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Fate of Westfield CDBG funding determined

Peter J. Miller, Westfield director of community development, reviews the CDBG FY17 Action Plan at a public hearing in April. (Photo by Amy Porter)

By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD – Despite uncertainty leading up to the announcement of Community Development Block Grant funding for FY17, Peter J. Miller, director of community development said that Westfield will receive $347,000 for the fiscal year (July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018), an increase of $24,000 over FY16.

“That’s good news. It’s helpful,” Miller said.

At the public comment meeting on the FY17 Action Plan, Miller had presented two scenarios; one based on level funding of $323,448, plus a contingency plan containing a 30% cut in the allocation to $226,413, per HUD (Housing and Urban Development) instructions. Part of the uncertainty was due to President Trump eliminating CDBG funding in his supplemental budget for FY17 and

FY18.

Miller said the city can now fund everything on the Action Plan list. He submitted the plan, including public comments to HUD two weeks ago, and said funding usually is available within 45 days.

Among the items to be funded are $48,500 for public services, including grants ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 for the Boys & Girls Club, Kamp for Kids, DOMUS Hi-SET GED program, the Samaritan Inn, Westfield Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, Westfield THOM Play Group, Westfield Council on Aging Companionship Program, Soup Kitchen, YMCA Transportation and New Beginnings.

Economic development is slated to receive $60,000. Miller said that businesses with five or less See CDBG Funding, Page 7

Town officials and residents discuss covered bridge

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – The Select Board held a public hearing on Monday night, regarding an issue with a covered bridge located near 412-418 College Highway.

Back on April 15, 2007, a Nor’easter swept through the eastern region, including communities in Western Massachusetts. According to Southwick Fire Chief Russ Anderson, he was told by the past fire chief that the storm may have jeopardized the bridge.

“I was made aware of it, and wanted to get some resolve to it, and made numerous contacts to one of the residents there about providing some information,” said Anderson.

Anderson’s dilemma is if the bridge is actually safe for some of his heavy equipment to be supported on if his emergency personnel needs to head over to that area of town for something like a fire. The department’s fire truck tanker weighs approximately 45 tons, although, years back the bridge was rated to support 65 tons.

During Monday night’s meeting, along with the Select Board, Chief Anderson, and town counsel, three neighbors of the covered bridge, Ed Carroll, Paul Degray, and Dana Cerone, were also present for See Covered Bridge, Page 7

The Southwick Select Board discussed the covered bridge on College Hwy with town counsel, Fire Chief Russ Anderson, and residents who live right near the bridge. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick)

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By AMY PORTER Correspondent HILLTOWNS – Last week, Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash, and Housing and Community Undersecretary Chrystal Kornegay awarded 39 Community Development Block Grants, totaling $30.5 million, to 58 communities across Massachusetts.

Among the grants to be awarded is $1,183,165 to Russell, Huntington, Middlefield and Chester for housing rehabilitation assistance, infrastructure improvements to Main and Old Westfield roads in Russell, an engineering study of two roads in Chester, and funding for social services. “$1,183,165 is the full amount we requested,” said Erica Johnson, senior planner for the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission who wrote the grant. Johnson said they have not yet received official notice of the grants or the contract, but is judging by the amount to say that all program requests will be funded.

One of the larger infrastructure projects in the grant ($466,565) is for sidewalks and curbing on both sides of Main Street and on Old Westfield Street in Russell, which follows the Memorial Day parade route from the Gazebo, past the cemetery and out to Route 20.

The engineering study grant of $51,000 in Chester will be for Prospect Street and Soifalo Road, to look at redoing those two roads.

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Michele Kenney of the Southern Hilltowns Adult Education Center, teaching a GED class funded by CDBG grants. (Photo

Susan LeBarron, Hilltown Family Center coordinator, playing with Elayna Dowd of Middlefield and Noah Monfette of Huntington. (Photo by Amy Porter)

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (left) and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) The housing rehabilitation assistance grant of $222,400 will be open to residents of all four towns, and is expected to rehabilitate 8 units. Johnson said the program provides a no interest loan to lowto-moderate income eligible residents on a first-come, first-served basis. She said typical repairs can include fixing code violations, See Block Grant, Page 7

Paper Mill Road detour continues

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—Those who have been inconvenienced by the detour on Paper Mill Road down Christopher Drive recently, you have about a month before it’s over.

According to Mark Cressotti, city engineer for Westfield, the deep sewer work being done for the Joseph Avenue Sewer Improvement Project has diverted traffic down Christopher Drive from Paper Mill Road. He admitted that the detour has been inconvenient and could last as long as four more weeks, but said that Paper Mill Road will be done after this detour.

“There’s no other way around, it’s not a convenient detour,” Cressotti said.

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A portion of Little River Road that is without pavement due to sewer improvement efforts.

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Masaitis celebrates 101st birthday On Tuesday, July 25th, Natalia Masaitis of Westfield, celebrated her 101st birthday.

Taking part in the celebration were her niece Linda Shearer of Richmond, Virginia, Bette Ptaszek, St. Peter and St. Casimir Homebound Coordinator, Natalia Masaitis, and Paul Briere, Deacon at St. Peter & St. Casimir Parish.

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926-pound shark won’t be recognized as NJ’s record TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A 926-pound (420-kilogram) Mako shark caught off the New Jersey coast won’t be recognized as a state record because more than one angler helped catch it.

The 12-foot-long (3.6-meter-long) shark caught Saturday about 100 miles (160 kilometers) offshore beats an 880-pound tiger shark caught in 1988. But six fishermen were involved in reeling in the Mako shark.

Regulations posted on the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s website note state records “are determined by weight alone.”

But the agency notes the state record application says the angler seeking the certification must swear the fish was caught without anyone’s help.

Mark Miccio was among the six who caught the shark. He tells The Philadelphia Inquirer they won’t seek to have it recognized due to the single-angler rule. But he added Tuesday: “It’s a record for us.”

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, July 26, the 207th day of 2017. There are 158 days left in the year.

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n July 26, 2016, Hillary Clinton became the first woman to be nominated for president by a major political party at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

ON THIS DATE: In 1775, the Continental Congress established a Post Office and appointed Benjamin Franklin its Postmaster-General.

In 1952, Argentina’s first lady, Eva Peron, died in Buenos Aires at age 33. King Farouk I of Egypt abdicated in the wake of a coup led by Gamal Abdel Nasser.

In 1971, Apollo 15 was launched from Cape Kennedy on America’s fourth successful manned mission to the moon.

In 1788, New York became the 11th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

In 1986, Islamic radicals in Lebanon released the Rev. Lawrence Martin Jenco, an American hostage held for nearly 19 months. American statesman W. Averell Harriman died in Yorktown Heights, New York, at age 94.

In 1847, the western African country of Liberia, founded by freed American slaves, declared its independence.

In 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act.

In 1887, the artificial language Esperanto, intended as a universal form of communication, was published by its creator, Dr. L.L. Zamenhof.

In 1992, singer Mary Wells died in Los Angeles at age 49.

In 1908, U.S. Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte ordered creation of a force of special agents that was a forerunner of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

In 1945, the Potsdam Declaration warned Imperial Japan to unconditionally surrender, or face “prompt and utter destruction.” Winston Churchill resigned as Britain’s prime minister after his Conservatives were soundly defeated by the Labour Party; Clement Attlee succeeded him.

In 1947, President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act, which reorganized America’s armed forces as the National Military Establishment and created the Central Intelligence Agency.

TEN YEARS AGO: The Senate passed, 85-8, a package of security measures recommended by the 9/11 Commission. (The House followed suit the next day by a vote of 371-40; President George W. Bush signed the legislation into law.) Wall Street suffered one of its worst losses of 2007, closing down 311.50 or 2.26 percent, to 13,473.57.

FIVE YEARS AGO: The White House said President Barack Obama would not push for stricter gun laws, one day after his impassioned remarks about the need to keep assault weapons off the streets. With the Olympics Games as a backdrop, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney held a day of meetings with Britain’s most powerful people; however, Romney rankled his hosts with comments he’d made upon

his arrival calling London’s problems with the games’ preparation “disconcerting.”

ONE YEAR AGO: A man armed with a knife killed 19 disabled people at a care home in Japan (a suspect turned himself in). Youree Dell Harris, the actress who became famous for playing the Jamaican psychic Miss Cleo, died in Palm Beach, Florida, at age 53.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Jackson Five patriarch Joe Jackson is 89. Actor Robert Colbert is 86. Songwriter-music producer-label executive Fred Foster (co-writer of “Me and Bobby McGee”) is 86.

Actress-singer Darlene Love is 76. Singer Brenton Wood is 76. Rock star Mick Jagger is 74. Movie director Peter Hyams is 74. Actress Helen Mirren is 72. Rock musician Roger Taylor (Queen) is 68. Actress Susan George is 67. Olympic gold medal figure skater Dorothy Hamill is 61. Actor Kevin Spacey is 58. Rock singer Gary Cherone (sher-OWN’) is 56. Actress Sandra Bullock is 53. Actorcomedian Danny Woodburn is 53. Rock singer Jim Lindberg (Pennywise) is 52. Actor Jeremy Piven is 52. Rapperreggae singer Wayne Wonder is 51. Actor Jason Statham (STAY’-thum) is 50. Actor Cress Williams is 47. TV host Chris Harrison is 46. Actress Kate Beckinsale is 44. Actor Gary Owen is 44. Rock musician Dan Konopka (OK Go) is 43. Gospel/Contemporary Christian singer Rebecca St. James is 40. Actress Eve Myles is 39. Actress Juliet Rylance is 38. Actress Monica Raymund is 31. Actress Caitlin Gerard is 29. Actress Francia Raisa is 29. Christian rock musician Jamie Sharpe (Rush of Fools) is 28. Actress Bianca Santos is 27. Actress-singer Taylor Momsen is 24.

Actress Elizabeth Gillies is 24.

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Westfield Gas + Electric encourages people to make a telephone call 72 hours before digging to ‘know what’s below’ GOVERNMENT MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

BLANDFORD Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm Finance Committee at 7 pm MONDAY, JULY 31

BLANDFORD Assessor’s Meeting at 6 pm Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm

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Holyoke High School - 45th Class Reunion Looking for classmates....HHS Class of ‘72 is holding 45th on Sept.9 @ the Summitview Restaurant Rt. 5 in Holyoke.

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Carpentry 101 with John Westcott for Teens at the Southwick Public Library John will be here to teach some carpentry basics! This program will take place on July 27th at 1:30 PM at the Southwick Public Library and all materials will be provided!

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WESTFIELD – August 11th is fast approaching, and Westfield Gas + Electric hopes this date on the calendar, 8/11, will serve as a reminder for residents to call 811 at least 72 hours before any digging project to have underground utility lines marked.

Did you know that every six minutes an underground utility line is damaged because someone decided to dig without first calling 811? Hitting a line can cause injury, repair costs, fines and inconvenient outages.

Every digging project, no matter how large or small, warrants a call to 811. Installing a mailbox? Building a deck?

Planting a tree? Laying a patio? These are just a few examples of digging projects that warrant a call to 811 before starting.

When calling 811, homeowners and contractors are connected to Dig Safe, the local one call center, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of their intent to dig. Professional locators are then sent to mark the approximate locations of underground lines with flags, spray paint or both in the area of the proposed excavation. This is done free of charge to the homeowner.

“We want to remind homeowners and professional contractors alike – not only on 811 day, but all year long – to call 811 before digging to reduce the risk of striking an underground utility line to less than 1%,” said Dan Howard, General Manager for Westfield Gas + Electric. “It’s the most important step in any digging project and the only way to know where utilities may be buried in your area.”

The depth of utility lines can vary for several reasons, such as erosion, previous digging projects, and root system growth. Utility lines need to be properly marked because even when digging only a few inches, the risk of striking an underground utility line still exists.

For more information about 811 and safe digging practices, visit www.call811.com or www.wgeld.org.

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Sens. Warren, Markey rip GOP efforts to undo health care law BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts two Democratic U.S. Senators are ripping Republicans for moving forward with an effort to repeal former President Barack Obama's health care law.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren urged her Republican colleagues on Twitter to step away from the repeal effort, saying they could decide either to stick with their political party or "prove we're better than this" by siding with the people they represent.

Sen. Edward Markey said each of the health care bills proposed by Republicans would "devastate the health care sector, take a machete to Medicaid, and make the poorest in our country pay for tax breaks for the wealthiest."

The Senate on Tuesday voted 51-50 — with Vice President Mike Pence breaking the tie — to start debating Republican legislation to tear down much of Obama's health care law.

Republicans move to repeal financial rule opposed by banks

By KEVIN FREKING Democratic lawmakers framed the debate as Associated Press Republicans sticking up for powerful financial WASHINGTON (AP) — Targeting govern- companies at the expense of consumers who ment regulations, the Republican-led House on often are outgunned and outmanned in their Tuesday voted to nullify a rule that would let disputes with banks and other creditors. consumers join together to sue their banks or Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said credit card companies rather than use an arbi- during the debate that across the Capitol, trator to resolve a dispute.

Republican lawmakers were voting to begin The repeal resolution passed by a vote of debate on health care legislation that she said 231-190, almost entirely along partySarah lines. Helps would shatter the health care of millions of Seniors The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Americans without regard for the consequencfinalized the rule just two weeks ago. It bans es.Can most type of mandatory arbitration clauses, “Every You chance they get, they stack the deck which are often found in the fine print of con- against America’s working families,” Pelosi Help tracts governing the terms of millions of credit said of the Republican lawmakers.

Sarah? card and checking accounts.

