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Horticultural center receives $1 million earmark
The long-awaited horticultural center at Forest Park is one step closer to becoming a reality
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Officials working to clear vacant sites
City leaders and state Rep. Angelo Puppolo are taking steps to address blight along the Boston RoadState Street corridor
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“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. Springfield 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 infra-
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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.
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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
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“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.
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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
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Springfield candidates talk campaigns at sheriff’s picnic By Dennis Hackett
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SPRINGFIELD — For the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” the hosts took the podcast on the road to Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s annual cookout on Aug. 19. Among the attendees were several candidates seeking election to positions representing Springfield, including state Rep. Angelo Puppolo Jr., Michael Lachenmeyer, who is challenging Puppolo for his 12th Hampden District seat, which includes parts of Springfield, East Longmeadow, Wilbraham and Monson; and Nicole Coakley, who is facing off against incumbent state Rep. Bud Williams and fellow challenger Johnnie McKnight for the 11th Hampden District seat, which covers parts of Springfield. Candidates’ interviews are listed below in alphabetical order. Nicole Coakley Coakley said she wanted to run because things are changing with incumbents being defeated across the country. “It’s time for change, it is time for change, as you look across the U.S., those incumbents that have been there for years are being knocked out, and that tells us that our communities are waking up and they’re realizing that the same old good old boy club is not doing what our families need, so it’s time for them to go,” she said. Coakley said some of the biggest issues residents have brought up on the campaign trail are around affordable housing and economic stability. “So many of them are worried about losing their homes, not being able to pay their mortgage because they are trying to figure out, ‘am I going to pay my mortgage or am I gonna put food on my table, or how am I gonna do this?’” Coakley said. She said she knows firsthand about what the rental market has become. “When I went from an apart-
ment that I moved into where I started out at $950, went to $1,500, and on Aug. 1 it’s $2,200 for the same apartment that I’ve been living in for over 10 years, it’s an issue. But do you blame the landlords? No, because things are increasing for them too,” she said. “So how do we work with homeowners and homebuyers to help our community to rise? We have to continue to figure that out.” Coakley also talked about the importance of supporting the youth. “A lot of them need guidance. We have to make sure that we are not too busy that we can’t support our youth because they are the next generation that’s coming up, so when we’re gone, it’s gonna be on them, so we gotta make sure that us as mentors are doing what’s needed to make sure that our youth are being met with all the necessities they need to be successful,” she added. Coakley said the best way to improve things in Western Massachusetts is to give the community a voice at the table. “I’m not afraid to advocate for the need of my community, and a lot of times that doesn’t happen because people’s hands are tied. My hands are not tied. When I tell you ‘Nicole Coakley worked her way from the bottom to the top,’ I don’t owe nobody anything but God, that’s who helped me get here,” she said. “So, when I get there, I’m bringing my whole community with me.” She added that work needs to continue to be done in her district beyond photo opportunities in Mason Square. “Right now, we don’t get no funding here in the city of Springfield, especially in the 11th Hampden District. If you look at the Mason Square area, it’s going downhill,” Coakley said. “These are lives that matter, these are people that need help, we have real reality situations that we need to focus on; it is not a photo opp for me.” Michael Lachenmeyer Lachenmeyer said he was
