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SENTINEL
Sewer project
planning gets
under way
By Walter Hamilton
Correspondent
GRANBY – The Select Board
on Jan. 20 approved the creation
of an ad-hoc committee that will
devise a detailed plan to build a
sewer system to serve the area
along Route 202 from Phins Hill
Manor to the town Center, West
and Crescent streets.
The Phase I Town Center project could possibly be extended
to include Phase II to the JuniorSenior High School and East
Meadow School, and Phase III
as far as School Street and the
MacDuffie School.
The committee will work
with Dennis G. Setzko, associate vice president of AECOM, a
Connecticut consulting firm, to
produce a report on the costs of
the project that would then be
presented to the Select Board.
Voters at a Town Meeting and
townwide ballot must approve the
measure for its final passage.
T h e p r o c e s s b eg a n f o l lowing Mass. Department of
Environmental Protection approval earlier this month of a $7.6
million low-interest loan through
its Clean Water State Revolving
Opinion . . . . . . . . 6
Solar tax
payment
plan to be
proposed
Go
Pats!
By Walter Hamilton
Correspondent
Turley Publications photo by Aimee M. Henderson
As the New England Patriots head into the big game on Sunday, Feb. 1, even
the local snowmen are cheering on the home team.
Flory graduates from state fire academy
By Aimee M. Henderson
[email protected]
See GRADUATE, Page 7
GRANBY – A special Town
Meeting is planned that would
ask voters to approve a method
for collecting taxes on a proposed
solar array on former house lots
near Westover Air Reserve Base.
The Select Board on Jan.
20 authorized a special Town
Meeting to be held in early
March to authorize a PILOT, or
Payment in Lieu of Taxes, agreement with the developer of the
solar installation on property
owned by Westover Metropolitan
D eve l o p m e n t C o r p o r a t i o n .
Houses on the site were sold to
WMDC and demolished because
they were under the airport flight
path.
The date of the special Town
Meeting has not been set.
I n n o va t i o n E n g i n e e r i n g
Solutions, of Walpole, has submitted a proposal to Building
Inspector Russell Ducharme, to
See sOLAR, Page 5
See sewer, Page 5
BELCHERTOWN – The fire
department has welcomed a new
firefighter to its roster, Ernest
A. Flory, who graduated from
the Massachusetts Firefighting
Academy earlier this month. Flory
was part of the 222nd class of the
academy’s 45-day Career Recruit
Firefighting Training Program,
the first-ever from Belchertown to
attend the program.
On Jan. 16 Flory joined 22
fellow firefighters representing Attleboro, Framingham,
Hingham, Lowell, Medway,
Newton, Salem, Sanwich, Saugus,
Volume 99 • Number 44
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Friends of Clapp holding
membership drive
New, renewed members entered
for chance to win Kindle Fire
By Aimee M. Henderson
[email protected]
Capt. Craig Bodamer, right, stands with Ernest A. Flory,
the newest firefighter for Belchertown Fire Department.
S
B E L C H E RT O W N – T h e
Friends of Clapp Memorial
Library is holding an ongoing
membership drive, with a chance
to win a Kindle Fire as an added
incentive.
Paul Geoffroy, president of the
Friends, said membership is down
from the past two years and he
is hoping the added bonus of a
chance to win one of two Kindle
Fires will get people to join.
Geoffroy said any new or
renewed membership will enter
that person in a drawing for the
mini tablet. One drawing will be
held at the Feb. 21 “Love Your
Library” wine tasting event at the
library from 7 to 9 p.m. The event
is free and will feature a sampling
various wines, as well as chocolate treats and hors d’oeuvres.
There is no charge for the event.
The snow date is Feb. 28.
“We are hoping to increase
membership,” said Geoffroy. “We
aren’t the only library friends
See FRIENDS, Page 5
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Community
The
Sentinel
Obituary
Policy
Taking the shot
Belchertown
meetinGS
Monday, Feb. 2
• 7:15 p.m. – Fair Committee
at Freedom Hall
• 7:30 p.m. – Board of Health at Town Hall
Due to the newspaper’s deadline, some meetings
may have changed or are not listed here. Current
meetings along with agendas are available on our
website at www.belchertown.org. Click on “Town
Hall”, “Town Clerk” and the meetings are listed
in the left hand column. For a complete listing of
Belchertown’s committee meetings, please refer to
the Official Meeting Bulletin Board located on the
outside wall by the parking lot entrance to Town
Hall.
Rec. dept. offering
activities
BELCHERTOWN – The Belchertown Recreation
Department is offering the following activities. To find
out more about any of the activities or to register visit
the department on State Street.
LEARN TO SWIM LESSONS: Children must be at
least 3 years of age and potty-trained, able to separate
from parent and take instruction from another adult.
WHEN: Wednesday Nights: Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11 and
18
COST: Levels 1 and 2 $35, Level 3 $40
TAI CHI: Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art
used for centuries to relax the body and mind, improve
balance and mental clarity, strengthen the body, increase
stamina, decrease stress and enhance the overall quality
of life. Its rhythmic movements establish a mind body
connection that creates an overall sense of wellbeing
similar to yoga. It is good for people of all ages and
physical levels. It can be modified to suit the needs of
an individual. Tai Chi is a skill that will last a lifetime.
WHO: Individuals 18 and older
WHEN: Thursday evenings, 6 to 7 p.m., Feb. 19
through March 26
COST: $65
SNOWSHOEING/WINTER WALK: Let the snow
come! This is the perfect time for children to enjoy the
outdoor winter wonderland and wildlife while breathing
fresh air. These two-hour hikes will include some fun
winter games. The new snowshoes are lightweight and
easy to maneuver. Weather permitting, snowshoes will
be supplied with a weight restriction of 80 lbs or less.
Participants are welcome to bring their own snowshoes.
If there is no snow, we will hike. (Boots/hiking boots
are a must.)
See REC DEPT., Page 4
Turley Publications photo submitted
The girls’ seventh/eighth grade Suburban basketball team is having a great
season with 7 wins and 3 losses. Beating Easthampton, Jenna Birks lead
the team with 10 points and Emma LeBlanc with 9. With the latest win
against Southwick, Madi Duffy with 11 points (shown in picture taking a
foul shot) and Jen Girard with 6. The next home game is Feb. 3 and the last
regular season home game is Feb. 10 at Jabish Brook at 7:45 p.m.
Belchertown Historical Assoc.
announces mystery dinner
BELCHERTOWN – The Belchertown
Historical Association announces its
eighth annual Murder Mystery Dinner,
and this year’s event will again feature actors from the Belchertown
Congregational Church. The Historic Association continues
its successful partnering with BUCC’S
PLAYHOUSE, so the dinner theater will serve jointly both as a muchneeded fundraiser for the Historical
Association and also as a fundraiser for
the Congregational Church. Don your
tie dye T-shirts, love beads, and detective hats, and join the group for a night
of “Death by Valentine!” presented by
BUCC’S PLAYHOUSE on Saturday, Jan.
31, 7 p.m. at The Villa Rose in Ludlow
to support the Belchertown Historical
Association.
Hart Breaker is trying to throw the
perfect Valentine’s Day party for her
daughter, Candy. She just can’t get any
cooperation from her “other” daughter,
Coco Puff, her “current” husband, Drew
Blood, her “friend,” Bill Willkill, or her
“brother,” Rock Bottoms. Candy isn’t
impressed with anyone on the guest list
and wants to go hang out with her friends
instead, but gifts keep arriving from a
secret admirer and she can’t figure out
a way to make her escape. Something
has to be done to save this Valentine’s
Day party...but who will save Candy
Valentine?
A lovely happy hour begins at 6:30
p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m.
featuring a complete chicken dinner (vegetarian option available.) “We are very excited that this year’s
event will be a fundraiser for two local
organizations, as well as creating business for a local restaurant,” says Tom
Stockton, president of the Historical
Association. “This is always a fun evening, and we expect that this will be a
positive event for the whole community.” The cost remains the same as the last
two years, $35 per person, and tickets are on sale at Cold Spring Discount
Liquors (on the Common), the Villa
Rose, or from Tom Stockton (323-0946.)
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Caring for Children 12mos. - Grade 3
Full day, before and after school programs
and a morning preschool program offered
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TUESDAY
NOTICE
Child Care Center
OPEN EVERY DAY
MONDAY
Exceptions will be
made only when the
family provides a death
certificate and must be
pre-paid.
Little Friends
413-323-6844
Dine in and enjoy our bar and full-service pizzeria
Turley Publications
offers two types of
obituaries.
One is a free, brief
Death Notice listing
the name of deceased,
date of death and
funeral date and place.
The other is a Paid
Obituary, costing
$75, which allows
families to publish
extended death notice
information of their
own choice and may
include a photograph.
Death Notices &
Paid Obituaries
should be submitted
through a funeral
home to:
[email protected].
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TRANSFER STATION
PERMIT NOTIFICATION
All town residents who wish to access the
Transfer Station & Recycling Center, located at
135 Hamilton Street, Belchertown, must have
a Permit Sticker to enter the facility in order to
dispose of their solid waste and recyclables.
2015 Permit Stickers are currently on sale for
$100.00 each, Senior Citizen 65+ are $80.00.
Stickers are valid from March 1st, annually.
Orange town trash bags for your solid waste
disposals may also be purchased in a variety of
places and are currently being sold in bundles of
10 for $17.00/large, or $12.00/small.
Additional information regarding fees for special
items that need to be disposed of, as well as a
comprehensive list of recyclables accepted can
also be located on the DPW website by accessing:
www.belchertown.org, Transfer Station Rules &
Regulations, Year 2015.
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Removable seat cushion, two matching
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$600
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Photography by Les Campbell
on display at Wistariahurst
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HOLYOKE – Les Campbell and
Elaine Darr-Morton’s show in the
gallery at Wistariahurst Museum
offers Quabbin landscapes, seascapes and rural settings celebrate
the rich variety of local flora and
fauna of New England and exemplify the artists’ personal approaches to photography – straightforward
pictorial documentation, capturing
the essential “decisive moment” of
exposure.
Living on the edge of the shores
of the great Quabbin Reservoir,
Campbell’s “yard” is full of the
local flora and fauna. His lens captures the native wildlife in action.
In another “yard” he captures the
picturesque rural New England
farmstead with respect and reverence for the natural and magnificent landscapes of this part of New
England. Darr-Morton’s “yard” is
on the Maine coast. Her front steps
overlook Frenchman’s Bay with
Bar Harbor and Acadia National
Park’s Mount Cadillac in the background. Together, Campbell and
Darr-Morton’s lenses reflect New
England’s bountiful and beautiful
natural environments.
Their personal approach to photography is straightforward, pictorial documentation of the subjects.
The intent and emphasis of their
work is on capturing the essence
of the subject at a particular time.
Composition and lighting are sec-
Burning
season
beginning
Turley Publications photo courtesy of Les Campbell
One of Les Campbell’s photos, which will be shown in the
gallery at Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke.
ond only to the all-important “decisive moment” of exposure.
Campbell is among the bestknown photographers of the
Pioneer Valley. His work has
appeared in National Geographic
and National Audubon and he has
received many honors from the
Photographic Society of America.
Darr-Morton studied with Campbell
and has frequently shown her work
in area galleries. Together they
operate the Sky Meadow Gallery in
Belchertown.
Meet Campbell and Darr-Morton
at the opening reception on Sunday,
Feb. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. “From our
Yards: Natural Landscapes” will
be on view through March 30.
The Wistariahurst Gallery is open
Saturday, Sunday and Monday 12
to 4 p.m.
Admission to the gallery is $3
general and free for members.
BELCHERTOWN – Open air
burning season for domestic tree
trimmings began Jan.15 and runs
through May 1. A written permit
is required from the Belchertown
Fire Department at 10 North
Main St. and may be obtained
Monday through Friday form 8
a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Saturdays,
starting Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to
noon. The permit fee is $10 for
the entire season.
Due to recent changes in federal air quality standards, the
MassDEP will only allow activation of burning permits for one
day at a time, based on weather
condition. Residents must activate their permit each day that
they want to burn by calling 413323-7571 during normal business hours (as listed previously).
Renewal requests left on the
answering machine are invalid.
For more information, please
contact the fire department at
413-323-7571.
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Cathy has raised her family here in Belchertown and truly enjoys helping families find their new homes.
