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Velis sounds off on statewide issues State Sen. John Velis joined the most recent episode of “So That Reminds Me” to talk about state- and districtwide issues.
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without Congressional approval. Where the candidates differed was in their methods. Whalen emphasized the need to create relationships with representatives on both sides of the aisle, as well as independents. “It’s not relationships that are going to make this happen. It’s pressure,” Milleron said. She said being an independent in a House with narrow margins would make her influential. And, as an independent, she said she would cau-
cus with whichever party is in the majority and withhold her vote for leadership to accomplish her goals. “We’re in such dire straits that we have to take every angle, pressure, every advantage, every leverage we can muster,” Milleron said. Whalen took a different approach. He said there is influence through working the “halls of Congress,” but also influence
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years. Whalen, who is 39, also said he felt there should be an age cap and suggested 70 years old, but also said people vary in how age affects them. At age 62, Milleron was silent on the issue of an age cap. Whalen and Milleron also agreed that Congress needs to assert its power over funding allocation, ensuring the executive branch follows through on distributing funds, and not allow the president to enter military action
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Democrat Jeromie Whalen and independent Nadia Milleron debate on Aug. 11. Both hope to unseat Richard Neal in Massachusetts’s 1st Congressional District.
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SPRINGFIELD — Two people looking to unseat U.S. Rep. Richard Neal in the Massachusetts 1st Congressional House District met at a debate on Aug. 11 to discuss their politics, priorities and approach. Of those, the most daylight between Nadia Milleron and Jeromie Whalen was in their approach. Whalen, a Democrat, will face Neal in the Sept. 1 primary, while Milleron, running as an independent, will face the winner of the primary in November. During the event, hosted at 52 Sumner and sponsored by more than 40 local nonprofits, Milleron and Whalen answered questions from the community that had been collected ahead of time. Moderator G. Michael Dobbs explained to the audience that the questions all pertained to districtwide or national issues, which are the purview of members of Congress. The candidates agreed on several topics. Each would work to abolish the Electoral College to remove the outsized influence of a few swing states. Both Milleron and Whalen were proponents of universal healthcare, with that one topic being Milleron’s top priority. Both were also in favor of impeaching President Donald Trump, should the Republicans lose the majority. To address poverty in Western Massachusetts, Milleron said she favored eliminating federal income tax on the first $100,000 earned. Similarly, Whalen said he would raise the threshold, easing the tax burden for the lowest income earners. The two also agreed that there should be term limits for representatives. While Whalen envisioned 12 to 15 years, Milleron said she would commit to six
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STRM: Velis sounds off on recent statewide issues By Tyler Garnet
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On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” state Sen. John Velis sat down with co-hosts Ryan Feyre and myself to discuss data centers, cellphone and social media policies, upcoming ballot questions and opioid settlement funds. Velis, whose current term ends in January, is running unopposed for reelection. He represents nine communities throughout the Hampden and Hampshire districts and has been in the Senate since 2020. He also previously served as a state representative from 2014. Velis was recently deployed for six months on a confidential mission along the southwestern border of the U.S. He said he couldn’t provide specifics about the trip, but he credited his office for helping him stay connected and serve his constituents during that time. He also commended his colleagues who stepped up and filed bills and items on his behalf. “One of the things that’s really, really important to me is hiring staff that’s good,” Velis said. “It was constantly checking in with my team, from when I could get away from what I was doing and see what was out there, but I have to be honest with you, I can’t take credit for it. My entire operation was a seamless operation.” One issue that Velis discussed, which has been prominent in many of the communities he serves, is data centers. Holyoke recently approved a ban on future development of the centers, while Agawam approved the first reading of a 270-day moratorium and Westfield approved a 12-month moratorium. In the past, Velis demanded that the data centers, not residents, should pay for any energy and water strain. He also emphasized that many data centers across the country are much larger than some of those proposed and operating in Massachusetts. Velis agreed that there is an op-
portunity for jobs, but in many cases, data centers lead to an increase in electrical bills, increased water usage and contamination. He also agreed with the idea of a moratorium to give each town time to learn about potential pros and cons of a development proposal. “I think what’s happening throughout the commonwealth is a beautiful thing, like, give the towns the ability,” Velis said. “[Data centers] need to pay their own way. Any uptick in electric costs is on them, any water usage above and beyond what they represent is on them, any disturbance to the environment is on them, and if they check all of those boxes in a local community through their City Council, their planning boards, their mayor, decide that we realize all the risks and the contracts are very firm that anything that goes above and beyond what you’re representing is on you, not the residents, than have that vote.” Velis also discussed regulations on youth social media and cellphone use in schools. In July, the state Senate passed a bill that essentially regulates youth social media use. “What the data tells us is that straight bans don’t work,” Velis said, comparing the Senate bill to the House bill passed in April, which bans children under 14 from using social media platforms and requires that platforms obtain consent for users ages 14 and 15. Velis explained that if you institute a ban, teenagers affected will find ways to get around it. He said the driving force is algorithms, which is why the Senate bill gives people under 16 the ability to stop, pause and say, “Do I want to continue reading, do I want to continue watching these videos, or maybe do I want to go outside?” Velis said the third-party audit could allow the attorney general’s office to ask a company like Facebook to explain its algorithms and how they work. “It’s about getting rid of these algorithmic feeds by the default
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settings; they’re not allowed for certain people under that age demographic, but we need to get at these algorithms, and I’m a really big believer in that the best way to do that is something that we still need to continue to do, is by having what we call third-party audits,” Velis said. On the topic of cellphone usage in schools, Velis said he often visits high school students in his communities who all admit they use their phones during the school day instead of paying attention to what is going on in class. Velis said that although bans don’t usually work, he thinks there should be little to no exception regarding cellphone usage during the school day. “When we had this debate, I was really the lead proponent of, ‘look, if we’re going to do this, we need to do it.’ And variably, what comes up is exceptions,” Velis said. “My position was we need to make the exceptions so few and far between because at some point in time, if you have all these exceptions, the exceptions swallow the rule. If 30 kids in the schools have their phones, the rest of the kids are going to say, ‘hey what’s Mikey, what’s Sarah or what’s ev-
erybody doing with their phones, I want my phone.’” In response to parents’ concerns about the possibility of not reaching their kids during an emergency, Velis said many law enforcement members told him that cellphones could create more chaos during a major emergency because the students would be too distracted to listen to the adults or law enforcement personnel. “When cellphones weren’t a thing, we got by just fine. If a kid was sick, if there was an emergency, if something was happening,” Velis stated. “There’s no perfect solution, but with the distraction from the reading, writing, arithmetic, we have to do better. If we can do something to give that kid a fighting chance to excel in school, to engage, to maybe prevent some type of behavioral health issue, then I think we should do that; I think we owe it to them.” Velis also discussed the Veterans Home in Holyoke, opioid settlement funds that cities have received, the recent economic development bill that recently passed in the Senate, housing issues in Massachusetts and a ballot question that looks to eliminate political party primaries for state elections.