spurred to run after visiting Puppolo’s office in 2025 to lobby for singlepayer universal healthcare, when Puppolo’s staff said he would not go on the record supporting it. “That frustrated me because I believe that as a politician, your job is to fight for the ideas you support, or if you don’t believe in them, then tell your constituents why; let’s have an honest conversation instead of kind of just trying to tell me what I want to hear,” he said. With few candidates running against Puppolo, Lachenmeyer said it was a good time to make a run against him. “I saw nobody had run against him since 2006 in the primary, so I figured that if I didn’t run against him, nobody was likely to, and I decided that this would be how I could make a positive impact on the community and do something to push forward the values that I believe in,” he said. Lachenmeyer also said that his campaign has featured a large volunteer effort. “My campaign has done a ton of canvassing; we’ve knocked more than 10,000 doors at this point and we’ve mobilized an army of volunteers to help us,” he said. “My opponent’s got a lot of money, but we have people, and that is how I plan to win this race.” He said the issue he has heard the most on the campaign trail is about affordability. “The number one issue people talk about is affordability, whether it’s young people who can’t afford to buy a house or old people who are worried about keeping their houses because property taxes keep exploding,” he said. Lachenmeyer said he had three policies for solving the affordability crisis: raising taxes on the wealthy, creating a singlepayer universal healthcare program and to make utility companies publicly owned. He also said he wanted to ban stock trading in the Legislature, pass the audit of the Legislature and prevent representatives from becoming lobbyists for five
Nicole Coakley, candidate for state representative in the 11th Hampden District, joined the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me” at Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s annual cookout. Reminder Publishing photo by Dennis Hackett
years after their terms expire. Lachenmeyer said that by increasing taxes on the wealthy, it would support schools across the state. “I believe that we should be raising taxes on the wealthiest people in this state and the wealthiest corporations so that we can fund the schools without asking for higher property taxes, and so that we can create a better baseline that’s more equitable for people across the commonwealth,” he said. Angelo Puppolo Jr. Puppolo said the district needs an experienced leader to continue to advocate for it. “We’ve been working very, very hard, not taking anything for granted, but I think — especially now in this time that we’re in — it’s critically important that we continue to have strong, experienced leadership, someone that knows how to get things done, someone that can go to Boston and deliver,” he said. Puppolo highlighted the $775,000 he has secured for Rick’s Place in Wilbraham since he has been elected. “We need to make sure that we continue to have somebody that’s gonna go — not only ask for money in Boston — but to continue to advocate for issues that are important to us, whether it’s affordability, whether it’s housing,” he said. Puppolo said that constituent services have been a hallmark of his time in the Legislature as he has maintained a district office since he was elected. “I’ve had one in the heart of my district in Wilbraham since day one and that is there to serve constituents. We’re there, my staff is there, we help with Department of Revenue issues, Registry of Motor Vehicles issues, housing issues, unemployment issues, we’re working on a lot for reforming healthcare,” he said. “We’re there, we take the calls and we’re in the community, and it’s like having a town meeting every day of the week because we have a district office that’s open.” Puppolo said that he still enjoys being in the community and meet-
ing with constituents. “I enjoy going out into the community meeting people. I go to events, this is a great event — the sheriff’s cookout every year — I don’t miss it, going back to Sheriff [Michael] Ashe’s when he had the clam bake every year. These type of events are critically important, so I don’t hide, you know where to find me, people know where to find me, I’m accessible, I’m available,” he said. “My approach hasn’t changed, if anything, it’s become more familiar because you get to know so many people.” Puppolo also talked about a recent effort to clean up the former Sears property on Boston Road in Springfield. “Sears is still an eyesore, and I saw it was getting way out of control. There was a lot of overgrowth, you had issues relative to trash and debris, there was all kinds of graffiti on the building; there was holes in there, people were sleeping in there; they were breaking into the building, needles, all kinds of just garbage around there,” he said. Puppolo said the owners eventually began remediating the property after he put pressure on them. “They’ve taken some great first steps, and I’m gonna continue to stay on them until that property is developed,” he said. Puppolo said he also filed legislation targeting vacant commercial properties that are larger than 5 acres. The legislation would allow cities and towns to go after the owners of these properties if they become blighted or if they feature public safety issues. The hosts also sat down with Ward 6 City Councilor Victor Davila and previous City Council candidate Juan Latorre at the cookout. Those interviews, along with interviews with candidates for several statewide office can be found at thereminder.com/ourpodcast or by searching “So That Reminds Me” on your favorite podcasting platform. A story about candidates for the statewide offices can also be found in this edition of The Reminder and at thereminder.com.
