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DEP to fund water pollution mitigation plan IN THIS EDITION By Cliff Clark

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Sheriff’s picnic draws candidates for statewide positions The hosts of “So That Reminds Me” discuss goals and priorities with a bevy of candidates and elected officials.

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SOUTHWICK Middle Pond of Congamond Lake in Southwick. Reminder Publishing file photo

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The DPW is moving forward with several projects, including the restoration of Gargon Terrace.

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It would mean a 6-foot outlet on North Pond at an estimated cost of $9 million, and a weir gate at the outlet at an estimated cost of $15 million. Grannells said CEI will conduct an in-depth examination of each alternative and suggest which alternative, or combination of alternatives, would mitigate the ponds’ pollution. Once a solution is chosen, the LMC and town will be eligible for S319 and 604-B grants. Those are U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant programs authorized by the U.S. Clean Water Act designed to help states and communities reduce water pollution from diffuse, nonpoint sources. These grants fund projects such as agricultural runoff controls, stream restorations and green infrastructure to improve overall water quality. “This will allow us to access those grant funds,” Grannells said. He said there is a meeting planned for October where the alternatives will be announced.

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Canal Brook, dredging 6,000 linear feet, removing 50,000 cubic yards of earth, lowering the brook’s bed by up to 3 feet and widening it by 10 to 25 feet. It also includes replacing the bridge crossings at Quarry, Notch, Brookside, Griffen and Phelps roads, as well as two access points on the Rail Trail. The estimated cost of Alternative 2 is between $53 million and $88 million. Alternative 3 would alter Great and Canal brooks by adopting the alterations proposed in Alternatives 1 and 2. This includes altering 15,000 linear feet of Great Brook, which would involve clearing woody vegetation, lowering the stream bed by 3 feet and widening it by up to 22 feet. It also means replacing the crossings at Sheep Pasture, South Longyard, Feeding Hills, Shaker roads and Industrial Drive. The estimated cost is between $135 million and $222 million. Alternative 4 would include the alteration in Alternative 1.

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in the ponds, the state classifies them as a Category 5 impaired water body and requires a mitigation plan, which the representatives from the Department of Environmental Protection and two engineering firms discussed at that November meeting. Once the funding is released, Grannells said CEI will conduct an extensive evaluation of four alternatives developed by the Holyoke-based Pare Corporation, which have already been identified as possible solutions to improve water quality. Alternative 1 aims to limit backflow into the ponds. This would be accomplished by replacing the weir gates on Canal Brook and Great Brook with an automated control structure. It also includes regrading 2,600 linear feet of the rail trail and raising it by 3.5 feet. The estimated cost of Alternative 1 is between $3 million and $6 million. Alternative 2, which includes the alterations proposed in Alternative 1, includes altering

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SOUTHWICK — It was announced at the most recent Lake Management Committee meeting that the state’s Department of Environmental Protection will fund the continued development of a plan to improve water quality in the three Great Ponds. “We were selected as one of two in the commonwealth to get funding for the watershed-management plan,” said Richard Grannells, chair of the LMC, during the meeting. “Mass DEP is waiting for the funding to be released and then we’ll get CEI [Comprehensive Environmental Inc.] started on the work,” Grannells said. In May, the Select Board approved the LMC’s request to formally apply for a DEP grant that would fund Comprehensive Environmental Inc. to continue developing a watershed management plan to improve the water quality of the Congamond Lakes. Last November, at the DEP meeting held in town to explain the process for developing a plan to improve the ponds’ water quality, one of the agency’s environmental analysts announced that the ponds had met the state’s definition of pollution. However, it’s not polluted in the traditional physical sense — no industries or manufacturers are using the ponds to dump waste byproducts. It is the product of 14,000 years of plant and tree matter decaying and settling to the bottom of the ponds — what Grannells calls “muck.” That decaying material is loaded with phosphorus, a nutrient that drives the growth of “chlorophyll a,” which creates conditions for algae to grow. Because of the high levels of phosphorus and chlorophyll

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Sheriff’s picnic draws candidates for statewide positions By Ryan Feyre

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SPRINGFIELD — For Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, the annual sheriff’s picnic is less about self-aggrandizing and more about informing the public about the ballot come election time. “[The picnic] is about bringing Western Massachusetts together, not just Hampden County,” Cocchi said. “It’s about bringing [candidates and elected officials] out here to hear what our concerns are. And ultimately, at the end of the day, as we probably tally up over 1,500 to maybe 1,600 people who have come through the doors throughout the day, that’s their way of saying thank you, not to Nick Cocchi, but to the sheriff’s office for the contributions we make. And I’m very proud of that.” A scorching summer day on Aug. 20 invited a myriad of elected officials and candidates to the hot seat to accomplish what Cocchi sets out to do each year. In an effort to talk to some of these individuals about their goals and priorities, Reminder Publishing brought its podcast, “So That Reminds Me,” to the annual gathering. Hosts Chris Maza, Dennis Hackett, Tyler Garnet and I sat down with a dozen individuals vying for statewide seats to discuss the issues they hope to address if they were elected this fall. One of those candidates was Belmont Select Board member Elizabeth Dionne, a candidate for state treasurer who wants to unseat incumbent Deb Goldberg. In her sit-down with Reminder Publishing, Dionne said she is running for the position because she has four children who cannot afford to live in Massachusetts. “We have an affordability crisis, and we are hemorrhaging our 25- to 35-year-olds. And if we do not make a change fast, I fear that we’ll reach the point of no return,” she said.

