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Scam artist slammed By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Former Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle racked up tens of thousands of dollars in personal expenses and travel costs on university credit cards and misrepresented much of the spending as university-related business, Massachusetts Inspector General Glenn Cunha’s office said in a report released yesterday. The report says the office found numerous instances of excessive or wasteful spending by Dobelle, who resigned in November 2013 after nearly six years as president. “His lavish tastes, poor planning and cavalier attitude about university funds were out of line with spending practices suitable for Massachusetts colleges and universities,” the reports says. Among a laundry list of examples, the office said Dobelle charged two Kindle e-book readers, a digital camera and a laptop computer using the credit card issued to him by the public university, which has more than 5,000 undergraduate students on its
Flood station work debated By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Flood Control Commission debated two options of rehabilitating the Williams Riding Way pump station last night, then decided that prudence was more desirable than speed. The 60-year-old station has the capability of pumping both stormwater and sewage into the Westfield River during major flooding events. A back-flow protection device on the stormwater drainage system would close to prevent flood water from backing up through drainage pipes, causing flooding of low-lying areas protected by the levee. Those same flood waters could shut down the sewage treatment plant, causing effluent to back up in sewer lines, threatening to flood residences and commercial building in the same low-lying neighborhoods with raw sewage. The city, in a flood emergency, would have the ability to pump both stormwater and sewage directly into the flooded Westfield River. The pump station, located a
Report: Dobelle billed Westfield State for his personal gain
REPORT ONLINE: http://www.mass.gov/ig/ publications/reports-andrecommendations/2014/review-
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campus in western Massachusetts. He also commissioned a portrait of himself in 2013 to be unveiled for the university’s 175th anniversary, and billed the $777 cost to the university’s nonprofit fundraising arm, the Westfield State Foundation, even though the expense was never authorized beforehand, the report says. Dobelle’s lawyer, Ross Garber, said his client has not had an opportunity to review the report. But Garber said in an email it is “time to stop the effort to tarnish” Dobelle’s reputation and achievements. “Millions of dollars have been spent to oust Dr. Dobelle and to justify that decision,” he wrote. See Dobelle, Page 5
Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle leaves the university in October after a 10-hour meeting with the university’s Board of Trustees who voted to place him on paid administrative leave. (File photo by Frederick
In July 2013, the Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) initiated a review of the spending practices by the then-president of Westfield State University (“WSU” or “the University”), Dr. Evan S. Dobelle (“Dobelle”). The OIG launched this review in response to allegations that Dobelle had extensively used WSU credit cards for personal purchases, spent extravagantly on travel and financially crippled the Westfield State Foundation (“WSF” or “the Foundation”), a non-profit affiliated with the University. These allegations were the subject of earlier separate reviews by a law firm and by an accounting firm hired by WSU. Those reviews established that Dobelle had used University-related credit cards for personal expenses and raised questions about the reasonableness of some of his spending, particularly on travel. The OIG went well beyond the scope of these earlier reviews. The OIG set out to determine the full extent of Dobelle’s use of University-related funds for personal purposes, including whether his extensive travel had a legitimate University-related purpose and whether Dobelle had given the WSU Board of Trustees an accurate and complete account of his activities. The OIG found that: • Dobelle knowingly and willfully violated University and Foundation policies by engaging in the frequent and substantial use of University and
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Extra patrols on Pike By Carl E. Hartdegen Staff Writer FRAMINGHAM – The Massachusetts State Police and the Department of Transportation today announced that Troop E of the State Police will roll numerous extra patrols on the Massachusetts Turnpike from Friday through Monday as part of a multi-state effort to enforce traffic laws and interdict dangerous drivers. Massachusetts and 14 other states today will kick off the “I-90/94 Challenge” on Interstates 90 and 94 across the United States. Here, Troop E, which is responsible for patrolling the Turnpike (Route 90) from Boston to the New York line, will conduct enforcement efforts focusing on distracted and impaired driving, excessive speed, seatbelt use, motorcycle violations, and defective equipment on and unsafe driving of large trucks and buses. Troop E will utilize marked, semimarked, low profile, and unmarked patrol vehicles. In addition to normal staffing levels, additional troopers will be added to every shift throughout the 96-hour period to conduct saturation patrols throughout the length of the Turnpike. The road patrols will be complemented by patrols run by members of the Troop E Community Action Team and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit. Throughout the “I-90/94 Challenge” period, the Massachusetts See Pike Patrols, Page 8
Whalley Park punch list still being knocked out
Westfield 14-Year-Old Tyler Delgado, foreground, tosses Jacob Yvon into the air after winning the 14-Year-Old Babe Ruth Regional Championship game against visiting Trumbull, Connecticut. Westfield will be heading to the the World Series in Florida. Jacob is the brother of Westfield catcher Jack Yvon. See additional photos and story on pages 9, 11.. (Photo by Frederick Gore /www.thewestfieldnews. smugmug.com)
By Hope E. Tremblay Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – Residents will have to wait another season for the opening of Whalley Park. Park and Recreation Commissioners said last week there are still finishing touches being made to the 70-acre park, which includes 35 acres of recreational fields and 30 acres of conservation land, and they expect a spring 2015 opening. “We still have paving and line painting,” said Commissioner Daniel Call. Contractors are finishing up the restrooms and plumbing, but one of the biggest punch list projects left is fixing the irrigation system. “There were sprinkler heads everywhere when we took control of the park and when heavy equipment was brought in, many of them
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Massachusetts lawmakers pass major bills By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers approved several major pieces of legislation early this morning, blowing past a midnight deadline in a somewhat chaotic finish to the end of formal meetings in their two-year session that began in January 2013. One of the most closely watched bills given final approval and sent to Gov. Deval Patrick’s desk today would overhaul the state’s gun laws. The bill would give police chiefs the right to go to court to try to deny firearms identification cards needed to buy rifles or shotguns to individuals they feel are unsuitable, much
like the discretion they currently have over issuing licenses to carry concealed weapons. The bill makes other changes to state gun laws including creating a web-based portal within the state Executive Office of Public Safety to allow real-time background checks in private gun sales, stiffening penalties for some gun-based crimes, and calling for the creation of a firearms trafficking unit within the state police. Another bill that won the backing of lawmakers would make changes to the state’s domestic violence laws. The measure would increase training programs on domestic vio-
lence, establish state and local domestic fatality review teams to examine the causes of domestic violence-related deaths and establish a fund to encourage practices aimed at preventing domestic violence and aiding victims. The bill would also make it easier to purchase pepper sprays, provide up to 15 days of employment leave for victims, and increase privacy protections for victims by prohibiting information about domestic violence arrests from being included in daily public police records and logs. The House and Senate also gave a final OK to a bill that would create a sales-tax-free holiday on the weekend of Aug. 16-17, a move popular
with shoppers and local retailers during a typically quiet time of year. A proposal to address the state’s substance abuse troubles has also been sent to the governor’s desk. The bill would require a pharmacist to dispense an interchangeable abuse deterrent drug unless a physician has ruled that out and mandate the state’s chief medical examiner file a report with the Public Health Department when a death is caused by a controlled substance. The bill also requires insurance carriers to reimburse for substance abuse treatment services and mandates that hospitals report on a monthly basis the number of infants born exposed to a controlled sub-
stance and hospitalizations caused by ingestion of a controlled substance. Lawmakers also gave final passage to a bill designed to tighten reporting requirements for independent political expenditures, including those made by political action committees known as super PACs. Under the bill, corporations, labor unions and political committees would be required to file a campaign finance report within seven days of making an independent expenditure — or within 24 hours if the expenditure is made within 10 days of an election. Such expenditures can See Major Bills, Page 3
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Summer enrichment program offers open house WESTFIELD — Westfield Public Schools was the recipient of a Gateway Cities grant totaling $100,000 to conduct summer enrichment academies for our English Learners. The public is invited to an Open House to view student work and hear presentations by participants about the activities experienced during the summer academies. There will be two sessions held at South Middle School on Wednesday, August 6th from 10a.m. - noon or 1 - 3 pm. We hope to see you there. Westfield Public Schools English Language Learners on top of Mt. Skinner as part of our Gateway Cities Summer Enrichment Academies. (Photo submitted)
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Rare yellow lobster found at grocery store FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A rare yellow lobster nearly wound up on a dinner plate after being delivered in a Publix grocery store’s daily seafood shipment. Publix manager Church Jones told the Daytona Beach News-Journal (http://bit. ly/1ka2FEv ) the lobster arrived at his Flagler Beach store on July 24th. Store employees soon realized they’d received a rare catch: According to the University of Maine’s Lobster Institute, the odds of finding a yellow lobster are one in 30 million. Publix workers contacted several centers for marine wildlife but were told they didn’t have the necessary cold-water tanks to house the lobster. The newspaper reports an animal rights activist purchased the lobster about five days later. Marybeth Jeitner told ABC News (http://abcn.ws/1AE6ZRC ) the lobster was sent to the Sea Coast Science Center in New Hampshire.
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TODAY IN HISTORY
Today is Friday, August 1, the 213th day of 2014. There are 152 days left in the year.
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n August 1, 1944, an uprising broke out in Warsaw, Poland, against Nazi occupation; the revolt lasted two months before collapsing.
On this date: In 1714, Britain’s Queen Anne died at age 49; she was succeeded by George I. In 1876, Colorado was admitted as the 38th state. In 1907, the U.S. Army Signal Corps established an aeronautical division, the forerunner of the U.S. Air Force. In 1913, the Joyce Kilmer poem “Trees” was first published in “Poetry: A Magazine of Verse.” In 1914, Germany declared war on Russia at the onset of World War I. In 1936, the Olympics opened in Berlin with a ceremony presided over by Adolf Hitler. In 1943, rioting broke out in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood after a false rumor spread that a police officer had shot and killed a black U.S. Army soldier who in fact had only been wounded; six people were killed in the violence. In 1957, the United States and Canada agreed to create the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD). In 1966, Charles Joseph Whitman, 25, went on a shooting rampage at the University of Texas in Austin, killing 14 people.
Whitman, who had also slain his wife and mother hours earlier, was gunned down by police. In 1971, the Concert for Bangladesh, organized by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar, took place at New York’s Madison Square Garden. In 1981, the rock music video channel MTV made its debut. In 2007, the eight-lane Interstate 35W bridge, a major Minneapolis artery, collapsed into the Mississippi River during evening rush hour, killing 13 people.
Ten years ago: The federal government warned of possible al-Qaida terrorist attacks against specific financial institutions in New York City, Washington and Newark, New Jersey. A supermarket fire on the outskirts of Asuncion, Paraguay, killed more than 400 people. World Trade Organization members meeting in Geneva approved a plan to end export subsidies on farm products and cut import duties across the world. Karen Stupples won the Women’s British Open. Alexandra Scott, a young cancer patient who’d started a lemonade stand to raise money for cancer research, sparking a nationwide fund-raising campaign, died at her home in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, at age eight.
Five years ago: A fierce storm caused an outdoor stage at the Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, Alberta, Canada, to collapse, killing one person and injuring dozens of others. A gunman opened fired at a gay youth center in Tel Aviv, Israel, killing two people. Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino, 76, died in
Manila. Naomi Sims, 61, believed to be the first black supermodel, died in Newark, New Jersey.
One year ago: President Barack Obama faced congressional critics of the National Security Agency’s collection of Americans’ telephone records as he and Vice President Joe Biden joined lawmakers on both sides of the issue for an Oval Office meeting. Defying the United States, Russia granted Edward Snowden temporary asylum, allowing the National Security Agency leaker to slip out of the Moscow airport where he had been holed up for weeks. Actress-producer Gail Kobe, 81, died in Woodland Hills, California.
Today’s Birthdays: Actor-director Geoffrey Holder is 84. Singer Ramblin’ Jack Elliott is 83. Former Sen. Alfonse D’Amato is 77. Actor Giancarlo Giannini is 72. Basketball Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams is 64. Blues singer-musician Robert Cray is 61. Singer Michael Penn is 56. Rock singer Joe Elliott (Def Leppard) is 55. Rock singer-musician Suzi Gardner (L7) is 54. Rapper Chuck D (Public Enemy) is 54. Actor Jesse Borrego is 52. Actor Demian Bichir is 51. Rapper Coolio is 51. Actor John Carroll Lynch is 51. Rock singer Adam Duritz (Counting Crows) is 50. Movie director Sam Mendes is 49. Country singer George Ducas is 48. Country musician Charlie Kelley is 46. Actress Jennifer Gareis is 44. Actor Charles Malik Whitfield is 42. Actress Tempestt Bledsoe is 41. Actor Jason Momoa is 35. Singer Ashley Parker Angel is 33. Actress Taylor Fry is 33. Actor Elijah Kelley is 28. Actor James Francis Kelly is 25. Actress Ella Wahlestedt (Film: “Earth to Echo”) is 16.
