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City reaches settlement regarding balustrade replacement Bowling Alley demolition Demolition work continues at the former Romani’s Bowling Alley on Church Street. Associated Building Wreckers plan to complete their work early October. (Photo submitted)
Residents, city officials and developers discuss proposed medical district By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—City residents received a glimpse into the proposal for a possible medical services district last night, as the public was invited to Baystate Noble Hospital to hear from developers about the potential zoning change. The potential zoning change would create a hospital district in the city, around the area where Baystate Noble Hospital already owns a majority of the land. According to those on hand representing the zoning change, the potential zone could provide a more efficient way for development to occur, including sending reviews of plans to the city’s planning board, as opposed to the zoning board of appeals that it typically goes to now. “In this particular case, Noble is a preexisting nonconforming use,” Rob Levesque of R. Levesque Associates said regarding the
hospital’s current zoning designation. Levesque was speaking on behalf of the development of the zoning. “It was basically created before the zoning. There’s no legislation specifically for a hospital—we want to create that,” he said. According to Levesque, in order for development to happen at the hospital, which could include a canopy for an entrance that he offered as an example, then they currently must seek a variance through zoning board of appeals—which he noted was difficult to obtain—or a special permit. “Its based on soil, shape or topography,” Levesque said of variances. “If we can’t show a hardship based on those areas we can’t get a variance.” In order to alleviate the issue, Levesque said that the potentially new zoning district would provide the hospital with by-right uses and a process that could help guide
further development. This could include the canopy, as well as an expansion of the emergency department and parking expansion, which were both suggested as possible developments for the future. “Our goal would be to have an ordinance in place, a sort of roadmap for the hospital,” he said. According to the draft proposal, which Levesque said included working with the city’s law department and city councilors, the permitted uses within the zone would include a hospital, medical or dental offices, clinics, nursing homes and rehabilitation services, social services and parking facilities along with “accessory uses customarily incidental to a permitted use.” In addition to the permitted uses, there would be regulations in place within the ordinance related to developments. These include
By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—Mayor Brian Sullivan announced that a “pre-suit settlement” was reached with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and private contractors related to the balustrade replacement project around three local parks in the Great River Bridge area. The settlement reached was for $180,000 and will be paid by MassDOT and their private contractors, which will cover 64 percent of the reconstruction and design costs. The balustrades were replaced earlier this year around the Women’s Temperance, Half Mile and Kane-Wojtkiewicz parks, after they were deemed to be unsafe. The effort to initially install the balustrades were part of the Great River Bridge Project. According to Sullivan, the balustrades were replaced after “a couple of sections” became damaged and the city looked into the matter in February 2016. “We actually looked at repairing what we could and it was about the same amount of money and it was going to be very, very difficult to do,” Sullivan said. “So, we went the route of replacing them.” Sullivan said that it was an option for the city to seek a lawsuit but that option could have cost the city. With this option, Sullivan said that the city “probably saved, just in time and finances,” the remaining 36 percent. In addition, Sullivan said that the city and MassDOT negotiated “very amicably” on the issue. When reached for statement, MassDOT spokesman Patrick Marvin said the following via email: “MassDOT is pleased to have had the opportunity to work with the City on
this issue, and bring all parties involved together for a closure to this matter, which leaves the park in a better condition for all to enjoy.” According to Meghan Bristol, Assistant City Solicitor for Westfield, the city’s legal department investigated the matter thoroughly and said that the settlement was the best course of action for the city. The settlement will include $25,000 from MassDOT, while the remainder will come from private companies that were contracted for the project through MassDOT, according to Bristol. The deadline for the payment is Oct. 2, and The balustrade replacement project first began in December 2016, when Sullivan announced the city’s intent on replacing them, with the project going on to bid in February 2017. The project to replace the balustrades was finished in July 2017. The replacement project cost the city about $210,000, as previously reported in The Westfield News, with funding at the time coming from a bond that was previously passed for park improvements, including the Bullens Field and bleacher repairs ahead of last year’s Babe Ruth World Series. The balustrades were originally installed in the Great River Bridge Project, which was completed in 2012. According to Sullivan, that project cost about $80 million. From the city’s website, the project was a “joint partnership between local, state, and federal funding provided the opportunity to construct this important link through the heart of downtown Westfield.” The money is expected to be available in the FY 2018, according to Sullivan, with it going into the city’s free cash fund.
See Medical District, Page 3 Rob Levesque discusses the potentially new medical services district, which is outlined in yellow on the screen.
Gateway School Committee votes on third version of FY18 budget By AMY PORTER Correspondent HUNTINGTON – At the first scheduled joint budget conference between the Gateway Regional School Committee and officials from the six member towns, chair Michele Crane began by explaining the format of the meetings. Crane said that unfinished and finished business would be first on the agenda for the six meetings, with a goal of the joint FY19 budget talks to begin at 7:30 p.m. The unfinished business at Wednesday’s meeting was a vote by the School Committee on Version 3 of the FY18 budget, which began July 1 and has not yet been approved by four of the six towns. In presenting Version 3, Gateway Regional Superintendent Dr. David B. Hopson asked Megan Coburn, principal of Chester and Littlefield Elementary Schools and Jason Finnie, principal of Gateway High School and Middle School, to explain what impact further cuts would have on their schools. Coburn said that at the elementary level, there are three types of teachers, core teach-
ers, para professionals and specials. This year, three positions and one half-time position have been cut or not filled. Previously, they had three classes for each grade level, and now some grades have two classes and some three. She said they have created looping classes to help with the imbalance, where a teacher will stay with a class for two years. Coburn said that there are also pockets of high enrollment, particularly in the kindergartens, with 21 children in one kindergarten class in Chester, and 25 each in two classes in Littleville. Both Coburn and Finnie said that special teachers, who are teaching subjects other than core, such as art, music and physical education, give core teachers the prep time required by their contracts when students are with them. Regarding special education teachers, Coburn said, “If we can’t meet the needs here, students will go out of district.” She said, as it is, half of the special education See FY18 Budget, Page 8
Granville working on smoke alarm program By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent GRANVILLE – The Granville Fire Department is teaming up with the American Red Cross for a program to benefit Granville residents. On Oct. 28, the Granville Fire Department and the Red Cross will be installing free smoke alarms to eligible residents. In order to have a smoke alarm installed, the home has to have been built before 1975 and their current smoke alarm has to be 10 years old or older. According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, 14% of residential fire victims in 2015 didn’t have a working smoke The Granville Fire Department is alarm to give them a proper warning. It is a teaming up with the American Red percentage that fire department officials want Cross. (Photo courtesy of Granville Fire to see decrease and this program is one step to Department) help that cause. “It’s definitely a big deal, smoke detectors do save lives,” said Granville Fire Chief Matt Ripley. “We hope to get smoke detectors updated with as many homes as we can.” Eligible residents are able to sign up to get their smoke alarm installed by calling the Granville Fire Department at 413-357-8572 or email firedepartment@townofgranville.org.
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ODDS & ENDS Grave humor: House next to cemetery has ‘quiet neighbors’ DEWITT, Mich. (AP) — How’s this for curb appeal: A Michigan real estate agent selling a house next to a cemetery is promoting it with a sign that says “quiet neighbors.” Shane Broyles says the message immediately came to mind when he saw the fourbedroom house in DeWitt, which is in the middle of the state near Lansing. He says his grandparents knew a man who lived next to a cemetery and joked about it. Broyles told the Lansing State Journal that he hadn’t previously used humor to market a house. But he says “there’s not much point to life” without some fun. The seller, Deborah Perrin, likes the “quiet neighbors” sign. She says she can guarantee there won’t be a new subdivision going up in the cemetery.
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Today is Thursday, Sept. 14, the 257th day of 2017. There are 108 days left in the year.
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n September 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the poem "Defence of Fort McHenry" (later "The Star-Spangled Banner") after witnessing the American flag flying over the Maryland fort following a night of British naval bombardment during the War of 1812.
ON THIS DATE: In 1829, the Treaty of Adrianople was signed, ending war between Russia and the Ottoman Empire.
In 1975, Pope Paul VI declared Mother Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton the first U.S.-born saint. In 1982, Princess Grace of Monaco, formerly actress Grace Kelly, died at age 52 of injuries from a car crash the day before; Lebanon's president-elect, Bashir Gemayel, was killed by a bomb. In 1986, President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, appeared together on radio and television to appeal for a "national crusade" against drug abuse.
In 1861, the first naval engagement of the Civil War took place as the USS Colorado attacked and sank the Confederate private schooner Judah off Pensacola, Florida.
In 1991, the government of South Africa, the African National Congress and the Inkatha (in-KAH'-tah) Freedom Party signed a national peace pact.
In 1867, the first volume of "Das Kapital" by Karl Marx was published in Hamburg, Germany.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates raised the possibility of cutting U.S. troop levels in Iraq to 100,000 by the end of 2008, well beyond the cuts President George W. Bush had approved. In Iraq, some 1,500 mourners called for revenge as they buried the leader of the Sunni revolt against al-Qaida, Adbul-Sattar Abu Risha, who had been assassinated in a bombing claimed by an alQaida front.
In 1901, President William McKinley died in Buffalo, New York, of gunshot wounds inflicted by an assassin; Vice President Theodore Roosevelt succeeded him. In 1927, modern dance pioneer Isadora Duncan died in Nice, France, when her scarf became entangled in a wheel of the sports car she was riding in. In 1941, Vermont passed a resolution enabling its servicemen to receive wartime bonuses by declaring the U.S. to be in a state of armed conflict, giving rise to headlines that Vermont had "declared war on Germany." In 1954, the Soviet Union detonated a 40-kiloton atomic test weapon. In 1964, Pope Paul VI opened the third session of the Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, also known as "Vatican II." (The session closed two months later.)
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FIVE YEARS AGO: Fury over an anti-Muslim film ridiculing the Prophet Muhammad spread across the Muslim world, with deadly clashes near Western embassies in Tunisia and Sudan, an American fast-food restaurant set ablaze in Lebanon, and international peacekeepers attacked in the Sinai. A French gossip magazine's publication of topless photos of Prince William's wife, Kate, prompted an immediate lawsuit from the royal couple. (On Sept. 5, 2017, a French court ruled that photographers and gossip magazine executives had violated the privacy of the Duchess of Cambridge and fined two executives of gossip magazine Closer each the maximum of 45,000 euros ($53,500) for such an offense.)
