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Council approves zoning change The council voted 9-0 on July 13 to approve a zone change from Business B and Residence A-2 at 430 N. West St. in Feeding Hills.
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cused on educational excellence and student success. Overall, I believe the Superintendent has performed effectively and has made meaningful contributions to the success of the district,” wrote Zielenski. Committee member A.J. Christopher wrote that Martin continues to demonstrate “proficient leadership” and has made meaningful contributions to the district. He added that Martin’s leadership reflects a “clear commitment” to student success,
collaboration and community engagement. “She has demonstrated a strong commitment to the district, maintained positive relationships with stakeholders and continues to lead Agawam Public Schools in a thoughtful and professional manner. Continued focus on student learning outcomes, tardiness reduction and strategic prioritization of engagement efforts will further strengthen the district’s
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AGAWAM — Agawam Superintendent of Schools Sheila Martin enjoys strong support from the School Committee for her work as the leader of the town’s public schools. School Committee members recently gave her high marks overall in their assessment and evaluation of Martin’s progress toward meeting her goals as well as rating her performance in several areas. Among them: progress in meeting goals for professional practice, student learning and district improvement goals. Martin was also evaluated on her instructional leadership, her performance in the management and operations of the district, family and community engagement, and professional culture in the district. A compilation of individual evaluations resulted in an overall cumulative rating of proficient for Martin during the 2025-26 school year. The state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education considers proficient to be fully satisfactory and an indication of the rigorous expected level of performance for a superintendent. The proficient designation means Martin met all her goals and is considered very proficient overall in the comprehensive evaluation process developed by the DESE to evaluate superintendents. The committee voted unanimously at its final meeting of the school year on June 23 to approve Martin’s evaluation. Committee members reviewed multiple “evidence-based” documents compiled by Martin — including student progress reports and detailed explanations from each school — before documenting her performance and progress toward meeting her goals in their evaluations.
In the comment section, committee members generally praised Martin’s leadership and the significant progress she has made during the past school year. Excerpts from those written comment follow. Committee member Michael Perry said Martin achieved her goal of improving student attendance and “made a significant effort to enhance and increase communication with families, elicit feedback and engage with the school community. However, Perry wrote that he believes tardiness should be considered alongside attendance rates.” “Greater attention to reducing tardiness and implementation of strategies to reduce it would be beneficial for students. While Ms. Martin has made excellent efforts to engage the school community, low participation suggests some alterations may be needed to encourage more families to actively engage. Greater focus on improvements to student tardiness, administrative oversight and overall student academic performance would benefit students and their families, while continuing efforts to foster creativity and collaboration among educators,” wrote Perry. In her evaluation, committee member Heather Zielenski — the newest member of the committee who was elected last November — wrote that that throughout the current evaluation cycle, Martin has demonstrated “a strong commitment” to students, staff and families. Zielenski wrote that Martin has had “timely and transparent” communication with the School Committee and shown a willingness to listen to feedback and proactively address challenges. “The Superintendent has shown dedication to supporting students and staff, ensuring that district decisions remain fo-
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success,” wrote Christopher. Committee member Dawn DeMatteo commended Martin for her dedication, professional-
programs require registration. For more information or to register, head to agawamlibrary.org or call 413789-1550 ext. 3. • Pressed Flower Collage Adult Take & Make — available beginning Monday, July 27 • Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Marisa G. Franco — Tuesday, July 28, at 2 p.m. Dr. Marisa G. Franco will discuss her book “Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make — And Keep — Friends”. Don’t miss out on this conversation with one of the world’s leading experts in human connection. • Escape Room — Wednesday,
ism and commitment to students, staff, families and the Agawam community. In addition, DeMatteo wrote that Martin has successfully advanced key district priorities and strategic goals by focusing on student achievement and her work on the school de-
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July 29, from 2-3 p.m., 5:306:30 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. Solve puzzles, break codes and complete the challenge before time runs out. Sign up with a group during your preferred time slot or join on your own to make some new friends! This event is for patrons ages 18 and older.
