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And standing by our customers. The coronavirus pandemic has created a new normal. Constant hand washing. Social distancing. And learning to live more simply. Despite these uncertain times, we want you to know we’re here for you. If you’re experiencing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 outbreak, give us a call at 413.568.1911. We’re here to help. We’ve been through a lot together over the past 167 years. And our commitment to our customers, employees and communities will never change—today, tomorrow, or 167 years from now. Stay strong. We’ll get through this together.

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Inspired by Community AS HELEN KELLER ONCE SAID, "ALONE WE CAN DO SO LITTLE; TOGETHER WE CAN DO SO MUCH." How true these words ring in the face of the Covid-19 pan-

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demic. Life as we know it, has stopped. We have seen our community shift from the

Kat Kattler, Jennifer Giffune, Danielle Barton, Matthew J. Collins

hustle and bustle of everyday life, to self-quarantining in our homes; isolated, but safe.

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And in spite of all this, we are witnessing the best of our community step up and shine.

Kat Kattler

In this issue, we pay homage to all the essential workers and businesses showing up in a big way in our time of need. As you’ll see in our Good Times section, our essential workers come from all walks of life - we are so proud of them! And, in our Giving Back feature, all it took is one group of committed individuals to accomplish so much. Add to that, all the businesses that have transformed the way they serve their customers, plus the school districts tackling the challenge of online learning, and we find ourselves overcoming and persevering in spite of everything. And, lastly, we want to take a moment to pay our respects to all of those that have lost their lives to COVID-19. We dedicate this issue to all the families who are grieving loved ones. We know you, we feel your pain, and we send our best wishes

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Westfield and Southwick, we will get to the other side of this, stronger and better

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than ever. As Franklin D Roosevelt once said, "When you come to the end of your

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2020

FEATURES 08 Westfield Essential Workers Your community members on the frontline.

16 Downtown Westfield Photographer On Location Tips and tricks for an amazing senior picture session

18 Mask Makers of Westfield Never underestimate the power of committed individuals to change the world.

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20 Let's Shop Local Local businesses pivot in time of need

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Our Town

Our Contributors

Giving Back

20 Localâ€™s Choice 24 DIY 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

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GOOD TIMES 1.

FRONTLINE: WE THANK YOU!!! Love and respect for all the brave workers on the frontlines tackling COVID-19. These essential workers continue day and night to help keep our community safe! We are sending our thoughts and good wishes to all of you and your families. - A BIG SALUTE from Westfield Lifestyle!

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AS THE PRINCIPAL AT ST. MARY’S HIGH

they felt they would need as a precaution. We felt

SCHOOL, I WOULD NEVER HAVE THOUGHT

it would be important to make sure the kids were

THAT WE WOULD HAVE TO FACE THE

prepared for the closure, just in case it happened.

EXTENDED CLOSURE OF SCHOOL DUE TO A

Well, it did happen, and we are proud to say that our

PANDEMIC LIKE THE CORONAVIRUS. But the

students and teachers were prepared and ready to

reality is that our building has been closed since

learn from home.

March 13th. Even though our building is closed, the

Although our students and teachers are practic-

show must go on. Through digital platforms like

ing social distancing, the online platforms that have

Google Classroom, Zoom, and Discord, the stu-

been used allows for the students to be in class

dents of St. Mary’s have been attending class from

through a video connection. The teachers continue

their homes ever since.

to create a safe classroom environment where stu-

The teachers at St. Mary’s have maintained

dents can learn and prosper. During this difficult

contact with their students since they first found

time, it is important to us that we are able to help the

out about the closure of school on March 8th. At

students be successful in school by continuing the

the end of the school day on Friday, March 8th,

learning process, providing the appropriate support

the students were instructed to bring home their

when necessary, and giving them some sense of

Chromebooks, textbooks, and any other materials

normal when everything around them is so different.

