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Early voting is set up at the Agawam Senior Center last week. Early voting goes through Friday, Oct. 30, then voters can go to their respective voting precincts on Tuesday, Nov. 3. PHOTO BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI By Gregory A. Scibelli Voting has been held during regu- voting population in Agawam. Typ- [email protected] lar business hours since Oct. 17, along ical presidential elections can draw with some special weekend hours, in- at least between 40 and 60 percent of AGAWAM – Early voting will end cluding Sundays. the registered voters, but with early on Friday, Oct. 30, but after just one In all there have been nearly 6,000 and mail-in voting, it is possible for week, it has been a rousing success. ballots cast already. the town to shatter that expectation, The Agawam Senior Center has Town Clerk Vincent Gioscia re- especially when in-person voting oc- been buzzing with activity since ear- ported Monday that between early curs on Nov. 3, and numbers from the ly voting started. With the ongoing voting and mail-in ballots, 5,917 have second week of early voting are all pandemic and essentially all pro- been received and counted toward considered. gramming shut down at the center, it Agawam’s voting tally. Gioscia mailed out approximate- was the perfect location to hold early It represents a “turnout” of ap- ly 6,000 mail-in ballots for a variety voting. proximately 26 percent of the total VOTE ❙ page 2 Josiah Bass-Collins dribbles up the field at Westfield High School during a recent game. More photos on page 8. PHOTO BY State representative, senate seats on the line in Nov. 3 election DAVID HENRY WWW.SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM By Gregory A. Scibelli State Rep. Nicholas Boldyga, feating Sandlin. Only small increases in [email protected] R-Southwick, will defend his seat Boldyga is a resident of Southwick against Democrat and Agawam and was formerly a police officer in AGAWAM – While most eyes in School Committee member Kerri Connecticut. He also served on the COVID cases locally the country are on the very contro- O’Connor. Southwick Select Board before being By Gregory A. Scibelli quite felt the impact. versial 2020 presidential election be- Boldyga was elected in 2010 when elected to the state legislature. [email protected] However, in the past two tween incumbent President Donald he defeated now-Agawam City Coun- Boldyga is one of just a few Repub- weeks, like many towns, Trump and challenger, former Vice cil Rosemary Sandlin. Boldyga has licans in a Democratically-dominated AGAWAM – While cas- Agawam has seen a slight President Joe Biden, there are also lo- overcome Democratic challengers in state legislature. es are on the rise for coro- uptick in cases and is in cal elections being decided when vot- every election since becoming state Boldyga has touted having advo- navirus in Massachusetts danger of seeing its COVID ers are invited to the polls for a final representative, including twice de- cated for not raising taxes and work- and many other parts of the rate rise above eight cases time on Tuesday, Nov. 3. feating Samuel DiSanti and once de- ELECTION ❙ page 2 country, Agawam has not COVID ❙ page 2