ONE YEAR AGO: Hillary Clinton's campaign released a letter from her doctor saying the Democratic presidential nominee was "recovering well" from pneumonia and remained "fit to serve as President of the United States." President Barack Obama said the U.S. was lifting economic sanctions and restoring trade benefits to former pariah state Myanmar as he met with former political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi (ahng sahn soo chee), the nation's de facto leader. Tyre King, a 13-year-old boy, was fatally shot by Columbus, Ohio, police after authorities said he pulled a BB gun from his pants.
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS: Actress Zoe Caldwell is 84. Actor Walter Koenig (KAY'-nihg) is 81. Basketball Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown is 77. Singer-actress Joey Heatherton is 73. Actor Sam Neill is 70. Singer Jon "Bowzer" Bauman (Sha Na Na) is 70. Rock musician Ed King is 68. Actor Robert Wisdom is 64. Rock musician Steve Berlin (Los Lobos) is 62. Country singer-songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman is 61. Actress Mary Crosby is 58. Singer Morten Harket (a-ha) is 58. Country singer John Berry is 58. Actress Melissa Leo is 57. Actress Faith Ford is 53. Actor Jamie Kaler is 53. Actress Michelle Stafford is 52. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev is 52. Rock musician Mike Cooley (Drive-By Truckers) is 51. Actor Dan Cortese is 50. Contemporary Christian singer Mark Hall is 48. Actor-writer-director-producer Tyler Perry is 48. Actor Ben Garant is 47. Rock musician Craig Montoya (Tri Polar) is 47. Actress Kimberly WilliamsPaisley is 46. Actor Andrew Lincoln is 44. Rapper Nas is 44. Actor Austin Basis is 41. Country singer Danielle Peck is 39. Pop singer Ayo is 37. Actor Sebastian Sozzi is 35. Actor Adam Lamberg is 33. Singer Alex Clare is 32. Actor Chad Duell (TV: "General Hospital") is 30. Actress Jessica Brown Findlay is 30. Actor-singer Logan Henderson is 28.
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a setback of 20 feet from lot lines for buildings up to two stories, as well as no building height beyond 60 feet without a special permit from planning board. Also, site plan approval is required for any “new or expanded building footprint in excess of 5,000 square feet or for the addition or alteration of 25 or more parking spaces.” These items and others, according to Levesque, could be changed and are subject to suggestions from residents during public hearings on the proposal. Residents on hand though, were concerned with what the potentially new zoning could bring to the area. Residents spoke up during the session about the possibility of two additions in particular—a parking garage and a methadone clinic. Regarding the potential for a methadone clinic, one resident voiced concern that a facility could be built for that use without neighborhood input and a special permit could be had without a public hearing. However, representatives from the hospital stressed that they would not be seeking to put in such a facility. Instead, according to Ronald Bryant, President of Baystate Noble, the focus for expansion is based on what is currently offered at the hospital. “The goal is to enhance the specialty services we provide on site now,” Bryant said. “By leveraging the resources we have with Baystate Health we can enhance the resources,” he said. According to Bryant, these services include cardiopulmonary services, acute patient rehabilitation, surgical inpatient services, gastroenterology and radiology among others. In addition, Joe Mitchell, city advancement officer, said that addiction treatment requires strict regulation. “Addiction medicine is highly regulated. There are a number of facilities in Westfield that are doing addiction medicine with methadone and suboxone and you don’t even know they’re there,” Mitchell said. Suboxone is a type of medication that helps with the treatment of opioid addiction. Regarding parking, the suggestion has been made that surface parking would be added on Court Street following the acquisition of land. In addition, earlier in the meeting Levesque said that both parking garages and methadone clinics could be struck out of the ordinance so as to not allow them. Another concern from residents is that the current process may provide additional steps the hospital must clear for development, which could provide benefit to residents who live nearby. If the process is changed, then there may be less steps and oversight. “I want a thoughtful and inclusive process,” Tim Matthews, Westfield resident, said. “The hospital has been able to expand—three major expansions all under the current process. You don’t need to change the process.” With the current steps in place though, Matthews said that he understands it requires additional work on the hospital side. Following the meeting, Ward Three City Councilor Andrew Surprise, who is the Ward Councilor of the area that the hospital is in, provided an email regarding the meeting and the proposal: “I thank the hospital administration and the architects, for answering my request to host a Community Meeting with residents that live in the neighborhoods surrounding the hospital. We want Baystate Noble in our community, and we want them to succeed in a competitive and growing market for healthcare. I had asked that this meeting be held prior to any movement on Baystate Noble’s expansion, and now with the introduction of the proposed Medical Zoning District. I have been concerned with the transparency of the process, especially in relation to the rush to get this zone created, when the Hospital itself has advised there is no need to rush, as any major additions which would be affected by the zone change, are still 4 to 5 years from construction. I was encouraged to hear that Baystate Noble is willing to remove any language that would allow a parking garage or methadone clinic within the district. I will advocate that these uses, as well as a needle exchange site, be specifically precluded from the zone in the language of the zone ordinance. I believe the neighborhood which Baystate Noble occupies is not the proper location for such facilities, as it is in the middle of a residential neighborhood, unlike Providence Hospital in Holyoke, which is set away from neighborhoods. My other major concern would be any potential increased traffic at intersection of Court St, High St, and Mill St, due to expanded emergency room facilities.
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CIA director to discuss global security concerns at Harvard CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — The director of the Central Intelligence Agency is heading to Harvard University to give a talk. Mike Pompeo is scheduled to discuss allegations of Russian involvement in last year's presidential election, the nuclear standoff with North Korea and other global security concerns in an appearance at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Thursday evening's "conversation" will be moderated by Douglas Dillon, a professor of government at Harvard. Pompeo graduated from Harvard Law School, where he edited the Harvard Law Review.
Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am Board of Selectmen at 5 pm Planning Board at 7 pm
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$5 robbery gets Massachusetts man lengthy jail sentence NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts man who got away with $5 when he robbed a pizza delivery driver has been sentenced to 2 ½ years in jail. The Daily Hampshire Gazette (http://bit.ly/2xmwpJv ) reports that 20-year-old Aaron Dakota Fogg was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and larceny. Prosecutors say the Belchertown man pointed a BB gun at the side of the driver's head on the night of June 6, after approaching him and asking for change. The driver handed over $5, which was all he had at the time. Fogg was arrested two days later at his home. He originally pleaded not guilty, and was held without bail after being ruled a dangerous person.
Sopranos’ mobster, veteran actor Frank Vincent dies at 80
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The proposed zoning addition will next be seen by the Westfield Planning Board who will be holding a public hearing on it on Tuesday, Sept. 19, with their meeting starting at 7 p.m. The city council will also hold a public hearing on the proposal on Thursday, Sept. 21, with their meeting also starting at 7 p.m. If residents would like to provide comments or questions but are unable to attend either meetings, they can email Ward Two City Councilor Ralph Figy at r.figy@cityofwestfield.org or Surprise at a. surprise@cityofwestfield.org or 413-570-0899.
WESTFIELD — Food, music, and classic cars—all makes and models welcome! Great door prizes! Every Tuesday from 5 pm to dusk, through September 26, 2017 at Hampton Ponds Plaza, 1029 North Rd (Route 202), Westfield. There will be a 50/50 raffle in support of the Greater Westfield & Western Hampden County Medical Reserve Corps Inc. & Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Find us at: realoldies1250.net; on Facebook at Real Oldies 1250; and 413-289-2300.
The Class of 1964 Reunion Committee seeks to locate the following people The Class of 1964 Reunion Committee is trying to locate the following people to invite them to a Reunion Picnic on Saturday, September 16 from 12-5 pm at Strathmore Park. If you have any information on these people, please contact one of the following: Candy Pennington at cpennington@westath.org; Bill Kana at gunny33@msn.com, Bob Betts at rbb1946@gmail.com or Karen Sawyer at cincottak@verizon.net:
JOSEFA ALONSO KRISTINE ARNOLD SANTELLA (BARTO)DUVAL SANDRA (BECKWITH) BALL BRUCE BOGDAN JOHN BONK MICHELENE (BUSH) BYRON PAUL CAPUTO DENISE CARR LINDA (COLLIER) KEAHAN PATRICIA (CORKER) PRIESTLY CONRAD COWAN ELAINE (DAVIO)MCMAHAN-FLEET DIANA (DELNICKAS) KRAWIEC HELEN DOLAT ANTHONY DUNN GLENN EDINGER NEIL FARMER KATHLEEN (GORHAM) WOOD JANICE (GUZEWICZ) PALMER CHARLES HODGE JOYCE JOHNSON CHARLES KLEMAN
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By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Frank Vincent, a veteran character actor who often played tough guys, including mob boss Phil Leotardo on "The Sopranos," has died. He was 80. Vincent died peacefully on Wednesday, a statement from his family said. No cause of death was given. Besides Leotardo, the ruthless New York mob boss who frequently clashed with Tony Soprano on the popular HBO drama and who was memorably whacked at a service station, Vincent portrayed gangsters for director Martin Scorsese. He appeared in "Raging Bull," ''Goodfellas" — where he played Billy Batts, a made man in the Gambino crime family — and "Casino," playing Frank Marino, based on real-life gangster Frank Cullotta. Vincent had small roles in two Spike Lee films, "Do the Right Thing" and "Jungle Fever," and also was in "The Pope of Greenwich Village," ''Last Exit to Brooklyn," ''Night Falls on Manhattan" and "Shark Tale," among his more than 50 movies. His manager Melissa Prophet said in a statement that Vincent "lived life on his terms, creating a dynamic and successful path in every endeavor he chose. His generosity and spirit extended beyond his family and closest friends, as he strived to promote new talent in the performing arts." Born in North Adams, Massachusetts, to Frank and Mary Gattuso, Vincent was raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, where he acted in school plays and learned piano, trumpet and drums. As an adult, he became a session drummer for such singers as Paul Anka, Del Shannon, Trini Lopez and The Belmonts. In 1975, he made his feature film acting debut in Ralph DeVito's "Death Collector," where he was spotted by Scorsese. In 2006, Vincent published "A Guy's Guide to Being a Man's Man." He is survived by his wife Katherine; daughters Debra and Maria; son Anthony; two grandchildren; and three siblings, Prophet said. Visiting hours will be from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday followed by a memorial service at Caggiano Memorial Home in Montclair, New Jersey.