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OUR CONTRIBUTORS

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY KAT KATTLER

HELLO EVERYONE, I AM KAT THE OWNER & PHOTOGRAPHER FOR KAT KATTLER PHOTOGRAPHY. My business is located in Downtown Westfield, MA. I specialize in high school senior portraits. I am professionally trained, and I graduated from Hallmark Institute of Photography in 2006. For the nine years following, I worked with other photographers, gaining experience and perfecting the trade. In 2015, I was excited to open the doors to Kat Kattler Photography. My interest in photography started when I was a young child. At any given time, you could find me photograph-

Downtown Westfield Photographer On Location TIPS AND TRICKS FOR AN AMAZING SENIOR PICTURE SESSION

ing my toys in my bedroom with just a simple point and shoot film camera. As a student in school, it was difficult for me because I was a visual learner. Words didn’t come easy, but photos did. It wasn’t until I attended Hallmark that I knew that this was my passion and that this is what I was meant to do. I am an introvert, by nature. But, as soon as I have a camera in hand, or even just talk about photography, I am a whole different person with confidence. I absolutely love everything about photography, but senior portraits have a special place in my heart. I strive to make it a fun experience, while creating images that represent who they are at that moment. Senior portraits are important because it is the first time when the experience is all about them. It has taken them 12 years of conforming to the standard school photo, to finally break free and express to the world who they are.

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TIPS FOR A GREAT SENIOR SESSION 1. The summer before your senior year is the best time to get your senior session done. 2. Drink plenty of water the week before your session. This keeps you hydrated and helps with your skin. 3. Make your outfit choices different styles and try them on before the session. Big tip: iron your clothes and put them on hangers!!! 4. Your outfit choice matters from head to toe. Bring footwear that matches your outfit and accessories. 5. Don’t forget to smile - we all love to see you smile! CityLifestyle.com/Westfield

GIVING BACK

M a s k M a ke r s o f We s t f i e l d NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF COMMITTED INDIVIDUALS TO CHANGE THE WORLD. “HELLO, I HAVE A CRAZY REQUEST UNRELATED TO PAINT COLORS...IT’S ABOUT PAINT MASKS!” The message rolled in from an E.R. Doctor. For Marie Crane-Yvon, offering one was simple. Learning how few were available became the challenge. Marie spent days sourcing protection locally, resulting in 31 masks donated to area hospitals and Westfield Firefighters. Heidi Leonard was parallel on the helper journey and posted to Facebook, “Attention Medical Field, do we need to make these masks locally? ...if so we can start a drive.” Marie reached out to Heidi offering help. On March 22, 2020 they launched with a heartfelt, “Can you Sew?”

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THE MISSION Mask Makers For Westfield was created with great help from The Westfield Firefighters Union 1111. The very first day, the Broad Street Halloween candy bin was repurposed for a safe drop box for Makers. With direction from former Chief Curt Gezotis and current Chief Patrick Engloff, safety measures for sanitizing and distribution were set in place. While guidelines for effective PPE were changing and supplies were waning, it became clear the cloth masks would become critically important to anyone fighting the COVID-19 crisis. With all effort to keep the city safe, the mission manifested: to support Makers in the Westfield Community with the necessary patterns, materials, and key procedures for donating and delivering to area front line responders. Immediately, the response was overwhelming, Heidi Leonard, Branch Manager at Embrace Home Loans and an avid quilter shared, “We had such an outpouring of requests; on the positive side there were those offering help, the scary side became how many healthcare workers desperately needed masks.” From the hustle of creating a group, fostering connections with area sewers, managing requests and safely sharing supplies, Marie and Heidi hit the ground running and they have not stopped. Kindness and positivity is abundant. Generous monetary donations have taken care of local shipping of wholesale fabric from The Spare Room Quilt Shop to area sewers. Emergency Management and The Department of Public Health actively help distribute masks and Westifeld Policeman Captain McCabe has traveled door to door, safely receiving and delivering the masks of many colors. Local Makers banded together and devoted their time, skill and resourcefulness; they are truly the heart of this mission. MAKER’S STORIES Creating a community on social media has an obvious silver lining: simply knowing we are not alone, and ultimately realizing how many people truly care to make a difference. We can be united by the common threads of life, and we can join together to better understand purpose and struggle. Mask Makers For Westfield honors the good work of the many sewers who showed up to help. Cheryl Denardo is one of them. This is her story. “Hi All, I am a lifelong resident and business owner of