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include television, radio, Internet or newspaper ads made on behalf of a candidate but without consulting with that candidate’s political committee. The bill would also double the amount a person could donate to a candidate in a calendar year from $500 to $1,000. Bills that would increase oversight of public housing authorities, improve the state’s water and wastewater infrastructure, and authorize the state to borrow up to $2.2 billion to spend on environmental projects also won
final approval. Lawmakers opted against embracing other proposed changes in state law, including a proposal by Patrick to restrict non-compete agreements in the private sector designed to discourage workers from quitting and taking their skills to a competitor. A compromise version of an economic development bill didn’t include language that would discourage businesses from asking employees to sign the agreements, which can limit the ability of workers at cutting-edge
Legislature sends Gun Safety Bill to Governor Patrick (BOSTON) – The House and Senate passed comprehensive gun violence legislation which for the first time provides local authorities, in conjunction with the court system, an avenue to deny a firearm identification (FID) card, authorizes licensed gun dealers to access criminal offender record information (CORI) and establishes a groundwork for improving school safety. The bill enhances record-keeping efforts and takes decisive steps to curtail gun trafficking. To address any loopholes created by secondary sales, the legislation requires the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) to create an online portal for private sales. This will ensure that secondary sales are subject to proper monitoring and information sharing without placing an additional burden on gun owners. The bill also requires local licensing authorities to trace any firearm used to commit a crime and report relevant data, brings Massachusetts into compliance with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and requires gun dealers to obtain a CORI check when hiring employees. “We seek not to be the safest state in the nation, but strive to make our communities the safest in the world,” said House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo (D-Winthrop). “Through a rigorous focus on violence prevention, mental health and increased oversight this legislation gives us the tools to reach that goal. I’m particularly proud of the consensus support this bill received and believe it is indicative of its future efficacy.” “The steps outlined in this legislation will significantly reduce the impact and prevalence of gun violence in the Commonwealth,” Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth) said. “By requiring stricter regulations, increased protections in schools enhancing penalties and strengthening gun-related crimes, we are helping to establish a safer, more secure environment for children and families across the state.” “This legislation is an effective compromise, indicated by the wide range of support it has received from advocates on both sides of the issue,” said House Majority Leader Ronald Mariano (D-Quincy). “It protects the rights of legal gun owners, strengthens the licensing process, and takes important steps relative to the tracking of firearms, mental health services, and school safety.” “From the very beginning of this process, when the Senate President called me in December of 2012, I have felt a duty to accomplish a Gun Safety Bill this session,” said Senator James E. Timilty (D-Walpole), Chair, Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. “During over 42 hours of public hearings statewide, countless meetings with legislators, staff, and advocates on both sides of this issue, I believe we took the time to hear every possible angle and perspective. All of that input is reflected in what we passed today. It has been an honor to work with and hear from so many individuals across the Commonwealth and I believe this compromise between the Senate and House struck a balance between protecting our streets and schools, and the 2nd Amendment.” “This legislation creates more accountability for all the participants in the firearms licensing process,” said Representative Garrett Bradley (D-Hingham), First Division Chair. “I want to express my appreciation to my colleagues in the Legislature for addressing school safety, mental health services, criminal firearms trafficking and enhancing the record keeping and licensing processes while preserving the constitutional rights of legal gun owners.” “Today’s passage strikes a careful balance between protecting the fundamental right to bear arms and taking a hard line against violent crimes involving firearms,” said Senator Anthony Petruccelli (D-Boston), Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Financial Services. “I am confident that today’s actions will result in safer communities.” “I’m happy we were able to accomplish this legislation before the end of full formal session,” said Representative George Peterson, Jr. (R-Grafton), Assistant Minority Leader. “This is a great bill for law-abiding gun owners and I believe it will do a great deal to reduce gun violence in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.” To improve violence prevention, the bill creates a more standardized licensing process. While law enforcement officials have a procedure for issuing a license to carry (LTC), needed to purchase or possess any legal firearm including hand guns, this bill establishes a standardized process for determining the suitability of individuals applying for a FID card, needed for a shotgun or rifle. If a licensing authority deems an individual unsuitable for a FID card they must file a written petition in court which will be reviewed in a hearing. The legislation also specifies that a person may only be denied a FID card or LTC based on unsuitability if they are deemed a risk to public safety based on reliable information.
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technology firms to quit their jobs and take their knowledge to competitors. The Legislature can continue to meet on an informal basis through the remainder of the year, but only to consider routine or noncontroversial bills. Patrick has 10 days to sign any bills that reach his desk. “With the final passage of bills targeting economic development, domestic violence and gun violence, the House of Representatives concludes an extremely productive formal
Legislature sends Economic Development Bill to governor
Legislature sends Domestic Violence Bill to Governor
(BOSTON) – The House and Senate today finalized comprehensive economic development and jobs legislation that aims to further strengthen Massachusetts’ innovation industries and position the state as a global leader both economically and culturally. The bill focuses on emerging industries, investments in workforce development and education, and promoting targeted regional growth. “Since becoming Speaker in 2009, growing our economy has been my top priority,” said House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo (D-Winthrop). “We’ve worked to strengthen all areas of our economy – from blue collar jobs to the innovation economy. Thanks to our efforts, we’ve made unprecedented gains. This bill extends that focus to ensure that residents, businesses and communities are able to compete and excel in a dynamic, global economy. I’m particularly proud and encouraged by the initiatives that will broaden the circle of economic prosperity beyond Greater Boston to all regions of the Commonwealth.” “If the Commonwealth is to remain competitive in the world economy, then it is important that we capitalize on our state’s existing and developing industries,” Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth) said. “This bill makes many investments in our emerging industries, like Big Data and advanced manufacturing, as well as programs to strengthen our growing educated workforce. Through our efforts to build a cutting-edge economy, we are directly helping many residents to succeed.” “This bill demonstrates a commitment by the Legislature to a robust economy that stretches across Massachusetts,” said Representative Joseph F. Wagner, Chair of the Committee on Economic Development & Emerging Technologies (D-Chicopee). “Through strategic investments and policy initiatives, we aim to encourage private sector investment, strengthen the innovation economy, support the manufacturing sector, and provide workforce training to help meet the critical needs of Massachusetts employers.” “I immensely proud of this bill,” said Senator Gale D. Candaras (D-Wilbraham), Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. “It reflects a holistic and forward thinking view of our state’s economy in two important ways. It supports growth in communities outside of 495 because the fiscal health of the Commonwealth depends on the success of all of our regions. Additionally, the bill includes skill-based training in IT and precision manufacturing yet can nimbly adapt to changing sectors, unique to each region. Our collective future will certainly be brighter.” “The economic development bill will undoubtedly create more jobs and expand business growth across Massachusetts,” said Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D-Gloucester), Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economic Development & Emerging Technologies. “With major investments in the Tech Sector, such as Big Data, innovation and an Angel Investor Tax Credit, this bill ensures that Massachusetts will be a leader in Technology. Further, with tax incentives for research and development, building materials in Designated Port Areas, a Middle Skills Job Training Bill, and investment in the manufacturing sector, this bill sets the table for a strong economy moving forward.” “Job creation, at this point in recovery from the Great Recession, is of the utmost importance to maintaining an economically healthy Commonwealth,” said Senator Stephen M. Brewer (D-Barre). “Provisions in this bill—from economic feasibility studies to workforce training—will expand businesses and provide necessary, high-paying jobs to our communities.” “There is a lot to like about this bill, said Senator Don Humason (R-Westfield). “We worked to strengthen vital programs in job training, small business development, the cultural economy, tools for municipalities, the life sciences, and other areas critical to the Massachusetts economy.” The legislation invests $1.5 million in MassCAN, a partnership founded by a coalition including Google, Microsoft, Mass Business Roundtable, Mass Tech Collaborative, Massachusetts Competitive Partnership and Mass Tech Leadership Council, to establish widespread, progressive computer science education in public schools. Upon implementation, Massachusetts will be the first state in the nation to offer a dollar-for-dollar match with private industry for computer science education.
BOSTON – The Senate and House on Wednesday passed final domestic violence legislation which creates new criminal offenses and elevated penalties, boosts prevention efforts, seeks to empower victims and establishes new employment rights. This legislation establishes a first offense domestic assault and battery charge. Current law includes penalties for subsequent offenses but fails to include a first offense, making the statute unenforceable. “We, as public officials and as a society, must do everything in our power to stem the tragic tide of violence against women,” House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo (D-Winthrop) said. “This legislation represents some of the strongest, most comprehensive domestic violence legislation in at least a generation. I thank all who collaborated on this bill and offer my sincere gratitude to the advocates and individuals who so courageously shared their experiences.” “Victims of domestic violence continue to face barriers in their recovery and their ability to protect themselves from future attacks, and we have an obligation to change that,” Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth). “Domestic violence is an issue that affects every single community, and this bill will go a long way in increasing the rights and protections of victims. I commend all the members for taking a stand to make the Commonwealth a safer place for all.” “Too many people in our communities are victims of terrible acts of domestic violence. This bill takes very important steps to improve protections for these victims and increase penalties for perpetrators,” Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) said. “With these reforms, we are ensuring that victims receive the services, support and compassion they deserve, and we are helping to prevent future cases of violence and abuse.” “A multi-pronged approach, with an emphasis on protection services, closing loopholes in current laws and education, including initiatives in our schools, is crucial as part of the struggle against violence in the home”, said Representative Garrett J. Bradley (D-Hingham), First Division Chair. “Provisions like the six hour delay in bail so that victims can access alternative housing and other services will give prosecutors more tools, empower victims and plug in gaps that were in the system up until today.” “Countless victims will benefit from this bill’s employmentleave provisions, which I have spent years fighting for,” said Senator Cynthia Stone Creem (D-Milton). “No victim should have to choose between keeping a job and taking the necessary time to meet with police, prosecutors, medical professionals, or advocates. Other provisions of the bill will offer further protections against domestic violence, including my language to prevent victims of domestic violence from being pressured into agreeing to drop charges through the ‘accord and satisfaction’ law.” “This bill empowers victims,” said Representative Christopher Markey (D-Dartmouth), Vice-Chair of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. “It also assists prosecutors and trains law enforcement and court personnel.” “I was honored to participate in the conference committee process with this much needed update to our domestic violence laws,” said Representative Keiko Orrall (R-Lakeville). “I am hopeful that this new legislation will be a step forward in our efforts to end domestic abuse.” “This legislation will provide important updates to the Commonwealth’s laws to offer enhanced protections for victims of domestic violence and prevention efforts statewide,” said Senator Richard J. Ross (R-Wrentham). “I’m pleased we were able to take swift yet thoughtful action on this serious issue.” The bill creates a specific felony charge of strangulation and suffocation, actions that statistically indicate an abuser is more likely to commit domestic violence related homicide in the future, and establishes penalties of up to 5 years in state prison, up to 2 1/2 years in a house of correction, by a fine of up to $5,000 or by both a fine and imprisonment. It also enhances penalties for strangulation in a number of ways including when the action results in serious bodily harm or is committed against a pregnant woman.
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Sitting on the porch the other night after work reading the paper two kids about 9 or 10 are riding their bikes past the house having a good time, popping wheelies, jumping the curb etc. When the one kid says to his buddy “Hey you want to go play in the woods”. The other kid replies “No, I didn’t ask my mom if I could” Good job Mom. He’s off to a good start. Continue the conversation http://thewestfieldnews.com/pulseline-form
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Letter to the Editor: I recently had a reason to contact the Westfield city department dealing with “zoning”. Here are the results: First, no department named “zoning” is listed. Second, I had trouble making contact with anyone who would help me find “zoning”. Third, as I was looking for how to contact the Mayor, I found several misspellings on the city’s website - very unprofessional. I tried to inform the Mayor by sending an e:mail to the e:mail address listed on the city website. My e:mail was intercepted by someone who had a standard “I am on vacation” auto-response - not the Mayor’s response, of course. This autoresponse directed me to another person - not the Mayor, of course. My situation was finally handled professionally by someone from the “building” department, for which I am grateful. I am not so happy that contacting the Mayor was so difficult. I would suggest that the Mayor may not be getting all of the information citizens would like him to receive. So much for open, transparent government when unelected administrators intercept messages meant for elected officials. Sincerely, Anthony Campbell
Senate blocks aid to Israel By Burgess Everett Politico.com In the end, the Senate couldn’t even agree to deliver emergency aid to one of the United States’ closest allies. A last-ditch effort to deliver aid to Israel during its war with Hamas died on the Senate floor, as Republicans blocked the proposal over concerns that it would increase the debt. After Senate Republicans blocked Democrats’ $2.7 billion border aid package, which also included $225 million for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system and $615 million to fight Western wildfires, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid tried to split off the Israel and wildfire money as a standalone bill, hoping to put aside the dispute over border funding and appeal to Republicans’ deep ties to Israel. “We’ve all watched as the tiny state of Israel, who is with us on everything, they have had in the last three weeks 3,000 rockets filed into their country,” Reid said. “Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel asked for $225 million in emergency funding so that Israel’s arsenal as it relates to the Iron Dome could be replenished. It’s clear that is an emergency, and we should be able to agree on that.” It didn’t work. Even though GOP leaders had vowed to pass an Israel aid bill in recent days, Republicans rejected Reid’s request. First Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn (R-Texas) objected to Reid’s request for a straight emergency cash infusion for firefighting and Israel. Then Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) offered an alternative that would deliver money to Israel and the West and offer commensurate spending cuts to international organizations like the United Nations; Reid blocked that. “Our number one ally — at least in my mind — is under attack. If this isn’t an emergency I don’t know anything that is,” Reid said.
Senate sends VA reform bill to President Obama By Lauren French Politico.com The Senate on Thursday approved legislation overhauling the scandalized Department of Veterans Affairs, 91-3, sending the package to President Barack Obama. The vote comes nearly four months after revelations surfaced of mismanagement and corruption at the agency. An inspector general report found that VA facilities across the country were manipulating wait times to hide the long delays veterans faced when trying to see doctors. The legislation was approved as Robert McDonald prepares to take control of the VA. There has been an acting head in charge of the agency since Eric Shinseki resigned as secretary in May. The House passed the reform bill on Wednesday. The measure was crafted by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Jeff Miller (R-Fla.) after a tough debate between Senate Democrats and House Republicans over how to pay for the $17 billion legislation. Ultimately the bill halts bonuses for VA employees and give some veterans the ability to seek private care. Miller and Sanders also gave the VA secretary the ability to fire senior officials accused of mismanagement. “This bill keeps our commitment to the men and women who put their lives on the line to defend our country,” Sanders said. “It makes certain that we address the immediate crisis of veterans being forced onto long waiting lists for health care. It strengthens the VA so that it will be able to hire the doctors, nurses and medical personnel it needs so we can permanently put an end to the long waiting lists.”