In this Jan. 28, 2007 file photo, Tony Sirico, left, Vincent Curatola, second from left, John Ventimiglia, center, Frank Vincent, third from right, Robert Funaro, second from right, and Dan Grimaldi, from television's "The Sopranos," arrive at the 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles. Vincent, a veteran character actor who often played tough guys including mob boss Phil Leotardo on "The Sopranos," has died. He was 80. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
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US jobless benefit applications fell by 14,000 last week By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits declined slightly last week but still remained elevated as hurricane disruptions affected layoffs for a second week. The Labor Department says applications for jobless benefits dropped by 14,000 to a seasonally adjusted 284,000 last week after surging to 298,000 the previous week, the highest level in two years. The four-week average for claims rose to 263,250, the highest level in a year. Applications from Texas, recovering from Hurricane Harvey, totaled 51,988 last week, down by 11,800 from the previous week, but still far above the normal range of around 12,000 applications filed weekly in Texas. Economists closely watch unemployment claims, which serve as a proxy for layoffs. Even with recent increases, claims remain at levels signifying a strong labor market.
Higher gas, housing costs lift US consumer prices WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher gas and housing costs boosted U.S. consumer prices 0.4 percent in August, the most in seven months. The increase suggests inflation could be picking up, but the figures may have been distorted by Hurricane Harvey. The Labor Department says consumer prices climbed 1.9 percent last month compared with a year earlier, up from an annual gain of 1.7 percent in August and the second straight increase. Excluding volatile energy and food costs, prices rose 0.2 percent in August and 1.7 percent from a year earlier. The government said Harvey had a "very small effect" on its ability to gather data, but would not say whether last month's gas price increase resulted from the storm. Harvey disrupted oil refineries on the Gulf Coast and pushed up average gas prices nationwide.
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In this Sept. 13, 2017, file photo, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., leaves a meeting with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus at the Capitol in Washington. The top House and Senate Democrats have announced agreement with President Donald Trump to protect certain immigrants brought illegally to this country as children — along with some border security enhancements. The agreement was announced in a joint statement from Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, following a dinner the pair had with Trump at the White House. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
What happened at dinner? Trump, Dems don’t see eye to eye By ERICA WERNER and JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday denied an assertion by the Democratic leaders in Congress that they had an agreement to preserve protections for young immigrants living illegally in America and to bolster U.S.-Mexico border security, but without his coveted wall for now. "No deal was made last night on DACA," Trump said in an early morning tweet about the program put in place under the Obama administration program. "Massive border security would have to be agreed to in exchange for consent. Would be subject to vote," Trump said in a series of tweets about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals initiative. Trump contradicted the characterization of a private White House dinner on Wednesday night by his guests, Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York and Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California, the top Democrats on Capitol Hill. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders also pushed back against the Schumer-Pelosi statement embracing the claim of a deal, saying, "While DACA and border security were both discussed, excluding the wall was certainly not agreed to." It was a head-snapping turn of events for a president inclined recently to turn to Democrats to jump-start legislative imperatives. Only days ago, Trump and the Democratic leaders agreed to back a three-month extension of the debt limit in order to speed hurricane assistance. "The WALL, which is already under construction in the form of new renovation of old and existing fences and walls, will continue to be built," Trump tweeted. At the same time, he expressed sympathy for the hundreds of thousands of younger immigrants vulnerable to deportation even though they were brought to the United States as toddlers or children. He had announced last week that his administration was rescinding the program and gave Congress six months to come up with a legislative fix. "Does anybody really want to throw out good, educated and accomplished young people who have jobs, some serving in the military, really?" Trump wrote. "They have been in our country for many years through no fault of their own - brought in by parents at a young age. Plus BIG border security." In their statement, Schumer and Pelosi said: "We agreed to enshrine the protections of DACA into law quickly, and to work out a package of border security, excluding the wall, that's acceptable to both sides."
Separately, Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill had said after the White House dinner "the president was clear he would press for the wall but separate from this agreement." Either way, it was the second time in two weeks that Trump cut out Republicans to reach a deal with Pelosi and Schumer. A person briefed on the meeting, who spoke on condition anonymity about the private get-together, said the deal specifies bipartisan legislation that would provide eventual citizenship for the young immigrants. House Republicans would normally rebel over such an approach, which many view as amnesty for lawbreakers. It remains to be seen how conservatives' loyalty to Trump would affect their response to a policy they would have opposed under other circumstances. The House's foremost immigration hard-liner, GOP Rep. Steve King of Iowa, made clear that he was not happy. Addressing Trump over Twitter, King wrote that if the reports were true, "Trump base is blown up, destroyed, irreparable, and disillusioned beyond repair. No promise is credible." Earlier Wednesday, during a White House meeting with moderate House members from both parties, Trump had urged lawmakers to come up with a bipartisan solution. "We want to see if we can do something in a bipartisan fashion so that we can solve the DACA problem and other immigration problems," he said. The president said he would be open to separating the wall issue from the question of the younger immigrants, as long as the wall got dealt with eventually. House Speaker Paul Ryan, in an Associated Press interview Wednesday, said "kicking these 800,000 kids out to countries that they've probably not been to since they were toddlers, in countries that speak languages they may not even know, is not in our nation's interest." Added Ryan, R-Wis.: "So I do believe that there's got to be a solution to this problem." Trump, deeply disappointed by Republicans' failure to make good on years of promises to repeal the Obama-era health law, infuriated many in his party last week when he reached a three-month deal with Schumer and Pelosi to raise the debt ceiling, keep the government running and speed relief to states affected by recent hurricanes. "More and more we're trying to work things out together," Trump said Wednesday, calling the development a "positive thing" for both parties. "If you look at some of the greatest legislation ever passed, it was done on a bipartisan manner. And so that's what we're going to give a shot," he said.
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Marjorie T. Seanger ST. CLOUD, MN – Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, September 15th, at 11:00 AM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Marjorie T. Seanger, age 95, of St. Cloud, who died on Tuesday at her son’s residence . Rev. Tom Knoblach will officiate. Entombment will be in Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call on Friday morning after 10:00 AM at the church. Marjorie was born February 11th, 1922 in St. Cloud to Henry and Genevieve (Krebs) Muntifering. She married Glenn Seanger on June 4th, 1946 at St. Mary’s Help of Christians Catholic Church in St. Augusta. She lived with her husband in various places when he was stationed in the US Air Force. The couple moved back to St. Cloud after his retirement. Marge was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, and Daughters of Isabella. Survivors include her children, Jeanne Kasperowski (Dr. Alan) Westfield, MA, Joyce Martin (Charles) Arlington, VA, Jacquelyn Sellers (Ritchie) Springfield, VA, Danny Seanger (Roseanne) Tucson, AZ, Charles Seanger, Minneapolis and Douglas Seanger, St. Cloud, 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Harriet Henkemeyer (Jack) St. Cloud, Kathleen McStott (Sylvan) St. Augusta, Francis Muntifering (Shirley) St. Augusta and Gary Muntifering, St. Cloud. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn, September 17th, 2000, brothers, Ralph, Fred “Fritz”, Harold “Babe” and Robert Muntifering. The family would especially like to thank the staff at Heartland Hospice for the great care given to their mother. Memorials are preferred to Heartland Hospice of Brainerd.
Mary T. Furcolo WESTFIELD – Mary Theresa (Brick) Furcolo, 61, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Westfield to the late Thomas and Anne (Shea) Brick. She was a lifelong resident of Westfield attending Abner Gibbs School and graduated from St. Mary’s High School. Mary was employed in the housekeeping department at Western Mass Hospital for over 25 years, retiring in 2012. She enjoyed artificial flower arranging, vegetable and flower gardening, spending time with her family, enjoyed antique cars and car shows, and loved her cat Paisley. She is survived by five nephews, Robert A. Hall and his wife Diane of Chicopee, Kevin M. Hall of Westfield, Daniel T. Hall and his wife Michelle of Ludlow, Christopher J. Hall of Raleigh, NC and Thomas J. Brick and his wife Carolyn of Philadelphia and many friends. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Michael R. “Dick” Furcolo, a brother Thomas J. Brick, and sisters Barbara A. Hall and Ann Marie Malachowski. Her funeral will be held on Monday at 9:30 AM from the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:30AM in St. Mary’s Church Bartlett St. Westfield. Burial will follow the mass in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southampton Rd. Westfield. Donations in Mary’s name may be directed to the Harmony House, 663 Pendleton Ave. Chicopee, MA 01020. www.firtionadams.com
Bear in a tree A bear was seen in a tree at 77 Montgomery St on Wednesday afternoon. (Submitted Photo)
Police Logs WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 6:10 a.m.: Motor vehicle violation and arrest, North Road. Police reported that they had stopped a vehicle after they reported that they saw the operator texting while driving. Police then found the operator, Alaina M. Gasque, 26, of Springfield, had a suspended license. Police arrested Gasque and charged her with operating motor vehicle with license suspended. 8:19 a.m.: Burglary/breaking and entering, Church Street. Police received a report from a landlord that a contractor going to work on an apartment reported that someone was in an apartment that was supposed to be unoccupied. Police reported that the person left the scene prior to their arrival. 3:27 p.m.: Accident, Franklin Street and Washington Street. Police received a report of a two-vehicle accident. A 2012 Nissan Maxima and a 2006 Honda Civic were involved. No injuries were reported but one tow truck was requested. 3:49 p.m.: Fraud, walk-in. Police received a report from someone who claimed that they were “scammed into wiring funds for an apartment.” Police reported about $1,500 was wired out related to an ad for an apartment on Craigslist. Police are investigating. 5:25 p.m.: Shoplifting, Stop and Shop Main Street. Police received a report of a possible past shoplifting incident involving frozen shrimp. Police are investigating. 6:33 p.m.: Motor vehicle violation and arrest, Shaker Road. Police reported that they stopped a vehicle after they initially reported it to be speeding. Police reported that the operator, James F. Minor, 41, of Westfield, also reportedly had a suspended license and allegedly was in possession of a “white powdery substance believed to be cocaine,” according to Westfield Police Capt. Michael McCabe. Police arrested Minor and charged him with operating motor vehicle with license suspended, subsequent offense, and possession of class B drug, subsequent offense.
Court Logs Westfield District Court Sept. 6, 2017 John J. Williams, Jr., 38, of 23 Harvard St., Apartment #2, Westfield, was released on his personal recognizance and with pretrial conditions pending a Nov. 15 hearing after being arraigned on a charge of vandalize property, brought by State You Help Sarah? PoliceCan Russell. Alaina M. Gasque, 26, of 22 Vassar St., Springfield, was released on her personal recognizance pending a Nov. 17 hearing after being arraigned on charges of operating motor vehicle with license suspended and operator send/read electronic message, brought by Westfield Police. www.sarahgillett.org Christopher Roguz, 33, of 25 High St., Agawam, had charges of number plate violation and operating motor vehicle with license suspended dismissed nolle prosequi, brought by Westfield Police.
