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Boar’s Head Festival Returns Jan. 9-11 From Jan. 9-11, the Boar’s Head Festival will take place at Trinity United Church in Springfield. The festival is based on a medieval festival in England celebrating the Epiphany.
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Cuts likely to worsen police struggle to provide resources Springfield is among hundreds of cities around the country struggling with the issue of homelessness. While the problem is more acute in many places, an annual point-in-time count in January 2025 found 2,683 individuals and families, 1.7% of the city’s population, were unhoused.
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Springfield Crossing ‘open for business’ The Dec. 15 ribbon cutting at Springfield Crossing shopping plaza on the former site of the Eastfield Mall, was an emotional one for many of the lawmakers and developers at the event.
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Best around: Central honors NBA alumnus By Sarah Heinonen
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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield honored its native son and NBA star Travis Best by naming the Central High School court where he once played in his honor. The Dec. 22 ceremony was a full-circle moment for Best. The hometown hero played point guard for the Central High School Golden Eagles from 1989 to 1991, leading the team to an undefeated season in 1991 and setting a state record 81-point game. He earned McDonald’s All-American honors, which recognizes the best high school basketball players in the nation. Best continued to rack up accolades playing college ball with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Over the course of his college career, he ranked in the school’s top six ever in points, assists, minutes, 3-point field goals and steals. In 1995, Best was drafted by the Indiana Pacers 23rd in the first-round of the NBA draft. A key player in the 2000 NBA Finals, the 5-foot, 11-inch player gained a reputation for being fast on the court. He played for the Pacers for seven seasons, before moving on to play for the Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets. Best retired from the NBA in 2005, going on to play professionally in Russia, Italy and Poland during the latter half of the 2000s. The court dedication came about when Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management Tom Ashe realized Best had no namesakes in the city and brought it to Sarno’s attention. Ashe said Sarno told him to rectify the situation. At the ceremony, Central High School Principal Thaddeus To-
Former NBA player and Central High School alum Travis Best kneels next to his name on the floor at the dedication of the school’s Travis Best Court. Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen
karz, who emceed the event, described Best as a “generational talent” and said, “It is only fitting that the place where greatness once ruled now bears the name of the man who defined it.” Best was accompanied into the gymnasium by his former Golden Eagles teammates and sat next to his father, Leo Best, whom he recognized in his remarks. Tony Watkins, who coached Best at Central High School, also recognized the support Best’s family provided for their son and how Best’s mother, father and sister were consistently at his games. Sherman Dillard, who was the assistant head coach at Georgia Tech, said that when he came to Springfield to recruit Best, he
thought, “Oh my God, we have to have this gentleman.” Beyond Best’s skill on the court and charisma, Dillard said, “I never coached a young man that had so much talent that was so humble.” A who’s who of local and state elected officials came out to congratulate Best, among them were state reps. Carlos Gonzalez and Bud Williams, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Springfield Superintendent Sonia Dinnall and School Committee members Barbara Gresham, LaTonia Monroe Naylor, Denise Hurst and members-elect Rosa Valentin and Ayana Crawford. Crawford went to school with Best and brought her yearbook to show him. He later re-signed it.
Recalling his first meeting with Best 40 years ago, Sarno said he was refereeing a basketball game at Warner School and saw an 11-year-old Best “carving through 16-year-olds like hot butter.” Sarno told Best, “We used to watch every one of your ball games.” Best did not forget about Springfield after making it to the NBA and has contributed to numerous community programs over the years, Sarno said. Dinnall laughed, saying, “I’m a little starstruck. I’ve never met a member of the NBA.” She was full of pride that the city and Springfield Public Schools were See BEST on page 4
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Boar’s Head Festival returns to Trinity Jan. 9-11 By Dennis Hackett
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SPRINGFIELD — From Jan. 9-11, the Boar’s Head Festival will take place at Trinity United Church in Springfield. The festival is based on a medieval festival in England celebrating the Epiphany — the birth of Christ and the arrival of the Three Wise Men. On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” host Chris Maza sat down with Boar’s Head Festival Artistic Director Steve Hays to discuss the event. Hays said their version of the festival came into fruition in 1984 after one of the initial organizers had been to another festival and realized Trinity United Church would be the perfect place for it. “The architecture, which is kind of medieval, renaissance in flavor, we had a big music program, and we thought it could be a viable program,” he said. “We opened in 1984 with a pretty complete visualization of what it is today. It was quite a crazy time with making hundreds of costumes, organizing the fundraising, but it has paid off,” he said. Hays also explained what attendees can expect from its twopart program and said that the performance is set in 1526 in England in the Cheshire area. “The first, which we call the festival preparation, is the assemblage of a community that is going to put on the presentation. The festival preparation is about how they work together to pull this off,” he said. “Then there is the festival … and it involves a lot of wonderful music, dance, animals, we have three camels coming down the aisle for the arrival of the kings, a horse, sheep goats, chickens, geese.” As the director, Hays discussed one of the challenges of the festival performance. “As director, I’m trying to make it a blend of highly religious observation, but also earthiness. These are very earth-bound people, they are doing their best to make this festival work,” he said.
