May 27, 2016 - Town Reminder

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For Tom
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came first
Remembering their Sacrifice
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Reflecting
on a rise
through
the ranks
Police Chief LaBrie to
retire this June
Communities mourn
loss of a family man
BY KRISTIN WILL
BY KRISTIN WILL
Editor
Editor
SOUTH HADLEY - Two local
communities are still in shock
after learning the identity of the
victim in Sunday’s fatal car accident.
Thomas P. Flanagan, 29, of
Westfield, has been identified as
the deceased in the crash on
College
Street. A
native of
S o u t h
Hadley and
graduate of
S o u t h
Hadley
H i g h
School,
Flanagan
Thomas P. Flanagan l e a v e s
behind a
large family, his wife Angela, and
their two young children - Liam
and Gianna.
“It was just really, extremely
shocking,” said his cousin, Joe
Stefanelli. “It still doesn’t seem like
it’s really real.”
Flanagan on Sunday night was
working for Family Pizza, delivering
pizzas around South Hadley - a job
he took, said Stefanelli, in order to
spend more time with his two children during the day.
“He had a degree from
Westfield State but he chose to
deliver pizzas for all those years
just so he could be home with his
family and only have to work at
Please see FLANAGAN,
page 5
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SOUTH HADLEY - Cub Scouts from Pack 303 prepare for the town’s Memorial Day celebration set for Monday. The Scouts
replaced the flags in Falls Cemetery at all veteran graves. South Hadley’s Memorial Day celebration begins at 7 a.m. with
a brief ceremony in Canal Park, followed by ceremonies in Everson Park, Notre Dam, Evergreen, St. Rose and Village cemeteries and on the common. At 11 a.m., the Memorial Day Parade will depart from South Hadley high School and make its
way down to town hall for a 12 p.m. ceremony in which students will make speeches and the Community Band will play. In
the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. at the high school.
SOUTH HADLEY - By
chance, South Hadley Police
Chief David LaBrie took the Civil
Service Exam in 1977. By hard
work paired with a communityminded outlook, LaBrie maintained a 39-year police career from
which he will retire next month.
A medical issue made LaBrie
reconsider his date of retirement,
originally scheduled for March of
2017. He finishes his 39-year
career, all with the South Hadley
Police Department, June 30.
For LaBrie, it’s been a rewarding career helping others “overcome some adversity” or difficult
situations in which people find
themselves. “Being able to help
them out or guide them in the
right direction has been one of the
rewarding parts of this job,” he
said. Ten years ago, one person
whom he previously arrested ran
into LaBrie in town and thanked
the chief for arresting them for
driving under the influence. “It
caused them to take note of their
life and where it was going,”
recalled LaBrie. That effort is
something he considers an important aspect in the role of a community police officer.
Getting involved with law
enforcement wasn’t LaBrie’s original goal when he attended
Holyoke Community College in
the 70s. He had previously worked
delivering newspapers, at a local
gas station and at Friendly’s. With
Please see LABRIE REFLECTS,
page 4
Architect evaluates Mosier Elementary School condition
BY WALTER HAMILTON
Correspondent
SOUTH HADLEY – The year
Mosier Elementary School was
built, Richard Nixon had recently
taken office, the Vietnam War was
at its peak and “flower power” was
in style.
So was no surprise to the
School Committee this week that
an architect, tasked with evaluating the building, found deficiencies
and worn-out systems throughout
the elementary school.
Jorge Cruz, of Flansburgh
Architects of Boston, reported the
1969 structure was in “fair” condition, meaning the building needs
structural repairs and replacement
plans for all mechanical, electrical
and plumbing systems.
Cruz pointed to problems with
drainage, exterior masonry, outdated windows and insulation, and
lack of proper handicapped access.
Also, ventilation, fire protection,
plumbing fixtures and wiring are all
outdated.
He pointed to health and safety
issues with portable classrooms that
are not only undersized for their
current use as enrichment spaces,
but show the wear and tear of their
age. The mobile units, designed to
last 15 years, have now been in
place for 34 years, and were purchased second-hand at that time,
according to Superintendent
Nicholas Young.
Cruz said the Massachusetts
School Building Authority, which
helps fund new schools and additions, would begin by taking the $3
million worth of the current building, and calculating the cost of
repairs. If the work would exceed
30 percent of the building’s value, a
full update to current building
codes would be required. If it
exceeds 50 percent, a seismic
upgrade that includes bracing of
walls and roof supports would be
required.
Cruz outlined three possible
approaches: minor renovation, full
renovation and replacement. The
portable classrooms would be
removed under all three, as the
state will not pay to repair them.
The minor renovation would
turn the current gymnasium, which
is now too small to meet state stan-
dards, into classroom space. A new
gym would be added to the opposite end of the building near the
playing fields.
A full renovation would demolish the current gym and add another classroom/gym wing onto the
playing field area; and all interior
and below-ground plumbing would
be replaced.
Finally, a new school could be
built on the school’s playing
grounds, and the current school
would then be torn down.
Using New England School
Development Council enrollment
predictions, the school population
in coming years would increase to
an average of 427 in grades 2-4. It
is currently 396. If the NESDEC
figures are used, the state would
require a building of 69,000 square
feet. The current building is 61,000
square feet in size.
Young said the state constantly
changes its projections on school
enrollment, and will determine
how large a building will be
required for its reimbursement program. The state usually is usually
“conservative” or trends to use
lower enrollment projections in its
calculations.
If the state requires a 70,000
square foot building, it would cost
between $27 and $29 million,
based on a $400 per square foot
estimate. Construction prices also
fluctuate constantly, Cruz said.
Please see MOSIER SCHOOL,
page 7
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May 27, 2016
Cruise Nights return with summer style
last Cruise Night on Sept. 2. “All the money
that we’re raising is going back into the park,”
said Forcier. Still in the planning stages, park
additions include a parent-child swing and a
wheelchair swing, as well as a fitness loop and
hiking trail around the park.
“The more money we raise, the sooner we
get things done,” he said.
He also highlighted the park’s third annual car show, set for Sunday, Aug. 21 where
more classic and modern cars will be on display and local band The Skid Marks will play
50s and 60s music.
“We hope we attract some people,” said
Forcier.
For information about Cruise Nights and
the annual car show, or to volunteer as a
Celebrity Chef, contact Forcier via email at
Kmaro68@aol.com. Be sure to “like” Cruise
Nights on Facebook for updates, including
weather delays.
BY KRISTIN WILL
Editor
SOUTH HADLEY - Cruise with the classics Friday nights at Buttery Brook Park.
Cruise Nights have returned as a South
Hadley summer staple.
“We kicked off the season in style on
Friday,” said Bruce Forcier, co-chair of the
Cruise Nights event and board member of the
Friends of Buttery Brook Park.
The popular event gathers like-minded
individuals who cruise on down to South
Hadley for the classic cars, summer food and a
simple, old-fashioned good time.
Every Friday from 5:30 p.m. until dusk,
Buttery Brook Park opens its gates for Cruise
Night.
On an average night, the park will attract
between 80 and 100 car owners showing off
their most prized possessions. On a beautiful
summer’s eve, there will be more than 100.
“The park is getting so much use,” said
Forcier. Cruise Nights has become “a family
event. We’re seeing more families come out.
The atmosphere is just very conducive to a
family event.”
An attraction to the event for car collectors is the grassy green on which they are
allowed to park their cars - much better than
the typical sandy areas and pavement.
Models and years of the classic cars range
from makes such as Ford Model Ts, Corvettes
and Chevrolet Bel Airs. Hot rods have a presence as well as motorcycles.
Trophies are awarded on a weekly basis.
Event organizers have retired the monthly
trophy but have kept the special interest trophy and added a late model trophy after the
park started seeing more vehicles from the
2012-2016 years.
WHAT: Cruise Nights
WHEN: Every Friday through Sept. 2
from 5:30 p.m. to dusk
WHERE: Buttery Brook Park
COST: Free
FILE PHOTO / KRISTIN WILL
Cruise Nights have returned at Buttery Brook Park every Friday from 5:30 p.m. to dusk.
There is no cost to attend Cruise Nights or
to show vehicles, however donations are gladly
accepted. Those who donate when registering
a vehicle are entered into a $25 gift card raffle.
Celebrity chefs will visit the park to serve
up some tasty meals throughout the summer.
The menu includes hot dogs, hamburgers and
veggie burgers. To quicken the food line, the
Friends of Buttery Brook Park purchased several new pieces of cooking equipment, including a double burner, two-foot grill and steam
tables. Forcier said after using the equipment
for the first time last week, “It was a noticeable improvement.”
The proceeds of food and beverage sales
are put right back into the park and the
events it offers.
Event hosts have obtained beer and wine
permits to sell alcohol in addition to water
and soda.
Live music will be performed once a
month. The event is free and family-friendly.
A supervised coloring area, called Mr. Ray’s
Coloring Corner, is provided for parents who
want to bring their children.
Forcier encourages attendees to participate
in the park’s Super Raffle, in which first prize
is 100 $20 scratch tickets, the second is 100
$10 scratch tickets and the third is 100 $5
tickets. The drawing will be held during the
Weekly Cruise Night Winners May 13:
• Lisa and Ron Peloquin of
Southampton with a1963 Ford Galaxie
Convertible.
• Leo and Gretchen Martin with
a1937/38 Plymouth Coupe.
• Bill Russell of Amherst with a 2015
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• Jacki and Ed Gajewski with a 1930
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Western named Mount Holyoke vice
president for academic affairs, dean of faculty
SOUTH HADLEY - Jon Western, a professor of international relations and noted
public policy scholar, has been named
Mount Holyoke College’s next vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty,
President Lynn Pasquerella ’80 and Sonya
Stephens, acting president-elect, announced
Tuesday.
Western, who currently serves as the
Carol Hoffmann Collins ’63 Professor of
International Studies at Mount Holyoke,
Five College Professor of International
Relations, and director of the Five College
International Relations Program, will transition to his new role on July 1. He will succeed Stephens, effective the same day.
Western was selected after a comprehensive
internal search led by a committee of faculty
and administrative staff. The interview
process included presentations to the campus
community as well as interviews with constituencies across all divisions at the College.
“I am delighted that Jon Western has
agreed to serve as Mount Holyoke’s next
dean of faculty,” Stephens said. “He has
expressed his unwavering commitment to
the liberal arts, to intellectual endeavor, and
to the full mission of Mount Holyoke
College. I know that he will bring to this
administrative role the same energy, excitement, and intellectual weight that he has
demonstrated in his scholarship and in the
classroom. He is a colleague whose personal
qualities, thoughtful judgment, and abiding
commitments will serve the faculty and the
College well. I am very much looking forward to our work together.”
Pasquerella, who will leave her position
on July 1 to become the next president of the
Association of American Colleges and
Universities, said, “I am pleased that
President-elect Stephens is building a strong
leadership team, and I look forward to the
many ways in which Mount Holyoke will
benefit from their shared vision."
As the chief academic officer and a member of the president’s cabinet, Western will
provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight of the College’s academic programs and initiatives. As dean of faculty, he
will be responsible for faculty hiring and professional development, curricular support,
faculty governance, strategic planning, and
National Association of Schools and
Colleges reaccreditation, among other key
College priorities.
The dean of faculty works in close collaboration with the president, the faculty, and
the president’s senior staff and serves on the
College Planning Committee and the Five
College Consortium Deans Council.
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and changes that they will confront throughout their lifetime—many of which we can’t
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leader in preparing students not just for their
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“I can’t imagine a better preparation for
confronting the world’s challenges than a liberal arts education at Mount Holyoke,” he
said. “We have faculty leading the way in science and technology innovation; incredible,
talented professors in the humanities, creative and performing arts, and the social sciences helping students to understand what’s
changing in the world and what’s staying the
same. They are keeping students engaged
through outstanding classroom, lab, and studio experiences; rigorous study; independent
research; community-based learning; and
internships. The relevance of the liberal arts
is demonstrated every day here. Our students
are gaining the skills to compete in the workforce but, more importantly, they are being
educated to be critical thinkers and engaged
citizens able to bring a breadth of perspective
to the world’s challenges.”
A graduate of Macalester College,
Western received a bachelor’s degree in
political science and Russian area studies in
1984. He later received a master’s in public
policy studies from the University of
Michigan and a PhD in political science
from Columbia University. Western joined
Mount Holyoke in 2000 as a Five College
assistant professor and rose through the ranks
to full professor, teaching courses on international human rights theory and advocacy,
US foreign policy, international security, and
political violence, at all of the member institutions of the consortium.
Previously, he served as director of academic research at the National Security
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The South Hadley Neighbors
Helping Neighbors Food Pantry is continually seeking donations of both
money and food items. The pantry is
located at the United Methodist
Church at 30 Carew Street, South
Hadley Falls, and can be reached at
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Weekly Wish List for May 27
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• Mandarin oranges
• Pineapple
• Cookies
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• Pork & beans
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• Chili
• Corned beef hash
• Sloppy Joe mix
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Farmers’ Market begins next Thursday
SOUTH HADLEY - The South Hadley
Farmers’ Market begins its eighth year on
Thursday, June 2 at 2 p.m.
This year the hours are slightly different,
2-6 p.m. instead of 1-6 p.m. The market will
be held on the town common as in previous
years, rain or shine.
Belle Rita Novak is the new market
manager, who is in her nineteenth year of
managing the Farmers’ Market at Forest Park
in Springfield.
The market will have several new ven-
dors including Riverbend Farm from
Hadley, Stony Hill Farm from Wilbraham,
Phuong’s Asian Vegetables from
Springfield, Aunti Em’s Bakeshoppe with
gluten-free and non-gluten-free baked
goods, Round the Corner Brownies, and
returning vendors People’s Bakery from
Turners Falls, Aunt Elsie’s Oatmeal Crisps,
Wickedly Wild sauces and spice rubs,
Stoneybrook Cider, hard cider, several
crafters and more.
Farmers’ markets are wonderful ways to
LABRIE REFLECTS
the school resource officer, bicycle safety reliable explanation of the incident to the
work, TRIAD and Coffee With a Cop initia- public,” he said.
tives as valuable, as well as publishing the
LaBrie said he always told himself he
daily police log.
would know when it would be time to retire.
“It opened up the department to the He technically could have retired four years
town so the residents could see what we do ago, but he truly enjoyed working. With his
here,” he said. “They see what we’re doing second daughter about to finish school, couevery week. I think it’s been helppled with his recent health scare,
ful to us as a department.”
LaBrie came to terms with closLaBrie also mentioned adding
ing out his career.
to the compliment of intelligent,
“It’s just time. Time to move
compassionate police officers
on,” he said.
working with the department as
After 11 years as the South
something of which he’s most
Hadley Police Chief, “It's diffiproud. The officers he’s hired
cult to leave,” he said. “The most
“really know what it is to work in
difficult part about leaving is the
a town like South Hadley,” he
officers here, the community
said.
that’s developed here. This town
A longtime career also South Hadley Police administration is one of the best
Chief David LaBrie
includes low points and LaBrie
I’ve worked for, and the other
wasn’t a stranger to them. In his
department heads - we all work
career, he said he dealt with many difficult collaboratively for the same reason. This
situations, like a serious hazmat incident on administration was the best of my career. It’s
New Ludlow Road. Most recently and fright- difficult to leave that. I’m going to miss
ening was responding to Police Officer interacting with the residents, with the offiChristopher Roberts who was wounded on cers,” he said.
the job.
Reflecting on not just his career, but his
With incidents that made national news, life up until now, LaBrie said he sections it
getting “the department through that has out into thirds. As he closes the chapter on
been rewarding for me,” he said. As the liter- his second third, he said, “Hopefully I’ll get
al and figurative spokesperson for the depart- another third left.”
ment, LaBrie has learned how to respond in
In retirement, he said he would love to
such situations. He takes “a step back and a travel across the country and he is looking
few hours” before commenting. “It’s helped into different options as to where he can go.
in terms of letting the dust settle, learning Perhaps by chance, he’ll find another calling
different parts of an incident, and giving a in a new line of work.
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friends also enrolled in the school, LaBrie sat
for the Civil Service Exam “per chance.”
At the time, the South Hadley Police
Department was looking for new officers.
LaBrie applied and was hired with nine
other reserve officers in 1977. After a yearand-a-half, he was hired full time. LaBrie
became a sergeant in 1985 and a lieutenant
in 1993. In 2005, he was promoted to
chief.
