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Rules debate reflects divided council In a year filled with contentious City Council debates, the meeting on Sept. 8 was no different.
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Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Sonia Dinnall speaks about the cyber incident that locked educators out of school systems beginning Sept. 1.
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partment personnel have been “working around the clock” to reestablish access. Schools were scheduled to open on Monday, Sept. 14, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development Terry Powe said that, if needed, the schools would rely on books, pen and paper, rather than tablets and laptops. The superintendent said she had heard rumors that the schools were closed because teachers had become so reliant on technology they could not teach without it. “I debunked that rumor,” Dinall said. “Our teachers don’t need technology to teach. They know how to teach.” She added, “ Students will
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SPRINGFIELD — The investigation into the cyber incident that affected the city’s schools over the past week is ongoing, according to Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, who was backed by Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Sonia Dinnall and members of the School Department leadership at press conferences on Sept. 8 and Sept. 10. School personnel have been locked out of access to third-party platforms and vendors, including the medical information system, transportation and food services. Dinnall said Springfield schools were closed throughout the week of Sept. 8. She explained that without the ability to verify which students need medicine or have food allergies or health issues, it was unsafe to open schools. The city’s overall digital infrastructure had seen no evidence of malicious attacks, Sarno said. The cyber incident was determined to be a level four threat, which Sarno described as “severe.” He was adamant that the city could not release some information so as not to endanger the investigation. The city is working with different levels of law enforcement, including the Federal Bureau of Investigations. “The in-
vestigation continues,” Sarno said several times in lieu of giving specific information. At the second press conference, however, while the mayor did not explicitly confirm that the cyber attack was one of ransomware, he said, “Money goes to our kids, not these individuals or these groups.” The School Department’s information technology personnel first noticed “malicious traffic” on the school systems on Sept. 1. Chief Information Officer Robert St. Lawrence said the cyber incidence response plan was immediately initiated. The IT department spent the next few days identifying, containing and eradicating threats. Initially, the School Department was unsure of the nature and scope of the problem, but by the end of the day on Friday, Sept. 4, it had a full understanding of the situation. It was then that they sent out the first communication to Springfield families. Sarno said he stood by the School Department’s decision not to inform families for several days after the issue was first noticed. He said the schools and the city have been able to defeat many such cyberattacks before they could impact software and computer systems. “We don’t want to alarm anybody,” Sarno said. Sarno said the systems are being restored, and School De-
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STRM: Gulluni talks outreach programs, courthouse By Tyler Garnet
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SPRINGFIELD — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and I sat down with Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni to discuss the DA’s youth outreach programs and the Springfield Courthouse decision, among other items. Gulluni has been the DA for nearly 12 years and will enter his fourth term in January. He ran unopposed on the Sept. 1 primary ballot and stated that he felt very fortunate and blessed to have the trust of the county and voters. He shared numerous youth outreach programs and recurring events that his office offers, including HERizon, Hoop Up Springfield, its Youth Advisory Board, Future Lawyers of Springfield and school presentations on internet safety, social media and gaming safety, the dangers of narcotics and preventing dating violence. To learn more about these programs and/or request a visit from his office, readers can visit hampdenda.com or visit their social media pages. Gulluni said he wanted to create these programs during his first campaign in 2014 and added that each of them has benefited the public safety of Hampden County. “We can do community outreach things, we can innovate, we can develop programs, but we can also enforce the law and fight for victims and hold people accountable who are hurting people and bringing narcotics into our
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communities,” Gulluni stated. “I think it makes a difference, and I think it’s inuring to the benefit of the long-term public safety of our community. We’re addressing and speaking with young people who may make a decision based on what they learned or what they saw in a year, or two years or three years, so we’re really getting ahead of stuff; it’s really preventative work that we’re doing.” Gulluni also said he and his office are against a beyondscared-straight approach and instead prefer community outreach programs. “I don’t think we’re going to reach kids by intimidating them and my coming in and acting like some sort of authoritative figure,” Gulluni said. “We really realized, I think, in this generation in particular, we got to connect with young people. There’s got to be a relationship there; there’s got to be mutual respect.” Besides youth outreach programs, Gulluni also talked about other programs his office offers, including the Hampden County Addiction Task Force, which was created in partnership with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office to bring together law enforcement, healthcare providers, schools, community coalitions and individuals/families to address addiction, overdose prevention and recovery support. Recently released state data show that Massachusetts recorded fewer than 1,000 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2025, the lowest annual total in more than a decade. Gulluni also highlighted the
Emerging Adult Court of Hope, which he called the pinnacle in terms of what this office has developed. He explained that it’s a court for young adults aged 18-24 who are “almost definitely going to jail,” and provides them with a second chance. Through the voluntary program, young adults plead into the courts, accept responsibility for their criminal case, and then work with the DA’s office and ROCA Inc. for upwards of two years on behavior modification, addiction issues and mental health. Their records will be wiped clean if they successfully get through the program. “Ultimately, the big piece of this program that I created was to get them a career on the other side of this infraction,” Gulluni said. “We got to get these young people careers, so we’re getting them involved in CDL and trades like HVAC; we’re going and getting them into college programming, college education. All these things so these young people leave the courthouse with a career where they can have hope for their futures, they can support their families and themselves, and they never come back.” Gulluni said his office has had about 15 graduates since the program’s inception seven years ago. None of them have re-offended, he said. A native of Springfield, Gulluni also shared his opinion on the Springfield Courthouse saga. On July 2, the state’s Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance announced the selection of the Liberty Junction
Team to replace the aging Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse with a new regional justice center at 125 Liberty St. Gulluni refused to state which courthouse proposal he preferred, but he said the selection is among the worst in terms of location. “It’s not a good location for my office; I don’t think it’s a good location for the legal community, and then this justification that it was the quote, ‘cheapest.’ I don’t think that would have been used, at least publicly, as any sort of justification if this were a courthouse in Boston,” Gulluni stated. “It feels like we’re getting short shrift, as we often do, given the geographic inequity in this state.” Gulluni called the project important for Springfield’s downtown area, its employees and
visitors. He called the selection process faulty because the committee that made this choice included zero people from Western Massachusetts. “When you put together a group of people to decide on a major economic project, on a courthouse for a city and a region and you don’t have anybody who knows the city, knows the region, knows the legal community, that to me defies common sense,” Gulluni said. In 2021, Gulluni forced his office out of the current Springfield courthouse because of health concerns. To hear the full episode, visit thereminder.com/our-podcast or search “So That Reminds Me” on your favorite podcasting platform.
Escribano said the department leadership team sent 14,000 text messages on Sept. 7 explaining to parents the reason for the school closure and steps the department is taking to reopen. Class Dojo, a platform commonly used by elementary students, is also being used to communicate with fami-
lies. The superintendent said the response from families has been “largely positive.” Dinnall thanked Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and the Acorn Street Boys & Girls Club for opening their doors to students. Without being asked, Dinnall said, “They adjusted their
hours, they called in their staff. They made sure that parents had support when it came to childcare. We know parents have to work.” The School Department also received support from the state, University of Masssachusetts Amherst and Western New England University.