The treasurer is responsible for maintaining the state funds by investing and maintaining the state budget. They also chair the Massachusetts School Building Authority, the Pension Reserves Investment Management Board, the State Board of Retirement, the State Lottery Commission and the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust. Dionne, who will feature in the Sept. 1 primary as a Republican candidate, said that despite the fact the state has a record-breaking budget of $64 billion, local aid has only gone up 25% and is not keeping up with inflation. She stated that $1-2 billion from that budget could solve the financial problems across the state, especially in those communities that have experienced override votes recently. “People cannot afford to pay anymore,” said Dionne, who described herself as a “Charlie Baker-type” candidate. “And yet our frontline services are starving, whether it’s fire, police, education, road and sidewalk repair, water infrastructure. The solution to this lies with the state.” If elected, Dionne said she’d also focus on fixing the statewide lottery system and the distribution of funds from the Massachusetts School Building Authority. She said Western Massachusetts is paying into the lottery system but not getting its fair share back. She also noted that the MSBA has historically distributed funds to wealthier cities and towns across the state. “Rural areas and gateway urban areas are not getting their fair share of that funding for school buildings,” Dionne said. “That could easily be done. The treasurer could fix this tomorrow if she cared enough to do so … it’s an area that I want to look at.” Another crucial race on the Sept. 1 primary ballot will have major implications for all of Western Massachusetts. Spring-

“So That Reminds Me” hosts Dennis Hackett and Ryan Feyre talked with Nadia Milleron at the Hampden County sheriff’s picnic. Milleron is challenging U.S. Rep. Richard Neal for the Massachusetts 1st Congressional House District. Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Garnet

field City Councilor Michael Fenton is challenging incumbent Tara Jacobs to represent Western Massachusetts on the Governor’s Council. The council is an influential body that reviews judicial appointments and advocates for the state’s judicial infrastructure needs. At the picnic, Fenton told Reminder Publishing that he is running for the seat to cure regional inequities in all 102 cities and towns in Western Mass. “It’s my combination of experience as an attorney and as a member of the City Council for the last 17 years, five of those as council president, that makes me the most qualified person for this

job,” said Fenton, who emphasized that he’s a local voice where the majority of the justice-involved population interfaces with the region’s court system. Fenton, who received support from the Berkshire County district attorney — the same county where Jacobs resides — said he’s been reaching out to individuals across the region to explain the importance of the position. He said the endorsements he’s received from Berkshire County elected officials, including Berkshire County Court Clerk Lisa Denault-Viale, demonstrate that he’s committed to the entire district. “It’s also indicative of a problem that we’re facing,” he said. “I think breaking from an incumbent from your home county and going with a challenger who’s from a different county really demonstrates that there’s a problem with regional inequities that needs to be addressed.” An alarming story that said Western Massachusetts only has 11 Superior Court judges is what sparked Fenton’s interest in running. At one point last year, five of those positions were vacant, which led to outcry among the judiciary. “As a governor’s councilor, I would make sure to be proactive in making sure that that type of situation doesn’t happen,” Fenton said. “I’m running on a platform to be proactive, identify vacancies before they occur, and fill them with people and qualified lawyers from the communities that they’ll be presiding over.” If he wins the seat, Fenton said he’ll still serve on the Springfield City Council until his term is up in 2027. After that, he’ll reassess whether he can juggle both positions. “I love my community, I love Springfield, I love Western Mass., and whatever I can reasonably contribute without shortchanging any of my responsibilities is exactly what I’m going to do,”

Fenton said. The “So That Reminds Me” hosts also sat down with the two candidates looking to unseat U.S. Rep. Richard Neal in the Massachusetts 1st Congressional House District: Nadia Milleron and Jeromie Whalen. Whalen, a Democrat, will face Neal in the Sept. 1 primary. while Milleron, running as an independent, will face the winner of the primary on Nov. 3. Milleron said that her decision to run stems from her longtime advocacy for American aviation safety and consumer safety following the death of her daughter in a new Boeing aircraft that was defective and fraudulently certified. She said that was the second of two crashes of that plane type. Following that event, she gathered hundreds of people for a trip to Washington, D.C., to participate in the U.S. Department of Justice’s prosecution of Boeing for its crimes. That all eventually led to the passage of the American Aviation Safety and Accountability Act, which Milleron said would not have been possible without people power. “What I found is that the human beings in the offices and on the street demonstrating, the human beings talking to the press all the time, the mass of people … that is what made the difference,” Milleron said. In a prior debate, Milleron said that pressure is what creates change. When asked what that looks like to her, she said it means having polite confrontations, monitoring what constituents care about and having standouts on the streets. She specifically noted that people are underwater financially and stated that the federal government is neglecting the common people by using funds on heinous war crimes. Additionally, she stated that federal income tax for people making $100,000 a year is See CANDIDATES on page 3

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Board considers committee to draft green energy systems bylaws By Cliff Clark

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SOUTHWICK — The Select Board postponed a decision to create a committee to draft a bylaw for green energy systems requested by the Planning Board at its Aug. 17 meeting. One member seemed skeptical of the need for a new bylaw at all. “What’s the goal of the committee?” Select Board member Russ Anderson asked Town Planner Alvin Allen, who, representing the Planning Board, formally requested that the Select Board create a “green energy bylaws committee” at the board’s meeting on Aug. 17. Allen said that the town’s current zoning bylaws don’t address battery energy storage systems and the Planning Board wants to set up a committee to “work together with different town departments [and] have collaboration to put some sort of language together to address these issues.” “Isn’t the state setting standards for the battery energy storage systems?” Anderson asked Allen, who answered, “yes.” “But the town, if we have this committee and working with the [Pioneer Valley Planning Commission], if there’s any other concerns of the town, we may be able to beef it up with other provisions,” Allen said. Chief Administrative Officer

