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The following business incorporations were recorded in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties and are the latest available. They are listed by community.

AGAWAM

SDS Mobile Welding Services Inc. 450 Silver St., Agawam, MA 01001. Scott Swenson, same. Welding fabrication and related services on real-estate, personal, and business property.

AMHERST

Vivid Vision Inc., 186 College St., Amherst, MA 01002. Jacob Torres, 419 Enterprise Dr., Somerset, MA 02725. Nonprofit organization established to foster and promote emerging musical talent within the academic and greater community and provide resources, support, networking opportunities, and education.

CHICOPEE

FZ Corp., 643 Prospect St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Maninder Arora, same. Convenience store.

Rybachuk Pro Master Inc., 26 Sampson St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Andrii Rybachuk, same. Construction services.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Dust Collectors Cleaning Service Inc., 20 Hillside Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Kathryn Koske, same. Cleaning services.

FLORENCE

Play Incubation Collective Inc., 264 Riverside Dr., Florence, MA 01062. Sarah Marcus, same. Supports the development of new theatrical work and fosters creativity, collaboration, and a celebration of the creative process through programs and workshops for all ages.

HATFIELD

Skawski Farms Inc., 455 Main St., Hatfield, MA 01038. Michael Skawski, 40 Straits Road, Hatfield, MA 01038. Agricultural farm.

LONGMEADOW

Community Alliance for Peace and Justice Inc., 468 Inverness Lane, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Mehlaqa Samdani, same. Alliance to amplify the political voice of the American Muslim community in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

NORTH ADAMS

Live Balanced Bookkeeping Inc., 382 West Shaft Road, North Adams, MA 01247. Stephanie Roy, same. Bookkeeping and tax services.

PITTSFIELD

Avalor Technologies Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Raanan Raz, same. Provides SAAS solutions.

Garden Blossoms Florist Corp., 31 Essex St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Sean Colombari, same. Retail florist shop.

Silverspace Technologies Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Mounish Soni, 806 Green Valley Road, Suite 200, Greensboro, NC 27408. Connects businesses with qualified candidates for temporary, permanent, and contract positions.

SHELBURNE FALLS

Hill Street Concrete Designs Inc., 107 State St., Shelburne Falls, MA 01370. Taylor Powell, 12 Dungarbin Dr., Shelburne Falls, MA 01370. Design and fabrication of custom concrete home and commercial furnishings such as sinks, countertops, exterior floors, and patios.

SOUTHAMPTON

Western Mass Masons Inc., 383 College Highway, Southampton, MA 01073. David Osiecki, same. Masonry services.

SPRINGFIELD

Clearer Vision Foundation Corp., 1690 Boston Road, #1073, Springfield, MA 01129. Tracy Hill, same. Nonprofit organization established for the purpose of empowering youth through diverse mentorship for clearer career paths.

Pearl Food Mart Inc., 1112 Bay St., Springfield, MA 01109. Mian Saleem, 188 Clearwater Circle, Ludlow, MA 01056. Retail food sales.

Winter Sports Retailers Inc., 235 Cadwell Dr., Springfield, MA 01104. Gary Fleming, same. Retailer of winter sports gear.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

A&T Carpentry Inc., 17 Herrman St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Engages in the acquisition and/or disposition of sports and/or snow goods, equipment, accessories, and products for wholesale and retail business.

Pro Master Home Improvements Corp., 210 Agawam Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089. Julian Villafane Jr., same. Construction and paving services.

WILBRAHAM

Dispatch Dogs Inc., 6 Mountain Brook Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. John O’Keefe, same. Dog therapy services providing support and healing to individuals within the law-enforcement, fire, EMS, and mortuary communities, with secondary services in victim advocacy, youth initiatives, addiction support, and senior/assisted-living programs.

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Brrrrrr

The polar plunge and draft horse wagon rides were just two highlights of Winterfest 2024, a series of events, culminating on Feb. 11, presented by the Nashawannuck Pond Steering Committee as a fundraiser for the committee’s cleanup and preservation efforts in and around the pond in Easthampton. The committee’s annual maintenance and operating costs are approximately $10,000, which is why Winterfest is so important.

Photo by Colin McGahan

 

 

Special Experience

American International College (AIC) hosted the 2024 Western Massachusetts Basketball League Tournament for Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) at AIC’s Butova Gym on Jan. 21, Feb. 4, and Feb. 17. The campus community supported three weekends of games, with student volunteers assisting with scoring and timing, student-athletes interacting with players, and others cheering from the stands, creating an uplifting experience for the 79 SOMA participants.

Photo by AIC student Swastik Chuke

 

 

Welcome Home

Bluebird Estates, a Holiday by Atria independent-living community in East Longmeadow, recently completed a renovation project for capital upgrades in design and amenities. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Feb. 22 with state Sen. Jacob Oliveira, state Rep. Brian Ashe, East Longmeadow Town Manager Thomas Christensen, Deputy Town Manager Rebecca Lisi, and others, followed by refreshments, live entertainment, and community tours.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Feb. 22 with state Sen. Jacob Oliveira, state Rep. Brian Ashe, East Longmeadow Town Manager Thomas Christensen, Deputy Town Manager Rebecca Lisi, and others, followed by refreshments, live entertainment, and community tours.

 

 

Shining Stars

The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce hosted its 39th annual Shining Stars Awards Gala, themed “The Greatest Show in Chicopee,” on March 1 at the Castle of Knights in Chicopee. Presented by Westfield Bank, this year’s event featured performers from SHOW Circus Studio in Easthampton roaming about the event.  (Photos by Michael Epaul Photography)

The evening’s hosts, Hayley Procon (left) and Jeremy Procon (right), present the Business of the Year honor to Michelle and Peter Wirth of Mercedes-Benz of Springfield

 

Citizen of the Year Ashley Kohl with her “ohana,” which is Hawaiian for family

 

a group of attendees, including Amie Miarecki and Tracey Alves-Lear from Nonprofit of the Year Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts, along with Volunteer of the Year Daryl Grabowski, pose for a selfie with a stilt walker

 

 

 

Agenda

Pynchon Award Nominations

Through March 31: The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts is seeking nominations from throughout Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties for the Pynchon Award, which recognizes area citizens who have rendered outstanding service to the community. To nominate an individual, submit a letter explaining why the nominee should be considered. Be sure to include biographical information, outstanding accomplishments, examples of service to the community, organizations he or she is or has been active in, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three people who can further attest to the nominee’s eligibility for induction into the Order of William Pynchon. The Pynchon trustees reserve the right to eliminate nominations from consideration due to insufficient information. Qualifying nominees will be considered and researched by the Pynchon trustees, composed of the current and five past presidents of the Advertising Club. Nominations should be submitted to William Pynchon Trustees, Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts, P.O. Box 1022, West Springfield, MA 01090-1022 or by email to [email protected]. The 2024 recipients will be announced in June, with an awards ceremony tentatively scheduled for the fall.

 

Spirit of Girls Fundraiser

March 22: Girls Inc. of the Valley’s annual major fundraiser is back at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. Spirit of Girls: Rewind // Fast Forward features co-lead sponsors PeoplesBank and the Women’s Foundation of Boston. Guests and attendees will hear the impactful stories of Girls Inc. youth, families, alumni, and more. The evening will include heavy appetizers and a cash bar. Girls Inc. of the Valley is actively seeking sponsors and volunteers to support the event. Sponsors include PeoplesBank, the Women’s Foundation of Boston, Hazen Paper Co., bankESB, BonaVita Aesthetics, the Collins Companies, Monson Savings Bank, SourcePass, UMass Amherst, Parker’s Portables, Kuhn Riddle Architects, and the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts.

 

Bay Path President’s Gala

March 23: Bay Path University announced its fifth President’s Gala, themed “Breaking Through,” will be held at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. The evening will begin with a 5:30 p.m. VIP reception, followed by dinner, program presentations, and dancing. Tickets can be purchased by visiting baypath.edu/gala or calling (413) 565-1063. The gala will focus on supporting learners enrolled in healthcare degree programs, recognizing their resilience and dedication. Like many regions across the country, Western Mass. faces shortages in many healthcare professions, including primary-care physicians, nurses, and mental-health providers. Through its more than 20 undergraduate and graduate healthcare degrees, Bay Path is educating and training future healthcare workers to be on the front line of helping to keep communities safe and healthy. Proceeds from the gala will directly contribute to scholarships, resources, and initiatives that benefit learners pursuing healthcare degrees, reinforcing Bay Path University’s commitment to fostering excellence in the healthcare field, she added. Both healthcare policy and advocacy play crucial roles in shaping the healthcare landscape in Western Mass. To that end, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and Sr. Mary Caritas, SP will be honorary chairs for this event. To view a full list of gala committee members, sponsors, and additional event details, visit baypath.edu/gala.

 

Second Chance Dinner Auction

March 23: Tickets for the 25th annual Second Chance Dinner Auction are now available for purchase. This significant fundraising event marks the kickoff of Second Chance Animal Services’ year-long 25th-anniversary celebration, promising an evening of philanthropy and joy to benefit homeless shelter pets in need of veterinary care. The event will take place at the La Salle Reception Center in Southbridge. The evening will commence with a cocktail hour at 4 p.m., giving attendees the opportunity to peruse and bid on myriad silent-auction items and try their luck with raffle prizes. The main event unfolds with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the highlight of the night, the auction. Tickets are $55 per person with the option to reserve a table of nine for $495. The success of the event relies on the generosity of sponsors and item donors. Second Chance encourages businesses and individuals to consider lending their support by becoming a sponsor or contributing items. As noted, the event features both a silent and live auction featuring hundreds of items ranging from gift certificates for local businesses and restaurants to gift baskets and everything in between. To enhance the auction experience, a selection of gift cards and small, easy-to-ship items will be available for advance online bidding March 14-21. For those interested in sponsoring, donating items, or attending the event, complete information and tickets can be found at www.secondchanceanimals.org/dinner-auction.

 

Women’s Leadership Conference

April 4: Bay Path University announced that real-estate legend, investor, best-selling author, entrepreneur, producer, and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran will be the keynote speaker at the 27th Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC), taking place at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield. Corcoran has been an investor/shark on ABC’s four-time Emmy award-winning show Shark Tank for 10 seasons, investing in more than 80 businesses to date. She chronicled her rise from waiting tables in a New York diner to heading a $5 billion real-estate company in her bestselling book, Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business! She’ll bring her personal brand of no-nonsense wisdom and supportive advice to the more than 1,600 attendees who are expected to attend this year’s WLC. The WLC will also feature lunchtime speaker Amy Purdy, a three-time Paralympic medalist in snowboarding for Team USA. This year’s conference will also feature breakout sessions led by business experts and authors, including Yvonne Camus, the former COO of SPINCO, Canada’s largest indoor cycling brand and the only female to outperform the Navy Seals in the multi-terrain adventure race known as Eco-Challenge. In addition, the WLC will welcome Sylvia Baffour, an author, podcast host, and emotional-intelligence coach recently ranked by HubSpot among the top 15 female motivational speakers. Additional keynote and breakout session speakers will be announced soon. For further information on the 2024 conference, sponsorship information, and ticket sales, visit baypath.edu/wlc.

 

Margarita Madness

April 4: The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce will host its largest event of the year, Margarita Madness, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Interskate 91 at the Hampshire Mall. Attendees will network and enjoy an evening of tasty margaritas and vote for this year’s fan favorite. Local restaurants showcase their culinary skills, and dozens of raffle prizes are donated by Amherst Area Chamber members. The event’s presenting sponsor is TommyCar Auto Group, and the supporting sponsor is Hampshire Mall. The cost is $35 pre-registered or $45 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s Emergency Department. Visit business.amherstarea.com/events/details/2024-margarita-madness-24121 to purchase tickets.

 

Difference Makers 

April 10: The 16th annual Difference Makers Gala will be held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Since 2009, BusinessWest has been recognizing the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and institutions through this recognition program. The 2024 Difference Makers — profiled in the Feb. 19 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com — are Matt Bannister, senior vice president, Marketing and Corporate Responsibility, PeoplesBank; Delcie Bean, CEO, Paragus Strategic I.T.; Linda Dunlavy, executive director, Franklin Regional Council of Governments; Dr. Fred and Mary Kay Kadushin, co-founders, Feed the Kids; Scott Keiter, CEO, Keiter; the staff of Rock 102; Shannon Rudder, president and CEO, Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services; and Springfield Symphony Orchestra and Springfield Chamber Players. Tickets cost $95 each, with reserved tables of 10-12 available and available now through March 29. Partner sponsors for the 2024 Difference Makers include Burkhart, Pizzanelli, P.C., Keiter, Mercy Medical Center/Trinity Health, the Royal Law Firm, and TommyCar Auto Group. Supporting sponsors include the Springfield Thunderbirds and Westfield Bank. For more event details and to reserve tickets, visit businesswest.com/difference-makers/difference-makers-tickets.

 

Hooplandia

June 21-23: Registration is now open for Hooplandia, the second annual 3×3 basketball tournament and festival, at www.hooplandia.com. The three-day event includes levels of play for all ages and divisions. Hooplandia launched in 2023. Taking place in the heart of Greater Springfield, the birthplace of basketball, the event is hosted by Eastern States Exposition (ESE) in West Springfield and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. Most games will be played on the ESE grounds, with special games held at the Hall of Fame. Seventy-five basketball courts will be set up to accommodate more than 650 games played by approximately 2,100 participants of all ages. Divisions of play have been created to provide an all-inclusive environment for players of all ages and playing abilities. The diverse divisions include young girls, boys, women, men, high-school-level, college-level, OGs, veterans, and more. Players are invited to build teams of four, create their own unique team name and uniforms, and register at www.hooplandia.com. Team fees range according to age, and children in the under-8 category are free of charge. Hooplandia will once again partner with Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the region as its designated philanthropic partner.

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of February 2024.

AMHERST

Alkemia LLC
150 Fearing St.
Sara Russell

Alpine Commons
133 Belchertown Road
Mass Alpine Commons LLC

Amherst Grant Consulting
6 University Dr., Suite 206
Michael Wright

Amherst Guitar Works
3 Sand Hill Road
Maximo Heuck

Aspen Chase
615 Main St.
Aspen Chase Woodbridge LLC

Borges Co.
370 Northampton Road, Apt. A
Oscar Borges

Gordon’s Gardens
95 Columbia Dr.
Gordon Kaufman

Hair by Harlow
220 North Pleasant St.
Lora Gross

J&J Farms
324 Meadow St.
Michael Waskiewicz, Joseph Waskiewicz Jr.

Johnson Woodworks and Remodeling LLC
333 Strong St.
William Johnson

The Laundry Club
6 University Dr.
Peter Colt

Newmarket Dentistry
28 University Dr.
Ayad Ahmed

Nouria Energy Retail Inc.
399 Northampton St.
Tony El-Nemr

PhD Painting
151 Shays St.
Laura Quinn

PZ Home Care Solutions LLC
1175 Bay Road
Heather Monoc

Stone House Farm
649 East Pleasant St.
Candace Talley

Unique Potential Educational Consulting
48 Fairfield St.
Karen Harrington

BELCHERTOWN

Barton Beeswax Candles
72 Barton Ave.
Melissa Hibler

Cold Spring Country Club
336 Chauncey Walker St.
Xiaowei Guo

Pioneer Valley Brews Cruise
18 Pepper Ridge Dr.
Scott Beaulieu

Upright Home Improvements
241 Franklin St.
Douglas Murray

DEERFIELD

2 J’s Landscaping
60 North Main St.
Joshua Candelaria

HADLEY

Exotic Auto S&S
373 River Dr.
Paul Narus

Hadley Concrete Service
35 Middle St.
Christopher Baj

Hukowicz Farm
35 East St.
Andrew Hukowicz

Joy Bowl
344 Russell St., Unit 13
Ru Jing Zhao

Meadow Street Styles
31 Meadow St.
Heather Salvatore

Smithland Pet Center
335 Russell St.
CT Gardens LLC

Supercuts
344 Russell St., Suite 7
Peterborough Group LLC

ZHI Services
245 Russell St.
Zachary Zahradnik

HOLYOKE

Clean Queen Car Wash
185 South St.
Richard Sherwood, Nicole Stasz

Jo-Ann Stores #677
2267 Northampton St.
Jo-Ann Stores LLC

Pandora
50 Holyoke St.
Pandora Ventures LLC

Rewarding Tax Services
284 Maple St.
Lidia Rodriguez

Sabracadabra
2 Loomis Ave.
Sabrina Vaissiere

Scorpio’s Lair Creations
33 Maple Crest Circle
Sarah King

A Touch of Beauty Hair and Nails
50 Holyoke St.
Hoang Vo

SOUTH HADLEY

BSS Additive
46 North Main St.
Brainstorm Studio LLC

Fishing Hole
103 Main St.
Matthew Yacovone

People on the Move
Hannah Pimenta

Hannah Pimenta

Alex LaValley

Alex LaValley

1Berkshire announced the addition of two staff members, one on the Member Services team and one on the Economic Development team. In addition, 1Berkshire has also added four new members to its board of directors. Hannah Pimenta assumed the role of Member Engagement associate. In her position, she will support the director of Member Services with membership-related initiatives, special events, and the Berkshire Leadership Program. Additionally, she will work in conjunction with the 1Berkshire business office, President and CEO Jonathan Butler, the 1Berkshire Strategic Alliance board of directors, and the 1Berkshire Foundation board. Pimenta is certified in project management and has a bachelor’s degree in English and communications from MCLA. She previously worked for Berkshire Family & Individual Resources before joining the 1Berkshire team. Alex LaValley joined the Economic Development team as Economic Development associate. In this position, he will work with both the vice president of Economic Development and the deputy director of Economic Development. 1Berkshire also announced that Ari Zorn of Devine Retail Cannabis, Christian Hanson of Balderdash Cellars, Scott St. George of Berkshire Health Systems, and Dubois Thomas of Blackshires Community Empowerment Foundation have joined the 1Berkshire board of directors for 2024.

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Evan Garber

Evan Garber

Evan Garber has been named senior consultant and vice president of A.L. Cignoli & Associates Inc. Garber, who received his master’s degree in public affairs from the UMass Amherst School of Public Policy, started working with the firm as an intern during his time as an undergraduate student at UMass studying political science and education. He attended Chicopee High School and found his first interest in history, theater, leadership, economics, and politics there. Throughout his time at UMass, he was able to refine those interests. While in college, he chaired the UMass Theatre Guild, got experience working in grassroots political campaigns, was on the student staff of the UMass Marching Band, and got his class B commercial driver’s license to work at UMass Transit. Garber will be responsible for oversight of all Cignoli client efforts. He works directly with company President Anthony Cignoli on all daily client operations, including drafting strategies, media monitoring, designing solutions that are customized to the firm’s unique clients, and contributing to the successful results of clients.

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Maybury Material Handling, a leading provider of industrial products and services to manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing customers throughout New England, announced a transition of leadership as John Maybury, who has served as president for almost five decades, assumes the role of chairperson, and his son, William Maybury, assumes the role of president. John established Maybury Material Handling in 1976, and the company began by making benches, stools, and cabinets. From there, it got into warehouse racks and shelving and now provides many automated material-handling products, including conveyors, conveyor systems, lift trucks, and more. Will has been involved in the business for as long as he can remember. From taking out the trash as a child to working in inventory to learning how to install warehouse equipment, to then coming back in 2015 and working in the Accounting department and serving as controller, he has learned the business from various points of view.

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Christine Byrne

Christine Byrne

Eastern States Exposition (ESE) announced the promotion of Christine Byrne to the position of director of Finance. She assumes this role following the retirement of Jerry Richard in December. Byrne holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in accounting from Western New England University. Her love for numbers started in high school when she took her first accounting class, and she has never looked back. She joined the ESE team last May, initially serving as assistant director of Finance. With more than 25 years of experience in accounting and finance, she brings a wealth of expertise to her new role. Prior to joining ESE, Byrne held the position of chief financial officer at Center of Hope Foundation Inc., demonstrating her commitment to financial excellence and strategic management. Byrne has also held finance and accounting roles at the Tri-Community YMCA, Howlett Lumber Co., Wing Memorial Hospital, and Court Square Group.

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Rose Colon, chair of the board of directors of Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services (MLKFS), announced the addition of the following new board members: William Davila, Byron Jones, Rania Kfuri, Dr. Yolanda Marrow, Awildo Morales, and Kimberly Robinson Williams, who will fill the Dora D. Robinson legacy board seat. Davila is vice president of Diversion, Shelter & Housing for the Center for Human Development Inc. in Springfield, as well as a licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts and a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut. Jones is a digital strategist and government contractor for the International Trade Assoc. (ITA) through Platinum Technologies (PT78) and has 19 years of business and digital strategy experience. Kfuri is a Philanthropy officer at the Baystate Health Foundation and has more than 20 years of development and related experience. Marrow is a pediatric trauma and Acute Care Surgery program manager at Baystate Medical Center and has 31 years of healthcare experience. Morales is a branch manager and Retail Banking and Security officer for Monson Savings Bank and has over 12 years of financial-services experience. Williams is Managing Partner of FDR & Associates LLC, which offers engagement with companies, organizations, and individuals committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She has more than 27 years of experience working in HR, development, alumni relations, and DEI positions.

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Richard Greco

American International College (AIC) announced the appointment of Richard Greco as assistant vice president for Academic Affairs and Student Life. With his experience and proven success in leading teams that drive student success, Greco brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the institution. In his new role, he will be leading efforts to integrate and align academic affairs and student life, ensuring a seamless support system for students. He will also spearhead innovative program development and foster community partnerships that provide meaning to students and community beyond the classroom. Bringing more than 25 years of management experience, both within and outside higher education, Greco previously served as dean of Liberal and Professional Studies at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) and has been a faculty member at AIC since 2012. He holds a master’s degree in biology from the University of Saint Joseph, as well as bachelor’s degrees in human biology and biochemistry from AIC and an associate degree in general studies from STCC. He is currently working toward a doctorate in public administration at West Chester University.

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The International Language Institute of Massachusetts (ILI) announced that La Wanza Lett-Brewington, Dora Tseng, and Jenni Greenhouse have joined ILI’s board of directors. Lett-Brewington led Old Dominion University’s Women and Gender Equity Center in Norfolk, Va. for nearly a decade. She is now Title IX coordinator and Affirmative Action officer for Greenfield Community College (GCC) and Berkshire Community College. A graduate of GCC and UMass Amherst’s University Without Walls and Graduate School of Education, she is known for innovative work in leadership development, diversity, equity, inclusion, conflict resolution, human-services administration, and crisis management. Tseng is access coordinator of Disability Services at UMass Amherst. In 2023, she celebrated her tenth year in the U.S., having arrived from Taiwan in 2013, and is now a permanent resident. She earned an associate degree from Greenfield Community College and a bachelor’s degree and master of education degree from UMass Amherst. As an immigrant, she is eager to share her experiences with newcomers and also continue her passionate commitment to social justice. Greenhouse moved from her home country of Colombia to Northampton in 2013, quickly enrolled in ILI’s intensive English classes, and studied at GCC. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Western New England University and an MBA from Boston University and is now senior manager of operations for Customer Support at Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, Conn. She plans to put her business and leadership skills to use in making an impactful contribution to ILI’s growth and future.

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Jacqueline Charron

Jacqueline Charron

Greenfield Cooperative Bank announced the appointment of Jacqueline (Jackie) Charron as its new senior vice president of Strategy & Implementation. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role. With nearly 40 years in the banking industry, she possesses a track record of leadership and innovation. Charron’s focus will be on navigating the evolving CRA landscape and ensuring the bank thrives under the new regulations. Additionally, she will lend her support across various initiatives within the bank. Her deep understanding of the banking industry is expected to be instrumental in driving the bank’s continued success and reaffirming its commitment to its customers and communities.

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The Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) welcomed five new board members at its first meeting of 2024. Together, they bring to the chamber diverse experience as entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and business managers. The new board members are Jamie Cocco, Caroline Gear, Taylor Robbins, Elena Sharnoff, and Cigdem Turkomer. Cocco owns Empowered Digital Marketing and Empowered Social Media. In addition to his role on the board, he serves on the GNCC’s executive committee and chairs the ambassador committee. He brings an extensive marketing background to the GNCC, along with strong interests in building community and business development. Gear is the executive director of the International Language Institute of Massachusetts in Northampton. As executive director of a nonprofit organization, she brings to the chamber rich experience in working with a board, budgets, fundraising, and more. Robbins is a business relationship manager at UMassFive College Federal Credit Union. With a focus on commercial lending and cash management, she uses her experience in the field to offer individualized advice for business owners. Sharnoff owns B Strategic Communications and brings more than 25 years of experience in strategic communications and marketing, branding, and messaging to her role at the GNCC. She has served on che chamber’s ambassador committee for several years. Turkomer grew up in Istanbul and has spent more than 25 years creating set designs for commercial and documentary films. After studying for several years at San Francisco State University, Cigdem moved back to Northampton to open LeBonNton, which supports women artists and business owners from the U.S. and around the world.

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Derick Santos

Derick Santos

Holyoke Community College (HCC) recently welcomed Derick Santos as its veterans-benefits and financial-aid counselor. He joined HCC on Jan. 22. Originally from Lajas, Puerto Rico, Santos holds a bachelor’s degree in computational mathematics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla., where he also worked in the Military and Veterans Services department for the university’s online campus. His father is an active-duty serviceman with the Puerto Rican National Guard. In his new role, Santos is HCC’s school-certifying official and will process all benefits for U.S. veterans and military-affiliated students. He will also counsel prospective and returning students through the financial-aid process and serve as part of the counselor on-call rotation.

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Dulye & Co. founder and President Linda Dulye, who 16 years ago established a philanthropic organization to develop and connect emerging leaders in the Berkshires and beyond, has been honored for her achievements by the Zonta Club of Berkshire County. After receiving nominations from the public, Zonta Club members voted on their final choices of Berkshire County women whose outstanding work is building a better world for women and girls. Dulye joins five other women who have made significant contributions in their fields and to the Berkshire community in receiving this annual award. They were recognized at the Zonta International Women’s Day celebration dinner on March 8.

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Robert Tyrol III

Robert Tyrol III

Pearson Wallace Insurance announced a new hire, Marc Membrino, and shared the achievement of current employee Robert “Bobby” Tyrol III, who has acquired his property and casualty insurance producer license. Membrino joins the team with an extensive background in the insurance industry. He moved to the Berkshires in 1979 and worked for his family-owned insurance company, which he later bought in 1989 and subsequently sold years later. Membrino’s current role with Pearson Wallace Insurance is customer service representative, in which he rates and services policies and provides help to customers. Tyrol has been with Pearson Wallace Insurance for two years. After working as an assistant golf professional at Berkshire Hills Golf Course in Pittsfield for six years, he joined Pearson Wallace Insurance in 2021 as a personal lines client manager. After receiving his insurance designation of a property and casualty producer, Tyrol has been promoted to customer service manager. He takes charge of all personal-line services for Pearson Wallace Insurance, with the goal of making customers’ experiences seamless.

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AXiA Insurance Services recognizes the recent professional achievements of two employees in its West Springfield location. Aidil Cortinhas, personal lines account relationship manager, earned the certified insurance service representative (CISR) designation. The CISR program is nationally recognized with the mission to further develop insurance-related competencies for industry customer-service representatives. Cortinhas has been with AXiA since October 2017, servicing clients’ home and auto insurance coverage. She is also a current member of the company’s team and events committee, which coordinates company employee events, and an active volunteer in AxiA Charitable Fund programs. Colin Dandy, administrative coordinator, earned his property and casualty insurance license, having passed the Massachusetts state exams. This qualifies him to now sell insurance coverage, continuing his growth track at the agency and in the industry. Dandy has been with AxiA since September 2022, after graduating high school that same year. He currently is a member of a company process/procedural committee.

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Advantage Truck Group (ATG) named its 2023 Pete DePina Legacy Award winners for Massachusetts, recognizing one individual from each of its locations in Raynham, Shrewsbury, and Westfield for making an impact on their fellow employees, customers, and the company. Gerry Avery received the legacy award for ATG’s Westfield facility. Employees were nominated by their peers for the award, and a winner was selected from each of ATG’s eight locations. Winners were presented with a monetary award that they will continue to receive as part of their profit-sharing bonus each year throughout their employment with the company.

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Sylviana Lopez

Sylviana Lopez

Viability Inc. announced the appointment of Sylviana Lopez as its chief people officer in Human Resources. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the organization, and she is expected to drive Viability’s commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. For more than two decades, Lopez has been at the forefront of solving complex problems at scale across industries from the private sector to human services, blending human-resources strategy with forwardthinking creativity. She is expected to be an asset to Viability in its pursuit of building a strong, diverse culture and strengthening its resolve to build a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize acceptance, inclusion, and access. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in San Juan, Puerto Rico and an MBA in human resources management from the University of New Haven in Connecticut.

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Springfield College Professor of Exercise Science Samuel Headley has been accepted as a fellow in the inaugural cohort of the Clinical Exercise Physiology Assoc. (CEPA), a recognition of his outstanding service to the field of clinical exercise physiology (CEP). Headley, currently program director of the Springfield College master’s and doctoral programs in exercise physiology, is one of the founders of CEPA and previously served as its president. Clinical exercise physiology is a branch of exercise physiology that focuses on the acute and chronic responses of both healthy individuals and individuals with chronic diseases to exercise. Headley is a well-known scholar in the field, with more than 50 peer-reviewed publications, 30 peer-reviewed abstracts, and six books or book chapters in exercise physiology. His scholarship has recently focused on the impact of exercise on patients with chronic kidney disease. During his time at Springfield College, he helped develop the college’s nationally accredited clinical exercise physiology program.

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William Pitt Sotheby’s announced that Richard Aldrich has joined the company. He will work with Steven Weisz to expand the company’s current market leadership role in commercial property sales and leasing. Aldrich has been in sales since 1971. As a real-estate broker in the Berkshires, he has become a leader in commercial property sales, leasing, and business brokerage. He has been involved with the sale of the Countryside Landscaping building in Williamstown, Camp Half Moon in Monterey, Country Curtains in Lee, and Patrick’s Pub in Pittsfield. He is currently representing the Fuel Coffee Shop and the Gorham & Norton Market.

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Michelle Muro

Michelle Muro

Dietz & Company Architects Inc. announced the addition of Michelle Muro, AIA to its staff in the role of senior architect in the Cambridge office. She holds a bachelor of architecture degree from Montana State University and is a licensed architect in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Jersey, and Kansas. She brings more than 26 years of experience to Dietz & Company, having worked for firms in Massachusetts and Colorado. Muro has worked on a variety of projects in the industrial, multi-family, commercial, retail, and sports-entertainment sectors. She has expertise in code compliance and accessibility and specializes in project management and construction administration. As such, she will be managing the construction process at the Walkling Court senior-housing development project in Medford.

Bankruptcies

The following bankruptcy petitions were recently filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Readers should confirm all information with the court.