“Unfortunately, this is the new warfare: cyber. From the federal level on down to the state level and the local level, we have to continue to be aware of it and deal with it,” sarno said. However, he assured residents, “We will get through this.”
During the most recent episode of So That Reminds Me, Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni (far left) sat down with hosts Ryan Feyre (center) and Tyler Garnet (far right) to talk about outreach programs and the new Springfield courthouse. Reminder Publishing photo by Dennis Hackett
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Tense rules debate reflects divided City Council, Oyola-Lopez at center By Sarah Heinonen
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SPRINGFIELD — In a year filled with contentious City Council debates, the meeting on Sept. 8 was no different. At the end of an already long council meeting, Ward 6 City Councilor Victor Davila motioned to take up the issue of whether $100,000 worth of community preservation money should be awarded to a project that would redevelop the former Brightwood School into senior housing. While most community preservation funding matters are routine, this one sparked intense debate in June when At Large City Councilor Justin Hurst made the case that City Clerk Gladys Oyola-Lopez’s connection to the developer, MPZ NNCC Plainfield Street LLC, was a conflict of interest that “reeks of corruption” and was “possibly criminal.” Oyola-Lopez is one of two managers listed for Brightwood Elderly Living Loving Assistance LLC, a subsidiary of MPZ NNCC Plainfield Street. She is also the president of the New North Citizens Council Board of Directors, to which the developer is connected. Davila’s motion led to half an hour of debate over the rules governing the council and whether taking the item up requires the council vote on it immediately. On one side of the discussion, Davila and Ward 2 City Councilor Michael Fenton argued that the matter is rapidly approaching the 120-day deadline for a vote, after which it will expire. On the other hand, Hurst object-
ed that Oyola-Lopez, who is also the clerk of the council, would be present during the discussion. City Council President Tracye Whitfield agreed. “It’s the city clerk that I’m trying to protect,” she said. Attorney Ken Shea of the city’s Law Department was on hand to weigh in. He said the clerk was only there to record the vote, and her presence did not constitute a conflict. Councilors Zaida Govan, Maria Perez and Kateri Walsh argued that no committee meetings had been held on the matter and it should be sent back to committee for that reason. Govan said there was ample time to have a committee meeting before the council’s last chance to vote on it at the Sept. 28 meeting. Addressing Davila, Hurst said, “If you take this out and it gets voted on by our colleagues and we vote favorably on it, we are not part of the problem.” Whitfield and Davila began speaking over each other, each arguing that they had the right to speak next. Davila said, “I am calling this matter for a vote.” Whitfield, who was attending virtually, insisted, “The bullying technique is not going to keep working every time Councilor Davila wants to speak.” At Large City Councilor Jose Delgado, who was presiding over the meeting, banged the gavel several times trying to establish order. Shea clarified the council rule on taking items out of the “unfinished business” category and said once the matter is back on the floor, it can be voted on or referred to committee. Saying he would defer to Shea, Davila commented, “You
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City Council seeks to deter aggressive door-to-door sales tactics By Sarah Heinonen
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SPRINGFIELD — Pushy door-to-door salespeople may become a thing of the past in Springfield. The City Council voted on Sept. 8 to take the first step in a two-step process to strengthen the city’s door-todoor-sales ordinance. Ward 7 City Councilor Gerry Martin, who presented the amendment with At Large City Councilor Justin Hurst, said door-to-door sales tactics, particularly when it comes to solar panel sales, have “become more predatory.” Hurst shared an incident in which his wife was home alone when a salesperson came
to the door. He said the man was insistent and “refused to take no for an answer, almost to the point of belligerence.” The salesperson proceeded to return the next day. Hurst said he could imagine that a senior or a minor answering the door may experience anxiety faced with such tactics. As Martin explained, commercial solicitation would be limited to between the hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It would also prohibit sellers from engaging in sales attempts at addresses that display “no solicitation” signs. Salespeople would be required to register as a commercial solicitor with the Springfield Police Department and obtain a city-issued identification card.
The registration process may include “a limited records check for outstanding warrants or disqualifying violent or fraud-related felony convictions within the past ten years.” This could lead the Police Department to deny the application. A $25 fee is attached to the yearly application. Specific behaviors prohibited by the ordinance include misrepresenting their identity, employer or the purpose of lying about registration as a solicitor, remaining in front of an address after a failed sales attempt, using “aggressive, harassing, threatening or deceptive practices” and selling to minors. Salespeople who violate the ordinance would be subject to a fine of $300 per
violation per day, and habitual offenders may have their IDs revoked by the Police Department. “What happens if they don’t pay?” asked At Large City Councilor Brian Santaniello. Hurst said he hoped their registration would be revoked. Ward 6 City Councilor Victor Davila said door-to-door sales can be a safety issue and said the practice has been used as a pretense for committing crimes. “If you’re not comfortable with people at your door, don’t open the door,” Davila urged residents. City Council President Tracye Whitfield said the volume of in-person sales calls can be overwhelming. She was particularly reassured by the need for solici-
tors to present a city-issued ID. Expressing concern about the background checks, Ward 2 City Councilor Michael Fenton said he would not want them to automatically exclude everyone who has had a previous interaction with law enforcement. Meanwhile, Ward 3 City Councilor Melvin Edwards suggested the fine be levied against the company for whom the seller works, rather than the individual salesperson. The amended ordinance was referred to the General Government Committee. Hurst also said he intends to bring the ordinance before neighborhood councils for input.
Springfield takes steps to comply with Massachusetts’s kratom ban By Sarah Heinonen
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SPRINGFIELD — At a meeting on Sept. 3, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris answered questions from the City Council’s Health and Human Services and Public Safety committees about the state’s one-year ban on the sale of products derived from kratom. Kratom is an evergreen plant that grows in Southeast Asia. The plant contains the naturally occurring substances mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, however, some products use synthetic compounds. The federal Drug Enforcement Administration has reported, “At low doses, kratom produces stimulant effects with users reporting increased alertness, physical energy and talkativeness. At high doses, users experience sedative effects.” The DEA states that kratom is highly addictive and can produce hallucinations, delusions and confusion. Synthetic kratom products and high dosage extracts are com-
monly known by the nickname “drug station heroin.” Unregulated by the Controlled Substances Act, there is no minimum age to purchase them in most places. On Aug. 28, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, acting on Gov. Maura Healey’s behest, placed all forms of kratom into Schedule I under Massachusetts law. Schedule I is reserved for drugs that have a high potency for abuse and have no accepted medical uses in the United States, and as such, are illegal to possess, distribute or manufacture. With this move, the state has essentially banned the products for one year. The situation will then be reviewed. In a press release announcing the step, Healey stated, “We’re taking action to protect Massachusetts residents from kratom products that are being sold without basic safety standards or clear information about what is in them.” She continued, “Parents and residents have raised serious concerns about these products being sold in smoke shops, convenience stores and gas stations, often in forms that are easy
for young people to access. No one should have to guess whether something on a store shelf could be addictive, dangerous or even deadly.” Caulton-Harris said, “The goal is to keep these products away from our youth.” She noted that the products are sometimes packaged in bright packaging or in a way to look like candy. The commissioner said her department has recorded deaths in Springfield that can be directly attributed to kratom-derived products since 2020, which included 15 people in that year. The following year, kratom-related deaths dipped to 10 people, before bouncing back up to 16 in 2022. In each of the past three years, between 18 and 21 people died due to the use of a kratom derived product. So far this year, there have been eight deaths. Asked about enforcement of the ban, Caulton-Harris explained that Health and Human Services Department sent out 500 cease-and-desist letters, instructing businesses to stop selling kratom products. However, health departments across the
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think it’d be great if law enforcement can go in and confiscate these things.” Caulton-Harris said Police Superintendent Lawrence “Larry” Akers shared that he was willing to partner with the Health and Human Services Department in whatever way is needed. The department can authorize an agent to enforce ordinances and laws. Usually, those agents are either the police or code enforcement. When asked, Caulton-Harris said up to the City Council whether the city would rescind the business licenses of any business found to be selling the banned products. Her department could rescind permits from the Board of Health. Santaniello wanted to know how the city could test products for the presence of mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine. Caulton-Harris reiterated a comment she previously made to the City Council, that the city did not have the ability to test products in that manner. Because kratom is banned at the state level, it removes the onus from the city to determine which products can be sold. Asked by Santaniello how to keep the sale of kratom products from “going underground,” Caulton-Harris said, “I don’t know. I don’t have the answer to that ... That is a police matter.” Martin asked Caulton-Harris about whether the city could create a “trigger” ordinance that could go into effect when the state’s ban expires. The commissioner said her staff has been drafting an ordinance to ban the synthetic forms of kratom, but that it could be changed to include all forms of kratom. She noted that Connecticut has also banned all forms of the plant.