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not necessary. “We need that money to live,” Milleron said. “We are not doing good things with our tax dollars on the federal level. So, it’s better to keep that money in our households and in our communities where we will use the money in a much better way.” A high school educator of 11 years, Whalen similarly found himself jaded by the federal government, particularly President Donald Trump’s decision-making during both of his terms. He also

Nicole Parker confirmed that the state has issued a draft model bylaw for the town to use, but that the town should tailor it as it sees fit. At the Planning Board’s last meeting, when discussing the committee, it was suggested that it be composed of one representative from each of the Select and Planning boards, a member of the Conservation Commission and a member of the Board of Health or the health director. It was also suggested that representatives from the DPW, Fire Department and Building Department, along with two residents, be included on the committee for a total of nine members. Anderson again questioned the need for the committee and then said that a nine-member committee might be too large. “My fear on a committee would be [that] it’s just going to get slowed right down, especially a committee at 9,” Anderson said. During its Dec. 1, 2025, meeting, the Select Board discussed a moratorium on battery energy storage systems and solar fields to be included as an article at the Special Town Meeting held in January. Anderson asked, using similar reasoning, whether the moratorium was necessary because the state has an existing permitting process for the systems. “Don’t we already have those guidelines … either through lo-

cal emergency [management], through fire permits or whatever … we have many of those things today,” he said at the December meeting. He and his fellow board members voted to approve the Planning Board’s request. Anderson said at the Aug. 17 meeting that he “gets the idea” of creating the committee. “ … but I don’t want to reinvent the wheel if we don’t have to,” Anderson said. Allen said that was “understandable,” and the Planning Board recognized that other town departments, particularly the Board of Health, want to be involved in drafting the bylaw. The Board of Health chair, Terry Putnam, chimed in on the discussion. “There’s a lot more to this than zoning. Each town has their own [bylaws] depending on where the proposed site is. There are board of health issues. There are fire emergency services. So, it is important to do it,” she said. Anderson said he understood her position. “But, by the same token, the permitting process would make all of those parties review this as well … the permitting process I thought was designed to bring those parties to the table. There would be ample time, I would assume, to have input whether it be a fire or for a Board of Health issue or location. The permitting

process I thought was designed to bring those parties to the table,” he said. Putnam didn’t answer Anderson, but brought up that when the Planning Board, with the blessing of the Select Board, proposed the moratorium on the battery energy storage systems and solar fields, the Board of Health was not consulted. “That’s why I would push that it be more than just a review because we have started our regulations,” Putnam said. In July at the monthly meeting of the Board of Health, Mike Hugo, the director of policy and government affairs for the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards, made a presentation about the significant role boards of health have when siting a battery energy storage system. As it relates to battery energy storage systems, “there is very strong case law that says a business has to yield to public health,” Hugo said. It was based primarily on the noises a battery energy storage system generates, such as cooling fans, inverters and transformers, because “noise and sound are an exclusive Board of Health jurisdiction,” Hugo said. The Board of Health began discussions in early August about its role if a battery energy storage system is proposed for the town. Board member Douglas

Moglin supported the creation of the committee. “Whether it’s conservation, planning, Board of Health … and also DPW, fire and others that’ll be represented … [it will] make the job easier or reviewable when applications in front of them, I think it’s really important to get that done,” he said about the importance of having those departments involved in drafting the bylaw. Anderson wasn’t convinced. He was concerned about what would happen if the DPW or the Conservation Commission had issues with a special permit application during the permitting process if the proposed bylaw, which must be adopted by Town Meeting, were implemented. “Does the bylaw neutralize all of that and take that away from the independent boards? That’s a question,” Anderson said. Moglin said he expects more than one bylaw drafted for the green energy systems. Board member Joseph Deedy remained quiet until Moglin asked him his position. Deedy supported forming the committee. “We’ll see where it goes,” he said. Moglin didn’t ask for a motion to create the committee. “Why don’t we continue this to our next meeting?” Moglin asked.

noticed that Neal is one of the top recipients of corporate money, which Whalen found to be “unacceptable.” “I said that we could do better,” said Whalen, who added that healthcare, education and the economy would be his three areas of focus if he were elected to the seat. A supporter of Medicare for all, Whalen said that the 20-40% increase in health insurance costs over the past year is breaking the budgets of households and municipalities. In the education realm, he said the federal and state governments need to look at the totality

of the child by paying teachers, paid professionals and educators more. He added that tuition-free community college and vocational training are important tenets of an improved education system as well. “And we have a model for that; it’s called the Fair Share Amendment right here,” Whalen said. “Four percent surtax on incomes over a million dollars. We proved

it works since it’s enacted.” Whalen also stated that it has not been difficult to run against a longtime incumbent in Neal because he’s shown up to every opportunity available to him. “I look around here at this picnic and I see a lot of familiar faces and a lot of handshakes and a lot of people that say that they’re voting for me,” Whalen said. “Why? Because I’m here

shoulder to shoulder with them doing the hard work. And they respect that.” Neal’s team declined an interview when asked at the picnic by Reminder Publishing. To hear the full conversations with more local and state elected officials, head to thereminder. com/our-podcast or search for “So That Reminds Me” on your favorite podcast platform.

