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New England Lawn Care Inc.,

"The fertilizer experts!"

New England Lawn Care is the premier choice throughout Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut for professional lawn fertilization. Offering a complete line of services including:

• Custom lawn fertilization programs
• Organic lawn care options
• Tick control treatments
• Tree and Shrub programs
• Lawn renovation packages

Locally owned and operated by Jamie Yarasavych, New England Lawn Care's approach to personalized service with guaranteed results is quickly changing an industry dominated by out of state national corporations. Through the use of the highest quality granular fertilizer applied by only state licensed experienced technicians, New England Lawn Care is achieving results previously unrealized.

Our premium 5 step lawn care program will maximize any lawns potential, while minimizing chemical and pesticide use, which can adversely affect our environment. The days of pulling a hose and spraying chemicals all over the lawn are gone. Instead, we believe in building soil health, spot treating for weeds and insects, and utilizing the best granular and organic fertilizer available.

Included at no additional charge with our premium 5 step program:

1. Fast response service calls- Guaranteed 48 hour response to address any concerns
2. Crabgrass treatments - If crabgrass becomes a problem during the season, we will come out at no additional charge and treat for it
3. Nutsedge Control- No charge to control this nuisance weedy grass
4. Lawn Evaluations - Throughout the season we will monitor progress, and take necessary action to ensure lawns success
5. Communication- Yes, we will speak with you about your lawn. We will provide watering, mowing and any other advice that will lead to success.

Flea and Tick Control - With our 3 step process you can rest assured that your family and pets are safe from the harmful effects of these pests. We will make 3 visits to your property: spring, summer and fall and treat all areas that pose a threat. Depending on the size of your property, we have programs as low as $99 per year.

Tree and Shrub Care - One of the most expensive investments in many outdoor landscapes is in ornamental trees and shrubs. Offering dormant oil treatments, insect and disease treatments, deep root fertilization and winter protection, we are sure to have a program that's right for your landscape. Complete programs start at $149, about the cost to replace one shrub.

Lawn Renovation - We offer guaranteed lawn renovation packages. We begin with a deep core aeration, proceed with slice seeding with certified premium seed blends, and finish with starter fertilizer. With proper watering, we guarantee results for one full year.

The GWCC Executive Committee meets on the second Wednesday of every month. The full GWCC Board of Directors meets on the third Wednesday of the month. Your Board of Directors is listed here: http://www.westfieldbiz.org/directors-officers.html

Fund Development Committee

(Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 8:00 am at Air Compressor Eng.)

If you would like to be a part of this committee, please contact Dave Felty at dfelty@fivestarcorp.net.

The Fund Development Committee is working very hard on increasing the attendance at our Chamber's WestNets by asking everyone who attends to bring a guest. Our February WestNet was another great success with 44 people attending.

The Golf Tournament to be held on Monday, June 18th at East Mountain Country Club is moving forward. Please contact Kate Phelon at 568.1618 or email at kphelon@westfieldbiz.org for sponsorship opportunities.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee has been out in full force pounding the pavement in Westfield. Teams of two have been visiting businesses with sunglasses in hand and asking them to join. We will know the fruits of their labor very shortly. If you would like to be a member of this committee, please contact Sean Hogan at sean@teamhogan.com.

Here is a list of our committees and contact names. We welcome current and new members to get involved. Please feel free to contact the chairpersons below if you would like to participate on a committee.

• There is a major capitalization program to modernize the outdated infrastructure of several schools.
• The Voke students are working on the structure with Tighe & Bond engineers for the Park Square Green.
• Turnpike Industrial Road: City received $25,000 from MassDevelopment to be used to prepare the former proposed landfill site for industrial and commercial development.
• The City and PVTA are reviewing consultants for a $400,000 feasibility study on Elm Street; a decision will be made by 4/1/12.
• Airport Industrial Road: $2 million from DOT for reconstruction and new utilities.
• Pride is moving forward with developing the jug handle by the turnpike; at round table stage only.
• From the bottom of Clay Hill to the turnpike jug handle including major reconstruction of Arch Road are all in the plans.
• An East Bound Turnpike entrance ramp only behind the Holiday Inn Express is still on the drawing board.
• City is advertising for bids for construction of the first phase of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail project; G&E is currently installing a gas line along the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail; 2014 is targeted to go over the Tin Bridge to the Stop & Shop; 2015 is targeted for the connection from Stop & Shop to the railroad bridge over the Westfield River.
• Main Street: Falcone is converting second floor space to 6 new apartments at market rate.
• Gaslight District; several streets will see improvement; Thomas, Court, Church, Arnold, Elm to name a few.
• Reprogramming will take place with the WBID, WOW and the City regarding social events on the new Park Square.
• Western Avenue; Westfield State University to Noble Hospital will see road and roadside improvements and enhancements possibly in the near future.
• Rt. 187 will be a $5-$17 million project completed in 3 phases.
• Cole's Bridge is slated for 2015 for a bridge replacement; state project.
• Pochassic Street Bridge will begin in the next couple of months.

The next Coffee Hour will be Monday, April, 2, 2012 at Zuber's Ice Cream & Deli, 98 Southwick Road, Westfield, MA.

Mayor Daniel Knapik "State of the City" Ward meetings

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Monday, March 26th  Lang Auditorium, Westfield Athenaeum

Tuesday, April 3rd     Highland Avenue School

Tuesday, April 10th   Munger Hill School

Tuesday, April 17th   Paper Mill School

At 12:45 on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 there will be an "All Things Westfield" presentation meeting at the Council on Aging, 40 Main Street. The public is invited. 

First Niagara Announces Appointment 

Jason Rivera - Assistant Vice President of Small Business Banking for First Niagara Bank

 Westfield Bank Announces Two New Appointments

Westfield Bank President and CEO James Hagan is pleased to announce that Dennis Keefe has joined the Westfield Bank team as Vice President of Commercial Real Estate. In this position, Dennis will develop and grow the bank's commercial real estate portfolio and increase commercial loan diversification. He will work in conjunction with the commercial lending staff to finance apartments, office, retail and industrial properties in Massachusetts and northern Connecticut. Dennis has over 30 years of real estate and commercial banking experience. He graduated from St. Michael's College, and later received his MBA from Western New England University. Dennis resides in Wilbraham with his wife Jill, and has two daughters living in Boston. 

Westfield Bank President and CEO James Hagan is pleased to announce that Thomas Cebula has been promoted to Commercial Loan Officer. Tom has 15 years of commercial and retail banking experience. As Commercial Loan Officer, he will focus on small business lending. Tom previously served as Branch Manager of the Southampton Road Branch in Westfield. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Babson College, Tom earned his MBA from Western New England University. He is a lifelong Wilbraham resident, and a member of the Minnechaug Regional High School Alumni Hall of Fame for service to the community. Tom and his wife, Beth, have three sons.

Each month a Chamber member has the opportunity to submit a write-up on their company and the profile will be under the "Member Spotlight" section for a fee of $75. Please submit images no wider than 440px.

All members are encouraged to submit their upcoming events to be published at no cost! The deadline for submission is the third Thursday, 5:00 pm of every month - no exceptions!

Sponsorships and/or advertising are available to you in our newsletter. Please contact the Chamber office at 568.1618 for more information.