By JAMES KITFIELD Politico.com As U.S. and NATO officials have scrambled to react to the evolving crisis in Ukraine, they have noted an alarming pattern of behavior by Russian President Vladimir Putin: At every juncture where they expected him to de-escalate the crisis, the former KGB operative has chosen instead to escalate and heighten the stakes involved. This week U.S. and European leaders issued another shot across Moscow’s bow by announcing far broader sanctions targeting Russia’s energy, financial and defense sectors, even as Russian troops once again mass on the Ukrainian border and, according to U.S. intelligence officials, launch artillery barrages from Russian territory targeting Ukrainian forces. And if the recent past is prologue, Putin will not respond by backing down this time either. Senior U.S. military officials say they have become convinced that, after a two-decade period in which NATO moved eastward, Putin is pushing back broadly, testing his and Russia’s limits. He is, in other words, acting out of a strategy that goes well beyond his moves into Ukraine. “I’ve been convinced for a long time that Putin is hell-bent on recreating the Soviet empire, and his aggressive pursuit of that goal won’t stop until the West stands up to him,” Gen. Joseph Ralston, the former Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, said in an interview. Joint Chiefs Chairman Martin Dempsey, speaking at the Aspen Security Forum last week, also said that Putin is determined to redress broader Russian grievances associated with the breakup of the Soviet empire and “he’s got a playbook that has worked for him now two or three times,” referring to Moscow’s fomenting insurrection and providing military support to Russian-speaking separatists in Georgia in 2008, Crimea earlier this year, and now eastern Ukraine. The question shadowing Western alliance councils today is what happens if the Russian leader decides to escalate once again with an all-out military invasion of Ukraine? And what if he doesn’t stop there? *** Putin’s aggression has forced U.S. and NATO officials to think anew about a mission that once defined the Western alliance, but in recent years has fallen out of fashion – deterrence. “We’re looking inside our own readiness models to look at things that we haven’t had to look at for 20 years, frankly, about basing and lines of communication and sea lanes,” Dempsey said, referring to a Cold War era template for forward basing, high readiness levels and deployment timelines and U.S. forces tasked with reinforcing NATO in the case of an attack. It may be no accident that Putin has chosen a moment of historic military weakness in the alliance to test its resolve. Last year United States withdrew the last two heavy-armored tank brigades that anchored its European presence on the ground in Germany, leaving no tank forces on the European continent for the first time in nearly 70 years. As recently as a few months ago, U.S. military leaders were planning to withdraw the last squadron of F-15C air superiority fighters from their base in England. And at the end of this year, the United States and its NATO allies will withdraw their last combat troops from Afghanistan, ending the alliance’s first “out of area” combat operation after more than a decade, and bringing to a close a conflict that has been deeply unpopular on both sides of the Atlantic. Meanwhile the European powers, rocked by the Great Recession and Eurozone crisis, have responded by systematically shedding military force structure and capabilities that were inadequate even before the debt crisis. For many years U.S. officials have complained about Europe’s failure to live up to its defense responsibilities. Of NATO’s 28 member countries, for instance, only a few even come close the alliance’s stated goal of spending 2 percent of gross domestic product on defense, and the NATO average is 1.5 percent. While the United Kingdom, France and Greece almost meet their alliance commitment, other major countries such as Germany, Italy and the Netherlands are perpetual laggards. Meanwhile, the United States still devotes more than 4 percent of GDP to defense spending. More recently, even the most consequential European allies have cut their military forces dramatically, with Britain and France reducing warships to the point that they have contemplated having to share a single aircraft carrier. The United Kingdom, traditionally the closest and most reliable U.S. military partner, has so reduced the readiness and size of its ground forces that U.S. officials worry they may no longer be agile or capable enough to operate alongside their U.S. counterparts to the degree they did in Iraq and Afghanistan. Under current plans Britain plans to reduce its regular ground forces to just 82,000 troops, representing the smallest British army since the Battle of Waterloo. Germany is in the process of reducing its armed forces from 250,000 in 2010 to 185,000 active duty planned for in 2017. The Dutch have eliminated heavy tank forces altogether. In his farewell speech to the NATO alliance in 2011, former Defense Secretary Robert Gates noted that the net result of those trends was a de facto two-tiered alliance, with a small and shrinking core of members such as the United States, Britain and France still capable of high-intensity military operations, and a much larger group of strategic free riders. And yet the NATO alliance and challenge posed by Putin’s Russia have also largely been an afterthought in U.S. national security deliberations in recent years. The Obama administra-
tion has focused instead on a much publicized “strategic pivot” to Asia in order to manage the rise of China as a first-tier global power. Growing instability and conflict in the Middle East has also greatly taxed U.S. crisis management capabilities. “Over the last several years we’ve allowed our capabilities in NATO to slip,” Gen. Ray Odierno, chief of Staff of the Army, admitted at the Aspen Security Forum. “So now we have to rebuild those capabilities. We need to understand where they reside, and what countries have which capabilities. We have to have more military exercises, improved [military] interoperablity, and we need to reassure our Eastern partners in NATO that we are serious about [our commitments]. Rather than a Cold War focus on deterring a Soviet armored assault through Germany’s Fulda Gap, a new NATO deterrent posture would center on the eastern border between Russia and NATO member states in the east such as Poland, the Baltic states, Romania and Bulgaria. Initially it might focus on increased air patrols and airpower demonstrations, but with plausible plans for ground reinforcements, most likely by a beefed up and more rapid-reaction NATO Response Force. What could ensue is a new kind of brinksmanship that has echoes of the Cold War. “Russia has made a decision to change the accepted [international] order and the sanctity of sovereign nations, and my fear is that Putin may actually light a fire that he loses control of,” said Dempsey, noting that Moscow continues to stoke ethnic nationalism in enclaves of Russianspeaking peoples throughout Eastern Europe. “There’s a rising tide of nationalism in Europe right now that has been created in many ways by these Russian activities, and nationalism can be a very dangerous instinct and impulse.” Adds Ralston: “If Putin decides to rile up large Russianspeaking populations in NATO member states like Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, we have taken an oath to defend those countries. … Up to and including through the use of our nuclear deterrent.” To avert additional moves by Putin, Ralston said that alliance officials need to reassure vulnerable Eastern members that there are teeth behind the pledge (contained in Article 5 of the Washington Treaty, NATO’s founding document) that an attack on one member state will be considered an attack on all. One way to send that message would be to halt any further U.S. troop reductions from Europe, said Ralston, and reconstitute the kind of regular military deployments that the U.S. conducted each year during the Cold War with the “Reforger Exercise” (Return of Forces to Germany). The question is, how far is Putin willing to go, come what may? Since the earliest days of the Ukraine crisis, President Obama has sought to play down the magnitude of the conflict, at one point dismissing Russia as a mere regional power acting “not out of strength, but out of weakness.” “It’s not a new Cold War,” Obama said again this week as he announced new sanctions against Russia. But Western officials seem to be finally aware of just how deep Russian grievances run. Russian leaders believe that U.S. officials broke a pledge not to expand the NATO military alliance with the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, and the decision to incorporate many former Warsaw Pact nations into NATO during the 1990s and early 2000s is viewed in Moscow as a betrayal that preyed on a weak Russia. Putin himself has called the breakup of the Soviet Union “the greatest geopolitical tragedy of the 20th century.” Putin’s vision of a resurgent Russia at the center of an orbit of compliant neighbors is clearly expressed in his proposal for a “Eurasian Union,” an economic alliance that would include former Soviet Republics such as Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and, most notably, Ukraine. To protect that vision Putin has drawn red lines against perceived Western encroachment at the border of the former Soviet Republics, and when pressed, Putin has shown a willingness to defend those red lines—even as NATO has appeared to retreat. In 2008, with NATO preparing to offer a path to membership to Georgia and Ukraine, and the George W. Bush administration distracted with the Iraq war and “troop surge,” Russia sent troops to reinforce peacekeepers in the Russianspeaking, breakaway Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. After a five-day conflict with outmatched Georgian forces Moscow recognized the independence of the breakaway regions, where Russian troops remain. Georgia’s potential membership disappeared from the NATO agenda, sending a powerful message to other former Soviet Republics contemplating stronger military or economic ties to the West. Late last year, notoriously corrupt Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych nevertheless decided to sign an Accession Agreement with the European Union as a way to bail out his moribund and deeply indebted economy. Once again Putin stepped in, anteing up $15 billion to steer Yanukovych back towards the Eurasian Union and Russia’s orbit. After angry demonstrators forced Yanukovych to flee to Russia following months of violent protests, Putin chose to intervene militarily, first in Crimea and then in eastern Ukraine, precipitating the current crisis. “Putin has proven to be an adept and opportunistic tactician, and he is playing a very high stakes gambit because keeping neighboring countries like Ukraine, Georgia, Belarus and Moldova in Russia’s orbit is a vital interest to him,” said Nicholas Burns, a former U.S. ambassador to NATO and currently a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Putin views the European Union and NATO as mortal threats to his vision of an autocratic Russia with a privileged sphere of influence in its near abroad, Burns said, which is why whenever Western officials expect him to back See Prevent War, Page 8
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Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle reacts to a question during a meeting with the Westfield State University Board of Trustees last summer. Dobelle was questioned on expenses incurred for trips, lodging, and meals related to the university.
Dobelle, who previously served as president of the University of Hawaii and president of the New England Board of Higher Education, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging state and university officials violated his constitutional rights. He is seeking unspecified damages. Cunha’s office, which launched its review last July following media reports of Dobell’s questionable expenses, also found that Dobelle had instructed family and friends to falsely claim they were university officials in order to gain travel authority for a 2013
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OIG Report Foundation credit cards for personal expenses. When he received a University credit card shortly after becoming president, Dobelle signed WSU’s credit card policy explicitly prohibiting personal purchases with the University credit card. When he received a Foundation credit card in July 2008, he was explicitly told that it was for Foundation business only and that personal charges were forbidden. Almost immediately, he began making personal charges on both credit cards. Over the nearly six years he was president, he selfidentified over $85,000 in personal charges, in violation of those policies. The OIG has identified tens of thousands of dollars in additional charges that Dobelle spent for primarily or exclusively personal purposes. • Dobelle repeatedly submitted documents portraying personal spending as having a WSUrelated purpose, for which the University or the Foundation paid. For example, Dobelle frequently traveled to San Francisco for what he described as fundraising meetings with foundations or prospective donors. The trips were timed to coincide with social events that did not have any WSU-related purpose. Also, Dobelle often portrayed personal friends as prospective donors and claimed to have meetings with foundations that have no record of any contact with Dobelle. • Dobelle repeatedly made false or misleading verbal and written statements to WSU’s Board of Trustees in order to justify his improper actions and wasteful spending. For example, Dobelle claimed that his foreign travel had attracted 123 international students to WSU in the fall of 2013, bringing in $1.2 million per year; however, most of those “international students” are non-U.S. citizens who are permanent residents of Massachusetts and pay in-state tuition. Also, in order to get approval for a May 2013 trip to San Francisco, Dobelle represented that he had appointments with four people he identified as “hi-tech executive alumni.” He did not have appointments with any of the four and, with one exception, they did not work in the technology field. The primary motive for the trip appears to have been to attend the wedding of a friend’s son. • Dobelle received a significant unwarranted financial benefit from his use of University and Foundation credit cards for personal expenses and from having the University underwrite his travel. By putting personal charges on WSU-related credit cards, he avoided interest charges that would have accrued on his own credit cards. He also collected airline and hotel points and miles worth thousands of dollars in his personal rewards
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Continued from Page 1 trip to Cuba. In addition, the report says, Dobelle frequently billed personal trips to the university claiming they were for meetings with prospective donors. During a May 2013 trip to San Francisco, for example, he claimed to have appointments with four university alumni who were now “hightech” executives. But Cunha’s office said Dobelle did not have any such appointments and that the primary motive for the trip was to attend a wedding. Interim Westfield State University President Elizabeth
Continued from Page 1 accounts from his WSU-funded travel. • Dobelle engaged in improper and irresponsible conduct in connection with a trip to Cuba in 2013, putting WSU’s reputation and standing at risk. Dobelle invited people who were not eligible to travel to Cuba under the U.S. Treasury Department’s academic exemption. He also instructed some of these ineligible travelers, including family members and friends, to make the false assertion that they were “adjunct faculty” and “assistant coaches” at WSU. • Dobelle’s decision to lead a 10-person WSU/WSF trip to Asia and his management of the Speaker Series financially damaged the Foundation and, ultimately, the University while providing little measurable benefit to WSU. The two initiatives together cost the Foundation more than $700,000 and were a major factor in the Foundation’s financial crisis in 2010. The University was forced to provide more than $400,000 to keep the Foundation afloat. • Dobelle engaged in similar spending practices, such as frequent travel to San Francisco and reporting both personal expenses and social meetings as having a business purpose, at his prior positions as president of the University of Hawaii and president of the New England Board of Higher Education. • Dobelle routinely violated University policy regarding business meals. He often failed to identify all of the individuals at a meal charged on a WSU-related credit card or the University-related purpose of the meal. There were also many instances in which the bill included charges for alcoholic beverages, a violation of University policy. • Dobelle was imprudent with University money, resulting in the waste of significant amounts of public funds. For example, Dobelle routinely rescheduled or canceled flights, costing WSU thousands of dollars. • Dobelle used Foundation funds without authorization. For instance, in 2013, Dobelle commissioned a portrait of himself to be unveiled for WSU’s 175th anniversary. Dobelle sent the bill for the portrait and the frame to the Foundation without seeking prior approval. • Dobelle used University personnel and resources for personal purposes. • Dobelle purchased two Kindles, a digital camera and a laptop computer with University funds, but the University has never had possession of this equipment. The OIG concluded that Dobelle knowingly disregarded
Police Logs Court Logs WESTFIELD Emergency Response and Crime Report Wednesday, July 30, 2014 8:23 a.m.: vandalism, Franklin Avenue School, a custodian reports graffiti was applied to the school overnight, the responding officer reports love notes were written on a door and a window with a felt tipped marker; 9:57 a.m.: robbery, Main Street, a resident came to the station to complain that a known party pushed him off his bicycle and stole it, the responding officer reports the man said that on Monday he was riding his bike on Main Street when a known man pushed him causing him to fall from his bike, the man said that his assailant demanded money he claims the complainant stole from him and then rode away on his bike, the officer reports the suspect denied he assaulted or threatened the complainant and said that the man had stolen $2,800 from him about a year ago so he took the bicycle as collateral, the man surrendered the bike and it was returned to its owner who said that he does not wish to pursue criminal charges; 1:48 p.m.: accident, Main Street, a caller reports a two car crash, the responding officer reports there were no injuries in the rear end accident but no record was found for one of the operators after she identified herself verbally, the officer reports that the woman repeatedly insisted that she was truthfully identifying herself when the officer challenged her but eventually produced a license she said belonged to her sister, the officer found that the woman pictured on the license appeared to be the operator and had the same tattoo on her neck, the license was found to have been suspended, when confronted with the information the woman fled on foot, the woman was run down by officers but struggled with them when she was caught and was taken to the ground, Stacey M. White, 19, of 17 Holmes Road, Hinsdale, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, being a motor vehicle operator who refuses to identify herself and for obstructing justice; 7:34 p.m.: rescue, Washington House, 16 Washington St., a caller reports persons are trapped inside an elevator, the responding firefighters report both elevators were stuck but the doors were eventually opened and one person who had been trapped exited, the maintenance worker for the building was notified and took charge of the problem; 7:51 p.m.: burning complaint, Sunbriar Drive, a caller reports a large amount of smoke coming from a source which may be on Sunbriar Drive, the responding firefighters report a small unattended campfire was found and extinguished with resident’s garden hose; 8:39 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, Powdermill Village, 126 Union St., a patrol officer reports he encountered a parked vehicle with registration revoked for lack of insurance, the plates were seized and a note was left for the owner; 9:07 p.m.: found property, Westfield Middle School South, 30 W. Silver St., a caller reports finding a small child’s bike in bushes behind the playing fields at the school, the bike was transported to the station for safe keeping; 10:39 p.m.: disturbance, South Maple Street, a caller reports a large bonfire at a residence where a couple is involved in a domestic disturbance, dual response dispatched, the responding officer reports a female party said that she had been involved in an argument with her boyfriend who had left the area, the responding fire captain reports that the fire was unattended while residents were speaking with police and firefighters extinguished the fire.