Republicans described arbitration as a supeRepublican lawmakers, cheered onwww.sarahgillett.org by the rior option for consumers and said that the banking sector and other leading business Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s action groups, wasted no time seeking to undo the could force banks to hold greater reserves to rule before it goes into effect next year. They’ll prepare for future litigation. That money would succeed if they can get a simple majority of be better spent being loaned to small busiboth chambers of Congress to approve the leg- nesses and families, they said. islation and President Donald Trump to sign it.

To show that arbitration works, they highThe numbers are likely on their side,How just asDidlighted This how the average payout in the arbitrathey were earlier this year when Republicans tion cases the bureau studied was more than HouseHelp Seniors? led efforts to upend 14 Obama-era rules. $5,300.

GOP lawmakers described the rule as a bad The consumer protection bureau found that deal for consumers but a big win for trial law- consumers tended to seek relief through arbiyers. They said the average payout for partici- tration when they believed they were out thoupants in a class-action lawsuit was just $32 in sands of dollars. The agency found only a www.sarahgillett.org the financial disputes the consumer bureau couple dozen cases a year when consumers studied. filed arbitration claims against financial ser“How is that pro-consumer?” asked Rep. vices companies to pursue an amount of Keith Rothfus, R-Pa., the resolution’s sponsor. $1,000 or less.

Meanwhile, Rothfus said the average payout The consumer protection agency also estifor the attorneys in the class-action cases mated that the cost of complying with the new amounted to nearly $1 million. rule would be less than $500 million annually Democratic lawmakers fought to keep the for banks. Meanwhile, the agency also said rule. They said they’re not opposed to arbitra- that banks generated more than $171 billion in tion. It just shouldn’t be the only option con- profits in 2016. sumers have. They said the point of participatEvery Democratic lawmaker voted no, while ing in a class-action lawsuit is generally to every Republican, except Rep. Walter Jones of pursue relief from small financial injuries — North Carolina, voted yes. the kind that would not be worth the time and The American Bankers Association urged expense for someone to take to an arbitrator. the Senate to go along with the House.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said that “In class-action lawsuits, the spoils go overwhen a whole lot of people get hurt in the same whelmingly - and sometimes exclusively - to a way, they should have a chance to join together small group of highly motivated trial lawyers to seek redress. who specialize in filing a large volume of often “If you’re going to cheat people, there’s frivolous litigation,” said Rob Nichols, the going to be some accountability,” Warren said trade group’s president and chief executive during a news conference with Democratic officer. leaders in the House. “That’s what this proviThe consumer advocacy group Public sion is all about.”

Citizen criticized the repeal vote.

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Trump says ‘time will tell’ fate of attorney general WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has cranked up the heat on Attorney General Jeff Sessions, scorning him as "very weak" and refusing to say whether he'll fire the nation's top law enforcement officer and his onetime political ally. It was an extraordinary public rebuke, and even fellow Republicans pushed back forcefully.

All through a day of anything-but-subtle tweets and statements, Trump rued his decision to choose Sessions for his Cabinet and left the former senator's future prospects dangling.

"We will see what happens," Trump said Tuesday. "Time will tell. Time will tell."

His intensifying criticism has fueled speculation that the attorney general may step down even if the president stops short of firing him. But several people close to the former Alabama senator have said that Sessions does not plan to quit.

In private, Trump raged to confidants that Sessions had been disloyal in recusing himself from the federal investigation of Russia's meddling in the presidential election and the possibility of collaboration with the Trump campaign.

Sessions himself had met with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak before the election as a representative of the Trump campaign and thus stepped aside from the probe.

As he has previously, Trump said he would have "quite simply picked someone else" for the job if he'd known Sessions would recuse himself. He called Sessions' decision a "bad thing for the presidency," changing a word from his previous comments that it had been bad for "the president." He also said the attorney general ought to get cracking on stopping leaks from federal intelligence agencies.

The president's first broadside of the day came in a tweet: "Attorney General Jeff Sessions has taken a VERY weak position on Hillary Clinton crimes (where are E-mails & DNC server) & Intel leakers!"

Trump's harsh words drew a strong response from a number of Sessions' former Senate colleagues, suggesting that all Republicans may not fall in line this time behind the president.

"Jeff Sessions is one of the most decent people I've ever met in my political life," said South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. "President Trump's tweet today suggesting Attorney General Sessions pursue prosecution of a former political rival is highly inappropriate."

Sens. Richard Shelby of Alabama, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and others also voiced support of their former colleague, as did several key conservative religious leaders and Breitbart News, the conservative news site formerly run by White House chief strategist Steve Bannon.

Former South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint said he understood Trump's frustration with "the endless media obsession over Russia" and his inability to get his agenda through Congress.

But he cautioned that "pushing Jeff Sessions out won't get Congress to move forward on his policies or stop liberals attacks. And Trump would lose a great ally and widely respected advocate for the rule of law."

Statements of support came from Family Research Council President Tony Perkins and Jenny Beth Martin, who leads the Tea Party Patriots House Speaker Paul Ryan took a hands-off approach, saying simply: "The president gets to decide what his personnel is."

Some White House aides and Trump confidants have begun discussing how to move on beyond Sessions, while others have cautioned the president against firing a figure popular among conservatives — especially during the heat of the Russia probe.

Should Sessions depart, several scenarios could unfold. If Trump follows his own executive order outlining a succession plan, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein would become acting attorney general until a successor was nominated and confirmed by the Senate. That would leave the president, at least initially, with another attorney general of whom he has been sharply critical in both public and private for his handling of the Russia probe.

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In this image from video provided by C-SPAN2, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. is is applauded as he arrives of the floor of the Senate on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (C-SPAN2 via AP)

McCain delivers a key health care vote, scolding message

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The maverick stood with his party on Tuesday, casting a crucial vote in the Republican drive to repeal "Obamacare." But then, like an angry prophet, Sen. John McCain condemned the tribal politics besetting the nation.

Confronting an aggressive brain cancer, the 80-year-old Arizonan served notice he would not vote for the GOP legislation as it stands now. McCain's impassioned speech held the rapt attention of his colleagues in the Senate chamber.

"Stop listening to the bombastic loudmouths on the radio, television and the internet," he intoned. "To hell with them!

They don't want anything done for the public good. Our incapacity is their livelihood."

A few minutes earlier, McCain dramatically entered the chamber for the pivotal vote, his first since surgery and his cancer diagnosis in Arizona. Unified for once, Republicans and Democrats applauded and whooped for the six-term lawmaker. "Aye," he said, thumbs up with both hands, for the GOP vote to move ahead on debate.

After he voted, McCain stood at his seat and accepted hugs and handshakes from senators in both parties, drawing laughter from the spectators' gallery when he and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders exchanged an awkward embrace.

McCain then spoke his mind. His face was pale, cheek bruised, a red scar and stitches above his left eye where doctors had removed a blood clot. But his voice was strong. He offered a bit of self-deprecation, saying he was "looking a little worse for wear."

He bemoaned the lack of legislative accomplishments in the current Congress and the GOP's secretive process in working on repealing Obamacare. He issued a plea for Democrats and Republicans to work together.

Obama and the Democrats shouldn't have pushed the Affordable Care Act through on party-line votes when they controlled Washington back in 2010, McCain said, "and we shouldn't do the same with ours. Why don't we try the old way of legislating in the Senate?"

That would involve committee hearings and testimony from experts and interested parties, an incremental process that could take months.

He blasted the path taken by Republican leaders "coming up with a proposal behind closed doors in consultation with the administration, then springing it on skeptical members, trying to convince them that it was better than nothing.

"I don't think that's going to work in the end, and it probably shouldn't," he said.

Debates in the Senate have become "more partisan, more tribal, more of the time than at any time I can remember," he lamented.

With President Donald Trump threatening electoral retribution for Republicans who don't toe the line, McCain urged senators to stand up for their own constitutional status.

"Whether or not we are of the same party, we are not the president's subordinates," he said. "We are his equal!"

People with health care problems had speculated on social

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 25, 2017, as the Senate was to vote on moving head on health care with the goal of erasing much of Barack Obama's law. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) media how McCain would vote, and his decision disappointed many. Addressing concerns that tens of millions will lose coverage if the Republican bill becomes law, McCain said the process is far from over.

"I voted for the motion to proceed to allow debate to continue," he said. "I will not vote for this bill as it is today. It's a shell of a bill right now."

Arizona is one of 31 states that expanded Medicaid under President Barack Obama's health care law, and Republican Gov. Doug Ducey is worried about tens of thousands losing their health insurance. That has to be addressed, said McCain.

The Arizona senator has emerged as one of Trump's most outspoken GOP critics. During the presidential campaign Trump had mocked McCain for his capture by the Vietnamese.

The speech Tuesday received a standing ovation.

"He's tough as a boot," said Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana. "Many people understandably would be curled up in bed in the fetal position."

McCain's return was reminiscent of a similar scenario involving McCain's good friend, the late Democratic Sen. Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts, who returned to the Senate in July 2008 while battling brain cancer to vote on Medicare legislation, his dramatic entry in the chamber eliciting cheers and applause. Kennedy died in August 2009. (The current Sen. Kennedy is no relation.)

McCain himself campaigned heavily on the "Obamacare" repeal issue last year as he won re-election to a sixth and almost certainly final Senate term. But he has not been a booster of the GOP health bill.

His best friend in the Senate, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, said he's been impatient to get back to work.

"Is it surprising that he would get out of a hospital bed and go to work? No," Graham said. "It's surprising he's been in the hospital this long."

They’re Killing Health Care – Why?

By NORMAN HALLS Contributor The United States of America is the only developed country in the world that doesn’t offer health care. The term is far different from the actuality. It appears they have no notion to assist their constituents. Possibly the lobbyists, health manufacturers, insurance companies and Trump are the ones.

“The Senate health-care plan isn’t a health-care plan. It’s a tax cut. That’s clear enough from how little thought it puts into actually stabilizing insurance markets versus how much it does into showering the rich with as much money as possible. Indeed, it would go so far as to retroactively cut the capital gains tax — something, remember, that’s supposed to be about incentivizing future investment — in an apparent bid to get people to create jobs six months ago. The way it would slash Medicaid to pay for this tax-cutting largesse, though, is even more important. It

would be more than just a transfer of wealth from the poor and sick to the rich and healthy. It would be a transfer of financial risk from the government to individuals.” By Matt O’Brien Washington Post.

“At the heart of the insurance issue is the cost associated with risk pools.

Insurance companies manage profit by covering a mix of people who are high risk, meaning they require significant payouts for coverage, with people who are low risk, meaning they are relatively healthy and do not have a lot of medical expenses. The Affordable Care Act subsidizes some of the high-risk cases and enforces a penalty for citizens who go without purchasing health care.

However, many healthy Americans have chosen to pay the penalty instead of the premiums, which skews the average in the risk pool. As coverage becomes less profitable, many insurers stop offering their products in certain areas. That reduction in competition

translates into higher premiums.” “I think the Republicans have put themselves in an impossible situation if they are really going to come through on their promises,” Field said. “They have sworn they are going to get rid of the individual mandate, which is what they disliked the most about Obamacare, but there’s really no viable alternative to making the insurance market work and getting healthy people into the risk pool. How do you make it accessible at an affordable price to somebody who’s already sick or older?” Wharton’s Mark Pauly and Robert Field discuss what’s ahead for the Affordable Care Act. There are numerous possible ways to proceed. A piece from the Wall Street Journal by economist Robert Litan discussed three of them.

1. Patch things up: Since affordability is a big issue, the federal government could spend more money to bring down See Health Care, Page 7

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Edward F. Moriarty, Jr. REEDVILLE, VA – Edward Franklin “Frank”, Moriarty, Jr. of Reedville, Va. died on July 19, 2017 of heart disease at the age of 79. A native of Six Corners neighborhood in Springfield, Mass. and son of Edward F. Moriarty, Sr. and Catherine BarryMoriarty, Frank exercised his entrepreneurial talents as a bar owner before entering real estate as a developer and building contractor, a profession that took him around the United States. He married Carol Mann of Westfield, Mass. in February 1960, eventually moving his family to Maryland and retiring to the Virginia Tidewater area.

For his friends and family, Frank demonstrated his culinary skills, able to quickly create a gourmet meal with as few or as many ingredients available at the time, while entertaining family members and guests with stories that highlighted his amazing and unique sense of humor, always dispensing new jokes and anecdotes designed to encourage laughter from those around him.

He demonstrated his unwavering enthusiasm and “joie de vivre” that kept him open to all possibilities for adventures that, in turn , became fodder for the tales he loved telling his children and grandchildren, and anyone else who’d listen.

A voracious reader, he cultivated passion for Irish Literature and Culture and could recite passages from Yeats, Pearce and Heaney. He loved the sea, animals, classical music, history, and politics, and enjoyed rousing discussions on all topics. In business and in his personal life, Frank treated everyone with respect and dignity and he often tried to employ workers who were down on their luck and who ran out of chances and established a reputation for treating everyone, regardless of status, with dignity and respect.

Frank poured his greatest love and passion into his family, the people he cared the most for, the motivation behind his hard work for any of the businesses he launched and sustained. He worked selflessly to support and advance his family, and when called upon, offered thoughtful, supportive and valuable life lessons and advice along the way. His perpetual sunny attitude and optimism, his ability to use stories to convey points and ideas, made him a dearly beloved “Pop-Pop” to his grandchildren and an invaluable positive force for his children.