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New Valley Bank & Trust names Rumanowski vice president, commercial lender SPRINGFIELD — New Valley Bank & Trust is pleased to announce that Brian Rumanowski has joined the bank as vice president, commercial lender. In his new role, Rumanowski will work closely with business owners and community partners to understand their financing needs, develop practical lending solutions and support long-term business growth. He brings extensive commercial banking experience, strong local market knowledge and a relationship-focused approach to serving clients. “Brian brings the experience, insight and practical approach that business owners value,” said Jeff Sullivan, president and CEO of New Valley Bank & Trust. “He understands the local business community and knows how to turn financing needs into solutions that support real growth. We are excited to have him on the New Valley team.”
Throughout his career, Rumanowski has developed and managed commercial loan portfolios while helping clients navigate financing decisions and move their business goals forward. Most recently, he served as Assistant Vice President and Commercial Lending Team Lead at a Massachusetts-based credit union. His hands-on approach to managing transactions, solving challenges and supporting clients has helped him build a strong record of service and execution. Rumanowski holds a bachelor’s degree in business management with a concentration in finance from Westfield State University. His addition further strengthens New Valley Bank & Trust’s commitment to providing local businesses with responsive service, thoughtful guidance and lending solutions built around their individual needs.
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HCC’s new division expands community access to learning By Miasha Lee Correspondent
HOLYOKE — Springfield resident Irma Medina Stewart has been named the inaugural dean of Holyoke Community College new Division of Integrative and Applied Learning. Stewart told Reminder Publishing the grant from Smith Family & Accelerate the Future paved the way to build apprenticeships in high demand fields like education, health and human services. This will expand community partnerships to co-design real-world learning that addresses equity gaps and meets the community and student needs with support. “This new division is not only part of our core mission, our strategic plan, it directly supports the state’s goals to prepare students for the future,” she said. “This is why HCC is special and why students should come here.” Stewart has been an educator at Holyoke Community College for 22 years with roles focused on student success, transfer opportunities and experiential learning. “I’m honored to step into this new role and work in the community to elevate this work,” said Stewart. “This accomplishment represents many of the sacrifices made by family, especially my mom, to make the journey to this country and all that you carry along the way.”
She continued, “My vision is rooted in access, equity, and innovation, working together in community with our amazing staff to expand quality hands-on/experiential learning opportunities.” Stewart grew up in the North End of Springfield and went through the public school system. She loved learning and is grateful for the mentors she met along the way. However, as a first-generation student, Stewart’s mother valued education and hard work but didn’t have the tools to help and support her in going to college. Even though Stewart was tracked in college-prep courses, she didn’t have the confidence and the resources to believe that college was for her until a mentor she met at her job encouraged her to go to college. “That thought scared me,” Stewart said. “I thought my time had passed and that I had a daughter to take care of. I took a leap of faith in the power of mentorship, and as much as I doubted myself, there was something in someone else believing in me that made me feel I had to honor that belief.” Stewart attended night classes at Holyoke Community College in 1997 and later transferred to Mount Holyoke College where she graduated in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in urban politics and a minor in history. She returned to HCC as an academic adviser for the TRIO program. Then was the
inaugural coordinator of a transfer program called Pathways that she led for 17 years. Stewart was named the director of Integrated Learning in 2023 where she oversaw programs, such as Honors, Pathways, Learning Communities, Community-Based Learning and Academic Internships. Jessica Hill, PhD., Honors Program coordinator and economics professor said, “Irma is the best person for this new role and has already proven that she has the vision and experience to grow Integrative Learning when it was just a department.” She continued, “Irma will bring years of experience, innovative ideas, empathy, and passion that will propel the Division to new heights. Under her leadership, the Division will continue to grow and be recognized among the best in experiential learning.” Stewart’s long-term goal as dean is to continue doing better and to do more by growing the division by expanding access to high-impact, hands-on learning. By expanding opportunities for all students through more internships, apprenticeships, and access to more experiential, integrative learning. She stated, “It also means supporting our faculty in their teaching and building on our foundations as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by paving the way for meaningful careers and sustainable living wages that strengthen all communities. I
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will not settle for any less.” Stewart went on to say, “This new division symbolizes the value of shared learning by combining classroom knowledge with hands-on experiences through experiential opportunities such
as internships, community-based learning, research projects, and apprenticeships, so students can make connections to their studies and build the confidence needed to see their future careers and transfer possibilities.”
Healey declares September College Fire Safety Month STOW — Gov. Maura Healey on Sept. 1 proclaimed September College Fire Safety Month in Massachusetts as thousands of students return to campus and move into dormitories, apartments, and other student housing. Fire officials are offering guidance to help prevent fires and injuries during what is traditionally the leading month for fires in student housing.
“Massachusetts is proud to welcome thousands of students to our colleges each fall, and we want every one of them to have a safe and successful year,” said Gov. Maura Healey. “Most fires in student housing can be prevented. Simple steps like staying in the kitchen while cooking, keeping exits clear and using batteries and chargers safely can save lives.” “Move-in day comes with a
long checklist, and fire safety needs to be on it,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “Before families unpack the last box, check the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, identify two ways out and make sure everyone knows what to do if a fire starts.” Massachusetts fire departments reported more than 2,500 fires in dormitories, fraternities and sororities between 2021 and 2025.