Hays also spoke highly of the architecture in making the festival a “special event.” “We have wonderful stained glass and at the end of the festival when The Wise Men are there at the alter and everybody is presenting their attention to the Christ child, above the altar comes a stained-glass window of Christ and it’s lit from outside in the backyard and it’s a lovely moment,” he said. “It’s a wonderful area to present this kind of a festival.” Each year a committee of eight to 10 people does all of the planning for the festival each year, which can include an average of 200-plus people involved in the performances each day, according to Hays. Hays said that directing the festival is “like directing a circus.” “So much goes on throughout the building, it’s not focused on one particular area, it might be focused on about five or six. And that’s part of the fun of this, is that people who come see something going on all around and they enjoy it,” he said. The festival also includes a Madame Elixir with potions for attendees to “increase their life and enjoyment,” mind readers, a falconer and free cookies baked by the committee. “We have a lot of ways to interact with the audience and make them feel that they are part of this community that has put on this festival,” he said. Hays said one of the most important parts of the festival is the interaction between the cast and the audience. “My job is to keep that interaction within restraints. I want it to be true to the era, to the purpose of this and remind us all that our job is to create an Epiphany celebration, and I that I think is what ultimately motivates our cast to make it a religious experience,” he said. One thing that Hays called “sobering” is how long people have been participating in
A photo from a previous Boar’s Head Festival. Reminder Publishing submitted photo
the event for the course of over four decades. “It’s a little sobering — this is the 42nd year I’ve done this — to see people now in their 40s who weren’t born when we started this. Some of them started with
children’s roles, teen roles, adult roles and now they’re moving even beyond that,” he said. Tickets for the festival can be purchased online at eventbrite. com/e/boars-head-festival-ticket s-1219649948829?aff=oddtdtcre-
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GySgt. Thomas Sullivan Memorial Fund makes year-end donations By Sarah Heinonen
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SPRINGFIELD — On the last day of 2025, the family of Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and state Rep. Angelo Puppolo were on hand to present donations to the Westover Air Reserve Base 6 Marines and Pope Francis Preparatory School. Sullivan was a Springfield native and a 1994 graduate of Cathedral High School, which is now Pope Francis Preparatory School. An 18-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Sullivan was killed in 2015 in a domestic terrorist attack on the then-Naval Reserve Center in Chattanooga,
Tennessee. Sullivan is credited with saving the lives of others during the attack. “Ten years,” Puppolo reflected. “So much has changed but one thing that hasn’t changed is our love for Tommy.” He also praised the family, who created the GySgt. Thomas Sullivan Memorial Fund, for investing in the community and turning their tragedy into good works, Sarno said he “remembers vividly” when Sullivan was killed. He said the word hero is often misused. “Tommy Sullivan was a hero, a true hero. He saved lives.” Sullivan had two loves, Sarno said. “He loved being a marine and he loved this school, he said, referring to Cathedral High
School, which is now Pope Francis Preparatory School. The school was presented with a check for $24,875 for a scholarship in Sullivan’s name. In 2025, the scholarship had a balance of $800,000 and benefited 17 students. A $3,000 check for the Westover Air Reserve Base 6 Marines was accepted by three marines at the event. The donations were presented at Nathan Bill’s Bar & Restaurant, co-owned by Sullivan’s brother Joe Sullivan, who said he was grateful to Sarno and Puppolo as “day one supporters” of the Fund. He also thanked Sullivan’s niece, Marykate Caron, who has been spearheading the fundraising.