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Velis presents $100K check to upgrade Camp Shepard By Amy Porter

stance Use and Recovery,” Velis said, adding that he wanted to talk about mental health. Putting his arms out to indicate the surroundings, he added, “Kids are exposed to being outside, away from cellphones, being in nature.” Velis said he knew how important the camp is to the community by asking the staff how long they’d been involved; many said 12 to 15 years or more. “Look around. There are beautiful things happening,” Velis said. Allard thanked Velis and said the funds will go toward tearing down the existing bathhouse and building a new office, bath- State sen. John Velis, state Rep. Kelly Pease and Mayor Michael McCabe gathered with YMCA Board house and connecting pavilion. members, administrators and campers for the check presentation. Allard said she started at Reminder Publishing photo by Amy Porter Camp Shepard at age 8; Camp Director Liam Barrett started started at age 5. Christian Car- Shepard at age 8. and Southampton and to partner at age 11 and Program Opera- ey, architect for the project, said Pease said it was a pleasure with Velis in the Legislature to tions Director Melissa Whitney he first started going to Camp for him to represent Westfield build the facility.

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WESTFIELD — State Sen. John Velis gathered state Rep. Kelly Pease, Mayor Michael McCabe, members of the Westfield YMCA Board of Directors, administration and campers at Camp Shepard on Aug. 19 to present a check for $100,000 in state funding for infrastructure improvements at the camp. The funding was included in the recent fiscal year 2027 state budget that was passed by the Senate and the House and signed into law in July. Velis said his “partners in funding,” Pease and McCabe, were an important part of the announcement, as was YMCA Director Andrea Allard, who did such a good job of talking about the needs at the camp. “One of the committees I chair is Mental Health, Sub-

Board delays decision on Southampton Road contractor shop By Amy Porter

building and one on the side for access only. He said there will be minimal parking, with four spaces in front, one accessible parking space and overflow parking spaces in the rear. Levesque said there is an endangered species polygon in the rear of the property, which the proper authorities will review. He said the plans avoid that area in the rear of the property. A large stormwater basin in the rear will accommodate outlet and overflow. Sewer, water and gas are available on Southampton Road, and they have filed with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the curb cut, which is pending. “Summertime is tricky at MassDOT, takes a little while to get those back,” he said. Levesque responded to written comments from City Planner Jay Vinskey regarding the limits of paving under the parking areas. “We certainly have designed the stormwater system to accommodate bituminous paving for the entire lot. If there are areas that need to be paved to meet the requirements now, we’re certainly happy to do so,” he said, add-

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WESTFIELD — On Aug. 18, the Planning Board continued a hearing for a special permit, site plan and stormwater permit for Howard Landscaping, operating under ENWC, LLC, to construct a contractor’s shop at 883 Southampton Road until Sept. 15. The 1.75-acre property, which sits in the Business A and Water Resource zones, would operate until then while the landscaping company gathers more information. Rob Levesque of R. Levesque Associates, who presented the plan on behalf of Howard Landscaping, a local landscaping and maintenance company, said the Howards have been looking for a shop for several years, and the property is ideal for them. He referred to the business as a “mom and pop shop.” The proposed 5,568-squarefoot contractor’s shop will be a steel building with a split-face block in the front with a gabled dome, a small office, three overhead doors at the rear of the

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ing that currently there is gravel in the rear of the building where fleet vehicles will be parked. Asked for a list of vehicles, Levesque said he didn’t have a list, but they would be typical of a small landscaping company. “Commercial vehicles in the aquifer need to be parked on a solid surface. I’m not sure that gravel would comply,” said Cheryl Crowe, who served as chair pro tem at the meeting. Levesque said it was a cost consideration for the company. “If they need to pave it, they will do that, but would prefer to do that in the future.” He said they designed the stormwater system to accommodate paving the entire lot, which is why the plans show it partially paved. “We would adhere to a condition that the entirety of the yard be paved,” he said. In order to meet the 20-foot planted buffer requirement for the neighboring Evergreen Manor, Levesque said he proposed a 50-foot stockade fence instead of a planted buffer. Vinskey said the board would need to waive the requirement for a planted buffer for fencing, which it has done in the past. Another question from the board concerned a list of hazardous chemicals, which Levesque said would certainly include small quantities of oil, hydraulic fluid, gasoline and greases. He said he didn’t have the full list, though. As for pesticides, he said he didn’t know whether the company had the licenses or permits required to use them, but he would check. He said there would be an oil-water separator in the building and drains inside each overhead door, per code. Outside of

Rob Levesque of R. Levesque Associates appeared at the Planning Board’s meeting on Aug. 18 on behalf of Howard Landscaping. Photo credit: Westfield Community TV

fleet vehicles and trailers, anything else would be stored inside the building. He said the owners would have to list everything stored in the building for the Fire Department. When asked about the hours of operation, Levesque guessed that they would be open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. He said signage would be wayfinding, “nothing extravagant,” and would adhere to the city’s sign ordinance in response to another question. Levesque asked the board if it would approve the permit with a condition that he return with the requested information. Crowe said she would like to see elevations and signage, schematics of the building, a list of equipment and how and where it is stored, assurance that any debris brought back will not be put in the yard and a list of hazardous materials. “For a little more clarity,” she said.