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partment’s budget. “Superintendent Martin, alongside her budget team, maintained strong fiscal stewardship, aligning budget decisions with district priorities while ensuring the responsible use of resources to support student learning and district operations. Their careful planning and transparent budget practices contributed to the district’s continued fiscal stability,” wrote DeMatteo. Committee member Shelley Borgatti-Reed praised Martin’s “exceptional leadership” and dedication to Agawam’s schools. Borgatti-Reed wrote that Martin has made a “positive difference” in the district’s schools and the community. “Looking ahead, I believe
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Ms. Martin demonstrates trust in her administrative team. While empowering principals to make building level decisions is important, continued attention to oversight and accountability at the secondary level could further strengthen her leadership effectiveness,” wrote Borgatti-Reed. Committee member Wendy Rua wrote that she has been impressed with Martin’s “steadfast focus” on student achievement, fiscal and operational efficiency and community engagement during the 2025-26 school year. Rua added that she also appreciated Matrin’s “highly structured, data-driven approach to district governance. “Sheila has made substantial, measurable progress toward
all major district goals and has consistently met rigorous expectations. Thank you for your commitment, dedication and partnership,” wrote Rua. In his evaluation of Martin, Mayor Christopher Johnson, who chairs the School Committee, wrote that the district is making progress toward its professional practice, student learning and district improvement goals. Specifically, Johnson believes there has been significant improvement in family and community feedback and communication under Martin’s leadership. “The Strategic Plan is a simple to understand roadmap to parents and community members to see where the leadership of Agawam Public Schools wants to take our schools now and in the future. Overall, I believe Sheila is a well-respected and effective leader of the Agawam Public Schools.” Martin began the third year of her current five-year contract on July 1. She has been superintendent since December 2020 after serving several months as interim superintendent. Prior to that, she served two years as the district’s assistant superintendent.
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY GRADUATES HAMDEN, CONNECTICUT — The following West Springfield students received degrees from Quinnipiac University during commencement ceremonies held in May: Cole Davignon, Master of Science in Cyber Security; Nora Gogol, Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management; Madison Kuzon-Burnette, Bachelor of Science in Applied Business; Aiden McKay, Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies.
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Council cautions neighbors, backs senior living zone change By Sarah Heinonen
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AGAWAM — Be careful what you ask for. That was the message Agawam City Councilors shared with the neighbors of the vacant property at 430 N. West St. in Feeding Hills. The council voted 9-0 on July 13 to approve a zone change from Business B and Residence A-2. The change was sought to make it less cumbersome to place a senior living facility on the property. Despite the business being allowed in both zones, residents lined up at the June hearing and July meeting to speak against placing the business in that location. Chantal Bernard, owner of Chanda Care, Inc., plans to build three single-family houses
on the 1.36-acre land. She and her husband will live in one of them, while the other two will be four-bedroom group homes for older people. On June 15, Rob Levesque of R. Levesque Associates presented preliminary plans for the site. He said keeping the site zoned Business B allows developers to build projects ranging from a gas station to a hotel on the site. By changing the zone to Residence A-2, the property is limited to homes with no more than four bedrooms. Bernard said her career had been in healthcare, and the homes would create options for people in Agawam to stay in the town in their twilight years. Nonetheless, abutters expressed concerns that there would be high ambulance traffic,
dumpsters filled with used adult diapers or visitors unknown to them. Each of the people who offered comment during the hearing said they supported Bernard’s mission to supply housing to older people but did not want to live next door to such a home. At the July meeting, Bernard’s husband, Robert Ferrier, said the property meets all the town’s requirements for building three homes. He said that, as a first responder, he has answered calls at every care facility in Agawam and never seen the conditions the neighbors feared. “What we find inside are real people with real problems,” he said. He said the people living in those homes are “the same ones who took care of us when we needed to be fed and changed.”
City Councilor Dino Mercadante said his concern had been whether the property would become a nonprofit and therefore come off the tax rolls. After being assured Bernard did not plan to make the property tax exempt, he said he was willing to vote for the project. “People have to understand that the land is not going to stay empty and sometimes you have to take a chance and weigh the options of, would you rather have a business there? Would you rather have a residence there, or several residences there?” Mercadante said. “Be careful what you ask for ... It’s really important to do a deep dive and think about this, about what you can live with over the long haul.” He assured neighbors that the
project would go through the appropriate board and city departments to ensure it complies with ordinances and state laws. Councilor Tom Hendrickson echoed Mercadante’s comments. “The land is currently zoned as business. If you leave it as business, you could end up with a gas station, a restaurant, a hair salon. I think by putting what are essentially houses in that neighborhood, I think it fits in well with the current character of the neighborhood,” Hendrickson said, noting that he lives in the neighborhood. He also said that there is a strong need for senior care housing. Councilor Peter McNair said he would also vote for the project and added that Bernard has been a “great asset to the community.”