He is survived by his wife, Carol of 57 years; three siblings, Greg Moriarty, Kathy Palermo, and Suzanne Kelly; three children, Eileen Grant, Edward Franklin Moriarty, III, and Thomas Moriarty and wife, Cassie; eight grandchildren, Jason Grant and wife, Sarah, Katie Grant, Jordan Moriarty, Saige Moriarty, Keli Moriarty, Keegan Moriarty, Ryan Moriarty, and Gracie Moriarty; and two great- grandchildren, Ella Grant and Hazel Grant. He joins his son, the late John Canty.

His legacy will forever live on through the stories he has left behind with all of us that he has touched, and will forever live on in all of our hearts.

A memorial will be planned in the Washington, D. C. area at a later date.

The Westfield Fair hosts 62nd Westfield Fair/Pioneer Valley Pageant The Westfield Fair has a long-standing tradition of hosting the Westfield Fair/Pioneer Valley Pageant. The pageant is celebrating its 62nd year with the Westfield Fair and it is the second year of new management, with Pageant Director, Kim Starsiak & Assistant Pageant Director, Christie BorelliGromaski. This year, the pageant is being held on the Westfield Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 19, 2017, starting at 9AM through 3PM. Depending on the delegate category, delegates will have the opportunity to compete in the following areas: formalwear, sportswear, talent (ages 4& up), photogenic, and/or a written essay (Mrs. Pioneer Valley only). The Westfield Fair/Pioneer Valley Ma Pageant is extending competition to any male resident from the 4 Western Massachusetts counties. Junior Mr. Pioneer Valley is for young men ages 12 & under, and Mr. Pioneer Valley is for any male of ages 13 & up. We want to recognize ALL of the talented residents from our local area, both males and females of all ages!

For any interested, potential delegates, please note that we are hosting TWO Meet & Greet sessions with the former Miss Baystate and the current Mrs. Pioneer Valley Ma on Monday, July 17th& Monday, August 14th, starting at 6PM. Both sessions will be held at the All-Stars Dance Center located at 209 Root Road, Westfield, MA. Please check out our FaceBook page: Westfield Fair Pageant For more information and/or additional questions, please contact our Director, Kim Starsiak via email @ kim@allstarsdancecenter.com or via phone @ (413) 572-1122 or our Assistant Director, Christie Borelli-Gromaski via email @ cborelli2002@yahoo.com or via phone @ (860) 235-9867.

The Westfield Cruisers presents: The Veterans Classic Auto Show WESTFIELD — Saturday, July 29 (rain date TBD) from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Westfield Fair Grounds 129 Russellville Rd, Westfield, MA. All proceeds to benefit Homeward Vets Inc., a non-profit organization committed to “Filling a Soldier’s Home”.

For more info, visit www.homewardvets.org. Show cars: $10, Spectator Admission: $3/car, Crafter/vendor spaces available for $10. Westfield Police Child Safety ID Program is free 10 am – 2 pm.

For more information please contact Gary @ 413562-1346 or Julie @ 413-454-5371 Or visit www. westfieldcruise.com

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Suspect in death of Google worker faces arraignment WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The man charged with killing a Google employee from New York who went missing after going out for a run near her mother's Massachusetts home is headed to court.

Angelo Colon-Ortiz is scheduled to be arraigned on a murder charge Wednesday in Worcester Superior Court in the death last August of 27-year-old Vanessa Marcotte.

Marcotte was visiting her mother in Princeton, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of Boston last Aug. 7, when she failed to return from a run. Her body was found several hours later in a wooded area not far from the family's home.

The 31-year-old Angelo Colon-Ortiz was arrested in April after prosecutors say his DNA matched samples on Marcotte's body.

He is being held on $10 million bail. His lawyer has not commented.

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Police investigating after horse shot with arrow AMESBURY, Mass. (AP) — Police are investigating after Massachusetts farm owners say their horse was shot by a bow and arrow.

Susan and Mike Favaloro say they found 15-year-old GQ injured Tuesday with broken pieces of arrows inside his paddock.

Even before the discovery, the Favaloros say horses at their farm in Amesbury have been agitated for several weeks.

The family has since installed security cameras inside the paddock. Susan Favaloro says she has cleaned GQ's wound and is hoping for it to heal without an infection.

Police say there are no recreational areas nearby where people would be shooting arrows.

An investigation is ongoing.

Court Logs Westfield District Court July 18, 2017 Valeria K. Ludwig, 47, of 30 Notch Road, Granby, Conn., was released on her personal recognizance and with pretrial conditions pending a Sept. 15 hearing after being arraigned on charges of receiving stolen property and two counts larceny over $250, brought by Westfield Police.

Jeffrey J. Sprague, 56, of 42 Arnold St., Apt. A6, Westfield, had a charge of assault admission to sufficient facts found but continued without a finding for one year, one charge of open and gross lewdness dismissed upon request of Commonwealth and two additional counts of open and gross lewdness dismissed nolle prosequi previously on Apr. 26, 2016, originally brought by Westfield Police.

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78-year-old man killed after train strikes pickup truck ABINGTON, Mass. (AP) — Officials say a commuter train struck a pickup truck in Massachusetts, killing its 78-year-old driver.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority says the crash happened around 8:20 p.m. Tuesday.

Transit police say the train was traveling to Boston with 10 passengers onboard when it struck the truck at a crossing in Abington.

The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene. No one on the train was injured.

Police say foul play is not suspected. The crash is under investigation.

State warns commuters of disruptions from bridge project BOSTON (AP) — Commuters are bracing for more disruptions as work begins to replace the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge that spans the Massachusetts Turnpike in Boston.

All modes of transportation will be affected, starting Wednesday night when shuttle buses replace trolleys on a section of the Green Line's B branch.

The bridge itself will be closed later in the week to most vehicle traffic. And starting Friday night and continuing through Aug. 7, the turnpike will be limited to just two lanes in each direction at peak travel periods. ___ Online: http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/ HighlightedProjects/ CommonwealthAvenueBridgeReplacement.aspx

50th Reunion Announced for Tech High Class of 1967 Technical High – Springfield, MA, Class of 1967 will hold its 50th Class Reunion from September 29 to October 1, 2017. A full weekend of exciting activities are being planned for this significant milestone with a dinner banquet and live entertainment set for Saturday evening September 30 at the Sheraton Monarch Place Hotel in Springfield, MA. If anyone is aware of classmates who may not have heard about the reunion, either send us their name and contact info or have them email Carolyn or Pam and the Reunion Committee will follow through. Names and information should be emailed to 1967Tech50th@gmail.com.

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Major crime and incident report Tuesday, July 18, 2017 10:54 a.m.: Theft of motor vehicle plates, Southampton Road. Police received a report of plates that were reportedly stolen off of a vehicle. Police reported no further information.

1:34 p.m.: Vandalism, Northern Construction Company work site. Police received a report of pieces of construction equipment that had been vandalized. Police reported $5,500 worth of damage estimated. No suspects.

Police: Woman arrested after topless road rage attack SANDWICH, Mass. (AP) — Police say a Massachusetts woman has been arrested after removing her shirt and charging topless toward an off-duty police officer while holding a knife.

In a Facebook post, the Sandwich Police Department says they received a call Saturday afternoon of a vehicle driving erratically. Police say the 39-year-old driver attempted to crash into the caller’s vehicle before pulling behind the caller at a red light.

Police say the woman then left the car, removed her clothing and ran toward the victim while holding a dagger. The caller then drove away.

The Cape Cod Times reports (http://bit.ly/2vZziMl ) the caller was an off-duty police officer.

The woman is facing several charges, including assault with a dangerous weapon, OUI and lewd wanton.

LOST CAT: Cats name: Milo, orange and white male tabby Lost in the Beckwith Avenue area $100 reward Contact: Kelly Lynch Phone: 413-214-5041

Scramble for Animals to benefit the Westfield Homeless Cat Project and Open Arms Rescue, Inc. Sunday, August 6, 2017 Rain or shine at the Oak Ridge Golf Club, Feeding Hills, MA. Registration begins at 11:30am with the Shotgun start at 12:30. The cost is $100.00 per player and includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner, and prizes.

Come for dinner for only $25.00. Hole Sponsorship—donation of $50.00 to become a hole sponsor your pet’s or loved one’s name. Register on or before July 30, 2017 return registration/sponsorship form with check or money order (payable to Marie Boccasile). Mail to Marie Boccasile 11 Second Avenue Westfield, MA 01085. For more information please contact Marie at (413) 564-0589 or marieboccasile@gmail. com

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Grilled Potato Salad Ingredients 2 pounds red potatoes 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Dressing: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon white sugar 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped 4 green onions, chopped 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions 1.Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

2.Place potatoes in a bowl; add 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat.

3.Cook on preheated grill until tender, about 30 minutes. Cool potatoes, 10 to 15 minutes; cut into quarters.

4.Whisk 1/2 cup olive oil, vinegar, salt, black pepper, garlic, and sugar together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Toss potatoes, bacon, green onions, and parsley with dressing in a bowl until evenly coated.

Savory Garlic Marinated Steaks Ingredients 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring 1 pinch cayenne pepper 2 (1/2 pound) rib-eye steaks

Directions 1.In a medium bowl, mix the vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, honey, olive oil, ground black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, liquid smoke, and cayenne pepper.

2.Place steaks in a shallow glass dish with the marinade, and turn to coat. For optimum flavor, rub the liquid into the meat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days.

3.Preheat grill for medium-high to high heat.

4.Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill steaks 7 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

Discard leftover marinade.

Grilled Tilapia with Mango Salsa Ingredients 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 2 tablespoons minced red onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice salt and pepper to taste

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Directions 1.Whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, parsley, garlic, basil, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the tilapia fillets, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

2.Prepare the mango salsa by combining the mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl. Add the lime juice and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

3.Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.

4.Remove the tilapia from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Grill the fillets until the fish is no longer translucent in the center, and flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fillets. Serve the tilapia topped with mango salsa.

Grilled Rosemary Chicken Breasts Ingredients 8 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves Directions 1.Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

2.Whisk garlic, olive oil, rosemary, mustard, lemon juice, ground black pepper, and salt together in a bowl.

3.Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag. Pour garlic mixture over chicken, reserving 1/8 cup. Seal bag and massage marinade into

chicken. Let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature.

4.Place chicken on preheated grill and cook for 4 minutes. Turn the chicken, baste with reserved mari-

nade, and continue to grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Cover with foil and let rest for at least 2 minutes before serving.

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the discussion.

Between the three neighbor’s, the hope is to hire a local engineering firm to do a thorough study on the covered bridge. Along with the Select Board, Anderson believes that the study could be able to present an opportunity of finding out the correct answers about the bridge.

“I’m hoping that somebody can came in and say “this is a viable bridge” and we can continue to respond the way we always have,”” said Anderson. “We hope we do get this resolved quickly.”

More information The covered bridge located at 412-418 will be reported on this College Highway in Southwick (WNG file story as this story The covered bridge located at 412-418 College photo) Highway in Southwick (WNG file photo) unfolds.

employees, or companies with greater than five employees but who could create a job for a lower-middle income employee are eligible in this category. The city plans to provide assistance to businesses locating in storefronts that have been vacant for six months or more, and plan to assist three businesses with the grant. $120,000 will go to public infrastructure to be used for neighborhood improvements in the eligible lower-income districts, which are mostly surrounding the hospital and the riverfront areas. Miller said the program has had its biggest benefits in redoing sidewalks and curbing, and are looking at doing the same this year. He said he will work with engineering and public works to determine which streets to work on. Another $20,000 is slated for code enforcement activities. $100,000 will go to home improvement for income-eligible homeowners. The deadline has passed to apply for this round of funding, which Miller anticipates will provide rehabilitation to eight homes. $45,000 is also available for blight removal projects.

Originally, Miller had anticipated using the funding to help the city to demolish the Romani Bowling Alley on Church Street; however, the City Council recently voted to transfer funds remaining at the end of the fiscal year in two departments for that purpose.

Miller said no determination has been made on where the blight removal funds might be spent. “It’s possible that we could seek to amend the plan to reallocate those funds to a different activity or we could identify some other blight removal project,” he said.

Miller said that now his department will begin work on the city’s CDBG plan for FY2018.

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the costs that individuals and families face. This could be done directly by raising the level of subsidies available for plans purchased on the exchanges, or raising the income thresholds at which the subsidies phase out—or both. Alternatively, the government could offer more generous subsidies to insurance companies, particularly those serving high-risk populations, in which case they wouldn’t have to raise prices as much, or impose such large deductibles.

2.Apply some force: One of the big problems that insurers are facing is that too few healthy people, and too many sick people, are signing up for the plans sold through the exchanges. For insurers, that changes everything. Faced with higher claims per enrollee than they expected, they seek to raise their prices, which makes healthy people, especially young healthy people, even less likely to sign up the following year. If unchecked, this process could lead to a spiral of rising prices and falling enrollment.

Generally speaking, private insurance markets only work well when there is a large and diversified risk pool. If we are going to rely on them to provide universal or near-universal coverage, the individual mandate will have to be enforced. That means raising the penalties for non-compliance and enforcing them effectively.

3.The Public Option: The rising cost of health care is an issue all over the world. The way most countries have dealt with it is by enrolling the entire population, or almost all of it, in a single-payer system, and using the bargaining leverage that creates (usually coupled with administrative) to keep down costs. So far, the American political system, which is highly vulnerable to capture by powerful interest groups, such as doctors, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies, has resisted going down this route. But this may be changing.” John Cassidy, The New Yorker staff writer.

American Medical Association (AMA) President Andrew W. Gurman, M.D., issued the following statement today about proposed changes to the American Health Care Act (AHCA): “None of the legislative tweaks under consideration changes the serious harm to patients and the health care delivery system if American Health Care Act (AHCA) passes. Proposed changes to the bill tinker at the edges without remedying the fundamental failing of the bill – that millions of Americans will lose their health insurance as a direct result of this proposal. “High-risk pools are not a new idea. Prior to the enactment of the Affordable Care Act, 35 states operated high-risk pools, and they were not a panacea for Americans with pre-existing medical conditions.

