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VOL. 83 NO.130
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2014
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Water use ban extended The Granville Reservoir remains dry as a safety inspection is performed. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Water Commission voted last night to continue the current water use restrictions until the end of September because of the on-going repair work at the Granville Reservoir dam. Water Resource Superintendent Dave Billips said the ban was set to expire when the treatment plant, which draws water from Granville Reservoir, was put back on line this month. “That will not happen,” Billips said to the Water Commission members last
night because of a delay in the upgrade to the dam face. Deputy Superintendent Fran Cain said this morning that the dam upgrade includes reinforcing the “toe” of the dam by adding new material and installing a new under-drain system. The earthen dam allows water to weep through the dam and is then collected by the drainage system. Cain said a “soft spot” in the face of the dam was found and the Office of Dam Safety, a division of the Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs, was
Councilor’s absences explained By Hope E. Tremblay Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Some residents may have noticed the absence of Councilor Robert Paul at a few City Council meetings, but Paul reassured constituents that he is working hard for them. Paul, whose work includes global travel, has missed three out of 10 meetings since he was sworn-in this past January. Paul said two of them were planned before he took his oath. “I had two absences because of my kids’ vacation and I told the Council about them ahead of time,” said Paul. The third was out of his control. “I missed the third because of a strike in Europe,” said Paul, who was stuck at a European airport. City Councilor Christopher Keefe, chairman of the Finance Committee, of which Paul is a member, said Paul has always been “diligent” about giving advance notice of trips. “He travels out of state and out of country for business,” said Keefe. “And we try to work our meetings around it – when he is there he is a very active participant.” Keefe said Paul is on top of the issues and serves the residents of Ward 5. Paul missed two City Council meetings in April and one in early May according to the City Clerk’s Office.
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notified and requested the city drain the reservoir to facilitate an investigation of the dam structure. “The way the dam is designed allows water to percolate through the soil and is collected by the drainage system,” Cain said. “There is no clay barrier or membrane.” “During the re-sloping work (to reinforce the dam toe) the (Tighe & Bond) project engineers saw material shifting, so the Office of Dam Safety wanted to See Water Use Ban, Page 3
Bear strolls downtown
Katrina Tomecek, a student at Suffolk Law School, is flanked by other animal activists yesterday morning as she stands in a human-sized version of an animal cage used on farms to confine breeding sows. The animal rights advocates visited Park Square yesterday morning to show residents, and especially State Rep. John Velis, the highly restrictive cages which are targeted by a pending bill which will be considered by the committee of the legislature which Velis was appointed to. (Photo by Carl E. Hartdegen)
Animal activists visit Westfield By Carl E. Hartdegen Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Activists supporting pending legislation to ban extreme forms of animal confinement of animals on farms in the Commonwealth visited the city yesterday to bring their support to the home of State Rep. John Velis who sits on the judiciary committee which must approve the bill. The proposed law, H.1456, would prohibit the use of the most extreme forms of animal confinement. A similar bill, S.741, is pending in the Massachusetts senate. About a dozen people representing the Massachusetts Humane Society and the Western Massachusetts Animal Rights Advocates gathered at Park Square yesterday morning with signs and examples of the confinement systems some farm animal endure to showcase the issue of inhumane treatment of farm animals. Katrina Tomecek, an animal rights advocate and a student at Suffolk Law School, spent time in a human-sized cage similar to cages that breeding sows are kept in which make it impossible for them to turn around or stretch their limbs. Alexis Fox, a spokesperson with the group who represents the Humane Society of the United States, said that the group is on a three-day tour which will take them to six communities which are home to state representatives positioned, like Velis, to influence the passage of the bill.
By Carl E. Hartdegen Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Despite the efforts of city and state police officers, a black bear seen roaming the downtown section of the city yesterday morning was able to elude officers and remains at large. A caller reported seeing a black bear strolling on Arnold Street at 5:19 a.m. moving toward School Street and officer Francis Gaulin spotted the bear three minutes later in a tree behind the former courthouse on the corner of School and Washington streets. A city dispatcher notified environmental police but Gaulin reported at 5:38 a.m. that the bear, which he said was a young black bear about a year old, had descended the tree and was walking toward Franklin Street. He last reported the bear to be in the area of Littles Court and Madison Street but officers then lost sight of the bear for a little more than a half hour until an officer received a call from her mother reporting that the bear was in a Charles Street backyard. The city’s animal control officer, Kerri Francis, was notified and reports she responded to Charles Street but did not find the animal which she said was last seen on Jefferson Street. Francis, when asked if the bear’s activity was unusual, said “yes and no.” She said that the bear was hungry and “was just hanging out in somebody’s backyard eating birdseed.” An environmental police officer who also responded to the report was unable to find the bear. Francis said that bears are a part of the modern urban environment and said that residents should learn how to cope with them. She said it is especially important to teach children. She said that most often bears are attracted to human areas by feeders residents put out for birds. She pointed out environmental officials recommend that bird feeders be removed in early April and not returned until December because they are often attractive to bears. Her supervisor, Police Captain Michael McCabe, said that the primary reason bears are so attracted to bird feeders is the suet that they often contain. He said that all commercially available suet contains honey and bears, which have more discriminating noses even than bloodhounds, can detect the odor of suet, literally from miles away. In addition, seeds spilled from birdfeeders can attract small animals which may be prey for larger problematic animals. Other MassWildlife suggestions include common sense advice such as don’t approach or try to pet wild animals, don’t feed them, don’t feed pets outdoors, don’t let pets roam and don’t leave trash scattered or unsecured.
City builds full-time Law Department By Peter Francis Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Sitting in her third floor City Hall office, City Solicitor Susan Phillips sat at her desk and pondered her career in municipal law. Having worked for eight Mayors in both Chicopee and Westfield, Phillips is uniquely qualified to explain the ins and outs of a Law Department. “When I started here in 2004, there was just a First Assistant and I was the Second Assistant, and that’s kind of an anomaly in the valley. Generally there’s a City Solicitor,” said Phillips. “I can speak to Chicopee because I’ve worked off and on there for 12 years.” After serving as an Assistant City Solicitor for Chicopee in 1985, Phillips became that city’s City Solicitor in ’86 through ’87, and returned to that post for her law partner Richard Kos’ first term as Mayor of Chicopee from 1998 through 2003. Following her stint with Kos, a former city solicitor himself, Phillips headed to Westfield for two years full-time. She then split her time between Westfield and Chicopee from 2006 to 2010, when she worked
SUE PHILLIPS City Solicitor for the city’s next mayor, Mike Bissonnette. “Chicopee is a hybrid of a parttime and full-time Law Department. When I started many moons ago, they were part-time and all my experience in Chicopee was part-time,” she said. “We all had private practice, and it worked really well in the ’80s and ’90s. It allowed you to get very skilled attorneys with a variety
of expertise who weren’t willing to leave their private practice.” Phillips explained that the city of Chicopee operates differently than Westfield. “In Chicopee, the (City Solicitor) appointment is a one year term, so it’s kind of hard to leave when you know the expectation is that you may have one year at that job,” she said. “So that drives the part-time status.” “I believe Chicopee does have one full-time position, and that was created last time I was there to create some continuity in the office,” Phillips said. “It can be very disruptive, in this legal world, when you have a change in administration and you get an entirely new Law Department.” “Westfield always had a full-time department, but when I started, it was one full-time and one part-time. I became the second full-time person, and I’ve been a strong advocate for having that combination,” she said. “I think a full-time Law Department, with the complexity of municipal law, is essential.” Phillips said that she has tried to model her department after the city of Springfield’s Law Department, See Law Department, Page 3
Senior Center Annual Meeting A group listens to an update of the Westfield Senior Center during the Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Westfield Senior Center. See additional photos Page 2. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
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Westfield Council on Aging Executive Director Tina Gorman, center, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Alan Sudentas, left, a Friend of the Westfield Senior Center, and Daniel Moriarty, right, managing editor of The Westfield News, during the Annual Friends of the Westfield Senior Center meeting yesterday. Sudentas was recognized for his fundraising efforts and Moriarty was recognized for his comprehensive journalistic news coverage. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Westfield Senior Center Annual Meeting A group listens to an update of the Westfield Senior Center during the Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Westfield Senior Center. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
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LOCAL LOTTERY Last night’s numbers
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Ax-hefting Dutch clown, friends punished for prank AMSTERDAM (AP) — A Dutch court has convicted three men of threatening behavior after one dressed up as a clown and chased unsuspecting cyclists with an ax. The other two filmed the prank and posted it on YouTube, according to a written description of the April 24 event that prosecutors released Tuesday. In one part of the footage, which has been removed from the site, a female bicyclist was videotaped approaching the clown’s hiding place in bushes. The prosecutors’ statement says the clown jumped out, screamed at the girl, raised the ax over his head and chased her down the street. Police said a male cyclist also was targeted. The three men, who were not identified by court officials, defended their actions as humorous. All were sentenced to 40 hours’ community service.
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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, June 4, the 155th day of 2014. There are 210 days left in the year.
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n June 4, 1944, during World War II, U-505, a German submarine, was captured by a U.S. Navy task group in the south Atlantic; it was the first such capture of an enemy vessel at sea by the U.S. Navy since the War of 1812. The U.S. Fifth Army began liberating Rome.
On this date: In 1783, the Montgolfier brothers first publicly demonstrated their hot-air balloon, which did not carry any passengers, over Annonay, France. In 1784, opera singer Elisabeth Thible became the first woman to make a nontethered flight aboard a Montgolfier hot-air balloon, over Lyon, France. In 1892, the Sierra Club was incorporated in San Francisco. In 1919, Congress approved the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing citizens the right to vote regardless of their gender and sent it to the states for ratification. In 1939, the German ocean liner MS St. Louis, carrying more than 900 Jewish refugees from Germany, was turned away from the Florida coast by U.S. officials. In 1940, during World War II, the Allied military evacuation of more than 338,000 troops from Dunkirk, France, ended. In 1942, the World War II Battle of Midway began, resulting in a decisive American victory against Japan and marking the turning point of the war in the Pacific. In 1954, French Premier Joseph Laniel and Vietnamese
Premier Buu Loc signed treaties in Paris according “complete independence” to Vietnam. In 1972, a jury in San Jose, California, acquitted radical activist Angela Davis of murder and kidnapping for her alleged connection to a deadly courthouse shootout in Marin County in 1970. In 1986, Jonathan Jay Pollard, a former Navy intelligence analyst, pleaded guilty in Washington to conspiring to deliver information related to the national defense to a foreign government, specifically Israel. (He is serving a life prison term.) In 1989, a gas explosion in the Soviet Union engulfed two passing trains, killing 575. In 1998, a federal judge sentenced Terry Nichols to life in prison for his role in the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.
Ten years ago: A powerful bomb blast ripped through a crowded outdoor market in central Russia, killing at least 11 people. President George W. Bush nominated former Missouri Sen. John Danforth to be America’s ambassador to the United Nations. Muffler shop owner Marvin Heemeyer, angry after losing a zoning dispute, went on a rampage in Granby, Colorado, using a customized armor-plated bulldozer to knock down or damage nine buildings before shooting himself to death.
Five years ago: Speaking at Cairo University, President Barack Obama called for a “new beginning between the United States and Muslims” and said together, they could confront violent extremism across the globe. Actor David Carradine, 72, was found dead in a Bangkok, Thailand, hotel room.
One year ago: Already heavily criticized for targeting conservative groups, the Internal Revenue Service suffered another blow as new details emerged in a report about senior officials enjoying luxury hotel rooms, free drinks and food at a $4.1 million training conference. Ohio State University President Gordon Gee announced his retirement after he came under fire for joking about “those damn Catholics” at Notre Dame and poking fun at the academic quality of other schools. France said it had confirmed that nerve gas was used “multiple times in a localized way” in Syria. Joey Covington, 67, a former Jefferson Airplane drummer who co-wrote several of the group’s songs, died in a car crash in Palm Springs, California.
