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EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow Public Schools is closing a nearly two-decade chapter at the end of June with the retirement of Superintendent Gordon Smith as it prepares for a new era under Dr. Joanne Menard.

Smith began his superintendency back in July 2010 and will retire on June 30.

The district hired Menard in January for a July start. She is currently assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction for Holliston Public Schools.

Smith’s career didn’t start out in education, but in the New York City business world. He graduated from Vermont’s Middlebury College in 1988 and joined the Westvaco Corporation in Midtown Manhattan.

Smith said he was at a crossroads after a few years so he began taking education courses at Fairfield University, which led to some volunteer work at the local Boys and Girls Club and his enrollment at the University of Bridgeport. He stated, “the rest is history.”

“I got a masters in education and began my career in education,” Smith said. “I had always enjoyed coaching and working with children and students and so forth. There was always a little piece of me that said ‘maybe I should do that, maybe I should look into it.’ So I just said ‘all right, I have a job so I’m doing alright, but I can take night courses and see what it’s like,’ and I was hooked.”

Smith climbed his way up every rung of the educational ladder, working as a paraprofessional, a teacher, assistant principal at

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East Longmeadow July 4 celebrations are bigger than ever With the United States celebrating its 250th anniversary this July, East Longmeadow is pulling out all the stops with one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations to date.

Above, East Longmeadow Public Schools Superintendent Gordon Smith marches in the 2024 East Longmeadow Fourth of July Parade. At right: Smith’s final day is June 30.

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He joined East Longmeadow High School as assistant principal in 2002, his first job after moving to Western Massachusetts, but left to become Ludlow High School’s principal in 2004. He said the one thing that moved him out of principalship

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For more information or to register, head to eastlongmeadowlibrary.org or call 413-525-5420.

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was the chance to return to East Longmeadow.

“With what I was doing as a principal, I thought it was pretty successful and things were going well, but East Longmeadow was looking for a superintendent and I really enjoyed my time in the community,” Smith said. “I thought, ‘well if I’m gonna take a shot, this would be the position I want.’ That was in 2010 and it worked out, and I’ve been here ever since and really enjoyed it.

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Adult programs: • VIRTUAL Celebrating America’s 250th: Common Soldier: Uncommon Hero with historian Bruce E. Mowday — Monday, June 22, 7-8 p.m. — Celebrating America’s 250th with the Ashland Public Library every Monday, June 22 - August 17 at 7 p.m.

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It’s an incredible community.”

Smith said the best part of his job is the student, family and community interaction, stating “if that could be the entire day, that would be awesome, but there’s always paperwork and other things.”

He added that it takes a village to do an accomplished job and that all of the people in the district “have been phenomenal,” giving credit to the various School Committees he worked alongside.

“They just really have been collaborative and always willing to do the work,” Smith said.

“All school districts had some challenges, and that’s not always easy, and it does require work.”

Smith leaves superintendency with two lessons he cited as important for success in an education career — to be self-reflective and always have an open mind.

“Make sure that you’re reflecting on what you’ve done and what you may achieve or what challenges remain,” Smith said.

“Be self-reflective so that you can correct and get better … have a growth mindset, be open to new ideas, open to new ways of doing things because it’s so easy to get comfortable and say, ‘this

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Bocce on the Lawn — Thursday, July 2, 11:00am-12:00 pm

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• John Quincy Adams lecture — Monday, June 29, at 6 p.m.

Jeff Denman, author of “John Quincy Adams, Reluctant Abolitionist” as well as other history books, will speak about John Quincy Adams • The Presidency of Massachusetts native John F. Kennedy — June 30 at 6 p.m.

Kennedy Historian Jim Bates will delve into the thousand days of the JFK Presidency.

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is the way we’ve always done it.’

One of the greatest things about education is every year you have new students, so ‘the way we’ve always done it’ may not be the best way for these new students.”

Smith made sure to thank the community for being “welcoming, supportive and collaborative” during his career. He said “the biggest thing is thank you, I can’t really say that enough.”

He added that he will focus on spending time with his family before looking ahead toward what’s next and where else he can “support, contribute and have some positive impact.”

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EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow residents are voicing concerns about a proposed Firestone Complete Auto Care on North Main Street and its potential effect on traffic, noise and small business success, with some residents citing existing traffic conditions as “dangerous” and a “big problem.”

The Firestone is proposed for 546 North Main St., formerly occupied by East Longmeadow Vegetable and Fruit Bin. Developers would demolish the existing building and redevelop the property into a 6,600-squarefoot Firestone.

Zaremba Group, the real-estate developer working alongside Firestone and its parent company, Bridgestone, submitted an application to the Planning Board for a site plan review on May 21.

The Planning Board needs to grant the site plan review before the developers can apply for a

building permit.

Zaremba Group Senior Vice President of Construction and Development John Wojtila, DiPrete Engineering Civil Engineer Joseph Duhamel and Pare Corporation Managing Engineer Herman Peralta discussed the project’s plans before residents spoke at the Planning Board meeting on June 16.

Wojtila said the proposed building would be equipped with eight service bays in the back of the building and 30 parking spots throughout the lot.

Business hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Zaremba proposed a primary entrance and exit directly on North Main Street and a oneway exit onto Londergan Place connecting to North Main Street.

East Longmeadow Director of Planning Rob Watchilla recommends that the entire lot have one-way traffic flow from North Main Street to Londergan Place

to prevent backup or confusion and allow safer exits.

Pare Corporation’s April traffic assessment on the lot estimates that there will be about 26 total trips during the morning peak hours and 32 trips during the afternoon peak hours.

Trips are based on how many cars will be entering and exiting the lot and service is by appointment only with an average trip length of one hour.

Pare’s assessment states, “Based on the low volume of site-generated trips associated with this land use, the proposed facility is anticipated to have minimal impact on the surrounding roadway network.”

Pare also obtained the area’s crash data from the MassDOT Crash Portal for incidents between January 2018 through December 2022. The data shows six accidents during that time — three rear-end collisions and three single-car accidents. One of the incidents reported non-fatal injuries.

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“We will comply with all the requirements, stormwater wise, utility wise,” Wojtila said. “We’d be reconstructing the sidewalk along North Main Street, an accessible route from the street to the building, increasing pedestrian access.”

Resident John Godwin began the public comment and said he lives close enough to the property to hear the noise and see the lights.

“It’s a particular concern to me,” Godwin said. “I don’t hear much information here about the traffic. Friendly’s is at the top of the hill. Any cars coming from Springfield, coming over that hill, if there’s somebody waiting to turn into the Firestone, there could be a significant problem.”

He said “what we are opposed to is the traffic and the noise, you can’t get out of [Lombard Avenue] now,” prompting applause from the audience. He added that there should be consideration for a traffic light at Lombard Avenue and North Main Street before this goes through.

“We are, as a resident, opposed to having an increase in traffic, that in my opinion is not only going to be bothersome, but it’s going to be dangerous,” Godwin said. “That’s my input on the matter.”

Resident Bernadette Bonner said she lives across from “this monstrosity” and that it would be directly next to her child’s window. She said that Firestone’s machinery is anywhere from 80100 decibels, which is within the limit of potential hearing loss over prolonged exposure.

She added that Chapter 363 of the town bylaws prevent heavy equipment on Sundays. Planning Board member Peter Punderson said that he doesn’t want it open on Sundays anyway.

Resident Robyn DiSanti voiced concerns about the current sidewalk safety for children and the lack of stoplights to direct traffic through the number of side streets and businesses surrounding the proposed Firestone. She said “now how do you get out

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Resident Sara McGillicuddy said Roderick and Gerard Avenues are already dangerous because of cut-through travel to North Main Street, and that she is concerned of an increase to get to Firestone. She added concerns over Firestone employees using the streets to test-drive vehicles.

Resident Eugene Deykin said the town doesn’t need a big business and that the only way it brings the community together is by “getting everyone in this room today.”

He said he thinks it will hurt smaller mechanics, like Frank’s Auto Service next door, and that people can go to surrounding towns if they want Firestone.

Resident Mike Raschilla added that this Firestone “would kill Frank’s.”

“That’s all they do, this will put them out of business,” Raschilla said. “I don’t care what you think, this will put them out of business. Hopefully you took that into consideration, based on what I’m hearing, maybe you didn’t. Frank’s will go, they’re going to be right next to Frank’s, and the new business that bought [Bretta Automotive Repair], they’re not going to benefit from it either … I have nothing against Firestone, nothing against free enterprise. There’s other places in East Longmeadow they could have put this.”

