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State awards $93M for MassMutual Center upgrades By Dennis Hackett
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ACAA brings two exhibits to Agawam The nonprofit Agawam Artists and Artisans have staged an exhibit at Cooper’s Commons.
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Ashley and Fausey school consolidation project continues The town is on to the next step for the consolidation of two schools.
investment in Western Mass. “Their attentiveness to Western Massachusetts and Springfield here in the Pioneer Valley is really unmatched. Whether it’s a phone call, a visit or advocacy, you can always count on Maura Healey and Kim Driscoll,” he said. Neal talked about the historical significance of Court Square and continued investment in the MassMutual Center, calling it “Springfield’s front yard.”
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investments in Springfield and in this area,” Healey said. Interim MCCA Executive Director John Barros said this was the largest investment to the MassMutual Center ever. The facility previously received $65 million for improvements in 2005 and $65 million for the carpark and Landing in 2024. “It is exciting to be here to celebrate the one-time largest commitment to this facility,” he said. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal praised Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll’s
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Gov. Maura Healey dons a Springfield Thunderbirds jersey and poses for a photo with Boomer as businessman Paul Picknelly talks about the $93 million coming to the MassMutual Center.
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SPRINGFIELD — On July 30, local and state officials announced a $93 million investment for the MassMutual Center. Gov. Maura Healey explained that the money, which is coming through a new partnership between Massachusetts Convention Center Authority and Springfield Thunderbirds, will be implemented over the next five years with planned improvements for a modernized fire alarm, sprinkler and ventilation systems; Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility upgrades; improved wayfinding and digital signage; concession and food service enhancements; a new scoreboard and additional rigging infrastructure; and other operational and infrastructure improvements. “Over the next five years, we’ll see $93 million to modernize this facility, to make sure that this center is competitive for decades to come,” Healey said. “These are smart investments, they’re smart investments for the MassMutual Central, they’re smart investments for Springfield, they’re smart investments for Massachusetts.” Healey added that the improvements also include a new jumbotron. Mayor Domenic Sarno said the investment would drive more people downtown. “A $93 million investment, which is going to help with the physical plan, the arena, infrastructure, the fan experience will be much, much better, and you can’t put a price tag on that,” he said. “When people are feeling
good, and you keep it vibrant, clean and safe, they like to spend money in your places, and that is music to my ears.” Sarno reflected on how attendance at Thunderbirds games has grown over the time that he has had season tickets. “I’ve been a season ticket holder for well over 20 years or more. I remember the days when we used to maybe draw 2,500 people, 3,000 people here for a game. The T-Birds are drawing over 6,200 fans every game, 20 sellouts, they made a run for the conference final this past year, downtown was electric,” Sarno said. Healey said the investment was going to create a “fantastic family experience” at the arena. “Today is about investing in Western Massachusetts, and it’s about investing in one of our state’s most important civic and economic assets,” she said. “The MassMutual Center is more than an arena, it’s where families gather to cheer on the Thunderbirds, it’s where conventions and conferences, and concerts and events take place, which bring in folks from around the region.” Healey said that the investment would “supercharge” an economic engine in Springfield and that it highlights the importance of supporting Western Massachusetts. “We believe that every region in Massachusetts deserves investments that create opportunities, strengthen local economies and improve quality of life. Springfield, the heart of Western Mass., is so critical to our state’s success … And that’s why we’ve made an effort in continuing to make
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on the first day of each week and again on Thursdays. While supplies last. Drop-in & pick up. Joke Days — Wednesdays and Fridays. Tell a joke to the librarian in the Children’s Room and get a small prize. Weekly Scavenger Hunt: Pigeon-themed Hunt & Riddle — Aug. 10-14 Family Movie: “Monsters University” (G) — Friday, Aug. 14, at 2 p.m. Registration Required