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City receives $1M earmark for Forest Park Horticultural Center
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Municipal Buildings and Recreation Thomas Ashe discuss plans for a horticultural center at Forest Park. Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen
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SPRINGFIELD — The long-awaited horticultural center at Forest Park is one step closer to becoming a reality after U.S. Rep. Richard Neal secured a federal earmark for the project. In early August, Neal joined Mayor Domenic Sarno for the funding’s announcement, as well as Executive Director of Parks, Municipal Buildings and Recreation Thomas Ashe, the Garden Club and Ward 6 City Councilor Victor Davila, who represents the area where the park is located. “Springfield’s fortunate. It has a spectacular public parks system,” Neal said. “The federal partnership here has been really substantial across the city. We have invested from the federal government tens of millions of dollars in the Springfield parks system.” He said Sarno has been a “terrific steward” of that investment. Speaking of his affinity for Springfield’s parks, the one-time mayor said with a smile, “I’m such a product of the city parks system. There’s not an inch of the city’s parks system that I haven’t played on. You know, growing up, my grandmother never got a driver’s
license, my mother never had a driver’s license, and you walked to a lot of parks, and you played ball and it was what you did every day.” He said he was a “real believer” in public parks. Sarno said the earmark funding is the “seeds of the foundation of the Horticultural Center.” He also thanked the Garden Club for their work. Neal said the Garden Club sought the earmark, bringing the horticultural center to his attention. Ashe extended “a heartfelt thanks” to Neal. He said the fundSee HORTICULTURE on page 6
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Sears property cleaned, but Vibra Hospital site still a ‘jungle’ By Sarah Heinonen
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SPRINGFIELD — City leaders and state Rep. Angelo Puppolo are taking steps to address blight along the Boston Road-State Street corridor posed by large commercial properties whose owners have allowed them to deteriorate. One of those sites is the former Sears department store and free-standing Sears Auto Center. Sears opened as an anchor store at the Eastfield Mall in 1970. After nearly 50 years in business, the store closed its doors in 2018, five years before the rest of the mall shuttered. The mall was torn down in 2023, and the site was redeveloped into the Springfield Crossing shopping plaza. However, the Sears building and Auto Center — now owned by Springfield Boston Road Real Estate Trust and managed by Eastern Retail Properties — remained standing, conspicuous empty shells next to the new retail development. Earlier this month, after the property managers were contacted by Puppolo, trash and refuse were cleaned from the site and the building was secured. According to Puppolo’s office, he had reached out to the property’s owners several times, asking the company to address conditions at the site, which had accumulated debris, brush, tree limbs, garbage, old carriages and used needles. The legislator said he visited the site in person and saw the progress being made. “By contacting the property owner and speaking up, I was able to raise awareness to this blight, and they have listened
and taken action. The cleanup is very noticeable from the street and the neighborhood’s quality of life has improved,” Puppolo said. “I am very happy so far. but without my intervention nothing would have been done.” Addressing the property cleanup in an email, Mayor Domenic Sarno said, “I commend state Rep. Angelo Puppolo’s steadfast efforts on this issue and on these ‘zombie’ properties. Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan and I will continue to monitor and push for proper, responsible and conducive neighborhood developments for these sites, and continue to work with Rep. Puppolo.” Sears is not the only site posing an issue, however. Vibra Hospital at 1400-1414 State St. also shut down in 2018. While the city had announced its intention to purchase the property in October 2023, the 12.96-acre site’s condition rapidly deteriorated shortly thereafter. Since then, the city has had difficulty bringing the owners, Vibra Healthcare Real Estate Company II LLC, to the table to discuss remedies. In a press release about the hospital property, Sarno said, “I am totally frustrated and aggravated with this property — shame on them! My administration will continue to press them in court for follow-up maintenance on their property.” He added, “And to think this once was a place of healing, now it’s turned into a jungle!” The city has issued fines and code violations and, in 2024, sought redress in court. “We have tried to work with them, but they have been atrocious caretakers
State Rep. Angelo Puppolo stands in front of the former Sears on Boston Road in Springfield. Reminder publishing submitted photo
of their property and nonrespon-
sive to our requests and fines, which is why we must continue to pursue in court,” Sarno said. Aside from attracting illegal dumping and vandalism, the site has become a public safety issue. In May, there was a fire at the property resulting from trespasser activity, the second such fire at the site. The Springfield Fire Department fought a blaze there in October 2024. In July of that year, then-Fire Commissioner B.J. Calvi described the building as “a firefighter killer” because there are doors that lock and only open from one direction, potentially trapping fire-
fighters inside. Earlier this year, Puppolo filed legislation to provide more options to municipalities dealing with large, blighted properties. Under “An Act Providing Municipalities with Tools to Address Large Vacant Commercial Properties,” if a vacant property is allowed to negatively impact the surrounding neighborhood or community, a city or town is allowed to seek a temporary restraining order, a fine of not more than $100,000 and compel the sale of the property. The legislation would apply to sites that are 5 acres or more in size.
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SPRINGFIELD — The Sept. 1 primary elections in Massachusetts are just a few days away, and with 73 precincts within the city’s eight wards, Springfield voters may wonder where to go to cast their ballot or if they are registered to vote. Massachusetts residents can check if they are registered to vote at sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx. The in-person early voting period runs from Saturday, Aug. 22 to Friday, Aug. 28. There are limited polling locations for in-person early voting. They are: Springfield City Hall — 36 Court St., ground floor. The accessible entrance is at the rear of the building. • Thursday, Aug. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Friday, Aug. 28, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Poll hours on Election Day are from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If unsure of your precinct, call the Elections Office at 413-787-
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units. Merrick Park Apartments contains 62 units, including studios and apartments with one, two and three bedrooms. “So, 122 new homes right here in Springfield. You know, this is what this is about,” said Gov.
