping child hood diseases such as whooping cough, will later get a second booster vaccine for series,” says Dr. Chrystal Wittcopp, medi- wellness visits, which often include nec- common blood infections, and pneumo- meningitis and HPV to be sure they are cal director of pediatrics at Baystate High essary vaccinations? nia. Babies are susceptible to whooping fully protected. Street Health Center. “They are concerned for their child cough – a disease that can be fatal for “We are here. We are seeing patients Statewide, the Massachusetts and themselves that they might pick up them but prevented with vaccination. At in person and via telehealth. If you have Department of Health has reported a 68 the novel coronavirus while visiting their age one, babies receive their first measles questions or concerns, call us and we will percent decrease in pediatric vaccina- pediatrician’s office. But, we have taken vaccine. find the best way to get your child the tions. every precaution to keep our offices safe “We know that there have been mea- most appropriate care,” said Wittcopp. “Although COVID-19 is a very seri- for our young visitors and their parents,” sles outbreaks across the United States Baystate High Street Health Center ous illness and can affect children, the said Dr. John O’Reilly, chief, general and Massachusetts in the last several Pediatrics will be holding vaccine-only illnesses to protect against with vaccina- pediatrics, Baystate Children’s Hospital. years. It is still in our community and it is clinics on select Saturdays in June to pro- tions are more common and more harm- At Baystate’s pediatric primary care important to protect them,” said Wittcopp. vide access to those families who have ful as far as we can tell for young chil- practices, new safety and infection con- As children grow to ages 4 and 5, difficulty coming into the office during dren. It is critical to still protect them trol procedures are in place, including: all their immunizations begin to wear off. the week. against those diseases in this COVID individuals being asked questions regard- It is important for them to have a boost- For more information, call 413-794- era,” said Wittcopp. ing health symptoms; giving hand sanitiz- er dose to continue protection against 2525 or visit Baystate Health Children’s Missing important vaccinations puts er and surgical mask; temperature mon- those diseases, especially as they increase Hospital at baystatehealth.org/bch. Ice cream personality to host BHN offers treatment for substance use SPRINGFIELD – Behavioral Health for their addiction in other health care Network announced the opening of a facilities or can be a first step in starting Jimmy Fund Bingo Night new outpatient clinic for the treatment medication treatment for their addiction. BOSTON – Enjoy some fami- three cards. Confirmation details will of substance use disorders on its Liberty FDA-approved medications in combi- ly fun with the Jimmy Fund Bingo be emailed to all participants prior to Street campus. The clinic offers medical- nation with counseling and behavioral Night Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m. The Friday evening. Winners of each round ly supervised methadone in addition to therapies will provide a “whole-patient” live online game will be hosted by Ben will receive fun prizes, including the suboxone, vivitrol, other FDA approved approach to the treatment of substance & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield Jimmy Fund Bingo “Champ” T-shirt medications and counseling. use disorders. and co-hosted by Sean Greenwood. provided by Chowdaheadz. All partic- BHN offers a full continuum of care The new clinic will be open seven The game will take place on the Jimmy ipants will be entered to win the grand and services in Springfield for those in days per week and is located at 395 Fund’s Facebook page. prize. addiction recovery. Recovery programs Liberty St., sharing building space with To participate in the Jimmy Fund For more information or to get include acute treatment (detox), resi- other BHN programs. The campus also Bingo Night, a $10 or more donation Bingo cards, visit jimmyfund.org/ dential recovery homes, clinical stabili- houses a crisis center, The Living Room, is suggested. Participants will receive events. zation, outpatient treatment and Driver other 24-hour treatment programs, an Alcohol Education services. adult outpatient clinic, care coordination Read The Sun online at www.sun.turley.com The new clinic will serve those and outreach services, and administrative who have started medication treatment offices.