Town Councilor Ralph Page said North Main Street has been under an engineering breakdown for two years and the traffic is horrible. He said construction to repair the Lombard Avenue to Dearborn Street section will begin in 2028, and then Dearborn to Westwood Avenue in the second phase.

Transportation Improvement Program Grant money funds the construction that includes new sidewalks, bike lanes, traffic lights and crosswalks.

“Once it’s all said and done, we’re hoping it’s going to really improve that,” Page said.

“Everyone knows that lives in town, when you try to pull out of a side street at a certain hour, you’re better off making a righthand turn, going down, turning around and then coming back.

It’s just that bad.”

The proposed Firestone’s public hearing continues at the Planning Board meeting on July 7 at 6 p.m.

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While accepting her award, Arbour shared: “I’ve been fortunate to spend 19 years at Monson Savings Bank, an organization that has created a space for me to learn, grow, and lead. This recognition is not simply a reflection of individual achievement, but of the many people who have invested in me — mentors, colleagues, and role models who have shaped how I think about leadership: not as a title, but as a responsibility to support others, lead with integrity, and contribute to something larger than ourselves. Thank you again for this incredible honor.”

“Heather is a tremendous asset to our organization and a role model for so many of her colleagues,” said Dina Merwin, Monson Savings Bank Sr. Vice President and Chief Risk & Sr. Compliance Officer. “Her ability to lead with both technical expertise and genuine care for others sets her apart. She approaches every challenge with thoughtfulness, integrity, and a commitment to doing what’s

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The Massachusetts Bankers Association announced the 2026 recipients of its prestigious Women in Banking Achievement Awards at the recent Annual Women and Allies in Banking Conference, recognizing leaders who embody the values of vision, mentorship, and empowerment that elevate the entire industry.

The Emerging Leader Award is bestowed upon one individual each year to honor a woman under 40 who is a rising star in her institution and demonstrates the qualities of a forward-thinking, driven leader.

“Heather’s career is a true testament to dedication, growth, and leadership,” said Dan Moriarty, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank. “From her early days as a teller to her current role, Heather has been instrumental in strengthening our organization. Her leadership, expertise, and forward-thinking approach have had a profound impact across the Bank and in the communities we serve. We are incredibly proud of her and this well-deserved recognition.”

During her nearly 20-year tenure at Monson Savings Bank, Arbour has demonstrated a clear and consistent trajectory of advancement, taking on increasing levels of responsibility and leadership. In her current role, she oversees enterprise-wide BSA/ AML compliance, fraud prevention, and compliance program management, playing a critical role in protecting both the Bank and its customers.

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Select Board reorganizes, approves borrowing for projects

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LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board made its first set of votes with new positions after approving over $70 million in short-term borrowing for four town projects through bond anticipation notes.

The yearly Select Board reorganization kicked off the June 15 meeting with Chair Josh Levine nominating Select Board member Dan Zwirko to take on the role. Zwirko is entering his fifth year with the Select Board and Levine said he thinks the position will be a great fit for him.

Zwirko said “it’s been an honor to serve the community I grew up in” before being unanimously voted in as the new Select Board chair.

“I love Longmeadow and I think we all do as well,” Zwirko said. “We want to make sure that we continue to make Longmeadow a great place to work, live, raise a family and it’s quite an honor to be on this board.”

Town Treasurer Erica Brunell and Finance Director Ian Coddington were also present at the meeting to answer questions on the bond anticipation notes before the vote.

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into long-term borrowing. The four projects under the BAN are the middle school construction at $60 million, $8 million for water main improvements, $1.92 million for sewer improvements and $1.5 million for water meters.

The town went out to bid for the $71.5 million BAN and received five bids on June 9, accepting BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC’s bid with a one-year borrowing, 4% interest rate, net interest cost of 2.71% and a $914,782 premium.

Select Board member Andrew Lam said he is more comfortable with the BAN after dis-

cussing it with Coddington. He said it gets the town to a point where it can the borrowing later, but that it’s important to acknowledge that the borrowing comes with some risk.

“We’re basically just paying interest on this and there’s no principle being paid,” Lam said.

“It might work out in our favor, especially if interest rates go down when we make the major borrowing, but it’s also possible it could go the other way.”

Coddington said that financing traditionally comes first in the form of short-term borrowing during the construction phase of large projects.

“When we had [Longmeadow High School], when we had the DPW building, we did a similar thing,” Coddington said. “We borrowed short-term during the phase of construction and then ultimately borrowed within a long-term borrowing once construction was substantially complete. Nothing has changed here. [Lam] is correct that we do have some interest rate risk.

Coddington added that the financial advisors monitor rates throughout the entire process and that every long-term project has the ability to issue refinancing, which the town took advantage of for the high school.

“[Refinancing] saved us a pretty penny,” Coddington said.

“It is something that ultimately does have risk in the short-term, and also the long-term, but it’s something that is monitored.”

The Select Board unanimously approved six motions and expects the funds by June 22. The total amount back will be paid back with any accrued interest and the premium on June 22, 2027.

Residents can view the financial spreadsheets for the borrowing and read the exact votes in the Select Board’s June 15 agenda at longmeadowma.gov/ AgendaCenter/Select-Board-8.

Farmers Market props up local businesses through October

By Peter Tuohy

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LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s one-stop shop for local goods is officially back for the summer and remains through the fall, offering items from freshbaked bread to skin care products.

The Longmeadow Farmers Market kicked off the 2026 season on June 18 and will return every Thursday until Oct. 29 at the Longmeadow Shops, 690 Bliss Road, from noon to 6 p.m.

Longmeadow Shops Marketing Consultant Melissa Pevay said the market began around 15 years ago when a local farmer asked if they could use the Shops’ parking lot once a week to sell goods.

“At that time, there weren’t as many farmers markets popping up as there are these days,” Pevay said. “Now it seems that all the towns in our Western Mass. community have a local farmers

market, which is great. It’s just something fun to do with your family, it’s fresh food, it’s shopping local. We love all of that.”

Pevay said people love shopping at the market and that it has a loyal group of people visiting each week with a mix of new people sprinkled in.

The market offers two new vendors this year — Quarry Pond Farm and Bread by Cara.

Pevay said she is excited to welcome both in.

Quarry Pond Farm is an East Longmeadow hobby farm. Shoppers can select from a wide range of the farm’s products, such as raw honey, beeswax candles, organic mineral tea, moisturizers, lip balm or goat milk soap made with honey and beeswax.

Bread by Cara, an Enfield, Connecticut, cottage bakery, specializes in sourdough and yeasted bread, with items like babkas, scones and challah.

Berry Knoll Gardens is a returning vendor and will be selling “all the veggies and items that every farmers market needs to have,” according to Pevay.

Speed and Sprocket Cycle Works, a Northampton mobile bike shop, will also be stopping in from time to time.

Pevay added that the Longmeadow Shops loves doing the farmers market and propping up local, small businesses.

“We’re all for people shopping local,” Pevay said. “Whether that’s at your small boutiques, whether that’s at your national retailers that employ local people.

The same goes for our friends in the farming community, shopping local is good all around.”

Shoppers can keep tabs for different farmers market guests and future events on the Shops’ Instagram and Facebook, @thelongmeadowshops, or at thelongmeadowshops.com.

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Traffic impacts on the horizon in Wilbraham from projects

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WILBRAHAM — The town of Wilbraham is advising residents to expect and plan for “major traffic impacts” this summer due to intersection and sidewalk improvement projects at the Springfield Street and Stony Hill Road intersection.

The town released information detailing the project and its expected timeline on June 16.

Ludlow Construction and subcontractors begin the project on June 23 and will continue throughout the summer. The press release said “substantial completion” of the project is expected just before Labor Day on Aug. 28.

“Travel lanes will be closed

with alternating traffic from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. throughout construction,” the town said in the press release. “Travelers should use alternate routes to avoid delays.”

The intersection and sidewalk improvements consist of widening the eastbound approach to improve the alignment and visibility of Springfield Street left-turn lanes, installing new concrete sidewalks along the north side of Springfield Street and upgrading the traffic signal to include dedicated turning signals and pedestrian crosswalk signals. The sidewalk extensions are from Town Hall to Stony Hill School.