“ I n a s h o r t t i m e w e h av e

Westfield. Due to a serious medical condition, I had to retire

created a true sewing circle and

making gowns from wedding dresses for Angel Babies. I now

t h i s fe e l s l i ke a m u c h n e e d e d

local nurses wanted and needed the masks, I jumped on it. I

b l e s s i n g r i g h t n o w. ” ~ M a r i e

early, but I was fortunate to find “My Calling” by helping and sew all the time and I absolutely love it. As soon as I read that make them all day, every day. So, I am lucky to be able to do something to help others and keep myself busy.” Author’s note: 5/4/20 Cheryl has sewn 648 masks and together MMW has sewn nearly 5,000 for their community. CityLifestyle.com/Westfield

LOCAL’S CHOICE

local businesses during the shutdown STEPPING IT UP IN OUR TIME OF NEED ARTICLE DANIELLE BARTON AND CANDICE BERUBE PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

WHEN GOVERNOR BAKER ANNOUNCED THAT ALL NON-ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES MUST CLOSE, SHOCK RIPPLED THROUGH MASSACHUSETTS. Some of the most frequently visited businesses in the city were mandated to shut down - salons, spas, fitness centers, retail establishments and restaurants, to name a few. Business owners suddenly found themselves either closed OR they were considered an essential business. As homeowners quarantined at home, most of these local essential stores had to shift the way in which they did business. Many have found a way to make it work, logging long hours to ensure Westfield and Southwick residents’ needs are met. And when the stay-at-home mandate lifts, many of our non-essential businesses will open their doors, once again! We don’t know about you, but we will be first in line to support our local establishments. In the meantime, read on to see how these owners stepped up in our time of need.

IT TAKES 2 BAKERY 31 Elm St, Westfield MA (413) 579-8545

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complete with buttercream frosting, piping bag, and sprinkles! Delivery and pick up available. Yum! It Takes 2 Bakery is a specialty bake shop founded by twin sisters, Kayla and Sarah Sypek. Sarah runs the business side, and makes sure all the customer needs are addressed. Kayla, a talented pastry chef, is the cake artist of the two. She has been obsessed with cakes and everything sweet since she was a child. Kayla attended Johnson & Wales University (JWU) in Providence, RI where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Baking & Pastry Arts. She also holds a B.S. in Business Management from

Westfield State University. During her studies at JWU, she spent a trimester abroad in France, studying under the finest French pastry chefs. Through these opportunities and over 5 years of experience, Kayla has become a talented pastry chef that focuses on producing homemade quality treats that will leave your taste buds tingling for more. 20

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On April 22nd, Tin Bridge started offering to-go crowlers and

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tomers can simply access the online menu and call ahead with

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their order. The hard-working TRB team will schedule the pickup

and Crazy Arepas on Thursdays.

time, and hand deliver the order right to the customer’s car door.

Tin Bridge has an interesting history. A home brew project that

Family and friend-run since 2013, the TRB owners state, "Two

started three years ago has grown into Westfield’s first visitable

Rivers Burrito Co. is the brainchild of four longtime friends who

craft brewery. Founded by Joe Cocchi, guitarist for the popular

wanted to bring a little flavor back to Downtown Westfield. We

metalcore band Within the Ruins, along with his brother Nick,

insist on offering high quality meals, value pricing, quick clean

Tin Bridge Brewing has opened its doors and started pouring.

service, a welcoming atmosphere, and premier customer service.

Located in an unassuming building next to the Big Y grocery store,

Dishes are made fresh daily using local ingredients. We look for-

the micro brewery features a large taproom that looks into the

ward to seeing you soon!"

brew house, and includes a long bar, plenty of communal tables, shuffleboard and a few classic video games.

