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Residents Face Tough Decision on Prop 2-1/2 Override

by Marjorie Turner Hollman, Contributing Writer In January, a Proposition 2-1/2 override was proposed to address Bellingham school department budgetary shortfalls and avoid staff cuts, as well as provide for enrichment of course offerings. The proposal stirred interest, concern and controversy. And then the Covid-19 virus turned life as we know it on its head.

The town election—delayed, but not cancelled—will be held in Bellingham on June 9. Three candidates are vying for two available seats on the Board of Selectmen. Incumbents Robert Biagi and Don Martinis face off against challenger Kelly Grant.

(See the candidates’ profiles in this issue.) The remaining races on the ballot are uncontested.

Arguably the most important decision voters will be asked to make is on the proposed Proposition 2-1/2 override.

Because of the pandemic, many felt they would table it, but the Board of Selectmen kept the override question on the ballot for voters to decide. A tax increase is never welcomed, but in the midst of a national recession any tax increase is a tough sell.

If the override fails, the school department would be unable to allocate its needed funding, much of which is contractually obligated, and would be forced to eliminate positions and make other cuts. If the override passes, the school department would be able to meet its obligations and proceed with their strategic plan, but based on an average home value of $324,000, the

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additional cost to Bellingham taxpay- allowed for students to pick up items be submitted, and may be obtained ments (felt tip pens or #2 pencils). ers would be in the neighborhood of left in their lockers, and supported the at https://www.bellinghamma.org/ Poll workers will be issued personal $165, plus the allowed 2-1/2 percent school nutrition staff as they work to home/news/town-clerk-announces- protective equipment (PPE), and voters increase (around $185); this would in- provide free meals for all Bellingham annual-spring-election. will be expected to wear the PPE recAfter printing and completing the ommended at the time of the election. crease the average tax bill from $4,612 children under the age of 18.

While teachers and administrators application, you may send it by regular to $4,962. (CFO Mary MacKinnon has The deadline for registering to vote noted that Bellingham has among have been working from their homes, mail, scan and email it, or deposit it in the town election was May 29th. the lowest average single-family tax they have not ceased in their efforts in the drop-off box opposite the front There are, however, two additional bills in the general geographic region. to support our children’s education. doors of the Municipal Center. As soon elections also coming up—a primary Also, according to the MA Department Thus, most school expenses have as ballots are available, you will receive in the fall, and the general/presidenof Revenue website [www.mass.gov/ not changed significantly, even as the one by mail. The ballot must be com- tial election in November—and voter lists/reports-relating-to-property- students have been studying away pleted and received by the Town Clerk’s registration is available on an ongoing tax-data-and-statistics], the average from the school buildings. Consider- office by no later than 8 pm on June 9th basis through the town clerk’s office. single-family tax bill in the Common- ing the dire budget situation at the in order for your vote to be counted.

Your vote will make a difference.

Polls will be open for in-person vot- Despite the challenges, and no matter wealth is $6,182; in 2019 Bellingham state level, cuts in state funding for ranked 216 of 351 available communi- schools are a distinct possibility, so ing, from 12 to 8 pm, for any residents which side of the issues you are on, what local schooling will look like in who feel comfortable doing so. Voters it is important to our democracy that ties for average tax bills.)

But according to the Boston Globe, Bellingham in the fall is unclear at this may bring their own writing imple- your voice be heard. as of May 7, over 960,000 people have point in time. (For more information, * Read “Soter Announces House and Senate Approve Unemployment Insurance Changes to filed for unemployment in MA since the read Municipal Spotlight: Marano Assist Laid-off Workers, Employers” at www.BellinghamBulletin.com coronavirus outbreak (https://www. Offers Glimpse into Re-Opening of bostonglobe.com/2020/05/07/nation/ Schools [beginning on page 1] for a another-32-million-americans-filed- Q & A session Bulletin Contributing REMINDER: unemployment-last-week) and that Writer Ken Hamwey had with School Be sure to cast your vote, either in number has risen to over 1 million Superintendent Peter Marano.) person on June 9, 12–8 pm, or by On May 18, the Governor announced since then*. The picture is still unclear as to how many of those jobs will be a strategy for phased and (hopefully) mail (ballot must be received by FOR OFFICE USE ONLY waiting for employees to return to safe reopening of businesses to reboot 8 pm on June 9). it’s EMAILED: as officials work to figure out how to the economy. As restrictions loosen,DATE uncertain how successfully businesses safely reopen the economy.

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Local Author Details Trail Etiquette For many, walking outdoors during the pandemic is the only relief from sheltering at home, and local nature trails have been somewhat inundated with relative newcomers. The following advice on trail etiquette is reprinted with permission from Marjorie Turner Hollman, author of the Easy Walks series of local trail books, the latest of which is the soon-to-be-published Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are. “Take only pictures, leave only footprints” is a favored shorthand phrase that reminds visitors to outdoor areas to be respectful of the wildlife that lives there, the plants that grow in the area, and the views to be enjoyed by all.

Take your trash with you; extra points to those who bring a bag for collecting trash to carry out with them. Refrain from changing the natural landscape with rock towers or scratched signs, or in other ways. Remember that others will follow in your footsteps. Following is a trail-etiquette checklist: Take only pictures, leave only footprints. n Take your trash home with you.

