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COMMUNITY HOMICIDE INVESTIGATED Day tripping in Western Mass.: A winter day during the pandemic By Michael Harrison [email protected]

REGION — Well, it’s going on seven months since I landed in Western Mass. and five as editor of the Register and the Journal Regis- ter. Typically, I’d know the area from Holland to Ludlow (with Wales, Brimfield, Monson and Palmer in between) like the back of my hand by now. For reasons that need no explanation (just a single word – COVID), it’s taking me a little lon- Turley Publications staff photo by Jonah Snowden ger to “learn the territory,” as our A butterfly garden at the Holland A police vehicle outside a Fox Street home where a suspected homicide friends in the sales world have put it Community Center will be nice occurred Monday morning. for centuries. to visit in spring! The center also Full disclosure: I quarantine as has a walking track, a giant out- much as possible. Until it’s safe, I door chessboard and set, offers programs and curbside meals for 1 found dead, 2 injured after TRIPPING ❙ page 6 seniors, and more. The Holland Library is working hard to offer patrons books and other me- incident at Fox St. home dia via curbside pickup and a variety of programs presented virtually. By Michael Harrison wounds to the person who died in [email protected] the apparent attack, Burns said “We can’t go there because we’re pro- PALMER – Authorities on hibited by statute from going into Wednesday were still investigating that.” what they are calling a homicide In addition to the Palmer Police that occurred at a Fox Street home Department, the Hampden District Monday morning. Attorney’s Office Murder Unit and One person was found dead the State Police De- inside the home. Two others were tective Unit are involved in the in- transported to Baystate hospitals in vestigation. Palmer and Springfield. Their con- According to a statement from ditions have not been disclosed. the Hampden District Attorney’s Palmer Police Chief Christo- Office released Tuesday, at 8:08 pher Burns, citing “an active in- a.m. Monday, “uniformed members vestigation,” said most details of of the Palmer Police Department re- the case are being withheld by au- sponded to Fox Street after receiv- thorities. Burns declined to disclose ing a 9-1-1 call reporting an incident the identity of the person who was that has left two people injured and Turley Publications photos by Michael Harrison Hitchcock Academy is a lovely place I’ll view from afar for now, though I found dead or the names the people one deceased. Responding officers Unless I get some snow shoes, this trail will have to wait until the weather do plan to check out some of their many programs and activities as soon transported to the hospitals. warms up before I explore it. as possible. Asked about the nature of the HOMICIDE ❙ page 5

EDUCATION GOVERNMENT GVS student’s Reflections poem advances to state level MONSON – A poem by Gran- Students submitted works of art in Again I ask myself “Why?!” Stars could be aligning ite Valley School fifth-grader Madi- one or all of the available arts cat- Choices need to be made. gan Graves-Harrison was selected egories: Dance Choreography, Film Know I am here. I am BLACK. for East-West rail project as the first-place winner in the Mon- Production, Literature, Music Com- I am STRONG. I am BEAU- son PTSA Reflections Arts Compe- position, Photography, Visual Arts. TIFUL. tition. With her poem, “Black Lives Love keeps me going. The love Reflections is an annual Na- Matter,” Madigan will be moving from my family. tional Arts Competition designed on to the state level of the competi- I’ll show the world that Black to provide opportunities for recog- tion. In her artist statement submit- Girl Magic. nition and access to the arts which ted with her work, Madigan wrote, Vote for freedom and equality. boost student confidence and suc- “My poem is based on my personal Every judgmental look that cess in the arts and in life. Student experiences and how it relates to the passes my way, winners from the local level have current events and history of our so- Spreads fear into me. “What if?” the opportunity to move up through ciety. I matter because I should not I cry. their district, region, council and be judged by the color of my skin More people of color bond to- state PTA programs to the national but by who I am.” gether. level. Her poem appears below: Acceptance of my blackness. National Reflections winners Too many have died… are announced in May and cele- BLACK LIVES MATTER Time to stand up for our rights. Courtesy photo brated annually through prizes and Empower other’s to use their Madigan Graves-Harrison holds up exhibition in a traveling exhibit for Because I should not be viewed voice because her first-place award in the 2020- the next year. as less. Right now is the time! ’21 Reflections Arts Competition. The theme for the 2020-’21 Looks of judgement pass my Her poem advanced to the state Courtesy photo Back in 2008, Harvard grads Pete Buttigieg (left) and Eric Lesser pose for a program is “I Matter Because…” way daily. — Madigan Graves-Harrison level of the national program. photo outside then candidate Barack Obama’s campaign plane.

By Michael Harrison lives would continue to intersect. READING [email protected] Lesser, a state senator represent- ing the 1st Hampden and Hampshire EAST LONGMEADOW — District – including Ludlow, Wilbra- The Loft offers low-priced books to help fund library programs One day, two college buddies caught ham, Hampden, East Longmeadow, up while wrangling luggage from a Longmeadow, Granby, Belchertown, By Jonah Snowden library, patrons can sit and read plane in Gary, Ind. Chances are, nei- and parts of Chicopee and Spring- [email protected] when browsing through their books ther thought the vicissitudes of life field – is no stranger to Pete’s new – as long as you wear a mask and would lead one of them to a place boss, President Joe Biden. PALMER – Anyone interested socially distance. on the world’s stage before his 40th Pete – Pete Buttigieg, a.k.a. in sorting through a wide selection “We’re just so glad we can be birthday. Mayor Pete – started to make his of books at super-low prices are open for our patrons,” said Szlach- The plane they unloaded carried name as the second youngest mayor encouraged to visit “The Loft,” run etka. “What profit we make goes the belongings of then-presidential in South Bend history at age 29 in by the Friends of the Palmer Pub- back to the library, usually for chil- candidate and first-term U.S. Sena- 2012 and later as a rival to Biden in lic Library President Eleanor Sz- dren’s programming.” tor Barack Obama and his campaign the 2020 primaries. He now serves lachetka in the Schoolhouse Com- What Szlachetka said her pa- staff. Eric Lesser, a campaign aide in Biden’s cabinet as Secretary of mons Business Center at 1085 Park trons enjoy about The Loft is it’s who went on to serve in the White Transportation. Street. organized, the books are clean and House as special assistant to David For Lesser, who’s passionate Proceeds help the library meet labled. Axelrod, Obama’s chief advisor, had about the proposed East-West pas- its annual operating expenses. “It makes it easy for people, let his good friend “Pete,” a native of senger rail line from Boston to Pitts- Szlachetka said The Loft, if they’re interested in one specific South Bend, Ind., know he would be field with depots in Springfield and which has been in business for 22 category,” she said. in the Hoosier state and maybe they Palmer, it might not hurt to have years in April, was created to sub- “They know right where to go. could spend some time together. friends in high places. stitute for an annual book sale at We have lots of good loyal patrons Perhaps the two former Harvard the Palmer Public Library. and they appreciate getting a hard- students grabbed dinner or a beer lat- How they met? “Patrons can come in and cover for $1.” er. Friends for life at that point, they Taking a ‘brain break’ browse at their leisure,” said Sz- Szlachetka also encourages still get together when they can. Or, lachetka. “Everything is labeled.” Turley Publications staff photos by Jonah Snowden the idea of reading as a healthier President of the Friends of the Palmer Public Library, Eleanor Szlachetka. Pete being Pete, he may have used all They spent only one year as A variety of books are avail- alternative to other ways people the free time he had that day helping schoolmates, though Lesser and pass time. his old pal unload that plane. Even Buttigieg probably would have be- able, including hardcovers, soft- titles can be yours for pocket “I’d much rather pick up a covers, romance, fiction, cook- change. Also, since the inside of if that bit of trivia is confined to the come friends regardless of how they dustbin of history, it’s wholly incon- books, mysteries and more. Many The Loft is set up like a regular ❙ LOFT page 2 sequential compared to how their LESSER ❙ page 5 PAGE 2 February 11, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER

Monson Savings Bank Ladies Auxiliary prepared for 2021 leadership transition holding best Providence College and the National snowman contest Two longtime Monson locals School of Banking at Fairfield Univer- to lead bank forward sity. He is heavily involved in the local THREE RIVERS — Who’s ready to put their cre- community through outreach efforts ative snow-packing to the test? The Three Rivers Fire Fighter’s Association La- MONSON – Monson Savings including his roles as East of the River Chamber Board of Director, Baystate dies Auxiliary is holding a “Snowman Contest.” Resi- Bank’s leadership transition plan an- dents of Three rivers, Thorndike, Bondsville, and De- nounced earlier in 2020 has been a suc- Health Eastern Region Community Benefit Advisory Council, Community pot Village are invited to enter. Winners will receive a cess with the bank well-prepared for the basket of winter goodies. transition taking place in February 2021. Foundation of Western MA Volunteer Grant/Scholarship Reviewer, Brightside Contest Rules: Daniel Moriarty Sr., the current presi- You must be a resident of : Three rivers, Thornd- dent and future CEO of Monson Savings Golf Classic co-chair, Pro-Am Shriners Hospital Golf Tournament co-chair, ike, Bondsville, or Depot Village. Bank, will be carrying on the bank’s All entries must be appropriate for public viewing. legacy following the retirement of Steve Monson Home for Aged Board Member, Finance Committee Member and confir- You may use accessories – the more the merrier. Lowell, the bank’s president and CEO Only one submission per category. for the last 10 years. Michael Rouette mation teacher of St. Patrick’s Church in Monson, and Assistant Varsity Soccer At least one of the builders must be included in the will be leading alongside Moriarty as the photo for scale. Families and groups encouraged. executive vice president and chief oper- Coach of Monson High School. “I have deep roots in the communi- Entrants grant permission and authority to use said ating officer. photo in reasonable advertising or promotional activi- “Dan is highly qualified for this ties Monson Savings Bank serves. I was born, raised, went to school here, bought Courtesy photo ties. role. He has an abundance of experience in community banking and has been in- my first home, happily married and Michael Rouette, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; Steve Lowell, raised my children here. I still proudly CEO of Monson Savings Bank and Dan Moriarty, Sr., current President and future CEO Winners will be judged on: strumental in Monson Savings Bank’s Best Traditional Snowman success over the last 22 years. He is a call Monson and Western Massachusetts of Monson Savings Bank. my home,” said Moriarty. Best Snow Creature true local to area and has a unique un- Tallest derstanding of the market we serve,” said Likewise, Michael Rouette, recent- providing personalized attention, inno- Along with Moriarty, Lowell recognized ly named executive vice president and vative banking tools and creating a posi- the importance of providing customers Lowell. “He knows and cares about these The contest will run until Feb. 28. There will be communities and is passionate about chief operating officer, also has a long tive work culture for Monson employees with digital banking, online account local history with Monson and Western being just some of the distinguishing opening and online application options. one winner per category. All winners will be contacted continuing to provide them with the best and the winners posted on the Three Rivers Fire Fight- community banking service and support. Mass. In fact, he and Moriarty grew up factors. Lowell has been heavily involved together, are longtime friends, and both “Michael is a positive and knowl- in the local community and plans to er’s Association Ladies Auxiliary website, Facebook, We look forward to his leadership and and in the Journal. Email photos to: trfdladiesauxilia- the new successes he will help bring the attended Monson High School and then edgeable leader who inspires others to continue his support and service to the worked alongside one another at Mon- bring their best to the table,” said Lowell. area. His involvement over the years in- [email protected]. bank.” Good luck – and have fun! As of October 2020, Moriarty Sr. son Savings Bank for years. “On top of his many years of commu- cludes the roles of board member and was named president of Monson Savings Rouette has been with Monson Sav- nity banking experience, his local roots past chairman of the United Way of Pi- Bank. He will assume his role of presi- ings Bank for over 30 years and began and commercial lending background oneer Valley, a corporator and Finance dent and CEO of Monson Savings Bank his career at Monson Savings Bank in give him a distinctive link with our local Committee member of the Monson Free following Lowell’s retirement effective 1987 as a teller. In addition to being an business community. Dan and Michael’s Library, a Community Benefits Advi- Feb. 14. alumni of Monson High School, he grad- long connection as friends, teammates sory Council Board member of Wing Moriarty has been with Monson uated from Old Dominion University, and colleagues, their local roots, their Memorial Hospital, a board member of Savings for 22 years. He joined the the Massachusetts School for Financial innovative thinking and their respected the Savings Bank Employees Retire- bank in 1998 as an accounting manager, Studies at and the Grad- leadership approach are the reasons why ment Association, past chairman of the working his way up, and most recently uate School of Banking in Colorado. they are a perfect and dynamic team to Depositor’s Insurance Fund and a board Moriarty served as the bank’s senior vice He is a board member of the YMCA of lead Monson Savings Bank forward. member of the Massachusetts Bankers president and chief financial officer since Greater Springfield. Monson Savings Bank is in good hands.” Association. He will continue his service 2011. “Humbled and honored,” are the “I am so happy to continue my ca- Lowell has been the president and as chairman of the board for the Baystate words Moriarty used to describe the trust reer with Monson Savings, a local bank CEO of Monson Savings Bank for the Health Eastern Region, board member placed in him as the next leader. truly focused on our customers,” said last 10 years. Following his retirement and treasurer of the Western Mass EDC, As a lifelong resident of Monson, Rouette. “We care about their well-be- on Feb. 14, 2021, Lowell will continue to a Finance Committee member for Bay- Mysteries, cookbooks and more are available at The Moriarty’s in-depth understanding of the ing, their financial health and work hard serve Monson Savings Bank in the role state Health and as a board member of Loft for pennies on the dollar of their retail cost. bank’s local neighborhoods give him a to continually optimize the way we op- of chairman of the Board. the Depositor’s Insurance Fund. unique insight into what a community erate to best serve their banking needs. At the start of Lowell’s 10 year ten- “All of us at Monson Savings Bank bank means to the area. That along with Both personal and business banking cus- ure as President and CEO in 2010, Mon- have found Steve’s leadership and sup- his experience, knowledge and dedica- tomers can feel confident that when they son Savings Bank had five offices with port over the years to be invaluable. tion to community banking made him an place their trust in Monson Savings Bank $237 million in assets and 60 employ- Monson’s growth and success over the optimal successor to fill the role of pres- that they will be well taken care of.” ees. Under his leadership the bank saw last decade is in large part to his leader- ident and CEO. Rouette and Moriarty both appreci- immense growth and remained fiscally ship. He developed a culture of respect An alumni of Monson High School, ate and embrace the values that differ- strong. Monson Savings Bank now has and teamwork that fostered a positive and he then graduated with honors from both entiate Monson Savings Bank from its seven locations, including five branches, productive work environment, allowing competitors. A keen focus on customers, $510 million in assets and 95 employees. every team member to feel invested and Low- happy with their work,” said Moriarty. “I ell was in- look forward to continuing forward with strumental the culture he has established.” in spotting Incorporated as a mutually char- growth op- tered community bank in 1872, Monson portunities Savings Bank has the longest tenure of that would service and stability in its market. Civ- allow the ic leaders chartered the bank with the Turley Publications staff photos by Jonah Snowden bank to intent to give working men and wom- All books donated to The Loft are quarentined to en- provide en the opportunity to save, which – in- sure they are coronavirus-free and able to be distrib- customers credibly, they could not do prior to the uted. PLEASE JOIN US FOR A with high bank’s inception. Today, Monson Sav- quality and ings Bank retains its legacy of empower- LOFT ❙ from page 1 convenient ment through savings, but has expanded book, than go on to a device,” she said. service, to serve its customers with a variety of Donations are also welcome at The Loft. How- including innovative financial services, including ever, not all types of books are accepted: Textbooks, the open- digital banking, online mortgage appli- technical manuals, Readers Digest condensed books, ing of the cations, business banking and commer- encyclopedias, VHS’s or magazines won’t be accept- Loan and cial lending. ed. Virtual Operations The bank has expanded on its prom- Hours for The Loft are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues- Center in ise of “where people save, businesses days to Thursday’s and Saturday’s from 10 a.m. to 2 Wilbra- prosper, and communities benefit” by p.m. ham and opening offices in Hampden, Wilbra- For more information on The Loft, go to palmer- the new ham, Ware, and most recently East library.org and click on “Support PPL” or call 413- branch lo- Longmeadow, Massachusetts. The bank 283-3330. cation in also opened a retail and business loan TOWN HALL East Long- operations center in Wilbraham in 2020. meadow. 