Avella, Giuseppe
Avella, Marlene B.
18 Vail St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/14/2024

Cormier, Anthony J.
59 Mary St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/15/2024

Dotson, Delores
120 Sunrise Ter.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/12/2024

Feliberty, Natasha Lee
7 Clark St., Apt. 1
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/06/2024

Kenney, James Francis
19 Andersen Road
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/12/2024

Murard, Daril
19 Lockhouse Road, Apt. 4-1
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/08/2024

Quinones, George J.
1348 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/04/2024

Nieves, Veronica
a/k/a Rodriguez, Veronica
a/k/a Nieves-Rodriguez-Sonner, Veronica
1880 Main St.
P.O. Box 3790
Springfield, MA 01101
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/14/2024

Ray, Miasyn
76 Northampton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/05/2024

Salazar, David
121 Brewster St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/14/2024

Skidmore, Daniel Joseph
54 Spring Hill Road
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/08/2024

Stasiowski, Debra A.
16 Bartlett Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/14/2024

Torres, Felix
408 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/15/2024

Valdes, Charles G.
Valdes, Maria R.
1021 Maple St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/14/2024

Wright, Arnold Bishop
148 Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/09/2024

Real Estate

The following real estate transactions (latest available) were compiled by Banker & Tradesman and are published as they were received. Only transactions exceeding $115,000 are listed. Buyer and seller fields contain only the first name listed on the deed.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BUCKLAND

12 Main St.
Buckland, MA 01330
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Grace A. Kennerly
Seller: McCutchen, Martha J., (Estate)
Date: 02/06/24

CHARLEMONT

2151 Route 2
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Reo T2021-NR4
Seller: Michael D. Odell
Date: 02/13/24

ERVING

11 Church St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Timothy W. Momaney
Seller: Lemieux FT
Date: 02/16/24

17 Maple Ave.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Cole G. Larose
Seller: Lewis Int.
Date: 02/15/24

5 North St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Kenneth A. Rounds
Seller: Michael J. Richardson
Date: 02/06/24

GREENFIELD

7 Congress St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $685,000
Buyer: Greenfield Elizabeth
Seller: 325 Canton St. LLC
Date: 02/15/24

110 Cottage St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Robyn D. McKelvey
Seller: Dauntless Path LLC
Date: 02/12/24

81 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $522,500
Buyer: Zoe D. Smith
Seller: Steven Lanciani
Date: 02/16/24

231 Hope St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Congamond Management LLC
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 02/08/24

41 Norwood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $286,500
Buyer: Spencer Telega
Seller: Bosch, Roland, (Estate)
Date: 02/08/24

100 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Michael J. Marotto
Seller: Katherine Buttolph RET
Date: 02/08/24

200 Wisdom Way
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Mark Wightman
Seller: Damon Blake
Date: 02/08/24

LEVERETT

295 Shutesbury Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Frederick P. Hartwell
Seller: Barbara J. Raymond
Date: 02/05/24

MONTAGUE

113-115 Avenue A
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Avenue A. Group LLC
Seller: 113 Avenue A LLC
Date: 02/05/24

7 Avenue C
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Eds Enterprises LLC
Seller: Ann Engley
Date: 02/09/24

257 Wendell Road
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Diana L. Tobin
Seller: AGT Homes LLC
Date: 02/09/24

NORTHFIELD

21 Meadow St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Joshua Willis
Seller: MW&MW Realty LLC
Date: 02/09/24

ORANGE

125 East Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Anne M. Pole
Seller: Steven S. Barnes
Date: 02/14/24

63 Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $901,000
Buyer: James B. Berry
Seller: Lorrett A. Estabrooks
Date: 02/08/24

82 Mechanic St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Schwowens Properties LLC
Seller: Mary Chapli
Date: 02/07/24

ROWE

58 Tatro Road
Rowe, MA 01339
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Joshua W. Giard
Seller: William, Albert R., (Estate)
Date: 02/15/24

SHUTESBURY

North Laurel Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Thomas C. Miller
Seller: Stein, Richard S., (Estate)
Date: 02/16/24

94 Pratt Corner Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $487,500
Buyer: Allen H. Pease
Seller: The Suter FT
Date: 02/09/24

SUNDERLAND

Hadley Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: 282 Hadley Rd LLC
Seller: Charles W. Smiarowski LT
Date: 02/12/24

WHATELY

282 Haydenville Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $529,000
Buyer: Nicole L. Pietraszkiewicz
Seller: Brenden J. Monahan
Date: 02/09/24

62 Long Plain Road
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: Kathleen P. Harrington
Seller: Nicole L. Pietraszkiewicz
Date: 02/09/24

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

Doane Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $680,000
Buyer: Denali Investments LLC
Seller: J. D. T. Rosati Inc.
Date: 02/08/24

174 Edgewater Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Margaret M. Cahillane
Seller: David Kutz
Date: 02/15/24

48 Fairview St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: Sean P. Burke
Seller: Berkshire Land Co. LLC
Date: 02/06/24

210 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: NSP Residential LLC
Seller: RCF 2 Acquisition TR
Date: 02/08/24

210 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Vincent M. Canavan
Seller: NSP Residential LLC
Date: 02/08/24

11 Randall St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Appleton Grove LLC
Seller: Michelle Amanda TR
Date: 02/16/24

77 Reed St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Colemac NT
Seller: Allyson Sacco
Date: 02/12/24

405 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $343,000
Buyer: Denali Investments LLC
Seller: J. D. T. Rosati Inc.
Date: 02/07/24

415 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $680,000
Buyer: Denali Investments LLC
Seller: J. D. T. Rosati Inc.
Date: 02/08/24

431 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Denali Investments LLC
Seller: J. D. T. Rosati Inc.
Date: 02/07/24

250 South West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $332,900
Buyer: Luis E. Aponte-Ortega
Seller: Brian D. Kibbe
Date: 02/12/24

BRIMFIELD

62 1st St.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Kevin McManaman
Seller: McManaman RET
Date: 02/15/24

1538 Dunhamtown Brimfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Erik Ramsland
Seller: Josephine R. Sears RET
Date: 02/16/24

228 Sturbridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $1,060,000
Buyer: Kyle Twarowski
Seller: Leszek Twarowski
Date: 02/06/24

CHESTER

110 Old State Hwy.
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Amanda N. Ursia
Seller: Watson, Susan Lynn, (Estate)
Date: 02/09/24

CHICOPEE

66 Beaudry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Peter A. Lemieux
Seller: Alfred J. Albano
Date: 02/15/24

43 Chapin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $361,000
Buyer: John R. Dimatteo
Seller: Robert J. Lefebvre
Date: 02/09/24

360 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Christopher S. Dodson
Seller: Lucas Real Estate LLC
Date: 02/14/24

158 College St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Kevin G. Ryan
Seller: Soren W. Johnson
Date: 02/08/24

25 Freedom St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Robert E. King
Seller: Lynn M. Chlosta-Menard
Date: 02/12/24

310 Front St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $840,000
Buyer: Jonah Holdings LLC
Seller: Paf IRT
Date: 02/16/24

318 Front St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $840,000
Buyer: Jonah Holdings LLC
Seller: Paf IRT
Date: 02/16/24

339 Front St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Steven Hoheb
Seller: Paf IRT
Date: 02/09/24

433 Front St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Frantz E. Laporte
Seller: BMM Realty LLC
Date: 02/14/24

37 Hajec Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Michelle L. Lancto
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop
Date: 02/09/24

18 Harding St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Diomedes Chavez
Seller: DCL General Construction LLC
Date: 02/12/24

68 Kaveney St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Takuya Seaver
Seller: Mark S. Hager
Date: 02/08/24

499 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $1,802,077
Buyer: Mercury Storage 1-B LLC
Seller: UH Storage LP
Date: 02/07/24

115 Saratoga Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Azusa RT
Seller: Kimberly A. Runkle
Date: 02/13/24

6 Sesame Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $467,100
Buyer: James McInerney
Seller: Haleigh R. Scott
Date: 02/16/24

24 Walnut St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Ricky L. Cates
Seller: Hussein Hamadi
Date: 02/14/24

17 Woodcrest Court
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Robert Lussier
Seller: Thomas Trudell
Date: 02/12/24

EAST LONGMEADOW

5 Brynmawr Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Devan P. Summers
Seller: Mark A. Haraty
Date: 02/09/24

4 Crescent Hill
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $334,500
Buyer: Suzanne V. Weber
Seller: Russell L. Morton
Date: 02/16/24

42 Knollwood Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: 18 Knollwood Drive LLC
Seller: Donald F. Anderson
Date: 02/09/24

66 Nelson St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Ramon Tapia
Seller: Daponde, Karen M., (Estate)
Date: 02/15/24

217 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $492,000
Buyer: Samuel Oseibonsu
Seller: Jaclyn M. Predergast
Date: 02/07/24

HAMPDEN

15 Wilbraham Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Richard C. Gelinas
Seller: Victor B. Scibelli
Date: 02/09/24

HOLYOKE

77 Central Park Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Marcelo F. Rocha
Seller: EPB Real Estate Services LLC
Date: 02/16/24

360 Chestnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Antonia Santos
Seller: Greater Springfield Habitat
Date: 02/16/24

99 Knollwood Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: John P. Larose
Seller: Richard A. Moussette
Date: 02/15/24

154 Rock Valley Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Larose
Seller: John P. Larose
Date: 02/15/24

HOLLAND

8 Heritage Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: John D. Holdcraft
Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Date: 02/16/24

LONGMEADOW

73 Bel Air Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: NRES LLC
Seller: Janee Mays
Date: 02/16/24

166 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: David Obrien
Seller: Gary S. Veratti
Date: 02/15/24

173 Farmington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $574,750
Buyer: Steven A. Carra
Seller: Gail C. Wesson TR
Date: 02/09/24

286 Hopkins Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $457,500
Buyer: Usman Aslam
Seller: Anthony Aveyard
Date: 02/14/24

83 Longfellow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Anthony P. Aveyard
Seller: HUD
Date: 02/09/24

LUDLOW

Balsam Hill Road, Lot 73
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $176,400
Buyer: Georgiy Sinigur
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 02/15/24

54 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: William Raleigh
Seller: Patricia Bernard
Date: 02/13/24

436 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $379,999
Buyer: Akhmad Abdul-Razzaq
Seller: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Date: 02/08/24

274 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Tati & Cristi LLC
Seller: Ana P. Dias
Date: 02/16/24

24 Elm St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Turan Gun
Seller: Dorothy A. Lobik
Date: 02/16/24

102 Motyka St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Diane Crane
Seller: John A. Pisarczyk
Date: 02/13/24

100 Pine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Privilne Real Estate LLC
Seller: Sandy D. Kudla
Date: 02/09/24

7 Ventura St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Michael S. Hajdamowicz
Seller: Dianne M. Easley
Date: 02/15/24

MONSON

14 Upper Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $639,000
Buyer: Alexander B. Tsagaris
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 02/16/24

PALMER

2026 Cross St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $368,000
Buyer: Nicholas Tiscione
Seller: Dorcas RT
Date: 02/09/24

2158-2160 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Derek R. Beaulieu
Seller: Joseph Sawicki
Date: 02/15/24

4 Meadow Lane
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Joseph E. Messer
Seller: Christopher Welsh
Date: 02/16/24

51 Squier St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $334,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Serio
Seller: Samuel Cobb
Date: 02/06/24

RUSSELL

501 Woodland Way
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $409,000
Buyer: Andrei Filistovich
Seller: Judith M. Stolfo
Date: 02/14/24

SOUTHWICK

17 Castle St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Sergey Domnenko
Seller: Robert, John E., (Estate)
Date: 02/12/24

21 Sterrett Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Kimberly Hatch
Seller: Randy Wessels
Date: 02/14/24

SPRINGFIELD

500-508 Armory St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: 500 Armory Street LLC
Seller: C. & A. Realty Co. Inc.
Date: 02/07/24

1 Balboa Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Leo Best
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 02/08/24

164 Balboa Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: Jack Palladino
Seller: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Date: 02/14/24

167 Berkshire St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $214,900
Buyer: Manuel M. Morocho
Seller: Bonita Amtmann
Date: 02/13/24

476 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Unlimited Property Services LLC
Seller: US Bankruptcy Court
Date: 02/08/24

39 Blanding St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Christian Hegland
Seller: Manchester Enterprises LLC
Date: 02/16/24

469 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Pinkal & Hiral LLC
Seller: 469 Boston Road RT
Date: 02/13/24

212 Breckwood Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Teresa F. Young
Seller: Ronelson Lovaincy
Date: 02/09/24

28 Burke St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Evelyn S. Sanchez
Seller: Round Two LLC
Date: 02/14/24

6 Carlos St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Aaron D. Roberson
Seller: Margaret M. Pilon
Date: 02/07/24

23 Catalpa Ter.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Joselyn Arroyo-Lopez
Seller: John P. Doty
Date: 02/14/24

72 Chesterfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: DS Group Investments LLC
Seller: Mary Fitzgerald
Date: 02/16/24

11-15 Clantoy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: B-9 Industries Inc
Seller: 11-15 Clantoy St. TR
Date: 02/09/24

261 Connecticut Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Josentt Thompson
Seller: Patrick O’Neil
Date: 02/08/24

77 Daviston St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Richard Abankwah
Seller: Equity Trust Co.
Date: 02/16/24

60 East Alvord St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $337,750
Buyer: Cindy Tai
Seller: Adolphus P. Christian
Date: 02/16/24

25-27 Eagle St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Inas S. Alitbi
Seller: Ian A. Riley
Date: 02/16/24

199 Eastern Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Wagner B. Soto
Seller: Grace M. Melendez-Riva
Date: 02/12/24

48 Enfield St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Ming Tsang
Seller: JPS Realty LLC
Date: 02/09/24

30 Farnsworth St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Sophia N. Samms
Seller: Roberto Rivera-Negron
Date: 02/12/24

80 Fenimore Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Cynthia J. Mulcahy
Seller: Kathryn A. Mulcahy
Date: 02/14/24

12-14 Foster St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Robert A. Fournier
Seller: Brvsa Associates LLC
Date: 02/16/24

44 Georgetown St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Xavier Cody
Seller: Stebbins, Jennie A., (Estate)
Date: 02/14/24

67 Harmon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $297,500
Buyer: Paul D. Arrighi
Seller: Michael P. Whitehead
Date: 02/08/24

25 Huntington St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Muhammad M. Taqi
Seller: Jaime J. Melendez
Date: 02/13/24

82 Jardine St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Catrina M. Hamilton
Seller: Janusz Lecko
Date: 02/16/24

25 Laurence St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: Christa Nunez
Seller: Laurie T. Lauture-Best
Date: 02/08/24

61 Leslie St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Eduardo A. Ramos
Seller: Katherine M. Nogiec
Date: 02/16/24

44-46 Lexington St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $322,000
Buyer: Yongyao Cai
Seller: 44 Lexington Street RT
Date: 02/16/24

60 Lexington St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Israel Calderon
Seller: Citizens Bank
Date: 02/09/24

79 Mandalay Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Jill K. Barlow
Seller: Barbara M. Barlow
Date: 02/08/24

103-105 Maryland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: MDDO LLC
Seller: Lisa M. Martin
Date: 02/09/24

8 Maxwell Place
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Alcimar R. Dasilva
Seller: Mary F. Auldridge
Date: 02/09/24

136 Maynard St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Tyrus T. Ferguson
Seller: Ferguson, Classie, (Estate)
Date: 02/09/24

Methuen St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Preferred Property Management Inc.
Seller: Courageous Lion LLC
Date: 02/12/24

171 Methuen St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Preferred Property Management Inc.
Seller: Courageous Lion LLC
Date: 02/12/24

93-95 Middlesex St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Justin C. Ching
Seller: Junior R. McKenzie
Date: 02/16/24

83 Oak St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Jose R. Garcia-Sanchez
Seller: Rejuvenate Real Estate LLC
Date: 02/15/24

78 Pennsylvania Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Michelle Urban-Flores
Seller: Mary K. Miller
Date: 02/16/24

Pine St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: MA Pine Street LLC
Seller: Brvsa Associates LLC
Date: 02/16/24

123 Pine St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: MA Pine Street LLC
Seller: Brvsa Associates LLC
Date: 02/16/24

40 Price St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $175,200
Buyer: Valery E. Nater-Pagan
Seller: Julie Kamrowski
Date: 02/15/24

20-22 Rutledge Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Paul S. Roberts
Seller: Paul D. Calder
Date: 02/15/24

893 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Bryan E. Negron
Seller: Tony E. French
Date: 02/16/24

136 Samuel St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $168,795
Buyer: Javed Shah
Seller: Rmtp TR Series Bkm-Tt-V
Date: 02/09/24

78-80 Shamrock St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $175,923
Buyer: Phoenix Development Inc.
Seller: Chuong Truong
Date: 02/09/24

Switzer Ave.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Daniele Manzi
Seller: Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Date: 02/06/24

82 Temple St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Cassi Stewart
Seller: Temple G3 Realty NT
Date: 02/09/24

61 Victoria St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Preferred Property Management Inc.
Seller: Courageous Lion LLC
Date: 02/12/24

208-210 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Julian Solano
Seller: Daniel Cruz
Date: 02/15/24

283 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $188,182
Buyer: Cascade Funding Mortgage TR Hb4
Seller: Shirley L. Richard
Date: 02/12/24

61-63 Woodlawn St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Livingwater Capital LLC
Seller: Jason Gobin
Date: 02/07/24

38 Worthy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Brandon Garey
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 02/09/24

WALES

12 Church St.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Anthony R. Felix
Seller: Scott M. Carrigan
Date: 02/08/24

100 Stafford Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Bradley Arcoite
Seller: James R. Reilly
Date: 02/09/24

98 Stafford Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Bradley Arcoite
Seller: James R. Reilly
Date: 02/09/24

WEST SPRINGFIELD

46 Fox St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Jared M. Longley
Seller: Disantis, Lindsay D., (Estate)
Date: 02/09/24

189 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Ansh Arya Inc.
Seller: Paul R. Seymour
Date: 02/16/24

107 Nelson St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: James Roberts-Manning
Seller: Goodhind, Susan M., (Estate)
Date: 02/16/24

146 Nelson St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Steven Thompson
Seller: CIG4 LLC
Date: 02/06/24

45 Piper Cross Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $910,000
Buyer: Ansh Arya Inc.
Seller: Paul R. Seymour
Date: 02/16/24

68 Plateau Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Lawanda Cox
Seller: Deepon Realty LLC
Date: 02/13/24

379 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $1,210,000
Buyer: Lakshmi Bhula Inc.
Seller: Thirteen Views Realty NT
Date: 02/14/24

WESTFIELD

23 Clinton Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Coalie RT
Seller: Champion, Richard G., (Estate)
Date: 02/12/24

52 Court St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Baypoint Real Estate LLC
Seller: Flowers By Webster LLC
Date: 02/16/24

Falcon Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Raymaakers Properties LLC
Seller: Koziar Capital LLC
Date: 02/06/24

67 Farnham Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Brandon L. Mobrice
Seller: Brian P. Barnes
Date: 02/14/24

88 Glenwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Sandra A. Stevens
Seller: Andrew J. Martindell
Date: 02/07/24

85 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Frankie Cortes
Seller: Surprenant, Hilda, (Estate)
Date: 02/14/24

21 Mainline Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $1,020,000
Buyer: Brennan & Sons LLC
Seller: 21 Mainline LLC
Date: 02/13/24

135 Meadow St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Lismary P. Ortiz
Seller: Kmak LLC
Date: 02/16/24

49 Roosevelt Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Steven R. Rosinski
Seller: Brandon L. Mobrice
Date: 02/14/24

14 Stuart Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: No Limit Assets LLC
Seller: Progulske, Doreen, (Estate)
Date: 02/16/24

WILBRAHAM

117 Bartlett Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $286,500
Buyer: Jon T. Kurowski
Seller: Joseph Belanger
Date: 02/12/24

2391 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $975,000
Buyer: D&V Property Holdings LLC
Seller: KS Diner Inc.
Date: 02/09/24

4 Hillcrest Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Wilson & Family Real Estate LLC
Seller: Tony Vital
Date: 02/16/24

939 Monson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Joshua D. Easley
Seller: BP LLC
Date: 02/16/24

1 Old Bay Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Jason Cochran
Seller: Clonmacnoise Realty LLC
Date: 02/16/24

6 West Colonial Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Andrew Croteau
Seller: Ronald B. Hale
Date: 02/15/24

8 West Colonial Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Andrew Croteau
Seller: Ronald B. Hale
Date: 02/15/24

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

166 College St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Aews Partnership LLC
Seller: Railroad St Partners LLC
Date: 02/15/24

684 East Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $603,000
Buyer: Benjamin H. Detenber
Seller: Anke Voss
Date: 02/05/24

41 Fairfield St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $264,408
Buyer: Lindsay G. Read
Seller: Gerald G. Guider Jr. FT
Date: 02/05/24

176 Flat Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Gary Toth
Seller: Dja-Maa Shepp
Date: 02/05/24

129 Lindenridge Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,030,020
Buyer: Helen Wang
Seller: Bercume Construction LLC
Date: 02/15/24

16 South Whitney St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Aews Partnership LLC
Seller: Belchertown Road Partners LLC
Date: 02/15/24

486 Sunderland Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Christopher Croteau
Seller: John G. Reid
Date: 02/09/24

241 Sunset Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $447,000
Buyer: Sunset Partnership LLC
Seller: Good Ol Daves LLC
Date: 02/15/24

15 Sunset Court
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $499,000
Buyer: 289 East Pleasant St. LLC
Seller: Lincoln Ave. Partners LLC
Date: 02/16/24

BELCHERTOWN

656 North Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $489,000
Buyer: Stephanie C. Bonafini
Seller: M. & G. Land Development LLC
Date: 11/30/23

37 Old Sawmill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $542,000
Buyer: Jaroslaw Larskarzewski
Seller: Mark T. Jaszek
Date: 02/15/24

20 Pine St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Michael Kane
Seller: Robert A. Morra
Date: 01/26/24

171 South Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $649,900
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Charron
Seller: Gary G. Decoteau
Date: 12/06/23

30 Summit St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Arpc LLC
Seller: Ronald E. Lakota
Date: 02/12/24

CHESTERFIELD

309 Ireland St.
Chesterfield, MA 01084
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Jordan H. Jaquess
Seller: Rauscher, Laura M., (Estate)
Date: 02/16/24

 

EASTHAMPTON

5-15 Adams St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $1,100,000
Buyer: SGS Holdings LLC
Seller: Krupalu LLC
Date: 02/06/24

422 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: NB Main Realty LLC
Seller: A-Z Storage & Properties LLC
Date: 02/06/24

63 Phelps St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Lindsay N. Dubols
Seller: Silver Snake Prop LLC
Date: 02/05/24

13 Sterling Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Timothy A. Graham
Date: 02/07/24

GRANBY

127 Maximilian Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $835,000
Buyer: Brett R. Diamond
Seller: Kotowicz Custom Homes LLC
Date: 02/09/24

161 South St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Duane C. Noyes
Seller: Laura A. Noyes
Date: 02/06/24

 

HADLEY

6 Kozera Ave.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $680,000
Buyer: James N. Sullivan
Seller: Robert E. Leveille
Date: 02/15/24

NORTHAMPTON

81 Autumn Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: Adam Gladstone
Seller: Walter Warchut
Date: 02/09/24

300-A Elm St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Arthur C. Edelstein
Seller: Antil, Robert E., (Estate)
Date: 02/09/24

8 Swan St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Sasha Statman-Weil
Seller: Karen A. Normand
Date: 02/16/24

SOUTH HADLEY

150 Lyman St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Seller: Joanne I. Delong LT
Date: 02/15/24

13 Lyon Green
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $585,900
Buyer: Ahmed Elmogy
Seller: JN Duquette & Son Construction

28 Saybrook Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jaydon G. Diamond
Seller: Eric C. Jimmo
Date: 02/08/24

SOUTHAMPTON

8 Cold Spring Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $234,500
Buyer: DLJ Mortgage Capital Inc.
Seller: Kimberley F. Coffin
Date: 02/16/24

27 Mountain View Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: Nicole Leadenham
Seller: Kate S. Kelly
Date: 02/09/24

WARE

4 Barnes St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Kristen A. Foster
Seller: Anthony M. Lapete
Date: 02/07/24

5-7 Bellevue Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Brandon Andrews
Seller: Joseph M. Garbiel
Date: 02/15/24

23-25 Dale St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $155,505
Buyer: Bezviner Real Estate Inc.
Seller: First Landing Investments LLC
Date: 02/16/24

23-25 Dale St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: First Landing Investments LLC
Seller: Virbrant Ventures LLC
Date: 02/16/24

230 Greenwich Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Michael Sadoval
Seller: Donald F. Bullock
Date: 02/09/24

33 High St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Travis Brown
Seller: Blaise P. Berthiaume
Date: 02/16/24

31 Meadow Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: G&W New Construction LLC
Seller: Palano 3rd, Antonio J., (Estate)
Date: 02/14/24

82 North St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: First Landing Investments LLC
Seller: Virbrant Ventures LLC
Date: 02/16/24

82 North St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Veloz & Associates LLC
Seller: First Landing Investments LLC
Date: 02/16/24

160 Osborne Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Drew J. Lavalley
Seller: William J. McCloskey
Date: 02/07/24

121 River Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $472,500
Buyer: Amanda L. Lapete
Seller: Nicole Nesbit
Date: 02/07/24

123 River Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $472,500
Buyer: Amanda L. Lapete
Seller: Nicole Nesbit
Date: 02/07/24

WILLIAMSBURG

26 Mountain St.
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $453,600
Buyer: Keely S. Sexton
Seller: Sharon A. Loomis
Date: 02/12/24

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of February 2024.

CHICOPEE

City of Chicopee
0 Front St.
$409,500 — Remove exterior doors, windows, existing MEP equipment, concrete slab in basement; asbestos abatement

Dow Jones & Co. Inc.
200 Burnett Road
$107,970 — Roofing

Steve Hoheb
339 Front St.
$28,000 — One window replacement, drywall patchwork, fix fascia trim and soffit on roof, repair slate roof tiles, minor brick repointing, exterior painting

Jerad Ostrowski
50 Orchard St.
$15,000 — Remove old siding and install new siding, remove front porch windows

EASTHAMPTON

Julia Gawle
90-106 Union St.
$22,000 — New plumbing and electrical

Patel Harnish
47 Cottage St.
$4,000 — Erect dividing wall in retail space with two doors

Norwich Properties LLC
17 East St.
$24,700 — Insulation, outlet installation, and siding

HADLEY

Jerry Rybczynski
26 Russell St.
N/A — Finish existing second floor into three-room, two-bath conference room

To Your Health LLC
270 Russell St.
N/A — Roofing

Walter Wanczyk Jr.
180 Russell St.
N/A — Install 12 new construction windows

LEE

Edward Willins, Alison Dick
880 East St.
$15,000 — Remodel kitchen

LENOX

MRG CRW Holdings LLC
55 Lee Road
$412,000 — Roofing

Toole Properties Inc.
461 Pittsfield Road
$100,000 — Replace floor tile, vanity countertop, shower pan, and shower surrounds in 36 guest bathrooms in main building

Toole Properties Inc.
461 Pittsfield Road
$20,000 — Install 33 vinyl windows

PITTSFIELD

Clock Tower Partners LLC
73 South Church St.
$39,000 — Tenant space build-out

Patriot Suites Inc.
8 Dan Fox Dr.
$180,000 — Roofing

Carlo Petrucci Jr.
108 East Housatonic St., #10
$25,330 — Remove and replace four windows and one patio door

Sonal Patel LLC
360 Pecks Road
$10,000 — Construct three baths and one office

SPRINGFIELD

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church of Springfield
27 Pendleton Ave.
$2,500 — Remove and replace ceiling tiles

Caring Health Center Inc.
1235 Boston Road
$2,800,000 — Alter interior space for build-out for medical office use

City of Springfield
1435 Carew St.
$122,808 — Alter auditorium stage for four new breakout classrooms at Mary O. Pottenger Elementary School

City of Springfield
141 Washington St.
$98,000 — Repair/replace water-damaged plaster ceilings in basement

City of Springfield
300 White St.
$11,500 — Assemble and install prefabricated shade pavilion at White Street Elementary School

Fathima LLC
263 Hancock St.
$11,500 — Close off existing openings on front and back of building, create new opening in interior

FB Development LLC
1537 Main St.
$25,000 — Demolish interior only for future build-out on first floor of Fuller Block

Mari Real Estate Corp.
1781 Page Blvd.
$12,000 — Demolish non-structural wall and install sheetrock to bathroom ceiling at United Rentals

Nalani Capital LLC
494 Belmont Ave.
$60,000 — Demolish three-story portion of former funeral home building, including foundation and canopy

Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
665 Cottage St.
$1,933,400 — Alter interior space for replacement of six electric bus chargers and associated electrical work and upgrade fire protection and structural steel at PVTA bus operations and maintenance facility

Sumner Avenue 473-477 LLC
475 Sumner Ave.
$23,000 — Repair section of failing foundation wall

Unifirst Corp.
295 Parker St.
$180,369 — Roofing

Western New England University
1215 Wilbraham Road
$263,865 — Alter interior space on ground floor of Deliso Building for Marketing Department offices

Opinion

Editorial

 

Springfield will play host to a Division 1 men’s regional hockey final on March 28 and March 30, an event that comes with a degree of risk, but also presents a great opportunity to showcase the region and show that it can host more events like this.

Landing the D1 hockey regional has been a collaborative effort between UMass Amherst and American International College, two local schools with surging hockey programs (UMass won a national title in 2021) and the MassMutual Center, now managed by MGM Springfield. Individually and collectively, these entities saw an opportunity and essentially said, in unison, ‘why not Springfield?’

Why not, indeed? The city has hosted collegiate sporting events before — a D1 basketball regional back in the ’70s, when that tournament was on an exponentially smaller scale than it is now, and, more recently, D2 basketball. It has also staged the old Tip Off Classic for D1 basketball and its current-day counterpart, the Hall of Fame Classic.

Meanwhile, with the emergence of the UMass Amherst and AIC hockey squads, as well as the unqualified success of the Springfield Thunderbirds, the 413 has become a hockey hotbed of sorts — at least as much as, if not more than, Providence, Worcester, Bridgeport, and other cities in New England that have hosted D1 hockey regionals.

And for UMass Amherst, a regular in the tournament the past several years, the event represents a chance to play in its own backyard rather than traveling across this state or to another state in the Northeast, or even the Midwest to play in a regional. (AIC does not have that same opportunity because it plays its home games at the MassMutual Center.)

All of these contributing factors make it simple common sense to bring a regional to Springfield, and now that one is coming, we’ll have a chance to see whether the area will support such an event and what kind of impact it will make.

Expectations are certainly high, but there is risk, especially when it comes to which teams might land here for the games in late March. While the D1 standings are crowded with good teams from the Northeast, one recent projection for the Springfield regional has UMass, Boston University, Cornell, and Denver coming to Springfield. BU and UMass would be great draws. Cornell is a question mark, and Denver is a much bigger question mark.

But quality hockey is assured, close to 1,000 hotel rooms have been blocked off, and thousands of tickets have already been sold, so this has the makings of a great addition to the region’s hospitality landscape, one that brings people to Western Mass. at an otherwise very slow time on the calendar. And already, bids have been submitted for a number of other collegiate sporting events, from hockey and basketball to volleyball and wrestling.

It is our hope — and our expectation — that this will prove to be a risk well worth taking, and the first of many sporting events that will bring more people, more visibility, and more vibrancy to the region.

And as the saying goes — and it applies here — if some is good, more is better.

Opinion

Opinion

By State Rep. Aaron Saunders

 

I grew up in a home where it was OK to ask if you were OK, mentally or physically, at the dinner table. This was not common during the 1980s, when a stay in a psychiatric ward could be a mark against you for life, but my dad was a psychologist, and my mother, a teacher.

They knew the importance of conversations with their boys about feelings, expectations, and disappointments and not just a skinned knee and how you got it.

I was reminded of this recently during a visit to the newly renovated adolescent unit of MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke. Its recent reopening brought back on line 16 much-needed inpatient beds in Western Mass. for youth ages 13 to 17. The redesigned environment enhances delivery of care and healing for this population, in which recent government data estimates that nearly 50% have had a mental-health disorder at some point in their lives.