(The first two bear repeating) n

Bring a bag to collect trash while hiking. n Make way for others using the same trail, particularly now when we are striving to practice social distancing. n Avoid shouting except in an emergency. n Keep your electronic music at home. n Stay on one side of the path when using rail trails. n Never toss rocks over a lookout spot. n Check for restriction notices about dogs before setting out on the trail with your pup. n Keep your leashed dog a safe distance from others on the trail. Assurances that loose dogs are friendly are simply inadequate to those who may tip over or have allergies. n Leave rocks in the trail unless you are part of a trail maintenance crew. n Remove loose tree branches from the trail when possible, and report fallen trees that block trails. n

Following these very basic guidelines will put you far ahead of those heedless ones who have come to enjoy the same area you have chosen to explore. Happy trails!

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continued from page 1 We made sure there was equity for all students, forward, there will be a plethora of changes when including those lacking access to technology and schools re-open, hopefully in late August and September. Following is a question-and-answer sesthose with special needs.”

As Marano and other superintendents received sion with Bellingham’s school chief as he offered directives from the Department of Education, they his thoughts on what the 2020-21 school opening had to ensure that remote learning would be sub- might look like. His responses, which could be stantive. “As we got new information from the state, revised later, were for our May 15 deadline. we had to provide more depth to remote learning,” Q: Will all five of Bellingham’s schools re-open Marano said. “We introduced new curriculum and on Aug. 26? emphasized priority standards [important areas that the state wanted covered].”

A: I’m cautiously optimistic and remain hopeful Covid-19 became the change agent. Moving that we’ll open on time. We may be fully open or

it could be just certain grades. Social distancing likely will be part of the opening, and lunch time could be in classrooms instead of the cafeteria.

Q: If the cafeteria is in the mix, what will change?

A: There’ll probably be social distancing that will

lessen the number of students at tables, and tables will have to be disinfected after each lunch period.

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A: I believe we’ll have some form of distancing in classrooms.

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Q: Will there continue to be one nurse on duty at

practices where a limited number of players will each of the schools, and how will their role change? be coached at different times. There will likely be a different approach to water bottles and coolers.

A: Each school will still have one nurse on duty, Players may have to bring their own, or the school and they’ll have to be hyper-sensitive to any and might provide them; and, if the virus is still causing all symptoms that students exhibit. chaos, handshakes after games might be replaced with head nods.

Q: Will teachers have to adhere to social distancing, and will they need to wear masks?

Q: The prom, which was scheduled for May 14,

A: Social distancing for teachers is a real possibility, and they’ll need to be aware of their surroundings. As for wearing masks, that’s also very possible, but masks may make it difficult for them to project their voice. What also bothers me is that students won’t be able to recognize facial expressions that help in the learning process.

Q: Are teachers over 60 at risk?

A: I’m worried about veteran teachers, but I’m

ymptomatic, they could transmit Covid-19 to a grandparent or a family member whose health is already compromised.

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A: First is that all students and staff are safe. After that I want to meet the needs of all students who have some educational gaps. Nothing replaces has been canceled. Have you devised any plans to the learning that happens in the classroom every honor graduating seniors? day. I also want students, parents and staff to feel A: Graduation day is Friday, June 5. We’re plan- comfortable being back in the building. ning on a parade that day, but the route will be determined after we confer with the police departQ: Will you be guided in your decision-making ment. (See parade info on page 26.) Also, during by the governor, the department of education or the first week of August, there will be a graduation the local board of health? ceremony at the turf field, and we’ll comply with all A: All three will provide guidance, and I’ll be rules and regulations that are in place. cooperating with all three to ensure the safety of

everyone. also worried about students and teachers with Q: Will class sizes be lessened? underlying conditions.

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We have formed a Library Reopening Subcommittee, consisting of 2 Trustees (Nicole Buckley and Amy Bartelloni), the Library Director (Bernadette Rivard), and 4 staff members (Cecily Christensen, Steve Fowler, Anne Kuncewicz and Barbara Pacak).

The committee is working on a phased reopening plan that has no specific timelines. The plan will be reviewed by the Bellingham Board of Health to ensure that we meet our goal, which is to have a plan that keeps both library patrons and staff safe.

Please contact us if you need assistance! Call us at 508-966-1660 (staff will be available at varying hours to answer the phone; check the website for details). Email us (library@bellinghamlibrary.org).

At this time, the book drop remains closed and we are asking you to keep all library materials until we announce that we are ready to accept returns.

There will be no fines on materials checked out during this time.

Don’t have a library card? Call 508-966-1660 or email us at library@bellinghamlibrary.org and we’ll get you a virtual card so that you can use our electronic resources while we are closed.

We ask that you please DO NOT drop off book donations at the library while we are closed.

As the situation is evolving so quickly, we recommend you check the library website, www.

bellinghamlibrary.org, for updated information on the status of library services at any given time. We are updating our website alert with information for the community about library services. That will be your best place to get updated information. From that page you can also sign up for our new weekly electronic newsletter, “The Weekly Wednesday,” that we are using to communicate information about library services during this time.

In May, we were able to offer some remote events through the Zoom platform, and will be using it for the foreseeable future as our way to reach out to groups in our community. The calendar has been updated with as much information as we are sure of concerning June’s programs and events. We do know that summer reading will start on June 29th.

Details will be announced in the coming weeks.

In the meantime, we want to let you know about remote services that are available to you while we are closed. If you need assistance using any of these resources, please let us know.