The family of Thomas Sullivan, state Rep. Angelo Puppolo, Mayor Domenic Sarno and members of the U.S. Marine Corp hold ceremonial checks from the GySgt. Thomas Sullivan Memorial Fund. Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen
VETERAN MEMORIAL DONATION — William Walls, chair of the Springfield Veterans Activities Committee, accepted a check for $2,500 from Bernie St. George, president of Cigars 4 Soldiers, while surrounded by members of both organizations on Dec. 29. The check, fittingly presented at Smokey Joe’s Cigar Lounge, was a donation to the committee’s efforts to build a Global War on Terror monument across from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Cigars 4 Soldiers supports military members, veterans and their families, while also shipping cigars to active service members around the world. Photo credit: Colby Visuals
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First phase of Stockbridge St. building restoration complete By Sarah Heinonen
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SPRINGFIELD — A part of Springfield’s history is one step closer to being brought back to life. Phase one of the Springfield Preservation Trust’s restoration of 7-9 Stockbridge St. is finished, with the roof and exterior masonry work complete. Built in 1845, the building is the third oldest in downtown Springfield. During its long history, it served as an 1880s grocery store and as Guenther & Handel’s Deli from 1913 until 1972. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Springfield Preservation Trust purchased the property in the spring of 2023, rescuing it from years of neglect and deterioration. In this phase of the restoration, the roof work was performed by MMC Specialty Roofing, while TMR Mason Contractors addressed the masonry needs on the building’s exterior. “Now that the exterior projects of roof and masonry are completed, the Trust is moving forward with the second phase of exterior restoration, including window and door restorations and painting the building,” said Erica Swallow, president of the Springfield Preservation Trust Board of Directors. The trust is “focusing full
steam on fundraising,” said Swallow. She explained that when the organization bought the building, it had expected renovations to cost about $800,000. However, analysis of the building found it in need of structural stabilization. The trust sought and received a $300,000 Community Preservation grant for the work, which will include the installation of columns and beams, as well as leveling the floors. This brought the estimated costs to $1.2 million. However, after architect Stephen Jablonski and experts in historic preservation expressed concerns that the project estimate was too low, the project was evaluated by M&S Development of Brattleboro, Vermont. Swallow said a thorough analysis of the project found that the total price tag would be $2.84 million. “We just didn’t expect it to be as high as they’re estimating,” Swallow said. Prior to purchasing this 7-9 Stockbridge St., the trust had only worked on restoring single-family homes, which typically cost about $100,000. While much of the funding so far has come from Community Preservation Act grants and from the Springfield Preservation Trust Fund, Swallow said the trust is also seeking smaller donations from individuals, including a recent Giving Tuesday
campaign to raise $5,000 to paint the building. Early in the new year, the trust will launch a major capital fundraising campaign for the multi-phased project. There are several large projects to tackle once attention does turn to the interior of the building. “We will begin environmental remediation of the interior, including asbestos and mold remediation, so that we can move forward with renovations as soon as we have secured funding for the interior projects,” Swallow explained. “We had hoped to complete the project in 2026, but given our current funding gap, it will likely flow into 2027. We are working diligently to close the funding gap in 2026 to bring this building back online as soon as time allows.” When the 3-floor building is finished, the ground level will house the Springfield Preservation Trust’s office, as well as a historic preservation library and space for programming. The second and third floors will be two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments. “We look forward to the day when this building is open, providing two additional housing units downtown and the trust’s office, where the public and our membership can come to enjoy programming and educational literature and exhibits on Springfield’s historic architecture, in-
Scaffolding in front of 7-9 Stockbridge St. is evidence of the restoration that is underway. Photo credit: Springfield Preservation Trust
fluential builders and architects, and the preservation efforts
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recognizing “one of our own.” She said she was “most impressed by the way he conducted himself with character on and off the court.” Dinnall said, “Nothing but greatness comes from the city of Springfield,” and urged the students in the stands to “see yourself in this moment.” Central High School student Malaysia Murphy said Best’s legend is well known throughout the school. “I think it’s good that they’re honoring him, giving respect and keeping his name alive here,” she said. In the bleachers, Abe Quiles sat with friends Noah Green and Xavier McCall. “It’s the ‘best’ thing that ever happened here,” Quiles said, laughing at his pun. Green added, “Seriously, it’s a great thing. I think it’s going to be inspirational for the kids.” Addressing the students, Best encouraged them to listen. “You can’t talk and learn at the same time,” he said, adding, “I’m pretty sure no one ever listened themselves out of a job.” He encouraged them to remember that they are walking the path of those who came before them. Before leaving the mic to unveil his name and player number on floor, he said, “When you hear the name Travis Best, it doesn’t mean perfect. It just means what I gave: my best.”