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Racism banner gets fans removed from Fenway Park in Boston By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Some fans seated above the Green Monster hung a sign about racism in the fourth inning and were escorted from Fenway Park during Boston's 7-3 loss to Oakland on Wednesday night. The sign had a black background with white letters that read: "Racism is as American as Baseball." It was up on the left field wall for about one batter until umpires asked it be removed because it was in fair territory. There was a spattering of boos from the crowd as Red Sox security forced them to remove it and escorted the people from their seats. A Red Sox spokesman said four people were escorted from the park and one said they were inspired by Black Lives Matter. "Saw it was draped over the Monster," Red Sox manager John Farrell said. "From the dugout, you see someone
expressing their opinion and it looked like it was withdrawn relatively quick." Boston right fielder Mookie Betts also saw it. "There's no place for that," Betts said. "That's for another day, though." It's not the first time that the Red Sox have responded to the topic of racism at the ballpark. Earlier this season, Orioles center fielder Adam Jones said after a game on May 1 that he was the victim of racial slurs and had peanuts thrown at him during the game. The next day, Jones received a personal apology from Boston team president Sam Kennedy on behalf of the club. When he stepped up for his first at-bat of the game, he was given extended applause from the Fenway crowd. Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale stepped off the mound to allow the applause to continue.
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David Auburn’s Lost Lake Next at Berkshire Theatre Group Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning playwright David Auburn, creator of Proof, has a new play, Lost Lake, which makes its way to the area in Berkshire Theatre Group’s production, September 28-October 22 at the Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge. Daisy Walker directs the two character work that has received excellent notices in New York City, when it played Off-Broadway in 2014. The cast will feature stage, film and TV actors, Lynnette R. Freeman and Quentin Maré Kate Maguire, Berkshire Theatre Group Artistic Director, says, “We are thrilled to present Lost Lake. David Auburn has an affection for creating complex characters in the midst of turmoil, characters that are flawed, fragile and real”.
Part drama, part melancholy comedy, Lost Lake follows the story of Veronica, played by Lynnette R. Freeman and Hogan, played by Quentin Maré. Veronica, hopelessly in need of an escape from life’s uphill battle, takes her children to a lakeside rental. Unfortunately for Veronica, not only is the property less than ideal, it also includes a bedraggled and secluded estate owner, Hogan. Both fighting their own battles, the two outcasts find complicated comfort in their shared isolation. Lost Lake is a recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New American Plays Award. The Westfield News Group is one of the Lost Lake sponsors. For details: 413-997-4444 or www.BerkshireTheatreGroup. org The Fab Faux, Beatles Tribute Band, Open The UMass Fine Arts Center Season The Fab Faux, accompanied by the Hogshead Horns and Crème Tangerine Strings, salute the Beatles’ seminal recording of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts
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2017 Big E Gold Medal Cheese Competition Results The eighth annual Big E Gold Medal Cheese Competition was held Aug. 18 at Eastern States Exposition. The New England regional cheese competition had a total of 161 cheeses and 35 different participating creameries! Best in Show and Gold awards were won by Grafton Village Cheese, of Brattleboro, Vermont, for their Shepsog, Mixed Cows and Sheep Milk Cheese. They additionally received Gold for their Bear Hill, Alpine Style and Bronzes for their Maple Smoked Cheddar and Smoked Garlic Cheddar. Reserve Best in Show went to Cellars at Jasper Hill Farm, of Greensboro, Vermont, for their Cabot Clothbound Reserve, Cow’s Milk Cheese. Cellars at Jasper Hill Farm was also awarded Gold for: Cabot Clothbound Cheddar in the Aged Up to 12 Months category; Cabot Clothbound Cheddar Reserve in the Aged Over 12 Months category; Bayley Hazen Blue for Blue Veined Cheeses; Hartwell in the Flavored Soft Cheese category; Alpha Tolman in the Alpine Style category and Harbison for Mold Ripened Cheese. In the Wash Rind/Smear Ripened Cheese category, Cellars at Jasper Hill Farm received Silvers for their Oma and Willoughby cheeses and Bronze for their Winnimere. They also received multiple Bronzes in other categories. The following creameries received Gold honors in their respective classes: Von Trapp Farmstead for their 1959 as well as their Mad River Blue; Spring Day Creamery for their Deja Blue – External Blue; Plymouth Artisan Cheese for their Big Blue as well as their Sage & Herb; Vermont Creamery for their Crème Fraiche as well as their Vanilla Crème Fraiche; Thomas Farm for their Thomas Farm Chive Chevre; Barn First Creamery for their Quinby; Neighborly Farms of Vermont for their Feta; Ruggles Hill for their Ruggles Hill Creamery Greta’s Fair Haven as well as their Ruggles Hill Creamery Claire’s Mandel Hill; Boston Post Dairy for their White Diamond; The Mystic Cheese Company for their Melinda Mae; Robinson Farm for their Arpeggio; and Cabot Creamery Cooperative for their Cabot Greek Yogurt. A selection of entries from the competition will be available for sample and purchase at The Big E’s Creamery during this year’s Fair. For a full list by category of the winners of The Big E Gold Medal Cheese Competition, visit http://www.thebige.com/p/competitions/food-and-beverage/cheese-competition/663. The Fair takes place Sept. 15 – Oct. 1 and will be jam-packed with food, entertainment, and so much more! For up-to-date information on fun-filled activities and events happening throughout the Fair, visit TheBigE.com, join our mailing list, or call our information line at 413205-5115. Connect with us on social media and check out our app for the latest info, contests and more!
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Westfield Bridge Club Results 9/7/17 North/South: 1st: Candy Pennington & Eileen Doherty ; 2nd: Sue Labucki & Marcel Jacques; 3rd: Vi Martinell & Cindy Fullerton East/West: 1st: Lolly Templeton & Ann Kousch; 2nd: Dottie Alexander & Dot Burke; 3rd: Grace Pietrogallo & Ellie Siska Duplicate is played Thursday afternoons from 1:00 – 4:00 at The American Inn in Southwick. All players are welcome.
The Student Think Tank is Returning The Westfield News Student Think Tank is a news column comprised of various high school students writing about current events or issues that have drawn the eye of either the country or local people. The Student Think Tank will appear monthly and all high school aged students are welcome to join. If you, or anyone you know, would like to write for the Think Tank, please email patrickberry@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com
Museum Passes Available The Huntington Public Library has new museum passes available for patrons to borrow that were purchased by the Friends of the Huntington Public Library. They are the Amelia Park Children’s Museum (discounted), The Children’s Museum at Holyoke, The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, The Norman Rockwell Museum (discounted), Old Sturbridge Village (discounted), and the Springfield Museums. The Friends were able to purchase these passes with monies raised through their annual Used Book Sale and Calendar Raffle. The library also has free passes to the Clark Art Museum, the Smith College Museum of Art, the Berkshire Museum, The USS Constitution Museum, and a discounted pass to Mystic Aquarium.
Get your HiSET/GED It is not too late to get your HiSET/GED! Westfield Community Educations’ Free Preparation classes starting soon! Please call 413-3363100 for an appointment to register! Don’t Delay! Classes are made possible due to the generosity of the following program supporters: Berkshire Bank-Beveridge Family Foundation-Charles H. Hall Foundation Bank of America, N.A., Trustee-City of Westfield, CDBG-Kiwanis Club of Westfield-Shurtleff Children’s Services, Inc.Westfield Academy-Westfield Bank Future Fund-Westfield Police Association-Westfield Athenaeum-Western Mass Hospital
Southwick House Numbering Are the Fire and Police Departments able to find your house in an emergency? Let us help! On Monday September 18th from 12:00pm -1:00pm The Southwick Senior Center and The Southwick Fire Department are partnering to offer you another exciting program. We are trying to make the homes in our community easier for Emergency Services to respond to 911 calls. We have reflective signs with house numbers that will go on homeowner’s lawns that will reflect their house number day or night. This program will be available to all homeowners in Southwick at a small fee, but we have funding to help Seniors in our community. Come to our event to get information or sign up to receive a sign. Enjoy an Ice Cream Social hosted by Visiting Angels and entertainment from Jack and his guitar.
Westfield Farmers’ Market The Westfield Farmers’ Market takes place on the lawn of the Church of the Atonement, 36 Court Street, from noon to 6:00 pm every Thursday thru October 6, rain or shine. Music all day, sponsored by the Westfield Cultural Council. Cooking Demonstrations at 3:00 . Thanks to a generous grant from an anonymous donor, SNAP customers receive an additional weekly match up to $5.00 when they purchase tokens at the Market table with their SNAP EBT card.
Congregation Ahavas Achim Hebrew School Congregation Ahavas Achim of Westfield has spaces open in its Hebrew School starting for the next school year in September for third through seventh grades. The Hebrew School meets weekly on Mondays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Support for the program is provided by the Jewish Endowment Foundation of Western Massachusetts, a division of the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts, Inc. For more information, call Andy at 569-1148.
CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars part of Amazon Smile CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars is set up as an eligible charity in Amazon Smile. If you use Amazon, we would appreciate it if you would make all your purchases through Amazon Smile because CSF will get a percent of all purchases made. It only takes a minute to setup your account. – Go to www.smile.amazon.com – Box at bottom right of screen “Pick your own charitable organization” -Type CSF Westfield and then click the Search button -Click the Select button next to our organization name
Looking for 1968 High School Graduates Reunion planners are collecting updated contact information for all members of the three Westfield high school classes who graduated in 1968: St. Mary’s High School, Westfield High School and Westfield Vocational High School. We need email addresses, postal addresses and phone numbers. Email your information to the official reunion email address: whssusan.andrews@aol.com, or call Helena Mochak at 413-5623254. And please pass this request to any classmate, near or far, who may not see it here. The combined 50th Reunion will be held September 1, 2018 (next year!!) at East Mountain Country Club. A save the date postcard will be mailed this coming September 1. The classes of 1968 have held several mini reunions in recent years, all advertised via email or word of mouth. Thus, the planners are looking for email addresses from as many classmates as possible. The next mini reunion is November 4, 2017 at East Mountain Country Club. Get us your email address so we can send you the details.