Massachusetts, with its Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform, introduced last year a Behavioral Health Line to call 24/7 and network of community behavioral-health centers that provide broader access to mental-health services for those in crisis. The state, too, has added inpatient psychiatric beds to ease Emergency Department boarding that continues for all age groups.

We, as legislators, need to ensure that there is ongoing funding for such services and adequate reimbursement rates for such beds, as well as for addiction-treatment programs. Mental-health and substance-use disorders co-occur frequently, and it is important for both to be treated.

We also need to continue to consider policies that address staffing shortages and issues like educating students and their families on the importance of mental healthcare.

Yet, there is another barrier — stigmatization — around lessening disabling behavioral-health conditions. Massachusetts has a campaign that seeks to educate that addiction is a chronic illness and not a personal choice, but stigma and misinformation continue to prevent individuals with behavioral-health issues from seeking treatment.

You can’t legislative away all stigma. We all need to be better-educated that mental illness can be treated and that there are steps to be taken to prevent poor mental health from progressing to where it interferes with daily life. This is what I reflected on during my recent visit to MiraVista.

I hear from my constituents of the need for services close to home and, in applying the lessons learned from my parents in asking my own three children about their feelings, I get a look into their day in an age when bullying and pressure to engage in unhealthy behavior can come from anywhere.

We all need to be more open to talking with our families, friends, and healthcare providers about our mental health and that of those in our care, as this, too, is part of the roadmap to raising emotionally healthy children and staying emotionally healthy, too.

 

State Rep. Aaron Saunders represents the 7th Hampden District.

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Building Community

Greenfield Cooperative Bank (GCB) announced a $10,000 sponsorship of Habitat for Humanity’s Victoria Bismark Farm project, which will include the construction of three single-family homes on Burts Pit Road in Northampton, to be built by hundreds of community volunteers alongside three future homebuyers with low income.

Pictured, from left: GCB President and CEO Tony Worden, GCB Executive Vice President of Residential Lending Jane Wolfe, and Megan McDonough, executive director of Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity.

 

Welcoming Committee

With a cutting of the ribbon, the Saremi Center for Career Development officially opened at American International College (AIC) on Feb. 5.  

Pictured, from left: Frank Colaccino, AIC board of trustees chair; Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno; K. Kevin Saremi, AIC board of trustees vice chair and the center’s namesake; Tyler Saremi; and AIC President Hubert Benitez. K. Kevin Saremi and his wife, Deborah, have been longtime financial supporters of AIC.

Pictured, from left: Frank Colaccino, AIC board of trustees chair; Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno; K. Kevin Saremi, AIC board of trustees vice chair and the center’s namesake; Tyler Saremi; and AIC President Hubert Benitez. K. Kevin Saremi and his wife, Deborah, have been longtime financial supporters of AIC.

 

Clothing Drive

Through the collaborative efforts of Berkshire United Way, Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center, Greylock Federal Credit Union, Lenox parent Brianne Lamke, and Lenox teacher Heather McNeice, a community clothing drive was held on Jan. 13. Thousands of donations of adult and children’s clothing and shoes were dropped off and sorted, and on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the community was invited to shop for free.

Community clothing drive was held on Jan. 13

 

Realizing a Dream

Holyoke Chicopee Springfield (HCS) Head Start named Mayra Felix (center), a teacher director with the organization, the recipient of its Janis Santos Scholarship. This $2,000 scholarship will allow Felix the chance to realize her dream of completing her bachelor’s degree. Pictured with Felix are Nicole Blais (left), CEO of HCS Head Start, and Janis Santos, former HCS Head Start CEO and scholarship namesake.

Mayra Felix (center), Nicole Blais (left), CEO of HCS Head Start, and Janis Santos, former HCS Head Start CEO and scholarship namesake.

Agenda

94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate Children’s Hospital

March 5-6: The public is invited to stop in at this year’s 23rd annual 94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate Children’s Hospital at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Hundreds of inspiring stories come out of Baystate Children’s Hospital every year, some of which will be told during this year’s event. While attending this year’s event, the public can have their photo taken on the red carpet, make a donation, and get a sneak peek of the Kellogg Krew broadcasting live. Radiothon hours are from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Donating is easy by phone or text as well as online. Listeners can call to donate via the Lia Auto Group Phone Bank at (413) 794-1111 on March 5 and 6 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. or visit wmaskids.com. Major sponsors for the Radiothon include Hyundai Hope on Wheels, Lia Auto Group, Pioneer Valley Credit Union, Eversource, M&T Bank, City Tire, and PeoplesBank.

 

Western Mass Runners Hall of Fame Induction

March 8: The Western Mass Runners Hall of Fame (WMRHoF) board of directors announced the inductees of the third class. Since its inception, the WMRHoF has celebrated outstanding contributors to the running community, with its first class inducted in 2020 and the second in 2022. The third class inductees are Ric Bourie, Mary Cobb, Howard Drew, Sue Haryasz, Rich Larsen, Nicole McGilpin, Bob Neil, Bill Romito, Ed Sandifer, and John Stifler. In addition to these distinguished individuals, the charity organization Griffin’s Friends, which has supported children with cancer and their families for decades in the Springfield area by running and raising funds, will be inducted. Also, Neal Lamberton, a runner who has volunteered his time to the running community for years, will receive the Brian Goddu Volunteer of the Year Award, founded in memory of Goddu, a founding board member of the Western Mass Runners Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at the Holyoke Elks Lodge. The guest speaker will be Bob Hodge, third-place finisher in the 1979 Boston Marathon, multiple Mount Washington Road Race champion, 40-year course record holder on the DH Jones/Amherst 10 Mile Course, and author of Tale of the Times. Tickets for the dinner and ceremony are priced at $20 and are available for purchase at www.runreg.com/w-mass-runners-hall-of-fame-induction-banquet. For those unable to attend but wishing to support the WMRHoF mission, donations are welcome via the RunReg website.

 

Bay Path President’s Gala

March 23: Bay Path University announced its fifth President’s Gala, themed “Breaking Through,” will be held at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. The evening will begin with a 5:30 p.m. VIP reception, followed by dinner, program presentations, and dancing. Tickets can be purchased by visiting baypath.edu/gala or calling (413) 565-1063. The gala will focus on supporting learners enrolled in healthcare degree programs, recognizing their resilience and dedication. Like many regions across the country, Western Mass. faces shortages in many healthcare professions, including primary-care physicians, nurses, and mental-health providers. Through its more than 20 undergraduate and graduate healthcare degrees, Bay Path is educating and training future healthcare workers to be on the front line of helping to keep communities safe and healthy. Proceeds from the gala will directly contribute to scholarships, resources, and initiatives that benefit learners pursuing healthcare degrees, reinforcing Bay Path University’s commitment to fostering excellence in the healthcare field, she added. Both healthcare policy and advocacy play crucial roles in shaping the healthcare landscape in Western Mass. To that end, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and Sr. Mary Caritas, SP will be honorary chairs for this event. To view a full list of gala committee members, sponsors, and additional event details, visit baypath.edu/gala.

 

Second Chance Dinner Auction

March 23: Tickets for the 25th annual Second Chance Dinner Auction are now available for purchase. This significant fundraising event marks the kickoff of Second Chance Animal Services’ year-long 25th-anniversary celebration, promising an evening of philanthropy and joy to benefit homeless shelter pets in need of veterinary care. The event will take place at the La Salle Reception Center in Southbridge. The evening will commence with a cocktail hour at 4 p.m., giving attendees the opportunity to peruse and bid on myriad silent-auction items and try their luck with raffle prizes. The main event unfolds with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the highlight of the night, the auction. Tickets are $55 per person with the option to reserve a table of nine for $495. The success of the event relies on the generosity of sponsors and item donors. Second Chance encourages businesses and individuals to consider lending their support by becoming a sponsor or contributing items. As noted, the event features both a silent and live auction featuring hundreds of items ranging from gift certificates for local businesses and restaurants to gift baskets and everything in between. To enhance the auction experience, a selection of gift cards and small, easy-to-ship items will be available for advance online bidding March 14-21. For those interested in sponsoring, donating items, or attending the event, complete information and tickets can be found at www.secondchanceanimals.org/dinner-auction.

 

Women’s Leadership Conference

April 4: Bay Path University announced that real-estate legend, investor, best-selling author, entrepreneur, producer, and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran will be the keynote speaker at the 27th Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC), taking place at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield. Corcoran has been an investor/shark on ABC’s four-time Emmy award-winning show Shark Tank for 10 seasons, investing in more than 80 businesses to date. She chronicled her rise from waiting tables in a New York diner to heading a $5 billion real-estate company in her bestselling book, Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business! She’ll bring her personal brand of no-nonsense wisdom and supportive advice to the more than 1,600 attendees who are expected to attend this year’s WLC. The WLC will also feature lunchtime speaker Amy Purdy, a three-time Paralympic medalist in snowboarding for Team USA. Throughout her life, Purdy has taken on obstacles and broken through, making her way into the upper echelons of athletics, onto the dance floor of Dancing with the Stars, and onto the New York Times bestseller list as the author of On My Own Two Feet: From Losing My Legs to Learning the Dance of Life. She co-founded Adaptive Action Sports for athletes with disabilities and is the host of the critically acclaimed podcast Bouncing Forward! Her work has led her to be labeled a “hero” by Oprah Winfrey and has made her one of the most in-demand motivational and corporate speakers on the globe. This year’s conference will also feature breakout sessions led by business experts and authors, including Yvonne Camus, the former COO of SPINCO, Canada’s largest indoor cycling brand and the only female to outperform the Navy Seals in the multi-terrain adventure race known as Eco-Challenge. In addition, the WLC will welcome Sylvia Baffour, an author, podcast host, and emotional-intelligence coach. For further information on the 2024 conference, sponsorship information, and ticket sales, visit baypath.edu/wlc.

 

Difference Makers 

April 10: The 16th annual Difference Makers Gala will be held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Since 2009, BusinessWest has been recognizing the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and institutions through this recognition program. The 2024 Difference Makers — profiled in the Feb. 19 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com — are Matt Bannister, senior vice president, Marketing and Corporate Responsibility, PeoplesBank; Delcie Bean, CEO, Paragus Strategic I.T.; Linda Dunlavy, executive director, Franklin Regional Council of Governments; Dr. Fred and Mary Kay Kadushin, co-founders, Feed the Kids; Scott Keiter, CEO, Keiter; the staff of Rock 102; Shannon Rudder, president and CEO, Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services; and Springfield Symphony Orchestra and Springfield Chamber Players. Tickets cost $95 each, with reserved tables of 10-12 available and available now through March 29. Partner sponsors for the 2024 Difference Makers include Burkhart, Pizzanelli, P.C., Keiter, Mercy Medical Center/Trinity Health, the Royal Law Firm, and TommyCar Auto Group. Supporting sponsors include the Springfield Thunderbirds and Westfield Bank. For more event details and to reserve tickets, visit businesswest.com/difference-makers/difference-makers-tickets.

 

Hooplandia

June 21-23: Registration is now open for Hooplandia, the second annual 3×3 basketball tournament and festival, at www.hooplandia.com. The three-day event includes levels of play for all ages and divisions. Hooplandia launched in 2023. Taking place in the heart of Greater Springfield, the birthplace of basketball, the event is hosted by Eastern States Exposition (ESE) in West Springfield and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. Most games will be played on the ESE grounds, with special games held at the Hall of Fame. Seventy-five basketball courts will be set up to accommodate more than 650 games played by approximately 2,100 participants of all ages. Divisions of play have been created to provide an all-inclusive environment for players of all ages and playing abilities. The diverse divisions include young girls, boys, women, men, high-school-level, college-level, OGs, veterans, and more. Players are invited to build teams of four, create their own unique team name and uniforms, and register at www.hooplandia.com. Team fees range according to age, and children in the under-8 category are free of charge. Hooplandia will once again partner with Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the region as its designated philanthropic partner.

People on the Move
Donna Haghighat

Donna Haghighat

Donna Haghighat, CEO of the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts, has announced her plans to retire, effective June 30. Under Haghighat’s leadership, beginning in 2017, the Women’s Fund developed innovative programs, sought out effective partnerships, increased grantmaking, grew its corporate and individual donations, and focused on racial equity and trust-based philanthropy. She was also integral in the launch of the Young Women’s Initiative for girls and young women of color in Springfield and the Greater Springfield Women’s Economic Security Hub. Haghighat has facilitated the monthly meetings of the Women Heads of Nonprofits group in Western Mass., which the Women’s Fund hosts, and has served on the state’s Community Reinvestment Fund Advisory Board and the advisory board of the Center for Social Justice at Western New England School of Law. She was appointed by Gov. Maura Healey to the Massachusetts Cultural Council this year and is a board member for WAM Theatre in the Berkshires.

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Timothy Craw

Timothy Craw

Professional Drywall Construction Inc. (PDC) announced that Timothy Craw has joined the company as vice president of Business Development and Labor Relations. With 45 years of construction experience in nearly every industry segment, Craw will be responsible for expanding the company’s footprint in all areas of the Atlantic states. Most recently, Craw was a union business agent and building trades president. In his various positions over the years, he has developed and maintained relationships with union and non-union contracts for business development and market expansion, recruited and represented union journeyman and apprentice carpenters in collective-bargaining negotiations, mediated contract conflicts, and monitored federal and state public construction projects during the planning, design, and bidding processes. Craw received the Carpenters Union Local 108 Steward of the Year Award in 2001 and the BCBCTC Edward M. Kennedy Award in 2016. He is a member of the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans and the Assoc. for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. A graduate of the U.S. Army Engineer School, he served six years as a sergeant in the U.S. Army.

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Andre Motulski

Andre Motulski

Florence Bank has promoted Andre Motulski to the role of vice president/controller. Motulski joined the bank’s team as assistant vice president/controller in September 2019. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Central Connecticut State University and is a Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.-commissioned risk-management examiner. In his new role, which he assumed in December, he is responsible for managing financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and assessing risks associated with lending and investment activities. Motulski is involved in the community, serving on the finance committee for Hampshire Regional YMCA in Northampton.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western Massachusetts (BBBSWM) announced that Chris Thompson has been selected as the nonprofit’s chief growth officer. In this role, Thompson will be responsible for strengthening the newly merged agency’s relationship with the communities of Berkshire, Franklin, and Hampden Counties. Thompson was honored with the BusinessWest 40 Under Forty award in 2009 and is active in the local community. He currently sits on the board of Arrha Credit Union and is a former commissioner for the Western Massachusetts Sports Commission and West Springfield’s Parks and Recreation Commission. As co-founder and owner of the Westfield Starfires of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, Thompson brings a wealth of experience to his new role in the areas of advocacy, community outreach, business development, and external relations. He will lead BBBSWM’s growth efforts in Berkshire and Franklin counties. Previously, Thompson served on the BBBS of Hampden County board of directors between 2014 and 2021. He brings with him more than 20 years of experience developing marketing partnerships and generating revenue for iconic Western Mass. brands, such as the Springfield Falcons hockey team, where he developed a comprehensive corporate partnership program, and where he led the launch of the Springfield Thunderbirds hockey club, serving as senior vice president of Sales & Strategy.

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Jeff Little

Jeff Little

Governors America Corp. (GAC) welcomed Jeff Little as its new director of Product Management. As director of Product Management, Little’s responsibilities include aligning product strategy with business goals; driving product discovery, market research, and competitor research; driving innovation and new product development initiatives; communicating product vision and strategy to stakeholders; and monitoring and maintaining product health. Little received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Mississippi State University. He has garnered 27 years of experience in the industry, most recently as director of Product Management at Enovation Controls.

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MassMutual announced the appointment of Cindy Ryan to head of Human Resources. Ryan, who has more than two decades of HR leadership experience, will oversee and advance MassMutual’s people strategy, aligned with the company’s purpose, priorities, and aspirations. In this role, Ryan assumes oversight of MassMutual’s HR organization, which includes talent acquisition and management; total rewards; HR operations; employee relations; learning and development; and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She will be responsible for continuing to evolve the company’s flexible, inclusive culture, supporting the holistic well-being and growth of MassMutual’s employees and attracting and retaining a talented, diverse workforce. Ryan joins MassMutual after spending nearly 25 years in various leadership roles of growing responsibility at Cigna, where she most recently served as the company’s chief Human Resources officer (CHRO). In this role, she led Cigna’s worldwide enterprise talent strategy and pandemic response, built its award-winning DEI approach, and enriched its engaged culture. Prior to her CHRO role, she served as senior vice president of HR for Cigna’s U.S. business lines, where she was responsible for talent-management strategies, employee engagement, and leadership effectiveness for the company’s health, life, and disability services lines as well as serving as the company’s chief talent officer, overseeing recruiting, learning, leadership development, and employee relations worldwide.

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Laurel Carpenter

Laurel Carpenter

Laurel Carpenter, associate professor of Environmental Science at Holyoke Community College (HCC), has been awarded a national fellowship focusing on STEM education at community colleges. The fellowship, from the Community College Presidents’ Initiative in STEM (CCPI-STEM), is intended for community-college faculty and administrators pursuing graduate degrees and conducting research related to STEM education and workforce development. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. Carpenter is part of a cohort of just seven CCPI-STEM fellows for 2024-25 and the only one from a college in the Northeast. Fellows are selected from a national pool of applicants, who are evaluated based on their education, STEM experience, leadership potential, community engagement, and research. A 2012 graduate of HCC, Carpenter is a wildlife biologist, chair of the HCC Environmental Studies department, co-coordinator of the HCC STEM Scholars program, and a graduate student at UMass Amherst, where she is pursuing a doctorate in education. CCPI-STEM fellows receive a $5,000 honorarium each year for two years to support their graduate studies. They also participate in professional-development activities and are paired with a professional mentor.

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Ute DeFarlo

Ute DeFarlo has been appointed director of Development by Shakespeare & Company, a nonprofit theater performance, education, and actor-training organization based in the Berkshires. In her position, DeFarlo is responsible for supporting Shakespeare & Company’s mission and vision through the development of new and expanded income streams, cultivation of the company’s donors and board of trustees, and various engagements with constituents in the Berkshire County community. Most recently, she served as director of Development for the Mount, Edith Wharton’s home, in Lenox and as Development officer at the Austen Riggs Center in Stockbridge. Her appointment marks her return to Shakespeare & Company’s Development team, which she first joined in 2004, serving as director from 2009 to 2015. DeFarlo holds a master’s degree in English and Russian language interpretation from the University of Mainz, Germany, and attended Georgetown University on a one-year Fulbright scholarship.

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O’Dell Women’s Center, Springfield’s first nonprofit women’s center, appointed Margaret Tantillo as its executive director. In her previous position as executive director of Dress for Success Western Massachusetts, Tantillo directed five distinct programs designed specifically for low-income women that resulted in hundreds of women finding gainful employment. These programs included workforce development, mentorship programming, and trainings in financial literacy, digital literacy, and dressing for the workplace. Toward the end of her tenure, she relocated Dress for Success Western Massachusetts to 45 Lyman St. as the anchor institution of the O’Dell Women’s Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that offers low- and no-cost residency spaces to nonprofits that support its mission. Tantillo started her career working for the Girl Scouts. During her 13-year career with that organization, she rose through the ranks, started the first Girl Scout Advocacy Day at the Capitol in Hartford, Conn., and served in a senior leadership position, transitioning five independent nonprofits into one statewide organization with more than 65,000 members. Tantillo’s volunteer leadership roles in Springfield include serving on the core economic mobility hub of the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts and the coordinating committee of the Alliance for Digital Equity, and as a member of the core partners of Springfield WORKS. She earned her undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo and her master’s degree from Springfield College.

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Geoff Rice

Geoff Rice

Market Mentors, LLC recently welcomed Geoff Rice to its team as a senior Content Marketing specialist. In this role, he applies his two decades of marketing, communications, and creative experience to every challenge, from brand launches to engaging content for websites, social media, and campaigns of all sizes. Prior to joining Market Mentors, Rice focused his talents on the health and beauty industries, and he now extends his expertise to clients from a diverse range of businesses, including manufacturing, energy, insurance, and others. He is a graduate of Colgate University with a degree in English literature.

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Berkshire Money Management congratulates Nate Tomkiewicz on becoming a certified financial planner (CFP) professional. He is also a licensed financial advisor and chartered retirement planning counselor. Tomkiewicz specializes in retirement planning and maximizing employee benefits for people who have worked hard for their money and want to pass it on to children or charity. He is skilled at identifying opportunities within 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans. With this knowledge, he helps nurses, doctors, and other professionals in the Berkshires find opportunities they didn’t know they had. With his new CFP certification, Tomkiewicz is looks forward to tackling a broader set of challenges for his clients, including helping them reduce their tax liabilities, secure their estate for the next generation, and plan a fulfilling retirement.

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Christopher Rivers

Christopher Rivers

Phillips Insurance Agency Inc. is celebrating the 20th work anniversary of Christopher Rivers, CRIS, senior vice president. Since joining Phillips in 2004, Rivers has been instrumental in growth that has made Phillips Insurance one of the largest writers of insurance and bonds for contractors in the Northeast. Rivers was recognized in January by Sentry Insurance for his 2023 production and flown to Maui to be an honorary observer at the Sentry Tournament of Champions at the Plantation Course at Kapalua, where he walked ‘inside the ropes’ with Jordan Speith, Scottie Scheffler, and Victor Hovland. Rivers has coached basketball, soccer, and baseball in Belchertown throughout the years. He and his family are strong supporters of St. Jude Hospital.

Incorporations

The following business incorporations were recorded in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties and are the latest available. They are listed by community.

BELCHERTOWN

Northern Insulation Services Inc., 22 Sherwood Dr., Belchertown, MA, 01007. Anthony Roy Sr., same. Commercial insulation services.

CHICOPEE

Puente de Cambios Inc., 17 Basil Road, Chicopee, MA 01020. Maria Santana, same. Mental-health and substance-abuse agency.

EASTHAMPTON

Anthony Manganaro Enterprises Inc., 75 Main St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Anthony Manganaro, same. Carpenter.

FLORENCE

Scrappy Do Excavating Inc., 284 Sylvester Road, Florence, MA 01062. Michael Samson, same. Excavating services.

HOLYOKE

Gas Hub Inc., 679 Main St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Murtadha Noori, same. Convenience store and gas station.

LONGMEADOW

Inclusion Space Org Inc., 28 Edgemont Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Nechama Katan, 89 Bliss Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Teaching skills to individuals with disabilities, documenting successes and sharing best practices.

NORTHAMPTON

Deals and Steals Giving Back Inc., 1 Pearl St., Northampton, MA 01060. Ivelisse Colon Garcia, same. Nonprofit charity organization that provides meals and foods to people that are hungry, and donations of shoes and clothing to schools and the homeless.

PITTSFIELD

Ben’s Fast Food Restaurants Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Benjamin Rowe, same. Healthy food for takeout, delivery, or catering.

Climate Action Systems Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Arshad Sayed, same. Development of an app designed to connect and support individuals and groups in the area of climate change.

IHPlans Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. David Morris, 950 Peninsula Corp Circle, Suite 3007, Boca Raton, FL 33487. Insurance agency.

R&K Paradise Inc, 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Karen Welcome, same. Men’s and women’s fashion.

SOUTHAMPTON

248 Financial Group Inc., 12 Parsons Way, Southampton, MA 01073. Edward Batchelder, same. Financial services.

SPRINGFIELD

Chinchor Electric Inc., 153 Beacon Circle, Springfield, MA 01119. Tom Edwards, same. Electrical construction.

LH Co. Inc., 125 Frank B Murray St., Springfield, MA 01103. Luis Laboy Sr., 484 White St., Springfield, MA 01108. A nonprofit holding company that oversees and manages subsidiary organizations or entities engaged in charitable, educational, scientific, or other tax-exempt activities permitted under applicable laws, as well as providing strategic direction, financial support, and administrative assistance to its subsidiaries to further their charitable missions and maximize their collective impact.

River Valley Transport Inc., 125 Liberty St., #401, Springfield, MA 01103. Alex Eydinov, same.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Screaming Eagle Machine Corp., 170 Norman St., West Springfield, MA 01089. John Anderson, 110 Colony Dr., Hampden, MA 01036. Manufacturing.

WESTFIELD

Tytan Inc., 555 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Susan Korpela, 4 Montgomery Road, Southampton, MA 01073. Fabrication and machining of metal.

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the months of January and February 2024.

GREAT BARRINGTON

BerkHub App Inc.
218 Oak St.
Tracee Augcomfar

Black Diamond Tuning Center
309 Main St.
Michael Stevens

Cali Grafix Lab
218 Oak St.
Tracee Augcomfar

Family Chiropractic & Holistic Wellness Center
19 Lewis Ave.
Kathleen Flavaloro

Formal Auto Salvage
21 Van Deusenville Road
Iva Pereria Barros Jr.

Jake’s Barbershop
87 Railroad St.
Jake Hunker

Mulberry Hair Co. LLC
27½ Rosseter St.
Caroline Becker

Nourish Together
215 Long Pond Road
Thais Harris

The Pilates Space
15 Mahaiwe St.
Ryoko Kudo

Prairie Whale
178 Main St.
Wood Anchor Inc.

Railroad St. Collective LLC
25 Railroad St.
Kristen Westernman

Randi Jordan Physical Therapy
500 Main St.
Randi Jordan

Redbox Automated Retail LLC
300 Stockbridge Road
Gretel Monraj

SOUTH HADLEY

Acorn Accounting Solutions
12 Lois Ave.
Trisha Lerose

Arts Unlimited
25 College St.
Karen Jasinski

Dollar General Store #19923
501 Newton St.
DG Retail LLC

Kelorful Creations
540 Granby Road, Unit 21
Kelorful Creations

Michael D. Moroney Jr. LMHC
607 Newton St.
Michael Moroney Jr.

Mount Capital Construction
46 Pine Hill Road
William Shattuck

South Hadley Apartments
46 Pine Hill Road
William Shattuck

Woodbridge Realty
11 Sycamore Parc
Paul Boudreau, Priscilla Ryan, Carol Beaudry

WESTFIELD

AJ Stables
1040 East Mountain Road
Andrew Zabik

Ames Plumbing Service LLC
130 Joseph Ave.
Patrick Ames

Arrow Gas
28 Arch Road
Suburban Propane LP

Betts Supply
14 Coleman Ave.
Kimberly Betts

Bonkowski Dental
37 Meadow St.
Westfield Dental PLLC

Coffee MFG
88B Mainline Dr.
Steven Duga

Contractors Office Solutions
77 Mill St.
Nancy Breakell, Christopher Ferraina

Customized Solutions
129 Otis St.
Deborah Schultz

Hillside Auto Body
329 North Elm St.
Andrea Baush

Home Baths LLC
32 Elm St., Suite 2
Michael Santaniello

Lucky Nails & Spa
303 East Main St.
Tai Nails LLC

Montagna Gibbs Bookkeeping
726 North Road
Tricia Montagna Gibbs

Pioneer Placement
26 Pinewood Lane
Nathan Rosenthal

Postfix
19 Lockhouse Road
Zachary Haberem

Primo Hoagies – Chicopee
276 Northwest Road
Jacquelyn Scarfo

Salon Cabellos
4 Franklin St.
Albertina Guzman-Picot

Sauce Boss Stevens
43 Pleasant St.
Steven Calabrese

Sergey Bateyko
106 Daven Terrace
Sergey Bateyko

Smile and Pose Booth
42 Church St.
Saby Pagan

Speakers and Sports Services
200 Southampton Road
Konstantin Makarov, Priscilla Makarov

VSuite International
33 Woodcliff Dr.
Susan Williams

White Buffalo Essentials
236 Western Ave.
Sarah Trudge

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Angela’s Aesthetics
20 Labelle St.
Angela’s Aesthetics

Century Auto Service Inc.
1615 Riverdale St.
Century Auto Service Inc.

Century Auto Wholesaler
1615 Riverdale St.
Century Auto Wholesaler

CJC Technigraphics
158 Doty Circle
CJC Technigraphics

Diamond Gold Inc.
389 Park St.
Diamond Gold Inc.

Keys with Kristin
15 Rogers Ave.
Keys with Kristin

KL Media
658 Rogers Ave.
KL Media

Price Rite of West Springfield
1106 Union St.
PRRC Inc.

Skin by Jennie
2260 Westfield St.
Skin by Jennie

Take a Pause with Therapy
44 Craig Dr., Unit J6
Take a Pause with Therapy

Theater of Malum
711 Amostown Road
Theater of Malum

Bankruptcies

The following bankruptcy petitions were recently filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Readers should confirm all information with the court.

