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By HOPE E. TREMBLAYAssistant Managing WESTFIELD – Mayor

Donald F. Humason Jr. said during his inaugural address that he was preparing for the role of mayor his entire life.

Humason was sworn-in as Westfield’s mayor Jan. 6 by City Clerk Karen M. Fanion in front of a crowd at Westfield

Technical Academy, which included his wife Janice, son Quinn and parents Donald and Alberta.

Humason and elected mem-bers of the Westfield School Committee, Westfield City Council, Westfield Municipal Light Board and the Westfield Athenaeum Trustee took the oath of office during the city’s inauguration ceremony.

Although Humason said his comments were not a true “State of the City” speech, he did say Westfield’s outlook is good.

“We are doing pretty well. We’re an old city; we’re com-ing off of 2019 and celebrat-ing our 350th anniversary,” he said, noting that with the city’s age comes the knowl-edge needed to handle con-cerns.

“It gives us the maturity, experience and ability” to tackle any problems, he said.

Humason thanked his fam-ily, friends, fellow elected officials and noted that City Council President Ralph J. Figy, who served as acting mayor the past two months, helped him prepare to take over the corner office by set-ting up meeting with city department employees and getting him up to speed on some issues.

“As acting mayor, he has been a phenomenal help,” Humason said. “You are the rock and your hard work pre-pared me for today.”

Humason thanked Pastor

David Young of Westfield Evangelical Free Church for the invocation and Fr. Dan Pacheloc of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church for giving the benediction. He also noted that he was gifted a Bible from the Pioneer Valley Baptist Church.

“I am a man of faith,” he said, “and I ask you to con-tinue to pray for me and for the city.”

Humason said he would host a Mayor’s Open House in February and noted that he will focus on the needs of not only of residents, but busi-nesses as well.

“Westfield is open for busi-ness,” he said, encouraging new businesses to look to Westfield, as well as existing businesses to expand.

“Westfield welcomes you,” said Humason.

Humason said in speaking with residents throughout his campaign he came away with clear desires, such as trans-parency, financial efficiency, clean water, safe roads and

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Humason says city is ‘open for business’ during inaugural speech

Mayor Donald F. Humason Jr. is given the Oath of Office by City Clerk Karen M. Fanion Jan. 6, 2020 as his wife Janice, son Quinn and parents Donald and Alberta surround him. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay)

Westfield student Matthew Bussell sings the National Anthem Jan. 6, 2020 during the city’s inauguration ceremony as Gary Fontaine of American Legion Post 124 posts the colors. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay) WESTFIELD MAYOR DONALD F. HUMASON JR.

City councilors take the oath of office during the Westfield Inauguration at Westfield Technical Academy Jan. 6, 2020. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay)

By AMY PORTERStaff WriterWESTFIELD – For the sec-

ond time in two weeks, lead-ers from area cities and towns met at Westfield City Hall to discuss the rising costs of recycling to their communi-ties.

Represented at the table were Springfield, West Springfield, Agawam, Chicopee, Holyoke, University of Massachusetts Amherst and Westfield.

Westfield Department of Public Works Director David

Billips said that for Westfield and other communities that had gone to single stream recycling at the urging of the Department of Environmental Protection, they would either be signing a three-year con-tract at $150 a ton to get rid of the recycled materials, or be forced to find a cheaper alter-native. The total increase to Westfield would be $500,000 to $600,000 per year.

For communities that retained dual-stream recy-cling, such as Holyoke, costs went from zero to $93 per ton.

Billips had said at the first meeting that the city has been paying nothing for recycling for years, and transporting recyclables to the Material Recycling Facility on Bondi’s Island in Springfield, which is owned by the DEP and leased to Waste Management, as had many of the towns

Westfield Purchasing Director Tammy Tefft said there is no “out” clause after one year in the new contract with Waste Management, and they are still unsure of the penalties for breaking the con-

tract, if the city were to find a less expensive solution.

Billips said Westfield will be looking into getting per-mission for a temporary waiv-er to “tip” or dump recycla-bles at its transfer station, which would then offer the city more options for disposal at lower rates. Currently, they are hauling the materials directly to Bondi’s Island in Springfield, where it is then collected and transported off-site.

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Area cities meet again on recycling increases

Area leaders meet in Westfield for a second time to discuss increases in recycling costs to cities and towns. (Photo by Amy Porter)

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Tues., Jan. 7, 2020 is the 7th day of the year. 358 days remain until the end of the year.

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Police LogsWESTFIELDMajor crime and incident report

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 20193:58 a.m.: accident,

Southampton Road, a plow driver reports he did not see a pedestrian who was clipped by the corner of his plow, the caller said that the man was conscious but bleeding from his forehead, dual response dispatched, the responding officer reports the pedestrian was transported to Baystate Medical Center;

10:22 a.m.: illegal dump-ing, Mainline Drive, a patrol officer reports he discovered trash bags, cardboard boxes and other trash had been dumped in the cup de sac at the end of Mainline Drive;

12:06 p.m.: animal com-plaint, Wood Road Extension, a caller reports a raccoon is attempting to attack his cat through a cellar window, a responding animal control officer reports the raccoon mauled the cat and was shot by the resident when is menaced humans, see next entry;

1:21 p.m.: animal com-

plaint, Veterinary Emergency and Veterinary Hospital, South Deerfield, an animal control office reports an injured cat and a dead raccoon were trans-ported the veterinary hospital, the ACO reports the cat was euthanized and the raccoon cadaver was sent to a state lab for testing;

1:42 p.m.: narcotics viola-tion, Carriage Lane, a caller reports that his wife found large quantity of drugs in their foster child’s room, a Massachusetts Department of Youth Services representative was notified and a warrant was issued, the 17-year-old boy was transported to the DYS facility on East Mountain Road and an incident report was filed;

4:29 p.m.: breaking and entering, King Street, a caller complains that a neighbor with whom he has ongoing issues is again being rowdy and bellig-erent and has tried to enter his apartment, the responding offi-cer reports he arrived to find that the woman had entered the caller’s apartment via an unlocked door and had assault-ed both the caller and his preg-

nant girlfriend, the woman also grabbed a baby from the female resident, the woman had returned to her own apart-ment before the officer arrived, the woman spoke to the officer through her door which she kept chained and refused him access, the officer kicked the door open and was able to apply handcuffs before the woman fell to the floor and kicked him and other officers, during the booking procedure at the station the woman kicked additional officers and bit one, the woman asked for medical attention due to inju-ries inflicted by the handcuffs during her struggles and was transported to Baystate Noble Hospital, the woman was returned to the station after treatment, Pamela L. Bruneau, 51, of 37 King St., Apt.2, Westfield, was arrested for breaking and entering a building in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony, two charges of assault and battery, five charges of assault and bat-tery on a police officer, assault and battery on a pregnant woman, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace;

ON THIS DAY1894 – William Kennedy

Dickson receives a patent for motion picture film.

1904 – The distress sig-nal “CQD” is established only to be replaced two years later by “SOS”.

1919 – Montenegrin guerrilla fighters rebel against the planned annex-ation of Montenegro by Serbia, but fail.

1920 – The New York State Assembly refuses to seat five duly elected Socialist assemblymen.

1922 – Dáil Éireann rati-fies the Anglo-Irish Treaty by a 64–57 vote.

1927 – The first transat-lantic telephone service is established from New York City to London.

1928 – A disastrous flood of the River Thames kills 14 people and causes exten-sive damage to much of riverside London.[4]

1931 – Guy Menzies flies the first solo non-stop trans-Tasman flight (from Australia to New Zealand) in 11 hours and 45 minutes, crash-landing on New Zealand’s west coast.

1935 – Benito Mussolini and French Foreign minis-ter Pierre Laval sign the Franco-Italian Agreement.

1940 – Winter War: The Finnish 9th Division stop and completely destroy the numerically superior Soviet forces on the Raate-Suomussalmi road.

1942 – World War II: The siege of the Bataan Peninsula begins.

1945 – World War II: British General Bernard Montgomery holds a press conference in which he claims credit for victory in the Battle of the Bulge.

1948 – Kentucky Air National Guard pilot Thomas Mantell crashes while in pursuit of a sup-posed UFO.

1954 – Georgetown-IBM experiment: The first public demonstration of a machine translation system, is held in New York at the head office of IBM.

1955 – Contralto Marian Anderson becomes the first person of color to perform at the Metropolitan Opera in Giuseppe Verdi’s Un ballo in maschera.