Town Administrator Nick Breault told Reminder Publishing the project cost an estimat-

ed $1.4 million.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission granted the town $517,000 for the project through its Community Mitigation Fund, which supports communities and governmental entities in offsetting impact costs related to the construction and operation of gaming facilities.

Breault said in a waiver form to the commission that “the intersection has been identified in the environmental impact report prepared for the Massachusetts Gaming Commission as a direct route to [MGM Springfield], carrying at least 1% traffic increase … The support of the Community Mitigation Fund is crucial in assisting the town with the success of this project.”

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Complete Streets Program granted the town $500,000 for the project. The Complete Streets Program provides municipalities with “tools and financial support to address gaps in their local transportation networks,” according to the MassDOT website.

Taxpayers will cover the remainder of the project, as approved at the Annual Town Meeting on May 11.

Director of Public Works and Town Engineer Tonya Capparello thanked the Gaming Commission, MassDOT and Wilbraham taxpayers in the press release, stating “we are able to deliver meaningful upgrades that will improve traffic flow,

increase pedestrian safety and enhance accessibility for residents, students and visitors.”

She added that the new sidewalk extensions are “especially significant,” and that they will provide a safer route for pedestrians while “strengthening connectivity within our community.”

“I would also like to recognize the residents and property owners who will be affected by this project,” Capparello said.

“They have been terrific to work with throughout the planning process, and their cooperation, patience and constructive feedback have helped us move this project forward.”

Residents can visit wilbraham-ma.gov for project updates as they are posted.

Wilbraham resident honored at Commonwealth Pride Awards BOSTON — State Rep. Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. is proud to announce that his nominee, Christine Judd of Wilbraham, was honored as part of the Commonwealth Pride Awards: LGBTQ+ Excellence on the Hill at the Massachusetts State House.

Hosted annually by the LGBTQ+ Legislative Caucus, the Commonwealth Pride Awards recognize exceptional LGBTQ+ individuals nominated by members of the Massachusetts Legislature for their leadership, service, and contributions to their communities. The awards celebrate individuals whose dedication and advocacy have made a meaningful impact across the Commonwealth.

Puppolo nominated Judd in recognition of her outstanding commitment to public service and her tireless efforts to support some of the region’s most vulnerable populations. As director of government affairs for the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office, she has helped advance initiatives focused on reentry, rehabilitation, and community-based support services, working to create opportunities for individuals seeking a second chance and strengthening partnerships throughout the community.

Before joining the Sheriff’s Office, Judd spent more than a decade with Roca, Inc., where she became a respected leader in violence prevention and reentry programming. Her work support-

ing high-risk young adults and young mothers has helped transform lives while fostering collaboration among law enforcement agencies, courts, probation departments, educational institutions, and community organizations across Hampden County.

“Christine embodies the very best of public service and community leadership,” said Puppolo. “Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to helping others overcome obstacles, build brighter futures, and realize their full potential. Her compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to serving others has changed countless lives and made our communities safer and stronger. I was proud to nominate Christine for this recognition and cannot think of anyone more deserving of this honor.”

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Judd is a devoted wife to her partner of 16 years, Jill, and a proud mother to their children, Griffin and Emerson.

Her dedication to family, service and community serves as an inspiration to those around her.

Following the award ceremony, Puppolo presented Judd with an official House Citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives in recognition of her outstanding service, leadership and selection as a recipient of the Commonwealth Pride Award: LGBTQ+ Excellence on the Hill. He also presented her with a commemorative

Representative Puppolo presents an official Massachusetts House of Representatives Citation to Commonwealth Pride Awardee and constituent Christine Judd.

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Sheriff’s Dept. participates in Flag Sojourn 250

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the flag as a symbol of unity in” times of tumult and strife.

“Our flag tells a story. It is not one single piece of cloth. It is made of individual stars and stripes stitched together to create something greater than any one part,” Cocchi said. “In many ways America is the same. We are people from different backgrounds, different cultures, different traditions and different walks of life... Yet we are bound together by common values and a shared love of country. Just as every stitch helps hold the flag together, every citizen helps strengthen the nation.”

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno stepped up to the microphone. He praised Cocchi for being community-oriented and he said Springfield Armory Superintendent Kelly Fellner had “put the armory on the map.”

Echoing Cocchi’s remarks, Sarno said, “That’s what America is about, a melting pot.” He added that he wished people would stop fighting and embrace their differences.

The mayor said the flag stands for veterans, many of whom have gone on to work in public safety.

“It’s because of them that America is still the greatest country in the world,” Sarno said.

Fellner remarked that she sees the flag on top of the Springfield Armory every day when she goes to work and is inspired. She said the flag’s blue field stands for perseverance, the red stripes for valor and the white stripes and

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SPRINGFIELD — An American flag that is making its way through every state and territory in the country and every military cemetery abroad came to Springfield on June 16. The flag’s journey, officially dubbed Flag Sojourn 250, is designed to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday.

Flag Sojourn 250, an initiative from the National Flag Foundation and America250’s America Waves program, has been made possible by the participation of sheriffs’ departments around the country, with the flag being handed off from one department to the next. The flag will end its tour in Washington, D.C. on July 4.

An honor guard from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department solemnly marched toward Hampden County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Stephen Rose and Lt. Damian Cherry. Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Kenny Sheehan clutched the folded flag to his chest as he approached. After receiving a salute from his Hampden County counterpart, Sheehan passed the flag to Rose, who held the flag against his own chest.

Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi led those gathered in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by “The Star-Spangled Banner,” sung by Dawn Bourbeau, who the sheriff’s department referred to as the “executive songbird.”

The sheriff then spoke about

Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Springfield Armory Superintendent Kelly Fellner watch as Hampden County Sheriff’s Department Captain Stephen Rose takes a folded American flag from Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Kenny Sheehan during the Flag Sojourn 250 ceremony.

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stars represent liberty.

Fellner shared the history of the armory as an arsenal during the American Revolution and a key point midway between Boston and New York. The armory was used in every military campaign until it was closed in 1968.

After the ceremony, Cocchi told Reminder Publishing that he and other sheriffs around the country wanted to participate in the flag’s pilgrimage because of what it represents.

“It’s all symbolic. Watch the news today, flip from CNN to Fox. It’s not good. The rhetoric — we’re better than this,” Coc-

chi said. “We want to be part of bringing the country back to... respect and embrace differences and understand we are all Americans and we fight for the same cause — our safety, our prosperity, but you also have to have in there kindness and love.

And if that message can come from law enforcement officials, who also have responsibility of care and custody of offenders, I don’t know what better group to send it from.”

Cocchi continued, “We will serve and protect the public, which satisfies a lot of the right philosophy, but we also reha-

bilitate and give people second chances and opportunities to be their best selves, and that satisfies some of the left ideology. As sheriff, you can’t be Democrat of Republican. It doesn’t matter what political affiliation you have when you come in our doors. We have an obligation to take somebody at their worst time and bring them out on a path of bettering themselves, to bring them back to the community and be more law-abiding and productive citizens. And that’s our goal.” He said, “We are proud of our country, and I think all of us serve with honor every single day.”

Summer Carillon Concert Series returns after hiatus

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and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy an evening of music performed on one of the city’s most distinctive landmarks.

The concert series was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic but is now returning as Trinity’s nearly century-old carillon once again fills the neighborhood with music.

“Following a hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, summer Carillon concerts at Trinity are resuming,” said Dr. Bruce Glenny, the church’s director of music ministries. “With bells weighing up to 8,000 pounds, our nearly 100-year-old carillon

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SPRINGFIELD — A beloved Springfield summer tradition will return this July as Trinity United Methodist Church resumes its historic Summer Carillon Concert Series after several years on hiatus.

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Jennifer Hermann, a Boston-area attorney and freelance carillonneur, will perform July 23, followed by Philadelphia-based carillonneur and music arranger Paul Stelben on July 30.

Trinity’s carillon has been a prominent feature of Springfield’s cultural landscape for nearly a century. The instrument was donated by businessman and philanthropist Horace A. Moses, who envisioned it as a gift for the entire community rather than solely for the church.