He stayed with his hometown department because he simply loved the job. “I just
enjoy the department. I enjoy the job and
working with the people here,” he said.
LaBrie feels fortunate he can say he truly
enjoys coming to work every day.
Reflecting on his career, LaBrie feels he
was honest, courteous and respectful to the
community - characteristics he received in
return. One highlight that encompasses
multiple changes LaBrie is proud of implementing is moving the department forward
with new and modern equipment. He
points to acquiring tasers and exterior bulletproof vests as examples. “I think we’ve
been at the forefront of keeping up with the
tools available to law enforcement,” he
said.
Another highlight has been increasing
the “integrity and visibility” of the department within the town. LaBrie said community-outreach was important to him, citing
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The successful candidate must have a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License, proof of current automobile
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Please contact Joanne Trybus, COA Director at 413538-5042 ext 204 for additional information.
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night,” said Stefanelli. The two were also
co-owners of Take Two Photo Booth, a
business endeavor Flanagan originally
began three years ago as Flantastic Photo
Booth. It was another way for Flanagan to
work - weekend nights - while still spending time with his young children during
the day. These jobs allowed Flanagan to
support his wife while she attended school
full time. “That’s the whole reason he
even did that. Just more time with his
family,” said Stefanelli.
For Flanagan, family came first. It was
important for him to create a work life that
not just supported his family but one that
allowed him to spend as much time as possible with them.
“Because we had such a large family, and
he had seven siblings growing up, I think
just having a big family and being so close
with them all the time made him want to be
the best father and husband he could be,”
said Stefanelli. “If you look at his Facebook
or his Instagram, it was all his family and
them doing stuff.”
A two-car collision occurred in front of
124 College St. on Rt. 116 in South
Hadley shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday night.
According to Mary Carey, communications
director for the Northwestern District
Attorney’s Office, a vehicle operated by
an unidentified driver crossed over the
center line and struck Flanagan’s vehicle
driving in the opposite direction.
Flanagan was transported to Baystate
Medical Center in Springfield, where he
was pronounced dead. The driver of the
vehicle that crossed the center line was
also transported to Baystate Medical
Center, with non-life-threatening injuries.
There were no other occupants in either
vehicle.
South Hadley emergency crews used
the Jaws of Life, said South Hadley Police
Lt. Steven Parentela, and shut down the
intersection of College and Mosier streets
and College and Newton streets for fourand-a-half hours. The incident remains
under investigation by the South Hadley
Police Department, the Massachusetts
State Police Detectives Unit attached to
the Northwestern District Attorney’s
COURTESY PHOTO
Flanagan was a man dedicated to his family which
he put first before anything else.
COURTESY PHOTO
Flanagan leaves behind a family of three - his wife Angela and their two children, Liam and Gianna. To
help the family during this time, donations can be made to their Go Fund Me account:
https://www.gofundme.com/tom-flan.
Office, and the Massachusetts State
Police Collision Analysis and
Reconstruction Section. Information of
possible charges for the driver of the vehicle that crossed the center line has not
been released.
Flanagan did not have life insurance.
To help his family with final expenses, a
mortgage and in the future, Stefanelli created a Go Fund Me page for anyone to
donate even the smallest amount of
funds.
“Just putting myself in that position, if
that was me, I’d want people to do it for
my family,” said Stefanelli. “I couldn’t even
imagine if my family lost me and I didn’t
have any life insurance.”
In a short span of three days, Stefanelli
changed the Go Fund Me goal amount as
the response for help grew. As of Thursday
morning, $24,254 had been raised by 528
people in three days.
“It’s just crazy that there’s that many
people out there willing to help,” said
Stefanelli.
It speaks to Flanagan’s character.
“I just think if that was someone that
maybe hadn’t been involved in so many
people’s lives in such a positive way, it
might not have been so successful,” said
Stefanelli.
He also created a Meal Train page for
those willing to make food for the family.
It’s a website where people sign up for a particular day and meal to make and deliver.
The idea to organize in this way resulted
from multiple losses in Stefanelli’s family
over the past three years. He saw many
people help by making meals but the efforts
weren’t as coordinated, so multiple meals
were delivered on the same day. “People
just want to help. It gives them a great way
to be able to help and not be overwhelming,” he said.
Flanagan will be remembered for his
love of family and his willingness to make
others smile. “He definitely was one of
those people that he didn't care what people think. He did the funniest, goofiest
things just to make people laugh,” said
Stefanelli.
Calling hours were held Thursday, May
26 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Barry J. Farrell
Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton St,
Holyoke. A Mass of Christian Burial will
take place Friday at 10 a.m. at Saint
Patrick's Church, 30 Main St., South
Hadley. Burial will follow at St. Rose
Cemetery, South Hadley. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The
Flanagan Memorial Fund c/o People's
Bank at 825 Hampden St., Holyoke, MA
01040.
To donate to the Go Fund Me account,
visit https://www.gofundme.com/tom-flan.
The Meal Train page can be found at
https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/en0nvo.
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A day of
remembrance,
gratitude
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The most difficult part
about leaving is the officers
here, the community that’s
developed here. This town
administration is one of the
best I’ve worked for, and the
other department heads we all work collaboratively
for the same reason. It’s
difficult to leave that. I’m
going to miss interacting
with the residents,
with the officers.
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its business coverage polices, but we do have
some standards folks need to understand. First,
local businesses and merchants are just as much
institutions in our towns as the library and schools.
Without them, there are no towns.
We will feature coverage of local businesses
that are new, have a major expansion, moving,
closing, under new management or ownership,
celebrating a milestone anniversary, or have
been thrust into the news realm. Merchants can
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“
he origins of Memorial Day have never
been determined. In 1966 President
Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo N.Y as
Memorial Day’s official birthplace, but more likely it sprang up in thousands of cities, towns and
villages across the nation when families buried
their dead brought home from the saddest war of
all, our Civil War.
Even before the end of that conflict, southern
women were decorating graves of confederate
dead, and in 1867 a woman named Nella Sweet
wrote a hymn about them, “Kneel Where Our
Loves Are Sleeping.”
The first Memorial Day (known then as
Decoration Day) was officially proclaimed on
May 5, 1868, by General John Logan, national
commander of the Grand Army of the Republic,
and officially observed on May 30 when flowers
were placed on the graves of both union and confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.
Since then, there have been many wars, but
those who fought in them answered the nation’s
call, gave the last full measure of devotion, and
deserve our gratitude.
There were the Indian wars during our westward expansion, the Spanish American War,
World Wars I and II, the Korean War (often
called the forgotten war, but a hellhole if there
ever was one) and the nightmare of Vietnam.
More recently we’ve had our first invasion of
Iraq and the second.
Someday we may achieve the distant dream
of a world at peace, but until then our (mostly)
young men and women will answer our call and
some will come home in flag draped coffins.
The least we can do is turn out to remember
them on a (hopefully) bright spring day and
express our appreciation and gratitude. We may
hate war, the killing and wanton destruction, but
we’ve never been able to avoid it or end it,
although that dream persists.
Perhaps it is only with the end of history that
there will be peace—as implied in the poem,
“Dark Hills,” by Edwin Arlington Robinson:
Dark hills at evening in the west
Where sunset hovers like a sound
Of golden horns that sang to rest Old
bones of warriors underground-- Far now from all
the bannered ways Where flash the legions of the
sun, You fade, as if the last of days
Were fading, and all wars were done.
But one must hope that sanity may one day
overtake humankind, allowing us to do what we
must to survive: nurture this little planet of ours
instead of fighting over it.
In the meantime though, we owe the peace
and freedom of our little corner of the world to
those who have gone before us, fought for us and
given their lives.
Praise them.
DAVID LABRIE, IN THE ARTICLE, “REFLECTING ON A
RISE THROUGH THE RANKS.”
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KEITH TURLEY
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There is great hope for SHELD longterm
To the Editor,
We know that the era of burning fossil fuels is
conning to an end. The sooner the better! At that
point we will use an air to air heat pump or something like it to heat our houses. We will use an
electric car or something like it for transportation.
Electricity will take the place of natural gas, oil
and gasoline.
Most of us (I've read 75 percent) will not be
able to get power from residential solar due to roof
type, location (shade) or multiple occupant
DOUGLAS L. TURLEY
Vice President
dwelling. That means that SHELD's power lines
will have to bring the electricity to us and in
greater amounts than today.
Wind and solar will supply power for now.
Fuel cells or something new may do it later. I'm
hoping that SHELD will start its own solar
installations. Whatever happens most of our
power will be centrally produced and then distributed by SHELD.
John Howard,
South Hadley
Guest Column
Supporting small business
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sen. Eric P. Lesser represents the First Hampden & Hampshire District, and is
a member of the Legislature's Joint Committee on
Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
the dizzying government regulation that too often
feels outdated and needlessly burdensome.
That’s why any strategy for economic growth
in Western Massachusetts must include support
and expansion for our local small businesses. To
recently had the privilege of helping cut the do this, we must focus on addressing two of the
opening ribbon at Cheeky City
biggest challenges small businesses face:
Boutique, a new beauty retailer in
limited access to financing, and unnecdowntown Springfield started by local
essary or outdated government roadentrepreneur Leanne Sedlak.
blocks that keep entrepreneurs from
Small businesses like Cheeky City
starting and expanding.
form the lifeblood of our local and
On the financing side, there are sevstatewide economy. There are more
eral local initiatives and organizations
than 600,000 small businesses in
working to connect small businesses
Massachusetts, which together employ
with funding and other resources.
about half of the Commonwealth’s priOne example is the Business Growth
vate workforce.
Center at Springfield Technology Park.
In addition, many family-owned
Owned and operated by Springfield
BY SENATOR
small businesses are handed down from
Technical Community College, this
ERIC LESSER
Guest Columnist
generation to generation and are deeply
center selects businesses that offer a
committed to the communities they
high potential for job creation and links
serve, sponsoring everything from little league them with staffed office space, growth workshops
teams to public concerts to can drives for local and funding opportunities.
food pantries.
In addition, the Massachusetts Small Business
Small businesses take many forms. We of Development Center’s Western Regional office
course all have our favorite local restaurants, bar- provides free one-on-one business advising to help
ber shops and retailers. With the rise of technolo- entrepreneurs successfully launch a business, and
gy, they now also include web-based businesses help existing small businesses develop growth
such as the three-person software company that’s plans and financial forecasting charts.
creating a mobile app, or the work-from-home
Another local resource is Valley Venture
architect creating blueprints for clients around the Mentors, a local small business “accelerator” that
world.
provides mentorship, workspace, networking and
In recent times, it’s become harder and harder access to capital for entrepreneurs in the Pioneer
to open a small business and compete, due to Valley.
global economic forces that are pushing toward
more chains and consolidation, but also due to
Please see LESSER, page 9
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Peer Leaders support flavored tobacco product ban
SUBMITTED PHOTO
High school student Will Schenker represented the Peer Leaders in April at a Board of Health meeting
where he voiced support of the board banning flavored tobacco products in town.
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Chofay presents at Eastern
Colleges Science Conference
SPRINGFIELD - Western New
England University recently hosted the
70th Annual Eastern Colleges Science
Conference for the first time in the conference's history. The conference aims to
create interest in undergraduate research
in the sciences and related fields and to
provide a forum for the presentation of
research papers. This was the largest
Eastern Colleges Science Conference in
history, with over 350 attendees from 23
colleges giving over 50 presentations and
exhibiting more than 130 research
posters.
Natalie Chofay, a Pre-Pharmacy
major, from South Hadley, was one of 20
students who recently presented at the
Conference on behalf of Western New
England University.
Chofay presented her poster
"Determination of pka Values of
Polyelectrolytes Utilizing Spray Dryer and
Particle Size Analyzer."
The Eastern Colleges Science
Conference has been running annually
since 1947. Over the last 70 years, the
conference has gained interest and
increased in attendance from 22
schools to 50 colleges and universities
attending throughout the years. To
this day, it stimulates interest in
research and provides a platform for
the presentation and discussion of
research papers.
Liebowitz awarded scholarship
SOUTH HADLEY - Sarah Liebowitz,
of South Hadley, was given an award
from the Carole Anne Soucie Memorial
Scholarship Fund on May 9 from
Plymouth State University for her commitment to arts and letters, and for her
dedication to academic excellence.
SOUTH HADLEY - On April 6, the
South Hadley Board of Health took community input on a proposal put forward by
Sharon Hart to ban flavored tobacco products in the town of South Hadley.
Will Schenker came forward representing
the South Hadley High School Peer
Leaders to tell the board most high school
students regard cigarette smoking as “disgusting.” However, he said students are
aware of the flavored tobacco products and
many have tried them because the different
flavors attract their attention.
He has seen students try flavored e-cigarettes. While the use of regular cigarettes has
decreased among the students, the use of flavored products has increased as students are
curious about the flavors.
Schenker brought signs from the84.org,
which is the state-wide teen anti-tobacco
group centered in Boston with which the
Peer Leaders have been actively involved
since 2009, seeking to prevent youth from
using tobacco products.
A tag line from their recent campaign is
big tobacco targets teens by making their
products “cheap, sweet and easy to get.”
Schenker said teens he knows are opposed to
being manipulated by the tobacco industry.
He supported a vote by the board to ban the
products.
The wording of the proposal to the Board
of Health read: “No person shall sell or distribute or cause to be sold or distributed any
flavored tobacco product, except in smoking
bars or retail tobacco stores.”
A retail tobacco store is an establishment
that primarily sells tobacco products and not
other items. A smoking bar is an establishment that is primarily engaged in the retail
sale of tobacco products for consumption by
customers on the premises and must maintain a valid permit in order to operate. A
product approved by the FDA as a cessation
device would not be included.
After the proposal was read there was no
further discussion. The vote was taken and
passed, to become effective June 1 to allow
retailers some time to sell off the existing
products in their stores.
High school seniors honored
as top scholar-athletes
Mercer graduates Keene
State College
SOUTH HADLEY - On Saturday,
May 7, Keene State College honored the
graduating class of 2016.
Edward Mercer, of South Hadley,
graduated with a BS in Safety &
Occupational Health Applied Sciences.
Lasell College announces
2016 graduates
SOUTH HADLEY / GRANBY Lasell College announces recent graduates at its May 2016 commencement
exercises.
Risley Dudley, of Granby, with a BA
degree in Communication
Nina Hollis-Beaulieu, of Granby, with
a BS degree in Fashion and Retail
Merchandising
Marissa Kellogg, of South Hadley,
with a BS degree in Psychology
Sinead McArdle, of Granby, with a
BS degree in Fashion and Retail
Merchandising
Shane Wiley, of South Hadley, with a
BS degree in Management.
Lasell College announces
dean's list
SOUTH HADLEY / GRANBY Lasell College has released the Dean's
List for outstanding academic achievement during the Spring semester of the
2015-16 academic year. A student must
earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher to
receive Dean's List recognition.
Nina Hollis-Beaulieu of Granby, a
member of the Class of 2016 with a major
in Fashion and Retail Merchandising
Marissa Kellogg of South Hadley, a
member of the Class of 2016 with a major
in Psychology
Sinead McArdle of Granby, a member
of the Class of 2016 with a major in
Fashion and Retail Merchandising
Shane Wiley of South Hadley, a member of the Class of 2016 with a major in
Management
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Linda Cohn, ESPN sportscaster, McScholar Athletes, Thomas Shea and Mackenzie Werenski and
George Gomez, McDonald’s supervisor.
SPRINGFIELD - High school seniors
from across Western Massachusetts were
presented with the McDonald’s
McScholar Athlete Award for exemplary
athletic and academic achievements,
strong leadership, good citizenship and
high levels of integrity. A total of 91 students, the largest number of students in
the program’s history, were presented
with the award at the Naismith
Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in
Springfield by Scott Coen, local media
personality. Linda Cohn, ESPN sportscaster, served as the event’s keynote
speaker. George Gomez, a McDonald’s
supervisor from Western Massachusetts,
congratulated the athletes and welcomed
the principals, parents, and coaches who
turned out to honor the accomplishments
of the scholar-athletes. The students have
MOSIER SCHOOL
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If the project is approved, the MSBA will
likely pay somewhere around 60 percent of
the eligible costs, Young said.