Through the years Cathy has worked with several buyers and sell properties in Belchertown
and in surrounding communities. Her specialty is new construction.
She has been working with local builders for years and has helped many people build the home of their dreams!
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1500 sf. Ranch home above an existing laundromat
business close to center of Gilbertville. Nice
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Granby
Little League holding
registration on Feb. 7
BELCHERTOWN – The 2015 player registration for
Belchertown Little League will be held on Saturday,
Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Belchertown Police
Department. The program is open to all boys and girls ages
8 to 13 living in Belchertown. New this year is an intermediate division travel team for ages 12-13.
Every team plays a 12- to 15-game season, plus playoffs
for the Majors division. Players will be evaluated on basic
skills to make fair and competitive teams. Belchertown
Little League begins in March and runs through June.
Please bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate to the
registration. Each family will be required to volunteer on a
committee.
There are three ways to register: on site on Saturday,
Feb. 7, mail-in registration (must be received by Feb.
28) mail to Belchertown Little League, P.O. Box 307,
Belchertown MA 01007; or online registration from now
through Feb. 28.
For more information contact btownlittleleague2013@
gmail.com.
Recognizing
service
Turley Publications photo submitted
The Granby Fire
Department recently
recognized two of their
longstanding members
for their committed
service to the organization. They were
Deputy Chief Bruce
Carpenter completing
40 years of call force
service and Firefighter
Stephen Leocopoulos
completing 35 years of
call force service.
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Membership drive for
Granby Preservation
Society underway
G R A N B Y – T h e G r a n b y
Preservation Society, a non-profit,
is holding an ongoing membership
drive. Membership and/or donations will help preserve and restore
Kellogg Hall.
For a single two-year membership it cost $25. A family two-year
membership is $40. A business twoyear membership is $100.
To join send a note with the
membership type and payment to:
Granby Preservation Society, P.O.
Box 1021, Granby, MA 01033.
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Blueberries. . . . . . . . . . . $2.49
Lemons Extra Large . . . . . . . . . 6 For $3
Limes Extra Large . . . . . . . . . . . 4 For $1
Extra Large
Green Peppers . . . . . . . . . . 99¢lb.
Large Bunch
Crisp Celery . . . . . . . . . . . $1.49
Pint Size
Sweet Grape Tomatoes . . . 2 For $3
Large Heads
Cauliflower. . . . . . . . . . . $1.99ea.
Dole Bananas . . . . . . . . . . . 59¢ lb.
Red & Green Seedless Grapes
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REC DEPT. | from Page 2
WHO/WHEN: Boys and girls
ages 5 to 8 on Monday and Tuesday,
Feb.16-17 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.;
boys and girls ages 9 and 10 on
Thursday and Friday, Feb. 19-20 from
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
COST: $35 for two-day session
DEADLINE: Thursday, Feb. 12
SAFE SITTER: Safe Sitter is a
medically accurate, hands-on class
that teaches participants how to handle
emergencies while home alone or caring for children. They will learn what
Granby clerk reminders
Annual census information: The
2015 annual census has been mailed
out. To avoid any voting problems
please mail back your census. Also
included is a flyer pertaining to voting, office hours, and dog licensing.
Compliance with this state requirement provides proof of residence,
it protects voting rights, veteran’s
bonuses, housing for the elderly and
related benefits.
The annual town census does not
register you as a voter or change your
party enrollment. You must fill out a
voter registration form or a change of
enrollment card. For more information on voter registration please call
the Town Clerks’ office or check our
website.
Please continue to check www.
granby-ma.gov for any further information on any town affairs.
Dog licenses: The annual census contains the first notice for the
2015 dog licenses. Dog licenses are
valid from April to April of each year
however, if you wish to pre-register
your dogs for 2015 please follow the
instructions on the form and return
with the census, or you may wait until
March or April and stop by the office
to license your dog. Please note that
after May 1 a $25 late charge may be
applied along with the annual dog fee.
Any questions or concerns can be
directed to Kathy Kelly-Regan at the
Granby Town Clerks office 467-7178.
to do when a child chokes, safety for
the sitter, how to call for emergency
help, babysitting business skills, basic
child care skills, such as diapering and
feeding, and how to entertain children
and keep them safe.
WHO: Boys and girls ages 11-13
WHEN: Saturday, March 7 from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m.
COST: $60 includes supplies
DEADLINE: March 4
level course will introduce basic
yoga postures and theories. Attention
is given to breathing and relaxation
along with instruction in traditional
postures to build flexibility, strength
and balance. You do not have to be
flexible, strong, or very fit to enjoy
yoga as each participant is encouraged
to move at their own pace.
WHO: Individuals 18 and older
WHEN: Wednesday evenings from
6 to 7:15 p.m., Feb. 25 through April
1; Saturday mornings from 9 to 10:15
a.m. from Feb. 28 through April 4.
COST: $55
YOGA: Hatha yoga is an ancient
practice of movement that brings
openness and vitality to the body
while quieting the mind. This mixed
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FOR THE SPRING 2015
LACROSSE SEASON
Boys and Girls from 1st to 8th grade
are encouraged to participate.
Beginners are welcome.
Please visit the BLA website at
www.belchertownlacrosse.org
Select the Registration link on the right hand side
of the banner just below the header.
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Hope holding
spaghetti supper
BELCHERTOWN – The 13th annual
spaghetti supper and talent show at Hope
UMC in Belchertown will be held on
Saturday, Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. at 31 Main St.,
across from the Belchertown Common.
Take your valentine(s) and be prepared
for a good time. This is for the whole
family.
Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for
children under age of 12. Tickets can be
purchased from Ruthie Keller 461-5982,
or Marci Eggen 323-8697. See you there.
FRIENDS | from Page 1
group facing this problem. Other
libraries are seeing the same thing.”
As for the second Kindle Fire,
that lucky new or renewed member’s
name will be drawn right before the
Spring Book Sale. Geoffroy said
there will be other prizes aside from
the Kindle Fire during the membership drive too. Annual memberships
are only $10 for individuals and $20
for family memberships. Geoffroy said there are a number
of benefits to joining the Friends of
Clapp aside from a chance to win
one of the e-readers. He said the
SEWER | from Page 1
Fund.
Setzko said he will work with
the five-member board that so far
i n c l u d e s Tow n A d m i n i s t r a t o r
Christopher Martin, Highway Supt.
Dave Desrosiers and Tom Hamel, a
town resident and employee of the
Chicopee Sewer Dept. It will also
include Pamela Desjardins, planning
board chair; and a representative
from the Town Board of Health yet
to be named.
Financing must be in place by
June 30 for the project to proceed
this year. Final designs are required
for the final loan application by Oct.
15. If voters approve the financing
and designs are completed, the project could begin in 2016.
Setzko said the committee will
work with already prepared plans
for Phase I of the project that will
connect to the existing sewer line
that now ends at Phins Hill Manor on
West State Street. It will extend to the
area of Porter and North streets, then
continue in a loop along Common
Street and West Street, connect with
an existing system serving Leo Drive
and Smith Avenue at Crescent Street,
CSS Club U18, U16 announces
spring season sign-ups
BELCHERTOWN – Cold Spring
Soccer Club announces the initiation of U18 and U16 teams for the
spring 2015 season. They would
like to field both boys and girls
teams to play in the Pioneer Valley
Junior Soccer League (PVJSL). Any
players interested should contact
CSSC President Mark Caron at
group offers opportunities for people
to share their talents and ideas, all in
support of the library and community. Members also get to go to the biannual book sales on Monday, before
the regular public has a chance to
shop.
“There are so many volunteer
opportunities with the Friends,” said
Geoffroy, adding that volunteers are
often more aware of programs at the
library as well as what books, DVDs
and other items are available.
Geoffroy also notes that volunteering contributes to “improving the
quality of life in our town” and offers
a “chance to meet other communityminded people.” He said there is also
a chance to be elected to one of the
board positions.
A receipt for the full tax-deductible amount of membership is also
available upon request.
“Our library is architecturally a
beautiful and unique building in
our community,” said Geoffroy.
“However, due to its age, we must all
help to support the preservation and
maintenance of our library. Joining
The Friends of the Clapp Memorial
Library is one small way we can support our library for another lifetime.”
then join the main line under West
State Street.
The $7.6 million estimated cost
could be borrowed through the fund
at 2 percent annual interest over a 20
year repayment period, or a slightly
higher percentage over a 30-year
period, Setzko said.
Borrowing that money would
require a ballot vote because it
would raise the tax levy beyond that
allowed by Proposition 2½. That vote
could seek a debt exclusion override
that adds to the levy limit an amount
equal to the annual debt service for
a specific capital project and continues only for the life of the debt. The
measure would also require a vote by
Town Meeting.
Setzko said the committee’s
report will not only detail the construction costs, but also other costs
such as design services, land acquisition, easements, bond counselors
and consultant fees. It will calculate
the expected cost of betterment fees
charged to those property owners
who opt to tie into the system.
Setzko said the existing Five
Corners system already connects to
the South Hadley sewers and even-
tually to that town’s Wastewater
Tr e a t m e n t P l a n t a l o n g t h e
Connecticut River. He has learned
that the South Hadley system has the
capacity to handle the expected flow
from the Granby system. The Select
Board instructed Martin to meet with
South Hadley Town Administrator
Michael Sullivan and Department
of Public Works Supt. Jim Reidy to
discuss the project.
Phase II of the project would
tie the Junior-Senior High School
and East Meadow School; properties to the system and Phase III
which would extend the line to the
MacDuffie School. They would
be financed through U.S. Dept. of
Agriculture Rural Communities
grants and loans for $3.3 million and
$3.6 million, respectively.
Financing for Phase II and Phase
III is very much in preliminary
stages, and would depend largely
on the MacDuffie school’s ultimate
intentions to remain on the former
St. Hyacinth Seminary property. The
current plans for Phases II and III
would not accommodate significant
new construction along the route,
Setzko said.
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build arrays of varying size on seven sites on the former
house lots.
The combined arrays would generate four megawatts of
power, Ducharme said.
Town Meeting approval would allow the town to enter
into a contract with the company that would specify how
much the town would receive each year over a 20-year
period, Ducharme said. Because the land is now owned by
the tax-exempt WMDC, the town receives no tax revenue
from them.
Todd Bard, a consultant who has negotiated other such
contracts between developers and municipalities, told the
Select Board such a deal, based on the size of the project,
should bring in $40,000 to $50,000 in in-lieu-of-tax payments each year over the length of the contract. Bard has
offered his services in this case to the town at no charge.
Ducharme said the in-lieu-of-taxes agreement is preferable to setting a value on the solar installation and taxing it
on that amount because such installations typically depreciate by 80% within four years. A set per/year amount over
20 years would also help the company decide whether the
project is economically feasible, and thus help move the
project forward.
“Hopefully, all this will be in place before the parties
sign on the dotted line,” Ducharme said.
Bard said such programs are profitable to build because
of incentives authorized by the state’s Green Communities
Act of 2009. The law requires utilities to secure a portion
of the electricity from solar generators.
Under the law, for every megawatt-hour of solar electricity created, a Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC)
is created. The SRECs can be sold to electricity suppliers
needing to meet their solar energy quotas.
Bard said the arrays can be hidden from public view,
make no noise and usually require no town services. Even
if the developer goes bankrupt, the solar array keeps on
generating electricity, and the eventual owner will be able
to maintain payments.
“I’ve never seen a solar project go bankrupt and sit
there. They make money from the day they’re put there,”
Bard said.
Bard added that the SREC program is now in its third
phase, and that the incentives have steadily declined as the
numbers of projects have increased. The incentives could
possibly end at some point, making a deal now with the
developer in the best interests of the town.
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Opinion
Editorial
Be a helpful neighbor
T
he severe winter weather recently experienced,
dumping feet of snow on the region, is a good
reminder that being a helpful neighbor can actually
save lives – especially if your neighbor is a senior citizen.
Be sure to check in on elderly adults during these cold,
snowy days. Older adults should also be mindful of some
very important tips during this time.
Those over the age of 65 account for nearly half of all
hypothermia deaths. As the body ages, the ability to maintain a normal internal body temperature decreases, creating
an insensitivity to moderately cold temperatures. Seniors
may not realize they are putting themselves at risk until
symptoms appear. Symptoms of hypothermia include:
shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory
loss, slurred speech and drowsiness. If symptoms are present, immediate medical attention is necessary.