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Vinskey said since the application was for a special permit, it’s fair game to assess the mass and scale of the building and how it fits in. “We’re also in the 35day aquifer zone review period. In theory, the board could make a decision, and we could hold the decision until that time lapses before it’s filed. If continued to Sept. 15, that time will have lapsed,” he said, before the board voted to continue the hearing. Levesque said he would ask the owner, Tim Howard, to come to the next meeting on Sept. 15. ”He’s a straight shooter and will answer any of the questions you have,” he said. Also continued to Sept. 15 without discussion was the application of TV Realty & Development Inc. for a special permit, site plan, and stormwater permit to allow a 42-unit multifamily development at 0 Lockhouse Rd., zoned Residence C.

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DPW director updates the Select Board on road projects By Cliff Clark

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SOUTHWICK — With the completion of the Ed Holcomb Road repair project, the DPW is moving forward with several other projects, including the restoration of Gargon Terrace. “So, basically everything is still online on what we started last year. The year before, we were going to work [on] finishing Ed Holcomb Road, and this year with Gargon Terrace,” said DPW Director Rich Bosak during the Select Board meeting on Aug. 17. The major rehabilitation of Gargon Terrace started in 2024 with plans to remove one of the sidewalks along the street and repair the other across the street. With the sidewalk repaired, repaving the 1,800-foot street should begin soon now that the Select Board has approved a $213,018 contract with Palmer Paving for the work. Bosak said the DPW would now turn its attention to Meadow Lane, which until four months ago had not been considered a high priority. “[We’re] looking to get a Meadow Lane bid out, hopefully by the end of this month,” said Bosak, who was asked by board member Russ Anderson to brief the board on the upcoming projects. Earlier this year, BETA, a firm that specializes in pavement management, completed a survey of the town’s roads using artificial intelligence to design a Pavement Management Program, which is now the primary driver of the funding decisions suggested annually by the DPW and approved by the Select Board. The survey ranked the road surfaces on a scale of 1 to 100, with 100 indicating the best condition. That survey found that Meadow Lane, between Hillside Road and the cul-de-sac at its end, has an average road surface rating of 55 and an estimated cost of $494,784. Select Board member Douglas Moglin asked Bosak if Meadow Lane would be repaved before winter. Bosak, describing the condition of Meadow Lane as similar to Gargon Terrace, said there was an “outside” chance. “It’s just destroyed black-

The town’s DPW director updated the Southwick Select Board about the current road repair projects and plans for future projects. Reminder Publishing file photo

top,” he said. “I think the base is still good and we might have to [work] on some catch basin tops, but the structures look really good. It’s all concrete.” In May, Bosak told the board he was planning to request bids for the major rehabilitation of Dairy Lane and Stagecoach Road at an estimated cost of $317,236. “There’s still some legwork on our end that’ll encompass Dairy Lane as well as Stagecoach Road,” he said, adding that those were the 2026 projects. Regarding the 2027 projects, Bosak said major rehabilitations of Birchwood, Fernwood, Pineywood and Thurgood roads, at an estimated cost of $826,552, are still on the agenda. He said work may start on South Loomis Street. “I know we have some basin work, so that might change if [we] don’t have to pave it,” he said. “We might have to just do the basin work … dollar-wise.” Other places for spending were Vining Hill Road, from College Highway to the Pearl Brook culvert, and Feeding Hills Road,

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during the winter,” he said. Select Board member Joseph Deedy asked about the trees along the town’s streets and roads. Bosak said the department follows its tree program. “It’s really been hit or miss. Usually, it’s the bad trees we’re told of,” he said. For 2026, DPW has $2.3 million dedicated to repair projects. The money needed for the repair projects come from several

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RUSSELL — The Russell Police Association will hold its annual Family Fun Day and Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Strathmore Park. In its eighth year, the event has grown to have a cultural impact in the hilltowns, according to Russell-Montgomery Police Chief Kevin Hennessey, who added that admission is free. “Last year, the attendance was well over 1,000 people, with 120 show cars. This year’s event, we’re looking to make it bigger and better, and bring the community and public safety together,” Hennessey said, adding that there will be a strong presence of area police departments and fire departments. The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office, the Hilltown Community Ambulance and other emergency service personnel will also be in attendance, and two helicopters are scheduled to land during the day: LifeStar and the Massachusetts State Police. The car show, which takes place in the morning and still has spaces available, will be emceed by DJ Gary and the Cruisers, who will also handle entertainment throughout the day. Cars can register on the day of the show for $10. Hennessey said trophies will be awarded in various categories, including the Hallock Trophy, which honors George Hallock, the founder of Hotrods for Heroes and a Russell resident. Anyone with questions may contact Officer Cameron Hess at CHess@ townofrussell.us. There will be free activities for children, including a new bubble play and activity area, a bounce house, a water slide, free face painting and free popcorn. Per usual, Henessey said the police chief will go under the water

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bucket in the reverse dunk tank, which he’s calling Chief’s Challenge this year. New this year will be a pie-eating contest for adults and children. Free children’s bicycle helmets will be given away as part of the department’s bicycle safety efforts, and the Scouts and Urban Wildlife Rehabilitation will also be there with interactive booths. A full lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, potato and macaroni

salads, baked beans and watermelon will be served under the pavilion from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prices, which have risen slightly because of higher food costs, are $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 7 to 13 and free for children 6 and under. There will be many local vendors and “some really cool items to raffle off,” Hennessey said. There is still space for vendors for $40 per booth. Anyone inter-

ested in reserving a booth may contact Officer Cameron Hess at CHess@townofrussell.us. Hennessey said the Police Association will sell Back the Blue 2026 Family Fun Day and Car Show T-shirts, which feature a patch that commemorates this year’s Family Fun Day on the front and a flag on the back. Proceeds raised at the event help supplement equipment for the Police Department. This year,

they are looking to purchase ballistic shields for police cruisers to enhance officer safety. Proceeds are also reinvested in Haunted Strathmore, which takes place Oct. 23 and 24, and in the department’s community outreach, such as holiday meals for families and Toys for Tots. Hennessey said the Family Fun Day has something for everybody in the family. “We’re really proud and happy that we can pull off such an event,” he said.