The town must submit a Statement of
Interest to the MSBA early in 2017. If put on
successfully balanced participation in
school sports, strong academic standing,
community volunteerism, as well as
numerous other activities.
Among the those honored were
Thomas Shea and Mackenzie Werenski
students at South Hadley High School
and Colby Forbush and Morgan Lukasik
students at Granby Jr. Sr. High School.
“We are excited to be recognizing our
twentieth McScholar class in 2016.
These student-athletes are commendable
individuals and deserve to be celebrated
for their accomplishments,’’ said George
Gomez. “The McDonald’s owner/operators of Western Massachusetts are proud
to work with schools on this local program and wish all of the McScholar
Athlete recipients continued success in
the future.’’
its list of competing projects, the town will
then submit a more detailed study for consideration and be notified in the fall of 2018 if
the project would move forward, Young said.
A local building committee would be
formed and an architect would then be
selected, and the process for securing a state
reimbursement grant would begin, Young
said.
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PLAYGROUP - SOUTH HADLEY.
Free drop-in playgroup for children up to
age five 5 and their caregivers at the South
Hadley Family Center Monday through
Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. now
through May. The Family Center is located
in All Saints Episcopal Church at 7
Woodbridge Street South Hadley. For
information, call 533-7096 or visit
www.shfamilycenter.org Run for River
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SATURDAY, JUNE 11
LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINAR –
SOUTH HADLEY. Saturday, June 11 from
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Home Based to
Commercial Space - Location, Location,
Location at South Hadley Public Library, 2
Canal Street. These monthly complimentary
conferences will provide brief overviews to
assist you with basic information and ideas
on how to start and maintain a business.
Seating is limited and lunch will be provided. Register by calling 539-3813.
OLD FIREHOUSE MUSEUMSOUTH HADLEY. - The Old Firehouse
Museum will be open on the last Sunday of
every month throughout the year, and is
located at 4 North Main St. Hours are 1:30
to 4 p.m. A new exhibit titled, “The
Women,” will feature artifacts and stories
from the lives of the women of South
Hadley’s past.
SOIL TESTING – SOUTH HADLEY.
Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners
Association will be at the South Hadley
Farmers Market on the Town Common on
Thursday, June 2, from 1 to 3 p.m., and
Thursday, June 9,16, 23 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Bring $1, 1 cup of a soil sample, and your
gardening questions. See wmmga.org for
more detailed soil testing directions.
Canceled in case of rain.
SUNDAY, MAY 29
OLD FIREHOUSE MUSEUMSOUTH HADLEY. - The Old Firehouse
Museum, home of the South Hadley
Historical Society, will open Sunday, May
29. Hours are 1:30 to 4 p.m. A new exhibit titled, “The Women,” will feature artifacts and stories from the lives of the
women of South Hadley’s past. The Old
Firehouse Museum will be open on the
last Sunday of every month throughout
the year, and is located at 4 North Main
St.
FIRST FRIDAY BREAKFAST SOUTH HADLEY. The Democratic Town
Committee invites South Hadley Democrats
to join members for morning coffee and conversation at Tailgate Picnic, 7 College St.,
South Hadley, on Friday, June 3, anytime
from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
The SH-DTC welcomes all South
Hadley Democrats interested in assisting
with political campaigns and fundraisers,
and working on local issues. For more information, please contact Barbara Magnuson
(southhadleydtc@gmail.com) or Leonard
Finkowski (leonard60@comcast.net).
FRIDAY, JUNE 10
DEADLINE - PROVIDENCE MINISTRIES GOLF. Providence Ministries
Service Network Twentieth Annual Golf
Tournament on Monday, June 20 at Wyckoff
Country Club. Shotgun scramble at 9 a.m.
Lunch will follow, and will include various
raffles and door prizes. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For further information,
please call PMN’s main office at 536-9109.
Deadline for applications is June 10.
ONGOING
WINE DECOR DONATIONS
NEEDED – SOUTH HADLEY. Gaylord
Friends would appreciate donations of plastic
grape clusters and bottle corks. These will be
used to decorate the Wine, Cheese and
Chocolate fundraiser on June 4. Please drop
your donations off during library open hours
before June 3. For more information or for
tickets, contact Gaylord Library, 47 College
Street in South Hadley, at 538-5047,
www.gaylordlibrary.org.
CARD, COIN COLLECTIBLE
SHOW. Chicopee Boys and Girls Club, 580
Meadow Street, Chicopee, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $1, kids under 10 are free. Over 40
tables. All proceeds to benefit the Boys Club.
SUNDAY, JUNE 12
… in Mexico!
Bill and Theresa Boisjolie recently spent a quiet, relaxing vacation with friends, Kay and Fred
Burgin, Mary and John Frenna, and Roseane and Wayne Phil reading The Town Reminder by
the pool at the Playa Suites Hotel in Acapulco, Mexico.
Among gathering things to take while packing for vacation, be sure to bring a copy of The
Town Reminder on your travels! Take a photo of you and your family holding a copy of the
paper and email it to kwill@turley.com to be included in an upcoming edition! Provide the
names of those pictured and your vacation destination.
SATURDAY, MAY 28
POP UP PLAYGROUND. Come out
and help reclaim old-school, child-directed,
creative play at the Community field in
Holyoke on Saturday, May 28 from noon to
4 p.m. To find out more visit www.theplayworkshop.com. Free / Shine only.
SPRING BALLET. On Saturday, May
28 at 1 p.m., Massachusetts Academy of
Ballet students and members of MABETA
showcase their talents at the 11th Annual
"Spring Ballet," a benefit performance for
arts enrichment in Holyoke. "Spring
Ballet" takes place at Holyoke High
School (500 Beech Street, Holyoke) with
a reception immediately following the performance. General admission tickets for
adults are $15 and children 8 and under $8
at the door on the day of the event. For
more information about the "Spring
Ballet," call 536-6200 or visit: massacademyofballet.com
MONDAY, MAY 30
MERRY-GO-ROUND OPEN –
HOLYOKE. The Holyoke Merry-GoRound will be open on Memorial Day,
Monday, May 30 from 12 to 4 p.m. and
will honor and thank all veterans with a
free ride. The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round
invites visitors to take a ride on the
carousel, stop by the craft table, peruse the
gift stand, and enjoy springtime at
Heritage State Park. Visit the Children’s
Museum and the Volleyball Hall of Fame
for a full day of activities. Tickets are $2 per
ride or 6 for $10. Holyoke Heritage State
Park is located on 221 Appleton Street and
borders Dwight Street in Holyoke. For more
information, call 413-538-9838, visit
www.holyokemerrygoround.org, or find us on
Facebook.
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
CHARITY DOMINO TOURNAMENT to benefit your local domestic violence shelter. Womanshelte/Companeras
will hold a domino tournament on June 4, at
The Hub at Gateway City Arts. Admission
is free. $25 to play. Music and food. You do
not have to be a domino player to join in on
the fun. For more information, call 5389717.
FATHERS DAY EXTRAVAGANZA.
Moose Family Center will host a family fun
event with cars, trucks, crafts and food, from
over 30 vendor on Sunday, June 12 from 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. It will take place rain or shine.
This event will benefit Vet Air, a local nonprofit organization Vet Air. The Moose Club
is located at 244 Fuller Street in Chicopee.
MONDAY, JUNE 13
SWING BAND CONCERT. The Big
Band era returns with a music concert by the
Premier Swing Band on the Town Common
in Granby on June 13 at 7 p.m. An eightpiece band, Premier Swing’s repertoire features popular tunes of the 1930s and 80s.
David Neill, leader of the band, presents a
varied program including both instrumental
and vocal pieces from the music of Count
Basie, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman and
Benny Goodman. Come and experience the
big band sounds of sax, trumpet, trombone,
trombone, bass, piano and drums. Rain location is First Church, 235 State St, Granby.
For more information, contact David Neill
at tbn8@aol.com or 686-5027.
BENEFIT CONCERT. Church of
Christ, 235 State St., Granby on Saturday,
June 18 at 7 p.m. Jim Kaminski (FAT lead
guitarist) will perform with Jim K. & Co.
plus, Larry Dulong & Random Sighting
$10 admission. Proceeds to benefit
Western Mass Food Bank. For tickets or
more info – Sherry Sickler 413-626-5552.
MEETINGS
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Friday, June 3
Thursday, June 16
• 7:30 a.m. Democratic Town
Committee. Tailgate Picnic, 7 College
Street.
6:30 p.m. South Hadley Community
Garden. Garden Site on Route 47.
Tuesday, June 24
6:30 p.m. South Hadley Community
Garden. Garden Site on Route 47.
• 5 p.m. Open Space Committee. South
Hadley Town Hall.
Thursday, July 21
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GRANBY
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Friends of Granby Elderly plan summer activities
GRANBY – The Friends of Granby Elderly invite residents to share in the coming seasons activities that are being
offered.
The summer concert series will start June 21 with the
Skidmarks and continue July 19 with the Dan Kane Singers
and Aug. 16 with King Kountry. The concerts will be held at
Dufresne Field in Granby from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
For comfort, people are requested to bring theirs own
chairs, blankets and bug spray. The concerts are sponsored in
part by the Granby Arts Council. A free-will offering will be
accepted.
A trip to the Newport Playhouse is planned for Aug. 3 to
see the play “Cheatin.” This will include a dinner, the play
and cabaret for a fee of $85 per person. Included in the cost
are: driver gratuity, bus, Playhouse and lots of fun. Call the
COA 467-3239 for reservations. A deposit of $25 will hold a
seat with final payment due on July 11.
The Friends of Elderly Inc. summer picnic will be held on
Sept. 7 at Dufresne Field from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with entertainment by the Berkshire Hills Music Academy. The picnic
will be catered by Houle catering.
To round out the season a trip to Mohegan Sun will be
held on Oct. 12. Tickets are $25 per person and include a
meal voucher and player voucher. Trips will leave from the
Immaculate Heart of Mary parking lot unless otherwise
noted.
All reservations and information can be made by calling
the COA of Granby at 413-467-3239.
All events are open to the public. The Friends of
Granby Elderly, Inc. is a non-profit organization that supports many programs for the adult members of the community.
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GRANBY – Road reconstruction is planned on
Greenmeadow Lane. Work will commence the week of
June 1. Residents may experience short-term inconvenience/delays due to construction operations.
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State government must also do a better job creating
an environment where small businesses can easily thrive
and operate efficiently. One of the best ways to do this is
by streamlining permitting, zoning, licensing and other
regulations involved in owning and operating a business.
State government also must continually review and eliminate regulations that are outdated, needlessly burdensome
or do not serve an important public purpose. This approach
requires continued collaboration between the Executive
branch, the Legislature, city and town governments and private enterprise.
The Pioneer Valley is home to many family businesses
that have become iconic national brands, from MerriamWebster to Friendly’s, from Milton Bradley to Big Y and
Indian Motorcycles.
We are one of the country’s great innovation centers. By continuing to nurture and support our family-owned businesses, we’ll
also continue to help innovate and create jobs well into the
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SOUTH HADLEY
Allery Liquor’s ....................................................... 314 Newton St
Berkshire Bank ...........................................................74 Lamb St
Box Outside .................................................................26 Main St
Brookside Building.............................................136 College Hwy
Brunelle’s Marina........................................................ 1 Alvord St
Council On Aging ..................................................... 45 Dayton St
Cumberland Farms ...................................................... Newton St
Egg & I Restaurant .......................................................26 Main St
Family Cuts .................................................................189 East St
Finishing Touch Salon ........................................... 502 Granby Rd
Gagne’s Package Store ................................ Amherst Rd/Rte 116
Gaylord Library ........................................................47 College St
General Cleaners .................................................. 501 Newton St
Gerry’s Music Store ....................................................80 Lamb St
Gulf Gas Station ..........................................................72 Lamb St
Houle Restaurant ........................................................50 Lamb St
John’s Collision............................................................20 Main St
Lathrop Village (Hall)............................................... 69 Lathrop St
Liquor Town ..............................................................19 Bridge St
Loomis Village........................................................ 246 N Main St
Manderin Gourmet ................................................ 481 Newton St
McCray’s Farm.......................................................... 53 Alvord St
Mt Holyike College Bookstore ........................ Mt Holyoke College
Newton Manor (Hall) ............................................. 643 Newton St
O’Connell’s Convenience/Shell ............................. 467 Newton St
O’Connell’s Convenience/Mobil ............................ 483 Granby Rd
Polish American Club ............................................ 525 Granby Rd
Petri Dickinson & Gallagher ....................................... 7 Hadley St
Public Library............................................................... 2 Canal St
The Raymond Center (Cafeteria)........................... 470 Granby Rd
Rocky’s ....................................................................... Newton St
Senior Living Center .................................................. 93 Canal St
Seven 11 ............................................................... 426 Newton St
Skinner Hall ................................................... Mt Holyoke College
South Hadley Electric ..................................................85 Main St
South Hadley Fuel........................................................95 Main St
South Hadley Town Hall .............................................116 Main St
Subway ................................................................. 532 Newton St
Sud’s your Dud’s Laundry ............................................14 Main St
Sunoco Station .........................................................19 Bridge St
Stop & Go Convenience .......................................... 4 Bardwell St
Tailgate Picnic ...........................................................7 College St
Taylor Rental ......................................................... 577 Granby Rd
TD Bank ................................................................ 460 Newton St
Town Reminder ..................................................138 College Hwy
US Post Office Outside Box ........................................ 1 Hadley St
Village Commons Hall ....................................... Village Commons
Werenski Insurance .............................................. 439 Granby Rd
White Wing Convenience ...................................... 586 Newton St
Wingate at South Hadley ...................................... 573 Granby Rd
GRANBY
BP Station .......................................................... 30 West State St
Cindy’s Soft Serve ............................................ 455 East State St
Granby Library .................................................. 297 East State St
Granby Package Store ....................................... 60 West State St
Granby Town Hall ...................................................... 250 State St
John’s Center Pharmacy ........................................... 242 State St
Little Italy Pizza.................................................. 56 West State St
Pizza Palace....................................................... 31 West State St
Phins Hill Senior Living .................................... 111 West State St
Pleasant Street Auto .....................................650 New Ludlow Rd
Polish Credit Union ............................................ 49 West State St
Sapowsky Farm ................................................ 434 East State St
Senior Center - Aldrich Hall ...................................... 250 State St
Union Mart ......................................................362 South State St
Vicker’s Liquor’s .............................................367 South State St
CHICOPEE
Aldenville Credit Union .................................................Grattan St
Bernie’s Dining Depot ....................................................James St
Big Y..................................................................... Memorial Drive
Birch Bark Place ........................................................Chicopee St
C&T Pizza ...................................................................Chicopee St
Chicopee Municipal Credit ............................................... Front St
Chicopee Savings ..........................................................Center St
Citgo ............................................................................Burnett Rd
Collegian Court ................................................................. Park St
Corner Store .................................................................... Front St
Country Trading Post....................................................Burnett Rd
Elks .............................................................................. Granby Rd
Fruit Fair .......................................................................... Front St
Giovanni’s Pizza .................................................. Memorial Drive
Holyoke Block ...................................................... Montgomery St
Kappy’s Liquors ................................................... Memorial Drive
Lucky Strike ..................................................................Grattan St
Mailboxes Etc ...................................................... Memorial Drive
McKinely House ........................................................... Asinof Ave
McKinstry Market ..........................................Montgomery Street
Mike’s Variety ................................................................... Dale St
Neighbor’s Variety................................................ Memorial Drive
Polish Credit Union ...................................................Exchange St
Polish Credit Union ...................................................East Main St
Quickmart ............................................................... Springfield St
Route 33 Pizza ..................................................... Memorial Drive
Senior Center .................................................... Valley View Court
Sentry Cleaners .............................................................James St
South Hadley Mart ............................................... Memorial Drive
Store 24 ....................................................................Exchange St
Vanguard Furniture .......................................450 New Ludlow Rd
Walgreen’s ........................................................... Memorial Drive
White Eagle Package Store............................................ Fuller Rd
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Black Cat Theater presents
Moon Over Buffalo in June
SOUTH HADLEY - In the makeup comedy tradition of Lend Me A
Tenor, the hilarious 'Moon Over
Buffalo' centers on George and
Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the1950s.