The leading reason for hypothermia in the elderly is due
to poorly heated homes, which is entirely preventable.
Follow these simple tips to ensure a warm household.
Stay Warm:
Keep the thermostat at 65 degrees, at least. Consistently
check it to make sure your home is sufficiently warm. Even
as heating costs rise, your safety should be a priority.
Put a carbon monoxide detector near where you sleep.
Ensure that there is adequate insulation, and check and
clean the fireplace and furnace. Furnace filters should be
replaced monthly.
Minimize drafts by filling old socks with sand and using
them in drafty windowsills and door jams. Weather-strip
around windows and doors. Keep doors to unused rooms
closed and close curtains at night.
Add an extra blanket to the bed and warm the bed in
advance with a hot water bottle. Never use an electric
blanket – it may be difficult to operate the controls if the
temperature needs to be adjusted in the night.
Dress in layers of loose fitting clothing. If you go outside, make sure your head is covered.
Every year, more than 1.6 million seniors end up in the
emergency room because of a fall. With icy conditions, the
chances of falling are even greater.
Preventing Falls:
Take a couple minutes per day and stretch your limbs in
order to loosen muscles.
Stay inside – make arrangements for someone to shovel
and salt driveways and walkways. Professional caregivers
can assist with to-do items, such as bringing in the mail
and/or picking up groceries.
Wear shoes or boots with a non-skid sole.
Have handrails installed on outside walls for frequently
used walkways.
If you use a cane or walker, check the rubber tips to
make sure they are not worn smooth.
Winter weather can take a toll on everyone, especially
seniors. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can occur in
seniors and impact their emotional health. Some signs to
watch for with SAD include: a loss of energy, an increased
appetite and an enhanced feeling of lethargy and tiredness.
If symptoms are present, talk to your medical provider
about treatment options.
Additionally, winter storms can be unpredictable. It is
important to be prepared in case of an emergency.
Build a network:
Stay in touch in with family, friends and neighbors.
Schedule phone calls, or enlist the help of a professional
caregiver to come in for an hour a week.
Make arrangements for assistance in case of a blizzard
or power outage. Keep important numbers in an emergency kit, along with non-perishable foods, water and
medications.
Be familiar with your local resources. Visit www.ready.
gov/seniors, www.noaa.gov or www.redcross.org for more
information about cold weather.
Midwinter questions for the Garden Lady
L
inda, who gardens in Oakham, wrote in with this when dependent on only “old wood” types.
question for the Garden Lady: “I received a large
Maria asked this question of the Garden Lady: “I forgot
Hydrangea plant last June which I planted in front to plant some of my hyacinth bulbs this fall. They have
of my house (out of the wind). It had a good
been stored in my cold mudroom for weeks
season and produced many blooms. It is about
now. Someone told me that I can ‘force’ them
in the
2 to 2 1/2 feet tall. I never removed the blooms
in plain water. Is this true?”
and wonder if I should do so now? So far they
Yes, and easily accomplished! Here is a recap
GaRden
are intact but wonder if winter could damage
of how it is done: Store your hyacinth bulbs in
them or should I leave them alone?”
brown paper bags in a 50 to 55-degree location
Great question! Hydrangea flowers, even
for 12 weeks. Then, position the bulb in a forcwhen faded a bit, are often ornamental well
ing glass or vase so that water comes right to its
into the fall. I certainly see why you left them
base but does not cover it. Keep the bulbs cool
intact. Sure, they can be removed now, withand dark for another 2 to 3 weeks, replenishing
out worry. Not knowing what type of hydranwater as needed. When at least two inches of
Roberta
gea you have, however, I would recommend
roots extend into the water bring the vase into
McQuaid
simply clipping the blossom head off, but not
the light. In a couple of weeks flowers will
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much of the stem. Some hydrangeas bloom
form. Usually bulbs forced in water have little
Columnist
on “old wood.” In other words, they set this
reserves left for repeat bloom but you could
season’s flower buds on the previous year’s
give it a try by adding tiny amounts of liquid
growth, so leave as much of that as possible so that you fertilizer to the water to help ripen the foliage after the
will have flowers this summer. Many new cultivars bloom flower stalks have been removed. Once it yellows, allow
on new growth as well as old growth, and in that case how the bulb to dry out and plant in the fall with your fingers
much you cut away is not as critical - you’ll get flowers crossed.
either way. These rather new introductions are great for
Craig, who gardens in Belchertown, would like an
northern gardeners; oftentimes buds would succumb to
See GARDEN, Page 7
cold weather and we’d be left with few or sparse flowers
Where Is It?
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To the Editor:
There is much for the town planning board to consider.
We (residents) were told at the ZBA hearing that the entire
project depended on use of North Street, since the tankers were too big to back up. According to town records,
the ZBA denied the use of North Street, and the DOT has
seconded the restriction. Given understandings of the town
planner and statements made before the conservation commission, the plans are being altered to conform. However,
fuel oil and propane deliveries regularly continue to enter
and exit via North Street.
In case the continuing fears of residents seem excessively cautious, contrast this site with that of the Stop &
See LETTER, Page 8
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PAGE Celebrate ‘Library Lovers’
Month’ at the Granby
Free
Public Library
Ernest A. Flory receives his firefighting certificate during graduation on Jan. 16.
GRADUATE | from Page 1
Wakefield and Wellfleet at a graduation ceremony held at the Department
of Fire Services in Stow.
In attendance were Deputy State
Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey,
Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
D i r e c t o r G e o rg e K r a m l i n g e r,
Belchertown Fire Capt. Craig Bodamer
and other fire officials.
Bodamer said Flory has been a paramedic with Belchertown since 2010
and decided to obtain fulltime firefighting training to hold his position. After
the merger nearly five years ago, all
full-time firefighters are required to be
trained emergency medical technicians
or paramedics, and vise versa.
“We are happy to have him,” said
Bodamer.
Firefighters at the academy endured
“rigorous” training, equipping them
with the tools necessary when faced
with a fire.
“This rigorous professional training
provides our newest firefighters with
the basic skills to perform their jobs
effectively and safely,” said State Fire
Marshal Coan. The Massachusetts
Firefighting Academy (MFA), a division of the Department of Fire Services,
offers this program, tuition-free.
Kramlinger, who started the job
just this month, made introductory
remarks to the graduates and guests.
He spoke about today’s firefighters and what their job is - including
doing far more than fight fires. They
are the first ones called to respond to
chemical and environmental emergencies, ranging from the suspected
presence of carbon monoxide to a gas
leak. They may be called to rescue
a child who has fallen through the
ice or who has locked himself in a
bathroom. They rescue people from
stalled elevators and those who are
trapped in vehicle crashes. They test
and maintain their equipment includ-
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GRANBY – February is Library Lovers’ Month, and
what better way to celebrate than going on a blind date
with a book? Stop into the Granby Free Public Library
during the month of February and check out one of their
specially wrapped books. Unwrap the book at home
and find out who the mystery date is! Readers who finish their blind dates will have the chance to enter their
names into a raffle to win a basket of delicious chocolates. If you’re feeling really adventurous, pick up two
books and go on a “double date.” Readers who finish
their double dates will receive three raffle tickets! Blind
Date books will be available from Jan. 30 through Feb.
28. Enter your raffle tickets by March 3.
Also in February will be the Valentine’s Day Book
Sale. Paperbacks are $.50 and hardcover books are $1.
While at the library, make a guess at how many
red M&Ms are in the jar - the winner gets the jar of
M&Ms! And finally, enjoy the month-long art exhibit of
the works of wood sculptor, Elton Braithwaite.
Visit the library’s website at www.granbylibrary.
com or stop in to learn about other reasons to love The
Granby Free Public Library - Museum discount passes,
Nook loans, Genealogy website access, writing groups,
storytimes, knitting groups, and so much more!
Valentine ice cream
social at IHMC
The 222nd class of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy,
including one graduate from Belchertown.
ing self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA), hydrants, hoses, power tools,
and apparatus.
At the Massachusetts Firefighting
Academy firefighters learn all these
skills and more from certified fire
instructors who are also experienced
firefighters. They learn all the basic
skills they need to respond to fires and
to contain and control them. They are
also given training in public fire education, hazardous material incident mitigation, flammable liquids, stress management, confined space rescue techniques,
and rappelling. The intensive, nineweek program for municipal firefighters
involves classroom instruction, physical
fitness training, firefighter skills training, and live firefighting practice.
Starting with Class 200, the
Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
changed its training format from 72
students in a 12-week program to a
smaller class size of 24 students that
starts every three weeks. There are
still 72 students on campus at any
one time, but the smaller class size is
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GRANBY – On Feb. 11 from 1 to 2 p.m. the
Friends of Granby Elderly will sponsor a Valentine
Ice Cream Social at the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Church in Granby. If the weather is bad, the snowdate for this event is Feb. 13. GARDEN | from Page 6
answer to his question: “It seems I over ordered my
vegetable seed last year. I have lots of tomato, pepper and broccoli seed left. All of these I plan to start
indoors in a few weeks, so I wonder if I should order
new seed or give the leftovers a try. Obviously I don’t
want to waste a lot of soil or time, especially, if they
won’t sprout. Any advice?”
Sure, and the news is good! The vegetable seed you
mention is all viable for more than the current year,
provided that you have stored it in a cool, dry location.
I inventoried my seeds today and found it hard, but discarded all of them that were more than 5 years old - this
cut off is a good one for most veggies, but consider the
following information. Parsnip, hybrid onion and parsley diminish considerably after the first year. Corn and
leek last for two years, whereas bean, broccoli, carrot,
pea, pepper and spinach are good for three. Expect four
years from common vegetable varieties not mentioned
here; lettuce has a surprisingly long viability period - a
whopping six years!
Roberta McQuaid graduated from the Stockbridge
School of Agriculture at the University of
Massachusetts. For the last 25 years, she has held
the position of staff horticulturalist at Old Sturbridge
Village. She enjoys growing food, as well as flowers.
Have a question for her? Email it to dfarmer@turley.
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Seniors
Belchertown
Senior Center
Christmas Prelude and the Kittery Outlets
$224 per person
NOTE:
Weather delay and closing update
When the schools are closed or there is
a delayed opening, the senior center will
follow the same schedule. So if the schools
are delayed two hours, the center will open
at 10 a.m. The transportation will also follow the two-hour delay, but the meals on
wheels will be delivered on schedule. When in effect, school cancellation,
delay, and early release notifications may
be found on via the radio and the following television stations: WWLP22, WGGB/
ABC40 and WSHM/CBS3.
TRIAD street number signs with post
Call Susan at 323-0420 ext 501 and order
your house/street number sign today. The
post and sign are $7.
AARP Tax appointments
The tax aid will not be here until the end
of February. The first day that appointments will be taken is Monday, Feb. 2. They cannot save appointments or have a
waiting list. This service is provided to low
to middle class seniors. TRAVEL CLUB:
The Belchertown Senior Travel Club
desk is open Tuesday through Friday from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 413-323-0420 ext.
513 to sign up for any of the following
trips.
April 16 - “Live from Nashville” $71 per
person
July 16 - “My Name is Barbara” $82 per
person
Aug. 18 - Odyssey Cruise
Sept. 15 - Sail Away Schooner Argia $72
per person
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Join the center on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 10
a.m. and be entertained by Chet Kurr and
his medley of wonderful love songs. The
dining staff is preparing an incredible roast
beef dinner. Reservations are required for
this event and will be taken beginning Feb.
2. Meal donation is $4.
Learn to play chess
Fridays at 1 p.m.
Chess is a two-player strategy board
game played on a chessboard, a checkered
game board with 64 squares arranged in an
eight-by-eight grid. It is one of the world’s
most popular games. Join Ralph Ingersoll
and learn the game of chess. Already know
but need to fine-tune your skills? This is a
great opportunity to have some fun. Call
Susan for additional information at 3230420 at ext 501 or just stop on down.