The history of high-risk pools demonstrates that Americans with pre-existing conditions will be stuck in second-class health care coverage – if they are able to obtain coverage at all. “Not only would the AHCA eliminate health insurance coverage for millions of Americans, the legislation would, in many cases, eliminate the ban against charging those with underlying medical conditions vastly more for their coverage.”

Recommended reading list: Medicaid Politics and Policy by Judith D. Moore and David G. Smith; SICK by Jonathan Cohn; Health Care Reform Simplified by David Parks: also read the text H.R. 1628 American Health Care. Don’t forget to write to your Legislative Leaders in Washington and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Express your concerns. McConnell telephone number 202-224-2541.

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In spite of the inconvenience though, ward six city councilor Bill Onyski, who is the councilor for the ward the work is occurring in, said that he is yet to hear from neighbors about issues pertaining to the detours or the project itself.

“It’s been fine, there’s been no complaints, at least to me. I think it was advertised pretty well and we had meetings beforehand,” Onyski said.

“Residents knew it would be a mess and they were prepared for it.”

The “mess” so far has included portions of roads Ward six councilor Bill having its pavement removed, Onyski stands in front of bumpy and uneven driving at construction equipment times and construction equip- along Joseph Avenue. ment and work right beside homes. In a small tour of the

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deck rebuilds, new wells, new septic, kitchens, bathrooms, and flooring. Residents interested in applying for the loans may call PVPC at 413-781-6045 and ask for Shirley Stephens for more information.

Regional social services that will be funded include $68,500 for the Hilltown Social Services, which also operates the Hilltown Family Center; $75,643 for the Southern Hilltowns Adult Education Center; $40,000 for the Huntington Food Pantry, and $40,000 for the Southern Hilltowns Domestic Violence Prevention Project. These programs also serve all four towns in the grant.

The town of Chester will also receive a separate grant of $800,000 for infrastructure improvements on Hampden Road. Johnson said they would be connecting the last piece of water main downtown, and redoing the road.

The announcement by Governor Baker on July 20 came as a relief for the programs being funded.

Southern Hilltowns Adult Education Director, Michele Kenney, said she was very pleased to hear that the grant was fully funded.

“We look forward to a great year, once again being able to offer a full course of GED/ HiSET prep classes, beginner and intermediate computer classes, and classes to support the many small businesses in the Hilltown Region,” Kenney said.

Last fall, funding for the FY17 CDBG program was in “super limbo,” according to comments made by Johnson at a meeting at the

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Huntington Board of Selectmen. According to Johnson, the state had proposed sweeping changes to the block grant which could have had dire effects in the hilltowns, specifically the social service programs that rely heavily on the CDBG grant to stay open.

Among the changes being proposed was a switch to one town/one project funding, instead of the multiple towns, multiple programs that have been funded for over 25 years.

She also said the proposed changes would have disproportionately impacted rural communities by pitting social services in small communities, which serve fewer people at a higher cost per person, against similar programs in larger communities, making rural areas uncompetitive.

Funding for the program for FY2018 remains uncertain. “We’ve been lucky. We’ve been successful. I’m still feeling happy about this year,” said Johnson when asked about FY18. “We’ll figure it out. We always do,” she added.

Massachusetts’ Community Development Block Grant Program is a federally funded, competitive grant program designed to help small cities and towns meet a broad range of community development needs. Assistance is provided to qualifying cities and towns for housing, community, and economic development projects that assist low and moderateincome residents, or by revitalizing blighted areas

area along Paper Mill Road, it can also be seen that grass along sidewalks has been removed.

However, Onyski said that this is expected to all be repaired or replaced when work is done. In addition, he said that the project will have an ancillary benefit of providing new pavement to portions of the area ravaged by potholes.

Also, Onyski said that the project is expected to benefit both the city and community because more homes will be on the city’s sewer system.

This could mean less septic systems and the potential problems related to those, and increased revenue from sewer use, he said.

“The payoff for residents is pretty good, and good for the city, too,” Onyski said.

After the Paper Mill Road portion is complete, Cressotti said that work will then move to Joseph Avenue to finish the other half of that area, then to the dead-end portion of Christopher Drive.

He expects the project to continue through most of the construction season.

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It’s not a new idea. In fact, The Westfield News has been providing readers with “hyper local” news coverage of Westfield, Southwick, and the Hilltowns all along. Television, radio and regional newpapers only provide fleeting coverage of local issues you care about. TV stations and big newspaper publishers, after years of cutbacks and mergers, frankly aren’t able to provide in-depth coverage of smaller markets anymore.

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Created to bring people together and enrich the community through a celebration of jazz and roots music, the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival features both risingstars and legends of American music.

The Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival is produced by Blues to Green (www.bluestogreen.org), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose goal is to harness the power of art and music (particularly jazz and blues) to celebrate community and culture, build shared purpose, and catalyze both social and environmental change.

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The Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival is made possible by scores of volunteers, and is funded solely from donations from individuals, organizations and corporations.

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But Trump also could invoke his authority under the federal Vacancies Act to temporarily fill the slot with someone of his choice who has already been confirmed by the Senate to another position. That could include Cabinet members or other top Justice Department officials— but only if the attorney general resigned as opposed to being fired, said University of Texas law professor Stephen Vladeck.

Another option: A recess appointment would allow Trump to appoint anyone of his choosing to be attorney general if the Senate recesses for 10 days or more in August. This would allow the president to bypass Senate confirmation until 2019.

But the length of an August recess remains uncertain, and Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York has vowed to fight such an appointment.

Sessions' exit could also raise the specter of Trump asking Rosenstein — or whomever he appoints to fill the position —

to fire Robert Mueller, the special counsel leading the investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 election and potential collusion with Trump's campaign. That would seem to fulfill the vision of the Justice Department that Trump's critics believe he articulated during the campaign: a place that, at his direction, will punish his political enemies.

The White House was intent on tightening the vise on Sessions.

Anthony Scaramucci, the president's new communications director, said in an interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt that Trump is "obviously frustrated" with Sessions. When Hewitt said it was clear that Trump wants Sessions gone, Scaramucci replied, "You're probably right."

White House deputy press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told Fox News' "Fox & Friends" that the president was "frustrated and disappointed" with Sessions for recusing himself

from the Russia probe.

"That frustration certainly hasn't gone away. And I don't think it will," she said.

Trump often talks about making staff changes without following through, so those who have spoken with the president cautioned that a change may not be imminent or happen at all.

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Massachusetts State Sen. Don Humason delivers a proclamation to the state champs on behalf of the state. (Submitted photo)

Saints still a hit

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WESTFIELD – St. Mary celebrated a 5-3 win over Archbishop Williams, of Braintree in the Division 4 baseball championship more than a month ago, but the victory parade goes on.

Two weeks ago, state and city officials delivered a proclamation to St. Mary’s players and coaching staff during a team banquet at Shortstop Bar & Grill.

Certificates were distributed, player recognition picture boards showcasing each player’s finest moments on the field were unveiled, and the Saints whooped it up.

That was just one of the many accolades which have been bestowed upon these players and their coaching staff since making history.

“I didn’t realize how much farther this has reached until a waitress recognized us, and an 80-year-old man at a Blue Sox game said to me that he tuned in to listen to the broadcast,” St. Mary athletic director and assistant baseball coach Bill Lamirande said.

In addition, the Saints appeared at recent Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball All-Star tournament games, where they were honored for their achievements.

Yankee Candle created a special commemorative candle in their honor.

Other events involving the championship team may still take place, Lamirande said, but will likely depend on the availability of their players and coaches in between vacation, work schedules, and school this fall.

Westfield Mayor Brian P. Sullivan delivers a proclamation to the state champion St. Mary Saints baseball’ team. (Submitted photo)

Keene stays unbeaten WESTFIELD – The Babe Ruth Baseball 13-YearOld regional championship final is set.

On Monday, Keene (N.H.) won its fifth straight game in the New England regional tournament, edging Pittsfield 1-0 in the semifinals Tuesday to earn a spot in the championship, where it will take on Newton (3-2). Newton upended Trumbull (Conn.) 3-2.

Keene (5-0) and Newton (3-2) will meet Wednesday at Bullens Field to determine the regional champion.

First pitch is at 6 p.m.

Patriots WR Hawkins retires, pledges brain to research FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Receiver Andrew Hawkins says he is retiring from the NFL and donating his brain to research.

The six-year NFL veteran signed with the New England Patriots in May as a free agent. But he said in a video on uninterrupted.com that his body isn't responding as he prepared for training camp.

The Concussion Legacy Foundation says Hawkins has pledged his brain for research into chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. The degenerative disease is known to cause cognitive and behavioral problems in athletes, members of the military and others who sustained repeated head trauma.

The 31-year-old undrafted free agent out of Toledo played three seasons each with the Bengals and Browns. In 2014 he had career highs of 63 catches and 824 yards. He also helped the Montreal Alouettes win back-to-back Grey Cup championships in the Canadian Football League.

A special commemorative candle was created to honor the 2017 Division 4 baseball state champion St. Mary Saints.

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NCAA rule ending two-a-days forcing teams to adjust

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer The two-a-day football practices that coaches once used to toughen up their teams and cram for the start of the season are going the way of tear-away jerseys and the wishbone formation.

As part of its efforts to increase safety, the NCAA approved a plan this year that prevents teams from holding multiple practices with contact in a single day.

The move has forced plenty of schools to alter their practice calendar, with many teams opening their preseason as early as this week. Officials don't mind if it causes a few logistical headaches as long as it reduces the head injuries that had become all too common this time of year.

According to the NCAA's Sport Science Institute, 58 percent of the football practice concussions that occur over the course of a year happen during the preseason. Brian Hainline, the NCAA's chief medical officer, says August also is a peak month for catastrophic injuries resulting from conditioning rather than contact, such as heatstroke and cardiac arrest.

"There was just something about that month really stood out," Hainline said.

"We couldn't say with statistical certainty if this was because of the two-a-days, but there was enough consensus in the room and enough preliminary data that it looked like it was because of the two-adays."

Some coaches believe the benefits could go beyond reducing concussions.

"I don't think you're going to have the number of injuries that you had, especially the soft tissue injuries — hamstring pulls, quad pulls, groin pulls,"

Louisiana Tech coach Skip Holtz said.

Teams still can hold two practices on a given day, but one of those practices can only be a "walkthrough" that includes no contact, helmets, pads or conditioning activities. Three hours of recovery are required between a practice and a walkthrough, though meetings can be held during that period.

"It just makes all the sense in the world," Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said.

Most programs were trending away from two-a-day practices long before this decision.

More than three-quarters of the 89 Football Bowl Subdivision teams that responded to an Associated Press survey on the subject said they conducted multiple practices on certain days last year.

But in the overwhelming majority of cases, teams made sure one of those workouts had limited or no contact.

Those teams won't have to change their approach too much.

Hainline said he didn't know exactly how many programs were still holding multiple contact workouts on certain days before the NCAA ruling, but he said it was more common in the Division II ranks than among FBS schools.

Coaches say that because players are on campus working out all year, there's no need to work them quite as hard once preseason practices begin.

"Back in the day, we used two-a-days to get in shape," Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher said. "You weren't there all summer. You didn't come until the second half. They didn't train from January until June like they do now."

Marshall athletic director Mike Hamrick, a member of the Division I

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football oversight committee, agrees that times have changed. As an example, he cites the grueling workouts Paul "Bear" Bryant held at Texas A&M during the 1950s, which were chronicled in the book and ESPN movie "Junction Boys."

"There ain't no 'Junction Boys' anymore because the players are in tip-top shape when we start football practice," Hamrick said.

Even so, some players say they'll miss the grind.

"Going through a two-a-day is tough, and that's a big part of football," Kansas State offensive lineman Dalton Risner said. "That builds you for the season. I wish that could go back to what we used to do."

While two-a-days already were going out of fashion, this new rule is still forcing teams to adapt in other respects.

Although the NCAA is preventing multiple full-scale workouts on the same day, teams are still permitted to hold 29 total preseason practice sessions, the same as before. That creates a dilemma for coaches trying to hold that many practices without the benefit of two-adays. Chris Ash of Rutgers is concerned increasing the length of training camp conflicts with new NCAA rules about time demands placed on athletes and could end up increasing the overall amount of contact practices.

"We've got to manage five weeks of training camp very carefully," Ash said.

Division I schools received a blanket waiver for this season allowing them to start practice one week earlier than usual.

Nearly two-thirds of the FBS programs that responded to the AP survey are starting practice in July rather than in August, as is customary.

