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EAST LONGMEADOW — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me” hosts Ryan Feyre and Dennis Hackett sat down with Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll to discuss a wide range of topics, from the proposed two-month gas tax holiday to the new courthouse in Springfield and much more. Driscoll made a stop at The Reminder’s podcast studio following a whirlwind visit to The Big E to celebrate Massachusetts Day on Sept. 24. Asked about the recent news that the Healey administration was proposing a two-month gas tax holiday, Driscoll said that move to help Massachusetts residents cope with rising costs had been in the works for several weeks. “We are being harmed by higher grocery prices, higher gas prices. Many of these things are federal policies tied to the conflict in the Middle East. Certainly, inflation is harming a lot of people in a meaningful way. We thought this was a targeted, responsible way to try and give relief to people,” Driscoll said. “We have some surplus revenues in the fair share, and that means it’s not going to harm existing
transportation projects or infrastructure needs that we have and put a little more money back in people’s pockets at a time we’re heading into a winter heating season that’s probably going to be more expensive.” Though the gas tax is actually applied to wholesalers, Driscoll said the administration knows it trickles down to affect people at the pump. “We think it’s responsible, to return dollars at a time when, frankly, folks in Washington aren’t seeing the harms that are being created. The governor doesn’t control everything … we don’t control interest rates. We don’t control tariffs, Frankly, we don’t control conflicts in the Middle East. But we can do something here, and we wanted to step in and try to offer some relief,” she said. She couldn’t say exactly when the proposed gas tax holiday would begin as the start date was dependent upon when the legislation is passed. On the issue of affordable housing, Driscoll said the crisis isn’t new, and now also affects the retention of young people and workforce talent in the Bay State. “You know, it’s the number one challenge we have in my mind is not having built enough housing for the last 30 years, and
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so the housing that we do have now is very costly,” Driscoll said. “Right now, the average age of a first-time home buyer in Massachusetts is 40 years old. That’s the highest it’s ever been.” She said the state needs 220,000 new housing units by 2035 to make housing more affordable in Massachusetts, adding that the second bill she and Healey got passed when they took office was the $5 billion Affordable Homes Act. “We got to work on that right away. There’s already 100,000 units that have either been built,
are under construction or in the pipeline,” Driscoll said, adding that the administration is leveraging state land, looking into office building to housing conversions and putting resources into play to help first-time homebuyers with issues such as down payments. She said the administration has also worked with local governments to try and streamline permitting to get housing built faster. Addressing the concerns about the new Springfield courthouse, Driscoll said the age and health See DRISCOLL on page 2
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Sheriff’s Shuffle returns to Holyoke to benefit YWCA By Peter Tuohy
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HOLYOKE — The starting line at Holyoke’s Ashley Reservoir is officially set for the 2026 Sheriff’s Shuffle 5K Road Race and 1.5-Mile Walk, an annual collaboration between the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office and the YWCA of Western Massachusetts to fight domestic violence. The race and walk begin at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 4, with registration open from 9-10 a.m. inside the Elks Lodge, 250 Whitney Ave. Registration is $40 through race day. All proceeds go directly toward the YWCA’s programs, which provide emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling and critical support services to individuals and families in crisis. The YWCA is headquartered in Springfield with an 11-acre campus at 1 Clough St. to shelter survivors of domestic violence and their children in a facility with state-of-the-art security. The organization has served nearly 12,000 people. “I am so grateful to partner with my friend, Sheriff Nick Coc-
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issues at the current Roderick L. Ireland courthouse have prompted an expedited replacement process that utilized a public-private partnership. “We worked with local officials. We worked with stakeholders in the court system. You know, the courts are really sort of the client here in terms of meeting their needs,” Driscoll said. “We went through a fair process. We had proposals that came in. A selection committee, which included both court personnel and personnel from Western Mass.,
chi, again,” YWCA CEO Elizabeth Dineen said in a release. “He and his fabulous team truly care about domestic violence survivors and their children.” The event began in the 1990s under former Sheriff Michael J. Ashe, Jr. Racers used to traverse downtown Springfield, but now thousands of runners and walkers have taken on Ashley Reservoir since the move. “This event brings our community together for an important cause,” Cocchi said in a release. “Whether you run, walk, volunteer, sponsor or simply help spread the word, your support makes a difference in the lives of people who need help, hope, and a path forward. We encourage everyone to join us as we stand together against domestic violence.” Hampden County Sheriff’s Office Director of Communications Robert Rizzuto said the event has turned into a massive, multifaceted family event to “raise as much money as we can for a worthy nonprofit.” “Over the past several years, we have worked with the YWCA of Western Massachusetts to do
what we can to raise awareness around their services and help raise money for their awesome programs,” Rizzuto said. “Overall, we’ve helped raise a few hundred thousand dollars for the YWCA. They do wonderful programming for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence survivors.” Rizzuto said he’s seen a YWCA program with children who have witnessed domestic violence grow because of the event’s efforts. He said it is a therapeutic program that informs children about proper relationship boundaries. “There’s typically a huge wait list for this, which unfortunately shows the need for these services and the breadth of the problem,” Rizzuto said. The work that the YWCA does, when you really dig in, is phenomenal. Everything from standard providing, support and advice to somebody that needs to be snuck out of their house and rescued and relocated. They’ve done it all, they’re an amazing program that is truly focused on changing and saving lives.” He said the event isn’t just a
reviewed all of the proposals, recommended the one that has been selected, not only because it met their needs and there were criteria built into the RFP, location, proximity, things like that, but also because it had to be something that we looked at resources too.” Not only was the proposal chosen the most affordable of those submitted, Driscoll said it best met the criteria set by the selection committee. “The other proposals are much, much higher. I mean, hundreds of millions of dollars separating other proposals and this one,” Driscoll said, “It was the highest ranked out of the selection committee, and we’re excited to make an investment.”
Driscoll added that the location will bring a much-needed investment to that section of Springfield and provide jobs for local labor. “There’s going to be other ways to invest in this building and build resources and make sure Springfield and Greater Springfield benefit from it,” Driscoll said. “So, we’re excited to see it move forward.” On the issue of data centers, Driscoll acknowledged that Massachusetts is an innovation economy but stressed that supporting that economy must be done without harming the quality of life in, and natural resources of, the state. “It’s got to be done the right way, and we’ve seen a lot of ex-
Springfield Thunderbirds mascot Boomer led the charge for hundreds of particpants at the 2025 Sheriff’s Shuffle. Reminder Publishing submitted photo
run or walk, but involves food trucks, live music and much more after the race at 11 a.m. for people to enjoy. “It’s a really good time and a beautiful location on a fall day,” Rizzuto said. “It’s just super peaceful up there and it’s a nice place to burn a couple hours with
your family doing something positive, and contributing to something that truly helps people.” Participants can register or make a donation at runsignup. com/SheriffsShuffle5k, or find more information on the YWCA at ywworks.org
amples of data centers done the wrong way, particularly outside of Massachusetts,” Driscoll stated. She said Massachusetts isn’t anti-data center, but acknowledged that any centers built here must work for the surrounding communities. “It’s got to not harm our electricity needs and harm our water and our infrastructure that’s here,” Driscoll said. “And I think there’s ways to do that, sited in the right place, working with communities.” “But it’s got to be done right,” Driscoll continued. “And we’re not going to allow, you know the innovation economy and the tech economy to override what we know are important values in all of our communities, and the best way to do that is to put that out there very clearly. This is our bill of rights for data centers. Here’s what you got to do if you want to build a data center here.” Education funding, which is closely tied to issues such as the innovation economy, is another area where Driscoll said the administration is working on creating more support. Acknowledging that many communities have been looking at Proposition 2 ½ overrides to fund critical education expenses now and in the future, Driscoll said the Healey administration has been looking for ways such as the recently expired Student Opportunity Act to infuse more funding into local education. “We’re working hard as we think about a new formula opportunity coming forward and bringing more voices around the table, specifically for schools,” Driscoll said. “But in the meantime, we’ve proposed $100 million in additional resources for communities. Again, coming out of fair share, some additional dollars we have collected beyond benchmarks that could provide some immediate relief, has to be spent on public education, that could account for 24% increases in health insurance or wage increases that communities have to also contend with at a time that they’re seeing the price of everything they’re buying going up.” “So we want to be a steady and good partner to our municipalities,” Driscoll continued. Addressing the SNAP and health insurance cuts enacted under the Trump Administration’s Big Beautiful Bill, Driscoll said
Massachusetts is doing what it can to fill the gap in funding within the governor’s proposed supplemental budget bill. She said the supplemental budget will restore some funding trimmed by the Legislature during the earlier budget process, providing monies to help support food and health insurance programs, and hire more case workers. “The federal government has changed a lot of these rules, and frankly, I think they’re designed to make sure people do not use these benefits to make it harder to access whether it’s SNAP benefits or health care,” Driscoll said. “We will see the full impact of the trillion dollars the Trump administration has taken out of health care as the next budget is prepared, and it’s really going to be harmful.” On the issue of government oversight, Driscoll said she and Healey also support the audit of the legislature and more transparency in government. “I mean, the governor and I both have said we voted for the audit. We think the audit should happen. We’re audited all the time,” Driscoll said, adding that in her 17 years as mayor of Salem, she was audited all the time. “Again, as a local official, I lived under the open meeting and public records law. Those are good pieces of both transparency and opportunity for people to know what’s happening in the government that they support. So, we’re supportive on both counts.” With the Nov. 3 election less than two months away, Driscoll closed by expressing thanks for the trust the electorate of Massachusetts has put in her and Healey to guide the state for the past three and a half years. “We’re excited to continue to do the work to support a strong and healthy Massachusetts, and that means you’ve got to have a strong economy,” Driscoll said. “We’re pro-growth. We want to continue to see investments here, and we’ve got to make sure we’re thinking about ways we can support a strong safety net. That’s the way I think Massachusetts has always led, going back to 250 years ago, and started the start of this country.” To hear the full episode, visit thereminder.com/our-podcast or search for “So that Reminds Me” on your favorite podcasting platform.