Attain Hand program rescheduled
Monday, Feb. 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Arthritis, carpal tunnel, joint swelling,
nerve injury - hands are truly indispensable, helping people manipulate eating
utensils, maneuver steering wheels, and
deliver the all-important two-strike curveball (well maybe not the curveball). When
they hurt, every day living can become a
challenge. Join Leora Barry from Attain
Therapy on Monday, Feb. 23 at 10:30 a.m.
to hear different therapies that will hopefully give you some relief. Movie of the Month
Wednesday, Feb. 4
Join the center on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at
12:30 p.m. to watch “Gone Girl.” “Gone
Girl” is the nightmare story of Nick and
Amy Dunne, a fairy-tale couple whose
marriage has soured into a curdled stew
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of their fifth anniversary, Amy disappears
from their suburban Missouri home, leaving
behind upturned furniture, shattered glass,
and traces of blood. Nick, a self-absorbed
bar owner who’s curiously unflustered by
his wife’s absence, quickly becomes the
police’s prime suspect. His alibi is hardly
airtight; worse, Amy’s diary paints him as
unfaithful and short-tempered. Is she dead
or just simply...gone? Rated R.
ZenDoodle with Friends
Feb. 5 and 26 at 10 a.m.
Join Zendoodle class on Thursday, Feb.
5 and 26 at 10 a.m. All you need is an
archival ink permanent ink pen, and a pad
of watercolor paper. This is a fun, relaxing
class that anyone may participate in and do
well. Vintage Valentine craft
Friday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m.
Stop down to create your own vintage design Valentine’s Day decoration.
Join Susan on Friday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m.
and choose from one of the few different
designs to make and take home. Class is
free, sign up is required!
Granby
Senior Center
All activities take place at the Granby
Senior Center, 10 West State Street (4673239) 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/events, anyone over 55
is welcome.
DAILY ACTIVITIES:
Thursday, Jan. 29: 9 a.m. Aerobics, 9
a.m. Newsletter Assembly, 10 a.m. Osteo
Exercise, noon lunch – roast turkey
Friday, Jan. 30: 9 a.m. Cribbage, 9:30
a.m. Stamp Club, noon lunch – ham and
potato casserole, 1 p.m. movie “The Grand
Budapest Hotel”
Monday, Feb. 2: 10 a.m. Osteo Exercise,
noon lunch – Salisbury steak, 1 p.m. painting
Tuesday, Feb. 3: 8:30 a.m. Yoga, noon
lunch – roast pork, 12:30 p.m. quilting/needle work
Wednesday, Feb. 4: 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi,
noon lunch – shepherd’s pie, 1 p.m. Fun
Cards
Free pet
exams for low
income seniors
B E L C H E RT OW N – S e c o n d
Chance Animal Shelter will be at
the Belchertown Senior Center on
Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 1 to 3 p.m.
offering free pet veterinary exams
for low income seniors, including
vaccines. The program is part of
their “Home Bound to the Rescue
Program.”
Dogs must be on a leash and cats
in carriers. Please call Bill at 413323-0420 ext. 503 or Susan ext. 501
for details.
The program will offer free veterinary exam, free rabies and distemper
vaccines (if needed), free flea treatment (if requested), free nail trim if
needed and free toy for participants.
Please bring all prior vaccine history.
Coffee hour is every weekday at 9 a.m.
Come enjoy a social time with your friends!
LUNCH:
Lunch is served daily at 12 p.m.
Reservations must be made by noon the day
before. The suggested donation is $2.25,
anyone over 60 is eligible. Call 467-3239
for reservations. Transportation is available.
TRANSPORTATION:
Available Monday through Friday for
Granby residents for lunch, medical,
activities and shopping. They travel to
Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee and stops
in between. Call the Senior Center at 413467-3239 to make reservations.
SAVE THE DATE:
S.H.I.N.E. Counselor available at the
Senior Center by appointment.
Foot Care by Linda is scheduled for Feb.
12 and Feb. 26. Please call the center for
an appointment.
Feb. 27 Movie - “Else and Fred” starring
Shirley Maclaine and Christopher Plummer.
Movie begins at 1 p.m. Watch the movie in
the center’s soft and comfortable arm chairs.
Movie and popcorn are always free!
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Individuals, businesses, local groups,
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would like to donate a themed basket
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Library should contact Pam Lewis at
413-283-3691, [email protected],
or Top Floor Learning, for further
information. Community response for
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and provides a great way to
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LETTER | from Page 6
Shop on Route 9. There, despite the clear
and long-range visibility, we find a traffic
light, turning barriers and turning lanes.
Given the confounding traffic patterns at
the North Street site and total lack of town
water or fire suppression systems, I am trying to see how the transportation and distribution of food calls for more caution and
control than that of propane. And given the
example of the use of North Street, I have
to wonder how enforcement will play out.
May someone in the town concur with
the state safety experts that North Street
is really off the table and may the town
enforce it. May we hope that some town
body will concur with three hundred residents that the facility should be relocated to
a more suitable site.
Judith Mann
Belchertown, MA
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Please, no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books.
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THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015
PAGE Pathfinder runs into ‘Deflate-gate’
Students test football
temp vs. pressure
By Douglas Farmer
Staff Writer
PALMER — A relatively simple student
experiment surrounding temperature and its
effect on the pressure in footballs last week
may have been punted from the HVAC shop
at Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical
High in Palmer, but it has been downed
directly in the figurative field of play for
the New England Patriots and recent controversy surrounding the team.
In the wake of the AFC Championship
game in which the Patriots defeated the
Indianapolis Colts, word spread through
the mainstream and social media that there
were irregularities in the air pressure within
the footballs used by the Patriots. They
were determined to be about two pounds
per square inch below league requirements
by National Football League (NFL) officials, and accusations flew including outright manipulation of the footballs by the
Patriots, as well as a variety of explanations
given, including the effects temperature
and weather could have had on the balls on
game day.
And three HVAC students at Pathfinder,
sophomores Dan King of Palmer and Nate
Voisine of Belchertown, as well as senior
Tim LaForest of Monson, decided to conduct an experiment to see just how much of
an impact those factors could have had.
“To be honest, I’m a New York Giants
fan, and I wanted to see if in fact the
Patriots did cheat as some people were saying,” said King, noting that while LaForest
is a Patriots fan, Voisine is not a football
fan, so the trio was not automatically
swayed one way or the other.
So the boys put together an experiment
in which they inflated a room-temperature
football to 13.3 pounds per square inch, and
then placed it in a bucket of water chilled to
52.1 degrees – the temperature recorded on
Turley Publications staff photo by Douglas Farmer
(From left) Pathfinder students Tim LaForest, Nate Voisine and Dan King
recently dove into Patriots lore with their football experiment.
game day – and also to simulate the wet
conditions on the field.
LaForest starred in the video they recorded during the experiment, and the digital
readout coming from the gauge hooked
up to the ball gradually dropped from
13.3 pounds per square inch to below 12
pounds.
“It is my opinion that the Patriots didn’t
cheat, because weather conditions could
have caused the changes in pressure in
those footballs,” said Forest.
HVAC instructor Mariusz Zielinski said
he was proud to see his students apply what
they had learned.
“The great thing about this is that it was
entirely student-driven,” he said. “They
took what they got from the classroom and
applied it to HVAC and then connected it to
the outside.”
Given the popularity of the subject,
Pathfinder Assistant SuperintendentDirector Mary Jane Rickson requested it
be posted to the school’s Facebook page.
Within less than 24 hours, it had already
received 88,000 hits and several thousand
shares, and then was posted to YouTube
and other online venues. By the end of the
day on Friday, main office staff announced
it had gone viral and received over 500,000
hits.
“I wanted the community to see how the
kids here were applying what they were
learning, but I didn’t expect such a huge
response,” said Rickson. “I even sent a note
to the Patriots.”
Not all feedback has been positive,
as online comments have ranged from
accusations of LaForest looking like the
little brother of Patriots Tight End Rob
Gronkowski and calling the Patriots cheaters in many instances, to suggestions that
the science was sound and should be shared
with NFL officials.
“For every negative comment there have
been a couple positive ones,” said LaForest.
It is, of course, questionable just how
convincing football fans found their experiment and findings.
Even Pathfinder Assistant-Director
Anthony Papuga, a diehard Dallas Cowboys
fan, questioned how the weather could have
had so much of an effect on the Patriots’
balls and not those of the Colts.
But Rickson said she was proud of what
the students had accomplished.
“I just think it’s great for people to see
that our kids are using their minds, and
applying it to situations in the real world,”
said Rickson.
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Cheesemaking 101 – 2/4
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New Year New Food Desserts – 2/9
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Season Sponsors: Baystate Health/Health New England.
Event Sponsors: 88.5 NEPR, Hotel UMass and WEIB 106.3FM
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Tuesday, February 24, 7:30 p.m.,
Fine Arts Center Concert Hall
The electrifying Brazilian contemporary dance company
Grupo Corpo combines the sensuality of Afro-Brazilian
dance forms, the liquid swing of jazz, and the technical
prowess of ballet, with energy to burn.
Audience members are invited to stay for a post-performance talk
with the company immediately following the performance.
Season Sponsors: Baystate Health/Health New England.
Event Sponsor: El Sol Latino
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Saturday, February 28, 8 p.m., Fine Arts
Center Concert Hall, Chamber Seating
Nine-time Grammy Award winner Eddie Palmieri is a
true powerhouse of brilliance and continues to thrill
audiences throughout the world with his legendary style.
Audience members are invited to a pre-performance Q&A with
Eddie Palmieri at 4:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall.
Season Sponsors: Baystate Health/Health New England.
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THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015
A tip-up is
in place.
Outdoor recreational activities were enjoyed by many.
LEFT: Participants receive their trophies.
W
a
Me
fish
b
One lucky
fisher pulls
out a catch!
Derby participants gather around for a day of fishing.
i is all
Emily Milesk gets a
e
smiles as sh e ice.
th
ride across
Participants
Team work to build a snowman.
People enjoy a game of pick-up hockey during the derby.
Children build a fort to play in
during the ice-fishing derby.
THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015
PAGE 11
Tri-Lakes
reels in
fun at
fishing
derby
Derby participants set up for the day.
BELCHERTOWN – The Tri-Lakes
Watershed Association celebrated its 20th
annual Ice Fishing Derby Sunday at Lake
etacomet. Outdoor enthusiasts gathered for
hing, hockey, sledding, quadding, snowmobiling, snow building and so much more.
s wait to check in their fish.
Prickerels was the winning team!
LEFT: A fish is weighed and measured during the derby.
A fish is taken from a bucket at the check-in table.
Andrew Riopelle of
Team Rilay won the Les
Campbell photograph in
the Tri Lakes Raffle!
From left, John
Mileski, Cole
Matthewson
and Thomas
Mileski check
their ice hole.
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Spellacy leads
Lady Orioles
past Chicopee
Perfect Mustangs
hold off Granby
By Nate Rosenthal
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
CHICOPEE - The skills
of Tea Spellacy were on full
display as Belchertown beat a
very scrappy Chicopee High
team last week. Though they
had double digit leads for most
of the night and won by 10,
the Lady Orioles did not have
an easy time with the Lady
Pacers.
It looked like it was going
to be a blow out as the Lady
Orioles ended the first quarter
with an 11-point lead. In the
first three minutes of the second, Chicopee got it down to
a point. Spellacy hit the third
of her seven threes to stop that
run. By the end of the quarter, the margin had grown to
eight. Early in the third, the
Lady Orioles opned it up into
double digits but the Pacers
fought back chipping away
14 point lead to four over the
final four minutes. The Lady
Orioles regained control in
the final frame and got it back
into double figures, as high as
16 with 3:40 left. Chicopee
would not go away and closed
to 10 in the final minute.
Chicopee drew first blood 37
seconds in on basket by Emily
Dowd. Mary Nahorniak made
a free throw and with just
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
Granby’s Nick Walas (10) sails to
the basket for an open layup.
See SPELLACY, Page 14
GRANBY - The undefeated
Monson boys basketball team
played very well from start to finish in the second meeting of the
season against Bi-County League
rival Granby.
The Mustangs, who led by 18
points at the end of the first quarter, cruised to a 78-62 victory
before a large crowd at Sullivan
Gymnasium in Granby last Friday
night.
“This was probably the best
game that we’ve played so far this
season,” said Monson first-year
head coach Joe Trivisonno. “It
was a very big league game for us
and we came out flying right from
the beginning of the game, which
was really nice to see.”
The Mustangs, who qualified
for the Western Mass. Division
4 Tournament following a 54-34
road victory against Belchertown
two nights earlier, improved their
overall season record to 11-0.
“We’ve playing very well right
now, but having an 11-0 record
really doesn’t guarantee you anything,” Trivisonno said. “We’re
trying to keep the players focused
and play one game at a time, but
I’m very pleased with their progressed so far this season.”