Hall Preston said in a statement yesterday that the university has taken a number of steps to improve its financial and budgetary controls in the wake of the Dobelle controversy and will take any further steps recommended by state officials. Preston said the university has already eliminated university and foundation-issued credit cards in favor of “procurement cards” that resemble credit cards but with “enhanced” controls. The university is also in the process of centralizing travel through an outside vendor, she said.
Westfield District Court Wednesday, July 30, 2014 Ryan Shear, 18, of 4 Tobacco Road, Southwick, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for charges of operating a motor vehicle without authority, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of a property damage accident and a marked lane violation and was placed on probation for six months. He was assessed $300 and ordered to pay restitution of $500. Viktor Malevanyy, 39, of 10 Sylvan Drive, Westfield, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of leaving the scene of a property damage accident. He was placed on probation for six months and assessed a $50 fine. Arkadiusz T. Strycharz, 27, of 25 Collins Street, Westfield, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of assault and battery. He was placed on probation for one year and assessed a $50 fine. Stewart Macleod, 58, of 16 Old Goshen Road, Williamsburg, saw a charge of assault and battery brought by Southwick Police not prosecuted. Matthew York, 43, of 185 Huntington Road, Russell, was released on his personal recognizance after he was arraigned on charges of disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace brought by State Police. Marcel Gosselin, 42, of 139 Springdale Road, Westfield, was released on his personal recognizance after he was arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and negligent operation of a motor vehicle in Westfield. He is due back in court on September 12, 2014. Joseph A. Iarrusso, 39, of 38 Sam West Road, Southwick, pleaded guilty to a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, a subsequent offense, brought by Westfield police and was placed on probation for six months. He was assessed $50. Jonathan O. Savard, 21, of 9 Ashley St., pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny of property valued less than $250 and was placed on probation for six months. He was assessed $50. Gregoio Ramos, 32, of 140 Chestnut St., Springfield, was released on his personal recognizance pending a Sept. 19 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license brought by Westfield police. Laura E. Foster, 54, of 138 Vining Hill Road, Southwick, saw a charge of assault and battery brought by Southwick police not prosecuted. Samuel M. Gendreau, 19, of 45 Hillcrest Circle, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of possession of a Class D drug with intent to distribute brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for six months. He was assessed $90 and ordered to pay a $100 drug analysis fee. A drug violation near a school or park was not prosecuted. Clifford W. Laraway, 49, of 1166 East Mountain Road, was released on his personal recognizance pending a Sept. 19 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of permitting operation of an unregistered motor vehicle, permitting operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and improper registration of a motor vehicle brought by State Police.
University policies, misled the WSU Board of Trustees, abused his authority, exploited public resources for his personal benefit and violated the public trust. While Dobelle bears most of the responsibility for the waste and misconduct uncovered by the investigation, the OIG has identified several ways in which WSU and other public institutions of higher education can improve their internal controls, financial safeguards and board oversight in order to reduce the potential for fraud, waste and abuse within their institutions. The OIG makes the following recommendations: • WSU should establish an internal audit office that reports to the Board of Trustees; • The chair of the WSU Board of Trustees should be responsible for overseeing the president’s travel and purchases; • WSU should centralize its travel operations for University staff, faculty and students; • WSU should reduce the number of University credit cards, switching to a system of expense reimbursements and procurement cards; • WSU and the Foundation should continue efforts to define the relationship between their two separate entities to ensure compliance with state laws; • The Board of Trustees should adopt a policy requiring that all University-related email communications be conducted on WSU email accounts; • The Department of Higher Education (“DHE”) should expand opportunities for trustee training, orientation and continuing education in order to ensure that board members understand and fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities; • DHE should work with each local board of trustees to develop procedures to ensure that the boards have members with diverse backgrounds, including members with experience in business and finance, and that each trustee is properly trained on the technical and legal issues that are vital to each board’s oversight of its institution; and, • DHE should establish guidelines to increase transparency in state university budgetary matters. For instance, DHE should consider requiring the colleges and universities to file their annual audits with DHE to ensure that the Commonwealth is aware of any financial issues identified in the audits. ONLINE http://www.mass.gov/ig/publications/reports-and-recommendations/2014/review-of-spending-practices-by-formerwestfield-state-university-president-evan-dobelle.pdf
Newspaper publishers fault domestic violence bill BOSTON (AP) — The head of a newspaper association is faulting a portion of a bill intended to overhaul the state’s domestic violence laws. Massachusetts Newspaper Publishers Association Executive Director Robert Ambrogi criticized the bill for seeking to prohibit information about domestic violence arrests from being included in daily police logs and records, which are public. Supporters of the bill say the move is designed to protect victims. Ambrogi said keeping the information out of police logs could have the unintended consequence of shielding perpetrators from public disclosure — including public officials or others in positions of trust or authority. The bill would make other changes to state law including providing up to 15 days of employment leave for victims of domestic violence and creating a fund to aid victims and encourage practices aimed at preventing domestic violence.
LOST AND FOUND LOST: Small address book with license inside was lost either inside of Price Rite or outside in the parking lot Saturday, July 5th. If you have found this, please drop it off at the Westfield Police Department or mail it to the address on the license. Thank you.
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Pop art packs decor punch By KIM COOK Associated Press Mid-century modern style is now firmly planted in the home décor landscape. And one of its elements, pop art, is cultivating a 21st century following. Eye-catching, graphic, often tongue-in-cheek or sassily whimsical, pop art décor plays well off the vintage vibe and yet also makes contemporary furnishings, well, pop. In the 1950s, Abstract Expressionism dominated the art world, with Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko and Jackson Pollock among its superstars. The canvas served as an arena for aggressive applications of paint. Conceptual, nonfigurative art found a strong following in the art world, if not always with average Americans, at least at first. In the effervescent, culture-obsessed 1960s, artists like Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein and David Hockney created collages, mixed media art and lithographs that depicted the talismans of popular culture. They took inspiration from consumer culture, from soap boxes to soup cans, flags to the funny papers, Marilyn Monroe to Mao. While some critics derided it as jokey, low-brow or too focused on materialism, the approachable imagery connected In this photo provided by Maxwell easily with main- Dickson, the Los Angeles-based stream America. It design house creates arresting pop was hip, fun and relat- art using a variety of techniques and imagery. A tableful of empty liquor able. “I consider pop art a bottles, a traffic jam of stacked colclassic,” says Jennifer orblocked typography, and a literal, DeLonge, an interior comic POP are a few of the pieces in and product designer the Maxwell Dickson wall art collecin Carlsbad, tion. (AP Photo/Maxwell Dickson) California. “It was such an important time in design and it continues to withstand so many fleeting trends. As a designer, I’m always drawn to pop first because I appreciate graphic lines and very obvious color.” DeLonge has launched a social marketplace app called Reissued that brings lovers of vintage, one-of-a-kind and hardto-find items together to buy and sell. A bright yellow 1960s Coke bottle crate was recently up for grabs. (www.reissued. com ) Fab.com’s pop art décor includes Quinze + Milan’s giant Brillo box pouf. Also of note: Karlsson’s minimalist wall clock made of two oversize red hands; Finnish designer Jonna Saarinen’s abstract, printed birch tray in vivid tangerine and red; and lithographs in the Masters of Pop Art collection that includes Warhol’s portrait of Muhammad Ali, Keith Haring’s “Untitled” series, and Roy Lichtenstein’s “Blonde Waiting.” Biaugust’s whimsical little black upholstered chairs shaped like ponies, lambs and buffalo are available at Mollaspace. Here too is a vivid bubble-gum-pink and Slushie-blue map of the world, as well as acrylic coasters printed with blank cartoon-speech bubbles that can be written on with a reusable pen, and a series of canvas storage bins printed with old-school boom boxes, radios and TV sets. (www.mollaspace.com ) A few pop art accessories in a room make a statement for a modest price. Creative Motion’s cylindrical table lamp printed with comic-strip imagery is under $50. A collection of kicky, ‘70s-style graphic print pillows from notNeutral pack pop punch. (www.wayfair. com ) Canvases and throw pillows from the Los Angeles art decor studio Maxwell Dickson feature some arresting, edgy designs, including a photorealistic image of a tableful of empty liquor bottles, a typographic traffic jam of color-blocked letters, and the word “POP” exploding like a cartoon graphic. (www. maxwelldickson.com ) The Museum of Modern Art’s store has lots of pop art items from which to choose: Damien Hirst’s white wall clock with colorful polka dots would be terrific in a child’s room. Verner Panton’s black and white Optik pillow features a dizzying kaleidoscope of circles and stripes that’s as much “op” as “pop.” There’s also a wide range of prints and postcards that you can frame yourself. (www. momastore.org ) Check Spoonflower.com for fabric yardage and wallpaper with pop art prints from new designers. There are psychedelic-inspired patterns, and even a chicken print that riffs off of the now- famous screen-printing technique that Warhol used for portraits.
In this July 3, 2014 photo provided by Cynthia Kent, Jack Kent, age 8, watches movers load his family belongings for a move from Las Vegas to Montgomery, Ala., for a new Air Force assignment. Jack’s parents rent out their home in Florida as the family moves around the nation, and they have become experienced at finding good tenants and maintaining their house from a distance. (AP Photo/Cynthia Kent)
So you’ve decided to rent out your home? Here are some tips By MELISSA RAYWORTH Associated Press Cynthia Kent and her husband, John, didn’t set out to be landlords, but career choices made it necessary. “We have rented out our home in Florida for nine years because we move all over with the military,” says Kent, who recently relocated her family from Nevada to Alabama for yet another posting. Some people become accidental landlords because of a job change or difficulty selling a house. Others find they need to rent out the home of an elderly parent who has moved into a care facility. More than 3 million owner-occupied homes were converted to rental properties between 2007 and 2011, according to a 2013 report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University. Some advice for those taking on this challenging new role:
there vacant.” PREP THE HOUSE Once you’ve found your tenant, clean your home thoroughly and “make the property as safe as it can be,” Carpenter says. You may also want to tackle any looming home improvement jobs now, rather than leave your tenant to handle (or ignore) them when they become larger problems. If you plan to return to the home eventually, it can be practical to drop the rent slightly and fill one room with belongings you’re leaving behind, rather than paying for a storage space. Put a new lock on that door and take the key with you.