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EAST LONGMEADOW EAST LONGMEADOW PUBLIC LIBRARY
The following events are organized by the East Longmeadow Public Library, 60 Center Square. For more information or to register, head to eastlongmeadowlibrary. org or call 413-525-5420. Adult programs: • Midterm Elections — Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. Visit the library for a discussion about midterm elections, how they are important and why your vote matters. • Springfield Witch Trials — Wednesday Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. Teen programs: • Teen Fall Crafternoons — Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. beginning on Sept. 10. • Teen Spot — Fridays from 2-4 p.m. • Teen Writing Group — Monday, Oct. 5, at 2:30 p.m. Children’s programs: • Preschool Storytime & Crafts — Thursday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. • Baby Lapsit Storytime — Monday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. For ages birth to 12 months.
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Story Art — Saturday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. for ages 3-5. Pathways for Parents programs: • Little Sprouts — Fridays from 9:45-10:30 a.m. For ages birth to 2. • Grow, Play Learn — Fridays from 10:45-11:30 a.m. For ages 2-5. • Transportation Station — Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m. for ages 18-36 months. • ABC explorers — Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. For ages 3-4. • Farmyard Friends — Thursday, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m. for ages birth to 3 years.
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The following events will be held at the Pleasant View Senior Center, 328 North Main St., East Longmeadow. For more information or to register for programs, call 413525-5436. • Friendship Thursdays — Oct. 1: $2 Bingo and Oct. 8: $5 Bingo. Thursdays at 12:45 p.m. • Stay Steady, Stay Independent: Fall Risk Assessment — Friday, Oct. 9, by appointment. MVPT Physical Therapy will help attendees identify potential balance and mobility concerns before a fall occurs.
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Village Food Mart is hosting a Fall Craft Fair at its location at 43
Somers Road on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to be held rain or shine. The fair will feature a select number of crafters and local artisans selling a variety of products. There will also be a table displaying fresh baked goods from Village’s own in-house bakery, along with activities such as kid’s pumpkin painting.
LONGMEADOW RICHARD SALTER STORRS LIBRARY
The following events take place at the Richard Salter Storrs Library, 593 Longmeadow St. For more information or to register for programs, call 413-565-4181, or head to longmeadowlibrary.org. Youth programs: • Youth Chess (for kindergarten and up) — Monday, Oct. 5, 3:15-4:15 p.m. • Stories and Movement (ages 2 and up) — Tuesday, Oct. 6, 9:30-10 a.m. • Cardboard Crazy! (ages 5 and up) — Tuesday, Oct. 6, 3:304:15 p.m. • Grow Play Learn (ages 2-5 years) — Wednesday, Oct. 7, 9:30-10:30 a.m. • Family Yoga — Thursday, Oct. 8, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Adult programs: • Friends of Storrs Library: Homes Through the Centuries Tour — Sunday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Traveling Library — Monday, Oct. 5, 2:15-4:30 p.m. • Virtual: Play Along Ukulele
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from Home — Monday, Oct. 5, 7-8 p.m. Adult Center Book Club — Tuesday, Oct. 6, 12:30-1:30 p.m. This month’s selection: “The Lion Women of Tehran” by Marjan Kamali Tech Tuesdays — Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Fiber Arts Meeting — Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6-7:30 p.m. Stress Relief Through Herbs — Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6-7:30 p.m. VIRTUAL: Job Seekers Networking Group for 50+ with Deborah HOPE — Wednesday, Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Music Appreciation with Rob Humberston — Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1-2:30 p.m. Crochet Granny Square with Nerdy Mom Craft — Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6-7:30 p.m. Weekly Writers Group — Thursday, Oct. 8, 9:30-11 a.m. Reading and book signing of “Compositions,” Suzanne Strempek Shea’s latest memoir — Thursday, Oct. 8, 1-2 p.m. Library Virtual Speakers: Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo — Thursday, Oct. 8, 2-4 p.m. Learn to Play Mahjong — Thursday, Oct. 8, 6-7:45 p.m. Storrs Stitchers (Drop-In) — Friday, Oct. 9, 10-11:30 a.m.
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The following programs take place at the Wilbraham Public Library, 25 Crane Park Drive. For more information or to sign up for programs, head to wilbrahamlibrary. org or call 413-596-6141. • Chill with Choo Choo Charlie: Drop-in with a Therapy Dog — Thursday, Oct. 1, from 3:304:30 p.m. • Diamond Art Magnets — Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10-11:30 a.m. • Pathways for Parents: Little Sprouts Playtime — Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 9:30-10:15 a.m. • Pathways for Parents: ABC Explorers — Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. • Teen Bling Your Book (or Journal) — Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 5-7 p.m. • Music with Mr. Liam (Make-up Date) — Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 10-10:45 a.m. • Cookbook Club — Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Participants will make and share dishes from the month’s selected cookbook. This month, the group is reading and cooking from “Martha: the Cookbook: 100 Favorite Recipes” by Martha Stewart. Attendees need to let the library know which recipe they will be making and its page number by Monday, Oct. 5. • Virtual: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group — Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Chambers gather for afternoon business, networking, fun LONGMEADOW — The business community is coming together for a special regional event as three chambers unite to present the Community Business Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 4-7 p.m. at Twin Hills Country Club, 700 Wolf Swamp
Road, Longmeadow. The West of the River Chamber of Commerce, East of the River Chamber of Commerce, and North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce are joining forces to create an exciting opportunity for the local commu-
nity to meet area businesses, discover local products and services, make connections and support the businesses that help our region thrive. Admission is free. The Community Business Expo is open to everyone — business owners, professionals, com-
munity members, families and anyone interested in discovering what local businesses have to offer. Guests can visit exhibitors, learn about products and services, connect with business representatives, and enjoy an afternoon filled with raffles, giveaways and plenty of opportunities to win prizes. “We are thrilled to bring three chambers together for this exciting community event,” said Robin Wozniak of the West of the River Chamber of Commerce. “This Expo is about more than business-to-business networking. It is an opportunity for the entire community to come out, meet lo-
cal businesses, discover new resources and have a great time — all at no cost.” The event is made possible through the generous support of its West of the River Chamber sponsors: • Freedom Credit Union • PeoplesBank • Cogswell Sprinkler • TruNorth Bank The collaboration between the three chambers demonstrates the strength of regional partnerships and the importance of connecting businesses and residents throughout Western Massachusetts and North Central Connecticut.
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EAST LONGMEADOW — On Sept. 12, people flocked to East Longmeadow’s Center field for the annual Celebrate EL event. Hosted by the East Longmeadow Rotary Club, the event was packed with craft vendors, businesses and not-for-profit organizations, an obstacle course, bounce house, hayrides, a family rest/food tent, food trucks and other activities. Top row, from left: Alyvia of Lyv’s Custom Designs. East Longmeadow resident Becky with her daughter Violet. Kasia Landry of Kasia Landry Crafts. Selena with Emily Silva of Rani’s Roots. Left to right: Cathy and Scott Thomas of Echo Valley Laser Crafts. Bottom row, from left: Attendee Abby Hurlburt of Chicopee with her daughter Nola Eckel. Attendees Walter and Heather of Longmeadow with their children Adriana and Nico. Left to right: First timer goers/mother & daughter Katie O’Sullivan and Madden of East Longmeadow with dog Penny. Ally Byrne of Patch’d Perfect. Maritere Colon of Libra Creations with daughter Maite. Reminder Publishing photos by Miasha Lee
Town administrator presents plans for Town Hall move in 2030 By Peter Tuohy
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EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council is in the early steps for crafting a moving plan to the new Town Hall at 382 N. Main St., with Town Manager Tom Christensen estimating a move around 2030. Christensen gave the Town Council a look at the building and its measurements with a space study presentation, while brainstorming next steps at the meeting on Sept. 22. The Town Council’s work to purchase the building first began in 2022, appropriating $2.4 million from free cash to be used alongside a $3.3 million bond. The council switched payment methods in 2024, swapping free cash for American Rescue Plan Act funding and acquiring the building by friendly eminent domain. Eminent domain is a cooperative legal process where a government body can acquire property for public use. Friendly eminent domain is similar to friendly condemnation, where a property owner agrees to sell land to the government or public entity at a negotiated price and avoids a legal process. Christensen said the town started preparing for the new Town Hall space early. The first step is figuring out what the town
has and what it needs. “We hired ArchitectureEL to help us out with some space planning,” Christensen said. “The first step there, obviously, is to go through our existing office spaces, figure out how many people are in these spaces, how much room they have and then how much room they need, meaning, ‘do they have too much room?’” ArchitectureEL’s spacing study compared the Town Hall with 382 N. Main St. and looked at current square-foot assessments in both buildings for each department and need. The study also provided a section on spacing and size recommendations. He said some employees have already been moved to 382 North Main St. and the town still needs to “line up the numbers” to ensure there’s enough space for everybody in the new building. “If you can take anything away from this, the good news is, there is [enough space], with room to spare,” Christensen said. “The number of square feet we need, we have and more in this new space. I’m guessing a lot of these numbers are going to change as we have our conversations internally, in terms of ‘who should be next to each other, who should share an office space, who should share a suite, who should share a floor, where do we want to strategically locate the departments?’” Christensen said he wanted to
establish a committee for conversations on building layout in previous meetings. The town has to design the full move and what it will do with the Town Hall at 60 Center Square. Christensen had a few ideas for the space, such as expanding the library or allowing the East Longmeadow Police Department to use the building if the station undergoes improvements. “That is the charge that I want to give this committee, which I will be on,” Christensen said. “I would really like if one or two of you were on it because I think that this is going to be a long process that’s going to certainly involve appropriation. We’ve been doing so good being on the same page that I don’t want to really do anything anymore without, sort of, council input and direct influence in.” His next steps include sitting down with department heads and learning who works best together, which he said will help design the space. “We have some time to get plans going early because we are going to have to put some money into that capital stabilization account that we created, I would think,” Christensen said. “The earlier we know what that needs to look like for phase one and phase two and phase three, I think the better off we’ll be.”