Top, from left:Travis Best shakes hands with Springfield School Committee member Denise Hurst while fellow committee member LaTonia Naylor Monroe and state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez applaud. Former NBA player Travis Best signs autographs for fans after the dedication of the Central High School gymnasium’s Travis Best Court. At right, Springfield native and former NBA player Travis Best recognizes his father, Leo Best, (seated left) at the dedication ceremony of the Travis Best Court at Central High School. Reminder Publishing photos by Sarah Heinonen
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Cuts likely to worsen police struggle to provide resources By Sarah Heinonen
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trespassing,” said Walsh, adding that relatively few incidents of theft or shoplifting are committed by people who are unhoused. More troubling is the opportunity for people who sell drugs to frequent encampments where people with substance abuse disorder may live. He added, “There are issues at times, if you’re purchasing drugs, someone might try to rob you.” Walsh said the Police Department works with the state Department of Public Health and the city to regularly offer unsheltered people resources, “for when they are ready. A lot of them never are,” he said. “Housing stability is public safety,” said Rob Rizzuto, senior public information officer for the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department. “Vouchers reduce the strain on public services. Housing is essential to medical and behavioral health, socio-economic programs.” Rizzuto said, “In substance abuse facilities or jail, we see a lot of addiction-related challeng-
es that have gone unaddressed in the community.” He added that the Sheriff’s Department works to address the whole person while they are incarcerated and often connects them to resources and sober programs in preparation for their release. “When homelessness is at the root of this, it makes everything else exponentially more challenging,” he said. “There are crises and there are manufactured crises,” Rizzuto said. “Removing these supports seems like it would be counterproductive. Cuts to federal housing assistance doesn’t eliminate the costs; it just pushes it onto cities and counties. Jails and emergency rooms are among the least effective and most expensive housing, but this is where unhoused people end up.” Rizzuto said the loss of housing assistance would affect the community and its people “for decades.” If you are experiencing homelessness, call 211 for a directory of housing, food and crisis services, or visit mass.gov/help-forhomeless-people.
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PIZZA WITH PUPPOLO — State Rep. Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. met with the Springfield Golden Agers at the Greenleaf Community Center for a community conversation over pizza. During the visit, Rep. Puppolo updated the seniors on what is happening at the State House, including key legislative priorities affecting seniors, public safety, and local community needs. The meeting offered a valuable opportunity for an open dialogue focused on the issues most important to Springfield’s older residents. “Meeting with our seniors is always one of the most meaningful parts of my job,” said Puppolo. “Their insight, lived experience, and passion for our community help shape the work I do every day on Beacon Hill. I’m grateful for the thoughtful conversation we had, and I will continue advocating for the programs and services our seniors rely on.” Puppolo thanked the Golden Agers and the Greenleaf Community Center for welcoming him and reaffirmed his commitment to ongoing engagement with seniors across the district. Reminder Publishing submitted photo
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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield is among hundreds of cities around the country struggling with the issue of homelessness. While the problem is more acute in many places, an annual point-in-time count in January 2025 found 2,683 individuals and families, 1.7% of the city’s population, were unhoused. If a funding cut proposed by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development takes effect, hundreds more Springfield residents will be without a place to call home. HUD funds the $3.5 billion Continuum of Care program, the purpose of which is to “promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness,” according to the department’s website. Currently, 87% of the funding from the Continuum of Care program is devoted to permanent supportive housing, units secured for people with a history of long-term homelessness, those disabilities or unhoused families. On Nov. 13, 2025, HUD sent out notice detailing plans to limit the amount of funding for permanent supportive housing to 30% of the program’s funding. This cut would abruptly leave more than 170,000 nationwide without housing, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. On Dec. 8, 2025, HUD withdrew its notice of intent and stated the department would review the possible changes. In the Jan. 1 issue of The Reminder, Reminder Publishing explored some of the effects this change might have on the shelter system in Springfield. This week, we reached out to law enforcement to discuss how cuts to this program may impact the city. According to Gerry McCafferty, Springfield’s Director of Housing and administrator of the Springfield-Hampden County Continuum of Care, there are 304 permanent supportive housing units in Springfield. The people currently living in those apartments would find themselves facing homelessness again should
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Springfield Crossing ‘open for business’ at former mall site By Sarah Heinonen
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SPRINGFIELD — The Dec. 15 ribbon cutting at Springfield Crossing shopping plaza on the former site of the Eastfield Mall, was an emotional one for many of the lawmakers and developers at the event. While the 1655 Boston Road property is nearly unrecognizable as the former home of JCPenney, Sears and — at one time — Steigers, memories of the mall were not far from the minds of those who spoke at the event. “This site is very personal for me,” said state Sen. Jake Oliviera, who grew up in nearby Ludlow. “This is where we came to shop. This is where we came to dine.” He also recalled that the parking lot in which the officials stood was where people had sat in their vehicles, inching along in snaking lines as they waited to get tested for the coronavirus during the pandemic. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo said that it was “like yesterday” that the mall was a “derelict” structure. Now, the property is brimming with new business life. Like legislators, City Council President-elect Tracye Whitefield said she “grew up in the Eastfield Mall, running the halls.” Of the new plaza, she said, “I can’t wait to shop here, like, every day.” The $80 million project contains 386,727 square feet of shopping space and 1,627 parking spaces. A handful of businesses have already opened in the plaza, including a 128,000-squarefoot BJ’s Wholesale Club and its affiliated gas station, PetSmart,
Chipotle and Chick-fil-A. Over the next two years, Target, Hobby Lobby, Lay-Z-Boy, Skechers and Chase Bank will join them at the site. Whitfield said the City Council worked with the developer to ensure there would be opportunitites for small businesses, like those that previously had a presence at the mall. To that end, there is the potential to subdivide one building into about a dozen small storefronts. The opening of BJ’s created 140 new jobs, the majority of which were filled by Springfield residents. Chick-fil-A represents another 125 positions. The plaza is expected to generate 800 jobs in total, including those involved in the site’s construction. Redevelopment of the site had been a long time coming. State Sen. Adam Gomez said the property was “in need of saving” during his time on the City Council from 2015 to 2021. “Springfield is open for business,” he said, and that business has brought jobs to Boston Road. It is that job creation that he is most “proud” of because it means “people can work and put food on the table.” Puppolo praised Mayor Domenic Sarno’s administration for its commitment to economic development. “Mayor Domenic Sarno is the best quarterback we’ve had in the city of Springfield,” he said. His colleague, state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez, declared, “The city of Springfield is where economic development continues to shine,” and “when Springfield shines, the whole Western Massachusetts shines.”