Today’s Birthdays: Sex therapist and media personality Dr. Ruth Westheimer is 86. Actor Bruce Dern is 78. Musician Roger Ball is 70. Actress-singer Michelle Phillips is 70. Jazz musician Anthony Braxton is 69. Rock musician Danny Brown (The Fixx) is 63. Actor Parker Stevenson is 62. Actor Keith David is 58. Blues singer-musician Tinsley Ellis is 57. Actress Julie Gholson is 56. Actor Eddie Velez is 56. Singer-musician El DeBarge is 53. Actress Julie White is 53. Actress Lindsay Frost is 52. Tennis player Andrea Jaeger is 49. Opera singer Cecilia Bartoli is 48. Rhythm-and-blues singer Al B. Sure! is 46. Actor Scott Wolf is 46. Actor-comedian Rob Huebel is 45. Comedian Horatio Sanz is 45. Actor Noah Wyle is 43. Rock musician Stefan Lessard (The Dave Matthews Band) is 40. Actor-comedian Russell Brand is 39. Actress Angelina Jolie is 39. Actor Theo Rossi is 39. Alt-country singer Kasey Chambers is 38. Rock musician JoJo Garza (Los Lonely Boys) is 34. Country musician Dean Berner (Edens Edge) is 33. Model Bar Refaeli (ruh-FEHL’-lee) is 29. Olympic gold medal figure skater Evan Lysacek is 29. Rock musician Zac Farro is 24.
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Law Department Continued from Page 1 and added that they have done a great job of “creating expertise in departments.” “You have attorneys who become experts in their fields, and also you try to provide a career track for them, so that this isn’t just a stopover while they’re looking for another job,” she said. “We’ve tried very hard to professionalize the department, to create an ordinance where the staff attorneys working here aren’t necessarily the face of the office, but they’re the ones that do all the legal work and have the authority to make decisions. But they aren’t caught up in what administration might be here.” Phillips stated that her staff attorneys are approved and appointed to three-year contracts. “We’ve been fortunate that several administrations have been supportive of building this department, which now has, besides myself, three full-time attorneys, one part-time attorney, and two full-time clericals, which is right about where we should be,” she said. “Chicopee has six part-timers, I think, but Chicopee hires out a lot of other services that we don’t.” Phillips then referenced attorney Jeffrey Krok, who handles collective bargaining for the city and it’s schools. “As late as two years ago, we were paying about $40,000 a year to contract out those services, and the schools were paying probably comparable,” she said. “The savings were an important factor, but the other factor was to have continuity in collective bargaining. You have one set of eyes on all the contracts, so it’s been helpful.” “I know on the city side, I think it’s been productive.” Phillips said. “We hire out when we have to.” “The best example is when you have a public safety lawsuit. Very often they will have more than one person named in the police department, for example, and that case would have a conflict, so we’d hire out.” she said. “Chicopee very often hires out for their appellate tax board cases. We have attorney (Brian) Pearly do all the appellate tax board cases here, so we have found economies in that.” Having worked with multiple mayors with a wide range of occupations, Phillips said that working with each has presented unique challenges. “I didn’t work for Mayor (Richard) Sullivan. I was second in the Department. I found it was a great experience working with him, and his experience being an attorney allowed him to understand issues a little more quickly,” she said. “I came in when he had been mayor for quite awhile, so he had a good sense of how to run the city, so it just seemed that things were smooth.” Phillips cited her experience with Kos has being an interesting time. “I think when he was first mayor, he would challenge our opinions more because he too had been a city solicitor,” she said. “Mayor Sullivan, being a lawyer, hadn’t been a solicitor, so he had the knowledge but didn’t question us as much.” “Mayor Knapik was a city councilor when I got here in 2004 and he was the chair of the L&O committee, so I was assigned to the council,” Phillips said. “So I was accustomed to working with him and he with me, so I think there wasn’t a learning curve of what the expectations were.” “Having no background in municipal law, it’s really difficult to transition into this because in private practice, you’re meeting with your client and trying to meet their needs, where here, our client is the whole city,” said Phillips, who had her own private practice for 20 years. “It’s really different and we’re very much constrained by open meeting and public records laws. A huge part of this job is training and making sure that departments, boards and commissions know what their obligations are. There are so many more laws and so many more requirements of cities and towns, there are so many more departments.” “If you do general practice, real estate, personal injury, you’re not going to touch on any of the elements of municipal law that we deal with on a daily basis,” she said.
State gun control bill debated BOSTON (AP) — Opponents of a sweeping gun control bill are pushing back on Beacon Hill, saying the Democratic-backed measure stigmatizes gun owners and won’t help reduce crime. State Rep. George Peterson told a legislative panel Tuesday that while he supports parts of the bill unveiled last week by House Speaker Robert DeLeo, other elements chip away at Second Amendment rights. The Grafton Republican and gun owner was particularly critical of a portion of the bill that would for the first time give local police chiefs the ability to deny a license for rifles or shotguns based on so-called “suitability standards.” Peterson said chiefs should be required to state in writing why a license was denied and prospective gun owners should be able to appeal. “A lot of chiefs just refuse to issue licenses because they don’t want their constituents to have guns,” Peterson said. “I want a standard that is defined in the law.” Peterson said he backs tougher penalties when firearms are used in crimes, but said tighter control of legal firearms doesn’t translate into safer streets and less violence. He made his comments at a packed Statehouse hearing before the Committee on Public Safety. Supporters of the bill — prompted by the December 2012 school shooting that killed 20 children and six adults in Newtown, Connecticut — also crowded the hearing room. Attorney General Martha Coakley said the bill “recognizes the critical intersection between gun violence, suicide prevention, mental health care, domestic violence and school safety.” Coakley also praised the bill for closing the “gun show loophole,” which she said has allowed people to purchase a firearm without the necessary checks, and for requiring all gun sales to go through a dealer. Grossman applauded portions of the legislation that seek to curb the use of firearms in suicides. The bill would require schools to hire resource officers to develop responses to mental health needs of public school students, and provide suicide awareness and prevention training to teachers and other school personnel at least once every three years.
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Government Meetings WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 WESTFIELD Municipal Light Board at 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing for 12 Exchange Street and 9 West Silver Street at 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals at 7 p.m.
HUNTINGTON Council on Aging at 12 pm Conservation Commission at 7 pm ZBA at 7 pm
BLANDFORD Mass. Attorney General Martha Coakley testifies during a hearing on gun rights laws at the Statehouse in Boston, Tuesday. Supporters and opponents of tighter gun control measures filled the Gardner Auditorium to standing room capacity as they gathered at the Statehouse for a public hearing on a wide-ranging gun bill. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
“We must not forget how much of this tragic loss of life through suicide can be better prevented through better access to treatment as well as stronger gun safety laws and regulations,” Grossman said. Coakley and Grossman are both running for the Democratic nomination for governor this year. Gun rights activists say the bill should focus more on keeping guns out of the hands of criminals and the mentally ill rather than targeting gun owners. “Gun violence must be stopped, but placing restrictions on lawful citizens is not the answer,” said Jim Wallace, head of the Massachusetts Gun Owners Action League. The bill would also extend federal restrictions for firearm acquisition to the state level, require background checks for all private gun sales, and require Massachusetts to join a national instant criminal background database that would include mental health information. DeLeo has said he expects final passage of the bill by the July 31 end of the legislative session.
Finance Committee at 7 p.m. Board of Health at 7 p.m. Planning Board at 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, JUNE 5 WESTFIELD Barnes Airport Commission at 7 p.m.
TOLLAND Yoga for Everyone at PSC at 9 am
LOST AND FOUND LOST Dog - Chester Hill/ Huntington — Missing since 5/21/14 - Bromley is an eleven year old border-collie mix. He is friendly and much loved. He lives on Bromley Road in Chester. He has been suffering from seizures and went outside after one but never came home. He is a homebody who never goes far. We have scoured the woods for him and are hoping maybe he just wandered off and someone noticed he was confused and picked him up. He had on a blue collar with tags including one with his name and our phone. We are heartbroken. If you see him, please call Tom or Barbara Huntoon at 413-667-5690. (5-21-14) Lost car key and one key and store tags. Reward! Call 562-6428. Lost between School St parking lot and Good Table Restaurant. (5-1-14) Found in the vicinity of City View Road. Orange/ white female, approx. 1 – 2 years old. Contact Marty at 413-568-6985.
House economic bill touts computer ed, housing BOSTON (AP) — A bill that would focus more state investment on computer education, startup technology firms and affordable housing was unveiled by Democratic House leaders at the Statehouse on Tuesday. “Through strategic investments and policy initiatives, we aim to encourage private sector investment, strengthen the innovation economy, support the manufacturing sector, and provide workforce training to help meet the critical needs of Massachusetts employers,” said Rep. Joseph Wagner, a Chicopee Democrat who chairs the economic development and emerging technologies committee. Wagner and House Speaker Robert DeLeo, a Winthrop Democrat, were joined by business leaders as they announced the proposal less than two months before the July 31 close of the legislative session. The bill does not include Gov. Deval Patrick’s call to eliminate so-called non-compete agreements designed to discourage workers in cutting edge technology firms from quitting their jobs and taking their knowledge to a competitor. The House plan includes a $1.5 million investment in a public-private partnership that boosts computer science education in public schools. The bill would target $2 million for a “talent pipeline” program that provides matching stipends and mentoring opportunities for promising interns and young entrepreneurs at high-tech startup firms. Also included is a provision that encourages the board overseeing the state’s pension reserves to invest additional money in companies that make financing available to startups and small businesses. On the housing front, Democratic leaders said the bill would strengthen two existing programs by investing $5 million in the state’s Housing Preservation & Stabilization Trust Fund, and by doubling to $10 million the amount of available tax credits for mixed-income and market rate housing.
Water Use Ban Continued from Page 1 drain (the reservoir) and monitor the dam to see the extent of further cracking,” Cain said. “The Office of Dam Safety engineers made the determination that (the dam) is safe and stable,” Cain said. “They told us to proceed with the planned upgrades which include installation of the new underdrain system. Billips said the problem now is that a significantly wet summer is needed to refill Granville Reservoir. “Filling the reservoir during the summer is difficult unless we have a really wet summer,” Billips said. “So I’m recommending that we do the water use ban just like last summer. It’s unfortunate, but it’s out of our control.” The mandatory non-essential water use restriction begins June 6 and is effective through September 30. Residents with an odd street address are allowed nonessential water use on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday while residents with a even street address are allowed non-essential water use on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Water use is allowed before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. No outside water use is permitted on Monday to allow the department, which is drawing water from the city’s well system to recharge the holding tanks which pressurize the water distribution system.
An economic development bill filed by Patrick in April included the elimination of noncompete agreements that the governor said stifled competition. His bill instead called for tougher protections for trade secrets. Supporters of non-compete clauses said employers who spend money training and educating employees have legitimate concerns if an employee opts to work for a competitor.