In the case of opioid settlement funds, a recent investigation revealed municipalities have spent less than 20% of the $115 million distributed to them since 2023. Velis recently said he is prepared to file legislation to have the state reclaim unspent funds and redirect them to communities with bigger needs. “This notion that I hear from municipalities was, ‘we’re trying to figure out how to use this.’ I have no patience for that anymore for the very simple reason that they’re sitting on their tails trying to figure this out; we got people that are dying out there,” Velis said. Speaking on the economic development bill, Velis said the goal is to stop people from leaving the state for opportunities elsewhere. “Massachusetts is on the precipice, and I would argue we are already down that path of becoming a state that lacks competitiveness for any number of reasons,” Velis said. “This economic development bill was an attempt to do was to stop the bleeding.” To hear the full episode with Velis, visit thereminder.com/ our-podcast or search “So That Reminds Me” on your favorite podcasting platform.
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Fenton for Governor’s Council
As a resident of Chicopee and a lawyer, I am proud to support Attorney Michael A. Fenton for Governor’s Council. The Governor’s Council plays an important role in Massachusetts by reviewing judicial nominations and helping ensure that the people chosen to serve on our courts have the qualifications, judgment, and temperament necessary for these important positions. These decisions affect our communities for generations, and Western Massachusetts and Chicopee needs someone with the experience and understanding to take on that responsibility. Mike understands our legal system and the importance of having fair, qualified judges who understand the communities they serve. He also understands that Western Massachusetts deserves a strong voice in state government. That is particularly important to Chicopee, where we have a District Court. I support Mike because I believe he will bring thoughtful judgment, independence, and a commitment to public service to the Governor’s Council. He will work to ensure that our cities like Springfield, and Chicopee, are heard and that the people appointed to our courts reflect the values of our community. Mike has demonstrated throughout his career that he
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that comes from public opinion. He later spoke about building coalitions, saying, “We need to build that community, and that’s how we break the partisan divide that we see.” Milleron responded, “You can’t just influence people. You have to leverage, you have to pressure, you have to threaten their jobs and their reputations ... You can’t just get what you want by being nice and ... having discussions with people.” On some issues, the candidates had different ideas. Milleron said her “day one” priorities would be proposing income tax relief, “get insurance companies out of our healthcare systems,” and eliminate supply chain issues in medicine by bringing manufacturing back to the United States. For Whalen, the focus would be on passing Medicare for all, abol-
cares about the people and communities he serves. He understands the challenges facing cities throughout Hampden County. He will bring that perspective with him to the Governor’s Council. This election is an important opportunity to choose someone with the experience, character, and commitment necessary to represent Western Massachusetts. I hope you will join me in voting for Attorney Michael A. Fenton for Governor’s Council in the Democratic primary. Michael Pise Chicopee
Support for Jeromie Whalen
Through the course of my life, I’ve had the privilege of serving my community in many different ways. I recently retired after over 20 years in the Massachusetts Army National Guard, I’ve spent nearly two decades as a federal civilian employee, and I’ve dedicated countless volunteer hours to suicide prevention, LGBTQ+ advocacy and nonprofit leadership. Those experiences have taught me that the best leaders aren’t the ones who seek attention; they’re the ones who show up, listen and work alongside the people they serve. Those are the qualities I see in Jeromie Whalen. Politics has
ishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement and implementing a surtax on the “ultrawealthy,” using Massachusetts’s Fair Share Amendment as a model. To protect voting access and increase turnout, Milleron said it should be made mandatory and cited Australia’s system in which there is a monetary penalty for not voting. Voters there can vote by mail, vote early or obtain an absentee ballot. Whalen said, “We have voter apathy in this country. We don’t have voter fraud.” He said he is in favor of enshrining vote by mail in law. He also said the current environment around immigration is causing people in Black and brown communities not to feel safe voting in person. Asked about avoiding gentrification as a side effect of WestEast Rail, Whalen said he fully supported expanding rail service, “But, at the same time, we need to be prepared to increase the housing stock in central and Western Massachusetts.” He said he was
become increasingly divided, but I believe our representatives should be judged less by political rhetoric and more by their character, accessibility and willingness to serve. Jeromie approaches leadership with humility, compassion and a genuine desire to hear from the people he hopes to represent. Rather than talking at constituents, he listens to them. Rather than promising easy solutions, he’s willing to have honest conversations about difficult issues. After spending my own life in public service, I’ve learned to recognize leadership that comes from a place of service instead of ambition. That is why Jeromie has earned my support. Every voter deserves to make an informed decision, and I encourage everyone to take the opportunity to meet the candidates, ask questions and engage in the democratic process. As for me, I’ll be casting my vote for Jeromie Whalen because I believe he represents the kind of thoughtful, community centered leadership that Massachusetts’ First Congressional District deserves. Amber DeGrandpre Chicopee
Support of Mike Fenton
As a resident of Holyoke, I am proud to support Attorney Michael A. Fenton for Governor’s Council.