Instagram: Check out our new Instagram site for staff book and movie reviews at https://www. instagram.com/bellinghamlibraryma.

Digital music: Download and stream music through Freegal® Music. All you need is your Bellingham Library card number. Each week you can download 3 songs to keep. During the library shutdown you can also stream music 24/7.

Online Classes: Free online classes from Univer-

salClass®. You may not be aware that the Bellingham Library subscribes to UniversalClass®, which offers hundreds of online continuing education classes facilitated by dedicated instructors sharing their knowledge on almost any imaginable topic.

There are lessons on topics from accounting to yoga and just about everything in between. Go to the library website and click on “Online Resources/ Online Courses.”

E-Books: Download digital and audiobooks from OverDrive, our CWMARS ebook vendor. Go to the library website and click on “Online Resources/ Download Digital Books.”

E-Magazines: Read popular magazines on your tablet, phone or computer. Bellingham cardholders can check out and own magazines through RB Digital. Go to the library website and click on “Online Resources/Digital Magazines.”

Online tutorials from Niche Academy can help you learn more about the online library resources that are available to Bellingham Library cardholders. There are tutorials on how to use all of our online resources, plus some other commonly used online services like Facebook, Gmail and more.

Click on the green “Tutorials” button on our website to learn more.

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Milford Regional Recognized Nationally for Patient Safety

Milford Regional Medical Center was awarded an “A” in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This is the fourth consecutive time that Milford Regional has received an “A” for this national distinction recognizing Milford Regional’s achievements in providing safer health care.

The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health-care quality and safety. The Safety Grade is a letter grade assigned to all general hospitals across the country and updated every six months, assessing how well the hospital prevents medical errors and other harms to patients.

“Receiving an ‘A’ hospital safety grade four times in a row from a highly respected watchdog group like Leapfrog is a testament to Milford Regional’s emphasis on patient safety as a top priority,” said Edward J. Kelly, president and CEO of Milford Regional. “We believe that our investment in building a strong, comprehensive Quality program within the hospital is an investment in the health of our community. It is reassuring to know that during times of crisis such as we are experiencing now with COVID-19, everyone within our health-care system is focused upon providing patients the highest standards of safe, effective care.”

“As the nation copes with a challenging pandemic, our gratitude extends to hospital leader-

and their service has been extraordinary in our country’s time of need.”

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“We have the capacity, resources and safe treatment areas at Milford Regional to manage all of our patients’ emergency needs,” said Dr. Hopkins.

“We are encouraging patients to continue practicing social distancing measures and to stay at home as much as possible, but that does not apply when dealing with emergency medical conditions.

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Attention Restaurants: Plan for Your Re-Opening!

The town of Bellingham is seeking eligible restaurants to begin planning for a safe reopening. As Governor Charlie Baker begins the phased reopening of businesses in Massachusetts, Bellingham officials are encouraging restaurants with excess outdoor space to think creatively as to how they may expand outdoor table service in a safe manner that will limit exposure to COVID-19.

The town anticipates that restaurants will be required by state officials to limit their interior capacity this summer, so in order to recoup some capacity, the town is looking to provide an opportunity to strategically place outdoor seating in areas not typically used, such as sidewalks, parking lots, grass areas, etc.

The expansion of outdoor seating unfortunately takes some time to permit, so we are requesting interested businesses to reach out now to start the process. This way, once the Governor gives you the green light to open, you will be ready to go!

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Businesses: Fight Covid-19 Economic Crisis with Smart Online Presence Not since the Great Depression has the economy been in such a perilous state of decay. Citizens wait for food in lines that stretch for miles, unemployment levels are now counted in the tens of millions, and multi-generational businesses are all but disappearing. Make no mistake about it—our small businesses are in more trouble than they’ve ever been in before. There is nowhere else in the world where the small business is held in higher regard. And besides the physical harm caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been no greater pain than watching our local small businesses close shop, often for good.

However, this generation’s economic fight has one thing going for them that our forebears in the 1930s did not—the internet. Perhaps the most important technological invention since the advent of the wheel, the internet has changed nearly every aspect of modern life. It has altered what it is to be human. From dating to investing, the internet has changed it all. In a world where we have been confined to our homes for what seems like the better part of 2020, we have turned to the internet to entertain us and sustain the few parts of the economy that

continue to operate. “Zoom meetings” are part of our lexicon now. Tragically, we have even had to learn how to say goodbye to loved ones through video communications.

We are buying more goods and services on the internet than ever before. It’s the silver lining for any business that has been able to capitalize on the trend. And for our small businesses, it may be the one thing that can sustain them through the duration of the crisis. Small-business owners have

many different options to increase their online presence. Social media can be a zero cost option. Many micro businesses use this option to create a basic business page. It’s a strategy that makes sense, since you are on the same platform where your customers are. A Facebook Business Page, for example, allows a business to provide a description of the services they offer along with an easy way to showcase their wares or services by sharing pictures and video. But Facebook is a big ocean filled with a lot of very smart fish. If you don’t know what you’re doing, or are unable to hire someone who does, it can be frustratingly difficult for a business to compete.