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BOSTON — Celina Reyes has two jobs and works upwards of 12 hours each day to keep her family childcare center afloat. “Right now it’s really hard,” said Reyes, who operates Montesino’s Day Care in Lawrence. “I don’t want to lose my staff because I have been working with my team for the last eight years together. I want to keep them with me.” Reyes is licensed to take up to 10 kids in her program, but she said she can only operate with six children under current financial constraints. If Reyes could enroll 10 children and get more funding, she said she wouldn’t need a second job. And Reyes’ challenges aren’t unique. On Aug. 18, Reyes, president of the Family Child Care Chapter of SEIU Local 509, joined dozens of others with the union

Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi shared that he lives with his brother, who “struggles tremendously with mental health.” He said, “For families caring for someone who is prone to wandering, an ordinary day can become an emergency in seconds. A door opens, somebody gets distracted, a child becomes overwhelmed and they take off through the door. Suddenly, a family is facing one of the most frightening situations imaginable.” The Sheriff’s Department’s Triad Division works with Project Lifesaver International, a nonprofit that outfits people at risk of wandering, whether due to autism, dementia or another cause, with a wrist- or ankle-worn device that transmits a radio signal. If the person elopes, families call 911 immediately and first responders report to the person’s last known location with a receiver that can pick up the device’s signal within a two-mile radius. Cocchi emphasized that the technology is not GPS, nor is it a replacement for other safeguards. It is a tool, used along with canines and drones, to help search teams locate a missing person. He said six in 10 people found while using the device are recovered within 20 minutes. “When someone is missing, every minute matters,” he said. “Hope isn’t a public safety strategy. Preparation is.” The radio transmitter costs about $400 with some continuing costs, but Cocchi said the Sheriff’s Department uses money seized through drug forfeitures to cover the cost for families. “There should never be haves and have-nots when it comes to protecting and caring for a loved one,” Cocchi said. Triad’s Elizabeth Rodrigues said about 100 people have obtained the device through the Sheriff’s Department. Wandering is not the only dangerous situation people with au-

tism may find themselves in. Puppolo authored the Blue Envelope Law, which was recently signed into law. It provides for people with autism to carry a special blue envelope as a driver or passenger in a motor vehicle. During a traffic stop, the person can alert the officer that they have a Blue Envelope, on which is written the behaviors or responses they can expect from people with autism. Inside the envelope are instructions for the driver on what to expect during a traffic stop. Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council Deputy Director Jennifer Bertrand called the Blue Envelope Law one of the year’s “really good wins.” Gyasi Burks-Abbott, with the Leadership Education in NeuGraphic Design Manager: Beth Thurberand rodevelopmental related Disabilities program at Boston Children’s Hospital, shared a story from his own life illustrating why such programs are essential for those with autism and communication challenges. When Burks-Abbott was 13, he went to the store by himself for the first time. The grocery manager mistook him for someone who had previously stolen shopping carts. When approached by the police, Burks-Abbott was confused and broke out into “a Cheshire Catlike grin,” a common reaction when he is nervous. The police took that as an admission of guilt. Had the police known Burks-Abbott has autism, his response may not have been misunderstood, saving him and his family undue stress. To learn more about the drowning risk among youth with autism, visit mass.gov/autismwatersafety. For more information about Project Lifesaver, call the Triad Division at 413858-0060. More about the Blue Envelope Law can be found at mass.gov/info-details/blue-envelope-program.

for a rally calling on lawmakers to raise reimbursement rates for childcare providers who care for kids who are eligible for financial assistance. The state-funded rates compensate childcare centers who care for kids who receive assistance from Child Care Financial Assistance, which helps low-income families get childcare at a lower cost. “When we fight, we win!” the advocates holding signs and wearing purple and yellow shirts chanted in both Spanish and English in front of the State House. And across the street, a parked van displayed a large screen that read, “Massachusetts families will lose child care if providers can’t afford to stay open. Tell Governor [Maura] Healey that family child care providers deserve a raise!” SEIU 509 President Dave Foley said the union that represents more than 3,000 family childcare providers is seeking a 3% reimbursement rate increase in their next contract with the state. That

increase would require about $18 million in additional state funding. Over the past two years, the reimbursement rates have risen a total of 1.5%, Foley said. The union’s contract with the Department of Early Education and Care expired June 30 and they’ve been negotiating the next three-year agreement since March, Foley said. “They’re not talking about money with these workers yet and with the raises that they’ve gotten in the last two years, it’s critically important to keep these businesses open, to keep this model going, that they get a fair rate increase, and that’s what we’re here for,” Foley told the News Service. “We’re trying to apply as much pressure as we can.” An EEC spokesperson did not respond to the News Service’s request for comment on the status of contract negotiations and union’s requests for reimbursement rate increases. In March, the EEC allocated

$20 million from a fiscal 2025 surtax supplemental budget to raise CCFA reimbursement rates 0.5% across the board. Those rate increases were applied retroactively to span all of fiscal year 2026. Voucher reimbursement rates for family child care providers vary depending on a child’s age and their geographic location. Rates in fiscal year 2026 ranged from $49.64 for those caring for children older than two in Western, Central and Southeastern regions to $88.98 for providers caring for kids under two years old in the Boston area. SEIU 509 staff said the Legislature’s FY27 budget did not include any funding for the reimbursement rate increases, and family childcare providers are hoping funds can be included in a supplemental spending bill. Katie Castellani is a reporter for State House News Service and State Affairs Pro Massachusetts. Reach her at kcastellani@statehousenews.com.