1959 – The United States

recognizes the new Cuban government of Fidel Castro.

1968 – Surveyor Program: Surveyor 7, the last spacecraft in the Surveyor series, lifts off from launch complex 36A, Cape Canaveral.

1973 – Mark Essex fatally shoots ten people and wounds 13 others at Howard Johnson’s Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, before being shot to death by police officers.

1979 – Third Indochina War: Cambodian–Vietnamese War: Phnom Penh falls to the advancing Vietnamese troops, driving out Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge.

1980 – U.S. President Jimmy Carter authorizes legislation giving $1.5 bil-lion in loans to bail out the Chrysler Corporation.

1984 – Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

1985 – Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency launch-es Sakigake, Japan’s first interplanetary spacecraft and the first deep space probe to be launched by

any country other than the United States or the Soviet Union.

1991 – Roger Lafontant, former leader of the Tonton Macoute in Haiti under François Duvalier, attempts a coup d’état, which ends in his arrest.

1993 – The Fourth Republic of Ghana is inau-gurated with Jerry Rawlings as President.

1993 – Bosnian War: The Bosnian Army executes a surprise attack at the village of Kravica in Srebrenica.

1999 – The Senate trial in the impeachment of U.S. President Bill Clinton begins.

2012 – A hot air balloon crashes near Carterton, New Zealand, killing all 11 people on board.

2015 – Two gunmen commit mass murder at the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris, shooting twelve peo-ple execution style, and wounding eleven others.

2015 – A car bomb explodes outside a police college in the Yemeni capi-tal Sana’a with at least 38 people reported dead and more than 63 injured.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

1964 – Nicolas Cage, U.S. actor

1965 – Alessandro Lambruschini, Italian run-ner

1965 – John Ondrasik, U.S. singer-songwriter

1967 – Nick Clegg, English academic and poli-tician, Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

1967 – Tim Donaghy, U.S. basketball player and referee

1967 – Guy Hebert, U.S. ice hockey player

1967 – Ricky Stuart, Australian rugby player, coach, and sportscaster

1969 – Rex Lee, U.S. actor

1969 – Marco Simone, Italian footballer and man-ager

1970 – Andy Burnham, English politician, Secretary of State for Health

1970 – Doug E. Doug, U.S. actor, comedian,

screenwriter, producer, and film director

1970 – Todd Day, U.S. basketball player and coach

1971 – Jeremy Renner, U.S. actor

1972 – Donald Brashear, U.S.-Canadian ice hockey player and mixed martial artist

1972 – Shane Kelly, Australian cyclist

1974 – Alenka Bikar, Slovenian sprinter and poli-tician

1976 – Vic Darchinyan, Armenian-Australian boxer

1976 – Éric Gagné, Canadian baseball player

1976 – Tomas Ražanauskas, Lithuanian footballer and manager

1976 – Alfonso Soriano, Dominican baseball player

1977 – John Gidding, U.S. architect and televi-sion host

1977 – Sofi Oksanen, Finnish author and play-wright

1977 – Marco Storari, Italian footballer

1978 – Dean Cosker, English cricketer

Court LogsWestfield District

CourtTuesday, Dec. 31, 2019Mariano J. Rios, 31, of 50

Southampton Road, Apt., 4B, was released on his personal recognizance pending a March 13 hearing after he was

arraigned on charges of oper-ating a motor vehicle without a valid inspection sticker and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license brought by State Police. In a second case brought by Westfield police, Rios was

again released on his personal recognizance pending a March 13 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of oper-ating motor vehicle with a suspended license and speed-ing in violation of special regulations.

A goose on South Pond is at home in the cold Jan. 5, 2020. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay)

Winter warningSouthwick Lake Management Committee member Richard Grannells warns that Congamond Lake’s open waters and varying ice thickness is unsafe. Read more in the Jan. 8 edition of The Pennysaver.

The sun shines on Middle Pond Jan. 5, 2020. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay)

5:42 p.m.: identity fraud, East Mountain Road, a caller reports her sister has been fraudulently using her identity, the responding officer reports the suspect has been charged by Holyoke police, an incident report was filed;

7:08 p.m.: animal com-plaint, Southampton Road, caller reports a deer struck by a vehicle which did not stop is alive in the roadway, the responding officer reports the deer was found to be deceased and was removed from the roadway to await pickup by a DPW crew;

9:15 p.m.: abandoned vehi-

cle, Clifton Street, a caller from a towing company reports a vehicle has been abandoned in front of their tow-yard, the responding offi-cer reports the registered owner said that the car was sold earlier in the day and the new owner was contacted, the new owner said that the car is a “lemon” and broke down right after he bought it, the man said he no longer wants it and the towing company could have it, the vehicle was moved into the tow-yard;

9:29 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, Springfield Road, a patrol officer reports a traffic

stop revealed that the operator was unlicensed, a criminal complaint was filed and a licensed operator took custody of the vehicle;

10:22 p.m.: assault, Powdermill Village, 126 Union St., a caller reports he was “smacked in the face” by a known party and a second called said that the man had cursed and threatened her, the responding officer reports the complainants said that the sus-pect had swung at a neighbor and missed but had shoved him, no charges were filed, an incident report was filed.

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By KATIE LANNANState House News ServiceBOSTON - A class of 271

recruits began training Monday at the Massachusetts State Police Academy, entering a 23-week program after which graduates will be assigned to road patrols in the late spring.

The State Police said the number of recruits entering the academy this year "is the most in recent memory." The recruits will be based at a New Braintree compound, and the department said instruction topics "will reflect the wide spectrum of current and emerging issues that large modern police agen-cies are tasked with handling, including the opioid crisis, drugged driving, homeland security, social problems, men-tal health concerns, domestic violence, and animal cruelty."

Gov. Charlie Baker in November appointed Col. Christopher Mason as the new head of the beleaguered depart-ment and Mason said at the

time he planned to change the academy's curriculum to shift the training for new troopers away from "paramilitary train-ing" and towards more "mod-ern policing" skills like de-esca-lation and empathy.

"Over the next 23 weeks, trainees will undertake a rigor-ous training regimen that will provide them with the funda-mental skills required to navi-gate the modern policing envi-

ronment," Mason said in a statement Monday. "This recruit class will receive instruc-tion that emphasizes skills such as de-escalation, responding to and serving diverse and vulner-able populations, and officer wellness. This training environ-ment will expand on reinforc-ing the important ethical and moral expectations that both the agency and the public share."

State Police training begins with modern skills emphasis

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By LORI SZEPELAKCorrespondentWESTFIELD-For students

in grades 5-12 who enjoy thinking “outside of the box,” a fun and creative Cupcake Wars event is slated Jan. 15 at the Westfield Athenaeum.

“Cupcake Wars is all about having fun and being imagi-native,” said Olivia Eberli, youth services and young adult librarian, Westfield Athenaeum. “Cupcake Wars gives students an afternoon to try new things like putting bacon on a cupcake or decap-itating gummy bears.”

The free event, planned in conjunction with an early release school day, is planned from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in the Boys and Girls Library activ-ity room.

Eberli said Cupcake Wars came to fruition after she saw another library host a similar event.

“I decided to give it a go since I knew teens love food and competition,” said Eberli, adding, “It has ended up being one of the most popular events I do at the library.”

Eberli noted 15 slots are open and registration is required either by visiting westath.org or calling (413) 568-7833, ext. 5.

“Students really get to express themselves through food,” said Eberli. “Also, there’s no pressure to fit into the theme exactly. I always encourage students to loosely interrupt it.”

Eberli added that the cup-cakes that often win are from students who think outside of the box.

“Last spring, the theme was spring, and a lot of partici-pants did Easter themed cup-cakes,” said Eberli. “However, the winner did a prehistoric egg hunt complete with a dinosaur. It was awesome.”

Eberli will bake the cup-cakes the day before and noted she is able to purchase the needed ingredients through the “generous work and fundraising” of the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum.

“Each time I do the event, I try to get a different topping,” said Eberli, adding the sum-mer Cupcake Wars competi-tion featured bacon bits as a “different” ingredient.

For this month’s round, Eberli is still mum about what she plans to feature as a spe-cial ingredient.

“I usually get standard candy like gummies and chocolate,” said Eberli. “I also try to get some pretzels,

graham crackers, and Cheez Its.”

Eberli said she avoids any ingredient that has peanut butter since it can be a com-mon food allergy.