A company website could be the difference maker in this historic market. Websites have long been part of the smallbusiness marketing toolbox. They can display some information about your company, show off some products and services, maybe even sell a few items with an e-commerce store. Even the smallest businesses have taken advantage of having a company website. The technologies available from innovative companies like Wix or Square Space have fed the temptation for small-business

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BVT Goes Extra Mile to Celebrate Seniors

owners to build their own websites, a cost-saving UPTON—Spring can be a bittions, and the perfect playlist as endeavor, but with several fundamental risks. tersweet time for seniors as volunteers got creative in makYears ago you might have been able to get away they finish their last year of high ing their deliveries extra special. with putting your website together on a Sunday school and head toward graduEven Superintendent-Director afternoon. The problem now is that every other ation. For the Class of 2020, Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick joined company worth its salt is doing the same thing, Blackstone Valley Regional Voin on the fun, sporting a beaver but better. Professionally built websites, a more cational Technical High School face mask to bring smiles and educated consumer, and increased competition (BVT) recognizes that the close unexpected delight to some of on the internet can make a basic website look old of this school year is going to the seniors inP Milford.

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Blackstone Valley Tech Announces Bellingham Class of 2020 Graduates

UPTON—Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Elizabeth Duncan, Painting & Design TechnolTechnical High School (BVT), announces the names ogy; Lee Raymond Gareau, Electrical; Julia Marie of the 20 members of the graduating Class of 2020 Gaughran, Plumbing; Timothy Joseph Haarstick who live in Bellingham. The seniors are listed (NHS/NTHS), Advanced Manufacturing & Fabricaalphabetically by their last name and including tion; Adam Christopher Kaminski-Miller, Advanced their vocational-technical program. Membership in Manufacturing & Fabrication; Ethan Taylor Levitre, the National Honor Society is indicated by (NHS), Engineering & Robotics; Paige Mackenzie Marand membership in the National Technical Honor quez, Culinary Arts; Caitlyn Elizabeth Meisner Society is noted by (NTHS).

(NHS), Dental Assisting; Jordyn Lee Newcombe, BVT is proud to recognize the Class of 2020 Cosmetology; Paul Richard O’Brien, Automotive Student Officers: Class President, Cole Peterson of Technology; Kacey Lynn Ryan, Cosmetology; Kaili Mendon; Vice President, Nico Allemann of Grafton; Regina Sosa, Multimedia Communications; and Secretary, Sage Hurteau of Douglas; and Histo- Mackenzie Elizabeth Wahl (NHS), Painting & Design FOR OFFICE USE ONLY rian, Logan Keefe of Milford. The Class of 2020 Technology.

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Incumbent Bob Biagi for Selectman

My name is Bob Biagi and I am solution is to use as many departments are properly My position on the proposition seeking re-election to the Board of data points as possible. staffed and have the re- 2-1/2 override ballot question is that Selectmen. Having served a one-year This is where you, the resisources to perform this it is important that the residents determ, I am eager to continue the dents of Bellingham, are admirable duty. cide on what funding is needed for momentum and experience I have most important. I pride myEducation is critical to our schools and our town, and that is gained over the first year. self on my ability to listen the success of our town; why I voted in favor of the issue being I have resided in Bellingham with and integrate what I hear and we must remember present on the town wide ballot. my wife, Pam, for our entire marriage into the opinions and conthat education starts at Let me close by saying that it has of nearly 26 years. During this time, clusions that I form. This home! Raising children been a tremendous privilege holdwe have raised three children, and I position requires an open with manners and respect ing this seat for the past year. I have have been involved in varied efforts mind and the willingness is imperative, and equally learned much and will continue to within our great town. I was a regu- to alter your opinion based as important is that they seize the opportunity to learn more. lar volunteer in school wide events, on the facts presented; my promise are led into the hands of caring teach- We have great leadership in place, often leading behind the scenes; I is that I will continue to listen. ers and staff in our public schools. whether it be our Town Administrahave also been a Scout leader and a We live in a vibrant time for our Our teachers need to be put into a tor, our CFO, our heads of various youth sport coach. My efforts, along community. It is important to strike position to succeed with proper re- committees or directors of departwith others, are responsible for the a balance so that we are a sought- sources and funding. ments along with my colleagues on construction of the Kasper Park play- after destination for growing families A municipality’s largest source of the Board of Selectmen. I hope you ground at Silver Lake, and the resur- along with our well represented se- revenue comes in the form of taxes. give me the opportunity to continue www.BellinghamBulletin.com www.Bellingham gence of the Bellingham Educational nior community.

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Bellingham Residents, giving back positively to my community. boards and committees to draft My name is Kelly Grant and I am one of the Over the course of the past seven years, I have our next ten-year plan. Over the candidates for a Three-Year seat on the Belling- been involved in various organizations and com- years, I have met and worked with ham Board of Selectman. My husband Frank and mittees. I have been a member of the Town of all the incredible and hardworkI moved here fourteen years ago and Our two Bellingham Finance Committeewww.BellinghamBulletin.com and Capital Im- ing departments throughout this children both attend Bellingham Memorial School. provements Committee for the years. town, who truly keep us running.

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Incumbent Don Martinis for Selectman

In my view, the town of Bellingham support they need to thrive. We must Fi r s t , t h a n k Bellingham has never had a Prop you all for the is like a company: the CEO of our balance commercial and residential 2.5 override and in the past several opportunity you company is our Town Administrator development and provide proper years, the town has been managing have given me and our Selectmen are the board of funding for our school department our community with a limited budget. over the last 6 directors. As such, the Selectman are to provide our kids the opportunity to Despite these restrictions the town years to ser ve responsible for hiring and oversee- learn, compete, and prosper. has successfully completed some our community ing the most talented and effective MARTINIS – cont. on page 18 as member of personnel to operate this municipalthe Board of Se- ity—most notably and recently the lectmen. I hope CFO and Town Treasurer.