At the moment, they're playing
'Private Lives' and 'Cyrano De
Bergerac' in rep in Buffalo, New York
with five actors. On the brink of a disastrous split up caused by George's dalliance with a young ingénue, they
receive word that they might have just
one last shot at stardom: Frank Capra is
coming to town to see their matinee,
and if he likes what he sees, he might
cast them in his movie remake of The
Scarlet Pimpernel.
Unfortunately for George and
Charlotte, everything that could go
wrong does go wrong abetted by a visit
from their daughter's clueless fiancé
and hilarious uncertainty about which
play they're actually performing, caused
by Charlotte's deaf old stage-manager
mother who hates every bone in
George's body.
The play will be held at East
Meadow School, 393 East State St.,
Granby on Thursday, June 9, Friday,
June 10, and Saturday June 11 at 7 p.m.
and Sunday, June 12 at 2 p.m.
General admission is $15; seniors
and students $12, veterans and military are free of charge. For reservations
call 563-6023 or email blackcattheater@gmail.com
Circulating in South Hadley
Events and activities held at the town’s two libraries
Gaylord Library
47 College St., South Hadley, 538-5047
www.gaylordlibrary.org.
• FAMILY FROLIC. Family
Frolic Story time will continue all
summer long with story, song and
open ended artistic creativity.
• SUMMER READING. The
2016 State wide Summer Reading
Program is, On Your Mark, Get Set,
Read! In keeping with this theme,
there is a new backpack created just
for junior hikers. Enclosed are binoculars, magnifying glasses, a butterfly
net and a journal where you can
write about what you saw and where
for other future hikers.
• FUNDRAISER. Wine, Cheese
and Chocolate fundraiser and Big
Basket Raffle. Saturday, June 4 from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Held at Kidder Hall
at All Saints' Episcopal Church, on
Saturday, June 4 from 5:30 to 7:30
p.m. Sample fine wines, beer and nonalcoholic beverages, nibble cheese and
chocolate, and mingle with friends.
Enjoy music and perhaps win a door
prize! Tickets are available at the
Library or Odyssey Bookshop at $20
each in advance or $25 at the door.
• SEEDS AND STORIES.
Preserving Agricultural History:
Seeds, Land and Stories. June 11, 10
a.m. Lisa DePiano, certified permaculture designer and UMass lecturer,
is joined by Marie Rohan and Wendy
Farley of Gaylord Library's Seeds and
Stories to speak about the importance of preserving agricultural history through seeds, land and stories.
Browse the seed library and learn
more about the story and seed sharing project at Gaylord Library, to talk
with other gardeners, and to take a
chance on a garden raffle.
• STORYTELLING AND
SONG. Mary Jo Maichack will be
entertaining all who attend with her
award winning storytelling and song
program, on Friday June 24, at 10:30
a.m. for all ages. This program is
where families can register for the
summer reading program. Reading
equals raffle tickets for lots of wonderful prizes! Be sure to join us register your child!
• SCIENTIST CLUB. Young
Scientist Club monthly meeting on
Saturday June 18 at 11 a.m., for children 4 and up and their adult caregivers. The theme is "Going Bananas
over Gorillas", participants will learn
about the magnificent mountain
gorilla and the habitat they thrive in.
Create a poster with pictures of
endangered and wild animals.
South Hadley Public
Library
2 Canal Street South Hadley, 538-5045
www.shadleylib.org
• RHYME TIME. Babies and
toddlers are welcome at our weekly
Rhyme Time on Tuesday mornings at
10:30 a.m. Each session includes
songs, stories and interactive dance
for our youngest patrons.
• TODDLER TIME. Every
Monday at 1:30 p.m. and Thursday
at 10:30 a.m., the youth services
department will offer a story time followed by a craft appropriate for preschool-age children.
BOOKGROUP DISCUSSION.
“The Dissappearing Spoon: and
other true takes of Madness, Love,
and the History of the World from
the Periodic Table of the Elements”
by Sam Kean on Wednesday, June 15
at 6:30 p.m. Books and Audiobooks
are available at the 2nd Floor
Reference Desk at the South Hadley
Public Library 2 Canal Street, South
Hadley.
HOLYOKE
Chris’s Cut & Design ................................................. Hampden St
D Mart Convenience .................................................Westfield Rd
Dairy Mart ......................................................................Lyman St
Elmwood Towers............................................................. South St
Gramps Restaurant ........................................................Lyman St
Greg & Adams Package Store ....................................... Dwight St
High Street Barber Shop ................................................... High St
Highland Hardware ................................................... Hampden St
Holyoke City Hall ............................................................... High St
Holyoke Library ...............................................................Maple St
Holyoke Liquor Mart ........................................... Northampton St
Holyoke Lock .................................................................... High St
Holyoke Soldier’s Home .................................................Cherry St
Holyoke Towers...........................................................Pleasant St
Holyoke YMCA................................................................... Pine St
JP's Restaurant ............................................... Whiting Farms Rd
LaundroMagic ................................................. South Street Plaza
Lyman Laundry ..............................................................Lyman St
Mel’s Restaurant.........................................................Pleasant St
Oakdale Dental ................................................... Northampton St
(Pat’s) Mega Foods ......................................................... Cabot St
Pulaski Apts ....................................................................Maple St
R&R Variety ................................................Sargeant & Sycamore
Senior Center .................................................................... Pine St
Sycamore House............................................................. Essex St
Stop & Shop ..................................................................Lincoln St
Stop & Shop ........................................................ Northampton St
Strum’s Deli ..............................................................Westfield Rd
LUDLOW
Randall’s Farm ...............................................................Center St
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Gaylord hosts Wine, Cheese and
Chocolate Fundraiser
SOUTH HADLEY - Gaylord
Library's popular wine tasting
fundraiser will be held again this year
in beautiful Kidder Hall at All Saints'
Episcopal Church, on Saturday, June
4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Sample fine wines, beer and
non-alcoholic beverages, nibble
cheese and chocolate, and mingle
with friends. Enjoy music by the
Gaea Star Band featuring Mariam
Massaro, Craig Harris, and Robert
Sherwood, and perhaps win a door
prize! Tickets are available at the
Library or Odyssey Bookshop at
$20 each in advance or $25 at the
door.
Big Basket raffle items include
Beer and Wine baskets, Summer Fun,
Mexican/Margaritas, Tea and Coffee
baskets, a beautiful Adirondack chair
from Olde Hadleigh Hearth and
Patio, handmade afghan by Cathy
Turner and Mary Boulais, handpainted door slates by Marcia Remy and
much, much more. The raffle drawing
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Tickets for Gaylord’s Big Basket Raffle may be purchased in advance at the library.The
raffle drawing will take place June 4 at the library’s Wine, Cheese and Chocolate event.
will be held June 4 at the Wine
Cheese and Chocolate event, but you
may buy tickets in advance at the
library and you do not have to be
Chamber hosts tropical
evening on June 27
SOUTH HADLEY - Join the South Hadley, Granby,
Chicopee, and Greater Westfield chambers of commerce on
Wednesday, June 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. for a Night of
Networking in The Tropics featuring island/beach music by
Rum & Steel. Experience an island meal, prizes and a 50/50
raffle at the Hadley Farms Meeting House, 41 Russell St.,
Hadley. $15 for members or $20 for non-members. Send a
check to the South Hadley & Granby Chamber of
Commerce, PO Box 94, South Hadley, MA 01075. RSVP to
Dale@SHGChamber.com
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SOUTH HADLEY - Do you get annoyed when you
lose a button? Are you tired of rolling your fitted bed
sheet into a ball?
The South Hadley Public Library is excited to present
Things Our Grandparents Knew. This program will present old fashioned common knowledge that has become
lost in modern society. This is a four-part program that
will take place on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.. You
can pick and choose which ones to attend, but you must
call the library to sign up.
Wednesday, June 1: How to Sew a Button and Fold a
Fitted Sheet, presented by Librarian Desiree Smelcer
(sewing material will be provided, but bring a fitted
sheet.)
Wednesday, June 8: How to Make Freezer Jam, presented by Librarian Desiree Smelcer
Wednesday, June 22: How to Pitch a Tent and Setup a Fire, presented by the Boy Scouts of America
Wednesday, June 29: Basic Car Maintenance presented by Scott Merrill of Dressels Auto Service of
Granby.
Come learn some useful skills that some have forgotten over time. These programs are sure to enlighten
and inform. Call 538-5045 or stop in at the South
Hadley Library to sign up at the Main Desk. The South
Hadley Library is located at 2 Canal Street, South
Hadley.
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Mt. Tom State Reservation weekend events
HOLYOKE - Mt. Tom State Reservation
is located on the Holyoke/Easthampton,
MA. line with entrances on Rts. 5 and 141.
These programs are sponsored by the
Department of Conservation and Recreation
and are free and open to the public. For more
information please call 527-4805. Unless
noted, all programs start at the Stone House
Visitor Center, two miles from either
entrance.
There is a $5 per car fee on weekends and
holidays.
Saturday, June 4 at 10:30 a.m. LIFE
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BRAY. Come explore this watery world as we
look to identify the spring wildflowers that
bloom near the lake.
Saturday, June 4 at 1 p.m. HIKE THE
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stream will be grand. Bring water and bug
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FOR BEGINNERS. This one hour program
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birding. We will use bird guides, lists and
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Sunday, June 5 at 1 p.m. SUNDAY
AFTERNOON FAMILY PROGRAM.
This week’s program is titled “TRACKING THE WILDTHINGS” We will learn
about animal tracks and then go out in
search of some in order to make a plaster
cast.
Monday, June 6 at 10 a.m. MOMS FITNESS HIKE. Moms are welcome to bring
the kids in strollers as we walk up the paved
road in order to get a good aerobic work out.
MEET AT LAKE BRAY.
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lunchtime.
Monday, June 6 at 1 p.m. SENIOR
HIKE. People age 55 and up can join in on
this easy paced one hour hike. The terrain
will be mostly easy and the nature talk will
be abundant.
Tuesday, June 7 at 10:30 a.m.
NATURE FOR HOMESCHOOLERS.
Home schooled children ages 6 to 9 can
learn about nature for one hour through
exploration, games, and creative
thought.
Tuesday, June 7 at 1 p.m. ADVANCED
HIKE FOR SENIORS. This one hour hike
will allow seniors to hike on more challenging trails, but at a slow pace.
Tuesday, June 7 at 2:30 p.m. EXPLORERS CLUB. Children ages 10 to 14 can
learn about the basics of map reading, different terrains and habitats through this 1 to 2
hour hiking program.
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to make
postseason
Tigers ready for tournament
BY NATE ROSENTHAL
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
SJustin Kleeburg safely steals second
base.
TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTOS BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI
Justin Kleeburg slides safely back to first base.
BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI
gscibelli@turley.com
SOUTH HADLEY – Despite
suffering a couple of losses in the
past week, the South Hadley High
School baseball team is heading
for the postseason in terrific shape
with an opportunity to host at
least one home game if they win
their final two games of the regular
season.
The Tigers closed out the regular season yesterday at home
against Turners Falls and also had a
night game against Greenfield.
South Hadley had lost three of
their last four games, but that was
before having a 13-1 record to start
the season.
The Tigers were then a victim
of the weather, and went through
a very tough stretch with several
games in a short period of time,
taxing the pitching staff to a point
where South Hadley simply "ran
out of gas" according to coach
Matt Foley.
Still, the Tigers have remained
a fighting team to the end of every
game. On Monday afternoon, they
suffered a 9-4 loss against Frontier
on the road in South Deerfield.
In that game, the Tigers would
hold a 3-0 lead through the first
three innings before Frontier came
Tigers still in playoff hunt
BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI
gscibelli@turley.com
SOUTH HADLEY – The
South Hadley High School boys
tennis team needed to win their
final two matches of the regular
season played earlier this week to
qualify for the Western
Massachusetts Team Tournament.
The Tigers were set to play
East Longmeadow and West
Springfield to close out the regular
season. West Springfield owns a 32 win earlier this season.
In recent action, the Tigers
edged out Ludlow High School 32.
For South Hadley, it was the
singles players that clinched the
win for South Hadley as all three
competitors won their matches.
The top singles player, Matt
Gelinas, won a 6-2, 6-1 decision
of Sean Nugent. He was in control for much of their match and
ran away with both sets.
In the second singles match,
Connor Barbacki was able to
sweep straight sets, but Ryan
Goncalves did stay in both match-
es before falling 6-3, 6-3.
Austin Ford swept the third
singles matches.
Last Friday afternoon, the
Tigers were a 4-1 winner over host
Holyoke at the Crosier Courts.
Gelinas won the top singles
match when he took down Andy
Mier with a 6-0, 6-4 pair of sets.
Barbacki had a 6-2, 6-0 sweep of
Edward Anderson.
Ford swept his match 6-2, 6-2
in the third singles slot. The doubles team of Nate Piligian and
Gavin Lipp also swept their opponents in straight sets.
The Tigers head into their final
two matches at 7-9.
Girls Tennis
The girls tennis team will head
to the team tournament. The
Tigers currently stand at 10-6 with
two matches remaining against
Minnechaug and Agawam.
Earlier this week, South
Hadley was able to secure their
spot in the tournament with wins
Please see TENNIS,
page 17
back with two runs in the bottom
of the third and a five-spot in the
fourth. The five-run fourth inning
would chase Adam Pilachowski
from the game and Ryan Mooney
took over for 1 2-3 innings, allowing a run on five hits.
Nehemiah Wilson completed
the game with a one-run, two hit
performance in the bottom of the
sixth.
South Hadley’s offense was
unable to come back with anything in the final three innings.
Pilachowski tried to help himPlease see TIGERS READY,
page 17
Adam Pilachowski pitches against
Belchertown last Tuesday afternoon.
Mario Oliveira fouls off a pitch.
Murphy league
accepting players
HOLYOKE – The John
Murphy baseball leagues
which will start with a week of
practice beginning June 27 to
select the teams, and then trying to have each team play ten
games between July 5 and
Aug. 5.
Like last year, we hope to
have three divisions, with two
playing on the 75-foot diamond, and the high school
division playing on the 90foot diamond. Most games
again will be at Springdale
Park on Main Street in
Holyoke.
The first league will be for
youngsters born between Jan. 1,
2005 and July 1, 2007.
The second league will be
for youngsters born between
July 1, 2002 and Dec. 31, 2004.
The high school division
will be for players born
between July 1,1998 and June
30, 2002.
Again, this year, the program is being run in conjunction with the Holyoke Parks
and Recreation Department,
and the coaches will in most
cases be former high school and
college players.
The cost for Holyoke residents is $30 and for non-residents it will be $40. If you are
interested, please reply to this
email with the name or names
of the players, and their date of
birth.
Also, please make out a
check to Holyoke parks and
recreation and mail to Terry
Murphy, 1062 Main St,
Holyoke, MA 01040.
As in the past, enough players are placed on each team to
offset vacation and other baseball commitments, and look
forward to another success summer of baseball.
CHICOPEE - It has been a
year of struggles for the South
Hadley softball team, but they
gave Chicopee Comprehensive all
they could handle by trying to play
the role of spoiler. The Colts, who
needed this game to clinch a post
season berth did just that with a 32 victory.
Mikaela Montemagni was in
charge from start to finish, not
allowing a hit until there were two
outs in the fifth. Meanwhile she
got the Colts a lead in the first
inning when she singled in her sister, Maddie. Montemagni also
scored what would be the deciding
run in the third after she singled,
stole second and came home on an
error.
The Tigers went down somewhat quietly in the first as
Montemagni struck out two
around a walk to Abby Edge and
then got the third out on a pop
out. Maddie Montemagni singled
to start things off for the Colts.
She stole second and went to third
on a groundout. Sister Mikaela
brought her home with a one out
single. Comp led 1-0.
Though Montemagni had some
issues with her location in the second, walking Nicole Connor to
lead off the inning and then giving
a two out pass to Hayley Schaeffer,
she got out of the inning with her
third strikeout. Grace Smith
reached on an error to start the
Comp second and then moved up
to second base on a single by Gena
Melfi. Maureen Pycko saw a pop
up drop in between the second
baseman and right fielder, but an
alert play managed to get Melfi at
second with the force. On the
play, Smith kept running around
third and beat the throw home for
Comp's second run.
It was three up and three down
for Montemagni in the third, and
she had two strikeouts. She then
led off the third with a base hit and
stole second. Alysson Desjeans
singled and when the ball was bobbled in the outfield, Montemagni
came home to made it a 3-0 game.