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Used toys needed for holiday exchange Virtual symphony pass IN THIS ISSUE AGAWAM – Agawam Zero Waste Club equipment, books, bicycles, electronics, and the Agawam Rotary Club have part- video games, DVDs, stuffed animals, mod- available through library Opinion...... 4 nered to collect toys for the 5th Annual el kits, art supplies, building toys, creative Holiday Used Toy Exchange. This volun- learning toys & structures, games, puzzles AGAWAM — The Pioneer Valley Symphony is pre- Crossword...... 6 teer team has modified the annual event to and baby toys. Donated toys must be clean, paring for their upcoming 82nd season and for now comply with COVID-19 health guidelines. working and have all parts. they will be completely virtual…and free of charge. Schools...... 6 Donors will send individual pictures General public free shopping will be In the past, the Agawam Library has received passes of each of their gently used, clean, work- on-line from Wed., Nov. 4 through Tues., valid for 2 adult and 2 children, however this year Sports...... 8 ing toys by email to AgawamZeroWaste@ Nov. 10. Participants will be entered into we have been provided with the code LIBRARY- gmail.com from now until Sun., Nov. 1. a lottery after selecting their favorite toys COMP82, which will allow free access to any PVS Classifieds...... 10 Please include your name and telephone virtually. The specific website and shopping “Presents” or “Discovery Series” online event. number on the e-mail. Toys will be col- format information will be made available The code may be redeemed by visiting the web- Public Notices...11 lected by appointment only at the Agawam at a future date. Toys will be distributed by site www.pvsoc.org, going to the TICKETS page and Public Library parking lot on Sat., Nov. 21 appointment only on Sat., Dec. 5 from 10-2 Public Safety ....12 then entering the code at checkout. This will make from 10-3. Donors will remain in their cars in the Agawam Public Library parking lot. the total value due $0, and a confirmation email will for this drive-thru event. Participants will remain in their cars for 12 PAGES be received with the access link to the event. Gently used toys wanted include musi- this drive-thru event. Please submit ques- The PVS operates almost entirely due to the gen- cal instruments, action figures, dolls, sports tions to [email protected] erosity of the community. Donations to support their education program, youth programming or VOTE ❚ from page 1 subscription concert series may be made via their Flag placing in Indian Orchard website, or by check mailed to PVS, 91 Main St. of reason, including typical absentee ballots, and mail-in Greenfield, MA 01301. for elderly, and those still worried about the possibility of Staff report contracting coronavirus by exposure to public places. Not all ballot mailed out have been turned in and voters are ad- INDIAN ORCHARD – On Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. vised to mail ballots back as soon as possible. Ballots must until approximately 12 p.m., Indian Orchard American Le- ELECTION ❚ from page 1 be in the town’s hands to be counted by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, gion Post #277 along with volunteers from the Sabis Inter- Nov. 3. national Charter School’s Student Life Organization and a ing for families to be able to afford to live in the district. He While numerous television and published reports have group of volunteers recruited by former Springfield Police is endorsed by the Massachusetts Republican Committee. recommended mail-in ballots be mailed out or dropped off Sergeant, John Delaney will meet at Saint Aloysius Cem- O’Connor is challenging for state representative for the as soon as possible, local mailing could take less time to etery on Berkshire Avenue in Indian Orchard, in order to first time. She is a two-term school committee member process and reach town hall. place flags on the graves of those departed veterans who and a veteran of the U.S. Navy who served in the Persian The Agawam Advertiser News reached out to the Unit- are buried there. Gulf War. She is a 1995 graduate of Agawam High School ed States Postal Service to ask about mailing times, but did For many years, the post has had the honor and privi- and has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a Mas- not receive a response as of press time. lege of serving departed comrades by meeting before Vet- ters in Psychology. She serves as an auxiliary member of A total of 752 new voters have registered since the May eran’s Day and Memorial Day to flag the graves. As Amer- the Veterans Council, and advocates for special education, 19 special election for state senate. Gioscia reported there ican Legion members are advancing in age, the group is mental health, substance abuse, housing needs, and family are 22,356 registered voters as of Monday, and the dead- pleased to have the assistance of the Sabis Group and Del- support during her career. line to register to vote in the 2020 presidential election has aney’s associates. The two are going for the seat representing the Third passed. This will be a “rain or shine” activity. Hampden District. Towns in the district include Agawam, Southwick, Granville, and Russell. State Sen. John Velis was elected during a special elec- COVID ❚ from page 1 tion in May. He took the state senate seat in the Second per 100,000 in the past 14 days. If that happens this Thurs- But currently, Agawam has 14 residents that are either Hampden and Hampshire District previously occupied by day, then Agawam would be labeled red, or a “high-risk” isolating or are in quarantine. longtime politician Donald Humason, who is now mayor community. In the general community, town officials report there of Westfield. There are 77 communities in Massachusetts in that cat- are 323 cases with just three deaths. Of the known cases, Velis, a Democrat, defeated John Cain, of Southwick in egory. The nearest to Agawam being East Longmeadow, 306 people have already recovered. that special election. Cain, a Republican, is now challeng- Chicopee, and Holyoke. Agawam’s latest data reported a Agawam’s website updates case numbers weekly. ing Velis for the full two-year term on the state senate. rate of 6.5 cases. The Town has been a hub for coronavirus testing as The district represents 11 cities and towns, including For the entire pandemic, Agawam’s website was report- Agawam’s Junior High School was a drive-up testing site Holyoke, Westfield, Easthampton, and small part of Chi- ing a total of 618 cases of COVID-19, which includes res- for several weeks before school resumed. copee. idents in the numerous nursing home and rehabilitation Agawam’s schools have also been talking about phased A U.S. Senate seat is on the line with U.S. Ed Markey put- facilities in town. resumption of full-time in-person classes at the Agawam ting his seat up against Republican Kevin O’Connor. The According to Agawam’s accounting of cases, there have schools. seat is for a six-year term. been 81 total deaths in town, though 78 have occurred in However, with an overall uptick in classes, it remains to U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Massachusetts, ran and suc- nursing home cases. Nearly half of Agawam’s total cases, be seen if Agawam will have to consider its plans. cessfully defeated Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse in the prima- 295, have been among the nursing home population. Agawam has also been able to participate in high school ry election in September. Neal is unopposed for another When Massachusetts had reached its lowest part with sports for the entire Fall 1 season. Officials are hoping the term in the general election. a weekly positive test rate at about 0.5 percent, Agawam school will be able to complete its season in soccer, field Finally, there will be two ballot questions. The first will had no active cases with individuals either sick or in quar- hockey, cross country, golf, and girls volleyball. seek to expand the 2013 “Right-to-repair” law where a yes antine. vote will expand access to car data for independent me- chanics while a no vote will make no changes to the current laws. The second question will ask if voters in Massachusetts would like to see “ranked-choice” voting. Sample ballots can be found on local websites or by contacting your Town Clerk. Precinct locations are published in the Agawam Advertiser News and will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is not known how long it will take for local results to be known with the ex- 16 Rotating Craft Beers on Draft pansion of mail-in voting. WEDNESDAY $599 BURGER NIGHT (Eat-In Only) & TRIVIA NIGHT (Starts at 6pm)

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“Over the past 5 months, I have had the honor of serving as State Senator for the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District. As an attorney, 2-time Veteran of the War in Afghanistan, major in the U.S. Army Reserves, and an experienced lawmaker, I have a wide variety of experiences that provides a unique and powerful voice on Beacon Hill. I have proven myself to be a public servant, not a party servant by carrying my bipartisan voting record from the House to the Senate. I have brought back resources for the district through the relationships I’ve built with lawmakers and other leaders on both sides of the aisle. I hope to continue to deliver for the people of this district, which is why I’m humbly asking for your vote for re-election on Tuesday, November 3rd.” – John Velis

“As Mayor of Agawam, I have had several opportunities to work with Senator John Velis on behalf of Western Massachusetts’ interests in Boston. I have always found him to be enthusiastic, attentive, and fully aware of his obligations to the voters. I can think of no one else I would rather work with and I urge everyone to vote for John Velis on November 3” – Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli

“I’m backing Sen. Velis because he focuses on getting things done, not party politics. It’s a very unique approach that we don’t see enough of these days, especially in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. One of the main reasons I’m backing Sen. Velis is because of his commitment to public service. His service as a Senator and to our country is something that I admire tremendously and respect. That experience and belief in our country comes back with him and is certainly a part of his service today.” – Hampden County DA Anthony Gulluni ✓VOTE VELIS IN THE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3 POLLS OPEN: 7AM-8PM • FOR A RIDE TO THE POLLS: (413) 314-3269 Military Disclaimer: John Velis is a member of the U.S. Army Reserves. Use of his rank, job title, or photos in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Army or DOD. PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT JOHN VELIS Page 4 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ October 29, 2020 Opinion SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS Guidance needed on Social Security and Medicare