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This Turley the color is hard to describe, the barn-red broom brush, nor shiny, reflecting Publications native plant is topped with clus- Columnist flower shape is even more diffi- tree-trim wrapped on the under-the-eaves, ters of pale blue flowers, each one cult; maybe something along the light post fixture – only one foot from the opening to form a tiny star, hence its com- lines of nodding bells with reflexed sepals? front door – has deterred their roost! mon name, blue star. Growing to around Lobed leaves are another attractive feature Enter and exit barn swallows: birds that A Quote three feet tall and not quite as wide, Amsonia of this plant, although vigilance against the are often monogamous-partners soaring, dart- almost qualifies for “specimen” status, dreaded leaf miner is a must in order to keep ing and spending hundreds of hours creating OF NOTE although it is not as showy as other speci- it looking good. Here too, full sun or partial See SWALLOWS, page 5 mens like peony or dictamus. Only one plant shade will grow decent two-foot to two-and- “If you is necessary per grouping in full sun or part a-half-foot whispy plants, a size perfect for are working on shade. In my garden, it self- sows, but not the middle row of the border. usually enough to make itself a nuisance. Mountain bluet, or perennial bachelor something that Another plant best suited for the back button, as it is sometimes called, is one of you really row of the perennial garden is Baptisia aus- my most treasured perennials. There is noth- care about, tralis, or false indigo. Gray-green foliage ing rare about Centaurea montana, or even you don’t is pretty in its own right, until you see the all that unique about it. I just plain like its have to be pushed. beautiful deep blue-purple pea-like flower oversized cornflowers and their lovely true spikes emerge in mid-June. Easily four feet blue shade. For years I managed to keep a The vision tall and three feet wide, Baptisia is a nice clump going; it finally succumbed to chip- pulls you.” specimen perennial; one plant is certainly munks who demolished the plant trying to enough per grouping. The size of the plant get at the flowers and seed pods. At 18 inch- Steve Jobs you purchase may lead you to think other- es tall it is another plant best suited to the wise, though, since transplants are usually middle row of the garden. Plant in full sun or puny and take a couple of seasons to estab- slight shade for best results. Cut back after it lish. Site false indigo in full sun or part is done flowering for a chance at late season Letters to the shade in rich soil. Refrain from moving the rebloom. plant once it reaches full size or its deep tap If you are still in need of more blue Editor Policy root may be compromised. Blackish seed flowers, there are also numerous iris, lav- Eggs of barn swallows, captured by the author’s pods are hardly decorative on the plant, but ender, campanula and spiderwort cultivars Letters to the Editor husband, will soon hatch and bring about more do look nice in autumn floral arrangements. waiting to be discovered. Have fun planning have a maximum of 350 One of my favorite blue flowers is “rulers of the roost. Photo submitted See GARDEN, page 5 words. We require writ- ers to include their name, address and phone num- ber in order for our office to authenticate author- HIDDENHIDDEN ship prior to publication. Addresses and phone numbers are not pub- ININ lished. Unsigned or anony- mous letters will NOT be Ho ly o ke published. We reserve the right to edit or withhold any submissions. Libelous, unsubstantiated allega- tions, personal attacks or defamation of character are not allowed. 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4 • JUNE 12, 2020 • The Holyoke Sun Holyoke Arrests ◗ Opinion ◗

The Holyoke Police Department recorded the following arrests. No arrests in the Poetry Corner public log have been omitted. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Tuesday, June 2 Josue Sanchez, Colon, 24, of 110 Louis E. Gajales, 24, of 36 Resnic Elmer Dr, Chicopee, was arrested for dis- All You Can Do Is Your Best Blvd, Holyoke, was arrested on a default orderly conduct at 4:50 p.m. by Thomas J. Kennedy warrant at 11:57 a.m. Alexis Figueroa, 42, of 396 All God expects from you… Do your best Wednesday, June 3 Tokeneke Rd, Holyoke, and Ernie Ryck Crabtree, 29, of 20 Muriel-Pastrana, 40, of 164 Sargeant St, Whatever that is – Is however can change Easthampton Rd., Apt. B10, Holyoke, Apt. 4B, Holyoke, were arrested for drug Your here, How long what year… was arrested for assault and battery on a possession Class A, and trespassing at Good values grow in spirituality maturity family/household member, assault and 9:48 p.m. As all rights have equal responsibilities. battery on a person age 60 and over, and Every possession has a value duty unarmed robbery at 6:40 a.m. Sunday, June 7 And every opportunity has a fulfilled obligation. Selma Espada, 43, of 33 Meadow Others first in thoughts and needs Jorge Garcia, 38, of 15 Hamilton St., Holyoke, was arrested on a probation So many poor and unseen as you walk by. St, Apt. 2R, Holyoke, was arrested on a warrant at 11:55 a.m. default warrant. Not only in hanging beads… Diana Rogers Spurgin, 60, of 67 We all fall short of this. Friday, June 5 Tanglewood Rd., Amherst, was arrested Whatever they say: Don’t react Dalisha Ruiz, 20, of 321 Beech on a default warrant at 1:27 p.m. You have purpose and meaningful meaning. St, Apr. 3R, Holyoke, was arrested for Now go out and make your contribution in some way. assault and battery with a dangerous Jeffrey Desrosiers, 32, of 99 Clayton Even a smile will