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High-speed rail planned, commuting at 205 mph By Kathryn A. Wolfe Politico.com A Texas company hopes to create a high-speed rail corridor to move passengers at speeds that would leave Amtrak’s Acela in the dust — all with private funds. Texas Central Railway, a private company working with Japan Railway Co., wants to build a closed high-speed rail corridor served by a bullet train that would get people from Dallas to Houston — the Lone Star State’s two biggest cities — in 90 minutes. The company is eyeing a 2021 date for starting service, and though the exact route isn’t yet pinned down, the company is hoping the rail line will run from downtown to downtown. Richard Lawless, Texas Central Railway’s chairman and CEO, said the company is now raising capital to fund the development stage of the proposed railroad, preferably without any federal or state money. He wouldn’t reveal the company’s investors but said that may come soon. The company won’t be competing for any grant money from the public coffers, Lawless said, and it won’t look to the government to subsidize any part of the operational expense of the system. “Absolutely not, we will not look to any government or public entity to subsidize the farebox,” Lawless said. But he left the door open to looking to the feds for other kinds of help, such as financing for the project. Lawless did not address the costs of building the line, but some estimates have put construction at $10 billion. “It wouldn’t be appropriate for us to rule out anything that would benefit the project. I think what we’re saying is we’re going to look at whatever is available to private companies in general and whatever private companies have availed themselves of in the past, we would look at doing so.” But Lawless stressed that would simply be kept open as an option, and that the rail project “certainly doesn’t need to do it that way.” He said the company wants to proceed without federal or state money strings because it allows them to move at the speed of a private business. “The government obviously has regulatory responsibilities,” Lawless said. See High-Speed Rail, Page 5
Employer confidence hits 21-month high By Andre Mayer aimnet.org Confidence among Massachusetts employers surged to its highest level in 21 months during May, raising expectations that hiring and capital investment will follow. BCI.May.2014The Associated Industries of Massachusetts Business Confidence Index rose 1.8 points to 54.8, its highest reading since August 2012 (55.2). “With its gains in April and May, the Index appears to have broken out of the narrow range within which it had fluctuated for the previous 18 months,” said Raymond G. Torto, global Chairman of research at CBRE and Chair of AIM’s Board of Economic Advisors (BEA). “Economic conditions have been improving at the state and national levels, and in fact globally, but until now sentiment among Massachusetts employers has lagged behind. As a higher level of confidence becomes established, we should see more investment and job creation in our commonwealth.” The rise in employer confidence crossed industry sectors, company sizes and regions of the commonwealth. Even small businesses, which have been far more bearish than larger employers throughout the recovery, tilted toward the positive side in May. AIM’s Business Confidence Index has been issued monthly since July 1991 under the oversight of the Board of Economic Advisors. Presented on a scale on which 50 is neutral, its historical high was 68.5, attained in 1997 and 1998; its all-time low was 33.3 in February 2009. Business confidence had been treading in a narrow range around neutral for the past 18 months as a sluggish recovery and fiscal battles in Washington left employers reluctant to take risks. The three-month confidence rally comes amid accelerating job growth that has reduced the U.S. unemployment rate and boosted Massachusetts job levels to an all-time high. The Massachusetts economy grew at an estimated 2.6
percent annual rate in the first quarter after surging 4.4 percent during the final three months of 2013. The Current Index, tracking employers’ assessment of existing business conditions, added 2.1 points from April to 53.5, while the Future Index, measuring expectations for the next six months, rose 1.6 to 56.1. “These results, though only moderately positive, look reasonably good against the background of the national economy’s uneven performance so far this year,” remarked Fred Breimyer, regional economist at the FDIC. “Among survey respondents, expectations of stability and growth are now predominating over fear of uncertainty.” The U.S. Index of business conditions prevailing nationally rose 3.3 points in May to 49.7, and the Massachusetts Index of conditions within the commonwealth was up three points to 53.0. “The U.S. Index, although literally neutral, is at its best level since October 2007, which was its last reading above 50 (51.0),” Breimyer said. “Also, it is worth noting that the national index has been below its state counterpart every month for five years.” The Company Index, which measures survey respondents’ overall confidence in the situations of their own operations, added a point in May to 57.1. The Sales Index gained 1.9 points to 58.2, while the Employment Index, after surging in April, held at 54.8. Richard C. Lord, President and Chief Executive Officer at AIM, said the AIM index underscores the important of policymakers creating a stable economic environment for employers. “We are on the right course,” he concluded, “and we should stay the course. Concluding the debate about UI reform and enacting a constructive jobs bill that does not change the current policy on non-compete agreements would end the session on a positive note. The best public policy right now is to avoid rocking the boat.”
How to save Ukraine and thwart Putin’s plans By MIKHEIL SAAKASHVILI Politico.com On June 4, President Obama will meet Petro Poroshenko, president-elect of Ukraine. Three days later, Poroshenko will be inaugurated as Ukraine’s new president. And although officially, Poroshenko will be the fifth president of independent Ukraine, in many things he will be the first. Poroshenko will be the first president of Ukraine chosen through early elections after his predecessor was deposed. He will be the first president elected with the support of both East and West Ukraine. He will be the first to be fluent in English. He will also be the first to assume power when his country is at war. There should be no doubt that he is the right person, at the right time, in the right place, to confront the many challenges facing Ukraine. But integral to this success is newcomer Vitaly Klitschko, the retired boxer and mayor-elect of Kyiv. Together, they must lead Ukraine out of crisis. I’ve known Poroshenko for almost 30 years, since we studied together at Kyiv University. He started his business after a video salon in our dorm in the early days of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev’s perestroika. These salons were a direct window for us to Western culture. Poroshenko saw immediately the potential to become a self-made man, and deployed his considerable management skills to build a billion-dollar
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murk of Ukraine’s politics — brought energy and the hope that Ukraine can survive this crisis. If Klitschko can now make Kyiv a success story for Ukraine, Poroshenko can leverage that success nationwide. Klitschko wasted no time, inviting a group of Georgian reformers to help kickstart radical changes at City Hall. Deregulation, cutting red tape, rejuvenating the civil service and cracking down on corruption — this is a tall order. The Ukrainian state will not survive if these two men cannot end the Russian intrusion and eliminate corruption through deep structural reforms. Poroshenko seems suited for the task of commander in chief, but he needs an ally like Klitschko to implement the necessary changes. Heading toward parliamentary elections, which could be held later this year,the next crucial test for the unity of the country’s pro-Western and pro-reform forces, this political alliance will also be critical. As for Poroshenko’s meeting with President Obama, he needs more than statements. Ukraine may have competent new leaders, but they will need help. Europe failed to come up with a united response in Ukraine. Russia successfully deployed diplomatic maneuvering to prevent meaningful sanctions, even while sending as many forces into Eastern Ukraine as needed to squeeze Ukrainian troops and later strangle Kyiv with a combination of humiliating military defeat and economic instruments, including gas blackmail, to send the Ukrainian economy into a tailspin. The United States is in a unique position to thwart Putin’s game plan. First, President Obama should heed Poroshenko’s plea and lend Ukraine the “garden hose” by using his new “European Reassurance Initiative” to send U.S. Marines to train Ukrainian troops and supply their armed forces with muchneeded upgrades in equipment. Second, while encouraging Ukraine to adopt an aggressive energy efficiency strategy to cut down on natural gas consumption (Ukraine consumes 30 times more gas than Georgia, while its economy is only 10 times bigger, making it highly vulnerable to Russian blackmail), the United States should offer a strategic plan for starting American gas exports to Ukraine. Third, the Obama administration should continue its diplomatic campaign to convince its European allies to rein in corporate interests in favor of real sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas sector. Lastly, knowing Ukraine’s history of failed political alliances and knowing how critical the success of this new one will be for Ukraine, Washington should embrace leaders like Poroshenko and Klitschko and ensure they continue to work together to build a modern, successful democracy. Mikheil Saakashvili was president of Georgia from 2004 to 2013. He is now senior statesman at Tufts University’s Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
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Police Logs Court Logs WESTFIELD Emergency Response and Crime Report Monday, June 2, 2014 8:27 a.m.: attempted larceny, Violet Circle, a caller reports a young male party attempted to steal his daughter’s bicycle, the responding officer reports the caller said that he had been working inside and saw a young man who was looking at his house while walking past, the caller said that he lost sight of the youth but investigated when he heard a noise in his open garage and found the youth carrying his daughter’s bike out of his garage, the suspect dropped the bike and left when the caller yelled at him, the caller said that he ants the youth to stay away from his home; 10:26 a.m.: larceny, Security Manor, 47 Broad St., a resident came to the station to report a check was stolen and fraudulently used, the responding officer reports the complaint said that her boyfriend is ill and she was balancing his checking account when she found that a check had been stolen and fraudulently cashed, the case was referred to the financial crimes unit of the Detective Bureau; 1:45 p.m.: assist motorist, East Main Street, and off duty officer reports a vehicle operated by a woman with a child appears to be disabled, the responding officer reports that he operator was behaving as if she might have be under the influence of some sort of narcotic, the woman explained that she has Chrohn’s disease and has been prescribed methadone and morphine, the woman consented to a search of her vehicle but no contraband was found, the woman was allowed to go on her way; 4:34 p.m.: larceny, Springfield Road, a loss prevention officer from a Springfield Road department store called to reports a shoplifting who had been served with a ‘No trespassing’ order earlier in the day has returned to the store, the responding officer reports that store employees recovered merchandise valued at $87 from the woman, Victoria Ann Sikand, 21, of 140 Regency Park Drive, Agawam, was arrested for shoplifting by asportation (a subsequent offense) and trespass; 5:47 p.m.: identity fraud, Rachael Terrace, a resident reported both online and at the station that his credit card was fraudulently used the complainant said that he has physical possession of the card which was used without his knowledge and consent, the man reports the account was closed; 5:57 p.m.: disturbance, Taylor Avenue, a caller reports her father is intoxicated and struck her mother, the responding officer reports he found that the man pushed his wife in violation of an abuse prevention order which enjoins the man from abusing his wife, Vasiliy Pyatachenko, 48, of 48 Taylor St., was arrested for assault and battery in a domestic relationship and violation of a an abuse prevention order; 7:56 p.m.: animal complaint, Vadnais Road, a caller reports a raccoon in the driveway is not moving and barely breathing, the responding officer reports he advised the residents to stop following the animal around and leave it alone.
Westfield District Court Tuesday, June 3, 2014 Dean G. Drumm, 40, of 381 Main St., Hinsdale, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of possession of a Class A drug brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for one year. He was assessed $50 and ordered to remain drug free and be subject to drug testing. Kelly M. Riordan, 21, of 59 Janet St., West Springfield, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for six months. She was assessed $50 and found to be not responsible for a motor vehicle lights violation. Larry J. Saccamando, 54, of 189 Springfield Road, was placed on pretrial probation for six months after he was arraigned on charges of possession of a Class A drug and possession of a Class B drug brought by Westfield police. Patrick M. Holmes, 20, of 70 Clifford St., Lee, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for one year. He was assessed $350, ordered to complete a Driver Alcohol Education Program at a cost of $817.32 and his license was suspended for 210 days. A charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle was not prosecuted and he was found to be responsible for a state highway wrong way violation. David W. Hoynoski, 37, of 115 Union St., was placed on pretrial probation and assessed $50 after he was arraigned on a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license brought by Westfield police. He was found to be not responsible for a charge of operating a motor vehicle without a valid inspection sticker. Ashley Smigel, 30, of 82 South Maple St., pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct brought by Westfield police and was fined $150. She was assessed $50. Matthew L. Crawford, 24, of 700 Russell Road, was released on his personal recognizance pending a July 31 hearing after he was arraigned on two charges of larceny from a building and charges of larceny of property valued more than $250 and larceny of property valued less than $250 brought by Westfield police. Vasiliy I. Pyatachenko, 48, of 48 Taylor Ave., was released on his personal recognizance pending a July 16 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of assault and battery and violation of an abuse prevention order brought by Westfield police. Steven J. Guercio, 21, of 214 Barthel Ave., Gardner, saw a charge of disorderly conduct brought by Westfield police dismissed upon payment of $25 in court costs.
High-speed Rail Involving the government as minimally as possible is important because “the higher the level of government involvement, the more delay necessarily that the project is encumbered by, the more complex it becomes and ultimately the more costly it becomes.” It’s an ambitious project. TCR would run a Japanesestyle bullet train, likely the current N700 Shinkansen. The company is eyeing a standard operating speed of about 205 mph along a dedicated closedtrack system that would eliminate the need for grade crossings. That’s compared to the Acela’s top speed of 165 mph. Lawless said fares on the bullet train would be pegged to the current average airfares between Houston and Dallas. Considering that the cities are 240 miles apart — right in the sweet spot where reliable fast rail service is preferred to other modes of travel — that might give the airlines a serious run for their money. But he said the economics of the state’s growth are such that it’s not a zero-sum game. “There’s plenty of opportunity on this corridor for people to move in different ways, and
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Continued from Page 4 if people still choose to go the between those two cities.” air route, or choose to spend Lawless said the company five or six hours on the road has evaluated other city pairs driving, that’s their choice,” in Texas, but selected DallasLawless said. “It’s not a ques- Houston as a proving ground. tion of capturing all those “The important thing for us people that are trying to move is to prove the economic and
business concept of DallasHouston in a very straightforward way, and we want to do that as reasonably quickly as possible,” Lawless said. “And then I think the sky’s the limit.”