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The Journal Register Obituary Policy In the classroom MONSON HIGH SCHOOL Turley Publications offers two types of obituaries. School-to-Career helped senior One is a free, brief Death Notice listing Counselor describes the name of deceased, date of death and funeral make most of COVID year date and place. workarounds in a By Jonah Snowden ing regular progress re- obstacles. The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $100, digitally-dominated [email protected] ports. For her senior year, “The process of learn- which allows families to publish extended death Mega has been taking great ing what to do is hard,” she notice information of their own choice and may environment PALMER – Senior year of advantage of Masshire Ca- said. include a photograph. Death Notices & Paid high school can be challenging for reer Information System, a Because there are no Obituaries should be submitted through a By Jonah Snowden many students, especially with col- resource provided by An- SAT and ACT scores to funeral home to: [email protected]. [email protected] lege right around the corner and the ti’s program, which gives factor in because of the COVID-19 pandemic robbing them her different assignments pandemic, more emphasis Exceptions will be made only when the family MONSON – Because of the COVID-19 pan- of many opportunities. to help her learn which is put on grade-point av- provides a death certificate and must be pre-paid. demic, communication has become almost com- Fortunately, through hard work work values to emphasize, erage while filling out col- pletely digital, which is beneficial for some, but and determination, students such as find a best fit among col- Miya Mega lege applications. challenging for others, especially high school stu- Palmer High School senior Miya leges, and more. Ahead of graduation, dents and their school-to-career facilitators. Mega continue to persevere. Mega “Because we have more time Mega has decided to study biochem- Monson High School’s Director of School has been making the most of PHS’s working remotely, I was able to find istry and as of January, has been Counseling and School-to-Career Coordinator, School-to-Career Facilitator Karen schools that not only had my work accepted to 12 colleges, including Robert Bardwell, said counseling has “been a Anti’s School-To-Career Program. values, and majors I (to explore), but the University of Connecticut, Mer- challenge,” since the COVID-19 pandemic has al- “I started it my junior year and puts into perspective what schools rimack College, and Wesleyan Uni- tered how he communicates I didn’t think that I would like it at I could afford close and far away,” versity. with his students. all,” said Mega. “It ended up surpris- Mega said. Mega said she is looking for- “Pretty much everything ing me.” “It’s a future pathway to help ward to continue learning from the that we’ve been doing is re- During her junior year, Mega kids recognize that there can be oth- school-to-career program. of the mote,” Bardwell said. was placed in the Art Classroom at er options for them and I think that’s “I want to thank Miss Anti as “Individually, counsel- Old Mill Pond Elementary, which a big help.” much as I can because she’s helped ors are in contact with their she said helped her take responsibil- Although Mega has continued me so much along the way,” she said. students, just to check in and ity and learn about her strengths and to progress through her senior year, “She’s always been on top of ev- make sure things are going weaknesses while working, includ- the COVID-19 pandemic has created erything.” OK.” Traditional events and programs Monson High stu- Robert Bardwell dents would be provided pre- COVID include former graduates coming back to speak about their first year outside of high school and what they wish they knew ahead of time. Campus Notes They also can’t do field trips and are unable to host a few career days. of “P” grades. The student must Eastern Connecticut Another traditional program was “Sopho- not have any incompletes or miss- more College Exploration Day,” which allowed ing grades in the designated term. State University the students to meet with a college representative. Springfield College recog- nized Dean’s List students for the The student must have a minimum “They would get to hear about different op- semester grade average of 3.500 Cassandra Champagne of tions,” said Bardwell. “Whether we’re going to do 2020 Fall Semester from our area. They are: for the term. Monson, who majors in Theatre, that this year, we don’t know.” Springfield College is an inde- has been named to the Dean’s List To help prepare students for life after high Michael Blazejowski of pendent, nonprofit, coeducational at Eastern Connecticut State Uni- school, extensive career development and an Palmer, who majors in Applied institution founded in 1885. versity. To qualify for Dean’s List, awareness program are provided. Exercise Science. WAFFLE full-time students must complete “It’s been a little disruptive, but we’re still Kayla Yesu of Monson, who a minimum of 12 credits in let- Meet Waffle. She is a year and-a-half-old res- doing major components of it,” said Bardwell. majors in Communication Scienc- Roger Williams ter-graded courses with an average cue who lives with Thomas J. O’Conner of Bonds- “In eleventh grade, they all wrote a resume es and Disorders. GPA of 3.5 or higher in the semes- ville. “She loves her morning treats, hiding in boxes, and were given a mock interview. We’ve given Hayden France of Brimfield, University ter. and playing with her best friend, Natty,” O’Conner them the skills so if they go into the workforce, who majors in Criminal Justice. Eastern Connecticut State says. We feature your pets here every week. Is your they at least have those tools to help them.” Heather Fontaine of Brim- Olivia Brown of Palmer and University is the state of Connecti- fur friend a dog, cat, chicken, lizard, horse, bird, Should a student not have a plan before tran- field, who majors in Health Sci- Julia Giebutowski of Monson, mouse…you get the point. Is there a pet you’re fos- sitioning into the post-high school world, Bard- ence and Pre-Physical Therapy. were both named to the fall 2020 cut’s public liberal arts university, tering and trying to re-home? All pets are welcome! well said a counselor will be “on top of that.” Tra- Cassidy Bailey of Monson, Dean’s List at Roger Williams serving 5,000 students annually at Email a high-resolution jpg of your pet with a little ditional events such as a junior college prep night who majors in Health Science. University in Bristol, R.I. Full- its Willimantic campus and satel- information to [email protected]. and financial aid night are still being offered, just Zoe Przybycien of Three Riv- time students who complete 12 or lite locations. A residential campus virtually this year. ers, who majors in Health Science. more credits per semester and earn offering 41 majors and 65 minors, Bardwell also said they will be providing Emma Jacque of Brimfield, a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed Eastern offers students a strong course selections in a few weeks, “which leads who majors in Marketing. on the Dean’s List that semester. liberal art foundation grounded in to juniors meeting every counselor as a family to With campuses on the coast an array of applied learning oppor- talk about what senior year will look like,” and Mia Krupczak of Monson, Nancy Curtis who majors in Sport Management. of Bristol and in the heart of tunities and is ranked among the what life will look like afterward for them. Providence, R.I., Roger Williams top 30 public universities in the “We have a whole curriculum framework,” The criteria for selection to the University is a forward-thinking North Region by U.S. News and Scholarship available said Bardwell. Dean’s List are as follows: The stu- dent must have completed a mini- private university committed to World Report in its 2019 Best Col- “It’s not the same this year just because of leges ratings. 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Letters of up to 250 words from ers because I am who I am, and chocolate, The recent article “Rail plan advocates planning next step in approval process” makes no mention of the local residents endorsing candidates because I am surely hoping hubby will on the ballot or discussing campaign provide ample quantities in a heart-shaped impact of COVID-19 on the future working environ- issues should be sent to The Journal box! Anyway, back to the ment. Register, care of Turley Publications, flowers.. With the widespread coverage of the Twitter an- 24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069, Many folks will be IN THE nouncement regarding some employees being allowed faxed to 413-289-1977 or emailed graced with a bouquet of GARDEN to work from home permanently, I suspect many com- to [email protected]. Please in- cut flowers in honor of panies in the eastern part of Massachusetts have, or will clude a daytime telephone number need to make similar opportunities available to their for verification purposes (it will not be this special holiday, and employees, to remain competitive. printed). Letters must be received by I have some tips up my Those decisions will likely result in decreased de- noon Monday to be considered for that sleeve to make sure you mand for high speed East-West rail. Thursday’s newspaper. No attack let- get longevity out of your ters will be printed. No letters written by candidates supporting their own gift. No matter how your Peter Zima flowers make it home, candidacy will be printed. If the vol- Roberta McQuaid Ludlow either in a sleeve or in a ume of letters received is larger than Columnist the space available in the newspaper, box, chances are they’ve or if the letters become repetitive, the been out of water for newspaper reserves the right to print some time. Once stems start to seal up, wa- Hull should resign a representative sample. No endorse- ter and nutrients won’t be able to flow and Baby it’s cold outside ment letters will be printed in the last their lifespan could be cut short. Therefore, I too agree Mary Hull should resign from her posi- edition before the election. the first thing you ought to do is recut them. (especially at 4,003 feet)! tion on Monson Board of Health. This position must be For more information, call editor Your goal is to have a clean cut, one that held by an intelligent person who understands science, Michael Harrison at 413-283-8393. won’t crush the flower’s vascular system. By Julie Midura it, due mostly from the cold, hard fact data and public health. Campaign news Correspondent that I despise being cold. When I stepped An individual’s political views have no place in As part of its election coverage, In fact, I’ve never understood advice the newspaper plans to print stories that mentions smashing floral stems; don’t out of the warm car and into the frigid deciding how to improve the public health in Monson. Last week, Tom and I braced our- about contested races for Congress, do it! Use bypass clippers, or if you’re com- mountain air at the trailhead, I wanted an Too many political views have kept Monson in the state Senate, state House, district at- fortable, a sharp knife. Household scissors selves as we stepped out of our car at arsenal of clothing covering every inch Covid red zone. If our officials and residents followed torney and Governor’s Council during usually aren’t sharp enough, since they are Rocky Branch Trailhead to hike to the of my body. No WAY was I taking off the guidelines listed by the CDC and Mass. Dept. of the weeks leading up to the election, geared more for cutting paper or fabric. summit of 4,003-foot Mt. Isolation. The any layers! So I loosened the straps on Health, our schools would be open. as well as a question-and-answer Most advice books recommend making temperature on our car thermometer read my backpack to accommodate all of the I also would support a recall to remove Mary Hull voters guide. In order to ensure fair- from her selectperson’s position if she participated in ness to all candidates, no political your cut on a 45 degree angle to expose the negative 2 degrees! layers that I was wearing and headed up the Jan. 6 rally in D.C. press releases will be printed, nor most surface area possible to water. An- We strapped on our snowshoes as the trail looking like Ralph’s little broth- fast as we could, slung our heavy winter will reporters cover political rallies or other trick is to cut the flower stems under er in “A Christmas Story.” fundraisers. backpacks over our shoulders, grabbed And of course, 15 minutes later, I Christine Nissenbaum water—this process will prevent air bub- Monson Candidates who wish to further bles from clogging the stems. I usually fill our trekking poles, and headed up the felt like a was walking in a sauna. So publicize their candidacy, beliefs and a clean sink or bucket, submerge the flower trail as fast as our legs could carry us. off came the backpack and off came the events may contact advertising, 413- stems and cut 1 or 2” off the bottom. If We had just one thing in mind — move layers. It took many, many... dare I say 283-8393 about paid advertising in The Journal Register. you’ve ever had a rose with a bent head, quickly in an attempt to generate heat. MANY... hikes before I finally learned Enjoy the outdoors that is an air bubble at work. Try re-cutting When Tom and I first learned about my lesson. Now, I suck it up and start the stem under water and hopefully the bub- the list of 48 4,000-foot mountains in cold. during the winter ble will be forced out. New Hampshire, we envisioned hiking I do, however, carry in my pack As you move your flowers into a vase on balmy summer days under bright sun- enough layers for a day on Everest. My To the Editor, Letters to (make sure it’s clean!), remove any leaves ny skies while our boots struck the dirt typical winter layering system consists I greatly enjoyed reading the guest column by Julie that you estimate will be under the water and rock-strewn path beneath our feet. of a long sleeve merino wool quarter-zip Midura about hiking in the White Mountains in winter. the editor line. Waterlogged leaves will rot and make But somewhere along the way, we fell in top, a synthetic vest, a mid-weight fleece But you don’t need to be as adventurous as Julie and her bacteria that can clog stems, shorten vase love with hiking so much — or maybe jacket, a goose down hooded puffy, and husband to enjoy the outdoors in winter. As a pediatrician I see so many patients, bored and policy life and make quite a stench! Some flowers we just lost all sense of self-preservation a hard shell (keep in mind that you may overweight, sitting inside for their online classes, then do better if most of their foliage is removed, – that we decided to continue climbing need to buy a size up for the outermost the mountains right through winter. Al- layer, since it will need to accommodate playing video games and watching TV the rest of the Letters to the editor the reason being that the leaves draw wa- day. Sports are mostly cancelled. They can not safely should be 250 words or ter away from the main stem, and therefore though we did extensive research be- all of the layers underneath). forehand on how to be safe while hiking see friends. Yet an antidote to boredom and loneliness less in length, and guest away from the flower head. I generally columns between 500- up such big mountains on frigid winter Lower layers and headgear is waiting right outside. We are blessed to be live in an snip off all the leaves of lilac, and remove 800 words. No unsigned days, much of what we learned came area with so much natural beauty. There are trails of all but the uppermost leaves of hydrangeas or anonymous opinions through trial and error. every length and difficulty. and zinnias. Usually a small packet of flo- The layers for my lower half in- will be published. We One of the first lessons we learned They are accessible all the time, if one properly ral preservative is included along with your clude fleece leggings, a thermal hiking dresses for the weather. And they can see their friends require that the person was to dress in layers. A single heavy flowers. Using this in your vase of water too, if they wear their masks and socially distance. submitting the opinion will feed the blooms and encourage them to winter jacket is a poor choice for winter So thank you again, Julie for your fascinating col- also include his or her open to their fullest, vivid-color potential! hiking. Dressing in layers gives you the umn. I’d love to join you some day. By the way, a moun- town of residence and This year, Valentine’s Day coincides ability to regulate your body temperature taineer friend of mine says you can avoid snow and