These fires caused six civilian injuries, 10 fire service injuries, and approximately $2.7 million in damage. Fire officials are also emphasizing the importance of safety in apartments and other off-campus housing. Two Massachusetts college students died in separate, unrelated off-campus fires in 2013. “College Fire Safety Month is an important reminder that keeping students safe is a shared responsibility,” said State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine. “Colleges and universities, property owners, families, and students all have a role to play. As students return to campus and settle into new housing, we encourage everyone to review basic fire safety, make sure alarms are working, and know what to do in an emergency.” Massachusetts law requires landlords to provide working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Students should test their alarms when they move in and immediately notify their landlord if an alarm is missing, damaged or not working. Students should also check the manufacturing date printed on the back of each alarm. Smoke alarms should generally be replaced after 10 years. Carbon monoxide alarms should be replaced after five, seven or 10 years, depending on the make and model. About 90% of fires in student housing are related to cooking, with unattended cooking the most common factor. Students should remain in the kitchen when using the stovetop, use a timer when cooking in the oven and never cook while drowsy or impaired. With Sept. 1 marking the primary move-in date for students across Massachusetts, fire officials
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City issues request for proposals for 2027 Shannon CSI grant program SPRINGFIELD — The city of Springfield and Springfield Police Department are encouraging local nonprofits, non-government organizations and partner organizations to submit applications for the Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr., Community Safety Initiative highlighting their best practices and proven programming. The awards are available specifically for the purpose of combatting youth and gang violence in the city of Springfield. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “The Shannon Grant program has been an important tool in our collaborative response to help mitigate violence in our
community, and most especially to reach our young people. These key funds look to strike a proper balance of proactive youth development programs with public safety aspects.” Funded by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, the Shannon Grant provides support to communities to address youth and gang violence, a comprehensive plan to work with multi-disciplinary partners, and a commitment to coordinated prevention and just as important intervention strategies. Funded strategies include social intervention and opportunity provision programs, as well as
gang task force personnel costs. Bringing academic and research centers together with municipalities to address the gang and youth violence in the community, this grant funds enforcement and meaningful alternatives to at-risk and gang-involved youth. This funding can provide involved youth with direct services through all local partners. Applicants should apply for one year of funding. The anticipated funding cycle for projects will begin on or about Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2027. Actual funding cycle start date is based on the start date identified by the state contract.
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HCC announces dean’s list for summer 2026 term HOLYOKE — Each semester Holyoke Community College recognizes superior scholarship through the Dean’s List. A student is placed on the dean’s list if their G.P.A. is 3.2 or higher. The students listed below have earned dean’s list honors for the summer 2026 term. Indian Orchard Jailene Luzmariel Delgado, Genesis Emill Hernandez.
TheReminder.com Every week we will provide you with a complete listings of deaths from the preceding week from throughout Greater Springfield. We are doing this as a convenience to our readers in case you miss an obit in the daily paper. We hope you find this useful and that you will refer to it weekly. CHICOPEE Richard J. Bator Edith H. Gaudreau Richard “Rich” Pearson Sr. John F. Robak EAST LONGMEADOW Raymond F. O’Neill Valorea Marie “Val” Rosati Caroline A. Wiejek Richard P. Zucco HAMPDEN Barbara Shea
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NORTHAMPTON — Jazz will once again engulf the streets of downtown Northampton as the Northampton Jazz Festival returns Sept. 25 and 26, bringing 80 musicians to 17 venues for its 15th annual event. Since its founding in 2011, the Northampton Jazz Festival has become a celebrated music event bringing over 2,000 visitors to the city of Northampton, according to organizers. “It’s a fabulous milestone, and we’re really proud of it. We are an all-volunteer organization. We have no paid staff. There’s a 10-member board, and we all work hard to put on this festival,” said Northampton Jazz Festival President Ruth Griggs. The weekend’s events kick off with the Jazz Strut that Friday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m. in Pulaski Park. That is followed by Jazz Fest Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, which features free performances at seven locations across the city. “The Northampton Jazz Festival has developed a really positive reputation over the years, especially these past couple of years,” Griggs added. “The word is out that this is a great little festival and that we treat our musicians really well and that it’s a very accessible festival. I’m just really proud of the reputation that this little festival has earned.” Headlining this year’s festival is alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, who will perform at the Academy of Music on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m. Benjamin is a six-time Grammy nominee, arranger, composer, bandleader and educator, whose music blends R&B, several strains of jazz and funk. Benjamin’s tone, which has been compared to Johnny Hodges, uses many forms of music, according to organizers. Her acclaimed albums “Phoenix” (2023) and “Pursuance: The Coltranes” (2020) garnered praise from The New York Times, The Guardian and DownBeat. Her newest album, “We Dream,” released on June 5, responds to the current time. She will perform with Oscar Perez on piano, Elias Bailey on bass and Jonathan Barber on drums. “We’re especially excited to bring Lakecia Benjamin to the Academy of Music this year as our headliner,” said Griggs. “Lakecia is the future of jazz. She is bold, she’s a composer, she’s a John Coltrane scholar, and she has collaborated with some of
Clockwise from left: Northampton Jazz Festival headliner, alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, performs her new album “We Dream” on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Academy of Music at 7:30 p.m. Hot Club of New England performs at Pulaski Park on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 5 p.m. At right, Johnny O’Neal Trio will perform at Edwards Church on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 2:30 and 4 p.m. Photo credit: Northampton Jazz Festival
the most respected musicians in jazz today, such as Chris Potter, in her latest album ‘We Dream.’ She blends multiple genres into her music, bending toward the future this great American music tradition known as jazz.” Benjamin’s concert is the only ticketed event at the festival. Tickets are $35 to $55 plus fees and are available at AoMTheatre. com or at the Academy of Music Box Office Tuesday through Friday from 3-6 p.m. Student tickets are $20 plus fees, and Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture tickets are available for this concert. Tickets are available at northamptonjazzfest.org/ jazz-fest-2026. The full lineup of free daytime festival performances on Jazz Fest Day will feature jazz musicians from across the country and region performing in downtown venues. Griggs said the festival’s growth over the years has made it a hotbed attraction for jazz from all over. The Friday night Jazz Strut will begin with performances at Pulaski Park by the Northampton High School Jazz Band ensemble MS Sunshine, followed by the Smith College Jazz Ensemble. Sets throughout the evening and late night will be performed at Spoleto, Northampton Brewery, India House, GOMBO, Eastside Grill, Progression Brewing, Haze and Toasted Owl. Griggs further spoke to the festival’s distinct qualities and its approachable nature. “I think the other thing that we’ve established is a certain