Jim Richardson Typically, the most significant reyou will support of my bid for re- sponsibility of the board is the forma401-767-2061 election so that we can build on the tion and management of the town’s 72 South Main St. momentum and success of my previ- budget. Budget preparation, review, approval, and management are vital ous two terms.

Bellingham As a 35-year resident, I have al- to the town’s operation. With 6 years ways been committed to seeing our of experience on the board, I have decommunity and its families prosper. veloped a complete understanding of My wife Deana and I grew up in Med- the process necessary to manage our way, but CHOSE to raise our family town in a fiscally responsible manner.

During this election, there is a Proin Bellingham. We are passionate about our town. Deanna and I have posed 2.5 override question, which raised four children here and each includes $1.5 million dollars to supwww.Bellingham one—Kyle, Kristin, Kevin and Kayla— port the budget needs of our schools.

P U B L I S H E D I do not want an in- B Y T E C H P R O P U B L I C A T I O N S went through the Bellingham school Like all of you, 36 Rakeville Circlethe • Bellingham, MA 02019 • Tel/Fax: 508-883-3253 • email@BellinghamBulletin.com however, town district. Naturally, I am a strong advo- crease in my taxes, to confirmhas receipt of this proof. Carefully review the and respond ASAP with any changes/corrections, such as address, tel. number, etc. While we make every effort to insur a responsibility to create a ad safe, cate for our schools.Please As a respond Selectman, of your ad, thethe Bellingham Bulletin will not be held responsible for errors in an ad that has been reviewed by the customer. Changes in ad concept (not corrections) after proof cycle may be clean community while providing I have consistently supported © 2018 or Allstate Insurance Co. additional Email to email@BellinghamBulletin.com CyndyRogers@charter.net; or call the Bulletin at 508-883-3252, or Cyndy at 508-529-4437. our charges. citizens withchanges the resources and school district, our school committee, and the actions they have taken to improve the opportunities available to our children.

Over the years, the school department has entrusted me with the responsibility of serving on Superintendent and Principal search committees for the High School and Stall Brook Elementary. I also volunteered for Operation Graduation in 2007, 2010, 2014 and 2020 so that seniors could celebrate graduation with their friends in a safe and fun environment.

Additionally, I have dedicated countless hours to the children of Bellingham while spending 40+ years coaching and serving in leadership roles for youth baseball, softball, soccer and basketball. I also served as a religious education instructor at St. Blaise.

I believe my primary responsibilities as a Selectman are to work with and provide guidance to the various administrative offices of the town while at the same time providing transparency and access to all members of our community. It is only in this manner that the town can truly respond to the needs of our fellow community members.

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important upgrades including theFax/Email: construction of short staffed. To properly support Bellingham, the home values. When schools perform well, home D P RO O Ffacility, and fire department needs an additional 8 firefighters values increase. a new PoliceA Station, a water filtration ceipt of this proof. Carefully thealso ad shown below and tens respond with any changes/corrections, such an additional 5 a senior center. review We have appropriated of ASAP and the Police Department need This will not be my first time voting on an imr, etc. We millions make everyofeffort to insure the accuracy of improvements. your ad, however, theofficers.

Bulletin willI not be heldincreasing responsible for dollars to support road support staff, but where will portant, complex issue. I know that to improve reviewed by the Police customer.and Changes ad concept (not corrections) after be subject to additional Our Fire indepartments have done a proof thewill funding come from? charges. our community, we need to develop an adequately fantastic job during this time considering they are Bellingham has the lowest tax rate compared funded budget that remains fiscally responsible. to 16 surrounding towns; our residential tax rate We cannot make further improvements and manis 32% less than the average. Our town’s senior age our town with a budget that is limited and ineftax write-off program is approximately $125,000 ficient. For these reasons, I support the override. annually and we offer significant trash and water I have always voted in a manner that will be discounts for the seniors. This is accomplished most beneficial to our community. If reelected, I through a split tax rate: residents pay less than will work to expand economic development, better our commercial partners. Many seniors move to utilize our 100+ miles of roads, improve the senior Bellingham due to the low cost of living, various center, construct a new DPW building and resolve senior programs and our proximity to shopping, increased traffic issues. I am also committed to the MBTA, and hospitals. I am very happy they developing aFOR plan to safely and responsibly reopen OFFICE USE ONLY chose Bellingham and FOR OFFiCe USe will ONly continue to support businesses during the pandemic. Prioritizing and them. achieving DATE what EMAILED:needs to be done is complex and emaileD: impact of the override will be requires a pragmatic, experienced voice for the The Date financial Experience the Difference!