also a proponent of rent control to stabilize the housing industry. Milleron warned that the region will be “flooded with people” escaping the climate crisis and that West-East Rail would bring them to Western Massachusetts. “We have to prepare,” she said. Each candidate was asked how their background qualified them for Congressional service. Milleron said her experience as an activist, mobilizing people and advocating in the halls of Congress, gave her the experience needed. Whalen said that, as a teacher, he sees first-hand how decisions made at the national level affect the youth of America. In Neal’s 37 years in the House of Representatives, “Has your life gotten better? Have your bills gone down? ... We need to go in a new direction.” He added, “The people I want in Congress are the individuals embedded in this community.” Whalen’s comment was not the first time the candidates mentioned Neal and his absence from
The Governor’s Council plays the important role of vetting those individuals nominated to serve as judges in Massachusetts – making decisions that affect our communities for generations. Mike and I have been friends for nearly two decades and, as an attorney and public servant, I know he will bring the legal experience and commitment to community necessary to ensure Western Massachusetts residents get fair treatment from qualified judges. The current incumbent lives over an hour away from where we – the vast majority of our district’s families – call home here in Hampden County. As a Springfield local, Mike gets us. He is prepared to serve the needs of Holyokers because he has spent a career working on the issues most important to the Pioneer Valley’s urban core. This election is an opportunity to choose someone with the experience, character and commitment necessary to represent Western Massachusetts on a little-known statewide board with outsized impact on individuals, families, and communities throughout the Commonwealth. I hope my fellow Democrats in Holyoke will join me in voting for Attorney Michael A. Fenton for Governor’s Council in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, September 1st. Patrick Beaudry Holyoke
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Council approves bond for water main replacement By Tyler Garnet
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CHICOPEE — The roundabout project at the intersection of Montgomery Street, Granby Road and McKinstry Avenue will include another facet after the City Council approved the authorization of a $1.2 million bond to replace water utility infrastructure at the project’s site. Mayor John Vieau discussed the plans during the Aug. 4 meeting, which include a water main replacement on the three streets, along with the addition of three roundabouts, pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, handicap-accessible sidewalks, curb ramps and general roadway and safety improvements. He said the potable water and the waterlines are not covered in the project, which is where the $1.2 million authorization comes into play. DPW Superintendent Elizabette Batista explained, “When you have a significant disturbance within the right of way, aging infrastructure tends not to be able to sustain the impact, and so we’re taking the opportunity
to replace all the water mains and valves and all that stuff within that area.” The water main and valve replacement project is estimated to be $2.1 million. Batista said some of the funding will come from DPW’s account, but the project also needs to be supplemented with a bond authorization. Batista said the water line replacement portion of the project will be included within the overall roundabout project, but the water project is a non-participating fee. “It’s the same contractor. It’s going to be phased within that project,” she stated. “We just have to pay for it separately.” The project is estimated to take a few years, according to Batista. “Once the project is awarded to the contractor, we’ll receive a schedule,” she said. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division will manage the intersection improvements at the three sites. Design plans are found at chicopeema.gov. The purpose of the project
is to improve safety, traffic operations and accessibility for pedestrians and bicyclists. The project was first initiated in 2017 through a feasibility study of the area and was approved for federal and state funding in 2018. In May 2024, Chicopee and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation hosted a public information session to show their proposed design improvements at the site. A 2019 Road Safety Audit highlighted three crash sites within the area. The high crash locations ranked number five in the top 100 locations in the Pioneer Valley, and 174 crashes were DPW Superintendent Elizabette Batista discussed a $1.2 million reported in those three areas bond authorization to the City Council during its Aug. 4 meeting. from 2014-2016. Photo credit: ChicopeeTV The existing intersections experienced a high number of instry Avenue; Granby Road at The proposal also illustrates angle, rear-end and sideswipe Montgomery Street and Mont- a raised median down the center crashes due to confusing geome- gomery Street at Interstate 90. of Montgomery Street between try, skewed angles and pavement The existing traffic signal will the proposed roundabouts to markings. There is also a lack of be replaced with a peanut-shaped eliminate the existing hazardsidewalk, missing or non-com- roundabout; a second round- ous left turns into and out of the pliant wheelchair ramps and no about will be constructed for ac- shopping center plaza. bicycle accommodations, ac- cess to McKinstry Avenue, and a The City Council unanimouscording to project managers. third roundabout will be added ly approved the bond authorizaThe roundabouts will be lo- at the intersection of Montgom- tion and stated that they will be cated at Granby Road at McK- ery Street with the I-90 ramps. informed once the project begins.