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The next meeting of the Agawam Garden Club will be held Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Agawam Public Library 750 Cooper Street. After a short business meeting Dan Ziomek, manager of Sugarloaf Gardens in Sunderland, will present a program on planting for birds and pollinators. Ziomek has
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The following events are organized by the West Springfield Public Library, located at 200 Park St. For more information or to register for programs, visit wspl.org or call 413736-4561, ext. 4. All ages programs: • Summer Reading Ice Cream Social — Friday, Aug. 14, from 2-4 p.m. Celebrate a successful reading season with the library. The ice cream is donated by Gooseberry Farms. Youth Room programs: • Family Movie Matinee — Monday, Aug. 10, starting at 2:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and relax to a fun movie. • Pajama Story Time (for ages
0–5) — Monday, Aug. 10, 6–6:45 p.m. Wear your jammies and bring a stuffie for this program. • Kids Create (for ages 6–12 with some adult help) — Wednesday, Aug. 12, starting at 9 a.m., pick up the materials and directions for making a fun craft for our older kids. While supplies last. • Yoga For Kids with Lisa Katz — Thursday, Aug. 13, at 10 a.m. This program is for children ages 3 – 6 and their caregivers. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. • Lego Creations and Lego Club (for ages 5–12) Thursday, Aug. 13, from 3:30–4:30 p.m. What does the “Other Worlds” challenge inspire you to create with Legos? • Graphic Novel Book Club**: Sign up for our first Fall session on or after Aug. 13. Ages 8-12 Adult programs: • Sound Healing with Mystic Wil-
low — Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 6:30 p.m. Immerse yourself in a journey of sound and vibration healing with Mystic Willow. Using crystal bowls, gongs and chimes, this session guides you into a state of relaxation, balance and inner clarity. Registration required. Teen programs: • Teen Monthly Self-Care and Chill (Rainbow scratch art) — Monday, Aug. 10 from 6-7 p.m.
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SO THAT REMINDS ME — On the latest episode of So That Reminds Me, Managing Editor Dennis Hackett and Chicopee/Holyoke Herald Staff Writer Tyler Garnet sit down with Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia to discuss the status of current issues and happenings in the Paper City, including the city’s comprehensive planning process, the proposed sports complex, redevelopment of the Kmart property and the mayor’s approach to social media and constituent outreach. Reminder Publishing photo by Chris Maza
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Area art organization brings two exhibits to Agawam this August By Sarah Heinonen
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AGAWAM — The arts come to Agawam this August. The nonprofit Agawam Artists and Artisans have staged an exhibit titled “Art Vibes” at Cooper’s Commons. The organization will also unveil the New England Mosaic, an annual community-sourced art piece that funds scholarships. The Art Vibes exhibit lines the walls of two hallways on the first floor on Cooper’s Commons and two rooms on the second floor. The throughline of the exhibit is the variety throughout it. Members use mediums ranging from acrylics and pencils to mixed mediums and items applied to canvas to give them a three-dimensional effect. The pieces offer a wide array of subjects, too. Wildlife, landscapes, portraiture — all portrayed in diverse styles. Even the artists run the gamut. “For some of it’s a hobby,
but most of the people you’ll see here, they’re serious people,” said Agawam Artists and Artisans President Ceil Rossi. Rossi said she is proud that the works in the exhibit are for sale by the artists at “affordable” prices, with some pieces going for $150, while others are ticketed at $350. If people do not find what they are looking for at the exhibit, they may want to take in the New England Mosaic, a 24-foot array of 240 6-inch square paintings. In March, volunteers sent blank canvases to libraries in several towns throughout Western Massachusetts for patrons to paint. The art was returned to the organization in May, and volunteers have been arranging the canvases for display. Each of them will be installed on large panels with hook-and-loop fasteners. The mosaic was unveiled at the Agawam Golf Course on Aug. 5, It will also be on display at the Pioneer Valley Arts Festi-
Prints and paintings in the Art Vibes exhibit at Cooper’s Commons in Agawam. Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen
val at the Polish American Club of Agawam on Aug. 20 and 21. Rossi said more and more people in the area are interested in creating art. “We’re the largest
art organization in the valley,” Rossi said of Agawam Artists and Artisans. Years ago, when Rossi joined the organization, she said there were only about 30 mem-
bers. As of this year, there are 107 members from Greenfield to Springfield. To learn more about the art collective, visit agawamarts.com.