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with local police and fire officials. Otherwise, a disability indicator form can be filled out and submitted to the local 911 municipal coordinator. This alerts emergency services that a vulnerable person lives at the address. To find the local 911 municipal coordinator, call the city or town’s emergency services administrator. Mayor Domenic Sarno said Springfield Public Schools is working to create a day school for students with autism who require substantially separate programming. He assured families that their student would not be required to switch schools, but said, “You give the opportunity to families to have some common and lasting effects, to know that their child ... or adult has the opportunity to enter the world positively.” Sarno said rates of autism diagnosis have increased in recent years. Sarno said, “But just because maybe he or she has autism does not mean they cannot achieve. They can achieve.” Among those who spoke at the symposium was state Rep. Jay Livingstone, the House chair on the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. While introducing him, Puppolo said his colleague “not only advocates, but listens. And he gets it.” While he thanked Puppolo for his introduction, he said, “One of the things you learn in this, is no one knows it. No one can know it. You need a village.” Livingstone, a Boston Democrat, praised the symposium for bringing together experts from different governmental and community organizations. “Events like this bring these great service providers in the area together.” Livingstone urged people to contact him and the committee to share the service gaps they see and how the state can help.

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SPRINGFIELD — Half a dozen experts working in the field of autism spectrum disorder gathered for a symposium on wandering among the young people with the condition. The event was organized by state Rep. Angelo Puppolo and hosted at Greenleaf Community Center in Springfield. The symposium was open to the public and brought together individuals with autism, down syndrome, their families, caregivers, educators, advocates, first responders and healthcare professionals. Speaking at the event were experts from the state Department of Developmental Services Central/West Region, Autism Society, Hampden County Sheriff’s Department Autism Safety and Outreach Resources, Service Net and Autism Connections, Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council and Office of the Child Advocate. “Our goal is simple ... it’s to ensure that every family member leaves here tonight with new knowledge, valuable resources, contact information ... and connections,” the Springfield Democrat said. “My office is always available.” Cathrine “Cat” McEachern, research and professional training coordinator with Service Net/ Autism Connections, said wandering, or “elopement” is “super common.” She said, “The behavior is a communication of a need.” Youth who elope may be trying to escape an overwhelming stimulus or situation. McEachern, who is autistic, said that when she was a child, she used to hide in clothing racks in department stores because it felt less overwhelming than the store’s large, open space. The other reason young people with autism often wander is in search of an interest. McEachern said that when she was 5 years old, she nearly drowned because she was able to wade into a pool when her parents were not looking. The Office of Child Advocate has been working in conjunction with the Department of Developmental Services to create an awareness campaign around the increased risk of drowning among autistic youth. She said that for many people with autism, light sparkling off water can be attractive. Water can also be soothing, akin to a waited blanket. Because of these reasons, many autistic people are drawn to water. Meg Crowley of the Office of the Child Advocate said being in or near water unsupervised is always dangerous, but adaptive swimming lessons are one tool families can employ to help protect their child or teen. She said every YMCA in the state offers adaptive swimming lessons. Knowing a child is prone to wandering can allow families to take proactive steps to minimize danger. Crowley said alerting first responders is important and can include face-to-face meetings

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NORTHAMPTON — One of America’s oldest ongoing fairs will return for its 209th year this Labor Day weekend with another four-day slate of classic Americana fun, food and celebration at 54 Fair St. in Northampton. The Three County Fair will run from Sept. 4-7 in what has become a celebration and promotion of local agriculture, agricultural education and agricultural science in the state. Each year, the nonprofit organization The Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden County Agricultural Society hosts the event. According to organizers, the fair has evolved to offer a variety of experiences for its attendees, including carnivals, games, livestock demonstrations, crafts, demolition derbies, music, food and entertainment performances in preparation for harvest. Farmers also typically share their techniques at the fair each year. Three County Fair Executive Director Taylor Haas told Reminder Publishing that attendees can expect a combination of the fair’s classic elements and new additions to bolster the event in its second century. “I think the community just loves our fair because it’s been around forever, but I do think what we offer the community and the greater tri-county area is that we have a lot of entertainment and the typical fair elements through our animal competitions, the agriculture, the midway and the rides. This fair has transformed from its heyday of horse racing, which was the fair’s bread and butter for the majority of its