Divalicious brings hair salon services to downtown Chicopee By Tyler Garnet
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CHICOPEE — Chicopee will have a new place offering various hair care services after Divalicious Beauty Salon, located at 45 Perkins St., hosted a ribbon-cutting and grand-opening ceremony on Aug. 7 to celebrate its arrival to the city. Divalicious Owner Javier Mulero explained that the business is a full salon service offering lashes, extensions, hair color, dyes, blow-dry and wash. He said he’s also available for weddings and other parties. “Whatever a woman wants to feel beautiful, whatever they
need, that’s what I do,” Mulero stated. “I do it for the passion. I don’t do it for the money. A lot of people nowadays do it for the money.” Mulero said one thing he wants to prioritize at the salon is listening to his clients to make sure they feel comfortable and get exactly what they want or need. “I want them when they come in, I want them to feel good. I want them to not be nervous. I want them to, when they come in, I’m gonna listen to you. I’m gonna listen to what you want because we need that in this community,” Mulero said. “There’s a lot of people that do hair, but they don’t take their time and ef-
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Divalicious Beauty Salon Owner Javier Mulero celebrates the grand opening of his new business in Chicopee with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 7. Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Garnet
that opened a new toy.” After driving around neighboring cities, Mulero said someone briefed him on the Perkins Street location, which became available after the previous business moved out. “I fell in love, and I was like, ‘This is going to be mine. This is what I want. I feel like this is going to be the Divalicious salon. This is going to be fun,’” Mulero said when describing the feeling he felt when he toured the storefront. Mayor John Vieau welcomed Mulero at the ribbon-cutting and congratulated him for starting his business. “I just wanted to say to you,
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Chicopee’s National Night Out arrives at new location
Top row, from left: Chicopee Mayor John Vieau talks to the crowd about this year’s National Night Out event. The Hampden County Sheriff’s Department Mounted Patrol Unit makes an appearance at National Night Out. Chicopee Fresh prepares hot dogs and other food to give out to the community. Bottom row, from left: Mayor John Vieau cuts the ribbon on the newly upgraded Chicopee Police Department ice cream truck. The community enjoying the various vendors featured at Chicopee’s 32nd annual National Night Out event. Reminder Publishing photos by Tyler Garnet
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CHICOPEE — Chicopee’s 32nd annual National Night Out event on Aug. 10 at Szot Park featured hundreds of vendors and plenty of residents despite the new location. The celebration occurred at Szot Park due to ongoing construction at Sarah Jane Park. The free, family-friendly event is designed to strengthen community ties and promote positive relationships between residents and law enforcement. Attendees enjoyed a wide variety of activities, including free food, interactive photo booths, local resources and more. It is one of the largest annual gatherings hosted by the city of Chicopee in collaboration with the Police Department. Nearly 16,000 communities across the country participate in National Night Out, an event that promotes “neighborhood camaraderie.” At these events, public safety officers hold firsthand conversations with the public. Aside from featuring over 100 vendor booths, the event also included K9 demonstrations, a wing-eating contest, a fly-over,
a Chicopee Fire Department vehicle extrication demonstration and school musical group performances. It concluded with a candlelight vigil and flashlight walk. Last year, Chicopee was a National Night Out award winner in the category for areas with a population of 50,000-100,000. Its National Night event also ranked 12th in the country. In 2024, Chicopee’s National Night Out event climbed to 13th place in the country, after it was ranked 22nd in 2023. The award recognizes the population of the city and the number of people who attend the event. Mayor John Vieau talked about the importance of building relationships between the community, the Police Department and other local businesses. “What this is about is building those relationships with not just the Police Department but your elected officials, your neighbors, our stakeholders and all the businesses,” Vieau stated at this year’s event. “This is an opportunity for everyone to have the same identical experience, so whether you have a lot of money or no money, you can still have the same good time.” Vieau expressed his apprecia-
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Holyoke sports complex future remains unclear By Tyler Garnet
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HOLYOKE — The probability of a sports complex and new home for the International Volleyball Hall of Fame coming to Holyoke is still up in the air. Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia joined the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me” to discuss that project. The appearance comes two years after the city of Holyoke hosted a press conference to announce plans for a new sports complex and home for the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. He said they hosted the press conference to make sure the state does not overlook Western Massachusetts and Holyoke if a sports complex plan comes to fruition. “My intent at the time when we did the press conference the way we did was to send a strong message that Holyoke can’t be overlooked. I was very sure that a handful of cities were trying to build a sports complex in their community, which is great,” Garcia said. “Wherever it goes, it has a regional impact, and it’s wonderful, and we all benefit. But I feel strongly that it needs to be in Holyoke. We’re the birthplace of volleyball; we’re an often overlooked city. We’re like the little engine that could.” According to prior Reminder Publishing coverage from 2024, Garcia and local entrepreneur Caesar Ruiz presented plans for a $100 million venture. The city argued that the complex would be a regional hub for sports development with 16 basketball and
volleyball courts, an arcade, a bowling alley, rock climbing and over 30 events annually. However, Garcia said on the podcast that the press conference was less about the plan and more about Holyoke’s interest in a sports facility. “What we announced was the vision for a sports complex and the reason why we announced it the way that we did; it’s Western Massachusetts, and 8% of the commonwealth’s population lives out here, and you have cities and towns up and down the Pioneer Valley that we compete with Boston, and we just don’t have the capital and the investment and the resources that we’re seeing out in Boston,” Garcia explained. Garcia added that even though there’s no definitive plan right now, the city does have an investor in Ruiz, who currently owns the Wyckoff Country Club. “We have an investor willing to take the lead, which we could not have made that kind of announcement without somebody willing to explore it,” said Garcia, who added that he appreciates Ruiz and his family for his support of him and the city. Ruiz acquired the Wyckoff Country Club in February 2025 and invested in renovations to the course and country club/ restaurant. At the time, Ruiz said his goal was to put the complex on Whiting Farms Road, but no headway has been made there. The Holyoke mayor said that whether or not the sports complex happens, the city at the very least now has a country club and
golf course that has been invested in and renovated. On the podcast episode, Garcia did not rule out a sports complex for Holyoke but said it would not be the end of the world if it does not happen. “Whether or not it does happen and again, there are ideas that are great, and you try them out,” Garcia stated. “Sometimes, it comes off the ground, sometimes it doesn’t, and when it doesn’t, sometimes other opportunities come out of it, and I’m grateful for that.” Recently, state Rep. Pat Duffy filed an amendment to Bill S.3064, environmental legislation aimed at building climate resilience, environmental preservation and community infrastructure improvements. The amendment includes a bond authorization, not an earmark, for an additional $2 million for the city of Holyoke for site preparation for an expanded Volleyball Hall of Fame. After this proposed amendment, many residents pondered a question: What specific property would these funds be used for, and why did the amendment increase the appropriation from the original $100,000 to $2.1 million? Duffy, a Holyoke Democrat, explained to Reminder Publishing, “I filed it as a placeholder, as I want Holyoke to be in the mix in any discussion about a sports complex coming to this region.” As a bond authorization, this goes into the queue for consideration for the governor’s annual capital outlay, but it won’t
move up in that queue without local advocacy. There’s an advocacy group with a Facebook page called Save Elmwood Forest Facebook, which has urged residents in Holyoke, parts of Chicopee, Agawam, Westfield, West Springfield, Montgomery, Russell, Easthampton and Southampton to write letters to Duffy and state Sen. John Velis to ensure that Elmwood Forest is not part of the “site preparation” for the sports complex. According to the page, the group is concerned about the development of the woods between South Martin Street, Woodland Street and Whiting Farms Road. The environmental bill is now before the Conference Committee. Once it leaves committee, Duffy’s amendment can no longer be changed. The Elmwood group’s Facebook post stated that this is residents’ last opportunity to ask Duffy and Velis to protect Elmwood Forest by clarifying that these funds may only be used on previously developed or disturbed land. The clarification would prevent the funding from being used to clear intact forest while still allowing environmental remediation where it is appropriate, the Save Elmwood group said. The group also said in the post that they ask that the amendment require the Holyoke City Council to host a public hearing before any bond funds are accepted or spent so residents can review and comment on the intended use of these public dollars.