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BREW FEST — It may have been a hot summer day on June 12, but at the John Boyle O’Reilly Club, 33 Progress Ave. in Springfield, local breweries were serving up cold beers. Club patrons sampled beer from Vanished Valley Brewing, Sole Syndicate, Oakholm Brewing Company, Craft Massachusetts, Rustic Brewing Company and Skyline Beer Company. There was also whiskey, gin and vodka from Dingle Distillery, made in County Kerry, Ireland. For those who worked up an appetite, the Broken Wolf’s Backyard BBQ food truck was on site. There was also live music and raffle prizes.

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City Council, organizers support free buses, but youth are split

By Sarah Heinonen

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council passed a resolution supporting fare-free buses with a vote of 10-0 at its June 15 meeting, overwhelmingly rejecting Mayor Domenic Sarno’s June 2 call for an end to the program, a statement he has walked back in the two weeks since.

Sarno’s comments were in reaction to an incident at Union Station on June 1, in which an estimated 50 to 70 young people gathered and violence broke out.

There were eight arrests in the next 24 hours at the site. Sarno, who witnessed the incident, saw free transportation as the cause of so many people gathering at the station. At a press conference the next day, he said, “This free bus has got to go.”

At the June 15 meeting, however, Ward 6 City Councilor Victor Davila declared, “Fare-free buses are here to stay.” He said safety is a serious concern, and that the Springfield Police Department should have officers permanently stationed at Union Station, rather than rotating police through the transportation

hub. He acknowledged that the department is “stretched thin.”

At Large City Councilor Kateri Walsh pointed out that the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department had personnel deployed at the station before the state cut funding.

Ward 8 City Councilor Zaida Govan refuted the idea that farefree buses are the source of violence at Union Station. “Farefree transportation is not a safety issue,” she said. Rather, she said the problem was, “Young people don’t know how to act.” She said the city needs to identify a way to limit violence among youth.

Ward 5 City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce commented, “There should be accountability on who rides the buses.” Many of the residents he spoke with are concerned about violence at Union Station, and he said young people are not the only perpetrators.

Backtracking on the idea of eliminating free buses, Sarno has since called for a mechanism to track who is riding the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority buses, such as a voucher or swipe card.

Rather than blaming the issue of violence on youth taking free buses, Transportation for Massachusetts Executive Director Reg-

Community Legal Aid receives $200K to battle housing discrimination

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SPRINGFIELD — Seven Massachusetts organizations that work to expand access to fair housing protections recently received funding from the first round of the Healey-Driscoll administration’s Fair Housing Trust Fund awards. One of those organizations, Community Legal Aid, received $200,000.

Community Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents. The organization serves people from Worcester County to the New York state border. The organization has six main offices, including ones in Springfield, Northampton and Greenfield, and two satellite offices, one of which is in Holyoke. While legal aid is needed in every community, Gabriel Fonseca, senior supervising attorney for the Fair Housing Project, said the greatest number of cases come from Springfield and Worcester.

Aside from housing, Community Legal Aid provides legal help with elder law, family law and domestic abuse, education law, veterans services, education and reentry after incarceration.

The state funding, which is administered through the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, will allow Community Legal Aid to “continue enforcing housing law,” said Fonseca. The organization sees cases based on a variety of housing issues, including racial harassment, refusal to rent due to family status, lead paint removal and disability discrimination. Housing discrimination can also be based on religious

creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, veteran status and source of income.

“The landscape of housing funding is in flux,” Fonseca said. “At the federal level, what we’ve seen in that funding for fair housing is under threat.”

While no direct grants have been pulled, he said that the organization has been made aware that at least one pass-through grant, awarded to the state and then distributed to organizations, is no longer available. Community Legal Aid is completely funded through grants and donations, so shrinking funding sources is a major concern for it.

“Massachusetts is hustling to build more homes in every region, but we need to also make sure that every resident has a fair chance to access it,” Gov. Maura Healey said in a press release. “At a time when the Trump Administration is stepping back from fair housing enforcement, Massachusetts is stepping up to protect residents from discrimination and expand access to housing. These first Fair Housing Trust Fund awards will help organizations across our state continue the important work of making housing more fair, accessible and equitable for everyone.”

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gie Ramos said, “They need to investigate the core problem.”

Jacqueline Velez, who is a Springfield resident and board member of T4MA, said comments about eliminating fare-free buses is “dangerous rhetoric.”

She said people are already burdened with the cost of rent, which she said is as much as 50% of some people’s income. “There’s also people being food insecure,” she said. Considering federal cuts to health care and other programs, she said keeping fare-free buses is “the least they can do.”

Ramos said fare-free buses save people an average of $230 per year. “Fare-free connects people to opportunities and youth to school,” she said. She said people rely on it to access doctor’s appointments, jobs and young people can more easily participate in sports. Velez said members of her family do not own cars and without buses, would need to rely on rides from others.

“This is an equity issue,” Ramos said, noting that 55% of PVTA ridership are low-income.

Velez added, “The jobs here don’t pay very much.” She said eliminating the fare-free buses “feels like a punishment, for

sure.” Referring to a recent move by state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez, Velez said, “Gonzalez riding the bus and talking to people is what the mayor should have done.”

Ramos said there has been a “huge return on investment.” She said Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority found it was more expensive to collect fares than to provide free buses. She also said that fare-free buses increase driver safety because altercations between drivers and riders are higher when collecting fares.

Meanwhile, Ramos said the idea of tracking who is using the bus is “grossly inequitable” and “potentially discriminatory.” She also said that it would put a burden on the PVTA. “Their job is to connect people and get them where they need to be. That’s it,” she said.

Ultimately, Ramos said the city does not have the power to eliminate fare-free buses because it was a part of the state budget.

While the City Council and organizers are adamant that buses should remain free, the city’s teens and young adults are split on the issue. Karah Wray, who is in her early 20s, was recently at Union Station. She said, “I don’t

think they should stop the free rides. I’m not rich. It’s not our fault the delinquents don’t know how to act. The freeness is saving my life,” she said.

Wray’s 22-year-old friend Monaisha Crapps disagreed. “I think it’s so ghetto ... all the kids fighting, smoking. I think all the kids should be banned from the bus,” she said, adding that that behavior was not a problem when she was a teen. If a ban is not implemented, she said she would be in favor of parental supervision for 13- to 18-year-olds on the bus. Wray agreed on the idea of adult supervision.

However, 17-year-old Kenyon McCollum II had a different opinion. He uses the PVTA to get to night classes.

“At the end of the day, certain people are going to treat Union as a hangout,” he said. Ending farefree buses would mean “you’re taking transportation from thousands of people.” He liked the idea of a card or pass and said people who have been banned from the station could be kept off the bus.

Reminder Publishing reached out to the PVTA for comment but did not hear back by press time.

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EAST LONGMEADOW — With the United States celebrating its 250th anniversary this July, East Longmeadow is pulling out all the stops with one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations to date.

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” East Longmeadow Rotary Club and 250th Committee members Donna Prather and Adele Hill joined Tyler Garnet and myself to talk all about East Longmeadow’s Fourth of July and 250th anniversary celebrations, dubbed “Celebrating America 250th in 01028 in the USA”.

Hill said people can look forward to “lots of stuff” as a part of the celebration and said it was a group effort with organizations in town.

“Celebrate 250th in East Longmeadow started off as sort of an idea with different groups from the Recreation Department, Rotary Club, as well as the town manager’s office, and it has evolved into this huge amount of coordination for a bunch of different events starting on June 26,” she said.

Hill added that Center Field will serve as the main stage for the events kicking off on June 26, which includes live music and a beer garden put together by East Village Tavern. Beginning on June 26, there will be a car show from 5-7 p.m. with a performance from Just Go With It; on June 27, there will be lawn games, Trivia with Rich and the town’s first ceremonial bonfire, along with live music from Project 267; there will be a cornhole tournament from 3-7 p.m. along with a performance from Aquanett; and on June 29 the Rotary Club will be offering free meals for veterans followed by a performance from Now That’s 90’s. There will also be food available for purchase every night.

Following the additional four days of events this year, the annual carnival kicks off on June 30 at Center Field, which runs every day through July 4. There will also be live music at the carnival each night starting with Masshats on June 30, Trailer Trash on July 1, the Black Cadillacs on July 2 and 7Roads Band on July 3. Also, on July 3 at Mapleshade Elementary School, Trailer Trash will perform again before the laser light show, which is scheduled for 9 p.m. All the concerts will take place at 7 p.m., and the carnival will run each day from 6-10 p.m.