ice home telephone number. with the start of February vacation. Why in order to avoid becoming too hot or too clumps on your micro spikes by wearing crampons with We must confirm author- ship prior to publication. not snip some branches of your favorite cold for extended periods of time. Mul- snow plates. They’re available at EMS in Hadley, where tiple layers allow you to add and remove they’ve been having a big sale. We reserve the right spring shrubs for a neat experiment with to edit or withhold any the kids? Just think, when the bought flow- clothing as needed. The key to layering in deep cold is Stay safe and healthy, submissions deemed to ers are long gone, you’ll have some others be libelous, unsubstanti- waiting in the wings. The most common to understand that air temperature, body David Gottsegen, MD temperature, and exertion level all work ated allegations, personal shrub to force in the vase is the forsythia; attacks, or defamation of together to determine how cold you will it can be done as early as late January or CHECK OUT ALL THE character. February, and right up until regular, outdoor feel. You should remove as many layers bloom time. as necessary on the ascent to minimize Please send opinions to: Cut the branches on a day that tempera- perspiring. Publications The Journal Register tures are above freezing. The best for forc- Zero degrees can feel brutally cold Turley Letter to the Editor ing are those that have many swollen buds. or downright balmy depending on how www.turley.com 24 Water St., Bring them indoors and recut the stems just you’re dressed and how much you are Palmer MA 01069, or by e-mail to: as you did for your cut flowers: under water exerting yourself. I have been very com- fortable in a single long sleeve base-lay- [email protected] and with a diagonal cut. The branches can Tom and I are willing to carry so many layers because er while hiking up a steep incline, while, Tom and Julie celebrating on Mt. Isola- then be put in a container or vase with a few we are well aware that if things go south – and I’m not The submission deadline inches of water in it. conversely, have felt incredibly cold tion – their 36th mountain of the NH48. wearing four layers of clothing while referring to our direction of travel – we will survive with for consideration is I usually steer away from using floral our hands and feet intact. Just three weeks ago, on a bru- Monday at noon. preservative on flowering shrubs. Any side standing still on a summit. A good layering system includes tally cold and windy day in January, two hikers required a branches or buds that fall below the water Blackhawk helicopter rescue from the flanks of Mt. Lafay- line should be removed. Change the water one or two base layers made of wicking fabrics such as polyester, silk, or wool; ette in N.H. The pair lost the trail in the deep snow. They The every few days to prevent bacteria growth. were wearing trail runners on their feet, and one of them If kept in a warm room, buds should break an insulating mid-layer, such as fleece or Journal Register down; and a wind/waterproof outer lay- lost his shoes and wallowed barefoot through several feet within a few weeks. Many other of our fa- The Journal Register (USPS er that not only sheds moisture, but also of snow until he could no longer go on. 418-940) is published every vorite spring-blooming trees and shrubs can I shudder to think of how terrifying and excruciatingly also be forced into bloom. Try the same ap- allows water vapor to escape. Look for Thursday by Turley Publications, garments that have multiple venting op- painful that must have been. Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. proach with redbud, honeysuckle, crabap- Reading about rescues such as this one is the reason 01069. Telephone (413) 283- tions so that you can dump heat as your 8393, Fax (413) 289-1977. ple, magnolia and flowering almond, cherry why we carry so much gear during winter. Being prepared and plum. heart rate goes up during exertion. For POSTMASTER: Send most hikers, pit zips are nonnegotiable. for whatever conditions we may encounter is essential. address changes to The Journal Roberta McQuaid graduated from the Almost there! Julie and Tom close in on The alternative is unthinkable. Register, 24 Water St., Palmer, Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the Although options abound for each the summit of 4,003-foot Mt. Isolation. Mass. 01069. of the layers, one thing remains con- As we hiked over six and-a-half miles in snowshoes University of Massachusetts. For the last to reach the summit of our 36th winter peak last week, we PATRICK H. TURLEY 28 years, she has held the position of staff stant: avoid cotton at all costs. As most CEO experienced hikers know, “cotton kills.” weren’t worried about the cold. We had all of the layers horticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Village. we needed... and then some. Whenever we stopped for a KEITH TURLEY She enjoys growing food as well as flowers. No, that isn’t a typo. Or hyperbole. President Those comfortable cotton T-shirts that I break, we kept our respites brief to avoid becoming too Have a question for her? Email it to eken- chilled. The only layers we needed to add and remove on EDITOR love to wear in summer could actually be Michael Harrison [email protected] with “Gardening Ques- the ascent were our heavier mittens. tion” in the subject line. the reason for my demise in winter. Let [email protected] me explain. When we took our final steps up the steep, snowy trail STAFF WRITER Clothing keeps you warm by trap- onto the summit cone five hours from the time we started, Jonah Snowden ping warm air near your skin. 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Washington – the tallest mountain in New you are at a high risk of suffering from skirt, waterproof pants, merino wool England – my heart skipped a beat. The “Rock Pile” is one possible. @ Journal Register hypothermia. knee socks, gaiters, and 400-gram insu- of the 12 remaining peaks we have left to climb in winter. When Tom and I first started hik- lated boots. It is a mountain that commands respect, as is evidenced by WEB www.journalregister.turley.com Let them know you ing in winter, we heard the mantra, “Be For my head, I usually wear a Buff the long list of the lives that have been lost there. But we Bold... Start Cold.” What that means on the ascent and switch to a hat on the will wait for another perfect weather day before attempting saw their ad in the is that when you arrive at the trailhead summit. Since my hands are always to reach her summit. and step out of your car, you should feel cold, I carry liner gloves, boiled wool We’ve made poor choices in the past. We’ve hiked up mountains in conditions that were telling us to turn back. quite chilled. Within 10 to 15 minutes of mittens, fleece mittens, and waterproof www.turley.com Journal We won’t tempt fate again. We won’t take unnecessary hiking, you will generate enough heat to over-mitts. I always carry hand, toe, and Turley Publications, Inc. cannot feel warm and comfortable. foot warmers, as well as an extra pair of risks. We want to live to hike another day, and as we all assume liability for the loss of Back then, I was fully aware of that know... the mountain isn’t going anywhere. photographs or other materials Register thick wool mountaineering socks and an submitted for publication. recommendation, but I chose to ignore extra hat. Peace, and hike on! Materials will not be returned except upon specific request when submitted. February 11, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER PAGE 5 Pool/fitness room open for 1-hour, $5 visits Gobi attends virtual signing The Ludlow Community Cen- Lap Swim February Schedule lowbgc.org and click on Adult Pro- ter/Randall Boys & Girls Club, locat- – Monday, 8-9 a.m. and 9:30-10:30 grams or call Matt Thompson at 413- ed at 91 Claudia’s Way in Ludlow is a.m. / Wednesday, 6:15-7:15 a.m. 583-2072, Ext. 122. For updates on of Campus Assault bill now open for pool and fitness room and 8-9 a.m. and 9:30-10:30 a.m. / the pool and fitness room, visit the BOSTON — Senator Anne surveyed about their experiences post a summary of the anonymous use. 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The statement also said “The couple, senior citizens in their early “I want to thank the student to enter into an agreement with a The bill is aimed at ensuring had to force entry into the residence name of the deceased is being with- 60s, though that person emphasized survivors who shared very person- local center to provide services to that students are trained on sexual after attempting to gain entrance into held until notification to the family.” the age range was just a guess. The al and difficult stories with me,” students. violence prevention and bystander the home via the front door but were Burns said Wednesday that the neighbor, who asked not to be named, Gobi, a co-sponsor of the bill, said. A task force will be created strategies, and that they are made obstructed from doing so. next-of-kin of the person found dead also said the couple was outgoing and “This new law will make sure to develop questions for a sexual aware of the rights of the reporting “After gaining entry, officers has been notified, though neither friendly and that they frequently had that our students will not suffer in misconduct climate survey, which party and the accused during the discovered one person who was de- Burns nor the district attorney’s office a guest or two stay over. silence. Our campuses need to be after review by state higher educa- disciplinary process, as well as any ceased, and were not able to render would disclose that person’s identity. “They are wonderful, kind peo- safe and secure so our students can tion officials, will be distributed to sanctions that may be imposed by aid due to signs of death. They then Also in the statement, the district at- ple,” the neighbor said. thrive and it was an honor to work colleges and universities. Schools the school. checked the residence for addition- torney’s office asserted, “There is no “They have always gone out of on this important issue.” can also write their own surveys, For more information on the al victims or suspects. During their immediate threat to public safety,” their way to help others. It’s tragic Under the bill, S.2979, “An and both public and independent bill and its application on college search in and around the residence though neither that office nor Burns what happened and I just hope justice Act Relative to Sexual Violence on higher education institutions will campuses, email Gobi’s office at they did encounter two other individ- would elaborate. is served.” Higher Education Campuses,” col- be required to survey their students [email protected]. uals who were transported from the A person who lives on Fox Street Check our Facebook page for lege students will be anonymously at least once every four years, and scene, one for further evaluation and and is familiar with the residents of updates on this developing story as treatment, the other for serious inju- the home where the homicide oc- new details become available. Applications open to high Buttigieg would spend time when- Lives intersecting again ❙ from page 1 school seniors and college LESSER ever the campaign made a weekly met. Both have an enduring intel- stop in the Windy City so then-can- Before the game, Lesser, students studying journalism lectual curiosity, are service-mind- didate Obama could spend a week- staying at Buttigieg’s place, came REGION – The New England Newspaper and ed, and can talk policy like others end with his family. downstairs while Buttigieg was Press Association awards up to 10 scholarships each talk sports. Still, when they met, “About once a week, we would dealing with – wait for it – a trans- year to aspiring journalists through the Journalism Ed- one was getting his feet wet in Cam- end up back in Chicago, and Pete portation issue. ucation Foundation of New England. Applications are bridge while the other was prepar- and I fell into a bit of a routine of “He was on the phone with his open through the deadline in March. The foundation ing for post-grad life. hanging out on Saturdays and on DPW about issues that had hap- strives to encourage and support young people who “I was a freshman and he was a Sundays and then I went to work at pened overnight,” Lesser said. plan to pursue a career in the newspaper industry. senior at the time,” Lesser said. the White House, and I remember “It was like first thing in the College students or high school seniors who are “I would describe him as a bit him talking to me about the house morning, he was on the line with studying and acquiring work experience that will pre- of a big man on campus. He was he was preparing to buy in South this DPW head and now he’s deal- pare them to work in the field of journalism are eligible president of the Institute of Politics, Bend, the work he was doing there. I ing with a lot of the same issues – to apply. which was kind of the youth politi- remember he called me one day and just on a bigger scale.” For more information contact Linda Conway at cal center at Harvard. But he didn’t said that he was going to be running Speaking of, Lesser can’t guar- [email protected]. carry himself that way. He is a pret- for state treasurer of Indiana and I antee that Buttigieg can help move To qualify students must: ty understated guy. He was sort of thought that was a great idea. the needle on the East-West Rail Be a resident of New England. universally liked, well known, but “Unfortunately, that campaign project, which is now largely in Be a senior in high school planning to attend col- not in a sort of outlandish or brag- didn’t go as planned. But I think the hands of MassDOT, including lege the following year or an undergraduate college ◆ La Cucina di Hampden House gadocios way.” he did learn a lot. And he really got a second look at what the plan’s student studying journalism or a related field. In other words, kind of cool? to be well known in the state, but supporters, including Lesser, Rep. 1 Allen Street, Hampden, MA Have a GPA of 3.0 or above. “It was very much a kind of it was a really hard time. This was Jake Oliveira, Sen. Anne Gobi, and Demonstrate a serious interest in a career in jour- 413-566-8324 quiet charisma,” Lesser said. the 2010 election cycle, one of the Rep. Todd Smola, say is a gross un- nalism by sending: a cover letter, transcript, resume or When they met, Lesser found hardest years for Democrats. 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And frankly, that’s why I think it’s Do you want to work in your community helping local would take breaks from studying “I mean, he was actually suing even more urgent that we have our 11:30am; Dinner: Tues-Thurs 4-9pm; or from the library and they would to block the Obama auto rescue at state government do its part, which businesses connect with their customers? Fri & Sat 4-10pm; Sunday 11:30am-7:00pm; go to the dining hall to get these the time and really hurting his own means that they need a ridership Do you want a career supporting local journalism, Sunday Brunch 11:30am-2:30pm snacks. And I remember meeting up state, which had tens of thousands analysis that’s accurate,” he said. which tells the unique stories of our communities? with him and I was just a kid from of jobs tied up in the auto industry,” “The Baker administration If so, then join our team! 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CURRENT HOURS: Thurs-Sat 11am-9pm; roots. munity leaders in his hometown in tration needs to do its part to really Sun 9am-7pm; Sunday breakfast 9am - noon South Bend and I remember him prioritize this project and get those “He was very committed to his You must be a self-starter with excellent hometown,” Lesser said. calling me and saying, ‘you know, ridership estimates where they need communication and organizational skills. Basic I’m thinking about running for may- to be. Lesser, who strengthened his computer skills are required. Previous print sales ◆ Venice Pizza & Grill activist bones in high school fight- or’ and I said ‘cool – that sounds “That being said, we have re- great.’ And of course, he won.” ally a united front now federally experience is preferred but we will train the right 2341 Boston Road, The Wilbraham Shops ing to reverse teacher layoffs, ad- candidate. Turley Publications, a locally owned mired how Buttigieg looked for While Buttigieg was settling in that we haven’t had in a very long Wilbraham, MA ways to leverage education and ex- as mayor of that well-known col- time. President Biden, all the way family business, offers a competitive commission 413-540-8080 perience to help lift their communi- lege town, Lesser paid a visit and through his vice president, through structure, 401k, and health plan. the two took in Lesser’s first Notre his secretary of transportation, are www.venicepizzagrill.com ties. Send resume and cover letter to: “I was really drawn to that Dame football game. now going to be looking at a project OPEN: Tues-Thurs 10:45am-9:30pm because that was really the sto- “It was an out-of-body experi- like this. And Pete knows about this Jamie Joslyn Fri & Sat 10:45am -10pm; Sun 11am-9pm ence,” Lesser laughed, recalling the project because I’ve talked to him 24 Water Street ry I identified with, so we became Closed Monday friendly and we kept in touch,” passion of the Fighting Irish faith- about it over the years. So he’s not Palmer, MA 01069 Lesser said. ful. going to be looking at it completely Email: [email protected] “He graduated, of course, and “It was pretty incredible. It was new.” I was still in school and whenever very cool and I saw firsthand how And if it comes to fruition he was back in Cambridge or back much he was, frankly, just beloved during the Biden administration, the on campus, we would try to meet up in his community.” friendship between a small town in- and we kept in touch.” tellectual from Indiana and another When Buttigieg lived in Chica- from Western Mass. could be partly go, Obama’s home base, Lesser and to thank for it.