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Hampden,Wilbraham boards continue regional agreement discussion By Peter Tuohy
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HAMPDEN — Hampden and Wilbraham’s fall Town Meeting are both scheduled for October and November, bringing the regional agreement between the two towns and the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District closer to resident vote. The Hampden Selectboard and Wilbraham Select Board met in a joint meeting on Sept. 23 to continue editing the regional agreement and a memorandum of understanding. Hampden will have regional agreement amendments on its warrant for fall Town Meeting, and Wilbraham Town Administrator Nick Breault said it’s a “good possibility” for Wilbraham’s warrant. Hampden Selectboard Chair John Flynn said the board is OK with about 95% of things proposed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the HWRSD School Committee. “We were still having an issue with why the regional agreement was going to be talking about a non-regional building,” Flynn said. “We felt that a great solution to that was the MOU, that both boards and the 75 attorneys employed by everybody were going to work on. The MOU started out good, but then in our opinion, went off the rails a little bit because it seemed a little open-ended going forward.” The Selectboard discussed the MOU at its Sept. 15 meeting, which covers $86,000 in capital repairs, emergency costs while
Wilbraham Middle School is still in use and a plan for feasibility and design costs. Flynn said on Sept. 23 the two boards had “met graciously” to address the next fiscal year for maintenance issues at Wilbraham Middle School and how it could be apportioned between the two towns. “We left that meeting with an agreement that both communities would put that on a future Town Meeting warrant to pay for the FY27 emergency repairs, if you will, for Wilbraham Middle School,” Flynn said. “Great process, and in our opinion, that should be the process that is mentioned in the MOU, that the school will develop a list of emergency needs for the building.” He said the two boards would develop the list, discuss it with representatives from the School Department, bring it to Town Meeting and repeat the process on an annual basis because it “works so well this year.” Wilbraham Select Board Chair Marc Ducey recapped a meeting with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. He said, from his perspective, the middle school is a “strong candidate” to be accepted into the core program, and Flynn added that the MSBA’s attitude reflected that stance. Ducey said one of the MSBA’s biggest concerns is community support and how much of it can be garnered. He said another concern clear to him is who will pay for a building or repairs to the existing building. “There was significant concern
on their part about the regional agreement,” Ducey said. “I think for us to put the best foot forward, it’s incumbent upon us to get this resolved prior to, they’re going to vote on it Dec. 9, so I think it’s incumbent upon us to do everything we can possibly do. It probably means no one’s going to be perfectly happy, but sometimes don’t let perfection get in the way of good, right? I mean, we have to make progress here … I don’t think our issues, the major issues at least from my perspective, are not around if we get into the core program. I think that’s pretty clear. I think the issues if we don’t get into the core program, what happens?” Ducey said those concerns can be alleviated if both agree to the regional agreement. Flynn said Minnechaug Regional High School’s program went through because of good community engagement and “numbers people could believe in.” “I just can’t get away from why I think the regional agreement has to stick with regional things,” Flynn said. “To talk about the building owned by Wilbraham as part of the regional agreement, and I thought we had a good solution to address it via MOU.” Ducey said the MOU can add to the regional agreement but not override it. He said the regional agreement and MOU need to be resolved to get approved and supported at Town Meeting. He added he will not support a regional agreement without an MOU addressing what happens if the core program doesn’t succeed,
The Hampden Selectboard and Wilbraham Select Board discussed language in both the regional agreement and memorandum of understanding ahead of fall Town Meetings. Photo credit: Town of Hampden, MA
and Flynn said the boards can draft a new one at that point. Flynn said, “If we hear back in December we didn’t make it, we have a meeting and figure out where we’re going.” Wilbraham Select Board member Susan Bunnell said she doesn’t see the harm in an MOU and appreciates how it provides flexibility in being adjusted for what the middle school needs. Select Board member Michael Squindo said his understanding of the MOU was to put four corners to the relationship with the middle school. Flynn said he thought it would cover critical needs for the transition period, “hopefully capped by a new facility.” Hampden Selectboard member Don Davenport said it’s important for the boards to do community outreach so taxpayers can know what they will be paying for, and Ducey said that is a big part of getting accepted into the core program. Ducey said getting into the core program means doing a feasibili-
ty study, building cost estimates and going to residents to present the options. For language in the regional agreement, Flynn said the Hampden Selectboard would stand against the agreement on the fall Town Meeting warrant if it includes section IV, subsection “D.” Subsection “D” covered the district’s interest in the core program and the plan if the middle school is accepted. The middle school is owned by Wilbraham, but would be converted into district ownership if both towns entered a project funding agreement and appropriated the entire project cost through Town Meeting votes. Both boards agreed to remove the language from the regional agreement and include it in the MOU instead to separate items related specifically to the core program and middle school project costs, passing the work onto attorneys to draft updated language for both.
MSBA conducts site review of Wilbraham Middle School WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee announced that the Massachusetts School Building Authority conducted a site review, known as a Senior Study visit, at Wilbraham Middle School on Sept. 16, following the district’s submission of a statement of interest to the MSBA Core Program. Established as a quasi-independent state authority, the MSBA oversees and supports capital improvement projects throughout commonwealth public schools. The MSBA reimburses school districts for between 31% and 80% of eligible school construction or renovation project costs, depending on a number of factors, including community income, property wealth and the district’s proportion of low-income students. Following joint deliberations and backed by formal letters of support from both the Wilbraham Select Board and the Hampden Select Board, the School Committee voted to withdraw Wilbraham Middle School from the MSBA Accelerated Repair Program, which is primarily for the repair and/or replacement of roofs, windows/doors and/or boilers in an otherwise structurally sound facility, in favor of applying to the Core Program, which is primarily for projects beyond the scope of the Accelerated Repair Program, including extensive repairs, renovations, addition/renovations and new school construction. Local leaders and committee members agreed that limited door and win-
dow replacements under the repair program would not resolve the school’s broader infrastructure, safety and space challenges, necessitating a comprehensive, long-term building solution. During the Senior Study visit, an MSBA team — including staff and a technical consultant with expertise in school facilities and educational programming — met with district representatives, reviewed the conditions identified in the district’s SOI, and toured Wilbraham Middle School. The review considered facility, enrollment, and programmatic conditions at the school. The Senior Study visit is part of the MSBA’s due-diligence process for submitted SOIs. It is not an invitation into the MSBA’s Eligibility Period, approval of a school building project, or a commitment of MSBA funding. The visit enables MSBA staff to better understand the issues identified by the district and to inform future decisions regarding potential invitations into the MSBA Core Program. Following site visits across the state, MSBA staff evaluate and compare reviewed
applications to determine relative urgency and facility needs within the state’s annual program funding cap. Recommendations will then be submitted to the MSBA Board of Directors, which will vote in December on which communities to formally invite into the MSBA Eligibility Period. Should the district receive an invitation into the Eligibility Period, a collaborative phase will commence featuring an in-depth feasibility study alongside the assessment of potential design alternatives. Prior to finalizing any construction proposals, local voters will make the ultimate decision through community funding votes. The district will continue to keep the community informed
as the MSBA review proceeds. The submitted SOI and related
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Ashe, Oliveira present Police Dept. with $50,000 check By Peter Tuohy
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LONGMEADOW — Improvements are on the way for the Longmeadow Police Department after state Sen. Jake Oliveira, state Rep. Brian Ashe and town officials stopped by on Sept. 23 to present a $50,000 check, which was secured in the fiscal year 2027 state budget. The funds will go toward improving the building’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It was built in 1959 as a shared space with the Longmeadow Fire Department. Ashe said Police Chief Robert Stocks showed him the space around eight months ago and he’s very happy to get the funds through the House and Senate with help from Oliveira. “It’s money well spent,” Ashe said. “Longmeadow, like most towns, struggles from budget to budget and there’s certain things you can do and certain things you can’t do, so it’s nice. In our budget, we can try to help out and supplement in certain areas.” He said he asked for $100,000 in funds, but was still thrilled to be able to award $50,000. Stocks said the department is very appreciative of the support from Ashe and Oliveira and that this money will help make the station more accommodat-
ing, safe and professional for the community. Oliveira said buildings as old as the Police Department start to fall apart. He said he and Ashe try every budget season to pass things through the Legislature to help their towns, and he is thankful to Ashe for leading the way on this. “You want to have a safe space where people can go into and feel comfortable,” Oliveira said. “When people enter a police station, sometimes they’re at their worst and they’ve been through an experience of trauma with themselves, a loved one, or experienced something that’s pretty horrific. Having the space that’s accessible for the public to come and utilize when they have to utilize a police station is part of our jobs as legislators, to identify those problems as a community and find solutions to them.” Oliveira also thanked Select Board Chair Dan Zwirko, Select Board member Vineeth Hemavathi and Town Manager Lyn Simmons for attending and looking out for ways to improve Longmeadow’s infrastructure. Zwirko said the Select Board deals with a lot of tight budgets and costs continue to rise on a regular basis. “Having days like this where you can show up and actually
From left to right: Select Board member Vineeth Hemavathi, Select Board Chair Dan Zwirko, state Sen. Jake Oliveira, state Rep. Brian Ashe, Police Chief Robert Stocks, Town Manager Lyn Simmons and Police Capt. Carl Mazzaferro. Reminder Publishing photo by Peter Tuohy
hand us a check for $50,000 to help with very necessary improvements to the police station is welcomed,” Zwirko said. “We really appreciate that and your continued partnership, Brian and Jake. We can always rely on both of you at the state level to help
bring home necessary funding in a town like Longmeadow where, like I said, budgets are tight.” Hemavathi said the issue of aging buildings is not unique to Longmeadow and is seen all across Massachusetts. “It just means so much to have
a partner at the state level, like Sen. Oliveira and Rep. Ashe, who are having conversations with us, and then you take those conversations back to the State House and are able to deliver for us,” Hemavathi said. “We’re so appreciative to have great state partners.”