6190.The polling locations are: Ward 1 • Precincts 1A and 1B: Riverview Community Room, 82 Division St. • Precincts 1C and 1C1: North End Youth Center, 1772 Dwight St. • Precincts 1D, 1D1 and 1E: Baystate Place Apartments — Community Room, 414 Chestnut St. • Precinct 1F: Seniority House (A.K.A. Hobby Club) rear of building, 309 Chestnut St. • Precinct 1G: Fire Department Headquarters, 605 Worthington St. • Precinct 1H: The Good Life Center, 1600 E. Columbus Ave. Ward 2 • Precincts 2A, 2B and 2C: Springfield Boys & Girls Club, 481 Carew St. • Precincts 2D, 2E and 2H: Van Sickle School Gym, 1170 Carew St. • Precinct 2F: Safety Complex, 1212 Carew St. • Precinct 2G: Bowles School, 24 Bowles St.
Maura Healey. “When I started a few years ago, we had a shortage of about 220,000 homes. No wonder rents and housing costs were so high.” Healey said legislation, like the Affordable Homes Act, has spurred housing development through tax credits and incentives, making it easier to build accessory dwelling units and office to residential conversions. She said permitting times have been
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Ward 3 • Precinct 3A: Emerson Hall, next to Mason Wright, 439 Union St. • Precinct 3B and 3C: Gentile Apartments Community Room, 85 William St. • Precinct 3D and 3E: Elias Brookings School, 422 Walnut St. • Precincts 3F, 3G and 3H: Holy Name Church/Social Center, 323 Dickinson St. Ward 4 • Precincts 5A and 4B: Rebecca Johnson School, 55 Catherin St. • Precinct 4C: Mason Square Library, 765 State St. • Precinct 4D: Highland House, 250 Oak Grove Ave. • Precinct 4E: Mason Square Fire Station, 33 Eastern Ave. • Precincts 4F and 4H: American International College Karen Sprague Cultural Arts Center, 1063 State St. • Precinct 4G: Independence House, 1475 Roosevelt St. Ward 5 • Precincts 5A and 5B: SciTech Sports Complex,
60 Alton St. • Precincts 5C and 5C1: Mary Lynch School, 315 N. Branch Parkway • Precincts 5D and 5G: Green Leaf Community Center (Clodo Concepcion Community Center) 1188 Parker St. • Precinct 5E: Pine Point Library, 204 Boston Road • Precinct 5F: Duggan Middle School, 1015 Wilbraham Road • Precinct 5H: Church in the Acres, 1383 Wilbraham St. Ward 6 • Precincts 6A and 6B: Forest Park Middle School, 46 Oakland St. • Precinct 6C: Barney Lane Apartments, Barney Lane • Precincts 6D, 6D1 and 6F: Alice Beal School, 285 Tiffany St. • Precinct 6E: Holy Name Church Social Center, 323 Dickinson St. • Precincts 6G and 6H: MLK Charter School, 285 Dorset St. • Precincts
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cut from one year to 30 days, and 130,000 homes were completed or are in the process being built since she came to office. Mayor Domenic Sarno credited tax credit programs, both those created by U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and those from the state level for “helping close the funding gap” on projects like the Vault and Merrick Park Apartments. He added, “Gov. Maura Healey’s historic housing bill has been an incredible boost to help build more affordable housing.” The city contributed $1.4 million of its funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act and HOME Investment Partnerships program. Sarno also expressed gratitude for the collaboration between the Springfield Redevelopment Authority and the City Council. First Resource Companies founder, President and CEO Gordon Pulsifer said the City
Council is supportive but “not without questions.” “We try to honor the past,” Pulsifer said, later adding, “It’s not about profit. It’s about preservation. These buildings are expensive to renovate,” said Pulsifer. “We’re talking about communities that our parents can live in and feel safe about their families. Home is a big word for our company.” “We do a lot of historic buildings,” Senior Vice President Gretchen Helger said about how the company identifies buildings to redevelop. She cited the former Indian Motorcycle factory in Mason Square and the onetime Knox Automobile Company location on Wilbraham Road, both of which were redeveloped into apartments by First Resource Companies. Gary Nelson, vice president of facilities, said the company
operates 13 developments with more than 2,000 units in Springfield. The latest two building redevelopments represent an $80 million investment. Referring to Pulsifer, Sarno said, “He does damn good work.” State Sen. Adam Gomez presented a citation from the Senate on behalf of himself and state Sen. Jake Oliveira. State Reps. Carlos Gonzalez and Bud Williams also spoke at the event. City Council members attended the ribbon cutting, including Council President Tracye Whitfield, At Large City Councilor Katari Walsh, Ward 8 City Councilor Zaida Govan and Ward 3 City Councilor Melvin Edwards. For more information about First Resource Companies of the lottery for Merrick Park Apartments, visit firstresourcecompanies.com.