State Rep. Angelo Puppolo presents developer Anton Melchionda with a proclamation in honor of the opening of Springfield Crossing shopping Plaza. Fellow state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez, state sens. Jake Oliviera and Adam Gomez, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Melchionda’s business partner Dinesh Patel and others were on hand for the moment. Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen
While developer Onyx Partners Ltd. as many properties in its portfolio, founder Anton Melchionda said, “This one’s really special. I grew up about 30 minutes away.” When a business partner suggested they buy the property, Melchionda agreed without knowing how much it would cost. He said that he knew they would “figure it out.” Three months later, the company brought their proposal to the city. To emphasize how easy the City Council was to work with, Melchionda said his company
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purchased a similar property elsewhere around the same time as it bought the former mall. As the ribbon was cut on Springfield Crossing, he said, the other project remains stalled in a different city council. In Springfield, he said, “We whipped right through the process. The city over-performed. They did their part; we did our part.” City Councilor Zaida Govan, who represents Ward 8, where the plaza is located, said the council “said a resounding yes” to the established a 34-acre development district on the site. The $8 million that the city committed will help pay the costs of development. The city will see a return on its investment, though, as the vacant property provided $600,000 a year in property taxes. With Phase 1 of the project completed, the plaza will generate an annual $2.7 million to fill the city’s coffers and pay back the bond on the district. Whitfield has recently pushed for the City Council to find revenue streams that would divert tax
pressure away from homeowners. She said, “We desperately need tax revenue. We need more job creation. I can’t wait to see it continue.” When redevelopment of the site was first proposed, a mixeduse project was considered but ultimately, decided against. However, Whitfield said Onyx Partners have committed to housing development as part of Phase 2 of the project. Part of the Eastfield Mall’s footprint remains. Immediately adjacent to the plaza is the former Sears and further, the shuttered Sears Auto Center. Those parcels were once owned by the now bankrupt Sears Holdings but were sold to Michael Hotarek and Joseph Morrison of Eastern Retail Properties in 2020. Whitfield called the buildings “an eyesore,” while Sarno said the Springfield Crossing development will “force” the owners to “do something” with the land.
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From left: William Spademan as Robert and Kimberly Gaughan as Catherine, in a recent rehearsal for Heartbeat Theater’s inaugural production of ‘Proof’. Anne Zager as Claire and Shelton Windham as Hal, during a recent rehearsal for Heartbeat Theater’s inaugural production of ‘Proof’. Photo credit: River Hambleton, Heartbeat Theater
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is on the actors, the narrative, the story. Don’t get me wrong, I love big theatrical things, you know, like ‘Phantom of the Opera,’ but I think that there is a space for more intimate shows in studio spaces with simpler sets where you really get to see the actors in their full glory. And I think ‘Proof’ is a play that really lends itself to that. It’s a forehander. Most of the scenes only have two or three people in them, so there’s a lot of focus on the story and so I thought it was a great play to start with.” Rose-Langston added that for this production, concentration on performances takes highest priority with the show’s intimate venue and story. He called “Proof” “one of those universal stories of family drama.” “The show grapples with the themes of grief, themes of loss, and really delves into the aftermath of legacy, because of the father’s legacy. What does that mean to the people who are left behind? What does that mean in terms of their own identities both connected to the father but also as separate individuals,” said Rose-Langston. He added, “It’s also a story that revolves around mental illness as well, which is one of my specialties as a professional, I’m a psychotherapist. And so that’s one of the things that drew me to the show. It’s one of the few pieces that I’ve found that really handles mental illness very accurately and also very compassionately. It doesn’t devolve into stereotypes or anything like that but really is embedded in the show in terms of mental illness and questioning your sanity is the importance of truth. The importance of understanding truth, recognizing truth, and being perceived as a truthful person, being trusted of your own mind, your own will. Those are the things that drew me to the piece.”