The fourth inning was 1-2-3 for
Montemagni. After she retired the
first two batters in the fifth, Nicole
Niemiec broke up the no -hitter
with a single to center. The sixth
inning was strong for Montemagni,
allowing a two out walk to
Mikhaila Edge. The Colts had
opportunities in the fourth, fifth
and sixth. Melfi led off with a sinPlease see SH SOFTBALL,
page 17
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SPORTS
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Rams roll to four big wins
The Week Ahead
FRIDAY, MAY 27
Baseball
Granby at Hampshire
4 p.m.
Softball
South Hadley at Hampshire 4 p.m.
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Granby catcher E.J. Wiley (17) reaches down to snag the ball.
BY DAVE FORBES
Turley Publications
Sports Staff Writer
GRANBY – The Granby baseball team
picked up three wins in-state and one in
New York in an impressive stretch.
The Rams started the week with a 12-0
win over Dean Tech.
Granby pushed one run across in the first,
followed by three each in the second and
third, and five in the fourth to close out the
victory.
Matt Bleakley went 3-for-5 with three
runs scored and two RBIs. Joe Desormier
added two hits, two runs scored and an RBI.
Dom Rosazza had three hits, three RBIs and
two runs scored. E.J. Wiley added three hits
and a run scored. Ben Rokowski and Noah
Granby pitcher Joe LaPorte (9) had two wins on the week.
Bleakley each had two hits, one run scored
and an RBI. Tristan Guzik had a hit, a run
scored and an RBI. Joel Bryant had a hit and
an RBI. Tyler Sullivan had a hit and a run
scored.
Joe LaPorte pitched a complete game,
allowing three hits, walking one and striking
out 10.
Granby then jumped out to a quick lead
in a 14-3 win over Sabis. The Rams pushed
across two runs in the first, five in the third,
one in the fourth, one in the fifth, three in
the sixth and two in the seventh.
Joe Bessette had two hits, three RBIs and
a run scored to pace the offense. N. Bleakley
added two hits, three runs scored and two
RBIs. M. Bleakley had two hits, three runs
scored and an RBI. Rokowski added two
hits, a run scored and an RBI. Michael Sosa
finished with two hits and two runs scored.
Tom Rezzani went the distance for
Granby, allowing three runs on five hits
while walking three and striking out two.
The Rams then made a trip to
Cooperstown, N.Y., to take on St. Mary at
Doubleday Field at the Baseball Hall of
Fame, and celebrated with a 4-2 win over
the Saints.
Granby pushed across a pair of runs in
both the first and fifth innings to generate all
the offense that they would need.
Matt and Noah Bleakley led the charge
on offense as Matt had two hits, two runs
scored and an RBI. Noah had a hit and an
RBI.
Please see RAMS ROLL,
page 17
Taylor tally nets game-winner for Pioneers
BY TIM PETERSON
Please see VALLEY WHEEL,
page 17
Whitacre
notches milestone goal
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
LUDLOW - In the first two games of the
regular season, which were both played on
the road, the Western Mass. Pioneers held a
one-goal lead with less than 10:00 remaining
in the second half, but they were forced to
settle for a pair of ties.
Just when it appeared that the Pioneers
would have to settle for another tie, Ryan
Taylor netted the game-winning goal during
the 84th minute for a 2-1 win versus F.A.
Euro New York before a large crowd in the
home opener at historic Lusitano Stadium,
last Sunday afternoon.
Despite the final outcome, Pioneers head
coach Federico Molinari, who was the head
coach of the Western Mass. Pro team and
was also an assistant coach for the Pioneers
last year, was expecting a little better performance from his squad.
"We really didn’t play very well in this
game," Molinari said. "I thought that we
played much better in our first two games
than we did today. If we play this way in our
next game against GPS Portland, we’re probably going to lose."
The Pioneers (1-0-2) began the season
with a 1-1 tie against the Seacoast United
Phantoms and a 2-2 draw against the Long
Island Rough Riders in week two.
Last Sunday’s victory marked the first
time that the Pioneers players celebrated a
home victory since the 2014 season. They
finished in last place in the PDL Northeast
Division standings with a 1-11-2 overall
record last summer. They went 0-6-1 at
home.
WILBRAHAM - The first meeting of
the season between the Orioles and Angels
proved to be quite a pitcher’s duel. Through
the first four innings both Josh Catter and
Tom Young kept the opposing teams bats
quiet. In the bottom of the fifth, the Angels
were finally able to manufacture a few runs.
Dean reached on an error and stole second.
Bartolotta (2-for-3, triple, BB, SB, 4 RBI,
run) then got the first hit of the game off
Young and drove in Dean. Bartolotta then
stole second and scored on a single by Abel.
Abel scored on the next play due to an error.
The Angels bats stayed hot in the sixth.
After two quick outs, Josh Smith (2-for-4, 2
SB, 2 runs) hit a single, stole second and
third. Catter walked, Dean was hit by a
pitch and Bartolotta ripped a triple to right.
After six innings, the Angels had built a 6-0
lead.
The Oriole’s offense came to life in the
8th scoring two runs. Mike Brown opened
with a single, Tom Young reached on an
error, and Randy Cross drove two in with a
BY TIM PETERSON
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
unit."
Viera, along with Chris Roswess, and
Evan Burokas were members of the Pro
Team, which lost a heartbreaker in the ASL
finals in New Jersey, last July.
One of the returning Pioneers players is
Kyle Tomas, who graduated from Ludlow
High School.
Tomas gave the faithful home fans something to cheer about when he weaved
between a couple of defenders down the
middle of the turf field before firing a shot
into the lower left corner of the goal, which
gave the Pioneers a 1-0 lead during the 44th
GRANBY - The final home game of the
regular season for the Granby girls lacrosse
team was a very special day for seniors
Hailey O’Connor and Emily Whitacre.
Prior to the start of the game against
Chicopee, O’Connor and Whitacre were
honored, along with the Lady Pacers seven
seniors, in the team’s first ever senior day
ceremony.
O’Connor and Whitacre, who are cocaptains, then helped the Lady Rams clinch
at least a share of the Pioneer League title
with a convincing 19-7 victory, last
Thursday afternoon.
"Our two seniors were amazing," said
Granby head coach Mackenzie Paolini.
"They were in the spotlight and both of
them played very well in today’s game."
O’Connor finished the match with three
goals and had six assists for a career-high
nine points, while Whitacre scored three
goals.
"We really wanted to win today’s game
because it was senior day," said O’Connor
Please see PIONEERS,
page 17
Please see GRANBY SOFTBALL,
page 17
TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTO BY DAVE HENRY SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM
Max Viera (7) chips the ball forward.
The Pioneers also only scored a total of
nine goals in 14 matches a year ago, but
they’ve already scored five goals in their first
three games this season.
Eleven of the 18 players who were listed
on the line-up card for Western Mass.
Pioneers home opener were newcomers or
they played for the Western Mass. Pro team
last year. There were seven returning players
listed on the sheet. It’s probably going to take
the players a couple of weeks to jell as a unit.
"We do have a bunch of new players on
this year’s team and we haven’t had very
many practices so far," said Maxi Viera, who’s
the Pioneers team captain this season. "This
is a very good win, but it’s probably going
take a couple of weeks for us to play well as a
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SH SOFTBALL
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self out, going 2-for-3 with two RBI. James
Foley had a good game going 1-for-3 with
two runs scored, a walk, and an RBI.
The Tigers lone win in the past week
came in a 3-2 victory over neighbor
Hopkins Academy in Hadley.
The Tigers scored single runs in the
third, fourth, and fifth innings. Starting
pitcher Alex Dragon breezed the through
first six innings before running into trouble
in the seventh. He would allow two runs
before shutting the door on a complete game
victory. He allowed two runs on three hits,
walked six and struck out four.
Offensively, Mario Oliveira and Chance
Almonte had big games with three hits
each. Almonte had one double and an RBI
while Oliveira socked two doubles and had
the other two RBI.
South Hadley suffered a 1-0 defeat
against Belchertown last Tuesday.
Pilachowski pitched a complete game,
allowing just an unearned run in the top of
the seventh inning. South Hadley bats were
stifled by Belchertown starter Jason French.
Seeds for the tournament are set to be
announced on Tuesday, May 31.
gle, but was out to trying get to third after,
Maddie Montemagni singled. Mikaela got
her third hit of the game when she led off
with a double, but only got as far as third.
Pycko single with two outs in the sixth.
The Tigers finally got on the board in the
seventh. Kate Bishop led off with a single.
The next two batter popped and flew out.
Niemiec walked and after Ari Williams sin-
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over Northampton and Westfield. The wins
brought the Tigers to four straight, three of
them by 4-1 decisions.
In their 4-1 win over Northampton on
the road at Smith College, Katie Meon had
a phenomenal match by winning in straight
sets 6-0, 6-0.
In the second singles match, Caroline
Robitaille needed to outlast her opponent
10-8 in the first set, and then won the second set 6-4. Tosin Omojola swept straight
sets in the final singles match, winning 6-1,
6-1.
The doubles team of Alexa and Olivia
Blaney swept straight sets 6-3, 6-0.
South Hadley is in second place in the
Valley Wheel League with a 5-2 record.
Ludlow won the league with a perfect 8-0
mark.
The team tennis brackets are set to be
announced on Tuesday, May 31.
VALLEY WHEEL
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line drive single. The Halos put the game out
of reach in the bottom of the inning, scoring
six runs. Cygan (2-for-3, double, SB, 2 RBI,
run) and Collingwood (2-for-4, double, RBI,
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Noah also did the job on the mound, as
he went the distance allowing one run on
five hits while walking three and striking out
seven.
Granby then finished off the week with a
10-4 win over Gateway.
Once again, the offense got off to a fast
start in this contest with three runs in the
first, one in the second, two in the third and
one in the fourth to build up a 7-3 lead.
Rokowski scored three runs. Noah
Bleakley had two hits, two runs scored an
RBI. Matt Mleakley drove in a run, scored
twice and had a hit.
LaPorte picked up his second win of the
week, giving up four tuns on three hits,
while walking four and fanning nine.
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nine hits.
This was the third game in four days for
Comp, having beaten Chicopee, 10-5 and
Holyoke 9-7. The win gave them a 10-6
overall record to clinch a postseason berth
and a 4-1 mark in the Suburban. They face
Hampshire next week, trailing them by one
game in the league. The Tigers started the
week with a 4-3 loss to Greenfield and followed that with a 14-6 win over Ludlow.
The 3-2 Comp loss left them at 4-12 on the
season. They take on Granby in their next
game.
run) hit back-to-back doubles in the inning.
Catter pitched the ninth to earn the complete game win. Catter gave up two runs off
of seven hits while striking out 10. Young
took the loss, but pitched well. He threw six
innings, striking out 13, giving up four hits
and six runs. Abel (1-for-3, BB, RBI, 2R) and
Lustila (1-for-4, run) also added a hit a piece
for the Angles. Offensively for the Orioles,
Mike Brown led the way going 2-for-3.
Randy Cross went 1-for-3 with two runs batted in. Jim Nason, Tom Cirelli and Gabriel
Colon each had a hit a piece.
Other scores:
Twins 21 Tigers 9
Athletics 16 Cubs 11
PIONEERS
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minute of the opening half.
"The goal by Tomas right before the end
of the first half was very good," Molinari
said. "It seems like whenever we do take a
one goal lead, it’s never enough for us."
The Pioneers first home goal of the season was assisted by Roswess, who also scored
one goal in each of the Pioneers first two
road games.
In the middle of the second half, the
home fans got excited again when Roswess
knocked home a rebound shot that deflected
off the goalie, but the goal was disallowed by
the referee because Roswess was offside’s on
the play.
F.A. Euro (0-3), who’s a first-year member
of the Northeast Division, managed to score
the game-tying goalon a header by Kevin
Correa, which bounced into the right corner
past goalkeeper Carson D’Ambrasio for an
unassisted goal.
D’Ambrasio who made his first start of
the season for the Pioneers will be a junior
GRANBY SOFTBALL
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RAMS ROLL
gled, the bases were loaded. Abby Edge followed with a base hit up the middle, scoring Bishop and Niemiec and putting the
tying run on second. Montemagni ended it
right there with a strikeout and Chicopee
Comp had the win and a berth in the playoffs.
In addition to her great pitching,
Montemagni had three hits and the aforementioned first RBI and the game winning
run scored. Maddie Montemagni had two
hits as did Melfi. Niemiec, for her part
pitched well, allowing just the three runs on
following the game. "We’ve been working
very well as a team this year. It’s also so
exciting to win a share of the league title for
the first time."
Whitacre’s second goal against the Lady
Pacers, which came with 8 seconds remaining in the first half, was her 100th career
point.
"Everyone is very happy for Emily,"
O’Connor said. "She plays the game very
hard and it’s a special milestone for her."
The Lady Rams, who were scheduled to
wrap up the regular season at St. Mary’s on
Monday afternoon, improved their overall
season record to 10-4 and their league record
to 8-1 following the senior day victory.
Granby’s only league loss was at Chicopee,
14-7, on April 15.
"We lost a tough game against Chicopee
at the beginning of the season," Paolini said.
"Today’s win shows them what type of a
team that we really are, and it also gives my
players a lot of confidence."
The Lady Pacers (8-6, 7-2), who are a
first-year member of the Pioneer League, also
had an opportunity to clinch a share of the
league title with a victory against Granby.
The Lady Pacers only league loss came at
Pope Francis by the final score of 10-5 on
May 6.
"I’m a little disappointed with the way we
played at the start of this game. We just did-
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Carlos Ruiz (12) looks to make a play up the field.
n’t bounce back after falling behind," said
Chicopee head coach Ashley Ziemba, who
had previously coached the Belchertown
girls’ lacrosse team. "This is only the second
year that we’ve been a varsity team and this
game was a very good learning experience
for us."
Ziemba is also an assistant coach for the
Lady Pacers varsity girls’ soccer team, which
is coached by Kyle Thibeault, who’s the
Granby Athletic Director.
The seven seniors listed on the Chicopee
roster are Alexa Giec, Alexia Vincelette,
Sara Dymek, Taylor Boisjolie, Kayla Calaf,
Madison Bernard, and Jocylyn Deome.
Leading the way offensively for the home
team was junior Kate Sarnacki, who
recently scored her 200th career goal. She
finished the senior day game with nine
goals and had six assists for a total of 15
points.
Less than a minute into the opening half,
O’Connor scored the Lady Rams first goal
after receiving a pass from Sarnacki.
"Kate and I work very well together,"
O’Connor said. "She always in the right
position on the field and she can usually
catch all of my passes."
A couple of minutes later, Sarnacki delivered a beautiful pass from the right side to
O’Connor, who completed the scoring play
with a goal.
Then Whitacre scored her first goal of
the game, which was unassisted, making the
score 3-0 with 21:19 left in the opening half.
Chicopee broke the ice seven minutes
goalie on the Central Connecticut State
University men’s soccer team in the fall. He
was credited with seven saves in the win
against F.A. Euro. Nick Zucco, who also
graduated from Ludlow High School, was
the starting goalie in the Pioneers first two
games of the season. Zucco missed last
Sunday’s game because he was on vacation
in Florida.
Three minutes later, Western Mass. newcomer Chae Brangman, who attended
Wilbraham & Monson Academy a couple of
years ago, sent a crossing pass from the left
side of the box to Taylor, who tapped it into
the right corner giving the home team the
lead back at 2-1.
Taylor also played for the Pioneers last
summer.
The Pioneers are scheduled to host GPS
Portland on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Prior to the start of last Sunday’s
game, a statue of Eusebio, who was an alltime great soccer player, was unveiled
near the main entrance to the stadium.
The statue had been located at Gillette
Stadium in Foxboro before it was moved
to Ludlow.
later following an unassisted goal by Desome,
who netted a team-high three goals.
Junior Taina Slaughter and Calaf each
scored two goals for the visitors, which were
also unassisted.
O’Connor would score the Lady Rams
next two goals before another goal by eighth
grader Julia Frappier, which was assisted by
classmate Kaeleigh Croteau, increased
Granby’s lead to 6-1.
The Lady Pacers only other first half goal
was also scored by Desome on a breakaway
shot with a little more than 6:00 left in the
opening.