Garcia mentioned on the podcast that if any official plan came to fruition, there would be neighborhood discussion and conversation for some of the parcels Ruiz acquired for potential sites, including on Whiting Farms Road. “That’s a tricky area. There’s zoning restrictions up there that would have to be resolved if [Ruiz] is going to successfully do what he wants to do up there. You have a neighborhood that is very fond of the area.” Garcia said. “As you go through your public engagement process with the Planning Board to do that zone change, for example, you have members of the council and members of the Planning Board that are deeply connected with residents in the neighborhood and community that are going to feel strongly about development there.” Ruiz did not respond to Reminder Publishing’s request for comment about the project. The last update was in February 2025, when he acquired the Wyckoff Country Club. At that time, he said the sports complex is still a work in progress and is still in the design and development stage. “Hopefully soon, we’ll get an update from these folks that are working on the sports complex, and if there’s an update, great; if there isn’t, hey, we’ve got to move forward as a city,” Garcia said. To hear the full episode with Garcia, visit thereminder.com/ our-podcast or search “So That Reminds Me” on your favorite podcasting platform.
State funding to help boost Holyoke’s early literacy levels By Tyler Garnet
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HOLYOKE — Holyoke Public Schools are getting some help in the reading department. According to an announcement from the Healey-Driscoll administration, the district will receive a $616,650 grant to help improve early literacy program-
ming for PreK to grade 3 students. The money is part of nearly $24.7 million that the administration awarded to 71 school districts and one educational collaborative to strengthen literacy instruction and improve reading outcomes for students across Massachusetts. Through four Partnership for Reading Success-Massachusetts
grant programs, districts will “implement high-quality instructional materials, expand professional learning for educators and strengthen evidence-based literacy instruction from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The PRISM I grant, which is what Holyoke received, supports districts and community-based partners in implementing and sustaining an evidence-based, culturally and linguistically sustaining multi-tiered system of support in PreK through grade 3. The grant is designed to continue helping a cohort of districts improve their early literacy programming so that all students can read at or above grade level by third grade. Holyoke Public Schools was first awarded the PRISM I grant in spring 2025 and subsequently received a continuation grant for the 2025-2026 school year. The $616,650 for the 2026-27 year is a continuation of that work. Holyoke Public Schools Chief of Academics Rebecca Thomp-
son said the continued investment will support the district’s ongoing efforts to strengthen and sustain an evidence-based early literacy model to ensure that all students achieve strong reading outcomes. The grant allows HPS to build on the foundation it has established, according to Thompson. The funding will support targeted professional learning for teachers, instructional materials and high-dosage one-on-one tutoring for students. The district will continue using walkthrough and student learning data to monitor the impact of the action plan and make adjustments as needed. The grant will also support the continuation of the PRISM Leadership Team, helping Holyoke Public Schools maintain alignment across schools, roles and community partners. Thompson and Associate Director of Early Literacy Caitlin Rosazza explained that the ultimate goal of the PRISM I grant is to have 80% of students meeting or exceeding reading benchmarks by 2029, while reducing achievement disparities across language status, disability status and race/ethnicity. The grant supports stronger vertical alignment from PreK to grade 3, ensuring that students experience consistent, evidence-based literacy instruction to build a strong foundation in early reading, they said. “These foundational skills are
critical to students’ continued academic success,” Thompson said. “We are incredibly proud of the early literacy work that we have done in Holyoke for the past five years, in alignment with our strategic plan. We were thrilled to be awarded this prestigious grant for a third year, alongside 12 other districts across the state.” The PRISM I continuation grant will be presented to the School Committee for approval on Aug. 24, after which the award will likely be formally accepted. According to the state, the PRISM I grant is a part of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Literacy Launch, which promotes literacy success for all students across the commonwealth. The awards build on Gov. Maura Healey’s Literacy Launch initiative and legislation she signed to strengthen early literacy instruction. They also come as more than 1,000 educators are participating in Literacy Launch institutes this summer to deepen their knowledge of evidence-based reading instruction. “Reading is the foundation for everything students do in school and throughout their lives,” Healey said. “That’s why we’re making historic investments to strengthen literacy instruction, support educators and help every student build the skills they need to succeed.”