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Neal said earmarks serve many functions. It is Congress’s constitutional duty to appropriate funding, and he described earmarks as a “custodial responsibility.” He also said they allow federal representatives and senators to interact with local officials, hospitals and universities, rather than funneling it through the state.
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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 hu-
man 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 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 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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structure 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
ing meaningful dialogue instead of delivering political talking points. What stands out most about Jeromie is not a single speech or one memorable visit — it’s his consistency. He keeps showing up. He has returned to Sci-Tech on multiple occasions because he believes our students deserve champions who are present, engaged, and invested in their success. He understands that supporting education isn’t about campaign season; it’s about building relationships and earning trust through action. Jeromie Whalen is relentless in his pursuit of representing the educators, families, and students of Ward 01. He doesn’t simply talk about advocating for public education — he listens, he participates, and he follows through. He recognizes that the future of our community begins in our classrooms, and he is committed to ensuring that every educator feels heard and every student has the opportunity to succeed. For those of us who have spent our careers serving Springfield’s young people, that kind of leadership represents more than a campaign — it represents a new beginning.
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As an educator in Springfield, I’ve often felt that the voices of teachers, staff, and students are overlooked by those elected to represent us. The everyday challenges facing our public schools — from food programs and curriculum to extracurricular opportunities, career readiness, and the resources our educators need — too often go unheard. Real leadership begins with listening. That is exactly what I found in Jeromie Whalen. I first met Jeromie at a 16 Civic Association meeting to hear local candidates for City Council and School Committee. While others focused on speeches, Jeromie focused on people. He listened intently, engaged with residents, and stayed after the meeting, helping stack chairs and continuing conversations long after many had left. When
he introduced himself, he didn’t just shake my hand, he immediately asked how he could help. He volunteered to speak with my students and even offered to donate professional clothing for our Career Closet. He followed through. The very next week, Jeromie visited our school to meet with civics students, tour our campus, and deliver several high-quality suits for students preparing for interviews and internships. He didn’t make a one-time appearance — he made a commitment. From the moment he walked through our doors, his energy was contagious. He greeted students and staff with genuine enthusiasm, took time to listen to their questions, and encouraged young people to recognize the power of civic engagement and voting. His authenticity made an immediate impression. When he returned as the featured speaker for our larger faculty and student event, attendance exceeded that of previous speakers because people wanted to experience firsthand what they had been hearing about. Jeromie spoke openly about his background in education, his journey into public service, and his belief that elected officials should remain connected to the communities they serve. He welcomed every question with honesty, humility, and humor, creat-
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It is my privilege to write on behalf of the candidacy of Attorney Michael A. Fenton for the Governor’s Council in the September 1 Democratic primary. I believe he is the clear choice for this critical position. News and social media remind us on a daily basis of the importance of our courts in the functioning of an orderly society. Judges are at the pinnacle; they perform an essential and decisive role in our system. Judges protect the public from violent and disruptive individuals and behavior. Conflict between parties in business, health care, real estate, and financial matters and other aspects of everyday life lands in our court system. Judges decide many of these disputes by ruling after trial. In other cases, judges preside over jury trials. Judges and juries deliver justice. Life proceeds. Given the critical role of judges, it is imperative that we elevate to the position individuals who meet high standards of intelligence, judgment, competence, ethics, and fair-mindedness. The Governor’s administration recruits, screens, scrutinizes, and ultimately submits nominees for the consider-
ation of the Governor’s Council, a body of eight elected members who, after study and deliberation, then either approve or reject nominees. Attorney Fenton has been practicing privately for sixteen years, and he is well-regarded by the legal and business community. His intellect, knowledge and skill have served him and his clients well in a variety of legal contexts and matters. He has received recognition statewide for his success. Attorney Fenton is currently serving in his ninth two-year term on the Springfield City Council. He has led the Council as president for five years during his tenure. He brings a smart, thoughtful, professional, and sincere approach to his public responsibilities. The Western Mass. region often faces challenging odds in many facets of governmentvacant judgeships, inadequate court staffing, unsafe courthouses, among them. With Mike Fenton as our representative, we will be sending a formidable and effective advocate for our needs and interests at the State House. Mike understands well the volume and complexity of activity at the courthouse in Springfield and the region. He has the knowledge and sensitivity to determine nominees who are most appropriate for our region.