Monson, who also defeated
Granby, 71-61, back in December,
Turley Publications photos by Susna Swift
G r a n b y ’s Z a c h G o r h a m
(20) tries to block a shot by
Monson’s Kyle Table (31).
entered this week’s action in first
place the league standings with a
9-0 record. They held a two game
lead over Hampshire Regional,
who they were scheduled to face
in another very important road
See MUSTANGS, Page 15
Hodgins hits milestone win Tigers roll past
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
Turley Publications photo by David Henry sweetdogphotos.com
Granby’s Nolan Hodgins has a hold on his opponent.
GRANBY - Six members of the
Granby wrestling team have won
100 or more matches since 2008.
The newest member of the
Rams 100 win club is junior
Nolan Hodgins. He achieved the
milestone against Alex Kane of
Wakefield High School in a tournament, which was held at South
Hadley High School, on Jan. 3.
“Winning my 100th career
match was very special because
I’m the first junior to do it at
Granby High School,” said
Hodgins before the Rams final
home match of the season against
Sabis last Wednesday night. “I
never thought that I would win
100 matches, but I just kept working hard.”
Hodgins, who competes in the
220-pound weight class, won the
match against Kane by a 6-4 decision. Kane was the Division 3 state
runner-up last year
“I was able to take him down
early in the first period, which
See MILESTONE, Page 14
Belchertown
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
Turley Publications photo by David Henry
sweetdogphotos.com
Belchertown’s Connor
Murphy (30) goes up for a
shot in the paint.
SOUTH HADLEY – The
South Hadley boys basketball team is starting to have
an amazing run, and has now
raised their record to 7-4 for the
regular season.
Last Friday night, the Tigers
took on rival Belchertown.
South Hadley trailed at halftime
as Belchertown held down Cam
Earle. But Earle and the rest of
the Tiger offense came alive in
the second half and the Tigers
pulled through with a 56-41
victory.
South Hadley was trailing
five points heading into the
fourth quarter, but they changed
that very quickly, going on a
24-point run in order to not just
take the lead, but essentially run
away with the game.
Joe Advey also had a huge
performance as he emerges as a
See TIGERS, Page 14
THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015
Sports
Belchertown Rec. News
Snowshowing/winter walk
Let the snow come! This is the perfect time for children to enjoy the outdoor winter wonderland and wildlife while
breathing fresh air. These two-hour hikes
will include some fun winter games. The
new snowshoes are lightweight and easy to
maneuver. Weather permitting; snowshoes
will be supplied with a weight restriction
of 80 lbs or less. Participants are welcome
to bring their own snowshoes. If there is
no snow, we will hike. (Boots/Hiking boots
are a must)
Athlete of the Week
C
ongratulations goes out to the
new coach
Good luck taking over the squad
this upcoming season.
WHO/WHEN: School vacation.
Boys and girls ages 5-8 Monday and
Tuesday, Feb. 16/17, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Boys and girls ages 9 and 10 - Thursday
and Friday, Feb. 19/20, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
(Weather permitting, snowshoes will be
supplied with a weight restriction of 80 lbs
or less. Participants are welcome to bring
there own snowshoes.)
COST: $35 for two-day session.
R E G I S T R AT I O N D E A D L I N E :
Thursday, Feb. 12.
To nominate someone for Athlete of the
Week, contact Sports
Editor Dave Forbes
at 413-967-3505
ext. 106 or send an
e-mail to dforbes@
turley.com.
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Sports
Tiger offense overwhelms Terriers
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
SOUTH HADLEY – On Tuesday night,
the South Hadley hockey team finally
found their offense as they picked up their
first victory of the season, defeating West
Springfield, 7-3.
The Tigers had lost to the Terriers earlier in the season, but avenged the lost with
their first big offensive output of the regular
season.
Last Wednesday night, the Tigers had to
come from behind in order to pick up their
first draw of the season, tying the Braves 33 at the Boys & Girls Club of Pittsfield.
The Tigers had lost every game of
the regular season before getting the tie.
Taconic had taken the lead at the end of the
second period, up by a goal 3-2. But the
Tigers came up with the tying goal in the
third period. They were trying to go for the
win late, but were denied.
South Hadley showed off some depth
in the victory. They had goals from three
different players, and assists from three
others.
Beau Kass, Evan Sullivan, and Tim
Sweeney came up with the goals for South
Hadley.
The Tigers have improved to 1-6-1. They
have struggled mightily since being moved
into the Berry League after the 2013 sea-
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over a minute gone, it was 3-0. Spellacy
answered the free throw with the first of
her threes.. Belchertown took the lead at
6:14 on a basket by Kelsey Shea. Chicopee
tied it 23 seconds later on a basket by
Nahorniak. That would be as close as they
would get. Jackie Johnson got the lead
back for Belchertown at 4:40. That was the
beginning of a 13-0 that would end with a
basket by Spellacy. With 29 seconds left
in the first, the score was 18-5. Spellacy
had five of those 13 points. With 5 seconds
left, the Pacers ended the run on a basket
by Ayanna Meadows.
Chicopee opened the second with a barrage of threes. Over the first 1:41, Sophie
Jesionowski personally brought the Pacers
back, with three baskets beyond the arc.
After a basket by Ashley Cavanaugh got it
back to four, Shannon Denault got her first
three of the night to close it to a point at
20-19. Spellacy got that back with a three.
After Chicopee got back to two on a basket
by Taina Slaughter with 3:01 to go, The
Lady Orioles ran off the next six points on
baskets by Cara McKenzie, Kylie Lounder
and Emma Jopson. With 1:40 to go in the
half, it was an eight-point game. The teams
traded baskets and at the half, Belchertown
led 33-25.
son. They are currently 1-5 in their league,
facing all of the top teams in Division 3
on a regular basis, while still remaining a
member of Division 4.
South Hadley will likely seek relief from
the league after the second year of struggles. South Hadley was able to qualify for
the Division 3A tournament last season via
the 70 percent rule.
If the Tigers want to do that this season,
they will need to get wins later this season against Belchertown, Chicopee, and
Chicopee Comp. They also may need to be
Wahconah to get the qualifying 70 percent
record against Division 3A opponents.
The Tigers’ upcoming schedule features a couple of tough matches beginning Saturday evening against Westfield.
They will follow on Monday night facing
Longmeadow. They are scheduled to host
Belchertown on Wednesday night.
To date, scoring has been the biggest
struggle for South Hadley. The most recent
statistics have Sullivan leading the team in
goals with seven, followed closely by Kass
with six goals. Corey Calkins has two goals
this season. Alex Joao leads the team with
five assists while Dominic Florence and
Kass are tied for second with four each.
Gregory A. Scibelli is a sports correspondent for Turley Publications. He can
be reached at [email protected].
Over the first 2:00 of the third, Spellacy
scored five of the Lady Orioles seven points.
Cavanaugh got the first two 19 seconds into
the third. But the Pacers would not go quietly. After a Spellacy three at 4:03, McKenna
Sousa hit two of them 15 seconds apart. A
minute after that Denault hit one to make
it a five point game. Lounder stopped that
nine-point run and with a 1:30 left, the Lady
Orioles led 45-38. But the Lady Pacers kept
coming and scored five of the next seven. A
putback by Kayla Calf closed out the third
with Belchertown holding a 47-43 lead.
The Lady Orioles opened the final frame
scoring 12 points in just over 4:00. Shea
scored a 1:30 in, then Spellacy scored three
times from the floor with two of the baskets
from beyond the arc. With 3:40 to play,
Belchertown led 59-43. Denault had a three
and another basket to shave five points off
the margin, Spellacy got two back with 1:22
to play. Denault completed the scoring with
a three for the final 63-53.
Spellacy was unstoppable, scoring 29
points and making seven 3-pointers. Kayla
Henry was next closest in scoring with eight
points for Belchertown.
The Lady Orioles lost their two previous
games this week, 48-43 to Westfield and
58-38 to Sabis. They are 9-4 on the season. Belchertown will host Chicopee and
then travel to Amherst.
The Week Ahead
Thursday, Jan. 29
Boys Basketball
Sabis at Belchertown
Girls Basketball
Belchertown at Amherst
Hockey
Belchertown at Amherst (at Orr)
Friday, Jan. 30
Boys Basketball
Minnechaug at Belchertown
Granby at Hampshire
Holyoke Catholic at Pathfinder
Girls Basketball
Granby at Holyoke Catholic (at Holyoke Boys & Girls Club)
Indoor Track
(at Smith College in Northampton)
Holyoke Catholic vs. Mohawk
Saturday, Jan. 31
Girls Basketball
Turners Falls at Holyoke Catholic (at Holyoke Boys & Girls Club)
Hockey
Belchertown at Chicopee Comp (at Fitzpatrick).
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Wrestling
Belchertown and Granby at Mountie Invitational
(at Mt. Greylock High School)
9 a.m.
Sunday, Feb. 1
No games scheduled.
6 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 2
Boys Basketball
Belchertown at Granby
Westfield Voke at Holyoke Catholic (at Holyoke Boys & Girls Club)
Girls Basketball
Minnechaug at Belchertown
Granby at Monson
Holyoke Catholic at Southwick
3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 3
Boys Basketball
Longmeadow at Belchertown
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
4 p.m.
6:30 p.m
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 4
Boys Basketball
St. Mary at Granby
7 p.m.
Hockey
Belchertown at Wahconah (at Vietnam
Veterans)
7 p.m.
Wrestling
Mahar at Belchertown
7 p.m.
Granby at Franklin Tech
7 p.m.
TIGERS | from Page 12
big talent for the Tigers.
Once the Tigers started scoring,
they could not be stopped. Meanwhile,
Belchertown lost their shooting prowess
and were limited to just four points in the
final frame.
Belchertown and South Hadley started
out the game very close to one another.
For more than 2:00, neither team was able
to put the ball in the basket.
Finally, Earle came through with
a 3-pointer to get the scoring started.
Belchertown’s Billy Aldrich was able to
come back with a score to make it 3-2,
but Griffin Fitzell returned the favor with
a layup.
Fitzell would get fouled and make the
free throw for a three-point play and a 6-2
Tiger lead.
But Belchertown came back with a basket and a trey to take a 7-6 lead quickly
and another basket by Connor Murray
would make it 9-6 Belchertown with 2:43
to go in the first frame.
Advey came through with a pair of
made free throws with 2:29 left and later
Fitzell hit a layup to make it 10-9 South
Hadley at the end of the first quarter.
Belchertown took right over in the second quarter, with Skyelar Whitehead scoring right out of the gate to give the Orioles
the lead back. Jason Krashkiewicz would
followed with another basket to make it
13-10.
South Hadley returned the favor with a
basket. Fitzell followed with a free throw
to tie the score 13-13.
Earle gave South Hadley the lead back
with a trey, and Murray scored with 4:30
left to make it 16-15 South Hadley.
The Tigers had the lead, but relinquished it as Belchertown went on a 9-3
run to finish off the first half and a 24-19
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was really important because it gave me
two points,” Hodgins said. “I also took
him down again with a minute left in the
third period. I felt great after winning that
match.”
The other five Granby wrestlers
who have won 100 matches are James
Cupak, Billy Os, Mack Ransford, Tyler
Prottengier, and Jesse McGrath. All of
the 100 match winners were coached by
Joseph Dennette
“I know all five of those guys and I
used to wrestle against them when I was
younger,” Hodgins said. “It’s great to be a
part of that group.”
Ransford, Prottengier, and McGrath
were all Western Mass. champions when
they were in high school. Ransford also
won a state championship in 2010. It had
been 29 years since a Granby wrestler had
won a state championship title.
Hodgins, who’s one of the 11 juniors
listed on this year’s Granby wrestling
team, began his high school career in the
seventh grade, but he began wrestling
when he was 7.
“My dad, Doug, brought me to a wrestling practice at the high school one day
and I became very interested in the sport,”
Hodgins said. “My father has really taught
me a lot about wrestling and he was also a
Western Mass. champion in high school.
Doug Hodgins, who captured the
Western Mass. title in 1975 and 1976,
has also been the Rams assistant wrestling coach for the past nine years. He
also used to run a youth wrestling club in
Granby
“A lot of my teammates on the high
school team began wrestling at my
father’s club,” Hodgins said. “It really
helped me out a lot when I became a
member of the high school team.”
Hodgins has kept improving his skills
as a wrestler during the past five years.