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Town to host Liberty Tree planting, Declaration reading By Peter Tuohy
It is organized by the Longmeadow Revolution 250 Committee, Historical Society and Tree Committee. Town Meeting supports the event, which begins at 1 p.m. on the Town Green. It coincides with the Friends of Storrs Library “Homes Through the Centuries” walking tour — a free self-guided tour through historic Longmeadow homes. A press release states, “all are welcome to renew our commitment to democracy and freedom.” The original Liberty Tree was a large elm tree near Boston Common, where the intersection of Washington and Essex
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LONGMEADOW — Even though the Fourth of July has long passed, Longmeadow isn’t losing the 250th anniversary spirit as the town will plant a liberty tree and hold a reading of the Declaration of Independence on Oct. 4. The event, titled “Celebrating our Declaration of Independence: A Public Reading and the Planting of the Tree of Liberty,” marks 252 years since one of the earliest declarations of independence came from Worcester residents at a town meeting on Oct. 4, 1774.
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City Council approves controversial CPA funding By Sarah Heinonen
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SPRINGFIELD — After a months-long controversy regarding At Large City Councilor Justin Hurst’s objections to funding for property redevelopment connected to City Clerk Gladys Oyola-Lopez, the City Council voted to approve the $100,000 in community preservation funding. Where Hurst smelled smoke, his colleagues said there was no fire. When the annual slate of community preservation projects came before the council in June, it included the redevelopment of the former Brightwood Elementary School into the Bella Apartments by MPZ NNCC Plainfield Street LLC. Hurst said Oyola-Lopez had not declared a conflict of interest related to the fact that she is the manager of a subsidiary of MPZ NNCC Plainfield Street LLC and the president of the New North Citizens Council
Board of Directors. The citizens council owns the LLC. Further, Hurst said that the city clerk is involved in creating the council’s agendas and, therefore, had undue influence. He alleged that the situation “reeks of corruption” and was possibly “criminal.” At the Sept. 21 meeting, Hurst said that his concern with the issue before the council is that $100,000 of taxpayer money would go to a for-profit company that City Clerk Gladys Oyola-Lopez manages. He said the situation creates the appearance of preferential treatment being given to a person hired by the City Council. Hurst then informed the rest of the council that he was under investigation by the city’s Human Resources Department. To avoid a conflict of interest, independent counsel was obtained to perform the investigation. Citing the investigation, Hurst, who sought a finding from the state Ethics Commission on the Brightwood
School redevelopment matter, said he could not share that finding with the rest of the council because he was given legal advice not to turn over any documents. Reminder Publishing reached out to Human Resources Director William Mahoney for confirmation of the investigation but was given no comment. While Hurst would not share specific information about the investigation, he said he believed the city was trying to silence him. If the councilors chose to vote on the matter, Hurst speculated that they might also be investigated, “depending on what side of the aisle you’re on.” Several councilors reflected on the information provided to them at a subcommittee meeting by the attorney for New North Citizens Council, as well as the legal opinion from City Solicitor Stephen Buoniconti. “What I heard, there’s not an ethical issue,” Ward 8 City Councilor Zaida Govan
At Large City Councilor Justin Hurst says he is under investigation at a City Council meeting on Sept. 21. Photo credit: Focus Springfield
said. Noting that Oyola-Lopez’s position with the citizens’ council is voluntary, At Large City Councilor Brian Santaniello said the clerk will not benefit financially. At Large City Councilor Jose Delgado said that Oyola-Lopez is not a voting member of the
council, nor does she control the agenda, and therefore, was not required to disclose anything. “This has been a big distraction for the city,” he said, adding that the council should get back to “regSee HURST on page 11
Springfield files lawsuit against MGM Springfield By Sarah Heinonen
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SPRINGFIELD — MGM Springfield has operated its casino in the heart of downtown since 2018, but just over seven years later, the relationship has become so strained that the city has filed a lawsuit to address its grievances. In a Sept. 3 press release on the matter, Mayor Domenic Sarno stated, “My team and I have been negotiating for nearly [two] years with MGM about their non-compliance issues with our Host Community Agreement. Unfortunately, we have not reached an agreement, therefore in the best interests of the
citizens of Springfield, I have directed our City Solicitor Stephen Buoniconti to commence legal action in hopes of resolving this very serious matter. The people of Springfield deserve nothing less.” In an email to Reminder Publishing, Buoniconti said, “The City’s demand for relief — what we are asking for — is compliance with the host community agreement between the city and MGM, notably increasing the employment numbers to 3,000,” Buoniconti said, noting there are 1,650 full-time-equivalent employees now, “increase the number of table games and slots, and refurbish 101 State St., scaffolding and jersey barriers removal
included. The lawsuit is a contractual dispute, and the remedy sought is for MGM to live up to the terms of the agreement.” If the court finds in favor of the city and MGM refuses to abide by the contractual obligations, Buoniconti said the repercussions could include “punitive measures,” such as attorneys’ fees, fines and a “financial award to the city.” MGM Springfield’s parent company, MGM Resorts International, released a statement in response to the lawsuit. The company said it has been working to sell MGM Springfield since 2024 and has attempted “good faith discussions” to allow the city to “review the re-
quested transfer and render a decision.” MGM Resorts said Sarno’s administration was given information on the buyer and the plans for the property, as well as assurances that the buyer will adhere to the Host Community Agreement. It also provided the options for the redevelopment of 101 State St. “which far exceeded MGM’s obligations with respect to that building.” According to MGM Resorts, “The Mayor and the city expressed a preference for an option to convert 101 State St. into a hotel that would create jobs and tax revenue. Despite this being the most expensive option discussed, MGM and [the] buyer agreed to this, but the mayor and
the city continued to avoid moving the discussion forward. It became clear that the mayor and the city were not acting in good faith and the objective was to delay.” MGM Resorts claimed the purpose of the lawsuit was to “delay and obstruct” the sale. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission, which oversees casinos in the state, is aware of the suit. The Commission’s chief of communications, Thomas Mills, said via email, “Host community agreements are agreements between the host community and the property ... The MGC will monitor the situation but cannot comment on litigation between a licensee and the city at this time.”
Court agreement requires Vibra clean State Street property By Sarah Heinonen
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SPRINGFIELD — Drivers and neighbors along the State Street corridor may see some changes at the former Vibra Hospital, now that the company has entered into a legally binding agreement to clean the brush, debris and vegetation at the site. The agreement, negotiated with the city in Housing Court, is the latest in Springfield’s two-year litigation against Vibra Health Real Estate Company II, LLC. In 2023, Vibra abandoned the nearly 13-acre property, once the site of Springfield City Hospital. The city had intended to purchase the property with hopes that it would be developed into housing. However, the deteriorating condi-
tions of the building and grounds led Springfield to sue the owners in 2024 to address what it saw as public safety issues. “The threat of public safety is two-fold, access by the public and students into the building and the dangers to firefighter and police officers if having to respond to a fire or activity in the building,” Buoniconti said in an email to Reminder Publishing. Buoniconti said the condition of the building exterior and grounds had grown over the summer. “We at first were only aware of the overgrown grass, vines and trees but there is also dumping concerns,” he said. The new agreement calls for a court-approved vendor to provide an estimate for the cost of
the clean-up. Vibra will pay that figure to the city, which will hire a private contractor to complete the work. Buoniconti said the city’s goal is to have the work completed within the next month, with a hard deadline of Nov. 9, to line up with the next scheduled case review. The previous agreement between the city and the company is still in effect. It requires the building be secured and there by a constant security detail to ensure there is no illegal access. “Apparently, even with the detail, people are dumping at the site,” Buoniconti said. In a press release on the matter, Mayor Domenic Sarno stated, “Although we continue to hold Vibra accountable in court, I am
disappointed that once again we are having these discussions with them and that they cannot maintain their property — our residents and neighborhood should not have to deal with this quality-of-life issue.” Sarno added, “The current conditions of overgrowth are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. As we continue with our ongoing court hearings and discussions with Vibra the City will continue to monitor the situation and hold Vibra accountable and make sure that their site is cleaned up.” The solicitor warned, “If the terms are violated, the City will pursue contempt of court charges against Vibra.” Reminder Publishing reached out to Vibra Health Real Es-
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Event brings laughter, support to brain injury community By Tina Lesniak Correspondent
SOMERS — For many people living with a traumatic brain injury, the most difficult challenges may be the ones others cannot see. Memory and concentration problems, changes in communication and behavior, emotional regulation, fatigue and difficulty managing everyday situations can continue long after a survivor has left the hospital or completed rehabilitation. Those invisible challenges are at the heart of Unmask the Invisible, a nonprofit founded from the experiences of Sierra Longmoore and her family following her severe traumatic brain injury. The organization will bring its mission to the community on Nov. 7 with its Chuckles for Charity fundraiser at Sonny’s Place in Somers. Amy Longmoore, president of the organization’s board and Sierra’s mother, said the name Unmask the Invisible reflects an important reality for survivors and their families. “A brain injury is lifelong,” Longmoore said. “Some effects
may be visible, such as physical challenges or difficulties with motor skills. But many of the most significant effects are invisible to others.” The impact, she said, extends well beyond the survivor. “It can create a ripple effect throughout the entire family, affecting spouses, children, parents, siblings, friends, caregivers and the broader community,” Longmoore said. Unmask the Invisible grew out of Sierra’s recovery and the challenges her family encountered along the way. As Sierra became more aware following her injury, Longmoore said the family experienced firsthand how isolating the process could be. “There was a lack of understanding about her capabilities, along with an apprehension from others about how to approach her or even how to interact with her,” she said. As Sierra’s 24/7 caregiver, Longmoore also discovered gaps in resources and support for families navigating brain injury. Sierra wanted to help others experiencing similar challenges, and that desire ultimately led to the
creation of Unmask the Invisible. The nonprofit was incorporated in February 2023. Today, the organization offers programs focused on education, connection, enrichment and support. Its initiatives include the Sierra Project, art workshops, Paint It Forward art kits, support groups through Hope Café, educational and reintegration programs, and the Halo Fund, which provides financial assistance to brain injury survivors and their families. The Halo Fund can help with expenses such as medical costs not covered by insurance, adaptive equipment, therapies, transportation to appointments and other essential needs. For Longmoore, that assistance is about more than simply providing financial help. “Recipients of the Halo Fund are invited to attend our annual Chuckles for Charity event, where they have the opportunity to share their stories, celebrate their progress, and demonstrate firsthand how the support of our donors has helped them move forward in their recovery,” she said. Chuckles for Charity will begin at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 at Sonny’s Place.