do… weapon, assault and battery with a dan- Dr., West Springfield, was arrested for Go out and love and pray – Start today gerous weapon on a pregnant victim, and disorderly conduct and leaving the scene Be a friend, now and forever motor vehicle malicious damage at 10:35 of a property damage incident at 1:48 a.m. p.m. But put God your number # 1 As He wants you to have fun. Now let us look at this – last 28 years, she has held the position Family – Forever acting morally in love yearly GARDEN, from page 4 of staff horticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Sin – Someone in need Village. She enjoys growing food as well GOD – Goodness on Demand a cool border this summer. as flowers. Have a question for her? Peace, Love and Joy! Roberta McQuaid graduated from Email it to [email protected] with the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at “Gardening Question” in the subject the University of Massachusetts. For the line. three weeks later they can fly from the SWALLOWS, from page 4 nest as fledglings. by the CDC. Enter and exit humans: who knock MALL, from page 1 • Hand Sanitizer Stations: New hand a mud-pie-thatched nest for the coming on the front door when leaving. “We sanitizer stations will be available at: brood. The batch of three to eight eggs gotta let them know when we’re going Center for Disease Control (CDC) recom- • Digital directories throughout the needs at least two to three weeks of out. ‘Don’t want to startle them and mendations everyone must follow prior to property incubation before they hatch. About have bird’s nest bombshells all over. entering the property. Holyoke Mall will • Food court areas operate under modified hours of opera- • Elevators and escalators tion, Monday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to • Throughout the common area 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Curbside Pickup: Several restau- “Our preparations over the past two rants are offering curbside pick-up months have truly put the safety and including Uno’s Pizzeria & Grill, Sumo well-being of our guests, tenants and Japanese Steakhouse and The Greek employees first,” said Aiden McGuire, Place. While Target is open for shop- Director of Corporate Communications, ping, they also still offer curbside pick- Pyramid Management Group. “We are up. Macy’s and Best Buy are offering excited to welcome guests back with curbside pick-up as well. enhancements to our safety and sanitiz- • Daily Health Screenings for ing policies and procedures, along with Holyoke Mall employees, security, Healthy Shopper Guidelines all visitors housekeeping employees and all contrac- must follow prior to visiting the property. tors returning. Together, we can all do our part to put In addition, Holyoke Mall has cre- safety first.” ated “Healthy Shopper Guidelines” with CDC recommendations that everyone What’s New: must follow prior to entering the proper- Guests will be greeted with a wide ty. They include: range of safety and sanitizing policies 1. Face masks or coverings must be and procedures, all designed to make worn by everyone. Holyoke Mall as safe as possible for its 2. Refrain from touching your nose, employees, tenants and guests. They mouth and eyes. include: 3. 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for the simple reason that COVID-19 have signs of their products along the are signed up. I vendor is currently as the MARKET, from page 1 has changed the regulations. Typically, line to help people decide what they want Market and the second vendor will arrive to sticking to every rule for everyone’s vendors are closer together and the cus- to buy as they wait. There will be volun- at the Market in July. benefit. The Massachusetts Department tomers are able to roam the market while teers working the market while wearing The rules for the Farmers Market of Agricultural Resources gave Howard they shop. masks and gloves, and they will let peo- include: Wearing a mask for all partici- and her team a list of regulations and This year, there will be one entrance ple into the Market and count to keep pants including volunteers, vendors, and essential services to adhere to. and one exit. Vendors will be set up at track of how many people are in the mar- customers, no reusable bags allowed, Public health officials and city offi- least six feet apart and there will be ket at a time. customers can’t touch items until they’ve cials can close the Farmers Market if stakes set into the ground in front of the Customers are required to wear purchased them, volunteers and vendors there is an issue, so market coordinators vendors to market the one-way flow of masks and hand sanitizer will be offered must wear gloves, leave pets at home had to work with city officials to ensure the market easier for customers. There at the entrance as well as throughout the as they encourage people to break the that the Market could be open. The mar- will be a line outside of the market with market for customer and vendor safety. six foot distance, and no food or drink ket will be open from 1 p.m. to 5:30 tape and traffic cones marking spots in Along with this precaution, customers allowed in the market area. There will p.m. every Thursday this season. The line that are six feet apart, the vendors will not be allowed to touch the produce be a food truck and ice cream truck out- market will look different from last year will be set up facing the line, and will offered. Instead the customer will be able side of the market for customers to visit to view the produce, and point to which before going home. one they desire, then the vendor will han- “It’s been a moving target to set up dle the food and check out the customer. the market over