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Both Rose-Langston and Gaughan said they are eagerly awaiting the opening of Heartbeat Theater’s inaugural production of “Proof” and hope the shows can build momentum forward for the new theater group. “What I think we offer is something that the valley has been missing for quite a while, these very intimate, minimalistic productions that focus in on performance over production value. Production value is wonderful, don’t get me wrong, I love a big splashy show. It’s really beautiful to be part of that and I’m still part of ETC’s board of directors and still heavily involved with their shows as well. But this is something different. I thought it was a nice change of pace for the valley and it really allows us to focus on craft,” said Rose-Langston. Gaughan added, “I think the running joke currently is we’re just trying to get through this first production, but I do have visions for us. We’re such a wonderful community. I feel like we’re a lit-
tle family of artists who’ve come together and we all have different tastes and preferences, but I think there is a similar goal that we love really strong narratives. We love really strong tight plays, and we like doing them with simplicity.” Gaughan credited Easthampton Theater Company for their support in this new endeavor and added Heartbeat Theater is lucky to be based in the Pioneer Valley surrounded by artists who want to come together. “There’s just so much going on [in the area] and I found that people are so eager to be involved and create great art and I’ve never experienced that in my entire artistic career, this community of people coming together and uplifting each other,” said Gaughan, who moved to the area from Boston in the last year. “So, for us to be able to join this theater scene which we’re so grateful to be a part of it was very easy because everyone is so welcoming and helpful.”
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EASTHAMPTON — Heartbeat Theater, a new theater company established by a group of passionate area stage actors and crew is debuting its inaugural production to kick off the new year as they will present “Proof,” opening on Jan. 16 in The Blue Room at CitySpace. Set in the early 2000s, “Proof” is a Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning play by David Auburn and has received much critical acclaim due to its commanding exploration of truth, authenticity and the fine line between brilliance and instability. Jumping between past and present, the story centers on the family of a recently deceased mathematical genius. Through moments of profound revelation, deep healing, bitter judgement and good humor, “Proof” examines how we reconcile grief, question the future and make peace with the legacy left behind. “‘Proof’ confronts the burden of family legacy and how families can be torn apart by doubt and grief, only to discover deeper ties that bind,” said Director Jason Rose-Langston. “The play examines the struggle to know oneself and the need we all have to be truly known by others.” The cast features local talent, including former Ashfield Community Theater Director William Spademan as Robert, a professor of mathematics at the University of Chicago. Kimberly Gaughan joins him as Robert’s daughter and caretaker, Catherine. Anne Zager plays Catherine’s older sister, Claire. Shelton Windham rounds out the cast as Robert’s former student, Hal. Performances will begin on Friday, Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in CitySpace’s Blue Room. Following performances will be on Jan. 17, 23 and 24, at 7:30 p.m., and matinee showings will be on Jan. 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at heartbeattheater.org. Rose-Langston and Gaughan both told Reminder Publishing the formation of Heartbeat Theater stems from the recent Easthampton Theater Company’s production of “On Golden Pond” which the two directed and starred in, respectively. As that production was wrapping up, Gaughan said she remembered asking fellow cast member William Spademan if he was familiar with the play “Proof.” “From my perspective it was sort of a oh, wouldn’t it be nice if the theater company did this play some day and we could be in it, but William being as creative and gung-ho as he is, suggested that we just do it together,” explained Gaughan. “I was really taken aback by that because I’ve been an actor for almost 20 years and
you sort of rely on casting directors and production companies to cast you. You’re always kind of at their whim and this idea that we could just do it ourselves and cast ourselves I guess is slightly narcissistic, but it worked really well.” With the motivational push to see what was possible from Spademan, Gaughan said the two of them began discussions on forming a new theater group and brought Rose-Langston into the fold thanks to the “wonderful environment” he facilitated as director of “On Golden Pond.” “They approached me with this idea, and they didn’t know actually that ‘Proof’ was on my bucket list to direct so we had this wonderful conversation over dinner where they thought they had to convince me to direct it and I thought I had to convince them to let me direct it, so it was joyous from day one,” said RoseLangston. “It sort of happened very organically that we developed this new theater company