Acevedo Vera, Jose A.
56 Jefferson St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/29/2024

Bird, Bill E.
68 Valley St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/22/2024

Forbes, Bryan Christopher
140 Canterbury Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/22/2024

Grant-Wyss, Alyssa Renee
8 Maple Crest Circle C
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/29/2024

Gravel, Maria
234 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/24/2024

Grimshaw, Sandra J.
258 Old Lyman Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/30/2024

Harris, John D.
226 Juniper Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/29/2024

Housand, Paul R.
Housand, Ida M.
91 Walnut St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/17/2024

Jean-Baptiste, Valencia
631 Chestnut St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/26/2024

LePage, William R.
93 Beveridge Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/30/2024

Lichtenberger, Lisa Marie
1794 White Pond Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/31/2024

MacDonald, Katelyn Taylor
245 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/29/2024

Magrath, Theresa M.
21 Maple St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/19/2024

Matosky, Jessica M.
115 Sunridge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/25/2024

Maxson, Richard Frederick
400 Log Plain Road East
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/24/2024

McNamee, William T.
2230 Old Turnpike Road
Oakham, MA 01068
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/18/2024

Medina-Boria, Elizabeth
270 Canon Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/30/2024

Omuolo, Maria N.
Waruingi, Francis K.
576 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/23/2024

Overwatch Outpost
Ricko, Charles M.
Ricko, Sarah J.
283 Legate Hill Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/22/2024

Rosario, Edwin
10 Chamberlain Hill Road
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/29/2024

Simmons, Eric Rex
57 Leo Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/26/2024

Washburn-Doane, Cynthia
739 Daniel Shays
Highway A-24
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/24/2024

Real Estate

The following real estate transactions (latest available) were compiled by Banker & Tradesman and are published as they were received. Only transactions exceeding $115,000 are listed. Buyer and seller fields contain only the first name listed on the deed.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

184 South St.
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: Jaime M. Rogers
Seller: James P. Kerr
Date: 01/31/24

CONWAY

269 Ashfield Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Craig S. Christian
Seller: Edward T. Mann
Date: 01/30/24

GREENFIELD

5 Camp Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Luis A. Morales
Seller: 167 South Shelburne Road TR
Date: 02/01/24

41 Canada Hill
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Leo C. Potter
Seller: A. Plus Enterprises Inc.
Date: 01/26/24

213 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $126,251
Buyer: LSF 11 Master Participation
Seller: Patrick G. Smith
Date: 01/29/24

284 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Matthew Dragon
Seller: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Date: 02/02/24

347-1/2 Country Club Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $234,900
Buyer: Alexis Portier
Seller: James A. Hazel
Date: 02/02/24

159 Hope St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,900
Buyer: Jessica L. Goodnough
Seller: David S. Gott
Date: 01/29/24

122 James St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Holly M. Etheredge
Seller: Christopher J. Tormanen
Date: 01/26/24

HEATH

32 Town Farm Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Tucker Jenkins
Seller: Robin H. Jenkins
Date: 01/25/24

LEVERETT

15 Drummer Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Seth D. Wilschutz
Seller: Wong Family Arizona RT
Date: 01/29/24

MONTAGUE

70 Old Sunderland Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Emma Morrow
Seller: Solomon Goldstein-Rose
Date: 01/25/24

NEW SALEM

8 West St.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Linda L. Dettloff
Seller: Michael D. Lackey
Date: 01/23/24

NORTHFIELD

35 Pentecost Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Haley E. Fiske
Seller: Persons, Cynthia J. (Estate)
Date: 01/26/24

ORANGE

159 Quabbin Blvd.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: 153 Quabbin Blvd. LLC
Seller: Richard C. Innes
Date: 01/22/24

South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Richard C. Innes
Seller: Peter A. Gerry
Date: 01/22/24

540 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: James K. Flynn
Seller: Brian A. Heath
Date: 01/26/24

544 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: James K. Flynn
Seller: Brian A. Heath
Date: 01/26/24

756 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Robert Kennedy
Seller: Cindy Doiron
Date: 01/26/24

350 West River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Joshua A. Silberberg
Seller: Kevin Leh
Date: 01/26/24

SUNDERLAND

34-36 Hadley Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $436,700
Buyer: Grant Firl
Seller: Ellen K. Brower-Gately
Date: 01/30/24

250 North Main St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $637,500
Buyer: Christopher Moses
Seller: Fances M. Cooper
Date: 01/25/24

WENDELL

114 Wendell Depot Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: David E. Wilder
Seller: David E. Wilder
Date: 01/31/24

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

331 Barry St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Michael A. McKinney
Seller: Christopher W. Davis
Date: 01/22/24

44 Colonial Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Michael E. Trippodo
Seller: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Date: 02/01/24

12 Damato Way
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $690,000
Buyer: Benjamin Reynolds
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 01/31/24

158 Florida Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Douglas Dichard
Seller: Laurence K. Macey
Date: 01/26/24

15 Hillcrest St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Sareen Properties LLC
Seller: Boccasile, Barry N. (Estate)
Date: 01/24/24

Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: XPB LLC
Seller: Tree House South LLC
Date: 02/01/24

170 Mallard Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: William D. Corbin
Seller: Doreen J. Merola
Date: 01/31/24

444 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $1,450,000
Buyer: 444 Shoemaker Mass. LLC
Seller: Sani Realty LLC
Date: 01/31/24

216 South Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Dennis Mayboroda
Seller: Karla A. Young
Date: 01/22/24

28 Valentine Ter.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Nicole B. Bates
Seller: Deborah A. Belniak
Date: 01/31/24

52 Warren St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Maxwell R. Gerhardson
Seller: Matthew J. Sady
Date: 01/23/24

BLANDFORD

145 Chester Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Patrick Provonche
Seller: MHI Properties LLC
Date: 01/22/24

BRIMFIELD

205 Dunhamtown Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $358,000
Buyer: Jesse E. Gilbert
Seller: R. J. & Joan N. Demers IRT
Date: 01/24/24

1494 Dunhamtown Brimfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: JA Property Group LLC
Seller: Scott C. Aikey
Date: 02/02/24

101 Paige Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $362,500
Buyer: Lauren E. Kurtz
Seller: Boudriault, Jacqueline (Estate)
Date: 01/26/24

CHICOPEE

34 Bromont St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Torrey Santini
Seller: DGL Properties LLC
Date: 01/31/24

48 Cambridge St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Anna Marquez
Seller: Wishart, Alan P. (Estate)
Date: 01/31/24

76 Champagne Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Lynn M. Libby
Seller: Joseph C. Pereira TR
Date: 01/26/24

553 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Naisha Hernandez
Seller: Carlos P. Rubert
Date: 01/31/24

19 Dresser Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Ahmed Aljanabi
Seller: Dean J. Delamarter
Date: 02/02/24

420 Front St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Nbnsingh LLC
Seller: Giovanni Capaccio
Date: 01/23/24

799 Front St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $159,300
Buyer: Privilne Real Estate LLC
Seller: Slosek Real Estate Holdings LLC
Date: 01/31/24

106 Garland St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Bernash Realty LLC
Seller: Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust HB3
Date: 01/23/24

11 Greenleaf St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Rivera
Seller: Ryan J. Connell
Date: 01/26/24

46 Harvard St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Chapeaurouge Investments LLC
Seller: Lisa M. Fournier
Date: 01/31/24

110 Haven Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Arthur Benoit
Seller: Blanchard, Glen (Estate)
Date: 01/29/24

64 Kendall St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Santo B. Alcantara
Seller: Abbas Altamimi
Date: 01/24/24

35 Moore St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Nicholas D. Franck
Seller: Nolava LLC
Date: 01/31/24

10 Nadeau Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Mark Devoto
Seller: RMF Buyout At 2021-HB1
Date: 01/26/24

43 Pearl St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Majed Lafta
Seller: Mclp Asset Co. Inc.
Date: 01/26/24

20 Spence St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Danny Barrett
Seller: Joseph F. Kingsley
Date: 01/30/24

60 Wheatland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Nayyef Al Jashaam
Seller: Julissa Rawana
Date: 01/22/24

32 Willwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Eric R. Piorkowsky
Seller: Galuszka, Virginia M. (Estate)
Date: 01/23/24

EAST LONGMEADOW

30 Bayne St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Richard W. Santasiere
Seller: Samantha F. Taha
Date: 02/02/24

61 Devonshire Ter.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Vilkhovoy
Seller: William A. Brown
Date: 02/01/24

36 Lee St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Molly Keays
Seller: Hazel Zebian
Date: 01/25/24

28 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Jarrod Liebel
Seller: Hayward, Charles Byrne (Estate)
Date: 01/26/24

236 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Christian T. Dancy
Seller: Mark C. Czupryna
Date: 01/30/24

382 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Toni Brandofino
Seller: Lachenauer LLC
Date: 01/31/24

HAMPDEN

Carmody Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $451,000
Buyer: Kevin R. Nichols
Seller: Courageous Lion LLC
Date: 01/22/24

434 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Trevor Howell
Seller: Timothy R. Connors
Date: 01/26/24

GRANVILLE

107 Silver St.
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Susan D. Bartnicki
Seller: Bartnicki, Henry T. (Estate)
Date: 01/30/24

HAMPDEN

149 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $743,000
Buyer: Leslie P. Addicks
Seller: Cumberland Blues RT
Date: 02/02/24

HOLYOKE

24 Bayberry Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Brittany Wajda
Seller: Alfred Estabrook
Date: 02/01/24

60 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: April L. Rivera
Seller: Deepon Realty LLC
Date: 01/30/24

15-17 Canby St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Michael P. Sergneri
Seller: Grassfield, Kim A. (Estate)
Date: 01/23/24

38 Clinton Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,850,000
Buyer: Pcjm LLC
Seller: Peloquin Real Estate Two LLC
Date: 01/31/24

56 Clinton Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,850,000
Buyer: Pcjm LLC
Seller: Peloquin Real Estate Two LLC
Date: 01/31/24

77-79 Elm St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,850,000
Buyer: Pcjm LLC
Seller: Peloquin Real Estate Two LLC
Date: 01/31/24

37 Franks Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Stephanie Szklarz
Seller: Jeannette R. Rivard
Date: 01/31/24

36-38 Gates St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Adrian Cruz
Seller: Northern Flooring & Remodeling
Date: 02/01/24

44-46 Gilman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $361,000
Buyer: Jennit R. Diaz
Seller: Alycar Investments LLC
Date: 01/30/24

339 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Adiene E. Delgado
Seller: Alycar Investments LLC
Date: 01/23/24

1 Loomis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $876,000
Buyer: One Loomis LLC
Seller: Anthony Carnovale Realty LL
Date: 01/26/24

184 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,850,000
Buyer: Pcjm LLC
Seller: Peloquin Real Estate Two LLC
Date: 01/31/24

186 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,850,000
Buyer: Pcjm LLC
Seller: Peloquin Real Estate Two LLC
Date: 01/31/24

88 Lynch Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Mohammad A. Dib
Seller: Stephen C. Konstantinidis
Date: 01/29/24

898-902 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,950,000
Buyer: Tkjm LLC
Seller: Peloquin Real Estate One LLC
Date: 01/31/24

904-906 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,950,000
Buyer: Tkjm LLC
Seller: Peloquin Real Estate One LLC
Date: 01/31/24

4 North Bridge St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,280,400
Buyer: Remote Opportunities LLC
Seller: Pearson-Valley Development Co. LP
Date: 01/29/24

1470 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Luz Diaz-Feliciano
Seller: David F. Nitkiewicz
Date: 02/01/24

101 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,850,000
Buyer: Pcjm LLC
Seller: Peloquin Real Estate Two LLC
Date: 01/31/24

286-288 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,950,000
Buyer: Tkjm LLC
Seller: Peloquin Real Estate One LLC
Date: 01/31/24

133 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Kenneth A. Lauzier
Seller: Brittany L. Petersen
Date: 02/02/24

219 Suffolk St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Vcinfo Inc.
Seller: Conway, Brian T. (Estate)
Date: 01/22/24

223 Suffolk St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,850,000
Buyer: Pcjm LLC
Seller: Peloquin Real Estate Two LLC
Date: 01/31/24

244 Walnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,850,000
Buyer: Pcjm LLC
Seller: Peloquin Real Estate Two LLC
Date: 01/31/24

63 West St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,950,000
Buyer: Tkjm LLC
Seller: Peloquin Real Estate One LLC
Date: 01/31/24

LONGMEADOW

180 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Armand J. Hebert
Seller: Mooradd, Sally R. (Estate)
Date: 01/26/24

192 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: Donald R. Muller
Seller: Trevor H. Agnitti
Date: 01/31/24

592 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Ruifeng Zhou
Seller: Dina Mackenzie
Date: 01/26/24

42 Williston Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $590,000
Buyer: Kyle Watkins
Seller: Lumturi RT
Date: 01/26/24

LUDLOW

153 Bridle Path Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Kat Vacation Rentals LLC
Seller: Cardinal, Norman E. (Estate)
Date: 01/26/24

31 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Walsh
Seller: Angela S. Berkeley
Date: 01/30/24

290-292 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Cornerstone Homebuying LLC
Seller: Michael J. Bailey
Date: 01/23/24

Cislak Dr., Lot 38
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Steven A. Crespo
Seller: Jose T. Martins
Date: 01/31/24

57 Grimard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: David Nitkiewicz
Seller: Tracey A. Ware
Date: 02/01/24

17 Irla Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: M&C Bedient FT
Seller: Brian A. Rogowski
Date: 01/26/24

623 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $259,926
Buyer: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC
Seller: Ralph J. Tovet
Date: 02/02/24

200 Poole St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Rustic FT
Seller: Blais, Robert A. (Estate)
Date: 01/30/24

MONTGOMERY

8 Birch Bluff Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $634,900
Buyer: Andrew Pryfogle
Seller: Francis T. Tangredi
Date: 01/24/24

PALMER

27 Country Lane
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Jennifer W. Putney
Seller: Spelko, Frank W. (Estate)
Date: 02/02/24

5 Crawford St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: West Jam Man LLC
Seller: Gary J. Pierce
Date: 01/24/24

192 Flynt St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $159,800
Buyer: Brian Haley
Seller: Fountain, Fumiyo (Estate)
Date: 01/22/24

19 George St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $226,600
Buyer: Bradley Lovell
Seller: Bay Flow LLC
Date: 01/25/24

3205 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: B. & B. Realty Partners LLC
Seller: Abaigeal M. Duda
Date: 01/29/24

47 Squier St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Michael D. Leyburn
Seller: Sinervo, Jean (Estate)
Date: 01/26/24

249 Ware St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Coby Piardi
Seller: Bryan Damas
Date: 01/30/24

RUSSELL

Huntington Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: RT 20 LLC
Seller: Ramanjanappa Ravikumar
Date: 01/30/24

SPRINGFIELD

184 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Hassett
Seller: Equity Trust Co.
Date: 01/25/24

70 Alexander St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $342,900
Buyer: Brian A. Ardizoni
Seller: Angel Villar
Date: 01/25/24

374-380 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Sole Room LLC
Seller: 374 Allen Street LLC
Date: 02/02/24

17-19 Alsace St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: James J. Jozokos
Seller: Richard L. Marino
Date: 02/02/24

5 Angelica Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Darrel W. Grant
Seller: Kimberley Strother
Date: 01/26/24

171 Atwater Road
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: CIL Realty of Mass. Inc.
Seller: Fanti, Roy (Estate)
Date: 01/31/24

1295 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Cornerstone Homebuying LLC
Date: 01/22/24

515 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Jorge Rosa
Seller: Ronnie T. Salas
Date: 01/31/24

19 Bevier St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Gerard Paynter
Seller: Sarah McCarthy
Date: 01/23/24

15 Birchland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Balquiso Turiare
Seller: Colleen Moynihan FT
Date: 01/25/24

45 Bronson Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Robert A. Naimark
Seller: Janine S. Taylor
Date: 01/24/24

44 Bruce St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Sareen Properties LLC
Seller: Home Equity Mortgage Loan TR
Date: 01/22/24

64 Burghardt St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Anthony G. Wallace
Seller: Campagnari Construction LLC
Date: 02/02/24

77 Champlain Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Michael D. Axton
Seller: Wnuk, Anna (Estate)
Date: 01/26/24

86 Clearbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Batuhan Citlak
Seller: Anthony Pandolfi
Date: 01/26/24

247-249 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Vivianne Morosier
Seller: Gerardo Ortiz
Date: 01/22/24

193 Corona St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Javier Pardave
Seller: Juan C. Rodriguez
Date: 02/01/24

104 Creswell Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Jaileen Arroyo
Seller: Shirin Boroumand Selph TR
Date: 01/25/24

54 Dawes St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Luis E. Perez
Seller: Patricia H. Nnaji
Date: 02/01/24

305 Denver St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Wendy Gilman
Seller: Kennedy Acquisitions LLC
Date: 01/31/24

552-554 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Zainul Abideen
Seller: Dang P. Quach
Date: 01/26/24

37 Dubois St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Antima Bhadoriya
Seller: Aldo Properties LLC
Date: 01/25/24

48 Eton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Jose A. Cruz Rivera
Seller: John H. Meredith
Date: 01/30/24

18 Fairmount St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Johnny F. Paredes
Seller: John J. Damato
Date: 01/29/24

85 Farnsworth St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Hector Suarez
Seller: Round 2 LLC
Date: 02/02/24

Fort Pleasant Ave.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Lachenauer LLC
Seller: Springfield Gardens 69 LP
Date: 01/29/24

226 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Lachenauer LLC
Seller: Springfield Gardens 69 LP
Date: 01/29/24

19 Granville St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Hiram M. Rolon
Seller: Nelly Otero
Date: 01/29/24

521-523 Hancock St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $358,000
Buyer: Yaritza G. Rivera
Seller: Feng P. Wu
Date: 01/23/24

133 Harmon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Lexi B. Griffin
Seller: Elizabeth F. Simons
Date: 01/30/24

3 Hillside Place
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Naomie C. Delva
Seller: Christal J. Vaz
Date: 02/02/24

47 Laurel St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Rose M. Janvier
Seller: Rose D. Roman
Date: 01/31/24

5 Lavender Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: James P. Martin
Seller: Awilda Vazquez
Date: 01/31/24

442 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Pioneer Valley Event Catering
Seller: New Canaan Properties LLC
Date: 02/01/24

466 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Mass Rentals LLC
Seller: Home LLC
Date: 02/01/24

751 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Mheg Inc.
Seller: KHL Group LLC
Date: 01/29/24

1174 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Equity Trust Co.
Seller: Mettey, Paul Stephen (Estate)
Date: 01/25/24

51 Littleton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Leysha G. Cruz
Seller: Jean M. Dutton IRT
Date: 01/26/24

150 Louis Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Cailyn Pereira
Seller: Dylan J. Sheehan
Date: 01/31/24

47-49 Longview St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Samuel Beltran
Seller: Candido E. Rivera
Date: 01/26/24

178 Maple St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Maple St. Rowhouses LLC
Seller: Maple Redevelopment LLC
Date: 01/22/24

180 Maple St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Maple St. Rowhouses LLC
Seller: Maple Redevelopment LLC
Date: 01/22/24

182 Maple St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Maple St. Rowhouses LLC
Seller: Maple Redevelopment LLC
Date: 01/22/24

184 Maple St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Maple St. Rowhouses LLC
Seller: Maple Redevelopment LLC
Date: 01/22/24

194-196 Massachusetts Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Jose R. Brizuela
Seller: Luis Infante
Date: 01/29/24

39 Milton St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Aldaine Murray
Seller: 80 Congress St. Properties LLC
Date: 01/30/24

52 Monmouth St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Veteran Stan LLC
Seller: Byron Walker
Date: 01/26/24

20 Montrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $163,621
Buyer: Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust HB1
Seller: Pauline Clarke
Date: 01/22/24

46-48 Mooreland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Alonzo Smith
Seller: David Kachinski
Date: 01/31/24

31 Observer St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Dnepro Properties LLC
Seller: Elizabeth A. Alvarez
Date: 01/23/24

105-107 Parallel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Gabriel P. Wenzel
Seller: Areid Estate LLC
Date: 01/22/24

81 Pembroke Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Lowell Smith
Seller: Baith P. Weerasundara
Date: 01/24/24

27 Phoenix St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Phoenix St LLC
Seller: Michael J. Molinari
Date: 02/01/24

172 Phoenix Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Angela Zimage
Seller: Lachenauer LLC
Date: 01/25/24

133 Pine Grove St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Hector M. Burgos
Seller: MLM Holdings LLC
Date: 01/26/24

49 Prospect St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Welhington S. Dasilva
Seller: Athime Continual Wealth LLC
Date: 01/31/24

99-101 Quincy St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Kimberly Toote
Seller: Aldaine Murray
Date: 01/25/24

118 Quincy St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Jeanette Enriquez
Seller: Tynayko Melendez
Date: 01/26/24

63 Rencelau St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Angel Sunuwar
Seller: Jeffrey G. Cabana
Date: 02/01/24

26 Saint James Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $356,000
Buyer: Milton J. Santana
Seller: Jjj17 LLC
Date: 01/26/24

108 School St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Angelina M. Pena
Seller: Luis Ventura
Date: 01/31/24

39 Seymour Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Justin Gutierrez
Seller: Wilson, Ronald David (Estate)
Date: 01/26/24

24 Terrence St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jose Rivera-Portillo
Seller: US HUD
Date: 01/29/24

14-16 Webster St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Dilenia Belen
Seller: Naylor Nation Real Estate LLC
Date: 01/24/24

63 Welland Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Sean Roth
Seller: Christopher Edmunds
Date: 02/01/24

279-281 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Omar B. Aljarrah
Seller: Two Riveras LLC
Date: 01/26/24

775 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Susan Agostine
Seller: Steven E. Zeimbekakis
Date: 01/30/24

57-59 Wilbraham Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Angel J. Cruz
Seller: Pontiac LLC
Date: 01/25/24

95 Windemere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Dnepro Properties LLC
Seller: Robert J. Cotton
Date: 02/02/24

SOUTHWICK

561 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: FMM Southwick LLC
Seller: V. F. Realty Co. LLC
Date: 02/02/24

11 Crescent Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $371,000
Buyer: Eduard Tsikhotskiy
Seller: Sanders, William K. (Estate)
Date: 02/01/24

11 Fernwood Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Natalie A. Gaudino
Seller: Prevost, Patricia A. (Estate)
Date: 01/31/24

49 John Mason Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Todd Barlar
Seller: David J. St Denis
Date: 01/26/24

13 Lauren Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Kevin P. Mahoney
Seller: Randy S. Rindels
Date: 01/30/24

WESTFIELD

133 Crane Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Ruslan Grigorchuk
Seller: Roberts, David Robert (Estate)
Date: 01/22/24

24 Hampden St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Shakira B. Valentin
Seller: Centura Bay LLC
Date: 01/30/24

95 Highland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Conrad Z. Mayeski
Seller: Aero Fastener Realty LLC
Date: 01/31/24

277 Hillside Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Bradley R. Alvord
Seller: Daniel C. Alvord
Date: 01/30/24

126 Montgomery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Lanphear
Seller: Parent, Marie T. (Estate)
Date: 01/22/24

405 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Mohamed S. Cader
Seller: Stacey A. Sorawat
Date: 01/31/24

127 Northridge Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Ashlyn W. Pentowski
Seller: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Date: 02/02/24

82 Sackett Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $396,500
Buyer: Joshua D. Olin
Seller: Conrad Z. Mayeski
Date: 01/31/24

16 Verona St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Zeddymar Portorreal
Seller: Brian J. Belcher
Date: 01/22/24

23 Walker Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $327,500
Buyer: Andrew Schultz
Seller: Laplante, David E. (Estate)
Date: 02/02/24

131 Westwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Juan R. Reyes
Seller: Patricia Z. Johnson
Date: 02/01/24

146 Wildflower Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $590,000
Buyer: Tanner Bzdel
Seller: Charles E. Yelinek
Date: 01/26/24

WILBRAHAM

92 Burleigh Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Rattlesnake Holdings LLC
Seller: Matthew P. Metzler
Date: 01/31/24

5 Edgewood Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Nicholas M. Lafayette
Seller: Kennedy Acquisitions LLC
Date: 01/26/24

15 Highridge Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: Lorraine Adamz
Seller: James E. Rooks
Date: 01/26/24

8 Mark Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Tyler Emet
Seller: Phyllis M. Emet
Date: 01/31/24

4 Pomeroy St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Charles E. Yelinek
Seller: Luc Petit
Date: 01/26/24

4 Ripley St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Simons
Seller: Robin F. Cook
Date: 01/30/24

155 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Katherine Siegel
Seller: Gwen C. Smith
Date: 01/29/24

WEST SPRINGFIELD

13 Alderbrook Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Kiritkumar I. Patel
Seller: Lok B. Bhattarai
Date: 01/29/24

1059 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Cengiz Karagoz
Seller: Ion Drucioc
Date: 01/26/24

45 Forest Ridge Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Peter Hogan
Seller: Thomas J. Foley
Date: 01/26/24

52 Hanover St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $301,000
Buyer: Sukun LLC
Seller: Jennifer C. Demerski
Date: 01/23/24

38 Humphrey Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $396,000
Buyer: Tila Gurung
Seller: Pavel Duducal
Date: 01/30/24

180 Kings Hwy.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Mitos Pino
Seller: Nilson A. Desa
Date: 01/26/24

660 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Stephanie M. Danek
Seller: Kristen L. Mantoni
Date: 01/24/24

52-R Park St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Calabrese LLC
Seller: Sukun LLC
Date: 01/23/24

115 Peachstone Glen
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $660,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Sady
Seller: Samuel Orlando
Date: 01/31/24

21 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $449,900
Buyer: Peter J. Godbout
Seller: Bent Tree Development LLC
Date: 01/29/24

29 Worthen St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Congamond Management LLC
Seller: Kerry L. Lafromboise
Date: 02/02/24

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

33 Gaylord St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $760,000
Buyer: John M. Kalas
Seller: Porter, Annick (Estate)
Date: 01/23/24

68 McClellan St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Historic Renovations & Remodelling
Seller: Alfred J. Albano
Date: 01/31/24

31 Middle St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Philip B. Torrey
Seller: Stanley L. Warner
Date: 02/01/24

74 Overlook Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Evan P. Roth-Howe
Seller: Jeffrey P. Roth-Howe RET
Date: 02/01/24

289 Pelham Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Faith D. Restivo
Seller: North Pleasant St Partner
Date: 01/22/24

370 Pelham Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Yeon S. Kim
Seller: Pelham Rd Partners LLC
Date: 02/01/24

BELCHERTOWN

94 Canal Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Joshua J. Always
Seller: Joseph A. Marino
Date: 01/30/24

27 Lloyd Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Daniel E. Chase
Seller: Fay M. Flanary
Date: 01/29/24

15 Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: DPR Legacy Enterprises LLC
Seller: Robert H. Adair
Date: 01/31/24

20 Pine St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Michael Kane
Seller: Robert A. Morra
Date: 01/26/24

EASTHAMPTON

8 David Richardson Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Doyne W. Loyd
Seller: Brian E. Besko
Date: 01/25/24

4 East Green St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Lisa A. Darragh
Seller: Alexander W. Kwolek
Date: 01/30/24

30 Pine St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Anne Canfield
Seller: Michela A. Tally
Date: 02/01/24

78 Pleasant St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Michelle A. Gould
Seller: Krupalu LLC
Date: 01/29/24

GRANBY

11 Griswold Circle
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Kimberley J. Kibbie
Seller: Anita L. Laramee
Date: 01/22/24

19 North St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Gerard Rivas
Seller: Diana Adari
Date: 01/23/24

140 Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Mack M. Son
Seller: Linda A. Kapinos
Date: 01/29/24

HADLEY

7 Mount Warner Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Mathew Langdon
Seller: Timothy D. Kicza
Date: 01/24/24

HATFIELD

14 Primrose Path
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Alexis Loyd
Seller: Debra A. Hebert-Kabat
Date: 01/26/24

HUNTINGTON

Huntington Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: RT 20 LLC
Seller: Ramanjanappa Ravikumar
Date: 01/30/24

Russell Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: RT 20 LLC
Seller: Ramanjanappa Ravikumar
Date: 01/30/24

155 Worthington Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Patrick McDonough
Seller: Richard N. Robillard
Date: 01/24/24

MIDDLEFIELD

108 Chipman Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Charlene Lambert
Seller: Rita Rhoads-Doktor
Date: 01/24/24

NORTHAMPTON

294 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Shawn S. Ryder
Seller: Joseph D. Squires
Date: 02/01/24

228 Cardinal Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $701,000
Buyer: Andrew Copland
Seller: Christopher D. Rivers
Date: 01/26/24

9 Cross Path Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Elaine N. Fitzgerald
Seller: Decker, Marylow (Estate)
Date: 01/31/24

16 Fairfield Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: JJK Investments LLC
Seller: Hans D. Michaud
Date: 02/02/24

146 Maplewood Ter.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Barbara J. Ziv
Seller: R. Lococo Special Needs
Date: 01/31/24

29 Perkins Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Amy B. Dickinson
Seller: Linda B. Putnam
Date: 02/01/24

795-A Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: James T. Jewitt
Seller: Lisa Leblanc
Date: 01/22/24

PELHAM

346 Amherst Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Mathew R. Champagne
Seller: Samantha Delorey
Date: 01/23/24

SOUTH HADLEY

11 Bunker Hill
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $353,000
Buyer: Jacquelyne Luce
Seller: Anthony Barstow
Date: 01/25/24

2 Maple St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Kayla Langevin
Seller: Marcus Grothues
Date: 01/30/24

266 North Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Choquette Capital Properties LLC
Seller: Kevin Haczyncki
Date: 02/02/24

22 Ridge Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Desrochers
Seller: Amy Jamrog
Date: 02/02/24

107 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $449,900
Buyer: Benjamin Chilson-Parks
Seller: Elizabeth S. Bowdan RET
Date: 01/26/24

SOUTHAMPTON

18 Noreen Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Charlene M. Corbeil
Seller: Philip Corbeil
Date: 01/30/24

Valley Road, Lot 2
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Patrick Nulph
Seller: Robert Bard
Date: 01/26/24

WARE

210 Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: Megan Charter
Seller: Mulligan, Jeanne C. (Estate)
Date: 01/30/24

WESTHAMPTON

160 Laurel Hill Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $589,000
Buyer: Miguel Estrada-Zavala
Seller: Robert J. Tobin
Date: 01/31/24

WORTHINGTON

584 Kinnebrook Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $539,000
Buyer: Lydia R. Bussiere
Seller: Leann M. Mason
Date: 01/31/24

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the months of January and February 2024.

Chicopee

548-554 Chicopee LLC
550 Chicopee St.
N/A — Install new beacon

AALM LLC
694 Center St.
$83,964 — Roofing

Victor Alonzo
244 East Main St.
$8,000 — Roofing

C&C Mass Ventures LLC
33 Haynes Circle
$25,300 — Remove motors and shafts from tank assemblies

Chicopee Gardens Rehabilitation
44 New Lombard Road
$6,460 — Install two twin casement windows

Leclerc Holdings LLC
603 Grattan St.
$27,600 — Wiring, sheetrock, doors and trim, cabinets

Slats Realty Trust
10 Sheridan St.
$20,958.22 — Roofing

EASTHAMPTON

Easthampton Mahadev LLC
11-1 Maple St.
$5,000 — Roofing

The Philipp Manufacturing Co.
17 Ward Ave.
$23,000 — Roofing

HADLEY

Focus Realty Group LLC
397 Russell St.
N/A — Roofing

Town of Hadley
15 East St.
N/A — Move wall to create sleeping quarters for Fire Department

LEE

Susan Mechanic Myers
880 East St.
$2,600 — Insulation

LENOX

Bryan Binder
35 Walker St.
$95,500 — Install fire sprinklers throughout building

NORTHAMPTON

185 South Street LLC
185 South St.
$11,768 — Roofing

Blue Mountain Properties LLC
76 Maple St.
$16,000 — Add ADA-compliant bathroom to laundry room on ground floor, install kneewall over plumbing stack, sheetrock existing walls

Hill Institute
77 Pine St.
$16,078 — Replace six non-structural windows in existing openings

Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc.
36 Hampden St.
$114,481 — Install roof-mounted solar system

Matt & Nick LLC
199 Pine St.
$3,300 — Non-illuminated wall sign for Pioneer Valley Books

Matt & Nick LLC
199 Pine St.
$3,300 — Non-illuminated wall sign for Pioneer Valley Books

Safe Journeys LLC
32 Vernon St.
$3,000 — Insulation and weatherization

PITTSFIELD

Jonathan Couper
179 West Housatonic St.
$3,100 — Roofing

Four Forty Nord Strasse LLC
436 North St.
$4,015 — Storefront glazing repair and replacement

SPRINGFIELD

1277 Liberty St LLC
1383 Liberty St.
$1,900 — Insulation

Bicentennial Plaza LLC
1512 Allen St.
$52,730 — Alter interior tenant space for use as a dental office

Gandara Mental Health Center Inc.
85 St. George Road
$1,505,630 — Interior remodeling and roofing

Industry Avenue Holdings LLC
66 Industry Ave.
$110,000 — Convert former storage space into four new offices at Greater Springfield Senior Center

Joseph Freedman Co. Inc.
58 Albany St.
$124,900 — Demolish section of warehouse/storage building
NPN Realty LLC
91 Pinevale St.
$14,000 — Erect new dividing wall and new doors and stairs in warehouse

 

 

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Trees of Hope

On Feb. 1, Gary Rome Hyundai and Ronald McDonald House of Springfield announced that together they raised $180,333.05 for the Springfield nonprofit at the third annual Trees of Hope event in November. The organizations will partner again in 2024 to host Trees of Hope at the dealership.

Trees of Hope

Pictured, from left: Brittany Zabielski of Gary Rome Hyundai; Emily Brady and Rosemarie Zello of Ronald McDonald House; Gary Rome, president and CEO of Gary Rome Hyundai; Michelle D’Amore, executive director of Ronald McDonald House; and Dara Davignon, Lori Chatel, Cathy Riley, and Brianna Zemrock of Gary Rome Hyundai.

 

 

Helping Students Succeed

On Jan. 31, Holyoke Community College (HCC) opened its new Scholarship Resource Center, the first of its kind among community colleges in Massachusetts. Its purpose is to make it easier for students to apply for scholarships available through the HCC Foundation. Located on the first floor of the Donahue Building, the center is open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each year, the HCC Foundation awards about $350,000 in scholarships.