Tuesday Storytime at Southwick Public Library
Gateway HS/MS principal Jason Finnie speaks to joint budget session about impact of further cuts. (Photo by Amy Porter)
FY18 Budget teachers split their time between Littleville and Chester, and the other half between Littleville and the middle school. “In my opinion, we’re pretty much tapped to what we can do,” Coburn said. Hopson said that the elementary schools can’t lose any special education teachers without losing students to other schools, at an average cost to the district of $165,000 per student after reimbursement. Finnie said that the new alignment in the middle school of grades 6-8 supports the developmental needs of the students. He said it is important to maintain teaming, regular meetings and tiered support among the teachers. He also said that any further cuts eliminates core teachers in the middle school, which would make teaming impossible, and erode what the middle school is all about. He said as far as specials, he lost a couple of teachers in the middle school in health and STEM, and gained a half-time multi-cultural and language teacher when retired teacher MaryAnn Shipman returned this year. Finnie said the major focus in the high school is to maintain a competitive program, by offering AP courses and honors classes. “If we lost any teacher in core areas, we will lose AP classes, and may or may not have honors classes,” Finnie said. He said changing the class schedule from five periods to seven periods has allowed more flexibility in scheduling, and allowed more students to get the classes they want. “You can’t look at a high school and look at just the numbers,” Finnie said, responding to remarks about small classes. “If you merge classes, kids won’t get the schedules they want, because we are
Continued from Page 1 down to so few teachers,” he added. Finnie said he has also had to have special education teachers teaching integrated math and English language arts, which is not an ideal situation. When asked about the percentage of vocational enrollment, Finnie said that 15-20 students out of an average grade level of high 60’s to 70’s go to Westfield Technical Academy or Smith Vocational, approximately 20-25% of each class. Hopson said Version 3 of the budget is $54,000 lower than Version 2, which three towns rejected over the summer, and approximately $100,000 more than last year’s budget. Hopson also said that Version 3, with a bottom line of $16,035,958, does not change the current offerings which the students are already taking since school began. Gateway business manager Stephanie Fisk said the biggest reduction in Version 3 was the result of 6-7 new employees waiving health insurance. Both Crane and Hopson said the budget needed a vote at the meeting, because the 15-day extension they were given for a new budget will run out before the next meeting. “If one more town accepts the budget, then we have a budget,” Hopson said. A motion was made by the School Committee to accept Version 3 of the budget. During the discussion, town officials spoke about the trends of declining student enrollment and the aging of the population in the region. Huntington selectman Darlene McVeigh commented on the structural issues at the high school, which had the largest decrease in enrollment. She asked how it could be resolved. “We understand that
you can’t change things for FY18, because we’re already in it,” McVeigh said. School Committee member Martha Otterbeck of Chester said that she is a member of the Gateway 2025 visioning committee, which is also concerned about the trends. Russell member Tara Balboni added that the School Committee can’t get into those issues when they are mired in a six-month budget process. The School Committee then passed Version 3 unanimously. Little time was left to begin a joint budget discussion of FY19, before the 8:45 Executive Session for negotiations, which was voted by the School Committee at the start of the meeting began. Hilltown Collaborative chair Andrew Myers passed out demographic trends of the region prepared by the Department of Revenue’s Division of Local Services over the summer, and spoke about some of the efforts by the towns to share services and attract more business and tourism. Hopson said the next joint budget session scheduled on Nov. 8 would be a good time for the towns to share their goals and other information with the School Committee. Following the acceptance of the budget, a letter will go out to each of the towns with its new assessment. Only the three towns that voted down the previous budgets, Chester, Huntington and Russell will have to hold a special meeting to vote on Version 3 of the Gateway budget. If one of those towns does not pass Version 3, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will take over by or before Dec.1, and set the budget for FY18.
Fall Guided Walks around Stanley Park With Fall approaching we are excited to start up our Walk Around the Park. We will walk on Thursday mornings from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. starting September 14, 2017. The walking sessions are part of Stanley Park’s Health Initiative to provide a beautiful environment in which to get some exercise, while meeting our staff and learning the history about various sites around the park. All abilities are welcome. Group ability level will determine walk route. Possible routes will be within the main areas of the park and/or the Wildlife Sanctuary. Walking shoes are recommended.
Southwick Cultural Council to sponsor bus trip to New York Botanical Gadens Patricia McMahon, Chair, of the Southwick Cultural Council (SCC), announced that the commission will sponsor a bus trip to the New York Botanical Gardens on Sunday, September 17th. to see a special exhibit by glass artist Dale Chihuly. CHIHULY showcases more than 20 glass work installations and includes drawings and early works in a sensory-filled exhibition. The Garden’s dramatic vistas become a living canvas for work created specifically for the botanical garden showcasing Chihuly’s signature organic shapes in brilliant colors. This is the first exhibit of Chihuly’s work in New York in 10 years. Cost for the trip is $78.00 for adults and $75.00 for seniors. The bus will leave the Southwick Town Hall at 454 College Highway at 8:00 am, and will depart from the New York Botanical Gardens at 4:00 pm. Please make check payable to the Town of Southwick and note on the memo line “NY bus trip” and mail to Pat McMahon, Southwick Cultural Council, 454 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077. Payment must be received by September 11, 2017. For more information or questions on the trip, please contact Cindi Warner at 413 831-6161.
Southwick Public Library’s Tuesday Storytime for children ages 2-5 years old will meet in the Children’s Room on September 12, and 19 at 10:30 a.m. Listen to stories about foxes, pirates, and food. Learn a song. Meet a friend. Create a craft! Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Please register in the Children’s Room or call 413-569-1221 ext 4 to join the fun.
Life in the Spirit Seminar
Allen Bird Club September, 2017 Birding Trips
Westfield Athenaeum September Program For Kids And Teens
On Saturday, September 16, the club will hold its annual Hawkwatch and Picnic on Blueberry Hill in Granville from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All who are interested are invited to attend. Bring your favorite main dish, side dish, or dessert to share. To get to Blueberry Hill, go west on Rte. 57 and turn right onto North Lane 4 miles past the center of Granville. Go 1.4 miles and turn right to reach a small unpaved parking lot. Walk up the path to the right to the top of the hill. Rain date is September 17. For more details and trip leader contact information, changes or cancellations to trips, go to the club website at www.allenbirdclub.org, click on Field Trips/ Upcoming Trips/ September, 2017.
Terrific Twos & Threes. Thursday, September 14th, 10-11am. Kids ages two and three will hear a story and do some finger plays and exciting activities. There will also be a fun craft based on the book that we read.
Are you searching for the peace and joy that only God can give? Then consider joining us for a Life in the Spirit Seminar to be held Tuesdays, Sept. 12th to Oct. 24th at 7pm in the Marian Hall of Our Lady of the Lake Church, 223 Sheep Pasture Rd., Southwick,Ma. For more info call Sharyn Drenen @413-569-5650 or email sharyndrenen@yahoo.com
Happy Trails to You! Join us for a walk on the Rail Trail Tuesday, Sept. 19th at 9am. Are you counting steps? Looking for a place to walk and chat? The rail trail is the perfect place! Meet us at the Silver Street Big Y parking lot. We will proceed to the trail for a beautiful 2-mile walk. Walk at your own pace, and you can turn around at any point, or continue on if you would like to. Bring a friend. Led by the Friends of the Columbia Greenway and The YMCA of Greater Westfield. For more information, call Alice at 413-454-7822
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Julia Visconti winds up and blasts the ball. (Photo by Bill Deren)
Kailey King dribbles the ball away from the Longmeadow defender. (Photo by Bill Deren)
Bombers push Lancers to limit By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Westfield High School field hockey team held Longmeadow scoreless for more than 20 minutes when the Lancers tallied with 9:24 remaining in the first half. Gwen Smith amassed 46 saves, including 27 in the second half as the Bombers fell 3-0 to the mighty Lancers Wednesday. “The girls played really tough and played really strong, and despite Longmeadow having eight (penalty) corners and 11 corners in the second, they only came away with those three goals,” Westfield coach Linda Rowbotham said. “Gwen played extremely, and our defense played extremely well. In fact, all the girls played extremely well.” GOLF
Hogan, Bombers impress Westfield 167, Belchertown 186 Jack Hogan continued his impressive start to the season, shooting a one-over-37 for Westfield at Cold Spring Country Club in Belchertown.
The Bombers improved to 3-2 overall.
Rams still perfect Southwick-Tolland 24, Chicopee Comp 0 Southwick improved to 5-0 overall, 4-0 division with solid efforts from Matthew Garrity (36), James Longhi (39), Brad Durand (40), Chris Baker (41) , Sam (41), Jack Fairley (41) GIRLS’ SOCCER
Rams ground Eagles Southwick-Tolland 2, Easthampton 0 Westfield’s Gwen Smith comes out of her goal to block a Longmeadow shot Wednesday. Eighth grader Kayla Russ scored her first var- Smith was stellar in net, making 46 saves. (Photo by Bill Deren) sity goal, and freshman Autumn Waitt tallied a score as Southwick picked up a road victory. Val Salva assisted on Waitt’s effort. Southwick goalie Hannah Gerrish (3 saves) earned a shutout. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER Easthampton 2, Southwick-Tolland 0 Isabella Poules (8 saves), Hannah Burke (5), and Sophia Andrade (2) played solid in net for Southwick (1-2).