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Fisher offers to drop suit against party By BOB SALSBERG Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Republican gubernatorial candidate and Westfield native Mark Fisher said Monday he’d consider dropping a lawsuit against the state GOP over initially being denied a spot on the primary ballot. Fisher said he’d be willing to forego additional legal action if the party released tally sheets from its March 22 convention and they didn’t show improprieties. “Let’s put this behind us,” he said. Convention delegates endorsed Baker and party officials said Fisher, a tea party member, fell just shy of the 15 percent support needed to qualify for the ballot. The GOP later agreed to certify Fisher, but he continues to seek monetary damages. Fisher made the comments after a forum with fellow GOP candidate Charlie Baker where the two sparred on everything from casinos to the minimum wage. “Maybe our biggest challenge is to figure out how to be the kind of state where there is opportunity for everyone no matter where you live or what your chosen industry or profession is,” Baker said. Fisher said the economy is on the wrong track, citing high taxes and burdensome regulations. He said both Baker and Democrats are downplaying the extent of the economic woes. “We’re known as Taxachusetts,” said Fisher. “If we continue down this track we will be known as Detroitachusetts.” The two also split on health care. Baker said he believes access to health care was a basic right. Fisher disagreed, saying people should choose whether they want insurance. Baker said there should be only one casino in Massachusetts. He said he disagreed with Attorney General Martha Coakley — a Democrat running for governor — who decided to keep a question that would repeal the law off the
In this photo taken on March 22, Mark Fisher, the tea party hopeful in the Republican gubernatorial nomination process, addresses attendees at the Massachusetts Republican state convention in Boston. (AP File) November ballot. Baker would not say how he would vote on the question. Fisher said he would vote to repeal casinos. Baker also said he was concerned about how the state gaming commission would break a possible 2-2 tie on an eastern Massachusetts casino now that commission Chairman Stephen Crosby has recused himself from the vote. Fisher said he opposed any hike in the state minimum wage, saying it should be a matter between employees and employers. Baker said he supported a higher wage but opposed automatically linking future hikes to the rate of inflation. He also wanted to add a tax credit for small businesses to offset the cost of minimum wage hikes. The candidates also disagreed on climate change, with Fisher calling it a “myth” and Baker saying he thinks the climate is changing and there is evidence of it. Both candidates said they would support investigating the possibility of Boston bidding for the 2024 Summer Olympics. On the Cape Wind project, Baker said he opposed the offshore wind farm, but said it may be too late because most of the permitting is done. Fisher said there should be a “moratorium” on further Cape Wind development. The debate was sponsored by Commonwealth Magazine, the group “A Better City,” and the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership.
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SPANISH CHEESE DIP Compliments of Mrs. Belleau 1 pound Velveeta Cheese 3 chopped chives 1 small onions 1/2 can (or more to taste) El Paso green chilies and tomatoes Tortilla Chips Melt cheese in a double boiler.Add sauce and onions. Serve warm and tortilla chips.
BBQ Compliments of Colby Smith Note: Double for a crowd. 3-4 pound chuck roast chopped onion to taste 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 1/4 Tablespoons Vinegar 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon chili powder 1 small ( 20 oz.) bottle ketchup 3/4 cup water Sandwich rolls or hamburger buns. Put chopped onions, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, pepper, paprika, salt, chili powder, ketchup and water in the bottom of a large pan. Mix well. Add the chuck roast. Let it get hot and bubbly and then reduce heat and simmer for 6 hours, covered. Shred meat on a cutting board.Put back into the sauce and stir. Serve on sandwich rolls or hamburger buns.
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Gateway Superintendent’s Corner As I write this column one week before high school graduation, I expect that the parents of Gateway’s Senior Class members have mixed feelings about this occasion. I know that the students of the Class of 2014 have had the opportunity to prepare for life after high school and, if the seniors who participated in the senior trip to Disney World are a reliable indication, they have also taken advantage of that opportunity. With all of the scenarios being tossed about regarding the Worthington withdrawal, I’m once again reminded of how insignificant some of our problems are compared to many others throughout the world. When compared to the annexation of a country, the loss of lives due to terrorism, or the loss of a loved one, concerns about the lawn needing mowing, rain falling on the weekend, and even budget discussions around a town withdrawing from the district, all seem a little less earthshaking. Our seniors, on their last week in school, have a different list of concerns that, to them, are the end all, be all. As our graduates age, their concerns will change and will become more significant in an adult’s perception, but our concerns at every age are both real, and pressing, at the time we’re worrying about them. An adult may look upon the worries of a child as being inconsequential, but to the child they are real and can interfere with how that child interacts with the world. As adults, whether as school staff, parents or community members, we work hard to protect our children and provide them with the skills and knowledge that they’ll need to be successful in the world. Part of this involves intangibles – the mindset of looking at a problem as something to be solved rather than as an impediment to moving ahead; the realization that as difficult as change is, without change there would be little opportunity; the uncertainty when proven facts and theories turn out to be based upon faulty information; and the understanding that life really is both precious and short, and passing
Dr. David Hopson by all too quickly. The Class of 2014 faces a future of challenges, challenges where I anticipate young people will find opportunities to blossom and change the world for the better. Each generation experiences changes that are mind boggling. For example, the ‘baby boomers’ who were born into a world without computers and the Internet now have more computing power in a Smartphone than was available to NASA for the first space flight. From changes in medicine, where we’ve gone from no vaccines available to ward off polio to questions about how and how long we should prolong life; to changes from a high school diploma being viewed as higher education to the expectation that the first college degree is just a starting point; and to a world in which the doubling of information—once measured in decades—is now measured in months. Project the increasing pace of change forward and try to imagine what the Class of 2014 will see in their lifetime. Will they cope with climate change, will they help balance the inequities in wealth throughout the world, and will they solve the medical issues that plague us today? If the past is a predictor of the future, the answers to these and other questions would be yes, but we also have to realize that for every problem solved new problems will arise. Yet we cannot just ignore these issues. As JFK pointed out, “Our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children’s future. And we are all mortal.” As we move forward and celebrate the Class of 2014, let’s remember how fortunate we truly are because if
Musical Moments Free Concert Series set to bloom in Amelia’s Garden WESTFIELD — Amelia Park Arena & Garden is proud to host their Annual Musical Moments FREE Concert Series starting TUESDAY, JUNE 3rd at 6:30pm in Amelia’s Garden located at 21 South Broad Street in Westfield. The concert series, in its 13th year, is held in Amelia’s Garden, a 1.3 acre memorial garden built in memory of the late philanthropist, Amelia Ferst. Ferst and her husband, Albert, dedicated their retirement to giving back to their community, by supporting Amelia Park Ice Arena & Garden, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield, Amelia Park Children’s Museum, Interfaith Center at Westfield State University, amongst others. Concessions are available outside the garden to benefit local sled hockey programs. A bike raffle will be held throughout the summer with proceeds to benefit the 17th Annual New England Invitational Sled Hockey Tournament, held annually at the arena. The concerts are held rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held inside the arena area. The schedule is as follows: JUNE 10 6:30PM 17 6:30PM 24 6:30PM JULY 8 6:30PM 15 6:30PM 22 6:30PM 29 6:30PM AUGUST 5 6:30PM 12 6:30PM 19 6PM 26 6PM
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Obituaries Vladimir Yurovskiyh WESTFIELD - Vladimir “Vlad” Yurovskiyh, beloved son, brother and uncle passed peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at his home. Born February 22nd 1989 in Rome, Italy, he enjoyed working on computers and was a history buff. He always lit up the room and had a gift of making others feel welcomed and comfortable. His laughter, sense of humor and kind and giving nature will be missed greatly by all whom had the privilege of knowing him. He leaves behind his father, Dmitri Yurovskiyh of Westfield; mother, Olga Syslova of Agawam; brother, Danny of Agawam; two sisters, Ruth Yurovskiyh and her husband Carl Wright of Huntington, and Dina Yurovskiyh and her husband Serge Sychev of Agawam. He will also be sadly missed by his two nieces, Ella and Annie, and nephew, Jimmy. Funeral services are Saturday, June 7th at 10:00 a.m. at the Legacy Funeral Home, 4 Princeton Street, Westfield. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are Friday, June 6th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Rest in peace Vovchik, until we meet again in Heaven. www.legacy-funeralhome.com
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TUSK at Westfield High School WESTFIELD — A benefit for the Westfield High School Band featuring TUSK, the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, will be held in the Westfield High School Auditorium on Friday, June 13 at 7:30p.m. Tusk is the number one Fleetwood Mac tribute band that tours nationally performing all Fleetwood Mac songs spanning 30 years of songs and music. See Tusk at www.fleetwoodmactribute. com and visit past performances. The Westfield High School Band will be performing with Tusk on some songs. Concert promoter Paul Lococo said, “This is a great experience for the music students to perform with professional musicians. The students add so much to the production of the show from vocal backups to brass and percussion. This is a great time for all and a great cause to help keep music education alive in our schools.” Tickets are available at Rocky’s Ace
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Chlastawa, Bombers stun Longmeadow, WMass By Chris Putz Staff Writer LONGMEADOW – The Division 2 boys’ lacrosse received a major shakeup Tuesday night as fourth-seeded Westfield stunned No. 1 Longmeadow, the perennial favorite, 9-8, in a Western Massachusetts Central/West semifinal shocker. It was only Longmeadow’s second loss of the entire season. The Lancers (22-2) bounced their first two tournament opponents by the combined score of 41-6.
Matt Chlastawa led Westfield with five goals. Zach Gentle (1 goal, 2 assists), Sam Scarfo (1 goal, 2 assists), Luke Chlastawa (2 goals), Rashaun Rivers (assist), and Noah Swords (assist) also contributed offensively for the Bombers. Westfield goalie Jake Cupak finished with 15 saves. Westfield (17-3), who defeated Wachusett 16-5, and Westboro 11-6, in the tourney’s first two games, moves on to face No. 3 Shrewsbury (19-4), a 7-5 winner over second-seeded St. John’s (19-2), in Saturday’s championship game at Foley Stadium in Worcester. Game time is TBA.
Matt Chlastawa led Westfield to a stunning upset of Division 2 boys’ lacrosse powerhouse, Longmeadow, in the WMASS/CMASS semifinals Tuesday. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Southwick’s Katelyn Sylvia attempts to beat the tag of the Hamsphire infielder. (Photo by Chris Putz) Southwick freshman pitcher Emily Lachtara winds up to pitch to Hampshire at a Western Massachusetts Division 2 softball semifinal Tuesday at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Southwick shut out of finals By Chris Putz Staff Writer AMHERST – The Southwick-Tolland Regional High School softball team’s sensational run has come to an end. Freshman pitcher Emily Lachtara and No. 5 Southwick battled for seven innings, but fell prey to a few timely hits and ultimately lost to top-seeded Hampshire, 3-0, in a Western Massachusetts Division 2 softball semifinal Tuesday at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Hampshire (18-3) scored the game’s only runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Nicole Buzzee led off the bottom of the inning with a soft base hit that dropped in front of the infielder for a single and scored a run. Marissa Sarna-McCarthy snared a bleeder down just past the first base bag out along the right outfield line. A two-run single from Anna Dziok a short time later made it 3-0. “It’s not like they hit the ball (hard) – they put (it) in play,” Southwick coach Todd Downie said. “We played well. They had timely hitting.” Southwick freshman pitcher Emily Lachtara delivered a superb effort
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Southwick catcher Alyssa Kelleher squeezes a pop fly for an out. (Photo by Chris Putz)
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Rams’ Emily Lachtara celebrates with teammates after pitching one of several strong innings in a tournament semifinal Tuesday. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Rams’ Morgan Harriman walks (4) walks back to first base. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Southwick-Tolland Regional High School’s Morgan Harriman, left, and Jennifer Yellin (6) perform a ritual in between innings Tuesday. (Photo by Chris Putz
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on the mound. Lachtara scattered eight hits and struck out eight batters. “I’m happy with the way we played,” Downie said. “We kept our composure, and fought hard.” Southwick (17-5) had a few opportunities to push some runs across – Sydney Rogers, Katelyn Sylvia, and Alyssa Kelleher each had a hit Tuesday – but nothing ever materialized.