Cooper’s Gifts hosts drive to support Westover Galaxy Community Council By Sarah Heinonen
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ACAA DELIVERS TIME CAPSULE DOCUMENT — On Saturday, July 4, Agawam Community Artists and Artisans presented a written record of the history of the group to David Cecchi, president of the Agawam Historical Association. ACAA was formed in 1992 with about 30 members. Today, the ACAA is a 501c3 nonprofit with 107 members. They are a group brought together not by profession, status or background, but by a shared love of creativity and artistic expression that they hope will last for 100 years. This time capsule document was prepared in 2026 to be opened on July 4, 2126. The document will give future generations a glimpse of our world when the time capsule was sealed. Reminder Publishing submitted photo
AGAWAM — People looking to support military families this month can do so at Cooper’s Gifts, Apparel, Home. The second-generation family business is rounding up change, hosting a raffle and collecting donations for the Westover Galaxy Community Council. Each month, Cooper’s hosts a fundraiser for a different local charity. In the past, the July fundraiser was devoted to the Pioneer Valley USO. But after the local chapter was absorbed by the national organization, owner Kathleen “Kate” Gourde decided to change partners. “I really like to keep it to local charities,” she said. Keeping with the patriotic theme for July, three years ago, Gourde chose to support the Westover Galaxy Community Council. “I thought that was a much better fit,” she said. The Westover Galaxy Community Council supports the military members serving at Chicopee’s Westover Air Reserve Base and their families and promotes interactions between the base and the surrounding communities. Gourde reached out to her mer-
chandise vendors who make their products in the United States to ask for raffle prize donations. In addition, Westover Galaxy Community Council donated a VIP experience for the 2027 Great New England Air Show, which it organizes every two years. Speaking of the response from the community, Gourde said, “It’s been great.” Customers can round up at the register and donate the change to the drive. Cooper’s also accepting donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries, baby and toddler diapers and wipes and school supplies.
Of the Air Force reservists, Gourde said, “They don’t make a whole lot of money, so it’s nice that they have a little pantry where they can grab cereal of whatever.” She added, “And school supplies are not cheap.” Last year, Gourde said Cooper’s raised $472 “and baskets and baskets of donations.” She said she would be pleased if this year’s drive could beat that total. The drive and raffle run through July 31. Cooper’s Gifts, Apparel, Home is in Cooper’s Commons at 161 Main St.
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Event celebrates 100th anniversary of hockey in area By Peter Tuohy
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WEST SPRINGFIELD — Hockey players and fans from the United States and Canada are set to gather at West Springfield’s Better Living Center in the Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds to celebrate 100 years of professional hockey in Western Massachusetts at the Springfield Hockey Heritage Society’s annual “Hockeyday” on July 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 for members of the heritage society and $18 for non-members, available at hockeyday2026.eventbrite. com or in-person at West Springfield’s Steve’s Sports, 94 Front St. The Springfield Hockey Heritage Society is a nonprofit that strives to “preserve the history of hockey in Springfield,” according to a press release. Hockey in Western Massachusetts dates back to 1926 when the Springfield Indians, named after the Springfield-based Indian Motorcycle Company, began playing for the American Hockey League at the Eastern States Coliseum. “Hockeyday” will take place just a building away from the Coliseum, and features raffles, an auction for hockey-memorabilia and non-hock-
ey related items, cornhole and other games, vintage jersey and equipment displays, and exclusive merchandise and apparel with past Springfield hockey logos. Former Springfield Kings player Mike Corrigan said in the release that the event grows each year and includes more former professional players coming back to reminisce on their Springfield playing days. The Springfield Indians temporarily rebranded to the Kings from 1967-1975. “The Springfield Hockey Heritage Society really cares about preserving the history of hockey in Springfield and it shows,” Corrigan said in the release. “This gathering is firstclass all the way.” Springfield Hockey Heritage Society Executive Director Steve Bordeaux said around 20 former Springfield players will be in attendance to share stories and sign autographs. He added that the Springfield Thunderbirds’ team bus will be there, along with mascots from the Thunderbirds and possibly the Worcester Railers. “It’s a good day, all in all,” Bordeaux said. “Just lots of stuff going on … The Springfield Thunderbirds bring their inflatable shooting game, there is cornhole for the kids and whomever to play.”