In the closing seconds of the half,
Whitacre received a pass from Sarnacki on
her right shoulder before making a spin
move. She then fired a high shot into the
right corner past Chicopee sophomore goalie
Nadia Miller (12 saves) for her milestone
goal.
Both teams traded goals at the start of the
second half before the Lady Rams used a 5-0
run to build a 15-5 advantage.
Sarnacki scored eight of the Lady Rams
11 second half goals. Granby’s other three
second half goals were scored by eighth grader Kaelyn Croteau, Kaeleigh Croteau, and
Frappier.
Granby freshman goalie Mya Fillion was
credited with eight saves in the home victory.
Tim Peterson is a sports correspondent for
Turley Publications. He can be reached at
dforbes@turley.com.
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SENIORS
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South Hadley Council on Aging
calendar of events
SOUTH HADLEY - All activities take place at
the South Hadley Senior Center, 45 Dayton Street
(538-5042) unless otherwise noted. The COA
office is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday. Lunch is served from 11:45 a.m.
to 12:15 p.m.
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day Holiday – Center Closed
Tuesday, May 31
9 a.m. to noon SHINE, by appointment
1 p.m. Bingo
1 p.m. Needlecraft
Lunch: Mild beef chili with rice
Wednesday, June 1
9:30 a.m. Grocery Shopping
10:30 a.m. HB and Balance
1 p.m. Mah Jongg
Thursday, June 2
10 a.m. Travel Club
1 p.m. Chip Poker
1 p.m. Golden Agers
1 p.m. Quilting
1 p.m. Scrabble
Friday, June 3
9:30 a.m. Grocery Shopping
10 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
10:30 a.m. HB and Balance
1 Bridge
1 p.m. Canasta
1 p.m. Cribbage
1 p.m. Knitting
Granby Council on Aging
calendar of events
GRANBY – All activities take place at the
Granby Senior Center, located at 10 West State
Street, 467-3239, and are free unless otherwise
noted. The COA is open Monday through Friday, 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. No membership is required to take
part in the activities and events. Anyone over 55
years of age is welcome.
Lunch is served daily at 12 p.m. Reservations
should be made by noon the previous day you
wish to attend. The suggested donation is $2.25.
Anyone over 60 years of age is eligible. Call the
Senior Center to make your reservation.
Transportation is available to Granby residents for
$1 round trip.
Monday, May 30
CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Tuesday, May 31
9 a.m. F.O.G.E. Activity Group Meeting
12:30 p.m. Quilting/Needle Work
Lunch: Glazed drumsticks
Wednesday, June 1
9:15 a.m. Tai Chi
10:15 a.m. Ballroom Dancing
1 p.m. Fun Cards
Lunch: Open faced pork sandwiches
Thursday, June 2
9 a.m. Foot Care by appointment
9:45 a.m. Healthy Bones & Balance
11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Clinic
12 p.m. Senator Lesser’s Office Hour
1 p.m. Downtown Abbey
Lunch: Beef stroganoff
Friday, June 3
9 a.m. Veteran’s Agent
Lunch: Turkey salad
SPECIAL EVENTS
June 2: Foot Care by appointment; Blood
Pressure Clinic; Senator Lesser’s Office Hour;
Downtown Abbey.
June 7: Veteran’s Corner.
June 9: Downtown Abbey
June 10 Coffee with a Cop
June 13: Laurie Festa Entertainment
June 14: Melanoma Informational; Birthday
Celebration
Jun3 15: Financial Presentation by Pierce &
Hayes Financial.
June 16: Foot Care by appointment; Blood
Pressure Clinic; Downtown Abbey.
June 17: Fallon Health Group.
UPCOMING TRIPS TO TAKE
CLUES ACROSS
1. Groan
5. Engine additive
8. Atomic mass unit
(abbr.)
11. One-time emperor
13. Martial art __ chi
14. Extinct algae
15. The leading
performer
16. Autonomic nervous system
17. Pirate who went
by “Chico”
18. Encourages
20. Small tactical
munition
21. One-time Tribe
closer
22. North, Central
and South
25. Repossession
30. Conveys air to
and from the
lungs
31. A renowned
museum
32. One hundred
(Italian)
33. Synchronizes
solar and lunar
time
38. Calendar month
(abbr.)
41. They bite
43. The Mets played
here
45. About opera
47. Wings
49. I (German)
50. Sportscaster Brett
55. Wild mango
56. The woman
57. Afflicted
59. Look furtively
60. Large integer
61. Spiritual leader
62. Keeps us warm
63. Type of account
64. Cheek
CLUES DOWN
1. Helps you get
there
2. Plant
3. Apron
4. Everybody has one
5. Conditions of
balance
6. Fit
7. Island in Lake
Michigan
8. True firs
9. Operates
10. Approves food
12. Tell on
14. __ mater, one’s
school
19. Low prices
23. Brazilian river
24. Et-__
25. Supervises interstate commerce
26. Occurs naturally
27. Sprinted
28. Shock therapy
29. Decide
34. Lodging
35. Singer DiFranco
36. Kazakhstan river
37. 1920’s woman’s
hat
39. Corpus __, Texas
city
40. Helps kids
41. Tires have this
42. Physical attraction
44. Goddess of
wisdom
45. Made of wood
46. The top
47. Automatic data
processing system
48. Exchange
51. Swiss river
52. Prejudice
53. Napolean came
here
54. Big guys grab
these (abbr.)
58. Mickey’s pet
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CARIBBEAN CRUISE. Feb. 7-17, 2017.
Get away from the cold with the South
Hadley Senior Travel Club for an 11 day/10
night Caribbean Cruise aboard The
Norwegian Gem. Transportation from
South Hadley to New York pier included.
Ports of call: San Juan, St. Thomas, St.
Marten and Tortola. Prices start at $1079
per person for an inside cabin to $1629 per
person for a balcony. Valid passport is
required. (Passport should be valid for at
least 6 months past our return date of Feb.
17). Reservations are on a first come first
served basis. For more information or for a
flyer call Susan Canedy 536-2106 or Judy
Fortier 534-3598.
MACHAYDYN THEATER. Aug. 14: A
bus trip to Chatham, N.Y. to see "Sister Act"
at the MacHaydn Theatre with a buffet
luncheon at the White Stone Cafe prior to
the show is being sponsored by Mary,
Mother of Hope Parish, 840 Page Blvd., East
Springfield.
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. $77 includes motorcoach, buffet luncheon, matinee, and driver's gratuity. Call Sylvia to make your reservation at 594-2757.
JAMES TAYLOR AT TANGLEWOOD. Join the South Hadley Recreation
ST. JUDE’S
NOVENA
May The Sacred Heart of Jesus
be adored, glorified, loved and
preserved throughout the world
now, and forever. Sacred Heart of
Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker
of miracles, Helper of the Hopeless,
pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times
a day. By the 8th day your prayer
will be answered. It has never been
known to fail. Publication must be
promised.
Thank you St. Jude, for granting
my petition.
H.H.
Dept. on Monday, July 4 to see James Taylor
at scenic Tanglewood. The bus will leave
from South Hadley High School.
Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic
basket, beverages and lawn chair and/or
blanket. Each participant will receive a lawn
ticket and motor coach transportation to
and from South Hadley High School. Cost is
$55 for residents and $60 for non-residents.
Checks payable to: South Hadley Recreation
Department. Seats will be reserved on a first
come, first paid basis. Call the Recreation
Dept. at 538-5039.
RED SOX BUS TRIP. The South Hadley
Recreation Department will offer a bus trip
to Fenway Park. Boston Red Sox vs. Seattle
Mariners. Sunday, June 19. Game time is
1:35 p.m. Bus leaves 10 a.m. from South
Hadley High School. Cost is $68 per person. Call the Recreation Dept. at 538-5039.
MATINEE
AT
FOXWOODS.
Wednesday, Oct. 5: "My Mother's Italian,
My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy", a 2
p.m. matinee at the Foxwoods Casino. Also,
includes $10 bonus slot play, a lunch buffet,
bus, and driver's gratuity. $77 pp. Sponsored
by Mary, Mother of Hope Parish, 840 Page
Blvd., East Springfield. Call Sylvia to make
your reservations at 594-2757.
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LEGAL NOTICES
TOWN OF GRANBY, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Granby Board of Appeals will hold the following Public Hearings on June
14, 2016 at the Old Carnegie Library, Bottom Floor, 1-Library Lane, Granby
MA 01033.
6:30 P.M. To consider the petition of Michael and Theresa Laprade, Applicant/
Owner seeking a variance of Section III- Regulations, 3, Table 2. - Dimensional
and Density Regulation, regarding insufficient minimum side yard setbacks
for a regarding the proposed construction of a garage addition to the rear of
the existing attached garage located at 5 Leo Drive, known as Map 3F-C-2
in the Town of Granby, MA .
In addition to the above hearing, the Board of Appeals intends to conduct a
public meeting following said hearings as time permits. This notice is given
pursuant to Chapter 40A and Chapter 39, Section 23B of the Massachusetts
General Laws.
Donald Zebrowski, Chairman
Granby Board of Appeals
Publication: Friday, May 27, 2016; Friday, June 3, 2016
TOWN OF SOUTH HADLEY MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF HEALTH
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The South Hadley Board of Health
will hold a Public Hearing on
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
At 4:45 p.m.
In the Selectboard Meeting Room
South Hadley Town Hall
116 Main Street
Set Dumpster Regulations
TOWN OF SOUTH HADLEY MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF HEALTH
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
at 5:00 p.m.
in the Selectboard Meeting Room
South Hadley Town Hall
116 Main Street
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TOWN OF GRANBY MASSACHUSETTS
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
The Granby Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearings pursuant to
the Wetland Protection Act (MGL Chapter 131, Section 40) on Tuesday June 14,
2016 at 1 Library Lane-Old Carnegie Library-Top Floor-B West State Street, to
consider the following:
At 7:30 p.m.: “NOI” filed by Martin A. Merrill for a proposed improvement of
parking surface with the permeable 1-3 inch graded gravel to an existing overflow parking area ; also install an approved MASSDOT “curb cut” permit #22015-0316 with regards to property located on 161 West State Street (Dressel’s
Service Station) and known as Map 3-C-10.1 in the Town of Granby.
Anyone interested, and wishing to be heard, should appear at the time and
place designated. The complete materials (including text and maps) relative to
this “NOI” are available for inspection during regular business hours at Granby
Town Hall.
Wilmot Lewis, Chair
Granby Conservation Commission
Publication: Friday, May 27, 2016
TOWN OF GRANBY MASSACHUSETTS
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Granby Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing pursuant to
the Wetland Protection Act (MGL Chapter 131, Section 40) on Tuesday June
14, 2016 at 1 Library Lane, Old Carnegie Library, top floor to consider the
following:
1. At 7:30 P.M. “RDA” filed by Debra Maurer, to see whether the work
depicted on plan(s) referenced are subject to the Wetland Protection
Act or/and any municipal wetlands ordinance or bylaw of the Town
of Granby with regards to property located at 143 Pleasant Street and
known as (Map-4C-B-4) in the Town of Granby.
Anyone interested, and wishing to be heard, should appear at the time and
place designated. The complete materials (including text and maps) relative
to this “RDA” are available for inspection during regular business hours at
Granby Senior Center Building, 2nd Floor.
Wilmot Lewis, Chairperson
Granby Conservation Commission
Publication: Friday, May 27, 2016
TOWN OF SOUTH HADLEY MASSACHUSETTS
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The South Hadley Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting
pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL Chapter 131, Section 40 and the
South Hadley local wetlands bylaw, to consider a Request for Determination
filed by Daniel C. Ross & Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross for the construction of an
addition and expanded leach field at 16 Pearl Street (Map 58 Parcel 82).
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 8:30 pm in the
Selectboard Meeting Room in the South Hadley Town Hall, 116 Main Street.
A copy of the Request for Determination is on file in the Conservation Commission office, Room 205, in the Town Hall, and is available to the public for
inspection between the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday and 8:30 A.M. to 1 P.M. on Tuesdays, or by appointment.
Any person interested or wishing to be heard should appear at the time and
place designated.
John Fleming
Conservation Chair
Publication: Friday, May 27, 2016
TOWN OF SOUTH HADLEY MASSACHUSETTS
PLANNING BOARD
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!
PUBLIC FORUM ON SOUTH HADLEY HOUSING
The Town of South Hadley is engaged in developing an updated housing
plan which entails a Housing Production Plan and a multifamily development
study. These efforts are designed to ensure that the Town’s strategies
encourage and assist in development of a balanced and well-designed
housing supply to meet the Town’s needs. It is recognized that a balanced
and well-designed housing supply also helps communities and the region
meet many other objective as well.
Community involvement in this planning process is essential.
Accordingly, the South Hadley Planning Board invites all interested
persons to attend and participate in a public forum to be held at the next
Planning Board meeting to discuss the potential strategies for meeting the
community’s housing needs. This forum is to be held as noted:
Fire District No.1
Special Meeting
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Firehouse, 144 Newton Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
Copies of the warrant are available on our website
www.shdistrict1.org or at the District Clerk’s office,
144 Newton St.
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
Thursday, June 16, 2016
7:15 p.m.
South Hadley Town Hall
Selectboard Meeting Room
A copy of the slide presentation which provides some background data
and analyses is posted on the Town’s website at the following link:
http://southhadleyma.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/2156
Please come and join the conversation,
your opinion is important.
Raymond Miner
Kevin Taugher
Bruce Perron
Prudential Committee
Joan Rosner, Clerk
South Hadley Planning Board
Publication: Friday, May 27, 2016; Friday, June 3, 2016
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c. 255, section 39A, that an auction sale on the web based site of sta.ibidsmart.com the following motor vehicles will be sold to
satisfy our garage keeper’s lien thereon for storage, towing charges, care and expenses of notices and sale of said vehicles.
Starting Monday, Monday, May 16, 2016 vehicles can be viewed at http://sta.ibidsmart.com. ALL BIDDING WILL END THURSDAY,
AT 11 A.M. ON JUNE 1, 2016
This is not an absolute auction we reserve the right to set a minimum on all auction vehicles. If a particular vehicle is not listed
on ibidsmart.com call 877-88-WETOW for bidding instructions.
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The South Hadley Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing
pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL Chapter 131, Section 40 and
the South Hadley local wetlands bylaw, to consider a Notice of Intent filed by
Brunelle’s Marina for removal and replacement of existing gas tank and lines
at 1 Alvord Street, South Hadley, MA (Map 53 Parcel 21).
VIN: 2BCCV81K9HB538317
Make: 1987 Jeep Wrangler
Owner: Chase Quinn
471 Skyline Trail
Middlefield MA, 01089
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 8 p.m. in the
Selectboard Meeting Room of the South Hadley Town Hall, 116 Main Street. A
copy of the Notice of Intent is on file in the Conservation Commission office,
Room 205, in the Town Hall, and is available to the public for inspection
between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, or by appointment.
VIN: JN1DA31A03T423822
Make: 2003 Nissan Maxima
Owner: Eugene Mayor
88 Gulf Rd.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Any person interested or wishing to be heard should appear at the time and
place designated.
John Fleming
Conservation Chair
Publication: Friday, May 27, 2016
TOWN OF SOUTH HADLEY MASSACHUSETTS
PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The South Hadley Planning Board, in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 40-A, Section 11, Massachusetts General Laws, will hold a public
hearing on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 6:45 p.m. in the Selectboard Meeting
Room of the Town Hall to discuss the application of M. Connie Laplante and
South Hadley/Granby Chamber of Commerce; 2 Lyman Street; South Hadley,
MA for a Special Permit/Modification of Special Permit under Section 5(E)
and Section 9 of the Town’s Zoning By-Law to allow use of a portion of the
building and property at 2 Lyman Street to be used as an office for the South
Hadley and Granby Chamber of Commerce in addition to the Real Estate Office
operated by M. Connie Laplante. Other aspects of the project include revision
to the existing signage on the property. The subject property is located on the
west side of Lyman Street and known as 2 Lyman Street and identified on
Assessor’s Map Number # 15 as Parcel #79.
Plans and applications may be viewed at the office of the Planning Board
during normal office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
Any person interested or wishing to be heard regarding this application
should appear at the time and place designated.