“I always get plenty of frosting and have food color-ing at the ready,” she added.

After students have con-cocted their creations, each participant will be asked to vote for two cupcakes they believe “best exemplifies” the theme.

“It is done anonymously so they don’t know who voted for who or even necessarily who made the cupcake,” said Eberli. “I count the votes and announce the winner.”

Currently, a snow date has not been set for the competi-tion.

Eberli encourages students interested in participating in the creative endeavor to sign up soon since slots fill up fast.

“I do Cupcake Wars four times a year and the next one will most likely be in April,” said Eberli.

Students sought for Cupcake Wars competition

Students in Grades 5-12 are encouraged to participate in a Cupcake Wars creative event at the Westfield Athenaeum. (Submitted photo)

Button up that overcoat for our January 11, 2020 WHOA!WHOA! Even though it’s

cold outside that doesn’t mean the outside fun slows down at Moses Scout Reservation. With nearly a dozen “adventures” awaiting, you, your family and friends can play outdoors and (if it gets too cold) play indoors a little bit too.

Ice fishing is back by popu-lar demand for the January 11 WHOA. Get out “out on the ice” and meet their terrific ice fishing staff and see what pops up! Learn how to take some frosty pictures with your cell phone and using your powers of observation maybe win a WHOA t-shirt with the selfie-cellphone scavenger hunt! Starting at 9:00 AM here’s the list of the

fun stuff just waiting for you to enjoy: blacksmithing, disc golf, escape rooms, geocach-ing, ice fishing, snow shoeing or mountain biking, photog-raphy, radio, snow shelters, and welding.

Each month Woronoco Heights Outdoor Adventures (WHOA!) presents activities taking advantage of Moses Scout Reservation’s 1300 acre acres located at 310 Birch Hill Rd. in Russell MA, just a few minutes from I-90 Exit 3. From 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM, a day of “WHOA” is a mere $15 per person, $10 for children under ten years and group rates available for parties of 10 or more. The ever growing list of activities are open to everyone, boys,

girls, youths, adults, clubs, teams in short everyone ages 5 to 105! All proceeds benefit various improvement projects and programs at the Horace A. Moses Scout Reservation.

Be sure to dress warmly, wear layers of clothing. No need to worry about making a fashion statement, you’ll be at a Scout Camp. Wear what will keep you warm, sneakers are really a “no, no” and keep in mind the old saying, “If your feet are cold . . . then wear a hat!” However, for those who might get chilled, warm food and hot cocoa are always available at their trad-ing post. As WHOA’s director exclaims, “WHOA! Rain, snow, or shine it doesn’t get any better than this!”

The Albert and Amelia Ferst Interfaith Center is col-laborating with the Diocese of Springfield’s Campus Outreach and the Chaplains’ Council of Westfield State University to host the Center’s second annual Interfaith Campus Ministry Summit on Wednesday, January 9. The day-long event will be held in the cam-pus’ Ely Hall.

The January 9 event fol-lows the Center’s inaugural Interfaith Summit held in spring 2019. The “Soul Shop Workshop on Suicide Awareness and Prevention” aims to equip faith communi-ties to minister to people impacted by suicidal despera-tion including those either engaged in or recovered from suicidal thinking, individuals concerned about someone who may be suicidal, or those

who have lost someone to suicide.

Designed for clergy, cam-pus ministers, chaplains, advisors, and youth leaders, the all-day training will pro-vide inspirational and practi-cal tools to help guide indi-viduals impacted by suicidal desperation.

Father Warren Savage, the director of the Ferst Interfaith Center, stressed the Summit’s timeliness and relevance, given that suicide is the sec-ond-leading cause of death among 15 to 34-year-olds and the tenth leading cause of death for all ages in the United States.

The January 9 event will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. A $23 registration fee includes lunch. Parking will be available on campus. To register, visit https://dio-springfield.weshareonline.

org/ws/opportunities/work-shop_1-9-20/attend

The Interfaith Albert and Amelia Ferst Interfaith Center first opened in 1982, follow-ing the work of community leaders who formed the Westfield State Foundation. The Foundation has since supported the Center and its founding mission to continue to welcome all.

WSU offers Interfaith Campus Ministry Summit

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COMMENT THE WESTFIELD NEWS

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Happy New Year from HooseTo the Editor,

First and foremost let me wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR, and bless us all who made it through 2019. Sharing: New Year’s Resolution: GO BOLD. As I am getting older, and realisti-cally not that much time left to do somethings that may help; or a least pass the TORCH on to a next new gen-eration. And, the more I notice is that there is an up and coming generation that as my generation has concerns about the environment, Human Rights, responsible business economics, and civic/civil responsibility…I think that they may like some of what I will be presenting. I have had an interesting life…not profitable, but with many depth and breadth learning experiences visa vie participa-tion, and academics. So, of course, they will be based in those areas that I do have some depth of understanding. I do not claim to be an expert, but a contributor to problem solving. So, there will be the presidential race; along with this is my advocacy for New Wor ld Amer ican Exceptionalism. We have strayed so far from our unique and founding principles, is it no wonder why things are so messed up. Anyway, another will be advocacy for a more serious stigma removed work on issues of mental health. With so many caring so little about saving lives, including their own, with intentional reckless behavior ,; whether through drugs, self-abuse through obesity, texting while driving, and stunts to get attention. If we do not find

real ways to deal with this issue our suicide rates will continue to grow, and the costs emotionally, psycholog-ically, and even fiscally will grow as well.

I do want to stay positive…we need to have positive things said, done, and the rec-ognition of those doing the GOOD. But, this era of Existential Nihilism can leave us a terrible legacy that will be most difficult to undo. I have revised a quote: I will drop you like a good habit. Why; good habits seem easier to lose, and bad ones most dif-ficult.

It would help if I continue to get more responses from you folk to motivate me. And, you will see me more fre-quently at City Council and School Committee meetings; please watch and tell me what you think. OK for now, onto my BOLD new world approach, that includes one last effort to activate a non-profit that can offer a means to associate, and cooperate to deal with our real needs and issues. Please return to REAL Americanism by your advo-cacy for our personal and shared responsibilities. Take charge of getting things done. It is not as hard as you may think: for we are the Governing Authority, the Business Economy, and the care takers, preserves, and stabilizers of our communities and their stability. As was for 200 years until in the 1970’s though 90’s when we gave in, and gave up. Thank you for your time and attention.

Your former Ward 3 City Councilor,

Brian Hoose, [email protected]

By COLIN A. YOUNGState House News ServiceBOSTON - More than

3,000 Massachusetts employ-ers have asked the state to be excluded from the new state-run family and medical leave program, opting instead to find a private alternative or a way to offer their workers the same benefits themselves.

By the Dec. 20 deadline for employers to file for private plan exemptions from first-quarter payroll tax contribu-tions, the Department of Family and Medical Leave received 3,414 exemption applications, a department spokesman said.

To be approved for an exemption, an employer must show the state that it offers its employees benefits that are greater than or equal to the benefits provided by the new state program and must not cost workers any more than they would be required to contribute to the state plan. The Boston Business Journal reported in December that many employers were opting to buy private insurance with the thinking that they can

"save a significant amount of money, since those plans often don’t require any pay-ment until January 2021" while the state program required employers and work-ers to start contributing in October.

Part of the June 2018 "grand bargain," the new leave law calls for up to 12 weeks of job-protected paid leave to care for a seriously ill or injured family member, to care for a new child, or to meet family needs arising from a family member's active-duty military service. It also authorizes up to 20 weeks of job-protected paid leave to recover from a worker's own serious illness or injury, or to care for a seriously ill or injured service member.

Benefits will become avail-able on Jan. 1, 2021 for work-ers seeking time off to bond with a new child, take care of a sick or injured service mem-ber or to tend to a serious personal health condition. On July 1, 2021, benefits will be made available for workers to care for a family member with a serious health condition.

State gets more than 3,000 Leave Law exemption applications

BOSTON – State Rep. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, has completed 2019 without miss-ing a vote in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

“My job as representative of the people of Westfield is to make sure the issues of all our constituents are heard in Boston and we get our slice of the pie just as much as the eastern side of the state,” Velis said. “My constituents elected me with the expecta-tion that I would have their back by showing up to vote and fight for them on issues that have such a large impact on their lives.”