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The event is going back to Springfield hockey’s roots, and Bordeaux said the heritage society found the family of a player from the 1926 Springfield Indians and invited them to the event. “There was one player on the 1926 team, his name was [Henry ‘Buddy’ Maracle],” Bordeaux said. “We’ve actually tracked down his descendants up in St. Catherines, Ontario, and we’re bringing four of his descendants down. They couldn’t be more excited to come down and see where Buddy played 100 years ago. I
Agawam Historical Association to honor Knox with event AGAWAM — The Agawam Historical Association’s yearlong commemoration of the United States Semiquincentennial continues with a special event paying tribute to Henry Knox and his Noble Train of Artillery at the historic Thomas Smith House, 251 North West St., Feeding Hills, on Saturday, Aug. 1, from noon until 4 p.m.
During the winter of 1775-76, Knox’s “Noble Train of Artillery” passed through several nearby towns en route from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. There, 59 pieces of captured British ordnance, hauled 300 miles over frozen rivers and snow-covered mountains, played a crucial role in forcing the British evacuation of the city in the spring of 1776. Citizens
along the entire route remembered for their entire lives the experience of seeing this collection of artillery, hauled by horses and oxen, as it passed through their communities. Skilled costumed educators from Fort Ticonderoga, friendly, well-trained oxen and reproduction cannon bring to life the Noble Train of Artillery. This education-
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al program features skilled oratory and dramatic demonstrations, led by staff trained at the origin of this signature event in our War for Independence. Visitors will be invited to handle reproduction, inert cannon ammunition and examine reproduction cannon, to better understand the power of these weapons. Watch as oxen move sleds bearing heavy cannon and discuss the challenges faced by Henry Knox and these teamsters driving from Ticonderoga to Boston. This fascinating living history event is perfect for the whole family! The Thomas Smith House and Delmore Hawthorne Garage will also be open for tours that afternoon. Also on display will be items to be included in a time capsule the association will seal later this year, not to be opened again for another century. Visitors are encouraged to provide letters to future Agawam residents describing 21st century life for inclusion in the time capsule. Brochures and business cards from local businesses are also wanted. This event is free and open to the public. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Agawam Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Annual Mt. Carmel Society Italian Festa returns July 31 By Dennis Hackett
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ENFIELD — Enfield’s Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society is pulling out all the stops for its 100th annual Italian Festa, which takes place July 31 to Aug. 2. This year’s three-day event includes homemade Italian food, a carnival, performances from local musicians, religious observations and special guest appearances from Deana Martin and Tony Orlando. The Mt. Carmel Society was founded in 1926 by Italian immigrants that came to the Thompsonville section of Enfield. “They came here, they were willing to work hard, they brought their culture, their faith in God and they wanted to be good Americans and their kids to be Americans, so they’d have opportunity,” Mt. Carmel Society President Carl Sferrazza said. “And they brought most of all, their faith in God, in this case the Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.” Sferrazza added that there is a connection between current and former members because they were their parents, aunts and uncles. “We carry forth their memory and the values that they brought to America 100 years, which is our faith in God, our love of the United States, a love of family and friends, our food and our music,” he said. “And those values were what they built their life upon, the foundation 100 years ago, and I’d like to think that today they’re not antiquated ideals, that we still continue today to honor them by living our life that way and I know they’d be proud of us.” Sferrazza said people can look forward to homemade Italian food throughout the festival. “All the food that we serve here, there are no food trucks, we won’t allow it. We want to control the quality of the food as well as the price,” he said. “We know that we are catering to our family and friends and residents, so all the food here is prepared in our kitchens upstairs by the members of Mt. Carmel, so it’s not a food truck thing like the Big E. If I can brag a little bit, we are known for the quality of our Italian food.” Sferrazza added that while attendees can expect traditional Italian food like spaghetti and