DOCUMENT AND DISCUSS “It helps to take pictures of the house inside and out,” Kent says, to document its condition and cleanliness. Don’t skip anything, and don’t assume one panoramic shot of FINDING THE RIGHT TENANT each room will do. If you’re leaving furniture, also photograph A credit check and legal background check can help you find the condition and cleanliness of each piece. reliable, honest tenants, says real-estate agent Gail Carpenter of Northwood Realty in Pittsburgh. See Home For Rent, Page 7 “Sometimes a credit check alone” will rule out an applicant, she says. Personal references can be useful if the applicant is local and you have mutual acquaintances. Otherwise, be wary. “Do not take ‘personal’ references too seriously,” says New York City condo owner Sharon Lynch, who rented her home to tenants while spending a year in California. “Anyone can get a friend to write something nice about them.” Lynch suggests using an online directory to search for an applicant’s current address and get contact information for their neighbors. “Not only can these people tell you if your applicants are good neighbors, but they can also supply you with the landlord’s contact information,” she says, “just in case your potential tenant is faking you out, pretending a friend was his or her landlord.” Meet applicants in person and really talk with them, Carpenter says. And request a rent that doesn’t price good applicants out of the market. You might earn more over time with a slightly lower rent, she says, because “that can help you keep your property occupied, versus asking for the moon and then it sits
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Going on vacation? Prepare your garden first By SARAH WOLFE Associated Press We pamper our gardens all year, but then desert them to go on vacation during what’s often the hottest, driest time of the year. A little planning can soften the blow. Ideally, a neighbor or fellow gardener could handle watering and other tasks while you’re away. But if that’s not possible, here are some easy ways to keep your plants and flowers alive while you sip Mai Tais on the beach. WATERING SYSTEMS From old-fashioned to high-tech, there are a lot of ways to keep your lawn and/or garden properly hydrated while you’re away. First, check the forecast. If rain is likely during your vacation, you may not need to do a thing, although gardens typically need 1 to 2 inches of moisture a week to stay healthy, says Matt Armstead, creator of the gardening app Sprout it. “No matter what, make sure you water your garden very deeply right before you leave,” he says. “Soak it thoroughly several times in the days leading up to your departure.” If rain’s not likely, or you’re going to be gone for more than a few days, a timed sprinkler or drip irrigation system is a better solution. Make your own by poking a few (tiny) holes in a milk jug and setting it in the garden near the base of your plants. Holly Jo Anderson, a 48-year-old gardener in Plymouth, Minnesota, goes even more low-tech, poking holes in a gallon-size plastic baggie filled with water and hanging it over her flower pots. Soaker hoses are another good option, and available at any home improvement store. Jennifer Feller, head of a sustainable design company in Arlington, Massachusetts, installed a drip irrigation system a couple years ago to keep her vegetable garden alive when she’s gone six weeks every summer. “Honestly, I didn’t think it would work that well, but at this point I’m in love,” she says. “I set it up on a timer and every morning it goes on for an hour by itself and delivers a steady drip to my plants. It doesn’t waste any water to the air, like a sprinkler, and I can set it up to go wherever I want.” Easy Roller self-watering pots are also available for containers. Each holds up to 1½ gallons of water in a reservoir at the bottom. Or fill a 2-liter plastic soda bottle with water and insert it onto an Aqua Stick, a green plastic cone which you then stick in the soil of potted plants.
In this undated photo provided by Holly Jo Anderson, to keep outdoor flower and veggie containers watered for a few days, use a extremely low-tech solution of rigging a gallon sized zipper baggy with water and poke two small holes in the bottom. The holes can be made with a safety pin. Place the baggy either above or in the pot and it will drip water for a few days to water your plant or vegetables for you while you’re gone on vacation. (AP Photo/Holly Jo Anderson) if they’re giving any sign of flowering or going to seed.” PROTECTION Finally, spreading a fresh layer of mulch or compost over the soil in your garden is a good way to deter weeds and conserve water, while improving your soil, says Julie Moir Messervy, a landscape architect and author based in Saxtons River, Vermont. Clustering containers in shaded areas is also a good way to keep moisture from evaporating, and prevent flowers and plants from withering in direct sun. Hanging baskets should be watered thoroughly and taken to a shady spot.
FENCING If you don’t already have some type of fencing in place, an electric or more traditional wooden fencing system might be something to consider to keep pests at bay. Self-supporting, mesh enclosures called pest-control pop-ups are also available for smaller areas. If you’d rather go the natural route, spray a mixture of garlic and egg substitute on your plants to help repel deer and other creatures, says Elizabeth Dodson, founder of the home-maintenance and organization software HomeZada. Bar soap, broken into chunks and hung from strings or in old nylons on trees near prime deer feeding areas, also works. WEEDING/HARVESTING The week before you leave, give your garden a thorough “cleaning” to get rid of as many weeds as possible so they won’t be competing for water. Cut back any dead or diseased leaves on fruit and vegetable plants, and pick anything that’s near harvestable to keep the plants growing and producing more while you’re gone. “Green beans, zucchini and cucumbers are tasty even if they’re small, and they can turn into inedible monsters if left on the vine too long,” says Armstead. “Even herbs like basil and rosemary will be happier if you harvest a few sprigs, especially
Home For Rent When Lynch returned to find her tenant had damaged the kitchen countertop, such “before” photos were key in being able to use the tenant’s security deposit to help pay for repairs. When your tenant arrives to inspect the home before moving in, Kent says, “have tenants sign a document of the pictures, showing the condition at move-in.” That walk-through inspection is vital for both parties. “Always be present for the move-in and move-out inspections,” says Babette Maxwell, who has rented her home to tenants several times during her husband’s Navy career and founded “Military Spouse” magazine to advise other military families about challenges like this one. Also, Maxwell suggests, “Provide your renter with a baggie of ‘approved’ nails, screws, picture hangers.” And if you “have specific products you want used on your counters, cabinets, floors, yard,” she says, “list them in the lease.” TEND THE OUTDOORS As you negotiate the lease, don’t forget to have a detailed discussion about outdoor space, too. Will you or the tenant pay for lawn cutting? Who will keep up with pulling weeds and trimming bushes? Is the tenant permitted to plant flowers and do other gardening? You may want to do an outdoor cleanup before you leave and then have the tenant agree to maintain that level of neatness. Scan the property for any trees that could fall on the house and assess their health. Better to pay now to have a
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fessional on-call in case something needs to be repaired, says Carpenter. “A lot of landlords grumble about getting a call in the middle of the night,” she says, but things will inevitably happen. Then, stay in touch. If you won’t be living close enough to check on the property yourself, arrange for a friend or hire a property manager to do so. Being a landlord “isn’t just signing the lease and disappearing,” Carpenter says. A tenant will respect you and your property more if you remain involved.
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Obituaries Natalie E. McClellan Westfield- Natalie M. (Briggs) McClellan, 90, passed away Tuesday July 28, 2014 in a local nursing home. Born in Raynham, MA on November 7, 1923. Natalie was the daughter of the late Chester and Cecilia (DeCosta) Briggs. A longtime resident of Westfield, she worked at the Westfield Assessor’s office under the former Mayor John Rhodes. She also worked for many years in the Westfield School Lunch Program. Natalie was an avid reader and strongly supported her favorite teams, the Red Sox and the Patriots. She was predeceased by her husband Donald McClellan in 2003, her brother Herbert Briggs, and her sisters Barbara Zimmerman, Louise Sherwood, and Marjorie Cook. Natalie leaves one son, David McClellan and his wife Terri of Westfield; and one daughter, Wendy Harris and her husband Will of Eastport, ME; 5 grandchildren, David McClellan Jr., Donald McClellan, Kim Plunkett, Lisa Domina, and Ricky Kvitek; and 6 great-grandchildren, Sean and Erin Plunkett, Nick Domina, Nicole and Daniel McClellan, and Domenic Pirnie. Her funeral service will take place on Saturday August 2, 2014 at 12 noon from the Robert E Cusack Funeral Home, 94 Main St (Rt 20) with burial to follow in Pine Hill Cemetery, both in Westfield. Calling hours will be before the service from 10 am to 12 pm.
Mary Rose (Carey) Doucette Westfield-Mary Rosdoucettee (Carey) Doucette, 61, died Wednesday July 30, 2014 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Westfield on January 27, 1953 to the late Robert and Mildred (Lapitsky) Carey. She was a lifelong resident of Westfield and attended local schools. Mary worked at various restaurants over the years, Benjamin’s, Points East, Good Table, Maple Leaf Inn, Roy Rogers and was most recently employed with Westfield School cafeteria system. She loved to cook and entertain her family. She also loved her cats and gardening. She leaves her husband of 31 years Thomas Doucette, her daughter Charity DeRock and her husband Alex of Westfield, her brothers Joel Carey and his wife Donna of Florida, Robert and Seth Carey of S.C., and Aaron Carey and his wife Denise of Westfield, her brother and sister-inlaw Richard and Paula Patterson of Westfield and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service in Pine Hill Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the homeless cat project,1124 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA 01085.
Jeanette F. Brown Granville – Mrs. Jeanette F. (Krampitz) Brown, 78, a fifty year resident of Granville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26th at Noble Hospital. She was born in Hartford, CT on October 10, 1935, daughter of the late Jacob and Harriet (White) Krampitz. She attended Connecticut schools. Jeanette loved animals, knitting, crocheting, going for rides in the car and spending time with her beloved family. She is survived by her beloved husband of fifty eight years, Robert G. Brown, three sons, Robert M. Brown and his wife Kelley of New York, Francis J. Brown and his wife Betty of Granville, and William A. Brown and his wife Donna of Southwick. She will be sadly missed by six grandchildren, Michael, Marianne, Matthew, Jamie, Melissa, Christopher and two great grandchildren, Joshua and Luke along with many nieces and nephews and a very special “daughter” Lynn Avery of Blandford. In honoring her final wishes there are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Legacy Funeral Home of Westfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. Contributions in her memory may be directed to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, New England Chapter,72 River Park St Suite 202 Needham, MA 02494 or to your local animal shelter. Please visit legacyfuneralhome.com to leave condolences.
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Flood Station short distance off Meadow Street, is a major component in the city’s flood control program and is capable of pumping millions of gallons of flood water through a 60-inch pipe into the Westfield River. The Westfield River levee improvement project, which was substantially completed last year, was required by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to bring the city’s levee system into compliance with standards issued through the federal Corps of Army Engineers in order for the city to qualify for FEMA certification. Rehabilitating the pump station is the last component of that project. FEMA establishes flood zone maps under which residents and businesses can apply for low-cost federal flood insurance if their property is in a flood zone and is protected by FEMA-certified flood control structures. The issue discussed last night is that the station has two pumps which have to be repaired. The debate, and vote, by the commission members was should both
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Continued from Page 1 pumps be taken off line at the same time, disassembled and then rebuilt, or should the most inoperable pump be rebuilt first and when it is operable, rebuild the second pump. The board decided that to refurbish both at once, the quicker and less costly option, created too much exposure of flooding for residents living behind the Westfield River Levee, the area primarily protected by the pumping facility. “We’re into the hurricane season which leads right into the (winter) Nor’easter season, then right into the spring thaw,” Commission Chairman Albert Giguere Jr., said. “So my opinion is that we take one at a time, which may take longer and may cost more.” Freeman said the Engineering and Water Resource departments “feel very strongly that keeping one (pump) available while the other is repaired.” The pump station rehabilitation work is being done by Delray Contracting of Ellington, Connecticut, which has performed similar pump station rehabilitation projects in Connecticut and New
England. The reconstruction project is expected to begin this fall. The commission members and Assistant City Engineer Greg Freeman discussed the other issue: which pump is more operational. The discussion was further complicated by the fact that neither pump has been operated in recent years because the motor cannot be dry run. Thousands of gallons would be needed to put a “load” on the pumps and protect the motors driving the pumps. “Before the end of summer we have to determine which pump is most functional and get it to be operational,” Giguere said. “We have to determine which is the better of the two.” The facility upgrade also includes the installation of a SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) system to remotely operate the pump station. During Tropical Storm Irene the crew sent to manually start the station was prevented access because of flooding on Meadow Street. The SCADA equipment will be linked to the Water Resource Department’s operations plant.
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Continued from Page 1 were damaged,” Call said. Whalley Park was a gift from John and Kathy Whalley to the The reason for the damage was that there was no drawn town. While the majority of the park was complete when it was plans for placement of the heads, and there were too many. turned over to the town in October of 2012, several projects “There were hundreds,” said Call. “It was a mess.” were unfinished. During the same meeting when residents offiNow, the company making repairs is creating a map for the cially voted to accept the park, they also approved using $1.2 commission so any future work on the system will be much million in Community Preservation funds to complete remaineasier. ing items at the park. The irrigation system should be complete by fall and the The Whalleys also gifted the commission $100,000 for park paving and lines done before the first frost. maintenance that should last through such time that the park “We are looking forward to opening the park next spring,” maintenance is funded through user fees and rental of the park said Call. “It’s going to be a great asset to the town.” for sports leagues, concerts, and more.