By Russell Gloor Guest columnist PHONE Dear Rusty: I am turning 67 in October and as of today, I am still employed full 413.283.8393 time. I really do not plan on retiring unless Fax: 413.283.7107 I am forced to. But how do I arrange my Subscriptions: 800.824.6548 Social Security and Medical care stuff. It EMAIL seems this subject is like a color, and everyone has a different color they like. Is there Advertising Sales John Baskin any way for me to figure this out with help [email protected] or on my own? I could really use some guidance. Signed: Perplexed Interim Editor Dear Perplexed: Okay, let’s look at your Gregory Scibellli Social Security and your Medicare sepa- [email protected] rately, because they’re two totally indepen- Subscriptions dent programs. [email protected] You do not need to do anything about Social Security until you are ready to start $35 per year pre-paid collecting your benefits. Since you have ($40 out of state) already reached your full retirement age Newsstand $1.00 (FRA) of 66, you are now earning Delayed Retirement Credits at the rate of .667% per WEB www.agawamadvertiser month. That means that your benefit in Oc- news.turley.com tober, if you were to claim it then, would be 8% more than it would have been at age Letter to the Editor @ Agawam Advertiser 66. If you continue to delay applying for So- News cial Security benefits, you will continue to The Agawam Advertiser News earn those DRCs up to age 70, when your is published by benefit amount would be 32% more than it Thank you for shredding event Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com would have been at your FRA. The choice Dear Editor: the DPW workers and employ- there’s bound to be long lines of when to claim your Social Security is I would like to thank the ees of the shredding company so be prepared to wait and be yours to make, considering your need for Town of Agawam and Valley for their hard work. I would patient. Thanks again to all who the money, your health and your expected Green for providing the shred- like to add as a reminder to all made this event happen. LETTERS TO THE ED- longevity. The longer you wait (up to 70), ding event on Saturday. In ad- who availed themselves of this ITOR must include a the more your benefit will be, and if you ex- dition, a special thanks is due to service: When an event is free Richard Michnovetz name, address, and day- pect at least average longevity (about 84 for time telephone number a man your current age) then you’ll get both for author verification a higher benefit amount and more in cumu- purposes. We do not pub- lative lifetime benefits by waiting to claim Crocus: a great spring pick me up lish anonymous letters. your Social Security. All letters are subject to As for Medicare, if you are now covered hen I was a kid we had crocus growing “modified stems” should be sunk twice as deep as editing for content and by your employer’s “creditable” healthcare in a rock garden behind our house. They they are thick, usually about four inches under- length. The deadline is plan, you can delay enrolling in Medicare bloomed religiously, year after year, with ground. Keep them that same distance apart from Monday at noon. Please littleW effort on our part. As a young adult working one another. Sometimes it is difficult to tell which until your current employer coverage ends send letters to Agawam (when you stop working). “Creditable” is a at Old Sturbridge Village, I saw a lot of crocus end is “up.” Examine the corm carefully and you Advertiser News, care of group plan with more than 20 participants. there, too. I loved to look for the bright yellows will likely notice the start of a shoot or two pok- Turley Publications Inc., If you now have “creditable” employer and purples in the Towne and Fitch gardens, and ing through a fibrous, papery covering on one side 24 Water St., Palmer, MA healthcare coverage (including drug cov- even inside the homes when they were and a base plate with the remnants of 01069, or e-mail aan@ erage) you won’t be liable for a Late Enroll- forced into bloom in really neat porce- I N THE the previous year’s roots on the other. turley.com. ment Penalty for enrolling in Medicare (or a lain hedgehogs, modeled after period G a r d e n Now that you know what to look for, drug plan) later. If you are still working and forcing pots! Hedgehogs aside, I haven’t planting them correctly is easy. know your creditable employer coverage had the same luck growing crocus in my New crocus corms form above old will end soon, you can enroll for Medicare own garden. Let’s take a crash course corms each year. Keep a bed of crocus benefits to start coincident with the end of on crocus culture so that this harbinger thriving by digging them up during AGAWAM your employer coverage. Or, after you stop of spring will be happy enough to stick dormancy and replanting them at the ADVERTISER NEWS around in my landscape and yours. proper depth every third or fourth year. working, you can enroll in Medicare during The Agawam Advertiser News a “Special Enrollment Period” (or “SEP” for Crocuses are hardy throughout most Tiny “cormlets” can be divided from (USPS 001-170) is published every those transitioning from employer cover- of the continental United States, zones Roberta McQuaid the mother plant during this time as Thursday by Turley Publications, age to Medicare coverage). Your SEP for 3-8. Northern gardeners love that they well. Usually they will take four or more Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. tolerate frost so well, and given the right years to produce blossoms. 01069. Telephone (413) 283-8393, Medicare will last for eight months after Fax (413) 289-1977. you stop working, but you only have 63 days circumstances will actually do better here than if Crocus corms are especially tasty to rodents. POSTMASTER: Send address after the end of your employer drug cover- planted in warmer climates. In fact, those who There are all kinds of tactics one can use to try and changes to Turley Publications, Inc., age to enroll in a Part D prescription drug garden in the South often enjoy crocus for only a keep the buggers from eating them. Some garden- 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. plan. single season, making them more of an annual in- ers go through the trouble of making little cages PATRICK H. TURLEY The bottom line is this – you don’t need stead of the perennial we are accustomed to. out of chicken wire and planting the corms inside. CEO Most crocus species prefer a location that mim- Others surround the corms with sharp gravel to KEITH TURLEY to enroll in Medicare until your creditable President employer healthcare coverage ends. And ics their native habitat: one in which winters are discourage the animal from digging them up. moist and summers are dry. This is because they, There are also a number of deterrents, natural and INTERIM EDITOR you don’t need to apply for Social Security Greg Scibellli until you wish to start receiving benefits and others that fall under the category of “spring otherwise, on the market that may be worth a try [email protected] (just don’t wait beyond 70). flowering bulbs,” go through a period of dormancy if you have a severe enough problem. STAFF WRITER One final point because you were born during the summer months. Since they are resting Now that I’ve had a refresher course on the ba- Shelby Macri in 1953: if you are now married and your and not actively growing, they need to be kept dry; sic requirements for crocus growing, I’ll likely try [email protected] Peter Spotts wife is already collecting her Social Secu- excess moisture will cause them to rot. again. Hopefully you will too! A full sun to partial shade situation is best for Roberta McQuaid graduated from the Stock- [email protected] rity, you can file a “restricted application ADVERTISING SALES for spouse benefits only” and collect only crocus and will encourage them to produce pro- bridge School of Agriculture at the University of John Baskin a spouse benefit from your wife, while still lific, strong blossoms. Remember just how early Massachusetts. For the last 28 years, she has held [email protected] allowing your own benefit to continue to in the season they bloom; many locations that the position of staff horticulturalist at Old Stur- SPORTS EDITOR grow until you are 70. But this option is only wouldn’t work in summer are just fine in March-, bridge Village. She enjoys growing food as well as Greg Scibelli available to you because you were born be- under deciduous trees, for example, since they flowers. Have a question for her? Email it to ek- [email protected] fore Jan. 2, 1954. have yet to produce their leaves. [email protected] with “Gardening Question” in SOCIAL MEDIA This article is intended for information Plant crocus corms in the autumn, at least 4 the subject line. purposes only and does not represent legal to 6 weeks before the ground freezes solid. These @AgawamAdvertiserNews or financial guidance. It presents the opin- WEB ions and interpretations of the AMAC Foun- www.agawamadvertisernews.turley.com dation’s staff, trained and accredited by the BUSINESS National Social Security Association. NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are Turley Publications is liberal with regard to its business coverage polices, but we do have some standards folks need to understand. First, local businesses and merchants are just as much institutions in our towns as not affiliated with or endorsed by the -So the library and schools. Without them, there are no towns. cial Security Administration or any other We will feature coverage of local businesses that are new, have a major expansion, moving, closing, www.turley.com governmental entity. To submit a question, under new management or ownership, celebrating a milestone anniversary, or have been thrust into the news Turley Publications, Inc. cannot visit our website (amacfoundation.org/pro- realm. Merchants can request that coverage through the editor, or for our existing advertising clients, through assume liability for the loss of their ad representatives. photographs or other materials grams/social-security-advisory) or email us submitted for publication. at [email protected]. For more information on business coverage for the Agawam Advertiser News, please email mballway@ Materials will not be returned turley.com. except upon specific request Russell Gloor is a Social Security advisor when submitted. for AMAC. October 29, 2020 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ Page 5

PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT Kerri O’Connor STATE REPRESENTATIVE

Kerri will be visible and present in Agawam, Southwick, and Granville to communicate with our local government to ensure our needs are being addressed.

Credentials/Work Experience • US Navy Gulf War Veteran • National Defense Medal • Sea Service Deployment Medal • Battle E Medal • Armed Forces Service Medal • Agawam Auxiliary Veterans Council Member • American Legion Post 185 Member • Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice - Master’s in Psychology

• 2 term Elected Agawam School Committee Member Above Kerri with Family members and Veterans she’s helped at the Veteran’s Green in Agawam in front of the WWII Memorial Wall where Kerri’s • Certified Educational Advocate for Children with Special Needs Grandfather, Domenic DiDonato is remembered. • Project Coordinator/Case Manager for Access to Behavioral Health Needs • Coalition Member for the Hampden-Wilbraham Partners for Youth and Substance Abuse Prevention • Intensive Care Coordinator for Children and Families in need of mental health, substance abuse, and emergency resources.

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I will FIGHT to bring back resources to our community for these priorities:

• Covid Relief funding for our schools, • Mental health treatment small businesses and those in need • Public Safety • Working people and their families • Equality for all • Our Senior Citizens • Housing • Veterans support • Community Wi-Fi • Infrastructure needs • Survivors of domestic violence • Substance abuse prevention and treatment and sexual assault

Meanwhile my opponent voted against needed resources for our communities... Voted AGAINST COVID Relief Funding (House 4708) Needed funding for our local police & fire departments and other emergency responders, food pantries and even our children’s schools to support remote learning.

Voted AGAINST funding for our public safety Heroes including our Police, Fire, Sheriff & Courthouses (House 4932) This included $175,000 for Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s Department, $1.5 million dollars for the Hampden County justice system and $325,000 to ensure safety at the Roderick Ireland Courthouse and the Hampden County juvenile court. Why would he do that? Vote Tuesday, November 3rd! www.oconnorforrep.us

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Juried photography show announced AGAWAM – The Friends of the Aga- of photography: creative, nature, photo- wam Public Library are very excited to journalism and pictorial. The entry fee is announce their First Open Juried Virtual $25 per entry up to and including Novem- Photography Show. We are not able to have ber 30, 2020. Starting December 1, the fee our annual show at the library, but we want will be $30. If we have not received suffi- to continue to share the outstanding work cient entries by January 1, 2021, the show of area photographers. The show benefits will be cancelled and all fees returned. the Agawam Public Library and provides a All images must be original, made by platform to recognize and encourage these the photographer, captured by film or digi- photographers. Awards totaling $1340 will tally, and cannot be previous entries in our be determined by judging done on January show. For the show’s Prospectus and En- 13. Amy S. Dane and Barbara Krawczyk, try Form, please visit www.agawamlibrary. both well recognized photographers, will org/about/friends. For further informa- be the judges. tion please contact Bob Kadis at r.kadis@ The show is divided into four categories comcast.net or at 413-789-4814.