In 2019, the legislature worked on a number of vitally important bills that would shape the future of Massachusetts such as educa-tion and campaign finance reform. With every bill, Velis made sure he heard from as many voices as possible

before casting his vote.“In representing a political-

ly diverse Western Mass. community like Westfield, it was my job to make sure everyone felt represented in the legislature,” Velis said. “I continued to be a leader for bi-partisanship by listening to my fellow colleagues on the other side of the aisle – both in my community and in Boston – as there were too many votes we took that required us to listen to the opposing side for a different perspective. I have always put my constituents’ needs first to make sure they are receiving the representation they deserve. I am here for the people, not to score political points.”

The Massachusetts legisla-ture is in recess and will reconvene this week for the second session of the 191st General Court.

Velis completes 2019 with perfect voting attendance

STATE REP. JOHN C. VELIS

By MATT MURPHYState House News ServiceBOSTON - U.S. Rep.

Joseph Kennedy III raised $2.4 million for his U.S. Senate bid in the final three months of 2019, according to his campaign, which would put him ahead of incumbent U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, who reportedly raised closer to $1.4 million during the same quarter.

Kennedy announced his fundraising numbers on

Monday morning after both the Kennedy and Markey campaigns shared their top-line totals with the Boston Globe the night before. Markey, according to the Globe, raised more than $1.4 million in the last quarter, trailing Kennedy by about $1 million in both money raised and cash on hand.

Kennedy, who has been a prolific national fundraiser for other Democrats during his tenure in Congress, said

that nearly $1 million of his cash haul came from Massachusetts donors, and 75 percent of the contributions were of $50 or less.

The congressman's cam-paign said he begins the 2020 election year with about $5.5 million in his campaign account, compared to the $4.4 million that the Globe report-ed Markey having on hand.

"These strong fundraising numbers reflect a powerful, growing base of support

across the Commonwealth," said Nick Clemons, Kennedy's campaign manager.

Labor attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan, the third Democrat running in this year's Senate primary, has also not publicly reported her fourth quarter fundraising numbers. The campaigns are not required to officially report to the Federal Elections Commission until later this month.

Before Senate race heats up, Kennedy reports finances

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Representative John Velis and/or his Legislative Aide, Chiara McNally holds office hours at the Westfield Senior Center every Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon. City Council President Ralph Figy is gen-erally at the Senior Center on the third Thursday of the

month from 11 a.m. to noon. Please take advantage of these opportunities to meet with your local Westfield legislators and ask questions, voice your opinion, or just put a face with a name. The Westfield Senior Center is located at 45 Noble Street.

FACES OF CARSON

Mental Health, Addictions and Developmental Services

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BHN The Carson Center

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The Carson Center

Our Faces of Carson feature shares experiences from the perspective of Behavioral Health Network’s care-givers and program directors in helping individuals and families in our community.

Jessica DeFlumer-Trapp, vice president of integration at Behavioral Health Network (BHN), recently received the Excellence in Care Integration Award at the Association for Behavioral Health’s (ABH) annual “Salute to Excellence” event.

Jessica brings signifi-cant expertise in health-care reform and innova-tion, financing models, behavioral health technol-ogies related to popula-tion health, and other similar areas. Prior to joining BHN, Jessica worked at the State of Connecticut’s Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services where she served as Lead Manager in various pro-grams involved with behavioral health care management for Medicaid members. Here, Jessica’s leadership roles included Lead Project Manager for Behavioral Health Homes, Health Information Technology Implementation Team Manager, and Operations Lead for Targeted Case Management, to name a few. Before working at DMHAS, Jessica served as a senior executive for a community behavioral health agency where she oversaw outpatient, CSP, and residential operations in addition to IT/IS devel-opment and implementa-tion.

Jessica received her Master’s of Arts in Counseling and Community Psychology from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York,

and completed a post-degree licensure program at Loyola College of Maryland in Baltimore, before obtaining licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

In the two years that Jessica has served at BHN, she has been guid-ing the organization’s dra-matic growth in medical integration and care man-agement. Strategies to integrate behavioral and physical health are at the forefront of healthcare in BHN’s service area and in the nation. As BHN’s Vice President managing behavioral and physical health integration, Jessica is guiding new initiatives related to integration and population health. Jessica was recognized by ABH for her ability to under-stand trends at the macro level as it relates to the evolving landscape in behavioral health, and bring concept and strate-gy to the implementation level.

According to Kathy Wilson, BHN President and CEO, “Jessica embodies the values rep-resentative of the award based on her deep com-mitment to advancing behavioral health for the people and communities we serve. She has emerged as a leader within the behavioral health field and at Behavioral Health Network. She is passion-ate about our work, is an eager learner, is humble and values equally the people she works with and the communities we serve.”

SUE WEST, SVP

A salute to excellence

Jessica DeFlumer-Trapp, vice president of integra-tion at Behavioral Health Network.

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Jay W. Yaple, Sr.WESTFIELD – Jay

W.Yaple Sr. (1925-2020) of Westfield passed away peacefully at home on Jan 1, 2020. Born in Middletown N.Y. to the late Willis add Pearl (Wilson) Yaple, Jay was raised on a small farm in Middletown N.Y. with his brothers and sisters until he was sixteen years old. After moving to Westfield he enlisted in the United States Army. At eighteen years old he was sent over-seas to Northen France where he was captured by the German Army and sub-sequently wounded. Jay received the European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon with one Service Star and the Purple Heart. Jay enjoyed woodworking, tin-kering with his many plants and gardens and water gardens, He had a deep love of animals, espe-cially his cat Cougar. He worked for many years for the former Gladwin and Lane Oil Company in Westfield where he worked as a oil burner technician. He was predeceased by his son Clifford and two

daughters Charlene, and Cindy. He is survived by his former wife Grace Shay of Westfield, his lov-ing children: Tammy (Yaple) and son-in-law Shane Clayton of Westfield and Jay Jr. and daughter-in-law Elka Yaple of Enfield CT. He also leaves many nephews, nieces, grandchildren and great grandchildrem. Jay will be missed by many people. He was always there if you needed a hand or if there was a project to be done. He will be dearly missed by his children. We love you always Dad. A grave-side service will be held in the spring at Middle Farms Cemetery in Westfield.

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Billips said while they pre-viously did tip at their station, the DEP had said the site had to be entirely enclosed. He said another option for Westfield may be to erect a building, which would take two years, but then would potentially allow other com-munities to bring their recy-cling to the city.

“The timing stinks,” said Mayor-elect Donald F. Humason, Jr.

State Rep. John C. Velis said that the increase was something, as a state delega-tion, that they weren’t track-ing. He asked when local DPWs had been made aware of the increases.

Chris Cignoli of the Springfield DPW said that in August of 2018, Waste Management had attempted to impose a fee for single stream recycling. He said the DEP had asked their opinion, and they all said no.

Cignoli said there have been a handful of presenta-tions, but DEP didn’t make it public until mid-fall.

Michael McManus of the Holyoke DPW said at the time, the DEP downplayed the impact.

Velis said he has reached out to Patrick Carnevale, director of the governor’s Western Massachusetts office, to set up a meeting with the DEP representative and area legislators.

“There should be a lot more people here at this meeting. There’s more people to this puzzle,” Velis said.

“We’re stronger together if we can band together,” Humason added.

State Rep. Aaron Vega of Holyoke said if the legislators

go to the state for help, “we’re not going to get answers in a week.” Contracts are due to be signed by the end of January. He said it’s also going to be hard if everyone is using a dif-ferent company.

“Pricing has forced us to look at different places,” said Tracy DeMaio, solid waste coordinator for the Agawam DPW.

“This is not just a contract crisis for Western Mass. com-munities,” McManus said adding that the overall crisis is national. “Now we’ve lost the incentive to recycle,” he added.

Cignoli said the DEP has already signed the contract with Waste Management for recycling, and that company was unlikely to change its position due to hardship on the communities.

Humason said it doesn’t seem fair that Waste Management makes a profit while cities and towns go into debt. The total of increased fees for the communities around the table was estimat-ed to be between $5 and $6 million.

McManus said Waste Management would argue that they lost $6 to $7 million the last couple of years on dis-posal of recycled materials.

Cignoli said part of the problem is that raw materials are cheaper for companies to buy then recycled materials. He said waste companies have to pay to get rid of glass, and even with the five cent rebate from the state, they’re just breaking even. He said they make money on aluminum. He also said he doesn’t see the commodities market changing in the next two or three years.