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State Police will roll numerous extra patrols on the Massachusetts Turnpike from Friday through Monday as part of a multi-state effort to enforce traffic laws and interdict dangerous drivers. (Photo courtesy Massachusetts State Police Media Relations)
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Continued from Page 4 down Putin doubles down F-15 squadron from England instead. in order to facilitate more air “Until he is met with coun- policing in the Baltic region; ter-veiling pressure from the deploying elements of an United States and especially Army armored brigade comEurope, I think he will con- bat team for exercises in clude that the West is a paper Europe; prepositioning nearly tiger,” said Burns in an inter- a battalion’s worth of tanks view. “That’s why I believe near training grounds in the recent announcement of Germany and additional really serious sanctions by the weapons storage at Camp United States and Europe Darby, Italy; and increasing could be a turning point.” naval deployments in the In addition, the Obama Black and Baltic Seas. administration appears to be waking up to the utility of a revived military deterrent. As part of its initial response to the Ukraine crisis, the Pentagon deployed F-15 fighter aircraft to Lithuania and F-16 aircraft to Poland on an air policing mission earlier this year. Last month the Obama administration moved to further shore up the United States’ deterrent posture in Europe by announcing a $1 billion “Europe Reassurance Initiative.” Steps planned under the initiative include delaying the withdrawal of the
Department of Transportation will run messages promoting safe driving on its electronic message boards along the Turnpike. The DOT and MSP will also promote the effort and safe driving habits on their social media platforms, including Twitter feeds @MassStatePolice and @MassDOT. “The goal of this targeted effort – and indeed, of all our daily traffic enforcement efforts across the state – is, quite simply, to save lives,” said Colonel Timothy P. Alben, superintendent of the State Police. “We urge motorists to partner with us in this weekend’s Challenge by calling 911 on their cell phones to report distracted, drunk or aggressive drivers or any other unsafe driving behavior.” “One of MassDOT’s principal goals is to ensure highway safety both by building safer roads and bridges, but also by encouraging safe driving behaviors,” said MassDOT Highway Administrator Frank DePaola. “Through this Challenge, we hope to rein-
force the importance of safe driving by directly appealing to the public, asking them to please slow down, buckle up, and be attentive while behind the wheel.” Interstate 90 runs more than 3,000 miles from Boston to Seattle. Interstate 94 runs for nearlhy 1,600 miles from Lake Michigan to Billings, Montana, where it connects to I-90.
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Westfield’s Nate Bonini foreground, claims the winning run as Westfield 14-Year-Old Babe Ruth's Mitchell Longley, rear left, leaps on the shoulders of the team coaches after Trumbull pitcher Tyler Zikias, background, falls to the ground after knocking in the winning run in the Babe Ruth 14-Year-Old Old Babe Ruth New England regional championship giving up the winning hit. (Photo by Frederick Gore) against visiting Trumbull (Conn.). Westfield won 5-4 in extra innings. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
World Series bound! By Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Westfield has earned a reputation as a baseball – and hockey – town, but is quickly becoming known for its play on the diamond nationwide. For the second time in three seasons, Westfield has advanced to the World Series of Babe Ruth Baseball. The Whip City’s 14-Year-Old All-Stars won a 10-inning thriller Thursday, defeating Trumbull (Conn.) 5-4
in the New England regionals championship at Bullens Field. Mitchell Longley delivered the game-winning base hit, a bases-loaded line drive single up the middle in the bottom of the 10th that scored Nate Bonini from third base to send Westfield to the World Series Aug. 15-22 in Ocala, Florida. “I barely made contact on two strikes,” said Longley, who finished 3-for-5 with three RBIs. “(Trumbull reliever Tyler Zikias) gave
Westfield’s John Daley delivers to a Trumbull, Connecticut batter during yesterday’s 14-Year-Old Babe Ruth Regional Championship game at Bullens Field. Westfield won 5-4 in extra innings. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Westfield’s Aidan Dunn connects during yesterday’s 14-Year-Old Babe Ruth Regional Championship against Trumbull, Connecticut at Bullens Field. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
me a strike. I wanted to hit it. I didn’t want to walk for the winning run. If it was a pitch I could handle, I was going to do what I could normally do.” Bonini shook off an 0-for-2 start by collecting a one-out single to begin the 10th. Kyle Roberts followed with a walk, and Aidan Dunn walked with two outs to load the bases. Longley’s walk-off hit ended the game. “We all knew we could get a hit,” Longley
said. “We knew that if we executed, eventually we would get a run to win it.” Westfield set the tone early at the plate when lead-off batter Matt Masciadrelli jumped on Trumbull starter Mike D’Agostino’s first pitch for a ringing double to left-center field. A passed ball and a Longley hit tied the game 1-1. See World Series Bound!, Page 11
Westfield 14-Year-Old Babe Ruth Matt Masciadrelli connects during yesterday’s game against visiting Trumbull, Connecticut at Bullens Field. Westfield Members of the Westfield 14-Year-Old Babe Ruth team celebrate their win over Trumbull, Connecticut during yesterday’s Babe won 5-4 in extra innings. (Photo by Frederick Gore) Ruth 14-Year-Old Regional Championship game at Bullens Field. Westfield won 5-4 in extra innings. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away 32-23 Baltimore 60 47 .561 — — 7-3 L-1 28-24 Toronto 60 50 .545 1½ — 9-1 W-6 30-23 30-27 30-26 New York 55 52 .514 5 3½ 5-5 L-1 25-26 27-25 Tampa Bay 53 55 .491 7½ 6 8-2 L-1 26-30 12½ 11 2-8 L-3 26-29 22-31 Boston 48 60 .444 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away 31-20 Detroit 58 47 .552 — — 4-6 L-1 27-27 4 3½ 7-3 W-2 27-27 28-25 Kansas City 55 52 .514 Cleveland 53 55 .491 6½ 6 3-7 L-1 30-21 23-34 7 6½ 6-4 W-1 27-24 26-32 Chicago 53 56 .486 11 10½ 4-6 L-2 24-29 24-30 Minnesota 48 59 .449 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away 32-24 Oakland 66 41 .617 — — 6-4 L-1 34-17 2 — 5-5 W-1 38-19 26-24 Los Angeles 64 43 .598 Seattle 56 52 .519 10½ 3 4-6 W-1 26-31 30-21 23 15½ 3-7 L-1 23-33 21-32 Houston 44 65 .404 23½ 16 4-6 W-1 21-33 22-32 Texas 43 65 .398 AMERICAN LEAGUE Wednesday’s Games Milwaukee 5, Tampa Bay 0 Houston 8, Oakland 1 Baltimore 4, L.A. Angels 3 Cleveland 2, Seattle 0 Detroit 7, Chicago White Sox 2 Toronto 6, Boston 1 Texas 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 Kansas City 3, Minnesota 2 Thursday’s Games Chicago White Sox 7, Detroit 4 L.A. Angels 1, Baltimore 0, 13 innings Seattle 6, Cleveland 5 Kansas City 6, Minnesota 3 Toronto 6, Houston 5 Friday’s Games Seattle (Elias 8-8) at Baltimore (W.Chen 11-3), 7:05 p.m. Texas (Williams 2-4) at Cleveland (Salazar 3-4), 7:05 p.m. Colorado (F.Morales 5-5) at Detroit (Verlander 9-9), 7:08 p.m. L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 8-3) at Tampa Bay (Hellickson 0-0), 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Capuano 1-1) at Boston (Ranaudo 0-0), 7:10 p.m. Minnesota (Darnell 0-1) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 10-1), 8:10 p.m. Toronto (Happ 8-5) at Houston (McHugh 4-9), 8:10 p.m. Kansas City (Guthrie 6-9) at Oakland (Gray 12-3), 9:35 p.m. Saturday’s Games Kansas City (Vargas 8-4) at Oakland (Kazmir 12-3), 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Greene 2-1) at Boston (Webster 1-0), 4:05 p.m. Seattle (Paxton 2-0) at Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 5-5), 7:05 p.m.
NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Washington 58 48 .547 — — 5-5 L-1 30-21 28-27 Atlanta 58 51 .532 1½ — 4-6 L-3 31-24 27-27 Miami 53 55 .491 6 4½ 7-3 L-2 30-26 23-29 New York 52 56 .481 7 5½ 6-4 W-1 27-24 25-32 Philadelphia 48 61 .440 11½ 10 5-5 W-1 22-33 26-28 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Milwaukee 60 49 .550 — — 6-4 W-1 30-26 30-23 St. Louis 57 50 .533 2 — 4-6 W-1 29-23 28-27 Pittsburgh 57 51 .528 2½ ½ 5-5 L-2 34-21 23-30 Cincinnati 54 54 .500 5½ 3½ 3-7 W-1 29-25 25-29 Chicago 45 62 .421 14 12 5-5 W-1 25-27 20-35 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Los Angeles 62 47 .569 — — 8-2 W-6 28-24 34-23 San Francisco 58 50 .537 3½ — 4-6 W-1 29-30 29-20 San Diego 48 60 .444 13½ 9½ 5-5 L-1 28-27 20-33 Arizona 48 61 .440 14 10 5-5 W-2 22-33 26-28 Colorado 44 64 .407 17½ 13½ 4-6 L-1 27-28 17-36
Texas (Mikolas 1-3) at Cleveland (House 1-2), 7:05 p.m. Colorado (Flande 0-3) at Detroit (Porcello 12-5), 7:08 p.m. L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 8-6) at Tampa Bay (Archer 6-6), 7:10 p.m. Minnesota (Pino 1-3) at Chicago White Sox (Carroll 4-6), 7:10 p.m. Toronto (Dickey 9-10) at Houston (Oberholtzer 3-7), 7:10 p.m. Sunday’s Games Texas (Darvish 10-6) at Cleveland (Bauer 4-6), 1:05 p.m. Colorado (J.De La Rosa 11-6) at Detroit (An.Sanchez 7-5), 1:08 p.m. Seattle (Iwakuma 9-5) at Baltimore (Tillman 7-5), 1:35 p.m. L.A. Angels (Weaver 11-6) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 7-8), 1:40 p.m. Minnesota (Gibson 9-8) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 6-7), 2:10 p.m. Toronto (Stroman 7-2) at Houston (Feldman 4-8), 2:10 p.m. Kansas City (Shields 9-6) at Oakland (J.Chavez 8-7), 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Phelps 5-5) at Boston (Buchholz 5-7), 8:05 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Wednesday’s Games Milwaukee 5, Tampa Bay 0 N.Y. Mets 11, Philadelphia 2 Arizona 5, Cincinnati 4 Washington 4, Miami 3 San Francisco 7, Pittsburgh 5 Colorado 6, Chicago Cubs 4, 10 innings L.A. Dodgers 3, Atlanta 2, 10 innings San Diego 12, St. Louis 1 Thursday’s Games Chicago Cubs 3, Colorado 1 St. Louis 6, San Diego 2 Philadelphia 10, Washington 4 Cincinnati 3, Miami 1
Arizona 7, Pittsburgh 4 L.A. Dodgers 2, Atlanta 1 Friday’s Games Philadelphia (R.Hernandez 5-8) at Washington (Fister 10-2), 7:05 p.m. Colorado (F.Morales 5-5) at Detroit (Verlander 9-9), 7:08 p.m. Cincinnati (Latos 2-3) at Miami (Ja.Turner 4-6), 7:10 p.m. San Francisco (Vogelsong 5-8) at N.Y. Mets (Niese 5-6), 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee (W.Peralta 12-6) at St. Louis (Wainwright 13-5), 8:15 p.m. Pittsburgh (Volquez 8-7) at Arizona (Nuno 0-2), 9:40 p.m. Atlanta (Minor 4-6) at San Diego (Stults 3-13), 10:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 1-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Haren 8-8), 10:10 p.m. Saturday’s Games Philadelphia (A.Burnett 6-10) at Washington (Zimmermann 6-5), 7:05 p.m. Colorado (Flande 0-3) at Detroit (Porcello 12-5), 7:08 p.m. Cincinnati (Bailey 8-5) at Miami (Eovaldi 5-6), 7:10 p.m. San Francisco (Peavy 0-1) at N.Y. Mets (deGrom 5-5), 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee (J.Nelson 1-2) at St. Louis (Masterson 0-0), 7:15 p.m. Pittsburgh (Worley 4-1) at Arizona (C.Anderson 6-4), 8:10 p.m. Atlanta (E.Santana 10-6) at San Diego (Kennedy 8-9), 8:40 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Wada 1-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 12-5), 9:10 p.m. Sunday’s Games Colorado (J.De La Rosa 11-6) at Detroit (An.Sanchez 7-5), 1:08 p.m. Cincinnati (Leake 8-9) at Miami (H.Alvarez 8-5), 1:10 p.m. San Francisco (Bumgarner 12-8) at N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 10-8), 1:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Hamels 6-5) at Washington (Strasburg 7-9), 1:35 p.m. Milwaukee (Lohse 11-5) at St. Louis (Lynn 11-8), 2:15 p.m. Atlanta (Harang 9-6) at San Diego (T.Ross 10-10), 4:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (E.Jackson 5-11) at L.A. Dodgers (Beckett 6-5), 4:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Liriano 3-7) at Arizona (Cahill 1-8), 4:10 p.m.
James White off to impressive start at Pats camp FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady has been impressed by rookie running back James White. “He’s done a great job since he got here,” the New England quarterback said of White, the Patriots’ fourth-round draft pick out of Wisconsin. “He’s got a real maturity for someone who is just getting out of college. He’s made a lot of really great plays out here.” White was thought of as being a third down back in New England passing game.