CLUES ACROSS (abbr.) 43. “The Partridge 15. Type of lettuce Drive Thru 1. Engine additive 24. Sheep disease Family” actress 17. Place to call a 4. Undemanding 25. Male term of Susan pint 8. “__ your endearment 19. Backs enthusiasm” 26. United CLUES DOWN 20. Partner to Trick or Treating 10. Well-known 27. Popular TV 1. Picturesque cheese Saturday, October 31, 11am-1pm island host 2. South Pacific 23. Makes it there 11 Not saintly 34. Overnighters island country 24. Value 12. Habitual 35. Beloved British 3. Shrub of the 25. One’s St. David’s Church 13. Central parts princess olive family convictions 699 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills of church 36. Obtains from 4. Establish the 26. Former CIA buildings 37. Third Mughal truth of 27. Clashed (next Door to the Police Station) 15. Trust Emperor 5. Unfettered 28. Affirmative Parents are welcome 16. Intestinal 38. Shares the 6. Originations 29. Journalist to drive their children, 17. Deep-bodied opinion of 7. Famed English Tarbell dressed in costume. fish 39. Central park 30. Athletic shoes All drivers must 18. Live up to European river 9. Sheep’s cry 31. Roof style wear a mask. expectations 40. Feudal estates 10. Danced 32. Make possible After parading around our 21. Snag 41. KU hoops 12. More 33. Make less back parking lot in your 22. Partner to haw coach Bill upstanding dense car all kids will receive 23. General’s 42. Spreads out 14. Upstate NY 34. Healthy food a bag of goodies to enjoy. assistant for drying airport (abbr.) 36. Silly Hope to see you there! October 29, 2020 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ Page 7 Deadline set for connection installation AGAWAM – The Town of Agawam’s Department of Pub- lic Works has announced that Friday, Nov. 6 will be the last day to apply for road opening permits for the installation of water, sewer, or drain connections that have to be installed by the Town. All connections applied for after the deadline will be installed in the spring of 2021. This notice does not apply to connection which have been previously installed to the property line of an existing property. ARREST LOG The Agawam Police Department responded to 482 calls for service from Oct. 19 to Oct. 25 and re- corded the following arrests. No arrests in the public log have been omitted. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Thursday, Oct. 22 Victor Charles Linderme, 35, of 415 Springfield Apt., Chicopee, was arrested at 4:50 p.m. on default Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni speaks at a Narcan event last week. SUBMITTED PHOTOS warrants for failure to appear, and possession of a Class A substance. Hampden County Municipal Narcan Maurice Baker, 33, of 72 Melrose St., Springfield, was arrested at 11:25 p.m. for failure to stop for police, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, marked lanes violation, speeding, and possession of a Class initiative surpasses 1,000 Doses B drug. SPRINGFIELD – In October of 2018 Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni along with Baystate Health, Trinity Health of New England, and The Center for Hu- man Development announced a $70,000 commitment to provide Naloxone, also known as Narcan, to participating Public Notices municipal police and fire departments across Hampden County. Commonwealth of ance by the return date, action Massachusetts may be taken in this matter Since that announcement the commitment has grown The Trial Court without further notice to you. to over $125,000 with two additional rounds of funding by Probate and Family Court In addition to filing the writ- the Hampden District Attorney’s Office totaling $55,000. 50 State Street ten appearance, you or your Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni stated, Springfield, MA 01103 attorney must file a written “All indications are the opioid crises has worsened during Docket No. HD20P1029GD affidavit stating the specif- the Covid-19 pandemic. Ensuring local first responders In the matter of: ic facts and grounds of your have the necessary life-saving medication to assist those Nilvia Suarez objection within 30 days after suffering from addiction is crucial in our life-saving efforts. Of: Agawam, MA the return date. The partnership between law enforcement and healthcare Narcan is a life-saving drug used by police departments to revive RESPONDENT IMPORTANT NOTICE organizations to expand the availability of this life-saving overdose victims. Alleged Incapacitated The outcome of this drug is crucial in helping those suffering get the treatment Person proceeding may limit or In addition to help funding the initiative, Baystate CITATION GIVING completely take away the they need.” Health administers the program and maintains a sufficient To date, 1,120 doses of Naloxone have been distribut- NOTICE OF PETITION above-named person’s right supply of Naloxone at its pharmacy. When the medication FOR APPOINTMENT OF to make decisions about ed to local police and fire departments in effort to combat is in short supply, any participating agency can go directly GUARDIAN FOR personal affairs or financial opioid overdoses here in Hampden County. to Baystate and pick up the desired doses. INCAPACITATED affairs or both. The above- “Each of the over 1,000 doses of Narcan distributed as The following departments participate in the program: PERSON PURSUANT TO named person has the right part of this special initiative to first responders represents Springfield Police and Fire Departments, Westfield Fire G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 to ask for a lawyer. Anyone a life saved. The opioid crisis has not gone away during the Department, Chicopee Police and Fire Departments, Holy- To the named Respondent may make this request on coronavirus pandemic, if anything, social isolation has oke Police and Fire Department, Longmeadow Police and and all other interested per- behalf of the above-named made it worse. Any opportunity for people to seek treat- Fire Department, Agawam Police Department, Wilbraham sons, a petition has been filed person. If the above-named ment and enter recovery is a second chance at life,” said Police Department, West Springfield Police Department, by Agawam Healthcare of person cannot afford a law Dr. Peter Friedmann, Chief Research Officer at Baystate and Ludlow Police Department. Agawam, MA in the above yer, one may be appointed Health captioned matter alleging that at State expense. Nilvia Suarez is in need of WITNESS, Hon. Barbara a Guardian and requesting M Hyland, First Justice of that J. Jeffrey Yelle, Esq. of this Court. Agawam Library offers Cultural Council announces West Springfield, MA (or Date: October 20, 2020 some other suitable person) Suzanne T. Seguin Boston Children’s writing competition be appointed as Guardian to Register of Probate serve Without Surety on the 10/29/2020 Museum weekend passes AGAWAM – The Aga- bond. wam Cultural Council is The petition asks the court to determine that the AGAWAM – The Agawam Library announces the sponsoring a writing com- Respondent is incapacitat- Please check immediate availability of Boston Children’s Museum petition for all Agawam ed, that the appointment of the accuracy of weekend passes, graciously provided by the Friends of Public School students. a Guardian is necessary, and the Agawam Library. These are available to reserve by The topic is “Facing the that the proposed Guardian is your legal notice Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 18 and older, with Challenges of the Corona- appropriate. The petition is on prior to submis- a CW/MARS library card in good standing. Each pass is virus - How did you do it?” file with this court and may valid only for the date listed and admits 4 people free of Entries will be accepted contain a request for certain sion (i.e., date, charge. from Oct. 15 through Nov. specific authority. time, spelling). After receiving a library discount coupon from the li- 30, and the winners will be You have the right to Also, be sure brary, patrons must then reserve their visit online with chosen by members of the object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you Boston Children’s Museum. Agawam Cultural Council. the requested Monetary prizes will be or your attorney must file a New Instructions for Patrons: written appearance at this publication date awarded to first, second, Visit https://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/tick- court on or before 10:00 coincides with eting and third-place winning A.M. on the return date of Review the directions for timed tickets entries. The requirements 11/04/2020. This day is NOT the purpose of the Click on the “Discount Programs” & drop down arrow for entry into this competi- a hearing date, but a deadline notice, or as the Click on “Half Price Library Timed Ticket “ to book tion can be found on the ACC website and by contacting date by which you have to file The date on the Library Discount Coupon must match the librarians for each of the schools in Agawam. If you the written appearance if you law demands. the date of the patron’s visit. have any questions, please contact Mary Jane Augusti at object to the petition. If you Thank you. Once arriving at the Museum, visitors will proceed to (413) 241-7196 or by email to: maryjane.augusti@gmail. fail to file the written appear- the Admissions Scanning Station with their online reser- com. Legals notices continued on page 11 vation and the date specific Library Discount Coupon re- For more information on the activities and virtual of- ceived from the library. Patron can present these digitally ferings of the Agawam Cultural Council during the current Support the local on a hand held device or as a paper print out. pandemic stay-at-home order, please visit their web site, Patrons with questions about the online ordering sys- at: www.agawamcc.org. businesses that support tem should contact Orders@BostonChildrensMuseum. The Agawam Cultural Council is an all-volunteer local org partner of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state your local newspaper. As venues reopen to the public, it is important to con- agency, and is funded, in part, by the MCC. The ACC is Let them know you saw tact the zoo or museum you wish to visit, as each one charged with bringing engaging, entertaining, and edu- has a different process for securing a time slot. Please cational events and opportunities in the arts, humanities, their ad in the visit the library’s website at www.agawamlibrary.org for and sciences, to children and adults from Agawam and the availability. surrounding communities. Agawam Advertiser Page 8 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ October 29, 2020