and Heartbeat Theater came out of just the beautiful collaboration we had in ‘On Golden Pond’ and the continued friendship and collaboration that we want to bring into this new venture.” Wanting to be a part of a production of “Proof” since a teenager, Gaughan said this new endeavor was the perfect opportunity to make it happen. As stated by the theater company, Heartbeat Theater’s mission is to present simple, intimate productions of great plays — one heartbeat in the evolution of human society passing ever forward its stories. “I think part of the reason I was interested once William proposed starting a theater company was that I always envisioned a theater company that produces simple productions of great plays,” explained Gaughan. “I really love to see acting forward productions, so where the focus NO
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CITATION ON PETITION FOR REMOVAL Docket No. HD21P1205EA 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: Anthony Carter Date of Death: 04/07/2021 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Anthony Wells of Studio City CA requesting that Althea Carter of Westfield MA be removed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate. also requesting that: Anthony Wells of Studio City CA be appointed as Successor Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond. 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 01/21/2026. 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. WITNESS, Hon. Barbara M Hyland, First Justice of this Court. Date: December 24, 2025 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (January 8)
CITATION ON PETITION FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE BY A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Docket No. HD24P2039EA Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 Estate of: Jacqueline Theresa Zamboni Date of Death: 03/15/2023 To all interested persons: A Petition for Sale of Real Estate has been filed by: Dino J. Zamboni of Springfield MA requesting that the court authorize the Personal Representative to sell the decedent's real estate at a private sale. 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 a.m. on the return day of 01/27/2026. 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. WITNESS, Hon. Barbara M Hyland, First Justice of this Court Date: December 22, 2025 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (January 8)
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CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. HD25P2688EA 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: Luz Elenia Guzman Date of Death: 08/10/2025 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Katherine C Garvey of Longmeadow MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Katherine C Garvey of Longmeadow MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve With Personal 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 01/28/2026. 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. Barbara M. Hyland, First Justice of this Court. Date: December 31, 2025 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (January 8)
INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Docket No. HD24P1413EA Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Hampden Division Estate of: Kyle David Ollmann Date of Death: 06/10/2024 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Kathleen E. Ollmann of N Quincy MA Kathleen E. Ollmann of N Quincy MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. (January 8)
INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Docket No. HD24P2582EA Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Hampden Division Estate of: Cedric D. Williams Date of Death: July 31, 2024 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Theresa Williams of Springfield MA Theresa Williams of Springfield MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relatingontonext thepage esContinued tate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. (January 8)
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Estate of: Mary Jane Metzger Date of Death: 01/17/2015 To all interested persons: A Petition for S/A - Late and Limited Formal Testacy and/or Appointment has been filed by James D. Metzger of Monson MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: James D. Metzger of Monson MA 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 01/15/2026. 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. Barbara M. Hyland, First Justice of this Court. Date: December 18, 2025 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (January 8)
CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. HD25P2689EA 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: Maria Vanegas Also known as: Maria Jesus Hernandez Gomez Date of Death: 11/02/2024 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Freddy Vanegas of East Longmeadow MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Freddy Vanegas of East Longmeadow MA 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 01/28/2026. 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. Barbara M. Hyland, First Justice of this Court. Date: December 31, 2025 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (January 8)