However a few weeks ago, coach Bill Belichick called the rookie “a very interesting and versatile player” and hinted at more than just one down per series. White had 45 touchdowns and 4,015 yards at Wisconsin. “I knew when we drafted him everyone really liked him — that’s why he’s here, because everyone thinks that he can contribute to the team and he can make a big impact on the team,” Brady said. “He’s done that. He’s definitely been some-
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady hands off to running back James White during NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, July 26, 2014. (AP Photo)
one who’s come out every day and he makes really impressive plays for a young player. ... The more of those guys we have the better we’re going to be collectively. “That’s what training camp really gives everybody an opportunity to do, because you get the chance and you want to try to go out and show people what you’re capable of. You want go out and surprise people that. ... They didn’t think you were capable of something and end up showing that you can do it. That’s where you gain the trust of your coaches and your teammates.” White is looking to improve and get ready for the regular season. “I’m just trying to come out here trying to compete and trying to get better every day,” he says. “I’m just trying to embrace the roles that
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the coaches put in front of me. Whatever situation or whatever play they put me in on, I’m going to try and execute.” And he’s confident, saying, “You gotta be confident or you’re not going to be able to get it done. You have to be confident in your abilities.” Training camp visitor Kevin Faulk, the former Patriot who had a successful career as a third down running back, also likes what he’s seen and heard. “From my understanding, he’s a very mature kid, a very smart guy,” he said. “That always works in your favor.” White joins a running backs group that includes Stevan Ridley, Shane Vereen and Brandon Bolden. LeGarrette Blount moved to Pittsburgh as a free agent. One of the highlights on Thursday was White taking a big hit from cornerback Darrelle Revis. “It’s a part of it,” White said. “It’s football. It’s a physical game. You just gotta get up and bounce back and get to the next play.” NOTES: The Patriots will induct former cornerback Ty Law into the club’s Hall of Fame in Friday ceremonies that precede a Gillette Stadium workout for season ticket holders. “Special guy ... when you hear the name Ty Law you already know what he was, what he stood for on the football field, and he’s just getting honored for that right now,” Faulk said. ... Added Brady: “He made a lot of big plays for us — it’s good to see him going in.” ... Revis provided another camp highlight, picking off a Brady pass deep in the offense’s territory and returning it for a touchdown. ... Brady turns 37 on Sunday. ... Wide receiver Aaron Dobson, who had a screw inserted during March foot surgery to repair a stress fracture, still hasn’t been cleared to practice and has been working out on his own on the side. ... Special teams captain Matthew Slater practiced for the first time either in OTAs or training camp.
Falcons announce eight guaranteed home dates Springfield - The Springfield Falcons announced today eight guaranteed home dates for the 2014-15 season. These dates follow the previously announced home opener, which is set for Saturday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at the MassMutual Center. In addition to the home opener, below are seven more guaranteed home dates. Opponents for these dates are to be determined. Friday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 7 p.m. The American Hockey League will release the rest of the Falcon’s 2014-15 schedule, along with opponents, next month. Group ticket deposits are currently being accepted for these announced dates. Ticket packages for the 2014-15 season are on sale now. To reserve your seats, call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) or visit the team office inside the MassMutual Center on Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For all the latest Falcons information and updates, follow the back-to-back Northeast Division Champions at www.falconsahl.com or on Facebook at www. facebook.com/falconsahl and on Twitter (@TheFalconsAHL) using #SPRFalcons!
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New England Regional champions
The 2014 Babe Ruth Baseball 14-Year-Old New England Regional champions hoist their prize. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
World Series Bound! Continued from Page 9
Westfield entered the game trailing 1-0, courtesy of consecutive fielding errors (which could easily be chalked up to nerves) to begin the game and a one-out sac fly from Zikias. Westfield scored two runs in the third, thanks to one of Roberts’ three walks, two stolen stolen bases, a dropped third strike, fielder’s choice on a ball put in play by Dunn, and Longley’s RBI single. The Whip City tacked on another run in the fifth when Andrew Tobias singled, advanced to second base on a John Daley sac-bunt, moved to third on an error by the catcher, and scored on a wild pitch. Westfield’s shaky defense though surfaced again. Tony Socci and D’Agostino notched consecutive base hits for Trumbull to begin the sixth inning, forcing a pitching change. Westfield starter John Daley exited after scattering six hits, and allowing just three walks. He struck out two. Dunn came on in relief, but the defense committed three errors behind him, allowing two runs to score. A run-scoring hit from Andrew Lojko made it 4-4. Westfield’s defense atoned for its earlier mistakes by turning a 6-4-3 double play, and recording a ground out to end the threat. Both teams had several chances to score over innings 7-9, including a golden opportunity for Trumbull in the seventh. Nolan Nemchek led off the seventh with a single, but was doubled up when the Westfield catcher caught a fly ball on a botched bunt attempt and fired to first to beat the base runner back to the bag for a double play. The Connecticut squad still managed to load the bases in the inning, but Dunn forced a ground
Westfield’s Dillon Bazegion attempts the slide to second during yesterday’s game against Trumbull, Connecticut. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Westfield’s Nathan Boucher, right, makes it back to second base during Thursday’s game against Trumbull, Connecticut. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
out to end the threat. The thrill of victory and the jaws of defeat continued to teeter back and forth like a seesaw from one team to the other. Neither team would budge, until Longley pushed one past the defense to seal both team’s fates. “We continued to battle,” Westfield manager John Bonini said. “We’ve faced adversity ever since this tournament began. That doesn’t bother us.” Westfield was struck by bad fortune just prior to opening play in the eastern regionals when ace pitcher Dalen Mochak suffered a season-ending injury in a warm-up game, playing alongside his teammates. Although Mochak fueled his team’s tournament run early, his teammates persevered to overcome the odds. “These kids stayed with it,” Bonini said. “They have tremendous character.” Notes: The last time a team from Westfield appeared in a Babe Ruth World Series was 2012 when the then 13-YearOlds won the eastern regionals championship, also played at Bullens Field.
4th Annual Kevin J. Major Memorial Hockey Tournamen heats up Amelia Park By ROBBY VERONESI WNG Intern WESTFIELD - In the middle of a Westfield summer, the action at the Amelia Park rink will be heating up in honor of one of Westfield’s own. For the next two weekends, 26 hockey teams will descend on Westfield’s premier hockey arena to play in the 4th Annual Kevin J. Major Memorial Hockey Tournament. All teams will play a minimum of three games in
honor of the Westfield native who died of the heart condition hypotrophic cardiomyopathy in 2011. “This tournament has evolved into our biggest event and we are proud that Amelia Park is its home,” said Carole Appleton, executive director of Amelia Park Ice Arena. “Kevin grew up at our rink and we look forward to continuing his legacy about hockey and friendships.” The event will benefit both the Kevin J.
Major Youth Sports Foundation and the KEVS Foundation. KJMYSF provides financial aid to students 19-years old and younger to motivate, encourage and educate to take part in structured youth programs, while KEVS provides free heart screenings for youths, CPR training, and donates AEDs throughout the community. Earlier this summer, KEVS hosted an educational seminar to several area schools in honor of Kevin’s memory. After the 26 teams square off in preliminary
play, the top four teams will face off in a playoff, with the championship final played on the final Sunday of the tournament. Area junior and college players will participate in three divisions: Old Boys, Social and Pro. The Kev Cup championship trophy will be on the line for all 26 squads. For more information, contact Appleton at 413-568-2503.
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Annie’s Mailbox By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
Seek help soon Dear Annie: I am writing in the hope that my situation will help other women. A year ago, I started experiencing irregular monthly cycles that would last for 20 days at a time. I also had extreme pain and a rapid heart rate. I was told, “You are going through menopause.” After several months of this, my doctor had some blood work done. He had me go immediately to the emergency room for a blood transfusion. At the hospital, I was given a pelvic ultrasound that showed I had polyps that turned out to be endometriosis. Then my life changed. I was diagnosed with endometrial stromal sarcoma and required a complete hysterectomy. During my surgery, the doctor found a five-pound tumor (which explained my unusual weight gain). I have since endured more than 30 radiation sessions and will continue this treatment until the cancer is gone. I knew I was not yet going through menopause. My symptoms were too extreme. I am grateful that the doctors took the time to figure out what was wrong. I urge all women who are having such symptoms to seek help as soon as possible. Endometrial stromal sarcoma is very treatable. -- Grateful in Indiana Dear Grateful: Thank you for alerting women to be vigilant when it comes to their health. There is a support group for survivors of ESS and their loved ones at ess-sarcoma.com. We hope you will look into it, if you haven’t already. Dear Annie: Would you please print this for grandparents everywhere? Dear Grandparents: You’re killing your grandchildren with your kindness. We understand you love them, but you have to stop pumping them full of sugar. You don’t listen to us, so we’re hoping Annie passes this along. Your grandkids visited the Saturday before Easter, and you made marshmallow treats together. On Sunday, you watched as they hunted for Easter eggs stuffed with candy and chocolate. As a reward, they received overflowing baskets full of more sweets. Dinner was followed by some sort of whipped-creamy dessert so decadent it made our teeth hurt. Christmas was much the same, with mugs of hot chocolate. We’re learning so much about sugar and its potential for harm in our bodies. Yes, everything in moderation, but you have no filters on your moderation. We could understand if you only saw them once a year, but this scenario plays out weekly because you live nearby. Whipped cream, strawberries and syrup is overkill for morning pancakes. Find pleasure with your grandkids in other ways, please. It will make us all feel better. -- Dad in Distress Dear Dad: Grandparents want their grandchildren to love them, and they look forward to the excited smiles on the kids’ little faces when they give them sweet treats. They rarely consider the long-term nutritional issues. First talk to your parents and inlaws and ask them to love the children enough to limit their sugar intake, and don’t be afraid to enforce limits on what the kids eat when they are with the grandparents. Then teach your children about the way nutrition plays a role in how strong and healthy they will be. Teach them to say “no, thank you” to Grandma and Grandpa. The nutritional lessons they learn from you will help them throughout life. Dear Annie: “Cranky Canadian” was upset that his stepdaughter, “Justine,” parks herself at their home for two weeks at a time and doesn’t lift a finger. Given that “Cranky” and his wife of six years are both in their late 60s, a change in the family dynamic is unlikely. I suggest a vacation alone for “Cranky” during Justine’s visits. It may make everyone at least partially happy. -- Retired Psychologist Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.
HINTS FROM HELOISE Car Care at Home Dear Readers: Most folks want to keep their cars looking nice, but it can get a little pricey to take to the car to the carwash all the time. Here are some Heloise hints to help TAKE CARE OF YOUR CAR at home and save some big bucks over the long run: * Many people use household products (mild dish soap or even hair shampoo) to wash the cars at some point. Some of these can be harmful to the paint and finish. The wrong product can dull the finish. Be sure to use products specifically designed for washing cars, and rinse very well! * Don’t use abrasive cleaners on plastic or painted parts of your car. * Don’t wash or wax your car in direct sunlight! Try to wait until the evening or early morning, when the sun is not beating directly down. * Don’t let bird droppings, insects, gasoline or tree sap sit on the finish long! Wash them off as soon as possible to avoid damage to the paint. * Dry using a chamois, microfiber towel or a soft terry towel. - Heloise
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Aug. 1, 2014: This year you develop such a nice way of telling people off that they don’t even realize they’ve been chastised until hours later. This skill will prove to be quite helpful. The next 12 months set off a new luck cycle. If you are single, you will draw many people toward you, so be conscious of your choices. You could meet someone quite significant. If you are attached, you enjoy the company of your sweetie even more than usual. You rekindle the romance between you. LIBRA can be quite the diplomat. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHHH You are very skilled at dealing with a partner, and both of you will come to a mutual decision about a serious matter. Don’t be surprised if there is a last-minute power play that mars your day. Avoid a combustible situation. Tonight: Go out and have some fun. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You might feel as if a partner is in agreement because of his or her silence. You’ll wonder what is going on with someone at a distance. Don’t wonder -- just call. You could discover that someone is upset, and you’ll adapt your plans as a result. Tonight: Make it casual. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH You’ll have no reason to hold back once you complete what you must. In fact, you have so much energy that you could pick a fight without realizing it. Don’t worry about someone’s attitude; he or she will open up soon enough. Tonight: Lead the way into the weekend. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH Play nice with a family member. You won’t want this person to become difficult, as you have seen what happens in that case. Do your best to dodge someone else’s attempt to gain the upper hand. Accept a compliment. Tonight: Funnel your energy into fun. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH You seem to enjoy people even more than usual right now. Others could become full-blown chatterboxes around you. You might be stressed by a last-minute request. Don’t allow someone to trigger your frustration. Tonight: Out on the town. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You might want to gain a greater sense of direction before you make a decision. Choose your plans carefully. Don’t overspend and mess up your budget. Your instincts will prove to be right-on with a risk or money matter. Tonight: You can have a good time without going out. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH An obstacle could stop you right now, but know that you have the option to bypass the issue. Recognize that, in many ways, the problems you experience mostly are created by you. Do not allow a personal problem to get out of control. Tonight: All smiles. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You could become more vocal than you usually are. You can’t hold in your feelings and not expect to lash out at someone who likely has little to do with the problem at hand. Take a walk to cool down, if need be. Tonight: Don’t be available. Get some much-needed R and R. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You might need to approach a meeting with a little more direction. Otherwise, the time that was allotted will be gone and nothing will be accomplished. Some more forethought could maximize your time, as well as others’. Tonight: Join friends for TGIF! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You might feel as if you need to forgo your plans in order to make the most of an opportunity to be with a respected associate or relative. At some point, you could notice that you are in a power struggle. There is little you can do; just refuse to get involved. Tonight: Out late. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH If you can take off and make this a long weekend, do. You need an escape from your daily life. Head toward a friend’s place where you always have an invitation. A parent could be quite difficult, so give him or her some space. Tonight: Opt for something different.
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TIG WELDING Done on Premises & Custom Floating Docks Built & Sold
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~ All kinds of home landscaping considered ~ Mulch / Stone & Fill / Loam Mike Shaker
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H Additions H Renovations H Garages -Log Cabin -Conventional H Barns H Roofing
H Basement Conversions H Decks H Porches H 3 & 4 Season Sun Rooms H Custom Sheds H Workshops H Dormers
AFFORDABLE BUILDING CONTRACTOR Est. 1996 David Wroblewski (413) 568-6440
Ma. Lic. # 077310
H.I.C. # 149890
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MOVING SALE: WESTFIELD, 351 Hillside Road. ThursdaySunday, July 31st, August 1st-3rd. 9AM-3PM. Moving merchandise out at lowest prices. Closing shop...this is it. 562-5548.
WESTFIELD, 29 WOODMONT STREET, August 2&3, 9-4. Clothing, household items, toys.