Joan Rosner, Clerk
South Hadley Planning Board
Publication: Friday, May 27, 2016; Friday, June 3, 2016
VIN: 1B4GP54G0YB600364
Make: 2000 Dodge Caravan
Owner: Unknown owner
Unknown address
Unknown address
VIN: 1Y1SK5362RZ068756
Make: 1994 Geo Prizm
Owner: Luz Jimenez
108 Monrovia St.
East Springfield, MA 01104
VIN: 1HGCG22562A023309
Make: 2002 Honda Accord
Owner: Robert Stone
34 Foster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
VIN: 1GCCT19WXSK116380
Make: 1995 Chevy S-10
Owner: Jesus Echevarria
128 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01004
VIN: 1D8GP25343B131046
Make: 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
Owner: Malissa Grossett
1515 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
VIN: 1N4BA41E34C832367
Make: 2004 Nissan Maxima
Owner: Leon Jorge
49 Bridge St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
VIN: 1GNDX03E9XD125903
Make: 1999 Chevy Venture
Owner: Martiza Olivio Rodrequiz
39 Gerard Way
Holyoke, MA 01040
VIN: 1FMDU35P1TUC89041
Make: 1996 Ford Explorer
Owner: Jose Serraro
49 Langdon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
VIN: 2T1AE09B0RC077271
Make: 1994 Toyota Corolla
Owner: Jesus Reill-Rosado
101 Elm St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
VIN: 2FMDK46C37BB15863
Make: 2007 Ford Edge
Owner: Valerie Biglow
86 Timothy Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
VIN: JHMCD5651RC002660
Make: 1994 Honda Accord
Owner: Rosin Colon
9 N. East St. Apt 4E
Holyoke, MA 01040
VIN: 4A3AK44Y1TE268419
Make: 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Owner: Andrew Clay
184 Grayson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
VIN: 1FAFP4042YF143756
Make: 2000 Ford Mustang
Owner: James Forest
4 Bishop St.
Framingham, MA 01702
VIN: 1J4GZ78Y9SC786402
Make: 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Owner: Kiesha Cooley
254 Eastern Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
VIN: 1Y1SK52882Z401907
Make: 2002 Chevy Prism
Owner: Joanna Brown
106 Edgemont St.
Springfield, MA 01109
VIN: 1G3WH52K8WF343806
Make: 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
Owner: Carlos Roman
817 Front St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
VIN: 2G4WS52M6W1590764
Make: 1998 Buick Century
Owner: Shelly Tourigny
419 Mountcalm St. Apt 218m
Chicopee, MA 01020
VIN: 2GCDC14Z9J1111143
Make: 1988 Chevy C1500
Owner: Nelson Kazardi
228 Elm St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Publication: Friday, May 13, 2016;
Friday, May 20, 2016;
Friday, May 27, 2016
Deadline for legal notices is Tuesday at noon
TOWN●Reminder
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May 27, 2016
PUBLIC SAFETY
t o w n r e m i n d e r @ t u r l e y. c o m • 4 1 3 - 5 3 6 - 5 3 3 3
South Hadley Police Log May 16-22
Editor’s note: The following are brief explanations of select entries in the South Hadley
Police log and all arrests. The information was
provided by South Hadley Police Lt. Steve
Parentela and recounts based on his review of
the detailed log summary included with each
entry. This feature is designed to provide context and explanation to some of the calls police
respond to every day.
COMPILED BY KRISTIN WILL
Editor
TO REPORT ANONYMOUS TIPS:
DIAL 538-8231 AND PRESS 6
Monday, May 16
11:45 a.m. - A 65-year-old Holyoke man
will be summonsed into court to answer
charges of operating with a suspended license
after Officer Jeff Goulet performed a random
compliance check of the vehicle on Lathrop
Street and learned the owner had a suspended license.
Tuesday, May 17
7:28 p.m. - A 22-year-old Chicopee man
will be summonsed into court by Officer
Christopher Roberts to answer charges of
operating with a revoked registration and
operating an uninsured motor vehicle after
Roberts stopped the vehicle on
Willimansett Street and learned its registration has been revoked due to lack of insurance.
Wednesday, May 18
9:41 a.m. - A 35-year-old South Hadley
woman will be summonsed into court by
Officer Jeff Goulet to answer charges of operating with a revoked registration, operating
an uninsured motor vehicle and operating an
unregistered motor vehicle. Goulet performed a random compliance check of the
vehicle on Lathrop Street and learned its
registration had been revoked due to lack of
insurance.
9:46 a.m. - Someone reported Christmas
lights had been taken from their residence.
It’s possible someone thought the lights, in
the yard, were put out as trash.
5:33 p.m. - A 20-year-old Holyoke man
will be summonsed into court by Officer
Felix Blaney-Perez to answer charges of
failure to stay within marked lanes, two
counts of failure to stop at a stop sign,
speeding, negligent operation of a motor
vehicle and failure to stop for a police officer after Perez attempted to stop the vehi-
cle he observed traveling 50 miles per hour
in a 30-miles-per-hour zone on Lathrop
Street. When the vehicle stopped and
Perez walked toward it, the vehicle sped
off at a high rate of speed. Police followed the vehicle, which ended up continuing onto the dead end section of
Lathrop Street and into the backyard of a
residence, where the vehicle struck a
tree. Three occupants jumped out of the
vehicle and ran toward Purple Heart
Drive. One individual was found and
police were able to identify the vehicle’s
driver.
entered two unlocked vehicles and took CDs
and a small amount of cash.
Thursday, May 19
10:47 p.m. - Zak L. Guenther, 23, of 75
Pearl St., South Hadley, was arrested by
Officer Christopher Roberts and charged
with speeding, negligent operation of a
motor vehicle, and operating under the
influence of alcohol. Roberts, directing traffic at the intersection of College and Mosier
streets, was providing directions to a taxi
driver when he looked up and observed
Guenther’s vehicle traveling at a high rate of
speed on Brainerd Street. As the vehicle
rounded the bend, it crossed the double solid
lines. When the vehicle stopped at the intersection, Roberts spoke with the driver and
detected a strong odor of alcohol. Guenther
was later released on his own personal recognizance.
7:29 p.m. - Police responded to a College
Street residence for the report of a breaking
and entering. A homeowner returned to find
a window had been broken and someone
took a small amount of jewelry from the
home between 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Police ask if anyone saw anything suspicious
in the 100 block of College Street during
that time to contact their detective bureau at
538-8231.
Friday, May 20
12:18 p.m. - Police took a report from an
Overlook Road resident where someone
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5/27
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5:45 p.m. - A 26-year-old Chicopee man
will be summonsed into court by Officer
Christopher Roberts to answer charges of
operating without an inspection sticker and
driving with a suspended license for a third
offense after Roberts was monitoring the
flow of traffic on Granby Road and
observed the vehicle without an inspection
sticker.
PROFESSIONAL WALLCOVERING
536-5333
ALLARD APPLIANCE SERVICE
536-3478
Sunday, May 22
TFN
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Stamps, medals,
old watches, diamonds,
gold jewelry & scrap, sterling silver.
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536-3125
6/3
594-9550
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news, personality profiles, and community features that
we know about. This includes all selectmen and school
committee meetings as well as spot planning board, board
of health, finance, and other town meetings determined by
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*NEW STATE LAW. Anyone
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list a license number to do so if
they offer this service in their own
home.
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too. Call Monique (413)237-1035.
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(413)427-5862.
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general excavation. Fully insured.
Free estimates.
Please call
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Call GARY DELCAMP @ 413569-3733
HOME IMPROVEMENTS. REMODELING. Kitchens, baths.
Ceramic tile, windows, painting,
wallpapering, textured ceilings,
siding, additions. Insurance work.
Fully insured. Free estimates.
413-246-2783 Ron.
WATER DAMAGE
-CALL JAY (413)436-5782FOR REPAIRS
Complete
Drywall
Service.
Finishing,
Painting,
Ceilings
(Smooth or Textured). 39 years
experience. Fully insured
Garage Door Serv.
MENARD GARAGE DOORS
Authorized
Raynor
dealer
specializing in sales, installation
service and repairs of residential
and light commercial overhead
garage doors and openers. Fully
insured. Free estimates. Call
(413)289-6550 or
www.menardgaragedoors.com
Instruction
TRUCK DRIVERS
NEEDED
A & B CDL CLASSES + BUS
Chicopee, Ma (413)592-1500
UNITED TRACTOR TRAILER
SCHOOL
Unitedcdl.com
Landscaping
**ALL SEASON**
Specializing
shrub trimming, pruning, design,
deliveries,
loader,
backhoe,
insured. Professional. Please call
Bob (413)537-5789 (413)5387954.
*RICK BERGERON
LAWN CARE
Spring Clean-ups
Mowing & Landscaping
Loader and Backhoe
Trucking
Over 30 yrs. in business
All Calls Returned
413-283-3192
MOWING
MULCHING
SPRING CLEAN-UPS
Shrub Trimming
Gutter cleaning and more.
Senior Discount.
Serving the Valley since 2010
Call Carl
(413)221-2113
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Landscaping
Landscaping
Pools
Plumbing
Pets
A+ ROZELL’S
LANDSCAPING &
TREE SERVICE
Full Service Property Maintenance
Bobcat & Chipper Service
Tree, Brush, Shrub,
Stump Grinding
Fully Insured
Competition Doesn’t Cut It!
413-636-5957
MOSQUITO
MANAGEMENT
APPLICATIONS, child and pet
safe. All natural products, no
chemicals. Take control of your
yard and enjoy. (413) 531-2334
ABC POOL PALMER is starting
its 13th year. We are AAA Plus
rated BBB member with ZERO
COMPLAINTS.
Insured
&
Licensed #150679. We’re a drug
free employer.
Our services are: Above &
inground liner changes. Our liners
are of top quality with pro rated
guarantee up 20 or more years.
Leak detection, Openings, spa
repair, pool removals, all types of
pool & filtration repairs. Mark Kirk,
owner/ operator. Open 7 days, 7
to 7 at (413)531-4192. Payments
due at service. Thank you for your
business.
GREG LAFOUNTAIN PLUMBING
& Heating. Lic #19196 Repairs &
Replacement of fixtures, water
heater installations, steam/HW
boiler replacement. Kitchen & Bath
remodeling. 30 years experience.
Fully insured. $10 Gift Card With
Work Performed. Call Greg
(413)592-1505.
RETIRED RACING
GREYHOUNDS AVAILABLE
FOR ADOPTION
spayed/neutered, wormed,
shots, heartworm tested,
teeth cleaned
Masonry
EXPERIENCED
ROOFER
WORKS alone, quality work,
licensed. Best prices for sheds,
garages, and ranches. (413)7867924.
A1 QUALITY LOAM, 100%
LOAM NO FILLERS, $18/ yard
delivered
locally,
18
yard
minimum. Call for pricing on lesser
amounts (413)289-2026.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS, 12+
yrs in business. Can take care of
all your landscape needs. Owner
operated Godbout Landscaping
LLC (413)348-7021.
CHAMPAGNE LANDSCAPING
WEEKLY mowing, Spring, Fall
clean-ups, trimming, mulch, stone
beds, gutter cleaning. Total yard
maintenance. Call Dan (413)6824943
FAMILY MAN LAWNMOWING
professional service at affordable
rates. One owner, one operator.
Reliable and efficient. Call Danny
(413)896-6922 Agawam and West
Springfield
IMMACULATE LAWN CARE
• Mowing & Trimming
• Spring & Fall Clean-up
• Tree Trimming & Removal
• Pruning/ Planting
• Drainage
• Mulch & Stone
• Aeration
• De-Thatching
• Sod Replacements/ Removals
• Gutter Cleaning & Repair
• Hauling/ Removal
• Vacation Mowing
Free Estimates. Fully Insured
Call Josh (413)668-7020
LEGOWSKI LANDSCAPING &
CONSTRUCTION Retaining walls,
patios, Pool Scapes and all your
outdoor needs. Free Estimates
(413)540-6990.
Residential/Commercial, insured.
MIKE’S LAWN CARE: Mowing
and grass trimming. Weekly or on
call. Senior Discounts. Call
(413)531-6115.
T & S LANDSCAPING Highest
quality, lowest price. Serving the
Pioneer Valley. Weekly, bi-weekly
mowing, Spring, Fall and Gutter
clean-ups. (413)330-3917.
TAKE CARE OF your lawn and
landscape in all aspects this
Spring with Dave’s Lawn and
Garden. Let us help you obtain
that
beautiful
lawn
with
dethatching, aeration and much
more. Beautiful beds with our top
notch mulch and decorative stone
application. Call today to get 15%
off your Spring clean-up. We also
offer a Senior Citizen Discount.
Certified and insured. Call Dave at
(413)478-4212 for your free
estimate.
TRACTOR FOR HIRE
•Backhoe/loader
•Light excavation
•Brushhogging/field mowing
•Cheaper than renting
SCREENED LOAM
•Special- Delivered/Spread $30/yd
(18 yd minimum)
(413)530-0256
Lawn & Garden
AFFORDABLE LAWN CARE
SERVICE COMPANY
20 years in business.
HYDROSEEDING, MOWING,
BOBCAT, PAVER PATIOS, TREE
WORK, IRRIGATION, SEPTIC/
SEWER, EXCAVATION.
(413)283-5780
ROTOTILLER FOR HIRE $25
minimum fee + 20¢ a square ft.
Eve. & weekends. New & preexisting gardens. No job too small.
Call Bill (413)221-0421. Senior
Discount available
Pools
AFFORDABLE POOL OPENINGS, cover pumping, tear downs,
filter repair, new/used filters,
motors, weekly vacs, chemicals.
Call
LaRue (413)583-7890
(413)289-0164, (413)386-8557
HELP WANTED
FRONT DESK PERSON
Local tennis club looking for part-time front desk
person to collect money and answer the phone.
Must have good people skills. Apply in person.
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm
Ludlow Tennis Club
40 Carmelinas Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
CORRESPONDENT
OPPORTUNITIES
WRITERS/JOURNALISTS
SOUGHT FOR HOLYOKE
The Sun, seeks Experienced Writers/Journalists to produce
news and/or feature stories of local interest for the city of
Holyoke.
• Must be dependable, professional and able to
meet strict deadlines
• Photography skills and own a camera a plus
• Salary based on a flat rate by story and photo
Send writing samples with resume to:
Kristin Will, Editor
The Sun
24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069
Or email directly to kwill@turley.com
ART’S CHIMNEY SERVICE For
over 30 years providing quality
craftmanship. Repairs, rebuilds,
new construction, walkways &
patios. Call Art (413)886-7985
Free estimates, Licensed, Insured.
MASTER’S CONCRETE- ALL
types of concrete floors, patios,
driveways, walls, pools, sidewalks.
Call (413)246-4538. Stampcrete,
also.
ROUSSEAU CONCRETE. SPECIALIZING:
Stairs,
sidewalks,
driveways,
patios,
garage/
basement floors. Stamp concrete.
Since 1987. Also demolition &
odd jobs. Free estimates, insured.
Moe (413)244-5519.
Painting
FORBES & SONS PAINTING &
STAINING, LLC Interior/ exterior
restorations,
residential/
commercial/ new constructions.
Carpentry, flooring, tile, wallpaper
removal, drywall, plaster, deck
restorations, Owner operated
since 1985. Free estimates.
Insured. (413)887-1987
www.forbesandsonspainting.com
IndIGO PAINTERS
(bringing colors together)
Interior painting that specializes in
detail professional painting.
Reasonable prices
www.indigopainters.com
Call Raquel (413)887-9272
KEN’S PAINTING SERVICES
Interior/exterior painting
and staining, wallpaper removal
and repairs, quality products and
workmanship. Fully insured.
Free estimates.
(413)896-8264.
www.kenspainting.tech
QUABBIN PAINTING INTERIOR/
EXTERIOR PAINTING, handyman, house and deck powerwashing, deck staining, gutters
cleaned. Prompt professional
service. Fully insured.
Call 413-323-6425
gershemtebah2@yahoo.com
LINC’S PLUMBING LIC #J27222
Scheduling Replacement
Heating Systems Now
Call LINC’S
For Your Connection
(413)668-5299
Roofing
FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS. ALL
TYPES OF ROOFING, shingle,
flat and slate. Call Local Builders
(413)626-5296. Complete roofing
systems and repairs.
Fully
licensed and insured. MA CS
#102453, CT Reg. 0615780.
Lifetime
warranty.
Senior
Discount. 24 hour service.
SKY-TECH ROOFING, INC. 25
years experience. Commercial,
residential. Insured. Shingles,
single-ply systems. Tar/ gravel,
slate repairs. 24 hour Emergency
Repairs.