liam Reyes Irizarry is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Kimberly Camp of Westfield, MA | 11 | (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 01/16/2026. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or you attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Barbara M Hyland, First Justice of this Court Date: December 18, 2025 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (January 8)
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Baezmust to Pedro 17 Chateaugay $279,000 Gemini Town Homes LLC, to Pedro Reyes Figueroa, 39 Morris St. Unit 103 der the MUPC in an to unsupervised adminisor before $294,000 Daniel S. O’Connor Erin M. O’Connor, 89 Southwick St. 10:00 A.M. on the return date of $80,000 Gretchen Dubbs to Faustino Sanchez Jr., 28 Hazen St. tration is not required to file an inventory or 01/16/2026. This day is NOT a hearing date, $275,000 Emtay Inc., to Arturo J. Garcia Lugo and Anabell Santiago Maldonado, 528 Broadway St. $375,000 Jennifer K. Rossmiller and Jennifer K. Klock to Meaghan Elizabeth Cocuzzo, 28 Rencelau St. annual accounts with the Court. Persons inbut a deadline date by which you have to file Jose Ramirez to Maria Del Carmen Maldonado, 88-90 Somerset St. $420,000 Joseph Frasco to Rachael L. Hardy, 24 Blanchard St. $269,900 terested in the estate are entitled to notice the written appearance if you object to the peti$382,500 Patricia N.the Smith, estate, and Deborah Ellis Gray,appearance 97 Collins St. $255,000 Joseph A. Cleaveland and Lauren J. Holm to Chrismery Gonzalez, 189 Bowles Park, regarding administration directly Ekanbarger, from tion.representative, If you fail to filetothe written byUnit E-7 $205,000 Shawn P. Peabody and Leigh T.and Peabody to Drewthe Nalewanski, 16-18 Victoria $545,000 Ladawn Savage and Hayward Burdette to 3Queens LLC, 162 Northampton Ave. the Personal Representative may petireturn date, action mayPark be taken in this tion the Court in any matter relating to the matter without further notice to you. In addition Lisa M. Garcia to Jacob R. Motyl and Laura J. Motyl, 28 Collingwood Road $285,000 EASTincluding LONGMEADOW estate, the distribution of assets to filing the written appearance, you or you atLivingwater Capital LLC, to Benjamin Goodman Shapiro, 19 Normandy Road $700,000 Chapdelaine Chuduk, 260 Porter Road $285,000 and expensestoofAleksandr administration. torney must file a written affidavit stating the Manchester Enterprises LLC, to Carlos M. Flores, 33 Taber St. $265,000 WITNESS, Hon. Barbara Hyland, First specific facts Sandra M. Turgeon to EvanM. Donermeyer, 85 Brookhaven Driveand grounds of your objection $545,000 Melody Carter-Walls and Melvin Walls to Garren Cox and Nicole Walls-Cox, 101 Newhall St. $177,866 Justice of this Court. within 30 days after the return date. Mike Krasnov and Kateryna Krasnov to Nanaadom Nyarko, 126-128 Miller St. $425,000 LONGMEADOW Date: December 26, 2025 IMPORTANT NOTICE $260,000 outcome of this Road proceeding may limit Eileen A. CavanaughRosemary and PhilipA.B.Saccomani, Jones to CollinThe M. Mack, 37 Captain $476,000 Nikolay Dipon to Odalis Marie Velez, 177 Johnson St. Register of Probate or completely take away 120 the Inverness above-named Gary A. Popovich and Heidi Popovich to Rachel Millimet and Ryan Kenyon, Lane $515,000 Nilda M. Colon and Marianelis Colon to Alexis Villanueva Gonzalez and Yomayra Morales, 485 Riverside Rd. $365,000 (January make decisions per-Road $100 Hoa P. Nguyen and Thao 8) Nguyen to Ryan David person’s Smith andright TaryntoBrittany Smith, 117 about Crescent $474,900 Rendy Cruz to Rendy Cruz and Dejaven Cruz, 722-724 Carew St. sonal affairs or financial affairs or both. The $300,000 Michael Elfman, Alisa Lynn Elfman and Alisa Harrison to Clarence H. Linder Jr., 217 Williams St. $450,000 Robert B. Mulcahey to Ramon Mazariegos Lopez and Ermitania Perez Perez, 74 Blanche St. above-named person has the right to ask Sandra Seymour and Paul Seymour to Rosemary Lopez and Hadley Stena Camilus, 15 Burns Ave. $326,000 for a lawyer. Anyone may make this reLUDLOW Sara L. Maggipinto, Sara L. Brown and James E. Brown to Amanda Bineault, 42 Redstone Drive $365,000 quest on behalf of the above-named perMatthew T. Bridges, Jennifer L. Bridges and Jennifer L. Bouvier to Matthew Racel Quinnell, 3 Fontaine St. $390,000 Sareen Properties LLC, to Damaris Frias, 46-48 Wait St. $425,000 son. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at Silvestre M. Gama to Equity Trust Co., custodian, Robert Lareau IRA, and Robert Lareau, 57-59 Martha St. 220,000 PALMER State expense. $1,200,000 Central MA Properties LLC, to J&M Premier Properties LLC, 4014 School St. $450,000 Steven R. Torres to Peter B. Picknelly, 500 Park Drive Pars T & R, WITNESS, Hon. Barbara M Hyland, First $225,000 Mathew W. Walch and Meghan Ann Walch to Stephanie Harry, 44 Converse St. $342,000 Timothy J. Deuso to Amanda L. Barrett, 94 Duryea St. Justice of this Court Date: December 18, 2025 WILBRAHAM SPRINGFIELD Rosemary A. Saccomani, $450,000 Anthony J. Daniele and Carla M. Daniele to Marie Alberte Joseph, 40 Eldridge St. $272,000 Caitlin A. Garreffi and Darius Trinka to John Michael Sarnacki, 4 Lance Lane Register of Probate JoeJoe Properties LLC, to Nicolas Rovelli and Valentina Rovelli, 12 Highridge Road $1,113,000 Campagnari Construction LLC, to JJJ17 LLC, 157 Penrose St. $137,000 (January 8)
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