Cooper’s accepting supply donations for Homework House in Aug. AGAWAM — For a limited time, Cooper’s Gifts, Apparel, Home of Agawam is accepting classroom supply donations for Homework House, which is located at 54 North Summer St. in Holyoke. Homework House strengthens our community by promoting educational success and providing free tutoring and mentoring for children living in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. Homework House provides a safe and nurturing place for children
to grow and learn. Donations will be collected at Cooper’s now through Aug. 31. “We invite everyone to help out Homework House and be entered to win a $100 Cooper’s Gift Card.” said Kate Gourde, owner of Cooper’s Gifts, Apparel, Home. Items to keep their classrooms clean and well stocked; disinfectant wipes, facial tissues, paper towels, copy paper, dry erase markers and erasers, card games such as Uno, Go Fish and flash
cards, are their current needs. “We hope that while people are out purchasing items to send their children back to school with, that they will consider picking up a few extras for the Homework House. And, you’ll be entered into our raffle!” said Gourde. “We will swap a raffle entry for every item donated to the Homework House. One lucky winner of a $100 Cooper’s gift card will be notified on Sept. 1. Especially for people in the Greater Springfield area, it’s easier to bring do-
nations here, and we are open 7 days a week,” Gourde said. Items may be brought to the shop anytime up until Aug. 31. Cooper’s is located at 161 Main St. and is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays noon to 4 p.m. “This drive coincides with Homework House as our August Round-Up charity; so, it’s the perfect time to spread the word about their mission and really help them out,” Gourde said. Each month Gourde chooses a
local charity to receive the profits of the store’s Round-Up Program through which customers are invited to round up their purchase total to the nearest dollar amount. Gourde will then match 50% of the total collected. The program has donated more than $68,000 to local organizations since its inception in 2014. More information on the Round Up program and how to nominate a charity may be found on Cooper’s website coopersgifts.com/round-up/.
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by overseeing the timeline and coordinating with designers and builders. He also included an estimated timeline in the post, showcasing phases of forming the project team, conducting a feasibility study, schematic design and funding the project. Designer selection is estimated for November and schematic design is estimated to start in September 2027. MSBA approval of the proposed project and the issuing of the project scope and budget agreement is estimated for April 2028, and district approval and votes are estimated for May 2028. Reichelt said the project’s goal spans back nearly 30 years after kindergarteners were moved to John Ashley in the hopes they’d eventually be able to move back into either Fausey, Tatham Elementary School or Memorial Elementary School. “With increasing enrollment over time, it was never feasible,” Reichelt said. “Over the
past 10 years or so that I’ve been mayor and a member of the School Committee … we knew we had to do another school, we just didn’t know where. [Coburn Elementary School] fit really well behind the existing school, and we wanted to see what would be next. Do we consolidate schools, close schools, what is our next step? That kind of led us, as Coburn opened, the concluded that we had to close [Mittineague Elementary School], but with MSBA paying almost 80% of the costs, we needed another school.” The project is proposed for the same lot as the current Fausey school in order to consolidate and close John Ashley. Reichelt said the School Committee is funding the initial design process and will try to hire an architect this fall. “From there, they’ll work on feasibility, have public outreach, we’ll tour different schools and then they’ll get a conceptual design,” Reichelt said. “We’ll
gether and discuss relevant issues that they would confront … the whole premise of civic engagement,” Neal said. Neal also highlighted the different people that have come to the MassMutual Center, whether it was a performance from Elvis Pressley, a visit from civil rights leader John Lewis and many more. “It’s in the center of our community but the whole notion again
was engagement. The governor’s announcement today, to further that opportunity with $93 million is a terrific upgrade, not just for the facility, but for civic pride and the understanding and obligations that come with citizenship,” he said. Local businessman Paul Picknelly, representing the ownership group of the Thunderbirds, talked about hockey’s 100-year history in Springfield, which dates back to the Springfield Indians. “I want to express our deepest gratitude to Gov. Healey, Lt. Gov. Driscoll, John Barros from the MCCA and the commonwealth of Massachusetts. When we step back and look at the rich hockey history of the city, AHL hockey isn’t just an entertainment option, it’s a piece of Springfield’s DNA,” Picknelly said.