(413)536-3279,
(413)348-9568, (413)204-4841.
SNOW AND RAIN PROBLEMS –
TRY GALVALUMNE METAL
ROOFING
20 COLORS AND CARRIES
A 40 YEAR WARRANTY
CALL FOR A FREE BROCHURE
FISH ASSOCIATES
413-596-4372
SUGRUE ROOFING.
ALL your roofing needs at a fair
price, All types of Roofs. Free
Estimates. Fully Insured. Ma LIC
152903. CT LIC 616263. CSL
101054. (413)783-3813
Tree Work
AFFORDABLE STUMP GRINDING. Fast, dependable service.
Free estimates. Fully insured. Call
Joe Sablack. 1-413-436-9821 Cell
1-413-537-7994
ATEKS TREE- HONEST, quality
tree service. From pruning to
house lot clearing. Fully insured.
Free estimates. Firewood sales.
(413)687-3220.
DL & G Tree Service- Everything
from tree pruning, tree removal,
storm damage, lot clearing and
brush chipping. Honest and
Dependable. Fully insured. Now
offering a Senior Citizen and
Veteran discount. Call today for
free estimate (413)478-4212.
PALMER OFFICE
STAFF WRITER SOUGHT FOR
CHICOPEE AND LUDLOW
The Chicopee Register and The Register, weekly community
newspapers, are seeking a staff writer to report local news in
Chicopee and Ludlow. Applicants must be dependable, have a
passion for community journalism, feature reporting, editing,
social media; be able to cover evening meetings and meet
strict deadlines. The successful candidate will maintain cultural,
political, educational and municipal relationships within their
respective territory. Photography skills and own camera a plus.
This is a full-time position. We will consider less experienced
applicants, but a journalism degree is desired.
Three writing samples required with resume:
Emily Thurlow, Editor
24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069
Or email directly to ethurlow@turley.com
Help Wanted
Make a Fast Friend!
Greyhound Options Inc.
Call Mary at 413-566-3129
or Claire at 413-967-9088
or go to
www.greyhoundoptions.org
Horses
HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS
offered year round at our state of
the art facility. Beginner to
advanced. Ages 4 years to adult.
Boarding, sales and leasing also
available. Convenient location at
Orion Farm in South Hadley.
(413)532-9753
www.orionfarm.net
Help Wanted
FOSTER CARE: YOU can help
change someone’s life. Provide a
safe home for children and teens
who have been abused or
neglected.
Call
Devereux
Therapeutic Foster Care at 413734-2493.
INSTALLATION
APPRENTICE
WANTED. Willing to train the right
candidate to install wood and gas
stoves. Full time. Great benefit
package
including
medical
insurance. Must be good with
heights. Some heavy lifting
required. General contracting
experience preferred. Apply in
person Olde Hadleigh Hearth and
Patio, 119 Willimansett St, Rt 33,
South Hadley.
THE LUDLOW BOARD of Health
is accepting applications for the
position of Health Inspector.
Applicants must be Food Certified
and available days, nights, and
weekends. Monthly stipend plus
mileage. Application can be
obtained at the Board of Health
office, 488 Chapin Street, Ludlow
or by calling 583-5600 ext. 1271.
Deadline to apply is Tuesday, May
31, 2016.
THE
WILBRAHAM
UNITED
Church Nursery School is seeking
applicants for a Teacher to work
with students ages 2.9 - 5. This is
a 5 day a week, part-time position
beginning
September
2016.
Responsibilities include developing & implementing lessons based
on the school’s curriculum,
providing age-appropriate instruction & supervision, interacting with
children in a nurturing and
developmentally appropriate way,
communicating with parents &
providing
periodic
progress
reports. Candidates should have a
Bachelors degree, at least 1 year
of relevant experience, willingness
to obtain CPR & First Aid
certification, strong classroom
management skills, and familiarity
with DEEC rules and regulations,
DEEC Lead Teacher certification
preferred. If interested, please
email your resume and 3
professional
references
to
wuc.nurseryschool@gmail.com
Health Care
GOT KNEE PAIN? Back Pain?
Shoulder Pain? Get a painrelieving brace at little or no cost
to you. Medicare Patients, call
Health Hotline now! (800)2796038.
Business Opp.
BOSTON ROAD, BEAUTIFUL
Italian restaurant, outdoor patio,
brand new bar. Turn key
operation. $175,000 or B/O. Call
(413)244-0417.
Drivers
TRUCK DRIVER WITH class B
license and with landscape
experience using a bobcat and
tractor. Call 413 283-4977 ask for
Paul
VISITING
ANGELS
HOME
CAREAttention!!
Retired
Nurses
and
Caregivers!!
Immediate Positions Available for
Experienced Caregivers/ Home
Health Aides/ Nursing Students/
Part-Time– Full-Time- Local Home
Care
Positions
AvailableWeekdays, Weekends, Evenings,
Overnights. 413-733-6900 or send
resumé to hgobeil@comcast.net
JOGGER / PRESS HELPER OPENING
Turley Publications, Inc. (Palmer Plant) is accepting applications for an experienced PRESS HELPER /
JOGGER, primarily first shift, but must be flexible to
float to other shifts on an as needed basis.
Candidate must be reliable and capable of working with minimal supervision on a cold web printing
press, while maintaining a role as a team player.
MAIL ROOM/BINDERY OPENING
Turley Publications, Inc. (Palmer Plant) is accepting applications for an entry level MAIL ROOM/BINDERY HELPER, primarily first shift, but must be flexible
for overtime shifts on an as needed basis.
Candidate must be reliable and capable of feeding pockets, catching and tying with minimal supervision, while maintaining a role as a team player.
Experience with mail preparation and handling a plus.
Please stop by our Palmer facility between
8am and 4pm to fill out an application:
www.turley.com
24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069
www.turley.com
www.turley.com
Turley Publications, Inc. is a diverse, equal opportunity
employer with a benefits package and 401K plan.
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For Rent
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TOOMEY-LOVETT
109 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
ALL REAL ESTATE advertised
herein is subject to the Federal
Fair Housing Act, which makes it
illegal
to
advertise
“any
preference,
limitation,
or
discrimination because of race,
color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status, or national origin,
or intention to make any such
preference,
limitation,
or
discrimination.” We will not
knowingly accept any advertising
for real estate which is in violation
of the law. All persons are hereby
informed
that
all
dwellings
advertised are available on an
equal opportunity basis.
WARE: 2 acres privacy on dead
end street, 8 rms, 4 bdrms, 1 full
bath, garage and small barn
$181,500
Our inventory is LOW!
LOOKING FOR
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
If you want your home
sold this year, call us
for a free Market Analysis!!!
Dorrinda
O’Keefe-Shea
Jill Stolgitis
Mary Hicks
Alan Varnum
Bruce Martin
Joe Chenevert
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McQueston
978-434-1990
413-477-8780
508-612-4794
508-867-2727
508-523-0114
508-331-9031
508-362-0533
Land For Sale
57 ACRES
Meadows & Woods
Long Stream Frontage
5 College Area
Ready to Build with Town Water
Priced to Sell with Financing
Only $274,900
Call/Text (413)652-5360
jakemtnstream@yahoo.com
Mobile Homes
2 BEDROOM, 2 bath 28’x48’
double wide in Sturbridge 55+
community park. Open concept.
Large raised deck, sheds. Very
private lot. Space for 4 cars. Easy
highway access. Much more. Must
see $130,000 (774)230-4003.
CHICOPEE BY HUKELAU, 2
bedrooms, 2 baths, 14’x70’.
Spacious, air, appliances, corner
lot, shingles, 3 sheds, porch, deck
$59,900.
413-593-9961
DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM
WARM WEATHER IS year round
in Aruba. The water is safe, and
the dining is fantastic. Walk out to
the beach. 3-bedroom weeks
available. Sleeps 8. $3500. Email:
carolaction@aol.com for more
information.
Autos Wanted
$$$ AUTOS WANTED TOP Dollar
paid for your unwanted cars,
trucks, vans, big and small,
running or not. Call 413-534-5400.
Find local opportunities
or list your open
positions here!
CASH FOR CARS: We buy any
condition vehicle, 2002 and newer.
Nation’s top car buyer! Free
towing from anywhere! Call
(888)553-8647.
Please Recycle This Newspaper
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it illegal to advertise any preference,
limitation or discrimination based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status (number of children and
or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry,
age, marital status, or any intention to
make any such preference, limitation or
discrimination.
This newspaper will not knowingly accept
any advertising for real estate that is in
violation of the law. Our readers are hereby
informed that all dwellings advertising in
this newspaper are available on an equal
opportunity basis. To complain about
discrimination call The Department of
Housing and Urban Development “ HUD”
toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E.
area, call HUD at 617-565-5308. The toll
free number for the hearing impaired is
1-800-927-9275.
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LUDLOW 4 room apts. Private
park. Stove, refrig. incl. Near bus
line. 1st & last. No pets. 413-5435326.
WARE- BEAUTIFUL, SUNNY 3
BR TOWNHOUSE APT. $850
plus utilities, w/d hook-up, storage.
No smoking, no pets. Credit
check/references (413)320-5784.
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Ware:
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800-486-2121
West Brookfield:
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pets
have
plenty
to drink
during
hot
weathe r
ROOMMATE WANTED $440/
month plus utilities and internet.
12x9 room. No animals, have cat.
1st, last, security, credit check and
references. (413)455-6751.
BEACHFRONT PROPERTY ON
Lake Arcadia, 17 Town Beach Rd.
2-story 2 bathrooms For Sale 3
bedrooms, $325,000 Extra large
lot, double carport and shed
OPEN HOUSE, Saturday May
28th, 1 to 4 PM Or call for an
appointment, 413-323-9383
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WEDDING AND EVENT PLANNER
Photos by Karen Geaghan Photography
BANQUET FACILITIES
CAKES
Chandlers at Yankee Candle – Voted the most romantic restaurant
and best wine list in the valley for 10 years. Voted official best family
restaurant of Massachusetts. South Deerfield, MA. 413-665-1277 or log onto
chandlersyankeecandle.com.
Moore Cakes – Beautifully designed and sinfully delicious cakes since 1981.
Contact Karen Moore at karenmoorecakes@yahoo.com, 413-436-7350.
47 Hillside Ave., Warren, MA. www.mooreyummycakes.com.
CATERERS
The Hotel Northampton – Pioneer Valley's only true Grand Ballroom,
luxurious guestrooms, two restaurants, award-winning food, on-site
parking, steps from unique shops and galleries. 413-587-8105. www.
HotelNorthampton.com.
UMass Catering – Premier caterer serving the Pioneer Valley with
beautiful views in the heart of the UMass Amherst Campus. 413-577-1234.
Visit us online at www.umass.edu/catering.
Look Park Garden House – Gazebo, Pine Theater and Sanctuary for
wedding receptions and ceremonies, meetings, banquets and events for up
to 170 people. 300 North Main Street, Rt. 9, Florence, MA. 413-584-2220.
www.lookpark.org.
Main St. Deli – Specializing in intimate Wedding or Baby Showers in
our beautiful Carriage House room.Let us cater your special event in our
house or choice of venue. Reasonably priced. 141 Main St., Agawam.
413-821-9881, ask for Joanne. www.mainst-deli.com.
Magic Wings Butterfly & Conservatory Gardens – You and your guests
will be surrounded by 4,000 beautiful butterflies in a tropical setting
anytime of the year! Accommodations for up to 100 for your ceremony
and reception. All inclusive wedding packages available. We also host prewedding and rehearsal dinner parties. 281 Greenfield Rd., Scenic Routes 5 &
10, South Deerfield, MA. 413-665-2805. www.magicwings.com.
FLORISTS
Publick House Historic Inn & Country Lodge – We have been creating
picturesque New England weddings for over 230 years. Visit us online at
www.publickhouse.com or call 508-347-3313.
Sheraton Springfield – One Monarch Place. Your Weekend Wedding
Destination; rehearsal dinner, wedding and post nuptial brunch all in the
comfort of one location. Newly renovated, atrium style hotel with ballroom
seating for up to 500 guests. Complimentary room for the Bride & Groom,
Rolls Royce, Centerpieces and Parking included in all packages. Contact
Kristen Muszynski, your personal wedding consultant at 413-263-2117 or
kmuszynski@sheratonspringfield.com to set up your tour today!
Storrowton Tavern – Storrowton Tavern & Carriage House is a landmark
area facility located on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition.
The operators of the facility, the Calvanese family, have over 45 years
of hospitality experience. They offer beautifully landscaped grounds,
terraced patios and an upscale banquet facility that can serve 400 guests.
For more information please visit ww.storrowtontavern.com. We are
located at 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089. 413.732.4188.
info@storrowton.com.
Union Station – Northampton’s Union Station was designed by American
architect H. H. Richardson in 1886. This historic train depot has been
extensively renovated to contain one of the most elegant and unique
banquet facilities in all of New England. The Grand Ballroom at Union
Station. www.unionstationbanquets.com.
The Wherehouse? – Located downtown in historic Holyoke. The
most unusual and interesting banquet function facility you’ve ever
seen! Call today for your appointment, 413-534-3039. Visit us online at
www.the-wherehouse.com.
BEAUTY & HEALTH
Brooks & Butterfield THE • DAY • SPA – Relaxed. Beautiful. Confident.
Voted the Best Day Spa 9 years in a row. 140 Main Street, Northampton.
413-586-0366. www.brooksandbutterfield.com.
CAKES
Atkins Farms Country Market – For over 20 years, our cakes have been
made from scratch, and we use only the highest quality ingredients.
Decorated with beautifully hand crafted frosting flowers and topped with
probably the best butter cream icing you’ll taste anywhere. Our cake has
had rave reviews from our customers from all around the Pioneer Valley
where we are also well renowned for our quality baked goods. 253-9528.
www.atkinsfarms.com.
Atkins Farms Country Market – Atkins Flower Shop is managed by three
full-time experienced floral designers to assist you in planning the wedding
of your dreams. You can be assured of receiving the excellent service and
quality products from the floral department that you have come to expect
from Atkins. Their work is beautiful and expertly done and offered to you
at prices that are surprisingly reasonable. 253-9528. www.atkinsfarms.com.
Otto Florist & Gifts – Traditional or contemporary, elegant or rustic our
experienced designers work within your budget to create the wedding of
your dreams! Call 413-967-5381 for an appointment. 7 North St., Ware.
Sixteen Acres Garden Center – The Floral Shop at Sixteen Acres Garden
Center has been servicing Springfield for over 50 years. Our professional
staff members aim to provide a service that is unique and tailored to
suit individual needs. We provide a complete, high quality range of floral
products at competitive prices. The Floral Shop at Sixteen Acres Garden
Center offers flowers that are fresh daily and we take great pride in our
work. We have arrangements for all different occasions and all budgets. For
professional and experienced service please contact us at 413-783-5883.
Located at 1359 Wilbraham Rd., Springfield, MA. Visit us on the web at
www.16acresgardencenter.com.
JEWELERS
Silverscape Designs – was founded by Denis Perlman over 30 years ago
and is noted for its commitment to showcasing the work of the finest in
American handcrafted jewelry & gifts. Silverscape also specializes in custom
designs for that perfect piece of jewelry. Silverscape Designs is located at
One King St. in Northampton, MA. www.silverscapedesigns.com.
Stevens Jewelers & Diamond Gallery – A family operated company
with wholesale and retail operations. Buying gold, silver and diamonds,
jewelry & watch repair, custom design & remounts. Personalized engraving,
appraisals. Visit us at our NEW location 1501 Elm St., West Springfield, MA.
413-731-9800.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Karen Geaghan Photography – My life, my passion, my love! Specializing
in Life Cycle Photography: Weddings, Maternity, Newborn, Children &
Families. Doing small things with great love because in the end I believe
it's the little things that count the most. Clients become family! Visit me at
www.karengeaghanphotos.com or call 413-596-2227 or 537-3001. I would
LOVE to hear from you!
RENTALS
Michael’s Party Rentals – We have a tent for your event and so much
more. With over 15 years of experience, Michael's is your one stop shop
for all your rental needs. From tents, tables and chairs to glassware and
linens we have you covered for any occasion. Call us today for a quote
413-589-7368 or visit us on the web at michaelspartyrentals.com.