the pandemic, so we These two steps will be handled at differ- will be keeping up with CDC and local ent sections of the vendors booth to avoid Board of Health guidelines.” Howard close contact. said. “We’re hopeful that the restrictions Customers are encouraged to pay will lessen, but we’ll be open and run- with their card, Venmo or other money ning throughout the summer.” Howard IT'S EASY to say apps rather than cash, to cut back on the is hopeful for the turn out and is excit- cross contamination. Also checks are not ed to have the Market back up and run- accepted. ning, as many people were requesting “With the one way flow it will be their presence throughout quarantine. WE CARE. a slower process and people won’t be The Holyoke Farmers Market posts able to return to a vendor once they’ve updates to its Facebook Page, and for passed them.” Howard said. “The ven- more information people can email dors are set up parallel to the customers HolyokeFarmersMarket@holyokecham- lined up on the sidewalk, so they can see ber.com products before entering. Hopefully this will help them while shopping and will THAT'S WHY WE'D increase the chances of moving through the Market without issues.” Howard also explains that each booth will have a dou- ble wide table between the vendor and customer to keep up the six feet distance rather show it. within the market. When customers get to the first stake in front of the vendor they will pick out their products, then the will move to the second stake to pay for their merchandise. Programs such as HIP and SNAP are also accepted as payment at the Farmers Market, but there must be money on the card already. In order to offer these services, farmers need to be signed up with the food programs, The market draws residents from Holyoke currently there are only two vendors who and other towns in the area.

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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.comSPORTSSEND US YOUR SPORTS SUBMISSIONS www.sports.turley.com Senior softball celebrated HOLYOKE – Though it seniors are: Hannah Boucher- has been a struggle during the Hendricks, Marilian Colon past few years, the Holyoke Martinez, Jordan Dudas, High School softball team Cheyenne Dunn, Patricia was set to have a lot of expe- Haradon, Daisha Heredia, rience in the field with several Rashel Mateo Baerga, Nayelis seniors returning to the line- Moret Salamo and Brianne up this season. The Holyoke Villemarie.

Right, Pitcher Marilian Colon-Martinez fires to the plate. Far right, Patricia Haradon pitches for Holyoke against Ludlow during action last year. Below, Cheyenne Dunn tries to field a throw at second. Below right, Hannah Boucher-Hendriks swings at a pitch for the Knights. File photos

Spec Pond League will have no fans to start season Kolodzieys ready to start PVSSL in By Gregory A. Scibelli Pond in Wilbraham sometime been both a nightly and a week- Bryan Litz, the direc- [email protected] next month. end gathering place for many tor of Wilbraham Parks and Phase 3 Only this summer, it could young basketball players and Recreation, organizes the WILBRAHAM – One of look a lot different for a while. their families, which utilize the league each year. He wel- By Gregory A. Scibelli first youth sports the area could For several years, the Spec surrounding amenities during comes many teams from out [email protected] see will be based out of Spec Pond Summer Basketball has games. of town, including Agawam, Southwick, Springfield, LUDLOW – As the pic- Ludlow, Belchertown, Ware, ture becomes clearer, it looks Chicopee, Palmer, and even as like we will have summer soc- far as Sturbridge. cer in the Pioneer Valley for There are divisions ranging high school students. from third and fourth graders all High school students the way up to the high school have been away from one level. There are both boys and another since March 16, girls teams and the typical night which essentially all educa- has games being played every tion was shut down through- hour from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on out the Commonwealth. the two outdoor courts. Area Eventually, all recreation and schools are utilized in the event activity was shut down as games must be made up due to well. rain. Last Saturday, Gov. The season carries on Charlie Baker announced through July and early August the provisions of Phase and then playoffs happen in 2 of the re-opening plan as mid-August with the champi- Massachusetts continues to onships concluding right before stay on a good course with the start of youth football sea- lowering numbers of corona- son. virus cases, deaths, and hospi- Litz confirmed the league is talizations. planning to start if and when the With the start of Phase state enters Phase 3, which is 2, the “cautious” step, the The Spec Pond Summer Basketball League is planning to have basketball this summer once Phase 3 of the re-opening plan begins in Massachusetts. File photos See BASKETBALL, page 8 See SOCCER page 8