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Bourn’s clutch hit gives Indians 5-3 win CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians manager Terry Francona likes to talk about grind-it-out wins. Tuesday night’s 5-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox fit that category perfectly. Michael Bourn’s two-run double in the seventh inning snapped a 3-all tie and extended Cleveland’s winning streak to a season-high five straight games. The Indians scored three runs on five straight hits in the first off Jake Peavy, but couldn’t add to the lead and the Red Sox tied the game in the seventh. The deadlock didn’t last long. “We played a good game,” Francona said. “I thought we had to. We strung together a number of hits (in the first), then you’re kind of hanging on for dear life. When they tied it, we came back.” Cleveland (29-30) can get back to .500 for the first time since April 24 if it can complete a three-game sweep Wednesday. The Indians have made up six games in the AL Central standings since May 18 and trail firstplace Detroit by 4 1-2 games. Francona always stresses to his players to take things one day at a time. “That’s the only way you can dig yourself out of a hole,” he said. “It can look so daunting when you look too far in advance, but when you take care of what you’re supposed to do that day, all of a sudden things can mount in a good way.” The Red Sox have lost two straight after winning seven consecutive games. That streak was preceded by a 10-game losing streak. Nick Hagadone (1-0) struck out three in 1 1-3 innings. Cody Allen recorded the final four outs for his fifth save, striking out former Indians All-Star Grady Sizemore, pinch-hitting for Jonny Gomes, to end the game. Allen also retired Sizemore for the final out in Monday’s 3-2 win. “Obviously, they have some very good hitters,” Allen said. “They’re the defending world champions. That’s a veteran group. They have a lot of wins over there.” Peavy (1-3) allowed five runs in 6
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1-3 innings. The right-hander, who hasn’t won since April 25, gave up three runs in the first, but held the Indians scoreless until the seventh. David Murphy walked to start the inning and Yan Gomes singled. Peavy threw out Murphy at third on Mike Aviles’ sacrifice attempt, leaving runners at first and second. Andrew Miller relieved, but Bourn doubled off the lefty over the head of Gomes in left field to score both runners. “Bournie had a really good at-bat,” Francona said. “That’s not a fun lefty to face from the left side.” Bourn, who hit a walk-off homer Sunday against Colorado, is 8 for 19 with five RBIs in Cleveland’s winning streak. The Indians are 20-11 at Progressive Field, the best home record in the AL. The Indians opened the game with five straight singles. Michael Brantley and Lonnie Chisenhall had RBI hits. The third run scored when Ryan Raburn hit into a double play. Peavy, who was 0-2 with a 5.89 ERA in six starts last month, retired 14 in a row at one point, a stretch that ended
ATHLETICS 5, YANKEES 2 NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Moss hit his second homer of the game leading off the 10th inning, and Oakland rallied for the road win. Returning to the lineup after missing two games with a strained right calf, Moss drilled a full-count pitch from Adam Warren (1-3) into the second deck down the right field line for his 15th homer. That gave the AL West-leading A’s their first lead in a game that was delayed more than an hour at the start by rain. Dan Otero (5-1) pitched an inning and Sean Doolittle finished off the A’s fourth straight win with a perfect 10th for his sixth save. Mark Teixeira hit his 10th homer for the Yankees. ORIOLES 8, RANGERS 3 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Nelson Cruz hit a towering three-run homer in his return to Texas and the Baltimore Orioles won their third straight game, 8-3 over the Rangers on Tuesday night. Cruz drove the first pitch from Shawn Tolleson deep into the left-field seats, capping a six-run Orioles outburst in the eighth. The slugger, who spent the previous eight seasons in Texas, is hitting .313 and leads the majors with 21 homers and 55 RBIs. Adam Jones matched a career high with four hits, including a homer off the rightfield pole leading off the Baltimore fourth. Rookie catcher Caleb Johnson had a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth. Brian Matusz (2-1) went 1 2-3 innings in relief of Ubaldo Jimenez, who held Texas to one run and four hits while striking out five over 5 2-3 innings. Alexi Ogando (2-3), the second Texas reliever, got a popup to start the eighth before allowing three straight Orioles to reach. WHITE SOX 4, DODGERS 1 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jose Abreu homered for the second straight game and Tyler Flowers also went deep to lead Chicago. Yasiel Puig went 2 for 4 with a double for the Dodgers on the one-year anniversary of his major league debut. Hector Noesi (1-3) ended a stretch of 19 winless starts, winning as a starter for the first time since May 6, 2012 with Seattle,
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Cleveland Indians’ Michael Bourn watches his ball after hitting a two-RBI double off Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Andrew Miller in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 3, 2014, in Cleveland. Yan Gomes and Mike Aviles scored. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
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Tuesday, June 3 WMASS/CMASS D2 BOYS’ LACROSSE SEMIFINALS No. 4 Wesfield 9, No. 1 Longmeadow 8 Thursday, June 5 WMASS D1 SOFTBALL SEMIFINALS No. 1 WHS (21-0) vs. No. 4 Minnechaug (15-6), University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 3 p.m. Saturday, June 7 WMASS/CMASS D2 BOYS’ LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP No. 4 Westfield (17-3) vs. No. 3 Shrewsbury (19-4), Foley Stadium, Worcester, Time TBA
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Wednesday, June 4 WMASS D4 BASEBALL SEMIFINALS No. 2 Gateway (14-8) vs. No. 3 Hopkins Academy (13-7), University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 4 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away — — 8-2 W-3 18-13 17-11 Toronto 35 24 .593 4½ — 5-5 W-3 11-12 18-15 Baltimore 29 27 .518 5 ½ 5-5 L-3 12-15 17-13 New York 29 28 .509 Boston 27 31 .466 7½ 3 7-3 L-2 15-17 12-14 12 7½ 2-8 L-8 12-14 11-22 Tampa Bay 23 36 .390 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Detroit 31 23 .574 — — 3-7 L-3 14-12 17-11 4 1 5-5 W-1 17-14 13-16 Chicago 30 30 .500 4½ 1½ 6-4 W-5 20-11 9-19 Cleveland 29 30 .492 5 2 4-6 W-2 13-14 15-16 Kansas City 28 30 .483 Minnesota 27 29 .482 5 2 4-6 W-1 13-14 14-15 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Oakland 36 22 .621 — — 6-4 W-4 17-12 19-10 5½ — 3-7 L-4 15-13 15-14 Los Angeles 30 27 .526 6 — 6-4 W-4 14-15 16-13 Seattle 30 28 .517 7 1 6-4 L-1 13-14 16-15 Texas 29 29 .500 Houston 25 34 .424 11½ 5½ 8-2 W-1 13-17 12-17 AMERICAN LEAGUE Monday’s Games Cleveland 3, Boston 2 Seattle 10, N.Y. Yankees 2 Miami 3, Tampa Bay 1 Milwaukee 6, Minnesota 2 Kansas City 6, St. Louis 0 L.A. Dodgers 5, Chicago White Sox 2 Tuesday’s Games Cleveland 5, Boston 3 Oakland 5, N.Y. Yankees 2, 10 innings Toronto 5, Detroit 3 Seattle 7, Atlanta 5 Miami 1, Tampa Bay 0 Kansas City 8, St. Louis 7 Baltimore 8, Texas 3 Houston 7, L.A. Angels 2 Minnesota 6, Milwaukee 4 Chicago White Sox 4, L.A. Dodgers 1 Wednesday’s Games Seattle (Iwakuma 3-2) at Atlanta (Minor 2-3), 12:10 p.m. Boston (Workman 0-0) at Cleveland (Kluber 6-3), 7:05 p.m. Oakland (J.Chavez 4-3) at N.Y. Yankees (Nuno 1-2), 7:05 p.m. Toronto (Dickey 5-4) at Detroit (Porcello 8-2), 7:08 p.m. Miami (Koehler 4-5) at Tampa Bay (Price 4-4), 7:10 p.m. Baltimore (B.Norris 3-5) at Texas (N.Martinez 1-1), 8:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Richards 4-2) at Houston (Cosart 4-4), 8:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Estrada 5-2) at Minnesota (Nolasco 3-5), 8:10 p.m. St. Louis (Wainwright 8-3) at Kansas City (Vargas 5-2), 8:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Joh.Danks 3-5) at L.A. Dodgers (Beckett 3-2), 10:10 p.m. Thursday’s Games Oakland (Pomeranz 5-2) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 8-1), 1:05 p.m. Toronto (Happ 4-2) at Detroit (Verlander 6-4), 1:08 p.m. Miami (Ja.Turner 1-3) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 2-5), 4:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Skaggs 4-3) at Houston (Peacock 1-4), 7:10 p.m. Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 3-4) at Texas (Lewis 4-4), 8:05 p.m. Milwaukee (W.Peralta 4-5) at Minnesota (Correia 2-6), 8:10 p.m. St. Louis (Wacha 4-3) at Kansas City (Ventura 2-5), 8:10 p.m.
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Wednesday, June 4 NY Rangers at Los Angeles, TBA Saturday, June 7 NY Rangers at Los Angeles, TBA Monday, June 9 Los Angeles at NY Rangers, TBA Wednesday, June 11 Los Angeles at NY Rangers, TBA Friday, June 13 x-NY Rangers at Los Angeles, TBA Monday, June 16 x-Los Angeles at NY Rangers, TBA Wednesday, June 18 x-NY Rangers at Los Angeles, TBA
NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Atlanta 31 26 .544 — — 4-6 L-1 18-13 13-13 Miami 30 28 .517 1½ — 5-5 W-2 22-11 8-17 Washington 28 28 .500 2½ 1 4-6 W-1 17-15 11-13 New York 28 30 .483 3½ 2 7-3 L-1 13-17 15-13 Philadelphia 24 32 .429 6½ 5 3-7 L-4 12-19 12-13 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Milwaukee 35 24 .593 — — 6-4 L-1 19-13 16-11 St. Louis 30 29 .508 5 ½ 3-7 L-3 16-14 14-15 Pittsburgh 28 30 .483 6½ 2 6-4 W-3 16-13 12-17 Cincinnati 27 29 .482 6½ 2 5-5 W-4 13-12 14-17 Chicago 21 34 .382 12 7½ 4-6 W-1 11-13 10-21 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away San Francisco 37 21 .638 — — 7-3 L-1 19-9 18-12 Los Angeles 31 29 .517 7 — 5-5 L-1 13-18 18-11 Colorado 28 29 .491 8½ 1½ 2-8 L-5 16-8 12-21 San Diego 26 33 .441 11½ 4½ 4-6 L-3 14-17 12-16 Arizona 24 36 .400 14 7 5-5 W-1 9-22 15-14
NATIONAL LEAGUE Monday’s Games N.Y. Mets 11, Philadelphia 2 Miami 3, Tampa Bay 1 Milwaukee 6, Minnesota 2 Kansas City 6, St. Louis 0 L.A. Dodgers 5, Chicago White Sox 2 Pittsburgh 10, San Diego 3 Tuesday’s Games Washington 7, Philadelphia 0 Cincinnati 8, San Francisco 3 Seattle 7, Atlanta 5 Miami 1, Tampa Bay 0 Kansas City 8, St. Louis 7 Chicago Cubs 2, N.Y. Mets 1 Minnesota 6, Milwaukee 4 Arizona 4, Colorado 2 Chicago White Sox 4, L.A. Dodgers 1 Pittsburgh 4, San Diego 1 Wednesday’s Games Seattle (Iwakuma 3-2) at Atlanta (Minor 2-3), 12:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Liriano 1-5) at San Diego (Kennedy 4-6), 6:40 p.m.
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Miami 4, Indiana 2 Sunday, May 18: Indiana 107, Miami 96 Tuesday, May 20: Miami 87, Indiana 83 Saturday, May 24: Miami 99, Indiana 87 Monday, May 26: Miami 102, Indiana 90 Wednesday, May 28: Indiana 93, Miami 90 Friday, May 30: Miami 117, Indiana 92 WESTERN CONFERENCE San Antonio 4, Oklahoma City 2 Monday, May 19: San Antonio 122, Oklahoma City 105 Wednesday, May 21: San Antonio 112, Oklahoma City 77 Sunday, May 25: Oklahoma City 106, San Antonio 97 Tuesday, May 27: Oklahoma City 105, San Antonio 92 Thursday, May 29: San Antonio 117, Oklahoma City 89 Saturday, May 31: San Antonio 112, Oklahoma City 107, OT FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Thursday, June 5: Miami at San Antonio, 9 p.m. Sunday, June 8: Miami at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 10: San Antonio at Miami, 9 p.m. Thursday, June 12: San Antonio at Miami, 9 p.m. x-Sunday, June 15: Miami at San Antonio, 8 p.m. x-Tuesday, June 17: San Antonio at Miami, 9 p.m. x-Friday, June 20: Miami at San Antonio, 9 p.m.
Philadelphia (A.Burnett 3-4) at Washington (Strasburg 4-4), 7:05 p.m. Miami (Koehler 4-5) at Tampa Bay (Price 4-4), 7:10 p.m. San Francisco (Vogelsong 3-2) at Cincinnati (Cingrani 2-5), 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Matsuzaka 2-0) at Chicago Cubs (E.Jackson 3-5), 8:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Estrada 5-2) at Minnesota (Nolasco 3-5), 8:10 p.m. St. Louis (Wainwright 8-3) at Kansas City (Vargas 5-2), 8:10 p.m. Arizona (Collmenter 4-2) at Colorado (Lyles 5-1), 8:40 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Joh.Danks 3-5) at L.A. Dodgers (Beckett 3-2), 10:10 p.m. Thursday’s Games San Francisco (Bumgarner 7-3) at Cincinnati (Leake 3-4), 12:35 p.m. Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 1-5) at Washington (Fister 3-1), 4:05 p.m. Miami (Ja.Turner 1-3) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 2-5), 4:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (deGrom 0-2) at Chicago Cubs (T.Wood 5-5), 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee (W.Peralta 4-5) at Minnesota (Correia 2-6), 8:10 p.m. St. Louis (Wacha 4-3) at Kansas City (Ventura 2-5), 8:10 p.m. Arizona (Arroyo 4-4) at Colorado (Nicasio 5-3), 8:40 p.m.