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the parts of the land that were previously used by the ties such as town water and sewer (including these

by Amy Bartelloni, Contributing Writer The Planning Board shifted to a virtual meeting gravel operations. Eighty acres are planned for resi- improvements for the current sections of Mill Street). for its Thursday, April 23, continued public hearing dential use, while the fifty-acre balance was approved The plans also include upgrading Mill Street with to review plans for a 168-lot subdivision proposed for the Lincoln Properties warehouse development. pedestrian access, as well as repaving and restriping

by Snowflake, LLC, c/o Kevin Lobisser. The applicant The timing allows the plans to integrate the Route 140 (with bike lanes) all the way to Route 140. Off-site improvided a high-level overview of the proposal for intersection to service both developments. While the LOBISSER – cont. on page 21 114 single-family lots and 54 multi-family lots on town had hoped for a traffic light at that intersection, approximately eighty acres between Mill Street and final approval rests with the state, which is continuing to evaluate traffic volume.

Mechanic Street.

One slight change from the plans approved at town The project, known as the “Red Mill on the Charles,” follows approval of a downtown overlay district at the meeting involved access to the property, which will fall 2018 town meeting, which allowed for higher den- occur on Mill Street as well as the signalized intersecsity, mixed-use housing provided that the project in- tion by the old town hall on Common Street (between cludes 40% open space and the number of townhomes the Municipal Center and Walgreens). Plans show the does not exceed 40% of total new housing units. Ac- continuation of Common Street past the Municipal cording to presenter Mark Allen of Allen Engineering, Center, meeting up with Mill Street, which would then the applicant is still working with the Conservation loop around and meet up with warehouse traffic to Commission, and he anticipates the final percentage emerge on Route 140. The project would coincide with the Route 140 widening project that the town has of open space to be between 40 and 50%.

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by Amy Bartelloni, Contributing Writer The Bellingham Board of Selectmen and other town officials are looking forward to the reopening of Bellingham businesses. While any action taken must be in accordance with Governor Baker’s guidelines (released on May 18, they can be found at www.mass.gov/reopening), town officials are hoping for a gradual and safe reopening of businesses. The town is beginning to discuss deep cuts in revenue, and they warned that cuts will be in order for next year.

Board of Selectmen Chairman Dan Spencer opened the Saturday, May 2nd virtual meeting. “This is a roundtable discussion in regard to opening up businesses in the town of Bellingham,” he said, thanking area legislators Senator Ryan Fattman and Representative Michael Soter for attending.

Spencer began by pointing out that (at that time) nationwide, the country was at 30.3 million unemployment claims in the last six weeks. Massachusetts saw 724,000 unemployment claims for the last six weeks. (According to the Boston Globe, as of May 7, that figure was over 960,000 [https://www. bostonglobe.com/2020/05/07/nation/ another-32-million-americans-filedunemployment-last-week]).

“Obviously, that’s an issue,” he said.

While the town must follow the governor’s order as to who can do business (the plan can be found online at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/ covid-19-updates-and-information), Spencer hoped to focus on the gray area in the Governor’s order—businesses that provide services that are being provided by other big corporations, or businesses not explicitly restricted.

“Their business might have been deemed non-essential, but their services are,” he explained, expressing dislike for the term “non-essential” in reference to people’s businesses and livelihoods.

Expressing gratitude for front-line responders, Spencer reminded the Board that they also have to look ahead to the next six months or year, fearing that these businesses that were not allowed to operate could shut down.

Senator Ryan Fattman spoke on the statewide unemployment crisis.

“There are about 900,000 of our

neighbors who are unemployed right now,” he said, “and it’s going to get worse.” He spoke of discussions with medical institutions, who are losing revenue from the lack of elective surgeries. “A lot of community Shown (L-R) are Selectmen Chairman Dan Spencer, hospitals are furloughing State Senator Ryan Fattman, State Rep. Mike Soter their employees right now.

If there’s not guidance to open up a way to move forward and still operthose elective surgeries, there are ate,” he said. going to be significant problems for Fattman finished by letting people hospital revenue and they’re going know that while the Division of Unemto start laying people off.* Those are ployment is hiring and repurposing some of the largest employers in the employees, the offices are backcommunity.” He went on to say that logged. He asked constituents needgovernment will be looking at layoffs ing assistance to contact his office as well. because sometimes they can expedite Fattman continued by citing analy- the process. Soter asked that you have sis done by the Pioneer Institute that the following information ready when said unemployment could reach you call: the claim number if you’ve 24%. “We think it’s the worst case filed, employer name and address, scenario,” he was told, and then said date of birth, your address, and best that we’ve reached that already. The contact numbers. Fattman’s office can numbers are difficult to hear, with the be reached at 617-722-1420 or ryan. state losing $100 million a month on fattman@masenate.gov. Soter’s ofmeals tax alone, and $1.2 billion from fice can be reached at 617-722-2460, corporate withholdings and income or michael.soter@mahouse.gov. tax. “It’s a pretty dire situation,” he To help businesses, the Board has said. He advises businesses to get a formed an economic development business plan ready in anticipation committee that meets on Tuesdays of reopening. Rep. Soter added that at 10:30 am. The committee includes the plans should be written under the membersCircle of the•Planning Board and 36 Rakeville Bellingham, MA 02019 current social distance guidelines with the Board of Health, and a member 508-883-3252 (Tel & Fax) the ability to adjust as circumstances from the business community. The Website: www.bellinghambulletin.com • E-mail: change. link to the virtual meetingemail@bellingha will be “At some point, the amount of eco- posted at the town’s website (www. nomic suffering is going to be great,” bellinghamma.org), and anyone is Attn: Fax/Email: Senator Fattman finished, promising welcome to listen in. Anyone with 1994 A D P Covid-19 ROO F to doSince everything he could to support business-related questions Please respondwhether to confirm itreceipt of this proof.can Carefully review to thecovid19business@ ad shown below and respond A Bellingham be through send them as address, telephone number, We make every effort to insure the accuracy of yourwill ad, be however, the grants or supporting theetc. business bellinghamma.org and they errors in any ad that has been reviewed by the customer.

