Hampden County Bar Assoc. Holds Annual Meeting

SPRINGFIELD — The Hampden County Bar Assoc. (HCBA) held its annual meeting, vendor show, and member reception on June 18 at the Springfield Sheraton.

Attorney Stephen Holstrom from Bulkley, Richardson & Gelinas, LLP was sworn in as HCBA president for the 2026-27 year by retired Superior Court Judge Mary-Lou Rup. Attorney Charles Casartello Jr., of Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C. was presented with the Thomas A. Kenefick III Memorial Award for Leadership & Professionalism. The award was presented by his son, attorney Tyler Kenefick.

Fifty-year members of the HCBA also recognized during the evening include attorneys Stanley Komack, Jeffrey McCormick, Richard Morrissey, Joseph Pessolano, James Smith, John Thompson, and Linda Thompson; and judges Thomas Merrigan and W. Michael Ryan.