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MLB Roundup Continued from Page 10 after going 0-12 with a 5.42 ERA. The 27-year-old right-hander allowed a run and five hits over six innings with six strikeouts. Former Dodgers reliever Ronald Belisario pitched a perfect ninth for his fourth save. Dan Haren (5-4) gave up four runs on six hits through six innings. TWINS 6, BREWERS 4 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Josh Willingham hit a three-run homer and Minnesota beat Milwaukee in a game delayed when a fan fell into the Brewers’ bullpen. The game was held up at the start of the eighth inning after the man fell. He was carried on a stretcher out of the bullpen in left-center field, and the Brewers said he was conscious and alert. The man had a brace around his neck as he was put on a cart on the warning track. He was wheeled off and taken to a hospital. Willingham connected in the third off Yovani Gallardo (3-4) for a 4-1 lead. Samuel Deduno (2-3) got the win and Glen Perkins earned his 15th save. ROYALS 8, CARDINALS 7 ST. LOUIS (AP) — Eric Hosmer hit a tiebreaking single off closer Trevor Rosenthal in the ninth inning and Kansas City earned its second straight road victory in the four-game, two-city series. Rookie Kolten Wong’s first career home run was a grand slam in the second that ended the Cardinals’ 20-inning scoreless drought and gave them an early four-run cushion. The defending National League champions finished a dismal 2-7 homestand when their pitchers faltered. Peter Bourjos’ 422-foot homer put the Cardinals ahead 7-6 in the sixth. Alcides Escobar’s bloop RBI single off Pat Neshek tied it in the eighth. Omar Infante doubled off Rosenthal (0-3) with one out in the ninth ahead of Hosmer’s hit. Wade Davis (5-1) got the win and Greg Holland worked the ninth for his 16th save in 17 chances. BLUE JAYS 5, TIGERS 3 DETROIT (AP) — Brett Lawrie’s three-run homer highlighted a big burst for Toronto. After eight scoreless innings between the AL East and AL Central leaders, both bullpens came unglued in the ninth. The Blue Jays broke through against Joe Nathan (2-2). J.D. Martinez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth for the Tigers. Casey Janssen came on and struck out Don Kelly for his ninth save in 10 chances. Detroit’s Anibal Sanchez and Toronto’s Drew Hutchison each pitched seven impressive innings. Dustin McGowan (3-2) worked the eighth for the win. In his first season with the Tigers, Nathan’s ERA is now an unsightly 6.86 after he was charged with four runs Tuesday. PIRATES 4, PADRES 1 SAN DIEGO (AP) — Pedro Alvarez and Neil Walker hit home runs to back Gerrit Cole’s solid outing for Pittsburgh. Cole (6-3) limited the Padres to one run and four hits while striking out six in 5 2-3 innings as the Pirates went to 6-1 in his last seven starts. Pittsburgh won its third straight game and 10th in its last 14. Jason Grilli pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his ninth save. Jesse Hahn (0-1) lasted 2 2-3 innings in his major league debut. He allowed four runs on six hits, including the homers by Alvarez and Walker, striking out five with two walks. The Padres lost for the third consecutive time and sunk a season-
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high seven games under .500. NATIONALS 7, PHILLIES 0 WASHINGTON (AP) — Jordan Zimmermann rebounded from a mini-slump to throw eight crisp innings for Washington, and Ryan Zimmerman hit a pair of doubles and handled two chances with aplomb in his debut in left field. Zimmermann (4-2) allowed five hits and struck out four, recovering well from four middling starts that had raised his usually impeccable ERA to 4.07. He got all the support he needed when the Nationals scored three in the third inning off David Buchanan (1-2), making his third career start. Zimmerman went 2 for 4 with one RBI after being reinstated before the game following 44 games on the disabled list with a broken right thumb. REDS 8, GIANTS 3 CINCINNATI (AP) — Devin Mesoraco hit a two-run homer and Jay Bruce emerged from a slump by driving in a pair of runs, leading Cincinnati to a season-high fourth straight win. Mesoraco hit his ninth homer off Tim Lincecum (4-5), who has beaten the Reds during the playoffs but never during the regular season. Bruce, who spent time on the disabled list following surgery for torn knee cartilage, knocked in his first run since April 25. Homer Bailey (6-3) went six innings in his first game against the Giants since his no-hitter against them last July 2 at Great American Ball Park. The right-hander gave up three runs and five hits, including Hunter Pence’s homer, double and single. ASTROS 7, ANGELS 2 HOUSTON (AP) — Jon Singleton homered in his major league debut for Houston. Jason Castro and Robbie Grossman drove in two runs apiece as the Astros took the lead with a five-run third inning. The Angels were done in by C.J. Wilson’s lack of control. Wilson (6-5) walked a season-high five batters, including four in the third, in just 2 2-3 innings. Josh Hamilton had a solo homer in the eighth inning in his return from the disabled list after breaking his left thumb on April 8. Fellow Angels outfielder Mike Trout was back after missing two games with a stiff back, but left in the second inning with more back trouble. Collin Cowgill replaced Trout and homered in the eighth. Houston starter Collin McHugh (4-3) allowed two hits over five scoreless innings to lower his ERA to 2.52. METS 2, CUBS 1 CHICAGO (AP) — Chris Coghlan homered in the eighth and Nate Schierholtz hit a game-ending RBI single for the Cubs. Curtis Granderson had three hits for the Mets and drove in their run with a sacrifice fly in the first inning. The Mets failed to win a season-high four straight games. Hector Rondon (1-1) pitched a scoreless ninth for the win. Anthony Rizzo led off the bottom of the ninth with a single off Scott Rice (1-2). After New York third baseman David Wright was unable to turn a hard-hit grounder into a double play, Schierholtz pulled a liner into the right-field corner. DIAMONDBACKS 4, ROCKIES 2 DENVER (AP) — Nick Evans and Chris Owings hit back-to-back homers for Arizona, and rookie Chase Anderson won his fourth straight start. Evans’ solo shot in the fourth was his first homer since Sept. 3, 2011, when he was with the New
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with Chisenhall’s two-out single in the seventh. “This is a tough one to lose,” Peavy said. “I don’t know if I’ve ever started a game with five straight hits. Tonight was a grind.” Xander Bogaerts hit a solo homer with one out in the third. Jonathan Herrera’s sixth-inning single cut the lead to 3-2. Bogaerts started the seventh with a double off Scott Atchison and scored when Dustin Pedroia doubled. Hagadone, called up from Triple-A Columbus on Monday, struck out A.J. Pierzynski and Alex Hassan with two on to end the inning. Cleveland starter T.J. House allowed two runs in 5 2-3 innings. NOTES: Boston pitcher Brandon Workman appealed a six-game suspension imposed by Major League Baseball on Tuesday for throwing near the head of Tampa Bay star Evan Longoria last week. Workman can play until the appeal process is complete, and is expected to make his scheduled start Wednesday night in the series finale. ... Indians 3B/C Carlos Santana (concussion) took batting practice and ran the bases Tuesday. He could be activated Friday. .... Boston C Ryan Lavarnway (fractured left wrist) underwent surgery Tuesday in Cleveland to remove his hamate bone. Manager John Farrell expects a five-to-seven week recovery period before baseball activities take place. ... 1B Nick Swisher (sore left knee) could go on a minor-league rehab assignment next week. He has begun to play catch and is scheduled to start hitting in a couple of days. ... Browns rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel will throw out the first pitch Wednesday.
York Mets. Four pitches later, Owings hit another off Jorge De La Rosa (6-4). Anderson (4-0) didn’t overpower the Rockies so much as keep them guessing, throwing six effective innings in his longest outing since he was recalled from Triple-A Reno on May 6. He becomes the fifth rookie since 1998 to win his opening four starts. Addison Reed pitched a wobbly ninth — surrendering a solo homer to Troy Tulowitzki — for his 15th save. MARLINS 1, RAYS 0 MIAMI (AP) — Henderson Alvarez needed only 88 pitches to toss an eight-hitter for his third shutout this year, and Miami sent reeling Tampa Bay home after a winless eight-game trip. The only run scored when Christian Yelich walked on a full-count pitch with two out and the bases loaded in the fifth inning. Alvarez (3-3) struck out five and walked none in his third consecutive scoreless outing, a stretch covering 19 innings. He retired his last five batters to close out the win in 2 hours, 10 minutes. The right-hander’s three shutouts lead the majors. The Rays went 0 for 3 with runners in scoring position and are hitless in their past 22 at-bats in those situations. They’ve scored six runs in their past six games. MARINERS 7, BRAVES 5 ATLANTA (AP) — John Buck had three hits, including a tiebreaking tworun homer in the seventh inning that helped Seattle rally for its fourth straight win. The Braves led 4-0 in the first inning and 5-2 in the second before falling to the Mariners’ comeback. Buck’s first homer of the season came off Alex Wood (5-6). The Turner Field air, normally thick with humidity, was unusually dry and that helped the teams combine for four homers. Seattle pinch-hitter Stefen Romero hit a three-run homer in the fourth that tied it at 5. Evan Gattis and B.J. Upton homered for the Braves. Dominic Leone (2-0) had four strikeouts in two perfect innings for the win.
Aqib Talib gives props to Peyton Manning ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Aqib Talib figures he’s upgraded quarterbacks by moving to Denver and he’s definitely traded up when it comes to the wide receivers he’s facing in offseason workouts. Talib first weighed in on the Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady debate last week when he was a guest on the NFL Network, which chose him as one of the league’s top 100 players of 2013. He said that with all due respect to Brady, who will always be his friend, he’s now playing with the best quarterback in the business. Manning said last week he hadn’t seen the segment, but he certainly returned the compliment, suggesting Talib — and therefore not Super Bowl champion cornerback Richard Sherman — “was probably the toughest corner that we played against last year.” Talib was asked after the Broncos’ latest offseason practice Tuesday to expound upon his choice of Manning over Brady, and he said, “The question was, ‘Who won last year?’ It was an honest opinion. I mean, who had the better (season) last year? If you throw that many touchdowns and you won the last head to head, then you’ve got to say you had the better year last year.” Manning threw an NFL-record 55 TD passes and beat Brady’s Patriots in the AFC championship game. Talib was knocked out of that game when Wes Welker, another former Patriots player, took him out on a pick play at the line of scrimmage in the second quarter. Talib went to the locker room with a bruised knee and didn’t return. With the Patriots’ best cover player out, Manning finished with 400 yards passing and two TDs — nearly 300 of those yards coming with Talib sidelined. In his season-ending news conference the next day, Patriots coach Bill Belichick suggested Welker deliberately tried to hurt Talib and complained to the league about it. The NFL said no
Aqib Talib infraction had occurred. When Talib signed a six-year, $57 million free agent deal with Denver this spring, he called Welker, “a good friend of mine,” and said, “I watched that play 1,000 times and I can promise you he didn’t do it on purpose.” Welker put to rest any notion of bad blood between the two on Tuesday, saying, “We got along really well in New England and we’re still good friends no matter what anybody else thinks from the AFC championship game. We’ve always gotten along really well and we continue to.” With Welker in Denver along with Demaryius Thomas and newcomer Emmanuel Sanders, this group of wide receivers is the best Talib has had to work against in offseason practices in his six seasons in the NFL. “I’ve had my hands full this whole time. One day I’ve got D.T., the big, fast, physical receiver. The next play I’ve got the shorter, quicker, speedy receiver in Emmanuel,” Talib said. “It’s great work out there.” Not only is that preparing him for the 2014 season, but it’s showing his new team that he’s healthy. Talib, bothered by a thigh injury last season, has never played all 16 games in a season. “My health is great. I feel great,” Talib said. “I’m out here moving, running with Emanuel and D.T. If I can run with them guys then I must be feeling great.”