@turleysports www.turleysports.com acebook.com/turleysports SPORTS SOCCER Agawam boys soccer falls to Westfield High

WESTFIELD – On Oct. 17, Aga- wam fell in a Saturday matinee to Westfield 3-1. Jayden Montagna scored the lone goal for the Brown- ies, who are 4-2-1 this season.

Josh Bouchard sends a free kick away. PHOTOS BY DAVID Jayden Montagna makes his way up the field. Justin Davis dribbles with pressure behind Connor Twohig sends a thru-ball up the right HENRY WWW.SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM him. side.

FIELD HOCKEY FALL SPORTS School shuts Brownies score shutout of Knights down sports, others join high-risk status

By Gregory A. Scibelli [email protected]

REGION – After three weeks of being named “high-risk” communities for COVID-19, Holyoke High School became the first school outside of HOLYOKE – Last Monday Springfield’s schools to shut high afternoon, Agawam cruised school sports down. to a 3-0 win over host Holy- Not only has Holyoke High School oke. Mia Wood scored twice shut down their sports, the remainder for the Brownies and Emily of the fall season has been officially Czupta scored the third goal cancelled according to a letter from in the shutout. Agawam is 3-0 Receiver/Superintendent Dr. Alberto this season. Vazquez Matos. “The health and safety of our com- Emmerson White tries to clear the ball out of Agawam’s end. PHOTOS BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI munity must remain the top priority,” stated Matos in a letter to the school community. “And any future plans for athletics must continue to adapt to evolving public health metrics. We are writing to inform you that in consul- tation with the local Board of Health, and in alignment with City, State, and MIAA guidelines, the remainder of Holyoke High School’s fall sports season is canceled. This is unfortunate and extremely disappointing, especially for our student-athletes, coaches, and fans who were looking forward to a complete fall season. This move is necessary out of an abundance of caution. While difficult for all involved, our responsibility is to keep our students and staff safe. “The City of Holyoke has been in the red category for three weeks, which represents four weeks of higher rates of spread of the coronavirus, largely due to small group gatherings Margaret Johnson chases down the ball for the Elizabeth Santore attempts to keep the ball under McKenzie Roy tries to control the ball right between where people are not following health Brownies. pressure. her feet. FALL SPORTS ❙ page 9 October 29, 2020 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ Page 9 Sports Dowling nets $10K prize T-Birds make donation in modified race to Rays of Hope STAFFORD, Conn. — Chase Dowling After staying out early, NASCAR Cup Se- SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Thunder- the memory of that evening is heartwarm- took the home-track advantage to Victo- ries star Ryan Preece elected to pit during a birds president Nathan Costa presented ing. A huge thank you to the Thunderbirds ry Lane in the Call Before You Dig (CBYD) lap 39 caution, but was collected in a mul- a check of $15,000 to the Baystate Health organization, Thunderbirds Fans and our Modified Classic 81 at Stafford Motor tiple-car wreck in turn three, ending his Foundation for the Rays of Hope from pro- Pink Rays of Hope Army for your support Speedway on Saturday night. chances. The race came down to Dowling ceeds raised by the sale of specialty pink that makes this generous donation possi- Dowling, the driver of the No. S&S charging through and pulling away, while jerseys worn at the 2020 Pink in the Rink ble. HOPE will never be cancelled. We look Asphalt Paving machine owned by Ben Williams, Hirschman and others tried to Night last March this afternoon on the forward to our 27th Rays of Hope Walk and Dodge, rolled to a dominant win in the chase him down. Richard Savary finished steps of city hall. Run Toward the Cure in our new virtual inaugural Tri Track Open Modified Series sixth, followed by Les Hinckley, Todd Each year since their inception, the model this Sunday.” race at the Connecticut half-mile. The race Owen, Ron Silk and Burt Myers, who start- Thunderbirds have held a Pink in the Rink The check presentation occured in as- win came with a smooth $10,000 check ed from the pole. Night to benefit the Rays of Hope, com- sociation with the City of Springfield’s courtesy of CBYD and Tri Track — just Outside of the winning purse, and the plete with participation by breast cancer Pink and Denim Day. Each year, the May- a small portion of a purse that was over 32-car starting field worth of prizes, which survivors, pink ice, and pink specialty jer- or’s office collects donations for the Rays $58,000. Thirty-two cars started the race, included $1,000 just to take the green flag, seys. The event has sold out each of the past of Hope, culminating in a day near the end while 51 Modifieds showed up in the pit multiple drivers also increased their pay- four seasons, and has become a signature of October where city employees can wear area to attempt to qualify. It was the largest, day by winning contingency awards. One event in the area to raise awareness during pink and denim to raise support for Breast and most talented, Modified field seen in a of the highlights was Owen, picking up the the Spring months. This past season’s event Cancer Awareness Month. race in multiple decades of racing. $1,000 Green Construction Hard Charger took place on Saturday, March 7, and was “We all have family and friends who Dowling took the lead on lap 12, led award after having to take a promoter’s op- again sold-out with a capacity crowd of have battled this challenge. My administra- through lap 30 when he pitted during a tion into the race and start last. A full list of 6,793. tion is proud to stand with those affected controlled caution, then blasted back to contingency winners is below. “We at the Thunderbirds have been a and Baystate Medical Center in continuing the front to take the top spot for the final Noah Korner was victorious in the 25- dedicated supporter of the Baystate Health to raise funds to cure and beat this medical time on lap 39. He would hold off Matt lap B-Main, advancing to the race along Foundation and the Rays of Hope from in- challenge. This year is extra special and I Hirschman on multiple restarts in the sec- with Dylan Izzo, who finished second. Of ception, and it’s with great admiration for wish to congratulate our very own Al Ro- ond half of the race to win. the cars that went home, Blake Barney, the fight against breast cancer that we are driguez and his lovely wife Jackie for be- While Dowling celebrated the victory, who finished third in the B-Main, collect- able to make yet another significant contri- ing named Baystate Health’s Rays of Hope Hirschman clinched his fifth career Tri ed $1,050 even though he didn’t qualify. All bution to the cause in what has been a very chairs for 2020/2021. Such a wonderful and Track title driving the No. 60 Modified. cars in attendance at Stafford were provid- difficult year,” said president Nathan Costa. beautiful family who continues to show tre- Ronnie Williams made a late charge