The Holyoke Sun • JUNE 12, 2020 • 7 ◗ Sports Commemorative coins on sale now to fund education programs SPRINGFIELD – Located in the This milestone concludes a multi- basketball history while supporting the staff will provide instructions. State Birth City of Basketball, Springfield, year effort by Congressman Richard Hall and the game itself, as the funds of Massachusetts directives regarding Mass., the Naismith Memorial Neal, Congressman Andy Barr, and generated will allow us to bolster our Covid-19 protocols will be followed. Basketball Hall of Fame promotes and Senators Elizabeth Warren and the late endowment, educational programs and Mintage for this commemorative preserves the game of basketball at every John McCain, along with countless Hall ever-growing portfolio of events.” coin program is limited to 50,000 $5 level. Since the Basketball Hall of Fame of Fame members, to make this coin a To commemorate this historic day, gold coins, 400,000 silver dollar coins, opened its doors in 1959, it has operated reality. the Hall of Fame offered a limited quan- and 750,000 half dollar coins. Coin pric- as a not for profit organization relying on “This endeavor has been years in tity of coins for sale to the general public es include surcharges of $35 for each the generosity of others to preserve the the making and we couldn’t be more on June 4 from noon to 2 p.m. Coins gold coin, $10 for each silver coin, and legacy of the game. On Thursday, June excited to be launching a commemora- will be available on a first-come-first- $5 for each half-dollar coin, which are 4, basketball fans will have the opportu- tive coin with the U.S. Mint this week,” served basis and orders will be limited authorized to be paid to the Naismith nity to own a piece of basketball history said John Doleva, President and CEO to one coin type/finish per person, while Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a and support the Hall of Fame with the of the Naismith Memorial Basketball supplies last. Customers should enter 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to fund purchase of a newly launched commem- Hall of Fame. “These coins are a unique the South Side of the property (Hilton an endowment that will enable increased orative coin. opportunity for fans to own a piece of Garden Entrance) where Hall of Fame operations and educational programming. 2020 Bay State Summer Games events cancelled through July REGION – All Bay State Games This summer, Bay State Games was utmost importance to keep everyone safe pages on the Bay State Games website events originally scheduled for May 30 set to celebrate its 39th annual Summer during these unprecedented times,” says will be updated with information as it through July 26 will be cancelled in con- Games. Due to multiple venue cancella- Executive Director, Kevin Cummings. becomes available. All athletes who have sideration for the health and well-being tions, the inability to conduct team sport “While this was a very difficult decision, registered for the 2020 Summer Games of all athletes, officials, coaches, medi- tryouts in June, decisions by sport gov- we believe it is appropriate given the will be refunded for their registration fee. cal staff, and volunteers. The challeng- erning bodies to suspend competitions, unprecedented impact this pandemic has If the sport you wish to compete in can es and uncertainty that COVID-19 has medical committee concerns, as well as had on everyone, as well as our ability to be held in the fall of 2020, it will require presented prevent the organization from other factors, the Summer Games will produce events this year” a new registration. For more information, appropriately planning, organizing, and not be able to proceed as scheduled. Bay State Games remains hopeful please visit www.baystategames.org. producing events in 30 different sports “We are committed to the health and that some events may proceed in the fall Please direct all questions and inquiries this year. well-being of our constituents. It is of the if and when it is safe to do so. Sport to [email protected]. Valley Wheel Baseball league Senior athletes being featured looking at early July open in The Holyoke Sun sports section REGION – The Valley Wheel on gatherings are lifted. The league By Gregory A. Scibelli still trying to collect info on every team Over-30 Baseball League is seeking is projecting tryouts in late June with [email protected] that would have been involved in this new players for the upcoming 2020 an early July start to the game sched- spring’s season. season. The league is seeking players ule. The league is built on comradery, The Turley Publications sports We hope to also publish action ages 28 and up. Players turning 28 this fair play, and having a good time with department is looking to honor the senior photos of seniors from previous sea- year are eligible. However, only play- friends. If interested in trying out, go athletes who have had their spring sea- sons, though parents and coaches are ers 30 and older can pitch. The league to www.valleywheelbaseball.com. The sons cancelled by the coronavirus pan- encouraged to send photos of seniors plays 15 regular season games with rules of the league and new player demic. they would like to see published in the games being held mostly on Sundays forms can be found on the site. For The senior features have already upcoming editions of the paper. with a couple of weekday games further information, you can contact started rolling out, but if you have not All submissions can be made to thrown in the mix as well as a spe- the league’s commissioner, Jim Nason seen your senior featured, we encouraged Sports Editor Gregory A. Scibelli at cial Mother’s Day Saturday game in at [email protected] or call him at you to send photos and info on your son [email protected]. In the subject line, early May. However, due to the cur- (413) 433-4308. Tryouts will be take or daughter, and encourage you to con- please identify the school and sport you rent circumstances, the league sched- place as soon as conditions are allowed, tact their coach to speak with us. are writing in about. Senior athletes are ule has been pushed back. The league but new player applications are still We have reached out to spring also encouraged to write in to talk about still plans to play its season once bans being accepted. coaches and athletic directors, but are the season that wasn’t.