The evening will feature three comedians, a taco bar, refreshments, a cash bar and a silent auction. Guests will also have an opportunity to meet Halo Fund recipients and hear directly about their experiences. “The presence of our Halo Fund recipients is what makes this event especially meaningful,” Longmoore said. “Attendees will have the opportunity to see firsthand who their support impacts and hear stories of resilience, recovery and hope.” While fundraising is an important part of the evening, Longmoore hopes attendees leave with a deeper understanding of brain injury and a connection to the organization’s mission. “We hope attendees leave with more than an understanding of who their support helps. We hope they leave feeling connected to the mission of Unmask the Invisible and inspired to become part of it,” she said. That mission is particularly important because of a common misconception that someone who appears physically healthy must have fully recovered from a brain injury. “In reality, many of the most
significant effects of a brain injury are invisible,” Longmoore said. Those misunderstandings can affect relationships, employment, education and everyday interactions. Unmask the Invisible works to increase awareness so communities can better recognize and respond to challenges that may not be immediately apparent. “Our goal is simple: look beyond what you can see, listen to what you cannot, and meet each survivor with understanding rather than assumptions,” Longmoore said. Ultimately, Longmoore said, the organization’s work is about ensuring survivors and caregivers do not feel forgotten once traditional medical treatment ends. “Brain injury is a lifelong journey, and survivors deserve access to connection, purpose, resources and support throughout that journey,” she said. For Unmask the Invisible, Sierra’s experience has become a way to offer hope to others. “Success is knowing that because of Unmask the Invisible, someone who once felt alone now knows they are not,” Longmoore said.
DAs Office educates faith-based community on 51A reporting SPRINGFIELD — Nearly 40 members of Hampden County’s faith-based community recently participated in a hybrid specialized training conducted by the Hampden District Attorney’s Office titled the “Dos & Don’ts of 51A Reporting.” Under Massachusetts law, a 51A report is a mandated notification made to the Department of Children and Families when there
is reasonable cause to believe that a child is suffering physical or emotional injury resulting from abuse or neglect. Teachers, school officials, medical professionals and other designated “mandated reporters” are legally required to file these reports when such concerns arise. Led by Assistant District Attorney Eileen Sears, chief of the office’s Special Victims Unit,
Sears provided information on how to properly file a 51A report and how to respond to suspected child abuse or neglect. Some of the “dos” shared by Sears include assessing safety for the child, listening and observing, and being prepared to file a 51A and doing it in a timely matter. The “don’ts” includes being dismissive when a child seeks help, peppering them with unnec-
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ing children.” The Hampden District Attorney’s Office continues to partner with local schools, law enforcement and community agencies to provide free training and resources that support child safety and mandated reporting across the county. Should your school or organization be interested in hosting a similar presentation, contact Hampden District Attorney’s Office Deputy Director of Community Safety and Outreach Gina Anselmo at gina.anselmo@mass.gov.
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ular business.” City Council President Tracye Whitfield handed the gavel to Delgado so that she could make a comment. She said, “This is regular City Council business.” It is part of the council’s duties to review community preservation projects, “no matter how long it takes.” At Large City Councilor Kateri Walsh agreed that it is not unusual for the City Council to question the details around grants. However, she said the matter had made everyone “uncomfortable.” Whitfield said, “I have nothing personal against the city clerk.” She added that she has a good working relationship with Oyola-Lopez. “It’s not personal.
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what’s rapidly to come. It’s interesting when you’re at Williams, you can feel how rapidly it’s coming. There’s a rattle and a shake for sure for the students and staff at Williams.” The school’s loop driveway was expected to be completed on Sept. 28. Gillen said he joined O’Shea in looking at accents for the new building, including tiling, colors and paints. “We got together with those designers and it was a pretty amazing process,” Gillen said. “It’s going to be a very, very beautiful building. We’re really excited.” He meets with the architect and contractor on Fridays and said the meetings have switched from virtual to on-site as the building begins to take shape. Two teachers led a collaborative professional development day on Aug. 25 to bring the two staffs together. Another professional development day will occur on Oct. 5 to discuss curriculum and departments.
Gillen said the two adminis- or the “Lancers” for a name and trations will figure out “where we black and silver for colors. He stand, in terms of commonality, said black and silver match the as we start to build even further Longmeadow brand and identity. what the unified school will look “There wasn’t much close like,” such as climate, traditions, after that,” Gillen said. “There processes and norms. was a good number of outliers, He added bell schedules will but Knights and Lancers were start to be created, with a target the two preferred names, with for before June 1, 2027. Knights leading the way … The “I think a lot stems from what note about this that I often make a bell schedule looks like,” Gillen is that, remember that this is the said. “It goes hand-in-hand with brand that we use for apparel and programming, but having a real for things of that sort. Black is not look at what your bell schedule going to be the color of the buildand your day-to-day will look ing, it’s just, sort of, the branding like is really the key step … I’m color for shirts and sweatshirts hopeful starting in mid-October and things of that sort to give to get folks from both buildings an identity.” together to start to dig into some O’Shea said the gymnasium of that bell schedule work.” may have some representation Gillen said the “big news” is of those colors but the rest of the Graphic Design Manager: for the mascot and school colors. building would not have black Beth Thurber Participants represented the en- and silver accents. tire Longmeadow Public Schools The mascot and logo designs community to share feedback on will occur sometime after the what the preferred mascots and Oct. 5 professional development color may be. day and the community will have Glenbrook and Williams staff a chance to provide feedback on preferred either the “Knights” different options.
It’s our job.” She said she would not vote for the funding because she does not trust the Law Department or the attorney for New North Citizens Council. She also said the Law Department did not cite any laws in its opinion. Govan said, “It sounds like the opinions we got, some people don’t like, so we’re looking for other opinions.” Addressing his colleagues, Hurst said, “Vote your conscience.” He again made the case that there was a conflict, reiterating that Oyola-Lopez manages a subsidiary of the LLC created by New North Citizens Council. “We would never have known that,” he said, adding that it was “a problem” if that did not bother councilors. Ward 3 City Councilor Melvin Edwards remarked, “Just because something is said repeatedly, and often, and loudly, does not
make it true.” The City Council approved the community preservation funding for the Bella Apartments. The vote was 10 in favor, with Hurst and Whitfield against. Ward 1 City
Councilor Maria Perez, who formerly worked for the New North Citizen’s Council abstained from the vote, and Ward 4 City Councilor Malo Brown was absent.
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LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow students will be walking through the doors of the new Longmeadow Middle School in just two years, and Principal Peter Gillen is leading the charge to build the school’s identity — from curriculum to the mascot. Gillen presented the ongoing identity-building process and some of the next steps toward getting the school ready to open in 2028 at the School Committee meeting on Sept. 22. Superintendent Martin O’Shea said the district wants to convey interest to the community and School Committee by working as an administrative team across two buildings to “ensure that we’re working towards that singular identity when we open in 2028.” “Before Pete joined us in July, last year, our two staffs at both [Glenbrook Middle School] and [Williams Middle School] began working together,” O’Shea said. “One of the tasks, they had both members serving on a design advisory group. Across both schools, teachers worked on the development of an LMS program of studies. Prior to last year, we didn’t have a written program of studies, one that, sort of, mirrored the program of studies that we have at [Longmeadow High School], which we call the educational opportunities book.” O’Shea said there is a foundation of practice to get the two staffs working together and he appreciates Gillen building on last year’s work. Gillen said he and the staff have been present in the schools and conducting weekly walkthroughs. He said it’s been remarkable to see great work happening in the classrooms. “We meet as a group weekly,” Gillen said. “On Wednesday afternoons, that full administrative team sits down and processes unifying as a school. That starts with just getting to know each other’s practices, finding some common ground and then building towards
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WESTFIELD — The City Council approved a resolution at its Sept. 17 meeting authorizing the mayor to enter into an intermunicipal agreement for a public health shared service program with East Longmeadow, Agawam and West Springfield. In a letter detailing the agreement, Westfield Public Health Director Debra Mulvenna said Westfield would join the Common Ground Health Collaborative to expand local public health capacity and improve regional health outcomes. The collaborative is funded at no initial cost to the towns by a Public Health Excellence state grant of $300,000, with East Longmeadow serving as the administrator. Key highlights of the agreement include the preservation of the local autonomy of the boards of health, shared services
and resources and an equal voice on the advisory board, according to the letter. East Longmeadow will hire a shared services coordinator to perform administrative functions for the grant. The town will also retain up to 15% administrative costs and keep records of all funding and expenditures to report to the board. The advisory board may authorize disbursement of funds for any shared contractor, salaries or wages consistent with the agreement. An employee providing services will be deemed an employee of their respective municipality, and not a collaborative employee of any other municipality. Each municipality will assist in collecting data on public health outcomes and services related to the shared services program. After the three-year grant is expended, if not renewed, each municipality will revisit the agreement to determine whether to al-
locate municipal funds to continue participation. There is no cost to participating municipalities until grant funds are expended. While presenting the agreement to the City Council, William Onyski, chair of the Legislative and Ordinance Committee, said there are already 51 shared public health collaboratives in the state, and only a handful of cities and towns are not part of a collaborative. “What this does is allow the member cities and towns to have monthly meetings. It’s set up where each town has a vote. It gives a collaborative priority for training within the state,” Onyski said, adding, “Mainly, we’re looking at things like inspections.” Onyski said inspections are available for myriad locations, including restaurants, where Westfield has an inspector. He said there are also inspections required for garbage haulers, which he didn’t know about. “So this sort of opens it up so
that the group can learn more and get training from the state. This is a state grant that covers this. It’s focused on what’s required by this area, which is why these cities and towns are all part of it,” he said. Onyski gave the example of apartment inspections. “Say there’s not an expert in inspecting apartments. A shared inspector could inspect apartments for all these cities and towns,” he said, adding that the Health Department and the Board of Health still maintain their independence. “It’s just really a help for all of these cities and towns. And it’s covered by a $300,000 grant with no match.” Onyski said the city would sign a 25-year agreement, but could opt out without penalty, with three months’ notice, or if the grant funding ends. “If the grant funding ends, we also have the option of staying in, but that’s likely not going to happen,” he said. “The unions are OK with this because we were adding an in-
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spector, a shared inspector. One of my concerns was that we’d be taking a job away from someone in Westfield, but in the package here, there’s a letter from the union saying that this is acceptable for them. So again, it makes this group eligible for $300,000 in grants to cover these costs,” Onyski added before the unanimous vote to approve the resolution.