to ed at least $300 in awards for attempting to “Kathy, Michelle and the entire Baystate mendous support not only to Jackie but to finish second, followed by Hirschman, NA- qualify. team have become like family to us, and other breast cancer survivors too. Al, Jack- SCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Tri Track Contingency Awards, Stafford, we look forward to continuing this special ie, and family good health and continued Justin Bonsignore, who made his 2020 Tri October 24: partnership for years to come.” success,” Mayor Sarno said. Track debut, and Matt Swanson. Green Construction Hard Charger The Thunderbirds Foundation has Thought it may look a little different The major wreck of the race happened ($1,000): Todd Owen contributed over $80,000 to the Baystate than in past years, the Rays of Hope Walk off turn two on lap 30, just after the cycle Stone’s Performance & Parts Fastest Health Foundation and the Rays of Hope & Run Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer of controlled caution pit stops. After Doug Lap Award ($300): Chase Dowling through the proceeds of specialty jersey will continue in a hybrid model for 2020. Coby had a mechanical failure at the green Pepsi Challenge Heat Winners ($300 auctions from the annual Pink in the Rink Supporters are encouraged to walk or run flag and stacked up the outside lane, mul- each): Chase Dowling, Ryan Preece, Keith Night. anywhere, any time, during the month of tiple cars wrecked, drawing a caution in Rocco, Burt Myers, Ronnie Williams “Baystate Health Foundation and Rays the October, ending with a Parade of Hope turn one. It was in turn two where most of Pepsi Challenge Consi Winners ($300 of Hope are so proud of our partnership on Sunday, Oct. 25 for all registered partic- the carnage happened — with Woody Pit- each): Eric Goodale, Marcello Rufrano with the Springfield Thunderbirds. Pink in ipants. For more information visit http:// kat ending up halfway up the wall on his TFR Hard Luck Award ($500 Gift Cer- the Rink was one of the last times we had bayhf.convio.net/. side. Pitkat, Jon McKennedy, Dave Sapien- tificate to TFR): Woody Pitkat (Car Owner: the ability to be all together this year and za and others escaped without injury, but Stan Mertz) were sidelined for the rest of the race. Help feature your student-athletes Hall of Fame Women’s Challenge to be By Gregory A. Scibelli want to hear from you. [email protected] If you don’t see one of our photog- held in “Bubbleville” at Mohegan Sun raphers at a game, please feel free to The fall season is underway and Tur- send your own action photos of games UNCASVILLE – The Naismith Memorial nn fanbase. While COVID-19 has forced us ley Publications has been back out cov- in order to bolster our coverage. If you Basketball Hall of Fame today announced to reassess many events and safety proto- ering the action for the first two weeks. are interested in regularly submitted the Hall of Fame Women’s Challenge sched- cols, we are proud to still be hosting these We continue to ask for help on this photos, please do contact us. uled for Saturday, November 28 and Sun- four outstanding teams in a world-class season in order to bring the best cover- Otherwise, we would love to hear day, November 29 at Mohegan Sun Arena venue,” said John L. Doleva, President and age we can possibly manage and fill our from anyone who reports scores, de- will now be a part of “Bubbleville,” a large CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. “We pages with names and color. tails, and any milestones that occur scale effort to house several events relocat- thank Mohegan Sun for their partnership We know that fans will be limited to during this unprecedented season. ed and reimagined due to COVID-19. and their diligence to produce this tourna- the home crowds, but that is where you Please be sure the information you The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall ment in a bubble-like atmosphere.” all come in. provide us is accurate and check with of Fame and Gazelle Group are collaborat- The Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s We have a limited number of staff coaches, if necessary, before submit- ing to produce multiple college basketball Challenge will feature local favorite and 11- to start the school year due to the pan- ting. games at Mohegan Sun from November 25 time National Champions UConn (which demic, and while we strive to get to as We also encourage all coaches to through December 4, 2020, while providing joined the Big East Conference on July 1), many games as possible, we cannot get submit their results and details as a controlled environment with teams and Maine (America East Conference), Missis- to everywhere. much as possible. Send any and all in- event staff adhering to tribal, government, sippi State (Southeastern Conference) and If you are a parent, coach, or even formation and photos for inclusion to and NCAA health and safety protocols and Quinnipiac (Metro Atlantic Athletic Con- player, and you have information or [email protected]. testing requirements. ference). Game times, television details photographs to share, we definitely “The Hall of Fame Women’s Challenge and ticket information will be released at has been held at Mohegan Sun Arena for a later date. many years in front of the tremendous UCo- Find us online: www.sports.turley.com FALL SPORTS ❚ from page 8 and safety guidelines. Per the Department of high-risk communities by data released of Public Health, several other communi- last Thursday. NOTICE ties in the county are now also in the red A game between Chicopee and Ludlow ERRORS: Each advertis- category. HPS athletes and their families boys soccer was postponed last Saturday er is requested to check have been traveling to and playing in those morning, but it may not have been related communities as well.” to Chicopee’s status change as both Chi- their advertisement the Holyoke entered its third week in high- copee and Chicopee Comprehensive were first time it appears. risk status, though its rate of COVID cases scheduled to have regular game action this This paper will not be had actually declined. Data was released week. responsible for more late last Thursday night. The state had Amherst Regional, which currently been updating its high-risk status map on shares a “bubble” with South Hadley, Gran- than one corrected in- Wednesdays. by, and Belchertown, moved to moderate sertion, nor will be li- When Holyoke’s status went to high- risk. Amherst and Belchertown were set to able for any error in risk, West Springfield refused to play resume matchups this week. an advertisement to a against Holyoke and games between the Belchertown, due to past precedent, greater extent than the two schools were postponed. Based on the will likely not play Monson until has been information provided by Matos, it appears removed from high-risk status. There are cost of the space occu- even if Holyoke’s status improves, there will about four weeks remaining in the abbre- pied by the item in the be no resumption of fall sports. viated fall season. advertisement. Monson and Chicopee joined the ranks Page 10 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ October 29, 2020