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TRIPPING ❙ from page 1 NBSB honors employees for take as few risks as possible and for a curious extrovert like me who’s itching to know everyone and everything in our coverage area, it can be maddening. It’s also much years of service more difficult to do my job. So, I venture out strategically, masked up – and with respect to the , coated, gloved, booted and hatted up, too of course – and have slowly been making my socially distanced way around. This week, I decided to see how many destinations I could reach in an hour or so. Going by a mental list of plac- es I’ve passed or heard about, I wanted to get an idea of what all there is to do and see with limited time. Some of these places were viewed from afar because of the pandem- ic and others can’t be enjoyed until the warmer weather arrives. I also discovered some places I had no idea exist- Back in the early 2000s, I wrote for a major antiques ed until now and tops on that list is the Riverwalk trail in magazine and developed a love for antiques. Ludlow. The newest addition to our family, an 8-year-old Chihuahua named Chickpea we adopted a few weeks ago, Ann Brady Darlene Jarnagan Deb Warman Jean Szela came along for the ride and the Riverwalk was her favorite, too. Have any suggestions for where to go next? Please shoot me an email because I’d love to hear them! Here’s a photo collage to document my most recent travels around the Register and Journal Register territory.

Jessica Shimansky Kathy Grigas Patricia Bernard Renee Jurczyk If it’s vintage I like it and I can’t wait for flea market and antique show season to arrive. NORTH BROOKFIELD — ceived Years of ers and communities North Brookfield Savings Bank Service Awards with the best service was not able to host their in-person in 2020. possible, even in the The Riverwalk trail in Ludlow was my favorite discovery Annual Employee Appreciation toughest of times. They this day and I can’t wait to come back! event in 2020 to thank all of the 5 Years make our team stronger employees for their dedication to of Service every day and continue the success of the Bank and their Ann Brady, to emulate our Core Val- commitment to supporting our cus- Controller ues.” tomers and local communities. Scott Gar- Instead, the Bank honored rand, Systems their employees with mid-year bo- Administrator AboutNBSB nuses. Jessica Shi- North Brookfield “We had to find another way mansky, Assistant Savings Bank is a mu- to honor the hard work of these Branch Manager Scott Garrand tual savings bank with employees, especially amid a na- Jean Szela, Sr. Loan Servicing full-service branches in North tionwide pandemic. It has changed Representative Brookfield, East Brookfield, West work for all of us, creating some Debra Warman, Branch Brookfield, Ware, Belchertown, strains, but our employees re- Cleaner Palmer, and Three Rivers Village mained steadfast in their ability to of Palmer. NBSB offers a wide serve our customers. Our employ- 10 Years of Service variety of deposit and loan prod- ees have risen to the occasion and Kathleen Grigas, Senior Ac- ucts for individuals and business- I even learned some local history while in Ludlow at the are all the true heroes here at the counting Specialist es throughout Central and West- Riverwalk. Bank”, said Andrea Healy, Chief Renee Jurczyk, Branch Man- ern Massachusetts and has been Administrative and Human Re- ager a steadfast supporter of the com- source Officer for the Bank. munities in which it serves since Every year, North Brookfield 20 Years of Service 1854. North Brookfield Savings Savings Bank recognizes and re- Patricia Bernard, SVP, Com- Bank is a 2020 Banking Choice Am I the only one who hears “let’s bowl, Dude” in my wards employees for their ded- pliance Officer 1st place award recipient in Com- head whenever I pass a bowling alley? Well, I stink at ication to the Bank and for the munity Contribution. All deposits bowling but I don’t let that stop me from rolling. Looking outstanding service they provide 25 Years of Service are insured by the FDIC and the forward to knocking down some pins in Palmer one of to our customers and communi- Darlene Jarnagan, BSA Offi- Depositors Insurance Fund. For these days! ties. In December of 2020, North cer, Deposit Compliance Specialist additional information, please call Brookfield Savings Bank honored 1-866-711-6272 or visit us online employees who reached special an- “Congratulations to these at www.NorthBrookfieldSavings- niversaries with the Bank by pre- wonderful employees for reaching Bank.com. senting them with Years of Service their Years of Service milestones,” awards and a gift. This year, em- said Donna Boulanger, North This park in downtown Monson will be a frequent desti- ployees ranged from having 5 to 25 Brookfield Savings Bank President nation of mine when the weather allows. years of service, and over 90 years and CEO. “Each one of them has of service combined. contributed to the Bank’s overall The following North Brook- success and has shown their com- field Savings Bank employees re- mitment to providing our custom-

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BASKETBALL HIGH SCHOOL Panthers squeak by in opener Football season vote PALMER – After a longer lay- reconsidered off than expected, the Palmer High By Gregory A. Scibelli state semifinals. The state finals School girls team finally [email protected] would still be scheduled to take took the court on Monday night. It place after Thanksgiving, and was a close game, but the Panthers REGION – The actual com- Thanksgiving holiday matchups pulled out the win 45-42 against position of the high school foot- could still be preserved. visiting Ware. ball season is back up in the air One thing that would change after the Massachusetts Inter- are the consolation games that scholastic Athletic Association occurred among non-playoff voted to reconsider its decision teams. The consolation games on a format for the 2021-2022 were determined by a committee season. in the MIAA for Weeks 9 and 10 Just a few weeks after agree- as a way to bridge the gap for ing on a format that would be teams between the eight-week used this fall, the MIAA Board qualifying season and Thanks- of Directors backtracked on the giving. vote, voting overwhelming in Now, the MIAA is not plan- favor in a special meeting last ning to specifically come up with Thursday morning to reconsider matchups, but one area athletic its decision. director, Agawam’s David Strat- This fall is set to be the first ton, said a local organization, under the new statewide tourna- like the PVIAC, could determine ment format that was voted into non-playoff games based on who effect in early 2020. Unfortu- is not involved in the tournament. nately, Western Massachusetts “If we did non-playoff schools did not have the oppor- games, it would have to be done Jillian Lombardi tunity to have one final sectional on a local level,” said Stratton. tries to dribble her tournament before the new tour- Following the reconsider- way out of trouble. nament format takes effect. ation vote, there was a motion for Madalyn Theriault goes low to drive The original vote was to the nine-week season again, but to the hoop. have a nine-week season begin- it was defeated. ning Labor Day weekend and Now, the exact regular sea-

Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com going to the first week of No- son format will have to wait until vember. There would then be a future meeting as the meeting eight qualifying teams per Divi- concluded without a new vote on sion to participate in a statewide how many weeks the regular sea- tournament. There are currently son will be. scheduled to be eight divisions in In Western Massachusetts, high school football though their teams will still be playing in exact composition has not been competitive conferences, which determined. Most other high usually consist of five to seven school sports will be divided into teams. Depending on whether five divisions in order to level the the regular season will be eight competition throughout the state. or nine weeks, teams would have One other proposal present- to pick up independent games ed a few weeks back was to have against non-conference teams. an eight-week qualifying cam- Football teams will have an paign, much similar to the exist- opportunity to play again in the ing format. The only difference Fall 2 season, set for next month. being the fact the will However, there will be no play- be a state tournament instead of a offs for the Fall 2 season. four-team sectional, followed by Giamorya McTier heads for the Vanessa Baer goes up for a shot. Madison Cole makes her way down Miyah Mega attempts a shot. layup. the court.

FOOTBALL AUTO RACING Indoor football team signs players for upcoming season Challenge Cup set to finally debut WORCESTER — The Mas- lace. Wallace last played in The REGION — After a one-year NHSTRA tracks must use the ACT sachusetts Pirates have signed of- Spring League in November 2020. delay, The New England Late Mod- Late Model rules option the organi- fensive lineman Jared Thomas for He also played in XFL for the Los el Challenge Cup is finally debuting zation has introduced for the 2021 the 2021 season. Angeles Wildcats in 2020. in 2021 — and it will be even big- season. In other words, cars need Thomas (6’3”, 300 lbs.) last Wallace has garnered profes- ger than originally planned. Amer- to be 100% ACT legal for drivers to played college football at North- sional football experience outside ican-Canadian Tour officials con- earn Challenge Cup points. western University. He appeared of the Pirates. After going undraft- firmed today that nine tracks have All weekly Late Model fea- in 51 total games during his four ed in the 2019 NFL Draft, Wallace signed up for the first season of the tures at participating tracks will be years on the field, including start- had brief stops in the NFL with series that will pit weekly Late Mod- eligible for the Challenge Cup. Reg- ing all 14 games at center during the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chi- el racers from across the region in a istered drivers can earn Challenge his junior and senior seasons. cago Bears. Wallace took part in summer-long battle for pride, glory, Cup points at any of the nine tracks. Thomas redshirted as a true fresh- rookie minicamps for both teams and some serious prize money. For example, a Thunder Road Late man at Northwestern in 2015. in May 2019. The inaugural Challenge Cup Model regular can also earn points Some of Thomas’ accom- Prior to his professional foot- was originally slated for the 2020 at White Mountain, and a Thomp- season before being pushed back a son Speedway regular can also earn plishments at Northwestern in- ball career, Wallace played college Submitted photo clude being named 2019 team football at three different schools. year due to the COVID-19 pandem- points at New London-Waterford ic. The basic format remains the Alan Ward is one racer who will be trying to compete in the Late Model Speedbowl or Monadnock Speed- captain and 2019 All-Big Ten First, he enrolled at Riverside Challenge Cup this year. Honorable Mention. City College for his freshman and same, with registered drivers tak- way. The Pirates have also signed ing their 10 best eligible finishes at for racer. A Port City Chassis by with nearly twice as many tracks on A driver’s 10 best performanc- offensive lineman Dwayne Wal- participating tracks towards the sea- Crazy Horse Racing will be raffled board plus some great contingency es across all tracks count towards Please see FOOTBALL, page 9 son-long point standings. off at season’s end. To qualify for partners, it’s going to be even bigger their NELMCC total. Points will be However, the scope of the the chassis raffle, drivers must reg- for teams and fans.” awarded based on finishing position, program has grown tremendously ister by the deadline and attempt to “Weekly racers are the back- car count, and cars passed. The full GOLF during the one-year hiatus. Nine qualify for at least 10 point-counting bone of the sport, and it’s important system is available at www.acttour. tracks from four New England states events. to reward them for their efforts,” com/NELMCC. have signed up, nearly double the ARBodies and Five Star Bodies Michaud went on. “We’ve come Participating tracks are respon- Full slate of Mass Golf amount that were originally regis- are each awarding a $500 product up with a program that does so and sible for reporting results to the tered for 2020. certificate. Drivers who finish in the which we think will boost car counts ACT offices. ACT Late Model Tour championships return this season The increase in tracks also overall top-10 and have declared and action throughout the region.” events and “open events” at these NORTON – Mass Golf is ex- registrations are expected. “This means an increase in the sea- they are running an AR or Five Star Four tracks from the original tracks are not eligible for Challenge cited to announce the return of a year’s lineup of championship son-ending awards. A guaranteed body will be eligible for these raf- 2020 slate will return for the 2021 Cup points. full schedule for Championships events and qualifiers wouldn’t minimum point fund of $14,000 has fles. debut: Barre, VT’s Thunder Road To register for the New En- and Women’s Championships have been possible without the been posted for the Challenge Cup. Drivers who register by the Speedbowl; North Woodstock, NH’s gland Late Model Challenge Cup, during the 2021 season. While support and dedication of all our The $100 registration fee for each early-entry deadline of March 1 White Mountain Motorsports Park; drivers must submit the entry form Mass Golf was able to conduct a host clubs,” Eldridge said. driver will also be added to the point will also be entered into a Hoosier Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway along with a $100 registration fee majority of its events and qual- “As we enter into what we fund in full. For example, if 40 driv- Tire raffle. Two randomly chosen Motorsports Park; and Massachu- by Monday, April 5. Entries post- ifiers in 2020, this year’s slate plan to be a full season of Mass ers sign up for the series, another entrants each receive two free ACT setts’ Seekonk Speedway. marked by Monday, March 1 will will also include the return of Golf events, we remain committed $4,000 would be added to the point Late Model tires from Hoosier. ACT Five other tracks have joined be eligible for the Hoosier tire events canceled last year due to to maintaining the level of care fund for a total of $18,000. will also honor the tire awards of the the Challenge Cup. Connecticut’s drawing. The entry form and point COVID-19, such as the Massa- and attention put towards keeping Should registration be on pace 2020 pre-pandemic raffle winners New London-Waterford Speedbowl system outline are available at chusetts Open. our competitors, volunteers, host with the 2020 pre-pandemic num- if they register for this year’s Chal- will be the second Connecticut www.acttour.com/NELMCC and According to Kevin Eldridge, club personnel, and staff safe,” bers, the total point fund could ex- lenge Cup. track. Furthermore, four tracks from on participating track websites. Mass Golf’s Director of Rules and said Jesse Menachem, Mass Golf ceed $20,000. A minimum prize of “This program is a huge step the New Hampshire Short Track For more information, contact the Competitions, about 60 cham- Executive Director/CEO. “State- $3,000 goes to the overall winner. forward for weekly Late Model Racing Association (NHSTRA) ACT offices at (802) 244-6963, pionship events, including 18- wide and nationally, golf was At least the top-10 drivers in the fi- racing in New England,” ACT man- have signed up: Monadnock Speed- [email protected], or visit www. hole qualifying rounds, are being recognized as a safe recreational nal standings will receive payouts. aging partner Cris Michaud said. way, Lee USA Speedway, Hudson acttour.com. You can also get up- scheduled, and they will take place activity during times of great re- Several big contingency and “The Challenge Cup was one of the Speedway, and Claremont Speed- dates on Facebook and Twitter at @ at 63 different Mass Golf Member raffle awards have been posted, add- things we were most excited about way. ACTTour. Clubs. In total, more than 4,600 Please see GOLF, page 9 ing even more value to the program in 2020 before the pandemic. Now, Any competitor at the four PAGE 8 February 11, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER

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Editor’s note: Due to the coronavirus include paint, ribbon, glue, scrapbook pa- available for research and other information. pandemic, events featured in the Journal per, and more. Send photos of your work for They can be reached at elbow.plantation@ Register, including those previewed in sto- the library’s social media pages. Open to all gmail.com. Send them your questions and ries, briefs and on the calendar page, may be ages. Registration Required. Runs now to comments and leave your preferred contact canceled with little notice. The Journal Reg- Athlete of the Week Feb. 27. Register at palmerlibrary.org. information and they will will respond asap. ister encourages readers to contact event co- Jill Lombardi ordinators and organizers for updated event Palmer High School times. Have an event to promote? Email the THE MONSON LIONS CLUB has a information (in a Word doc or as email text INTERESTS 20-foot x 20-foot tent for rent. The cost is ombardi was part of a Palm- – no PDFs, please – to mharrison@turley. $75 for a two-day event. The club will put it er lineup that finally took com. KEEP HOMESTEAD MUSEUM at 35 up and take it down. For more details, con- Lthe court earlier this week Ely Rd., Monson is closed for winter. There tact Curt at 413-668-6653. against Ware. NOW will be no meeting, tours or programs. It To nominte someone for Athlete will tentatively re-open on Sunday, April 11, DAY SPRING LODGE A.F. & A.M. of the Week, contact Managing Sports Editor Gregory A. Scibel- MUSIC LESSONS, YOGA AND 2021. Nature trails are open daily until dusk located 14 Bliss St., Monson is making its MORE: Just because days are short, and the for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-coun- li at 413-283-8393 ext. 258 or hall available for rent for $75 for a variety of send an e-mail to gscibelli@tur- thermometer reads cold doesn’t mean there’s try skiing. Trail maps can be found in the parties and functions. For reservations,, call ley.com. nothing to do. Hitchcock Academy constant- parking lot. The Phillips Sculpture Garden Doug Battige at 413-267-5855 or 413-265- ly works with instructors to offer options to is open year-round (handouts in box on one 9398. its community members. Look for upcoming of the sign posts). For more information call classes in yoga, tai chi, meditation, and fenc- 413-267-4137, email khm@keephomestead- RESERVE YOUR CELEBRATION ing. Hitchcock Academy follows all current museum.orgor visit www.keephomestead- TENT now for your First Communion, Our Family COVID guidelines for cleaning and social museum.org bridal and baby showers, graduation par- distancing and anyone using the facility must ties, family reunions, birthday parties or any Cares wear a mask. THE QUABOAG VALLEY QUIL- other kind of celebration you may have out- All information regarding current class TERS GUILD is looking for new members. doors. The Palmer Lions Club has a tent for About Your offerings, events, and registration are avail- The Guild meets on the first, third and fifth you, either 20-feet x 20-feet for $125 or 20- able at hitchcockacademy.org. Thursdays of the month at 1 p.m. in the base- feet x 40-feet for $200. This includes setup HOME – AUTO – BUSINESS – LIFE Family ment of the Palmer Historical and Cultural and takedown in the Palmer area. Call Karen POLISH PLATE DINNER: Feb. 13 at Center, 2072 Main St., Three Rivers. The at 413-813-8445 to make a reservation. You St. Mary’s Church, 57 South Street, Ware. Guild is a no pressure group with varying may need to leave a message and your call CONGRATULATIONS 5. Curbside pickup will be on Saturday, degrees of accomplishments, from novice to will be returned. The Palmer Lions Club tent Feb. 13, in the parking lot behind St. Mary’s Big E “Best In Show” winners. The member- rental fees go towards assistance for the peo- Church. Each customer will be designat- ATHLETE! ship fee is $48 a year. For more information, ple of Palmer, Bondsville, Three Rivers and Very Competitive Rates • Experienced Professional Staff ed a pick-up time when placing your order. contact Barbara Beaulieu at 267-4044 or Thorndike. Payment should be the exact amount, either Merry Mombourquette at 283-7577. Follow 99% Claim Satisfaction Rate • On-site Registry Processing check made out to St. Mary’s Church, or us on Facebook. PALMER SALVATION ARMY Service cash and placed in an envelope with your Extension Unit offers residents in Palmer 143 West Street 45 North Main Street name, phone number and payment amount. MONSON WOODWACKERS wood and Brimfield emergency assistance on a pe- Ware, MA 01082 Belchertown, MA 01007 Call Sylvia at 413-436-9268 or Diane at 413- carving club meets every Thursday at Mon- riodic basis. The outreach coordinator will 967-5207, with questions and/or to order. All son Senior Center on Main Street in Monson be located on the second floor of St. Paul’s www.moultoninsurance.com orders must be received by Sunday, Feb. 7. from 6-8 p.m. The club meets throughout the More companies, Unitarian Universalist Church at 1060 Cen- more choices, St. Mary’s thanks everyone for their support. year. Membership is $10 for the year, pay- tral St., Palmer. You must schedule an ap- BETTER RATES! 413-967-3327 Snow date will be Sunday, Feb. 14. able in September. Anyone interested should pointment by calling 413-221-8283 so you call Barbara Mackintosh at 413-237-8303. know what documentation to bring since FREE FOOD PROGRAM: The Mas- There are many beginner projects and expe- those seeking assistance have to meet cer- sachusetts Military Support Foundation has rienced teachers, as well, within the club. tain criteria and show proof of need. Please Hampshire association seeking umpires found a way to get food to families that need leave your name, number and the date you it. The Farmers to Families program, set up REGION – The Hampshire Franklin county schools registered under MIAA STAINED GLASS MAKING CLASS called. Phone messages are checked weekly, Umpire Association is planning and several other baseball leagues in the by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is will be held on Thursdays at the Holland not daily. to conduct classes for the 2021 base- area. If you are interested in umpiring part of a Coronavirus Food Assistance Pro- Community Center from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or ball season following all recommended baseball or obtaining further information gram that help people all over the nation and 6-9 p.m. Glass and tools are supplied. Take BOOKSTORE at the Unitarian Univer- COVID-19 protocols including the pos- regarding the upcoming classes please has a site in Springfield open to all residents. six classes for $48. Class sizes are limited salist Parish of Monson at the corner of Lin- sibility of on-line instruction. The associ- contact Roger Booth - Secretary/Trea- The program will supply food kits with fresh and are open to all ages. For more informa- coln and Main streets in Monson is open the ation covers umpiring of scholastic base- surer of the HFBUA via email at quil- ball for all of Hampshire and Franklin [email protected]. fruits and vegetables, dairy products and tion call Tom Baltazar at 508-245-2525. first Friday of every month from 5:30-7:30 meat products that distributes package into p.m., the third Saturday of every month from family-sized boxes. You can register for your DIAMOND NATIONAL/CASCADES 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Books priced from 25 cents food kit at mmsfi.org. On the website choose DIAMOND. Did you every work there? For- to $1 each: fiction, nonfiction, thrillers, hor- “Springfield, Ma” as your pick up site and mer employees meet on the third Tuesday ror, mystery, science fiction, how-to, clas- Sign-ups now available for 2021 Relics softball sign-up. Register for one week or all four of every month at Burgundy Brook Restau- sic literature, children’s books, romances, LUDLOW – The Western Mass The registrations are accepted on a first with easy one time registration. Food kit in- rant on Route 181 in Palmer from 9-10 a.m. cookbooks, gardening books and more. All Relics has opened registration for the come first serve basis. All our games are cludes fresh dairy, protein, and produce to- The stories shared are often colorful but old proceeds benefit the parish. Donations are 2021 Senior Softball Season. The Sil- played at the Fish & Game in Ludlow. taling 30+ pounds of food. Military families friendships are renewed. accepted. Call Mary at 267-0033 for more ver Division (age 50 to 64) has filled 36 For further information or to register go of the 112 spots and the Gold Division to http://www.westernmassrelics.org. are encouraged to sign-up but registration is information. open to the public. (65-and-up) has filled 32 of the 96 spots. ONGOING MARTHA’S TABLE STAFF at the FROM THE PALMER LIBRARY LEARN ABOUT LOCAL HISTORY: Monson-Glendale United Methodist Church The YA February Take & Make activi- is supporting the Monson Open Pantry by ty is making a pair of bookends. This will Want to learn more about local history? Pioneers to host Pelham clinic The Elbow Plantation Historical Society is providing a meal once a month to anyone LUDLOW – Western United Pi- of a max of 15 players per field (COVID who will bring a non-perishable food item. oneers FC is excited to offer a soccer regulation for the players’ safety). Staff have begun packing and delivering the clinic in Pelham, MA for players in SESSION 2: MONDAYS 2/22, 3/1, meals in cooperation with the Monson Se- the Massachusetts North Region. The 3/8, and 3/15 nior Center. The meal is served at the church, clinic provides off-season training and Boys and Girls Born 2013 and 2014: 162 Main St., Monson on the third Saturday skill development by WUP FC coaches. Session is at 5 p.m. of each month from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The second sessions available. Boys and Girls Born 2010, 2011, This program is offered to boys and and 2012: Session is at 6 p.m. For more information call 267-3798. girls born in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, The sessions will be held at Pelham and 2014. The four-week program in- Elementary School at 45 Amherst Road, SENIOR LUNCHEON. The Monson cludes one practice per week for a total Pelham, MA 01002. Council on Aging invites seniors over age 60 of $65 per session. Sessions will consist to its luncheon program every Monday – Fri- day at the Monson Senior Center, 106 Main St., Monson. Home cooked meals are always served at noon. The requested donation of GOLF ❙ from page 7 $2.50 includes the entrée, bread, dessert and striction and we are confident that we Golf events will begin in early March. beverage. Menus are available in the COA will keep this positive momentum sur- Additional details surrounding the new newsletter. Luncheon reservations must be rounding the sport going into the 2021 registration platform and the registration made by 2:30 p.m. the day before you would season.” open dates will be provided in the com- like to come to lunch. For more info or van Online registrations for 2021 Mass ing weeks. reservations, call 267-4121.

GAME NIGHT will be held at Top FOOTBALL ❙ from page 7 Floor Learning at the Palmer Public Library sophomore seasons. He then transferred The Massachusetts Pirates are members the second Tuesday of each month from to the University of California at Berke- of the (IFL). The CLUES ACROSS 33. Popular musical 59. Moves earth 26. Former monetary 6-7:45 p.m. There is no fee or registration ley for his junior year. Pirates play all home games at the DCU 1. Composed awards show unit of Spain required, and attendants must be 16 years of In his senior year, he transferred Center located at 50 Foster St. Worces- 5. Lesotho currency 34. Pertains to the male CLUES DOWN 28. Foodies age or older unless accompanied by an adult. again, this time to the University of ter, MA. 01608. For more information 9. Ethnic group sexual organ 1. Progressive decay of 30. New Zealand parrot Games include Scrabble, Cribbage, Monop- Kansas. That season, Wallace started 9 on the Massachusetts Pirates please call associated with 36. Supplements with a bone or tooth 32. Makes very happy oly, Rummy, Chess, Checkers, Uno, Yahtzee, games at right guard. He also started a (508) 452-MASS (6277), email con- Hungarians difficulty 2. Burrowing rodents 34. A payment required Bridge, Skipboo, Crazy 8’s, Hearts, Domi- game at right tackle. Following his col- [email protected] or visit 11. Gains knowledge of 38. Green veggie 3. French/Belgian river for not fulfilling a nos, etc. Attendees may bring their own. For lege football career, Wallace was a 2019 www.masspiratesfootball.com 13. Gradual destruction 39. Deep-bodied 4. A professional contract NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Participant. 15. Purchase freshwater fish cleaner 35. Emerald Isle more information call 283-2329 or email 16. Pharaoh of lower 41. Holy fire 5. A Russian river 37. The act of [email protected]. Egypt 43. Usually has a lid 6. Kiln terminating 17. Where you’re going 44. Being of use or 7. True statements someone’s 19. The 6th letter of the service 8. Most private employment WE’VE EXPANDED OUR WEB SITE Greek alphabet 46. Have a yen for 9. French city 38. Gland in some 21. Fishing net 48. Unknowingness 10. Masses of fish eggs mammals 22. Midway between 52. Dry white wine 11. Apart from others 40. Commoner south and drink 12. Monetary unit of 42. Large animals southeast 53. Unwinds Samoa 43. Belch Public Notices 23. A way to sort 54. Traveling by sea 14. Nanosecond 45. Employee stock 25. C C C 56. Outdoor 15. Film ownership plan ARE NOW ONLINE 26. Popular sports entertaining areas 18. Men’s fashion 47. Work units Email all Access archives and Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’ podcast (abbr.) 57. Stringed accessories 49. Wagon notices to digital tear sheets by public notice web site to search all notices in 27. Discount instruments 20. Flowering shrub 50. Nerve fiber [email protected] newspaper title. Massachusetts newspapers. 29. Consumes tobacco 58. __ Redgrave, 24. North Carolina 51. Proclaimed 1 2 3 31. A way to run actress university 55. Japanese delicacy Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon, Fridays noon for Monday holidays. visit www.publicnotices.turley.com February 11, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER PAGE 9