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Ed Normand Golf League at EMCC STANDINGS WEEK 16 OF 22

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DIVISION 1 147 146 142.5 140 139.5 139 135.5 131.5 119 114.5 109 84.5

TIM LARAMEE – DAN LARAMEE RICK BROWN – JIM CARTWRIGHT TOM MASSIMINO – TIM HUBER MIKE BERARDELLI – JIM JOHNSON DAVE DUBOIS – ALAN VELAZQUEZ DAN HARRIS – SHAWN BRADLEY PAUL CARRIER – LARRY COURNOYER RANDY ANDERSON – BOB GENEREUX MARC GRENIER – JOHN LAROSE JESSE RASID – AL NUBILE MIKE COTE – RYAN MALONEY SEAN CAHILL – MARK O’DONNELL DIVISION 2

150.5 140.5 140 138 136.5 136 132.5 130.5 130.5 130 128 118.5

BRUCE KELLOGG – RICHARD KELLOGG CAM LEWIS – BILL GRISE III DAN BURNS JR. – GREG GLIDDEN MARK LOGAN – JOE GAUDETTE JIM CONROY – FRAN COMO CARLOS SANTOS – BILL GRISE II ED BIELONKO – BRANDEN BIELONKO GARY GLADU – FRAN DWYER MIKE DOUVILLE – JODY WEHR JAY O’SULLIVAN – RICK BURKE BOB COLLIER – DON CLARKE MIKE MAHAN – JOE HEBDA

144.5 143 143 141.5 141.5 140.5 133 125 123.5 119.5 117 73

GLENN GRABOWSKI – JEFF BERGER MIKE SOVEROW – MIKE MULLIGAN BOB LEWKO – NICK STELLATO DAVE DOVER – BILL CHAFFEE JASON GEORGE – DAN VAN KRUININGAN JIM HAAS – AL HAAS ROY BARTON – BILL REINHAGEN JOE BOUTIN – HENRY SMITH JIM STRYCHARZ – RICHARD ROY DAN BURNS SR. – MIKE MANIJEK CHRIS FENTON – RYAN DROBOT JASON FITZGERALD – STEVE TOMAINO

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SUMMER 2017 SPORTS SCHEDULES Wed.., July 26 BABE RUTH BASEBALL 13-YEAR-OLDS KEENE (5-0) AND NEWTON (3-2) (at Bullens Field) Regional Championship, 6 p.m.

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Results for July 21, 2017 22 couples participated on a beautiful evening for golf Points results front-9: Dave White and Ann White 39 points Gerry Potvin and Nancy Jamrog 38 points Net results front-9: Bob polverari and Barbara Polverari 69 Bill Bowen and Eileen Bowen 69 Points results back-9: Dennis Desmarais and Linda Desmarais 41 points Net results back-9: Bill Hathaway and Terri Hathaway 69 Pioria results: Brad Cabral and Michelle Cabral 70

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SHELL’S TEKOA • TUESDAY GOLF LEAGUE RESULTS FROM JULY 18, 2017

1st Place Bob Berniche & Fred Rogers 155.5 Points 2nd Place Jim Johnson & Jim Floraski 131.5 Points 3rd Place Rich Chistolini & Eric Wilder 125.5 Points 4th Place Ed West & Harry Pease

123.5 Points 5th Place Dick Wil iams & Ron Sena 123.0 Points 5th Place Bil Lawry & Dave Gile 123.0 Points 6th Place John Kidrick & Erroll Nichols 120.5 Points 7th Place Ray West & Harpo Czarnecki 116.5 Points 8th Place Angelo Masciadrelli & Frank Kamlowski 115.5 Points 9th Place Gene Theroux & Jack Kennedy 112.0 Points 10th Place Bob McCarthy & Jack Blascak 111.0 Points 10th Place John Lucas & Carl Haas 111.0 Points 11th Place Dave Liberty & Jim French 110.0 Points 12th Place Harry Thompson & Jeff Guglielmo 108.0 Points 13th Place Conrad Clendenin & Stu Browning 104.5 Points 14th Place Skip Couture & Bob Dudas 98.0 Points 15th Place Butch Rines & Bil Wallinovich 92.5 Points 16th Place Ron Bonyeau & Mike Ripa 90.5 Points

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Eric Wilder Low Net Jack Blascak Closest to Pin on 3rd (1st shot) Bob Berniche Closest to Pin on 3rd (2nd shot) Angelo Masciadrelli Closest to Pin on 6th (2nd shot) Dick Wil iams & Eric Wilder & Jim Johnson (Birdies)

Congratulations to the winners. Winning teams receive pro shop “chits” money redeemable for pro shop merchandise. Winning “chits” may be used anytime during the season and must be used by October 31, 2017. Special orders must be made before September 29, 2017.

Thank you!

Ted Perez Jr East Mountain Country Club Westfield Final evening for the 2017 Friday Couples League is September 29. Steak dinner and awards ceremony will follow golf. Teams must let us know if they will be playing and attending the final evening and dinner. The final evening will be a scramble format for each team with dinner to follow at approximately 7pm.

HOLE-IN-ONE Hole In ONE Tekoa Date: 6/27/17 12:44 pm Hole # 16 – 6/27/17 Angelo Masciadrelli Westfield, MA 140 yards – 5 wood 1st Career Hole In One Witnessed by – Frank Kamlowski, Jim Floraski, Rich Meier

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WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM Seattle Mariners' Jean Segura, center, is mobbed by teammates after he hit a walk-off RBI single in the 13th inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox to score Guillermo Heredia and give the Mariners a 6-5 win just after midnight, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/ Ted S. Warren)

Segura’s single in 13th rallies Mariners past Red Sox 6-5 SEATTLE (AP) — Guillermo Heredia provided the early punch with a home run, then turned an extra 90 feet into the winning run for the Seattle Mariners some four hours later.

Heredia went from first to third on a wild pitch and then came home when Jean Segura rolled an RBI single up the middle with two outs in the 13th inning to cap a two-run rally and give the Mariners a 6-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox in a game that ended early Wednesday morning.

“In my opinion, the biggest play in the game was him going from first to third on the wild pitch, keeping his up head up there and taking the extra base, which allowed him to score the winning run,” Mariners manager Scott Servais said.

“A lot of crazy plays in that game, but it says a lot about the effort of our ballclub.”

Mitch Haniger walked with one out in the 13th off Doug Fister (0-5), pitching his third inning, and was forced at second on Ben Gamel’s fielder’s choice. Heredia, who had a three-run homer in the second, singled Gamel to third. Gamel scored on a wild pitch to tie it, with Heredia advancing all the way to third. Mike Zunino then walked. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts fielded Segura’s roller behind second, but his off-balance throw was way late.

“Obviously, I didn’t know right away. I was aggressive on the play,” Heredia said through a translator. “Once I looked back at the catcher, he was a little careless on it, I took off for third.”

The Red Sox, who stranded two runners in the eighth, ninth and 11th innings, had taken a 5-4 lead in the top half when Sandy Leon singled home Hanley Ramirez with two outs off Tony Zych (5-2).

“Our bullpen did a great job of extending it, we had opportunities throughout, we fight back from 3-0, unfortunately the ending is what it is,” Red Sox manager John Farrell said. “It’s a tough loss, particularly the way we’ve scuffled offensively for a period of time now.”

Zunino opened the seventh inning with his 15th home run to bring Seattle even at 4-4.

The Red Sox capitalized on a sudden loss of command by starter Felix Hernandez for three runs in the sixth to erase a 3-1 deficit.

Highly touted prospect Rafael Devers, making his debut, walked to open the inning and Andrew Benintendi drew a one-out walk. Both runners advanced on a wild pitch and Dustin Pedroia followed with a two-run double. Pedroia advanced on Ramirez’s flyout and came home on Bradley Jr.’s single.

Heredia’s three-run homer off starter Drew Pomeranz staked the Mariners to a 3-0 lead in the second.

Ramirez cut it to 3-1 in the fourth with 17th home run, a two-out shot to left.

“We knew it was going to be a tight game. It

got a little longer than we expected, but we’ll take it,” Servais said.

The 20-year-old Devers, who began the season at Double-A and then was called up Monday after just nine games at Triple-A Pawtucket, flied out to center in his first at-bat, walked, hit into a double play in the seventh, and walked again in the ninth.

He struck out in the 11th to end the inning with the go-ahead run at third and flied out to center to end the 13th. He finished 0 for 4 with two walks.

“In the first inning I was very nervous, but thank God I was able to get my feet under me,” Devers said through a translator. “For me, it’s just going out there and playing my brand of baseball and having fun out there, that’s what I was trying to do and I think I did that. I’m not happy that we lost, but I’m happy for my first big-league game.

RED SOX TRADE: Boston acquired INF-OF Eduardo Nunez from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for minor league RHPs Shaun Anderson and Gregory Santos, GM Dave Dombrowski announced midgame. Nunez, 30, hit .308 with 20 doubles, four home runs, and 31 RBI in 76 games for the Giants this season.

RED SOX MOVES Dombrowski also announced several moves following the game. LHP Luis Ysla, currently at Double-A Portland, was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. RHP Blaine Boyer is expected to be activated off the 10-day DL (right elbow strain) on Wednesday. ...

RHP Ben Taylor is scheduled to be placed on the 10-day DL, retroactive to Sunday.

TRAINER’S ROOM: Red Sox: RHP Joe Kelly, on the 10-day DL (left hamstring strain) is getting closer to returning. “That was an encouraging bullpen by Joe today, 25 pitches, 80 to 85 percent,” manager John Farrell said. “His next bullpen will be on Friday when we get back home, so he’s making pretty good progress.” Kelly likely will need at one least rehab outing before returning, Farrell said.

Mariners: CF Jarrod Dyson, who sustained a hyperextended toe when crashing into the wall Saturday, missed his third straight game, but was improving.

UP NEXT: Red Sox: LHP Chris Sale (12-4, 2.58) closes out the three-game series Wednesday afternoon.

Sale has gone at least six innings in all but one of his 20 starts. He has not allowed an earned run in three of his last four starts. Sale leads the AL with 200 strikeouts.

Mariners: RHP Andrew Moore (1-2, 5.70) has not won in four starts since a victory in his debut on June 22. Moore, the Mariners’ second-round pick in 2015, has allowed nine home runs in 30 innings.

Giants trade infielder Eduardo Nunez to Red Sox

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Infielder Eduardo Nunez was traded from the San Francisco Giants to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night for minor league righthanders Shaun Anderson and Gregory Santos.

The deal was finalized during San Francisco's 11-3 win over Pittsburgh and announced after the game.

"It's exciting," Nunez said while standing outside of manager Bruce Bochy's office. "You're going to go (play) for a championship.

That's why we're here. That's the focus right now."

Nunez started at third base, hit a two-run double and scored twice before he was removed for a pinch hitter in the fifth inning. The infielder, who was hit by a pitch on the left elbow earlier in the game, was shown on television shaking hands with teammates in the Giants' clubhouse.

The 30-year-old hit .308 in 76 games with San Francisco this season and has reached base safely in 40 of his last 42 games.

"A right-handed bat, a

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proven guy, hitting for a high average, he can play multiple positions," Red Sox manager John Farrell said from Seattle, where Boston lost 6-5 in 13 innings. "We'll work him in."

Nunez drove in 31 runs and had a team-high 17 stolen bases despite being slowed by a hamstring injury this month.

"He's very talented and that's why a lot of clubs wanted him," Bochy said. "He can run, he's a good hitter, he can play anywhere. I'm going to miss him because this guy was exciting. He's got a chance to get to the postseason so I'm happy for him.

He'll help that ballclub."

Nunez did not rule out the possibility of re-signing with San Francisco in the offseason when he's scheduled to become a free agent. For now, Nunez said he's intent on helping the Red Sox maintain their lead in the AL East.

"I never listened really the last two week where I was going," Nunez said. "I just focused on playing. I don't read that much Twitter and those things. I am focused on who's pitching tonight, who's pitching the next day."

Boston general manager Dave Dombrowski said

Nunez wouldn't report to the Red Sox until Friday.

"He's versatile for us, gives us another that we feel can help us give us some offense, which we do need at this time," Dombrowski said. "I think he'll play a lot for us.

He's a good major league player."

The move could clear the way for the Giants to recall Pablo Sandoval from the minors, although Bochy said that's not likely to happen.

The 2012 World Series MVP with the Giants, Sandoval signed a minor league contract with San Francisco last weekend after he was released

by Boston, which signed him to a $95 million, five-year deal after the 2014 season.

He hit just .237 with 14 homers and 59 RBIs during 2½ injury-decimated seasons with the Red Sox. Sandoval has played for Class A San Jose and Triple-A Sacramento since rejoining the Giants organization.

"We're not going to bring Pablo here until we think he's ready," Bochy said.

Giants pitchers Jeff Samardzija and Johnny Cueto could also be dealt before Monday's trade deadline.