West Springfield actor to help debut new play in Conn. AVON — On Oct. 9, 10 and 11, Playhouse 44, community theater and performing arts group based in Avon, Connecticut, will present its 12th event in just over two years, an original comedy called “The Elements of God”. It stars West Springfield resident Paul Taylor in the role of a public relations executive who has a most unusual wake-up call. Taylor taught at West Springfield High School for 23 years and served as the varsity baseball and girls basketball coach.
The nonprofit, all-volunteer troupe has had 10 previous performances, including two other plays at Avon High School, a music-and-comedy revue at McLean Senior Living in Simsbury, Connecticut, four concerts at a local Raymour & Flanigan, four storytelling nights at Avon Congregational Church, and a corporate event for The Longevity Zone, a healthcare company in Avon and Canton, Connecticut. “I guess you can say we’re a relentless group of theatrical no-
mads. We perform wherever we can, even when it’s a challenge, which only makes us even more determined to put on a great show,” said Les Zinner, a member of the troupe who has directed and performed in several Playhouse 44 productions and is the assistant stage manager for “The Elements of God”. “We still hope to have a place of our own one day, though for the time being, watch how we transform Avon Town Hall into a little theatre!” “We’re so pleased that Paul
decided to drive down from West Springfield to audition for us, because he truly brings our overwrought leading character to life,” says the playwright, Joel Samberg, who is Connecticut Magazine’s humor columnist, author of three novels and a popular nonfiction book about the late singer Karen Carpenter. His 2007 work, Nine Tens from a Fifty, was performed by the Brief Acts Theatre Company in Manhattan’s Beckmann Theatre. Summing up the new play, Samberg says The Elements of God is about “a nutty crab who gets a crazy wake-up call.” Paul Taylor is a professional actor whose credits include two true crime shows on Peacock, nine independent films, and dinner theater, most prominently
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HOLYOKE — October’s arrival means “spooky season” is here, and the Wistariahurst Museum is hosting a bevy of events to celebrate this festive time of year. The museum invites guests to 238 Cabot St. to learn stories about the home and its history, embark on cemetery tours and paranormal investigations and indulge in a sensory-friendly trickor-treat event throughout October. Wistariahurst Museum Director Megan Seiler highlighted how the schedule includes events for everyone. “Wistariahurst has something for everyone and all ages and you get a little bit of history with your spooky,” Seiler stated. “It’s a really good time to explore the museum or explore the cemetery with some really fun guides, and it has become a tradition for a lot of people because there’s always maybe a new character or somebody who can bring something new to a role. You can be as scared or not as scared as you’d like.” Tickets for events can be found at the museum’s Eventbrite at tinyurl.com/3yt852fc. Any event that requires a ticket is $18 for general admission or $15 for museum members. All proceeds will go back to the museum to support its programs. On Thursday, Oct. 1, the museum will begin its spooky season with a haunting exhibit about death in the Victorian era. Guests will notice historic items related to mourning and learn about common mourning customs in the late 1800s. The opening reception for Memento Mori will be held on Oct. 1 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and the exhibit will be on display during Wistariahurst’s open hours: Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesdays from 4:306:30 p.m. through Nov. 3. On Saturday, Oct. 10, Wistariahurst volunteers will lead guests through the Forestdale Cemetery to channel the spirits of Holyoke’s ancestors. Established in 1860, the cemetery offers a beautiful landscape and functions as the resting place of many of Holyoke’s founding families, politicians and other notables who shaped the city, according to the museum. Tours last for 45 minutes to one hour and will begin at 3 p.m. and 3:20 p.m. Times may be added if the tour sells out. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, at
Above, museum staff and volunteers take part in last year’s cemetery tour at Forestdale Cemetery. At right, volunteers and event staff at last year’s Skeletal Secrets with the Skinner Specters tours. Photo credit: Wistariahurst Museum
6:30 p.m. or 8:30 p.m., guests will witness the supernatural side of Wistariahurst by exploring the halls of the home by candlelight. During the tour, guests will hear stories about the Skinner family, the tragedy that moved their home and business to Holyoke, and other tales of the mansion’s history. The guided tour will include standing and walking between the first and second floors using the grand staircase in dim lighting. On Friday, Oct. 16, at 6:45 p.m., guests are invited to take a step back in time and watch a screening of the horror classic and 1922 silent film, “Nosferatu.” The screening will take place outdoors in the museum gardens, on a large 12-foot screen courtesy of One Holyoke. The museum invites guests to bring their own blankets and chairs. Outside alcohol is not permitted, and the ticket will include light refreshments. Tickets will be $7.18 for children and $12.51 for adults. On Friday, Oct. 23, at 5:30 p.m., guests will tour from the dead servants’ point of view. The guided event will include characters posing as “former residents” of the historic house, manifesting to speak of eerie events and strange happenings that occurred during their mortal lives. Doors open at 5:20 p.m., and children under 16 years old need
to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The museum said guests will discover dark tales of death, loss and spirits said to still roam the halls. This tour may include loud noises, challenging subjects and possible jump scares, according to organizers. Parents are advised to consider these factors before purchasing tickets. The museum will host a free sensory-friendly trick-or-treat on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1-3 p.m. with time slots. Children of all ages will collect six “spook-tacular” items by exploring the museum and choose prizes ranging from candy to fidget toys. Guests are welcome and encouraged to wear their costumes. When signing up on Eventbrite, the museum encourages guests to reserve one time slot per family. Families can sign up for 10-minute time slots between 1 and 2:30 p.m. and will be limited to two at a time. The trick-or-treat event will occur until 3 p.m. to allow children to explore at their own
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CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. HD26P2041EA 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: Dale B Newton Date of Death: 08/07/2026 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Joyce M Newton of Ocala FL requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Joyce M Newton of Ocala FL 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 10/21/2026. 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: September 23, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (October 1)
CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Docket No. HD19P0623EA 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: Louise M Moriarty Also known as: Louise Moriarty Date of Death: 03/01/2019 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Lynn Moriarty of Waterville ME requesting that the court enter a formal Decree and Order that Lynn Moriarty of Waterville ME be appointed as Successor Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. 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 10/21/2026. 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 day, action may be taken without further notice to you. The estate is being administered under formal 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 recipients 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. WITNESS, Hon. Claudine T. Stoudemire, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 23, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (October 1)
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The East Longmeadow Town Council will hold a public hearing on October 13, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. in the Media Room of the Council on Aging located at 328 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, to review changes to the general bylaws as recommended by the Bylaw Review Committee pursuant to Article 9, Section 3 of the East Longmeadow Home Rule Charter. 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 (September 24, October 1)
The East Longmeadow Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Pleasant View Senior Center, 328 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 and via Zoom webinar: https://eastlongmeadowma.zoom.us/j/8292506 7839?pwd=BrR4wHWZesHuXWoyDYSVEyea 0ljsvr.1 Meeting ID: 829 2506 7839 Passcode: 215731 Case SP-2026-08: Request for Special Permit for Daragan’s Dog Care professional dog daycare and overnight boarding, at 173 Shaker Road (Assessor’s Parcel ID 18-11-0) located in the Industrial zoning district. Applicant: Annemarie Doyle, 169 Wheeler Avenue, Springfield, MA 01118 Information relating to applications filed with the Department of Planning & Community Development are available for public inspection at the Town Hall, 60 Center Square. To view an electronic version of case files please visit: htt ps://www.eastlongmeadowma.gov/955/ActiveCase-Files For the Board, Robert Tirrell, Clerk (September 24, October 1)
The East Longmeadow Public Schools invites sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Outdoor Non-Elevated Bleachers Delivery and Installation Project with removal of existing bleachers. Project Scope: The project involves the procurement, delivery, and professional installation of 7 row outdoor, non-elevated aluminum angle-frame bleachers. The units are to be installed at the East Longmeadow High School Athletic Turf Field, 180 Maple Street, East Longmeadow, MA. The selected contractor will anchor the bleachers securely to a pre-existing concrete pad. All products and installations must comply strictly with the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, and standard safety guardrail specifications. Bid Documents: Complete IFB specifications and bid forms may be obtained electronically beginning on Friday October 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM via email request to: pamela.blair@eastlongmeadowma. gov. Pre-Bid Site Visit: A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting and site inspection will be held for interested vendors on Wednesday October 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Bidders will meet at the front entrance of East Longmeadow High School Turf Field located at 180 Maple Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Bid Submission Deadline & Opening: Sealed bids must be clearly marked "IFB: Outdoor Non-Elevated Bleachers Project #27001" on the envelope. Bids will be received at East Longmeadow Public Schools Central Office located at 180 Maple Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Attn: Pamela Blair, Assistant Superintendent for Business. Bids will be accepted until Monday October 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Late bids will not be accepted under any circumstances. The owner reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all bids if deemed to be in their best interest. Key Requirements & Regulatory Compliance: • Prevailing Wages: Minimum wage rates as determined by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards under M.G.L. c. 149, §§ 26 to 27 apply to all installation services on this project. A copy of the official wage schedule is appended to the bid specifications. • Bid Security: Each bid must be accompanied by a bid deposit in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond issued by a responsible surety authorized to do business in Massachusetts, in the amount of 5% of the total bid value. • Performance/Payment Bonds: The successful bidder may be required to furnish a 50% Payment Bond (or 100% Performance and Payment Bonds depending on the local contract layout and M.G.L. thresholds) upon execution of the contract. • Tax/Non-Collusion Forms: Bidders must sign and return the Certificate of Non-Collusion and State Tax Compliance Certification forms included in the bid package. The District reserves the right to waive any informalities, to cancel this solicitation in whole or in part, or to reject any and all bids if it is determined to be in the public interest to do so. (October 1, October 8)