The Journal Register DEATH NOTICES Obituary Policy Police/Fire Scott Gralinski, 61 Debra L. Palmer Turley Publications offers two types of Died: Jan. 28, 2021 Holmes, 62 obituaries. Services: To be held at Died: February 7, 2021 One is a free, brief Death Notice listing Police Logs later date. Visitation Hours the name of deceased, date of death and funeral February 14th 2pm-5pm date and place. Thursday, Feb. 4 Friday, Feb. 5 Etta S. Hillman Beers & Story, Palmer The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $100, PALMER PD (DeGrace), 98 which allows families to publish extended death Brian V. Santos, 44, of 2101 David F. Miaranda, 39, of 10 Died: Jan. 29, 2021 Harold A. Piche, 69 notice information of their own choice and may The Palmer Police Depart- Baptist Hill St., Three Rivers, was Loopley St., Ludlow, was arrested Services are Private Died: Feb. 3, 2021 include a photograph. Death Notices & Paid ment responded to six arrests or arrested 5:37 p.m., on Baptist Hill at 3:00 p.m., on charges of fail to Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Obituaries should be submitted through a summons for arrest from Feb. 2- 9. Street in Three Rivers, on a warrant. drive in right lane; operating un- Feb. 12 at All Saints funeral home to: [email protected]. Those arrested will appear at the der the influence of liquor (second Church, Ware Palmer District Court and are inno- Saturday, Feb. 6 offense); negligent operation of a Exceptions will be made only when the family cent until proven guilty. provides a death certificate and must be pre-paid. motor vehicle; operating under in- Abner Aldarondo, 39, of 51 fluence while license suspended for Tuesday, Feb. 2 Whittier St., Apt. 1, Springfield, OUI; possession of an open con- was arrested at 9:56 p.m., on Wil- tainer of alcohol in a motor vehicle. Russell Harry Barbour, 61, of braham Street in Palmer, on charges 1023 Central St., Apt. 5, Palmer, of operating under the influence of Carl Edward Santos, 57, of 262 was arrested at 6:27 p.m., on Main liquor; negligent operation of a mo- Hovey Rd., Monson, was arrested OBITUARIES Street in Palmer, on charges of op- tor vehicle; improper use of a mo- 6:34 p.m., on charges of a marked erating under the influence of liquor bile phone and no inspection sticker. lanes violation; operating under the (second offense); negligent opera- influence of liquor and negligent Scott Harding Gralinski, 61 tion of a motor vehicle; motor ve- operation of a motor vehicle. hicle lights violation and a warrant. MONSON PD Scott Harding Gralinski, Bay Oaks. his best life, and will Andrew Charles Kinley, 33, of 61 of Largo, Fla., (formerly of Anyone who be lovingly remem- Wednesday, Feb. 3 The Monson Police Depart- 134 Main St., Apt. 2, Monson, was Palmer), passed away on Thurs- knew Scott knew him bered and missed by ment responded to eight arrests or arrested at 11:55 pm., on a charge of day, Jan. 28, 2021, at St. Antho- for standing up for so many family and Derrick J. Buccacio, 35, of 48 summons for arrests from Jan. 31- open and gross lewdness. ny’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, the rights of himself close friends who Baker St., Ludlow, was arrested at Feb. 6. Those arrested will appear Fla. and others, and not knew him the most. 1:27 a.m., in the area of Thornd- at the Palmer District Court and are Saturday, Feb. 6 He was born Aug. 17, afraid to say what he He is survived by his ike Street and Converse Street on innocent until proven guilty. 1959, in Palmer to Constantine thought about things. two sisters, Jayne charges of operating under the in- Rebecca Jean Gouvin, 46, of and Juanita (Harding) Gralins- But underneath the Heede and Lana (Rog- fluence of liquor and possession of Sunday, Jan. 31 36 Weston St., Wilbraham, was ar- ki. Scott spent his childhood sometimes rough exte- er) Jalbert of Palmer; a Class B drug. rested at 8:40 p.m., on charges of in Palmer, and graduated from rior which some would his two brothers, Mi- Jason W. Watson, 39, of 150 Marissa Nicole Patrizz, 31, of operating under the influence of li- Palmer High School, Class of see, was a man who truly cared chael E. Gralinski of Palmer, Beacon Dr., Palmer, was arrested 12 Kurht Rd., Stafford Springs, was quor; negligent operation of a motor 1977. He then went on to West- about the well-being of others and Punta Gorda, Fla., and Fred at 9:02 p.m., on Beacon Drive in arrested at 8:55 p.m., on charges of vehicle and rate of speed exceeding ern New England College in and was a great friend to several P. (Terri) Gralinski of Coven- Palmer, on a warrant. unlicensed operation of a motor ve- posted limit. Springfield, graduating with his people in his living community. try, R.I.; longtime close friends hicle and rated of speed exceeding Bachelor of Science degree. Scott enjoyed being out- Bruce and Kim Cunningham, posted limit. Scott was a hard worker side in the Florida sunshine, and their daughters, Emma, and and dedicated employee of Fi- and had quite the green thumb. Scott’s goddaughter, Lily, all of delity Investments for several He would often be found tend- Kingston; his companion and years before his retirement in ing to the many plants, succu- best friend in Florida, Melodee Fire Logs 2014. Upon his retirement, Scott lents and flowers he surrounded Baumgart; several nieces, neph- moved down to Largo, where his home with. He also enjoyed ews, cousins, and friends; and he enjoyed life to the fullest – going to thrift stores, searching his beloved Pomeranian, Gigi p.m. the department responded to a motor vehicle accident on Sykes spending time at Indian Rocks for anything with palm trees Marguerite. He was preceded PALMER FIRE DEPT. a motor vehicle accident with an Street. The department returned to Beach and going to the pool with on it, and looking for treasures in death by his parents and sis- injury on Commercial Street. The service at 10:20 a.m. The Palmer Fire Department department returned to service at On Sunday, Feb. 7, at 5:29 his many friends. Scott was ac- to create his garden art; with a ters-in-law, Beverly (Picard) and responded to 10 calls Feb. 3-8. tive in his residential communi- birdbath and succulent garden Paula (Guerra) Gralinski. A Cel- 3:26 p.m. p.m., the department responded to On Monday, Feb. 8, at 8:13 a motor vehicle accident on Three ty and served by becoming the made of glass being among his ebration of Life will be held at a On Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 1:49 president of the H.O.A. at East favorite creations. Scott lived later date to be announced. a.m., the department responded to Rivers Road. The department re- a.m., the department responded to a a call requesting medical assistance turned to service at 5:35 p.m. call for station coverage on Boston on Fox Street. The department re- Road in Wilbraham. The depart- turned to service at 8:39 a.m. ment returned to service at 4 a.m. On Monday, Feb. 8, at 8:24 BONDSVILLE On Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 7:54 p.m., the department responded to Etta S. (DeGrace) Hillman, 1922-2021 p.m., the department responded to a motor vehicle with an injury on FIRED DEPT. a call for furnace malfunction on Ware Street. The department re- Central Street. The department re- SOUTH HADLEY — She was a member of the band Lawrence of Belchertown, turned to service at 8:59 p.m. The Bondsville Fire Depart- turned to service at 8:21 p.m. Etta S. (DeGrace) Hillman, 98, Trinity United Methodist Church Sheila H. Womble of Belcher- ment responded to one call from On Thursday, Feb. 4, at 2:30 passed away Friday, Jan. 29, in Springfield. When she lived in town, John W. Hillman of New Feb. 2-8. 2021. Monson she was active with the Britain, Conn., a brother, Antone p.m., the department responded to a call for an alarm activation on THREE RIVERS Etta was born in Swansea, Hearts Willing Women’s Group Gonsalves of Bedford; a sister, On Monday, Feb. 8, at 7:38 North Main Street. The department on Oct. 10, 1922, to the late at First Church of Monson, Con- Rose Marie Dalphin of Assonet; p.m., the department responded returned to service at 2:44 p.m. FIRE DEPT. Isaac and Mary (Rego-Pavao) gregational. 13 grandchildren and 16 great to an alarm activation on Palmer On Friday, Feb. 5, at 10:50 DeGrace. Her greatest joy was Etta was predeceased by her grandchildren. The Three Rivers Fire Depart- Street. The department returned to a.m., the department responded to raising and nurturing her family. husband, John VeraCruz Hill- All funeral services are pri- ment responded to five calls from service at 7:55 p.m. a call requesting medical assistance Etta was the founder of the Me- man and a daughter, Nan Pas- vate and have been entrusted to Feb. 4 -7. ridan, Conn., Scholarship Fund coal. She leaves her children, Lombard Funeral Home of Mon- on Spring Street. The department returned to service at 11:12 a.m. for high school students. Beverly A. Ratte and her hus- son. On Thursday, Feb. 4, at 9:16 On Friday, Feb. 5, at 11:13 MONSON FIRE DEPT. a.m., the department responded to a a.m., the department responded to call for an EMS incident on Baptist The Monson Fire Department a call requesting medical assistance Hill Road. The department returned responded to two fire calls and 14 on River Street. The department re- to service at 9:36 a.m. EMS calls from Feb. 1-8. turned to service at 11:47 a.m. On Friday, Feb. 5, at 11:15 Debra L. Palmer Holmes, 62 On Friday, Feb. 5, at 11:47 a.m., the department responded to a On Sunday, Feb. 7, at 7:50 a.m., a.m., the department responded to call for an EMS incident on River the department responded to a call PALMER — Debra L. Richard of Palmer; her well as many extended a call requesting medical assistance Street. The department returned to for the EMS crew on Town Farm Palmer Holmes, 62, passed away sons, David Fleury of family members and on Wright Street. The department service at 11:20 a.m. Road. The department returned to surrounded by her loving family Florida, and Daniel friends. Debra is pre- returned to service at 12:06 p.m. On Friday, Feb. 5, at 11:22 service at 8:55 a.m. on Feb. 7, 2021, at home. Campbell of Penn- deceased by her fa- On Friday, Feb. 5, at 4:12 p.m., a.m., the department responded to On Sunday, Feb. 7, at 6:19 p.m., She was born on May 17, sylvania; her siblings ther, Wilfred Palmer. the department responded to a a call for a smoke investigation on the department responded to a call 1958, in Palmer to Wilfred and Kathryn Lang(Randy) A period of visi- smoke detector activation on Bea- Baptist Hill Road. The department for the Ems crew on Maple Lawn Barbara (Gunn) Palmer. Debra of Chicopee, William tation will be held 2-5 con Street. The department returned returned to service at 11:30 a.m. Road. The department returned to enjoyed “the higher things in Palmer (Deborah) of p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, to service at 4:32 p.m. On Sunday, Feb. 7, at 9:39 service at 6:53 p.m. life” and her daily cup of coffee. Palmer, Diane Dinelle 2021, at Beers & Story On Saturday, Feb. 6, at 2:54 Above all, her family was her (David) of Palmer, Palmer Funeral Home. a.m., the department responded to world, especially her children Richard Palmer (Be- In lieu of flowers, me- and grandchildren. linda) of Springfield, Cheryl morial donations may be made Debra will be missed by Channell ( Jon) of New Hamp- to the American Cancer Society Great Discovery Center presents Zoom owl program all who knew her, including her shire and sister inlaw Lisa at cancer.org. life partner and husband, Gary Holmes of Windsorlocks Conn.; For more information or to Backyard Bird Friends of Great Falls Discovery Cen- conserve bird habitat. The virtual presenta- Holmes; her mother, Barbara her grandchildren, Julia Lanzil- leave a memory, visit beersand- ter present “Owls of New England” by tion via Zoom will be Thursday, Feb. 18, at of New Hampshire; her daugh- lo, Dorothy Corjay, James Cor- story.com. Count, Feb. 12 Peter Christoph Peter. Christoph delivers 7 p.m. People may email friendsofgfdc@ ter Donna Corjay and husband, jay, and Mercades Campbell; as stunning photographs of his favorite owls gmail.com for link to join. More informa- combined with stories, which entertain, tion, they may call 413-863-3221 or visit to 15 educate and inspire. Participants will learn greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org. The presen- the secrets he uses to find and photograph tation is free and all are welcome. This REGION – The owls in their natural habitat. Christoph is program is supported by a grant from the Audubon Society and a well-known wildlife advocate, naturalist Montague Cultural Council, a local agen- Cornell Lab of Ornithol- and award-winning wildlife photographer, cy, which is supported by the Massachu- Harold A. Piché, 69 ogy will hold the Great who seeks to raise awareness of the need to setts Cultural Council, a state agency. Backyard Bird Count THREE RIVERS — Harold years before retiring in 74 of Three Rivers. In Feb. 12 through Feb. 15. A. Piché, 69, of Three Rivers, 2014. his younger years he The Great Backyard Bird Cemetery Memorials ✦ Markers passed away on Wednesday, Feb. Harold became enjoyed his time with Count is a free, fun, and Granite Benches easy event that engag- 3, 2021, with his family by his part of the Charbon- his friends as a mem- Religious Statuary ✦ Outdoor Display side. neau Funeral Home ber of the Ware Wolves es bird watchers of all MEMORIALS He was born in Furth, Ger- family, working as a and the Dump Rats. ages in counting birds to RAY HALUCH INC. many, son of the late Agnes dressman at Charbon- A Funeral Mass create a real-time snap- haluchsmemorials.com 1014 Center St ❙ Ludlow, MA ❙ 583-6508 (Krawietz) Piché, and leaves the neau & Varnum Funer- followed by Military shot of bird populations. love of his life, his wife of 38 al Homes in Ware and Honors for Harold Participants are asked to years, Patricia (Skura) Piché, his West Brookfield. He will be held at 10 a.m. count birds for as little as The Library Loft brother, Raymond Piché of Ware, also enjoyed working Friday, Feb. 12, in All 15 minutes or as long as Schoolhouse Commons Historical Center • 1085 Park Street, Palmer his sister-in-law, Janice Skura, with the Beers & Story Funeral Saints Church, 17 North Street in they wish on one or more his brother-in-law, Michael E. Home team. Ware. There are no calling hours. days of the four-day event Skura and his wife Lorraine of He loved sports and watched Masks must be worn and social We are celebrating our and report their sightings 20th year at the Schoolhouse Commons. Belchertown; his nephews, Ryan as often as he could, his beloved distancing guidelines must be fol- online at birdcount.org. Piché, Kyle Piché, and Samuel Patriots, Celtics, Bruins, and lowed while in the church. Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons. Anyone can take part in Hours: Skura; his niece, Emily Jasmin, Cowboys. Harold also greatly en- In lieu of flowers, memorial the Great Backyard Bird and great-nieces Megan Jasmin, joyed his time on many local golf donations may be made to the All Tues. 10am - 4pm • Wed. 10am - 4pm Count, from beginning Thurs. 10am - 4pm • Fri. 10am-4pm Isabella Skura, and Gracelyn courses. Saints Church, 60 South Street, bird watchers to experts Hope to see you there Skura; and his loving companion Harold lived most of his life Ware, MA 01082. Please notate and they can participate Charlie. Harold was predeceased in Ware and was very active in the memorial gift in Harold’s from their backyard or Book donations will be accepted at the Palmer Public by his step-father, Armond Piché. the community that he so loved. name for the “Tiffany High Altar with a Ware River Nature Library or the Library Loft during open hours. Harold was a United States He was a member of All Saints Window Project” in the memo Club group exploring a Please, no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Church, were he served on sever- line. defined area with a team We accept books only in good, clean condition. War. After returning, he earned al committees. He was a former Charbonneau Funeral Home, his Associate Degree from Holy- communicant of the Our Lady of 30 Pleasant St., in Ware is assist- traveling in separate ve- For more information call 283-3330 ext. 100 oke Community College. He Mount Carmel Church. Harold ing his family with arrangements. hicles. Ware River Nature worked as an Electrical Store- was also a member of the Knights An online guest book is available Club will announce plans keeper at UMass Amherst for 30 of Columbus and the Amvets Post at charbonneaufh.com. for this event soon. Proceeds To Benefit the Palmer Public Library PAGE 10 February 11, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER Public notices