On July 4, the parade steps off at 10 a.m. from St. Michael’s Church and will continue along the traditional route from Maple Street to North Main Street to Maplewood Street to Elm Street, while the carnival runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day. It’s Pat Again will play the last con-

cert that night.

Hill said a new addition to the parade this year is a sensory spot.

“Which will be Elmcrest, which is just at the end of the parade route before the parade route ends at Hanward Hill,” she said.

“The DPW and police, we’re going to set it up so that we have the area cornered off and families can have one-sided parking on that street so they can park close so those with issues with loud noises, loud sounds or loud colors, and lights and such have a more quiet area to actually enjoy the parade.”

Along with the events throughout the week, the club and Historical Commission are still accepting submissions for the time capsule until June 27. There are donation boxes available in town buildings. Hill also highlighted the first business that submitted for the capsule.

“If you look on Facebook, Jeanie’s Weenies gave a hat, so that was actually the first thing donated,” she said.

Hill also said the laser light show, which has replaced the traditional fireworks because of the construction of the new high school, has been a huge success.

“We are guessing we had thousands of people for the laser light show because everybody else in the area canceled their fireworks because they couldn’t set them off,” she said.

Prather said the new location at Mapleshade was also a success.

“We got a lot of great feedback also about the location of it because of the way it was set up on the field and people were able to walk to it,” she said.

Hill said that putting all the events together is a community effort.

“It’s great to have so many planners from the town, town officials, as well as with the Rec. Department and Rotarians who have all come together to help plan these different events,” Hill said.

“For the July 4 parade, we have a lot of community members who come out and help.”

Prather added that the volunteers are a huge part of organizing the events.

“It’s huge, it goes from word of mouth to someone out there hanging a banner, or setting up chairs for an event, we have high school students that help us, this wouldn’t happen without volunteers, both monetarily and sweat equity,” she

East Longmeadow Rotary Club and 250th Committee members Donna Prather and Adele Hill joined Tyler Garnet and Dennis Hackett on the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me.” Reminder Publishing photo by Chris Maza

said. “It’s enormous how many people come out and help.”

Prather said she was most looking forward to people coming out and having fun.

“It’s really about seeing people happy and having a good time; there’s enough to worry about going on in the world right now so let’s just have some fun,” she said.

The following communities also have plenty of events in store for the holiday and anniversary: • Chicopee is celebrating America’s 250th birthday from 4-10 p.m. at Szot Park on Friday, June 26. Fireworks will take place on Saturday, June 27, with a rain date of Sunday, June 28, at Szot Park.

• Holyoke’s July 4 fireworks celebration will take place at Holyoke Community College on Friday, June 26, and a rain date is scheduled for Saturday, June 27. The event begins at 6 p.m.

There will be food, music and family-friendly activities before the fireworks display at dusk.

• On Saturday June 27, the Thunder in the Valley Concert & Fireworks Festival returns. The

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event is ran by nonprofit Unbroken Wings Inc and the proceeds for the event go to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network at Baystate Children’s Hospital.

It is a full day event featuring live bands, food trucks, family-friendly games and activities and a fireworks show to end the night.

• The annual South Hadley fireworks celebration will occur on Friday, July 3, at 5 p.m., with the fireworks commencing at 9:30 p.m. at the Michael E. Smith Middle School. A potential rain date is scheduled for Sunday, July 5. The evening will include food trucks, vendors, rides and games for kids. There will be a DJ in the parking lot, and the South Hadley Community Band will start to play at 8 p.m.

• Westfield will be home to the annual Wyben Fourth of July Parade, which starts at 5 p.m. on

July 4 at the corner of North and Montgomery roads. Westfield will also have a fireworks display at Westfield Middle School on July 2 at 9:15 p.m.

• Star Spangled Springfield returns on July 4 from 6-10 p.m. with fireworks to be displayed from the Memorial Bridge.

• Enfield will host its Fourth of July Town Celebration from July 10-12. There will be a 5K at 9 a.m. and parade at 11 a.m. on July 11 along with a car show on July 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by the fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Beginning on July 10, there will be live music and family events throughout the weekend.

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Local students earn academic honors, achievements This spring, many local students received academic awards from being named to the dean’s list or receiving their degrees.

Their names, achievements and schools are listed below.

East Longmeadow; Maria Albano, Brian Beliveau, Charles Calvanese and Connor Montagna of Longmeadow; and Chelsea Foulis, Alex Garete and Melissa Larochelle of Wilbraham.

American International College dean’s list American International College is proud to announce that the following local students have earned a place on the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester.

These full-time students have attained GPAs ranging from 3.3 to 4.0. AIC applauds the dedication and achievements of these enterprising students. The following local students were named to the list: Jordan Wainwright, Jameson Beaty, Chase Pham, Michelle Ryan and Theodore Truoiolo of

Emmanuel College graduates Emmanuel College awarded more than 380 degrees to the Class of 2026 at the College’s 104th Commencement on May 9. The following local students received degrees: Grace MacMillan of Longmeadow received a Bachelor of Arts Double Major: Marketing and Management Magna Cum Laude; Julia Paquette of Longmeadow received a Bachelor of Arts Psychology — Counseling & Health Psychology Magna Cum Laude; Vivian Tsitso of Longmead-

ow received a Bachelor of Arts Criminology & Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude; and Kaleigh Harris of East Longmeadow received a Bachelor of Science Double Major: Neuroscience and Psychology — Developmental Psychology.

Hamilton College graduate Lily Spencer, of Longmeadow, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamilton College on Sunday, May 24, in a Commencement ceremony concluding the college’s 2025-26 academic year. Spencer majored in economics at Hamilton.

Alexa Patrakis Honored by Hartwick College Alexa Patrakis of Wilbraham was recognized as an Andrew

B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Biology during Honors Convocation on April 29. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Hofstra University Dean’s List Mary Heinold of Wilbraham excelled during the spring 2026 semester at Hofstra, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Dean’s List. Heinold’s major is criminology.

Local Saint Anselm College students inducted into Pi Gamma Mu Local Saint Anselm College stu-

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Perhaps more telling, she added, is the fact that ridership continues throughout the year.

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“As the system operates year-round, we see riders taking advantage of ValleyBike even on the coldest days, indicating that residents in the area truly rely on the system for daily transportation,” Perlman said.

For many residents of the Pioneer Valley, ValleyBike is a familiar sight: rows of bright bicycles parked and waiting for their next rider.

But for the people behind the system, ValleyBike represents something larger than a ride across town. It is part of a long-term effort to expand transportation options, reduce dependence on cars and connect communities throughout Hampshire and Hampden counties.

“ValleyBike Share solves several problems for the area’s residents, but primarily, we are proud to be an accessible, affordable, and convenient transportation option for the Pioneer Valley community,” said Liat Perlman, specialist for community and partner engagement for Drop Mobility, the company that operates the system.

ValleyBike’s electric pedal-assist bicycles serve residents, workers, students and visitors throughout the region. The goal, Perlman said, is to provide an alternative transportation option for people who may not own a vehicle, want to reduce their environmental impact or simply want a more active way to travel.

“We aim to be an alternative and active transportation option for those who may not have a car, want to reduce their carbon foot-

The system’s impact is particularly visible in Springfield, where ValleyBike has become another transportation option for residents navigating the city’s neighborhoods.

ValleyBike bicycles await riders near Springfield’s Forest Park Middle School.

print, or want to add some fun activity to their daily commute,” Perlman said.

ValleyBike operates across a network of smaller municipalities and college campuses spread throughout the Pioneer Valley. Despite the different geography, usage patterns remain surprisingly consistent.

“Bikeshare provides transportation regardless of the geography,” Perlman said. “The average trip length is around 1.5 miles, and almost all trips end in a different location from where they started, indicating real transporta-

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In the Pioneer Valley, riders also have the ability to travel between municipalities, something that distinguishes the system from many urban bike-share networks.

Since relaunching in 2024 under Drop Mobility’s management, ValleyBike has recorded more than 60,000 rides and served over 12,000 unique users. More than 1,300 riders have purchased equity memberships, which cost just $4 per month for income-qualified residents.

Andrew Strniste, Springfield’s director of community planning, said the network has created opportunities for residents who may not own a vehicle or have reliable access to public transportation.