meatballs, the society’s fried dough is “legendary.” For desserts, Sferrazza said people will be able to try food from “Cake Boss,” as the festival is partnering with Maurizio Belgiovine, the director of operations at Carlo’s Bakery. The festival kicks off on Thursday, July 30, with a religious candlelight procession followed by free coffee, soda and Italian pastries. On Friday, July 31, Johnny Six Guns will perform, Brat Pack will perform on July 2. Sferrazza said Saturday’s performance is the “pinnacle” with Martin’s appearance. “Deana Martin, the daughter of Dean Martin, who performed here 2006 until 2016, every year, will be returning to perform that night. Those years that she was here, as a gesture of goodwill to Mt. Carmel, she always called on one of her celebrity friends,” he said. Some of those celebrity friends include Mary Wilson, Bobby Rydell and Joe Piscopo. This year, Sferrazza said the celebrity friend is Tony Orlando, who is coming out of retirement for the festival. Sferrazza said his wife suggested getting Martin to perform for the first time in 2006 after seeing she was going to perform at Foxwoods. He then picked up her book “Through my Father’s Eyes,” and found out that his favorite food was pasta fazool. His wife then made pasta fazool to bring to a meet and greet following her Foxwoods performance. “I asked her if she’d come here and I explained that our resources are limited and her husband John stepped in and said it’s not always about the money, it’s about relationships. As I was leaving, John says, ‘you know maybe some time we can come,’ and Deana said, ‘nope, we’re going this year,’” he said. On Sunday morning, there will be an outdoor mass at 9 a.m. “This particular mass, because it’s 100 years, will be celebrated by the archbishop of Hartford. The mass is a combination of a traditional mass, but some of the readings are in Italian and it’s just a great opportunity for people to come and see,” he said. Following the mass, the society will take the statue of the Blessed Mother and put it on a float and process with the float
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AGAWAM — The GFWC Agawam Junior Women’s Club is having their Touch A Truck event on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held at the Bethany Assembly of God parking lot, attendees are requested to bring a non-perishable food donation for the Bethany Food Pantry. There will be Agawam emergency vehicles in attendance as well as private utility trucks and
construction vehicles from local businesses. Children will have the opportunity to sit in the vehicles and talk to our first responders and vehicle operators. The First Time Bus Riders Program will be held that day, too. A bus will be provided by LPVEC for children to learn safe riding techniques and get valuable information about bus safety. There will also be a few kid run booths with unique items to sell.
through the streets of Thompsonville. Alongside the procession, a Boston-based Italian marching band will perform. While Sferrazza said Thompsonville initially was the Italian section of Enfield, he said the society continues the tradition in honor of the society’s founders and religious beliefs. He added that preparations for the festival are done entirely by the members of the society. “What you’ll see is, usually starting right after the Fourth of July, our members will get out of work, change into their clothes and come and we work together to make this happen,” he said. Reflecting on the 100th anniversary, Sferrazza said he wanted to honor the society’s founders with the festival. “It’s a celebration — not just of the current members — but we really want to pay homage and respect to our founders, pretty heroic people. Uneducated, but hard-working, brick layers, stone masons, carpenters, they left their country, they left their family behind to come to America, so their children could be Americans and have a better way of life,” he said. “I think they’d be pretty proud that 100 years have gone by and the seeds that they planted back in 1926 continue today.” Sferrazza said the society is a 501c3 nonprofit and they give back to the community by allowing people to use its field as a town park, offering its hall for the town to use for ceremonies and events, hosting a dinner fundraiser for Wreaths Across America in Enfield and much more. The society also hosts a “Mt. Carmel style” pasta supper once a month. “We’re very community oriented and that’s what we want to
do is we want to be good neighbors and help all those different charities,” he said. Everything the society does is catered to families. “Coming into Mt. Carmel, I feel that time stands still, it still feels like may the 1950s, 1960s, by design,” he said. “We all know the reality of our world today, but it’s a reprieve from what’s going on outside, and you come here and you see your neighbors or people you went to high school with, you get a folding chair, you sit in front of the band stand, you eat some great food, it’s local, it’s safe, everything we do here is catered for families.”