Local Legislators Hold Office Hours at the Westfield Senior Center

The Westfield High School is hosting a benefit concert at the Westfield High School Auditorium to raise much need-ed funds to support music edu-cation in their school. This event is titled “Keep Music Education Alive.”

The Beatlemania Stage Show will be performing the com-plete Beatles experience from the Ed Sullivan days right through to the Magical Mystery Tour, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and Abbey Road with original costume changes and authentic Beatles instruments. The musicians from Beatlemania have per-formed professionally along-side the likes of Carly Simon, Hall & Oates, BJ Thomas, KISS, Todd Rundgren and oth-ers. Band members have also written songs with Cher, Billy Joel, Michael Bolton and Joan Jett and several movie sound tracks which included “Wayne’s World”, “Light of Day”, and others.

The concert will be held January 31, 2020. The Westfield High School Band will be per-forming live with the Beatlemania musicians during the concert on some songs.

WHS Band Director Patrick Kennedy said, “This event is both educational and a fun way for the Westfield High School

Band to raise money and will be a great experience for the students to perform with a pro-fessional group of musicians.” The Westfield High School Band will play back up instru-mentation on five Beatles songs that include Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Yellow Submarine, Something, Yesterday and Here Comes The Sun.

The proceeds will be used to support the Westfield High School Band that enrolls stu-dents in the marching band, wind ensemble and jazz class-es. The Westfield High School Band has over 100 students enrolled in the school music program.

The Beatlemania production has big venue sound and light-ing and is the next best thing to big venue concerts at an afford-able price and free parking all for a good cause in supporting music education in our schools.

Concert promoter Paul Lococo said, “You never know who will be the next John, Paul, George or Ringo or in fact the next number one hit group.” Tickets for the show are avail-able on line at www.purplepass.com or 800-838-3006. “Tickets are expected to sell out quickly with only 750 seats available in this intimate venue for concert goers,” stated Lococo.

Beatlemania the Stage Show to perform a benefit concert for WHS Band

January 13, 6:30pm: Color Chat and Cookies (for adults!). Stop by for a relax-ing evening of coloring. We'll have all the supplies but you're welcome to bring your own. Coffee, tea, and cookies will be served.

January 15, 7pm: Evening Book Club. Join us for an evening book discussion for adults. Copies will be avail-able to borrow at the library beginning late September. We will be reading and discuss-ing Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough. Copies are available at the library to pick up.

January 21, 6:30pm: Socrates Café. The Socrates Cafe is an opportunity for ordinary people to wrestle with the big questions in a discussion. Alternative view-points are encouraged and explored. All discussion takes place in an atmosphere of respect and encouragement. People from all walks of life are encouraged to attend and contribute their unique views.

January 28, 6:30pm: Cookbook Club. Registration is required. January's meeting will not have a book! Select a recipe that is a family tradi-tion or try a new style of cooking! Get creative! Each participant is asked to make one regular sized recipe so everyone can taste. If you’d like to attend, please contact the library at 413-569-1221 or email [email protected]. Email the library

Events at the Southwick Public Libraryyour recipe name. Please be advised: neither the food served at the cookbook club, and prepared in home kitch-ens, nor the facilities have been inspected by the state or local public health agency.

January 29, 6:30pm: Crystal Products of the Frost King: Ice Harvesting in New England. Dennis Picard will present on ice harvesting and the natural ice industry in New England.

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excellent schools.“Together, we’re going to

do our best to make sure we have that,” he said, looking at his fellow officials on stage. “I want to work together.”

Humason urged committee members not to “air dirty laun-dry” in the public, but instead have a united, “positive” front. He also addressed his critics and said he encourages criti-cism.

“I’m going to make mis-takes – I’m human,” he said, adding that he prefers criti-cism in person or via phone, rather than on social media.

Humason did warn the “complainers” that he wel-comes their complaints as well, but they should be pre-

pared to receive a call from him.

“I’ll be calling you to put your ideas to work,” he said.

He then invited the public to attend the City Council and School Committee meetings that night.

The inauguration included the posting of colors by the American Legion Post 124, singing of the “Star Spangled Banner” by student Matthew Bussell, a musical selection by the combined Westfield Technical Academy and Westfield High School band, and “America the Beautiful” performed by the Westfield High Show Choir.

Elected officials that took the oath Monday include

Humason, Westfield City Councilor James R. Adams, Dan Allie, Brent B. Bean II, Dave Flaherty, Cindy C. Harris, Kristen L. Mello, Richard K. Sullivan Jr., Nicholas J. Morganelli Jr., Ralph J. Figy, Bridget Matthews-Kane, Michael Burns, John J. Beltrandi III and William J. Onyski; School Committee members Ramon Diaz Jr., Diane Mayhew and Bo Sullivan; Westfield Gas and Electric Commissioners Kevin M. Kelleher Sr., Ray Rivera, Dawn M. Renaudette, Francis L. Liptak, Thomas P. Flaherty Sr. and Robert C. Sacco; and Trustee of the Westfield Athenaeum Kathleen A. Knapik.

School Committee members Diane Mayhew and Bo Sullivan are sworn-in.

Ward 2 City Councilor Ralph J. Figy, in his role as acting mayor, speaks during the inaugura-tion before Humason was sworn-in as the city’s new mayor.

Members of the Municipal Light Board take the oath.

Members of the audience say the Pledge of Allegience during the ceremony.

Westfield Athenaeum Trustee Kathleen Knapik is surrounded by her husband Michael and children Katie and Jimmy after the official ceremony.

Members of the Westfield High School Show Choir perform.

The combined Westfield Technical Academy and Westfield High School band perform during the Westfield Inauguration.

Members of the Westfield High School band perform.

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WESTFIELD – Westfield State junior Melissa Gray (Peabody, Mass.) narrowly missed a triple-double with a 25-point, 11-steal, 9-rebound performance, but it wasn’t enough as the Owls fell to Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 89-82 in a non-con-ference women’s basketball game at the Woodward Center on Saturday.

WPI put six players in dou-ble-figure scoring, led by 19 points and seven rebounds from Maddie Blake (Bedford, N.H.).

The two teams battled through a crisply player first-half, going the half tied at

38-all.WPI (8-4) edged away

from the Owls in the third quarter, going up by as many as 10 points on two occasions, the last at 63-53 on a Lisa Cristiano (Valhalla, N.Y.) layup with 3:15 left.

Westfield (3-9) trailed 71-63 heading into the fourth quarter. WPI threatened to put the game away with a pro-longed 13-4 run midway through the fourth quarter, as the Engineers appeared to solve the Owls pressing defense, leading 86-70 on a Spencer Vinson layup with 3:15 left.

The Owls had one last run

in them, as a Jenn Rennich (Bedford, Mass.) three-point-er with 49 seconds left trimmed the lead back to nine, 88-79 and the Engineers held on late to secure the win.

Cristiano added 17 points for WPI, and Alex Scariati (Scotch Plains, N.J.) added 11 points, seven assists and four steals.

Chelsea Moussette (Southampton, Mass.) fin-ished with 14 points and eight assists for the Owls. Isabella Aitken (Pittsfield, Mass.) added 15 points. Gray is creeping closer to the 100- point mark for her career, totaling 951 after today’s

game.Westfield shot 17-44 (38.6

percent) from three-point range for the game. WPI fin-ished 39-71 (54.9 percent) from the floor and 6-18 from long range. Westfield forced 29 turnovers from WPI, but the Owls committed 24 turn-overs of their own.

Westfield will be idle this week before squaring off with Framingham State in the first Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference game of the sea-son next Saturday at noon at the Woodward Center. – Courtesy of Westfield State University Sports

Gray narrowly misses triple-double as Owls fallWestfield State’s Melissa Gray shoots a three pointer against WPI on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Westfield State University Sports)

By CHRIS PUTZSports EditorWEST SPRINGFIELD –

Seven games into the 2019-20 regular season, the Longmeadow-Westfield girls ice hockey team is still unbeaten.

Longmeadow-Westfield opened the season with a five-game winning streak with wins over Shrewsbury, Auburn, Leominster, Methuen, and North Quincy. During that stretch, the Lancers outscored the compe-tition 31-3.

Since then, Longmeadow-Westfield has posted consecu-tive 3-3 ties against Saint Peter-Marian (Jan. 2) and Dennis-Yarmouth (Jan. 4). So what’s been the difference over the course of the past week?