“ValleyBike has opened opportunities for Springfield residents who may not own a car or have reliable public transit by allowing users to move throughout the western part of the city through the various neighborhoods, from Sumner Avenue in Forest Park to Baystate Medical in the North End to AIC in Mason Square,” Strniste said.

With approximately 20 stations throughout Springfield, the system provides another way for residents to travel within the city.

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the stations that is in high demand is Union Station, both as a beginning destination and ending destination,” he said. “This reinforces the idea that Union Station is serving as a successful multi-modal transportation destination in the city.”

Other heavily used stations include those near the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Mill Street and Belmont Avenue, and Mercy Hospital. According to Strniste, the popularity of those locations suggests the bike share system is helping residents access jobs, services and attractions throughout Springfield.

“The new bikes that are being used in Springfield are lighter, more modern, pedal-assist e-bikes, which makes for a smoother and easier ride for the user,” he said. “We hope these equipment upgrades, combined with surrounding communities continuing to grow the network, will allow users of the bike share program to move more easily in and out of Springfield and throughout the region.”

among municipalities, colleges and regional organizations.

“Partnerships from all participating municipalities have been crucial to the success and expansion of the ValleyBike Share system, as well as with universities in the area, such as UMass Amherst,” Perlman said.

Recent grant funding has also provided a major boost. ValleyBike received a $1.5 million grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to expand access for equity members and support operations.

Another $1.5 million grant from the Massachusetts Department of

erating expenses.

extends beyond transportation itself.

Looking ahead, ValleyBike leaders envision both deeper service within existing communities and expansion into new ones.

“Programs like ValleyBike are about more than just transportation; they’re about creating more connected, accessible, and vibrant

“In the short term, our vision is to increase the number of stations within the existing communities and expand the number of equity pass users,” Perlman said. “Our long-term vision is to launch into new adjacent communities and install more stations, making the system even more useful for daily commuting and recreation.”

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July 3 — Trailer Trash and laser light show July 8 — Union Jack British Invasion Band July 15 — 7 Roads July 22 — Brass Attack July 29 — The ‘60s Experience Aug. 5 — Above the Treeline Aug. 12 — Pride Falls Aug. 19 — Rain date, if needed

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June 26 — Mid-Life Crisis July 10 — Next J. E. N. Band July 17 — King Kountry July 24 — Cottonwood July 31 — Lindsey LaBe Aug. 7 — Blue Devil Bluez Aug. 14 — Acousticca Aug. 21 — Dr. C and the Feel Goods Aug. 28 — The Berkshires Sept. 4 — Moos & the High Tops Sept. 11 — Full Circle

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Massachusetts bolstering efforts to prevent wrong-way crashes

By Ella Adams

State House News Service

BOSTON — New tactics and technology being put in place to curb wrong-way driving are already working, Gov. Maura Healey said on June 17, and are part of a larger program being launched to make roads safer.

“I want every resource, every tool, every technology deployed, used, here in Massachusetts on our roadways to prevent and stop wrong-way driving,” Healey said during a press conference at the Danvers State Police Barracks. “I don’t want any family to ever again be woken up in the middle of the night by the police, or get a knock on their door telling them that their loved one has been killed by a wrongway driver.”

Healey spoke of Endicott Police Sergeant Jeremy Cole, Gloucester High School graduate Chris Dailey and Trooper Kevin Trainor, who all were killed by wrong-way drivers in Massachusetts.

“Today is about saying we’re doing everything we can to make sure it doesn’t get to this point,” Healey said, flanked by some of their family members and public safety officials.

AAA Northeast said fatal wrong-way crashes nationwide nearly doubled on divided highways between 2014 and 2023.

In Massachusetts, 135 people died from wrong-way crashes between 2018 to 2025 and there

were more than 5,700 wrongway crashes on all types of roads, the auto group said, citing an analysis of data from the state’s IMPACT crash portal.

“Expanding the state’s wrong-way crash detection program will reduce the frequency of these crashes and save lives,” said Mark Schieldrop, senior spokesperson for AAA Northeast. “Investments in technology are a core part of a comprehensive strategy to prevent crashes and fatalities on our roads.”

The state is replacing and expanding pavement markings, improving ramp design, increasing signage on ramps and roadways, introducing new signs that feature flashing LED lights “that you can’t miss,” and adding new sensors to alert law enforcement when a wrong-way driver is traveling down the road, Healey said.

She called it “cutting-edge technology” that includes a pilot of advanced detection technology for high-risk spots. According to her office, improvements will continue over “the next several years.”

State Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver called it a “major statewide effort that will ultimately invest somewhere between 50 and 75 million to improve safety across the commonwealth at over 400 locations.”

That’s “a massive expansion” of the 16 existing locations the state has under a pilot,

Gulliver said.

Healey said the cost is “upwards of close to 75 million” — funding that’s “through our capital investment plan, money that has already been programmed and is available.”

“At the end of the day, there’s no price on public safety,” she added.

The state is outfitting existing signals at many of its ramps across the state with new technology, including cameras that will create “detection zones” to identify drivers going the wrong way up the ramps, Gulliver said.

“It’s that exact system that we actually just activated last night, just down the street in Danvers, that detected the vehicle entering the ramp the wrong direction,” he said. “It did exactly what we were hoping it would do. The first goal of this whole program is prevention. It flashes the illuminated wrong way signs, it activates an audible warning, and then it automatically sends out a call to both the state police and to MassDOT’s operations center, where we can coordinate on ap-

propriate response.”

The driver on June 16 was alerted they were going the wrong way and turned around “without incident,” Gulliver added.

The Senate in May adopted a state Sen. Bruce Tarr amendment to its fiscal year 2027 budget that aims to prevent wrongway and drunk driving. Tarr said he was moved to address the issue after Dailey died as a result of a car crash involving a wrong-way driver.

The passage of Tarr’s amendment also came weeks after Trainor died while responding to a wrong-way driver call in Lynnfield. Healey’s press conference Wednesday happened at the barracks where Trainor served.

The amendment would require the state to establish a comprehensive plan to eliminate instances of wrong-way driving, including lighting systems, signage and detection devices that alert wrong-way drivers and notify public safety agencies of wrong-way driving incidents.

Per Tarr, that plan must also be updated every three years to keep

up with changes in technology.

The amendment is subject to House-Senate budget negotiations, and would “codify a state plan in statute,” Tarr said.

“We await that final action, and we await what will be the very welcome signature of Governor Healey on language that will make this effort and others like it the law of the land, and will signify our statutory commitment to what is happening here today,” Tarr said.

Ella Adams is a reporter for the State House News Service and State Affairs Massachusetts.

Reach her at ella.adams@statehousenews.com.

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CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. HD26P1295EA Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 (413)748-7758 Estate of: Mary Jane Whitehead Also known as: Mary Jane Anella Whitehead Date of Death: 03/29/2026 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Richard J Whitehead, Jr. of Southington CT requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition.

The Petitioner requests that: Richard J Whitehead, Jr. of Southington CT and Suzanne Whitehead of Southington CT be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court.

You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 07/14/2026.

This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you.

UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration.

WITNESS, Hon. Claudine T. Stoudemire, First Justice of this Court.

Date: June 15, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (June 25)

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The Town of Longmeadow on behalf of Longmeadow Public Schools is soliciting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Trade Contractors for prequalification of experienced and qualified Sub-Contractors to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the construction of the new Longmeadow Middle School project for the following two DCAMM trades: Masonry work, Misc. and ornamental iron, Waterproofing, dampproofing & caulking, roofing and flashing, metal windows, glass and glazing, tile, acoustical tile, resilient floors, terrazzo, painting, elevators, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC and electrical-main package. Project Description: A +-135,534 sqft New Construction Building located at 410 Williams Street, Longmeadow MA 01106. Construction is anticipated to begin with some early release packages in June 2026 with a project duration of 32 months. This is a CM at Risk Project under MGL Ch. 149A,§8. The RFQ contains specific criteria for trade contractor prequalification and selection. No drawings are being distributed or bids solicited with this request. Interested firms must submit a SOQ by the deadline noted and be prequalified if they are interested in later bidding on this project. Only the prequalified firms will be invited to submit bids for the category of work in which they were prequalified.