ing and reporting scores and other league Quabbin Over-30 Baseball League SOCCER, from page 7 information. The Kolodzieys say will be looking Pioneer Valley Summer Soccer League is out for the guidance from the governor’s hoping for mid-July start making plans for its return to action. office on exactly how Phase 3 will be Just a few weeks ago, the coordi- implemented as they look to start the sea- REGION – The Quabbin Valley going forward. Sign-ups should resume nators of the league, Chris and Diana son as soon as possible. Over-30 Baseball League is seeking soon. Based on the governor’s re-open Kolodziey, were noncommittal about “Our goal is to get players play- new players for 2020 season. The plan, the league is aiming for a start to whether or not there would be a season ing and keep everyone safe,” the web- league has six teams, several with open the season in mid-July with a modified due to the uncertainty surrounding the site states. “So we are looking at a quick roster spots. Last year, the league voted schedule. Games are nine innings and re-opening and whether it would have to turnaround to begin play once we get a to allow players age 28 and 29 to be metal (BBCOR -3) or wood bats are be delayed or scaled back. thumbs up from the Governor’s Office. able to join the league, though players allowed. Fields locations are through- However, they were always hopefully We want the league to be ready to go under 30 are not eligible to pitch. The out Western Mass. For more informa- of having a season, even with a delayed quickly once this happens.” cost of the league this season is $192. tion on the league, or if you are inter- start. Teams interested in participat- For returning and new players, sign-ups ested in registering, go to https://www. Normally, the season would start next ing in the league should begin signing have been placed on hold until a deter- quabbinvalleybaseball.org/. The league week, but games will start under Phase 3, up as soon as possible and can email mination has been made on the season is also in Facebook. called Vigilant. Teams, in groups 10 and [email protected] for more informa- under, can start practicing, however, and tion. Teams are encouraged to communi- the Kolodzieys are taking registrations cate with their school and/or recreation since high school basketball was shut- and starting to organize a schedule that department regarding field availability. BASKETBALL, from page 9 down just shy of the state finals. In would start sometime shortly after June On the new website, there is a link youth basketball, the Szlats Memorial 30. with new rules and regulations for 2020. currently on track to happen on June 30. Tournament in Chicopee was just begin- So far, the governor’s plan has gone There will be additional information While Phase 3 lists “limited ning when the state banned all recre- according to the three-week schedule about such things as social distancing and crowds” as part of the ability to resume ational activities. projects for it, which puts Phase 3 on tar- other safety precautions for the 2020 sea- athletic contests at the youth level, Litz As the state continues its re-open- get for that date. son. The league is planning to have both has said the main parameter of starting ing process, it is possible the Spec The summer soccer season would the high school and adult seasons. the season will be that no fans will be Pond League will be able to ease some likely last at least four weeks through to Based on communications with the allowed. restrictions in Phase 4, if that phase is the end of July, but could also go into various teams that are regularly involved, “There will be a maximum of three implemented sometime in July. Each August. Diana Kolodziey said that is still the Kolodzieys very much want the 2020 coaches on the bench and at games,” phase of the governor’s plans is sup- being determined. summer season to happen. said Litz. “But once we see what guid- posed to last three weeks if there are no In their preparations for the upcom- “Based on the overwhelming feed- ance the state gives, then we will also setbacks. There is a registration packet ing season, the Kolodzieys have also back we have received,” the website implement other rules.” now available online for the league. To pulled the trigger on a brand new website, states. “Many teams want to move for- The Spec Pond league will be the access it, go to https://www.leagueline- www.pioneervalleysummersoccerleague. ward and play understanding that we are first basketball that takes place in area up.com/welcome.asp?url=specpond. com. up against some unfamiliar challenges. The new site has a new way of regis- The site states there will be a “con- Read The Sun online at www.sun.turley.com tering teams and is designed to move most densed” season, but it unclear how many of the operations online, such as schedul- regular games will be played.