Helping Students Succeed

Pictured: Laura Freeman, HCC manager of Stewardship and Donor Relations, and HCC President George Timmons join students in cutting the ribbon for the new center.

 

Fighting Food Insecurity

bankESB announced that its third annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive raised $35,000 for local food pantries, bringing the program’s three-year total to nearly $110,000. Fourteen participating food pantries received $2,500 each. The appeal is part of bankESB’s charitable giving program, the Giving Tree, which reflects the bank’s commitment to making a difference in the neighborhoods it serves.

Fighting Food Insecurity

Pictured: Tenaya Reade, assistant branch manager of bankESB’s Sargeant Street, Holyoke office, presents a $2,500 check to Brenda Lamagdeleine, manager of Margaret’s Pantry in Holyoke.

 

 

Agenda

Western Mass Runners Hall of Fame Induction

March 8: The Western Mass Runners Hall of Fame (WMRHoF) board of directors announced the inductees of the third class. Since its inception, the WMRHoF has celebrated outstanding contributors to the running community, with its first class inducted in 2020 and the second in 2022. The third class inductees are Ric Bourie, Mary Cobb, Howard Drew, Sue Haryasz, Rich Larsen, Nicole McGilpin, Bob Neil, Bill Romito, Ed Sandifer, and John Stifler. In addition to these distinguished individuals, the charity organization Griffin’s Friends, which has supported children with cancer and their families for decades in the Springfield area by running and raising funds, will be inducted. Also, Neal Lamberton, a runner who has volunteered his time to the running community for years, will receive the Brian Goddu Volunteer of the Year Award, founded in memory of Goddu, a founding board member of the Western Mass Runners Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at the Holyoke Elks Lodge. The guest speaker will be Bob Hodge, third-place finisher in the 1979 Boston Marathon, multiple Mount Washington Road Race champion, 40-year course record holder on the DH Jones/Amherst 10 Mile Course, and author of Tale of the Times. Tickets for the dinner and ceremony are priced at $20 and are available for purchase at www.runreg.com/w-mass-runners-hall-of-fame-induction-banquet. For those unable to attend but wishing to support the WMRHoF mission, donations are welcome via the RunReg website.

 

Second Chance Dinner Auction

March 23: Tickets for the 25th annual Second Chance Dinner Auction are now available for purchase. This significant fundraising event marks the kickoff of Second Chance Animal Services’ year-long 25th-anniversary celebration, promising an evening of philanthropy and joy to benefit homeless shelter pets in need of veterinary care. The event will take place at the La Salle Reception Center in Southbridge. The evening will commence with a cocktail hour at 4 p.m., giving attendees the opportunity to peruse and bid on myriad silent-auction items and try their luck with raffle prizes. The main event unfolds with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the highlight of the night, the auction. Tickets are $55 per person with the option to reserve a table of nine for $495. The success of the event relies on the generosity of sponsors and item donors. Second Chance encourages businesses and individuals to consider lending their support by becoming a sponsor or contributing items. As noted, the event features both a silent and live auction featuring hundreds of items ranging from gift certificates for local businesses and restaurants to gift baskets and everything in between. To enhance the auction experience, a selection of gift cards and small, easy-to-ship items will be available for advance online bidding March 14-21. For those interested in sponsoring, donating items, or attending the event, complete information and tickets can be found at www.secondchanceanimals.org/dinner-auction.

 

Women’s Leadership Conference

April 4: Bay Path University announced that real-estate legend, investor, best-selling author, entrepreneur, producer, and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran will be the keynote speaker at the 27th Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC), taking place at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield. Corcoran has been an investor/shark on ABC’s four-time Emmy award-winning show Shark Tank for 10 seasons, investing in more than 80 businesses to date. She chronicled her rise from waiting tables in a New York diner to heading a $5 billion real-estate company in her bestselling book, Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business! She’ll bring her personal brand of no-nonsense wisdom and supportive advice to the more than 1,600 attendees who are expected to attend this year’s WLC. The WLC will also feature lunchtime speaker Amy Purdy, a three-time Paralympic medalist in snowboarding for Team USA. Throughout her life, Purdy has taken on obstacles and broken through, making her way into the upper echelons of athletics, onto the dance floor of Dancing with the Stars, and onto the New York Times bestseller list as the author of On My Own Two Feet: From Losing My Legs to Learning the Dance of Life. She co-founded Adaptive Action Sports for athletes with disabilities and is the host of the critically acclaimed podcast Bouncing Forward! Her work has led her to be labeled a “hero” by Oprah Winfrey and has made her one of the most in-demand motivational and corporate speakers on the globe. This year’s conference will also feature breakout sessions led by business experts and authors, including Yvonne Camus, the former COO of SPINCO, Canada’s largest indoor cycling brand and the only female to outperform the Navy Seals in the multi-terrain adventure race known as Eco-Challenge. In addition, the WLC will welcome Sylvia Baffour, an author, podcast host, and emotional-intelligence coach recently ranked by HubSpot among the top 15 female motivational speakers. Additional keynote and breakout session speakers will be announced soon. For further information on the 2024 conference, sponsorship information, and ticket sales, visit baypath.edu/wlc.

 

Difference Makers 

April 10: The 16th annual Difference Makers Gala will be held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Since 2009, BusinessWest has been recognizing the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and institutions through this recognition program. The 2024 Difference Makers — profiled in this issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com — are Matt Bannister, senior vice president, Marketing and Corporate Responsibility, PeoplesBank; Delcie Bean, CEO, Paragus Strategic I.T.; Linda Dunlavy, executive director, Franklin Regional Council of Governments; Dr. Fred and Mary Kay Kadushin, co-founders, Feed the Kids; Scott Keiter, CEO, Keiter; the staff of Rock 102; Shannon Rudder, president and CEO, Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services; and Springfield Symphony Orchestra and Springfield Chamber Players. Tickets cost $95 each, with reserved tables of 10-12 available and available now through March 29. Sponsors for the 2024 Difference Makers include Burkhart, Pizzanelli, P.C., Keiter, Mercy Medical Center/Trinity Health, the Royal Law Firm, and TommyCar Auto Group. For more event details and to reserve tickets, visit businesswest.com/difference-makers/difference-makers-tickets.

 

Hooplandia

June 21-23: Registration is now open for Hooplandia, the second annual 3×3 basketball tournament and festival, at www.hooplandia.com. The three-day event includes levels of play for all ages and divisions. Hooplandia launched in 2023. Taking place in the heart of Greater Springfield, the birthplace of basketball, the event is hosted by Eastern States Exposition (ESE) in West Springfield and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. Most games will be played on the ESE grounds, with special games held at the Hall of Fame. Seventy-five basketball courts will be set up to accommodate more than 650 games played by approximately 2,100 participants of all ages. Divisions of play have been created to provide an all-inclusive environment for players of all ages and playing abilities. The diverse divisions include young girls, boys, women, men, high-school-level, college-level, OGs, veterans, and more. Players are invited to build teams of four, create their own unique team name and uniforms, and register at www.hooplandia.com. Team fees range according to age, and children in the under-8 category are free of charge. Hooplandia will once again partner with Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the region as its designated philanthropic partner, providing $10 from every paid team registration to support the mission and programs of the clubs. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For inquiries, email [email protected].

People on the Move
Claudia Pazmany

Claudia Pazmany

The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce announced the resignation of Executive Director Claudia Pazmany, effective Feb. 28. Pazmany has led the chamber for the past five and a half years, growing it to over 400 members while leading it through the pandemic. The chamber will launch a search for its next executive director immediately. With Pazmany’s help, the Amherst Area Chamber has built a strong foundation with deeply rooted partnerships year after year and a dedicated staff focused on meeting the needs of its members and the business community. The chamber has hosted valuable events for members and the broader community to network, enjoy locations in the Greater Amherst area, and meet new people. Events such as Margarita Madness, the annual golf tournament, and the A+ Awards have all grown in recent years. Under her leadership, the chamber also established a diversity, equity, and inclusion task force and has advocated with local town governments on items of interest to its members. The chamber has continued its outreach to members in an effort to promote their businesses through workshops and monthly Arrive at 5 networking events. In 2023, Pazmany and Gabriele Gould from the Amherst Business Improvement District were recognized by BusinessWest as Difference Makers for their joint work on pandemic relief for small businesses.

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Liz Larson, currently director of Operations at the Amherst Business Improvement District (BID), has been named interim executive director, effective Feb. 26. Larson has been with the BID for six years and has worked closely with departing Executive Director Gabrielle Gould, creating events for the community, revitalizing downtown, and ensuring the health of the BID’s finances. She is the creative force behind the Makers’ Market at the annual Sip and Shop Stroll and the recently launched “Take a Dino to Dinner” campaign. With a background in arts administration and nonprofit management, Larson moved to Amherst with her family in 2007 and has been active in the community, serving on several boards and committees, including professional growth objectives for the public schools and the city’s Participatory Budgeting Commission. She is currently a trustee and board treasurer for the Amherst Historical Society. Prior to moving to Amherst, she spent 20 years in New York and Tokyo.

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Mary McGovern

The board of trustees of Country Bank announced the appointment of Mary McGovern as president and chief operating officer, effective April 1. She will oversee the bank’s operations and drive its strategic growth initiatives. Paul Scully, who has been the president and chief executive officer, will remain the CEO. McGovern brings more than 30 years of experience in the banking industry, making her a valuable asset to Country Bank. She holds degrees from Emmanuel College and Babson College, and her extensive knowledge and expertise have been instrumental in the bank’s success. Mary joined Country Bank in 2011 as its chief financial officer and has since been an esteemed member of the bank’s Leadership Group. McGovern recently attended the American Bankers Assoc. (ABA) Wharton Leadership Lab at the University of Pennsylvania, earning an ABA Wharton Leadership Certificate. This accomplishment further solidifies her commitment to excellence and continuous professional development.

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Emily Maher

MCLA Physics Professor Emily Maher, one of 65 scientists in the MINERvA collaboration at Fermi National Accelerator Lab (Fermilab), has published work that has been chosen as one of the “Top 10 Physics Breakthroughs of 2023” in Physics World. Over a 10-year span, the MINERvA detector recorded the interactions of neutrinos and antineutrinos, the antimatter partners of the neutrino. The physicists working on the MINERvA experiment used the data to make a groundbreaking new measurement, which was published last February in Nature. The study, led by Tejin Cai at the University of Rochester in the U.S. and Canada’s York University, shows how information about the internal structure of a proton can be gleaned from neutrinos scattering from a plastic target. The team focused on isolating the signal from neutrinos scattered off lone protons within the background of those scattered off protons bound in carbon nuclei. Their innovative approach involved simulating and subtracting the carbon-scattered signal from experimental data. This provides insights into proton structure and enhances the understanding of how neutrinos interact with matter.

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Holyoke Community College (HCC) recently welcomed Elizabeth Ollson as its manager of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving. Ollson is a 2018 graduate of HCC and also holds a bachelor’s degree in women, gender, and sexuality studies from UMass Amherst. She joined HCC’s division of Institutional Advancement in November. She came to HCC from Boston College, where she was the senior associate director of Annual Giving Programs. Prior to that, she worked at Amherst College as the Amherst Fund coordinator.

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Lisa Zarcone

Lisa Zarcone

Lisa Zarcone, an author, speaker, and child mental-health advocate honored in December as one of BusinessWest’s Women of Impact for 2023, has released her second book, titled The Book of Joann: A Novel Based on Her Life Story, and the Lifetime Battle She Endured with Mental Illness and published by Joshua Tree Publishing of Chicago. “The Book of Joann is a powerful story of darkness and light, defeat and victory, hope and faith,” said Zarcone, whose first book, The Unspoken Truth, is a memoir of her experiences with — and overcoming — years of abuse. Zarcone is currently the Massachusetts National Ambassador for the National Assoc. of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse. She is dedicated to spreading awareness of child safety/abuse, as well as mental illness and the stigma that surrounds it. She is committed to educating people and promoting change in a flawed system as too many children continue to fall through the cracks. She is also a public speaker, radio personality, social-media influencer, and blogger on her own website, lisazarcone.net. The Book of Joann can be found at both Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

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Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee Co. announced that its CEO, Beth Spong, has been appointed to serve on the board of the International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA), a global organization dedicated to empowering women in the coffee industry, fostering gender equality, and promoting the inclusion of women at all levels of the coffee supply chain. Now in its 20th year, IWCA is committed to creating an equitable coffee industry by empowering women in chapters serving 33 countries around the world through leadership development, strategic partnership, and amplified market visibility. Spong brings a wealth of experience with nonprofit boards and a passion for promoting equity to her new role. Under her guidance, Dean’s Beans continues to be at the forefront of advocating for fair-trade practices, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility within the specialty coffee industry. As a board member, she will contribute her expertise to further IWCA’s mission and initiatives supporting women coffee farmers, exporters, importers, roasters, and entrepreneurs.

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Amara Barbiero

Amara Barbiero

The law firm of Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley (PSRB) announced the appointment of Amara Barbiero as an associate attorney. Barbiero graduated from Quinnipiac University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting prior to obtaining her juris doctorate from Western New England University (WNE) School of Law. As a law student, she was awarded the prestigious CALI Award in Workers’ Compensation, given to the highest-scoring student in each law-school class. She also worked as a clinician for the WNE Small Business Clinic in Springfield. Barbiero spent four years working as a legal assistant in Connecticut before joining PSRB as a law clerk in 2021. That immersion into the practice of law has helped her develop an experience-based sensitivity to issues of equity and justice across diverse communities. She is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and awaits her admission to the bars of Connecticut and New Jersey.

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New England Public Media (NEPM) promoted Elizabeth Román into the role of managing editor – daily and digital news. Although her title did not dramatically change, her responsibilities have evolved, and she will now take the lead on delivering daily news programming on the radio, NEPM’s website, and social-media channels. Román is continuing to focus on expanding the diversity of sources in news coverage and opportunities to create more Spanish-language news content. As the daughter of Puerto Rican parents who migrated to Massachusetts more than 40 years ago, she has intended throughout her career as a journalist to provide accurate representation of communities of color in Western Mass. She has felt empowered to do this at NEPM, and in this new role, with the addition of supervisory responsibilities, she looks forward to sharing her expertise with other journalists. Román is a graduate of Holyoke Community College and UMass Amherst. Prior to working at NEPM, she was a reporter at the Republican for almost two decades, edited El Pueblo Latino, co-founded Colectivo de Medios Latinos, and appeared as a panelist on NEPM’s “The Short List” and “Connecting Point.” She joined NEPM in 2022.

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Friends of Children Inc. (FOC) announced it has appointed new leadership at the organization. Debi Belkin, MSW, LICSW and Sarah Segura, MSW, LCSW are the new co-executive directors of the nonprofit organization that works to support children and young adults whose lives have been affected by the child-welfare system. Belkin and Segura are both current employees of the organization. Belkin has more than 40 years of experience advocating for court-involved children and adolescents in Massachusetts, including more than 30 years as a supervisor at the Department of Children and Families. She has most recently been the director of Programs at FOC. Segura has been with FOC since 2021, sharing her experience in advocacy, case management, and program development, as well as a passion for working with individuals and families of diverse cultural backgrounds. She has most recently been the CASA program manager at FOC. This new co-directorship comes after the organization’s founder, Jane Lyons, retired in July 2023.

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Jack Antkowiak

Jack Antkowiak

Paige Auger

Market Mentors, LLC, a fully integrated marketing, advertising, and public-relations agency, recently added two new specialists to its multi-disciplinary team. Jack Antkowiak joined the agency as a digital marketing specialist, and Paige Auger started her role as a financial administrator. As a digital marketing specialist, Antkowiak manages, reports on, and optimizes paid digital ads and SEO campaigns. This involves taking deep dives into ad performance and website analytics data to uncover actionable insights and trends that can be used to improve both campaign performance and the overall user/customer journey. A graduate of the University of Connecticut, Antkowiak combines tried-and-true best practices with a deep understanding of the target audience to build engaging and impactful campaigns. With a degree in business administration as well as management experience in accounting, Auger joined the Market Mentors finance team to handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, reconciliation, and 1099 reporting. She collaborates across departments to ensure accuracy in data input and is skilled at summarizing large amounts of data and presenting meaningful information for review. A graduate of Western New England University, she received the 2017 Lawrence H. Nath Management Award.

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Following an extensive and thorough search process, Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts announced the appointment of Theresa Lynn as its new CEO. Lynn brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership, having most recently served as senior vice president of the United Way of Central Massachusetts, where she focused on fundraising, communications, and some large grant-making opportunities. Her dedication to community engagement is evident through her roles as executive director for Back on My Feet, addressing homelessness and job insecurity in Boston, and executive director for ReadBoston for 14 years. She currently serves as a board member for the Worcester Education Collaborative and BioBuilder Education Foundation. Lynn holds a master of public administration degree from the Harvard Kennedy School, an MBA from Boston University, and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the College of Holy Cross. Her contributions in the community have been recognized by the Boston Celtics, who presented her with a Heroes Among Us award, and by the Boston Business Journal, which acknowledged her as a Top 40 Under 40 leader in Boston.

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Bill Mertz has been appointed Tighe & Bond’s next Transportation Business Line leader. Mertz joined the firm in 2023 with the acquisition of WorldTech Engineering. He has nearly 30 years of experience on a wide variety of roadway, bridge, transportation, and utility infrastructure projects. Throughout his career, he has overseen the financial performance, project management, and technical delivery of transportation and infrastructure projects. Additionally, he has worked on notable projects for state agencies, including the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and MassDOT, as well as local communities throughout New England. Mertz is based out of Tighe & Bond’s Woburn office. Outside of work, he serves as a member of the American Public Works Assoc. and the American Society of Civil Engineers, as well as local boards.

Incorporations

The following business incorporations were recorded in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties and are the latest available. They are listed by community.

BELCHERTOWN

Belchertown Eye Care and Sunglass Shop Inc., 142 North Main St., Belchertown, MA 01007. Eye care and glasses.
Charissa C. Brown, 140 Oakridge Dr., Belchertown, MA 01007. Sales of eye and sun glasses.

CHICOPEE

Pole Position Petroleum Inc., 1869 Memorial Dr., Chicopee, MA 01020. Mohammed Mehdi, 125 Cambridge Park Dr., Suite 301, Cambridge, MA 02140. Marketing and distribution of petroleum products.

EAST OTIS

Knox Trail Bar & Grill Corp., 1898 East Otis Road, East Otis, MA 01029. Brook Tame, 24 Brookman Dr., Blandford, MA 01008. Restaurant.

FLORENCE

Aikido of Northampton Inc., 30 North Maple St., Florence, MA 01062. Ellen Wallin, same. To teach, spread, and perpetuate the fundamental philosophy, principles, and techniques of aikido as established by its founder, Master Morihei Ueshiba.

HAMPDEN

Loomis and Loomis, P.C., 235 Ames Road, Hampden, MA 01036. John Drost, Jr., 46 Center Square, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Engineering services.

LONGMEADOW

Blackwood Vascular Inc., 103 Woodside Dr., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Stuart Blackwood, same. Staffing agency offering healthcare solutions for hospitals in need of vascular surgeons and other vascular-surgery personnel.

NORTH BROOKFIELD

Mile 61 Tavern Inc., 30 Gilbert St., North Brookfield, MA 01535. Jason Pietrzak, same. Bar and restaurant.

PALMER

Finesse Garage and Fabrication Inc., 1652 North Main St., Palmer, MA 01069. Jason Methe, same. Auto-body shop.

PITTSFIELD

Home Care Advantage Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Michael Gehosky, 929 Two Gates Circle, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Temporary staffing services.

Plainid Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Oren Harel, same. Information-security solutions.

Verbal Fabrik Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Cornelius Poole, same. A nonprofit organization seeking to empower, educate, and preserve the heritage of the hip-hop culture and its forefathers, and dedicated to fostering positive change by providing innovative programs and resources that cultivate artistic excellence, cultural understanding, and community engagement.

SPRINGFIELD

Apkin, Inc., 115 Stevens St., Springfield, MA 01104. Joseph Apkin, 611 North State Road, Cheshire, MA 01225. Scrap-metal recycling.

Learning Friends Inc., 366 White St., Springfield, MA 01108. Jennifer Godin, same. Nonprofit organization formed to provide financial distributions to organizations that qualify as tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations and provide a supportive and enriching educational environment for homeschooling families through collaborative teaching, shared resources, and engaging activities.

Omnipoint Technology Digital Equity Inc., 1666 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103. Rev. Timothy Paul-Baymon, same. To pursue broadband and digital economic-development initiatives that will help close the digital divide; increase access to digital education for those who have been traditionally shut out or limited in their access to quality education; create job opportunities for those who have traditionally been unemployable or underemployed; establish ventures that will generate wealth that will be used for the pursuit of the foregoing objectives; support such efforts of others, especially as pursued by nonprofits and faith-based organizations; and engage in other charitable or educational activities.

WESTFIELD

Priority Billing Partners Inc., 64 Pineridge Dr., Westfield, MA 01085. Michelle Dugre, same. Billing services.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Nazar Corp., 884 Westfield St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Okan Bozbas, same. Gas station and convenience store.

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of January 2024.

AMHERST

Alice Briggs Illustration
18 Birchcroff Lane
Alice Briggs

Alpine Commons
133 Belchertown Road
Mass Alpine Commons LLC

Amherst Chinese Medicine
409 Main St., #111
Xiaoqiang Zhao

Amherst Welding Inc.
330 Harkness Road
Darrin Brown

Canterbury Farms Assoc.
839 Bay Road
Samantha Burns

CoQuest
528 Pine St.
Michael Howard

Joshua Hornick Coaching
94 Summer St.
Joshua Hornick

Mei Jiang
17 Shumway St.
Mei Jiang

My Focused Mind
16 Alpine Dr.
Alicia Kuzia

The Next Street
6 University Dr., Suite 200
Garrett Waldron

Norwottuck Chamber Concerts
366 Station Road
Ernest May Sr.

Oscar’s Odd-jobs
346 North Pleasant St., #1
Oscar Saravia

Pioneer Ed Strategies
11 Amity Place
Gregory Runyan

Rafah Jewelry
29A Montague Road
Riswan Raufdeen

Thrym & Ellen
106 North Whitney St.
Marian Walker

Wagner Wood
305 North East St.
James Wagner, Joseph Wagner

BELCHERTOWN

GDM
80 Oakridge Dr.
William DeSantis

Ginnybrook Farm
226 Turkey Hill Road
Ken Hislop

KDT Assoc.
243 Green Ave.
Kevin Magill

The Prime Food Store
235B Amherst Road
Juan Carlos Vasquez Carmona

Uncommon Cuts
7 Brandywine Dr.
Grete McGinnis

GRANBY

Brier Farm
83 East St.
Brier Farm

Discover You Travel
55 Pleasant St., #12
Discover You Travel

Dollar General Store #20007
180 West State St.
Dollar General Store

Halo K9 Services
174 Batchelor St.
Halo K9 Services

Houle Property Services
20 Trompke Ave.
Houle Property Services

Smith Brothers Carpentry
175 South St.
Smith Brothers Carpentry

Regal Virtual Tours
16 Griswold Circle
Regal Virtual Tours

GREAT BARRINGTON

Anthony’s and Cary’s Barbershop
611 Main St.
Rosa Chica

Aroma Bar and Grill
485 Main St.
Barinder

Berkshire Hearth Realty
50 Dresser Ave.
Marguerite DeSantis

Canary Blomstrom Insurance Agency
333 Main St.
Douglas Goudey

Jamie McDermott Training and Coaching
168 Main St.
Jamie McDermott

Jess Cooney Interiors Inc.
2 State Road
Jessie Cooney

JRC Remodeling
195 Main St.
Joseph Roth

JWS Art Supplies
38 Railroad St.
Tom Levin

Kairos Psychotherapy LLC
291 Main St.
Lisa Solomon

Larkin LTD Enterprises LLC
974 Main St., Suite 1
Ryan Larkin

Larkin Racing
974 Main St., Suite 1
Ryan Larkin

The Lighthouse
10 Beacon Hill
Carol McGlinchey

Maiden Flower Farm
304 North Plain Road
Georgene Poliak, David Long

Naji’s Catering
401 Stockbridge Road, Suite 2
Naji Nejaime

Norbert’s Locksmith Service
138 Bridge St.
Norbert Ruthel

Paul Kleinwald Art & Antiques
578 Main St.
Paul Kleinwald

Rebel Town Productions
North Plain Road
John Segella

Sweet Tree Service LLC
65 Seekonk Road
Christopher Sweet

Tanveer Ahmed, MD, PLLC
168 Main St., Suite 3
Tanveer Ahmed

Tight Lines
214 Highland St.
Christopher Windram

Vault Gallery
322 Main St.
Marilyn Kalish, Alan Kalish

Windy Hill Farm Inc.
686 Stockbridge Road
Judith Mareb

SOUTH HADLEY

Airsoft Outlier
130 Main St., Unit 2
Ryan Dion

Centerfold Anthony’s
500 New Ludlow Road
Anthony’s Dance Club

Evolve Medical Aesthetics
439 Granby Road
Shannon Kurzeski

Howls & Happy Tails
276 Hadley St.
Ashley Miller

Human Agenda Theater
540 Granby Road, Unit 63
Kevin Van Develde

ING Design & Consulting
40 Ashton Lane
William Ingham

Janjua Beer & Wine
19 Bridge St.
K2K Corp.

Liquor Town
506 Granby Road
Amherst Market TK

Olde Towne Entertainment
103 Mountainview St.
Olde Towne Entertainment

Pioneer Valley Lifestyle Management
45 Ludlow Road
Theresa Isenhart

Walz Realty
58 Old Lyman Road
Timothy Walz

Bankruptcies

The following bankruptcy petitions were recently filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Readers should confirm all information with the court.

Asher, Jeffrey
48 Taylor St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/05/2024

Barnard, Patricia A.
39 Hopkins Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/31/2023

Barrows, Debra K.
45 Willow St., Apt. 434
Springfield, MA 01103
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/03/2024

Brown, Melissa Ann
2 Culdaff St., Apt. D
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/10/2024

Cameron, Lucretia
48 Champlain St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/12/2024

Collazo, William
58 Gold St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/02/2024

Deprey, Olivia J.
a/k/a Deprey-Allen, Olivia
22 New Ludlow Road
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/12/2024

Dubois, Philip J.
55 Walnut St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/02/2024

Innis, Gideon
Capital One Building Services
47 Grande St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/08/2024

Jordan, Patrick
137 Shawmut St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/09/2024

Meriyem’s LLC
Yetts, Caleb J.
Yetts, Rania
a/k/a Rhaddaoui, Rania
43 Cherry Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/10/2024

Monette, Kelsea J.
127 Wheeler Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/05/2024

Snow, Darin Mark
123 Glendale Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/10/2024

Speenburgh, Robert J.
3118 South Main St.
Bondsville, MA 01009
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/04/2024

Wilcox, Ashley R.
24 Crystal St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/03/2024

Real Estate

The following real estate transactions (latest available) were compiled by Banker & Tradesman and are published as they were received. Only transactions exceeding $115,000 are listed. Buyer and seller fields contain only the first name listed on the deed.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BUCKLAND

13 Bray Road
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Sarah Davenport
Seller: Janice E. Morin
Date: 01/19/24

43 Hog Hollow Road
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $798,500
Buyer: Lauren D. Few
Seller: Brian C. Rose
Date: 01/09/24

Hog Hollow Road (off)
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $798,500
Buyer: Lauren D. Few
Seller: Brian C. Rose
Date: 01/09/24

14 Upper St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Stephen Gang
Seller: Bruce Lessles
Date: 01/17/24

COLRAIN

45 Dwight Cross Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $123,700
Buyer: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Seller: Paul G. Grechel
Date: 01/11/24

15 Griswoldville St.
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $206,718
Buyer: Mortgage Equity Conversion TR
Seller: Lucille V. Johnson
Date: 01/17/24

DEERFIELD

564 Greenfield Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $361,000
Buyer: Michael B. Antonellis
Seller: Ciesluk, Maryanne, (Estate)
Date: 01/19/24

34 Mathews Road
Deerfield, MA 01341
Amount: $413,590
Buyer: John McAvene
Seller: Jaime R. Jackman
Date: 01/08/24

39 Sawmill Plain Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $417,000
Buyer: Meagan Murphy
Seller: Danyluk RT
Date: 01/12/24

ERVING

10 Ridge Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Emily E. Malsch
Seller: Shane M. Linscott
Date: 01/18/24

GREENFIELD

108 James St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Parody Builders LLC
Seller: Sara C. Fishbur
Date: 01/12/24

15 Maple St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Vladimir Agapov
Seller: Scott A. Landry
Date: 01/17/24

49 Oak Hill Acres
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Kevin J. O’Neil
Seller: Bridgitte R. Cochran
Date: 01/12/24

51 Orchard St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Steven Lanciani
Seller: C. S. Maniatty RET
Date: 01/12/24

54 Riddell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $286,900
Buyer: Cody S. Reynolds
Seller: Chandra Sanchez
Date: 01/17/24

13 Wisdom Place
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Christopher Gordon
Seller: JCT Corp.
Date: 01/19/24

Wisdom Way
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Nstar Electric
Seller: Brenda L. Ament
Date: 01/17/24

LEVERETT

187 Long Plain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Sofia Buford
Seller: Dixon, Wendy Ann, (Estate)
Date: 01/16/24

18 Montague Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Sophia Normark
Seller: Sofia I. Buford
Date: 01/16/24

MONTAGUE

51 Swamp Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Christopher T. Goldhill
Seller: Robert L. Boulanger
Date: 01/08/24

NEW SALEM

178 West St.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Joseph D. West
Seller: Mark Svetaka
Date: 01/11/24

NORTHFIELD

20 Riverview Dr.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: David R. Byron
Seller: John Kalas
Date: 01/12/24

ORANGE

50 Clifton St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Cory Rathier
Seller: Bessie A. Stowell IRT
Date: 01/12/24

3 McCarthy Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Russell J. Wheeler
Seller: Hurtle, Donald, (Estate)
Date: 01/18/24

Royalston Road, Lot 1
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Tedesco FT
Seller: Fred L. Heyes
Date: 01/12/24

222 West River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Marwa Al-Rebaueei
Seller: Austin Mercier
Date: 01/10/24

WENDELL

55 Plain Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: John T. Fountain
Seller: Justin Fellows
Date: 01/11/24

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

106-108 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Chenevert Properties LLC
Seller: Michelle A. Rosa
Date: 01/17/24

283 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Diane I. Habekost
Seller: Robert B. Toriani
Date: 01/09/24

63 Tina Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Beatriz S. Rosario
Seller: Juan E. Lopez
Date: 01/19/24

BRIMFIELD

87 Lyman Barnes Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Fredap RT
Seller: Paul L. Dirosario
Date: 01/16/24

CHESTER

309 Route 20
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Apif-Massachusetts LLC
Seller: Dennis Forgea
Date: 01/10/24

CHICOPEE

49 Beverly St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Hector Y. Ortiz
Seller: Daniel J. Durand
Date: 01/19/24

9 Canal St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Daviau & Robert Properties LLC
Seller: You & Me Investment LLC
Date: 01/08/24

169 Casey Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Michelle A. Rosa
Seller: Martin J. Iwasinski
Date: 01/17/24

106 Clark St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Francisco J. Rosario
Seller: Rebecca A. Kessler
Date: 01/12/24

55 Columba St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Skyspec Holdings LLC
Seller: Victoria C. Daborowski
Date: 01/18/24