“Nolan has improved tremendously
since he was in the seventh grade,” said
Denette, who has been the Rams wrestling head coach for the past 10 years.
“What makes him a very successful wrestler is his ability to transition from one
move to another during a match. He also
works very hard during the offseason.”
Hodgins, who competed at the 125
weight class in seventh grade, won eight
matches that season.
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Belchertown’s Mitch Medina (32)
tries to drive past his defender.
lead.
The Tigers and Orioles would match
each other in the third quarter with 13
points each before South Hadley finally
broke the deadlock with their fourth quarter run.
The Tigers were led by Earle with 17
points, including three treys. Advey had
13 points. He made eight free throws.
Fitzell had 10 points.
Mitch Medina would score 14 to lead
Belchertown. Murray had 11 points.
South Hadley will meet Sabis Friday at
home at 7 p.m.
“I was able to compete against other
kids who were at my level,” he said. “I
worked out a lot and I’ve been improving
every year.”
He moved up to the 145 weight class
the following year and doubled his win
total.
Hodgins also qualified for the New
England meet at the club level as an
eighth grader.
“It was very special to see Nolan compete at that level,” Doug Hodgins said. “It
was also very special watching him win
his 100th career match a couple of weeks
ago.”
When Nolan was a freshman, he won
a total of 32 matches at the 170 weight
class.
A year ago, Hodgins finished in second
place at the Western Mass. tournament in
the 182 weight class, which qualified him
for the state meet. The top six finishers in
each weight class automatically qualify
for the states. He would win one match at
the All-State meet.
“I finished with more than 30 victories
last year,” Hodgins said. “I had 87 career
wins at the start of this season.”
Hodgins, who has been a team captain
the past two years, improved his season
record to a perfect 24-0 following a 17-0
technical fall victory against Sabis senior
Guilmond Torres, last Wednesday night.
He has also won all three tournaments
that the Rams have competed in so far
this season.
“My main goal is to go undefeated and
win Western Mass. this year,” Hodgins
said. “It would be a great feeling if I’m
able to do that.”
The match against Sabis, which was a
54-23 loss, was the Rams (8-6) final home
match of the season. It would’ve been
senior night, but there aren’t any seniors
listed on the Granby wrestling roster.
The other winners in the Rams home
match against Sabis were sophomore Ben
Rokowski, who won the 138 weight class
with a pin at 2:22, sophomore Clayton
Yanosky, who won the 152 weight class
with a pin at 1:27, and junior Kyle
Gilbert, who won the 285 weight class by
forfeit.
With another year of high school
remaining, Hodgins, who was also a
member of the Rams varsity baseball
team last spring, is hoping to win many
more wrestling matches.
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MUSTANGS | from Page 12
game on Tuesday night.
A total of four Monson players reached
double digits in scoring against Granby led
by senior guard Greg Krupczak with 19
points. He scored 16 first half points with
the help of four 3-pointers.
“Greg was on fire during the first half
tonight,” Trivisonno said. “When he’s making outside shots, it makes us a very dangerous team.”
Senior guard Mahmood Bey scored nine
of his 14 points during the second half.
Senior forward’s Kyle Table and Steve
O’Shea both finished the game with 12
points. Table returned to action after missing a couple of games with an injury.
The Rams, who had won six of their previous eight games, saw their overall record
fall to 6-5. They were tied for third place
with Easthampton in the league standings
with a 5-4 league record.
Granby senior guard Jesse Molin, who’s a
1,000-point scorer, was benched for the entire
first half against Monson after violating a
school policy earlier in the week. He scored
26 points, which was a game-high during the
second half, but the Rams couldn’t overcome
a 28-point halftime deficit.
“He’s (Molin) one of the best scorers in
Western Mass. and obviously, it was a plus
for us not having to worry about him during
the first half,” Trivisonno said. “We knew
that they were probably going to come out
and shot three pointers in the second half,
which they did. The game is never over
when you’re playing against a well coached
team like Granby.”
Granby sophomore guard Joe Desomier
scored eight points, while sophomore forward Zach Gorham finished with seven
points.
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of following behind early in the game,
jumped out to a 6-0 lead less than 2:00 into
the opening quarter following three field
goals by Table, Krupczak, and Dold.
In the middle of the first quarter,
Krupczak hit two wide open 3-pointers
from almost the same spot on the left side
of the arc, which increased the Mustangs
lead to 17-4 forcing Granby head coach
Tim Sheehan to call a timeout. Krupczak
made a total of four 3-pointers in the first
half giving him a total of twenty for the
season.
With less than a minute left in the first
quarter, Krupczak buried another trey from
the top of the key extending the Mustangs
lead to 26-8.
Following two made free throws by
Granby senior guard Nick Walas (5 points),
an inside hoop by Bey gave Monson a 2810 advantage entering the second stanza.
Things didn’t get much better for the
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home team during the second eight minutes, as they were outscored 17-7.
The trio of O’Shea, senior guard Nick
Lloyd (seven points), and sophomore guard
Bahu Abdul-Wadud (four points) combined
to score 12 of the Mustangs 17 points.
A layup by Abdul-Wadud gave Monson a
commanding 45-17 halftime advantage.
Molin scored 12 points during the third
quarter, but Monson led by as many as 31
points.
The visitors, who had a 68-39 lead entering the final quarter, were outscored 23-10,
but it only made a small dent in the Rams
deficit.
The two rivals could face each other for
the third time this season during the postseason tournament.
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Education
Belchertown Public Schools
lunch menus
Cold Spring, Swift River schools
Monday, Feb. 2: Pancakes, sausage,
syrup, yogurt, carrots, green beans, applesauce, milk
Tuesday, Feb. 3: Toasted cheese on wheat
bread, tomato soup, Caesar salad, mixed
vegetables, cup of strawberries, milk
Wednesday, Feb. 4: Hamburger on wheat
roll, oven fries, vegetarian baked beans,
peaches, milk
Thursday, Feb. 5: Popcorn chicken,
roasted potatoes, whole wheat breadstick,
broccoli, peas and carrots, pears, milk
Friday, Feb. 6: Sal’s fresh whole wheat
pizza, corn, cucumbers, mixed fruit,
Goldfish, milk
Tuesday, Feb. 3: Taco salad or chicken
fajitas with brown rice, carrots, cole slaw,
pears, milk
Wednesday, Feb. 4: Popcorn chicken or
mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce with dinner roll, hash brown, corn, sweet potato,
warm apple slices with topping, milk
Thursday, Feb. 5: Sal’s fresh whole
wheat pizza or turkey cheese grinder,
Tostitos corn chips with lettuce and tomato,
onion, pickled cucumbers, cookie, pineapple chunks, milk
Friday, Feb. 6: Cheeseburger or French
toast sticks, syrup, scrambled eggs with
potato wedges, baby carrots, strawberries
with topping, milk
Chestnut Hill Community School
Monday, Feb. 2: Chicken nuggets, barbecue sauce or mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce with potato puffs, carrots, whole
wheat roll, pineapple chunks, milk
Tuesday, Feb. 3: Hamburger on wheat
roll or chicken parmesan spaghetti with
broccoli, cucumbers, applesauce, milk
Wednesday, Feb. 4: Macaroni and cheese
or English muffin pizzas with vegetarian
baked beans, corn, mixed fruit, milk
Thursday, Feb. 5: French toast, sausage,
syrup or chicken fajitas, salsa with carrots,
green beans, strawberries with topping,
milk
Friday, Feb. 6: Buffalo chicken tenders,
dinner roll or fish sticks, potato wedges,
tartar sauce with cream broccoli soup, spinach, carrots, pears, milk
Belchertown High School
Jabish Brook Middle School
Monday, Feb. 2: Personal pizza or buffalo chicken, whole wheat roll, lettuce and
tomato with broccoli, vegetarian baked
beans, peaches, milk
Monday, Feb. 2: Sausage and pepper
hero, oven fries or chili bar, sour cream,
breadstick with carrots, cauliflower, mixed
fruit, cookie, milk
Tuesday, Feb. 3: Popcorn chicken or
toasted cheese on wheat bread with spinach, corn, sweet potato, dinner roll, applesauce, milk
Wednesday, Feb. 4: Chicken pot pie with
stuffing or pulled pork on wheat roll with
cole slaw, carrots, vegetarian baked beans,
pineapple chunks, milk
Thursday, Feb. 5: Buffalo chicken whole
wheat roll, lettuce and tomato or Salisbury
steak, breadstick, mashed potato, green
beans, chicken noodle soup, strawberries
with topping, milk
Friday, Feb. 6: Hamburger on roll,
American cheese, lettuce and tomato or
mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce with
tomato soup, oven fries, broccoli, carrots,
pears, milk
Classroom calendar
Thursday, Jan. 29
• SRE, Officer Phil Safety Program, grade
1-3 in A-Common, 9 to 11 a.m.
• JBMS, Third annual chili dinner and
cook-off, 6 to 8 p.m.,
• Cafeteria/Music Assembly
Friday, Jan. 30
• Grades 1-12 Report cards issued, JBMS
and BHS sent home with students and
may be viewed through PowerSchool
• BHS, Channel 40 Honor Roll Live, 5 to 7
a.m.
Monday, Feb. 2
• BHS, MCAS Retest - Biology
Planning Board Hearing
Legal Notice
Relative to a
Proposed Accessory
Apartment
Posted as required by
MA Gen. Laws 40A
The Planning Board of
the Town of Belchertown,
MA, will hold a public hearing for an accessory apartment application according to
Zoning Bylaw Chapter 145,
Section 145-29.1. Ap­plicants
Kenneth and Laura Johnson,
354 Rock­rim­mon Street, Map
263, Lot 102.
The public hearing will be
held as follows:
Place: Lawrence Mem­
or­ial Hall, 2 Jabish St., Bel­
chertown, MA
Date: February 10, 2015
Time: 7:35 PM
Anyone interested and
wishing to be heard should
appear at the time and place
designated.
The application is available for inspection during
regular business hours at the
Tuesday, Feb. 3
• JBMS, BHS Counselors visit JBMS, 12:30
to 2 p.m., Music Assembly
• BHS, MCAS Retest - Biology
Wednesday, Feb. 4
• BHS, School Council Meeting, 5 p.m.,
BHS Library
CSS – Cold Spring School
SRE – Swift River Elementary School
CHCS – Chestnut Hill Community School
JBMS – Jabish Brook Middle School
BHS – Belchertown High School
Legals
Town Clerk’s office and the
Planning Office.
Christopher Laurenzo
Chairman, Planning Board
1/22,1/29/15
Public Hearing
Legal Notice
Belchertown Zoning
Board of Appeals
In accordance with the
provisions of Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 40A,
Section 11 the Zoning Board
of Appeals will hold a Public
Hearing on Wednesday
February 18, 2015 at 6:35
PM.
This hearing will be held
in the Board of Selectmen's
meeting room of the Law­
rence Memorial Hall, 2
Jabish Street, Belchertown,
MA on the application from
Thomas Pelissier for Col­
lect­ive Copies requesting a
Variance §145-68, to convert more than 30% of the
building space to residential
and retain two commercial
spaces on the first floor.
College notes
Bryant University
SMITHFIELD, RI – The fall semester dean’s list at Bryant University
includes the following area residents: Jonathon Kearney a freshman
in Computer Information Systems of
Belchertown and James Marley a sophomore in Undeclared of Belchertown.
Saint Anselm College
MANCHESTER, NH – Mark W.
Cronin, Dean of the College, announces the following students that were
named to the dean’s list for the fall
2014 semester at Saint Anselm College,
Manchester, NH. Robert B. Carkhuff,
of Amherst, a Criminal Justice major is
a member of the Class of 2015. Noelle
Menard, of Granby, a Business major is
a member of the Class of 2017.
University of New Haven
WEST HAVEN, CT – The following
students were named to the dean’s list
at the University of New Haven for the
fall 2014 semester, Jonathan Crowner
of Belchertown and Monica Kowalski
of Belchertown. Full-time undergraduate students must have a 3.50 or better
cumulative GPA for the semester to be
eligible for the dean’s List.
University of Rhode
Island
KINGSTON, RI – The University of
Rhode Island is pleased to announce
that more than 4,700 students qualified
for the fall 2014 dean’s list. Students
who have completed 12 or more credits
during a semester for letter grades with
at least a 3.30 quality point average
qualify for the Dean’s List. Part-time
students qualify with the accumulation
of 12 credits with a 3.30 quality point
average.