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Annie’s Mailbox By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
Please Stop Asking Me Dear Annie: I work at a regional medical center, and friends and family often ask me to recommend a doctor or a physician’s group for them. For a while, I didn’t mind giving these people a few names, but I have grown reluctant to do so. My reluctance is not because I don’t trust in the knowledge and care provided by the doctors I work with. It’s because of the negative feedback I get after these people visit the specialists I recommend. I am tired of handing out the names of good, hardworking practitioners to people who refuse to listen to the advice given to them. They don’t want to take the prescribed medications or regimens, nor do they follow through with the therapy as ordered. Then they complain to the entire community about what terrible doctors I told them to see. I feel as if the doctors are judging me each time they see my name as a referral. Yet when I decline to give suggestions, people react as if I am being a snob. How do I keep my sanity, as well as my career? -- Please Stop Asking Me Dear Please: Medical professionals are accustomed to patients who disregard their instructions, but you certainly can ask directly whether they would prefer that you not refer your friends and family to them. We suspect they are glad to know that someone who works closely with them thinks highly of their skills. But either way, you are under no obligation to give out recommendations. It’s OK to tell people nicely that you no longer make referrals because you don’t wish to mix your professional and personal lives. If they don’t like it, too bad. Dear Annie: My 85-year-old aunt, who was quite active, recently underwent extensive abdominal surgery and ended up in the hospital for six weeks. During this entire time, she was not bathed by the overworked nursing staff except for the times we complained about the smell. There wasn’t even a washbasin in her room. Eventually a friend of hers who is a retired nurse came in regularly and bathed her. This was in Florida, but I’ve heard similar stories from friends and family in other states. I think this is absolutely disgusting. When I was a student nurse in the 1970s, my textbook dedicated 20 pages to the importance of bathing, not only for physical health, but for psychological well-being. Florence Nightingale said that nurses who allow sick patients to remain unwashed are interfering with their healing. This lack of care did not occur where I worked. We bathed our patients daily and gave them back rubs to increase circulation and prevent bedsores. Since then, nurses aides and LPNs have practically been eliminated. My aunt is now home, but she is still weak from fighting off infections. It’s no wonder. I would like to see the doctors and medical staff running the hospitals again and not the insurance companies, which seem to know nothing about human dignity. This kind of care is appalling. -- Disgusted in New York Dear New York: Health care costs have skyrocketed since you were in nursing school, and it is unfortunate that in some cases the level of care has deteriorated in an effort to save money. We, too, wish there were a better solution. Dear Annie: This is for “Wish I Could Turn Back Time,” the 62-year-old great-grandmother who served prison time for a nonviolent felony and can’t get a job because of her record. Most states have laws allowing for the expungement of criminal records, especially for nonviolent offenses. This allows those who made a mistake and learned their lesson to get a conviction removed from their record, in which case, she wouldn’t need to tell prospective employers. She should check out the expungement requirements in her state. -- L. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net.
HINTS FROM HELOISE Frozen Eggs Are a Shell Game Dear Heloise: While staying at our son’s home, I decided to make a cake and bought some EGGS. I put the eggs on a middle shelf in the refrigerator. When I went to use them, a day or two later, they were frozen solid. I peeled the eggs I needed, which was easy, since they were frozen, let them thaw and then used them. The cake was good. Can eggs be frozen for a period of time and still be good? -- Kathleen K. in Connecticut Eggs can be frozen, but NOT IN THE SHELL. You were lucky this time, but here’s what to do in the future: Remove eggs from shells, beat the entire egg (yolks and whites) together, then freeze in freezer-safe containers. Use within four months. When you are ready to use the frozen eggs, thaw in the refrigerator (overnight) or run under cold water. Use these eggs immediately after thawing and only in foods that will be thoroughly cooked. -- Heloise
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Your usual style of handling an issue won’t be as successful as you might have hoped it would be. Others might be confused about your vision and your expectations. Break it down to a realistic, simple perspective for them to understand. Tonight: Work late if need be. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You could have difficulty getting going in the morning, but around noon you are likely to get a second wind and feel energized. You seem to be able to come up with ideas for solving problems. Others see you as a creative source of inspiration. Tonight: Go for something wild. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Schedule an important talk for the morning, because other events could distract you later. In fact, you are likely to close your door in the afternoon and do some heavy thinking. Don’t push yourself beyond what you are able to handle. Tonight: Take some much-needed downtime. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Communication will flourish in the afternoon. You finally will have time for a conversation with a loved one that you have been putting off. Though you might not always see eye to eye, you both care about each other. Tonight: Make nice, and enjoy the results. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You might want to reconsider a change of pace. You often can be found dashing from one meeting or happening to another. Stopping and becoming more detail-oriented will give you some time to consider an issue that is likely to affect your life. Tonight: Your treat. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You could be off-kilter for a while, but you’ll loosen up considerably by noon. You need to do what you feel is important, as you could be unusually successful at the present moment. A meeting could be more important than you realize. Tonight: Let the good times roll. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You might want to think through a decision that comes up in a meeting. You’ll need to settle down to do some solid reflecting and brainstorming. You could be confused as to which way to go. Take some time to process your thoughts. Tonight: Relax. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Be willing to look at your obligations as well as your passion regarding a project. Only then can you make a solid choice about your direction and needs. You could be quite talkative as you try to decide what works best for you. Tonight: Where your friends are. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You might not be sure about taking a stand, but you’ll sense that it is important. Others don’t seem to be in agreement, but you have a different perspective to offer. A family member could be confused about your choices. Tonight: Go with the moment; it could be a late night. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You might want to look at your long-term desires, as you could want to revise your thinking. Once you get your goals in order, success will come more easily. Someone you might want to share with could appear from out of the blue. Tonight: Surf the Web. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You’ll prefer to relate on a one-on-one level. Take the opportunity to have that type of conversation with a special associate. You might want to get to know this person better, and vice versa. Use caution with your funds and commitments. Tonight: With someone special. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
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State sues feds over housing law By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Attorney General Martha Coakley has sued the Federal Housing Finance Agency and mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for refusing to comply with a state law designed to stem the tide of foreclosures in Massachusetts. The lawsuit was filed yesterday in Suffolk Superior Court. Coakley said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac violated a 2012 Massachusetts law that allows the sale of homes in foreclosure to nonprofit organizations who intend to restructure the loan and sell the property back to the homeowner. Coakley said the law has worked in Massachusetts. “It just makes sense to take action that will continue to keep people in their homes,” Coakley said. “It makes commercial sense. It makes financial sense and it’s frankly the law and not to do it is really unfair.” Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are under the control of the federal housing agency. A spokeswoman for the FHFA declined to comment on the lawsuit. The 2012 state law explicitly forbids banks and lenders from refusing to consider offers from legitimate buyback programs merely because the property will be resold to the former homeowner. Critics of the Massachusetts law have argued that allowing homes to be sold back to homeowners who were unable to maintain their original mortgage would create a “moral hazard” by essentially allowing the homeowner to benefit from a bad contract. Coakley said the argument is outdated given the state is still trying to dig out of the foreclosure crisis. “Why not do the commercially reasonable thing which is allow a not-for-profit to buy it, fix it up and rent it back to family to own?” she said. Coakley pointed to a one buyback program, Boston Community Capital’s Stabilizing Urban Neighborhoods initiative, that she said is harmed by the refusal of the federal housing agencies to abide by the state law. The lawsuit argues that such programs have helped slow the spread of urban blight.
The organization buys foreclosed, bank-owned homes at their present market value and sells the properties back to the original homeowners if they qualify for affordable financing. Coakley said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have continued to block buybacks even though they lose money in the process. The CEO of Boston Community Capital, Elyse Cherry, has said the organization has helped restructure about 500 mortgages. She said the group first makes sure the homeowner is in stable fiscal shape before buying the home and structuring a fixed 30-year rate mortgage and selling it back. In the complaint, Coakley alleges that two of FHFA’s policies violate state law. One of the policies intended to keep Fannie and Freddie in an “arm’s-length transaction” prohibits property sales to nonprofits who resell to the original homeowner. A second “make whole” policy prevents Fannie and Freddie from accepting anything less than the outstanding loan amount from the former homeowner or anyone seeking to resell or rent to the former homeowner. Coakley is one of five Democratic candidates running for governor this year.
Cheapskate Gardening BLANDFORD - The Blandford Gardening Club is hosting a presentation on “Cheapskate Gardening” by Elaine Williamson, Master Gardener on June 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Blandford Historical Society. There will be many informative tips to save money on gardening from recycling of everyday items, to how you get plants and equipment for little or no money. Light refreshments will be served.
Annual Spring Concert WESTFIELD - The South Middle School Music Program is pleased to announce its Annual Spring Concert on the Lawn. This event will be held on Wednesday, June 4 from 6 p.m. till approximately 8 p.m. on the front lawn of South Middle School. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the SMS Auditorium. This year’s SMS Music Award Winners will also be announced at the concert. The public is cordially invited to attend this free public concert. Donations will be gratefully accepted. Please bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
CPR and AED Training Challenge WESTERN MASS - In recognition of National CPR and AED Awareness Week, your local schools will host a CPR and AED Training Challenge on June 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The session will teach compression-only CPR, which is easy to learn and has been found to be very effective in saving lives. Will you be a part of the challenge? For more information and to sign your school up; please call Susan Canning (413) 237-5039 or email KEVSFoundation@gmail. com The deadline for sign-ups is May 30.
Music Festival HUNTINGTON - The 5th Annual GatorRoo Music Festival is an event that brings the entire community together to celebrate our youngest performers! Students from Chester and Littleville Elementary Schools will perform several numbers, along with a musical, “JOUST!” The festival will be held on Saturday, June 7 at 5 p.m. on Booster Field.
Beginner’s Walk WESTFIELD - On June 8, Stanley Park will host a walk that will be a beginner’s guide to some of the often ignored plant groups such as grasses, sedges, rushes, and a few other plants not in bloom. Bringing along a hand lens will be helpful, but not essential. Wear spring hiking attire, sturdy boots, and bring water. The walk will be led by Dave Lovejoy and will go from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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June 4, 2014 LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT LICENSE COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF WESTFIELD Date: May 29, 2014 Notice is hereby given, under Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws that Apple New England LLC, d/b/a Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 441 East Main Street, Westfield, MA has applied for a change of beneficial interest, pledge of the liquor license and pledge of inventory. Public Hearing upon the application will be held, Monday, June 16, 2014 at 6:50 P.M., in room 315, of the Municipal Bldg., 59 Court Street, Westfield, MA. Christopher Mowatt, Chr. Edward Diaz Alice Dawicki
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0315 Tag Sales 4 FAMILY TAG SALE. WESTFIELD 14 NOBLE AVE. June 6&7, 9-4. June 8, 9-12. Hi-Boy kitchen table with chairs, 3 piece twin bedroom set, jewelry , clothes, boots, handbags, novelty and household items, antique tools - too much to name!
CUB SCOUT PACK 108 INDOOR TAG SALE. Saturday, JUNE 7th. 9-3. ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 60 BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD. Proceeds to support Local Pack 108.
MOVING SALE. SOUTHWICK 181 A SOUTH LONGYARD ROAD. Saturday, June 7, 8-3 and Sunday, June 8, 8-2. Furniture, 2 large oak hutches, elyptical smith machine, glassware, drum set. No early birds please.
MOVING SALE. WESTFIELD 351 HILLSIDE ROAD. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 6,7,8. 9-3. Oak cabinets, clothes, misc. items. Too much to list.
SOUTHWICK TAG & BAKE SALE. AHREND CIRCLE. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 6,7,8. 9-4.
SPRINGFIELD 17 ARTHUR STREET. Saturday only, June 7th. 9-3. Furniture, lot's of misc. household items.
WESTFIELD 19 LOIS STREET. (OFF SOUTH MAPLE). Saturday, June 7, 9-4. Raindate, June 14. MULTI-FAMILIES. Something for everyone.
WESTFIELD 88 NOTRE DAME STREET, June 6&7, 9-4. June 8, 9-12. Huge sale! Moving. Machinery/industrial business, along with household, lots of mens stuff, ladies too! Rain/shine.
WESTFIELD-FALLEY DRIVE. MULTIPLE TAG SALES. Friday, Saturday, June 6&7. 9-3. Clothing, furniture, china, luggage, toys, home decor and amazing household items. Good prices at our tag sale!!
0340 Apartment
PARK SQUARE TOWNHOUSES WESTFIELD
$840-$860/month with $40. heat discount * Deluxe 2 bedroom townhouses, 1 1/2 baths, spacious, closets * Dishwasher, wall/wall carpeting * Air conditioning, laundry facilities, 900 sq.ft.. private entrances FREE HOT WATER Convenient to Mass Pike & 10/202
140 Union Street, #4 Westfield, MA For more information call (413)568-1444 PLEASANT STREET, Westfield. 4 room, 1 bedroom apartment. Stove, refrigerator, storage. $725/month plus utilities. (413)562-2295.
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0340 Apartment SPACIOUS 3rd floor apartment, 1 bedroom. $650/month. First, last, security plus utilities. Washer/Dryer included. No pets. Non smoker. Quiet neighborhood. Call (413)572-2652 Greg or Paula.