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WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield is onto the next step for its John Ashley School and Fausey Elementary School consolidation project. Mayor William Reichelt said it’s still a couple years and votes away until the town gets shovels in the ground, but he said it is well on the way. The project will combine John Ashley and Fausey into one building, and Reichelt told Reminder Publishing that the “heavy lifting” to get approved by the Massachusetts School Building Authority is complete. The project still requires a design approval vote by the School Committee and a funding approval vote by the Town Council. Reichelt announced in a July 28 social media post that the MSBA approved the town’s selection of Skanska as owner’s project manager, managing the project from start to finish
make some presentations to the council and the public, the Planning and Construction Committee and the School Committee and then from there, move into the final design and funding.” He said the project would modernize facilities and make the building “physically, a nicer place to be in.” “Things are getting warmer, the season gets longer, Fausey doesn’t have air conditioning,” Reichelt said. “It’ll give nicer facilities, upgraded classrooms, make the building itself safer and overall give teachers, staff and students a better learning experience, and also be able to bring the kindergarteners back in. You’ll have pre-K through five all in one place … it’s a great project that has been a long time in the making.” Reichelt said costs fluctuate, but he estimates a project cost of around $75 million with the MSBA covering a bulk of the price. He said the town will pay “about a quarter of that.”
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Elks leader installed as state’s district deputy grand exalted ruller CHICAGO — Milt Vazquez, of Westfield and a member of Westfield-West Springfield Lodge No. 1481, was officially installed as a district deputy grand exalted ruler for the state of Massachusetts during ceremonies held on Wednesday, July 8, at the 161st National Convention of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Chicago. As district deputy grand exalted ruler, Vazquez will serve as the personal representative of the grand exalted ruler, and will provide leadership, guidance and support to Elks Lodges throughout the Western Massachusetts district during the 2026–2027 fraternal year. Lodges within this district include Westfield-West Springfield, Northampton No. 997, Holyoke No. 902, Springfield No. 61, Pittsfield No. 272 and North Adams No. 487. Vazquez was originally initiated into the Elks in February, 2014, and was installed as an officer in March, 2016. Since then, he served as esquire, trustee, and leading knight before taking the reins as the lodge’s exalted ruler in August, 2023, where he continued to serve until his recent term ended in March, 2026. During the 2025-2026 fraternal year, he served the Grand Lodge of Elks as esquire to then-District Deputy Elizabeth Manns, from North Adams. More than 8,000 delegates, members, and guests represent-
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Rhiann Ryan settles the ball near mid-field.
Chapin Jeannotte from West Side Sports Shop defends Olivia Crespo from Lusitano.
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Registration open for Lúnasa Feis Irish Dance Competition WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Irish Cultural Center of Western New England presents its seventh annual Lúnasa Feis on Sunday, August 23. The Irish dance competition will take place in the Young Building at the Eastern States Exposition, 875 Memorial Ave.