The following students were named
to the University of Rhode Island’s
Dean’s List: Johann Sebastian Becker
of Amherst, Amy M Rumanowski of
Belchertown and Wesley John Martins
of Belchertown.
Western New England
University
2014. Shakeraneh is working towards
a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Students
are named to the President’s List for
achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.
Western New England
University
SPRINGFIELD – The following students have been named to the president’s list at Western New England for
the fall semester of 2014. Students are
named to the president’s list for achieving a semester grade point average of
3.80 or higher.
David Bohl of Amherst
Nicholas Boileau of Belchertown
Catherine Anziano of Belchertown
Mathew Anziano of Belchertown
Branden Piquette of Belchertown
Jacob Willemain of Belchertown
Kyle Moriarty of Belchertown
Peter Spotts of Belchertown
Joshua Labonte of Granby
Nina Konyreva of Granby
Western New England
University
SPRINGFIELD, – The following students have been named to dean’s list at
Western New England University for
the fall semester of 2014. Students are
named to the dean’s list for achieving
a semester grade point average of 3.30
or higher. These students are working
towards a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Sarah Stevens of Belchertown
Jacob Tetrault of Granby
Patrick Fugler of Granby
Emma Norden of Belchertown
Mariah Beeman of Belchertown
Geena DeTorrice of Belchertown
Christopher Beaver of Belchertown
Andrew Drawec of Belchertown
Melanie Archambault of Belchertown
Aaron Krasinkiewicz of Belchertown
Lawrence Belbin of Belchertown
Christina Delude of Belchertown
Olivia Mei of Granby
Natasha Mercado-Santana of Granby
Megan Lalonde of Granby
Norwich University
SPRINGFIELD – Pegah Shakeraneh
of Belchertown has been named to the
president’s list at Western New England
University for the fall semester of
NORTHFIELD, Vt. ­ – Jacob Maheu
of Belchertown has been recognized on
the dean’s list at Norwich University for
the fall 2014 semester:
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Schedule of Use Regulations
145 Attachment 1:10 #15
Office, retail, restaurant 13
complex with studios and
residential apartments with
less than 2,500 square feet
of floor space (13 Not more
than 30% of the floor space
of all buildings on the parcel
may be residential) for the
property located at 55 Main
Street Map 243 Parcel 113
zoned B1
A copy of the application may be inspected at the
Town Clerk's office (Room
201) 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM,
Monday through Friday,
Lawrence Memorial Hall, 2
Jabish Street, Belchertown,
MA.
Any Person interested and
wishing to be heard should
appear at the time and place
designated.
David Lucey Chairman,
Zoning Board of Appeals
1/29,2/5/15
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QUEEN MATTRESS SETS from
$150 - SAVE 50%-70% - Full sets
from $130 - Twin sets from $110 King sets from $285 - Hardwood
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413-977-6144
Tag Sale
A public service announcement
presented by your community paper
ANTIQUE AND PERIOD chairs –
Restored with new woven seats –
Many styles and weaves available.
Call (413)267-9680.
FURNITURE COLLECTION,
MOVING MUST SELL.
All pieces come from a smoke free
home. Photos of furniture
can be texted or emailed, or
shown by appointment.
CAMEL BACK SOFA, mahogany
Queen Ann legs. Floral chintz
style
fabric,
predominantly
burgundy in color. 78” long.
Removable seat cushion, two
matching throw pillows. Excellent,
like new condition $600 (valued
over $2,000).
2 HIGH BACK CHAIRS, flame stick
pattern fabric (hunter green, navy
and burgundy) with ball and claw
feet. Cushion and padding are
fiber
and
duck
down-filled.
Exceptionally
comfortable,
handsome
chairs,
matching
ottoman. Coordinates well with
above mentioned sofa. $275 per
chair, $100 ottoman or $575 for
all 3 pieces.
LADY’S HIGH BACK CHAIR,
burgundy, small diamond pattern.
Excellent like new condition. $150
2 CHERRY END TABLES, Queen
Ann legs. Some slight scratches
on table tops. $100 for both.
DINING ROOM SET: $900 entire
set, (or sold separately for prices
listed by each item).
MAHOGANY TABLE (pedestal and
oval shape), seats 8 (Table pads
included). 4 matching chairs $400
SIDE BUFFET with 6 drawers and
two side cabinets. $250
TALL HUTCH, 2 piece (removable
top). Bottom has three large
drawers, two side cabinets. Top is
bowed-glass front with 3 shelves
inside for display. $350
Located in Palmer,
call (413)626-6201.
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
indoor tag sale Saturday/ Sunday
Jan/ Feb., 11-5 HARDWICK
VINEYARD & WINERY, 3305
Greenwich Rd., Ware (413)9677763.
Firewood
CORDWOOD SEASONED HARD
WOOD cut and split. $225/ cord,
128 ct.ft. 2 cord minimum. Call
(413)283-4977
FIREWOOD
Fresh cut & split $175.00.
Seasoned cut & split $250.00
All hardwood.
*Also have seasoned softwood for
outdoor boilers (Cheap).
Quality & volumes guaranteed!!
New England Forest Products
(413)477-0083.
LOG LENGTH FIREWOOD for
sale. 7-8 cords delivered. $750.00
delivered locally. Pricing subject to
change. Wood pellets for sale
picked up or delivered.
Seasoned firewood ready to
deliver. Also specialize in Heat
Treatment Certified kiln dried
firewood delivered. Call 1-800373-4500 for details.
SEASONED FIREWOOD ALL
hardwood cut, split $150 a cord. U
pick
up.
Brimfield
delivery
available (413)355-0209.
SEASONED HARDWOOD CUT,
split,
delivered.
Volume
guaranteed. Same day delivery.
Over 15 years in business. $225
per cord (413)896-4665.
SEASONED OAK & HARDWOOD. Cut split and delivered.
2, 3 & 4 cord loads. R.T. Smart &
Sons.
1-413-267-3827.
www.rtsmartwood.com.
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accumulations.
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years
experience. Ready to buy. CALL
FOR CASH (413)531-3281.
Wanted
OLD
CARPENTER
TOOLS
wanted. Planes, chisels, saws,
levels, etc. Call Ken 413-4332195. Keep your vintage tools
working and get MONEY.
WANTED
ANTIQUES
&
COLLECTIBLES
Furniture,
Advertising signs, Toys, Dolls,
Trains Crocks & Jugs, Musical
Instruments, Sterling Silver &
Gold, Coins, Jewelry, Books,
Primitives, Vintage Clothing,
Military items, Old Lamps.
Anything old. Contents of attics,
barns and homes. One item or
complete estate. Call (413)2673786 or (413)539-1472 Ask for
Frank.
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For Full Accounting & Tax Service
Registered Tax Return Preparer
228 West St., Ware, MA 01082
413-967-8364
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Notary Public
Sixty-Five Jim Ash Road
Palmer, MA 01069-9814
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Kitchens • Baths • Doors • Additions
Renovations • Custom Designs • New Homes
Lifetime Warranty on Craftsmanship
lic. & ins.
Bob (413) 374-6175
or Jen (413) 244-5112
DRYWALL
AND
CEILINGS,
plaster repair. Drywall hanging.
Taping & complete finishing. All
ceiling textures. Fully insured.
Jason at Great Walls.
(413)563-0487
HANDYMAN SERVICES
One call does it all
Storm Clean-up
Snowplowing,
Roof Raking,
High Lift Service,
Remodeling,
Roof Repairs,
Excavating
Fully insured. Free estimates.
Reasonable rates
www.rlhenterprises.net
(413)668-6685.
HANDYMAN, TILE, carpentry,
sheet rock, repairs, decks, window
and door replacement, painting,
staining. Call Gil. Free estimates.
Licensed, insured (413)323-0923.
PAINT AND PAPER Over 25
years experience. References. Lic
#086220. Please call Kevin 978355-6864.
WE
RENOVATE,
SELL
&
PURCHASE (any condition) horse
drawn vehicles such as sleighs,
carriages, surreys, wagons, dr’s
buggies,
driveable
or
lawn
ornaments. Some furniture and
other
restoration
services
available.
Reasonable prices.
Quality
workmanship.
Call
(413)213-0373 for estimate and
information.
Demers & Sons
Belchertown, MA
WILL BUY OLD ITEMS antiques,
books,
furniture,
photographs, advertising, vehicles,
toys. One item or complete house
contents. Call Pete anytime 413575-0780.
90 YEAR OLD company offering
free in-home water testing. Call
Eric 413-244-8139
Phone/Fax
CHIMNEY SERVICES: CLEANINGS, caps, dampers, repairs
including masonry and liners. The
best for less!!! Worcester to
Pittsfield.
www.expresschimney.com
413-650-0126, 508-245-1501
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rates on advertising your tax service here!
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ESTATE
PICKERS “in the Old Monson
Bowling Alley” We are buying
all types of Antiques and
Collectibles!! Simply Bring your
items in for a Free Evaluation
and/ or Cash Offer!! We will
come to you. Contents of attic,
basements, entire estates!!
Clean sweep service. All Gold
and Silver Items to include;
jewelry, costume and estate
pcs., wrist/pocket watches,
class ring, etc., broken or not.
Silverware
sets,
trays,
trophies, etc., Coins of all sorts,
Proof sets, Silver dollars and
other coinage collections! All
types of Old Advertising
Signs, Military items to include
Daggers, Swords, Bayonets,
guns,
medals,
uniforms,
helmets etc. Old toys, train
sets, dolls, metal trucks, old
games, model car kits from the
’60s,
old
bicycles,
motorcycles,
pedal
cars,
Matchbox, action figures, Pre1970’s Baseball cards, comic
books, etc.! Old picture frames,
prints and oil paintings, old
fishing equipment, lures, tackle
boxes! Post Card albums, old
coke machines, pinball, juke
boxes, slot machines, musical
instruments, guitars of all
types,
banjos,
horns,
accordions, etc. Old cameras,
microscopes, telescopes, etc.
Just like on T.V. We buy all
things seen on “Pickers” and
the “Pawn Shop” shows!! Call
or Bring your items in to our
4,500 square foot store!! 64
Main Street., Monson (“The
Old Bowling Alley”) We are
your Estate Specialists!! Over
30 yrs. in the Antique Business!
Prompt Courteous Service!
Open Daily 10:00- 5:00 Sun.
12:00- 5:00 (413)267-3729.
Services
CHAIR SEAT WEAVING &
refinishing - cane, fiber rush &
splint - Classroom instructor, 20 +
years experience. Call Walt at
(413)267-9680 for estimate.
ACE
CHIMNEY
SWEEPS.
Cleanings, inspections, repairs,
caps,
liners,
waterproofing,
rebuilds. Gutterbrush Installations.
Local family owned since 1986.
HIC #118355. Fully insured.
(413)547-8500.
BILODEAU AND SON Roofing.
Established 1976. New re-roofs
and repairs. Gutter cleanings and
repairs. Licensed/ insured. Call
(413)967-6679.
Child Services
*NEW STATE LAW. Anyone
advertising caring of children must
list a license number to do so if
they offer this service in their own
home.
Cleaning Services
DOMESTIC ENGINEER WITH
25+ years experience. I have
cleaning down to a science. Detail
oriented, organized, trustworthy,
references available. Call Robin
(413)531-4408.
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Cleaning Services
& COMPLETE
JANITORIAL
SERVICE
413-531-9393
www.rogersrugs.com
OFFICE
CLEANING
SERVICE
Roger M. Driscoll
Owner
Fully Insured
Free Estimates
Electrician
DEPENDABLE
ELECTRICIAN,
FRIENDLY
service,
installs
deicing cables. Free estimates.
Fully insured. Scott Winters
electrician Lic. #13514-B Call
(413)244-7096.
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Heating & Air Cond.
Instruction
Roofing
Pets
Help Wanted
HEATING REPAIRS- AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL service
on all brands, gas furnace, heat
pump & mini split systems. Tony’s
Heating
&
Cooling
Service
(413)221-7073
TRUCK DRIVERS
NEEDED
A & B CDL CLASSES + BUS
Chicopee, Ma (413)592-1500
UNITED TRACTOR TRAILER
SCHOOL
Unitedcdl.com
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.