A great crowd was there on a very summer like evening. (Photo by Bill Deren)
The ball always draws a crowd. (Photo by Bill Deren)
Vincent sacks Putz, bags prize If we are going to give the New England Patriots a mulligan can I chalk up my average Week One start to a lack of preseason practice? Either way, in the words of my chief statistician Melissa Hartman: “Football, glorious football, has returned!” Yes it has Melissa, and, yes, football fanatics and followers of our “Beat ‘The Putz’” contest and column, one week is officially in the books. It was apparent throughout much of the pro football landscape, a lack
of preseason work contributed to shoddy quarterback play (for the most part), shaky offensive lines, and overall lackluster play. So now after giving you the ugly, I can slide in the fact that I went 6-6 in Week 1. (Once again, I have to quote my statistician, who after hearing of my 6-6 record said, “Like the Pats, let’s hope this is merely a hiccup in an otherwise wonderful season.”) Thanks for the pep talk, coach. (wink, wink) That being said, a total of 36 peo-
ple topped my record. James Vincent, of Southwick emerged from a fourway tie at 10-2 with 42 tie-breaker points to claim our weekly prize to The Tavern Restaurant. Congrats! Vincent, along with others this season, will be eligible for our grand prize drawing. At season’s end, one lucky winner will be chosen to receive a flatscreen television, courtesy of Manny’s TV & Appliances. While the Patriots were “off” our slate last week, having played on Thursday night, they return to our selection sheet in Week 2. Former
Saint Brandin Cooks and New England travels to New Orleans for a potential shootout to lead our mouthwatering slate of games. There are several other intriguing matchups featuring MinnesotaPittsburgh, Philadelphia-Kansas City, Tennessee-Jacksonville, Miami-L.A. Chargers, DallasDenver, and, our Sunday night tiebreaker, the Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons. Happy pickin’s and good luck! – CP
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS/RESULTS BOYS’ SOCCER WESTFIELD 2-1 SOUTHWICK 1-0 GATEWAY 0-1 ST. MARY 0-2-1 WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 3-1 GIRLS’ SOCCER WESTFIELD 2-0 SOUTHWICK 1-1-1 GATEWAY 1-1-1 ST. MARY 0-3
WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 2-0
FIELD HOCKEY WESTFIELD 0-3 SOUTHWICK 1-1
GOLF WESTFIELD 3-2 SOUTHWICK 5-0 ST. MARY 0-2 WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 0-0
BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY SOUTHWICK 1-1 ST. MARY 0-2 WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 0-2
GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL WESTFIELD 0-2 SOUTHWICK 1-1
GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY WESTFIELD 1-0 SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND 1-1
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WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY POPE FRANCIS 17, ST. MARY 38; SMITH VOKE 20, ST. MARY 37; POPE FRANCIS 18, WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 43; SMITH VOKE 25, WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 30 FIELD HOCKEY LONGMEADOW 3, WESTFIELD 0 GOLF WESTFIELD 167, BELCHERTOWN 186 SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND 24, CHICOPEE COMP 0 GIRLS’ SOCCER SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND 2, EASTHAMPTON 0
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HIGH SCHOOL 2017 FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL Thur., Sept. 14 GOLF at Granby, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Mount Everett, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.
GIRLS’ SOCCER at Commerce, 4 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 15 GOLF vs. Franklin Tech, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Hampden Charter School of Science, Bowie Field, 4 p.m.
Mon., Sept. 25 No Sports Scheduled
Mon., Sept. 18 GOLF at Easthampton, Pine Grove Golf Course, 3 p.m. Tues., Sept. 19 GOLF at Turners Falls, Thomas Memorial Golf Course, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Gateway at Frontier, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Gateway at Frontier, 3:45 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Franklin Tech, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m. Wed., Sept. 20 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Westfield Technical Academy, 4 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 21 GOLF vs. Greenfield, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m.
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Fri., Sept. 22 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. John J. Duggan Academy, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 26 GOLF at Monson, Quaboag Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Franklin Tech, 3:30 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Franklin Tech, 3:30 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Putnam, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m. Wed., Sept. 27 BOYS’ SOCCER at Pathfinder, 4 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 28 GOLF at Smith Academy, Country Club of Greenfield, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Putnam, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.
SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Thur., Sept. 14 FIELD HOCKEY vs. Belchertown, 4 p.m. Fri., Sept. 15 BOYS’ SOCCER at Monson, Moriarty Field @ Granite Valley Middle School, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Monson, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Holyoke, 5:30 p.m. Mon., Sept. 18 GOLF vs. Amherst-Pelham, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Renaissance, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Renaissance, 5:30 p.m. Tues., Sept. 19 GOLF at Hampshire, Beaver Brook Golf Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Hampshire, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Hampshire, 3:45 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 6 p.m. Wed., Sept. 20 GOLF at South Hadley, The Ledges, 3 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY at Holyoke, Roberts Sports Complex, 4:30 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY at Holyoke, Roberts Sports Complex, 6 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 21 GOLF vs. West Springfield, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 6 p.m. Fri., Sept. 22 FIELD HOCKEY vs. Mohawk, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Pioneer Valley Christian, 5 p.m. Sat., Sept. 23 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Agawam, 11 a.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Agawam, 11 a.m. Mon., Sept. 25 GOLF vs. Northampton, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 26 GOLF vs. Hopkins Academy, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Monson, Granby, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Monson, 3:45 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Frontier, Herlihy Field, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY at Mahar, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Frontier, Sunderland Recreation Field, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY at Mahar, 4 p.m. Wed., Sept. 27 GOLF at Mahar, Ellingwood Country Club, 3 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Westfield, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Westfield, 5 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 28 GIRLS’ SOCCER at South Hadley, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at South Hadley, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY at Turners Falls, 5 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY at Turners Falls, 6:30 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 29 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. John J. Duggan Academy, 5 p.m. Mon., Oct. 2 GOLF at Chicopee Comp, Chicopee Country Club, 3 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Franklin Tech, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Chicopee Comp, 5:15 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Chicopee Comp, 7 p.m.
Tues., Oct. 3 GOLF at Pope Francis, Franconia, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Westfield Technical Academy, Smith Voke, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Westfield Technical Academy, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Central, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Central, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Athol, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Athol, 5:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 4 GOLF at Chicopee, Chicopee Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at West Springfield, 5 p.m.
Thur., Sept. 14 GOLF vs. Pope Francis, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. West Springfield, 5 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Belchertown, 5:15 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. West Springfield, 6:15 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Belchertown, 7 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 21 FIELD HOCKEY at Smith Academy, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at West Springfield, 5 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Chicopee Comp, 5:15 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY at Smith Academy, 5:30 p.m. GYMNASTICS vs. Agawam, Chicopee Comprehensive High School, 6 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at West Springfield, 6:15 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Chicopee Comp, 7 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 15 No Sports Scheduled
Fri., Sept. 22 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. East Longmeadow, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. East Longmeadow, 4 p.m. FOOTBALL at Hoosac Valley, 7 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 16 FOOTBALL at Falmouth, Guv Fuller Field, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Wahconah, 2 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Wahconah, 3:30 p.m. Mon., Sept. 18 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Chicopee, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Frontier, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Chicopee, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Frontier, 5:45 p.m. Tues., Sept. 19 GOLF vs. Holyoke, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Agawam, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Agawam, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Ludlow, 5 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Ludlow, 6:15 p.m. Wed., Sept. 20 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Northampton, Northampton Community Gardens, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Northampton, Northampton Community Gardens, 3:45 p.m.
Mon., Sept. 25 JV FOOTBALL vs. Hoosac Valley, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY at East Longmeadow, 6 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY at East Longmeadow, 7:30 p.m. Tues., Sept. 26 GOLF at Minnechaug, Wilbraham Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Longmeadow, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Longmeadow, 3:45 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. West Springfield, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. West Springfield, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 5 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 6:15 p.m.
WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY Thur., Sept. 14 GOLF at McCann Tech, Forest Park Country Club, 3 p.m. Fri., Sept. 15 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Commerce, Bullens Field, 6 p.m. Mon., Sept. 18 GOLF vs. Mohawk Trail, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Greenfield, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Commerce, 4 p.m. Tues., Sept. 19 GOLF vs. Franklin Tech, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Granby, 3:30 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Granby, 3:30 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Putnam, Hubbard Park, 4 p.m. Wed., Sept. 20 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. St. Mary, 4 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 21 GOLF at Sabis, Veteran’s Golf Course, 3 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Ludlow, Chapin Street Elementary, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, Bullens Field, 6 p.m. Fri., Sept. 22 No Sports Scheduled Mon., Sept. 25 GIRLS’ SOCCER at John J. Duggan Academy, Tree Top Park, 4 p.m. Tues., Sept. 26 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Mahar, Palmer, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Frontier, Palmer, 3:45 p.m.
BOYS’ SOCCER at John J. Duggan Academy, Tree Top Park, 4 p.m. Wed., Sept. 27 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Sci-Tech, Berte Field (Central HS), 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, 6 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 28 GOLF vs. Pathfinder, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m. Fri., Sept. 29 BOYS’ SOCCER at McCann Tech, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at McCann Tech, 4 p.m. Mon., Oct. 2 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, 4 p.m. Tues., Oct. 3 GOLF at Central, Veterans Golf Course, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at SouthwickTolland, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at SouthwickTolland, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Putnam, Hubbard Park, 4 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 4 GOLF vs. McCann Tech, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 5 GOLF – PVIAC Girls’ Individual Championship, Elmcrest Country Club, 9 a.m. GOLF at Mohawk, Edge Hill Golf Course, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Commerce, Marshall Roy Field, 4 p.m. Fri., Oct. 6 GOLF – PVIAC Boys’ Individual Championship, Crumpin-Fox Club, 9 a.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Easthampton, Jachym Field, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Franklin Tech, 4 p.m.
GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Thur., Sept. 14 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Frontier, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Frontier, 6:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 15 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. South Hadley, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. South Hadley, 6 p.m. Mon., Sept. 18 No Sports Scheduled Tues., Sept. 19 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. St. Mary at Frontier, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. St. Mary at Frontier, 3:45 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Renaissance, Marshall Roy Field, 4 p.m. Wed., Sept. 20 No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Sept. 21 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Pope Francis, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Pope Francis, 6 p.m. Fri., Sept. 22 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Central, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Central, 6 p.m. Mon., Sept. 25 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, Nonotuck Park, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, Nonotuck Park, 4 p.m. Tues., Sept. 26 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Pope Francis at Hampshire, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Pope Francis at Hampshire,
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Wed., Sept. 27 BOYS’ SOCCER at Smith Academy, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Smith Academy, 4 p.m.
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Fri., Sept. 29 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Hopkins Academy, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Hopkins Academy, 6 p.m.
Tues., Oct. 10 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, Monson, Westfield Technical Academy at Palmer, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, Monson, Westfield Technical Academy at Palmer, 3:45 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Sci-Tech, Berte Field (Central HS), 4 p.m.
Mon., Oct. 2 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 4 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 11 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Athol, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Athol, 6 p.m.
Tues., Oct. 3 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Mohawk, Franklin Tech, Littleville Lake, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Mohawk, Franklin Tech, Littleville Lake, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Mohawk Trail, 3:30 p.m.
Thurs., Oct. 12 BOYS’ SOCCER at South Hadley, Town Farm Field, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at South Hadley, Town Farm Field, 4 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 28 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, 6 p.m.
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Fri., Oct. 13 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hopkins Academy, 3:30 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hopkins Academy, 3:30 p.m.
Thurs., Oct. 5 JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Athol, Game Field 2, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Athol, O’Brien Field, 6 p.m. Fri., Oct. 6 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Smith Academy, 4 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 14 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Easthampton, noon BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Easthampton, 2 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Easthampton, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Easthampton, 6 p.m.