RFQ documents are available from the Town of Longmeadow Purchasing Department and posted through the Purchasing Department page of the Town website, www.longmeado wma.gov. Requests can also be made by contacting Chad Thompson at cthompson@longm eadowma.gov (413-565-4185). Bidders should register with the Purchasing Department to receive updates and addenda. Email qualification submissions will not be allowed. Sealed proposal qualifications shall be delivered to the Town of Longmeadow, Purchasing Department, Attn: Chad Thompson, Director of Procurement, 231 Maple Rd, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Include with the qualifications submission: One (1) hard copy of the RFQ proposal submission, AND one (1) thumb drive, electronic copy of the proposal submission. The outside of the sealed envelope shall be labeled with the RFQ title and complete contact information of the proposer. Sealed RFQ proposal qualifications will be received until the RFQ deadline of Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the office of the Longmeadow Purchasing Department. Late proposals rejected. The Town of Longmeadow, the Awarding Authority, on behalf of Longmeadow Public Schools, reserves the right to reject any and all qualifications, to waive minor informalities, and to qualify proposers in its best interest.

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EAST LONGMEADOW TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given, under Chapter 138 of the general laws, that Gatsby Golf Company LLC of 45 Baldwin Street has applied for an allalcohol beverages liquor license. The Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on July 14, 2026 at 6:15 pm in the Media Room of the Council on Aging located at 328 North Main Street. The public hearing may also be attended via Zoom webinar with the below link. https://eastlongmeadowma.zoom.us/j/8982903 1708?pwd=Io6VkSKDcvGlRzvrfdlSKGHqCS6E 1l.1 Passcode: 098168 For the Council Jackie Sullivan Town Clerk/Clerk of the Council (June 25, July 2)

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HD26E0028PP To Mary McDonald of Longmeadow, Hampden County; and all other persons interested.

A petition has been presented to said Court by Dmitry J. Gulak, of Connecticut, Litchfield County, representing that they hold as joint tenants in an undivided part or share of land lying in Longmeadow, in the County of Hampden, setting forth that they desire that all of said land may be sold at private sale or public auction for not less than Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($315,000.00), and praying that partition may be made of all the land aforesaid according to law, and to that end that a commissioner be appointed to make such partition and be ordered to make sale and conveyance of all, or any part of said land which the Court finds cannot be advantageously divided either at private sale or public auction, and be ordered to distribute the net proceeds thereof after full adjudication of the equitable claims contained in said petition and supplemental memorandum filed with the Court.

If you desire to object thereto, you or your attorney should file a written appearance in said Court at Springfield before ten o'clock in the forenoon on the third day of August 2026, the return day of this citation.

Witness, Claudine T. Stoudemire, Esquire, First Justice of said Court, this 3rd day of June 2026.

Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register (June 18, June 25, July 2)

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Any person interested in inquiring or commenting on this tree should attend the hearing, or contact the Tree Warden Leah Wallner either by calling the DPW at (413) 567-3400 or emailing lwallner@longmeadowma.gov prior to the start of the hearing.

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CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SHADE TREE Docket No. HD26P1295EA HEARING Experienced carpenter (30yrs.) Dependable, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Town of Longmeadow fair. Free estimates on repairs & home imThe Trial Court provements. Call Gary 413-233-6418 Probate and Family Court In accordance with M.G.L Ch. 87, the Tree Bona Housekeeping Hampden Probate and Family Court Cleaning Service-20 Yrs. Experience Warden will hold a public hearing on Thurs. Ju413-234-7568 50 State Street ly 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM at 170 Dwight Rd., LongRequest for Qualifications (RFQ) Springfield, MA 01103 Derivative Systems Analysts Multiple positions meadow regarding the removal of a public Serving Request for Qualifications for available at Massachusetts Mutual Life InsurWestfield/Southwick/Hilltowns/Agawam (413)748-7758 shade tree located at: ance Company in Springfield, MA. May teleLongmeadow/Ludlow/Enfield/ Trade Contractors Estate of: 26 Whitmun Rd. 22” Norway maple. commute from any location in the US. Support Surrounding Areas Longmeadow Middle School Building Mary Jane Whitehead and maintain the systems that process the deAny person interested in inquiring or commentProject- Full Package rivatives for the General Investment Account.

No job Too Big/Small Also known as: Mary Jane Anella Whitehead ing on this tree should attend the hearing, or Design and implement complex solutions and Reliable and Dependable Date of Death: 03/29/2026 contact the Tree Warden Leah Wallner either integrate into multiple systems including the Free Estimates The Town of Longmeadow on behalf of LongTo all interested persons: operational data store system, reporting dataFully Insured by calling the DPW at (413) 567-3400 or emailbases, performance systems, and accounting meadow Public Schools is soliciting Request A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Aping lwallner@longmeadowma.gov prior to the systems. Provide application support and for Qualifications (RFQ) for Trade Contractors pointment of Personal Representative has start of the hearing. maintenance in a DevOps/Agile delivery modfor prequalification of experienced and qualibeen filed by el.

Utilize financial software tool Murex to im(June 25, July 2) plement, test, and support derivative accountfied Sub-Contractors to submit a Statement of Richard J Whitehead, Jr. of Southington CT ing configurations and integrations based on JAMES FERRIS ELECTRICIAN Qualifications (SOQ) for the construction of the requesting that the Court enter a formal Debusiness requirements. Leverage SQL and OrLic.#E16303 EAST LONGMEADOW TOWN COUNCIL new Longmeadow Middle School project for acle query tools and contribute to and review cree and Order and for such other relief as reInsured. 50 yrs. experience. test strategy and test plans. Min req: PUBLIC HEARING the following two DCAMM trades: Masonry quested in the Petition.

No job too small.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Inwork, Misc. and ornamental iron, WaterproofThe Petitioner requests that: Call 413-330-3682 formation Technology, or a closely related field Notice is hereby given, under Chapter 138 of ing, dampproofing & caulking, roofing and plus seven (7) years of progressively responsRichard J Whitehead, Jr. of Southington CT ible experience in the job offered or related octhe general laws, that Gatsby Golf Company flashing, metal windows, glass and glazing, tile, and Suzanne Whitehead of Southington CT cupation involving designing and implementing LLC of 45 Baldwin Street has applied for an allacoustical tile, resilient floors, terrazzo, paintbe appointed as Personal Representative(s) of complex solutions, at least 18 months of which alcohol beverages liquor license. The Town ing, elevators, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC must involve experience with the Murex platsaid estate to serve Without Surety on the form. Salary range: $147,243 - $163,800/year.

Council will hold a Public Hearing on July 14, and electrical-main package. Project DescripWood Chopper Bob's Firewood bond in unsupervised administration Direct applications to: 2026 at 6:15 pm in the Media Room of the tion: A +-135,534 sqft New Construction BuildGreen and Seasoned Hardwoods IMPORTANT NOTICE hrcompliance@massmutual.com Please Reference Job ID: P_00002435 Council on Aging located at 328 North Main ing located at 410 Williams Street, LongmeadCut to length, Split, and Delivered You have the right to obtain a copy of the (413)426-7529 or (860)463-6519 Street. The public hearing may also be attenow MA 01106. Construction is anticipated to Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court.

Continued on next page ded via Zoom webinar with the below link. begin with some early release packages in You have a right to object to this proceedhttps://eastlongmeadowma.zoom.us/j/8982903 June 2026 with a project duration of 32 ing. To do so, you or your attorney must file 1708?pwd=Io6VkSKDcvGlRzvrfdlSKGHqCS6E months. This is a CM at Risk Project under a written appearance and objection at this 1l.1 MGL Ch. 149A,§8. The RFQ contains specific Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day Passcode: 098168 criteria for trade contractor prequalification and of 07/14/2026.

For the Council selection. No drawings are being distributed or This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline Jackie Sullivan bids solicited with this request. Interested firms by which you must file a written appearTown Clerk/Clerk of the Council must submit a SOQ by the deadline noted and ance and objection if you object to this pro(June 25, July 2) be prequalified if they are interested in later ceeding. If you fail to file a timely written bidding on this project. Only the prequalified EAST LONGMEADOW MONSON appearance and objection followed by an firms will503 be Parker invited St. to submit bids for the cataffidavit of objections within thirty (30) Ahmad Kabbout to Riley C. Cafarelli anddays Emily Cafarelli, $563,000 Geri Ann Germain, representative, and Norma M. Germain, estate, to Longbridge Financial LLC, Wayne Road $5,200 egory of work in which they were prequalified. of the return date, action may be taken $354,500 Amy Thrall to Grace Elizabeth Valley, 137 Mapleshade Ave. $270,000 Janet L. Morgan to August Boucher, 24 Main St. RFQ documents are available from the Town without further notice to you.