The Longmeadow Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual public hearing on October 20, 2026, at 7:00 pm to present and hear public comments for a parking finding, pursuant to Zoning Code Article IV, Section 315-19 C, for 916 Williams Street. The remote meeting link can be accessed on the meeting agenda. A copy of this request is filed on the "Active Case Files" section of the Zoning Board of Appeal's webpage at www.longmeadowma.gov/325/Zon ing-Board-of-Appeals, and with the Town Clerk and the Department of Community Development (231 Maple Rd, Longmeadow, MA) and may be inspected during normal business hours. (October 1, October 8)
The Longmeadow Zoning Board of Appeals will open a virtual public hearing on October 20th at 7:00 PM to hear Roseline Omeh’s appeal of the Building Commissioners cease and desist letter related to a prohibited use in the residential zone at 108 Bel-Air Drive. This hearing is pursuant to Zoning Bylaw Article II 315-7 B. Application materials are available for viewing at the Planning and Community Development and Town Clerks office. Application materials are also available on the Board’s active case files webpage https://www.longmeadowma.go v/DocumentCenter/Index/389. The remote meeting link can be accessed from the meeting agenda available on the Town’s agenda center webpage https://www.longmeadowma. gov/agendacenter. (October 1, October 8)
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The Longmeadow Zoning Board of Appeals will open a virtual public hearing on October 20th at 7:00 PM to hear the application of Melissa Strahan. The application is for a Home Occupation Special Permit to run a home psychotherapy practice at 476 Longmeadow St. This hearing is pursuant to Zoning Bylaw Article IV 315-17 G (10). Application materials are available for viewing at the Planning and Community Development and Town Clerks office. Application materials are also available on the Board’s active case files webpage https://www.longmeadowma.gov/Document Center/Index/389. The remote meeting link can be accessed from the meeting agenda available on the Town’s agenda center webpage htt ps://www.longmeadowma.gov/agendacenter. (October 1, October 8)
The East Longmeadow Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Pleasant View Senior Center, 328 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 and via Zoom webinar: https://eastlongmeadowma.zoom.us/j/8292506 7839?pwd=BrR4wHWZesHuXWoyDYSVEyea 0ljsvr.1 Meeting ID: 829 2506 7839 Passcode: 215731 Case SP-2026-07: Request for Special Permit for rebrand from Sunoco to Nouria gas station, at 204 North Main Street (Assessor’s Parcel ID 25-5-0) located in the Business zoning district. Applicant: Nouria Energy Retail, INC, 326 Clark Street, Worcester, MA 01606 Information relating to applications filed with the Department of Planning & Community Development are available for public inspection at the Town Hall, 60 Center Square. To view an electronic version of case files please visit: htt ps://www.eastlongmeadowma.gov/955/ActiveCase-Files For the Board, Robert Tirrell, Clerk (September 24, October 1) EAST LONGMEADOW PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING LEGAL NOTICE The East Longmeadow Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Pleasant View Senior Center, 328 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 and via Zoom webinar: https://eastlongmeadowma.zoom.us/j/8292506 7839?pwd=BrR4wHWZesHuXWoyDYSVEyea 0ljsvr.1 Meeting ID: 829 2506 7839 Passcode: 215731 Case SP-2026-09: Request for Special Permit for Revive Real Food + Cafe, at 24 Shaker Road (Assessor’s Parcel ID 27-1660) located in the Business zoning district. Applicant: Revive Food Corporation, 30 Bel Air Drive, Longmeadow, MA 01106 Information relating to applications filed with the Department of Planning & Community Development are available for public inspection at the Town Hall, 60 Center Square. To view an electronic version of case files please visit: htt ps://www.eastlongmeadowma.gov/955/ActiveCase-Files For the Board, Robert Tirrell, Clerk (September 24, October 1) Sale of Town Surplus Property Town of Longmeadow, MA Public auctions of Town surplus property will be facilitated with live online bidding no less than fourteen calendar days before the bid deadline of Saturday, October 17, 2026 with bid postings ending at various times. Additional monthly public auctions for Town Surplus Property may occur on a monthly basis with the bid postings ending on the second Saturday of each month, at various times with items posted for no less than seven days before auction end. Monthly auctions may be posted through October 9, 2027. Access live online auctions directly from the auction link found on the Purchasing Department page of the Town website www.longmeadowma.gov. Select the link "Online Auction" for direct access to bid postings of live electronic auctions. Auctions of surplus will be posted through GovDeals (www.govdeals.com) for general auction surplus, and through Garage (www.shopgarag e.com) which may be utilized for specialty, heavy duty trucks such as fire trucks. The Town of Longmeadow reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The sale of auction surplus is in accordance with Town by-law, and Massachusetts General Law chapter 30B § 15. (October 1)
The Longmeadow Zoning Board of Appeals will open a virtual public hearing on October 20th at 7:00 PM to hear the application of Alexa Murkette for a parking finding at 917 Shaker Rd. This hearing is pursuant to Zoning Bylaw Article IV § 315-19 C. Application materials are available for viewing at the Planning and Community Development and Town Clerks office. Application materials are also available on the Board’s active case files webpage https://www.longmeadowma.gov/Document Center/Index/389. The remote meeting link can be accessed from the meeting agenda available on the Town’s agenda center webpage htt ps://www.longmeadowma.gov/agendacenter. (October 1, October 8)
In accordance with M.G.L Ch. 87, the Tree Warden will hold a public hearing on Thurs. October 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM at 916 Williams St., Longmeadow regarding the removal of a public shade tree located at: 916 Williams St. (Redfern side) 15” Norway maple. 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. (September 24, October 1) NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Victor R. Allder and Jacqueline Allder to AFJ Realty, LLC, said mortgage being dated August 29, 2018, and recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 22335, Page 549, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, upon the premises described in said mortgage, namely 121 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: The land in East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Massachusetts being known and designated as Parcel A as shown on a plan of land entitled “Property Plan for Jean D. Cohen, East Longmeadow, Massachusetts … June , 1983…”, which plan is recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds, Plans 211, Page 33, said Parcel A being more particularly bounded and described as follows: Westerly by North Main Street, a total distance of one hundred thirty three and 47/100 (133.47) feet; Northerly by land now or formerly of Belliveau and land now or formerly of Makara and land now or formerly of Uhimann, a total distance of two hundred forty-seven and 75/100 (247.75) feet; Easterly by Parcel C as shown on said plan, sixty-nine and 08/100 (69.08) feet; Southerly by Parcel B as shown on said plan, one hundred seventeen and 47/100 (117.47) feet; and Southeasterly by said last named land, one hundred one and 05/100 (101.05) feet. Containing 21,660 square feet. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress to and from Parcel B as shown on said plan over a parcel of land bounded and described as follows: Westerly by North Main Street, twelve and 91/100 (12.91) feet; Northerly by the remaining portion of Parcel A, thirty-seven and 11/100 (37.11) feet; and Southeasterly by Parcel B as shown on said plan, thirty-five and 77/100 (35.77) feet. Said easement area containing 230 square feet of land. Said premises will be sold subject to and/or with the benefit of any and all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, improvements, covenants, outstanding tax title, municipal or other public taxes, assessments, liens or claims in the nature of liens, rights of parties in possession, and existing encumbrances of record created prior to the mortgage, if any there be, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the Deed. No representations, express or implied, are made with respect to any matter concerning the premises which will be sold "as is". The successful high bidder will be responsible for paying the Massachusetts State Documentary Tax Stamps, all closing costs and all recording fees. TERMS OF SALE: The highest bidder in the sale shall be required to deposit cash, bank treasurer's check or certified check in the amount of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) at the time and the place of the sale of the premises to qualify as a bidder (the present holder of the mortgage is exempt from this requirement) to be held by the Mortgagee. The successful bidder will also be required to deposit an additional sum equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount bid less the $10,000.00 deposit (but no less than $10,000) with the Mortgagee’s auctioneer, Aaron Posnik & Co., Inc., 31 Capital Drive, West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089 or the Mortgagee's attorney as may be directed within five (5) days of the date of the sale to be held by the Mortgagee, and the balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash, certified or bank treasurer's check at the closing which shall occur within thirty (30) days after the date of foreclosure sale, time being of the essence, unless the Mortgagee agrees otherwise. The successful bidder at the sale will also be required to pay a buyer’s premium of 5% and shall sign a Memorandum of Terms of Sale containing the above terms at the auction sale. In the event that the successful bidder at the public auction shall default in purchasing the within described property according to the terms of this Notice of Mortgagee's Sale and/or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the public auction, the Mortgagee reContinued on next page serves the right, at its election, to sell the property to the second highest bidder at the public auction provided that Mortgagee, in its discre-
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Elderly person needs monthly house cleaning in East Longmeadow. Paid position. Call 413525-5624.