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Boston 55 47 .539 — — 4-6 L-4 29-18 26-29 New York 52 46 .531 1 — 6-4 W-2 27-17 25-29 Tampa Bay 52 49 .515 2½ 1 4-6 W-1 28-23 24-26 Baltimore 48 52 .480 6 4½ 6-4 L-1 30-21 18-31 Toronto 46 54 .460 8 6½ 4-6 W-2 24-24 22-30 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Cleveland 53 45 .541 — — 6-4 W-5 26-24 27-21 Kansas City 52 47 .525 1½ — 8-2 W-7 30-23 22-24 Minnesota 49 50 .495 4½ 3 4-6 L-3 23-31 26-19 Detroit 45 54 .455 8½ 7 5-5 L-2 25-23 20-31 Chicago 39 58 .402 13½ 12 1-9 L-1 19-23 20-35 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Houston 67 33 .670 — — 6-4 W-2 30-21 37-12 Seattle 51 51 .500 17 2½ 6-4 W-2 30-25 21-26 Texas 49 51 .490 18 3½ 4-6 W-1 26-21 23-30 Los Angeles 49 52 .485 18½ 4 5-5 L-1 27-23 22-29 Oakland 44 56 .440 23 8½ 4-6 L-2 28-23 16-33 NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Washington 59 39 .602 — — 7-3 L-1 26-20 33-19 Atlanta 48 51 .485 11½ 8½ 4-6 W-1 23-25 25-26 New York 47 51 .480 12 9 6-4 W-2 25-28 22-23 Miami 45 53 .459 14 11 4-6 L-1 22-26 23-27 Philadelphia 34 64 .347 25 22 5-5 L-2 18-28 16-36 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Milwaukee 54 48 .529 — — 3-7 W-1 28-24 26-24 Chicago 52 47 .525 ½ 4½ 8-2 W-1 27-22 25-25 Pittsburgh 50 51 .495 3½ 7½ 7-3 L-1 27-23 23-28 St. Louis 49 51 .490 4 8 5-5 W-2 28-24 21-27 Cincinnati 41 59 .410 12 16 2-8 L-2 25-28 16-31 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Los Angeles 70 31 .693 — — 8-2 W-4 43-13 27-18 Arizona 57 43 .570 12½ — 4-6 L-1 35-18 22-25 Colorado 58 44 .569 12½ — 6-4 L-2 31-19 27-25 San Diego 43 57 .430 26½ 14 4-6 L-2 24-25 19-32 San Fran 39 63 .382 31½ 19 4-6 W-1 21-29 18-34

AMERICAN LEAGUE Monday’s Games Chicago White Sox 3, Chicago Cubs 1 Houston 13, Philadelphia 4 Toronto 4, Oakland 2 Baltimore 5, Tampa Bay 0 Cleveland 6, Cincinnati 2 Kansas City 5, Detroit 3, 12 innings Miami 4, Texas 0 L.A. Dodgers 6, Minnesota 4 Seattle 4, Boston 0 Tuesday’s Games Chicago Cubs 7, Chicago White Sox 2 Houston 5, Philadelphia 0 N.Y. Yankees 4, Cincinnati 2 Toronto 4, Oakland 1 Kansas City 3, Detroit 1 Cleveland 11, L.A. Angels 7, 11 innings Tampa Bay 5, Baltimore 4 Texas 10, Miami 4 L.A. Dodgers 6, Minnesota 2 Seattle 6, Boston 5, 13 innings Wednesday’s Games Baltimore (Jimenez 4-6) at Tampa Bay (Cobb 8-6), 12:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Bailey 2-4) at N.Y. Yankees (Severino 6-4), 1:05 p.m.

Boston (Sale 12-4) at Seattle (Moore 1-2), 3:40 p.m.

Houston (Fiers 7-4) at Philadelphia (Nola 7-6), 7:05 p.m.

Oakland (Blackburn 1-1) at Toronto (Estrada 4-7), 7:07 p.m.

Kansas City (Kennedy 3-6) at Detroit (Sanchez 2-0), 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Nolasco 4-11) at Cleveland (Carrasco 10-4), 7:10 p.m.

Miami (Urena 8-4) at Texas (Darvish 6-8), 8:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 9-7) at Chicago White Sox (Shields 2-2), 8:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Santana 11-7) at L.A. Dodgers (Stewart 0-0), 10:10 p.m.

Thursday’s Games L.A. Angels (Ramirez 9-8) at Cleveland (Bauer 8-8), 12:10 p.m.

Oakland (Manaea 8-5) at Toronto (Stroman 9-5), 12:37 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Archer 7-6) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 9-3), 7:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Lester 7-6) at Chicago White Sox (Pelfrey 3-7), 8:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Monday’s Games Chicago White Sox 3, Chicago Cubs 1 Houston 13, Philadelphia 4 Cleveland 6, Cincinnati 2 Miami 4, Texas 0 St. Louis 8, Colorado 2 Arizona 10, Atlanta 2 L.A. Dodgers 6, Minnesota 4 N.Y. Mets 5, San Diego 3 Pittsburgh 10, San Francisco 3 Tuesday’s Games Chicago Cubs 7, Chicago White Sox 2 Houston 5, Philadelphia 0 Milwaukee 8, Washington 0 N.Y. Yankees 4, Cincinnati 2 Texas 10, Miami 4 St. Louis 3, Colorado 2 Atlanta 8, Arizona 3 L.A. Dodgers 6, Minnesota 2 N.Y. Mets 6, San Diego 5 San Francisco 11, Pittsburgh 3 Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati (Bailey 2-4) at N.Y. Yankees (Severino 6-4), 1:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Blair 0-0) at Arizona (Corbin 7-9), 3:40 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Williams 4-4) at San Francisco (Samardzija 4-11), 3:45 p.m.

Houston (Fiers 7-4) at Philadelphia (Nola 7-6), 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Nelson 8-5) at Washington (Gonzalez 8-5), 7:05 p.m.

Miami (Urena 8-4) at Texas (Darvish 6-8), 8:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 9-7) at Chicago White Sox (Shields 2-2), 8:10 p.m.

Colorado (Hoffman 6-2) at St. Louis (Martinez 6-8), 8:15 p.m.

Minnesota (Santana 11-7) at L.A. Dodgers (Stewart 0-0), 10:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Matz 2-3) at San Diego (Chacin 9-7), 10:10 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Milwaukee (Garza 4-5) at Washington (Scherzer 11-5), 12:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (Stephenson 0-3) at Miami (O’Grady 1-1), 7:10 p.m.

Arizona (Godley 3-4) at St. Louis (Wainwright 11-5), 7:15 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Lester 7-6) at Chicago White Sox (Pelfrey 3-7), 8:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Flexen 0-0) at San Diego (Perdomo 4-5), 9:10 p.m.

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Dear Annie

By ANNIE LANE

Theft of a Social Circle Dear Annie: My little sister moved to the town where I live a few months ago. My husband and I regularly invite her to hang out with our group of friends, and we have some family here, too, whom we see. She and I have a lot in common, with very similar taste in books and movies and a penchant for talking too much.

She’s single and more proactive about finding things to do, and she’s started cutting us out of social gatherings she plans -- with friends she met through us and with our family members -because she says I “overshadow” her. I haven’t resorted to singing that “Beaches” song to her yet, but I’m pretty burnt on her trying to leave me out of my own social circle. What should I do? -- The Cooler Sister Dear Cooler Sister: She might be the wind beneath your wings, but she still needs a chance to spread her own. She is new to the area and probably wants to establish an identity outside of just being your younger sister. That doesn’t mean she doesn’t love you or want to spend time with you. In fact, I’m sure you’re a big part of why she moved there in the first place. Just give her time.

Dear Annie: My heart goes out to the obese stepbrother who was the subject of a recent letter. He has probably been given lots of unhelpful advice and plenty of scorn. Your suggestion to check for an underactive thyroid was not bad, but there is much more he can do.

Many morbidly obese individuals have had amazing success with a ketogenic diet, which allows them to lose weight without experiencing the hunger that typically accompanies low-calorie diets. The old advice to “move more and eat less” sounds sensible, but it rarely works for more than a short time because it requires immense willpower, leaves a person feeling hungry all the time and ruins his or her metabolism.

On the other hand, a well-formulated ketogenic diet, after a few days of adaptation, causes a person to feel quite satisfied and energized. It often normalizes blood sugar, blood pressure and lipid profiles, allowing people to reduce or eliminate medications while losing weight. Because it is high in natural fats, many doctors still advise against it, but that is beginning to change as research and clinical experience show the safety and efficacy of the diet in both the short term and the long term. You would be doing this man, his sister and many others a huge favor if you would mention “keto” (otherwise known as low-carb/high-fat) to your readers. -- A Keto Fan Dear Keto Fan: Thank you for the tip. I was not aware of the keto diet. I encourage curious readers to do their research and talk to their doctors to decide whether it might be a good fit for them.

HINTS FROM HELOISE A LOVE OF SWEDISH MEATBALLS Dear Heloise: My husband loves SWEDISH MEATBALLS, but I don’t have a recipe for them. Do you? -- Karen C., Middletown, N.Y. Karen, in fact I do, and here it is: 2 cups breadcrumbs 1/2 cup milk 8 ounces ground beef 8 ounces sausage meat (spicy) 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (optional) 5-ounce can of sliced water chestnuts, chopped Mix the breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl. Add all other ingredients and mix well. Roll the meat mix into 1-1/2-inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet with sides, close together (these shrink when cooked). Bake at 350 degrees until well-done and golden brown (about 30 to 40 minutes). Remove from the oven and drain on a paper towel. Serve with spicy jelly sauce. To make the sauce, use equal portions of grape jelly and cocktail (red, shrimp) sauce. Stirring constantly, cook over a low heat until bubbling. Remove from heat and pour over meatballs.

This recipe could become a favorite in your family, and I have many others in my Main Dishes and More pamphlet. To order a copy, go to my website at www. Heloise.com, or send a stamped (70 cents), self-addressed, long envelope, along with $3, to: Heloise/Main Dishes, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 782795001. Swedish meatballs can be a great appetizer for a party, or are great over noodles as a main dish. -- Heloise SALAD GREENS TURNING BROWN Dear Heloise: I’ve been a fan of yours since I was a young girl.

My question: I love the convenience of packaged organic salad mixes. However, 95 percent of the time, these go bad before the date listed on the package. Is there a solution to making these last longer? -- Camilla G., via email Camilla, line a plastic container with two layers of paper towels. These will absorb moisture from your salad greens. For large bags of greens, use four layers, and make sure the lid fits tightly or that the bag is closed securely. Store your greens in the vegetable bin of your refrigerator. Always buy greens at least five days before the expiration date. -- Heloise

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TV Sports Tonight Wednesday, July 26 HORSE RACING 4 p.m.

FS2 — Saratoga Live, at Saratoga Springs, N.Y. MLB BASEBALL 1 p.m.

MLB — Regional coverage, Cincinnati at N.Y. Yankees OR Baltimore at Tampa Bay (noon) 4 p.m.

MLB — Regional coverage, Boston at Seattle (joined in progress) OR Atlanta at Arizona (3:30 p.m.)

8 p.m.

ESPN — Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox 11 p.m.

MLB — Regional coverage, Minnesota at L.A. Dodgers OR N.Y. Mets at San Diego (games joined in progress) SOCCER 7:30 p.m.

ESPN2 — International Champions Cup, FC Barcelona vs.

Manchester United, at Landover, Md. 9 p.m.

ESPNEWS — International Champions Cup, Paris SaintGermain vs. Juventus, at Miami 9:30 p.m.

ESPN2 — International Champions Cup, Paris Saint-Germain vs. Juventus, at Miami 9:30 p.m.

FS1 — CONCACAF Gold Cup, final, United States vs. Jamaica, at Santa Clara, Calif.

11:30 p.m.

ESPN — International Champions Cup, Manchester City vs.

Real Madrid, at Los Angeles SWIMMING 11:30 a.m.

NBCSN — FINA World Aquatics Championships, semifinals and finals, at Budapest, Hungary

On The Tube

UFC president Dana White, center, intervenes as boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor exchange words during a news conference at Staples Center Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in Los Angeles. The two are scheduled to fight in a boxing match in Las Vegas on Aug. 26. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Mayweather-McGregor to be shown live in movie theaters The Associated Press Movie theaters around the U.S. will show the Aug. 26 fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor.

The bout between the undefeated boxer and the Irish UFC champion will cost $99.95 on high-definition pay-per-view TV. Tickets for the fight at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena will range from $500 to $10,000 — and there aren’t many $500 seats.

Meanwhile, movie theater tickets for the fighting spectacle of the year are being sold at $40 per adult in advance. A complete list of participating theaters can be found at www.FathomEvents.com .

Fathom Events and Mayweather Promotions announced the partnership on Tuesday.

Mayweather is coming out of retirement for a boxing match against a UFC star who has never boxed professionally.

Game of Thrones: Shattering the dragonglass ceiling WASHINGTON (AP) — Westeros is no longer a man's world.

Women are finally calling most of the shots during the seventh season of "Game of Thrones." And if recent economic history is any guide, greater gender equality could help make everyone better off. In a peacetime economy, adding women workers increases the pace of growth. But in wartime, adding women workers is a competitive edge.

From her new perch in Dragonstone, Daenerys has gathered the three royal houses supporting her quest to become queen — with each house led by a fellow woman. Up north, Sansa will rule while her kinsman Jon Snow hits the road. Meanwhile in King's Landing, Cersei is preparing for war with fierce shoulder pads and a giant crossbow in hopes of preserving her crown.

The Associated Press' economics team discusses the rise of women in the latest episode of our audio show, "The Wealth of Westeros." Stream it here.

It's a sharp transformation for the HBO series that oozed testosterone in earlier seasons. Back then women were often the primary victims of men's constant cruelties. But the ascent of women could be a huge positive for Westeros, just as it was for the U.S. economy.

Equality among the sexes is about more than social justice — it's often a source of prosperity.

Joining the AP on its latest episode is Neera Tanden, the president and chief executive of the Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank. Tanden is a major Game of Thrones fan and said that women sometimes have gotten "big strides" in economic and political rights during periods of crisis.

But the big question for Daenerys is

This image provided by HBO shows Sophie Turner as Sansa, in HBO's "Game of Thrones," during the second episode of Season 7. Westeros is no longer a man’s world. During the seventh season of “Game of Thrones,” it’s women who are calling the shots.

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whether she'll decide to order her three dragons to destroy Cersei — an act seemingly in line with the men who were previously king. Daenerys' female advisers have encouraged greater aggression, while her male advisers, Tyrion and Varys, pushed for a more restrained approach.

"It was like gender roles were reversed, right?" Tanden said. "The women wanted to come in and use the dragons to slaughter everyone in King's Landing.

The male advisers, said, you know, you don't really want to kill all those people."

Economic growth comes from two

major factors. The first is how productive people are for each hour worked — one of the big reasons why Westeros' general lack of innovation leaves so many peasants struggling to feed themselves. But the other big factor is how many workers an economy can add, since more people earning daily wages leads to faster growth.