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Bombers overtake Lions By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Despite some race day jitters and a bit less Angela Hinck outpaces an opponent in the last mile. experience – more than half of the Lady Bombers are first-year runners – Westfield overcame Ludlow 22-34 in a high school girls’ cross country season opener Tuesday at Stanley Park. Westfield senior Sophie Gronbeck won the race in 21 minutes, 34 seconds. Teammate Mia McDonald was second (22:16), and Ludlow’s Savannah Charow (22:25) took third. The critical fifth and sixth places came across the line side by side with Ludlow’s Brianna Charow (22:40) edging out Westfield sophomore Maggie Philpott (22:40). Bombers’ junior Hannah Jury (25:10) and freshman Makenzie Ritchie (25:30) rounded out the scoring positions. The Bombers next meet will be next week at Northampton against Northampton HS and Minnechaug Regional HS. Sophie Gronbeck and Mia McDonald lead the pack after the start of Tuesday’s race against Ludlow at Stanley Park.
Rams split in season opener Southwick-Tolland 20, Pioneer Valley 39; Mohawk 23, Southwick-Tolland 32 Southwick-Tolland’s Gabrielle Peterson and Reece Couture had strong opening week performances against Pioneer and perennial Division 2 powerhouse Mohawk Tuesday. Seventh grader, Eligh Sanctuary had a notable debut race, rounding out the scoring for Southwick. Mohawk’s Megan Davis crossed the finish line first. Next week, Southwick faces another touch challenge against league rival, Hampshire. Wed., Sept. 13 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY Pope Francis 17, St. Mary 38; Smith Voke 20, St. Mary 37; Pope Francis 18, Westfield Technical Academy 43; Smith Voke 25, Westfield Technical Academy 30 St. Mary’s Joe Waltz (19:52) and Westfield Tech’s Ed Towers (20:17) managed to crack the top 10 at Stanley Park, placing fourth and fifth, respectively. Sophia Taglieri emerges from the trails onto the field.
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Dear Annie By ANNIE LANE
Miscarriage Etiquette Dear Annie: My sister had a miscarriage this week, and I’m at a bit of a loss. I want to support her but fear that I am putting too much of a focus on it. I’m not sure whether I’m expecting a certain type of response unfairly from her -- sadness, anger, frustration -but she seems to just want to move on. With the rest of our family, there’s a feeling of hopelessness all around, as we’re not sure how to be there for her and her husband. I was going to send them flowers and a sympathy card, but my other sister thought it could be too much of a reminder. I think a lot of the uncertainty of what to do stems from the topic of miscarriages being a bit taboo. However, I know they are more common than many think. I’ve known a few people who have experienced miscarriages, but it’s not always talked about openly. I’m not sure why they are viewed as shameful or a secret or something to hide. Annie, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. -- Unsure in Ithaca Dear Unsure: I am so sorry for your sister’s loss. Tell her one time how very sorry you are for her loss and that you love her very much. Say it only once, and say it kindly and compassionately. Sending flowers would be a thoughtful gesture, and I would encourage you to do so if you are so inclined. Sadly, you are correct that miscarriages are common, occurring in roughly 15 out of every 100 pregnancies, and that it’s not something people talk about often. I think that silence is connected to a long-held (and erroneous) societal belief that a woman is somehow to blame for losing a pregnancy. But miscarriages shouldn’t be taboo at all. I, for one, would love to see a world where there is more support for women from women who have had miscarriages. We need to shore them up and recognize that their bodies were actually working perfectly. Dear Annie: I have a boyfriend, whom I love dearly. But one thing he does makes me crazy. He’s always commenting on other girls’ beauty. We will be watching TV, and he’ll say, “She is beautiful and has a nice voice” or “She is really pretty but can’t act.” He tells me I’m beautiful, but I wouldn’t say the same things in his presence about men I see. I did that once so that he could see how it feels, but he keeps on doing it. I know guys talk this way to one another, and that’s fine. But I don’t know why he has to always say this to me. And sometimes it’s with facial expressions and hand gestures to indicate how “hot” she is. -- A Secure Woman Feeling Uncomfortable Dear Secure Woman Feeling Uncomfortable: You could ask him to stop sharing these thoughts, but it wouldn’t stop him from having them. And I have a feeling that would start to nag at you, too, because you’d always wonder, “What’s he thinking about her?” The comments may annoy you less if you look at them as a sign of how open he feels with you. Not only does he think you’re gorgeous (and he tells you so); he also feels close enough to talk to you as a friend. Embrace that and you’ll feel even more secure. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators. com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.
HINTS FROM HELOISE DEEP-FRYER DILEMMA Dear Heloise: Can you please tell me what is the best kind of oil to use for a deep fryer? -- Nancy G., Omaha, Neb. Nancy, first you need to fry foods at a very high temperature in order to keep oil from saturating the food and making it greasy. For the best results, experts in the culinary field suggest peanut oil. Peanut oil has a high smoke point, which means you should deep-fry at about 350-375 degrees. The exception to this is, of course, if someone has an allergy to nuts of any kind. Other recommended oils are coconut oil, avocado oil and palm oil. Since so many vegetable oils are ultraprocessed foods, it’s best to avoid them for deep frying. These include corn oil, canola oil, grapeseed oil, sunflower oil, etc. -- Heloise FROZEN MEALS Dear Heloise: To stay on my diet AND budget, I make a pot of stew, spaghetti or beans. I spoon a measured amount for one serving (3/4 cup suits me) into a fold-over-top sandwich bag, held open in a glass, and I close it with a bread tie. Then I scatter the bags around in the freezer to keep them from clumping. As soon as they are frozen, I put them together in a bag or bowl and label it. Low-cost, nutritious, convenient meals! -S.W., Ventura, Calif. COFFEE SAVER Dear Heloise: When opening a new can of coffee, I use a fork to puncture the foil. The coffee won’t splatter out onto the counter. -- Pat P., Youngstown, Ohio This releases the pressure of the vacuum seal. -- Heloise (C)2017 BY KING FEATURES SYNDICATE INC.
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TV Sports Tonight THURSDAY, SEPT. 14 AUTO RACING 8 p.m. FS1 — ARCA Series, Scott 150, at Joliet, Ill. COLLEGE FOOTBALL 8 p.m. ESPN — New Mexico at Boise St. GOLF 5 a.m. GOLF — LPGA Tour, The Evian Championship, first round, at Evian-les-Bains, France 9:30 a.m. GOLF — LPGA Tour, The Evian Championship, first round, at Evian-les-Bains, France 12:30 p.m. GOLF — Web.com Tour, Albertsons Boise Open, first round, at Boise, Idaho 3 p.m. GOLF — PGA Tour, BMW Championship, first round, at Lake Forest, Ill. Midnight (Friday) GOLF — European PGA Tour, KLM Open, first round, at Spijk, Netherlands (same-day tape) MLB BASEBALL 1:30 p.m. MLB — Regional coverage, Oakland at Boston OR Cincinnati
at St. Louis 4:30 p.m. MLB — Colorado at Arizona (joined in progress) 7 p.m. MLB — Regional coverage, Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees OR Kansas City at Cleveland 10 p.m. MLB — Regional coverage, Houston at L.A. Angels OR Toronto at Minnesota (joined in progress) NFL FOOTBALL 8:20 p.m. NFL — Houston at Cincinnati SOCCER 1 p.m. FS2 — UEFA Europa League, Atalanta BC vs. Everton 3 p.m. FS1 — UEFA Europa League, Arsenal vs. Koln FS2 — UEFA Europa League, Hertha BSC Berlin vs. Athletic Bilbao WNBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. ESPN2 — Playoffs, semifinals, Game 2, Washington at Minnesota 10 p.m. ESPN2 — Playoffs, semifinals, Game 2, Phoenix at Los Angeles
On The Tube White House: ESPN could justify firing Hill for Trump tweets BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that sports anchor Jemele Hill could justifiably be fired from ESPN for tweets calling President Donald Trump a “white supremacist” and “a bigot.” “I think that’s one of the more outrageous comments that anyone could make, and certainly something that I think is a fire-able offense by ESPN,” Sanders said. Sanders said she was not sure whether the president was aware of Hill’s comments. On Monday night, in a series of exchanges with other Twitter users, Hill said, “Donald Trump is a white supremacist who has largely surrounded himself w/ other white supremacists.” Hill, an African-American co-host of the 6 p.m. broadcast of “SportsCenter,” also added that “Trump is the most ignorant, offensive president of my lifetime. His rise is a direct result of white supremacy. Period.” In another tweet, she said, “Donald Trump is a bigot,” and went on to criticize his supporters, adding “The height of white privilege is being able to ignore his white supremacy, because it’s of no threat to you. Well, it’s a threat to me.” ESPN distanced itself from Hill’s tweets on Tuesday. “The comments on Twitter from Jemele Hill regarding the president do not represent the position of ESPN,” the network tweeted from its public relations department’s account. “We have
This is a Feb. 3, 2017, file photo showing Jemele Hill attending ESPN: The Party 2017 in Houston, Texas. ESPN distanced itself from anchor Jemele Hill's tweets one day after she called President Donald Trump "a white supremacist" and "a bigot." "The comments on Twitter from Jemele Hill regarding the president do not represent the position of ESPN," the network tweeted Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, from its public relations department's account. "We have addressed this with Jemele and she recognizes her actions were inappropriate." (Photo by John Salangsang/Invision/AP, File)
addressed this with Jemele and she recognizes her actions were inappropriate.” Disney-owned ESPN did not elaborate on any possible punishment for Hill, and she was on “SportsCenter” as usual on Tuesday and Wednesday.