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Frustrated family childcare providers working with expired contract By Katie Castellani State House News Service
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 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.
Celina Reyes, president of the Family Child Care Chapter of SEIU Local 509, speaks during rally on Aug. 18 calling on lawmakers to raise reimbursement rates for childcare providers who care for kids who are eligible for financial assistance. State House News Service photo by Katie Castellani
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“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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Three County Fair returns for its 209th year on Labor Day weekend By Trent Levakis
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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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CITATION ON PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF ACCOUNT Docket No. HD03P57226TP1 Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 (413)748-7758 In the matter of: T Walter Carman Date of Death: 07/28/1929 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Bank of America, N.A of Springfield, MA requesting allowance of the eighty-ninth to the ninety fourth account(s) as Trustee and any other relief as requested in the Petition. 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 09/16/2026. 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. WITNESS, Hon. Claudine T. Stoudemire, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 12, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (August 27)
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CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. HD26P1645EA 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: Alexis Martinez Date of Death: 10/25/2025 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Norma Martinez of Springfield 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: Norma Martinez of Springfield 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 09/09/2026. 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. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Claudine T. Stoudemire, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 11, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (August 27)
CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. HD26P1717EA 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: Barbara J Murphy Also known as: Barbara Murphy Date of Death: 05/22/2026 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Catherine M Papas 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: Catherine M Papas of 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 09/08/2026. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Claudine T. Stoudemire, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 11, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (August 27)
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LEGAL NOTICES CITATION ON PETITION FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE BY A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Docket No. HD26P0394EA 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: Brian Michael Wanat Date of Death: 07/16/2025 To all interested persons: A Petition for Sale of Real Estate has been filed by: Cori M Wanat of E. Longmeadow 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: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 09/18/2026. 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. WITNESS, Hon. Claudine T. Stoudemire, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 11, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (August 27)
CITATION ON PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF ACCOUNT Docket No. HD03P57226TP1 Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 (413)748-7758 In the matter of: T Walter Carman Date of Death: 07/28/1929 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Bank of America, N.A of Springfield, MA requesting allowance of the eighty-ninth to the ninety fourth account(s) as Trustee and any other relief as requested in the Petition. 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 09/16/2026. 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. WITNESS, Hon. Claudine T. Stoudemire, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 12, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (August Jose 27) Orlando Rivera Portillo to Koi Ramirez, SS Bay Street,
Craig Swimm, representative, and Judith A. Swimm, estate, to Lori Panidis, 925 West St., $335,000. Domingos Morais to Three Little Pigs LLC, 135 Winsor St., $650,000. John Goncalves, Antonio D. Goncalves, Albino D. Goncalves and Alex Goncalves to Jeffery L. Shields and Amanda B. Shields, 15 Bristol St., $300,000. Laura L. Dugre to Pankaj Kumar Patel, 27 Waters Edge Drive, $295,000. Shelly M. Fortier, trustee, Linda M. Nichols, trustee, and Cherrie M. Dustin, trustee, to Lattoy F. McDowell, 31 Greenwich St., $275,000.