180 Crestwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Seller: Odette A. Greenberg
Date: 01/12/24

4-6 Dale St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Ishika LLC
Seller: Helenes Variety Inc.
Date: 01/16/24

325 Dale St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Melanie Gray
Seller: Jeffrey Flowers
Date: 01/09/24

93 Davenport St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Zannie D. Mann
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 01/17/24

62 Dayton St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Matthew T. Baran
Seller: Roland A. Lavallee
Date: 01/12/24

68 Dunn St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Leyna Boucher
Seller: Christos Tsandilas
Date: 01/09/24

13 Dwight Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Cheryl Moore
Seller: Joanne M. Cebula
Date: 01/18/24

23 Frontenac St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Cooper Dalton
Seller: Caplette, Donald B., (Estate)
Date: 01/11/24

1360 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Congamond Management LLC
Seller: Daniel R. Laflamme
Date: 01/17/24

64 Hampshire St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Moreau Real Investments Inc.
Seller: Burton B. Burger
Date: 01/17/24

46 Lachine St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Daniel A. Rodriguez
Seller: Sean M. Livingstone
Date: 01/12/24

21 Leslie St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $366,000
Buyer: Cristal Rodriguez
Seller: Goulding-Huang Properties LP
Date: 01/16/24

51 Meeting House Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Angela Cole
Seller: Duval, Rosalie C., (Estate)
Date: 01/09/24

104 Newbury St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $168,750
Buyer: Marcel R. Lapierre
Seller: Marcel Lapierre
Date: 01/10/24

69 Polaski Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Christy A. Davis
Seller: Carolyn Wojcik
Date: 01/09/24

119 Prospect St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $367,500
Buyer: Dhaval Patel
Seller: Macmar LLC
Date: 01/17/24

5 Ridgewood Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Raasean L. Antoine
Seller: Francis M. Disanti
Date: 01/16/24

148 Woodcrest Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Flowers
Seller: Donald L. Robitaille
Date: 01/09/24

EAST LONGMEADOW

13 Holy Cross Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Linda M. Shea
Seller: Niznik, Ann Marie, (Estate)
Date: 01/17/24

11 Meadow Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Tavernier Investments LLC
Seller: Blomfield, Jean, (Estate)
Date: 01/12/24

519 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $264,999
Buyer: Phan010314 LLC
Seller: Pozos, Dolores, (Estate)
Date: 01/19/24

HAMPDEN

66 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $250,100
Buyer: Elaina M. Pos
Seller: Patricia L. Williford
Date: 01/08/24

386 Glendale Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Freddy Roy
Seller: Brian M. Webster
Date: 01/17/24

27 Kibbe Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Gregory D. Hanson
Seller: Custom Home Development Group LLC
Date: 01/09/24

Wilbraham Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Bay Street LLC
Seller: Casey, Edith J., (Estate)
Date: 01/18/24

152 Wilbraham Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Bay Street LLC
Seller: Casey, Edith J., (Estate)
Date: 01/18/24

HOLLAND

77 Vinton Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Dan Mason
Seller: Kuzmeski, David C., (Estate)
Date: 01/11/24

HOLYOKE

11 Anderson Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jack M. Burch
Seller: Rachel M. Davini
Date: 01/19/24

384 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: WF Real Estate Holdings LLC
Seller: Msns Limited Co. LLC
Date: 01/17/24

324 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Sonia E. Negroni
Date: 01/12/24

346-350 Maple St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Xiaoqian Gong
Seller: John Tansey
Date: 01/10/24

98 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Andrea G. Plazas
Seller: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Date: 01/19/24

65 Norwood Ter.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Thomas E. Casartello
Seller: John J. Presto
Date: 01/12/24

257 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $357,500
Buyer: Gregorio Y. Chimbo
Seller: Behnam Roohi
Date: 01/10/24

204-206 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Kelley Properties LLC
Seller: Foxy Properties LLC
Date: 01/17/24

60-62 Shawmut Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Liam O’Brien
Seller: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Date: 01/10/24

135 Sheehan Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: James M. Kennedy
Seller: Brittany Wajda
Date: 01/19/24

64 Waldo St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Casey Curtis
Seller: Feng Gao
Date: 01/17/24

187-189 West Franklin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Jeremy M. Dejesus
Seller: Frankstone Group LLC
Date: 01/10/24

LONGMEADOW

159 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $263,653
Buyer: Mortgage Equity Conversion TR
Seller: Arlene D. Weitz
Date: 01/19/24

362 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Wise
Seller: Hang Lui
Date: 01/12/24

28 Hawthorne St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Vanessa Raster
Seller: Marilyn P. Pinto
Date: 01/12/24

110 Hopkins Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Chelsea E. Ferguson
Seller: Christen L. Brownlee
Date: 01/19/24

103 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Connor C. Ostrander
Seller: Kelly Freeman
Date: 01/12/24

127 Nevins Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Joe Hawley
Seller: Linda M. Shea
Date: 01/17/24

16 Roseland Ter.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: 620 Parker Street LLC
Seller: Richard A. Serafino
Date: 01/12/24

LUDLOW

51 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $202,220
Buyer: Cathedral Of Life Inc.
Seller: Union Church Of Christ
Date: 01/16/24

150 Edgewood Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Allison M. Acerra
Seller: Meuse, Richard Michael, (Estate)
Date: 01/17/24

68 Letendre Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Jennifer Wright
Seller: Donald C. Snyder
Date: 01/11/24

Turning Leaf Road, Lot 96
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Tomasz Karas
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 01/18/24

173 West Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Owen M. Burke
Seller: Joseph S. Lyons
Date: 01/16/24

MONSON

30 Cedarhurst Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Kyle Garron
Seller: Hewinson, Bruce Earle, (Estate)
Date: 01/12/24

14 Hampden Court
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Franklin A. Centeno-Medina
Seller: Larry Desreuisseau
Date: 01/19/24

174 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Patrick Donovan
Seller: Frank Hull
Date: 01/18/24

PALMER

1026 Chestnut St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Hayley M. Lawrence
Seller: Laurie A. Bessette
Date: 01/16/24

174 Chudy St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Janice M. Skura
Seller: Jessica Walker
Date: 01/16/24

5 Countryside Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jeremy S. Hill
Seller: Luis A. Maldonado
Date: 01/17/24

1089 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: House Hack Helpers LLC
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 01/17/24

410 Springfield St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Phillip C. Andlauer
Seller: Anthony M. Shea
Date: 01/16/24

SPRINGFIELD

44-46 Algonquin Place
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Elizabeth G. Hernandez
Seller: Loraine Sopena
Date: 01/12/24

540 Armory St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Kyara E. Linares
Seller: Amat Victoria Curam LLC
Date: 01/12/24

4 Ashbrook St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Justine Aljoe
Seller: Mathew A. Hathaway
Date: 01/19/24

1226 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Lavienjha Grier
Seller: Flebotte, Dorothy G., (Estate)
Date: 01/12/24

174-176 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Presley Williams
Seller: Christopher A. Serra
Date: 01/10/24

60 Braddock St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Stephen Eaton
Seller: Olga Bauman
Date: 01/11/24

43 Brookline Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Jaidys L. Troncoso
Seller: Michael Simmonds
Date: 01/16/24

25-27 Calhoun St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Dealexcell LLC
Seller: Chenevert Properties LLC
Date: 01/09/24

169 Carver St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: SH Properties LLC
Seller: Rocca, Roger Hugo, (Estate)
Date: 01/19/24

74-76 Clantoy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $469,000
Buyer: Massiel Rodriguez
Seller: Marcelo P. De Aguiar-Silva
Date: 01/10/24

89 Cliftwood St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Wicked Deals LLC
Seller: Spring Forth Properties LLC
Date: 01/19/24

91 College St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Narvaez
Seller: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Date: 01/19/24

265 Cooper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Marco R. Papallo
Seller: Maria Papallo
Date: 01/18/24

20 Crosby St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Abdi Kabir
Seller: Jjj17 LLC
Date: 01/11/24

77 Derryfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Philip M. Kiefer
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 01/19/24

127 Eastern Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Pedro A. Espinal Almonte
Seller: Ernesto Santos
Date: 01/18/24

140 Ellendale Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Roberto Rivera-Negron
Seller: Joy C. Crenshaw
Date: 01/17/24

144 Fenway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Nataliya Sevastyanova
Seller: Katherine Felix
Date: 01/16/24

10 Ferncliff Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Santaniello
Seller: Richard D. Liasse
Date: 01/17/24

130 Fieldston St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Migdalia F. Rosa
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 01/08/24

31 Fitzgerald Road
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Walter A. Sanchez
Seller: Joshua Flores
Date: 01/10/24

101-103 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Tac Diep
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 01/11/24

89 Fox Hill Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Anthony N. Pellegrino
Seller: Eleanor S. Randall
Date: 01/18/24

89 Gatewood Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jose A. Laboy
Seller: Diaz Properties LLC
Date: 01/08/24

39-41 Genesee St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Rama Alasmi
Seller: David Maynard
Date: 01/18/24

35 Gladstone St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Patricia A. Davis
Seller: Fu Q. Deng
Date: 01/12/24

17-19 Governor St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Silvia Lopez
Seller: Santana Real Estate Inc.
Date: 01/16/24

121 Hartford Ter.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Daniel Ferguson
Seller: Chelsea E. Ferguson
Date: 01/12/24

58 Kenwood Park
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Winnie F. Olivo
Seller: Marth-E LLC
Date: 01/12/24

4 Langdon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Morgan Stanley
Seller: Pablo J. Paulino
Date: 01/12/24

15 Leete St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Marie-Rose L. Lamour
Seller: Rejuvenate Re LLC
Date: 01/17/24

17-21 Lockwood Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Luz C. Gonzalez
Seller: Jorge M. Ganhao
Date: 01/18/24

25 Manitoba St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Erica Dachinger
Seller: Campagnari Construction LLC
Date: 01/17/24

11 Mary St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Zuleika M. Figueroa
Seller: Cheryl A. Butler
Date: 01/08/24

14-16 Massachusetts Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Emmanuel Pinywah
Seller: Bert V. Wright
Date: 01/19/24

99 Milford St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Samantha A. Genao
Seller: Eich Estates Inc.
Date: 01/12/24

101 Miller St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $495,500
Buyer: Bernard Davis
Seller: Frank C. Salas
Date: 01/10/24

841 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Richard J. Brasil
Seller: Mathias T. Anim
Date: 01/12/24

278 Newton Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Jacqueline Robles
Seller: James Coombs
Date: 01/18/24

344-348 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Mirzai 171 LLC
Seller: Vivenzio Brothers RT
Date: 01/19/24

63 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $239,701
Buyer: RCF 2 Acquisition TR
Seller: Martin K. Rzeznik
Date: 01/19/24

1638 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Christopher James
Seller: Mayra L. Quinones
Date: 01/19/24

203 Pheland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: SR Properties LLC
Seller: Clay K. Canning
Date: 01/17/24

278 Pheland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: James Fiore
Seller: Scavone, Claire M., (Estate)
Date: 01/17/24

35 Pine Hill Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Adhip Siwa
Seller: Liliya Sadovaya
Date: 01/11/24

945 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Uvalyn Davis
Seller: Barbara Wright
Date: 01/10/24

114 Shady Brook Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: James P. Murray
Seller: High Ridge Real Estate LLC
Date: 01/16/24

268 Shawmut St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: 268 Shawmut St. RT
Seller: Jamie S. Kulas
Date: 01/11/24

1530-1534 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Sherlock Suban
Seller: Ramani Realty LLC
Date: 01/12/24

154 Sunrise Ter.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Eric A. Ruiz
Seller: Revampit LLC
Date: 01/19/24

145 Temby St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Pearwood LLC
Seller: Courageous Lion LLC
Date: 01/12/24

18-20 Wareham St.
Springfield, MA 02136
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Emmanuel Massenat
Seller: Uziel G. Da Silva
Date: 01/19/24

12-14 Waterford Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Veraina Diaz
Seller: TL Bretta Realty LLC
Date: 01/16/24

51 White Oak Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Lydia Touchette
Seller: Phuong M. Nguyen
Date: 01/17/24

52 Westbanks Court
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $352,500
Buyer: Jesus R. Hernandez
Seller: Anita S. Ross
Date: 01/10/24

163-171 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Mirzai 171 LLC
Seller: Vivenzio Brothers RT
Date: 01/19/24

523 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Wendy S. Solano
Seller: Frank Vazquez
Date: 01/08/24

76 Wilshire Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $281,900
Buyer: Sean Cavanaugh
Seller: Kayla Levreault
Date: 01/16/24

SOUTHWICK

43 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $338,000
Buyer: Bretta Ryan
Seller: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Date: 01/12/24

42 Depot St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $1,925,000
Buyer: Shri Hari Holdings LLC
Seller: Right Hand Clyde Real Estate LLC
Date: 01/19/24

TOLLAND

207 Lakeside Dr.
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Eric D. Salk
Seller: Edwin J. Hudson
Date: 01/10/24

WALES

61 Lake George Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Nathaniel W. Croke
Seller: Thomas J. Marshall
Date: 01/09/24

48 Main St.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Marron W. Smith
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 01/10/24

227 Union Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Jacob Palmer
Seller: David A. Heck
Date: 01/19/24

WESTFIELD

4 Bates St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Skyspec LLC
Seller: No Limit Assets LLC
Date: 01/19/24

41 Camelot Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $810,000
Buyer: Aytekin Kuruca
Seller: Ronald I. Sullivan
Date: 01/11/24

1102 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: James Currie
Seller: Douglas M. Simone
Date: 01/18/24

39 Hillside Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Brandon Soto
Seller: Dawn M. Girroir
Date: 01/09/24

16 Malone Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Flipping Best LLC
Seller: Robert J. Eak
Date: 01/09/24

86 Montgomery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Robin R. Sheldon
Seller: Jacqueline M. Coon
Date: 01/17/24

9 North Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Nancy Vander Veen
Seller: Brian E. Fanion
Date: 01/08/24

92 Pequot Point Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Sergey Stakhnyuk
Seller: Eduard Loboda
Date: 01/12/24

18 Pinehurst St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: John Dean
Seller: Vanessa Couture
Date: 01/17/24

12 Ridgeway Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Dawn M. Girroir
Seller: Gayle M. Kolodziej
Date: 01/09/24

Russellville Road, Lot 16
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Zack & Sons LLC
Seller: James O. Perry
Date: 01/11/24

Russellville Road, Lot 17
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Zack & Sons LLC
Seller: James O. Perry
Date: 01/11/24

265 Springdale Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: John F. Tuohey
Seller: David Racicot
Date: 01/12/24

64 Wildflower Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Joanne Kennedy
Seller: Robert Levesque
Date: 01/18/24

WILBRAHAM

1 Brookside Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Mikayla Harris
Seller: Kary Ft
Date: 01/10/24

2 Oakland St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Portia S. Bonner
Seller: Yaritza L. Robar
Date: 01/19/24

112 Sandalwood Dr., Lot 112
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $489,900
Buyer: Allen Bousquet
Seller: Ac Homebuilding LLC
Date: 11/17/23

7 Stonegate Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $549,900
Buyer: Arnab Saha
Seller: Rosemarie A. Szalai TR
Date: 01/18/24

144 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Yrvin Filsaime
Seller: Fyxer Up Properties LLC
Date: 01/09/24

WEST SPRINGFIELD

29 Church St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Vanessa L. Rodriguez
Seller: Alan N. Sharpe
Date: 01/16/24

52 Heritage Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Alexander J. Weiss
Seller: John P. Weiss
Date: 01/09/24

179 Nelson St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Kathleen R. Ferguson
Seller: Stephanie Galda
Date: 01/16/24

88 Spring St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Mhi Properties LLC
Seller: Sonia E. Steele
Date: 01/09/24

83 Upper Beverly Hills
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Laurel A. Tewes
Seller: David V. Brennan
Date: 01/09/24

65 Van Horn St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Gladys T. Kazalski
Seller: Michael T. Hahn
Date: 01/16/24

153 Verdugo St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Matthew C. Hastings
Seller: Judith B. Simpson
Date: 01/16/24

192 Wolcott Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Nicolas J. Carrier
Seller: Rice, Virginia I., (Estate)
Date: 01/12/24

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

1178 North Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $730,000
Buyer: Julie A. Green
Seller: Daniel P. Burbine
Date: 01/16/24

221 Northampton Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Michael M. Lee
Seller: Good Daves LLC
Date: 01/12/24

BELCHERTOWN

41 Dressel Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $245,905
Buyer: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC
Seller: Gerard A. Provost
Date: 01/10/24

22 Munsell St., Lot 6
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $482,885
Buyer: Edward J. Cayo
Seller: M&G Land Development LLC
Date: 01/10/24

170 North St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $925,000
Buyer: Linda B. Lastoff
Seller: Jonathan J. Franz
Date: 01/08/24

183 Rhode Island Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $4,600,000
Buyer: Golf Blues LLC
Seller: Assawompsett Golf Company
Date: 01/11/24

11 Sunny Crest Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Kayla A. Busse
Seller: M&G Property Group LLC
Date: 01/19/24

161 Turkey Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Laura I. Bourdeau
Seller: Doryn Kelly FT
Date: 01/19/24

EASTHAMPTON

1 Droy Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $381,900
Buyer: Madison C. Picard
Seller: Dominic O’Connell
Date: 01/19/24

6-12 Irving St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Christopher Thompson
Seller: Daniel S. Whiteley
Date: 01/12/24

10 Lawndale St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Hasan Comert
Seller: Carolyn W. Benson
Date: 01/19/24

278 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Ctna Construction LLC
Seller: Lawler Jr., William P., (Estate)
Date: 01/19/24

21 Paul St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $404,500
Buyer: Salah E. Khelfaoui
Seller: Robin Lariviere
Date: 01/11/24

17 Wright St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Emily S. Fuller
Seller: Williston Northampton School
Date: 01/12/24

CUMMINGTON

2 Lilac Ave.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $769,000
Buyer: J. S. Bryant School Inc.
Seller: Jack E. Morse
Date: 01/12/24

GRANBY

147 Carver St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Thomas P. Silva
Seller: Sabino D. Rebelo
Date: 01/12/24

95 Cold Hill Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Andrew T. Normand
Seller: Philip T. Braese
Date: 01/19/24

HADLEY

38 Huntington Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Jodi M. Hoover
Seller: Sharon L. Fetler
Date: 01/08/24

HATFIELD

56 Bridge St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Lizard Ii LLC
Seller: Labbee, Paul A., (Estate)
Date: 01/17/24

NORTHAMPTON

47 High St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $685,000
Buyer: Rachel Mazur
Seller: Healthy Neighborhoods Group LLC
Date: 01/10/24

47 Leonard St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Shannon L. Ryan
Seller: Joel & Mary Lee Emrick FT
Date: 01/12/24

49 Redford Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Thomas W. C. MacLachlan TR
Seller: Zoe R. Johnson
Date: 01/17/24

82 Redford Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Alison Schoen
Seller: Neal B. Vitalis LT
Date: 01/10/24

567 Sylvester Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Background Examine LLC
Seller: Nathan Moczulewski
Date: 01/12/24

PELHAM

179 North Valley Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $975,000
Buyer: J. & Martin Miller FT
Seller: Graves FT
Date: 01/17/24

PLAINFIELD

19 Broom St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Roberta Wooldridge
Seller: Matthew A. Shippee
Date: 01/16/24

SOUTH HADLEY

299 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Eric Jimmo
Seller: Linda V. Swenson
Date: 01/17/24

Hadley St., Lot 12
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Philip G. Fortin
Seller: Jonathan P. Lizotte
Date: 01/19/24

41 High St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Hernandez
Seller: Marissa Montemagni
Date: 01/12/24

22 Jewett Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $232,400
Buyer: Vivlan Ostrowski
Seller: Anne L. Moore
Date: 01/08/24

65 Woodbridge Ter.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $672,000
Buyer: Linda Ross
Seller: Guy B. Berfield
Date: 01/19/24

SOUTHAMPTON

17 Pequot Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Tricia Kiefer
Seller: Rochelle D. Benoit
Date: 01/12/24

WARE

45 Greenwich Plains Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $355,800
Buyer: Debbra S. Hite-Forkey
Seller: John C. Soper
Date: 01/16/24

WESTHAMPTON

230 Northwest Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Christopher P. Rolin
Seller: Fumi Realty Inc.
Date: 01/19/24

WILLIAMSBURG

22 Village Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $711,300
Buyer: Eric G. Driver
Seller: Mary C. Paige
Date: 01/11/24

WORTHINGTON

5 West St.
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Peter N. Donatelli
Seller: Diane J. Bartlett
Date: 01/17/24

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of January 2024.

CHICOPEE

ARC FECPEMA001 LLC
140 Lonczak Dr.
$100,000 — Install new concrete pavement and dock door

Mark Germain
44 Arlington St.
$30,000 — Siding

Charles Sourmaidis
467 Memorial Dr.
$1,300,000 — Build new Golden Nozzle car wash

EASTHAMPTON

Easthampton Chamber of Commerce
33 Union St.
$398,457.70 — Demolish most interior walls, existing kitchen, bathroom and storage room, existing storefront, acoustic tile ceiling, and finishes; install new interior walls, paint, flooring, bathroom, skylights, facade

Wemelco Development LLC
19 Wemelco Way
$42,000 — Construct wood-framed vault in existing cannabis facility, install sprinklers and cooling system

HADLEY

8 Directions LLC
37 Lawrence Plain Road
N/A — Install roof-mounted photovoltaic system

E&A/I&G Campus Plaza LP
458 Russell St.
N/A — Interior alterations to existing retail space to divide space

Gulmohar Realty Corp.
237 Russell St.
N/A — Provide wet and dry sprinkler riser, backflow

Walter Wanczyk Jr.
180 Russell St.
N/A — Siding

LENOX

MRG CRW Holdings LLC
55 Lee Road
$15,000 — Replace tile for women’s and men’s saunas at Wyndhurst Club

NORTHAMPTON

The Brush Works LLC
221 Pine St.
$9,000 — Renovate Suite 140

Florence Casket Co.
16 Bardwell St.
$65,352 — Insulation and weatherization

Harmonic Rock Realty LLC
125 Pleasant St.
$9,700 — Illuminated roof sign for Notch 8 Grille

LHIC Inc.
34 North Maple St.
$260,000 — Sprinkler system

Matt & Nick LLC
199 Pine St.
$15,500 — Add three entry coverings

New England Remodeling General Contractors Inc.
64 North St.
$31,500 — Renovate rear unit

Nu-Way Homes Inc.
43 Summer St.
$59,000 — Demolish garage

Our Lady of the Hills
173 Main St.
$42,750 — Install ramp

Safe Journeys LLC
32 Vernon St.
$24,473 — Install roof-mounted solar system on house and accessory building with trench

Smith College
94 State St.
N/A — Phase-two renoation to bathrooms, elevator, fire alarm, and electrical

Town of Williamsburg
16 Main St.
$2,000 — Add noise silencer to vehicle exhaust-removal system

PITTSFIELD

Centro Bradley Berkshire Crossing LLC
555 Hubbard Ave., #1
$165,000 — Remove and replace floor slab and floor tile

RKE Realty LLC
100 West St.
$2,427 — Relocate five existing fire sprinklers

Daniel Soldato
73 South Church St.
$56,500 — Construct partition walls and doors to divide single tenant space into two spaces

SPRINGFIELD

401 Liberty Street LLC
165 Stafford St.
$74,500 — Modifications to existing office area for new layout on second floor of McCormick Allum building

Caring Health Center Inc.
1235 Boston Road
$85,000 — Commercial tenant fit-out of vacant interior space

Baystate Medical Center Inc.
759 Chestnut St.
$65,187 — Alter interior office space into new patient toilet room on ground floor of Wesson Building

FNBC Realty Corp., Olympia & York
1350 Main St.
$6,880 — Install egress door

New North Citizens Council Inc.
4 Birnie Ave.
$155,500 — Roofing and insulation

New Trinity Church of God in Christ
209 Quincy St.
$25,545 — Add insulation throughout

Raymond Fontaine, Industry Avenue Holdings LLC
66 Industry Ave.
$110,000 — Alter former storage area into four new offices at Greater Springfield Senior Services

 

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United in Support

bankESB and its employees recently donated $50,000 to the United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region. Employees pledged nearly $23,000 of their own funds in the United Way workplace campaign, which was combined with the bank’s dollar-for-dollar match and additional corporate contribution.

Pictured: United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region Director of Development Holly Martineau (center) flanked by, from left, bankESB’s Gary Turku, Marge Prendergast, President and CEO Matthew Sosik, Jessica West, Dena Hall, and Bozena Dabek.

Pictured: United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region Director of Development Holly Martineau (center) flanked by, from left, bankESB’s Gary Turku, Marge Prendergast, President and CEO Matthew Sosik, Jessica West, Dena Hall, and Bozena Dabek.

 

 

International Partnerships

Hubert Benitez, president of American International College (AIC), took center stage at the sixth annual International Conference of the Occupational Therapy Assoc. of Morocco on Jan. 6 in Kenitra, Morocco. The conference recognized Benitez with the 2024 Leadership Excellence Award. In his keynote speech, titled “The Role of Higher Education Leadership in Creating Innovative, Entrepreneurial, Diverse, and Interdisciplinary Environments,” Benitez emphasized how international partnerships in higher education play a crucial role in bringing people from different countries and cultures together.

Hubert Benitez, president of American International College

Hubert Benitez, president of American International College

 

 

Distinctive Performance

Mercy Medical Center’s Family Life Center has been recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts with a Blue Distinction Centers+ for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. To earn this designation, a facility must deliver quality care safely and cost-effectively. Designated facilities demonstrate higher-quality care compared to non-Blue Distinction Center facilities, with overall average rates of 26% fewer episiotomies, 60% fewer elective deliveries, and 17% fewer cesarean births, as well as an average savings of 21% for maternity care.

Mercy Medical Center’s Family Life Center

Mercy Medical Center’s Family Life Center has been recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts with a Blue Distinction Centers+ for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program

Agenda

40 Under Forty Nominations

Through Feb. 16: BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2023. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 16. Launched in 2007, the program recognizes rising stars in the four counties of Western Mass. Nominations, which should be as detailed and thorough as possible, should list an individual’s accomplishments within their profession as well as their work within the community. Nominations can be completed online at businesswest.com/40-under-forty-nomination-form. Nominations will be weighed by a panel of judges, and the selected individuals will be announced and profiled in the April 29 issue of BusinessWest and honored at the 40 Under Forty Gala in June. Event sponsorship opportunities are available.

 

Employment-law Breakfast

Feb. 15: Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. will host a breakfast briefing from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel in Springfield. Attorneys from the firm will discuss strategies for defending and avoiding costly wage-and-hour lawsuits. The briefing, titled “Wage and Hour Law Update: Navigating 2024 and Beyond,” will highlight recent significant state and federal cases involving wage-and-hour issues; the proposed salary increase to the ‘white-collar’ overtime exemption minimum salary threshold and the impact of the proposed changes; common mistakes by employers; and suggested action steps for businesses, including the use of arbitration agreements. The cost for the briefing is $35 per person, which includes a continental breakfast and parking. For more information or to register, email [email protected] with the attendee’s name and company.

 

Western Mass Runners Hall of Fame Induction

March 8: The Western Mass Runners Hall of Fame (WMRHoF) board of directors announced the inductees of the third class. Since its inception, the WMRHoF has celebrated outstanding contributors to the running community, with its first class inducted in 2020 and the second in 2022. The third class inductees are Ric Bourie, Mary Cobb, Howard Drew, Sue Haryasz, Rich Larsen, Nicole McGilpin, Bob Neil, Bill Romito, Ed Sandifer, and John Stifler. In addition to these distinguished individuals, the charity organization Griffin’s Friends, which has supported children with cancer and their families for decades in the Springfield area by running and raising funds, will be inducted. Also, Neal Lamberton, a runner who has volunteered his time to the running community for years, will receive the Brian Goddu Volunteer of the Year Award, founded in memory of Goddu, a founding board member of the Western Mass Runners Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at the Holyoke Elks Lodge. The guest speaker will be Bob Hodge, third-place finisher in the 1979 Boston Marathon, multiple Mount Washington Road Race champion, 40-year course record holder on the DH Jones/Amherst 10 Mile Course, and author of Tale of the Times. Tickets for the dinner and ceremony are priced at $20 and are available for purchase at www.runreg.com/w-mass-runners-hall-of-fame-induction-banquet. For those unable to attend but wishing to support the WMRHoF mission, donations are welcome via the RunReg website.

 

Women’s Leadership Conference

April 4: Bay Path University announced that real-estate legend, investor, best-selling author, entrepreneur, producer, and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran will be the keynote speaker at the 27th Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC), taking place at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield. Corcoran has been an investor/shark on ABC’s four-time Emmy award-winning show Shark Tank for 10 seasons, investing in more than 80 businesses to date. She chronicled her rise from waiting tables in a New York diner to heading a $5 billion real-estate company in her bestselling book, Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business! She’ll bring her personal brand of no-nonsense wisdom and supportive advice to the more than 1,600 attendees who are expected to attend this year’s WLC. The WLC will also feature lunchtime speaker Amy Purdy, a three-time Paralympic medalist in snowboarding for Team USA. Throughout her life, Purdy has taken on obstacles and broken through, making her way into the upper echelons of athletics, onto the dance floor of Dancing with the Stars, and onto the New York Times bestseller list as the author of On My Own Two Feet: From Losing My Legs to Learning the Dance of Life. She co-founded Adaptive Action Sports for athletes with disabilities and is the host of the critically acclaimed podcast Bouncing Forward! Her work has led her to be labeled a “hero” by Oprah Winfrey and has made her one of the most in-demand motivational and corporate speakers on the globe. This year’s conference will also feature breakout sessions led by business experts and authors, including Yvonne Camus, the former COO of SPINCO, Canada’s largest indoor cycling brand and the only female to outperform the Navy Seals in the multi-terrain adventure race known as Eco-Challenge. In addition, the WLC will welcome Sylvia Baffour, an author, podcast host, and emotional-intelligence coach recently ranked by HubSpot among the top 15 female motivational speakers. Additional keynote and breakout session speakers will be announced soon. For further information on the 2024 conference, sponsorship information, and ticket sales, visit baypath.edu/wlc.

 

Difference Makers 

April 10: The 16th annual Difference Makers Gala will be held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Since 2009, BusinessWest has been recognizing the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and institutions through this recognition program. The 2024 Difference Makers will be profiled in the Feb. 19 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com. Tickets go on sale Feb. 15. Burkhart, Pizzanelli, P.C., the Royal Law Firm, and TommyCar Auto Group are partner sponsors of Difference Makers this year.

People on the Move
Kimberly Howarth

Kimberly Howarth

Jenna Roux

Jenna Roux

The certified public accounting firm Burkhart, Pizzanelli, P.C. announced two recent additions to its professional team. Kimberly Howarth, CPA received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bryant University in 2005 and a master’s degree in accounting from Western New England University in 2007. Her prior experience includes the position of senior accountant specializing in tax preparation. She has vast experience in preparing and reviewing tax returns. In addition to working with small and mid-sized businesses to fulfill their accounting, payroll, and tax-preparation needs, she has significant experience preparing individual and trust returns, as well as probate accounting. Jenna Roux, CPA received her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Central Connecticut State University in 2012 and her master of taxation degree from University of Hartford in 2015. Her previous experience includes the position of senior accountant focusing on multi-state corporate, partnership, individual, and nonprofit income-tax returns. In addition, she has expertise in real-estate accounting practices, as well as functioning as an ‘outsourced CFO’ providing strategic consulting and support of daily financial activities.