Town of Monson 8349 tion may be inspected on the tained in a certain mortgage ise conveyed to mortgagors hold a public hearing on to Nationstar Mortgage Zoning Board of Appeals Password: 950520 TOWN OF PALMER Planning Department website given by David J. Pelletier herein by deed of David Monday, March 1, 2021 at LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper dated LEGAL NOTICE 02/11, 02/18/2021 INVITATION FOR BIDS at www.townofpalmer.com/ and Judith L. Pelletier to J. Salzarulo and Julie A. 7:45 pm virtually via Zoom. December 17, 2019 and In accordance with FY2021 CHEMICALS planning or at the Planning Option One Mortgage Salzarulo and recorded in the The meeting ID: 763 533 recorded at said Registry of Chapter 40A, M.G.L. s11, AND SUPPLIES Department office at Town Corporation, dated April Hampden County Registry 7119 Deeds in Book 23018, Page the Monson Zoning Board COMMONWEALTH OF PALMER WASTEWATER Hall by appointment only. 20, 2001 and recorded in of Deeds immediately prior Passcode: 440121 312, for breach of conditions of Appeals will hold a MASSACHUSETTS TREATMENT PLANT Anyone interested in Hampden County Registry herewith. The applicants, Gerald of said mortgage and for the Public Hearing Thursday, THE TRIAL COURT BID#2021-01 more information or wishing of Deeds in Book 11598, For mortgagor’s title and Theresa Renaud, are purpose of foreclosing the February 25, 2021 at 7:05 HAMPDEN, Div. The Town Manager to be heard on the applica- Page 79 (the “Mortgage”) see deed recorded with the seeking a Special Permit as same, the mortgaged premis- P.M. REMOTELY, on the Probate and Family will accept sealed bids tion can contact the Planning of which mortgage Wells Hampden County Registry of required by general code sec- es located at 7 Circle Drive, application of Ronald Florek Court Dept. for CHEMICALS and Department at 413-283-2605 Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee Deeds in Book 11598, Page tion 141-1 to work within the Monson, MA 01057 will for a Special Permit. The HD20E0021PP SUPPLIES for the Palmer or appear at the time and for Option One Mortgage 77. See also deed recorded in right-of-way of a designated be sold at a Public Auction owner/applicant wishes to To Brack T. Anderson of Wastewater Treatment place designated above. Loan Trust 2001-B, Asset- Said Deeds in Book 15896, scenic road, namely Rondeau at 12:00 PM on March receive a Special Permit for Worcester, in the County of Plant for the period of July This notice shall also be Backed Certificates, Series Page 231. Street, and approval of a curb 11, 2021, at the mortgaged Earth Removal in accordance Worcester, and to all other 1, 2021- June 30, 2022. posted on the Massachusetts 2001-B is the present hold- The premises will be sold cut permit to enter the prop- premises, more particularly with Section 6.6 of the Town persons interested. Specifications can be Newspaper Publishers er by Assignment from subject to any and all unpaid erty located at 159 Rondeau described below, all and sin- of Monson Zoning Bylaw. A petition has been obtained from the Town Association’s (MNPA) web- Option One Mortgage taxes and other municipal Street, Thorndike, MA. gular the premises described The location is 149 Stafford presented to said Court by Manager’s Office, Town site (http://masspublicnotices. Corporation to Wells Fargo assessments and liens, and This parcel is also known as in said mortgage, to wit: Rd Monson, MA, Map 101, Kathryn King of Ludlow, Administration Building, org). Bank, N.A. as Trustee for subject to prior liens or other Assessor’s Map 37 Lot 24. A certain parcel of land Parcel 2, in the Residential Mary T Grasso of Agawam, 4417 Main St. Palmer Michael Marciniec, Option One Mortgage Loan enforceable encumbrances of A copy of the applica- on the northeasterly side of Rural district, owned by John Lech of Palmer, all in (Thorndike) MA 01069, by Chairman Trust 2001-B, Asset-Backed record entitled to precedence tion may be inspected on the Circle Drive, Monson, known Ronald Florek. A copy of the County of Hampden, calling 413-283-2603 or dig- 02/11, 02/18/2021 Certificates, Series 2001-B over this mortgage, and sub- Planning Department website and designated as Lot 30A on the application is on file with Matthew Lech of Concord, itally by emailing rmcnutt@ dated September 8, 2005 and ject to and with the benefit at www.townofpalmer.com/ a plan entitled “Plan of Lots the Zoning Board of Appeals in the County of Middlesex, townofpalmer.com recorded at said Registry of of all easements, restrictions, planning or at the Planning in Monson, Massachusetts, and can be viewed during Heather Lech of Spencer, Bids will be accepted PALMER Deeds in Book 16152, Page reservations and conditions Department office at Town for Sherwood L. Young, office hours by appointment. in the County of Worcester, until February 25, 2021 PLANNING BOARD 353, for breach of conditions of record and subject to all Hall by appointment only. Scale 1” = 80’, December, Join the meeting by log- and Mark Lech of Old at 2:00PM, at the Town PUBLIC HEARING of said mortgage and for the tenancies and/or rights of par- Anyone interested in 1975, Frank A. Meunier, Jr., ging in or calling in and Town, Maine and Patricia Manager’s Office at which NOTICE purpose of foreclosing the ties in possession. more information or wishing Somers, Conn.” which plan is entering the Meeting ID and Lech-Ross of Sonthofen, time they will be publicly In accordance with the same, the mortgaged prem- Terms of the Sale: to be heard on the applica- recorded in Hampden County Password below: Germany, representing opened and read aloud. A 5% provisions of Chapter 40A, ises located at 31 East Hill Cashier’s or certified check tion can contact the Planning Registry of Deeds, Book of Login: https://zoom.us/ that they hold as tenants in bid bond must be included Section 11, M.G.L. the Road, Monson, MA 01057 in the sum of $5,000.00 as Department at 413-283-2605 Plans 162, Page 121, more j/98804028349?pwd=M2JV- common an undivided part with the Invitation to Bid. Palmer Planning Board will will be sold at a Public a deposit must be shown at or appear at the time and particularly bounded as fol- SURQWVRNNm1xUlpBT- or share of land lying in All bids must be marked hold a public hearing on Auction at 11:00 AM on the time and place of the sale place designated above. lows: FZEZmZnZz09 Thorndike, in the County “ FY2022 Chemicals Monday, March 1st 2021, February 18, 2021, at the in order to qualify as a bid- This notice shall also be Southwesterly by Circle Dial: 1 646 558 8656 of Hampden, setting forth and Supplies- Palmer at 7:00 PM in the Town mortgaged premises, more der (the mortgage holder and posted on the Massachusetts Drive, one hundred eighty-six Meeting ID: 988 0402 that they desire that all of Wastewater Treatment Administration Building, particularly described below, its designee(s) are exempt Newspaper Publishers and 02/100 (186.02) feet; 8349 said land may be sold at Plant”. This is a one year 4417 Main Street, Palmer, all and singular the premises from this requirement); Association’s (MNPA) web- Northwesterly by Lot Password: 950520 private sale or public auc- contract with the option for MA. described in said mortgage, high bidder to sign written site (http://masspublicnotic- 30, now or formerly of one 02/11, 02/18/2021 tion for not less than One renewal for two (1) year peri- The applicant, JT Brown to wit: Memorandum of Sale upon es.org). Trombley, two hundred for- Hundred Fifteen Thousand ods at the sole discretion of Nominee Trust, 530 Valley The land together with acceptance of bid; balance Michael Marciniec, ty-one and 67/100 (241.67) ($115,000.00) Dollars, and the Town of Palmer. Road, Barre, MA 01005 is the buildings thereon situat- of purchase price payable by Chairman feet; praying that partition may The Town Manager seeking a Special Permit as ed in Monson, said Hampden certified check in thirty (30) 02/11, 02/18/2021 Easterly by land now or The Town of Monson be made of all the land reserves the right to reject required by section 171.73 County, Massachusetts, being days from the date of the sale formerly of Russell Reed et Zoning Board of Appeals aforesaid according to law, any and all bids in the best of the Palmer Zoning known and designated at Lot at the offices of mortgagee’s ux and Allen Midyette et ux, LEGAL NOTICE and to that end that a com- interest of the Town of Ordinance to remove earth #2 (two) as shown on a plan attorney, Korde & Associates, TOWN OF PALMER two hundred forty and 00/100 In accordance with missioner be appointed to Palmer. materials from the proper- entitled “Property Survey for P.C., 900 Chelmsford Street, REQUEST FOR (240.00) feet; Chapter 40A, M.G.L. s11, make such partition and be Ryan McNutt ty located off Ware Road, Abel Gomes,” dated January Suite 3102, Lowell, MA PROPOSAL Southerly by Lot 30B, the Monson Zoning Board ordered to make sale and Town Manager Route 32, Depot Village, 12, 1974, and recorded in 01851 or such other time as SLUDGE REMOVAL forty-eight and 96/100 of Appeals will hold a conveyance of all, or any 02/04, 02/11, 02/18/2021 also known as Assessor’s Hampden County Registry may be designated by mort- WASTEWATER (48.96) feet, all as shown on Public Hearing Thursday, part of said land which the Map 37 Lot(s) 15 & 16. of Deeds in Book of Plans gagee. The description for TREATMENT PLANT said plan February 25, 2021 at 7:20 Court finds cannot be advan- A copy of the applica- 149, Pages 116 and 117, said the premises contained in Bid #2021-02 Subject to rights, ease- P.M. REMOTELY, on the tageously divided either at PALMER tion may be inspected at the lot being more particularly said mortgage shall control in The Town Manager will ments, and rights of way of application of Douglas and private sale or public auc- PLANNING BOARD Planning Department office bounded and described as the event of a typographical accept sealed proposals for record, if any. Keri Delisle for a Special tion, and be ordered to PUBLIC HEARING in the Town Administration follows: error in this publication. Sludge removal at the Palmer Subject to setback line Permit. The applicant is distribute the net proceeds NOTICE Building by appointment SOUTHEASTERLY Other terms to be Wastewater Treatment and drainage easement as seeking a Special Permit for thereof after full adjudica- In accordance with the only. by the northwesterly side of announced at the sale. Plant. Specifications may shown on plan recorded in agricultural development tion of the equitable claims provisions of Chapter 49, Anyone interested in East Hill Road as shown on Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. be obtained at the by call- Book 162, Page 121. in accordance with Section contained in said petition Section 15-C, M.G.L. the more information or wish- said plan, (two hundred (200) as Trustee for Option One ing 413-283-2603 or email Subject to easement in 6.6 of the Town of Monson and supplemental memoran- Palmer Planning Board will ing to be heard on the feet; Mortgage Loan Trust 2001- [email protected] streets to Town of Monson Zoning Bylaw. The loca- dum filed with the Court. hold a public hearing on application can contact the SOUTHWESTERLY B, Asset-Backed Certificates, Proposals will be accept- dated April 8, 1974 and tion is 205 Lower Hampden If you desire to object Monday, March 1, 2021 at Planning Department at 283- by the northeasterly side Series 2001-B ed until February 25, recorded as aforesaid in Book Rd Map 77, Parcel 1, in the thereto you or your attor- 7:15 pm virtually via Zoom. 2605 or appear at the time of an unnamed side of an Korde & Associates, P.C. 2021 at 2:00 PM. All pro- 3999, Pages 170 and 171. Residential Rural district, ney should file a written The meeting ID: 763 533 and place designated above. unnamed street, as shown 900 Chelmsford Street posals must be marked Subject to an ease- owned by Douglas and Keri appearance in said Court 7119 This notice shall also be on said plan, three hundred Suite 3102 “Sludge Removal– Palmer ment to the New England Delisle. A copy of the appli- at Springfield before ten Passcode: 440121 posted on the Massachusetts (300) feet: Lowell, MA 01851 Wastewater Treatment Telephone & Telegraph and cation is on file with the o’clock in the forenoon on The applicant, Poyant Newspaper Publishers NORTHWESTERLY (978) 256-1500 Plant” and must include sep- to Massachusetts Electric Zoning Board of Appeals and the twenty-third day of Signs, is seeking a Special Association’s (MNPA) web- by the southeasterly side of Pelletier, David J., 16-027052 arate “price” and “non-price” Company dated June 17, can be viewed during office March, 2021, the return day Permit as required by sec- site (http://masspublicnotic- Lot #13 (thirteen) as shown 01/28, 02/04, 02/11/2021 proposals. A 5% bid bond 1975 and recorded as afore- hours by appointment. of this citation. tion 171.94B(13) to remove es.org). on said plan, two hundred ten must accompany the propos- said in Book 4171, Page 161. Join the meeting by log- Witness, BARBARA M. existing signage and replace Michael Marciniec, and 21/100 (210.21) feet; and als. Subject to rights in street ging in or calling in and HYLAND, Esquire, First with signage of CVS’s new Chairman NORTHEASTERLY The Town Manager by Town of Monson dated entering the Meeting ID and Justice of said Court, this branding, which will be larg- 02/11, 02/18/2021 by the southwesterly side of PALMER reserves the right to reject May 20, 1976 and recorded Password below: twelfth day of January, 2021 er in area than permitted in Lot #1 (one) as shown on PLANNING BOARD any and all bids in the best as aforesaid in Book 4269, Login: https://zoom.us/ Rosemary Saccomani this section at the property said plan, three hundred for- PUBLIC HEARING interest of the Town of Page 86. j/98804028349?pwd=M- Register of Probate & located at 1001 Thorndike LEGAL NOTICE ty-six and 33/100 (346.33) NOTICE Palmer. May be subject to rights 2JVSURQWVRNNm1x- Family Court St, Palmer, MA. This parcel MORTGAGEE’S feet. In accordance with the Ryan McNutt of way and spring rights UlpBTFZEZmZnZz09 02/04, 02/11, 02/18/2021 is also known as Assessor’s SALE OF REAL ESTATE Containing 67,316 square provisions of Chapter 49, Town Manager referred to in deed dated May Dial: 1 646 558 8656 Map 58 Lot 60. By virtue of and in execu- feet, more or less. Section 15-C, M.G.L. the Town of Palmer 28, 1945 if in force and appli- Meeting ID: 988 0402 A copy of the applica- tion of the Power of Sale con- BEING the same prem- Palmer Planning Board will 02/04, 02/11, 02/18/2021 cable. Said deed references a right of way to Central Massachusetts Electric LEGAL NOTICE Company. Financial Gifts for Your Valentine MORTGAGEE’S SALE Being the same premises OF REAL ESTATE conveyed to the Mortgagors For many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic may be putting By virtue of and in execu- herein by deed of Darlene a hold on dinner at the charming local bistro, but the spirit of tion of the Power of Sale con- A. Cote dated December 30, Valentine’s Day cannot be extinguished. This year, perhaps tained in a certain mortgage 2005 and recorded as afore- more so than in the past, you may want to make your given by Amy B. Forkey and said herewith simultaneously. Valentine’s Day gifts even more meaningful. So, for example, Jason A. Forkey to Mortgage For mortgagor’s title what can you give your loved ones to help them along on the SMART Electronic Registration see deed recorded with the road to financial security? Systems, Inc., as mortgag- Hampden County Registry of Here are a few possibilities: ee, acting solely as a nomi- Deeds in Book 15610, Page • Contribute (indirectly) to an IRA. Virtually anyone nee for TD Banknorth, N.A., 333. with earned income can contribute to an IRA, which offers tax dated December 30, 2005 The premises will be sold benefits and an almost unlimited array of investment options. and recorded in Hampden subject to any and all unpaid Yet, most people never contribute the maximum amount County Registry of Deeds taxes and other municipal allowable each year, which, in 2021, is $6,000, or $7,000 for in Book 15610, Page 335 assessments and liens, and MONEY (the “Mortgage”), as affect- subject to prior liens or other those 50 and older. You can’t contribute to another person’s IRA, but you can give that person the money for that purpose. ed by a Loan Modification enforceable encumbrances of However, an individual can’t contribute more to an IRA than dated February 17, 2013, and record entitled to precedence he or she earned during that year. So, if you were to give recorded at said Registry of over this mortgage, and sub- someone $1,000 to be placed in an IRA, that individual must CHANTEL BLEAU Deeds in Book 19855, Page ject to and with the benefit have at least $1,000 in earnings. Be aware, though, that the 379, and further affected by of all easements, restrictions, recipient can use the money for any purpose. ACCOUNTING a Loan Modification dated reservations and conditions • Give shares of stock. You probably are