While many Twitter users called for Hill to be fired, unemployed NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick expressed his support, tweeting “We are with you @ jemelehill.” Kaepernick, who remains unsigned after opting out of his contract with the San Francisco 49ers, received plenty of criticism — and support — after kneeling during the national anthem before games last season to protest police brutality. When asked why prominent AfricanAmericans were criticizing Trump, Sanders said she could not speak for Hill and said the president has met with respected African-American leaders like U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, the only black Republican in the Senate. “He’s committed to working with them to bring the country together,” Sanders said. “I think that’s where we need to be focused — not on outrageous statements like that one.” The National Association of Black Journalists said in a statement that it “supports Hill’s First Amendment rights on all matters of discussion, within and outside the world of sports, as they do not impinge on her duties as a host and commentator.” Three weeks ago, ESPN said it pulled broadcaster Robert Lee, who is AsianAmerican, from the Virginia football season opener because of violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. The violence erupted at a rally to protest the decision to remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
New Miss America hopes win draws attention to North Dakota BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The newly crowned Miss America said she hopes that being the pageant's first winner from North Dakota helps draw attention to her home state. Cara Mund, 23, is preparing for a year of traveling the country after winning the nearly century-old scholarship pageant Sunday. The Ivy League graduate said her experience as Miss America will prepare her for next goal: becoming the first female governor of North Dakota. "I feel like sometimes North Dakotans are overlooked, but that makes us work that much harder," Mund told The Bismarck Tribune . "It's been such a privilege to be able to kind of put us on the map and to be the very first one to
make history." Mund credits her home state with giving her a strong work ethic and humble attitude. A graduate of Brown University, Mund plans to attend law school when her time as Miss America is over. She said she might also be interested in running for the U.S. Senate, but wants to start at the state level. As Miss America, Mund plans to focus on volunteering and to continue supporting her personal platform, the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She said she wants to host a 2018 fashion show for the foundation in Bismarck. Mund attracted national attention during Sunday's competition when she said President Donald Trump shouldn't
have withdrawn from the Paris climate accord. In interviews after the pageant, she said she doesn't identify with a specific political party, "but rather just as an American." Mund also gave a nod to another famous North Dakotan: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, who graduated a year ahead of Mund from Century High School in Bismarck. Mund said before her win that if Wentz could do it, she could, too. Wentz said Wednesday that it was cool Mund credited him with inspiring her. Wentz said part of being a professional athlete is "showing that it can be done, no matter where you come from, no matter what it is that you're pursuing in life."
Newly-crowned Miss America 2018 Cara Mund poses for photographers on the 86th Floor Observation Deck of the Empire State Building, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, in New York. The 23-year-old from North Dakota won the crown Sunday night after saying in an onstage interview that President Donald Trump was wrong to pull the United States out of the Paris climate accord (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Police: Man accidentally shot through reporter's window WINOOSKI, Vt. (AP) — Police in the Vermont city of Winooski say a bullet that went through the apartment of a regional television reporter was fired accidentally. The Burlington Free Press reports Winooski Police identified 21-year-old Tyler LaValley as the person who fired the gun. Police say LaValley considering buying the gun and accidentally discharged the weapon when he was handling it. New England Cable News reporter Jack Thurston says he was getting ready for bed when he heard the sound and immediately knew it was a gunshot. Thurston says he later he found a hole in a window and the bullet lodged in a storage box. LaValley has been ordered to complete a community justice program. Police say LaValley will also take lessons in how to handle firearms
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017: This year you will feel as if your intellect mixes well with your emotional side. You do not feel as if you must choose to be one way or the other. If you are single, your togetherness draws many potential suitors toward you. You will know what to do and whom to choose, if anyone. If you are attached, the two of you interact well together. Your sensitivity to your sweetie remains high, and conversations between you flow effortlessly. You experience unusual togetherness and intimacy. One of the best signs for you this year is CANCER. 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) HHHH Diverse opportunities come your way. Your energy soars and you also feel lucky. Some of you might be touched by a comment you never expected to hear. Enjoy all the positive vibes around you while keeping your desires in mind. Tonight: Make a favorite meal to enjoy. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH If someone does not have a solution, you effortlessly come up with a workable one. Your energy and caring attitude mix well together. Make important calls early in the day, and everything will work out as it should, if not better. Tonight: Celebrate a close friendship. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Your words mean a lot to others. Choose your words carefully; you have been slightly irritable and sarcastic as of late. Use your physical and emotional energy well. You could surprise yourself at what you could accomplish. Tonight: Schedule a special happening. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Speak your mind, but avoid pettiness. You are able to advance toward an important goal in a key area of your life. Tap into your imagination when making plans for the next few days. Expect to discuss plans, listen to a friend’s woes and/or return calls. Tonight: At a favorite haunt. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH Others will work with you, with the exception of an acquaintance who wants more control and will do whatever he or she needs to in order to achieve that goal. You might be surprised by a loved one who is unusually impulsive and unpredictable. Tonight: Get some extra R and R. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Focus on a long-term goal. Don’t get caught up in the details. Know what you want, and don’t allow anything to distract you. You are capable of making great headway if you keep your eye on the prize. A meeting is likely to hold your attention for a long time. Tonight: Out late. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You’ll want to take your time and understand where you want to head professionally or with a key project. You could be easily frustrated if you don’t keep your focus. Other situations could be distracting, especially if they’re marked by confusion. Tonight: A force to be dealt with. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Reach out to someone at a distance who has a lot of influence on you. Have an open discussion that allows a great deal of new ideas to flourish and come forward. You’ll feel much more intuitive and creative as a result. Tonight: Be spontaneous, and go for what you want. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You naturally relate to others on a one-on-one level. People respond well to you, especially a loved one who really enjoys his or her time with you. A veil of mystery surrounds your personal life. Be patient. You will see some clarity emerge. Tonight: Head home early. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH One-on-one relating takes you down a new path. An exciting opportunity appears when you least expect it. This possibility surrounds your domestic life. Follow your intuition in a conversation. You might feel as if you need to know more. Tonight: Speak your mind. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH You might feel a strong need to complete a project or to work with someone else. The two of you can accomplish a substantial amount, as your strengths and weaknesses seem to balance each other out. Be more forthright about what you want. Tonight: Get some extra R and R. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH Tap into your instincts, and you will make an excellent choice. You will do nothing halfway. A loved one makes it clear how much more time he or she would like with you. Try to make this a possibility, and you both will be glad that you did. Tonight: Let your hair down. BORN TODAY Singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse (1983), actor Walter Koenig (1936), actor Andrew Lincoln (1973)
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TOM BRADY Brady completed just 16 of 36 passes for 267 yards and no touchdowns without his go-to receiver against the Chiefs. His passer rating for the game was 70, just his fourth time with a rating 70 or below since 2014. His 44.4 percent completion percentage also ranked last among AFC starting quarterbacks in Week 1. But the Saints are expecting to see a much different Brady. "I don't look much into past games as far as his accuracy," safety Kenny Vaccaro said. "He's been proven in this league for a long time. ... You've already lost the game if you think Tom Brady's going to throw incompletions going into a game. It's just
not happening." There were some positives for the offense to build on. Danny Amendola caught six passes for 100 yards and Brandin Cooks hauled in three catches for 88 yards in his Patriots debut after coming over from the Saints in an offseason trade. But Amendola's status is up in the air this week after he left the game early with a head injury. He didn't practice Wednesday, listed as having a knee injury as well. If he is unavailable it will put more of a spotlight on Cooks, Chris Hogan and Phillip Dorsett, who is still getting up to speed following his trade from the Colts. "What you are in September is different from what you're gonna be as the season goes on," Brady said. "You're trying to see where your deficiencies are and you're trying to make improvements. Obviously what we did the other night is not good enough by any means." He said the key will be focusing on improvement first and not trying to find a "magic play" fix to their issues. "This team isn't gonna make it easy on us. We have to go earn it. Just like the last team," Brady said. "There aren't a bunch of easy plays out there ... you just gotta make no excuse and go make a play."
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Pursuant to MGL Ch. 30B, Section 16, SEALED PROPOSALS for leasing the building (Old Town Library) and a portion of the land located at 475 College Highway, Southwick, MA, will be received at the Office of the Select Board, Town Hall, 454 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077, until 10:00 a.m. on October 17, 2017 at which time they will be publicly opened and read. A Mandatory Property Inspection date is set for September 27th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Proposal specifications may be obtained by visiting the Town’s w e b S i t e a t www.southwickma.org The Town reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Karl J. Stinehart Chief Procurement Officer
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WESTFIELD 21 Cleveland Ave, Fri/Sat, Sept. 15th/16th, 8:00AM4:00PM. Twin bed with new mattress and boxspring, Livestrong elliptical,Women's clothing, Sewing machine, New scrubs (M-XLG), Jewelry, Much More! Don't Miss This One!
WESTFIELD: 21 Deborah Ln, Sat/Sun, Sept. 16th/17th, 8:30-? Furniture, World-Wide Stamps, Birdhouses, Stools, Shelves, Drawer Tracks, Miscellaneous!
WESTFIELD 85 Bates Road, Saturday, September 16th, 8:00AM-? END OF SEASON SALE! A Little of This; A Little of That!
WESTFIELD: 98 Southwick Rd, Friday/Saturday/Sunday, Sept. 15th/16th/17th, Friday/Saturday10AM-5PM, Sunday-10AM-4PM. Everything 25% Off Marked Price! Tools, Books, Clothes, Jewelry, Garden Party Supplies, Electronics, Furniture, Greeting Cards, Much More!
APARTMENT CHESTER- 3 bedroom, 1-bath Duplex apartment. Available November 1. $725/month. Security deposit and references required. 413-519-5738.
OFFICE SPACE WESTFIELD: Furnished office for rent, one room, 1st floor with private bathroom. $400 per month includes utilities, ample parking, security deposit required. 413-568-1957
"No truck or job too big or too small" 165 Bliss St. West Springfield, MA
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WESTFIELD: 19 Crescent Ridge Rd. Fri/Sat, Sept. 15th/16th. 9am-3pm. HUGE Alfred Dunner Sale! Size 12-14-16 petites. You have to see it to believe it!
Family Owned Servicing Western Mass since 1998
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ESTATE SALE! WESTFIELD - 103 Eastwood Drive, Sat/Sun, Sept. 16th/17th, 9AM-4PM. Everthing Must Go! Inside/Outside!
WESTFIELD - 189 Springfield Road, Unit #15. (Mobile home park near Bertera Dodge-Route 20). Many new items, kitchen tools, Plus-size clothes, household items. Sept. 15/16/17, 8-4.
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TREE SERVICE American Tree & Shrub: Removal, pruning, bucket/crane work. Stump grinding, light excavation and tree planting. Firewood Available Fully Insured, Free Estimates. 24-hour Emergency Services. Veteran Owned 40 yrs. Experience 413-569-0469
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)562-6639.
WINDOW CLEANING CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned Inside & Out! Including screens and storm windows. Fully insured. Free Estimates Call Paul NOW for your SUMMER appointment. 413-237-2053
COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT 54 MAINLINE DRIVE WESTFIELD, MA 5,000 sq.ft. 220/480 volts CITY GAS & SEWER
Call (413)896-3736 SERVICES 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
PHIL'S DUMP RUNS & DEMOLITION Better Business Bureau A+ Removal of any items in cellars, attics, etc... Also brush removal and small demolition (sheds, decks, fences, one car garages). Fully insured. Free estimates. (413)525-2892 (413)265-6380