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Sprout by sprout, urban farming deepening its roots By Katie Castellani State House News Service
SOMERVILLE — Sprouts rise from rolling tables inside a greenhouse in an unlikely location: on pavement and a just feet away from the MBTA’s Green Line that regularly rumbles by with trains full of passengers heading into Boston. “So, this is just kind of a reminder of the truly urban spaces that we’re working with here,” Julia Toropov, education and programs specialist with Green City Growers, said while leading a group into the company’s greenhouse here. The sprouts, which are planted on the tables so they can grow above the pavement, represent the beginnings of crops that urban farming company Green City Growers sends to around 200 garden sites in and beyond the Greater Boston area with the goal of educating people about agriculture and bolstering local food systems. “You know the idea is to help, we believe in an attitude of abundance,” said Christopher Grallert, Green City Growers CEO. “We believe there’s a huge desire for reinvigoration of the local food system.” The garden sites range from schools, businesses and other locations like Fenway Park’s rooftop where people of all ages can get hands-on education about farming and grow local foods. Before they reach the garden sites, the plants get started at Green City Growers. Once the sprouts have grown enough, they transition outside to a side yard where farmers and farmer educators can grab the crops they need and bring them to the garden sites. The company grows 50 different crops, not including several different varieties of plants like kale and tomatoes, said Mattie Devin, Green City Growers’ urban farm manager. Unlike traditional farms, the urban crops are grown in raised beds specially designed to help plants grow in the city. Only the top portion of the beds are filled with soil so there’s enough for
the plants’ roots to grow and not too much to avoid pests that can crawl up through the bottom. The urban farm also has a research and development garden area where the farmers can test out new kinds of plants while also growing some crops — like eucalyptus — that may not work well in garden sites but are still needed for programs, Devin said. Also, the research and development area doubles as a training space where urban farmers can learn skills like pruning. There are also different kinds of indoor growing units — called hydroponics that rely on mineral solutions in water instead of soil to grow plants — available so schools and businesses can continue growing when the weather shifts. Toropov said there’s an increasing interest in growing food and plants in places where people are assembling and she’s optimistic the idea will catch on in other cities. The company held a tour of its operations Tuesday as part of state Urban Agriculture Week that’s meant to raise awareness for the industry. It comes as lawmakers have warned Massachusetts farms are facing economic and policy pressures. Toropov said Urban City Growers and other kinds of urban agriculture can raise awareness for the agriculture industry as a whole. “So, we’re connecting with folks who might otherwise have no way to connect with this world and in that way, we’re building awareness for what’s possible, and also empathy and understanding for the importance of supporting agriculture,” Toropov said. Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Resources commissioner Ashley Randle, who joined the tour, praised the company for not only growing food, but also fostering a sense of community. “I think when we look at urban agriculture and the potential to reengage communities and bring people to the table to understand the local food system, you’re really a shining star in that aspect,” Randle told Devin and Toropov.
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Julia Toropov, Green City Growers education and programs specialist, points out plants in the company’s greenhouse on Tuesday, Aug. 11. State House News Service photo by Katie Castellani
Grallert said there haven’t been many examples of successful urban farms, but by bringing expertise and growing many high-quality crops he hopes to catch policymakers’ attention. “Whatever it is that we’ve been doing hasn’t quite been working. And so, we believe here at Green City Growers, by bringing domain expertise to the food system, by learning what agricultural practices have been used successfully in the past in organic agriculture, and incorporating them into these distributed spaces, we can be a lot more effective in garnering credibility with policymakers,” Grallert said. “Also,
with those that are deploying the funds, whether it be commercial or grantors. And in order to do that, the urban or peri-urban or local food system has to produce crops that are commensurate with what consumers expect.” In April, the Senate passed a bill aimed at supporting the agriculture industry, boosting food access and modernizing how farms are defined. The House did not pass the bill before scheduled formal sessions ended for the term on July 31. Both the Senate and House versions (S 3040 / H 4854) are in the House Ways and Means Committee. State Rep. Aaron Saunders
of Belchertown, vice chair of the House’s Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries, said conversations are continuing on that legislation along with others supporting the agriculture industry like an environmental borrowing bill that’s currently in a conference committee (S 3064 / H 5518). “I’m looking forward to continuing these conversations through the balance of the session,” Saunders said in a statement to the News Service. Katie Castellani is a reporter for State House News Service and State Affairs Pro reach her at kcastellani@statehousenews.com.
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Latino Arts Festival to return to Springfield Museums By Sarah Heinonen
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SPRINGFIELD — Ahead of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the Springfield Museums will host the fourth annual Latino Arts Festival in partnership with Mi Museo Committee. The festival, on Friday, Aug. 28, is free and open to the public. The Latino Arts Festival is designed to be a celebration of the rich Puerto Rican, Cuban, Afro-Cuban, Portuguese, Mexican, Dominican and Central and South American cultural heritage found throughout Greater Springfield. “The festival has really grown over the last four years,” said Lydia Martinez Alvarez, chair of the Mi Museo Committee. “When we started, the goal was simply to create a space where we could celebrate Latino arts and culture and bring people together. Now, it has really become something the community looks forward to.” She said more artists, performers, vendors and organizations are involved. “We’re able to showcase even more of the diversity within the Latino community.” However, Martinez Alvarez said, “The heart of the festival really hasn’t changed. It’s still about bringing people together, celebrating who we are, sharing our stories, and creating an opportunity for people to learn from one another.” The festival allows Mi Museo Committee to highlight the diverse cultures that exist within the Latino diaspora. “You’re going to see that throughout the festival through music, dance, food, art, crafts, storytelling and the different traditions that people bring with them and those traditions tell stories. They tell us where people come from, what their families have experienced and what they’ve carried with them from one generation to the next.” She added, “I also love seeing how those traditions evolve. We have people who were born here, people who came here from other countries and younger generations who are putting their own spin on traditions that their parents and grandparents passed down to them. That’s what makes Latino culture so beautiful to me. We honor where we come from, but we’re also continuing to cre-
ate and define what Latino culture looks like here in Western Massachusetts.” The festival begins at 3:30 p.m. with a lecture by Dr. Ariana A. Curtis, curator of Latinx studies at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. A native of Western Massachusetts, Curtis will deliver her talk, “From 413 to DC: Springfield’s Influence on Latinx Stories at the Smithsonian,” which explores how growing up in the Springfield area shaped her work and influences Latino representation at the Smithsonian and elsewhere. “What makes Dr. Curtis such a great fit is really the perspective she brings,” said Martinez Alvarez. “Her work allows us to have a deeper conversation about Latino history, art, representation and the role that museums and cultural institutions play in telling our stories.” Martinez Alvarez said those lessons are particularly poignant in Western Massachusetts. “We have such a rich and diverse Latino community, and it’s important that people see themselves and their experiences reflected in the institutions that serve them,” she said. Between 5 and 8 p.m., there will be guided tours of two exhibits on loan from Museo de Arte de Ponce in Puerto Rico. “Legacies of Surrealism” takes a trip through the unconscious mind of Latin American artists from the latter half of the 20th century, producing dream-like visuals and perspectives. “You’re really looking at how artists use their work to express their experiences and their understanding of the world around them,” Martinez Alvarez said. “When you think about Puerto Rico, there are so many layers to that identity, history, colonialism, culture and what it means to belong.” With “Markets, Foodways, and the Essence of Place,” which focuses on Puerto Rican markets, plantations and other Latin American scenes of food and its place in everyday life, she said it “really hits home ... Food is never just food for us. There’s a story behind it. There’s a family connection. There are memories. There are traditions that have been passed down, and you see that right here in Western Massachusetts. You
Bomba de Aqui will perform at the fourth annual Latino Art Festival at Springfield Museums. Reminder Publishing submitted photo
see it in our restaurants, our markets, our family gatherings and our festivals.” She continued, “People bring a piece of home with them, and then they build something new here. I think that’s really what both exhibits help us understand that culture travels with us. We can leave one place, but we don’t leave our history and traditions behind. We carry them with us, and they become part of the community we’re building here.” The exhibits were lent through the Art Bridges’ Partner Loan Network and are sponsored by Connecticut Public. There will also be an interactive floral art experience with Idalia Long of Social Haus Displays. People can create decorative palm fans using dried floral materials. Families can take part in hands-on art activities including coloring paper fans and maracas, and there will be a book giveaway for children. People can also enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres by NOSH, a cash bar, a DJ and a photo booth by Cumba Entertainment. At 6 p.m., there will be a live
performance by Bomba de Aqui, a Holyoke-based dance and music company that teaches and performs the Afro-Puerto Rican tradition of bomba music. In bomba, the lead drummer and lead dancer work in conversation with each other to set the rhythm, with the drummer following the dancer’s lead. The Latino Arts Festival is funded largely by a state earmark sponsored by state Rep. Carlos González, state Sen. Adam Go-
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Ryan Magni and Willie Landman try a pick off on Seth Allen at first base.