WESTFIELD: 30 HAMPDEN ST. Fri & Sat. August 1 & 2. 9AM3PM. Kids clothes, furniture, quad tires, medical supplies, curtains and lots more.
WESTFIELD: 621 WEST RD. August 1-3. 7am-5pm. Assorted variety of items.
WESTFIELD: 88 RIVERSIDE DR. Friday, Aug. 1st 10am-4pm, Saturday, Aug. 2nd, 9am-3pm. Moving. EVERYTHING MUST GO!
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WESTBRIDGE MANOR TOWNHOUSES, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, full basement, washer/dryer hookup. $800/month plus utilities. (413)562-2295.
$840-$860/month with $40. heat discount * Deluxe 2 bedroom townhouses, 1 1/2 baths, spacious, closets * Dishwasher, wall/wall carpeting * Air conditioning, laundry facilities, 900 sq.ft.. private entrances
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WESTFIELD 82 BROAD W E S T F I E L D 1 & 2 b e d r o o m STREET. 850sq.ft. 4 room ofapartments, rent includes heat fice suite available. Utilities inand hot water. Excellent size cluded. Call (413)562-2295. and location. No dogs. Call weekdays (413)786-9884.
0375 Business Property BEAUTIFUL 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE in Westfield, clean, quiet, 1-1/2 bath, carpeting, appliances, hot water included. Very reasonable heat cost. Sorry no pets. Call for more information (860)4851216. Equal Housing Opportunity.
WESTFIELD 1 bedroom apartment. $650/month includes heat and hot water. No dogs, non smoker. Credit check required. Available immediately. (413)5390463.
WESTFIELD, BROAD STREET. 3 room, 1 bedroom carriage house apartment. On site parking, washer/dryer hookups. Storage. $725/month. (413)5622295.
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MONTGOMERY 5 miles from Westfield. Spacious office includes utilities and WiFi. $350/month. Call (413)9776277.
0390 Homes For Sale
HUNTINGTON 1 room with heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning, refrigerator and microwave included. $110/week. Call (413)531-2197.
WESTFIELD: HIGHLAND AVE. 8 Room Colonial home. New gas heating system, 3 car garage, adjacent lot. Call 413-5317277 or 413-237-0767.
0365 Wanted To Rent
WEST SPRINGFIELD: 1 bedroom apartment, 3rd floor. Utilit- WESTFIELD 1 BEDROOM. Kities included. No pets, no chen and bath. No pets. smoking. $725 413-335-5201. $650/month includes utilities. First, last, security. (413)2504811.
SOUTHWICK: Seeking an accessible, clean quite apartment in Southwick. No smoking, no pets. Off-street parking. Call Ruth 569-6240
OPEN HOUSE: FOR SALE BY OWNER. Westfield, 53 Spruce Street. Sunday, August 3rd, 13pm. Charming 3 bedroom home. Walk to Stanley Park or WSU. Move-in ready. $211,900. 413-568-2254
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Air Conditioning & Heating ACO MASONRY, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING. Heating & air conditioning service & installation. Furnaces, sheet metal, hot water tanks. All types of masonry work. Chimney repair, tile work, stucco. Stone, brick, block, pavers, retaining walls. License & Insured. Commercial & Residential. Free Estimates. Competitive Rates. Call Adam (413)374-7779.
D I R E C T O R Y
Electrician
Home Improvement
ALEKSANDR DUDUKAL ELECTRICAL. Residential, Commercial, Industrial. Licensed and insured. Lic. #11902. Service and emergency calls. Call (413)519-8875. alexdudukal@yahoo.com
DAVE DAVIDSON BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELING. “GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME” Complete Bath Renovations. Mass. License #072233, Mass. Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568. Now serving CT. Insured. Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. (413)569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling.com
Electrician
K&G HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING. Now doing SPRING CLEAN- MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years exINGS. Call Ken (413)564-7089. perience. Insured, reasonable prices.
Auto Repair BACK FROM THE PAST! DECOTEAU'S SERVICE CENTER is open again for all your Automotive needs. Friendly, reliable service at great prices. 173 Westfield Road, Russell, MA 413-862-3109
Carpet CARPET, LINOLEUM, CERAMIC TILE, HARDWOOD FLOORS. Sales, Service. Installation & Repairs. Customer guaranteed quality, clean, efficient, workmanship. Call Rich (413)530-7922.
No job too small. Call Tom Daly, (413)543-3100. Lic# A7625.
Flooring/Floor Sanding A RON JOHNSON’S FLOOR SANDING. Installation, repairs, 3 coats polyurethane. Free estimates. (413) 569-3066.
Gutter Cleaning RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED, REPAIRED. Antennas removed, chimneys repaired and chimney caps installed. Roof leaks repaired, vent areas sealed. Sr. citizen discount. Insured. Free estimates. H.I. Johnson Services. (413)596-8859 before 9p.m.
WAGNER RUG & FLOORING, LLC. 95 MAINLINE DRIVE, WESTFIELD. Hauling (413)568-0520. One stop shopping for all your floors. Over 40 years in busi- #1 PHIL'S DUMP RUNS/DEMOLITION. Removal of any items in cellars, attics, ness. www.wagnerrug.com etc... Also brush removal and small demolition (sheds, decks, fences, one car Chimney Sweeps garages). Fully insured. Free estiHENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS. mates. Phil (413)525-2892, (413)265Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stain- 6380.
House Painting ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!! M&M SERVICES-20 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior. Wall coverings. Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References. Mass Reg. #121723. Call (413)568-9731. No job too small !! At SANTA FE PAINTING CO. We're your color specialists! Brighten up your home for Spring! Get all your interior painting needs done now. We paint and stain log homes. Call (413)230-8141.
DELREO HOME IMPROVEMENT for all your exterior home improvement needs. Roofing, siding, windows, decks and gutters. Call for free quote. Extensive references, fully licensed & insured in MA. & CT. www.delreohomeimprovement.com Call Gary A NEW LOOK FOR 2014. Let Home Decor help. Interior painting and wallDelcamp (413)569-3733. papering, specializing in faux finishes. Servicing the area over 12 years. Call Kendra now for a free estimate and decorating advice. (413)564-0223, TOM DISANTO Home Improvements (413)626-8880. The best choice for all interior and exterior building and remodeling. Specializing in the design and building of residential additions, since 1985. Kitchens, baths, FRESH START PAINTING. Certified siding, windows, decks, porches, sun- lead renovator. Interior/exterior paintrooms, garages. License #069144. MA ing. Power washing. Wallpapering. 30 Reg. #110710. FREE ESTIMATES, years + experience. Charlie (413)313REFERENCES, FULLY INSURED. Call 8084. Tom (413)568-7036.
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Landscaping/Lawn Care YARD CLEANUP, thatching, leaf brush removal, hedge/tree trimming, mulch/stone, mowing. Call Accurate Lawncare, (413)579-1639.
Masonry ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. All brick, block, concrete. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates. (413)5691611. (413)374-5377.
Plumbing & Heating NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVICES. Professional, reliable service. MA Lic. #PL31893-J. Certified Welding. Insured. Call (413)531-2768 Nick7419@comcast.net
Tractor Services
JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES. Grading & leveling of driveways & short roads, trap rock Landscaping/Lawn Care and/or gravel material. Mowing and maintenance of fields and lawns. Post hole digging. J.D. BERRY CONTRACTING. A SPRING CLEANUP. Commercial, Loader work & loam spread. (413)569-6920, Garages, additions, windows, doors, residential. Weekly mowing and main- (413)530-5430. decks, vinyl siding and more. tenance, tree removal, dethatching, mulch, gutter cleaning, etc. Shea Land#CS077728. Call Jim, (413)569-6920, scaping, (413)569-2909. (413) 530-5430
CORMIER LANDSCAPING. Spring cleanups, lawn service, mulching, PAUL MAYNARD CONSTRUCTION. retaining walls, excavating, decks, All your carpentry needs. (413)386- driveways, patios, tree work, stone 4606. Did your windows fail with the work. Call (413)822-0739. cold weather? Don't wait another year! Call Paul for replacement windows. Drywall Many new features available. Windows LAWN MOWING, Spring/Fall cleanups, Home Improvement are built in CT. All windows installed by hedge trimming and all your landscaping T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete professional drywall at amateur prices. Our A.B.C. - CARPENTER/Builder 18 years Paul, owner of Paul Maynard Con- needs. Also, bobcat & snowplowing services. (413)626-6122 or visit: ceilings are tops! Call Mike 413-821- experience. Licensed and insured. struction. My name is on my work. www.haggerscape.com Restorations, decks, roofing, garages, 8971. Free estimates. additions. Free estimates, 10% senior discount. Call Dave, (413) 568-6440. POEHLMAN ELECTRIC. All types of Home Maintenance PLUMLEY LANDSCAPE, INC. Call us wiring. Free estimates, insured. SPEtoday for all your landscape needs. Landscape design and planting, irrigaCIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND BRUNO ANTICO BUILDING RE- JOSEPH’S HANDYMAN COMPANY. tion installation and repair, and complete WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERA- MODELING.Kitchens, additions, Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, yard renovations. Drainage problems, TORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, decks, rec rooms, more. Prompt, re- basements, drywall, tile, floors, sus- stump grinding, chipper service, bobcat SMALL JOBS, POOLS. Gutter deic- liable service, free estimates. Mass pended ceilings, restoration services, service, gravel driveways, excavation ing cables installed. I answer all Registered #106263, licensed & in- doors, windows, decks, stairs, and demolition, including getting rid of interior/exterior painting, plumbing. that unwanted pool. (413)862-4749. calls! Prompt service, best prices. sured. Call Bruno, (413)562-9561. Small jobs ok. All types of professional Lic. #A-16886. (413)562-5816. work done since 1985. Call Joe, (413)364-7038. T&S LANDSCAPING. Highest quality, JIM FERRIS ELECTRIC. Senior dis- C&N CARPENTRY. Suspended ceillowest prices. Lawn mowing. Residenings, home improvements and remodtial\commercial. No lawns to small. count. No job too small! Insured, Weekly, biweekly. (413)330-3917. free estimates. 40 years experience. eling. Licensed and insured. Call (413)262-9314. Lic. #16303. Call (413)330-3682. less steel caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry work and gutter A DUMP TRUCK. Attic, cellars, yard, cleaning. Free estimates. Insured. scrap metal removal. Seasoned FireQuality work from a business you can wood. (413)569-1611, (413)374-5377. trust. (413)848-0100, 1-800-793-3706.
0391 Open Houses
Tree Service
A BETTER OPTION - GRANFIELD TREE SERVICE. Tree Removal, Land Clearing, Excavating. Firewood, Log Truck Loads. (413)569-6104.
WESTFIELD 26 CARROLL DRIVE OPEN HOUSE Saturday, August 2, 2014 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Move right in! Well-maintained 3 or 4 bedroom cape in quiet neighborhood. New roof and furnace, updated electrical box. Interior all freshly painted, oversized upstairs bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, 4th bedroom could be used as dining room or office. Spacious basement area, updated baths, new kitchen flooring, large wonderful porch to enjoy the summer nights, shed, double driveway, all on a great corner lot! KRISTINE WHITEHOUSE PARK SQUARE REALTY 413-262-0477
OPEN HOUSE WESTFIELD 65 Christopher Dr. Sunday, August 3 1-3 pm This wide open, sunshinefilled home will impress you with its soaring cathedral ceilings, skylights, a wall of windows and a twisting central staircase. Plenty of room with 4 bdrms, 3 full baths, a first floor office/den, finished basement and spacious backyard. This 2,500+ sq. ft. home, built in 1983, features contemporary styling, wood exterior and a 2-car garage. Make an offer! $280,000
OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY, 12-2 76 ORANGE ST. WESTFIELD Newly Renovated Large Brick 2 Family Duplex Each side has six rooms (three bedrooms), 1.5 baths, plus walk-up attic. Comes equipped with newly renovated beautiful hardwood floors, new carpeting, updated electric & plumbing, new roof, gas heat and hot water. Fenced in backyard with nice garden space. .13 acres, 3,600 sq.ft. total, separate driveways, divided basement, each with storage, washer & dryer hook ups, boiler, and electric panel, owner's side has garage with loft. $225,000.
Call (413)427-0436
OPEN HOUSE: WESTFIELD, 316 GRANVILLE RD - Sunday, August 3rd.1-3PM For sale by owner. $235,900. 3 bedroom, 3bay garage with heated workshop. Walk to Stanley Park and WSU. 413-386-5516
0430 Condos For Sale AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. Professional fertilizing, planting, pruning, cabling and removals. Free estimates, fully insured. Please call Ken 5690469.
CONRAD TREE SERVICE. Expert tree removal. Prompt estimates. Crane work. Insured. “After 34 years, we still work hard at being #1.” (413)562-3395.
Upholstery KEITH'S UPHOLSTERY & REPAIRS. 30+ years experience for home or business. Discount off all fabrics. Get quality workmanship at a great price. Free pickup and delivery. Call (413)5626639.
STONEY HILL CONDO, Westfield - Ranch with garage, deck, full basement. 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, laundry room on first floor. Lovely private grounds, pool, golf. Call (413)977-9658 or (413)301-2314.
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A1 ODD JOBS/HANDYMAN. Debris removal, landscaping, spring yard cleanup, interior and exterior painting, power washing, basic carpentry and plumbing. All types of repair work and more. (413)562-7462.
JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES. Grading & leveling of driveways & short roads, trap rock and/or gravel material. Mowing & maintenance of fields and lawn maintenance. Post hole digging. Loader work & loam spread. (413)569-6920, (413)530-5430.