ANDREW GRANT DIAMOND CENTER 55 Southwick Rd Westfield, MA (413) 562-2432 www.grantjewelers.com Owned by Bob and Lynn Grant, and with the help of their daugh-

Two Rivers Burrito Co.

ter Stephanie Herring, Andrew Grant continues to serve their customers during the state-wide shut down. They provide on-line shopping, and call ahead services for repairs, cleaning, and purchases. As the family at Andrew Grant states, Andrew Grant is "One Store Specializing in One Thing...Quality! To show you that we mean it, we only carry quality materials and lines. All of our gold jewelry is 14 karat or better; all of our platinum jewelry is 90% pure, or better; all of the colored stones we carry are genuine, and any treatments done are fully disclosed; and all of the diamonds we carry, regardless of size or importance in a piece of jewelry, are of a good, or better, quality. We are recognized members of The American Gem Society and Retail Jewelers Organization. We're so confident in the work that we do that services and repairs, completed at our store, have a lifetime replacement on almost all the chains and bracelets we sell; a lifetime guarantee option for battery replacement; a laser welder to ensure precision repair work; and the offer of a cad-cam service for special orders."

Tin Bridge Brewing Co.

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RED RIDING HOOD'S BASKET 108 Congamond Rd Southwick, MA (413) 569-2300 www.thehoodcafe.com Throughout the pandemic, Red Riding Hood’s Basket owners Michael and Moe Shea donated multiple rounds of care packages to the people of Restaurant Depot. They created a new online order website, where customers could order their curbside pick-up of "Old School" Sunday Dinners to-go. “We are a local, small business supporting other local businesses. We strive to use as much local produce, products, and services as possible. We have formed partnerships with Holcomb Farm, The Gran-Val Scoop, Sussmann’s Blueberries, Billy C’s Raw Honey, Lost Acres Vineyard, Westfield River Brewing Co., Maple Corner Farms and the list goes on. Our top of the line coffee is also locally roasted at Esselon Coffee Roasting Co. in Hadley MA. On top of working with all these great businesses, we make the majority of our food

NEW ENGLAND BIKE 512 College Hwy Southwick, MA (413) 569-1874 www.newenglandbike.com New England Bike is an essential business and open during the state-wide shut down. Their services include curbside pick up of all repairs & new bike sales, parts and accessories. Simply call ahead and talk with any one of their friendly staff! Owner Seth James is celebrating his 20 year anniversary, and states, "The shop was opened in June 2000 after deciding I needed to find something I actually enjoyed doing. It wasn't easy growing something from nothing and I worked way too much for the first few years, all while continuing to race bikes at the pro level. As time went by, I was able to hire reliable staff and expand into larger storefronts. Our inventory and capabilities grew every year. 20 years later, I find myself in a great location, still in the great town of Southwick, and happy I made that decision 20 years ago to give all this a shot."

from scratch just like Grandma used to. We believe in working with great, real ingredients and a lot of love (aka butter and sugar)."

NORTH ELM BUTCHER BLOCK 37 N. Elm St Westfield, MA (413) 562-6759 www.northelmbb.com During the pandemic, the Puza family at North Elm Butcher Block did not miss a beat. They completely transformed their business from a brick and mortar retail establishment to a remote order/curbside pickup business model. Over the quarantine weeks, they generously donated food to the area’s first responders. In addition, they donated enough food to cover a full day of meal service programs for the Boys and Girls Club. A family legacy starting back in 1947, the Puzas are committed to excellence in bringing the best meats, seafood, and deli with great customer service to Westfield. The Butcher Block continues to have a following of incredibly loyal customers who have all become extended family. And, during Westfield’s greatest time of need, it is clear that they have continued to grow that family. 22

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PACK YOUR SMALL SPACES WITH A BIG PUNCH BY STARTING YOUR OWN CONTAINER GARDEN

IT MAY BE THAT YOU DON’T HAVE MUCH SPACE TO WORK WITH; MAYBE YOU ARE ALWAYS ON-THE-MOVE; OR, MAYBE YOU JUST SIMPLY COLOR TO YOUR SPACE. It doesn’t matter what your reason may be. Container gardening—the practice of growing plants exclusively in containers rather than in the ground—is a great way to pack some punch into a small (or portable!) space. With container gardening, there are almost endless possibilities. Whether you’re looking to grow decorative plants or edible ones, there’s likely an option for you— and it doesn’t have to be limited to simply growing herbs

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WANT SOME GREENERY TO ADD A LITTLE BIT OF

on your windowsill. There are several factors to keep in mind when you first start your container garden, the first of which being to decide whether you’re going to keep it indoors or out. Different plants grow best in different environments, so be sure to choose species that will thrive where you’ve decided to put them—making sure they are receiving the proper amount of sunlight and moisture.