Sferrazza said the festival is an opportunity for the public and members of the society to celebrate the society’s values. “It’s a very special place, certainly for me and for a lot of people that grew up in town. For the people that didn’t grow up in town, it’s a great opportunity to come and try something here that’s a little different,” he said. Tickets for the festival are $5, and children under 12 get in for free. The festival runs from 5-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 5-10 p.m. on Sunday. Enfield’s Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society is located at 93 Park Ave.
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132 Papers: St. Joseph Dr., Wisteria Ln., Pembroke Terr., Rockingham Cir., Dartmouth Ln., Partial - Prospect St., Chestnut St., Somers Rd. 103 Papers: Gerrard Ave., Holy Cross Cir., Kingston Ave., Lombard Ave., Nelson St., Roderick Ave., Partial- N. Main St. 128 Papers: Braeburn Rd., Channing Rd., Tufts St., Van Dyke Rd., Wood Ave., Boulder St., Admiral St., Thompson St., Partial-Dwight Rd. (odd side only) 58 Papers: Anne St., Helen Cir., John St., Vadnais St., Converse Cir. 131 Papers: Orchard Rd., Pine Grove Cir., Partial-Parker St., Porter Rd., Allen St. 135 Papers: Baymor Dr., Edmund St., Fifth St., Glendale Rd., Knollwood Dr.
LONGMEADOW - THURSDAY, HOOK DELIVERY
73 Papers: Williamsburg Dr., Eunice Dr., Tabor Crossing, Morgan Ridge, Burns Meadow, Churchill Dr., Partial - Converse St. 85 Papers: Andover Rd., Ashford Rd., Cranwell Ln., Deerfield Ave., Willow Cir., Williston Dr., Willow Brook Rd., Partial - Frank Smith Rd. 146 Papers: Albemarle Rd., Arcadia St., Barclay St., Chiswick St., Fairway Dr., Franklin Rd., Lincoln Pk., Whitmun Rd., Woodmont Rd. 95 Papers: Brookwood Dr., Kenmore Dr., Knollwood Dr., Partial - Shaker Rd. 97 Papers: Barbara Ln., Quinnehtuk Rd., Village Dr., Pioneer Dr., Partial - Maple Rd., Frank Smith Rd., Wolf Swamp Rd. 100 Papers: Norway St., Nevins Ave., Partial - Maple Rd. 155 Papers: Birch Rd., Yarmouth St., King Philip Dr., Sheffield Ave., Partial-Wolf Swamp Rd. 105 Papers: Hopkins Pl., Hawthorn St., Fairfield Ter., Laurel Ln., Partial-Laurel St.
41 Papers: Lynwood Dr., Duxbury Ln., Elizabeth Cir. 68 Papers: Woolworth St., Woodside Dr., Blokland Dr., Wilkin Dr., Grassy Gutter Rd. 57 Papers: Park Dr., Brittany Rd., Normandy Rd., Partial-E. Greenwich Rd., Colony Rd. 149 Papers: Prynne Ridge Rd., Wyndward Rd., Wildwood Glen, Maplewood St., Partial-Maple Rd. 158 Papers: Burbank Rd., Farmington Rd., Ellington Rd., Oakwood Rd., Partial-Converse St. 201 Papers: Dover Rd., Birchwood Ave., Benedict Ter., Roseland Ter., Colony Rd. 61 Papers: Magnolia Cir., Primrose Dr., Merriweather Dr., Vanguard Ln., Ridge Rd. 230 Papers: Blueberry Hill Rd., Concord Rd., Green Willow Dr., Tanglewood Dr., Redfern Dr. 80 Papers: Chandler Ave., Partial - Longmeadow St. 108 Papers: Birnie Rd., Brookside Dr., Crescent Rd., Longview Dr., Fairhill Dr., Partial - Longmeadow St. 54 Papers: Bliss Rd.
WILBRAHAM - THURSDAY, HOOK DELIVERY
228 Papers: Echo Hill Rd., Highmoor Dr., Meeting House Ln., Rice Dr., Ridge Rd., Highridge Rd., Hitching Post Ln., Partial - Mountain Rd., Monson Rd., Tinkham Rd., Main St.
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