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ADJUDICATION ADMINISTRATION Commission will hold a Conservator to serve With Register of Probate This day is NOT a hearing To all interested persons: UNDER THE public hearing via Zoom on Surety on the bond. 10/29/2020 date, but a deadline date by A Petition for S/A - MASSACHUSETTS Thursday, November 19, The petition asks the which you have to file the Formal Determination UNIFORM PROBATE 2020 at 6:00PM for all par- court to determine that the Commonwealth of written appearance if you of Heirs has been filed by CODE (MUPC) ties interested. Respondent is disabled, that Massachusetts object to the petition. If you Vladimir Ruha of Feeding A Personal Representati ve Join Zoom Meeting: a protective order or appoint- The Trial Court fail to file the written appear- Hills, MA requesting that the appointed under the MUPC in https://us02web.zoom. ment of a Conservator is nec- HampdenProbate and ance by the return date, action Court enter a formal Decree an unsupervised administra- us/j/8766201 0250?pwd=VD- essary, and that the proposed Family Court may be taken in this matter and Order and for such other tion is not required to file an d4Zis4NnJh Y2YxYjFQMIF1 conservator is appropriate. 50 State Street without further notice to you. relief as requested in the inventory or annual accounts UXIaQT09 The petition is on file with Springfield, MA 01103 In addition to filing the written Petition. with the Court. Persons inter- Passcode:01001 this court. Docket No. HD20P0690GD appearance, you or your attor- IMPORTANT NOTICE ested in the estate are entitled Webinar ID: 876 6201 0250 You have the right to In the matter of: ney must file a written affi- You have the right to to notice regarding the admin- Or iPhone one-tap: object to this proceeding. Robert R Devins davit stating the specific facts obtain a copy of the Petition istration directly from the US:+87662010250# or If you wish to do so, you or Of: Feeding Hills, MA and grounds of your objection from the Petitioner or at the Personal Representative and +13017158592,7662010250# your attorney must file a writ- RESPONDENT within 30 days after the return Court. You have a right to may petition the Court in any Calls must be made by ten appearance at this court on Alleged Incapacitated date. object to this proceeding. To matter relating to the estate, 6:00 PM to provide testimony. or before 10:00 A.M. on the Person IMPORTANT NOTICE do so, you or your attorney including the distribution of Robert Goff, Chair return date of 11/12/2020. CITATION GIVING The outcome of this pro- must file a written appearance assets and expenses of admin- Cable Commission This day is NOT a hearing NOTICE OF PETITION ceeding may limit or com- and objection at this Court istration. 10/29/2020 date, but a deadline date by FOR APPOINTMENT OF pletely take away the above- before: 10:00 a.m. on the WITNESS, Hon. Barbara which you have to file the GUARDIAN FOR named person’s right to make return day of 11/18/2020. M Hyland, First Justice of Commonwealth of written appearance if you INCAPACITATED decisions about personal This is NOT a hearing this Court. Massachusetts object to the petition. If you PERSON PURSUANT TO affairs or financial affairs or date, but a deadline by which Date: October 21, 2020 The Trial Court fail to file the written appear- G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 both. The above-named per- you must file a written appear- Suzanne T. Seguin Hampden Probate and ance by the return date, action To the named Respondent son has the right to ask for a ance and objection if you Register of Probate Family Court may be taken in this matter and all other interested per- lawyer. Anyone may make object to this proceeding. If 10/29/2020 50 State Street without further notice to you. sons, a petition has been filed this request on behalf of the you fail to file a timely written Springfield, MA 01103 In addition to filing the writ- by Paul Jenney of Feeding above-named person. If the appearance and objection fol- Docket No. HD20P0692PM ten appearance, you or your Hills, MA in the above cap- above-named person cannot lowed by an affidavit of objec- In the matter of: attorney must file a written tioned matter alleging that afford a lawyer, one may be tions within thirty (30) days of Robert R Devins affidavit stating the specif- Robert R Devins is in need appointed at State expense. More Legals on page 7 Of: Feeding Hills, MA ic facts and grounds of your of a Guardian and request- WITNESS, Hon. Barbara RESPONDENT objection within 30 days after ing that Paul Jenney Feeding M Hyland, First Justice of (Person to be Protected/ the return date. Hills, MA (or some other suit- this Court. How to submit Minor) IMPORTANT NOTICE able person) be appointed as Date: October 15, 2020 CITATION GIVING The outcome of this pro- Guardian to serve Without Suzanne T. Seguin legal notices NOTICE OF PETITION ceeding may limit or com- Surety on the bond. Register of Probate FOR APPOINTMENT OF pletely take away the above- The petition asks the 10/29/2020 All legal notices to be published in the Agawam CONSERVATOR OR named person’s right to make court to determine that the Advertiser News should be sent directly to notices@ OTHER PROTECTIVE decisions about personal Respondent is incapacitat- Commonwealth of turley.com. Please indicate the newspapers and pub- ORDER PURSUANT affairs or financial affairs or ed, that the appointment of Massachusetts lication date(s) for the notice(s) in the subject line of G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 & § 5-405 both. The above-named per- a Guardian is necessary, and The Trial Court your email. For questions regarding coverage area, To the named Respondent son has the right to ask for that the proposed Guardian is Hampden Probate and procedures or cost, please call Jamie Joslyn directly at and all other interested per- a lawyer. Anyone may make appropriate. The petition is on Family Court sons, a petition has been filed this request on behalf of the file with this court and may 50 State Street 413-283-8393, ext. 216. by Paul Jenney of Feeding above-named person. If the contain a request for certain Springfield, MA 01103 Turley Publications Inc. publishes 15 weekly news- Hills, MA in the above cap- above-named person cannot specific authority. (413)748-7758 papers throughout Western Massachusetts. Visit tioned matter alleging that afford a lawyer, one may be You have the right to Docket No. HD15P0270EA www.turley.com for more information. Robert R Devins is in need appointed at State expense. object to this proceeding. Estate of: Lucille G Harpin

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