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areas as well as outdoor spaces. Throughout this pro- from page 1 Commonwealth of tion of assets and expenses RE-OPEN, cess, residents and citizens are asked to wear masks Massachusetts of administration. outside in the general public and inside businesses. The Trial Court WITNESS, Hon. Barbara will take some time in order for people to see an effect. Citizens are also encouraged to have sanitizer or disin- Hampden Probate and M Hyland, First Justice of this “There are a few phases to reopening,” said fectant to help protect themselves and others during this Family Court Court. 50 State Street Date: June 04, 2020 Bloomberg. “But within those phases there are different time. This includes businesses as well, in addition to the Springfield, MA 01103 Suzanne T. Seguin parts. Right now we’re in part one of phase one, after public health inspectors that will be involved with the (413)748-7758 Register of Probate testing and reviewing information we’ll move to part reopening of the city. Docket No. HD20P0850EA 6/12/2020 two of phase one. I’m happy to see people out, and safe- Bloomberg says city officials are looking to add Estate of: Joseph A Chevalier LEGAL NOTICE ly enjoying the streets, but I’m concerned that the virus inspectors for the reopening, as well as including Date of Death: 11/12/2019 CITY OF HOLYOKE isn’t completely gone so we need to take precautions.” inspectors to help educate businesses and citizens on CITATION ON PETITION GAS & ELECTRIC Bloomberg said there are four departments COVID-19. City officials are trying to keep their res- FOR FORMAL DEPARTMENT that play a role in leading the reopening of the city. idents safe while following state guidelines, and want ADJUDICATION ELECTRIC UNDERGROUND To all interested persons: CABLE - 500 MCM EPR CU Including the Board of Health, the Mayor’s Office, them to understand the situation they are in. Bloomberg A Petition for Formal Sealed bids for the above The Department of Public Works, and Licensing and also explains that the reopening plan will include adapt- Probate of Will with named contract will be Permitting. These groups will be monitoring the results ing, refining, and educating until a specific vaccine Appointment of Personal received by Holyoke Gas & of the reopening, and will be working to get the city or treatment is found. City officials will be actively Representative has been Electric Dept. until 2:00 p.m., filed by David R Plourde of June 19, 2020 at the Office of back to normal. working on making this as easy of a process as it can E. Longmeadow MA request- the Manager, 99 Suffolk St., “State orders go above any and all city orders,” said be, there will be temporary adjustments, but they are in ing that the Court enter a for- Holyoke, MA 01040, at which Bloomberg. “So every city and town in Massachusetts place for safety. mal Decree and Order and for time proposals will be publicly has to follow these guidelines. It’s still really early to Though there were no closures of state parks or such other relief as requested opened and read. in the Petition. Additional information may tell the results, and there’s still more information com- most open spaces, playgrounds and dog parks were The Petitioner requests be obtained from: ing in. We’re following the steps and guidelines and are closed. Bloomberg said the city is working on re-open- that: David R Plourde of Chi Wong hoping to see results in two to three weeks.” ing playgrounds and dog parks, but that the reopening E. Longmeadow MA be Holyoke Gas & Electric The town officials are trying to utilize the plan requires hand washing stations in these areas. appointed as Personal Dept. Representative(s) of said 99 Suffolk St. Community Development Block Grant, to help city The city officials are looking into this and are working estate to serve on the bond Holyoke, MA 01040 resources. Such as safe walking and biking on sidewalks toward getting these areas open as soon as possible. The in an unsupervised admin- [email protected] and park enhancement, as people start to integrate into city officials are working closely on each part of each istration. (413) 335-0148 the community more. This is currently being planned phase to reopen the city and are expecting some results IMPORTANT NOTICE The right is hereby You have the right to reserved to reject any or all out, but there are hopes to expand walking and biking within the next few weeks. obtain a copy of the Petition proposals, or to accept any from the Petitioner or at the proposal that in the opinion Court. You have a right to of the Manager may be for don’t first ask ‘are you a Democrat or a Republican?’” object to this proceeding. To the best interest of the City of VELIS, from