It's the addition of workers where women matter so much. Much of the economic gains from the 1980s and 1990s came because a greater proportion of women started working — and more them started taking jobs that had traditionally been reserved for men. Women's participation rate in the job market peaked around 2001 and has since slipped as the overall growth rate has slowed.

Jon Snow seems to have taken this principle to heart for battling the supernatural White Walkers.

He wants every woman and girl fighting this ghostly brood, not just every man and boy. He also wants women helping to mine for dragonglass, the one obsidian-like material known to kill White Walkers.

The women leading Westeros face the challenge of emulating the men who came before them or blazing their own course.

One of Daenerys' allies, the shrewd but grandmotherly Lady Olenna, told her not to follow the advice of wise men but her own instincts as a woman — one with three fire-breathing dragons at her beck and call.

"I've known a great many clever men," Olenna said. "I've outlived them all. You know why? I ignored them. The lords of Westeros are sheep. Are you a sheep?

No. You're a dragon. Be a dragon."

Fired Fox News executive proclaims innocence in lawsuit NEW YORK (AP) — A Fox News Channel executive fired because of a sexual-harassment case has proclaimed his innocence in a lawsuit, saying he was tricked into signing an agreement to keep quiet about the case.

The network announced earlier this year it was paying $2.5 million to settle

an assault claim by former contributor Tamara Holder. But fired executive Francisco Cortes says he had a consensual relationship with Holder.

Cortes says in a lawsuit filed Tuesday he couldn't defend himself at the time of the settlement because he had signed an agreement he believed compelled all

sides not to talk. He says he was made a scapegoat in Fox's effort to seem responsive to assault claims.

Cortes is seeking more than $36 million from Fox parent Twenty-First Century Fox. Fox calls the lawsuit's allegations frivolous and without merit.

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DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, July 26, 2017: This year you often get premonitions. You will note how much your instincts are righton. You might know who is calling even before you pick up the phone! If you are single, you are likely to meet several people who are fun to date. You also might become aware of the fact that you care a lot more about one person than others. If you are attached, the two of you interact well, though you have very different ideas about how to handle money. Consider getting separate bank accounts. VIRGO enjoys giving you practical feedback and suggestions.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

SCARY GARY

Mark Buford

DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni

B.C. Mastroianni and Hart

ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie

ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett

ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Your high energy will encourage you to go off and break past a restriction.

Avoid becoming critical, as it could detract from your unusual creativity. Note how you handle a surge of liveliness. Try not to overthink things. Tonight: Do not steamroll over a loved one’s plans.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Tap into the depth of a conversation between you and someone else. Address a lack of clarity that is keeping you from coming to a resolution. Be sure to get some exercise today, as your temper might be closer to the surface than you are aware.

Tonight: Add some mischief!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Tension and stress seem to be part of your day. You will express your views loudly and clearly. Understand that you could be surprised by a close associate’s reaction.

Your feelings are mixed, and you might need to stop and take a deep breath. Tonight: Decide to play it low-key.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You might be very clear in your mind and will believe that you are wellorganized. You seem to be more intuitive than usual. Others’ communication with you would indicate that you are working from different points of view. Seek mutual understanding. Tonight: Hang out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Become more aware of a possessive side that reveals itself when you least expect it. You might feel that your intuition is right-on. You could confuse others when following your intuition. A creative idea might be hard to take across the finish line. Tonight: Treat yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You could be tired of pushing so hard to accomplish what you want. A loved one is likely to be distracting. You might need to make an adjustment. Put your effort into moving forward with a personal project that you have yet to share with others. Tonight: On top of your game.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH Much that is going on in your life is a secret to those around you, as you have chosen not to share it. Know that this attitude has isolated you from others. Make this reclusiveness OK, as it is how you are best able to process your thoughts. Tonight: Try to catch some extra zzz’s.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You know what you want, and you are determined not to allow others to distract you. Nevertheless, a loved one will manage to pull you away. Make it your pleasure rather than fight it. Use caution with spending, as you easily could go overboard.

Tonight: Accept an offer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You could be more upset than you realize. You also might feel confused by a domestic issue. Right now is not the best time to make a decision, as your emotions are likely to cloud your thinking. Put important matters on hold. Tonight: Take another look at a personal matter.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH Visualize more of what you want. Try to share your vision with others.

You might opt to update your views because of a discussion, so much so that you could startle others. Some people will feel as if you have done a reversal. Tonight: Do some reflection that might be overdue.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH One-on-one relating takes unusually high precedence right now. You might balk at some of what you hear. On the other hand, you’ll get a greater perspective of different possibilities as you head into a special project. You’ll energize others with your enthusiasm. Tonight: Out late.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Seriously consider what is being said, even if you are on totally different wavelengths from the person who is making the suggestion. This individual might be able to offer some suggestions that are practical and workable. Tonight: Be ready for a burst of energy.

BORN TODAY Singer/songwriter Mick Jagger (1943), film director Stanley Kubrick (1928), playwright George Bernard Shaw (1856)

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The Westfield Fair Hosts 62nd Westfield Fair/Pioneer Valley Mass.

Pageant The Westfield Fair has a long-standing tradition of hosting the Westfield Fair/Pioneer Valley Pageant. The pageant is celebrating its 62nd year with the Westfield Fair and it is the second year of new management, with Pageant Director, Kim Starsiak & Assistant Pageant Director, Christie Borelli-Gromaski. This year, the pageant is being held on the Westfield Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 19, 2017, starting at 9AM through 3PM. Depending on the delegate category, delegates will have the opportunity to compete in the following areas: formalwear, sportswear, talent (ages 4& up), photogenic, and/or a written essay (Mrs. Pioneer Valley only). The Westfield Fair/ Pioneer Valley Ma Pageant is extending competition to any male resident from the 4 Western Massachusetts counties. Junior Mr. Pioneer Valley is for young men ages 12 & under, and Mr. Pioneer Valley is for any male of ages 13 & up. We want to recognize ALL of the talented residents from our local area, both males and females of all ages!

For any interested, potential delegates, please note that we are hosting TWO Meet & Greet sessions with the former Miss Baystate and the current Mrs. Pioneer Valley Ma on Monday, July 17th& Monday, August 14th, starting at 6PM. Both sessions will be held at the All-Stars Dance Center located at 209 Root Road, Westfield, MA. Please check out our FaceBook page: Westfield Fair Pageant For more information and/or additional questions, please contact our Director, Kim Starsiak via email @ kim@ allstarsdancecenter.com or via phone @ (413) 572-1122 or our Assistant Director, Christie Borelli-Gromaski via email @ cborelli2002@yahoo.com or via phone @ (860) 235-9867.

2017 Springfield Jazz And Roots Festival The Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival is a free event offering music, theater, dance, arts & crafts, educational workshops, and local culinary offerings in the heart of Springfield, Mass. taking place on Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 11:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. Court Square, Springfield, MA • rain or shine.

Created to bring people together and enrich the community through a celebration of jazz and roots music, the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival features both risingstars and legends of American music.

The Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival is produced by Blues to Green (www.bluestogreen.org), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose goal is to harness the power of art and music (particularly jazz and blues) to celebrate community and culture, build shared purpose, and catalyze both social and environmental change.

The Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival was developed

by Blues to Green Inc. in partnership with business, civic and nonprofit leaders in Springfield, to unite diverse communities in the urban center of Western Massachusetts to share the experience of music and art.

The Festival celebrates music, as well as its host, the City of Springfield. By presenting the Festival in the heart of downtown, Blues to Green seeks to bolster a positive image of Springfield, engage artists and a diverse community in fueling its revitalization, and emphasize its place as a cultural hub and driver of cultural excellence in the region.

The Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival is made possible by scores of volunteers, and is funded solely from donations from individuals, organizations and corporations.

LEGAL NOTICES July 12, 19, 26 2017 MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Jody M. Millett and Kelly A. Millett to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for, New Century Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, dated December 4, 2006 and recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 16380, Page 112 subsequently assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Registered Holders of Morgan Stanley ABS Capital 1 Inc. Trust 2007-HE7 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-HE7 by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for, New Century Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns by assignment recorded in said Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 19823, Page 70;of which Mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 9:00 AM on August 2, 2017 at 46 Coolidge Avenue, Westfield, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: The land in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, being designated as Lot 8 (eight) on the plan entitled "Plan of Lots belonging to C.W. Hassler ... " dated June 1923, said plan is recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book of Plans "U", Page 33, said lot being bounded and described as follows: NORTHWESTERLY by owner unknown and one now or formerly of Easton, as shown on said plan, eighty-three (83) feet; SOUTHWESTERLY by land of owner unknown, sixty six and 5/10 (66.5) feet, more or less; SOUTHEASTERLY by Lot 7 (seven) as shown on said plan, eighty five and 30/100 (85.30) feet; and

LEGAL NOTICES July 19, 26, 2017 August 2, 2017 NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Premises: 45 Murray Avenue, Westfield, Massachusetts By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Daniel J. McClain, Jr. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. and now held by Bank of America, N.A., said mortgage dated September 28, 2006, and recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds, in Book 16218 at Page 559, as affected by an Assignment of Mortgage dated March 4, 2013, and recorded with said Deeds in Book 19714 at Page 81, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions in said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction on August 9, 2017, at 11:00 AM Local Time upon the premises, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: the land in Westfield, Hampden County, Ma ssachusetts, together with the building and improvements thereon, bounded and described as follows: Being lots on Plan of Murray Estate numbered 11 (Eleven) and 12 (twelve) as recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book of Plans 4, page 86 to which plan reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lots. BEING the same premises conveyed from TIMOTHY J. TRACY and SANDRA L. TRACY to WILLIAM J. MORAN and JENNIFER TANGEL, by deed dated January 29, 1999 recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds, Book 10632, Page 199.

The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication.

HELP WANTED

Other terms if any, to be announced at the sale.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the registered holders of Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2007-HE7 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-HE7 Present Holder of said Mortgage,

By Its Attorneys, ORLANS PC PO Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 14-013943

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Our community, Armbrook Village, is seeking a part time utility person to join our team. Walk-in applicants are welcome.

Our Utility Associate/ Dishwasher responsibilities include dishwashing, heavy cleaning of kitchen counters & storeroom, mopping floors, emptying trash, and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualified candidates will also have excellent problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic.

Be able to lift 60 pounds and operate equipment safely.

Daytime and Evening shifts available.

Please come in to fill out an application at Armbrook Village, 551 North Road, Westfield, MA 01085.

New openings in Hampden County!

Licensed Practical Nurse ($19.41/hr-$21.25/hr) Part time Registered Nurse ($25.97/hr-$26.75/hr) Per Diem Responsibilities include medication administration, treatments, staff training, medical case management and acting as a liaison with medical professionals coordinating care for individuals with disabilities.

Licensed Mental Health Worker ($20.62/hr-$21.24/hr) Full time Working with individuals in our residential Brain injury program and individuals with developmental disabilities to provide person centered, evidence-based support to achieve optimum mental health. These services are designed to help people achieve their life’s goals to include: work, relationships, and wellness. Will collaborate with the team of Behavior Specialists to coordinate behavior plans and treatment goals.

Apply today! www.bcarc.org All positions require a valid US Driver’s license, CORI and National Fingerprint Background Check. We offer an excellent benefit package and generous paid time off.

NORTHEASTERLY by Coolidge Avenue, shown as an unknown way on said plan, sixty (60) feet more or less to the place of beginning.

TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or money order will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered.

The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE.

HELP WANTED

Butler Company is accepting applications for:

For Mortgagor's Title, see Deed dated September 15, 2006, and recorded in Book 16218 at Page 557 with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds.

TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take Subject to easement of way precedence over the said morttaken by City of Westfield under gage above described. TEN instrument dated September 2, THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dolof the purchase price must 1948 and recorded in said Re- lars be paid in cash, certified check, gistry of Deeds in Book 1960, bank treasurer's or cashier's Page 553. BEING the same check at the time and place of premises conveyed to the mort- the sale by the purchaser. The gagors herein by deed of Kevin balance of the purchase price J. Powers dated December 23, shall be paid in cash, certified 1999 and recorded in the Hamp- check, bank treasurer's or cashden County Registry of Deeds in ier's check within thirty (30) days Book 11046, Page after the date of sale.

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Other terms to be announced at The premises are to be sold the sale. Marinosci Law Group, subject to and with the benefit of P.C. all easements, restrictions, build- 275 West Natick Road, ing and zoning laws, liens, attor- Suite 500 ney’s fees and costs pursuant to Warwick, RI 02886 M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal li- Attorney for Bank of ens and assessments, rights of America,N.A. tenants and parties in posses- Present Holder of the Mortgage Telephone: (401) 234-9200 sion.

HELP WANTED

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Deadline: Thursday, 1 WEEK PRIOR to your Tag Sale! (not same week)

Westfield News: Brookline Ave Fairview St Loomis Ave Mill St Oak St Oak Ter Paper St W Silver St Carole Ave Foch Ave Massey St Mullen Ave Pine St Prospect St Roosevelt Ave Yeoman Ave

Please call: Ms. Hartman 562-4181 x117

Selectmen Secretary, Part-Time The Town of Blandford is seeking a part-time Secretary (15 hrs. per week) for the Board of Selectmen’s office.This position is approximately 15 hours per week and provides administrative and clerical assistanceto the Board and Town Administrator. Duties include mail, invoice processing, meeting agenda and minutes. Some evening hours required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and application to: Town Administrator Town of Blandford 1 Russell State Road Blandford, MA 01008 Application and job description are available on the town’s website at: www.townofblandford.com.

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TIMOTHY'S AUTO SALES. Stop by and see us! We might have exactly what you're looking for, if not, let us find it for you! Bartlett Street, Westfield.