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CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. HD26P1763EA 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: Francine A Belden Date of Death: 07/24/2025 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Jeffrey E Ruhland of Springfield 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: Jeffrey E Ruhland of Springfield 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 09/25/2026. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Claudine T. Stoudemire, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 18, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (August 27)
7-9 Brandon Ave LLC, to Catherine L. Sanchez De Leon and Reydi Renato Lopez Jimenez, 7-9 Brandon Ave., $443,000. Alex S. Krake and Meredith L. Krake to Francisco Miguel Perez and Gabriel Perez Velazquez, 138 Wilber St., $260,000. Barbara Dyer and Rosemary Maynard to Teslyn James, Noel James and Kadian James, 185 Marmon St., $340,000. Candice Person and Jenell Smith to Pagero Pierre, 158-160 Oak Grove Ave., $425,000. Carrie E. Figiel and Carrie E. Calvi to Judith Santana, 210 Winton St., $410,000. Dennis Mullen to Santiago Home Buyers LLC, 22 Sargon St., $205,000. Eileen Ahmed Cormier, Karen Ahmed Hosmer, Mark A. Ahmed, Darlene G. Ahmed, Darlene Ahmed, Michelle Ebel, Michelle Ahmed Ebel and Alice E. Ahmed to Orville S. Thompson, 92 Massreco St., $291,000. Elizabeth H. Porter to Vincent Irakoze, 83 Kimberly Ave., $380,000. Fred H. Batchelder to Israel Mateo, 189 Seymour Ave., $385,000. Freedom Property Group LLC, to Alexis J. Perez, 120-122 Larkspur St., $462,000. Grahams Construction Inc., to Franky Luan, 110 Crystal Brook Drive, $680,000. JBK Capital Advisors LLC, to Cassandra Vazquez, 1451 Bay St., $275,000. Jean Tailleur to Ivory Wilson, 19 Annies Way, $415,000. Jose Gonzalez Fermin to Gerson Pina, 310 Oakland St., $575,000.
LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE AND ORDER: Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor Docket No. HD26P1725GD Massachusetts Trial Court Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield MA, 01103 In the interests of Talia Drae-Ann Hall aka: Talia Drae'ann Hall of Springfield, MA Minor NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 08/12/2026 by Denisha Christie of Springfield, MA will be held 09/14/2026 10:00 AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing Located 50 State St, 4th Floor, Springfield, MA 01103 2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to: 1. File the original with the Court and 2. Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing. 3. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests. 4. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor. 5. Counsel for Parents: If you are a parent of the minor child who is the subject of this proceeding you have a right to be represented by an attorney. If you want an attorney and cannot afford to pay for one and if you give proof that you are indigent, an attorney will be assigned to you. Your request for an attorney should be made immediately by filling out the Application of Appointment of Counsel form (MPC 263). Submit the application form in person or by mail at the court location where your case is going to be heard. Date: August 12, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (August 27)
$400,000. Juan J. Marin Pagan to Juan J. Marin Pagan and Yesenia Rodriguez, 184 Leopold St., $100. Judith Santana to Hannah Smith and Abigail Smith, 78 Governor St., $275,000. Lawrence L. Goldberg to Springfield Cat LLC, North Side Winthrop Street, $564,000. Manchester Enterprises LLC, to Ana Lopez, 47 Thorndyke St., $310,000. MNJ LLC, to Jansel Echavarria and Carol Mateo, 320 Tremont St., $315,000. North Harlow 4 LLC, to Amy E. Peck, 747 North Branch Parkway, $301,500. Ovidio A. Bravo Soto to Marta Castillo De Henriquez, 36-38 Chapel St., $510,000. Richard D. Lamotte, Kathleen A. Zimmerman and Roy C. Lamotte Jr., to Carlos Manuel Santiago Alvarez and Caroline Sanchez Lozada, 78 Briarwood Ave., $357,000. Richard E. Santiago to Carlos Burgos Nieves, 106 Suffolk St., $300,000. RM Blerman LLC, and R M Blerman LLC, to Wendi Dwight and Walter Murphy Jr., 188 Moss Road, $300,000. Robert J. Dunn to Darlene Vooris-Lape and Heidi Vooris, 61 Boyer St., $37,001. Ryszard Chmiel and Ryzard Chmiel to Markus Chmiel, 10 Prospect Terrace, $200,000. Shalamar Williams and Kevin Williams to Yrania Hermice Ventura and Jose R. Jose Quezada, 12 Angelo St., $290,000. Teri Linnea Meigs to Javier Loustaunau, 49 Fitzgerald Road, $320,000.
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Alexander Korniyenko and Lea Korniyenko to Christopher Gadoua, 95 Park Ave., Unit 6, $180,000. Andrea D. Pajak to Shamis A. White and Kevin M. White, 21 Elmwood Ave., $355,000. Damian Mincey and Ronnie Mincey to David J. Viamari and Sarah Bittner, 100 Beacon Hill Road, $538,000. Dnepro Properties LLC, to Diamond White, 62 Field St., $369,000. Lisa Adams to Suthasinee Sanprasert, 272 Prospect Ave., $349,900. Luigi Parillo Jr., Savina Teresa Cummings, Savina T. Parillo, Bernadette M. Berchulski and Bernadette M. Berchuski to Ascension Realty LLC, 13-15 West School St., $112,500. WMass Land Acquisitions LLC, to William Skinner Jr., Somerset Heights, Lot 2, $200,000.