page 1 Velis said. “You listen to what’s needed and you get do so, you or your attorney Holyoke. must file a written appearance Please mark sealed enve- your job done. The Army taught me to achieve my and objection at this Court lopes “Bid for Electric a good guy I enjoyed talking with him. I excited to get objective over anything else, and I will apply that to my before: 10:00 a.m. on the Underground Cable - 500 to work and start making changes and helping where State Senator role.” return day of 07/02/2020. MCM EPR CU” and address I’m needed.” Velis said. “When I meet with people, I Velis says that he frequently crosses the party lines, This is NOT a hear- them to: ing date, but a deadline by James M. Lavelle, Manager like to go to them. I want to go where they are and have and mainly wants to help people come to a conclusion which you must file a written Holyoke Gas & Electric Dept. a conversation where they go day to day, where they’re easily and swiftly. appearance and objection if 99 Suffolk St. comfortable and in their zone.” While Velis explains that his position of State you object to this proceeding. Holyoke, MA 01040 Velis spoke about wanting to meet with each Senator comes with a very different role and the sheer If you fail to file a timely writ- 6/12/2020 ten appearance and objec- mayor as they become available, and how he’s enjoyed size and volume of people reaching out has increased, tion followed by an affidavit SALE OF speaking with new town officials over the past week. he’s looking forward to stepping into his role and help- of objections within thirty (30) MOTOR VEHICLES “My intent over the next couple of weeks is to ing as much as he can. Recently he has been focused on days of the return day, action Under G.L. c. 159B Sec 6B meet with the heads of government to kind of begin providing COVID-19 relief to the 11 communities he may be taken without further as Amended notice to you. By Senate 466 of 1989 getting together and create a listening party to find the oversees. UNSUPERVISED Notice is hereby given by need in each town.” Velis said. “I like to sit down with Velis is spearheading the COVID recovery and ADMINISTRATION UNDER Reardon’s Garage Inc., 1537 people, I’m a real people person as well as a politician has been in contact with the vice chairman of Labor THE MASSACHUSETTS Northampton St., Holyoke, and I’d like to show it can be a good thing.” Part of Development to help accommodate the towns he rep- UNIFORM PROBATE CODE MA, pursuant to the provi- (MUPC) sions of G.L. c. 255, p39 that Velis’ campaign included how he’s “fighting to over- resents. He’s also been in contact with the CDC and is A Personal Representative on July 1, 2020 at 12:00 come partisan divides to improve the lives of his con- leading discussions and committees for his towns relief. appointed under the MUPC in noon at 1537 Northampt­ on stituents.” Velis explains that he has a unique approach “I can’t express how happy I am to fill this role,” an unsupervised administra- St., Holyoke, MA, the follow- to politics and tends to not get caught in the fight said Velis. “I hope when I get going people say ‘he’s the tion is not required to file an ing motor vehicles will be sold inventory or annual accounts at private sale to satisfy our between Democrats and Republicans, but rather he tries hardest working and most accessible senator we’ve ever with the Court. Persons inter- garagekeepers lien. to hear both sides and work with them to come to the had’ because then I’ll know I’ve done something right. ested in the estate are enti- 2015 Toyota Camry best conclusion for those he represents. I’m going to stay in public office for as long as I can tled to notice regarding the Vin# 4T1BF1FK8FU474667 Velis is a veteran and was a Major in the U.S Army serve the people who voted me in.” administration directly from LKO: Jimmie Oliver Reserves, he explains that his Army background has While there are no term limits for state senator, the Personal Representative 50 Stebbins St. and may petition the Court Springfield, MA 01109 helped his political approach to see all sides. “ Velis is focusing on the present and what he needs to in any matter relating to the 6/12, 6/19, 6/26/2020 When you’re told to do something in the Army you get done while he’s in the position. estate, including the distribu-

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The Holyoke High School Class of 2020 will not have its graduation ceremony until early August. But the class got a chance to celebrate together with a parade around the city last Sunday morning. High school officials are hoping to have a “close-to” traditional graduation on Aug. 2. Photos by Gregory A. Scibelli

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