Alex Gochinski drives in a run for Teddy Bear Pools. Jake Jachym on the mound for PeoplesBank.
Ty Evans makes contact with a PeoplesBank pitch.
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INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Docket No. HD26P1595EA Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Hampden Division Estate of: Gerald Francis Deady Date of Death: April 7, 2026 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner John G Deady of Easthampton, MA John G Deady of Easthampton, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. (August 20)
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RICHIE’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS Contractor/Mechanical Services/ Handyman Replacement windows, vinyl siding, roofing, gutters installed/cleaned, remodeling, painting, flooring/carpeting, masonry, carpentry, powerwashing & ceramic tiling. Residential/commercial. No job too small. Lic#148425/Insured 413-746-2171/413-246-0927
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CHICOPEE
Amanda S. Pellerin to Aurora Marquez Akers, 303 College St., $325,000. Barbara Zabinski to Kash Reddy LLC, 42 Ferry St., $460,000. Brian R. Houghton, Brian R. Houghton Sr., and Brian Houghton to Brittany R. Houghton and Daniel T. Wolf, 0 Russell Terrace, $340,000. Eleven Million Olive Trees LLC, to Sharon Laird, 90 McKinstry Ave., Unit 117, $200,000. Elizabeth M. Carballo and Elizabeth M. Wildman to Wyatt Seibert, 74 Rochester St., $300,000. Elzbieta Magda and Grzegorz Magda to Wayne B. Versace and Nataliya B. Versace, 75 Wheatland Ave., $291,500. G & E Jennings Bypass Trust #3, trustee of, Arthur P. Jennings, trustee, and Gerald M. Jennings Jr., trustee, to Burhan Holdings Two LLC, 1361 Memorial Drive, $575,000. Gary Galica, representative, David Zajchowski, estate, and David Zachowski, estate, to Leslie Kynik, 79 Thaddeus St. $165,000. Home Savers Group LLC, to Franklin Figueroa Camacho and Yensauris M. Vargas Fabian, 83 McKinstry Ave., $475,000. Ideliz Melendez to MHI Properties LLC, 76 Daley St., $181,000. Karl Ellis Psholka Ray and Matthew Joseph Psholka Ray to Carol A. Robison, 78 Glendale St., $307,900. Kyle S. Majerowski and Sarah Easton to Angel R. Garcia Jr., Giraldo and Sarah C. Bleezardee, 118 Edgewood Ave., $339,000. Leiannie Sanchez-Perez and Alina O. Dyachenko to Jerell C. Bailey and Jorge L. Ocasio, 92 Walter St., $395,000. Leopoldina J. Ivo, Leopoldina J. Guzman and Jose Libertino De Souza to Shalom Medina, Amanda L. Medina and Amanda Medina, 23 Wildemere St., $288,000. Luke Archambault, representative, and Caroline D. Archambault, estate, to Yellow Holdings LLC, 43 Ferry St., $340,000. Phantom Holdings LLC, to Hassle Free LLC, 59 West St., $442,500. Stacey M. Elliot and Karen G. Miron to Gabrielle McGrath, 115 Saratoga Ave., $300,000. Timothy D. Congo and Danielle Congo to Chidike Okeem, 55 Meadowlark Lane, Unit 55, $255,000.
HOLYOKE
Federal National Mortgage Association, and Fannie Mae to Elite Investment Group LLC, 16 Center St.,
$87,151.
Derek Edward Kerns to Owen Jeffrey Hunter, 53 Calumet Road, $350,000. Equity Trust Co., custodian, Robert Lareau IRA, and Robert Lareau to Alexander Rodriguez De Los Angeles, 109-111 Brown Ave., $460,000. HHA-South Holyoke Homes II LLC, to Jovani Collazo, 169 Clemente St., $240,000. HHA-South Holyoke Homes II LLC, to Juanita M. Mckoy and Juanita F. Mckoy, 201 Clemente St., $260,000. Katherine L. Paul to Anchor Falls LLC, 38-40 Florence Ave., $167,000. Max C. Hebert and Rachel E. Hebert to Joseph A. Leonard Jr., 173-177 Madison Ave., $684,000. Paul W. Garvulenski to Filomeno Properties LLC, 32-36 Canal St., $315,000. Stanley A. Geddes to Jarrad Burns and Nikolas Burns, 146 Beech St., $283,000. Napolitanio Roofing of Massachusetts LLC, to Healthy Neighborhoods Group LLC, and Napolitano Roofing of Massachusetts LLC, 85-87 Hitchcock St., $400,000.