0340 Apartment WESTFIELD 1&2 bedroom apartments, rent includes heat and hot water. Excellent size and location. No dogs. Call weekdays (413)786-9884.
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DEADLINE: 2PM THE DAY BEFORE E-mail: dianedisanto@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com 0345 Rooms ROOM TO RENT in a quiet neighborhood. Kitchen and laundry privilege. Heat, A/C, utilities. Available now to non-smoker. $600/month, Westfield. (413)355-2338 or (413)5627341.
WESTFIELD 3 room apartment, first floor, stove, refrigerator, AC, all utilities included. Parking on Office Space B E A U T I F U L 2 B E D R O O M premises. No pets. Non smoker. 0370 TOWNHOUSE in Westfield, $775/month. Shown by appointclean, quiet, 1-1/2 bath, carpet- ment only. (413)568-5905. WESTFIELD 82 BROAD ing, appliances, hot water inSTREET. 850sq.ft. 4 room ofcluded. Very reasonable heat fice suite available. Utilities incost. Sorry no pets. From cluded. Call (413)562-2295. $800/month. Call for more in- WESTFIELD 3 ROOM, 1 bedformation (860)485-1216. Equal room. Updated kitchen, 2nd floor Housing Opportunity. in quiet building. $500/month p l u s . F i r s t , l a s t , s e c u r i t y . 0375 Business Property (413)237-6114. WESTFIELD 1 BEDROOM. Kitchen and bath. No pets. $650/month includes utilities. WESTFIELD LARGE 1 bedFirst, last, security. (413)250- room apartment, first floor, off street parking. $690/month plus 4811. utilities. First, last, security. Available now. (413)568-5146.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. Southwick 642 College Highway for rent. 2 buildings zoned BR. (1) Auto repair or body shop (2) Office, storage or restaurant. Great location, across from IBS. (413)563-8776, (413)568-3571.
0430 Condos For Sale
COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT
STONEY HILL CONDO, Westfield. Garage, full basement, deck, lovely private grounds, pool, golf. Call (413)301-2314 or (413)977-9658.
54 MAINLINE DRIVE WESTFIELD, MA 4,300sq.ft. 220 volts - 200 amp service PUBLIC GAS WATER - SEWER
0440 Services
Call (413)896-3736 MONTGOMERY 5 miles from Westfield. Spacious office includes utilities and WiFi. $350/month. Call (413)9776277.
0410 Mobile Homes CHICOPEE 1996, 2 bedrooms, 14'x72', air, natural gas, new floors, carpet/tile. $108,500. DASAP (413)593-9961. dasap.mhvillage.com
A1 ODD JOBS/HANDYMAN. Debris removal, landscaping, spring yard cleanup, interior and exterior painting, power washing, basic carpentry and plumbing. All types of repair work and more. (413)562-7462.
JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES. Grading & leveling of driveways & short roads, trap rock and/or gravel material. Mowing & maintenance of fields and lawn maintenance. Post hole digging. Loader work & loam spread. (413)569-6920, (413)530-5430.
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Air Conditioning & Heating ACO MASONRY, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING. Heating & air conditioning service & installation. Furnaces, sheet metal, hot water tanks. All types of masonry work. Chimney repair, tile work, stucco. Stone, brick, block, pavers, retaining walls. License & Insured. Commercial & Residential. Free Estimates. Competitive Rates. Call Adam (413)374-7779. K&G HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING. Now doing SPRING CLEANINGS. Call Ken (413)564-7089.
Carpet CARPET, LINOLEUM, CERAMIC TILE, HARDWOOD FLOORS. Sales, Service. Installation & Repairs. Customer guaranteed quality, clean, efficient, workmanship. Call Rich (413)530-7922. WAGNER RUG & FLOORING, LLC. 95 MAINLINE DRIVE, WESTFIELD. (413)568-0520. One stop shopping for all your floors. Over 40 years in business. www.wagnerrug.com
Chimney Sweeps 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, 1-800-793-3706.
Drywall T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete professional drywall at amateur prices. Our ceilings are tops! Call Mike 413-8218971. Free estimates.
Electrician ALEKSANDR DUDUKAL ELECTRICAL. Residential, Commercial, Industrial. Licensed and insured. Lic. #11902. Service and emergency calls. Call (413)519-8875. alexdudukal@yahoo.com POEHLMAN ELECTRIC. All types of wiring. Free estimates, insured. SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. Gutter deicing cables installed. I answer all calls! Prompt service, best prices. Lic. #A-16886. (413)562-5816.
D I R E C T O R Y
Electrician TURCOTTE ELECTRIC. 30+ years experience. Electrical installations, emergency service work. Generac portable or whole house generator installations. HVAC controls and energy saving green technology upgrades. Fully insured. All calls answered. Master’s Lic #A-18022. (413)214-4149.
DAVE DAVIDSON BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELING. “GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME” Complete Bath Renovations. Mass. License #072233, Mass. Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568. Now serving CT. Insured. Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. (413)569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling.com
C&N CARPENTRY. Suspended ceilings, home improvements and remodeling. Licensed and insured. Call SEPTIC SYSTEMS, house sites, (413)262-9314. demolition, land clearing, driveways, stumping, patios, retaining walls, DELREO HOME IMPROVEMENT for walkways. CORMIER LANDSCAP- all your exterior home improvement needs. Roofing, siding, windows, ING, (413)822-0739. decks and gutters. Call for free quote. Extensive references, fully licensed & Flooring/Floor Sanding insured in MA. & CT. www.delreohomeimprovement.com Call Gary A RON JOHNSON’S FLOOR SAND- Delcamp (413)569-3733. ING. Installation, repairs, 3 coats polyurethane. Free estimates. (413) 569-3066. TOM DISANTO Home Improvements The best choice for all interior and exterior building and remodeling. Specializing Gutter Cleaning in the design and building of residential additions, since 1985. Kitchens, baths, RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED, RE- siding, windows, decks, porches, sunPAIRED. Antennas removed, chim- rooms, garages. License #069144. MA neys repaired and chimney caps Reg. #110710. FREE ESTIMATES, installed. Roof leaks repaired, vent REFERENCES, FULLY INSURED. Call areas sealed. Sr. citizen discount. In- Tom (413)568-7036. sured. Free estimates. H.I. Johnson J.D. BERRY CONTRACTING. Services. (413)596-8859 before 9p.m. Garages, additions, windows, doors,
Excavating
Hauling #1 PHIL'S DUMP RUNS/DEMOLITION. Removal of any items in cellars, attics, etc... Also brush removal and small demolition (sheds, decks, fences, one car garages). Fully insured. Free estimates. Phil (413)525-2892, (413)2656380. A DUMP TRUCK. Attic, cellars, yard, scrap metal removal. Seasoned Firewood. (413)569-1611, (413)374-5377. A.R.A. JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE. Furniture, trash, appliances. Full house cleanouts, basements, attics, yards. Furnace and hot water heater removal. 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE. Free estimate on phone. Senior discount. Call Pete (413)433-0356. www.arajunkremoval.com.
Home Improvement ADVANCED REMODELING & CONSTRUCTION. 25 years experience. Licensed and Insured. Free estimates. Call Don (413)262-8283. When Quality, Integrity, and Value count.
JIM FERRIS ELECTRIC. Senior discount. No job too small! Insured, free estimates. 40 years experience. BRUNO ANTICO BUILDING RELic. #16303. Call (413)330-3682. MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured, reasonable prices. No job too small. Call Tom Daly, (413)543-3100. Lic# A7625.
Home Improvement
MODELING.Kitchens, additions, decks, rec rooms, more. Prompt, reliable service, free estimates. Mass Registered #106263, licensed & insured. Call Bruno, (413)562-9561.
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House Painting
Masonry
ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!! M&M SERVICES-20 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior. Wall coverings. Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References. Mass Reg. #121723. Call (413)568-9731. No job too small !!
ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. All brick, block, concrete. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates. (413)5691611. (413)374-5377.
At SANTA FE PAINTING CO. We're your color specialists! Brighten up your home for Spring! Get all your interior painting needs done now. We paint and stain log homes. Call (413)230-8141. A NEW LOOK FOR 2014. Let Home Decor help. Interior painting and wallpapering, specializing in faux finishes. Servicing the area over 12 years. Call Kendra now for a free estimate and decorating advice. (413)564-0223, (413)626-8880.
FRESH START PAINTING. Certified lead renovator. Interior/exterior painting. Power washing. Wallpapering. 30 years + experience. Charlie (413)3138084.
Plumbing & Heating NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVICES. Professional, reliable service. MA Lic. #PL31893-J. Certified Welding. Insured. Call (413)531-2768 Nick7419@comcast.net
Roofing ONE STOP SHOPPING for all your ROOFING needs! POWER WASHING/CLEANING revitalizing your roof, removing ugly black stains, mold and moss, we’ll make it look like new plus prolong the life of your roof. We do emergency repairs, new construction, complete tear off, ice and water protection barrier systems, skylight repairs. Snow & ice removal. FREE gutter cleaning with any roof repair or roof job. 10% senior discount. Free estimates. MA. Lic. #170091. Call (413)977-5701
Stump Grinding
KELSO FAMILY PAINTING. Filling summer schedule for exterior painting, FILLEY & SON Over 28 years of serving interior painting anytime. Call Kyle greater Westfield area and beyond. STUMP GRINDING / BOBCAT SERVdecks, vinyl siding and more. (413)667-3395. #CS077728. Call Jim, (413)569-6920, (413) 530-5430
PAUL MAYNARD CONSTRUCTION. All your carpentry needs. (413)3864606. Did your windows fail with the cold weather? Don't wait another year! Call Paul for replacement windows. Many new features available. Windows are built in CT. All windows installed by Paul, owner of Paul Maynard Construction. My name is on my work.
Landscaping/Lawn Care
ICES. Free estimates. Will beat any other competitors written estimate. Best prices! Satisfaction guaranteed! Call (413)306-8233.
A SPRING CLEANUP. Commercial, Tractor Services residential. Weekly mowing and main- JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES. Grading & tenance, tree removal, dethatching, leveling of driveways & short roads, trap rock mulch, gutter cleaning, etc. Shea Landand/or gravel material. Mowing and maintescaping, (413)569-2909.
nance of fields and lawns. Post hole digging. Loader work & loam spread. (413)569-6920, CORMIER LANDSCAPING. Spring (413)530-5430.
cleanups, lawn service, mulching, retaining walls, excavating, decks, Tree Service R.J. FENNYERY HOME IMPROVE- driveways, MENT'S. Professional roofing & sid- patios, tree work, stone work. Call A BETTER OPTION - GRANFIELD TREE SERVICE. Tree Removal, Land ing contractor. All types of home (413)822-0739. Clearing, Excavating. Firewood, Log repairs. Expert emergency leak reTruck Loads. (413)569-6104. pair. Reasonable rates. MA Lic. LAWN MOWING, Spring/Fall cleanups, hedge trimming and all your landscaping #CS066849. MA Reg. #149909. Call needs.(413)626-6122 or visit: www.hag- AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. ProfesBob (413)736-0276. RJFennyery. gerscape.com sional fertilizing, planting, pruning, cacom bling and removals. Free estimates, PLUMLEY LANDSCAPE, INC. Call us fully insured. Please call Ken 569Home Maintenance today for all your landscape needs. 0469. Landscape design and planting, irrigation installation and repair, and complete HANDYMAN/CARPENTER. All home yard renovations. Drainage problems, CONRAD TREE SERVICE. Expert repairs: Honey to do list, bathroom re- stump grinding, chipper service, bobcat tree removal. Prompt estimates. modeling, tile work, sheetrock repairs, service, gravel driveways, excavation Crane work. Insured. “After 34 winterization. No job too small. 35 years and demolition, including getting rid of years, we still work hard at being profressional experience. (413)519- that unwanted pool. (413)862-4749. #1.” (413)562-3395. 3251.
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.
T&S LANDSCAPING. Highest quality, Upholstery lowest prices. Lawn mowing. Residential\commercial. No lawns to small. Weekly, biweekly. (413)330-3917. KEITH'S UPHOLSTERY & REPAIRS. 30+ years experience for home or business. Discount off all fabrics. Get quality YARD CLEANUP, thatching, leaf brush workmanship at a great price. Free removal, hedge/tree trimming, pickup and delivery. Call (413)562mulch/stone, mowing. Call Accurate 6639. Lawncare, (413)579-1639.