LABRADOODLE PUPPIES,
AKC parents, country home
raised, ready Feb 22. Info at:
www.NHpuppy.com
PART TIME WANTED to stack
firewood and run equipment. Must
be consistent. Tetreault & Son
(413)245-9615
Home Improvement
Masonry
RETIRED RACING
GREYHOUNDS AVAILABLE
FOR ADOPTION
spayed/neutered, wormed,
shots, heartworm tested,
teeth cleaned
PCA’S HHA’S, CNA’S NEEDEDfor Monson, Brimfield, Hampden,
Palmer, Ware, etc. Must be
dependable,
have
reliable
transportation and verifiable work
references. Please call Visiting
Angels 508-764-6700.
C-D HOME IMPROVEMENT. 1
Call for all your needs. Windows,
siding, roofs, additions, decks,
baths, hardwood floors, painting.
All work 100% guaranteed.
Licensed and insured. Call Bob
(413)596-8807 Cell
CS Lic.
#97110, HIC Lic #162905
CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION
Kitchen, bath, foyers. References.
Lic #086220. Please call Kevin
(978)355-6864.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS. REMODELING. Kitchens, baths.
Ceramic tile, windows, painting,
wallpapering, textured ceilings,
siding, additions. Insurance work.
Fully insured. Free estimates. 413246-2783 Ron.
WATER DAMAGE
-CALL JAY (413)436-5782FOR REPAIRS
Complete
Drywall
Service.
Finishing,
Painting,
Ceilings
(Smooth or Textured). 38 years
experience. Fully insured
Instruction
DON'T BE A STARVING
ARTIST - learn how to teach
painting with this special
method to people of all ages
and abilities and have your own
business with a stable income.
Fill the need for more art in
healthcare facilities. Check it
out at:
www.artis4every1.com or call
(508)882-3947
COMPLETE CHIMNEY &
MASONRY SERVICE
A+ BBB RATING
“From Brick to Stone,
Sidewalks to Fireplaces”
New Construction- RebuildsRepairs & Restoration
Licensed- RegisteredFully Insured
Owner Operated
Eric 413-210-9631
www.emcmasonry.com
Accepting all major credit cards
Painting
KEN’S PAINTING SERVICES
Interior/ exterior painting and
staining, wallpaper removal and
repairs, quality products and
workmanship. Free estimates.
(413)896-8264.
Plumbing
LINC’S PLUMBING LIC #J27222
Prevent Emergencies Now
Call LINC’S
For Your Connection
(413)668-5299
Roofing
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.
Lifetime
warranty.
Senior Discount. 24 hour service.
Snow Removal
24
HOUR
SNOWPLOWING
service,
Palmer,
Monson,
Wilbraham, Hampden. Call now
limited space available. (413)5195439.
Tree Work
AAA1 - TROM’S TREE SERVICE
affordable prices, tree removal,
hazard tree removal, cordwood,
stump grinding. We’re fully insured
and workmen’s comp. for your
protection. Free estimates. Mon.Sun. Call Jason. 413-283-6374.
ATEKS TREE- Honest, quality
tree service.
From pruning to
house lot clearing. Fully insured.
Free estimates (413)687-3220.
DUKE'S TREE SERVICE &
LAWN CARE Tree removal,
Pruning, Leaf removal
Duke's Waste Management &
More Dump runs, Clean outs
413-535-9808
[email protected]
Dukeswastemanagement.com
KOPEC TREE SERVICE
Fully insured. Proudly serving the
community for 13 years.
Trimming, Removals and Storm
Damage. Call for a free estimate.
Think Spring!
(413)687-0728.
Pets
BE A RESPONSIBLE PET
OWNER - Financially needy? Call
for assistance to spay/neuter your
cat/dog.
(413)565-5383
CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR
ANIMALS.
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
DATA ENTRY/CLERICAL. Enter
new sales items & price changes
into computer. Review for errors
& correct as needed. Light admin
&
clerical
assistance
to
department.
Reliability w/good
attendance required.
Must be
organized, detail-oriented, with
excellent math skills and good
computer proficiency.
E-mail
resume to [email protected]
or mail to ECT Human Resources,
P.O. Box 909, Ludlow, MA 01056.
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.
$ Fill Out and Mail This Money Maker $
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THE DEADLINE IS FRIDAY AT NOON
Send to Turley Publications, 24 Water St., Palmer MA 01069.
Must include check.
Or call 413-283-7084 to place your ad.
UNITED PERSONNEL IS seeking
experienced housekeepers and
custodians for local college.
Temporary positions for first and
second shift, must be able to pass
a
background
check,
$10$12/hour,
depending
on
experience. Qualified candidates
should
apply
online
at
www.unitedpersonnel.com
and
call 413-527-7445 to schedule an
interview.
CHARLTON
MANOR
REST
Home 3-8/ 3-11 shift Students
welcome to apply. Apply in
person: 12 Town Farm Rd.,
Charlton Mass
PORCHLIGHT HOME CARE in
Chicopee
Massachusetts
is
looking for Home Health Aides
and CNA's for the Belchertown
and Ware areas. We have A.M,
P.M.
and
week-end
shifts
available. You must be certified,
reliable and have your own
transportation. If you love home
care and taking care of folks in
their home, come join a growing
company and a great team.
(413)437-9862
Suburban Residential
Circulation: 59,000
First ZONE base price
ZIP
TOWN OF MONSON, 110 Main
Street, Monson, MA 01057
The Town of Monson is seeking
an experienced individual to fill the
position of Part Time Custodian to
serve the Monson Town Offices /
Monson Police Department (MPD)
for 6 hours per week. These
hours will be worked in two hour
shifts on Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday.
The custodian
performs responsible manual work
in connection with the care and
maintenance of Monson Police
Department; all other related work,
as required: Performs a variety of
cleaning tasks, such as cleaning
restrooms, sweeping, dusting,
vacuuming, waxing floors, and
removing trash and recyclables.
Performs
maintenance
tasks,
including basic carpentry.
Removes snow and ice and clears
walkways. Notifies supervisor of
need to order supplies. Monitors
building systems. Prepares rooms
for public meetings and other
events; moves and sets up
furniture and equipment. Performs
other similar or related duties as
required, or as situation dictates.
Please send resumé and cover
letter to Cristina Pedro, Town
Treasurer,
no
later
than
Wednesday, February 11, 2015.
Health Care
Buy the Quabbin Village Hills or the Suburban
Residential ZONE for $24.00 for 20 words plus
50¢ for additional words. Add $5 for a second ZONE.
SUBURBAN
RN, HHA’S, CNA’S, NEEDED.
Highest competitive rates for
Home Care Agency, also paid
mileage. Professional Medical
Services, Inc. (413)289-9018
Denise, EOE
Add a second ZONE
includes additional words
+ $500
Subtotal
x Number of Weeks
TOTAL enclosed
Did you remember to check your zone?
SIGN ON BONUS!!!
Ophthalmic Assistant/Tech.
For
busy
Ophthalmology
Practice in Hampshire County.
We are searching for a highly
motivated, dependable, skilled
individual who is a team player,
and is a "people person",
interested in a long term
commitment, to join our team.
Excellent salary and benefits.
Full time preferred.
Please send resume and cover
letter to: [email protected]
All Replies Confidential!
Business Opp.
LIQUOR STORE FOR sale.
Established location, 30 yrs. Full
license, turn key opportunity. Over
$600K Merchandise, $150K lottery
in sales. 2,000 sq.ft leased store in
Westfield. $165K plus inventory
separate. Call (413)267-0497.
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PALMER-This 4 BR Colonial has a
remodeled kitchen & cozy LR with
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PALMER-Great country Cape with 1car garage in fantastic location. Nice
private back yard. Brand new septic
system, Town water and partially
finished
basement.(71785613)
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LUDLOW- CONDO FOR sale. 2
beds, 2 baths 1,645 sq.ft. Great
Meadow
Crest
Townhouse
Condominium with Hardwood
floors, white kitchen cabinetry, and
spacious rooms with a covered
back deck off the dining area for
maximum sun exposure and
peaceful enjoyment. Finished
Family Room in basement, with
attached 1 car garage. Close to
Mass Pike and walking distance to
Randall’s
Farm!
For
more
information or to view this condo
call Chris Bloom 413-687-5743,
Gallagher Real Estate.
Call us for an accurate FREE
market analysis.
413-967-6326/800-486-2121
WARE:
Great
business
opportunity, currently medical
office with addt’l offices on 2nd
floor, handicap access, parking lot.
$278,900
Call us today
967-7355
WARE: Quality craftsmanship on
this updated spacious 3 BD.Lg.
cabinet packed Kit w/plenty of
counter space w/island,. 2.5 BA,
1st flr laundry, gleaming hardwood
floors and freshly painted walls
$189,900
HARDWICK: Horse lovers dream
w/barn 3 stalls, water, electric and
loft. 3BD, 2BA Colonial with
Chestnut Beams. A must see.
$252,500
CHICOPEE-Lovely Ranch on a
dead-end street with a white
picket fence!Sunny family room
w/pocket doors, HW floors, finished
basement, fenced yard w/in-ground
pool. (71754730) $174,999
SPENCER: 3 BR cape recently
renovated w.MA BR & BA and
laundry on 1st floor. Updates, roof,
siding,
electrical,
bathroom,
kitchen, carpet, attic insulation
wood floor refinished. $175,000
SPENCER: Three bedroom cape
with first floor master bedroom,
summer screen house, desirable
area
minutes to Route 9 for
community $182,000
HARDWICK-Nestled on over 4 acres
and set way back from the road is oneof-a-kind, 3000+ sqft. Contemporary.
Enjoy 10’ wide porch on 3 sides
of the home. Soaring ceilings.A/C.
(71538117) $529,000
HARDWICK-Fantastic opportunity
to live mortgage free as an
owner/occupant or as an investor.
Well maintained 4-family with
great potential in a nice location.
(71733777) $216,000
Dorrinda
O’Keefe-Shea
Glenn Moulton
Jill Stolgitis
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Alan Varnum
Bruce Martin
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McQueston
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Mobile Homes
WALES PRIVATE LAND, 2
bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 14’x70’, air,
shingles. Includes garage, shed,
storage
trailer,
thermopanes,
workshop $85,000. 413-593-9961
DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM
For Rent
BARRE 1 BEDROOM heat, hot
water. Close to supermarket and
coffee shop. References, 1st and
last $550 (774)239-3290.
HARDWICK-Great opportunity to run
your own business. 1500 sq. ft. Ranch
home above an existing laundromat
business close to town center. Nice
level yard, nice neighborhood.
(71733802) $183,500
BELCHERTOWN - 1 MONTH
FREE, LARGE, MODERN 2
bedroom apt. on bus route, w/w
carpeting, large yard, laundry on
premises, off-street parking in
plowed lot, appliances. $775/ mo
(413)323-1119 (413)537-7080
Jones Group Realtors®
PALMER 1BR - Quiet Secure
Country Location. Locked Storage
& Laundry in Basement. K/DR
Combo - LR-Full Bath. Nice
Layout.
No
Smoke/Pets.
1st/last/sec. $700.00. Breton Est.
413-283-6940
45 N. Main St.
Belchertown
413-323-7295
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MONSON 1 BEDROOM APT.
$550 + utilities. No Pets. Avail.
immed., Stove, refrigerator incl.
F/L/S (413)335-5065
PALMER 2 BR. $925/ mo. 1 mi to
Pike. Beautifully renovated. Offstreet
parking.
Utilities
not
included. Available March 1.
(413)427-2706.
PALMER BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED 2 Br apt. $700 plus
utilities. No pets, non-smokers.
First, last, security and CORI. Call
(413)267-5338.
THREE RIVERS 2 BR, 2nd floor,
$700 no utilities. No pets.
(413)262-5245
Commercial Rentals
WARREN A MODERN Studio/
$525 with new kitchen, carpet and
appliances. Free hot water.
Beautiful rural setting with a
mountain view. Located on 67.
Please call (413)323-1118.
GRANBY ROUTE 202, Business
zoned 600 sq. ft garage/ storage,
overhead & walkthrough doors,
$400. (413)427-4638.
MONSON.
3
BEDROOM.
Completely renovated, propane
heat, lower than oil, $100 toward
first fill-up. NO PETS!!! $900/ mo.
F/L/S (413)783-0192. Mr. Allen.
INDUSTRIAL ZONED. FOUR
buildings available, 500 to 5,000
sq.ft. Breckenridge St., Palmer.
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