SOUTH HADLEY
Kay G. Lerner to 446-448 Newton Street Realty LLC, 446-448 Newton St., $405,000. Christine A. Dumais to Joseph Fischer and Jennifer Mehlinger, 4 Skyline Drive, $340,000. William J. Watt, Margaret A. Watt and Christine A. Harbison to Anne Vittoria, 11 Pershing Ave., $383,000. Faye Angers, Faye L. Angers, John Angers, John L. Angers, Faye Angers, attorney-in-fact, and Faye L. Angers, attorney-in-fact, to Lori Danielle McEachern-Dugre, Laura Dugre and Brian Leo Dugre, 92 Alvord St., $505,000. 446-448 Newton Street Realty LLC, to RNL 2025E Owner LLC, 446-448 Newton St., $617,481. Andrew G. Moskovitz and Heidi F. Moskovitz to Andrew G. Moskovitz, trustee, Heidi F. Moskovitz, trustee, and Andrew G. Moskovitz Revocable Trust, 82 Woodbridge St., $100. Carol G. Reznik to Bart Cioccia and Jennifer Cioccia, 37 Red Bridge Lane, $720,000. Terrence C. Colligan and Diane M. Colligan to Michael G. Croteau and Sharon M. Croteau, 106 Brainerd St., $495,000. John M. McElligott, Cathleen B. McElligott and Cathleen B. McElligott, attorney-in-fact, to James L. Gmeiner and Adrienne B. Gmeiner, Ferry Street, $280,000. Jonathan S. Marcoux, Kayla Marcoux and Kayla M. Arsenault to Joseph M. Rzeszutek and Ann Marie Rzeszutek, 62 Ludlow Road, $332,500.
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Baker Mason Contractors, Inc. Chimneys, concrete & paver walkways, patios, stonework, steps, Bilco hatchway doors installed. Foundation repairs & cellar walls repaired. Licensed & insured. 40+ years experience. 413-599-0015; 413-5693172
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PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Interior, exterior, wallpapering, minor carpentry. Low, low prices. Free estimates. Steve 413310-5099; 860-741-5588
Professional lawn service: Fertilization, weed control, seeding, aeration & mosquito control. Free quote. Ask about first application special! 877-484-8583
NEW ROOFS-REPAIRS-CLEANING Siding and windows, decks built and repaired. Fully insured. MA Lic #CSFA106255. David Germaine 413-250-3263
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ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING All brick, block concrete; concrete steps & walk-ways; new paver walk-ways; paver patios & retaining walls. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. New hatchway & bulkhead doors. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates (413)569-1611 or (413)374-5377 TMR MASON CONTRACTOR All types of masonry and concrete: brick, block, stone stucco. Chimney repairs, foundation repairs, bulkheads, concrete sidewalks, stairs and patios, Fully licensed/ insured. Todd: 413-575-3839
MISCELLANEOUS DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1888-305-7286 today! NO MORE CLEANING OUT GUTTERS! Guaranteed! LeafFilter is backed by a non-clog guarantee and lifetime transferrable warranty. Call today 1-855-925-2643 to schedule a FREE inspection and no obligation estimate. Get 15% off your entire order. Plus, Military & Seniors get an additional 10% off. Limited time only. Restrictions apply, see representative for warranty and offer details.
End your tax worries today. Let us make your tax problem our priority. Scared, stuck with high tax amounts? Our A+ tax professionals can help. Free consultation. Priority Tax 855959-2267 Inflation is at 40 year highs. Interest rates are way up. Credit cards. Medical bills. Car loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call National Debt Relief and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! Free quote: Call 1-844-955-4930 Jacuzzi Bath Remodel can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as 1-day. Limited time, waving all installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change & vary by dealer. Ends soon. 844-501-3208 MobileHelp, America's premier mobile medical alert system. Whether you're home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free brochure! 1-888-489-3936
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Need cash quickly? We buy houses in any condition. Get a fair cash offer within 24 hours! Call today. Liz Buys Houses: 833-359-4707
Water damage cleanup & restoration: A small amount of water can lead to major damage in your home. Our trusted professionals do complete repairs to protect your family & home value! 877-318-6832. Have zip code ready!
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Peace of mind & early detection - Now more than ever, it’s important to get screened for Stroke & Cardiovascular Disease risk. Life Line Screening is simple & painless. 833-970-4172 Pest control: Protect your home from pests safely. Roaches, Bed Bugs, Rodent, Termite, Spiders & more. Locally owned & affordable. For service or inspection today! 877-916-2103 Have zip code ready!
PAINTING & WALLPAPERING
ROOFING
UNDERGROUND ABOVEGROUND BASEMENT TANK REMOVAL Oil removal available. Permits obtained. Fully licensed/insured. Ground Breakers 566-2250; 530-2266
VACATION RENTAL WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts. Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt and fees cancelled in 2019. Get free informational package and learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free Consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. Call 877-621-7517
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PRIME PAINTING Fully insured, interior/exterior, carpentry, drywall, cabinet finishing and detailing. References upon request. Free estimates. 594-4479
Wanted! CASH for: ANYTHING OF SIGNIFICANT VALUE! Machinist, Specialty, and Mechanic Tools, Electronics/Audio, Sports Cards, Vintage Toys, Antiques/Collectibles, much more! Call/Text Sam 413-531-5381
AGING ROOF? NEW HOMEOWNER? STORM DAMAGE? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 877-461-0698. Have zip code ready when calling!
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PART-TIME DRIVERS NEEDED We are looking for Home Delivery Drivers to join our team. • $15/hour plus mileage reimbursement • 16-24 Hours per week. • Delivery experience preferred (newspaper delivery, USPS, Amazon, etc.), but not required, as well as knowledge of Northampton- Florence, and/or Westfield. • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. If interested, please contact Nate Halla Nhalla@thereminder.com • 413-213-6175
CARRIERS & PART-TIME SUBS NEEDED! WE ARE OFFERING A BONUS INCENTIVE TO NEW CARRIERS AFTER COMPLETING 4 WEEKS!
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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.
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.
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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.
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