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Bellingham Public Schools have done an admirable job of keeping class sizes reasonable over the last several years. They have managed to do this while keeping taxes at the lowest in our area. The override will increase taxes modestly while still keeping them the lowest in the area.

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Zoom Chair Exercise on Tue. and Thur., at 10 am.

Zoom Happy Hour on Thur., at 4 pm.

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Tech Corner will be back on Fri., June 5, 1–3 pm via Zoom.

Zoom Book Club returns on Tue., June 23, at 6 pm, to explore Blindside

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HOME HEARING HEALTH will offer a special Zoom session on Monday, f June 8, at 11 am. Mike Schmit will talk about cleaning and adjusting hearing aids. Questions about hearing health are welcome.

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“I know some seniors find it difficult to learn about technology, but during this crisis, technology, social media, virtual meetings, etc. are the safest ways to communicate. This may be the norm for the foreseeable future.

“My advice would be for seniors to ask their children or grandchildren for assistance to connect to Facebook, or download the Zoom app so that they may continue to participate in activities and stay informed. It is a big difference from speaking with someone on the phone to actually seeing someone’s face on your screen and seeing them smile. It’s the closest thing we have to being together for now.”

HEALTHCARE

Anyone who missed their opportunity to enroll in Medicare Part A and/ or Part B starting March 17, 2020, will have their enrollment period extended to June 17, 2020, without incurring a late penalty. Enrollment is available online at https://secure.ssa.gov. The effective date will be the month of the initial enrollment that was missed.

If you have any questions, please contact the Bellingham Senior Center (508-966-0398) to schedule a phone appointment with SHINE representative Jean Roy. You may also visit the website www.shinema.org, where additional valuable information has recently been posted, as well as links to other agencies where you can find public benefit applications that can help pay for your costs if you qualify.

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From Gerald Loftin of The Moody Street Group: “I believe aspects of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act) are significant for seniors; therefore, I am providing information on economic recovery rebates, required minimum distributions (RMDs), charitable distributions, matters pertaining to high-deductible health plans, and non-prescription medical products.”

Recovery rebates for individuals To help individuals stay afloat during this time of economic uncertainty, the government will send up to $1,200 payments to eligible taxpayers and $2,400 for married couples filing joints returns. An additional $500 payment will be sent TECHNOLOGY From Bellingham IT Director Karen to taxpayers for each qualifying child Jasinski-Dutil: SENIORS – cont. on next page

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Attorney Dan Doyle holds free, weekly consultaCharitable deduction liberalizations tions at the Senior Center that will resume when The CARES Act makes four significant liberalizations to the rules governing charitable deductions: the Center reopens. He offers the following: “Many seniors come to me to discuss estate (1) Individuals will be able to claim a $300 planning.

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The three primary auto insurance carriers represented by Ostrander Insurance Agency have agreed to give at least 15% of the monthly premiums for April and May back to the insured. Commerce (Mapfre) Insurance Company will be returning over $30M to their clients.

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Aside from what auto insurance carriers are doing, the RMV is granting extensions on registration and driver license renewals without penalty. State inspections for vehicles have also been extended. From what I’ve read, police officers are ticketing 90% fewer drivers for moving/driving violations compared to a year ago. They too are helping to let more money stay in the pockets of Massachusetts drivers while keeping themselves safe by avoiding human interaction. Strange times, indeed.

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State Representative Mike Soter apSince Massachusetts has seen that plauds Governor Baker on reopening the rate of cases decreases while acaspects of the economy, but reminds cessibility to testing increases, Soter constituents to remain vigilant and encourages Baker to continue imple- by Marjorie Turner Hollman, Contributing Writer use common sense. menting the state’s 4-phase approach.

The Bellingham Public Library has “I support Governor Baker’s re“I will continue to advocate for the been hosting a local writer’s group opening of manufacturing, construc- people of the 8th Worcester District for the past three years (our annition, and worship sectors across the so that they can return to work safely,” versary was in May), and the group state, effective immediately,” said Soter said. “However, in doing so, it is has met monthly without fail during Soter. “This is an important first step important that we all remain vigilant that time. Even with shelter-in-place toward bolstering our economy. I also in regard to COVID-19.” orders from the state, the group has appreciate the Governor’s reopening He urges his neighbors in the 8th continued to meet virtually, but has of office spaces, laboratories, hair Worcester District to continue to obalso interacted through their private salons, barber shops, car washes, serve social-distancing guidelines Facebook group, available to any and pet grooming on May 25th. This and be responsible. He encourages person who has attended the group is unarguably the right direction.” people to adhere to the “Safer at in person. Next meeting will be Mon“I am a steadfast supporter of the Home” advisory because irresponday, June 8, at 6:30pm, presumably efforts of the Governor and the De- sible decisions could put your loved

by Zoom. partment of Public Health to keep our ones or neighbors at risk and harm A D “MyPthe state’s R O Fdefeating this On March 15, just a few days after citizens healthy,” he continued. workO toward Please respond to confirm receipt of this proof. Carefully review the ad shown below and respond ASAP withbegan any our area to shelter in place, team and such I have hundreds changes/corrections, as distributed address, telephone number,coronavirus. etc. We make every effort to insure the accuracyco-leader of your ad, howevof the group, Amy Barof masks the responsible residents for of errors the 8th to stay upcustomer. to dateChanges in ad concept er, the Bulletin will not to be held in any adPlease that hascontinue been reviewed by the telloni, suggested that the writer’s Worcester havetosupportat www.SoterRep.com.