Registration is open on FeisWeb.com. Dancers are encouraged to register before August 15 to avoid late fees. Visit the website at LunasaFeis.org for more information and guidelines for competitors. This is the only Feis in West-
ern Massachusetts, hosting over 500 Irish dancers from across New England and beyond competing on multiple stages. Concessions will be available on site, as well as several vendors of Celtic and Irish dance-related products. A monitored room for dress sales will also
be available. The Feis features individual open groups and skill levels, fourhand and eight-hand céilí competitions, a second chance preliminary championship competition and adult champ comps. Bakers can enter an Irish soda bread compe-
tition at the Feis. New events this year are an Irish art contest and freestyle contest. Lúnasa Feis is presented and managed by the Irish Cultural Center along with the Cassin Academy of Irish Dance and the Black Rose Academy of Irish Dance.
WMCD to host Designer Purse Bingo fundraiser in late August WEST SPRINGFIELD — WMCD Inc. invites the community to an afternoon of fun, prizes, and philanthropy at its upcoming Designer Purse Bingo fundraiser. The event will take place at the Carriage House at Storrowton Tavern on Sunday, Aug. 23, bringing the community together for an
afternoon while raising funds to empower local youth through volunteerism and community service. Guests will compete in 10 games of bingo for the chance to win designer handbags while enjoying raffles, a cash bar and a lively atmosphere. Doors open at noon, with bingo beginning
promptly at 1 p.m. “Designer Purse Bingo is a fun afternoon with friends and family, but every ticket purchased also helps provide young people with opportunities to develop leadership skills, serve their communities and make a meaningful impact.” said Harry Monti, director of WMCD.
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Tickets are $40 per person and include admission and 10 bingo games. Guests may reserve a table of eight to receive premier seating and bonus bingo cards. Additional bingo cards will also be available for purchase during the event. Attendees are welcome to bring their own snacks; however, outside beverages are not permitted. A cash bar will be available. Tickets are available now at wmcd.org. Community members are encouraged to purchase tickets early, as seating is limited. The fundraiser will be held at the Carriage House at Storrowton Tavern. WMCD is also seeking businesses and individuals interested
REGIS COLLEGE SPRING 2026 DEAN’S LIST WESTON — Audrey Mason, of West Springfield, the spring 2026 Dean’s List at Regis College. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher. First-year students qualify with a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
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EASTHAMPTON — The loss of his son from a chronic illness inspired an Easthampton man to find the beauty in the pain and put it into writing. Easthampton resident Gary Nadeau wrote “I Love You Mostest” to highlight his son’s optimistic and mindful attitude, and hopefully give inspiration to others dealing with or grieving over similar experiences. The memoir explores the bond between Nadeau and his son Brad as they confronted the challenges of “chronic illness, shattered dreams and unimaginable loss,” according to the book’s synopsis. “My son went through a lot of health experiences, that’s what’s spelled out in the book, and as a young man at a very young age, he seemed to develop a really healthy sense of resilience and emotional intelligence,” said Nadeau. “Brad quite often would sit there and say, ‘you know what, I’m only here for a short time, so I’m making the best of it.’ He knew that he had a choice to make. He could be woe is me about it, or he could accept the way it is and that he’d live his life to the fullest every moment he could. And I believe because he chose that, that’s what gave him that charismatic personality that drew people in.” Brad died in 2022 from chronic atrial and intestinal dysrhythmia at 25 years old. From a young age, he dealt with health struggles, but Nadeau said he somehow stayed consistently optimistic through it all. This special trait in Brad needed to be shared with the world, Nadeau thought. “At the time, my son was
somewhere around 20 years old, and I mentioned to him would you be willing to write a book together? He a lot of times would say, ‘We should do a podcast dad. A lot of people could learn from the things we discuss and how we talk about stuff.’ Because Brad and I would talk a lot about philosophical, deep things and why people do what they do and how people react to things the way they react to, even though I myself struggle with emotional intelligence sometimes and am very reactionary,” Nadeau said, “That’s kind of one of the paths in the book, I actually learned a lot from my son.” Aside from highlighting Brad’s resilience, Nadeau said that the book aims to be a guide for all who want to find light in the face of adversity. He said readers will discover valuable lessons about living in the present moment, embracing acceptance and stubbornly holding onto hope, even when darkness seems overwhelming. “This story may resonate strongly with families dealing with stress, caregiving, grief, and mental and emotional coping. I firmly believe this book will make a difference,” said Nadeau. “I promised him a legacy, and that’s when I really said I’m going to sit down and write a book about this.” Nadeau explained that at 5 years old, Brad suffered a stroke and eventually was in and out of the hospital as doctors tried to identify the cause at hand. Initially, doctors concluded that Brad was suffering from restrictive cardiomyopathy, and he was given a pacemaker because the illness causes stiffness to the heart. But years later, doctors ultimately found that Brad was