uniqueness about this festival that people have grown to really embrace and that’s that we’re accessible, we’re free and open to the public, we’re open to all, we’re in different venues around town so people get to enjoy Northampton and all that Northampton has to offer, let alone jazz, and it’s a very intimate festival,” said Griggs. To view the full lineup and schedule for this year’s two-
day festival, visit northamptonjazzfest.org/jazz-fest-2026. Volunteers can sign up for the Friday and Saturday events at northamptonjazzfest.org/volunteer. For more information about the schedule, musician
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ted in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27 subpart B, and by the SECTHEREMINDER.COM | WE ARE HOMETOWN NEWS RETARY'S designation of this office as Foreclosure Commissioner recorded in the Office of the Registry of Deeds of Hampden County Bk 24951 Pg 234, notice is hereby given that on 09/24/2026 at 2:00 pm local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises ("Property") will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: THE LAND IN SPRINGFIELD WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: The land in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts with warranty covenants the land in Springfield, now fully described as follows: Certain real estate situated in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, being known and designated as Lot #287 (two hundred eighty-seven) as shown on a plan called Subdivision #2, East Springfield recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book of Plans 3, Page 62, see also Correction Plan of Subdivision #2, East Springfield, recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book of Plans 15, said lot being more particularly bounded and described as follows: NORTHERLY by Watling Street, fifty (50) feet; CITATION ON PETITION FOR EASTERLY by Lot #288 (two hundred eightyFORMAL ADJUDICATION eight) as shown on said plans, one hundred Docket No. HD25P1755EA (100) feet; Commonwealth of Massachusetts SOUTHERLY by Lot #271 (two seventy-one) The Trial Court as shown on said plans, fifty (50) feet; and Probate and Family Court WESTERLY by Lot #286 (two hundred eighty Hampden Probate and Family Court six) as shown on said plan, one hundred (100) 50 State Street feet. Springfield, MA 01103 Commonly known as: 35 Watling Street, (413)748-7758 Springfield, MA 01104 Estate of: The sale will be held at 35 Watling Street, Yasmin Olivia Smith Springfield, MA 01104. Date of Death: 05/21/2023 The Secretary of Housing and Urban DevelopTo all interested persons: ment will bid approximately $234,159.11. A Petition for S/A - Formal Adjudication of InThere will be no proration of taxes, rents, or testacy and Appointment of Personal Repother income or liabilities except that the purresentative has been filed by chaser will pay at or before closing his pro-rata Tasha Olivia Marsh of Springfield MA share of any real estate taxes that have been requesting that the Court enter a formal Depaid by the Secretary to the date of the forecree and Order and for such other relief as reclosure sale. quested in the Petition. When making their bids, all bidders except the The Petitioner requests that: Secretary must submit a deposit totaling apTasha Olivia Marsh of Springfield MA proximately $23,415.91 [10% of the Secretary's be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of bid] in the form of a certified check or cashier's said estate to serve Without Surety on the check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A debond in unsupervised administration posit need not accompany each oral bid. If the IMPORTANT NOTICE successful bid is oral, a deposit of at least You have the right to obtain a copy of the $23,415.91 must be presented before the bidPetition from the Petitioner or at the Court. ding is closed. The deposit is non-refundable. You have a right to object to this proceedThe remainder of the purchase price must be ing. To do so, you or your attorney must file delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such a written appearance and objection at this other time as the Secretary may determine for Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day good cause shown, time being of the essence. of 09/30/2026. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be deThis is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline livered in the form of a certified or cashier's by which you must file a written appearcheck. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he ance and objection if you object to this proneed not pay the bid amount in cash. The succeeding. If you fail to file a timely written cessful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all appearance and objection followed by an real estate and other taxes that are due on or affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days after the delivery date of the remainder of the of the return date, action may be taken payment, and all other costs associated with without further notice to you. the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM will be returned to them. PROBATE CODE (MUPC) The Secretary may grant an extension of time A Personal Representative appointed unwithin which to deliver the remainder of the der the MUPC in an unsupervised adminispayment. All extensions will be for 15-day intration is not required to file an inventory or crements for a fee of $500 paid in advance. annual accounts with the Court. Persons inThe extension fee shall be in the form of a certerested in the estate are entitled to notice tified or cashier's check made payable to the regarding the administration directly from Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the the Personal Representative and may petisale prior to the expiration of any extension tion the Court in any matter relating to the period, the unused portion of the extension fee estate, including the distribution of assets shall be applied toward the amount due. and expenses of administration. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale WITNESS, Hon. Claudine T. Stoudemire, within the required period or within any extenFirst Justice of this Court. sions of time granted by the Secretary, the high Date: September 03, 2026 bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deRosemary A. Saccomani, posit or, at the election of the foreclosure comRegister of Probate missioner after consultation with the HUD rep(September 17) resentative, will be liable to HUD for any costs NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND incurred as a result of such failure. The ComFORECLOSURE SALE missioner may, at the direction of the HUD repSINGLE FAMILY resentative, offer the property to the second MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. LOCATION: 35 Watling Street, Springfield, There is no right of redemption or right of posMA 01104 session based upon a right of redemption in WHEREAS on 07/02/2003 a certain Mortgage the mortgagor or others subsequent to a forewas executed by James N. Delivorias and closure completed pursuant to the Act. ThereMary A. Delivorias as mortgagor in favor of Finfore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue ancial Freedom Senior Funding Corp. as morta Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the gagee and was recorded on 07/10/2003 in entire purchase price in accordance with the Book 13363 at Page 68 in the Office of the Reterms of the sale as provided herein. HUD gistry of Deeds of Hampden County; and does not guarantee that the property will be vaWHEREAS the Mortgage was insured by the cant. United States Secretary of Housing and Urban The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be canDevelopment (the Secretary) pursuant to the celled or adjourned if it is established by docuNational Housing Act for the purpose of providmented written application of the mortgagor to ing single family housing; and