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Here are a few other things to be aware of when you get started: CONTAINER SIZES: Large containers may be easier to grow plants in than small since

they have more space for large root systems and larger amounts of soil retain more moisture. + CONTAINER DRAINAGE: Your container must have a drainage system—even if it’s just a few holes you drill in it yourself. For plants that need to be watered more frequently, consider self-watering containers. + CONTAINER MATERIALS: The fun thing about container gardens is that you don’t have to limit yourself. Get creative with the containers you use (while keeping the above information in mind)! We love repurposing vintage items into unique containers.

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Why stick with one kind of garden? Once youâ€™re a container garden pro, there are tons of different theme gardens you can create all around your home. CLEAN-AIR GARDEN Snake Plant + Spider Plant + Dragon Plant + English Ivy FRAGRANCE GARDEN Lavender + Lemongrass + Mint LEMON GARDEN Lemon Verbena + Lemon Balm + Lemongrass + Lemon Geranium

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Save some space by building your garden vertically instead of horizontally. If you’re running out of room indoors, try placing all your pots on an old bookshelf or baker’s rack.

The containers you choose are going to largely depend on the type of plant you’re trying to grow and the best space and environment for it to grow in. If you’re looking for the bare basics, there are a lot of different vegetables—like cabbage, celery, green onions, lettuce and leeks—that can grow in water alone. If you’re looking for a way to use that vintage glassware or pitchers hiding in your cupboards, here’s your chance! If you don’t have a lot of counter space (or space in general for that matter), herbs don’t need a ton of room to grow. Consider turning several small planters into a window garden for basil, cilantro, dill or thyme. In order to grow larger plants, such as tomatoes, lemons or—yes, even avocados—you’ll need some larger containers, like large pots, baskets or box planters. CONTINUED >

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250th

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H e l p i n g yo u B r e at h e WHEN YOU THINK OF ESSENTIAL BUSINESS, WHAT

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CALL THE CAVALRY

COMES TO MIND? Health care, police, firefighter? No one

Long term business relationships with customers,

ever says manufacturer. And yet, without this industry, the

vendors, accountants, lawyers, and especially the bank,

outcome of life-threatening illness would be devastating.

was vital to getting help. With Massachusetts heading to essential business only, Joe doubled his line of credit.

WE ARE NEVER SEEN Mechanical Drive Components (MDC), in Chicopee, MA is one such business. Westfield resident, Joe Giffune,

The day the Payroll Protection Plan became available, Giffune acted fast, “Friday the application was in and it was approved on Monday.”

owns and operates MDC which is a contract manufacturer of precision machined components. MDC provides

THE FUTURE

products in diverse areas - medical device industrial

Everyone wants to get back to normal. For MDC, that

equipment, aftermarket automotive and aerospace mar-

means diverse production. Giffune hopes “there will be

kets. According to Giffune, “We make parts that people

pent up demand for the things we make, so we will be busy

never see.” One vital job - ventilator parts.

meeting demand.” And it will be great to have some time off!

BEFORE COVID-19

Jennifer Giffune, R.D.N. is a freelance author, profes-

Last fall, MDC had 10-15 customers. It was operating

sional speaker, and nutrition counselor. And yes, she is

two shifts, Five days a week. It was business as usual, and

married to Joe Giffune. Are you ready to make a change?

they had days off.

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VENTILATORS-R-US Today you see a 7 day a week, staggered two shift operation with significant overtime. MDC is dedicated solely to the manufacture of ventilator components. Giffune states, “We used to make 100 parts a year and now we are making 2000 parts in 6 weeks.” To keep ventilator parts flowing, Giffune has locked down the shop (no outsiders), does constant cleaning and has daily employee meetings. Covid-19 on-site could halt production.

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