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To confirm receipt of ad and corrections please contact the Representa- group members might want to work ed local small businesses to ensure information, on a “group writing project” together.

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Bliss ICE CREAM LOW-FAT The story began with two characNO SUGAR ADDED ters, a young man and woman, and Now Offering... within the story, smoked turkey was thrown in as an incidental detail, which later took on increased and comic significance. In the following month, thirteen additional chapters Chevy’s is were added by six other group memDog-Friendly! bers—Bartelloni, Karen Brothers, We accommodate Serving Bill Connell, Pat Marcotte, Christine groups! Call Puppy Paws® Doyle, and Jenn Russo. Some offered 508-883-0000 Ice Cream Treats Soft Serve Ice Cream a single chapter, while others wrote OPEN 7 DAYS, 12—10 PM multiple chapters in turn, always al191 PULASKI BLVD/RTE. 126 (across from Grumpy’s Restaurant) • BELLINGHAM, MA lowing room for others to take the story in different directions.

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We learned from Bill Connell that along with good guys having super powers, the bad guy has a weakness—this story’s version of kryptonite. Hickory-smoked turkey, first noted in the very beginning of the story, took on a life of its own. Sandwiches filled with smoked turkey, rosemary ham and various cheeses became deadly defensive weapons against the powers of darkness. One character even has cheese wedges tattooed on his fingers.

Our story carried us from a local setting to rural Upstate New York. Requisite explosions, danger, bad guys getting zapped, and fast get-aways were sprinkled liberally through the following chapters. Carefully wrapped deli meat sandwiches stood at the ready to defend our heroes.

Each chapter challenged our imagination, and since none of us were totally in control, the process offered great fun to all, both readers and writers alike. Some group members went out on a limb, writing in a genre not of their preference, and discovered they could come up with a narrative to keep the story moving. Each chapter offered surprise, and a little more of the story, whose end we still have not reached.

The group is negotiating for who might bring the story to its conclusion. Writers as a rule often prefer seclusion, but the past two months have been a challenge even for this group, whose members usually gather once a month to share our writing, and otherwise focus on our own writing. In the midst of a pandemic, being able to laugh about deadly sandwiches protecting our heroes from the powers of evil was a needed antidote to the difficult news we have all been riveted by in our time at home.

The Bellingham Library writer’s group welcomes new members, so please check with the library about our next meeting (probably another Zoom meeting), for which you will need to sign up in order to be able to join.

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Home Selling: Presentation Is an Art in a Virtual World Approximately 98% of buyers will start their home search on their device of choice by visiting any site in an endless sea of internet sites.

Your home must appear on all of them. But just “how” it appears is the key. If your home does not capture a prospective purchaser’s fleeting attention on their first pass, then your chances of winning that buyer’s heart (and the sale!) will be lost forever.

As we embrace this virtual reality, presentation has become an art. Images capture the attention. They are a detailed description of the home. They are what gets that buyer to take the first step—make an inquiry or an appointment to see the home.

As with a painting, a great presentation will draw the viewer in, allowing them to linger and capturing their imagination—making them crave to see more before they slowly retreat. No one wants a “one-hit wonder” whereby someone begins to explore but then quickly moves on. As we are preparing to present a home for the world to see, we ask, “What is the best way to engage that viewer?” Ideally the home is staged to the best it can be, considering that people still need to live there. This is not always easy, remembering that it may be home to as many kids as a baseball team, numerous pets, and a husband! (Kidding).

After all of the distractions that come with dayto-day living are removed, filming should occur with a buyer’s eye. Seriously, no one really needs to see what the inside of the toilet bowl looks like.

Editing is important and often overlooked. Photos are more inviting to the viewer in the platforms that we use when they are displayed in a landscape (horizontal) vs portrait (vertical) format. What is easy on the eye is most appealing. The balance between having a home look stunning and interesting without changing its true nature is crucial.

A deceiving presentation will kill a sale faster than

a poor one will. Every home, even a brandnew one, has little blemishes. We certainly do not want to draw attention to those, but we don’t want to edit them out either. There is a fine line between being showcased in a Better Homes magazine kind of way and being shown in real life.

Subtle, effective approaches help to engage the viewer’s interest. For example, unless there were no other way, an artist would never select a photo of your home straight on. They would probably have the photos shot from eye level or lower, with thought toward perspective. If possible, you will not see something unnecessary in the shot, and they will want the light streaming in as much as possible, creating an ambience of warmth, a visual telling of a story. A story that ignites the imagination of the viewer will leave them with the need to follow up with a personal tour. All of this is part of home selling in a virtual world.

Submitted by Carol Ann Palmieri, HomeSale Artist (right) of Al and Cal Realty Group, RE/MAX Executive Realty. Palmieri may be reached at 508-494-9061 or capalmieri@ comcast.net. ~ PLEASE SEE AD ABOVE ~