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AARDVARK PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENTS INC. Kitchen & Bath Remodel Services. Water Damage Repairs! Quality since 1964. (413) 596-4841 Joseph’s Handyman Company. Carpentry, remodeling, interior/exterior painting, floors, tile, stairs, drywall, cabinets, plumbing. Professional artist. Small jobs ok. Home improvement. Projects designed for your needs. Since 1985. Call Joe, 413-364-7038
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LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Landscape excavation, grading, lawn installation, seeding and hydroseeding, overgrown shrub and tree removal, mini-excavator and skid steer services. Call 413-478-0522 ROZELL'S LANDSCAPING & BOBCAT SERVICE *Overgrown property? *Excavator Services *Extreme Brush Cutting! *Shrub, Stump, Tree Removal *Lawn/Arborvitae Installed *Loam, Stone, Mulch, Sand *Storm Clean-up *Small Demo *Insured JOSH ROZELL 413-636-5957
MASONRY / CONCRETE 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
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!
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Bryce A. Peritz and Julia A. Bonavita to Karleigh Laurynn Richter and Michael Anthony Gamelli Jr., 37 High St., $340,000. Carolyn M. Donovan to Connor Piecuch, 132 Lasalle St., $355,000. Charles J. Maniscalchi Jr., and Caroline Maniscalchi to Ryan Sadosky and Rebecca Sadosky, 16 Lessard Circle, $465,000. Global Homes Properties LLC, to Solomon Owusu and Claudia Owusu, 1 Farmer Circle, $875,000. Kirsten J. Lindgren, representative, Susan W. Lindgren, estate, Evert O. Lindgren, estate, and Evert O. Lindgren Jr., estate, to Pro Olive LLC, 106 Maple St., $118,000. Michelle Tranghese, Michelle Merrick and Christopher Tranghese to Daniel J. Carmody and Nicole D. Carmody, 41 Carvill Ave., $605,000. Us Bank Trust, trustee, and VRMTG Asset Trust, trustee of, to 84 Hanward Hill LLC, 84 Hanward Hill, $255,000.
HAMPDEN
Christopher J. Haluch to ESS Realty LLC, 39 Isaac Bradyway Road, Vincent A. Bongiorni, trustee, and 338 Wilbraham Trust, trustee of, to Joseph Sullivan and Aaron Nugent, 338 Wilbraham Road,
$700,000. $245,000.
LONGMEADOW
Barbara L. Holensworth to Ijaz H. Jafri, 157 Meadow Road, $430,000. Bentao Yuan to Sarah Federation-Lemay and Connor Lemay, 52 Wellesley Drive, $600,000. Deborah Haas-Wilson to Joanna L. Olin and Nathan A. Olin, 77 Pleasantview Ave., $640,000. Jarrod M. Liebel trustee, and Angela Liebel Irrevocable Trust, trustee of, to James M. Ferrero and Amy Lynn Ferrero, 52 Burns Meadow, $360,000. Lee S. Allentuck and Gianna M. Allentuck to Heidi B. Johnes, 23 Bellevue Ave., $400,000. Lisa Y. Howard to Jacob Lenz and Rebecca Lenz, 164 Farmington Road, $887,890. Manse Tian, trustee, and Elizabeth Vartanian Trust, trustee of, to Michael Achatz Jr., 500 Inverness Lane, $675,000. Shawn A. Caron and Marlene M. Dennis Caron to Robert B. and Chelsey A. Frederick, 49 Quinnehtuk Road, $825,000.
LUDLOW
Andrea Rizzo and Andrea C. Perez to Kevin Michael Carlson and Natalie Eva Carlson, 128 Swan Ave., Fabio V. Tavares, Allison M. Tavares and Allison M. Anselmo to Flavia Marques, 103 Laroche St., $372,000.
$400,000.
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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.
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!
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!
Wesley Financial Group, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt & fees cancelled in 2019. Get free info package & learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 833-308-1971
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BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as 1 day! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1877-543-9189
Interior and exterior painting, wallpaper, removal. Free estimates. Insured. Reliable. 413-772-9819
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PRIME PAINTING Fully insured, interior/exterior, carpentry, drywall, cabinet finishing and detailing. References upon request. Free estimates. 594-4479 PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Interior, exterior, wallpapering, minor carpentry. Low, low prices. Free estimates. Steve 413310-5099; 860-741-5588
REAL ESTATE RENTALS
Home Break-ins take less than 60 seconds. Don't wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets now for as little as 70¢/day! 1-877-9070316
Spacious 4-bed home, 145 Yale St, Spfld. Large single-family home with off-street parking and fenced backyard on corner lot, awaits new tenants! -Kitchen updated -Brand new windows and new installation -2 full bathrooms -Finished basement with laundry area -No pets Call Billy at [413 222-8410]
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
NEW ROOFS-REPAIRS-CLEANING Siding and windows, decks built and repaired. Fully insured. MA Lic #CSFA106255. David Germaine 413-250-3263
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
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
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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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Prepare for power outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a free 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase* Call 1-855-948-6176 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move. Professional lawn service: Fertilization, weed control, seeding, aeration & mosquito control. Free quote. Ask about first application special! 877-484-8583 Reach millions of homes nationwide with one easy, affordable buy in the ADS Network! For more information www.communitypublishers.com/category/all-products SunSetter. America's Number One Awning! Instant shade at the touch of a button. Transform your deck or patio into an outdoor oasis. Up to 10-year limited warranty. Save $350 today! 855-914-1148
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UNDERGROUND ABOVEGROUND BASEMENT TANK REMOVAL Oil removal available. Permits obtained. Fully licensed/insured. Ground Breakers 566-2250; 530-2266
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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
TOP DOLLAR PAID for old vintage Guitars! Gibson, Fender, Martin, Grecsch, Rickenbacker, Epiphone, Etc. 1930's to 1980's. Call 866433-8277
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Always buying antiques watches jewelry gold coins art military signs posters cameras toys video games action figures Star Wars vintage electronics amplifiers receivers' radios HAM equipment speakers' musical instruments guitars saxophones horns amplifiers sports memorabilia clocks plus more one item or entire estates. 413-206-8688 LOOKING FOR A HOUSEMATE • Longmeadow private home in quiet neighborhood • Looking for graduate or law student w/good references, non-smoker • Private queen-sized bedroom w/attached bathroom, furnished office, WiFi • Use of kitchen and garage • Washer/dryer available Monthly $1,100 cash - Call Marc 413-847-0359
WANTED TO BUY 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
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Joao A. Dias and Julia E. Dias to Property Advantage Inc., 1102 East St., $225,000. JoeJoe Properties LLC, to Raymond Langevin, 464 Poole St., $375,000. John MacIntyre and Deanna M. Conti to Amy E. T. Groetsch, trustee, and Robert & Heather Biehl Family Trust, trustee of, 176 Genovevo Drive, $674,900. John Reilly III, and John Joseph Reilly III, to John A. Pereira and Carissa Pereira, 62 Isabel Lane, $530,000. Jose F. Marques and Norberto Lopes to Ineida Soares Correia, 10 Bramucci St., $410,000. Julius F. Sweeney and Emily Sweeney to Liane Mary Martin, 134 Bridle Path Circle, $367,000. Kathleen Margaret Nevins to Hailong Piao and Xianghua Liu, 31 Harlan St., $385,000. Kenneth Joseph Konopka, estate, David W. Nawoj, representative, and Lorraine Kozniewski, representative, to Michael D. Balicki II, 29 West St., $362,000. Lisa Anne Romolo-Dos Reis, Angela Dubois, Maria Avenia Warren, David Serafim Dos Reis, Jack David Warren and Adam Jeffrey Dubois to Justin Nevins, 88 Roy St., $340,000. Mark A. Musick to Maksim Liventsov, 645 Alden St., $245,000. Michael P. Whitney and Laurie Whitney to Matthew Henry Dent, 130 Parker Lane, $525,000. Paul Page to Michael Ranieri and Laura Howland, 235 James St., $650,000. Robert P. Desautels and Donna M. Desautels to Kelsey Leigh Moran and Adam Robert Dean, 524 Alden St., $200,000.
MONSON
Matthew Jackson and Danielle Jackson to John Lopes, 12 Macomber Road, Tami E. Prince and Andrew Souren Coukos to Heather Marie and Matthew A. Iampietro, 154 Maxwell Road,
WILBRAHAM
$507,500. $576,000.
Alison L. Mapplethorpe, Allison L. Balicki and Gregory J. Balicki to Robert Duffy and Rachael Duffy, 18 Devonshire Drive, $470,318. Angel Martinez to Rachel Kitchings, 976 Tinkham Road, $450,000. Dennis E. Erickson to Joseph A. Socha, 31 Shirley St., $565,000. Dustin E. Smith and Amanda C. Smith to Jacob Tanner Ferris, 103 Manchonis Road, $451,000. Joseph Desmond to Andrea Rizzo and Scott Hogan, 29 West Colonial Road, $665,000. Richard L. Morrison and Joan E. Morrison to Karoline Syner, 79 Cherry Drive, $435,000.
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