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Frank Colaccino

Frank Colaccino

Samalid Hogan

The Springfield Rotary Club presented Frank Colaccino and Samalid Hogan with Paul Harris Awards on Jan. 25 at the Student Prince Restaurant in Springfield. Colaccino, founder and president of the Colvest Group, earned a Paul Harris Award in recognition of years of outstanding service to the Springfield community and to the Rotary Club. In addition to his service and contributions to JGS Lifecare and American International College, for over 13 years Colaccino has chaired the Service Above Self Luncheon at the Basketball Hall of Fame. This event brings together more than 300 attendees from the Greater Springfield business community for a luncheon on Center Court at the Basketball Hall of Fame. The Service Above Self luncheon recognizes the charitable work of local and national honorees. Through Colaccino’s leadership, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised for the Basketball Hall of Fame and for Rotary grants that have been awarded to local charities. Hogan, CEO and principal consultant at Greylock Management Consulting, is the immediate past president of Springfield Rotary and its first Latina president. Under her leadership, Springfield Rotary started a corporate membership program, collaborated with Dress for Success to develop a long-term investment program for women entering the workforce, and created a Service Day with Habitat for Humanity. Her dynamic and cheerful leadership made her presidency a banner year for Springfield Rotary. Hogan’s service to her community includes board participation on the Governor’s Latino Empowerment Council, Tech Foundry, and the board of trustees of Springfield Technical Community College.

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MP CPAs recently announced the promotion of Amanda LaBonte and Jack LaBranche to senior associates at the firm. LaBonte has experience managing tax filings for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, limited-liability companies, corporations, trusts, and estates. She also maintains the firm’s social-media presence and website maintenance. She joined the firm in August 2020. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and marketing and a master’s degree in accounting from Elms College. She sits on the Chicopee High School advisory board and works as a mentor and accounting advocate in the Springfield and Chicopee areas. She has also worked as a panelist on the business accounting panel at Elms College, where she answered questions from students and provided valuable industry insights. She belongs to the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield and frequently attends networking events in the area. LaBranche provides consulting and tax solutions to a diverse group of clients, including individuals, partnerships, limited-liability companies, corporations, and trusts. He specializes in working with high-net-worth clients and with private equity firms and their owners. He joined the firm in 2020 as an intern and transitioned to full-time upon his graduation. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Western New England University. He is active in the community as a part-time coach for West Springfield sports teams and a volunteer at a local soup kitchen, and was a past chairperson of the social action committee at MP CPAs, helping raise money for various local charities.

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Brooke Williams

Brooke Williams

Matt Baran

MP CPAs also announced the promotions of Brooke Williams to audit manager and Matt Baran to tax manager. Williams manages audits, reviews, and compilations for small to medium-sized businesses. She also manages audits of Massachusetts charter schools (governmental entities), nonprofit organizations (including yellow book and single audits), and employee benefit plans. She joined the firm in 2019 and has more than five years of experience in public accounting. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and economics and a master’s degree in accounting from Westfield State University. She is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. She takes an active role in the local community by participating in various community fundraising and networking events. Baran provides consulting and tax solutions to a diverse group of clients, including individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts. He specializes in working with high-net-worth clients and with private-equity firms and their owners. He joined the firm in 2018 as an intern and started full-time later that year. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in accounting and taxation from UMass Amherst. He remains involved in recruiting and mentorship efforts with the university.

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Bulkley Richardson announced that Stephen Holstrom and Lauren Ostberg were promoted to partner, effective Jan. 1. Holstrom is a general practice litigator with a focus on medical-malpractice defense. In addition to medical-malpractice cases, he has litigated complex tort actions, commercial disputes, insurance cases, complex class actions, and education cases. Ostberg, a key member of Bulkley Richardson’s intellectual property and technology and cybersecurity practice groups, also maintains a diverse commercial-litigation practice.

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Natalia Blank

Natalia Blank

Bay Path University announced that Natalia Blank has been elected to serve as vice president for Academic Affairs, which was effective Jan. 2. Blank will serve on the executive leadership team and work across all divisions at the university. In her role, she will articulate a clear and compelling vision for the academic enterprise that builds on Bay Path’s innovative approach to higher education, marshals the collective talents of faculty and staff in an environment of collegiality and cooperation, and use data-driven decision making and strategic thinking to optimize the student experience, from access through successful completion, as well as the academic operations of the university. After a national search, Blank comes to Bay Path from D’Youville University in Buffalo, N.Y., where she served as vice president for Academic Affairs. She joins the leadership team with nearly 20 years working in university administrative roles, including associate provost for Academic Affairs and Assessment at Norwich University in Vermont. For more than 20 years, Blank has served in various roles on both the faculty and administrative side in education. As a teacher-scholar, she has been the author of numerous publications, earned several awards and honors for teaching excellence, and has received multiple grants in support of student and faculty research. She received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Nizhegorod State University in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia, and went on to receive her doctorate in organic/organometallic chemistry from Dartmouth College.

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Gabrielle Gould, executive director of the Amherst Business Improvement District (BID) and the Downtown Amherst Foundation (DAF), announced she will be stepping down from her position at the BID to form a consulting business. She will continue in a leadership capacity for the DAF and its management of the Drake, the live performance venue in downtown Amherst. Her final day at the BID will be Feb. 22. Appointed executive director in August 2019, Gould’s four-plus years at the helm of the organization have been filled with notable successes, including strengthening the BID’s relationship with town government and institutional partners, teaming with the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce on COVID relief for small businesses, producing signature downtown events like the Sip & Shop Stroll and Makers Market holiday event and Fire & Ice, and conceiving and launching the Drake, the downtown’s first-ever live performance venue. In recognition of their efforts, Gould and Claudia Pazmany, the chamber’s executive director, were named Difference Makers by BusinessWest in 2023. A search for Gould’s successor will commence in the coming weeks.

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Devin Kindred

Devin Kindred

American International College (AIC) announced the appointment of Devin Kindred as director of Residence Life and Student Conduct. This appointment reflects the college’s recognition of Kindred’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience. In this new role, he will oversee residence education, student conduct, and housing operations at AIC. Serving as the chief housing officer for the college, he will manage the daily functions of the residence halls, supervise the professional live-in hall staff, and administer the student-conduct process. His responsibilities encompass providing support to professional and paraprofessional staff to foster a supportive living environment and maintaining a code of conduct that prioritizes the well-being and success of all students. Before assuming his new position, Kindred served as AIC’s assistant director for Residential and Commuter Student Living, managing housing operations and commuter-student relations. In addition to this role, he facilitated the Safe Zone – LGBTQ+ education series presented to more than 50 faculty and staff on campus. Before joining AIC, Kindred held positions as a residence-hall director at Sacred Heart University and residence director at Stonehill College. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in human resource management from Western New England University, and later attained his master of education in higher education leadership from Endicott College.

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Country Bank announced the recent promotions of five key team members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise in their respective roles. These promotions reflect the bank’s commitment to recognizing and developing talent within the organization. Shane Elder has been promoted to first vice president, Business Banking team lead. With more than 11 years of experience in commercial lending and eight years in commercial-lending management, he has proven himself as a valuable asset to the Business Banking department. In addition to his role as team leader, he also oversees the Cash Management Sales department. Brett LoCicero has been promoted to first vice president, Facilities and Security. With seven years of service to the bank, his expertise in managing facilities and security operations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Nichols College and is pursuing his PMP (project management professional) certification. Justin Calheno has been promoted to vice president, Retail Lending Business Development officer. With 20 years of lending experience, including the last seven years with Country Bank, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Westfield State University and is currently attending the American Banker Assoc. Stonier Graduate School of Banking. Antonio Palano has been promoted to vice president, Retail Lending. His 15-year tenure at Country Bank showcases his commitment and dedication to the organization. Having progressed through various roles, he currently manages the Retail Lending Servicing and Operations departments. He holds an associate degree in business administration from Springfield Technical Community College and is a 2023 graduate of New England School of Financial Studies. Cuc Nguyen has been promoted to Retail Banking officer of the Paxton Banking Center. With more than 16 years of banking experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role. Her previous experience at Commerce Bank, Berkshire Bank, and DCU has equipped her with a deep understanding of front-line management and customer satisfaction. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Sarah Morgan

Sarah Morgan

Shawn Thamert

Shawn Thamert

Health New England announced the recent appointment of two vice presidents: Sarah Morgan, vice president of Human Resources, and Shawn Thamert, vice president of Sales and chief growth officer. Morgan has been promoted from within the organization, where she had been serving as director of Human Resources since 2021. In her new role as vice president of Human Resources, she leads and oversees Health New England’s human-capital and organizational-development operations, ensuring that business strategies, plans, and initiatives are developed and implemented in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures. She is also responsible for identifying and implementing long-range strategic talent management goals. Morgan joined Health New England in 2019 as assistant general counsel. She was previously a litigation associate at Bulkley Richardson in Springfield. Morgan is a graduate of UMass Amherst and earned her juris doctor degree from the Western New England University School of Law. She is currently a master’s-degree candidate in diversity, equity, inclusion & justice leadership at Tufts University. As vice president, Thamert is responsible for the strategic direction, leadership, and oversight for all sales, product-development, and marketing programs, including the Medicare line of business. He is also responsible for Health New England’s partnerships with brokers, employer groups, and community nonprofit organizations. Thamert joined Health New England as interim vice president, Sales and Marketing, in February 2023. Since then, he has focused on strategic membership growth across all lines of business. He has nearly 25 years of healthcare leadership experience, including as vice president, Market Development for Commonwealth Care Alliance, as well as senior sales positions with MultiPlan, Geisinger Health System, Jackson Health System, Humana, Highmark, and Coventry. He received his bachelor’s degree from Penn State University.

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Victor Rodriguez Sr

Victor Rodriguez Sr

Greenfield Cooperative Bank (GCB) announced the appointment of Victor Rodriguez Sr. as assistant vice president, mortgage loan officer. In this role, he intends to leverage his extensive experience and expertise to guide borrowers through the homeownership journey with personalized care and local market knowledge. He will be based at the bank’s South Hadley branch. Rodriguez brings more than 20 years of banking experience. Throughout his career, he has earned accolades such as the 2022 Realtor Affiliate of the Year from the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley. Rodriguez’s passion for mortgage lending extends beyond client transactions, as evidenced by his recent role as a guest speaker at the NEFMA fall conference, where he presented on the topic “Opportunities Await: Developing a Diverse Mortgage Customer Source.”

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Peter Ruffini was installed as the 2024 president of the Realtor Assooc. of Pioneer Valley (RAPV), a nonprofit trade association with more than 1,800 members. The 108th annual installation of officers and directors was held on Jan. 11 at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow. A Realtor since 1996, Ruffini is the broker/owner of RE/MAX Connections and has made a long-term commitment to RAPV and the Realtor family. Since 2021, he has served on the local board of directors at RAPV, including as secretary in 2022 and treasurer in 2023. He is involved in several committees at the association, including the government affairs, mediator & ombudsman, professional standards, bylaws & policy task force, and finance. The RAPV named him Realtor of the Year in 2015 and 2021. Ruffini served as president of the Massachusetts Assoc. of Realtors (MAR) in 2014. In addition to serving in leadership, he has been a member of the MAR board of directors since 2006. He received the MAR Private Property Rights Award in 2019 and the MAR Milton H. Shaw Distinguished Service Award in 2020. He also currently serves as chair of the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons and holds 11 professional designations and certifications.

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Ashley Swett

Ashley Swett

Florence Bank recently announced that Ashley Swett has been named manager of the bank’s Customer Service Center at the main office in Florence. In her new role, she will oversee the staff responsible for assisting Florence Bank customers who contact the bank via telephone or email. Swett has 16 years of industry experience and is a graduate of the New England School of Financial Studies. She holds a certificate in supervision from the Center for Financial Training. Active in the community, Swett is currently a member of the Holiday Flair in Ware, where she enjoys the annual festival and parade.

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Braman Termite & Pest Elimination announced the promotion of John McCarthy from account manager to sales director. In his new role, McCarthy is directly responsible for leading and developing Braman’s sales team while cultivating customer relationships for long-term customer satisfaction and growth. This includes developing long-range sales goals and objectives, as well as sales plans and tactics to meet and exceed those goals. McCarthy joined the Braman team in 2022 with 22 years of experience in a variety of leadership roles within the pest-control industry, including sales and service manager, branch manager, and district manager. He is a member of the National Pest Management Assoc.

Company Notebook

Fuss & O’Neill Announces Partnership with Trilon Group

SPRINGFIELD — Civil and environmental engineering firm Fuss & O’Neill announced a strategic partnership with Trilon Group, a family of infrastructure consulting businesses. The partnership gives Fuss & O’Neill additional capital and resources to expand its services and markets in the Northeast, while better serving its clients. Founded in 1924, Fuss & O’Neill is a leading provider of engineering services, with offices in each New England state and New York. Fuss & O’Neill was selected by Trilon Group to be a part of the company’s vision to build the next top-10 design firm in North America. Trilon will support Fuss & O’Neill to accelerate the growth and careers of its employees with additional investment in talent, technology, and targeted mergers and acquisitions.

 

Easthampton Announces Business Grant Winners

EASTHAMPTON — The City of Easthampton announced that five local businesses have been awarded business grants as part of the 2023 Business Census, launched earlier this year. The five winners were randomly selected out of the 66 survey respondents. The $1,000 business grant winner is Yarn Dragon’s Basket. The $500 business grant winners are Beautiful Gardens, Jude Ribisi, Klituscope Films, and Staying in Balance Acupuncture. In partnership with both the Chamber of Greater Easthampton and Blueprint Easthampton, the city launched the 2023 Business Census, a comprehensive survey for business owners, innovators, and entrepreneurs in the community. This effort was made possible by participation in the National League of Cities’ City Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE) program, the fourth that Easthampton has been a part of. Through support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the CIE program is a National League of Cities initiative that asks city leaders to commit to an inclusive economic-development policy, program, or practice over the course of one year.

 

Hyundai Hope on Wheels Gives $20,000 to Two Nonprofits

HOLYOKE — During a check presentation on Jan. 25 at Gary Rome Hyundai, Hyundai Hope on Wheels made two donations: $10,000 to LukeStronger Inc. of South Hadley and $10,000 to Each Moment We’re Alive of West Springfield. Launched in 1998, Hyundai Hope on Wheels is one of the longest-running corporate social-responsibility efforts in the automotive industry. In honor of its 25th anniversary, it announced plans to award $25 million in research grants this year, its largest donation in a single year, bringing its total giving to $225 million since its inception. Each Moment We’re Alive was launched by Sheridan Murphy in 2015 after her second bout with breast cancer. She then realized that reaching out, rather than blocking out, was the best chance for survival. Since then, she has helped organize support groups and workshops with a focus on emotional and spiritual health. Sheridan has since expanded her network to help families with all types of cancer, including pediatric cancer. LukeStronger Inc. is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing assistance to local families dealing with pediatric cancer so that parents can spend time with their children. LukeStronger originated when Luke Bradley, a then 10-year-old boy from South Hadley, relapsed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Local residents rallied to support his family with, among other things, a benefit golf tournament. Complications and another unforeseen relapse kept Luke at Boston Children’s Hospital for 15 months. He underwent a bone-marrow transplant in December 2017 and is doing well today. Bradley’s family created a nonprofit to help other families by continuing the golf-tournament tradition. In its short history, LukeStronger has helped seven local families fill the income gap caused by pediatric cancer.

 

Dietz Supports Nonprofits with ‘Spread the Cheer’ Campaign

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Dietz & Company Architects recently held its annual “Spread the Cheer” holiday campaign with a $2,500 top prize donation. Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) won it with nearly 25% of the total votes. The “Spread the Cheer” holiday campaign began in 2017 in an effort to be more environmentally conscious by not sending out paper holiday cards, but rather raise awareness for all the work local nonprofits do. During the nine-day campaign, 18 local organizations were selected to be included in the event. Voters used a SurveyMonkey link to access the poll and choose an organization they felt was deserving of a share of a $5,000 prize. The organization that received the most votes received $2,500. Second place won $1,500, and third place received $1,000. The International Language Institute of Massachusetts won second place with 22% of the votes, and Dakin Humane Society came in third with 19% of the votes. The remaining 15 organizations received $100 each.

 

Breeze Airways Launches Service to Cincinnati, San Diego

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The Connecticut Airport Authority announced that low-cost carrier Breeze Airways will be launching non-stop summer seasonal service between Bradley International Airport and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The flight will operate on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, starting May 2. Additionally, Breeze will offer daily summer seasonal service between Bradley and San Diego International Airport, starting May 1. The flight will be part of the airline’s BreezeThru service, which includes one stop, but passengers do not have to change planes. The announcement follows recent news of the airline’s plans to launch service between BDL and Orlando, Fla. and Santa Ana, Calif. in May. Breeze currently flies nonstop between Bradley and Charleston, S.C.; Columbus, Ohio; Fort Myers, Fla.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Las Vegas; New Orleans; Phoenix; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; Richmond, Va.; Sarasota, Fla.; Tampa, Fla.; and Vero Beach, Fla.

 

Greenfield Cooperative Bank Supports Empty Arms Bereavement

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank announced that its nomination of Empty Arms Bereavement, an organization offering compassionate support to families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss, has resulted in a $5,000 grant from the Massachusetts Bankers Assoc. (MBA) Community Service Grant Program. “Empty Arms’ dedication to supporting families during some of life’s most difficult moments resonates deeply with our commitment to community service,” said Tony Worden, president and CEO of Greenfield Cooperative Bank. This year, the MBA Charitable Foundation awarded 41 grants, totaling $152,500, to nonprofit organizations across the state. Empty Arms’ dedication to grieving families stood out among the many nominations, earning it this vital funding.

Incorporations

The following business incorporations were recorded in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties and are the latest available. They are listed by community.

CHICOPEE

Maza Market Inc., 1875 Memorial Dr., Chicopee, MA 01020. Mohammed Mehdi, 125 Cambridge Park Dr., Suite 301, Cambridge, MA 02140. Convenience store.

EAST LONGMEADOW

RC Rockstar Inc., 10 Hidden Ponds Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Casey Roncalli, same. Herbalife sales.

FEEDING HILLS

Deca Euro Windows & Doors Inc., 411 North Westfield St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Uladzimir Mamentau, same. Manufacturing of UPVC windows and sliding doors.

HAMPDEN

Front Runner Medical Corp., 40 Thresher Road, Hampden, MA 01036. Ryan Frangie, same. Sales in consulting services.

LEE

LPH Holdco Inc., 18 Run Way, Lee, MA 01238. Timothy Leprevost Sr., 670 Stockbridge Road, Lee, MA 01238. Holding company.

MONTAGUE

Z and K Estate Inc., 46 Randall Wood Dr., Montague, MA 01351. Zaharia Nichita, same. Real-estate services.

NORTHAMPTON

The New England Visionary Artists Museum Inc., 518 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA 01060. Michael Tillyer, same. Corporation established to educate the public about and increase public awareness of the artistic and cultural resources of New England and to support and expand the creative careers of artists in New England in order to contribute to the cultural richness of the region and beyond.

PITTSFIELD

Funtastic Party Rentals Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Giovanni Nardella, same. Event rentals.

The One America Movement, 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Andrew Hanauer, 1717 North Street NW, Suite 1, Washington, D.C. 20036. Nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for charitable purposes such as making distributions to other similar organizations.

One Vision Media Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Anthony Adamick, same. Media, digital content, and event production.

SPRINGFIELD

Amazing Dental P.C., 1795 Main St., Suite 203, Springfield, MA 01103. Dr. Rekha Joshi, same. Dental practice.

Kidney Care Alliance Inc., 1690 Boston Road, Suite 1072, Springfield, MA 01129. Jerome Westbrook, same. Nonprofit organization established to promote awareness, education, and support for individuals affected by kidney failure.

Oliveira & Oliveira General Contractor Corp., 835 Belmont Ave., Springfield, MA 01108. Agenildo Freitas de Oliveira, same. Home improvement and remodeling.

WESTFIELD

Mill River Slab Works Inc., 16 Ponders Hollow Road, Westfield, MA 01086. Lawrence Lashway II, 22 Main St., Williamsburg, MA 01096. Retail and wholesale sales of wood-slab products.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Lakshmi Bhula Inc., 379 Riverdale Road, West Springfield, MA 01089. Amish Patel, 7 Pendleton Lane, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Motel.

WILBRAHAM

OM West Yarmouth Mobil Inc., 5 Patriot Ridge Lane, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Falguniben Patel, same. Operation of one or more motor-vehicle gasoline and service stations, selling gasoline, oil and sundries/convenience items; making repairs to motor vehicles; and performing allied services.

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of January 2023.

BELCHERTOWN

Cynders Designs
36 Bay Path Road
Cyndy Gillen

GREAT BARRINGTON

Admission Possible
292 Main St., #16
William Short

APK Stoneworks
3 Forrest St.
Andrew Kay

Better Call Ben
54 Dresser Ave.
Benjamin Schmolze

Berkshire Food Co-op
34 Bridge St.
Jessica Bosworth

CVS Pharmacy #8970
362 Main St., Suite 2
CVS Pharmacy Inc.

Dare Bottleshop & Provisions
28 Railroad St.
Mary Daire

Evergreen
291 Main St.
Barbara Watkins

Fuel
293 Main St.
Elan Merkel

J.C. Garden Landscaping Services & More
23 Mechanic St.
Jorge Cedeno

Karen Lindstrom
40 Everett St.
Karen Lindstrom

Lucy’s Rendezvous
268 Main St., Suites B-C
Joad Bowman

National Grid
927 Main St.
Massachusetts Electric Co.

Sea Jay’s
29 Hart St.
Carole Randorf

HADLEY

Bilodeau Automation
148 Mt. Warner Road
David Bilodeau

Fleetwood Environmental Solutions
84 Russell St.
David Cameron

Hartsbrook Farm
291 Bay Rpad
Arthur West

Keep It Movin’
122 West St.
Shannon Bazluke

Lucky Moon Photography
54 Bay Road
David Pikul

Starbucks 22118
344 Russell St.
Starbucks Corp.

HOLYOKE

3 Brothers Auto Sales & Repair
522 Maple St.
Maple Street Sales Corp.

AE Outfitters Retail Co.
50 Holyoke St.
AE Outfitters Retail Co.

David Alger Consulting
1 Deer Run
David Alger

Gallagher Real Estate
1767 Northampton St.
Paul Gallagher

Highland Non Stop Cuts
1375 Dwight St.
Ruben Rodriguez

Illusion Auto Sales
64 Clemente St.
Ismael Ramos

Los Supreme Latin Cuisine
50 Holyoke St.
Marielys Rosado Torres

Monsoon Bistro
50 Holyoke St.
Jin Rong Zhang

Real Dry Waterproofing
137 Dupuis Road
Stephen Wall

Reyes Income Tax and Bookkeeping
2257 Northampton St.
Enrique Reyes

Your Birth Coven
425 Southampton Road
Elissa Carney

WESTFIELD

Armbrook Village Senior Living
551 North Road
Sheila Hebda

The Dance Dad Mafia Inc.
140 Miller St.
Nathan Barnard

Drop Pack and Ship
51 Southwick Road
Sigmund Chimel Barnes

DVP Renovations LLC
48 Taylor Ave.
Dmitriy Pyatachenko

Elevating Retail LLC
16 Angelica Dr.
Paul Ruccio

Elle’s BNB
191 Montgomery Road
Ellen Trapp

EZ Mart Westfield
82 Franklin St.
Zahid Hussain

Forest Doe Botanicals
6 King St.
Kathie Forest

Great Deal Resale
36 Sabrina Brook Lane
William Folsom

Inner Peace Outer Balance
77 Mill St.
Jenniffer Judd

J&V Realty
37 Meadow St.
Joseph Bonkowski

K&K Trucking and Auto
44 Forest Ave.
Kenneth Garrett

Karrie Welch Makeup
467 Springdale Road
Karen Welch

Kat Kattler Photography
48 Elm St., Suite 2
Katherine Kattler Miklasiewicz

Loujean Inc.
918 Southampton Road
Greener Future Solutions LLC

L. Shut Tax Preparation
174 Root Road
Lyudmila Shut

 

Planet Fitness – Keystone NFP Westfield
93A Springfield St.
Sam Giannelli

Salon West – Pignatare Enterprises
43 Southwick Road
Adina Pignatare

Valison Construction
12 Bush St.
Valentin Solokhin

Bankruptcies

The following bankruptcy petitions were recently filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Readers should confirm all information with the court.

Cameron, Lucretia
48 Champlain St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/23/2023

Del Valle, Javier
43 Dana St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/18/2023

DiLuzio, Lisa L.
12 Allman Dr.
Chester, MA 01011
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/30/2023

Foster, James H.
59 Ashley Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/18/2023

Fregeau, William Cole
Fregeau, Janice Virginia
416 Main St., Unit 301
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/18/2023

Grechel, Melanie K.
27 Maplecrest Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/29/2023

Holben, Mark
159 Colorado St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/19/2023

Khatoon, Aysha
200 Lambert Ter., Unit 53
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/18/2023

Kutnik-Sheffield, Jenna L
a/k/a Sheffield, Jenna L.
Skutnik-Sheffield. Heather A.
a/k/a Skutnik, Heather A.
56 Merrifield Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/28/2023

Lippmann, John
Lippmann, Jennifer
a/k/a Chamberlain, Jennifer
28 Shays St., Unit 1
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/30/2023

JMB Transport Partner LLC
Bartlett – Arroyo, Sheila R.
a/k/a Bartlett-Arroyo, Sheila Rio
1401 Cascade St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/19/2023

Laureano, Maria
86 Malden St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/30/2023

Mercury, Amy
31 Bedford Court
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/22/2023

Quinones, Brenda Rijos
1348 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/29/2023

Rodriguez, Luis R.
954 Chicopee St., Apt. 2
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/28/2023

Roncarati, Lynndia Ann
309 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/22/2023

Santerre, Gary R.
Santerre, Laurie J.
50 Finch Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/29/2023

Savva, Charles D.
73 Powder Mill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/21/2023

Taylor, Angela Marie
a/k/a Gilbert, Angela M.
PO Box 699
Heath, MA 01346
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/28/2023

Vallieres Jr., Arthur J.
82 Columbia St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/29/2023

Vital-St. Sauveur, Susan
33 Autumn Ridge Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/30/2023

Whyte, Marilyn
95 Entrybrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108-3315
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/18/2023

Willis, Stephen Douglas
420 Main St., Unit 43
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/22/2023

Wilson, Marcia Ann
a/k/a Marineau, Marcia Ann
a/k/a Pouliot, Marcia Ann
494 School St., Apt. 216
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/18/2023

 

 

Real Estate

The following real estate transactions (latest available) were compiled by Banker & Tradesman and are published as they were received. Only transactions exceeding $115,000 are listed. Buyer and seller fields contain only the first name listed on the deed.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BUCKLAND

10 Dungarvin Dr.
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Lisa Pontoppidan
Seller: Susan A. Schriber TR
Date: 12/29/23

DEERFIELD

Cross St.
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Jeremy Ober
Seller: Peter M. Kuzdeba
Date: 01/03/24

GREENFIELD

20 Congress St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Newlife LLC
Seller: Hosford, Charles W., (Estate)
Date: 12/27/23

MONTAGUE

22 Park St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Danielle M. Missell
Seller: Ann M. Lutz
Date: 01/04/24

54 Randall Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: John H. Heins
Seller: Todd M. Dodge
Date: 01/05/24

ORANGE

30 Boyden Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $707,500
Buyer: Davold Parker
Seller: Boyden Road RT
Date: 12/29/23

22 Fountain St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Matthew D. Tarlin
Seller: Carole A. Evans
Date: 01/05/24

28 Hayden St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: William F. Polan
Seller: John B. Barilone
Date: 12/27/23

212 Holtshire Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Ana G. Andino
Seller: Virginia Realty Inc.
Date: 12/27/23

185 Memory Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Burnett
Seller: Jaime L. Ollendorf
Date: 12/29/23

118 Tully Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Amanda L. Janssens
Seller: Mickey Gonzalez
Date: 01/03/24

SHELBURNE

369 South Shelburne Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Amber R. Quinn
Seller: Drumheller, Phillip G., (Estate)
Date: 01/05/24

174 Locks Pond Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Ralph P. Guisti
Seller: Courtney A. Kinney
Date: 12/29/23

SUNDERLAND

654 Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $925,000
Buyer: Petite Pond LLC
Seller: Socrates Corp.
Date: 12/29/23

WHATELY

60 State Road
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $3,750,000
Buyer: Northampton Storage Solutions
Seller: Pioneer Valley Self-Storage
Date: 12/27/23

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

209 Adams St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Arthur Robichaud
Seller: Trust2u RT
Date: 12/27/23

11 Birch Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Mehmet Yesilbas
Seller: Brenda Loguidice
Date: 12/29/23

12 Depalma St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: David Johnson
Seller: Kozak, Mary, (Estate)
Date: 12/29/23

168 Elm St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $1,130,000
Buyer: Silver Brook Mill LLC
Seller: KB Realty Enterprises LLC
Date: 12/29/23

151 Mallard Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Richard Champigny
Seller: Marnie T. Budreau
Date: 12/29/23

42 Reed St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Esther Rogers
Seller: Cindy L. White
Date: 01/05/24

825 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Rhino Realty LLC
Seller: Paul E. Malkoon
Date: 12/29/23

BRIMFIELD

1222 Dunhamtown Brimfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Grigorii Novitckii
Seller: Todd R. Burke
Date: 01/05/24

1477 Dunhamtown Brimfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Richard Anischik
Seller: Residential Asset Mortgage Pro 2006-E
Date: 12/28/23

CHICOPEE

101 Blanchwood Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Joel P. Kupeyan
Seller: Galerneau, Alice A., (Estate)
Date: 01/05/24

94 Bonner St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Tiara L. Ortiz
Seller: Christopher M. Roy
Date: 01/03/24

880 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $6,020,000
Buyer: Burnett Road Property LLC
Seller: Quality Beverage LP
Date: 01/03/24

1 Hamburg St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Karen M. Iovaine
Seller: Karol R. Celmer
Date: 12/29/23

46 Joy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Ryan Mooney
Seller: Jedediah S. Fiske
Date: 12/28/23

19 Lemay St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Kevin Elliot
Seller: Sharon C. Martin
Date: 12/27/23

22 Lord Ter. North
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Brian Clark
Seller: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Date: 12/29/23

127 Lukasik St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Aaron Metzger
Seller: Nicholas Bourgault
Date: 12/27/23

21 Luther St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Anthony Wheeler
Seller: Thomas P. Urban
Date: 01/05/24

1752 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Kenya A. Guerra-Cesino
Seller: Matthew Yacovone
Date: 12/28/23

Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Angel L. Rodriguez
Seller: Hanecak, Mary M., (Estate)
Date: 12/29/23

77 Norman St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Braulio D. Pinto-Maldonado
Seller: William J. Sicard
Date: 01/05/24

126 Peace St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Sukhchain Singh
Seller: Luz A. Eichstaedt FT
Date: 01/05/24

24 Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Skyspec LLC
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 12/28/23

49 Pondview Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Revampit LLC
Seller: Bednarz, Elaine M., (Estate)
Date: 01/05/24

65 Sanders St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: David A. Mahan
Seller: Frank N. Laflamme
Date: 12/29/23

20 Towne St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Angel L. Rodriguez
Seller: Hanecak, Mary M., (Estate)
Date: 12/29/23

69 Yvette St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $266,500
Buyer: Wiljanet Cornier
Seller: Jennifer Wehr
Date: 01/04/24