“We played a mixture of some really good teams and some teams that were weaker (early on),” Longmeadow-Westfield girls ice hockey

head coach Melissa Vandermyn said. “The girls were jelling well and under-standing the system. The lull around the holidays kind of hurt us. We couldn’t really fix what we were seeing.”

The team’s starting center, senior Jordan Kowalski (Westfield), and forwards Ashley Barron (Longmeadow) and Lexi Pfalzgraf (East Longmeadow) have fueled the offense through the first seven games. Kowalski has seven goals and six assists. Goalie Mackenzie Rae (Westfield), who allowed a total of just three goals in the first five games, has been solid in between the pipes. Thus far, Rae has compiled 113 saves on 122 shots for a 92.6 percent save percentage.

While this year’s team car-ries a bit more inexperienced underclassmen and a few new upperclassmen – Westfield senior Alyssa Warren returns after missing all of last season

with a hip injury – there have been some lightning-in-a-bot-tle moments like when Southwick’s Kayla Russ has stepped on the ice.

“Kayla is hands-down the fastest player on the ice,” coach Vandermyn said, also noting her outstanding fore-checking. “I haven’t seen anyone be able to match her speed this season.”

This year’s version of the Lancers features a strong con-tingent of players from the Whip City. In addition to Kowalski, Rae, and Warren, Westfield natives Samantha Scanlon, Madison Fox, Camryn Scanlon, and Anna Chrisanthopoulos also make up the current roster.

There are other rostered players who hail from Agawam, East Longmeadow, Minnechaug, South Hadley, and, of course, Longmeadow.

Longmeadow-Westfield came together earlier this sea-son to defeat defending

Division 1 state champ Methuen-Tewskbury, 2-1. It was sweet revenge for the Lancers who were eliminated by MT 9-1 in the 2018-19 state semifinals.

Does Longmeadow-Westfield have what it takes to go even further this sea-son? Their head coach believes so.

“The majority of our play-ers have been in this system,” coach Vandermyn said. “We have a lot of depth and a lot of talent. …Once we get back in the swing this week … it should help revive us a little bit and get us back on track. …It’s going to take a lot of mental toughness, but it’s a reasonable expectation that we can go even further than last year. The girls know what it takes and they’re ready to work.”

Vandermyn said their two recent ties were due to a lack of communication, mental breakdowns, and penalties.

The Lancers plan to fine-tune their effort beginning Tuesday when they travel to Winthrop’s Lawrence Larsen Rink for a contest. The puck drops at 6 p.m.

BOYS ICE HOCKEY

Morris solid in defeat

Belchertown 3, Southwick 1Belchertown received goals

from three different players (Chris Buffone, Cody Samson, Francis Henderson) to turn back Southwick Saturday.

Noah Durfey scored the lone Southwick goal. Rams goalie Andrew Morris saved 27 of 30 shots.

“The kids played great,” Southwick boys ice hockey head coach Chris D’Angelo said. “Just a couple minor mistakes that Belchertown

capitalized on. They move the puck real well. Was a good back and forth game.”

Bombers tired, tied

Westfield 1, Marlborough 1Westfield bounced back

from a 5-1 loss to Worcester Academy on Friday with a tie against Marlborough the fol-lowing day.

It has been exhausting start to the season for Westfield (2-5-2), which has already faced tough independent foes (Hudson, Dartmouth, Revere, Gloucester, Beverly, Worcester Academy, and Marlborough).

Westfield returns to the ice Jan. 10 on the road against Longmeadow at the MassMutual Center. The game is at 4 p.m.

Kowalski, Rae fuel LHS/WHS unbeaten startWestfield’s Jordan Kowalski takes the puck behind the net and looks for an option to get it out front. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Winger Kayla Russ sneak past the St Peter-Marian defense for a shot on goal. (Photo by Bill Deren)

With the goalie down and out Nina Cuccovia finds the open net for Longmeadow’s first goal. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Longmeadow’s third goal scored by Joey Typrowicz on this blast from the slot. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Longmeadow goalie Macenzie Rae protects the left side of the net. (Photo by Bill Deren)

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AGNES Tony Cochran

ARCHIE Fernando Ruiz and Craig Boldman

DADDY’S HOME Tony Rubino and Gary Markstein

DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker

ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie

SCARY GARY Mark Buford

ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe

B.C. Mastroianni and Hart

ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett

DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni

RUBES Leigh RubinSPEED BUMP Dave Coverly

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Jan. 6, 2020:

This year, you have the ability to skirt a problem no matter how big it is. You will come up with better ideas if you honor warning signs. If single, the real issue will be which one of your many wannabe sweeties to date. Follow your heart. This year could be significant to your love life. If attached, the two of you might opt to add to your family or take on some other creative venture. Both of you will love the process. TAURUS supports you in your endeavors.

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

ARIES (March 21-April 19) You might not understand the pres-

sure you are feeling that is weighing you down. A discussion with an associate could clear the air, or at least give you a sense of support. Tonight: How stressed do you feel by the expec-tations of others?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You have the versatility, strength

and savoir-faire to make what you want happen. You break past the status quo as you grasp new ideas that will blaze the path in your desired direction. Tonight: Read between the lines.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You are dealing with a mixed bag

of possibilities. A loved one or partner clearly seems to have all the eggs in his or her basket. Why not go along with his or her thinking and see what happens? Tonight: Going with the moment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You experience quite a few ups

and downs. Stay focused on your goals and the goals of a group you might be associated with. Understand that many different paths can lead to the same result. Be less fussy. Tonight: Work as late as you want.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You could be on the verge of

making a major change. It might be beneficial to discuss the potential of this period and your expectations. You will also want to hear others’ expectations. Tonight: Try to make sure every-one is on the same page.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You tend to fuss when you do

not get what you want. You might even fuss if you do! Unless someone knows you well, he or she could misread this behavior. Try to be a little more gracious. Tonight: Let a child or loved one steal the scene.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) One-on-one relating takes you

down a new path. How you handle an issue with a key person could define the outcome. Listen to the other person’s perspective. Others respond more fully when their ideas have been appreci-ated. Tonight: Let a loved one call the shots.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Speak your mind. Others feel

pressured to respond, but on the other hand, all of you gain understanding. Communication does not always run smoothly, yet it is instru-mental to success. Always listen to other per-spectives. Tonight: Shooting the breeze with a friend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You seem more efficient and deter-

mined than normal. Whatever you are eyeing, you want to accomplish just that. Do not under-estimate your energy. Once directed, you could be nearly impossible to stop. Tonight: Ask for what you desire.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your creativity could be soaring

to new levels. You might want to jot down some of your ideas. Think about what needs to happen in order to advance a heartfelt project. You might not be aware of your limits. Tonight: Unleash your imagination.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Do not allow a family member to

push you in a certain direction. You could expe-rience considerable discomfort when creating what you most desire. Hold back and weigh the pros and cons. Tonight: Not to be found.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You sometimes hold back. As a

result, your words seem weighty when you finally speak. You might not be sure of the best way to proceed under the circumstances. Friends have lots of great suggestions. Listen. Tonight: Go for what you want.

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ARCHIE Fernando Ruiz and Craig Boldman

DADDY’S HOME Tony Rubino and Gary Markstein

DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker

ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie

SCARY GARY Mark Buford

ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe

B.C. Mastroianni and Hart

ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett

DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni

RUBES Leigh RubinSPEED BUMP Dave Coverly

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020:

This year, you break precedent and opt to try a new path. You might not be as comfortable as you would like, but you understand the pluses and minuses of your choice. If single, you might attract someone who is a lot lighter than you -- and at times flakey. You appreciate solid, grounded people. Move on until you find the right person, which is possible this year. If attached, the two of you make important deci-sions that could impact your day-to-day life. You might opt for a different schedule at work. GEMINI often makes you giggle with their ideas. Do not automatically discard all of them.

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

ARIES (March 21-April 19 You are full of energy and zip.

Your sense of humor emerges and has a spar-kling, dry tone to it. Some people misread you and think you are being sarcastic. Patch up a problem before it becomes an issue. Tonight: You have a winning way that others are drawn to.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Be aware of the costs of con-

tinuing as you have. You might not be aware of the fact that you are compensating for a per-ceived lack. Are you being overly critical? Try to detach and eye the situation with less judg-ment. Tonight: Make it your treat.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Your personality melts barriers

quickly. One-on-one relating draws a great deal of closeness between you and another person. You enjoy this person, especially when both of you can kick back and relax. Tonight: Allow yourself to be as social as you want.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Defer to another person if you can.