(413)568-2261. Specializing in vehicles under $4,000.

HELP WANTED

Butler Company is accepting applications for: CONSTRUCTION: Site / Utility Construction Company is continuing to grow. We are accepting applications for: Site Work & Utility Estimator Site Work & Utility Foreman Equipment Operators Skilled Pipe Laborers Requirements:

Must have experience. Benefits and 401K. Must have or obtain OSHA 10 hr card.

Apply at:

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TOWN ACCOUNTANT The Town of Blandford is seeking a qualified professional to fill the position of Town Accountant serving under the direction of the Town Administrator. The Town Accountant is responsible for maintaining and controlling all Town expenditures and financial records, as well as revenue forecasting and documentation.

Responsibilities include warrants (accounts payable) and financial monitoring of the budget; maintaining comprehensive financial records; generating required periodic reports and assisting with annual budget preparation. Municipal accounting experience preferred. The position is currently 5.5 hours for warrant preparation, to be expanded to 20 hours. Pay is $20 per hour.

Full job description is available at: www.townofblandford.coM

Local Business Bulletin Board To Advertise Call 413-562-4181

FARM HELP WANTED to harvest broadleaf tobacco.

Must be 14 or older and have own transportation to Westfield/Southwick area. Call Tom (413)569-6340.

PETS THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME PET SITTING SERVICE Vacation care, over night sittings, daily dog walks.

(413)667-3684

Send letter of interest and application to:

ARTICLES FOR SALE

Angie Ellison Town Administrator Blandford Town Hall 1 Russell Stage Road Blandford, MA 01008

DUCKS UNLIMITED ART 2 Framed Paintings: Money Magic & Good Old Days

by Jerry Raedeke

Or via email: administrator@ townofblandford.com Open until filled.

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Sullivan Siding & WindoWS, inc.

Kevin Sullivan

413-572-0900

Free Estimates • Fully Insured MA HIC LIC #158005

Carleton’s

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(413) 568-2339

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BAKER MASONRY Residential & Commercial BOBCAT SERVICES

FIREPLACES • CHIMNEYS • STEPS • SIDEWALKS • PATIOS CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS • BILCO HATCHWAYS

BRICK - BLOCK STONE - CONCRETE

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Serving Westfield & Surrounding Areas • 25+ Years Experience

• thermal entry / storm doors • • General carpentry & repairs • • complete vinyl sidinG & repairs •

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ALL ABOUT YOU HOME CARE

• Debris, shrub & thick brush removal • all types of home lanDscaping consiDereD • mulch, stone, fill anD loam

Mike Shaker

Please call our Circulation Dept. at 413-562-4181 Ext. 117 or

C & C

Back Yard BOBCAT Service

Value: $300 each.

Asking $100 each.

Call 413-568-4783

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Who Does It?

DRIVERS WANTED Small local construction company in Hilltowns seeking driver with Class A & B, dump, low bed and/or vac tank experience. Clean MVR with medical card. Part-time or Full-time. EOE. Also seeking laborers.

Please call Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 413-848-2858

Veteran Owned & Operated Westfield, MA

Home Repair Services

(413) 579-4073

Safe, Guaranteed Repair and Maintenance

MA Lic # PL33191-J Fully Licensed & Insured

413-206-6386

Lorena sells Western Mass!

Lorena Sienko

J IM’S TRACTOR SERVICE A Division of JD Berry Contracting

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• Grading/Leveling - Trap Rock/Driveways • Loader/Backhoe • Mowing Fields/Lots • Equipment Transportation 413-530-5430 • Remove / Fill Old Pools • Trucking Available 413-569-6920

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PLUMBING & HEATING Sewer & Drain Cleaning 413-782-7322 No Job

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WANTED TO BUY

ARTICLES FOR SALE

$$ AUTOS WANTED $$

STAINED GLASS Cats Stained Glass Going out of Business Sale!

Glass cutting station, 2 sanders, Taurus ring saw, jewelry oven, lamp equipment, tables with electric outlets, art, clear and other types of glass and much more! Please Contact: Carol at: carolcat07@comcast.net Deadline: Thursday, 1 WEEK PRIOR to your Tag Sale! (not same week)

Top Dollar paid for your unwanted cars, trucks, vans.

Running or not. We pay and tow away. Sell your car TODAY. 413-534-5400

Buying junk or wrecked cars and light trucks.

Call Mark's Auto Parts, E. Granby, CT 860-653-2551

A STEP ABOVE THE REST! JMF CHIMNEY SERVICE Repair your chimney before winter wreaks havoc. We do brick repair, crown seals and repairs. We also do stainless steel liner installs, as well as stainless rain caps. We sweep all flues. Free estimates provided.

Call: 413-330-2186

HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. Insured.

Quality work from a business you can trust. (413)848-0100, (800)793-3706.

CLEANING A.R.A. Junk, Furniture & Appliance Removal Full house clean-outs.

Basements, attics & garages.

Demolition: Patios, sheds and swing-sets. You name it...we take it! Senior discounts. Free estimates on phone. Credit cards accepted. 7 days a week.

Emergency, same day service.

Call Pete 413-433-0356

DRYWALL T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete professional drywall at amateur prices. Our ceilings are tops!

Call Mike 413-821-8971. Free estimates.

ELECTRICIAN JIM FERRIS ELECTRIC Senior discount. No job too small! Insured, free estimates.

40 years experience. Lic. #16303. Call (413)330-3682.

FLOREK'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE Fully experienced for all your electrical needs, in your home or business. No job too small or too big. Electrical service upgrades, new construction or additions, emergency generators; New installation and maintenance service. Fully insured/licensed.

Call Jason, Master Electrician: 413-568-6293

POEHLMAN ELECTRIC All types of wiring. Free estimates, insured. SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. Gutter de-icing cables installed. All calls answered! Best prices, prompt service. Lic. #A-16886.

(413)562-5816.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured.

Reasonable prices. No job too small. Lic# A7625.Call Tom Daly, (413)543-3100.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

A RON JOHNSON's Floor Sanding, Installation, Repairs, 3 coats polyurethane.

Free estimates. (413)569-3066.

JOSEPH'S HANDYMAN COMPANY Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, basements, drywall, tile, floors, suspended ceilings, restoration services, doors, windows, decks, stairs, interior/exterior painting, plumbing. Small jobs ok. All types of professional work done since 1985. Call Joe, (413)364-7038.

HAULING

A DUMP TRUCK Attic, cellars garages cleaned out. Wood and brush removal.

Handy-Man services plus painting.

(413)569-0794 (413)374-5377

HOME IMPROVEMENT AFFORDABLE BUILDING CONTRACTOR 21 Years experience.

Licensed & insured.

Repairs, Renovations & Construction. Specializing in Decks, Garages, Basement conversions. Additions, Log Cabins and Barn Repairs.

Veteran Owned & Operated 10% Sr. Discounts

Call Dave: 413-568-6440

HOUSE PAINTING ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!!

M&M SERVICES 29 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior. Wall coverings. Water damage and ceiling/wall repairs.

Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References.

Call Carmine at: 413-568-9731 or 413-537-4665 No job too small !!

LETOURNEAU & SONS PAINTING

JD BERRY GENERAL CONTRACTING

Call Bill for your FREE no obligation estimate (413) 977-9633 or (413) 562-5727

Full Service Contracting

www.Ls-painting.com

Framing, siding, windows, doors. Site work, additions, garages and decks.

Trim work.

Fully Insured CS 077728 H.I.C. 129700 37 Years Experience Call Jim: 413-530-5430 or 413-569-6920

DAVE DAVIDSON: Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling "GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME" Complete Bath Renovations.

Now serving CT. Insured. Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. MA. License #072233, MA.Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568 569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling. com PIONEER VALLEY PROPERTY SERVICES 413-454-3366

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE _________________________

Hagger's Landscaping Services LLC All your landscaping needs, Residential & Commercial ----Spring cleanups, seeding, plantings, mulching, topsoil, patios, walkways, lawn mowing and more!

----Now offering 5 step fertilizing programs! Sign up now for our program get the 5th application FREE!!

----Call today for your FREE estimate!!!

FULLY INSURED (413) 626-6122 or visit: www.haggerscape.com _________________________ LAWNMOWER REMOVALS

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! We are a family owned and operated, painting and home improvement company serving the Westfield area since 1986.

We specialize in residential/commercial, interior/exterior painting and staining, ceiling and drywall repairs, water damage repair, exterior home repairs, and carpentry of all types including roof repairs.

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Low, low prices! Residential & Commercial. Interior/Exterior painting. Sheet-rock repair.

Ceilings, walls and Light carpentry.

Free Estimates 413-333-6321 or 860-741-5588

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE ACCURATE LAWNCARE Leaf & Brush Removal Gutter Cleaning Trimming & Mowing, Snow Removal with Sanding Family owned & operated Call (413)579-1639 accuratelawncare2013 @gmail.com

Plumley Landscape, Inc. Call us today for all your landscape needs. Design and planting, irrigation installation and repair, complete yard renovations. Drainage problems, stump grinding, chipper service, bobcat service, gravel driveways, excavation and demolition, including in-ground and above ground swimming pools.

413-862-4749

Complete Home Renovations, Improvements, Repairs & Maintenance. Kitchens, Baths, Basements, Decks, Siding, Windows, Painting, Flooring and more.

MULCH! MULCH! MULCH! -----------------

Rental Property Management, Turnovers and Repair Services.

CSL Licensed, HIC Reg. Fully Insured - Free Estimates & References

Others try to match our price...but can't beat our quality.

Accepting most competitors coupons. We deliver. Run by veterans.

Green Meadow Lumber 568-0056

SAWMILL DIRECT BEST QUALITY

SAWMILL DIRECT BEST QUALITY

Others try to match our price...but can't beat our quality.

Accepting most competitors coupons. We deliver. Run by veterans.

Green Meadow Lumber 568-0056

WESTFIELD - 10 HILLARY LANE. Friday & Saturday, July 28 & 29, 8am to 2pm. Stereo cabinet, TV, tent, kids toys.

Much more!

floram@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • To Advertise call 413-562-4181 Ext. 118 FLOORING & FLOOR SANDING

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TAG SALES

business DIRECTORY CHIMNEY SWEEPS

LAWN & GARDEN

FREE Removal of Junk Riding Lawnmowers Will remove any junk riding lawnmowers and will buy lawnmowers in running condition.

Call anytime: 860-216-8768

LOGGING WEIDLER LOGGING Purchasing standing timber and specializing in land clearing. Local company in business for 20+ years.

Green firewood. Cut, split & delivered. Free delivery in Westfield area. Mixed hardwoods. $180 p/128 cf.

413-835-5491

MASONRY ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING All brick, block, concrete.

Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired.

Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed.

Free estimates (413)569-1611 or (413)374-5377

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING HOME DECOR has been making beautiful new rooms for over 16 years. From cabinet makeovers to faux finishes, staging for sales and decorating advice for a new look. Call Kendra now for all your painting needs. Fully insured.

Free Estimates (413)626-8880 or (413)564-0223

PLUMBING & HEATING NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVICES. Reliable service, Professional. Certified Welding.

Insured. MA Lic. #PL31893-J. Call (413)531-2768 Nick7419@comcast.net

RAIN GUTTERS RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED Chimneys repaired and chimney caps installed.

Antennas removed. Roof leaks repaired, vent areas sealed.

Senior citizen discount. Insured.

Free estimates.

H.I. Johnson Services (413)596-8859 (before 9pm)

TRUCK SERVICE TOP TRUCK SERVICES CORP. Family Owned Servicing Western Mass since 1998

Truck & Trailer Repair We repair Pick-ups, Vans, SUVs & Campers in addition to light, medium, and heavy duty diesel trucks.

NAPA Truck Service Budget Truck Rental Location 24-Hour Emergency Service Fleet Repair MA Inspection Station "No truck or job too big or too small" 165 Bliss St. West Springfield, MA

413-788-6787

WESTFIELD 55-56 Crown St., Fri/Sat/Sun, July 28th/29th/30th. Huge MultiFamily Tag Sale! Teachers dream tag sale. Stock up your classroom bookshelves with great books at great prices. This tag sale will also have furniture, bedroom set, creative classroom educational kits, clothes, videos, computer games, TV's and kid's toys. Something for everyone!

APARTMENT 3 & 4 Room, 1 Bedroom $750-$800 p/month. Includes heat & hot water, on-site laundry and storage unit.

1st/Last rent. 413-562-2295

Westfield – 3 Bedroom First floor , off-street parking, hardwood floors, washer hook up. Central location. Please call 413-519-7257 to set up appointment for viewing.

WESTFIELD: 1 Room efficiency, No pets, $650 p/month includes utilities. First/last/security.

413-250-4811

WESTFIELD - 2 bedroom townhouse apartment with 1 bath in quiet neighborhood near park.

Private deck and driveway.

Private basement with washer / dryer hookups. Bonus Room in basement -NOT a bedroom. $975, no utilities. NO SMOKING! Available 9/1/17. 1st/Last/Security deposit required. Background Checks.

Call 413-454-7593

ROOMS

HUNTINGTON 1 room with heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning, refrigerator and microwave included. $110 p/week.

Call (413)531-2197

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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

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

MOBILE HOMES Ware -Beautiful 2-Bedroom, 14'x68'. Appliances. Newer furnace. Patio, 2 sheds, shingles. $64,500 413-593-9961 DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM

SERVICES A DUMP TRUCK Attic, cellars garages cleaned out. Wood and brush removal.

Handy-Man services plus painting.

(413)569-0794 (413)374-5377

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

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