18 Wildermere St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Manchester Enterprises LLC
Seller: Thomas P. Rondeau
Date: 12/29/23

EAST LONGMEADOW

1 Jennifer Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Sarah R. Bizzotto
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 01/04/24

170 Mapleshade Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Angelica M. Lugo
Seller: Marc J. Oldenburg
Date: 12/27/23

9 Melody Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Evan P. Landers
Seller: Laurene Avezzie
Date: 12/28/23

101 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Brent Lang
Seller: Sarah A. Knowlton
Date: 12/29/23

25 Sturbridge Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $760,000
Buyer: Mario A. Ferrentino
Seller: Sugar Magnolia RT
Date: 12/29/23

GRANVILLE

1251 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Travis Searles
Seller: Gina Beery
Date: 01/02/24

HAMPDEN

66 Greenleaf Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Jonathan D. Maciorowski
Seller: F. & Phyllis Watson IRT
Date: 01/05/24

755 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Amanda Knodler
Seller: David L. Williams
Date: 12/28/23

HOLLAND

8 Amber Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Kylie M. Packard
Seller: Renee Couture
Date: 01/04/24

10 Barclay St.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Christopher Downey
Seller: Peter Lesbirel
Date: 12/29/23

68 North Wales Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Jacob Singvongsa
Seller: Donna J. Cocaine
Date: 01/05/24

HOLYOKE

114 Brown Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $950,000
Buyer: Holyoke Haven Properties LLC
Seller: Alex Ilchenko
Date: 01/02/24

294 Cabot St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Danna B. Decolon
Seller: Gurvitch, John M., (Estate)
Date: 01/05/24

45 Lawler St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Derick A. Seibold
Seller: Brian Devine
Date: 01/05/24

60 Lower Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Daryn M. Sampson
Date: 12/29/23

1669 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Tock LLC
Seller: Crosstown Development LLC
Date: 12/29/23

210 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Next Level Energy LLC
Seller: Lydia Rivera
Date: 01/04/24

34 Vernon St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Janet F. Gutierrez
Seller: Jess E. Affhauser
Date: 12/29/23

LONGMEADOW

41 Bel Air Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Jillian Kirastoulis
Seller: Andrea S. Martin
Date: 01/05/24

312 Blueberry Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Matthew Bruce
Seller: Bruce Richard Hayes TR
Date: 01/04/24

359 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Daniel Englehardt
Seller: Aditya Bothate
Date: 12/29/23

130 Ellington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $679,500
Buyer: Natalie E. Poteran
Seller: William Y. Christie
Date: 12/29/23

221 Meadowlark Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: James Trubia
Seller: Stuart D. Weissman
Date: 01/05/24

LUDLOW

334 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Robert M. Hart
Seller: Krista M. Mitchell
Date: 12/27/23

21 Libby St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Pawel Lukaszewicz
Seller: Beebe, John C., (Estate)
Date: 01/03/24

23 Oregon Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Y. & S. Properties LLC
Seller: Wolf Realty LLC
Date: 01/02/24

1 State St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Brownbox Properties LLC
Seller: Westmass Area Development Corp.
Date: 12/28/23

393 State St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $312,250
Buyer: Vanessa Roxo
Seller: Antonio D. Palatino
Date: 01/05/24

MONSON

135 Upper Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Melissa Nooney
Seller: Domingo Tavarez
Date: 12/28/23

33 Washington St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Matthew Faye
Seller: John D. Holdcraft
Date: 12/28/23

PALMER

34 Commercial St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Stanley R. Castillo
Seller: Tami A. Myers
Date: 12/29/23

69-A-C State St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Adam J. Dziewit
Seller: 69 A-C State St. RT
Date: 12/28/23

123 State St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Cavanaugh
Seller: Emily E. Labarre
Date: 01/05/24

SPRINGFIELD

37 Alberta St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jose J. Mendoza
Seller: Anh N. Nguyen
Date: 12/28/23

390-392 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: 390 Allen St Realty LLC
Seller: Amark II RT
Date: 12/28/23

410 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: First Landing Investments LLC
Seller: Jeannette Barbosa
Date: 01/04/24

410 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Abdall M. Alwreikat
Seller: First Landing Investments LLC
Date: 01/04/24

1893 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Thalia Castro
Seller: Baldwin Street LLC
Date: 12/28/23

212 Almira Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Nicholas Raleigh
Seller: Negron, William Rey, (Estate)
Date: 01/03/24

Ardmore St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Bielcka Builes
Seller: George O. Thompson
Date: 12/28/23

99-101 Ardmore St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Reilly
Seller: Stephen M. Reilly
Date: 01/05/24

33 Ashbrook St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Richard E. Duffy
Seller: John S. Jackson
Date: 12/26/23

58-60 Avon Place
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jose Ramirez
Seller: Jose A. Laboy
Date: 01/05/24

63 Beaumont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Peter Bien-Aime
Seller: Zuleika M. Schmitz
Date: 01/04/24

66 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Marie L. Sylvain
Seller: Real Estate Investments Northeast LLC
Date: 12/28/23

70-78 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $4,300,000
Buyer: Forest Park Apartments LLC
Seller: HP Rum LLC
Date: 01/03/24

877 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Bernoulli Louissaint
Seller: Joseph M. Santaniello
Date: 01/05/24

270 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Wei Q. Ni
Seller: Li Q. Zhu
Date: 01/05/24

50 Burton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Livingwater Capital LLC
Seller: McKain, Lorraine A., (Estate)
Date: 01/03/24

653 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Maria R. Chimborazo
Seller: Roberto Cardona
Date: 01/03/24

31-33 Carver St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Shelisha Sinclair
Seller: Chelsey M. Harris
Date: 12/29/23

30 Chester St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Stave-Been Francois
Seller: Real Estate Investments Northeast LLC
Date: 12/28/23

53 Clantoy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Luis Natal
Seller: Jaime J. Monserrate
Date: 12/29/23

38-40 Clarendon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Jesus M. Roman
Seller: Ana Texidor
Date: 12/29/23

61 Cornwall St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: 21 Shawmut Ave. LLC
Seller: Manuel Robles
Date: 12/29/23

96 Decatur St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Jesus Oquendo
Seller: Brickhouse Homes LLC
Date: 12/29/23

187 Denver St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $219,021
Buyer: Dayanalee A. Ruiz
Seller: Medina, Edayn Ruiz, (Estate)
Date: 01/04/24

68 Fitzgerald Road
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Eric Perez
Seller: Carol H. Grise
Date: 12/29/23

102 Florence St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: George P. Anderson
Seller: Ahmed Aljanabi
Date: 12/26/23

251 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Carlos Ortas
Seller: Donna C. Leonard-Dubinsky
Date: 01/03/24

32 Grandview St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Yerica S. Garcia
Seller: Stanislaus J. Skarzynski
Date: 12/28/23

97 Hadley St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Winslow Suarez
Seller: Jeffrey Donaruma
Date: 01/05/24

122-124 Hamburg St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Reilly
Seller: Stephen M. Reilly
Date: 01/05/24

295 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Shane Shelton
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 12/29/23

85 Hayden Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Luz Quinonez
Seller: J. & S. LLC
Date: 01/02/24

22 Holy Cross St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Beury T. Gil
Seller: Julie A. Kenney
Date: 12/29/23

28-30 Langdon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Kwadwo A. Mireku
Seller: Antigoni M. Proctor
Date: 01/04/24

63 Magnolia Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Martha Gavilanes
Seller: Laura Fenn
Date: 12/26/23

38 Manchester Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Jeanne I. Bonnett
Date: 12/29/23

162 Marmon St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Tristan L. Donahue
Seller: Dorcas RT
Date: 12/28/23

111 Mayflower Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Brianna M. Rivers
Seller: Gail L. Foss
Date: 12/29/23

127 Millbrook Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Joejoe Properties LLC
Seller: Edward F. Grant
Date: 01/05/24

84-86 Morris St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Peter Williams
Seller: Samuel Rivera
Date: 01/05/24

104 Norfolk St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Alexander Fontanez
Seller: Manirakiza Jamari
Date: 12/29/23

180-182 Northampton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Mustaf Hassan
Seller: Andre L. Devonish
Date: 12/29/23

214-216 Oak Grove Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $387,000
Buyer: Bianna Silencieux
Seller: Adam Carrington
Date: 12/29/23

79 Oak St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Alfredo Carrasquillo
Seller: Areid Estate LLC
Date: 12/27/23

295 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Roberto A. Ramos
Seller: Brvsa Associates LLC
Date: 12/27/23

46 Osborne Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: John W. Farmer
Seller: Jennifer I. Dixon
Date: 12/28/23

356-358 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jesuny Ferreira
Seller: Hipolito J. Abreu
Date: 12/28/23

1854 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Richard Ringer
Seller: Louis D. Corgnati
Date: 12/27/23

44 Revere St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Yokasta Rodriguez
Seller: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Date: 01/05/24

25 Sachem St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: DSZ Management LLC
Seller: Xiuyu Ma
Date: 12/29/23

146-148 Shawmut St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Reilly
Seller: Stephen M. Reilly
Date: 01/05/24

67 Sierra Vista Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Shahab A. Bonakdar
Seller: Patricia Torres
Date: 12/27/23

77 Somerset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Jennifer S. McColley
Seller: Katherine R. Kayser-Hirsh
Date: 12/28/23

34 Sumner Ave., Lot PB5
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $3,614,000
Buyer: Mooring NC Investors LLC
Seller: 34 Sumner Realty LLC
Date: 12/28/23

34 Sumner Ave., Lot PB20
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $3,614,000
Buyer: Mooring NC Investors LLC
Seller: 34 Sumner Realty LLC
Date: 12/28/23

34 Sumner Ave., Lot PB3
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $3,614,000
Buyer: Mooring NC Investors LLC
Seller: 34 Sumner Realty LLC
Date: 12/28/23

34 Sumner Ave., Lot PB7
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $3,614,000
Buyer: Mooring NC Investors LLC
Seller: 34 Sumner Realty LLC
Date: 12/28/23

34 Sumner Ave., Lot PB14
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $3,614,000
Buyer: Mooring NC Investors LLC
Seller: 34 Sumner Realty LLC
Date: 12/28/23

34 Sumner Ave., Lot PB15
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $3,614,000
Buyer: Mooring NC Investors LLC
Seller: 34 Sumner Realty LLC
Date: 12/28/23

34 Sumner Ave., Lot PB1
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $3,614,000
Buyer: Mooring NC Investors LLC
Seller: 34 Sumner Realty LLC
Date: 12/28/23

34 Sumner Ave., Lot PB16
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $3,614,000
Buyer: Mooring NC Investors LLC
Seller: 34 Sumner Realty LLC
Date: 12/28/23

34 Sumner Ave., Lot PB2
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $3,614,000
Buyer: Mooring NC Investors LLC
Seller: 34 Sumner Realty LLC
Date: 12/28/23

34 Sumner Ave., Lot PB17
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $3,614,000
Buyer: Mooring NC Investors LLC
Seller: 34 Sumner Realty LLC
Date: 12/28/23

34 Sumner Ave., Lot PB13
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $3,614,000
Buyer: Mooring NC Investors LLC
Seller: 34 Sumner Realty LLC
Date: 12/28/23

34 Sumner Ave., Lot PB21
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $3,614,000
Buyer: Mooring NC Investors LLC
Seller: 34 Sumner Realty LLC
Date: 12/28/23

34 Sumner Ave., Lot PB4
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $3,614,000
Buyer: Mooring NC Investors LLC
Seller: 34 Sumner Realty LLC
Date: 12/28/23

34 Sumner Ave., Lot PB12
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $3,614,000
Buyer: Mooring NC Investors LLC
Seller: 34 Sumner Realty LLC
Date: 12/28/23

19 Talbot Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Anh N. Nguyen
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 12/29/23

259 Trafton Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $381,000
Buyer: Kivitz FT
Seller: Geoffrey M. Schmidt
Date: 12/29/23

37-39 Virginia St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Vitalis Acholonu
Seller: Ismael Bernabel
Date: 12/29/23

SOUTHWICK

4 Tall Pines Trail
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Shahil Patel
Seller: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Date: 01/05/24

WALES

38 Walker Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Michael Dupont
Seller: Webfirst LLC
Date: 12/29/23

WESTFIELD

127 Birch Bluffs Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Maddie Sprague
Seller: Bard, Francis L., (Estate)
Date: 12/29/23

4 Brentwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Vanessa Torres
Seller: Paul F. Mazut
Date: 12/28/23

10 Cottage Ave.
Westfield, MA 01040
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Tina-Marie Faunce
Seller: Christine A. Bejune
Date: 01/04/24

10 Heggie Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Eugene J. Witczak
Seller: Donald P. Sicard
Date: 01/05/24

555 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $403,000
Buyer: Lisa J. Schwartz
Seller: Carolyn A. Koszarek
Date: 12/27/23

Lockhouse Road (off)
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: TV Realty & Development Inc.
Seller: Burek RT
Date: 12/29/23

92 Meadow St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Megan Benway
Seller: Matthew K. Berndt
Date: 01/05/24

15 Noble Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Vlam Realty LLC
Seller: Polo Dental LLC
Date: 12/28/23

415 Pochassic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $176,020
Buyer: Dale Darosa
Seller: Rose C. Austin
Date: 12/28/23

280 Sackett Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Lyudmila P. Shalygo
Seller: Joseph P. Daly
Date: 12/29/23

162 Union St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $2,018,062
Buyer: Pierce Builders Inc.
Seller: H. & W. LLC
Date: 12/29/23

WILBRAHAM

8 Conifer Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $327,500
Buyer: Carlos J. Rivera
Seller: Diplomat Property Manager LLC
Date: 12/26/23

34 Decorie Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Jamie M. Schwarz
Seller: William J. Kern
Date: 01/04/24

119 Silver St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $655,000
Buyer: Shane Linscott
Seller: Rosinski Realty Inc.
Date: 01/05/24

795 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $451,000
Buyer: Jaiminkumar Patel
Seller: Fitzgerald, Robert J., (Estate)
Date: 01/05/24

WEST SPRINGFIELD

342 Circle Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $214,205
Buyer: Lizette Hernandez
Seller: Ashley Drost
Date: 12/28/23

2 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Scott Felt
Seller: Vanity Bryant
Date: 01/05/24

120 Hillside Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Alexandru Pascal
Seller: Patrick M. Daggett
Date: 01/02/24

68 Jeffrey Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Brian Devine
Seller: Lori A. Perella
Date: 01/05/24

69 Sprague St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Kemran Lachinov
Seller: Property Advantage Inc.
Date: 12/28/23

19 Thompson St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Sarkis
Seller: Joseph C. Sarkis
Date: 12/26/23

39 Worthen St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Tara B. Rai
Seller: Mostovoy, Nikolay S., (Estate)
Date: 01/05/24

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

65 Grantwood Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Andrea Thamm
Seller: Nathan Margalit
Date: 12/29/23

35 High St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Kirkpatrick Realty LLC
Seller: Henry A. Brown
Date: 12/28/23

10 Pine St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Vladimir Gotlieb
Seller: Pine Street Partners LLC
Date: 01/05/24

BELCHERTOWN

497 Chauncey Walker St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Christopher Larrivee
Seller: Albert Winkler
Date: 12/28/23

65 West St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $681,500
Buyer: Rachel Thomas
Seller: Timothy J. Ferreira
Date: 12/28/23

EASTHAMPTON

42 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Ryan Murphy
Seller: Chad D. Alexander
Date: 12/29/23

468 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $401,000
Buyer: Joseph R. Gentile
Seller: Paula J. Della-Bernarda
Date: 01/03/24

15 Gaugh St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Abigail M. Forcier
Seller: Foxy Properties LLC
Date: 12/28/23

19 Harvey St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $367,500
Buyer: Michael K. Gonda
Seller: James E. Barnett
Date: 01/05/24

45 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Huanmin Ma
Seller: Helen P. Furman IRT
Date: 12/28/23

GRANBY

601 Amherst Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Meaghan Tretheway
Seller: Michael Pancione
Date: 12/29/23

611 Amherst Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Charles W. Baranowski
Seller: Carilyn W. Schebel
Date: 12/29/23

96 Cold Hill Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $651,900
Buyer: Katherine MacLennan
Seller: Drew E. Powers
Date: 01/03/24

12-R Jackielyn Circle
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Vitality Village LLC
Seller: Castle Farm Enterprises LLC
Date: 12/29/23

HADLEY

1 Cold Spring Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Richard P. Gotta
Seller: Carrie-Ann Gaynor
Date: 12/27/23

23 North Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $422,000
Buyer: Steven L. Smith
Seller: Shane Conklin
Date: 12/27/23

HUNTINGTON

9 Basket St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Jose L. Acevedo-Rivera
Seller: Brian Kopinto
Date: 01/05/24

69 Bromley Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Gemma McClure
Seller: U.S. Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Date: 12/29/23

NORTHAMPTON

21 Bliss St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $249,608
Buyer: Thomas F. Kelly
Seller: Ian D. Premo
Date: 01/05/24

12 Marc Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Alicia M. Grubb
Seller: Leslie T. Frey
Date: 12/28/23

23 Mary Jane Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Saddam H. Abdul
Seller: Chelsea Warywoski
Date: 12/27/23

63 State St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: 63 State St. NT
Seller: Serio Family Realty LLC
Date: 12/29/23

63 Washington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Sherry L. Taylor
Seller: Fiona MacNeill
Date: 12/28/23

SOUTH HADLEY

61 College St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $735,000
Buyer: Viktoria Harrison
Seller: Deborah G. Eaton RET
Date: 01/05/24

47 Hillside Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Jorge O. Mendoza
Seller: Diane D. Afonso
Date: 12/28/23

56 Lyman St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: South Hadley Rentals LLC
Seller: Gallagher Properties LLC
Date: 12/29/23

47 Susan Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Kristina S. Powers
Seller: Julian Jocque
Date: 01/03/24

19 Upper River Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $619,900
Buyer: Ryan Randall
Seller: Christopher E. Flynn
Date: 01/04/24

20 Washington Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Gavin Ulias
Seller: Christine Hamel
Date: 01/03/24

SOUTHAMPTON

382 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Thomas Lucchesi
Seller: Joan G. Muse
Date: 12/26/23

18 Crooked Ledge Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $611,990
Buyer: Adam P. Dunne
Seller: Daviau & Robert Properties LLC
Date: 01/05/24

120 East St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Berkshire County Arc Inc.
Seller: Kristine P. Canton
Date: 11/16/23

3 Rosalie Lane
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Edgardo Sanchez
Seller: Laliberte RT
Date: 01/04/24

23 Strong Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $499,900
Buyer: Caitlin R. Cauley
Seller: Walter L. Hubert
Date: 12/29/23

WARE

78 Aspen St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Rolando B. Santa
Seller: Robert D. Ellithorpe
Date: 12/28/23

83 Beaver Lake Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: Jacob F. Crevier
Seller: Stace A. Collette
Date: 12/26/23

24 High St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Jacob Cifizzari
Seller: Brian Curboy
Date: 12/29/23

54 Old Gilbertville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Tyle Goodfield
Seller: Slattery Sr., George C., (Estate)
Date: 12/29/23

9 Walter Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Daniel L. Collette
Seller: Jennifer D. Shea-Kettles
Date: 12/28/23

WESTHAMPTON

11 Loudville Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $565,600
Buyer: Letitia A. Cole LT
Seller: Greenbrier Estates LP
Date: 01/03/24

WORTHINGTON

184 Cudworth Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $2,000,000
Buyer: Deidre J. Johnson
Seller: Heywood Farms NT
Date: 01/05/24

Starkweather Hill Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Payne FT
Seller: Diane J. Bartletr
Date: 12/28/23

West St.
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Payne FT
Seller: Diane J. Bartletr
Date: 12/28/23

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of January 2023.

CHICOPEE

Alden Credit Union
688 Grattan St.
$14,692 — Replace 12 windows

Church of New Covenant
780 Chicopee St.
$20,000 — Remove and replace 53 windows

Demayo-Chicopee Square LLC
516 Montgomery St.
$9,400 — Remodel two rooms

HADLEY

Gibbs Oil Co. LP
110 Russell St.
N/A — Replace damage storefront hit by car

Salvation Army of Massachusetts
310 Russell St.
N/A — Replace four packaged gas rooftop units

LENOX

600 Merrill Road LLC
374 Pittsfield Road
N/A — Full demolition of five buildings

NORTHAMPTON

City of Northampton
33 Hockanum Road
N/A — Mechanisms and tanks at sewage treatment plant

City of Northampton
274 Main St.
$219,347 — Fire-protection system at Academy of Music

Continental Cablevision of Western New England Inc.
790 Florence Road
$20,000 — Install backup generator on concrete pad

Ellendave LLC
971 Bridge Road
$245,874 — Interior renovation

Equity Trust Co.
11 Valley St.
$28,000 — Roofing, front porch repair, new flooring, cabinet replacement, painting

GAL Realty Co. LLC
96 Main St.
N/A — Suppression system

GPD 29 Industrial Dr. LLC
29 Industrial Dr. East
$10,500 — Sprinkler system

Healthy Neighborhoods Group LLC
47 High St.
$4,000 — Replace existing porch, open interior walls in bathroom

Standick Trust
158 Main St.
$61,800 — Interior demolition, install new sheetrock

Traddles LLC
60 Masonic St., Unit 2
$45,500 — Interior renovation to convert meeting space to commercial kitchen

Tri County Youth Programs Inc.
272 Grove St.
$19,200 — Roofing

Wilmington Trust National Assoc.
17 Glenwood Ave.
$20,000 — Roofing, replacement windows

PITTSFIELD

Douglas Hutton, Charles Slattery III
35 Commercial St.
$91,800 — Install fire sprinkler system

Jedko Properties LLC
199 South St.
$15,631 — Replace gas-fired HVAC unit on roof

Opinion

Opinion

By Sandra Mauro

 

As human-resource professionals partner with their organization’s senior leaders to set priorities for 2024, we at the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast (EANE) can’t help but reflect on the 2023 workplace predictions and ask, how effective were we at deciding where to focus our efforts, and, more importantly, did we move the needle on the critical issues we faced?

In 2023, seven key challenges were forecasted. Number one was quiet hiring, challenging us to look internally and determine if our workforce strengths would meet future organizational needs. Number two was equitable flexibility for frontline workers, an inspirational idea to open up the dialogue for frontline workers to freely express their preferences on how, when, and with whom they work.

Three through six were manager support, pursuing non-traditional talent, coping with stress, and workplace civility. Number seven? Technology and the entrance of AI.

Focusing forward on 2024, two through seven are green workplaces, civil culture, defining the new workplace, psychological safety, learning and upskilling, and career advancement. What a difference a year makes. AI has catapulted to number one.

When we think about AI and ask what will my organization do (or not do) with this new technology, we first need to acknowledge that Gen Z now makes up 23% of our 2024 workforce. This generation literally grew up with technology at their fingertips from the time they could touch it, and will expect nothing less in their workplace. Gen Z is not only tech-savvy, they are highly motivated for change thinking and will quickly move into key positions with great influence over our workplaces.

Yes, the demand for faster information, revolutionary thinking, and finding how and where AI can enhance — or threaten — our workplace will dominate our organizations. And equally important on every generation’s mind are the other six priorities.

There is no question 2023 was filled with turning our organization’s energy from day-to-day survival to blazing our future path. We tiptoed through return to the workplace, fought through scarce candidate pools, and contemplated solutions to quiet quitting and disengagement.

With our sights on what to implement to stay relevant in 2024, we need to collaboratively decide where we are going to focus our resources. Now more than ever, we need to keep our doors open and ask for employee ideas, buy-in, and commitment. Fight not only to align your operational objectives, but to nurture your organizational values, welcome authenticity, and embrace a culture where collaboration across every department is encouraged and celebrated.

And when 2025 is around the corner, let’s reflect back together and ask again, how did we do? After all, what gets measured gets done.

 

Sandra Mauro is a human resource business partner at the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast. This article first appeared on the EANE blog; eane.org

Opinion

Editorial

 

Forty-five years is a long time, and for more than 40 of them, the Iron Horse Music Hall, which opened in 1979, provided not just live entertainment, but countless moments of connection, of joy, of the kind of shared experiences folks tend to remember.

How many young people were inspired by a show there to pick up a guitar and start making their own music? How many solo concertgoers bonded over being seated together at a table, and then carried the conversation to a local bar or café afterward? How many first dates turned into long relationships, marriages, and a whole lot more concerts?

Those moments — and the music itself, of course — have been missed since the legendary College Street storefront in downtown Northampton went dark during the pandemic and, well, never came back. Until now. Or, more accurately, later this spring.

The Iron Horse’s motto for decades has been “music alone shall live.” There’s truth to that — great music does outlast a lot of things. But for a lot of us, live music is about more than the music; it’s about feelings of community, the energy of the give and take between performer and crowd — and, again, a shared, completely unique, ‘you had to be there’ experience.

And, as the story details, you can soon be there again, thanks to the efforts of the Parlor Room Collective, a nonprofit that bought the troubled property from longtime owner Eric Suher and, with the help of many generous donors to an ongoing, $750,000 capital campaign, is renovating and expanding the room.

Chris Freeman and his team certainly want the renovated space to reflect its vibrant past — seating at tables, where a reimagined menu will be served — but they’re also improving what needed improving, from the run-down green room to the famously inadequate bathrooms.

It’s a heartening development, to be sure. We’ve written often about the value of performing-arts institutions to a region, and certainly, venues like Symphony Hall in Springfield, the Drake in Amherst, Hawks & Reed in Greenfield, MASS MoCA in North Adams, and the Parlor Room itself in Northampton continue to deliver plenty of music and good times.

But the Iron Horse always seemed … well, special, with its wild array of styles — both major stars and rising lights from the genres of rock, folk, country, blues, jazz, and a dozen others have graced its stage over the years — its unique setup, and its striking intimacy.

When the Calvin Theatre returns at some point — Suher has been working on a sale of that larger concert hall as well — that will be more great news for a downtown, and region, that could use more music and fewer vacant storefronts.

But no venue has embodied the spirit of ‘music alone shall live’ like the Iron Horse, and we’re hopeful it will rise again to the prominence of its heyday, sending home countless concertgoers with the feeling they’d experienced something truly unique, together.

Opinion

Editorial

 

Photo by Leah Martin

Fredrika Ballard, founder and owner of Fly Lugu Flight School, one of BusinessWest’s Women of Impact for 2023, was one of three people who died tragically in a plane crash in Leyden, at the Greenfield line, on Jan. 14.

The others killed were William Hampton, a flight instructor, and Chad Davidson, a student pilot.

Their deaths sent shock waves through the region, its business community, and all of us here at BusinessWest, who, in a short time, came to know Ballard as the epitome of the program created by those at the magazine to recognize women who are making a difference in this region.

Ballard, a flyer since her youth and a true entrepreneurial spirit, brought both of those qualities together in Fly Lugu, a name whose origins could be traced to something her father told her about how, when it came to the yoke of a plane, when you look up, you go up — LUGU.

Ballard brought that sentiment not just to flying, but to life in general. To move forward, she said, one had to look up, be positive, and move with confidence.

She did all of that, and she inspired others to do so as well, again, not just with flying, but with their lives and careers.

BusinessWest created its Women of Impact program, and chose that name, not simply to honor successful businesswomen, although several of them have been recognized. It was created to honor women who stand out, women who are true leaders, women who are mentors to others, women who inspire those around them to set a higher bar — in their work and in their lives — and then clear that bar. Women whom others consider powerful forces in their lives.

Ballard was all of these things and more, and this is why she epitomizes that phrase Woman of Impact. She was a success in business and a true entrepreneur, but she was also a teacher, a mentor, and an inspiration.

Opinion

Opinion

By Dr. Negar Beheshti

In a world where the pursuit of perfection can sometimes overshadow the significance of self-compassion, MiraVista Behavioral Health Center emphasizes the need for New Year’s resolutions that prioritize mental health and are both realistic and achievable. This approach aims to reduce the pressure often associated with traditional New Year’s resolutions and promotes a more holistic perspective on personal growth. The key themes are:

Prioritize self-care rituals. Resolve to incorporate daily self-care rituals into your routine. This could include activities like meditation, reading, taking a warm bath, or going for a nature walk.

Establish healthy boundaries. Set clear boundaries in your personal and professional life. Learn to say ‘no’ when necessary and prioritize activities that contribute positively to your well-being.

Cultivate mindfulness and presence. Make a commitment to being more present in the moment. Practice mindfulness through activities like meditation, deep-breathing exercises, or simply taking a moment to appreciate the present.

Nurture positive relationships. Focus on building and strengthening positive relationships. Invest time in meaningful connections with friends and family, fostering a support system that contributes to your emotional well-being.

Limit screen time. Reduce the time spent on electronic devices and social media. Allocate time for activities to promote mental health, such as reading, engaging in hobbies, or spending quality time with loved ones.

Practice gratitude. Start a gratitude journal and make it a habit to reflect on the positive aspects of your life. Regularly expressing gratitude can shift your focus towards positivity.

Engage in regular physical activity. Choose physical activities that you enjoy and make them a regular part of your routine. Exercise has proven benefits for mental health, releasing endorphins that can boost mood and reduce stress.

Seek professional support. Break down the stigma surrounding mental health by committing to seeking professional support when needed. Therapy or counseling can provide valuable tools for managing stress, anxiety, or other mental-health challenges.

Embrace a healthy sleep routine. Prioritize sleep by establishing a consistent sleep routine. Ensure that you are getting enough restorative sleep each night, as it plays a crucial role in mental and emotional well-being.

Learn a new skill or hobby. Engage your mind in positive and creative activities by learning a new skill or picking up a hobby. This can provide a sense of accomplishment and contribute to your overall sense of well-being.

 

Dr. Negar Beheshti is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and chief medical officer for both MiraVista and TaraVista Behavioral Health Centers.

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No Shave November

During their annual No Shave November initiative, TommyCar Auto Group and the Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office raised a record-breaking total of $9,826.90 for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Throughout November, members of the Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office embraced No Shave November, setting aside their razors to symbolize solidarity in the fight against cancer. Each participant made a $20 donation, with all proceeds directly benefiting the Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament, a key supporter of Dana-Farber.

Pictured: TommyCar President Carla Cosenzi and Sheriff Patrick Cahillane.

Pictured: TommyCar President Carla Cosenzi and Sheriff Patrick Cahillane.

 

Supporting Military Families

Throughout the month of November, Freedom Credit Union collected cash donations at all its branches on behalf of the Westover Galaxy Community Council to support military service members and their families at Westover Air Reserve Base (ARB) in Chicopee. A total of $2,032.83 was collected from members, staff, and the community, which Freedom matched for a total donation of $4,065.66.

Pictured: John Beaulieu (left), president of Westover Galaxy Community Council, and Glenn Welch, President and CEO of Freedom Credit Union. (Photo by Market Mentors)

Pictured: John Beaulieu (left), president of Westover Galaxy Community Council, and Glenn Welch, President and CEO of Freedom Credit Union. (Photo by Market Mentors)

 

 

A Merrier Christmas for Kids

Westfield Bank invited its customers and community members across Western Mass. and Northern Conn. to help provide new toys and books to children in local communities as part of its 2023 toy drive. From Nov. 23 through Dec. 13, all Westfield Bank branches collected new, unwrapped toys, books, and monetary donations. Each branch donated to an organization or charity local to its service area.

Pictured, from left: Mike Mirski, Matt Valliere, Stephanie Morales, Marc Massey, and Laurie Mathews at Westfield Bank’s main office.

Pictured, from left: Mike Mirski, Matt Valliere, Stephanie Morales, Marc Massey, and Laurie Mathews at Westfield Bank’s main office.