Dept of Developmental Services of Springfield, MA in the above captioned matter requesting that WE ARE HOMETOWN NEWS | THEREMINDER.COM the court: Expand the powers of a Guardian Limit the powers of a Guardian The petition asks the court to make a determination that the powers of the Guardian and/or CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF Conservator should be expanded, modified, or CONSERVATOR’S ACCOUNT limited since the time of the appointment. The Docket No. HD16P1458PM original petition is on file with the court. Commonwealth of Massachusetts You have the right to object to this proceedThe Trial Court ing. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney Probate and Family Court must file a written appearance at this court on Hampden Probate and Family Court or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 50 State Street 09/08/2026. This day is NOT a hearing date, Springfield, MA 01103 but a deadline date by which you have to file In the matter of: Vicki Melbourne the written appearance if you object to the petiOf: Springfield, MA tion. If you fail to file the written appearance by Protected Person/Disabled Person/Respondthe return date, action may be taken in this ent matter without further notice to you. In addition To the named Respondent and all other interto filing the written appearance, you or your atested persons, you are hereby notified pursutorney must file a written affidavit stating the ant to Rule 72 of the Supplemental Rules of specific facts and grounds of your objection the Probate & Family Court, that the Second within 30 days after the return date. and Final account(s) of IMPORTANT NOTICE Doris Melbourne of Fort Mc Coy, FL The outcome of this proceeding may limit Katie Melbourne of Fort Mc Coy, FL or completely take away the above-named as Conservator of the property of said Reperson's right to make decisions about perspondent has or have been presented to the sonal affairs or financial affairs or both. The Court for allowance. above-named person has the right to ask You have the right to object to the for a lawyer. Anyone may make this reaccount(s). If you wish to do so, you or your quest on behalf of the above-named perattorney must file a written appearance and obson. If the above-named person cannot afjection at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on ford a lawyer, one may be appointed at the return date of 09/15/2026. This day is NOT State expense. a hearing date but a deadline date by which WITNESS, Hon. Claudine T. Stoudemire, you have to object to the account(s). If you fail First Justice of this Court. to file the written appearance and objection by Date: August 04, 2026 the return date, action may be taken in this Rosemary A. Saccomani, matter without further notice to you, including Register of Probate the allowance of the account(s). (August 27) Additionally, within thirty days after said return
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day (or within such other time as the Court upon motion may order), you must file a written affidavit of objections stating the specific facts and grounds upon which each objection is based, and a copy shall be served upon the Conservator pursuant to Rule 3 of the Supplemental Rules of the Probate & Family Court. You have the right to send to the Conservator, by registered or certified mail, a written request to receive a copy of the Petition and account(s) at no cost to you. 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. Claudine T. Stoudemire, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 11, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (August 27)
CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. HD26P1714EA 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 Del Carmen Ramos Date of Death: 07/11/2025 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Olises Ramos of Springfield 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: Olises Ramos of Springfield 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 09/10/2026. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Claudine T. Stoudemire, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 12, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (August 27) CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION TO EXPAND AND LIMIT THE POWERS OF A GUARDIAN Docket No. HD17P1570GD Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 In the interests of: Starr L Prior Of: Springfield, MA RESPONDENT Incapacitated Person/Protected Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Dept of Developmental Services of Springfield, MA in the above captioned matter requesting that the court: Expand the powers of a Guardian Limit the powers of a Guardian The petition asks the court to make a determin-
CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. HD26P1743EA 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: Loyice Jean Boateng Also known as: Loyice Boateng Date of Death: 09/10/2025 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Stanley Boateng of Springfield 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: Stanley Boateng of Springfield 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 09/18/2026. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Claudine T. Stoudemire, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 14, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (August 27)
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Neonatologist Baystate Medical Practices, Inc. (BMP) has a position available in Springfield, MA for BE/BC (Board Eligible or Board Certified) Neonatologist to provide comprehensive care for critically ill premature and full-term infants from birth until discharge from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Diagnose and treat newborns with conditions such as breathing disorders, infections, and birth defects. Willingness to travel to other hospital location in Western Massachusetts as needed, required. Salary range $260,000 - $385,000. Apply to physician.app.recruitment@baystatehealth.org Job ID: Neo26.
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