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suffering from a rare genetic disorder called chronic gastral and intestinal dysrhythmia. The disorder affects the heart and the digestive system and impairs the rhythmic muscle contractions that propel food through the intestines, causing a digestive condition called intestinal pseudo-obstruction. The heart and digestive issues develop at the same time, usually by age 20. Eventually, the illness spread to impact Brad’s lungs before his passing. “His stomach and intestine basically started to stiffen and stopped processing food and stopped working. So, he lost a lot of weight, ended up with constant chronic pain,” explained Nadeau. The illness meant Brad needed to use parenteral nutrition, a medical treatment that delivers liquid nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream through an IV. While he could technically still eat on occasion, the use of parenteral nutrition became the main source of daily nutrition for Brad. “Even though Brad had this situation where he’s told, ‘hey, you can’t eat for the rest of your life,’ he was still the type of person, if he came into a room with a group of people, you’d want to meet him because his personality was just so very strong, positive, upbeat,” said Nadeau. “He was a caring person. He wanted to help people. He wanted to care for people, and he just exuded that. People just got to know him. He was just a really charismatic young man, and even though
he suffered more in his short life than most people I’ve ever known, he was still the happiest, most positive, upbeat guy you could ever meet.” That sentiment on Brad’s life and experience is what eventually inspired Nadeau to write a book about his and his son’s experience living with the illness. After Nadeau shared stories with family, friends, and community members in passing, many came to the same conclusion: he needed to share this story of resilience with the world. Nadeau said he was amazed at his son’s resilience and ability to stay positive through episodes. After one episode mentioned in the book, Brad told his father how he was able to stay grounded through it all and still have a positive outlook on life. “He said, ‘Actually, you taught me that dad. One of those times we were talking about stuff and you talked to me about learning about impermanence and what it’s about, and that one of the reasons that people suffer is because we don’t realize things are impermanent and we hang on to things that we want to keep which keeps us tight and we’re greedy we want to hold onto these things, so if we lose them then we suffer,’” Nadeau said. Nadeau said Brad’s maturity and mindfulness throughout his struggles were always inspiring. Through philosophical discussions with his son, Nadeau began learning more about himself as a father, an experience the book also addresses. “I was still doing what I needed to do, but internally burying
the anger that I had over the hand that life dealt my family, and in the second half of the book, I talk about how I developed a mindfulness practice and how that mindfulness practice helped me to deal with things better, the discussions that I would have with Bradley,” said Nadeau. “I’m still to this day trying to work that mindset into my life to be able to use it on a regular basis. Because we talked about this stuff and he actually modeled it and showed it right in front of me, he kept it present for me. He made it easier for me to stay present and be more mindful.” As of press time, the book has over 50 five-star reviews on Amazon since it was published in April, indicating to Nadeau that people are resonating with the memoir. Nadeau said that the positive response confirms that writing this book was a worthwhile endeavor. “My son, in the last few years of his life, all he ever wanted to do [was] help people. He went to Framingham State University because he wanted to become a dietitian, and his goal was to work at Boston Children’s Hospital to help individuals that were on PN [parental nutrition] like him, and because he understood that experience and thought he’d be a great asset to that kind of thing,” said Nadeau. “His story and the life that he lived was just monumental. It’s so special that people need to know about it because it will help them deal with a variety of things.” “I Love You Mostest” by Gary Nadeau is available on Amazon.
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