He or she can help you balance all the to-do’s of this period. Your sense of humor helps you gain a perspective that works and helps you relax. Tonight: Someone else has a lot to say.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Avoid getting trapped in a stub-

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Reach out for an older person or a

respected authority figure. You might be sur-prised at how versatile this person can be. Your creativity surges in this relaxed and accepting atmosphere. Tonight: A must appearance.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Reach past the obvious when

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You will choose to share some

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your response to a close associate

or loved one could be caustic, even without intending to do so. You will know if someone misreads your words by his or her response. Be willing to bridge any misunderstandings. Tonight: Be spontaneous.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might not be aware of the

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You appear to be an endless

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Tension seems to build no matter

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Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for more than 50 years. We have had a great life together, sharing a lot of the same interests.

We had a great friendship with another couple. Several years ago, the husband caught my husband and his wife sexting each other. I do believe it was a one-time thing, as she was drinking and the cir-cumstances pointed to being a one-night thing. I wanted to forgive and forget, as she was a really great friend. However, her husband insisted that we have no further contact with each other.

We have another friend who is a single mom with two grown chil-dren. They live a couple of hun-dred miles from us. For some rea-son, she started texting my hus-band about issues she has had with her children. Over the years, they have continued to text each other, but it is getting more and more frequent. One time I looked at his text messages, and she was send-ing him pictures of herself. She is beautiful and younger. I told him that I was not comfortable with all the texting and the pictures she sends. Since then, I have found them texting a lot more. I con-fronted her, and she said that my husband is her best friend and a big support system to her. She has a lot

of issues with her grown children. I told my husband that I did not have an issue with their friendship, but my issue is his keeping it from me.

I asked that he tell me about her texting, and what’s going on. He agreed. But nothing has changed. I knew they were still texting, and he wasn’t saying anything to me, so I tried to check his messages from his computer, but he changed the password. When I asked him what his new password was, he gave me a number, but when I have tried it, it doesn’t work. So I have gone behind his back and checked his messages on his phone and have found that they pretty much text daily. He has not said a word to me about it. And I have noticed at times that he deletes her mes-sages but not anyone else’s, so I am feeling he is trying to hide them from me. I have yet to confront him with this. Am I being stupid about this or should I be con-cerned? His lying is what bothers me about this whole situation. -- Disgruntled Wife

Dear Disgruntled Wife: The first time you caught your husband sexting another woman should have called for some serious rela-tionship repairs. Not just sweeping it under the rug as a one-time thing. That behavior is unaccept-

able, and if you’re going to stay married to him, then some serious counseling should be done.

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. Your husband is lying to you and keep-ing secrets about his correspon-dence with another woman. Kindly tell this woman that she needs to find a professional therapist to help her with her grown children prob-lems, and she needs to stay away from your husband.

Your husband has lied to you many times, and his behavior points to him knowing better. Otherwise, he wouldn’t feel the need to delete these messages. It is not unreasonable for you to ask him for honesty and openness in his communication. It is time to go into marriage counseling and have your husband come clean. You sound like too kind of a woman to be lied to and taken for granted. It is time to stick up for yourself and tell him no more, once and for all.

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Infidelity in the Inbox

Dear Heloise: My daughter was looking for an opportunity to earn extra money. She was invited to join a DIRECT SALES company, sometimes called multilevel mar-keting, pyramid selling, a home-based business or network market-ing. I would advise your readers: Be wary.

This type of business touts itself as a wonderful chance to host par-ties, meet people and sell products you use and love. So what’s the problem?

She was a salesperson, which is fine, but she purchased the prod-ucts from the company, then turned around and tried to sell them, either online or at home parties. This required a large outlay of cash. Storing the merchandise and par-ticipating in training also were problematic and time-consuming.

In addition, a huge part of the job is recruiting others to join her team, or “downline.” She then earned money from their sales; it is not easy. -- Helen M. in Michigan

Helen, many people who try this come up short and are left with merchandise they can’t sell. Readers, check out the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov for more information. -- Heloise

TECH TUESDAYDear Readers: Have you ever

needed customer service on a com-pany’s website? You may end up interacting with a chatbot under the “Contact Us” tab.

A chatbot is a form of artificial intelligence that “interacts” with you, somewhat like a person would. What’s really going on? The soft-ware is scanning the text you typed in, looking for keywords that match. For example, you might type in: “recall,” “payment,” “reg-istry” or “corporate.” The chatbot will then pull up matches for your inquiry. -- Heloise

BANK SAFETYDear Heloise: I make deposits

early in the morning for my employer at my bank’s night drop. It’s still dark out, so I am super-aware of my surroundings. The night drop has a camera, but I carry my phone with me, make the deposit, ensure it gets into the building and get back in my car quickly. -- Heidi W. in Cincinnati

High-five, Heidi! Readers, also be aware of your surroundings when taking cash out of the ATM. -- Heloise

AGE PAYS OFFDear Heloise: I have a brother,

sister and six nieces and nephews ages 25 to 73, all who live far away. On their birthdays, each gets an online gift card in the amount of

twice their age. This way, everyone is treated

fairly and can get what they really want. And they look forward to my gift! -- Aunt Tillie in Connecticut

A NICE NODear Heloise: Kudos to telemar-

keters who are eking out a living at an honest but extremely difficult job! I respect them for that. They deserve our courtesy, not our rude-ness, regardless of our annoyance.

If you answer the call, it takes no more time to say, “Please remove me from your list” than to cuss them out. Also, you’ll be in a better mood after making someone’s unpleasant job a little easier. -- Bunny B., Lancaster, Calif.

Bunny, how right you are! Readers, kindness is contagious -- these folks are working for a living. Don’t feel pressured to buy what they are selling; just say no nicely and then say goodbye. -- Heloise

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ing hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001, or you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to [email protected]. I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in my column.

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Fri Jan. 17 at Saint Joseph, CT 4:30Sat Jan. 18 PLYMOUTH STATE 1:00Sat Jan. 25 WESTERN CONNECTICUT 1:00Sun Jan. 26 at Rhode Island College Sat Feb. 1 LEC Championships 11:00 a.m. @ UMass Dartmouth Thur Feb. 13 New England ChampionshipsFri Feb. 14 New England ChampionshipsSat Feb. 15 New England ChampionshipsSun Feb. 16 New England Championships @ University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

DAY DATE EVENT LOCATIONSaturday Jan. 18 Pioneer Invitational Smith College- Northampton, Mass.Saturday Jan. 25 Massasoit Classic Springfield College- Springfield, Mass.Saturday Feb. 1 Rhode Island College Invitational Rhode Island College - Providence, RISaturday Feb. 1 Bruce Lehane Invitational Boston University- Boston, Mass.Friday Feb. 7 Coast Guard Invitational Coast Guard- New London, Conn.Fri.-Sat. Feb. 7-8 All New England Reggie Lewis Center- Boston, Mass.Saturday Feb. 15 MASCAC Championships Smith College- Northampton, Mass.Saturday Feb. 22 Triangle Classic Springfield College- Springfield, Mass.Saturday March 7 Last Chance Meet TBD Fri.-Sat. March 8-9 NCAA Division III Championships Charlotte, N.C.