lifespan, to now just being an agricultural fair,” said Haas. “I think a lot of the community felt like the fair was losing something so beloved by losing horse racing, but now we have this really special tradition that we can celebrate not only our community, but farms in our community and also just each other.” Returning to the fair this year are the infamous Wall of Death extreme motorcycle thrill show, the Wee Wee Wee Racing Pigs and the truck and tractor pulls following a hiatus. Also back for this year’s fair are the regular farm livestock competitions and exhibition hall classics, the pie-eating contest, the New England Mobile Dairy Bar in partnership with Maple Line Farm, the Magic of Lance Gifford, lawnmower racing and, of course, the iconic demolition derbies. Over 20 different food trucks and plenty of other fair dining options will be available during the weekend, as well. Haas explained that the fair will feature a large mobile stage highlighting tribute bands each day to coincide with America’s 250th birthday. Kicking off the weekend at 7 p.m. will be Aquanett, a 1980s tribute band, followed by an Earth, Wind and Fire tribute band on Saturday. Sunday will feature 1990s country tribute band Cottonwood, and on Labor Day, the stage will see Sweet Hitch Hiker, a Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute band, close out the weekend of performers. “What better way to celebrate all things Americana than at a country fair?” Haas added. The fair will once again offer free parking, and tickets can be purchased on the fair’s website. Advance tickets ordered online

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save buyers $3, while tickets purchased at the booth during the fair will cost $15. Admission for seniors and veterans is $10, and youth aged 11 and under can enter for free. A four-day pass is available online only for $32 through Sept. 4. Haas added that she and the team she works with daily, as well as the board of directors for the fair and the over 190 members involved, are dedicated to pre-

serving this tradition in the Pioneer Valley. She said that they are hoping for another exciting year in celebrating state agriculture and the community. “What it means for us to continue this tradition is, I think we all take a serious responsibility for the future of this fair and being able to have this every year, and seeing people’s smiles on their faces when they’re at the fair just feels so rewarding to see all

of our hard work pay off during the fair,” Haas said. “I really want to remind the community that this fair exists for all of us. We hope to keep things accessible for all members of our community. We don’t charge for parking, and once people are in the gates of the fairgrounds, there’s so much free entertainment and activities.” To view the full concert and events scheduled for the four-day weekend, visit 3countyfair.com.

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132 Papers: St. Joseph Dr., Wisteria Ln., Pembroke Terr., Rockingham Cir., Dartmouth Ln., Partial - Prospect St., Chestnut St., Somers Rd. 103 Papers: Gerrard Ave., Holy Cross Cir., Kingston Ave., Lombard Ave., Nelson St., Roderick Ave., Partial- N. Main St. 128 Papers: Braeburn Rd., Channing Rd., Tufts St., Van Dyke Rd., Wood Ave., Boulder St., Admiral St., Thompson St., Partial-Dwight Rd. (odd side only) 58 Papers: Anne St., Helen Cir., John St., Vadnais St., Converse Cir. 131 Papers: Orchard Rd., Pine Grove Cir., Partial-Parker St., Porter Rd., Allen St. 135 Papers: Baymor Dr., Edmund St., Fifth St., Glendale Rd., Knollwood Dr.

68 Papers: Woolworth St., Woodside Dr., Blokland Dr., Wilkin Dr., Grassy Gutter Rd. 57 Papers: Park Dr., Brittany Rd., Normandy Rd., Partial-E. Greenwich Rd., Colony Rd. 149 Papers: Prynne Ridge Rd., Wyndward Rd., Wildwood Glen, Maplewood St., Partial-Maple Rd. 158 Papers: Burbank Rd., Farmington Rd., Ellington Rd., Oakwood Rd., Partial-Converse St. 201 Papers: Dover Rd., Birchwood Ave., Benedict Ter., Roseland Ter., Colony Rd. 61 Papers: Magnolia Cir., Primrose Dr., Merriweather Dr., Vanguard Ln., Ridge Rd. 230 Papers: Blueberry Hill Rd., Concord Rd., Green Willow Dr., Tanglewood Dr., Redfern Dr. 80 Papers: Chandler Ave., Partial - Longmeadow St. 108 Papers: Birnie Rd., Brookside Dr., Crescent Rd., Longview Dr., Fairhill Dr., Partial - Longmeadow St.

LONGMEADOW - THURSDAY, HOOK DELIVERY

WILBRAHAM - THURSDAY, HOOK DELIVERY

73 Papers: Williamsburg Dr., Eunice Dr., Tabor Crossing, Morgan Ridge, Burns Meadow, Churchill Dr., Partial - Converse St. 85 Papers: Andover Rd., Ashford Rd., Cranwell Ln., Deerfield Ave., Willow Cir., Williston Dr., Willow Brook Rd., Partial - Frank Smith Rd. 146 Papers: Albemarle Rd., Arcadia St., Barclay St., Chiswick St., Fairway Dr., Franklin Rd., Lincoln Pk., Whitmun Rd., Woodmont Rd. 95 Papers: Brookwood Dr., Kenmore Dr., Knollwood Dr., Partial - Shaker Rd. 97 Papers: Barbara Ln., Quinnehtuk Rd., Village Dr., Pioneer Dr., Partial - Maple Rd., Frank Smith Rd., Wolf Swamp Rd. 100 Papers: Norway St., Nevins Ave., Partial - Maple Rd. 155 Papers: Birch Rd., Yarmouth St., King Philip Dr., Sheffield Ave., Partial-Wolf Swamp Rd. 105 Papers: Hopkins Pl., Hawthorn St., Fairfield Ter., Laurel Ln., Partial-Laurel St.

228 Papers: Echo Hill Rd., Highmoor Dr., Meeting House Ln., Rice Dr., Ridge Rd., Highridge Rd., Hitching Post Ln., Partial - Mountain Rd., Monson Rd., Tinkham Rd., Main St.

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