JSR Properties LLC, to HCP Group LLC, 129 Palmer Road $300,000 Diep T. Lam and Hanh T. Nguyen to Geoff R. Morris and Victoria Morris, 138 Vineland Ave. $560,000 of Longmeadow Purchasing Department and UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER $525,000 Donald T. Daniele to William Zuccalo,PRO49 Meadow Road through the Purchasing Department $350,000 Kathleen M. Barrett and Kathleen M. Wright to Johanna Smith, 253 Reimers Road posted THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM BATE CODE (MUPC) Elizabeth Riezinger to France Point-du-Jour, 153 page Elm St.of the Town website, www.longmeado $360,000 PALMER wma.gov. Requests can also be made by conAEmiliana Personal Representative appointed un-Carelli, Rivas to Michael Carelli and Karen 15 Harmon Ave. $356,500 Ronald A. Bigda, estate, and Terri Ann Moreau Bigda, representative, to Gregg Bigda, 153 River St. $400,000 tacting Chad Thompson at cthompson@longm der the MUPC in an unsupervised adminisJeff Mackechnie and Christine Mackenchnie to Stephen L Skrinar and Elizabeth M Skrinar, 60 Hanward Hill $468,500 eadowma.gov (413-565-4185). Bidders should tration is not required to file an inventory or SPRINGFIELD Michele Margeson, Michele F. Margeson F. Margeson Daniel Griffin, Rockingham register with the to Purchasing Department to re- Court Lot Ix-2 $330,000 annual accounts with the Court.

Persons and in- John Alpine Home Solutions LLC, to Sheila Mumley, 6 Bremen St. $336,000 ceive updates and addenda. Email qualificaterested in the estate are entitled to notice HAMPDEN Carolina R. Salvetti and Dianna M. Sullivan to Jonathon D. Aponte, 46 Lakevilla Ave, $300,000 tion submissions will not be allowed. Sealed regarding the administration directly from Edward Smith, representative,and andmay Harvey A. Smith, estate, to Emmanuel Torres Garcia, Colony $433,000 Cig4 LLC, to Myles A. Fonfield, 28-30 Cherrelyn St. proposal qualifications shall be delivered to the Drive $430,000 the Personal Representative petiTown ofAudubon Longmeadow, DepartPaulthe Garwacki and Linda L. Garwacki Society Purchasing Inc., Off Scantic Road $45,000 Colondres+Co LLC, to Joel A. Vasquez Abad, 34 Biltmore St. tion Court in any matter relating to toMassachusetts the $520,000 ment, Attn: Chad Thompson, Director of Proestate, including the distribution of assets CTL Realty LLC, to Dalysha Trinidad, 456-458 Page Boulevard $347,000 LONGMEADOW curement, 231 Maple Rd, Longmeadow, MA and expenses of administration.

Deborah Cary to Beaudelaine Pierre, Carroll Street $315,000 01106. with WITNESS, Hon. T. Stoudemire, Alamgir Kabir andClaudine Nazmun Kabir to Vijay Realty LLC, 49 Include Yarmouth St.the qualifications submis$465,000 Esaul Rojas-Rivera and Johanis Flecha to Angel D Melendez, 78 Mayfair Ave. $240,000 sion: One (1) hard copy of the RFQ proposal First of this Court.

Dina Justice Hutt to David John Cronin II, 205 Bel Air Drive $440,000 Gemini Town Homes LLC, to Sonia Quinones, 52 Central St. Unit 505 $206,000 submission, AND one (1) thumb drive, elecDate: June 15, 2026 J. Brendan Wood and Samantha R. Wood to Samantha R. Wood, 25 Viscount Road $172,690 HB4 Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust to Paulino Properties LLC, 283 Wilbraham Road $240,000 tronic copy of the proposal submission. The Rosemary A. Saccomani, outside of the sealed envelope shall be labeled Register of Probate Jessica Guiterrez to Elvin Aponte Mendez and Yomaira Cruz Rivera, 93 Pendleton Ave. $281,000 LUDLOW with the RFQ title and complete contact inform(June 25) Jonovan Sierra, Alicia Sierra and Alicia Garcia to Hector Lugo Torres and Jaylian Santiago, 239 Hanson Drive $315,000 Cecilia M. Richards to Jason Martins, 655 Centeration St. Unit 611 $315,000 of the proposer. Sealed RFQ proposal $554,000 Deborah A. Chadwick to Emily Rooney and Dan Haverty, 101 Ray $326,000 Keith Celebrezze to Nicholas Jason and Sara Boecke, 283 Longhill St. qualifications willSt.be received until the RFQ Lattoy F. McDowell and Ali McDowell to Seth Dussault, Kelsey Sagvold and Anthony Penna, 166 Westminster St. $310,000 deadline of Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM Green Fields Inc., to Lokman Yanbul, 512 Fuller St. $600,000 at the office of the Longmeadow Purchasing Janice T Bator to James Chenier, 334 Fuller St. $200,000 WILBRAHAM Department. Late proposals rejected. The Konstantin Gut and Tatyana Gut to Rossetti Construction LLC, Balsam Hill Road Lot 61 $229,000 Kristen Secor to Denise Lipschitz, 11 Butler Road $420,000 Town of Longmeadow, the Awarding Authority, Shawn J. Lebeau and Andrea Elizabeth Santos toonAngela and Daniel Garcia, 429 Moore St. $530,000 Linda A. Blondek to Michael P. Priest and Kaitlyn M. Priest, 16 Brentwood Drive $552,000 behalfCardenas of Longmeadow Public Schools, reserves the right to reject any and all qualifications, to waive minor informalities, and to quali-

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144 Papers: St. Joseph Dr., Wisteria Ln., Pembroke Terr., Rockingham Cir., Dartmouth Ln., Partial - Prospect St., Chestnut St., Somers Rd. 129 Papers: Gerrard Ave., Holy Cross Cir., Kingston Ave., Lombard Ave., Nelson St., Roderick Ave., Partial- N. Main St. 166 Papers: Braeburn Rd., Channing Rd., Tufts St., Van Dyke Rd., Wood Ave., Boulder St., Admiral St., Thompson St., Partial-Dwight Rd. (odd side only) 131 Papers: Shawmut St., Mayfair St., Westminster St., Thompkins Ave., Partial-Gates Ave 64 Papers: Anne St., Helen Cir., John St., Vadnais St., Converse Cir. 161 Papers: Burbank Rd., Farmington Rd., Ellington Rd., Oakwood Rd., Partial-Converse St. 174 Papers: Orchard Rd., Pine Grove Cir., Partial-Parker St., Porter Rd., Allen St. 207 Papers: Dover Rd., Birchwood Ave., Benedict Ter., Roseland Ter., Colony Rd. 62 Papers: Magnolia Cir., Primrose Dr., Merriweather Dr., Vanguard Ln., Ridge Rd. 229 Papers: Blueberry Hill Rd., Concord Rd., Green Willow Dr., Tanglewood Dr., Redfern Dr.

LONGMEADOW - THURSDAY, HOOK DELIVERY

83 Papers: Williamsburg Dr., Eunice Dr., Tabor Crossing, Morgan Ridge, Burns Meadow, Churchill Dr., Partial - Converse St. 84 Papers: Chandler Ave., Partial - Longmeadow St. 109 Papers: Birnie Rd., Brookside Dr., Crescent Rd., Longview Dr., Fairhill Dr., Partial - Longmeadow St. 54 Papers: Bliss Rd. 87 Papers: Andover Rd., Ashford Rd., Cranwell Ln., Deerfield Ave., Willow Cir., Williston Dr., Willow Brook Rd., Partial - Frank Smith Rd.

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WILBRAHAM - THURSDAY, HOOK DELIVERY

35 Papers: Arbor Ln., Greenwood Rd., Oak Ridge Dr., Old Orchard Rd. 61 Papers: Gary Dr., Pidgeon Dr., Raymond Dr., Ruth Dr., Sawmill Dr. 228 Papers: Echo Hill Rd., Highmoor Dr., Meeting House Ln., Rice Dr., Ridge Rd., Highridge Rd., Hitching Post Ln., Partial - Mountain Rd., Monson Rd., Tinkham Rd., Main St.

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