already familiar September 4, 2014, and of record and subject to all with the products your loved ones use – so why not give them Our Family Cares About Your Family. SERVICES recorded at said Registry of tenancies and/or rights of par- shares of stock in the companies that make those goods or HOME – AUTO – BUSINESS– LIFE Deeds in Book 20529, Page ties in possession. What credits and discounts do you qualify for? 585 of which mortgage Terms of the Sale: services? Most people enjoy being “owners” of businesses We invite you to stop in or call for a quote. For Full Accounting, whose products they use. Furthermore, owning stocks for the Nationstar Mortgage LLC Cashier’s or certified check Very Competitive Rates • Experienced Professional Staff long term can be a valuable component of anyone’s financial Bookkeeping & Tax Service d/b/a Mr. Cooper is the pres- in the sum of $5,000.00 as 99% Customer Satisfaction Rate • On-site Registry Processing strategy. If you are unsure of how to give stocks, you may ent holder by Assignment a deposit must be shown at Moulton Insurance is proud of its family tradition of serving both individuals and businesses from Mortgage Electronic the time and place of the sale want to consult with a financial professional. since 1952. Protecting clients throughout Massachusetts, Moulton Insurance individually tailors Call For An Appointment • Stay protected. If your valentine also happens to be your policies to maximize your credits and give your family and business our most competitive rates. Registration Systems, Inc. to in order to qualify as a bid- spouse, you can give a gift of tremendous value by simply 143 West Street 45 North Main Street Chase Home Finance, LLC der (the mortgage holder and Ware, MA 01082 Belchertown, MA 01007 working to protect what you have. For example, if something 228 WEST STREET dated October 8, 2010 and its designee(s) are exempt 413-967-3327 413-323-7229 recorded at said Registry of from this requirement); happened to you, would your spouse be able to maintain the www.moultoninsurance.com • 1-800-521-5787 WARE, MA 01082 household, educate children, pay the mortgage and so on? A Deeds in Book 18501, Page high bidder to sign written financial professional can help you find the protection you 413-967-8364 387, and Assignment from Memorandum of Sale upon need, as well as suggest ways to defend yourself against the Chase Home Finance, LLC acceptance of bid; balance devasting costs of long-term care. A private room in a nursing of purchase price payable by home can cost $100,000 or more each year, according to the certified check in thirty (30) insurance company Genworth, and Medicare typically pays Please check days from the date of the sale few of these expenses, so you’ll want to be prepared. at the offices of mortgagee’s • Create (or revise) your estate plans. It doesn’t sound the accuracy of attorney, Korde & Associates, very romantic but making sure your estate plans are in order P.C., 900 Chelmsford Street, is one of the best gifts you can give to all your loved ones. If your legal notice Suite 3102, Lowell, MA you haven’t created your plan yet, contact an attorney who 01851 or such other time as specializes in estate planning. You may also want to involve prior to submis- may be designated by mort- your tax and financial advisors. And if it’s been a while since gagee. The description for you looked at your existing plan, take the time to review it sion (i.e., date, the premises contained in – this is especially important if you’ve had changes in your time, spelling). said mortgage shall control in family situation. the event of a typographical On Valentine’s Day, the chocolate hearts and flowers are Also, be sure error in this publication. certainly always appreciated. But financial gifts can help you Other terms to be make a truly lasting impact on your loved ones’ lives. the requested announced at the sale. Nationstar Mortgage LLC This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your Through this uncertain but certainly publication date d/b/a Mr. Cooper local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. 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Over time, your health care sleep is important for preventing in- COVID-19 vaccine, please get it. Also, during the pandemic healthy foods and not overwhelm- stressful 2020 has come to an end, needs may change or you may face fections and keeping your immune Both the flu and COVID-19 vac- there are 3 basic tasks for parents. ing it with unhealthy substances there are many ways to make 2021 a new health challenge. The rela- system working well. cinations are important means 1.) Tell your children that you love such as too much alcohol, sugar, healthy and safe for you and your tionship you have with your health- Studies have shown that sleep in preventing serious respirato- them and show them that love and more; don’t be mean and puni- family, even though the year is be- care provider, who knows you and deprived people don’t mount the ry infections. Beyond the flu and throughout the day in a multitude tive towards yourself, if you notice ginning as our country remains in your medical history, can lead to a same immune response after vac- COVID vaccines, it is important to of ways. 2.) Tell your children that mistakes you’ve made or things you turmoil and the COVID-19 pan- better overall outcome that will pro- cinations as good sleepers do, so it keep up to date on adult immuniza- you will do the best you can to keep don’t like about yourself – acknowl- demic is worse than ever. tect your health. is important to make sure you get a tions. The protection you have from them safe during the pandemic, and edge them and make a commitment Doctors at Baystate Health Also, as the global telemedicine good night’s sleep prior to getting some childhood vaccines can wear demonstrate that by modeling mask to change, make a plan to change, suggest setting realistic goals and trend continues, especially with the a flu or COVID vaccine. A recent off over time requiring you to get wearing, handwashing, social dis- and get started. prioritizing what is most important advent of COVID-19, it provides study published in the Journal of booster shots. tancing, and avoiding indoor gath- Dr. Barry Sarvet, chair, Depart- to you, taking small steps, and re- a fast and convenient way for you Clinical Sleep Medicine by Bay- Dr. Armando Paez, chief, In- erings with people who are not in ment of Psychiatry, Baystate Health membering not to beat yourself up to connect with your doctor for ur- state Health’s Dr. Eva Mok showed fectious Disease Division, Baystate your close family. 3.) Tell your chil- if you encounter a setback in your gent needs such as fever, cough, and increased rates of flu in patients Health dren that whatever happens during • Women’s Health – Annual health goals for 2021. skin rash, as well as management of with untreated sleep apnea. So, get- the pandemic you will work togeth- preventive exams are vital in detect- Some healthy goals to consider chronic conditions such as diabetes ting good quality sleep is just as im- • Reducing Your Risks for er as a family to overcome any dif- ing conditions like breast cancer or as you continue on your journey to and high blood pressure. Whether portant as getting enough sleep. Cancer - Reducing identified di- ficulties. cervical dysplasia at an early, man- good health are: you want to lose weight, quit smok- If you are having difficulty etary and lifestyle risk factors can Modeling resiliency will teach ageable, and treatable stage. The ing, or reduce stress, your health- sleeping or signs of poor-quality help prevent many diseases, includ- your children the skills that they well-woman visit is a perfect time • Make A Plan for Good care provider can suggest additional sleep with loud snoring, difficulty ing cancer. Don’t use tobacco, avoid will need to overcome the difficult to address bothersome symptoms, Overall Health – While weight resources such as support groups, staying asleep, urinating frequent- drinking too much alcohol, increase problems they may face as they set health goals and learn updates loss, health screenings, and stress reading material, or if appropriate, ly at night or daytime sleepiness or moderate aerobic exercise to at least grow older. Pediatricians are here to on disease prevention. Checking in reduction are among some of the medications or aids that can help. tiredness, you may benefit from a 30 minutes daily most days of the help patients and families through annually with an established pro- best ways to achieve and maintain Getting advice from your prima- sleep medicine evaluation. week (moderately vigorous walking these difficult times, and parents vider supports a trusted relationship better health, creating a plan that is ry care provider and support from Dr. Karin Johnson, medical will do), and if overweight, shed can reach out to their pediatricians which facilitates seamless care if a manageable is the key to success. friends and family is a great way to director, Baystate Health Regional some pounds. with any concerns about their chil- medical problem arises. Look at the new year as a time to set keep your New Year’s health resolu- Sleep Program and Baystate Med- Dr. Wilson Mertens – vice pres- dren. Dr. Julie Thompson, FACOG, small, attainable goals that you can tions going all year long. ical Center Sleep Laboratory ident and medical director, Cancer Dr. John O’Reilly, chief, Gen- IFMCP, chief, Obstetrics, Baystate maintain throughout the year, that Dr. Linda Schoonover, Bay- Service, chief, Division of Hema- eral Pediatrics, Baystate Children’s Franklin Medical Center and Pio- will also lead to long term success state Primary Care at Baystate Wing • Get Vaccinated – With all tology Oncology, Baystate Region- Hospital neer Women’s Health and better health. Now is a great Hospital the attention on the COVID-19 vac- al Cancer Program, Baystate Health time to make an appointment for cines, it is not too late to get your flu • Reducing Your Risk for • Healthy Heart – Maintaining an annual exam and include your • Don’t Allow Sleep Prob- shot if you haven’t received it yet. • Keeping Kids Healthy – Un- Diabetes – Over 34 million Amer- a healthy heart begins when we are physician in your health goals for lems To Affect Your Health - The Flu vaccine was updated this year til everyone gets their COVID-19 icans have diabetes and 88 million young by following a healthy diet the year. COVID-19 pandemic has led to to match the anticipated circulating vaccines, parents need to model American adults – approximately 1 and maintaining a proper weight, and help their children follow the in 3 – have prediabetes. keeping active with regular exer- basic COVID-19 safety guidelines Prediabetes puts you at high cise, quitting smoking, and keeping of mask wearing, handwashing, so- risk of developing type 2 diabetes your cholesterol and blood pressure cial distancing, and avoiding indoor and also increases your risk of de- in check. Join Us For gatherings with anyone who is not veloping cardiovascular disease. If you are having symptoms WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY in your close family pod. By modifying your risk factors and such as chest pain, shortness of Parents need to keep their chil- adopting a healthy lifestyle - from breath, dizziness, palpitations or dren healthy by keeping up with eating more nutritious foods and swollen legs please contact your their regular visits with their pedia- limiting your portions to exercising physicians to be checked out as TITAN TALKS tricians to monitor their growth, de- to maintain an appropriate weight – these may be signs of serious heart A Virtual Admission Series allowing you to meet faculty, students and velopment, general overall health, you can help delay or prevent some conditions. As for your general learn all about WMA programs and community. to give them any needed vaccines of the serious complications of dia- health in 2021, as we continue to to prevent serious infections, and to betes such as heart disease, stroke, fight the current pandemic, please keep up with medications for com- blindness, kidney damage and limb follow the CDC guidelines in re- mon conditions such as asthma. amputations. gards to social distancing, hand During stressful times, parents Aside from reducing your risks hygiene and wearing masks. It is need to be very aware of their chil- for diabetes, if you want to maintain not only about your health but the TUESDAY FEBRUARY 23 6 PM EST dren’s mental health, checking in good health in 2021 and beyond, health of the loved ones around you. with older children on a daily ba- consider if you are overweight eat- During these unprecedented sis about how they are doing, and ing 20% less which can lead to slow times, try to find moments of “Zen,” MiddleMiddle SchoolSchool sustained weight be it listening to your favorite mu- loss over time; sic, going for walks, playing with WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 24 6 PM EST fit in exercise, your pets, reading a nice book or even 10 minutes drawing. Everybody has to find his at a time which or her way of reducing their anxiety can lead to sig- and life stressors. Also, don’t forget & STUDENT LIFE nificant physi- to take your medications regularly. & STUDENT LIFE cal and mental Dr. Mehdi Pajouh of Baystate THURSDAY FEBRUARY 25 6 PM EST health benefits; Cardiology in Westfield addressing your mental health • When Emergencies Happen which can be – My health tip for the new year the primary bar- is one that will come in handy for rier to a healthier a lifetime. I often get the question: you. Also, quit “When should I go to the Emergen- smoking, this is cy Department compared to Urgent the best decision Care?” It’s not really a simple an- you can make for swer, but a good rule of thumb when www.wma.us/titantalks your health. any new, acute, severe, uncontrolled COLLEGE PREPARATORY / GRADES 6 - 12, PG / COEDUCATIONAL / BOARDING & DAY Dr. Chelsea symptoms need to be addressed in Gordner, direc- the Emergency Department (ED). tor, Baystate In- For example, if you are having the patient Diabetes worst headache of your life or ex- Service, Depart- periencing any new acute severe ments of Adult shortness of breath, chest pain or and Pediatric abdominal pain, you should go the Diabetes at Bay- Emergency Department. Dream Weddings state Medical If you are having any bleeding Center and Bay- from an injury that is not under con- state Children’s trol with simple first aid measures, Hospital that also belongs in the ED. If you are experiencing any new neurolog- Start Here • Good ic symptoms or new seizures/con- Mental Health vulsions, that also needs to be at- – There are many tended to in the ED. Anytime there ways to improve is a loss of consciousness from any your mental cause, that should also be evaluated health. Consider in the ED. getting outdoors Urgent Care is an ideal locale for walks in na- for the care of minor injuries and ture, ideally with ailments like coughs, colds, ear- others (socially aches, urinary tract infections, in- distanced and sect bites and stings. Urgent Care masked). Find is also appropriate for acute flare- opportunities to ups of chronic conditions such as be kind. Even migraine headaches, asthma, gout, though many of and eczema. Most urgent care cen- us are hurting ters have on-site x-rays and can take in various ways care of acute fractures and other mi- nowadays, it’s nor traumas. It is also important to not unlikely that know during the current pandemic there are others that you should not be afraid to go who are hurting to the ED with any new acute severe even more. symptoms as all hospitals have pro- It’s import- tocols in place to protect patients ant to remember and their families from potential that we all have exposure to COVID-19. Trying to things to give: “tough it out at home” can be a fatal attention, com- mistake if it’s an acute heart attack passion, listen- or stroke. ing, forgiveness, Dr. Brian P. Sutton, FACEP, Love Day it doesn’t have medical director, Baystate Health to be materi- Urgent Care al. Giving feels

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