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2019-2020 Westfield State University Women’s Swimming & Diving Schedule

2019-2020 Westfield State University Men’s Basketball ScheduleDAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Sat Jan. 11 FRAMINGHAM STATE 2:00Tue Jan. 14 at Worcester State 7:30Thur Jan. 16 FITCHBURG STATE 7:30Sat Jan. 18 at Bridgewater State 3:00Sat Jan. 25 SALEM STATE 2:00Wed Jan. 29 at MCLA 7:30Sat Feb. 1 at Framingham State 3:00Wed Feb. 5 WORCESTER STATE 7:30Sat Feb. 8 at Fitchburg State 2:00Wed Feb. 12 BRIDGEWATER STATE 7:30Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 7:00Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 2:00Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBAThur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA

2019-2020 Westfield State University Women’s Basketball ScheduleDAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Sat Jan. 11 FRAMINGHAM STATE 12:00Tue Jan. 14 at Worcester State 5:30 Thur Jan. 16 FITCHBURG STATE 5:30Sat Jan. 18 at Bridgewater State 1:00Wed Jan. 22 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE 7:00Sat Jan. 25 SALEM STATE 12:00Wed Jan. 29 at MCLA 5:30Sat Feb. 1 at Framingham State 1:00Wed Feb. 5 WORCESTER STATE 5:30Sat Feb. 8 at Fitchburg State 12:00Wed Feb. 12 BRIDGEWATER STATE 5:30Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 5:00Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 12:00Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBAThur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA

2019-2020 Westfield State Ice Hockey ScheduleDAY DATE OPPONENT TIME

Sat Jan. 11 at Worcester State 7:10 Thur Jan. 16 at Salem State 7:00 Sat Jan. 18 at Plymouth State 6:00 Wed Jan. 22 at Anna Maria 6:40 Sat Jan. 25 FITCHBURG STATE 5:35Thur Jan. 30 at Framingham State 7:30 Sat Feb. 1 at UMass Dartmouth 4:20 Thur Feb. 6 WORCESTER STATE 7:35Sat Feb. 8 SALEM STATE 5:35Thur Feb. 13 at Plymouth State 6:00 Thur Feb. 20 at Fitchburg State 7:00 Sat Feb. 22 FRAMINGHAM STATE 5:35Tue Feb. 25 UMASS DARTMOUTH 7:35Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBD

Tues March 3 MASCAC Semifinals TBDSat March 7 MASCAC Championship TBD

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City of Westfield

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONSOF THE MASSACHUSETTS

GENERAL LAWS, CHAPTER 131, SECTION40 (WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT) A PUB-LIC MEETING WILL BE HELD ON January14, 2020 at 6:30 PM

AT: Westfield City HallRoom 20159 Court StreetWestfield, MA 01085

THIS MEETING IS HELD FOR A: DETERMIN-ATION OFAPPLICABILITY

SUBMITTED BY:Robert Hinckley

FOR WORK TO BEPERFORMED AT:132 Crane Ave

WORK WILL CONSIST OF: New house, sep-tic system, well and other site improvements.

POSTED: January 7, 2020

DAVID A. DOECONSERVATIONCOMMISSION CHAIRMAN


Commonwealthof MassachusettsThe Trial Court

Probate and Family Court

Hampden Probate andFamily Court50 State StreetSpringfield, MA 01103

Docket No. HD16P1207PM

CITATION GIVING NOTICE OFCONSERVATOR’S ACCOUNT

In the matter of:

Dorothy TobiasOf Springfield, MA, formerlyOf Westfield, MA

Protected Person/DisabledPerson/Respondent

To the named Respondent and all other inter-ested persons, you are hereby notified pursu-ant to Rule 72 of the Supplemental Rules ofthe Probate & Family Court, that the third ac-count(s) of

Jewish Family Serv. of WesternMA of Springfield, MA

as Conservator of the property of said Re-spondent has or have been presented to theCourt for allowance.

You have the right to object to theaccount(s). If you wish to do so, you or yourattorney must file a written appearance and ob-jection at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. onthe return date of 01/24/2020. This day is NOTa hearing date, but a deadline date by whichyou have to object to the account(s). If you failto so file the written appearance and objectionby the return date, action may be taken in thismatter without further notice to you, includingthe allowance of the account(s).

Additionally, within thirty days after said returnday (or within such other time as the Courtupon motion may order), you must file a writ-ten affidavit of objections stating the specificfacts and grounds upon which each objectionis based and a copy shall be served upon theConservator pursuant to Rule 3 of the Supple-mental Rules of the Probate & Family Court.

You have the right to send to the Conservator,by registered or certified mail, a written re-quest to receive a copy of the Petition and ac-count(s) at no cost to you.

IMPORTANT NOTICEThe outcome of this proceeding may limitor completely take away the above-namedperson’s right to make decisions about per-sonal affairs or financial affairs or both. Theabove-named person has the right to askfor a lawyer. Anyone may make this re-quest on behalf of the above-named per-son. If the above-named person cannot af-ford a lawyer, one may be appointed atState expense.

WITNESS,Hon. Barbara M HylandFirst Justice of this Court

Date: December 27, 2018

Suzanne T. SeguinRegister of Probate

January 7, 2020

Commonwealthof Massachusetts

The Trial CourtProbate and Family Court

Hampden Probate andFamily Court50 State StreetSpringfield, MA 01103

Docket No. HD16P1207PM

CITATION GIVING NOTICE OFCONSERVATOR’S ACCOUNT

In the matter of:

Dorothy TobiasOf Springfield, MA, formerlyOf Westfield, MA

Protected Person/DisabledPerson/Respondent

To the named Respondent and all other inter-ested persons, you are hereby notified pursu-ant to Rule 72 of the Supplemental Rules ofthe Probate & Family Court, that the third ac-count(s) of

Jewish Family Serv. of WesternMA of Springfield, MA

as Conservator of the property of said Re-spondent has or have been presented to theCourt for allowance.

You have the right to object to theaccount(s). If you wish to do so, you or yourattorney must file a written appearance and ob-jection at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. onthe return date of 01/24/2020. This day is NOTa hearing date, but a deadline date by whichyou have to object to the account(s). If you failto so file the written appearance and objectionby the return date, action may be taken in thismatter without further notice to you, includingthe allowance of the account(s).

Additionally, within thirty days after said returnday (or within such other time as the Courtupon motion may order), you must file a writ-ten affidavit of objections stating the specificfacts and grounds upon which each objectionis based and a copy shall be served upon theConservator pursuant to Rule 3 of the Supple-mental Rules of the Probate & Family Court.

You have the right to send to the Conservator,by registered or certified mail, a written re-quest to receive a copy of the Petition and ac-count(s) at no cost to you.

IMPORTANT NOTICEThe outcome of this proceeding may limitor completely take away the above-namedperson’s right to make decisions about per-sonal affairs or financial affairs or both. Theabove-named person has the right to askfor a lawyer. Anyone may make this re-quest on behalf of the above-named per-son. If the above-named person cannot af-ford a lawyer, one may be appointed atState expense.

WITNESS,Hon. Barbara M HylandFirst Justice of this Court

Date: December 27, 2018

Suzanne T. SeguinRegister of Probate

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City of Westfield

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONSOF THE MASSACHUSETTS

GENERAL LAWS, CHAPTER 131, SECTION40 (WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT) A PUB-LIC MEETING WILL BE HELD ON January14, 2020 at 6:30 PM

AT: Westfield City HallRoom 20159 Court StreetWestfield, MA 01085

THIS MEETING IS HELD FOR A: DETERMIN-ATION OF APPLICABILITY

SUBMITTED BY: Fedor Rotar

FOR WORK TO BE PERFORMED AT: 42Russellville Road

WORK WILL CONSIST OF: Building a 30’ X40’ metal garage with foundation.

POSTED: January 7, 2020

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Ability to operate and perform basic main-tenance on equipment.

Must be a licensed driver for three years orbe 21 years of age, with a clean driving re-cord.

DOT medical card and 2A hoisting licenserequired or ability to obtain within 4months.

Experienced in snow plowing of roadways,mustbe able to work in severe weather condi-tions.

Able to work independently as well as in ateam environment.

Permanent residency within a 20-25 minuteresponse perimeter of Wildwood.

Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

Send resume to:Audrey Miller,

Operations Manager

Or email to:[email protected],

Wildwood PropertyOwners Association, Inc.

254 Beetle RoadTolland, MA 01034

All interested applicants must respond onor before

January 8, 2020.

PETS

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKEHOME PET SITTING SERVICE

Daily dog walks, Vacation Care. 14 years ex-perience. References

(413)667-3684

WANTED TO BUYBuying junk or wrecked cars

and light trucks.Call Mark's Auto Parts,

E. Granby, CT860-653-2551

Retiree buysStamp Collection

Will evaluate or buy.Call Ron: 413-896-3324

APARTMENT5 ROOM, 3 bedroom,

completely renovated Westfield/Russell area,country setting. NEW stove,

refrigerator and heating unit. Large yard, park-ing. $1000 p/month. No pets please.

Call today, won't last.Available Immediately

(413)348-3431

ROOMSLARGE FURNISHED ROOMParking, bus route, walking

distance to all amenities. $125/weekly. Re-sponsible

mature male preferred.Non-smoker.

(413)348-5070.

HOUSE RENTALRUSSELL- 2 Bedroom House,Country setting, carport. First,last, security. $1200/month.

Call 914-220-2387

MULCHMULCH

HORSE BEDDING(Sawdust)

Top SoilFirewood

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BEST QUALITYRun by veterans.

Green Meadow Lumber413-568-0056

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