the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 WHEREAS the Mortgage is now owned by the days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that Secretary pursuant to an assignment dated the default or defaults upon which the foreclos05/10/2010 and recorded on 05/18/2010 in ure is based did not exist at the time of service Book 18300 at Page 113 in the office of the of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or Registry of Deeds Hampden County; and all amounts due under the mortgage agreeWHEREAS a default has been made in the ment are tendered to the Foreclosure Commiscovenants and conditions of the Mortgage in sioner in the form of a certified or cashier's that the Borrower is deceased and the propcheck payable to the Secretary of HUD before erty is not the principal residence of at least public auction of the property is completed. one other surviving borrower as set forth in The amount that must be paid if the mortgage Paragraph 9(a)(i) of the Mortgage; and is to be paid off prior to the scheduled sale is WHEREAS by virtue of this default the Secretapproximately $226,659.11 as of 08/06/2026, ary has declared the entire amount of the inplus all other amounts that would be due undebtedness secured by the Mortgage to be imder the mortgage agreement if payments unmediately due and payable; der the mortgage had not been accelerated, NOW THEREFORE pursuant to powers vesadvertising costs and postage expenses inted in me by the Single Family Mortgage Forecurred in giving notice, mileage by the most closure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by reasonable road distance for posting notices 24 CFR part 27 subpart B, and by the SECand for the Foreclosure Commissioner's atRETARY'S designation of this office as Foretendance at the sale, reasonable and customclosure Commissioner recorded in the Office of ary costs incurred for title and lien record the Registry of Deeds of Hampden County Bk searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs in24951 Pg 234, notice is hereby given that on curred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for 09/24/2026 at 2:00 pm local time, all real and recording documents, a commission for the personal property at or used in connection with Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs the following described premises ("Property") incurred in connection with the foreclosure priwill be sold at public auction to the highest bidor to reinstatement. Tender of payment by cerder: tified or cashier's check or application for canTHE LAND IN SPRINGFIELD WITH THE IMcellation of the foreclosure sale shall be subPROVEMENTS THEREON BOUNDED AND mitted to the address of the Foreclosure ComDESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: missioner provided below. The land in Springfield, Hampden County, Date: August 25, 2026 Massachusetts with warranty covenants the ___________________ land in Springfield, now fully described as folForeclosure Commissioner: lows: Jessica Clarke Esq Certain real estate situated in Springfield, Address: P.O. Box 468, Wareham, MA 02571 Hampden County, Massachusetts, being Phone: (781) 915-4129 known and designated as Lot #287 (two hun(September 3, September 10, September 17) dred eighty-seven) as shown on a plan called Subdivision #2, East Springfield recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book of Plans 3, Page 62, see also Correction Tell them you saw it in The Reminder! Let our Plan of Subdivision #2, East Springfield, recoradvertisers know that this is where you found them. They appreciate it, and so do we! ded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book of Plans 15, said lot being more particularly bounded and described as follows: NORTHERLY by Watling Street, fifty (50) feet;
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Notice of Petition for Termination of Parental Rights G.L.c. 210 Section 3. Docket No. HD26A0081CW 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: D'Angelyz Esma Delvalle: To: Dianelis Marie Delvalle of Westfield, MA & Longino Moises Corchado of Springfield, MA And any unknown or unnamed father, parent(s) of the above named child. • A putative father will not have standing as a party to this case without a voluntary acknowledgement of parentage or an adjudication of paternity. A petition has been presented to said court by DCF Western Legal Regional Office/Western Legal Division Holyoke, MA 01040 representing that the parent(s) of the said child lack(s) current ability, capacity, fitness and readiness to assume parental responsibility for the child; that the petitioner's plan for the child will serve the child's best interests; and, requesting that this Honorable Court enter a decree under the provisions of the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 210, Section 3, that shall have the effect of terminating the rights of the person(s) named herein to receive notice of or to consent to any legal proceeding affecting the custody, guardianship, adoption or other disposition of the child named herein. If you desire to object thereto, you or your Attorney must file a written appearance in said Court at: Springfield on or before ten o'clock in the morning (10:00 AM) on 09/14/2026. You are entitled to the appointment of an Attorney if you are an indigent person. An indigent person is defined by SJC RULE 3:10. The definition includes but is not limited to persons receiving AFCD, EAEDC, poverty related veterans benefits, food stamps, refugee resettlement benefits, Medicaid, and SSI. The Court will determine if you are indigent. Contact an Assistant Judicial Case Manager/Adoptions Clerk of the Court on or before the date listed above to obtain the necessary forms. WITNESS, Hon. Claudine T Stoudemire, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 13, 2026 Rosemary Saccomani, Register of Probate. (September 17)
NOTICE AND ORDER: Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor Docket No. HD26P1847GD 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 J'Von Lee Baerga 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 08/28/2026 by Julio E Baerga of Springfield, MA will be held 09/28/2026 10:00 AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing Located Hampden Probate and Family Court, 50 State Street 4th FL, 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 28, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (September 17)
CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. HD26P1918EA 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: Marjorie Ann Hepburn Also known as: Marjorie Hepburn Date of Death: 03/03/2025 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Denise G Edwards of Lehigh Acres FL requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Denise G Edwards of Lehigh Acres FL be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 10/06/2026. 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: September 08, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (September 17)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Hampden, Division Docket Number: HD20W0565WD SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING EDUARDO CEN'TEZ WHITE, Plaintiff(s) v. NATASHA THERESA ROBINSON, Defendant(s) To the above named Defendant: A complaint has been presented to this Court by Eduardo Cen'tez White, plaintiff, on Complaint for Modification. You are required to serve upon Eduardo Cen'tez White, plaintiff, whose address is 367 Hancock Street Apt 404, Springfield, MA 01105, your answer on or before November 20, 2026. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer in the office of the Register of this Court at Springfield. Witness, Claudine T. Stoudemire, Esquire, First Justice of said Court at Springfield, this Twenty Eighth day of August, 2026. Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (September 17) INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Docket No. HD24P0765EA Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Hampden Division Estate of: Joy Platt Date of Death: January 22, 2024 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Nancy M Kenyon of Springfield MA Nancy M Kenyon 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 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. (September 17)
CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. HD26P1880EA 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: Jonathan M Keller Date of Death: 07/16/2026 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Kimberly Putnam of Sunapee NH requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Kimberly Putnam of Sunapee NH be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve 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 09/30/2026. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Claudine T. Stoudemire, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 02, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (September 17)
CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. HD26P0002EA 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: Thomas Ashley Date of Death: 11/06/2025 A Petition for S/A - Formal Determination of Heirs has been filed by Ann-Margaret Elizabeth Ashley of Springfield MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on 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 28, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (September 17)
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AMENDED ORDER OF NOTICE BY PUBLICATION TO: Mae C. Fox, Thomas M. Fox, Jacqueline C. Wheeler, Therese E. Sarna NKA Therese E. Morse, and their heirs, successors, and/or assigns. You are hereby notified that a civil action has been filed by the above-named Plaintiffs in which you are named as a Defendant, wherein Plaintiffs are seeking alternative service of process by publication. This complaint concerns property in Springfield, Massachusetts once owned by E. Clare Dubuque, AKA Clare Christmas Dubuque AKA Edith Clare Dubuque. Said Property is better known as 59 Ferncliff Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts. See Lot #59 on Plan entitled House Locations Ferncliff Ave Springfield, MASS W.J. Leander Eng Nov. 1958 Scale 1" = 30' recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds Book of Plans 72 Page 24. Plaintiffs seek a judgment declaring that Plaintiffs hold 100% clear, marketable and record title to the property known as 59 Ferncliff Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts. This complaint may be examined in the Hampden County Superior Court, or a copy may be obtained from Plaintiff's Attorney. If you intend to make any defense, you are hereby required to serve upon the Plaintiff's Attorney, Sean T. Powers, Esq., Powers Law Group, LLC, whose address is 680 Westfield Street, West Springfield, MA 01089 an answer to the Complaint on or before the 30th day of September in the year 2026, next, the return day, hereof, and a copy thereof must be filed in this court on or before said day. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for relief demanded in the Complaint. Unless otherwise provided by Rule 13(a), your answer must state as a counterclaim any claim which you may have against the Plaintiff which arise out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the Plaintiffs' claim, or you will thereafter be barred from making such claim in any other action. It appearing to this Court that no personal service has been made on Mae C. Fox and/or Thomas M. Fox, and their heirs, successors, and/or assigns and that after a diligent search, Plaintiff has found and served when and where possible, all Defendants named herein and that there are no other such persons addresses which can be found upon where Plaintiff can lawfully make service. It is ORDERED that notice of this suit be given to them by publishing a copy of this notice for three successive weeks, in the Reminder, a newspaper general circulation in Springfield in the County of Hampden and said Commonwealth on or before the 30th day of September in the year 2026, next, the return day, hereof, and a copy thereof must be filed in this court on or before said day. Dated this 19 day of August in the year 2026. Amy L. Karangekis, Justice (September 3, September 10, September 17)
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D&S Home Improvement Quality Work at a Fair Price! Licensed and Insured Dave 413-592-9490
Remodeling Kitchens, Baths, and so much more! Residential/Commercial
DK POWERWASHING HOMES-ROOFS-DECKS-GUTTERS dkpowerwashing@comcast.net
413-297-4276
Retired Handyman
Raymour & Flanagan Lamont Reclining Power Sofa Removable backs. Recliners & USB charging on both ends. Like new/7 months old. Beige, 88"L X 37"W. Asking $900. Call 413-562-6514 or text 413-250-8731
Interior & Exterior. Hourly & Daily Rates + Free Estimates. Senior Discount. Call 413-286-4164
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413-351-1147
GET DISH SATELLITE TV + INTERNET! Free install, Free HD-DVR Upgrade. 80,000 On-Demand Movies, Plus Limited Time Up To $600 In Gift Cards. Call Today! 1-866-299-7135 Joseph’s Handyman Company. Carpentry, remodeling, interior/exterior painting, floors, tile, stairs, drywall, cabinets, plumbing. Professional artist. Small jobs ok. Home improvement. Projects designed for your needs. Since 1985. Call Joe, 413-364-7038
Exterior Painting/Tree Work Roofing/Rough Carpentry
LANDSCAPING
Senior Discount
Panzetti
Call Dave 413-244-7572 OLD SCHOOL WINDOW & GUTTER CLEANING Gutter Cleaning $95 any home; Power washing starts at $99; Window Cleaning starting at $75; Roof Moss Control $99. Call Bob 413-896-6442. FULLY INSURED www.windowcleanup.com
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Landscape excavation, grading, lawn installation, seeding and hydroseeding, overgrown shrub and tree removal, mini-excavator and skid steer services. Call 413-478-0522
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Alberto Nova to Hector Torres, 118 Prospect St., $295,900. ARJ Enterprises LLC, to Jose A. Fuentes, 658 Union St., $425,000. Main Street Realty Advisors LLC, to Johanny Dishmey De Iraheta, 62 Kenyon St., $287,900. Cangi-Five Properties LLC, to Hector O. Pomales Cotto and Liz A. Pomales, 189-191 Maynard St., $355,000. Carolyn M. Roberts to Carmen Marrero and Nelvin Medina, 328 Hartwick St., $310,000. Cash Solution LLC, to Lynsea Lafond and Lynsea D. Lafond, 915 Bradley Road, $330,000. Christopher L. Reid, Amanda M. Reid and Amanda M. Sutton to Christerfer Vu, 41 Verge St., $305,000. College Rentals LLC, to Steven Abrahamson, 60 Keddy St., $255,000. David H. Cotter to Sonia M. Marquez, 227 Forest Park Ave., $400,000. Delno E. Clark to LBH-Real-Estate LLC, 61 Albemarle St., $160,000. Emtay Inc., to Hannah Hurler, 974 Wilbraham Road, $300,000. Faye Z. Slayton and Faye Slayton to Carlton Minott Jr., North Side Union Street, $365,000. Gladysh Capital LLC, and Gladysh Capital II LLC, to Masara Mohammed, 32-34 Clark St., $505,000. Gloria Marshall to Wallace J. Rivera Bayron, 41 Embury St., $365,000. Hector Suarez to Michael Long and Michelle Burgess, 85 Farnsworth St., $307,000. Concerned Citizens for Springfield Inc., to Kayla Rodriguez, 58 Itendale St, $200,000. Italo Falvo and Stefania Falvo to Katherine Kelliher, 620 Roosevelt Ave., $405,000. Jeffrey R. Kuselias and Peter Kuselias to Gloria Marshall, 105 Mazarin St., $340,000. Jianin Melo to Roland Allister Campbell, 32-34 Santa Barbara St., $405,000. Joel Manuel Rodriguez-Medina to Orlando Rafael Hernandez, 25 Victoria St., $270,000. John R. Mastrangelo to Jacobus Newell Perry Tenbroek and Barbara Lee Tenbroek, 95 Wrenwood St., $325,500. Manchester Enterprises LLC, to Ervin Sears and Victoria Madison, 136 Maynard St., $265,000. Maria C. Bradley, Christopher Bradley and Maria Bradley to Sophyrady Sar and Longhay Mao, 679 Parker St., $311,300. Mary E. Alston to Silvia Vanessa Hernandez Bermudez and Reina Guadalupe Villalta,
SPRINGFIELD | SEPTEMBER 17 - 23, 2026
LANDSCAPING
MISCELLANEOUS
GREEN TEAM LANDSCAPING 413-563-4663 Spring Clean-ups, Mowing Service, Bobcat Service, Patio and Retaining Wall Installation; All Other Landscaping Needs. VERY COMPETITIVE PRICING!
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Personal Touch Garden Service
Landscape design, mulch and stone beds, hedge trimming (specialist), shrub and perennial installation. Call 413-735-3189
No more cleaning gutters. Guaranteed! LeafFilter backed by no-clog guarantee & lifetime warranty. Call 1-833-610-1936 to schedule FREE inspection/estimate. Get 15% off your entire order. Military & Seniors get additional 10% off. Limited time. Restrictions apply, see rep for details.
ROZELL'S LANDSCAPING & BOBCAT SERVICE *Overgrown property? *Excavator Services *Extreme Brush Cutting! *Shrub, Stump, Tree Removal *Lawn/Arborvitae Installed *Loam, Stone, Mulch, Sand *Storm Clean-up *Small Demo *Insured JOSH ROZELL 413-636-5957
Peace of mind & early detection - Now more than ever, it’s important to get screened for Stroke & Cardiovascular Disease risk. Life Line Screening is simple & painless. 833-970-4172
MASONRY / CONCRETE
Professional lawn service: Fertilization, weed control, seeding, aeration & mosquito control. Free quote. Ask about first application special! 877-484-8583
Baker Mason Contractors, Inc. Chimneys, concrete & paver walkways, patios, stonework, steps, Bilco hatchway doors installed. Foundation repairs & cellar walls repaired. Licensed & insured. 40+ years experience. 413-599-0015; 413-5693172 Concrete, Sidewalks, Floors & Frost Walls! Free Estimates! Call 413-286-4164
ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING All brick, block concrete; concrete steps & walk-ways; new paver walk-ways; paver patios & retaining walls. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. New hatchway & bulkhead doors. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates (413)569-1611 or (413)374-5377
TMR MASON CONTRACTOR All types of masonry and concrete: brick, block, stone stucco. Chimney repairs, foundation repairs, bulkheads, concrete sidewalks, stairs and patios, Fully licensed/ insured. Todd: 413-575-3839
MISCELLANEOUS DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1888-305-7286 today! NO MORE CLEANING OUT GUTTERS! Guaranteed! LeafFilter is backed by a non-clog guarantee and lifetime transferrable warranty. Call today 1-855-925-2643 to schedule a FREE inspection and no obligation estimate. Get 15% off your entire order. Plus, Military & Seniors get an additional 10% off. Limited time only. Restrictions apply, see representative for warranty and offer details. AGING ROOF? NEW HOMEOWNER? STORM DAMAGE? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 877-461-0698. Have zip code ready when calling! BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as 1 day! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1877-543-9189 Consumer Cellular - same reliable, nationwide coverage as the largest carriers. No longterm contract, no hidden fees free activation. All plans feature unlimited talk & text, starting at just $20/mo. Call 1-877-751-0866
Prepare for power outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a free 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase* Call 1-855-948-6176 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
Reach millions of homes nationwide with one easy, affordable buy in the ADS Network! For more information www.communitypublishers.com/category/all-products SunSetter. America's Number One Awning! Instant shade at the touch of a button. Transform your deck or patio into an outdoor oasis. Up to 10-year limited warranty. Save $350 today! 855-914-1148 TOP DOLLAR PAID for old vintage Guitars! Gibson, Fender, Martin, Grecsch, Rickenbacker, Epiphone, Etc. 1930's to 1980's. Call 866433-8277 Water damage cleanup & restoration: A small amount of water can lead to major damage in your home. Our trusted professionals do complete repairs to protect your family & home value! 877-318-6832. Have zip code ready! Wesley Financial Group, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt & fees cancelled in 2019. Get free info package & learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 833-308-1971
PAINTING & WALLPAPERING CHET & SON PAINTING
Interior and exterior painting, wallpaper, removal. Free estimates. Insured. Reliable. 413-772-9819 PRIME PAINTING Fully insured, interior/exterior, carpentry, drywall, cabinet finishing and detailing. References upon request. Free estimates. 594-4479 PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Interior, exterior, wallpapering, minor carpentry. Low, low prices. Free estimates. Steve 413310-5099; 860-741-5588
ROOFING NEW ROOFS-REPAIRS-CLEANING Siding and windows, decks built and repaired. Fully insured. MA Lic #CSFA106255. David Germaine 413-250-3263
TAG SALES HUGE Tag Sale! 22 Harris Dr, off Benton Dr East Longmeadow. Sat Sept 19th & Sun Sept 20th 9am-3pm. Too much to list! LONGMEADOW TAG SALE 145 Tanglewood Dr. Saturday Sept 19th and Sunday Sept 20th 9am-2pm Kitchenware, art, ladies' bicycle, tools, household goods, CDs, laser printer, and much more
TANK REMOVAL UNDERGROUND ABOVEGROUND BASEMENT TANK REMOVAL Oil removal available. Permits obtained. Fully licensed/insured. Ground Breakers 566-2250; 530-2266
TUTORING
DIRECTV Stream - Carries the most local MLB games! Choice Pkg $89.99/mo for 12 mos Stream on 20 devic-es. HBO Max included for 3 mos w/Choice Package or higher. No contract or hidden fees! Restrictions apply. IVS 866-859-0405
Math tutoring, all levels/ subjects. MTEL, ACT, SAT, MCAS. Professor Arvind Karnik, text: 413-539-0371
End your tax worries today. Let us make your tax problem our priority. Scared, stuck with high tax amounts? Our A+ tax professionals can help. Free consultation. Priority Tax 855959-2267
WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts. Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt and fees cancelled in 2019. Get free informational package and learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free Consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. Call 877-621-7517
Home Break-ins take less than 60 seconds. Don't wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets now for as little as 70¢/day! 1-877-9070316 Inflation is at 40 year highs. Interest rates are way up. Credit cards. Medical bills. Car loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call National Debt Relief and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! Free quote: Call 1-844-955-4930 Jacuzzi Bath Remodel can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as 1-day. Limited time, waving all installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change & vary by dealer. Ends soon. 844-501-3208 MobileHelp, America's premier mobile medical alert system. Whether you're home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free brochure! 1-888-489-3936 Pest control: Protect your home from pests safely. Roaches, Bed Bugs, Rodent, Termite, Spiders & more. Locally owned & affordable. For service or inspection today! 877-916-2103 Have zip code ready!
VACATION RENTAL
WANTED Always buying antiques watches jewelry gold coins art military signs posters cameras toys video games action figures Star Wars vintage electronics amplifiers receivers' radios HAM equipment speakers' musical instruments guitars saxophones horns amplifiers sports memorabilia clocks plus more one item or entire estates. 413-206-8688
WANTED TO BUY Wanted! CASH for: ANYTHING OF SIGNIFICANT VALUE! Machinist, Specialty, and Mechanic Tools, Electronics/Audio, Sports Cards, Vintage Toys, Antiques/Collectibles, much more! Call/Text Sam 413-531-5381
55 Bridle Path Road, $400,000. Mary M. Couture to Hassle Free Holdings LLC, 548-550 Armory St., $225,000. Michelle Rubiera to Edwin Rivera Jr., and Johanna Josefina Rivera, 1178 Sumner Ave., $296,000. Mohamad Ghanem and Noor Zaitoun to FH Vision Estate Inc., 66 Curve St., $240,000. Mooring NC IV LLC, to Sandra Collins, 34 Sumner Ave, PB21, $25,000. Mooring NC IV LLC, to Sandra Collins, 34 Sumner Ave. Unit 411, $200,000. Morse Properties LLC, to Michael Lee, 115-117 Northampton Ave., $430,000. Nicholas Stahovish and Olivia Sroka to Nathan Winger, 75 Garland St., $287,000. NRES LLC, to Yanni Ruiz and Aldries Aviles, 43 Princeton St., $310,000. Pamela A. Rouette-Bryant and Gibson Bryant to Peter M. Gagnon, 1855 Parker St., $270,000. Pearwood LLC, to John Nguyen, 5 Barber St., $285,000. Phyllis A. Tatro, estate, and Michelle L. Tatro, representative, to Hassle Free LLC,183 Winton St., $210,000. Picarden LLC, to Sinthya Godoy Rivas De Cana and Alfredo Josue Cana Lopez, 26 Byron St., $265,000. Renee Drumgold to Jeffrey Jardin, 235 State St., Unit 413, $250,000. Renee N. Fagan, Renee N. Leone and William R. Fagan to David M. Mendrala and Deborah S. Tupek-Mendrala, 178 Oak Hollow Road, $390,000. Ricardo A. Cuesta and Elizabeth Cortes to Relessa Julia White, Lennox White and Tiffany Green,188 Wollaston St., $421,000. Sareen Properties LLC, to Gladys Principe, 16 North Hood St., $300,000. Thomas P. Pioggia and Kim B. Pioggia to Hector Suarez and Jackelyn Maldonado, 20 Athol St., $340,000. Tiffany Le and Johnny Le to Emily Giang Ali and Malik Hassan Ali, 21 East Drumlin Road, $350,000. Wicked Deals LLC to CEB Recovery Solutions LLC, 103 Prospect St., $298,000. Wilson Y. Bedoya-Montoya and Isabel C. Ocampo-Agudelo to Paul J. Yevcak and Amy Nicole Yevcak, 79 Marsden St., $285,000. WPB Partners LLC, and Bruce E. Bass to Alejandra Salazar Cano and Jhoan Londono Parra, 306 Greenaway Drive, $326,000.
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